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This richly illustrated field guide serves as an introduction to the wildflowers and plant communities of the southern Appalachians and the rolling hills of the adjoining piedmont. Rather than organizing plants, including trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants, by flower color or family characteristics, as is done in most guidebooks, botanist Tim Spira takes a holistic, ecological approach that enables the reader to identify and learn about plants in...
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Immerse yourself in the chilling world of "Appalachian Nightmares: The Top 10 Creepy Creatures of the Mountains." This captivating book delves into the eerie folklore and spine-tingling legends that have echoed through the misty valleys and rugged peaks of the Appalachian Mountains. From the legendary Mothman to the mysterious Wampus Cat, it unveils the ten most bone-chilling and enigmatic creatures that haunt the region.Through a blend of historical...
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Ten thousand hikers start the Appalachian Trail every year. Only ten percent finish.
Whether you begin in Maine or Georgia, the trail is, 2,186-miles long filled with steep climbs, deep valleys, rivers to ford, wildlife, majestic views, strangers who become friends, and swollen, blistered feet.
I began this trek at age 66 and hiked 91 mountain peaks, went through 14 states, 464,464 elevation changes - the equivalent of climbing Mt. Everest 25 times....
24) Southern Appalachian Celebration: In Praise of Ancient Mountains, Old-Growth Forests, and Wilderness
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With this stunning collection of images of the Southern Appalachians, James Valentine presents an enduring portrait of the region's unique natural character. His compelling photographs of ancient mountains, old-growth forests, rare plants, and powerful waterways reveal the Appalachians' rich scenic beauty, while Chris Bolgiano's interpretive text and captions tell the story of its natural history. Over four decades, Valentine has hiked hundreds of...
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Perfect Camping for You in Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia
The Southern Appalachian and Smoky Mountains provide spectacular backdrops for some of the most scenic campgrounds in the country. But do you know which campgrounds offer the most privacy? Which are the best for first-time campers? Johnny Molloy has traversed the entire region-tree-topped mountains, clear streams, and lush woodlands of East Tennessee, western North...
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This vintage book contains a collection of Appalachian songs complete with lyrics and musical scores. Appalachian music refers to music from the Appalachia region of the Eastern United States. Deriving from various European and African influences, it was a key influence on early Old-time music, country music, and bluegrass, and had a significant influential on the American folk music revival during the 1960s. Contents include: "The Battle of Jericho",...
29) Up the Creek
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Laurel Falls, N.C., 2009: Life on the farm was pretty much one day the same as the next-until that stranger showed up. I'll never forget the first time I saw him and how everything changed after that. It might not have turned out so crazy if he'd known who he was. We figured that big gash on the back of his head stole his memory. But how did he get that wound? And who was after him? It had seemed wrong to turn him away, especially since you might...
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"Readers will relish this story's superior tension ... A riveting mystery designed to keep readers on their toes." ~Midwest Book ReviewLaurel Falls, N.C. 2005: "Our small town is in an uproar-there's a serial killer on the loose in the mountains of North Carolina. At first we thought it was just one tragedy, but by the third murder, the FBI finally got involved. Trouble is, I know they're looking in all the wrong places.I have a keen sense of what's...
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When the soldier she planned to marry at WWII's end writes to tell her he's in love with a woman in England, Francine Howard seeks a fresh start in the Appalachian Mountains, training to be a nurse midwife for the Frontier Nursing Service. Deeply affected by the horrors he witnessed at war, Ben Locke has never thought further ahead than making it home to Kentucky. When their paths intersect, it's immediately clear that they are from different worlds...
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Come on 'round and hear the tall tale of Billy Bob Flybottom from Hoop 'n Yoller Holler. Billy Bob is as tough as a cedar tree and as strong as a team of mules. He can out-chop, out-plow and out-hoe anyone in the Appalachian Mountains.When the tales of his incredible exploits travel to nearby Corn Pone Holler, bully Jimmy John Rockriler gets jealous. He wants to fight!Billy Bob must get creative and outwit the bully from the neighboring "holler"!A...
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Discover the breathtaking beauty of mountains in the United States! This social studies book describes what makes each of the four major U.S. mountain ranges unique. The United States is home to countless mountain ranges, including the Appalachian Mountains, Rocky Mountains, Sierra Nevada, and Alaska Range. This teacher-approved book offers students the chance to explore the stories of these fascinating mountains, including the history of native peoples...
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Craftsman's Legacy volume 3
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Let the chips fly! Host Eric Gorges and master wood turner Alan Hollar turn a wooden bowl in the Appalachian Mountains.
36) End of Days
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A buried sarcophagus locked by seven seals. A prophecy that heralds the End of Days.
A marble tablet is found in the ruins of Babylon warning of the resurrection of a banished serpent. A sarcophagus is discovered in the deepest ocean, locked by seven seals scattered throughout the ancient world.
As the Brotherhood of the Serpent race to find the seals before a rare lunar eclipse over the heart of Jerusalem, ARKANE agents Morgan Sierra and Jake Timber...
37) Sugar run
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"Jodi McCarty is seventeen when she's sentenced to life in prison for manslaughter. She's released eighteen years later and finds herself reeling from the shock of unexpected freedom. Not yet able to return to her lost home in the Appalachian mountains, she heads south in search of someone she left behind, as a way of finally making amends. There, she will meet and fall in love with Miranda, a troubled young mother living in a motel room with her...
39) Hillbilly Vol. 1
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Eric Powell's Appalachian Mountain fantasy epic that tells the story of Rondel. A lonely figure who wanders the wooded hills among witches and magical creatures as a folktale hero to those who dwell in this gritty dream world.
40) North America
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Would you be surprised to know North America's Death Valley is the hottest spot in the world? Or that the Appalachian Mountains are nearly 500 million years old? This makes them some of the oldest mountains on Earth. Discover extreme facts about North America in this fun and kooky book.
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