In Symbols and Myths of Medicine, Dr. Jerry W. Martin explores what early men believed about medicine and healing, and how ancient symbols and myths evolved through time. In particular, the book detai
The Untold Story of a Devoted and Enduring Friendship. The book is a dual biography of Joshua and James Speed and tells the story of how closely the friendship between Joshua Speed and Abraham Lincoln
Farmer’s Daughter — And I Can Prove It is a humorous reflection on growing up in the 1950s and ‘60s on an Iowa farm. Satirizing a 40th high school reunion, author Resa Willis reminisces about life les
FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS, from 1917 until 1942, Camp Carry-On provided a wilderness retreat for girls every summer. Located in Camden County (and later Mountain View), Missouri, the camp taught a variety
Old Black Rocking Chair contains nearly 150 poems and recollections from Violetta Peters of Elizabethtown, Kentucky. The poems are about all aspects of life and are written to offer help and encourage
"For more than 175 years, many folks who wander the woods near Battletown, Kentucky have seen the ghost of Leah Smock, who was burned as a witch at the age of 22 in August 1840. Enveloped in a pu
SINCE 2005, readers of the Murray Ledger & Times have been privileged to enjoy the reflective insights of Professor Duane Bolin, a teacher and historian at Murray State University in western Kentu
“You must be the new guy,” he asked as we walked toward his car. “Stick with me and I’ll show you what to do.” This is not going to end well. I thought as I grabbed my radio. “Plain Old Agent Reflecti
" In Kentucky – Sweet & Savory, author Susan Reigler and photographer Pam Spaulding celebrate the unique and diverse flavors found across the Bluegrass State. The book only features t
Given the time, place and circumstances, the Panama Canal remains the greatest engineering enterprise of the 20th century. A mathematically-gifted Alabama farm boy, who later found a home in Old Kentu
The passion that is University of Kentucky basketball's Big Blue Nation is not a recent phenomenon. In fact, fans' maniacal devotion to the 'Cats traces back to Coach Adolph Rupp's early days at UK in
An Olympics like no other… Every four years in the middle of the summer heat, the whole world turns its eager eyes upon a single gathering of the planet's best athletes for a series of sporting events
Nina Furstenau has taken to the hills to explore verdant rolling land, winding rivers, good people, and good food. Savor Missouri is a food and travel temptation—come along for the ride to the river h
Julia Meyers is an adoptee from a German closed adoption who makes the decision to shine light on the truth. In her new book, Coffee and Cake: An Adoptee In Search of Her Past, Meyers takes the reader
A real Long John Silver? Could this most famous of fictional pirates be actually based on the life of a real man? And could that man be one Jonathan Swift of Alexandria, Virginia, an enigmatic merc
New & Expanded, With Nearly 350 Bourbons Including the Major Producers, Craft Distillers, and Independent Bottlers! The Bourbon Tasting Notebook is a handy logbook for any bourbon enthusiast. With
When American pioneers began to settle the Springfield area in the mid-1830s, they brought their religious faith and practices with them, worshiping in homes with circuit riding preachers traveling fr
" Heart of Gray was written to honor the life of 1Lt. Raymond J. Enners who, after graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point, served his country with the Americal Division
The Greatest Space Generation is the story of the scientists, engineers, managers, and skilled workers who created the Saturn rocket—a magnificent space machine—to take American astronauts to the Moon
In this exciting new book, author Paul W. Bass documents the 75-year history of Fort Leonard Wood, formed in anticipation for America’s involvement in WWII and still training front line defenders toda
Travel through various regions in Missouri and you will come across communities filled with rich histories and some surprising food finds, including a variety of chocolate treats. From truffles that a
Hermann, Missouri is a town not only rich in heritage and culture, but also in beauty. In Hermann, Missouri – One of the Prettiest Towns in America, local photographers William Fields and Tony Carosel
Safety Safari is a wonderful interactive book that helps children know how to evaluate and respond to ambiguous situations…to know whom to trust and how to find help wherever it may be. The book encou
Reflections of Illinois is a comprehensive collection of the pen, ink and watercolor drawings by noted artist John B. Stoeckley. Spurred on by requests from many who collect John's work, this book bri
