Naturalists introduce birdwatching techniques and birding opportunities available in the 13 Plains states, including their top 100 birding sites (shown on a map). The guide includes useful color-coded
Aided by the award-winning elegance and skill of photographer Merle Prosofsky, author Lovoni Walker serves us 75 of the best recipes in classic and contemporary festive cooking. This sumptuously illus
New York State's rich and colorful history has given rise to a wealth of blood-curdling, spine-tingling tales of the supernatural. Spanning the entire length and breadth of the Empire State, this care
It takes a special recipe--one part courage, one part skill, a big dash of crazy--to make a bush pilot. These unique aviators, flying over the vast wildernesses of the United States, Canada and Austra
After the rifles, cannons and bugles fall silent, when the losses have been counted and the mourners are gone, the ghosts of war return. Drawing on the Civil War, the War of 1812, the Revolutionary Wa
Now New England gardeners have their own version of the highly acclaimed Gardening Month by Month garden planners from Lone Pine Publishing. This book addresses the climate and growing conditions uniq
Brilliant photographs and down-to-earth advice are packed into this guide to over 300 annuals suited to the climate of the western Great Lakes region. Engebretson and Williamson provide information on
The smoke had barely cleared from the booze-fueled gun battles of Prohibition and the Roaring 20s when a new breed of gangster stepped onto the American stage. Unlike the slick mobsters of New York an
Illinois gardeners now have a handy new tool for maintaining and improving their gardens throughout the year. The book combines the features of an almanac and a gardening journal. Twelve pages are ded
A practical and beautifully photographed guide to over 100 recommended roses for Michigan. This commonsense resource covers the most important information concerning each of the recommended varieties.
Love can move mountains and overcome all obstacles. But can it survive death? As this new collection shows, love beyond the grave is often more powerful than it is on earth. Based on true accounts, th
Bob Tanem brings all of his gardening know-how to this valuable new tool for the Northern California gardener. Gardening Month by Month in Northern California is a beautiful perpetual calendar and mon
This book is a practical and beautifully photographed guide to 144 varieties of roses recommended for growing in Ontario. Liz Klose, of the prestigious Niagara Parks School of Horticulture, has joined
Brilliant photographs and down-to-earth advice are packed into this guide to over 443 annuals suited to the climate of this Great Lake state. Szerlag and Beck provide information on light, water and n
A collection of riveting short stories about four of the best-known creatures in paranormal mythology--witches, werewolves, vampires and ghosts. While the accounts are dramatized, each is based on eve
In the Old West, the law was fragile, the men were armed, tempers were short, and socializing took place over shots of rotgut whiskey on a card table in a saloon. This volume of true stories features
Joyce Harries's delightful collection of memoirs, fiction, essays, recipes and poems will dare you to laugh, cry and face head-on the small triumphs and larger tragedies of everyday life. From Joyce's
Enjoy 75 accounts of ghostly visitations--among them spirits from the Great Chicago Fire, the curse of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, a spectral steamboat on Fulton County's Spoon River and the wan
The American frontier in its early days was a rough place where only the tough survived. Gold and cattle were king, and many took up stealing the former and rustling the latter. Stage coaches and trai
Find answers to the most common questions asked of gardening experts. Lois and her son Jim bring together more than 60 years of professional gardening experience.
An authoritative and full-color photographic field guide to mushrooms and fungi of the northern United States, from the Midwest to New England. Featured in USA TODAY, this must-have reference has 700
Explore the northwestern extreme of the continent. Organized by region and length of trip, the book includes maps and photographs to help you find your way. Adventures and delightful discoveries are j
These haunting tales from the high country include mysteries surrounding many well-known buildings and landmarks, some of which might be inhabited by restless spirits to this day! Features over four d
These attractive guides identify the birds most likely to be seen in your city's backyards, streets and parks. The books introduce the fascinating and popular pastime of birdwatching and include advic
These attractive guides identify the birds most likely to be seen in your city's backyards, streets and parks. The books introduce the fascinating and popular pastime of birdwatching and include advic
These attractive guides identify the birds most likely to be seen in your city's backyards, streets and parks. The books introduce the fascinating and popular pastime of birdwatching and include advic
In this book, Lois Hole describes her 148 favorite varieties and offers practical advice on what roses to grow for fragrance, color and splendor. She also includes information on the soil, light, clim
Failsafe instructions and practical wisdom for choosing the best plants for your garden type. Lois outlines the choices available, the unique characteristics and quirks of each variety, specific seedi
Walk in the solitude of the giants, along classic hikes through majestic stands of old-growth forests. Detailed trail information is accompanied by natural history and ecology along the way.
Whether you prefer grape wines or fine wines that begin with a harvest of blackberries, saskatoons or crabapples, this guide shows how to make your favourite beverage at home.
Find out cool facts about baby animals, and what they do when they grow up!-Baby kangaroos spend 10 months living in a pouch on their mother's stomach-When a rabbit thumps its back leg, it means there
The use of wild game meat predates the arrival of European settlers to North America. Over millennia, aboriginal communities incorporated game meat as a way of life through various methods of harvest
A great gift for any guy! Essential recipes that celebrate the wonderful enthusiasm men have for cooking their special cuisine: - Classic recipes that taste like Mama used to make - Date night dinners
Kids get their kicks from making their friends and family turn green when they tell a REALLY gross joke. Here is a collection of really gross and just a little gross, but all truly disgusting jokes.
This newest superfood is a tasty, nutritious, gluten-free seed. It cooks much quicker than whole grains, providing a healthy, delicious meal in less time. Quinoa is also very versatile and makes a ter
In honour of chicken's rise in popularity, we've scoured our extensive recipe library for our favourite chicken recipes and present them here. - 290 recipes for everyday and special occasions - whole
We all know breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but most days we just grab some fast food without regard for nutrition, or skip it entirely. This great collection of recipes provides quic
-Focusing on parents and coaches - how to knoe if your child has a consussion, what to do, who to see, when to keep your child from continuing to play; when to go back to playing.- Not just for hockey
