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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Winner of the Bakwin Award. Final contest judge and award-winning author Carmen Maria Machado (Her Body and Other Parties) described the work as ?a wonderful debut; a collection of frank, funny, and heartbreaking stories that delve into the mire of human loneliness.? Poland?s stories usher in a world where mortal fear, the threat of violation, and the body?s looming betrayal drive us to look beyond surface appearances. In these stories, readers will find: a mosquito-borne illness invading a small southern town, forcing its inhabitants to negotiate their lust against the threats of virus-induced paralysis; a pair of newlyweds on their honeymoon at a luxury resort whose automated services quickly turn menacing; a woman whose backyard shed freezes time, forcing her to decide between her need for love and her need for escape. Poland?s stories move among richly imagined landscapes, bringing to life the deep loneliness at the heart of the modern condition and the ephemerality of the bridges we build against the dark. …

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Over its fifty-year existence, John F. Blair, Publisher, has become known for its Southern folklore--its tales of ghosts, goblins, ghouls, spirits, witches, devils, phantoms, haints, boogers, boo-daddies, plat-eyes, demons, apparitions, Doppelgangers, banshees, disappearing hitchhikers, pirate legends, ghost dogs, dog ghosts, dogs who see ghosts . . .In recognition of its golden anniversary, the company offers this volume of twenty stories culled from its folklore collections. You'll likely be impressed at the timeless quality of the tales, some of which have never been out of print since they first appeared in the 1960s. And you may be surprised to learn of their broad appeal, the collections having sold a total of over six hundred thousand copies. Some of these tales are now being enjoyed by their third generation of readers. If you don't know what a coffin baby is, read Milk and Candy by Randy Russell and Janet Barnett. If you'd like to meet a real-life pirate who'd make a better Hollywood character than any swashbuckler yet seen on celluloid, you'll enjoy Stede Bonnet by Nancy Roberts. If there's a place in your heart for a pair of lifesaving little dogs who've scampered on the same South Carolina beach for over a hundred years, try Pawleys Island Terriers by Elizabeth Robertson Huntsinger. If you prefer folklore with a historical touch, you can learn about Theodosia Burr Alston in Charles Harry Whedbee's Lady in Distress and about Francis Marion in Daniel W. Barefoot's Ghostly Legacy of the Swamp Fox. The folklorists included here claim stomping grounds from the high peaks and mountain hollows to the flatlands to the swamps to the barrier islands to the briny deep. What they share is a love of their subject and the ability to bring it to life on the page.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Collymore, Herman (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Winner of the 2020 Emory Global Health Institute Competition. Here?s a book that provides children honest yet positive information about Coronavirus (Covid-19). COVID-19 HELPERS gives kids the facts of the pandemic, but also offers hope. Mr. Rogers said that when things get scary, ?Look for the helpers.? Likewise, this story reassures children and parents that many people from all walks of life?including kids themselves?are helping to fight the virus. In COVID-19 HELPERS, Kary Lee?s beautiful illustrations and Beth Bacon?s clear, comforting words help children understand that though they may feel isolated in these times, they are not alone. In fact, by staying at home during the quarantine, kids are playing an important role in helping to reduce the coronavirus infection rate. This book helps parents, teachers, and librarians discuss many issues of the global pandemic, including: School closures, park closures, theater closures due to quarantine or shelter-in-place policies Social distancing Wearing masks during the pandemic Feelings of helplessness, isolation, and boredom caused by social distancing policies Medical research to end the pandemic Cancelled sporting events, cancelled birthday parties Plus extra pages explaining: Facts about Covid-19 virus What kids can do to avoid getting Covid-19 Even during the global pandemic, communities everywhere have many helpers fighting this new disease, including doctors, nurses, researchers, scientists, farmers, truck drivers, garbage collectors, shopkeepers, postal workers, government leaders, reporters, and even kids living in shelter-in-place quarantines. This book is also available in a Spanish language edition. It was selected by the Emory Global health Institute as the winner of an international competition for a children?s book coping about COVID from over 250 entries. Lee, Kary (illustrator).…

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Paperback. Zustand: Good.

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Narratives written by long-time back-country volunteer Ben Anderson as he hiked over 40 trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Narratives written by long-time back-country volunteer Ben Anderson as he hiked over 40 trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Collymore, Herman (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. This companion volume to the PBS series, Simple Living with Wanda Urbanska focuses on environmental stewardship, thoughtful consumption, financial responsibility, and building community to emphasize that every positive change, no matter how modest, has an impact.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. This companion volume to the PBS series, Simple Living with Wanda Urbanska focuses on environmental stewardship, thoughtful consumption, financial responsibility, and building community to emphasize that every positive change, no matter how modest, has an impact.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Biographical sketches and caricatures of 62 key figures of the American Civil War. Caplanis, Michael (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Biographical sketches and caricatures of 62 key figures of the American Civil War. Caplanis, Michael (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Caplanis, Michael (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. A guide to tracing an ancestor who fought in the Civil War or identifying equipment used during the war.

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. A guide to tracing an ancestor who fought in the Civil War or identifying equipment used during the war.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. A guide to tracing an ancestor who fought in the Civil War or identifying equipment used during the war.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. First-person narratives of former Louisiana slaves edited from WPA slave narratives.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. First-person narratives of former Louisiana slaves edited from WPA slave narratives.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This volume offers 21 narratives from more than 170 interviews conducted with former slaves in North Carolina.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. First-person narratives of 27 former SC slaves edited from WPA slave narratives.

Paperback. Zustand: Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. First-person narratives of 27 former SC slaves edited from WPA slave narratives.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. First-person narratives of 27 former SC slaves edited from WPA slave narratives.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. According to archivists at the Library of Congress, South Carolina is richer in folklore than any other state. After traveling almost every back road in several South Carolina counties, Nancy Rhyne wholeheartedly supports the claim. With her tape recorder in hand, the author interviewed dozens of Low Country people, finding that almost every person had a story to tell. She sought out everyone from millionaires to the humblest of coastal people. From their narratives she has fashioned a collection of stories steeped in the history and character of the Low Country. Some of the tales in this collection are humorous, some mysterious. Others are positively eerie. There are stories of killer hurricanes, bizarre voodoo practices and inexplicable happenings. Effortlessly, the author takes us from a gorgeous plantation estate of the 1850s to an overgrown and forbidding cemetery in 1979. And she never fails to keep our attention on this somewhat alien but fascinating world--a world peopled with witch doctors, ghosts, cruel overseers, slaves and world-famous personalities. Nancy Rhyne has taken scattered bits of folklore and oral narratives, combined these with her gift of storytelling, and created a wonderfully engaging book that will entertain readers for years to come.…