When the Democrats nominated Gen. George B. McClellan as their nominee to run against President Lincoln in the 1864 election, the New York Times editorialized that McClellan and political allies had b
Here is the story of the world's first global periodical - reaching troops on six continents - and history's most successful U.S. Army publication. Yank, The Army Weekly, was a phenomenon of World War
Offers an in-depth look at Hispanic heritage in relation to the settling of North America while exploring the important contributions made to the United States by Hispanics and analyzing the evolving
Although climbing Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks has become increasingly popular in recent years for both state natives and visitors, many of the best climbs in the state are actually 13,000-foot
Writing about the economic collapse and social unrest of her 1970s childhood in Buffalo, New York, Laura Pedersen was struck by how things were finally improving in her beloved hometown. As 2008 began
Many believe that the world is entering a time of monumental change. In this timely and insightful essay, noted futurist John L. Petersen explains how our leaders can prepare for life-altering events,
In 1884, the nuns of the Ursuline order left their Toledo home for the plains and mountains of Montana with well-intentioned hopes of bringing Native Americans into their religion. Drawing on journals
A collection of 29 essays from Native American writer Deloria written over the course of his career and treating an array of topics. Included in the articles, grouped loosely into sections on philosop
In Long River, Joseph Bruchac secures his reputation as one of America's finest Native American storytellers. Set in a time and place before memory, Long River is the exciting sequel to Bruchac's acc
In the Memory House recalls what American society has forgotten--the land, its people, and its ideals. By examining what we choose to remember, this important book reveals how progress has created abs
A personal guide to selected libraries in the 14 Western states, by two rabid library-lovers who also love to travel. Entries cite location, phone, and hours; the descriptions tell about the admirable
A historic energy revolution is underway in the United States. Sustainable resources such as sunlight and wind are now the most rapidly growing sources of energy in the U.S. as well as worldwide. Amer
Dear Grandma,This morning . . . our telephone rang. . . . We are on a party-line, which means that several people in our neighborhood are all connected to the same . . . line and the only way you know
"Written" by Guaikan, the elderly Taino man who, in his youth, was adopted by Christopher Columbus and saw history unfold, Taino is the Indian chronicle of the American encounter, the Native view on C
Vine Deloria Jr., named one of the most influential religious thinkers in the world by Time, shares a framework for a new vision of reality. Bridging science and religion to form an integrated idea of
This new edition of Native Plants for High-Elevation Western Gardens is an invaluable guide to native plants for gardeners who live in the high-altitude regions of the American West (5,000 feet and ab
Metro Denver is justly famous for its miles of dedicated bike trails, and yet beyond the trail system lie hundreds of miles of bike-friendly streets just waiting to be explored. Great Road Rides Denve
Growing up in the snowblower society of Buffalo, New York, Laura Pedersen's first words were most likely "turn the wheel into a skid." This vibrant memoir shares the humorous ups and downs of the Ped
In a book said to have saved 37 trees by being printed on paper made with 100% post-consumer waste, the Kneidels (biologist and activist coauthors of Veggie Revolution) share what they have learned ab
A companion map for Cruisin' the Fossil Freeway , which follows the zany travels of a paleontologist and an artist as they drive across the American West in search of fossils. PLEASE NOTE: Map is avai
All the insects in the garden, from ten little black ants down to one tiny flea, get involved in moving a fallen cucumber. Includes a recipe for cucumber soup and factual information about the insects
Imagine a five-foot-two-inch-tall woman riding a Harley eight times across the continental United States. Now imagine she is black and is journeying across the country in the preCivil Rights era of th
"Kreck tells the epic story of westward expansion, from the great wagon trails, to the track layers, and those Hell on Wheels towns where the West was at its wildest. It's a story wonderfully told."?D
"This is a very important book. It could be the most important of this new century if it were to get the mindfulness it deserves."—Gloria Steinem, from the introduction In this rare and intimate glimp
The writer Tom Wolfe once described Hunter S. Thompson as the finest comic writer of the 20th century. Thompson was this and more, an apt observer of the American scene for almost four decades, the f
Native American Stories is a collection of myths drawn from the native cultures of North Americafrom the Inuit in the north to the Zuni, Hopi and Cherokee in the south. A common thread througho
Winner of Learning magazine's Teacher's Choice Award From a small town in Pennsylvania came a little girl who saw the magic in spring fog and heard the ocean's song in her heart. This was the girl wh
“The satire is spot on. . . . There’s a pinch of Pratchett, a drop of Hiaasen and a deep affection for the worst of Fleet Street, but the result is all Guttridge.”—The Guardian“I enjoyed the book imme
A memoir of a father's pain, humor, and healing as he learns to embrace a new masculinity "down West."How does a white male, raised in the hardscrabble culture of the West, learn to raise a
By the light of the full moon Spinosa the spider spins her tales of the African bush country, including those of a grumpy rhino who learns a lesson in tolerance and a silly zebra who loses her stripes
From the Civil War to the era when the U.S. became a great world power, here are some of the essential writings, documents, and ideas that shaped the nation from 1858 to 1993. Volume I covers the peri
Young Wanda is a girl on a mission; she wants to decide what to do when she grows up. Will she be a dancer? A landscape designer? Maybe a pastry chef? Her teachers and parents all make suggestions, bu
This wonderful collection of Mexican folktales recaptures the legends of the great tribes of Mexico. With robust illustrations by Caldecott award–winning Tomie DePaola, The Eagle and the Rainbow share
Felipe is small for a flamingo of his age, and his feathers and legs are not pink, but with the help of some friends he sorts out his problems and begins to feel better about himself.
Award-winning author-photographer Boyd Norton draws upon his extensive experiences and photographs of the Serengeti ecosystem, including the Serengeti National Park, Kenya's Masai Mara, and Ngorongoro
Dr. Kahan, A Noted Scientist, Lays Out The Basics Of Acid Rain Phenomena, Its Causes, Suspected And Verified Results And The Implications Of Alternative Actions.
Covering everything from the history of interpretation, to strategies and tools for effective communication, to the future of the profession, this reference guide is a vital resource for guides and i
