North East

LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR PRIZE 2020 'One of the funniest books I've read' Arthur Mathews, co-writer of Father Ted Widely regarded as one of the best football books ever written, The Far Corner was a vivid portrait of the sport in the north-east and of the people...

The Northumbrians have been overlooked by British and global history, but they’ve made astonishing contributions to both. Dan Jackson sets out to recover this lost history, exploring the deep roots of Northumbrian culture - hard work and heavy drinking, sociability and sentimentality, militarism and masculinity - through centuries of border warfare and dangerous industry. He explains what we can learn about Northumbria’s people from its landscape and architecture and revisits the Northumbrian Enlightenment that gave the world the locomotive and the lightbulb.

I couldn't possibly have been more wrong the night I'd tackled Hunter Moore to the ground in the middle of the night. To be fair, the street was pitch-black, the wheel to my suitcase had popped off, and I found myself face to face with a stranger charging at me. My instincts had kicked in, and instead, I'd landed him straight on his back with my knee pressed to his chest. Turns out, the stranger I'd tackled to the ground was my brother's roommate...which meant he was also mine.

As we try to acclimate to having the lycans as part of our world and our family, we find that some members of the pack are not happy about their newest addition. As both the clan and the pack continue to be adversarial, my own daughter begins to have reservations about our alliance.

This audio guide is an essential resource for bird enthusiasts interested in the bird species of the American Northeast and Eastern Canada. Perfect for those engaged in backyard birding, nature exploration, and serious ornithology, this audio guide is a detailed and immersive tool for recognizing and understanding birds through their vocalizations, plumage and habitat.

Discover the hidden treasures of America’s Northeast with Exploring the Northeast National Parks, Hidden Gems and Beyond. This comprehensive guide takes you beyond the well-trodden paths to uncover the region’s most stunning and lesser-known national parks, historical sites, and natural wonders. From the rugged cliffs of Acadia to the rolling hills of Shenandoah and the historic trails of Saratoga, the Northeast offers a tapestry of landscapes rich in beauty, history, and adventure.

Some of the most iconic symbols of the Roman Empire that have survived into the modern world today are the arches that Romans erected to commemorate military victories and glorify individual emperors. The story of how arches came to be used throughout the Roman world in such a way is one that involves the evolution of the military and its leaders into the political forces that came to dominate the state. Those arches, along with the triumphs that came to be associated with many of them, were key parts in the process of exhibiting the might of both Rome.

This Edition Contains Previously Released Accounts Organized Regionally....As heard on Coast to Coast AM... Sasquatch Chronicles... Beyond Reality Radio...Where did the Road Go?... Passion for the Paranormal...Late Night in the Midlands...The Confessionals and Lost River Legends. This book is a compilation of sightings, encounters and evidential findings as they pertain to Bigfoot in North America and those who have encountered them.

On Mount Washington, it's lack of preparation, not the mountain, that kills. The weather is highly changeable with wind gusts of 140 mph and -35 degree temps. Then there are the avalanches and icefalls. Combine this with inexperienced hikers in t-shirts and flip flops and things can get ugly...

Kayleen Reusser has interviewed 250 World War II vets. In her first compilation of published stories, she has gathered 28 accounts of experiences with D-Day, Battle of the Bulge, Battle of Remagen, Okinawa, Iwo Jima, and more. Ideal for non-military listeners, these stories will explain in the words of the vets the sacrifices made by our nation's oldest veterans. This compilation is part of an effort the author is making to preserve a significant part of our national heritage.

Join me for a distinctive 10-day itinerary through Northeast Italy, where it feels like we are walking together, exploring each destination side by side. This audiobook transforms your travel experience, making it feel as though you're on a leisurely vacation with a local friend. Dive into the vibrant life of Milano, relax by the serene lakes of Como and Garda, and wander through the storied streets of Verona, Venice, Bologna, and Florence.

URBAN WILDS: NORTHEAST The City Forager’s Mushroom ManualYou don’t need a forest to find wild mushrooms. From Boston’s mossy bricks to Philly’s alleyway mulch beds, fungi are erupting in forgotten corners of the Northeast. This region-specific guide shows you how to find, identify, and eat wild mushrooms inside the cities and suburbs—year-round.

The once denuded Northeastern United States is now a region of trees. Nature Next Door argues that the growth of cities, the construction of parks, the transformation of farming, the boom in tourism, and changes in the timber industry have together brought about a return of Northeastern forests. Although historians and historical actors alike have seen urban and rural areas as distinct, they are in fact intertwined, and the dichotomies of farm and forest, agriculture and industry, and nature and culture break down when the focus is on the history of Northeastern woods.

When a woman’s body is found lying in the grass, DS Roberta Steel must put her own problems aside and uncover the truth...

For most visitors interested in the outdoors, Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island is the top destination. It has more than 50 miles of groomed gravel carriage roads, where motorized traffic is banned. Nearly 120 miles of hiking trails traverse seven major barren mountaintops. There is much to see and do here, and plenty of places to explore. The island’s many lakes invite paddlers and swimmers of all skill levels. Pocket cobblestone beaches in hidden coves await discovery by those who wish to avoid the crowds at Sand Beach....

William Harvey was a prolific masonic scholar of his day. In this essay from 1920 he discusses the importance of the north-east corner of the masonic Lodge to an otherwise unsuspecting candidate. This candidate proceeds to receive lectures and an education from this location, with an emphasis on charity.

The northeastern section of the United States, specifically Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont, offers us some of the richest history in our nation. There is a plethora of well-known geographical areas and individuals that and who have been a significant influence on our country's great history. In addition, there are many not-so-well-known geographical areas and individuals that and who have also made such remarkable contributions.

According to squaremilefarms.org, We eat only 0.1 percent of the planet’s edible plants. Really? No matter the case, searching for plants that won't kill you if eaten can be tricky sometimes—especially if you are living off the grid or partially off the grid. This guide can help you find solutions to a lot of the stress and turmoil in locating edible plants in the Northeast. This book is a guide for how to find, prepare, and eat delicious forest plants in the Northeast, and makes the most of homesteading practices

Paddle, Camp, Repeat: 10 Campgrounds for Paddleboarding in the Northeast isn’t the ultimate travel bible—but that’s the point. Not every campsite is perfect, and not every paddle spot is a dream. Instead, this book gives you an honest, firsthand look at ten campgrounds where you can launch your board, set up camp, and decide for yourself which places are worth returning to.

How can one pilot cram so much into a single lifetime? Climb into Captain Terry Reece's cockpit, fasten your seatbelt, and hold on for an exciting journey into the world of aviation. Born to a family of transplanted North Carolinians who moved to Washington State, a young Reece explored the hills of the Pacific Northwest. Hiking in the mountains and being a fire lookout gave him a taste of adventure, but he craved more-and he got it.