New England & General Interest

In August 1897, the young Belgian commandant Adrien de Gerlache set sail for a three-year expedition aboard the good ship Belgica with dreams of glory. His destination was the uncharted end of the earth: the icy continent of Antarctica.But de...

Before writing his award-winning Going After Cacciato, Tim O'Brien gave us this intensely personal account of his year as a foot soldier in Vietnam. The author takes us with him to experience combat from behind an infantryman’s rifle, to walk the...

Who formed the first literate society? Who invented our modern ideas of democracy and free market capitalism? The Scots. As historian and author Arthur Herman reveals, in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries Scotland made crucial contributions to...

In this astounding account, Wall Street’s notorious bad boy - the original million-dollar-a-week stock chopper - leads us through a drama worthy of The Sopranos, from the FBI raid on his estate to the deal he cut to rat out his oldest friends and...

Kristin Newman spent much of her twenties and thirties buying dresses to wear to her friends’ weddings and baby showers. Not ready to settle down and in need of an escape from her fast-paced job as a sitcom writer, Kristin instead traveled the...

In February 1945, American Marines plunged into the surf at Iwo Jima - and into history. Through a hail of machine-gun and mortar fire that left the beaches strewn with comrades, they battled to the island’s highest peak. And after climbing through...

Earth Sky + Water® laminated FoldingGuides™ provide instant access to just what you need to know!Highlights 20 common and exotic bat species found in Eastern North AmericaKeys to identification, range maps, and text on behaviors and anatomyCurated...

Celebrate the lives of common loons with this collection of photographs and information by award-winning author and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela.Their stunning beauty inspires us. Their haunting calls fill us with nostalgia. Loons remind us of...

From viral internet sensation Sabrina-Rose Benedict of Sab’s Stuffies comes a step-by-step guide to hand-knitting blankets, pillows, and adorable critters from chunky yarn - no tools required!Discover the cozy, calming art of needle-free knitting...

Discover the easy, calming art of crochet with this fun moose you can adopt in an afternoon - no hiking gear required! Starting a new craft can be intimidating, but this super-easy kit gives you everything you’ll need to succeed. With high-quality...

Discover the easy, calming art of crochet with this fun moose you can adopt in an afternoon - no hiking gear required! Starting a new craft can be intimidating, but this super-easy kit gives you everything you’ll need to succeed. With high-quality...

In Iconic and Hidden Gems of the Appalachian Trail: 20 Unforgettable Hikes, Raymond Salani III offers an immersive journey through some of the trail’s most celebrated and lesser-known day hikes. The book presents each hike with comprehensive maps,...

The Watercolor the Easy Way Paint-Your-Own Watercolor Cards series continues with this all-in-one kit for painting 12 beautiful notecards - paint included!Relax and unwind as you experience the joy of watercolor painting with this deluxe kit that...

Learn as you discover the great state of Maine with twenty-five word search puzzles with fun facts. Each puzzle explores a different topic about Maine. From our rocky coast to the trails of Mt. Katahdin, state parks and recreation, discover Maine and all...

To Maine with Love is a heartfelt tribute to the beauty, spirit, and quiet wonder of Maine. Blending poetry and pastel artwork, this father-daughter collaboration celebrates the landscapes, wildlife, and coastal charm that make the state unforgettable...

Searching for an antidote to the disillusionment of his late teens, Andy Walsh walked north from Springer Mountain in Georgia, destined for Maine. The story of his Appalachian Trail thru-hike nearly fifty years ago contrasts sharply with today’s...

The title Wolf Runner is a metaphor, equating humans to animals. Game warden Joe Riddle grew up in the Maine woods in a rough poaching family, and wildlife biologist Dave Caro had his humble beginnings on the rough streets of Hell’s Kitchen, New...

Embark on a thrilling expedition through the wilds of New England with Haunted Hikes New England. This hauntingly beautiful guide features concise descriptions and detailed maps for dozens of trails across six states, each with its own ghost stories,...

Pull up a chair or gather 'round the campfire and get ready for creepy tales of ghostly hauntings, eerie happenings, and other strange occurrences from times past! Maine traditions are kept alive in these expert retellings by master storyteller S.E...

Twenty-five famous Mainers share humorous stories of everyday life in and about the state of Maine. It’s homegrown humor laced with folksy wisdom in the tradition of John Gould and Marshall Dodge. Mainers are born storytellers and they have...