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  Big Wonderful - Notes From Wyoming

  Kevin Holdsworth

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  What begins with simple observations from a Utah transplant to Wyoming becomes an ode to family and place, and perhaps an elegy for it all.” —Jeffe Kennedy, author of Wyoming Trucks, True Love, and the Weather ChannelIn this unconventional memoir, Kevin Holdsworth vividly portrays life in remote, unpredictable country and ruminates on the guts—or foolishness—it takes to put down roots and raise a family in a merciless environment.Growing up in Utah, Holdsworth couldn’t wait to move away. Once ensconced on the East Coast, however, he found himself writing westerns and dreaming of the mountains he’d skied and climbed. Fed up with city life, he moved to a small Wyoming town.In Big Wonderful, he writes of a mountaineering companion’s death, the difficult birth of his son, and his father’s terminal illness—encounters with mortality that sharpened his ideas about risk, care, and commitment. He puts a new spin on mountaineering literature, telling wild tales from his reunion with the mountains but also relating the surprising willpower it took to turn back from risks he would have taken before he became a father. He found he needed courage to protect and engage deeply with his family, his community, and the wild places he loves.Holdsworth’s essays and poems are rich with anecdotes, characters, and vivid images. Readers will feel as if they themselves watched a bear destroy an entire expedition’s food, walked with his great-great-grandmother along the icy Mormon Trail, and tried to plant a garden in Wyoming’s infamous wind.Readers who love the outdoors will eagerly partake, as “Holdsworth invites us to sit down at his literary campfire and listen to vivid, unforgettable stories” (High Country News).

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  In Search of Buddha's Daughters...

  Christine Toomey

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  In 2011, Christine Toomey met an unforgettable group of Tibetan Buddhist nuns. After hearing their stories—of prison, extreme hardship, and ultimately fleeing into exile—she resolved to learn more about the private, courageous women of Buddhism: who they are, their experience of suffering, what motivates them to seek enlightenment, and what stands in their way. Toomey's quest took on even greater urgency with the sudden deaths of her father and mother, and her own search for healing wisdom in the aftermath of loss.In Search of Buddha's Daughters introduces us to women from around the world who have come to the ordained life from every faith and career. Toomey meets a Harvard graduate who sometimes breaks into hip-hop moves after meditating, a Japanese nun who has written bestselling erotica, and a Nepalese order of nuns who practice kung fu for spiritual and physical empowerment.Through insightful conversations with over thirty women, Toomey investigates Buddhism as an antidote to the problems of life in the twenty-first century, and considers the status of women today worldwide, and within one of our oldest wisdom traditions.

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  Milwaukee Ghosts and Legends

  Anna Lardinois

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  A tour guide and founder of Gothic Milwaukee shares the spine-tingling tales of the Beer City's famous, and not so famous, specters and legends.   Beneath Milwaukee's calm façade, its ghastly past awaits. The overbearing spirit of Frederick Pabst keeps persistent watch over the mansion that shares his name. The remains of the Newhall House Fire, the city's deadliest disaster, may lie beneath a new building, but those who lost their lives that night refuse to rest in peace. Even the suburbs hold their share of ghoulish secrets, including the furtive dwarves of Haunchyville, the fabled Bray Road Beast and the stubborn spirits lurking in Deacon West's house.  “A breeze—a spine-tingling breeze—to read. It's extremely well crafted, organized into deliciously digestible segments and laden with descriptive yet straight-forward language. Lardinois stocks the stories with so many peculiar historical tidbits that the text is simultaneously scary, fascinating and educational. (Did you know the ashes of the founder of The Skylight Theater are still beneath the stage?)” —OnMilwaukee.com

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  Female World Traveler 101 - How...

  HowExpert, Rebecca Friedberg

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  Have you ever wanted to travel?How about traveling solo?How about traveling solo as a female?Do you wish for continuous travels?Or, even to live somewhere else for a while? 
  This guide is for all you, who are: 
  • Aspiring female solo travelers 
  • Lusting to live out your wanderlust dreams 
  • Willing to give up your comforts for the unfamiliar 
  Once you’ve made traveling a priority and want to make your dreams a reality, go ahead and pick up this quick guide! Or, maybe you have a friend who could use this. 
  Now, that you’ve decided to travel, what are the next steps?Have you thought about where you want to start?What about how to budget for your travels?Or, what about your birth control? 
  In this guide, I’ll cover everything you need to know! It will help you manage details from trip preparation to your return home. I’ll even discuss concerns you might forget during your initial excitement. 
  Topics include: 
  • Mapping your travels• Budgeting for your trip• Sexual harassment• Visas• Vaccinations• Health Insurance• Cellphones• Travel Apps• Homesickness• Culture shock• Volunteering 
  • Finding work 
  After reading the guide, you’ll feel more confident to globe trot to whatever country you want. And, even more importantly, you’ll be ready to face any challenge that comes your way. 
  About the Expert 
  Rebecca Friedberg graduated from The Ohio State University in 2017 where she pursued a degree in Classical Languages and a minor in Business Administration. After graduating, she traveled the world solo for six months.Her travels took her to Spain, France, Germany, and Romania in Europe. In Asia, she traveled to Nepal, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam.Rebecca decided to travel after her first year in university. She knew that traveling held endless and valuable life-lessons she couldn’t learn at school. 
  HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

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  One More Croissant for the Road:...

  Felicity Cloake

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  ‘Joyful, life-affirming, greedy. I loved it’ – DIANA HENRY 
  ‘Whether you are an avid cyclist, a Francophile, a greedy gut, or simply an appreciator of impeccable writing – this book will get you hooked’ – YOTAM OTTOLENGHI 
  The nation’s ‘taster in chief’ cycles 2,300 km across France in search of the definitive versions of classic French dishes. 
  A green bike drunkenly weaves its way up a cratered hill in the late-morning sun, the gears grinding painfully, like a pepper mill running on empty. The rider crouched on top in a rictus of pain has slowed to a gravity-defying crawl when, from somewhere nearby, the whine of a nasal engine breaks through her ragged breathing. 
  A battered van appears behind her, the customary cigarette dangling from its driver’s-side window… as he passes, she casually reaches down for some water, smiling broadly in the manner of someone having almost too much fun. ‘No sweat,’ she says jauntily to his retreating exhaust pipe. ‘Pas de problème, monsieur.’ 
  A land of glorious landscapes, and even more glorious food, France is a place built for cycling and for eating, too – a country large enough to give any journey an epic quality, but with a bakery on every corner. Here, you can go from beach to mountain, Atlantic to Mediterranean, polder to Pyrenees, and taste the difference every time you stop for lunch. If you make it to lunch, that is… 
  Part travelogue, part food memoir, all love letter to France, One More Croissant for the Road follows ‘the nation’s taster in chief’ Felicity Cloake’s very own Tour de France, cycling 2,300km across France in search of culinary perfection; from Tarte Tatin to Cassoulet via Poule au Pot, and Tartiflette. Each of the 21 ‘stages’ concludes with Felicity putting this new found knowledge to good use in a fresh and definitive recipe for each dish – the culmination of her rigorous and thorough investigative work on behalf of all of our taste buds. 
  This book is a special recreation of regional and ethnic French cooking, as Felicity Cloake travels across Europe, sharing her interest in food through engaging narratives and essays. Her passion for cooking and sports like cycling makes this book one of the best in its genre. 
  For fans of Rachel Roddy (An A-Z of Pasta), Yotam Ottolenghi (NOPI), Nigella Lawson (Cook, Eat, Repeat), Diana Henry (From the Oven to the Table), and Debora Robertson (Bone Appetit).

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  HowExpert Guide to the San...

  HowExpert, Susan Hartzler

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  There’s so much to see and do in the San Fernando Valley that you might find it hard to decide where to begin. From movie studio tours, amusement parks, cultural centers, metaphysical spots, a historic mission, hiking trails, huge parks, lovely gardens, restaurants galore, and much, much more, the Valley, as locals call it, is the place for fun. Author Susan Hartzler who grew up there shares the rich history of the area and hidden secrets and personal stories in this exhaustive guide. 
  Did you know Lucille Ball and her husband Ricky Ricardo lived there with a cow that used to kiss them good night from their bedroom window? Or that Marilyn Monroe was discovered in the Valley working at Radioplane Munitions Factory in Van Nuys? Or how about the fact that the Jonas Brothers grew up in Toluca Lake and Bruno Mars had a place in Studio City? Those are just a few of the celebrity stories you’ll learn about when you read this book. 
  The Valley is more than strip malls, suburbs, and Valleyspeak. The area’s diverse residents bring with them different cultures that make the Valley something extra special. There are even Longhorn cattle living there amidst some major celebrities who call the Valley home today. You’ll even find out the best places to stargaze where you can catch a glimpse of your favorite star in their real life. 
  You’ll also learn about the best ways to get around town, the best places to stay, what to do, and where to eat. Speaking of food, the Valley is home to Sushi Row alongside some of the best Mexican restaurants you’ll find this side of the border. 
  So, before you pack up the kids, find out all about the Valley from someone who knows. The place is spread out, so you could miss a fun adventure if you don’t do your research before going. Take it from Susan: The Valley is a wonderful place to live and the perfect vacation spot to visit. 
  HowExpert publishes how to guides by everyday experts.

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