The Rise of a City and the Brooklyn Theatre Fire of 1876
At the height of America's Gilded Age, perhaps no other city in the country experienced such a radical change as Brooklyn. From a loose collection of Dutch villages that experienced virtually no crime at the beginning of the 19th century, to a rapidly urbanized area with a population bursting at the seams, a matter of decades rendered Brooklyn ......
The charming sequel to the bestselling The Unlikely Voyage of Jack de Crow Six seas, eight countries, 3,000 kilometres, all in a tiny dinghy . . . what could go wrong? When A.J. 'Sandy' Mackinnon sailed his mirror dinghy through twelve countries from North Wales to the Black Sea, he survived pirates, the English Channel, international incidents ......
Ten Lived-Stories about How a Curious Phenomenon Helps Craft Deep Connection and Relations
What do we think of when we hear the word pattern? Perhaps a familiar physical object. Or maybe, pattern as a less visible mental tool. Pattern can be, and is, both of these; and we use each of them over and over in our everyday lives. Most essentially though, pattern is about connections, and relations. And therefore, also consequences. Just how ......
While the residents of Connecticut and Massachusetts enjoy a plethora of hiking trails to explore, they may not be familiar with the rich indigenous history of the lands these trails traverse. Numerous tribes, including the the Quinnipiac, Wangunk, Tunxis, Massacoe, Woronocco, Agawam, Nipmuc, Nonotuck, Pocumtuck, and Abenaki, inhabited these lands ......
Highlighting the finest cold springs in the state, Touring the Springs of Florida features full-color photos and in-depth descriptions for each of the springs and surrounding areas. Detailed maps, GPS coordinates, and thorough driving directions lead you every step of the way. Whether you're tubing, swimming, snorkeling, paddling, hiking, diving, ......
A practical, comprehensive guide to raising sheep holistically for meat, wool, milk, and sustainability The Natural Sheep Handbook is the perfect guide for the sheep-curious, the aspiring shepherd, or the seasoned ovis steward seeking to expand their knowledge regarding the care of sheep--including tending to the flock, sustainable grazing ......
A Guide to Hiking the Highest Point in All 50 States
Hiking High Points of America: A Guide to Hiking the Highest Point in All 50 States? is a practical and aspirational guidebook that will equip readers with the knowledge they need to summit each of the 50 states' highest points. From the spectacular western peaks of Mount Whitney in California, Mount Hood in Oregon, and Mount Rainier in ......
Herbal Medicine and Essential Oils for Your Home Apothecary
Transform the way you care for yourself and your family by learning to blend medicinal herbs and essential oils with skill and confidence. For thousands of years, herbalism has been the people's medicine--trusted in every culture and still relied upon by more than 80 percent of the world's population today. From tinctures and teas to infused ......
How Political Language Has Made America Less Inclusive (and How to Bring Us Back Together)
Trigger Words examines how language in the United States has been manipulated and politicized to sow division and dehumanization, rather than to encourage inclusion and equity. From "woke" to "DEI" to "CRT," words that once emerged from marginalized communities to speak truth to power have been weaponized by conservative movements--especially the ......
