Backroads

Author : Andrée A. Michaud
Publisher : House of Anansi
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781487005818

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Back Roads by Andrée A. Michaud Pdf

In Scotiabank Giller Prize–longlisted author Andrée A. Michaud’s genre-defying, ethereal mystery, a writer encounters her double and must grapple with an undetermined crime — and her own identity. In the dubious sanctuary of a wintry forest, a writer encounters a woman who she suspects may be her double. So begins a journey of inquiry in which nothing, not even the author’s own identity, is certain. Who is Heather Thorne? Is she a stranger dangerously out of place in the woods, the victim of an accident or of a crime? Who is the author? Is her own name not in fact Heather Thorne? Brimming with the snowy menace and mystery of the boreal woods, where nothing is ever entirely known, the celebrated and prize-winning Quebec noir novelist Andrée A. Michaud once again defies categorization in an ethereal story that is also a meditation on the very process of literary creation.

Author : Tawni O'Dell
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101209271

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Back Roads by Tawni O'Dell Pdf

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE Funny and heartbreaking, this New York Times bestselling debut perfectly captures the maddening confusion of adolescence and the prickly nature of family with irony and unerring honesty. Harley Altmyer should be in college having the time of his life. He should be free from the backwards Pennsylvania coal town he calls home, with its lack of jobs and no sense of humor. Instead, he’s constantly reminded of just how messed up everything is... Harley’s mother is in prison for killing his father, so he’s in charge of bringing up his younger sisters and working two jobs to pay the bills—and that doesn’t leave a lot of time for distractions. But lately, he’s getting more and more sidetracked by lusting after Callie Mercer, his middle-aged neighbor. As he struggles to keep it together, things begin to spin out of control. Soon Harley finds that as shattered as his family is, there are still more crushing surprises in store. “In Harley, O’Dell has created a hero who’s heartbreakingly believable; like Holden Caulfield, he uses caustic humor to hide his pain. Readers will care very much about him and his future, if indeed he has one.”—St. Petersburg Times

Author : Ron Brown
Publisher : Firefly Books
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-07-25
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781770853928

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Backroads of Ontario by Ron Brown Pdf

Explore Ontario's historic roads, each with unexpected side trips and a fascinating story. In his relentless quest for the unusual in a world of the mundane, modern-day explorer Ron Brown has traveled nearly every backroad in Ontario. This guidebook features 22 trips, each illustrated with photographs and accompanied by an easy-to-follow map. These trips range in length from afternoon outings to weekend excursions. And all lead to fascinating out-of-the-way places within easy driving distance of major cities in Ontario. Backroads of Ontario features: Ghost towns Charming villages Century-old mills and farmhouses Architectural curiosities Prime picnic spots An amethyst mine, and more. This completely revised and updated edition mixes new information with the old, including new attractions and new information on existing attractions as well as the most current routes and directions. It reveals an Ontario many of us scarcely know exists.

Author : Jessi Roberts
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2019-03-05
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781538745717

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Backroads Boss Lady by Jessi Roberts Pdf

Read the inspiring story of a mother of four who faced down her hard past, poverty, and self-doubt to create the life she dreamed of, including owning her own multi-million dollar business--in this book that's "filled with grit, humility, common-sense advice and entrepreneurial wisdom" (Lee Woodruff, #1 bestselling author). New Plymouth, Idaho. Population 1536. It doesn't look like much from Rural Route 30, but it was here, in this quiet town, that Jessi Roberts created something unexpected: the kind of life she always wanted and a multi-million dollar, for rural/by rural business empire. The business is Cheekys, which started with 6 purses and a tanning bed. Now in her book, Jessi shows how she grew one small store hurdle-by-hurdle into a national clothing and accessories brand with a 1.5 million strong community. Best of all, she did it by standing tall for her values: always be kind, lift up the next gal, and treat employees and customers like family. A personal story filled with life and business tips, BACKROADS BOSS LADY is about embracing your passion even when others don't see value in it--or you--and about putting food on the table and believing in yourself. Brimming with authenticity, it gives the warts-and-all, love-it-despite-it skinny on rural life, community, and contentment without compromise.

Author : Russell Mussio,Trent Ernst,Wesley Mussio
Publisher : Mussio Ventures
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2007-01-18
Category : Okanagan River Valley (B.C. and Wash.)
ISBN : 1897225148

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Backroad Mapbook, Thompson Okanagan, BC by Russell Mussio,Trent Ernst,Wesley Mussio Pdf

A complete road and recreation atlas for the Okanagan/Kamloops/Thompson River area of British Columbia, an area of the province with extensive wilderness for outdoor recreation. It includes 54 detailed colour recreational GPS-compatible topographical relief maps that include backroads, logging roads, trails, parks, and the locations of campsites and outdoor recreational opportunities. The book also includes information on hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and ATVing trails; lake and river paddling; fishing lakes and rivers; backroads; provincial parks; forest recreation sites; natural attractions; wildlife viewing areas; cross-country and backcountry skiing; snowshoeing and snowmobiling areas; and more.

Author : Karl Raitz
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780813182568

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Bourbon's Backroads by Karl Raitz Pdf

Kentucky's landscape is punctuated by landmark structures that signpost bourbon's venerable story: distilleries long-standing, relict, razed, and brand new, the grand nineteenth-century homes of renowned distillers, villages and neighborhoods where distillery laborers lived, Whiskey Row storage warehouses, river landings and railroad yards, and factories where copper distilling vessels and charred white oak barrels are made. During the nineteenth century, distilling changed from an artisanal craft practiced by farmers and millers to a large-scale mechanized industry that practiced increasingly refined production techniques. Distillers often operated at comparatively remote sites—along the "backroads"—to take advantage of water sources or river or turnpike transport access. As time passed, steam power and mechanization freed the industry from its reliance on waterpower and permitted distillers to relocate to urban and rural rail-side sites. This shift also allowed distillers to perfect their production techniques, increase their capacity, and refine their marketing strategies. The historic progression produced the "fine" Kentucky bourbons that are available to present day consumers. Yet, distillers have not abandoned their cultural roots and traditions; their iconic products embrace the modern while also engaging their history and geography. Blending several topics—inventions and innovations in distilling and transport technologies, tax policy, geography, landscapes, and architecture—this primer and geographical guide presents an accessible and detailed history of the development of Kentucky's distilling industry and explains how the industry continues to thrive.

Author : Paul M. Franklin,Nancy Joyce Mikula
Publisher : Voyageur Press
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2009-04-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781616732059

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Backroads of Florida by Paul M. Franklin,Nancy Joyce Mikula Pdf

Away from the bustle of Miami Beach and the tourist extravaganza of Disney World, another Florida beckons to those looking for backroads adventure, quieter fare, or more discriminating fun. This is the Florida where backroads and secret splendors unfold in a landscape rich in the flavors and colors of ancient indigenous cultures, early European settlements, Civil War battles, and myriad Caribbean influences. Authors Paul Franklin and Nancy Mikula take you to every corner of the Sunshine State, from the Panhandle to the Florida Keys, with journeys along miles of spectacular coastline and forays into the wonders of lush interior forests, pristine lakes, and otherworldly swamplands. Florida is home to nearly a dozen national parks, forests, and seashores, and Backroads of Florida explores these attractions and many more, illustrated with breathtaking color photographs throughout. The book presents the background history and culture for Florida’s varied natural and human communities along with descriptions of the best destinations and sites to visit during your travels.

Author : Gary Clark,Kathy Adams Clark
Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2016-11-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780760351321

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Backroads of Texas by Gary Clark,Kathy Adams Clark Pdf

Discover the strange, sublime, and breathtaking sights of Texas with this illustrated guide featuring thirty backroad excursions. The second largest state in America, Texas is home to a vast array of hidden treasures waiting just off the beaten path. Backroads of Texas guides readers to intriguing sites, offbeat characters, and glorious landscapes that are typically missed by interstate travelers. Watch frenzied bats as they fly by the thousands from San Angelo’s Foster Road Bridge. Catch your breath as you drink in the majestic Guadalupe Mountains. Get ready for goosebumps when you spelunk into the shadowy depths of Inner Space Cavern. And try not to get spooked when you see the paranormal “ghost lights” near the eclectic town of Marfa. These off-road sights are what truly set the Lone Star State apart from its neighbors. Completely reimagined for a new generation of road-trip takers and explorers, Backroads of Texas is lavishly illustrated with photographs, maps, and vintage advertising of Texas’s many scenic, historic, and cultural attractions.

Author : Luanne Smith,Bonnie Jo Campbell
Publisher : Madville Publishing
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2022-06-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781956440157

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Muddy Backroads by Luanne Smith,Bonnie Jo Campbell Pdf

Stories that move away from the norms of daily life to explore the side roads that take us away from the known. Where will those backroads and back alleys take us?

Author : Theresa A. Husarik
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1616738057

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Backroads of Utah by Theresa A. Husarik Pdf

Author : Larry Hodge,Ed Syers
Publisher : Taylor Trade Publishing
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2000-04-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781461661696

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Backroads of Texas by Larry Hodge,Ed Syers Pdf

This new edition takes you off the major highways to discover the sights, scenes, history, and places that make the Lone Star State unique.

Author : Douglas Waitley
Publisher : Pineapple Press Inc
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : 1561641898

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Best Backroads of Florida: The heartland by Douglas Waitley Pdf

Takes readers on a tour through the backroads of Florida, providing directions, maps, and recommended sights.

Author : Jim Hinckley
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2008-11-24
Category : Travel
ISBN : 076032817X

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Route 66 Backroads by Jim Hinckley Pdf

A lavishly illustrated guide to the natural, cultural, and historical gems hidden along the legendary highway, with 24 trips outlined for the curious traveler.

Author : Kevin Adams
Publisher : Voyageur Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2009-04-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781616731854

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Backroads of North Carolina by Kevin Adams Pdf

North Carolina is a traveler’s dream, from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks’ historic lighthouses, wild horses, and charming fishing villages; from battlegrounds of the Revolutionary and Civil Wars to the “heart of motorsports”; from rolling wine country and golf courses to stately plantations and rustic settlements. Whether you travel North Carolina for its historic treasures or natural beauty, this handy guide will help you find the Old North State’s most spectacular sites and secret treasures. The book charts weekend adventures and day trips along back roads and scenic routes, into the state’s many mist-shrouded mountains--the Black, the Blue Ridge, and the Great Smokies--and down to its ever-changing shores. Sumptuously illustrated, with maps and all manner of interesting detail, Backroads of North Carolina is a page-by-page pleasure, as well as a passport to the more off-beat delights of the Tar Heel State.

Author : Hinckley Jim Jim Hinckley James Hinckley Kerrick James
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-13
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1616739487

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Backroads of Arizona by Hinckley Jim Jim Hinckley James Hinckley Kerrick James Pdf

The face of Arizona has changed dramatically over the centuries-but for those who know where to look, the coyote still howls, waterfalls still tumble into deep red rock canyons, and some of nature's finest handiwork is still to be seen along the backroads and byways of the state. For the open-road adventurer or the armchair tourist, Backroads of Arizona is the ideal guide to the state where antelope still roam, cowboys still ride the range, and mail is still delivered by mule train. Jim Hinckley's informative text and Kerrick James' brilliant color photography reveal the Grand Canyon State as more than just desert and towering saguaros: It is a powerful land of compelling variety where a mere sixty-mile drive can transport you from scorching sands to dense evergreen stands where deer and elk roam. Continuing on Voyageur Press' successful travel series, Backroads of Arizona takes you on more than twenty trips to the state's most notable and underappreciated sites. The book covers Arizona's plethora of awe-inspiring natural areas and national parks as well as its many historic sites, including Native American Pueblos and ancient ruins, ghost towns and vestiges of the Old West, and more. It is a fitting celebration of one of the most scenic states in the country.