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From small-town crossroads to echo-less deserts, Two Mules to Triumph is a message of hope to anyone who feels America is divided beyond repair. It is a celebration of how everyday Americans, from farmers and ranchers to old-school vets, and, yes, even a man in the night with a club, can put aside social, political, and religious differences to reforge the strong human bonds needed to pull our nation back together.

In this coming-of-middle-age memoir, Kim Heacox, writing in the tradition of Abbey, McPhee, and Thoreau, discovers an Alaska reborn from beneath a massive glacier, where flowers emerge from boulders, moose swim fjords, and bears cross crevasses with Homeric resolve. In such a place Heacox finds that people are reborn too, and their lives begin anew with incredible journeys, epiphanies, and successes. All in an America free of crass commercialism and overdevelopment.

A wickedly smart, funny, and irresistibly off-kilter account of an improbable thousand-mile journey on foot into the heart of modern Florida, the state that Russell calls "America Concentrate." In the summer of 2016, Kent Russell--broke, at loose ends, hungry for adventure--set off to walk...

***NATIONAL BEST SELLER*** A vivid, surprising portrait of the civic and economic reinvention taking place in America, town by town and generally out of view of the national media. A realistically positive and provocative view of the country between its coasts. For the last five years, James and...

Santa Fe Uncovered is your ultimate guide to exploring the heart of New Mexico through the eyes of a local. From its rich history and captivating art scene to mouthwatering cuisine and serene landscapes, this book offers a fresh and authentic perspective on one of America’s most enchanting destinations.

Leslie White knew she wanted more out of life - She found it in an unlikely place. Devastated from the loss of both parents to cancer nine months apart, Leslie vowed to change her life. She bought the neighbor’s old motorhome, found a job as a traveling histologist, and hit the road. But she found she could not trust the one person she was still holding onto.

Edward Abbey, who never much liked Alaska, called it "our biggest, buggiest, boggiest state." To others, it has been a cure for despair. When Michael Engelhard moved to Fairbanks more than three decades ago, he was a cheechako, a subarctic tenderfoot. Gathering skills and experiences the hard way, he attained "Sourdough" status while realizing there would always be more to learn, see, and do in the land of midnight sun and auroras.

Experience Orlando: The Heart of Florida’s Magic and Wonder is your ultimate guide to exploring one of the world’s most dynamic cities. Whether you are visiting for a weekend getaway, a week-long family vacation, or planning a memorable trip for the first time, this book is designed to help you discover both iconic attractions and hidden gems that make Orlando truly special.

Discover the charm, culture, and coastal beauty of Halifax — the heart of Atlantic Canada.

50 Things to Know About Birds in Alabama by Krista "KK" Mounsey offers an elegant approach to finding the most beautiful and varied species of birds in the region. Most birding books encourage you to travel to specific locations and hotspots to check off one or two prize species on your life list. While there’s nothing wrong with that, this book takes a different approach.