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This guide features sixty trails across the Green Mountain State.

This guide uncovers the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of the Rockies. Helpfully organized by environmental zone, the book is an authoritative guide for nature lovers, outdoorsmen, and gastronomes.

Today, the Mayflower II¿the replica of the 1620 ship that brought the Pilgrims to America and launched a nation¿is visited by some 2.6 million tourists annually and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. But there is much more to the replicäs story than meets the eye. In fact, the origins of Project Mayflower began in the 1950s not with an American, but with a British World War II veteran named Warwick Charlton who had what seemed an impossible dream: build an historically accurate replica, sail her across the Atlantic, and present the finished product as a thank you to his country¿s wartime ally.What Charlton didn¿t know was that the son of a powerful New England financier had the same idea. Henry (¿Harry¿) Hornblower II wanted a replica just as badly, though for a somewhat less altruistic reason: as a tourist attraction for a new museum he was building in Massachusetts, soon to be known as Plimouth Plantation, where the original Mayflower had landed centuries before. Despite different personal motives, Charlton and Hornblower agreed to join forces when they met by chance in 1955. Charlton would be responsible for financing, construction, and the vessel¿s safe passage across the Atlantic, while Hornblower promised mooring, maintenance, and exhibition. Neither man could imagine what would happen next.Project Mayflower recounts the never-before-told story of a grand adventure, from the origins of the idea, through the financial and political influences that nearly scuttled the ship, and the challenges of building an accurate replica based on a single known mention: William Bradford¿s reference in Of Plimoth Plantation describing his craft simply as ¿180 tons of burden.¿ From there, Stone traces the Mayflower II¿s dramatic seven-week ocean voyage from Plymouth, England, to Plymouth, Massachusetts, in the skilled hands of Alan Villiers and a crew of thirty-three bold men, and finishes by exploring the legacy of praise for the achievement, the skullduggery to tarnish the reputation of the project¿s creator, and finally the Mayflower II¿s lasting¿and ongoing¿impact on America.

The new Basic Illustrated books are information-packed tools in a heavily illustrated, richly designed, contemporary four-color format. Written for the novice but great as a handy reference for the veteran, these highly illustrated guides distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable packages. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, Basic Illustrated books show you what you need to know.Discover how to:Assemble an outdoor first-aid kit of essential itemsSoothe bites and stingsDeal with hot and cold injuriesWrap sprains, fractures, and dislocated jointsHandle backcountry emergencies until professional medical help arrives

This revised edition will lead you through canyons, across rivers, and up mountains to the best outdoor adventures in Western Colorado.

Steve Ramirez, Author Bio, Casting Onward (Inside Back Jacket-Cover)Steve Ramirez is an outdoor and conservation author who lives and writes in the Texas Hill Country. Steve¿s first book, Casting Forward - Fishing Tales from the Texas Hill Country, (Lyons Press) has received critical acclaim, and is in its second printing. His work has appeared in various journals including Fly Fisherman Magazine, Trout Magazine, The Flyfish Journal, American Angler, Tail Magazine, Texas Sporting Journal, Explore Magazine, Under Wild Skies, Cutthroat: Journal of the Arts, The Houston Literary Review, and many more. Steve serves as the Ambassador for Texas, for the American Museum of Fly-Fishing, is a Life Member of Trout Unlimited, and a contributing member of the Nature Conservancy, Audubon, and the Native Fish Coalition. As a certified Master Naturalist, Steve is passionately involved in promoting the restoration and conservation of the watersheds, rivers, canyons, forests, deserts, wetlands, grasslands, and shorelines of North America and beyond. He is an avid hiker and world adventure traveler who has explored four continents, but who always seems to return home to the spring fed Hill Country streams of Texas. ¿Teaser¿ (Inside Front Jacket-Cover)How do we find healing and hope in an all too often wounded and seemingly hopeless world? What can be done to save the sacred places and wildlife that are threatened by the unending advance of humanity, and the unfortunate expansion of apathy? In this second installment of the ¿Casting Forward¿ series, Steve Ramirez takes us on an outdoor adventure, fly-fishing and hiking across the rivers, streams, and shores of North America, in search of native gamefish, meaningful friendships, and a more hopeful future. Casting Onward is the story of adapting to the rapidly unfolding transitions of the Earth¿s changing climate, both natural and human. It is the story of finding our tribe and uniting in the creation of a better future. It is a tribute to the resilience of humanity and nature, and a call for hopeful action. In Casting Onward, the existence or absence of native fish becomes a bellwether for the success or failure of human impacts on once healthy, whole, living, environments. It seeks to answer the questions about those things in life that truly matter, and what is most worth fighting to restore, preserve, and protect, across this great nation. It askes the core question that humanity needs to ask itself¿ ¿Are the choices we are making, healthy¿ or wise?¿ It doesn¿t matter if you are an angler, hiker, naturalist, or simply find peace walking in a city park¿ Casting Onward will transport you to times and places where you too can explore and experience the power of nature and the best of human nature.

"There is a great deal more than Madness lurking within the Division 1 NCAA Basketball Tournament. Mark Mehler and Jeff Tiberii take a close look at the magnificent seven-Kentucky, Kansas, UCLA, North Carolina, Duke, Indiana, and the University of Connecticut-examining how they have managed over multiple decades to establish themselves as American basketball royalty"--

The Official U.S. Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Operations Field Manual is the newest edition of this critical U.S. Army field manual about the nuclear, chemical, and biological threats to our military members and civilians and covering a soldier's-or an...

A Cast Away in Montana is the captivating story of a passionate angler's first trip to Montana. Through Tim Schulz's humorous, insightful, and reflective storytelling, readers not only discover the thrill of pursuing elusive fish in stunning landscapes but also embark on a profoundly personal exploration of life, loss, and self-discovery.

Begun in 1966, The World Today Series offers a penetrating look into every nation-its geographical setting, history, current government, politics, cultures, economy, as well as its problems and prospects. The up-to-date content is effectively supplemented with maps, photographs, original art, and comprehensive bibliographies. As events become more remote, their descriptions are condensed with each new edition. This allows room to present the important, current happenings that have occurred since publication of the previous edition, along with insightful discussion of the reasons they occurred and the implications for the future. The result is a series of well-proportioned, complete, and very up-to-date texts that focus on current events-uncluttered with unnecessary and repetitive background detail. Each new edition brings the world into today's perspective for the reader. Revised and published each year, the books in the series provide important details and analysis for each country, with sharp focus on the realities of today's events. Year after year, the combination of factual accuracy and up-to-date detail along with the informed projections make The World Today books are outstanding resources for researchers, practitioners in international development, media professionals, government officials, potential investors, students, and high-school, college & public libraries. Available in both print and e-book formats and priced low to fit student and library budgets!

The Rangeley Lakes were the crucible of Maine's nineteenth-century sporting culture, and the Rangeley boat evolved out of this distinctive time and place. As essential to Rangeley as sporting camps, fishing guides, and brook trout, the namesake boat remains a true icon.

Who are these new Mainers, and why have they come here? They are from war-torn countries such as Somalia, Sudan, Afghanistan, and Cambodia; from poor Latin American nations; and from economically vibrant places like Hong Kong, India, and Europe¿in other words, from across the global spectrum.

Greenland is a comprehensive full color book with a myriad of information about the country; it contains maps, and hundreds of photos. Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark is the patron of Greenland., and Greenlandic and Danish experts across the Unity of the Realm have helped to create a contemporary and detailed picture of Greenland.

This is the go-to instructional guide for the beginner rockhounder and prospector.

Are There Aliens in Allagash?Roberta is convinced she and her best friend Marilee can win the State Science Fair if only they can find an amazing project to showcase. And they've got the whole summer to work on it. But in order to win they'll need to defeat their chief competitor, "The Four Hs of the Apocalypse": Henry Horton Harris Helmsby.When mysterious lights begin to appear over her hometown, Roberta has a brilliant idea: finding aliens in Allagash and proving they exist would win her first place for sure. Four Hs could never top that...or could he?Over the next few months Roberta and her best friend, Marilee, are spied on by Johnny, Roberta's older brother, and his best friend Billy. Before the summer ends, the friends attempt to extract revenge, question whether they were kidnapped by a UFO, and try to beat Four Hs at the State Science Fair. Each girl experiences family heartbreak, but through it all their friendship remains rock solid.

Political scholar and avid campaign watcher Christian P. Potholm brings to bear his considerable experience as a political consultant, and his intricate understanding of campaign strategy, in his careful analysis of Maine citizen referenda. In Maine, controversial decisions are often presented directly to voters, so the citizens can decide. Potholm looks at the campaigns from past referenda, delving into the lobbying and manipulation from both sides of each issue. He breaks down tactics and reveals why key votes were either won or lost. It is a fascinating look at this key element of Maine's political system.

Landfall explores themes of memory and history through an exploration of the islands off the coast of Maine. Photographs and poetry explore how family and personal history is reflected in the landscape and in the objects that we imbue with meaning. In an island context these issues are condensed, as the history of each island has undergone often extreme change over relatively short periods of time. The sense of what has gone before is intensified and palpable in these isolated settings.

The essays in Farnklin Burroughs' new collection--many of which were published in Down East magazine as part of Burroughs' "Room With a View" column--cast a wide net over the land, water, and wildlife of his adopted state--Maine. Moving casually between current events, historic conservation, natural observation, and solid research, these essays give Burrough's unique perspective to broad range of Maine's natural world.

For focus, exercise, and pleasant distraction, scientist Declan McCabe takes frequent walks along Vermont's Winooski River. The brief trips provide solitude, grounding, and an opportunity to explore. Slowing down, and observing carefully, reveals diverse life in unexpected places. Each patch of soil, each fallen tree, and every puddle of standing water is a microcosm of life to be appreciated.Turning Stones is a careful look at the mysteries and life that can be found in a river if you just the take the time to look. The more than 50 short essays gathered in this volume provide an astounding look at the rich diversity of life that depends on water. McCabe looks at the unique chemistry of water that makes it essential for all life. He examines a range of life form and looks to the future at ways to preserve clean water for the next generation and beyond.

Located 60 country miles from Interstate 95, Carrabassett Valley, Maine doesn¿t look like a classic rural New England town. Only a handful of buildings pre-date 1950. Settlement is concentrated in two areas separated by six woodsy miles: ¿the valley,¿ with its 1960s A-frames and camps, and ¿the mountain,¿ where the Sugarloaf ski resort has built a maze of contemporary condominium and housing developments, along with hotels, restaurants, and boutiques. But with just 673 year-round residents, the town of Carrabassett Valley ¿ not Sugarloaf ¿ owns a Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed golf course, a 2,000-acre ski-touring and mountain-bike park, an airport, a riverside rail trail, an advanced fitness center with indoor climbing wall and skate park, a handsome modern library, and a park with outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, and playground. Yet the town¿s tax rate has never exceeded $8.40.That¿s because Carrabassett Valley doesn¿t just look different from other towns; it does things differently. The two dozen ski bums who founded the town in 1972 laid out a vision for an outdoor recreation economy achieved through creative investment, and townspeople have focused unwaveringly on pursuing it ever since. Veteran journalist Virginia Wright delves into the surprising history of a town most passersby think is just Sugarloaf. She looks at the early days of when it was created, at how the town's unique approach helped it weather both boom times and down turns. Through it all, the town has become one of New England's premiere outdoor destinations.

Filled with boats (and sea dogs) from all over the world and told in whimsical rhyme, children will discover vessels from air boats to rafts and coracles to schooners.