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There have been many books on Theodore Roosevelt, but there are none that solely focus on the last years of his life. Racked by rheumatism, a ticking embolism, pathogens in his blood, a bad leg from an accident, and a bullet in his chest from an assassination attempt, in the last two years of his life from April 1917 to January 6, 1919, he went from the great disappointment of being denied his own regiment in World War I, leading a suicide mission of Rough Riders against the Germans, to the devastating news that his son Quentin had been shot down and killed over France. Suffering from grief and guilt, marginalized by world events, the great glow that had been his life was now but a dimming lantern. But TR's final years were productive ones as well: he churned out several "instant" books that promoted U.S. entry into the Great War, and he was making plans for another run at the Presidency in 1920 at the time of his death. Indeed, his political influence was so great that his opposition to the policies of Woodrow Wilson helped the Republican Party take back the Congress in 1918. However, as William Hazelgrove points out in this book, it was Roosevelt's quest for the "vigorous life" that, ironically, may have led to his early demise at the age of sixty. "The Old Lion is dead," TR's son Archie cabled his brother on January 6, 1919, and so, too, ended a historic era in American life and politics.

What does a good long ramble in the woods tell us about our shared experiences, our loneliness. Is it possible to shed our civilized layers of defensive behavior, our fear of unmasking and discovery, of the unknown or once-known and forgotten? Join celebrated outdoorsman and poet Sydney Lea as he walks off into his beloved New England woods on a vision quest that touches everyone who reads along to keep him company. One's own shape-shifting powers come into focus in the light of Lea's surprising discoveries and revelations.

Walter the baker-and sea dog-is back for another adventure. His old friend Big Boris is in trouble and hiding from angry villagers. They think he sank one of the village fishing boats. But with help from a merpup named Mira, Walter is able to steer villagers to the real culprit-the sea dragon-and clear Boris's name.

Authors Kendall Southworth and Sean Patton, specialists in creating aquatic ecosystems for pollinators and wildlife, share their knowledge and skills in this guidebook for creating aquatic butterfly gardens in Florida. 70 butterfly species that call Florida home are closely associated with wetlands. Found on shorelines, along backyard ponds and tidal marshes, these species rely on over 100 popular aquatic host plants-the trees, shrubs, grasses, wildflowers and vines-found in Florida's aquatic ecosystems. While Florida has lost more than 9 million acres of wetlands, more than any other state, Florida has created 70,000 stormwater systems that are easily transformed into healthy, resilient hotspots for pollinators and native wildlife. Southworth and Patton cover these underrepresented and undervalued aquatic habitats and show how they can be used to create the critically important ecosystems necessary for the butterfly species of Florida. TOC for Building an Aquatic Butterfly GardenMaking a plan, preparing the area, providing host plants, planting in clusters, planting for continuous bloom, buying local and organic, and maintaining the garden.

Autobiography of Addison Mizner, the esteemed and celebrated architect of Palm Beach. Born into an extraordinary family clan, Addison enjoyed the exploits of his early years before distinguishing himself as a remarkable figure of his time. This memoir reveals his early life in affluent, late nineteenth century California, his experiences in central America and his more adventurous times as a gold prospector in the Yukon. After further travels in Hawaii, Addison ends up in Australia and China before arriving in New York and reentering the life he was born to. Throughout his life, wherever he found himself, Mizner shows his eye for detail and flair for design and architecture. In the touching last chapter, Mizner details the hilarious last month's of his mother's life and realizes what it means to be a Mizner.

"Presents an examination of the trilateral relations among Korea, the United States, and China during the Xi Jinping era. By addressing the multifaceted nature of these relationships it aims to shed light on the strategic maneuvers and diplomatic challenges that Korea faces in navigating its place between the competing interests of the US and China"--

The Horse That Won the West traces the history of Sorraia horses (also known as The Spanish Mustang) indigenous to the Iberian Peninsula, its introduction to and proliferation throughout North America, and its current dilemma as a pawn in the ongoing battle between private and public interests over its survival.

Rich in history and detail, Football Stories will entertain, enlighten, and amuse. These are enduring stories that have passed the test of time and have attracted generations of readers. They are custom-made for the imaginative reader who seeks fantastic tales from the gridiron.

Great American U.S. Marine Stories is a magnificent collection of gripping accounts of Marines in action.

In The World's Greatest Fishing Stories, editor Lamar Underwood has pulled together some of the finest tales of all time from all over the world. They are enduring tales that have passed the test of time and have attracted generations of readers. These are the greatest fishing stories available.

This will be a window into Yosemite's history, the inner workings of the park, the life and career of a trailblazing wilderness ranger, and the most remote corners of the park. Laurel Boyers' perspective is an incredibly unique one, and few people have been lucky enough to live a life quite like hers.

One category that Falcon has not recently published in is children's picture books. Climbing, however, has been a core part of the FalconGuides brand and publishing program going back decades. This audience of climbing enthusiasts has collected numerous how-to and where-to guidebooks focused on the best places to climb and how to do it safely and knowledgably. As this audience ages, and as both indoor and outdoor rock climbing remain popular activities in the outdoor recreation space, an illustrated children's book with an inspiring message may be just the gift many rock-climbing parents would love to give to their children. Colorado-based climbing partners Danielle Sarli and Amanda Hogan teamed up to create Little Climber - an illustrated children's picture book featuring Mack - a little girl who loves climbing. She climbs trees, telephone poles, and basketball hoops, but is always told to get down by concerned adults. That is until one day at gym, when her teacher, Miss Hill, notices her talent for climbing and shows her that rock climbing - with the proper equipment - is a much safer way for her to climb. The culmination is a climbing trip where Mack discovers that rock climbing can be a fun and safe outlet for her passion, and instead of being told to come down, she's encouraged to reach the top. This is an inspiring and inclusive story meant to inspire young climbers of all backgrounds. Through Little Climber, Danielle and Amanda hope to empower children, show kids how climbing can be an outlet, and help create a more inclusive climbing community.

Europe by Eurail has been the train traveler's one-stop source for visiting Europe's cities and countries by rail for nearly fifty years. Newly revised and updated, this comprehensive annual guide provides the latest information on fares, schedules, and pass options, as well as detailed information on more than one hundred specific rail excursions and sightseeing options.

The breakdown of the crime scene, timelines of the victims and the suspects, and the various clues give readers a personal guide to the unsolved murders that rocked Pennsylvania.

Two Thirds Water is a collection of fly-fishing essays covering Arnie Sabatelli's broad and varied lifetime experience of fishing all kinds of waters, salt and freshwater, from remote Adirondack ponds to the Long Island Sound, Bahamian flats, Michigan steelhead rivers, and tiny streams high in the mountains of Mexico.

The list of American war correspondents who covered the European Theater of Operations during the Second World War is a veritable Who's Who of American literary and journalistic greats of the Twentieth Century- The War Correspondents tells the stories of these incredibly brave men and women.

Charlet tells the thrilling stories of shipwrecks along the coast of the Outer Banks in North Carolina, where more than 6,000 ships met their doom

The Boston Chef's Table brings over 50 recipes from the best chefs in the Boston area right to your kitchen. These contemporary recipes represent the very best Boston has to offer from Ravioli with Roasted Peaches and Pistachio Pesto to the classic Hot New England Lobster Roll to Boston Cream Pie. Inside you'll findOver 50 recipes customized for home cooks from longstanding institutions of Boston Savory color photos of recipes and chefs that invented themContact information and profiles on famous chefs and restaurants in BostonSidebars spotlighting the city's culinary history and ethnic food enclavesEasy yet comprehensive steps to recreate your favorite appetizers, entrees, desserts, and more!

The thrilling story of Joan LaCosta's wild life behind the wheel and escape into anonymity was untold, until now, and sits at a compelling intersection of auto racing history, gender equity in sports, and true crime, all set against the backdrop of the Roaring Twenties.

For those looking for adventure in the Last Frontier, Alaska offers something different. Pan for gold in GuggieVille, visit an Igloo-shaped Catholic Church, or explore Alaska on a llama trek through Knik Glacier.Tired of the same old tourist traps? Take the road less traveled and discover the hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales other guidebooks just don't offer. Off the Beaten Path® features the things you'd want to see-if only you knew about them! From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits, you'll say over and over again: "I didn't know that!"Looking to discover a side of Alaska you never knew existed? Take a flight-seeing tour over glaciers and high-country lakes. Venture to the Kodiak Wildlife Refuge--accessible only by seaplane or boat. Embark on a kayaking expedition through Alaska's remote waters. Take a cooking class and learn to prepare Alaskan-seafood specialties. If you've "been there, done that" one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path®.

Taking on the A.T. is a pilgrimage because of both its beauty and accessibility. Let Joshua Niven and Amber Adams guide you across the best trails that the Appalachian Trail has to offer.

From simple beginnings, Amalia Kussner rose to fame as a talented and bold artist and ultimately became one of the most sought-after miniature portrait painters of the Gilded Age. At a time when the use of photography was on the rise, many still loved miniatures, which had a feeling and soul to them that photos could not duplicate. Miniatures could be worn as jewelry or carried between winter and summer homes and easily set out on display. Amalia's portraits provided a grandeur that matched how the Gilded Age elite perceived themselves: as royalty.Yet no female portrait artists had the notoriety or esteemed clientèle that Amalia did. Her subjects included members of the Astor family, Consuelo Vanderbilt, "dollar heiress" Minnie Paget, England's Edward VII, Russia's Czar Nicholas II and Alexandra, and diamond mine magnate Cecil Rhodes. At the height of her career, from the mid-1890s to early 1910, having a Kussner miniature was just as important an accessory as owning fine jewelry or a mansion in Newport. "Famous sitters, drawn to her by the accuracy and skill of her brush, never failed to become life-long friends," read her obituary.Amalia's style was also provocative for the late Victorian period. Her subjects were draped in off-the-shoulder fabrics, with their hair loosely pinned around their heads and tendrils framing their faces, and she often took the liberty to enhance their beauty. Amalia kept the women's best features but gave them an almost mythical appearance, akin to the fairy queen Titania in A Midsummer Night's Dream.Amalia has been included, along with other nineteenth-century women artists, in the "first wave of feminism," in large part because she commanded very high commissions, comparable to male artists of the time. She was fascinating and sometimes mysterious-particularly with regard to her marriage to lawyer Charles du Pont Coudert-and her journey included not only fame and fortune, but also a few lawsuits, scandals, and lies.