Bøger om Montana

Kvinderne i Bodine Longbows familie har i generationer drevet et resort i det stille, naturskønne Montana. Men idyllen brydes brat, da en ung kvindes lig bliver fundet, og en frygt spreder sig gennem lokalsamfundet.Kort efter dukker en dybt traumatiseret kvinde op ud af det blå. Hun viser sig at være Bodines moster Alice, der forsvandt sporløst for 25 år siden.Har mordene noget med Alices mystiske forsvinden at gøre? Hvem iblandt dem er i stand til den slags ondskab?Samtidig er Bodines teenagecrush, Callen, tilbage i byen og gamle, uafklarede følelser vokser frem, mens de to i fællesskab forsøger at afdække sandheden – før morderen slår til igen ...Når solen går ned er endnu en stemningsfyldt, romantisk spændingsroman af bestsellerforfatteren Nora Roberts. “Det, der gør denne roman så fængslende, er Roberts’ evne til at fylde sin fortælling med et rigt detaljeret familieliv, sydende romantik og spænding.” – Publishers Weekly“I Når solen går ned er handlingen dybere, mysteriet har flere lag, og med Alice rammer Roberts et nyt niveau, når hun udforsker fysiske og psykiske traumer og familiens og kærlighedens kraftfulde, helende kraft. Roberts bevæger sig som forfatter ud i mere komplekst og mørkere land med fantastisk effekt.” – Kirkus Reviews“Når solen går ned er indbegrebet af Nora Roberts med sin jordbundne heltinde, en medrivende handling krydret med hverdagsliv og sine lige dele nervepirrende spænding og sexet romantik.” – Booklist

"Whether you want to explore what remains of the Old West, visit Yellowstone National Park, or find your bliss at a guest ranch or in a Jackson Hole ski resort, the local Fodor's travel experts in Montana and Wyoming are here to help! Fodor's Montana & Wyoming guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time"--

By all accounts, Mohini's new life in Chicago appears picture-perfect-poised, static, and artificial. But when her boyfriend, Kirk, breaks the frame and kicks her out of his condo on their anniversary, Mo is too embarrassed to head east to face her parents' disappointment. Instead, she reaches out to the only lifeline she has left-her deceased best friend's lover, John, a former soldier now living on the edge of Montana's wilderness. Together, they work for John's Big Steep River Expeditions-the premier, and only, rafting company in Bonaventure, a town not exactly in the middle of nowhere but middle-of-nowhere adjacent-and Mo finds new friends and a temporary family along the banks of the river. Soon she discovers a sinister force, one that John has fought before, only this time the battle will require supernatural powers from them both if they're to survive.

THE REESE WITHERSPOON BOOK CLUB PICK - A literary-thriller murder mystery, set within a Native American community for fans of Firekeeper's Daughter, Sadie and the One of Us Is Lying series by a debut own voices authorSince moving to the Blackfeet Reservation with her parents, Mara Racette has felt like an outsider, taunted by her tight-knit classmates for growing up far away. So, when a local girl includes Mara in a traditional Blackfeet Giveaway to honor her missing sister, Mara thinks she'll finally make some friends.Instead, a girl from the Giveaway, Samantha White Tail, is found murdered.Because the members of the Giveaway group were the last to see Samantha alive, each becomes a person of interest in the investigation:New-girl Mara, who hated Samantha for being particularly cruel.Grief-stricken Loren Arnoux, who was Samantha's best friend until her sister's disappearance drove a wedge between them.Class-clown Brody Clark, whose unreciprocated crush on Samantha is an open secret.And tough-guy Eli First Kill, who has his own complicated history with Samantha.Despite deep mistrust, the four must now take matters into their own hands and clear their names. Even though one of them may be the murderer.In her powerful debut novel, Looking for Smoke, author K. A. Cobell (Blackfeet) weaves loss, betrayal, and complex characters into a mystery that will illuminate, surprise, and engage readers until the final word

This is a book for anyone, of any age, who cares about rivers.This story of the Columbia River is unique. Told from the river¿s perspective, it is an immersive, empathetic portrait of a once-wild river and of the Sinixt, a First People who lived on the mainstem of this great western river for thousands of years and continue to do so even though Canada declared them ¿extinct¿ in 1956.The book¿s re-release comes at a critical time for natural systems and for reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples across North America. The Colville Confederated Tribes, representing over 3,000 Sinixt People, recently won a precedent-setting case in the Supreme Court of Canada affirming that Aboriginal Rights do not stop at the border. The important story of the Sinixt weaves together with the ongoing ecological impact of hydropower development on the Columbia and its tributaries.Central to the story is the joyous spirit of salmon, once a free swimmer in the Columbiäs currents north of the border but now blocked from ancestral spawning grounds by Grand Coulee and other dams. Restoring migratory fish indigenous to the Upper Columbia will require transboundary cooperation. With Indigenous Nations on both sides of the US¿Canada border now leading the way, many are hopeful that the fish will return.Lavishly illustrated by Nelson, BC, designer Nichola Lytle, this portrait of a globally significant river will inspire anyone who reads it to care about the future of the salmon, a fish that unites all of us in its quest for freedom and possibility.

Now available in paperback, this lavishly illustrated book explores the complex behavioural characteristics of North Americäs largest land carnivores by examining the bear¿human relationship from the bear¿s perspective.From the first moment Sarah Elmeligi came eye to eye with a grizzly bear, her life changed. In a moment that lasted mere seconds, she began to question everything she thought she knew about bears. How could this docile creature be the same one with a fearsome reputation for vicious attacks? Through years of research, Elmeligi grew to appreciate that bears are so much more than data points, stunning photos, and sensational online stories. Elmeligi expertly weaves the science of bear behaviour with her passionate account of personal encounters. Dive into the life of a bear biologist as Sarah¿s colleagues recount their own ¿stories from the field¿ ¿ intimate moments with bears where they were connected to an animal with personality, decision-making capabilities, and a host of engaging behaviours.Join Elmeligi and Marriott on a journey that examines and shares the behaviour of black, grizzly, and polar bears in North America in a way you¿ve never seen before. What Bears Teach Us will surprise you, inspire you, foster your curiosity, and teach you something new about bears and maybe even yourself.

Introducing Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.Celebrating the range and diversity of Penguin Classics, they take us from snowy Japan to springtime Vienna, from haunted New England to a sun-drenched Mediterranean island, and from a game of chess on the ocean to a love story on the moon. Beautifully designed and printed, these collectible editions are bound in colourful, tactile cloth and stamped with foil.F. Scott Fitzgerald was the most celebrated chronicler of the Jazz Age. At the time of his death, he believed he was an alcoholic failure; but he received posthumous acclaim as one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century. This collection brings together some of his finest stories, including 'The Curious Tale of Benjamin Button'; 'Winter Dreams', a melancholy thwarted love story that anticipated The Great Gatsby, and 'Babylon Revisited', set the year after the 1929 stock market crash, when the Jazz Age sounded its last.'His talent was as natural as the pattern that was made by the dust on a butterfly's wings' Ernest Hemingway

An Amish cowboy's unexpected reunion with the girl who got away could heal his heart ... or break it forever.Daniel is the eldest of the six Miller siblings helping their Old Older Amish parents run the Circle M Ranch in northwestern Montana. Daniel can handle a blizzard, manage a roundup, even birth a calf. But what he can't do is forget Lovina Lapp, who broke his heart back in Lancaster County and married someone else. When their neighbors gather to help them bring the cattle down from the summer pastures, Daniel is staggered to see Lovina among them. His job is to keep the group safe for a week in the high country. But will he be able to protect his heart?After a chaotic childhood and a romance with Daniel Miller that ended when he chose Montana over her, Lovina learned the danger of loving a cowboy. She married another man instead-someone who was safe. But after God took her husband in a freak accident, an invitation to go with old friends to visit the national parks seems like a gift. Until she finds herself unexpectedly at the Circle M Ranch, where one look at Daniel tells her there is nothing safe about her feelings for him ...The Montana Millers. They believe in faith, family, and the land. They'll need all three when love comes to the Circle M!The Amish Cowboy is the first book in the Amish Cowboys of Montana romance series. Though the books can be read as standalones, there is a family thread running through them all. No strong language, just a loving kiss and a guaranteed happily ever after. Enjoy!

All the most common questions about growing vegetables in the prairies are answered in this first installation of the new gardening series, Guides for the Prairie Gardener.

Dive into Big Sky Country as Moon Montana reveals the rolling prairies, wild forests, and rugged spirit of this intrepid state. Inside you'll find:Strategic, flexible itineraries, including a week covering the best sights in the state Focused coverage of Glacier National Park and Yellowstone, plus how to plan an epic Montana road tripMust-see highlights and outdoor experiences: Go skiing in Whitefish, relax at a hot springs resort, or barhop through Missoula. Hike to roaring waterfalls, breathtaking vistas, and secluded lakes. Spot wild wolves, elk, and bison, go whitewater rafting, or marvel at the legendary Old Faithful. Sign up for a Sun Tour of East Glacier and learn about the area's important Native American history. Discover authentic cowboy culture in Billings, or indulge in locally raised bison burgers and huckleberry pie Expert advice from former wilderness guide and longtime Montana local Carter G. Walker on where to stay, where to eat, and how to get around Full-color photos and detailed maps throughoutUp-to-date information including background on the landscape, wildlife, history, and local culture Find your adventure in Montana with Moon's practical advice and local insight. Sticking to the national parks? Try Moon Yellowstone & Grand Teton or Moon Glacier National Park.About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.

This updated field guide, organized by color, features full-color photographs and information to help readers quickly and easily identify the Montana birds they see.

This warm and magical story of growing up follows the mysterious events and family secrets that unfold before the eyes of a young boy living along a river that separates the towns of Truth and Bright Water. A choice of the American Library Association A-List for America's Readers.

In the newest thriller from best-selling author Harry Dolan, Sean Tennant stops a deadly mass shooter. And that act of courage may get him killed. Sean Tennant and Molly Winter are living quietly and cautiously in Houston when a troubled, obsessive stranger shatters the safety they have carefully constructed for themselves. Sean is at a shopping mall when Henry Alan Keen, scorned by a woman he's been dating, pulls out a gun at the store where she works and begins shooting everyone in sight. A former soldier, Sean rushes toward Keen and ends the slaughter with two well-placed shots--becoming a hero with his face plastered across the news. But Sean's newfound notoriety exposes him to the wrath of two men he thought he had left safely in his past. One of them blames Sean for his brother's death. The other wants to recover a treasure that Sean and Molly stole from him. Both men are deadly and relentless enemies, and Sean and Molly will need to draw on all their strength and devotion to each other if they hope to elude them. Thus begins a cross-country chase that leads from Texas to Montana, from Tennessee to New York to Michigan, as the hunters and their prey grow ever closer and, in a heart-stopping moment, converge. A wickedly clever and exhilarating thriller, The Good Killer offers a sophisticated, breathtaking look at the extremes people will reach for love, greed, and survival.

I 1920’ernes Montana blandt storslåede bjerge og golde dale lever brødrene Phil og George Burbank sammen på en stor kvægranch. Nok er de brødre, men ud over slægtskab har de ikke meget tilfælles. Phil er hårdhudet, men vellidt og beundret blandt de lokale cowboys, når han kastrerer tyre, citerer oldgræske komedier og fletter reb af råhuder. George er en magelig og stilfærdig mand, som ofte overlader det fysiske arbejde på ranchen til Phil.Siden de var børn, har Phil og George delt værelse og seng. Da George uventet gifter sig med enken Rose, og hun flytter ind på ranchen med sin teenagesøn, Peter, starter Phil en ondskabsfuld hetz mod hende i et forsøg på at bringe orden i det kaos og den indre uro, han oplever efter de to nye beboeres ankomst. “Et rigt og udfordrende psykologisk drama … med ekko af Øst for paradis og Brokeback Mountain.” The Guardian

Efter en alvorlig rideulykke, der mærker både pige og hest, begiver Annie Graves sig på en rejse tværs over USA for at opsøge hestehviskeren Tom Booker.Det bliver et møde, der ændrer alt. I Rocky Mountains? storslåede natur får Annie et nyt blik på kærligheden. Kærligheden til datteren, som hun har svigtet i sit karriereræs. Men også den store, besættende kærlighed til et andet menneske. Kan hun finde den igen?Hun finder svaret - og manden ??