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Discover how to become self-sufficient through foraging—cut back on your expenses while living a healthy lifestyle! Enjoy the freedom of knowing your way in nature and the fun of a foraging journey by yourself or with loved ones.

As the title suggests, The Giant Book of Awesome Facts, contains a huge list of obscure and awesome facts about the world that we live in. The facts range from the craziest events to the funniest people. The Giant Book of Awesome Facts is packed with interesting, entertaining, educational and fun things to hear. You'll get everything from the weird to the wonderful and from the horrible to the hilarious. Facts such as: the U.S. National Archive saves all of the presidents' doodles.

Mark Abramson, a Minnesota farm boy, moved to San Francisco from Minneapolis in 1975 and dived right into the debauchery of gay life in that pre-AIDS world, including many day trips and overnight stays at the Russian River, ninety miles north of the city. In 1981 he decided to join a group of friends in fixing up an old house south of Guerneville, California. He soon found a job at the legendary Hexagon House/Woods Resort, where he got to meet a plethora of boyfriends, tricks, and celebrities including Divine, Charles Pierce, Sylvester, and Etta James. This is his story of those magical ...

Greater Than a Tourist - American Southwest, by Julia McDonnell, offers the inside scoop on the American Southwest. This audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Are you planning on going on a vacation in the USA, but don't know where to go? Are you stressed out at work and feel that you need a break? Do you crave an adventure, tour, or relaxing holiday to incredible "undiscovered" destinations in America? If you feel like your daily life is consuming you, take a deep breath. It might be time to take a break from your regular routine and go on a vacation. If the quest to make more money has turned you into a workaholic, chances are you don't have enough time to rest and take a memorable trip.

A Florida boat tour is a short ride, usually two hours or less, where you and your fellow passengers learn something new about Florida history, ecology or wildlife from a spirited and helpful guide while gliding across supple, sun filled waters. You may see dolphins, manatees, turtles, alligators, and more. Cruise past famous and infamous homes, Indian mounds, and ancient cypress trees where diving birds sit on branches spreading their wings to let them dry. A boat tour is a floating adventure with friends. Boarding a pontoon boat is easy, involving a short ramp or some steps.

The woods are watching. In Pennsylvania, some secrets don't stay buried. While the Pacific Northwest may claim the legend, Pennsylvania has quietly become a terrifying hotspot for Sasquatch encounters. From the dense, ancient woods of the Allegheny National Forest to the haunted hollows of the Laurel Highlands, thousands of ordinary people have ventured into the wild, only to come back with stories that defy explanation. Now, for the first time, twenty of the most compelling and chilling firsthand accounts have been collected in a single, terrifying volume. This is not a book of abstract ...

Is your friend or relative you love affected by DEMENTIA AND Alzheimer's DISEASE? If yes, you need this excellent Book with the Guide to apply the treatment immediately. The contents of this Book are beneficial to individuals afflicted with neurological disorders and to anybody who wishes to avoid ever being affected by one or more of these dreadful ailments. Over 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, according to research, and fifteen to over 20 million have close family or acquaintances who have it. Even this is not only Americans but globally. Alice Powell has written effective ...

The Interior Circuit is Goldman's story of his emergence from grief five years after his wife's death, symbolized by his attempt to overcome his fear of driving in the city. Embracing the DF (Mexico City) as his home, Goldman explores and celebrates the city, which stands defiantly apart from so many of the social ills and violence wracking Mexico. This is the chronicle of an awakening, both personal and political, "interior" and "exterior", to the meaning and responsibilities of home.

In recent years, Billy Connolly has had more than his share of challenges - in 2013 he was diagnosed with prostate cancer (he's now been given the all clear); on the same day he was diagnosed with the early stages of Parkinson's disease. But being a determined 72-year-old, Billy won't let the illness put him off one more exploration of the country he knows and loves so well.

This is a first-hand look at a city that people can't seem to stop talking about. It's a guidebook of sorts, but not to restaurants and sightseeing. Instead, Alexander Barrett is your friendly guide to the quirky characters and atmosphere of Portland, Oregon, and how fun, beautiful, and ridiculous it can be. With its approachable, often hilarious tone, this book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about bikes, beards, beers, rain, and everything else important about the city you've heard you should like. The expanded second edition of this popular book is sure to delight!

Dave Hill was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. But his grandfather was from Canada. Inspired by a publisher's payment of several hundred dollars (Canadian) in cash, Dave has traveled all over Canada, reconnecting with his heritage in such places as Montreal, Moose Jaw, Regina, Winnipeg, and Merrickville, meeting a range of Canadians, touching things he probably shouldn't, and having adventures too numerous and rich in detail to be done justice in this blurb. The result, he promises, is "the greatest Canada-based literary thrill ride of your lifetime".

With only three days remaining until Thanksgiving, the day was graced by beautiful, sunny weather. A bright and intelligent medical student decided to embark on an adventure to explore a popular and intriguing cave, which was considered suitable for beginners. Despite everything appearing to go smoothly, a single mistake changed the course of events. Taking a wrong turn led to a tragedy that continues to evoke speculation and terror even today. This tragic incident is famously known as The Nutty Putty Cave incident.

In this extraordinary narrative, Alan Tennant recounts his all-out effort to radio-track the transcontinental migration of the peregrine falcon, an investigation no one before him had ever taken to such lengths.

This story is from Waldo's perspective as he goes cross country, meeting new people, seeing new things, and the sadness he feels as his brothers and sisters all go to their new homes.

Greater Than a Tourist - Miami, Florida, United States of America by A.R. Howard offers the inside scoop on Miami and surrounding areas. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your travel destination.

From the depths of the National Hockey League basement in 2003, to the league’s most recognizable, successful, and offensively potent team just seven years later, this book chronicles the rebranding and reemergence of the Washington Capitals. Fueled by the arrival of charismatic Russian superstar Alexander Ovechkin, as well as other gifted young players, the Caps have transformed themselves from a chronically underachieving organization with an eroding fan base into an organization that players, media, and fans respect.

A COLLECTION of Three Novellas from the DIRTY ELITE ACADEMY series. HATE ME NOT - a spicy age-gap romance between a teacher and her student. KISS ME AGAIN - a steamy friends-to-lovers romance with mutual pining and forced proximity. HIT ME BACK - a spicy enemies-to-lovers second chance romance. About the series: They call it the 'Dirty' Elite Academy for a reason: too many naughty, inappropriate things happen in this place, especially for one school. Relationships between step-siblings? Of course! A one-night stand between a student and her professor? You bet! Every desire comes true in the...

For the fans of Gilmore Girls & Pumpkin Spice Cafe Apple almost gave up on love and her dream of becoming a singer when one magical Halloween night she met a handsome stranger at her small town's karaoke bar. They'd spent one incredible evening together in her hometown Pumpkin Village - Vermont's capital of Halloween. But he needed to leave town in the morning. Little did she know, that Mr. Nice hides his true identity, and he had his own motives to spend a night with Apple. Is there a chance for them to be together after she finds out the truth? • Spicy • Sweet • Halloween • Small ...

Greater than a Tourist: Nashville Tennessee, USA by Elise Tedeschi offers the inside scoop on the booming city of Nashville. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. Travel like a local. Slow down, stay in one place, and get to know the people and culture. By the time you finish this book, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your next destination.