Saratoga Springs has a rich heritage dating back to the early 1800s. This picturesque city nestled at the foot of the Adirondacks originally attracted visitors due to its rejuvenating mineral springs. The Saratoga Race Course, the oldest race track in the United States, also brought in an abundance of wealth, which helped develop the stunning ......
Hiking Ohio is a comprehensive guide to more than forty of the most scenic foot trails in the Buckeye State. Hike along beaches, over boardwalks, through gorges, past waterfalls, into caves, near wildlife, under forest canopies, and through carpets of wildflowers. Trek along secluded footpaths through Ohio's virgin forest and keep your eyes peeled ......
Filled to the brim with harvest celebrations, tasty recipes and fun for the whole family. Our Taste of Autumn cookbook has been updated with photos of 22 of our seasonal favorites! A blaze of color on every tree means summer's sweetness has given way to autumn's spices. Fall also means wagon loads of activities from pumpkin patch visits to ......
The FBI's Groundbreaking Pursuit of China's Most Prolific Spy Family
Espionage, betrayal, and the FBI's historic victory--this is the true story of the hunt for Chi Mak and his spy ring. It began as furtive tip, grew to fevered investigation, and climaxed with midnight airport arrests to prevent US military secrets from being lost forever, and it all centered around a diminutive, bespectacled engineer from ......
America's Unsung Military Leaders, Innovators, and Difference Makers Since World War II
Phillips tells the story of two dozen American military leaders who innovated and made a difference on the new battlefields of the post-World War II world. Taking Command is not only stirring reading about the difference one commander can make, but also a primer on what makes a great leader.
Hiking Waterfalls Tennessee includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for approximately 100 of the state's most scenic waterfall hikes. Hike descriptions include history, local trivia, and GPS coordinates. Hiking Waterfalls in Tennessee will take you through state and national parks, forests, monuments and wilderness areas, and ......
Although most Americans have heard of sugar plums thanks to the famous holiday poem A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore, many have likely never have had the pleasure of tasting one of these luxuries, or even know what they really are (hint: they are not sugar-dusted plums). This is because sugar plums are one of the Gilded Age era ......
10 Fresh and Modern Granny Throws That Go Way Beyond the Iconic Square
Granny squares--the undeniable superstar of crochet! They're practically a rite of passage for every crocheter. But what if you could take that iconic motif and give it a fresh, modern twist? That's exactly what this book is all about! Inside, you'll find 10 creative takes on the beloved granny square, with new shapes like hexagons and ......
From Triumph to Defeat on the Eastern Front (1941)
On June 22, 1941, Nazi Germany launched Operation Barbarossa, the surprise invasion of the Soviet Union that opened the Eastern Front in World War II. With lightning speed and devastating success, the German army tore through Soviet territory and rolled over the Red Army, scoring some of the most dramatic victories in military history--until the ......
