Bøker av Doug Alderson

Everyone knows the beaches of Florida are a top spot for locals and tourists alike, but what many natives or visitors might not know is how intricate each part of Floridäs coast is. Broken down into roughly 12 parts, the entire coast of Florid and the Keys offer beachgoers a unique experience at any part of the state.Doug Alderson, popular Florida writer and successful Pineapple Press author, delves into what makes each section of the state¿s coast different in Discovering Floridäs Coast. From the emerald waters of Pensacola to the man-made islands and amazing skyline of Miami¿s Biscayne Bay, readers interested in visiting different parts of the state¿s beaches will not only see beautiful photos of the natural scenery.Lifelong Floridians and first-time visitors will enjoy reading through and seeing what makes the state so appealing to beach lovers, whether they are interested in the water sports, the wildlife, or relaxing on the beach. See the powdered sugar-like white sands of the Emerald Coast or the historic lighthouses of the Forgotten Coast through the eyes of an author who has not only kayaked the entire coast of Florida, but who is a Florida nature and scenery lover through and through.

Using iconic images and many not so well-known illustrations, Nostalgic Florida is apictorial history of all that has come to represent Florida in print media. Chapters laden with vintage images explore the myths and reality of Florida as a tropical Eden. Sections on romantic Florida, Florida's bathing beauties, funny Florida, and working Florida culminates with a chapter on the kitsch that has come to represent the Sunshine State.

Florida rivers are flowing cathedrals. They are avenues through time, allowing us to wrap ourselves in a rich historical tapestry, and they are showcases for wildlife and natural beauty. On some rivers, idyllic scenes are revealed bend after bend for miles and sometimes days, appearing to have changed little since early native people plied the waters in dugout canoes. Floridäs rivers are seductive. Imagine gliding along a clear watercourse beneath a leafy canopy of maple, cypress and gum. The current swirls eelgrass in undulating patterns as schools of silvery mullet shoot past. Ahead, a manatee¿s snout breaks the surface in a loud whoosh, its gray body lumbering slowly along and showing little fear as you pass by. A red-shouldered hawk cries and soars over treetops while a black anhinga stretches long wings to dry while perched on a cypress knee. This is Florida, and the scene plays out daily in the Sunshine State. Coupled with other types of rivers such as mysterious blackwater streams and mighty alluvial ones, Florida is a paddler¿s paradise. This book is a celebration of Floridäs rivers, especially if viewing them from a kayak, canoe or paddleboard. While this is not a guide book, paddling tips for each river are provided, along with a look at their rich natural and cultural history. The final chapter describes ways that you can help Floridäs rivers

Florida''s famous swampsΓÇöfrom the Everglades to Mosquito Lagoon to Tate''s HellΓÇöserve as fitting backdrops for these chilling original stories. Maybe it''s because they are often wet, shadowy places of wild beauty where few people dare to penetrate. They are havens for snakes, alligators, black bears, wildcats, and who knows what. People on the run have often hidden in swamps, while others have gotten lost in the watery expanses; the swamp can be a refuge or a nightmare. Mysterious things just happen in swamps. Maybe it''s because they are often wet, shadowy places of wild beauty where few people dare to penetrate. They are havens for snakes, alligators, black bears, wildcats, and who knows what. People on the run have often hidden in swamps, while others have gotten lost in the watery expanses; the swamp can be a refuge or a nightmare. Where else can you find a ghost baby, or an angry specter, or a lost soul? How about a ghost who is obsessed with the ghost orchid, or an alluring snake woman? Throw in a skunk ape or two and you''ve got the ingredients for many entertaining hours sharing these stories around a campfire or reading them to yourself or out loud.