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Washington DC parks are home to thousands of mature trees and shrubs that provide crucial shade and air quality benefits for the entire city. In this beautifully detailed guide, with full-color illustrations, over 140 familiar species are highlighted. Washington DC Trees is the essential reference guide for nature lovers of all ages and experience levels. This convenient laminated guide is an ideal, portable source of practical information for visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.

From award-winning author Deborah Heiligman comes Torpedoed, a true account of the attack and sinking of the passenger ship SS City of Benares, which was evacuating children from England during WWII.Amid the constant rain of German bombs and the escalating violence of World War II, British parents by the thousands chose to send their children out of the country: the wealthy, independently; the poor, through a government relocation program called CORB. In September 1940, passenger liner SS City of Benares set sail for Canada with one hundred children on board.When the war ships escorting the Benares departed, a German submarine torpedoed what became known as the Children's Ship. Out of tragedy, ordinary people became heroes. This is their story.This title has Common Core connections.

Throughout North Carolina there are strange and wonderful attractions either just off the road or off the beaten path. Did You See That? is a guide to these pieces of roadside oddity, complete with GPS coordinates of latitude and longitude. Merely type in the numbers in your car or smartphone and follow the directions to your favorite attraction. Chapters in Did You See That? include a possible location for pirate treasure, a hidden monument for the Wright Brothers, an abandoned UFO, a giant frying pan, two dinosaurs, two western towns, two sundials, a big snowball stand, a hidden racetrack, a giant strawberry, a huge silver spinning head, a manmade geyser, an underwater town, and a giant bear that only comes out twice a year. And that's only a small part of the book. The book is divided into three sections, Coastal, Piedmont, and Mountains. Over 80 different locations are listed inside, with a detailed description and history of each bit of roadside oddity. In addition, a rating guide is included on the location's oddity and difficulty in accessing the spot. Whether you are a native to the Old North State, have relocated there, or just like to visit, this book is for you. Did You See That? will help you find new places and make road trips a little more interesting. There is a mixture of the old and new, historical and strange, ridiculous and charming, which means there's enough for everyone to find something interesting in this book. So make your travels more fun with Did You See That?

The Outer Banks of North Carolina has a great and diverse collection of history and nature, from pirates to pilots, first colonies to first flights, tall dunes to taller lighthouses. The amount of historical events is impressive for such a tiny ribbon of sand. Even more impressive are the many hidden tales and legends that exist throughout the Outer Banks, events that may be unknown to both local and visitor alike. Chapters include tales of abandoned ghost towns, homes built and rebuilt from nothing, a witch's cursed tree, bridges where no car travels, UFOs, bloody pirate tales, statues that traveled thousands of miles, lesser known monuments and the strange details they hold, and all the other wonderful bits of the strange and wonderful that makes up the Outer Banks. And sharks. And every one of these places can be visited, if you try hard enough. Did You See That? On The Outer Banks visits locations in and around Corolla, Duck and Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, Manteo, Dare County mainland, the Hatteras Seashore, Buxton, Ocracoke, and Portsmouth Island. Included in Did You See That? On The Outer Banks is a detailed description of each location, including their histories and legends. Also included is a rating of how odd the subject is, how difficult it is to visit, and the GPS coordinates for each place. Simply type in the coordinates on your favorite map device and follow the directions to your favorite location. Make your trip to the North Carolina coast more fun with Did You See That? On The Outer Banks.

Ever wonder how Rough and Ready got its name? Or what Stonesthrow is a stone's throw from? And surely the story behind Climax can't be...that thrilling, can it? The curious Georgian can't help pondering the seemingly endless supply of head-scratching place names that dot this state. Luckily, the intrepid Cathy Kaemmerlen stands ready to unravel the enigmas--Enigma is, in fact, a Georgia town--behind the state's most astonishing appellations. Cow Hell, Gum Pond, Boxankle and Lord a Mercy Cove? One town owes its name to a random sign that fell off a railcar, while another memorializes a broken bone suffered by a cockfight spectator. And just how many place names were inspired by insolent mules? Come on in to find out.

A different kind of guidebook that leaves out the usual ephemera on ticket prices, shopping, and dining to concentrate on what Magic Kingdom guests come to see-rides and shows. With his lighthearted but scholarly approach, Wallace argues each attraction is a multi-layered narrative that can be appreciated just like a great novel, play, or film.

Wildsam Field Guides: Atlanta is a story-based travel guide for the best experience of the South's largest city.

Published annually by dineSarasota, The Little Sarasota Dining Book offers information on over 200 of the best restaurants in Sarasota, Florida. This book is essential for locals and visitors trying to navigate Sarasota's crowded dining scene. It features restaurants in every imaginable cuisine category. It also contains interesting articles written by local chefs and delicious recipes from some of Sarasota's best known restaurants.

Atlanta is a city filled with hidden gems of nature, limitless progression, booming entertainment, fanatical sports, a rapidly increasing spread of unbeatable mixed-use developments and, of course, insanely good food. With the hustle and bustle of exciting city life paired with recent attention from the film industry, Atlanta (AKA "The Hollywood Of The South") is a great city to get a taste of NYC and LA, with the ease of escaping to the peaceful rolling hills of suburbia. With an endless plethora of things to do, you'll never be bored in the ever-growing capital of The Peach State, where there is something for everyone. Home to some of the largest business empires in the world (Think Delta and Coca-Cola), the historical city is loved by native Atlantans, transplants and tourists alike. Take in everything from the hidden 35-foot waterfalls nestled alongside Vickery Creek at the historic Civil-War-era Old Roswell Mills, to the modern-era attractions like the Mercedez Benz Stadium - which recently opened so many award-winning restaurants, you may end up going just for the food. Atlanta offers obscure concepts that make for unforgettable times, from a bar that doubles as a dog park, to yoga with goats, to Airbnbs in tree houses and 5-pound slices of pizza, the streets are always swarming with so much fun you'll wonder how we fit it all in.

In the mid-1800s, wealthy farmers and businessmen began bringing their families to North Carolina's Outer Banks to escape the blistering inland summer heat.Soon after, the region's first hotel was built with accommodations for 200 guests. By the mid-1900s, hotels such as the Carolinian, the Nags Header, and the Arlington as well as smaller motels and cottage courts like Journey's End, the Sea Foam, and the Cavalier dotted the coastline. Most motels were independent, family-run operations. Many guests returned yearly, reuniting with the motel owners and other visitors. However, by the end of the 20th century, many of these mom-and-pop establishments had become a distant memory, lost to wrecking balls and replaced by large beach houses. This book recalls these hotels and motels and their impact on the Outer Banks and its visitors.Author Elizabeth Ownley Cooper grew up in Nags Head, where her parents owned the Vacationer Motel from 1964 to 2000. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, she is a freelance writer and public relations consultant in Suffolk, Virginia. Most of the images in this book are from the Outer Banks History Center as well as private collections.

Fords Landing is a unique waterfront community with wonderful water views, comprised of 149 townhouses. It is aesthetically pleasing, safe and quiet, filled with wonderful neighbors.

Following their dreams, Bob and Karen Jones set out from Corpus Christi, Texas, in their 15 year-old, 30-foot sailboat, Watercolors, to explore the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts taking them to Chesapeake Bay. Their adventure mostly follows America's Intracoastal Waterway that winds through remote bays and inlets formed by numerous barrier islands. In these estuaries, they encounter an abundance of osprey, pelicans, herons, ducks, geese, cormorants, and dolphins, as well as the rarer bald eagles and whooping cranes. The Waterway also leads to villages and towns that make their livelihood from the water as is very much evident in the delicious oysters, blue crab, and shrimp served up at local cafes. Other stops are at major seaports including Galveston, New Orleans, Pensacola, Jacksonville, Savannah, and Charleston which serve a delightful dose of history extending back to early colonial times.The Chesapeake is an ideal cruising ground with villages such as Deltaville, Onancock, Crisfield, St. Michaels, and Oxford wedded to the water by crabbing, oystering, and boatbuilding. Bob and Karen enjoy exploring rivers with such enticing names as Wicomico, Choptank, Piankatank, Rappahannock, Patapsco, and Potomac, as well as the major cities of Baltimore and Washington, and the sailing center of Annapolis. In the late fall they return to Florida where they abandon their plans to return to Texas in the spring in favor of returning to the Chesapeake for further sailing adventures and a chance to traverse the Dismal Swamp.They encounter the usual cruising challenges of navigation, dragging anchors, provisioning, mechanical and electric breakdowns, water leaks, and approaching hurricanes.Karen's Living Aboard sections describe life aboard a boat for many months from a women's perspective.Bob's Nature Notebook sections explore conservation efforts preserving wetlands and migrating birds as well as looking at future challenges of overfishing, protecting sea turtles, and rising sea levels.303 pages, 109 B&W photographs, 3 maps

Join author and storyteller Amelia Cotter as she presents a chilling collection of personal paranormal encounters gathered from across Maryland-in some of its most legendary haunted locations, private homes, hidden, and sometimes unexpected places. From classic haunted houses to UFO sightings and mysterious creatures, these true stories, powerfully told in the words of those who experienced them, are sure to entertain and engage paranormal enthusiasts in Maryland and beyond. Awaiting you in MARYLAND GHOSTS: PARANORMAL ENCOUNTERS IN THE FREE STATE... - An amazing apparition photo caught in the Dr. Samuel A. Mudd House in Waldorf, featured on My Ghost Story - The restless spirits of Hood College's German House in Frederick - Incredible investigation findings from Jericho Covered Bridge near Kingsville - Visitors from another planet on Lottsford Vista Road in Mitchellville - The shadow figures and strange folks that once lurked at Ellicott City's Hell House ...and much more!

Ghosts abound in the haunted land of North Carolina. Spooks, spirits, and specters flourish throughout the Old North State. Every small town and big city has its share of ghosts or strange haunted spots, and there is always someone ready to tell a tale of a peculiar ghostly legend. Whether around a campfire under the Carolina Pines, a rising moon on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, or deep in the darkness of an Appalachian mountains, the tales of ghosts know no end.In Did You See That Ghost? you will discover new haunted tales, revisit some classic North Carolina ghost stories, and even read a few great urban legends. Read about ghost ships and pirates, haunted lighthouses and old restaurants from the coast. Spectral sailors haunt the USS North Carolina. Young girls still stare listlessly out their windows at the Nell Cropsey House and the Blakeney House. A popular debutante wanders the campus at Chowan University. Haunted bridges and floating lights crisscross the state. Rediscover the legends of Lydia's Bridge, the Devil's Tramping Ground, and the Little Red Man of Old Salem. You can even visit a paranormal museum replete with possessed dolls.Did You See That Ghost? shares all of these stories and more with readers, complete with the GPS locations and a guide on how scary each place truly is. Your haunted adventure awaits within.

There's more to Jekyll Island than meets the eye. Local's Travel Handbook: Jekyll Island puts boots on the ground to reveal the very best that Jekyll Island has to offer, from little-known historical landmarks veiled beneath the canopies of thick maritime forests, to mysterious points of interest hidden in plain sight. In our Jekyll Island travel guide, we uncover a host of insider tips about this historic state park off the Georgia coast, including creative activities and places to explore that are sure to produce robust experiences for new visitors, while breathing fresh air into vacations and weekend getaways for island regulars. Explore coastal trails that will take you by sites such as the centuries-old Grandfather Tree, clandestine coastal defenses left over from the Spanish-American War, the popular duck-hunting grounds of the Jekyll Island Club Era, and 18th century pathways walked by the first European settlers to call this member of the Golden Isles their home. Discover Jekyll Island's myriad wildlife viewing opportunities, including information on where to heighten your chances of spotting bottlenose dolphins, Georgia alligators, sea turtles and migratory birds. Our print edition is densely packed with information to help you pick restaurants on a budget, choose the right hotel without getting ripped off, find the best places to cast a line and catch more fish, and where to capture the best sunrises and sunsets the Georgia coast has to offer - all while including nearly 100 black-and-white photos of Georgia's Gem, complete with maps, illustrations, contact information, addresses, and directions to the most interesting places to see on Jekyll Island. If you're looking for a local's perspective to guide you through one of the South's most captivating seaside destinations, then Local's Travel Handbook: Jekyll Island is a must-have companion for any seriously curious coastal traveler.

"Written by Lan Sluder, a native of Asheville, this guide covers everything you need to enjoy hip, artsy, sudsy, foodie, laid-back, and natural Asheville. It provides inside information on how to spend your time in Asheville and on the Blue Ridge Parkway, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and at the Biltmore House and Biltmore Estate"--Amazon.com.