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- Graveyard of the Pacific : shipwreck and survival on America's deadliest waterway / by Sullivan, Randall,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."A vivid portrait of the Columbia River Bar that combines maritime history, adventure journalism, and memoir, bringing alive the history--and present--of one of the most notorious stretches of water in the world. Off the coast of Oregon, the Columbia River flows into the Pacific Ocean and forms the Columbia River Bar: a watery collision so turbulent and deadly that it's nicknamed the Graveyard of the Pacific. Two thousand ships have been wrecked on the bar since the first European ship dared to try to cross it in the late eighteenth century. For decades ships continued to make the bar crossing with great peril, first with native guides and later with opportunistic newcomers, as Europeans settled in Washington and Oregon, displacing the natives and transforming the river into the hub of a booming region. Since then, the commercial importance of the Columbia River has only grown, and despite the construction of jetties on either side, the bar remains treacherous, even today a site of shipwrecks and dramatic rescues as well as power struggles between small fishermen, powerful shipowners, local communities in Washington and Oregon, the Coast Guard, and the Columbia River Bar Pilots--a small group of highly skilled navigators who help guide ships through the mouth of the Columbia. When Randall Sullivan and a friend set out to cross the bar in a two-man kayak, they're met with skepticism and concern. But on a clear day in July when the tides and weather seem right, they embark. As they plunge through the waves, Sullivan ponders the generations of sailors that made the crossing before him-including his own abusive father, a sailor himself who also once dared to cross the bar--and reflects on toxic masculinity, fatherhood, and what drives men to extremes. Rich with exhaustive research and propulsive narrative, Graveyard of the Pacific follows historical shipwrecks through the moment-by-moment details that often determined whether sailors would live or die, exposing the ways in which boats, sailors, and navigation have changed over the decades. As he makes his way across the bar, floating above the wrecks and across the same currents that have taken so many lives, Randall Sullivan faces the past, both in his own life and on the Columbia River Bar"--- Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Sullivan, Randall.; Shipwrecks;
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- Smokejumper : a memoir by one of America's most select airborne firefighters / by Ramos, Jason A.; Smith, Julian,1972-;
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- Subjects: Ramos, Jason A.; Smokejumpers; Smokejumping;
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- A field guide to edible wild plants : Eastern and central North America / by Peterson, Lee.; Peterson, Roger Tory,1908-1996; National Audubon Society; National Wildlife Federation;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 313-314) and index.- Subjects: Wild plants, Edible; Wild Plants, Edible;
- © c1977., Houghton Mifflin,
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- A field guide to wildflowers of Northeastern and North-Central North America : a visual approach arranged by color, form, and detail / by Peterson, Roger Tory,1908-1996; McKenny, Margaret.;
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- Subjects: Wild flowers; Wild flowers;
- © 1968., Houghton Mifflin,
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- Walk in my combat boots : true stories from America's bravest warriors / by Patterson, James,1947-author.; Eversmann, Matt,author.; Mooney, Chris,author.;
Shares firsthand wartime accounts describing the courageous battlefield sacrifices of men and women from every branch and operational specialty of the U.S. military, from the Vietnam War through the present.- Subjects: Biographies.; Soldiers; Military biography;
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- The last kilo : Willy Falcon and the cocaine empire that seduced America / by English, T. J.,1957-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From true-crime legend T. J. English, the epic, behind-the-scenes saga of "Los Muchachos," one of the most successful cocaine trafficking organizations in American history -- a story of glitz, glamour, and organized crime set against 1980's Miami"--- Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; True crime stories.; Falcón, Willy.; Cocaine industry; Drug traffic;
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- Earning the Rockies : how geography shapes America's role in the world / by Kaplan, Robert D.,1952-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.- Subjects: Kaplan, Robert D., 1952-; Landscapes; City and town life; Imperialism; National characteristics, American.;
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- On powwow day / by Sorell, Traci.; Goodnight, Madelyn.;
"On powwow day, there's so much to see, count, and hear!"--- Subjects: Board books.; Festivals; Powwows; Festivals; Counting;
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- The loyal heart / by Gray, Shelley Shepard,author.;
"Robert came to Galveston to fulfill his promise to a dying man and look after his widow. He didn't expect to find love in the unlikeliest of places.Robert Truax, former Second Lieutenant and Confederate officer in the Civil War, made a promise to his comrade Phillip Markham. If anything happened to Phillip, Robert would look after his beloved wife, Miranda. She was his life, his world, his everything.After the war, Robert is left to pick up the pieces and fulfill his pact. When he arrives at Miranda's home in Galveston, Texas, things are worse than he imagined. Phillip's name has been dragged through the mud, everyone in town believes him to be a traitor, and his widow is treated as an outcast. Even more disturbing is her emotional well-being. Miranda seems hopeless, lost, and so very alone. Robert had thought his duty would be simple. He would help Miranda as quickly as possible in order to honor a promise. But the moment Robert laid eyes on her, his plans changed. He's mesmerized by her beauty and yearns to help her in any way he can.He makes it his duty to protect Miranda, turn her reputation around, and to find some way to help her smile again. But it doesn't prove to be an easy task Robert knows something about Phillip that could shake Miranda to the core and alter her view of the man she thought she knew so well. "--- Subjects: Religious fiction.; Romance fiction.; Historical fiction.; Confederate States of America. Army; Widows;
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- The pride atlas : 500 iconic destinations for queer travelers / by Hensen, Maartje,author.;
"Welcome to the ultimate guidebook for LGBTQ+ travelers! Whether you're looking for relaxation, romance, or adventure, The Pride Atlas will help you plan your next gaycation. This colorful catalog spans the globe, taking you from metropolitan must-sees, like the birthplace of Pride in New York, or the world's first gayborhood in Berlin, to lesser-known gems, like a trans designer's clothing store in Sao Paulo or the first LGBTQ+ bar in Nepal. Maartje Hensen and a diverse team of international travel writers have put together information on the best pride parades and nightlife hotspots, LGBTQ+ memorials, and queer-owned businesses all around the world-as well as the scoop on alluring natural escapes where LGBTQ+ visitors can unwind among friends. Also included are resources regarding laws, restrictions, and cultural attitudes, ensuring that you can safely enjoy your sojourns and find community wherever you go"--- Subjects: Guidebooks.; Gay business enterprises; Gay pride celebrations; Gay travelers; Gays; Sexual minorities;
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