Murder, scandal, betrayal, and deceit—Delaware has never been as quiet as its size suggests. Delaware Behaving Badly opens the case files of the First State and reveals stories of crime, corruption, and human folly that shaped communities and haunted memories. These are true accounts, pulled from newspapers, court documents, and eyewitness testimony, that show how ordinary people stumbled into extraordinary—and often disastrous—moments.Readers will encounter jealous lovers...

Delaware at Christmas uncovers the rich and surprising ways Delawareans have celebrated the holiday season across four centuries. From colonial-era customs brought by Swedish, Dutch, and English settlers to modern multicultural observances, this book blends history, folklore, and festive tradition into a vivid portrait of Christmas in the First State.Readers will discover the origins of outdoor Christmas decorations, the rise of the state's holly wreath industry, and the stories be...

Murder, scandal, betrayal, and deceit-Delaware has never been as quiet as its size suggests. Delaware Behaving Badly opens the case files of the First State and reveals stories of crime, corruption, and human folly that shaped communities and haunted memories. These are true accounts, pulled from newspapers, court documents, and eyewitness testimony, that show how ordinary people stumbled into extraordinary-and often disastrous-moments.Readers will encounter jealous lovers...

For more than 170 years, Delaware's lighthouse keepers guarded one of the most dangerous coastlines in America. Their lives unfolded far from the spotlight, yet their work shaped maritime safety, coastal communities, and generations of families who lived at the edge of the sea.Delaware Keepers: Life at the Edge of the Sea tells the largely untold story of these men and women-from the first keeper appointed in 1769 to the quiet end of human watchkeeping in the mid-twentieth...

Curious about how America's second-smallest state has shaped both our physical and digital landscape? Wondering how the infrastructure of the past influences today's technology-based culture? Want to celebrate progress while honoring yesteryear? Popular blogger and award-winning author Dave Tabler has documented his love of historical milestones to thousands of loyal followers. And now he's here to educate and bring more fascinating Delawarean tales to life.Delaware from Freewa...

If you think you know Delaware, think again. Pirates? Quakers fighting with Pennsylvania? Towns so ugly no one would settle there? With stunning pictures and straightforward storytelling, Dave Tabler opens hidden passages and describes defining moments in this founding American colony. Telling this small state's story gives you a sense of the big picture in American history.

Delaware from Freeways to E-Ways is a balanced blend of meticulous research and colorful anecdotes. From the first skyscraper in the early 20th century to the present day's crucial digital medical technology, the evolution of this small-but-pivotal state has played a role in shaping modern society. Tabler's painstaking work ensures readers will enjoy immersing themselves in the powerful local and national narratives that shape our country's history.

If you think you know Delaware, think again. Pirates? Quakers fighting with Pennsylvania? Towns so ugly no one would settle there? With stunning pictures and straightforward storytelling, Dave Tabler opens hidden passages and describes defining moments in this founding American colony.

Delaware from Railways to Freeways covers eye-opening information about the region and its residents from 1800 to 1907. Laying out a captivating journey through pictures and offering up little-known anecdotes, entertainingly educational stories, and a comprehensive deep dive, Tabler gives insightful commentary on inventions, contributors to society, and transformative technology. History lovers of all ages will immensely enjoy this trove of 19th-century lore.

**A USA TODAY BestsellerAn NPR "Book We Love"A finalist for the California Book Award“A poem to mortality and the beauty of how we can cope with it.” -Atul Gawande, author of Being MortalNew York Times-bestselling artist Wendy MacNaughton shares wisdom from hospice caregivers: how to be, when to help, what to say-with full-color drawings throughout.**As artist-in-residence at the Zen Hospice Project Guest House in San Francis...

For fans of Two Bobbies comes a moving, true story about a young man and his dog who escape the violence of the Syrian War.Some bonds are stronger than war . . .Life for musician Bassel and his dog Stella in Damascus, Syria, has changed since the civil war began. Instead of enjoying long walks through their neighborhood, they hear bombs toppling buildings and sharp blasts of gunfire through the night. When it becomes too dangerous for him to stay, ...

“It might be hard for you to understand this being an outsider; but South Africa holds the souls of its sons and daughters in an almost inescapable gasp. History cast all of us in a strange and gripping drama, but I had deserted the stage. I had no idea what my role was, and felt I would never be whole until I found out!”- fine writing by Rian Malan in his “compelling” book MY TRAITOR’S HEARTHow a “South African became “politically aware”...The journey of my ...