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Hauntings of the Western Lunatic Asylum
by Steve E. AsherMacabre accounts of the lingering spirits who were once subjected to primitive and barbaric medical practices in Kentucky’s iconic mental hospital. The Western Lunatic Asylum has held the interest of people worldwide for decades. Anyone who passes beneath the grand silver dome can feel something menacing from within. For over one hundred and twenty years, this hellish building has stirred with secrets. The mad, the violent, and the disenfranchised of Western Kentucky have languished here inside its dark medical wards, the victims of garish experiments and arcane medical practices.In Hauntings of the Western Lunatic Asylum, author Steve E. Asher brings you chilling real-life encounters of haunting paranormal activity from those who have worked inside the aged madhouse. Discarded orphans, the feeble minded and the criminally insane living together and now locked inside a man-made purgatory. They remain hopeless and filled with inhuman rage. Steve E. Asher brings you gripping stories that only a small handful of people even knew existed.Do you dare look further? Do you dare to enter the Western Lunatic Asylum?
Havana Before Castro: When Cuba Was a Tropical Playground
by Peter MoruzziTake a trip to the golden age of Havana in this gorgeously illustrated volume of vintage photographs, postcards, brochures, and other ephemera. Featuring hundreds of historic images and cultural artifacts, Havana Before Castro documents how the Cuban capital evolved from a Prohibition Era getaway destination to a heady blend of glittering nightclubs, outrageous cabarets, all-night bars, and backstreet brothels. Here, captured in one amazing book, is the drama, passion, intrigue, and opulence of a legendary city during its heyday—before the Castro regime took over and Americans were banned from travel to this tropical paradise. In chapters covering such topics as Cuban rum and cigars, the world-famous Tropicana Club, and Havana&’s association with the mob, author Peter Moruzzi provides essential historical context for the many fascinating and evocative images.
Havana Black
by Peter Bush Leonardo PaduraScorching novel from a star of Cuban fiction. Second Conde mystery set in languid Havana.
Havana Blue
by Leonardo Padura Peter BushA scorching novel from a star of Cuban fiction. The third in the Havana Quartet series.
Havana Fever
by Peter Bush Leonardo PaduraScorching novel from a star of Cuban fiction. The return of Mario Conde.
Havana Gold
by Peter Bush Leonardo PaduraScorching novel from a star of Cuban fiction. The fourth of the Havana Quartet series.
Havana Red
by Peter Bush Leonardo PaduraA young transvestite found strangled in a Havana park. The stifling death of a beloved Cuba.
Have Mother, Will Travel: A Mother and Daughter Discover Themselves, Each Other, and the World
by Claire Fontaine Mia FontaineA mother, a daughter, and a life-changing adventure around the world . . .Their bestselling memoir, Come Back, moved and inspired readers with the story of Mia Fontaine's harrowing drug addiction and her mother, Claire's, desperate and ultimately successful attempts to save her. Now it's a decade later and Claire and Mia each face a defining moment in her life, and a mother-daughter relationship that has frayed around the edges. At fifty-one, Claire's shed her identity as Mia's savior but realizes that, oops, she forgot to plan for life after motherhood; Mia, twenty-five and eager to step outside her role as recovery's poster child, finds adult life isn't all it's cracked up to be. Determined to transform themselves and their relationship once again, the pair sets off on a five-month around-the-world adventure. What awaits them is an extraordinary, often hilarious journey through twenty cities and twelve countries—one that includes mishaps, mayhem, and unexpected joys, from a passport-eating elephant to a calamitous camel ride around the Pyramids—and finally making peace with their tumultuous past in the lavender fields of France, where they live for the last four months of the trip. Seeing how self-possessed and community-minded twentysomethings are in other countries broadens Mia's perspective, helping her grow, and grow up. Claire uses the trip to examine her broken relationship with her own mother, a Holocaust survivor, and to create a vision for her second act. Watching her mom assess half a century of life, Mia comes to know her as Claire has always known Mia—as all mothers know their daughters—better than anyone else, and often better than themselves.Wiser for what they've learned from women in other cultures, and from each other, they return with a deepened sense of who they are and where they want to go—and with each embracing the mature friendship they've discovered and the profound love they share. Alternating between Claire and Mia's compelling and distinct voices, Have Mother, Will Travel is a testament to the power and beauty of the mother-daughter relationship, one that illuminates possibilities for our own lives.
Have Wheels, Will Travel (The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes #4)
by Anne MazerAbby's sick of being the only Hayes with hand-me-downs. She wants some Rollerblades of her own! But first she'll have to earn some money, which isn't as easy as it sounds. Abby cat-sits and sells lemonade. She even searches sidewalks for spare change. She should have enough to buy the blades--but Abby can't stop spending her profits! Will she ever get the Rollerblades of her dreams?
Have You Eaten Yet: Stories from Chinese Restaurants Around the World
by Cheuk KwanAn eye-opening and soul-nourishing journey through Chinese food around the world.From Cape Town, South Africa, to small-town Saskatchewan, family-run Chinese restaurants are global icons of immigration, community and delicious food. The cultural outposts of far-flung settlers, bringers of dim sum, Peking duck and creative culinary hybrids, Chinese restaurants are a microcosm of greater social forces. They are an insight into time, history, and place. Author and film-maker Cheuk Kwan, a self-described &“card-carrying member of the Chinese diaspora,&” weaves a global narrative by linking the myriad personal stories of chefs, entrepreneurs, labourers and dreamers who populate Chinese kitchens worldwide. Behind these kitchen doors lies an intriguing paradox which characterizes many of these communities: how Chinese immigrants have resisted—or have often been prevented from—complete assimilation into the social fabric of their new homes. In both instances, the engine of their economic survival—the Chinese restaurant and its food—has become seamlessly woven into towns and cities all around the world. An intrepid travelogue of grand vistas, adventure and serendipity, Have You Eaten Yet? charts a living atlas of global migration, ultimately revealing how an excellent meal always tells an even better story.
Haverford College Arboretum (Images of America)
by Martha J. Van ArtsdalenIn 1833, when the first 23 students arrived at what is now Haverford College, they found one school building surrounded by nearly 200 acres of farmland, woods, and a small creek. The story of how this landscape evolved into the park-like setting of today's campus is told through images spanning 150 years. Students and neighbors alike now enjoy an outstanding collection of trees, woods, a duck pond, and a nature trail. Reminiscences of retired staff and faculty children who grew up here, coupled with descriptions by the school's early students and professors, reveal a fascinating history. Here are majestic trees: oaks planted in 1834, American elm survivors of a devastating disease, and newly planted giants of tomorrow. Gardens once flourished where buildings now stand, and cows grazed on today's athletic fields. Students organized bobsled races down the lawn in the 1880s, and skaters enjoyed the frozen pond in the 1950s.
Haverhill, Massachusetts: From Town to City (Images of America)
by Patricia Trainor O'MalleyIn 1850, Haverhill, Massachusetts, was a small mercantile and farming town with slightly fewer than6,000 residents. One half-century later, six times that many people called Haverhill home, and it had become an industrial center ranked as one of the top five shoe producers in the nation. The bustling downtown area featured buildings of uniform red-brick construction; elegant Victorian-style houses and new municipal buildings were erected; and civic pride was very evident. This was Haverhill's "Golden Age." Patricia Trainor O'Malley of Bradford College captures the exuberance and vitality of that era with more than 200 photographs from the Haverhill Public Library Special Collections. Included in this fascinating portrait are some of the oldest-known images of downtown Haverhill from the 1850s and 1860s.
Haverhill's Immigrants at the Turn of the Century
by Dr Patricia O'MalleyHaverhill's immigrants--they came for the jobs that were so plentiful in the booming shoe industry. They came to flee poverty, insecurity, and massacres. They came because their relatives had come before them, or because they would find old neighbors in this new place. Haverhill, Massachusetts, in the early twentieth century was a magnet for newcomers. They came from such diverse and faraway places as Asia Minor and Eastern Europe. They were Poles and Lithuanians, Greeks and Armenians, and Italians and French-Canadians. They joined the Yankees and Irish who had previously immigrated to the city. The result was a wonderful mix of customs, languages, religions, and names. The images in this book are family treasures. They have been lovingly taken down from places of honor on living room walls. They have come from boxes of family photographs, carefully preserved for future generations. Some photographs traveled with the immigrants from their homes far away. In all, this book offers a loving glimpse of some of the many people who helped to shape modern Haverhill.
Havre
by Emily Ann MayerTucked in a valley on the banks of the Milk River, Havre's history is incredibly diverse. It was populated first by American Indian tribes, who lived here for centuries and successfully lived off what the land, waters, and skies could provide. White settlers and other ethnic groups came later, bringing with them their own ways of life. Ladies and gentlemen arrived, looking for opportunities to build a new life and working to smooth out the rough reputation Havre had earned during its early days. Vice and virtue worked and lived alongside each other to create the largest community on Montana's Hi-Line.
Hawai'i: A History of the Big Island
by Robert F. OaksAlthough its soils are the youngest in the Hawaiian chain, the Big Island's chronicles are at times epic, tragic, and heroic, but always fascinating. Modern Hawai'i is filled with tradition and mythology, accommodating influences as diverse as its inviting landscape. Kamehameha stood tall to mold this nascent region into a unified kingdom and others fought to sustain it, while outside forces molded and shaped this island in astonishing ways.
Hawaii The Big Island Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook
by Andrew Doughty Leona BoydThe finest guidebook ever written for the Big Island. Now you can plan your best vacation--ever. This all new seventh edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the Big Island. Best-selling author and longtime Hawai'i resident, Andrew Doughty, unlocks the secrets of an island so vast and diverse that many visitors never realize all that it has to offer. Explore with him as he reveals breathtaking trails, secluded beaches, pristine reefs, delicious places to dine, relaxing resorts, an active volcano and so much more. Every restaurant, activity provider, business and resort is reviewed personally and anonymously. This book and a rental car are all you need to discover what makes the Big Island so exciting. * The most accurate up-to-date information available anyplace with up-to-the-minute changes posted to our website * Frank, brutally honest reviews of restaurants, hotels and activities show you which companies really are the best...and which to avoid--no advertisements * Driving tours let you structure your trip your way, point out sights not to be missed along the way and are complemented over 200 spectacular color photographs * 37 specially created maps in an easy-to-follow format with mile markers--so you'll always know where you are on the island * Clear, concise directions to those hard-to-find places such as deserted black sand beaches, tropical rain forests, hidden waterfalls, the most dramatic part of the erupting volcano, freshwater lava pools (some volcanically heated) and scores of other hidden gems listed nowhere else * Exclusive chapter on Big Island's beaches with detailed descriptions including ocean safety * Unique Activities and Adventures chapters of exciting activities from ATVs to ziplines * Fascinating sections on Hawai'i's history, culture, language and legends * Companion website with links to every business, events calendar, 88 resort reviews with our detailed aerial photos--so you'll know if oceanfront really means oceanfront
HAWAII BY CRUISE SHIP – 3rd Edition: The Complete Guide to Cruising the Hawaiian Islands. Includes Tahiti, Fanning Island and Mainland Ports.
by Anne VipondThis new edition covers all the islands and attractions that make Hawaii such a great cruising destination. Extensive shore excursion detail and cruise-and-stay options are included as are insider tips on selecting and preparing for your Hawaii cruise. Detailed maps show exactly where the ships dock and locations of of leading hotels on Oahu and Maui. Includes tips on shipboard life, activities and cabin selection. The author also gives readers insight into extra expenses and handling gratuities for stewards and waiters. Hawaii By Cruise Ship gives readers a history of the rich Hawaiian culture and how the islands changed with the arrival of Europeans. A section of the book also outlines the wildlife that can be seen in Hawaii and includes a map showing the best whalewatching locations. Over 400 color photographs and dozens of color maps detailing the islands, ports and attractions are complement the text. This new edition also includes coverage of the South Pacific and French Polynesia as well as the mainland ports from San Diego and Los Angeles to Vancouver.
HAWAII BY CRUISE SHIP – 4th Edition: The Complete Guide to Cruising the Hawaiian Islands Includes Tahiti, Fanning Island and Mainland Ports
by Anne VipondThis new edition covers all the islands and attractions that make Hawaii such an attractive cruise destination. Extensive shore excursion detail and cruise-and-stay options are included with tips on selecting your cruise and cabin as well as preparing for your Hawaii cruise. The author also gives readers insight into extra expenses and handling gratuities for stewards and waiters with background on shipboard life and activities. Detailed maps show exactly where the ships dock and locations of leading hotels on Oahu and Maui. Hawaii By Cruise Ship includes history of the rich Hawaiian culture and how the islands changed with the arrival of Europeans. A section of the book also outlines the wildlife that can be seen in Hawaii includings maps with best whalewatching locations. Over 400 color photographs and dozens of color maps detailing the islands, ports and attractions complement the text. Includes islands of the South Pacific, French Polynesia and mainland ports from San Diego and Los Angeles to Vancouver.
Hawaii Trails
by Kathy MoreyPele's magical haunt, the big island of Hawai'I encompasses spectacular and diverse landscapes, from shimmering bays to exhilarating 14,000-foot volcanoes. In this thoroughly updated new edition, choose from 58 hikes that explore Mauna Loa, Kilauea, Kaumana Caves, and Mauna Kea State Park, among other fabulous places. Discover black sand beaches, sea turtle coves, lava lanes, and rainforest valleys.
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
by Jeanette FosterLocated in one of the most isolated places on the earth, thousands of miles from the nearest landmass, the area surrounding the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park was created by violent earthquakes and fiery volcanic eruptions. Shrouded in ancient myth and legend, the park's history dates back to a time before the Hawaiians first arrived. It was a time when gods and goddesses roamed throughout these islands; the most famous, the fierce goddess of the volcanoes, Pele, is believed to live here still. It took a decade of lobbying efforts to finally preserve this unique area as Volcanoes National Park. Since 1916, not only has this area been a national park for all to experience, but also the scientific advances due to the ability to constantly monitor the volcanic activity here has had a huge impact on the science of volcanology, understanding earthquakes, and creating an early warning system for tsunamis.
Hawaiian Phrase Book
by Charles E. Tuttle Company, Inc.Originally, the primary object of this manual was to teach natives to converse in English. At the same time, the work is designed to assist strangers, speaking English, to acquire the correct colloquial speech of the Hawaiians.
Hawaii's Forgotten History: 1900-1999 - The Good ... The Bad ... The Embarrassing
by Rich BudnickThis book is a meticulous chronology of small and large events in the history of Hawaii during the 20th century. It covers Hawaii's transition from independent republic to U.S. territory, the development of tourism, the attack on Pearl Harbor and the years under martial law, the movement for statehood, efforts to preserve the environment, and much more.
Hawke's Green Beret Survival Manual: Essential Strategies For: Shelter and Water, Food and Fire, Tools and Medicine, Navigation and Signa
by Mykel HawkeSurvival is 10% knowledge and 90% attitudeuHawke"
Hawkinsville (Images of America)
by The Hawkinsville-Pulaski County Historical Society Phillip A. Gibbs Tracie L. ProvostHawkinsville lies along the banks of the Ocmulgee River in the heart of Georgia's wiregrass country. Surrounded by some of the state's most fertile cotton lands, the city became an important commercial center soon after its incorporation in 1836. By the eve of the Civil War, Hawkinsville boasted stately mansions, mercantile firms, gins, rail service, and a river port for the transportation of cotton. Although the Civil War took its toll, the city flourished in the late 19th and early 20th century. The revival of the cotton trade, together with the growing demand for the region's lumber and turpentine, boosted the city's economy and population. Newcomers from the North joined hands with long-established families to found banks, schools, hotels, churches, cotton mills, steamboat and railroad companies, and even a harness-racing track. Hawkinsville was hailed as Georgia's "Queen City of the Wiregrass."
Hawthorne (Images of America)
by Don Everett Smith Jr.Hawthornne residents can boast of the area's role in the American Revolution remember all who served during wartime, and trace countless families who have lived here for generations. Hawthorne captures the history of this north Jersey borough, home of General Lafayette's local headquarters, whicH today houses the town offices. It echoes old-timers' memories of days spent hiding and playing in Hawthorne's high hills and then running down the steep slopes to the Passaic River for a swim.