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Discover the hidden world of Ohio folklore and Native American legends in Sacred Landscapes: Native American Legends of Ohio. This immersive collection blends paranormal history, oral traditions, and forgotten stories tied to Ohio’s rivers, forests, and ancient mounds. From phantom lights across the plains to echoes in sacred groves, each chapter uncovers a mystery rooted in Native American culture and Ohio’s haunted past. Written to preserve both spoken history and written records, this book reflects the belief that “Books live forever, and words disappear.” Perfect for readers of ...

""No one should miss this beautiful legend."" —Tony Hillerman Velma Wallis’s award-winning, bestselling tale about two elderly Native American women who must fend for themselves during a harsh Alaskan winter Based on an Athabascan Indian legend passed along for many generations from mothers...

Most of us use the term sense of place often and rather carelessly when we think of nature or home or literature. Our senses of place, however, come not only from our individual experiences but also from our cultures. Wisdom Sits in Places, the first sustained study of places and place explores place, places, and what they mean to a particular group of people, the Western Apache in Arizona. For more than 30 years, Keith Basso has been doing fieldwork among the Western Apache, and now he shares with us what he has learned of Apache place-names.

North America was not empty nor were its inhabitants savages when Europeans arrived in 1492. Quite the opposite, North America was thickly populated by indigenous people who lived in clean cities, had a thriving economy, and transformed the landscape into bountiful productivity. Forgotten Landscapes reveals the incredible extent to which Native Americans manipulated and shaped their surrounding environs through agricultural practices and urban engineering, resulting in one of the most prosperous civilizations of their time.

A new era of gardening begins with awareness. What I Would Never Plant in My Garden is a powerful and eye-opening guide for anyone who wants to grow beauty without harming the world around them. This book blends clear science, emotional insight, and accessible storytelling to reveal the hidden impact of the plants we choose—and how small decisions in our backyards can either support or damage entire ecosystems. If you’ve ever wondered why some beloved ornamentals quietly disrupt soil, weaken biodiversity, or push out native species, this book shows the truth behind the greenery. Through...

From the critically-acclaimed author of Shelter, an unflinching portrayal of a woman trying to come to terms with the ghosts of her past and the tortured realities of a deeply divided America. Elinor Hanson, a forty-something former model, is struggling to reinvent herself as a freelance writer...

Step into the mystical, untouched realm that exists right on America's doorstep in "Alaska Unveiled". This masterfully crafted eBook effortlessly transports you to Alaska, the Last Frontier, immersing you in its rugged landscape, rich history, and captivating wildlife. Across 30 gripping chapters, you'll experience a unique journey through the narratives of Alaska's diverse identities. From the awe-inspiring glaciers to the illuminations of the Aurora Borealis, and from the wild expanses of the Kodiak Island to the mystical depths of the underwater landscape, the readers step foot on ...

The ultimate collection of the most historic trees on the planet. Uncover remarkable trees from around the world, many of which have borne witness to key moments in history or reached a scale and age that have allowed them to become a part of history themselves. “[A] rich history … it...

Flood-Proof Gardens: Proven Strategies for Thriving in Wet Conditions with Native Plants and Designs is your essential guide to turning waterlogged land into a lush, resilient garden. Whether you're facing heavy rainfall, seasonal flooding, or just want to be prepared for unpredictable weather, this book provides easy-to-implement solutions that will transform your gardening challenges into opportunities for growth. Stop struggling with excess water in your garden and start working with nature to create a beautiful, thriving landscape. This book is packed with actionable strategies to help ...

According to a 2021 study from the IPCC, conditions of extreme drought are 1.7x more likely than they were 100 years ago. That is, at any given time we are nearly twice as likely to be experiencing an extreme drought than our desert-dwelling ancestors had a century ago. And this problem is not trending in the right direction. Though drought conditions can impact so many areas of our lives, the beauty and diversity of our lawns does not have to be one of them.

Forest celebrates the diverse ways in which trees and forests are as magnificent, economically relevant and profoundly enchanting today as they ever have been. Journeying across the continents, Matt Collins and Roo Lewis tie together both the historical context and modern-day applications of...

In the English countryside—decimated by heat and drought—Penelope archives what remains of an estate's once notable collection. As she catalogues the library's contents, she keeps a diary of her final months in the dilapidated country house that has been her home for two decades and a refuge for those who have been displaced by disasters. Out of necessity, Penelope and her partner, Aidan, have sold the house and its scheduled demolition marks the pressing deadline for completing the archive. But with it also comes the impending return of Aidan's brother, Julian.