"A mix of elevating spirits and fractious politics" this history of the whiskey industry in the rust belt "goes down nice and smooth." —John Allison, Pittsburgh QuarterlyA short history of rye whiskey's founding, floundering, and current flourishing in Pittsburgh. The book takes the reader on a fun tour of the Whiskey Rebellion, the role of Pittsburgh robber barons in developing the rye industry, and the rebirth of craft distillery in the twentieth century...

Are aliens present on our planet in the form of Bigfoot?People from all walks of life have reported contact experiences with aliens, Bigfoot, and other paranormal phenomena. These experiences are often life-changing and can provide a new perspective on the world around us and who we are as human beings.Drawing on extensive research during the filming of multiple series and feature films, the authors provide a compelling new look at what has become known as the Skin Walker R...

Nestled near the majestic red rock mesas of Sedona, Arizona, lies the enigmatic Bradshaw Ranch, a place where the ordinary world collides with the inexplicable. Once a bustling film set, this now-abandoned beacon in the desert stands as a testament to uncharted mysteries and unexplained phenomena.In "The High Strangeness of Bradshaw Ranch," you are invited to delve into a riveting exploration of the ranch's veiled secrets. Through a compelling blend of chilling narratives, expert i...

To act out of fear is to deny feelings and emotion. But to act out of purpose is to embrace the real you. It’s an authentic expression that leads to peace, happiness, and improved self-esteem.In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to chase one goal after another in search of happiness. It’s also easy to feel overwhelmed by expectations—those of society, friends, family, and ourselves.Maybe every day is a struggle to be “good enough.” Perhaps it feels like you’re fighting to keep ...

AN ENEMY EMERGING FROM THE EAST.The US Secretary of State is abducted while conducting secret negotiations aboard a tanker in the South China Sea. 'Seven days' is her captors' warning. Seven days before she is beheaded, live on the internet. Seven days for Robin Monarch to save her.A TREACHERY TRACING TO THE TOP.The CIA asset and master thief journeys into the underworld of Southeast Asia to locate and extract his target. But as he ...

Victricia Malicia Calamity Barrett may have been born on her family's pirate ship, but this mild-mannered young lady is sick of the sea: she'd much rather be ashore with her nose permanently buried in a book. But when Scylla the Serpent—the scourge of the sea—appears, quick-thinking Vic saves the ship by thunking the serpent on the head with her trunk full of books. For her bravery she is rewarded with the thing she wants most: a home on a little island. She opens a bookstore, and Landlubb...

This 2nd edition presents strategies and answers questions, based on research and best practices, on how to develop curriculum and instruction, from philosophical base through assessment, to ensure excellence in curriculum beyond boiler plate standards. Current vocabulary describes this process as Value Added. However, since the current political paradigm requires school systems to map the curriculum to state and national assessments, attention is also given to curriculum mapping, pacing g...

To act out of fear is to deny feelings and emotion. But to act out of purpose is to embrace the real you. It's an authentic expression that leads to peace, happiness, and improved self-esteem.In our fast-paced world, it's easy to chase one goal after another in search of happiness. It's also easy to feel overwhelmed by expectations-those of society, friends, family, and ourselves.Maybe every day is a struggle to be "good enough." Perhaps it feels like you're fighti...

Shake Shack’s first-ever cookbook, with 70 recipes and plenty of stories, fun facts, and pro tips for the home cook and ShackFan, as well as 200 photographs.Follow Shake Shack’s journey around the world; make your own ShackBurgers, crinkle-cut fries, and hand-spun frozen custard shakes at home; and get a glimpse into the culture, community, and inner workings of this global phenomenon.

AMERICA'S GREATEST ASSET.Robin Monarch, the CIA's top field operative, stumbles across a US governmental conspiracy during a mission in Istanbul. What he sees is enough to make him go rogue.IS NOW ITS GREATEST THREAT.Monarch becomes an international fugitive, hunted by the powers wishing to buy his secret, and by those wanting it buried. Yet Robin Monarch is not perturbed: he has plans of his own.THINK BOURNE. THINK BOND. THINK BAUER.THINK BETTER.

Samuel Langhorne Clemens was born in Florida, Missouri on the 30th November 1835 and is far better known by his pen name of Mark Twain. An American writer and humorist of the first order he is perhaps best known for his novels ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’ and its sequel ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’ which are often described with that mythic line The Great American Novel.Twain grew up in Hannibal, Missouri which would later provide the backdrop to these great novels. Appre...

Since its inception in the 19th Century photography has been a trusted source capturing both truth and reality. It cannot lie. Our eyes may deceive us, but the camera cannot. It is also an Art. Down through the decades this art has produced stunning images that literally capture a story whether it be in War photography, celebrity mishaps, even political downfalls and much else besides.In this volume whilst our classic authors are at the early edge of photography’s development, they...