Inspired by the timeless grit of the American West, this motivational guide offers a modern code of integrity, courage, and self-reliance for anyone seeking a life of purpose.We're living in a world divided by cultural and political differences—The Code of the West offers a framework for personal development rooted in the cowboy ethos of the American West, a shared past where people lived by a moral code that connected and united them.This motivati...

This history and guide to the fly-fishing waters of Yellowstone National Park is a loving homage to the region's iconic wild trout.Yellowstone National Park is home to some of the most storied destinations in the history of fly fishing. Casting in the Firehole River is like going back in time to when bison roamed nearly every meadow in the West. Restored to their natal streams after near extinction, native Arctic grayling can once again be plucked from icy water at...

Idaho's clear flowing rivers are world famous for fly fishing, but finding that elusive perfect spot to land a trophy in the vast wilderness requires a lot of time and knowledge. Fortunately, writer, angler and conservationist Chris Hunt has traveled to some of the state's most idyllic areas to find the best fishing the Gem State has to offer. Adventurous anglers can follow his directions off the beaten path to enjoy excellent scenery and even better fishing. Brimming with expert tips and ...

Cardiff has seen multiple changes in the last two decades. Large areas of Wales’s capital city have been redeveloped, high-rise apartments and other tall buildings have transformed the city centre and the Cardiff Bay area, new shopping centres have been built, and the city has become a popular tourist destination. Author and photographer Chris Hunt has photographed Cardiff from the top of many of its tall buildings and here presents a fresh perspective on how much the city has changed over...

William McGonagall was born in Edinburgh in 1830. His father was a poor hand-loom weaver, and his work took his family to Glasgow, then to Dundee. William attended school for eighteen months before the age of seven, and received no further formal education. Later, as a mill worker, he used to read books in the evening, taking great interest in Shakespeare's plays. In 1877, McGonagall suddenly discovered himself 'to be a poet'. Since then, thousands of people the world over have enjoyed the...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Just before dawn on May 10, 1940, German parachute troops rain down on Holland. Watching from his home on the Dutch coast is former international footballer Billy Marsden. It’s ten years to the day since Germans saved his life in a Berlin hospital after he suffered a broken neck while playing for England – and now it’s this German invasion that is putting his life in jeopardy.In The Hague, Margot Fonteyn...

Inspired by the timeless grit of the American West, this motivational guide offers a modern code of integrity, courage, and self-reliance for anyone seeking a life of purpose.We are living in a world divided by cultural and political differences—The Code of the West provides a framework for personal development rooted in the cowboy ethos of the American West, a shared American past where people lived by a moral code that connected and united them. This mot...

Twenty-Seven Years in Alaska is the story of one woman’s adventures in the remote wilderness of the north. From canoe camping next to unnamed lakes, to kayaking in Alaska’s pristine waters, she describes her many encounters with the bears, moose and other animals that make this wilderness their home. With her partner David she helped to build a cabin on a remote piece of property, off the grid and accessible only by boat. Illustrated with the photos she took along the way, her story is som...

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Complete Novels of Sir Walter Scott: Waverly, Rob Roy, Ivanhoe, The Pirate, Old Mortality, The Guy Mannering, The Antiquary, The Heart of Midlothian and many more (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Table of Contents: Introduction: SIR WALTER SCOTT AND LADY MORGAN by Victor Hugo MEMORIES AND PORTRAITS by Robert Louis Stevenson SCOTT AND HIS PUBLISHERS by Charles Dickens WAVERLY NOVELS: WAVERLEY GU...

Finalist for the Washington State Book Award • From the award-winning author of The Mushroom Hunters comes the story of an iconic fish, perhaps the last great wild food: salmon.For some, a salmon evokes the distant wild, thrashing in the jaws of a hungry grizzly bear on TV. For others, it’s the catch of the day on a restaurant menu, or a deep red fillet at the market. For others still, it’s the jolt of adrenaline on a successful fishing tr...

In "Waverley; Or, 'Tis Sixty Years Since," Walter Scott masterfully weaves a tapestry of historical fiction that transports readers to the tumultuous era of the Jacobite risings in 1745 Scotland. The narrative follows Edward Waverley, an Englishman drawn into the romantic and perilous world of Scottish clans and their quest for independence. Scott'Äôs prose is characterized by its vivid imagery and deep psychological insight, providing a rich context of social and political upheaval. This ...

This book begins where basic trail guides and maps leave off. For each section of the trail, the authors describe the route in detail and recommend the best day hikes and short backpacks from each trailhead. They describe the plants and animals hikers will see, tell stories about local history, explain plate tectonics, and in a thousand other ways enrich your experience of the journey.For many people, the Pacific Crest Trail is the ultimate long-distance hiking tra...