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Essays discuss the nature of the modern state and its relationship to society justice, defense, terrorism, war and world affairs.

"Mutual Contempt is at once a fascinating study in character and an illuminating meditation on the role character can play in shaping history."-Michiko Kakutani, New York Times

Adventure-filled journals of FDR's seafaring relative.

A fascinating look at many of America's collective communities.

An intriguing look at every aspect of children's life in the new republic.

A carefully detailed guide to fine eighteenth century American furniture.

A lively account of the daily customs of the people of pre-Revolutionary America.

Be transported into the private and cherished world of this celebrated American icon with tour of Grant Wood's home state..

Original short stories by best-selling mystery writers about their favorite pastime-fishing.

A lively, comprehensive guide to the southern Appalachians, from Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains to the Monongahela National Forest of West Virginia.

This complete guide to outdoor recreation describes dozens of outdoor activities at 20 "pocket" wilderness areas in California, Oregon, and Washington including hiking, bicycling, fishing, running, skiing, climbing, birding, horseback riding, and more in the first and only book to focus on these small, easily accessible "pocket" wildernesses.

This sourcebook has interviews and profiles of farmers and speciality producers, information on farm festivals, events and family activities, farmers' markets and seasonal farm-stands, and a guide to regional restaurants.

A new and innovative travel guide: 22 weekend trips in New England are each organized around a themeantiquing, museum hopping, books & literary history, island idylls, outdoor activities, romantic rendezvous, winter wonderlands, and many more. With only a weekend to spend, curious travelers in New England in search of stimulating, relaxing getaways often lack the time and energy to plan them. Veteran travel writer Betsy Wittemann has done the work for them by creating this series of weekend getaways that go beyond the usual recommendations of things to see and places to stay and eat. Each chapter in this new guide presents a thoughtfully planned itinerary organized around a theme. Bibliophiles will enjoy Wittemann's book-themed weekend in Boston and Cambridge, which recommends legendary bookstores and literary walking tours. Antique lovers will want to explore the Brimfield/Sturbridge, Massachusetts area, where an enormous triannual antiques fair becomes the focus of a collector's dream weekend. Island idylls include a trip to remote Monhegan Island, Maine, where visitors can stroll craggy shores and stay in intimate inns.Each chapter provides crucial details on how to get there, when to go, and includes appropriate recommendations for dining and lodging. 50 black & white photographs, 26 maps, index.Previous editions of this book sold more than 100,000 copiesIncludes weekend itineraries in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and MaineTheme-organized weekends are a unique and appealing feature for travelersNew, lively packaging

Where and how to fly fish within two or three hours of downtown Boston.

A handbook for the home herbalist, detailing how to identify, gather, and prepare more than fifty different wild plants for medicinal use.

From Philadelphia to the Amish country, this all-new guide to cycling eastern Pennsylvania's scenic roads includes tours for both road and mountain bikes. Patricia Vance has explored hundreds of miles of roads in eastern Pennsylvania to find the most scenic, uncrowded, and enjoyable cycling on both paved and dirt roads. Areas covered include: Philadelphia Valley Forge The Brandywine River Valley Bucks County The Poconos The Endless Mountains Pennsylvania Dutch Country Gettysburg Rides range in length from a 10-mile spin through the row houses of Old City Philadelphia to a 55-mile ramble in the rolling hills of the Pocono Mountains. Each chapter includes a detailed map, mile-by-mile tour directions, and information on mileage, terrain, and difficulty, as well as nearby bicycle rental and repair shops. An overview chart at the beginning of the book provides information at a glance to help you choose a tour. And throughout, Vance provides fascinating commentary on the history and culture of this picturesque region. 25 black & white photographs, 26 maps.

This edition of a classic hiking guide to Pennsylvania's heartland features 11 new hikes.

Written by local experts, our paddling books are indispensable resources for kayakers and canoeists.

The tales collected are narrated here by "Old Vern," a cantankerous back woods character. Here are legends and wild anecdotes of the loggers and rivermen who worked in the woods and on the Connecticut and Androscoggin Rivers, plying their trade in the early part of the 20th century.

This new combined and expanded edition of Carol Vance's two bestselling cookbooks, Wild Game Cookery and Fish and Fowl Cookery, includes everything you need to know to bring your game from field to table.

A year-round guide to 68 of the best hikes, walks, and family outings in New Hampshire.

A Penny Spring and Sir Toby Glendower Mystery: "Arnold serves up an ingenious plot together with a peek at the lifestyles of the rich and famous."--Booklist

This guide looks at 106 of Vermont's covered bridges. Arranged by driving tours, it provides directions to each bridge, and shares each bridge's history and folklore, as well as providing information about nearby sites and museums.

A guide to the vast array of public gardens, arboretums and parks in New Jersey. For each garden listed, there is information on the history and plantings, as well as details on how to get there, when to visit, seasonal events offered, and more. An appendix lists nurseries and garden suppliers.