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Walton's Creek: Land of Our Fathers is the fictional story of the Atlee and Caughill families as they live, love, and survive in the hills and hollers of Walton's Creek, Kentucky. The dialogue is this simple story is true to the dialect, vocabulary, and phrasings of the people of rural Western Kentucky in the early twentieth century. Volume One of a two-volume set, the narrative flows through time from the years 1913-1971. Walton's Creek native Rick Ashby based the characters on members of his own family, his parents and grandparents in particular, and reflects on what life was like in this humble but hard-working community. It is a land where families tilled the land and raised their own food, supplemented by meat from wild game ... a place where men worked in the coal mines and women maintained the home with no indoor plumbing, all while trying to adapt to new technologies and changes to the American way of life. Walton's Creek: Land of Our Fathers is the perfect companion piece to Ashby's first book, At the End of the Road: My Journey from Walton's Creek, Kentucky--a look back at simpler times not unlike other communities in rural America.

While the American Civil War is well-known for large-scale battles that involved thousands of men, like Gettysburg, Chickamauga, and Shiloh, the conflict between North and South was also fought in small communities across the Bluegrass, where armed men were quick to settle differing opinions with the barrel of a gun. Such was the case along the border states of Kentucky, Missouri, Maryland, and Delaware, where family loyalties were divided equally between both Yankee blue and Rebel gray. In Guerrilla Warfare in Civil War Kentucky, Volume II, author Gerald Fischer continues his exploration into the bloody exploits of William Quantrill, Sue Mundy, Bill Marrion, Isaiah Coalter, Billy Magruder, Ed Terrell, and other guerrilla fighters who terrorized the Heartland of Kentucky and bordering states during the Civil War. The perfect companion piece to Fischer's original work, Volume II provides direct quotes from newspaper accounts from the era, along with a detailed timeline that makes the sequence of local events, gunfights, and deaths more clear. Fischer also expounds on the backgrounds of these desperate men, which gives insight into why they followed their bloody path to an early grave.

During a Hall of Fame career that spanned nearly 50 years, veteran sportswriter Jerry Tipton was best known for his no nonsense coverage of University of Kentucky men's basketball, challenging questions, catchy leads, and legendary exchanges with Coach John Calipari. In Déjà Blue--A Sportswriter Reflects on 41 Seasons of Kentucky Basketball, Tipton shares a behind-the-scenes look at his career in sportswriting, from his early years at the Huntington Herald-Dispatch (W.Va.) through over four decades covering the highs, and lows, of the Wildcats for the Lexington Herald-Leader including three national championships ('96, '98, '12), nine Final Fours, and six head coaches. More than just a memoir, Déjà Blue presents a journalistic reflection on Tipton's award-winning career in which he recalls the stories, the games, the personalities, and his relationships with coaches, players, and members of Big Blue Nation. Déjà Blue gives insight into Tipton's skill as a beat reporter--interviewing, writing, and old-fashioned hard work--that led to his induction into not just one, but three sportswriting hall of fame associations, a fitting tribute to his storied career.

If you love the Florida Keys for sport fishing, diving, boating, seafood or sunsets, you know the magic of Florida Bay. Tourists from around the world and residents of South Florida cherish the bay for its scenic beauty. This valuable and vulnerable resource is home to remarkable birds, fish and other sea life, and depends upon the quantity and quality of water flowing through the Everglades for its health. Founded in 1994 by two conservationists who lived on and fished in Florida Bay, the Everglades Foundation strives to improve water quality for everyone in South Florida. The Foundation's 20th anniversary is a perfect time to celebrate everything they have accomplished, as well as the work of other conservation groups--large and small--throughout the Florida Keys. Features breathtaking images from some of the region's most renowned photographers, including: Alejandro Borgese, Will Benson, Clyde Butcher, Brian F. Call, Fran Carlisle, Pat Ford, Stephen Frink, Tim Grollimund, Jessica Hodder, Flex Maslan, Paul Marcellini, Misha McRae, Rob O'Neal, Tim Rahn, Ross Reeder, Collin Ross, Mac Stone, CartonWard Jr., and others, plus the artwork of Wyland and Bryan Haynes.

Yes, these barns were round or any polygonal shape without a right angle: circular, octagonal, even hexadecagonal. Many--but not all--farmers who built them were affluent, prosperous enough to take a chance on an eccentric shape. Their histories are equally unique. The oldest existing round barn, a nine-sided one, located in the town of Angelica in western New York, features the story of John Church and his wife Angelica, sister of Elizabeth Schuyler, wife of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. Did Thomas Jefferson's love of the octagonal rub off on Angelica, who spent years in Paris with Jefferson? Did President George Washington's 16-sided barn play a role in Angelica's design? Join the author as he documents these curious barns--from the east coast to the west coast--and enjoy the colorful stories, some of them intriguing rags to riches tales such as Absalom Jennings and his Nutwood, the brick round barn, built in 1858 in Ohio, and Schandor Herz, born in Slovakia in the 19th century and raised in Chicago, finishing his years on a sumptuous Kentucky horse farm in Bourbon County and its rare tetradecagonal barn. Together, these 75 round barns represent a cross section of American pioneers, dating from years before the American Revolution to the glory decades of round barns--1870s to 1920s. It's quintessential Americana.

"When the Cold War split the German capital of Berlin in half, between East and West, one neighborhood was trapped in the middle. For more than twenty years, the hamlet of Steinstuecken was caught in a tug-of-war between the Americans and the Communists. Steinstuecken: A Little Pocket of Freedom, tells this hamlet's story and examines its impact on the Cold War in Europe. Steinstuecken officially belonged to the U.S. Occupation Sector of Berlin. But, it was located outside the city boundaries, completely surrounded by East German territory. No West Berlin-owned roads or trails connected it to the city. It was a de facto Western island in a Communist sea. America could have turned its back on Steinstuecken--but it didn't. U.S. officials in Berlin rose to the hamlet's defense. American diplomats interceded often with the Soviet occupation authorities on its behalf. During the Berlin Wall crisis, the Americans established a Military Police (MP) outpost in the village to ensure its safety. Steinstuecken became a Cold War "canary in a coal mine," a test of America's determination to keep its promises to safeguard West Berlin and resist the Soviet Union in Europe. Steinstuecken: A Little Pocket of Freedom describes the challenges America faced in keeping Berlin safe and vibrant in the years after the Berlin Airlift. It also showcases the courage of many Steinstuecken residents and West Berliners, who defied the Communists and supported the West, often at real personal risk"--

When people think of organized crime, the cities of Chicago, Las Vegas, and New York come to mind, but the state of Missouri has produced a long list of high profile criminals known across the nation. In fact, Pretty Boy Floyd, Bonnie and Clyde, Machine Gun Kelly, and Fred "Killer" Burke--all high on the FBI's most wanted list--had ties to the state. In Gangsters, Outlaws and Mobsters - A Missouri History of Twentieth Century Crimes and Criminals, retired ATF agent and author David True details the true stories of the state's most notorious criminals. Missouri native David True, who grew up in the shadow of the St. Louis underworld, has compiled an exhaustive list of Missouri's most notorious criminals based upon three decades of research and insider knowledge from investigating gangland crimes and criminals. Read Gangsters, Outlaws and Mobsters and see the dark side of Missouri too disturbing to be discussed in travel guides!

Situated along bustling Route 27 only six miles from downtown Lexington, Kentucky--the historic Waveland Mansion is one of the finest examples of Ante Bellum architecture in the state, preserved today as museum complete with period 19th century furniture and pre-Civil War charm. To celebrate its 50th Anniversary as a state historic site, Waveland's Treasures features over 200 photographs of the mansion, its rooms, furniture, outbuildings, and grounds, taken by award-winning photographer Bob Willcutt. The book also presents a detailed history of the estate and grounds, the Bryan family, enslaved people at Waveland, and modern-day activities. Waveland's Treasures is the perfect way to enjoy the historic splendor of Waveland State Historic Site throughout the year, and the perfect souvenir for visitors to this beautiful country estate.

"Fresh from the success of their best selling book, The Bourbon Tasting Notebook, authors Susan Reigler and Michael Veach are pleased to share this new tasting logbook for other American whiskeys, featuring nearly 250 brands. BEYOND BOURBON will give whiskey lovers the perfect way to track their whiskey samplings of American, Blended, Corn, Rye, Wheat, and Other Grains apart from bourbon. Authors Susan Reigler and Michael Veach sampled every brand featured, documenting the flavors, tastes and smells they experienced, along with the proof, age, type, style, mash bill, color, price, nose, taste, and finish for each whiskey, and full-color photos of each bottle for easy reference. They did not assign ratings, letting the reader make their own determination. The whiskeys are also indexed by proof and style, along with a checklist so each person can keep track of what has been sampled and record his or her preferences"--

If you have visited the beautiful grounds of Ashland, the 19th century Lexington estate of legendary Kentucky statesman Henry Clay, you understand why it is such a popular tourist destination admired for its splendor, architecture and historical significance. To celebrate the structural achievements of this historic mansion, The Henry Clay Memorial Foundation is proud to offer a collector's quality signature book to feature over 200 photos of the Ashland mansion, its rooms, furniture, outbuildings and grounds, taken by celebrated Kentucky photographer Bob Willcutt.

Oaky and fullbodied, prized throughout the world but distinctly American, with deep roots in the Kentucky hills and hollers... Bourbon has continued to grow as the spirit of choice by alcohol lovers across the globe, but many drinkers have a limited understanding of how bourbon is made. While there may be a hundred books on the subject, few break down the science of bourbon in uncomplicated terms as this lavishlyillustrated book does. A university professor for 50 years, Dr. Tim Berra has developed this authoritative guidebook on all things bourbon in a straightforward, easy to understand format. Berra answers the question "What is Bourbon?" in a style both beginners and aficionados will appreciate, distilling the basics of bourbon into refined sips that are easily consumed.

Award-winning author Karen Patterson put together a great combination of tested recipes for readers who asked for a cookbook from the restaurants featured in Eating Your Way Across Ohio. Restaurant owners and managers generously shared some of their best recipes with Patterson, so readers can make the dishes at home, but eventually revisit the restaurants to try the original dish and compare their homemade results. Many recipes use down-home ingredients, while other ingredients may be found in the gourmet section of the grocery store.

According to many sources, New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee has been a tourist destination for more than a century, and the Town of Wolfeboro became the "Oldest Summer Resort in America" when Colonial Governor John Wentworth established a summer home there in 1770. The Native American name Winnipesaukee means either "Smile of the Great Spirit" or "Beautiful water in a high place," depending on whose translation you use.Bizer Corporation, one of the premier makers of boating charts for Lake Winnipesaukee, has a list of 253 islands on the lake, and old wives tales claim there are 365 islands, one for every day of the year. In The Islands of Winnipesaukee, the authors document their kayaking adventures to all of the islands on the lake, with more than 275 beautiful, full-color photographs and remembrances.

Quiet Places: Photographs Expressing the Spirit of Kentucky will feature over 200 of Walter Roycraft's favorite photographs from across the Commonwealth, including landscapes, streams and forests, natural formations, and vintage barns, in both color and black and white. This 9×12-inch, hardbound "coffee-table" volume will include 208 pages, printed on premium grade glossy paper for superior photo reproduction, and a full-color dust jacket -- the only way to have so many of Walt's renowned images all at your fingertips!

Feather's of Fayette provides even the casual bird lover with an extraordinary collection of close up and action photographs captured with precision and style that only Bob Willcutt's skillful lens can see. Broken down into three categories he takes into the wilds with Raptors, Waterfowl and Back Yard Birds with beauty and detail like you've never seen. You'll be amazed at the searing speed of the Tree Swallow caught mid-flight, the boldness of a Blue Jay harassing a Red-tailed Hawk for his favorite branch, peer deep into the eyes of the Great Horned Owl, or the loving care of a mother Canadian Goose and her young goslings. From Bald Eagles to hummingbirds these 248 pages of the best printing quality in the world will grace coffee-tables and library shelves alike, thrilling readers of all ages. Regardless of where you call home, this book will generate a new passion and appreciation for our feathered friends around us, guaranteed!

Join award-winning photographer John Snell in enjoying the scenic beauty of the Red River Gorge, located in the Daniel Boone National Forest of eastern Kentucky. John's photographic artistry presents the natural wonder of the gorge in all seasons, including its stunning sandstone arches, towering cliffs, rivers, streams, and trees, plus the many flowering plants and animals that call it home. Red River Gorge - My Second Home is the perfect way to reflect and appreciate one of Kentucky's most wonderful treasures.

High among the upper rafters of Rupp Arena hang the jerseys of forty-two jerseys from the University of Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team. These jerseys represent the select few players, coaches, and broadcasters who deserve special recognition for their outstanding contributions to the Kentucky basketball program. Beginning in 2017, UK Wildcat legend (and distinguished Rafters' member) Kyle Macy hosted "From the Rafters of Rupp", a series of video interviews with many of these players of yesteryear. This special series of interviews has now been packaged in an all-new, full-color "coffee-table" book containing firsthand accounts of what is was like to play for UK in the players' own words, complete with vintage photographs. The book includes first-person interviews with the following distinguished members - Cliff Hagan (1950-54) Frank Ramsey (1950-54) Billy Evans (1952-55) Vernon Hatton (1956-58) Johnny Cox (1956-59) Cotton Nash (1962-64) Louie Dampier (1963-67) Dan Issel (1967-70) Kevin Grevey (1971-75) Jack Givens (1975-78) Rick Robey (1975-78) Sam Bowie (1980-84) Kenny Walker (1982-86) Richie Farmer (1989-92) Deron Feldhaus (1989-92) John Pelphrey (1989-92) Sean Woods (1989-92) Tony Delk (1992-96) Joe B. Hall (1972-85) Kyle Macy (1977-80) This is the perfect gift for UK men's basketball fans of all ages. Through this book, veteran fans will not only reflect on the storied history of the Wildcats in action, but they will also be able to share the pageantry and passion of this great program