Hollywood Notebook: Essays

<p><strong>A Kansas Notable Book</strong><p><b>An anthology of poetry and prose from thirty-five of today's leading literary voices from the Sunflower State, brought together to explore how Kansas makes us feel and why we're proud to call it home.</b></p><p><i>Kansas Matters</i> gathers thirty-five of the state's leading literary voices to offer profound insights into the feelings that Kansas evokes. This living map of personal geographies and histories draws on the rich emotions and memories that bind Kansans to the Sunflower State.</p><p>Brought together in a new anthology of thirty-five poems, essays, and short fiction, these writers reflect on twenty-first-century Kansas: on the beauty of the land and the fight for its preservation&#x3b; the divisions of identity and the belonging of home&#x3b; the context of our history and our hopes for the future.</p><p>These contemporary voices show us Kansas as we know it to be and Kansas as we want it to be--a complex, emotional, and inspiring assertion of why Kansas matters.</p>

<b>A simple, small, beautiful gift book of 125 quotes about the American Dream from the best minds throughout history.</b> <p/><i>What I Know about the American Dream</i> is for people who take pride in the United States, and its history, diversity, freedom--easily digestible and offers inspiration. Presents 125 quotes from the best minds throughout history. A variety of voices, including John. F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, Herbert Hoover, Bill Clinton, and others, share insights share insights into patriotism, diversity, freedom, and other themes. <p/>"Ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country." --John F. Kennedy <p/>"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same." --Ronald Reagan <p/>"Freedom is the open window through which pours the sunlight of the human spirit and human dignity." --Herbert Hoover <p/>"There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured with what is right in America." --William J. Clinton

Lord, Nancy

Arches Reader

<b>Independent Publisher Book Award GOLD Medal - Best Nonfiction Series</b> <p/> <b>Immerse yourself in a unique blend of literature and lore about the Redwood Coast</b> <p/> <ul> <li>Curated story collections explore the rich and diverse legacies of the Redwood coast</li> <li>Contributors include Julia Butterfly Hill, Richard Preston, Heather Bourbeau, Harry K. Roberts, and more</li> <li>Local recommendations for outdoor exploration, select cultural activities, camping options, gateway towns, and more</li> <li>"How to Visit Well" and "Community Resources" sections offer tips on sustainable travel while highlighting cultural, Indigenous, and conservation organizations</li> </ul> <p/> Expanding on the bestselling <i>Campfire Stories</i> volumes, which feature shareable tales from our national parks, this new series from Ilyssa and Dave Kyu immerses readers in the storytelling endemic to America's beloved natural spaces, offering unique tours through diverse histories, lore, and landscapes. <p/>Part story collection and part travel companion, each eye-catching volume begins with an anthology of "campfire stories"--from classic passages to original poetry, historical excerpts to fresh perspectives, treasured folk songs to local myths. Through the magic of storytelling, readers are deeply drawn into each distinctive terrain. These tales are then followed by a mini-guide: community-sourced recommendations for outdoor activities, cultural landmarks, and historical points of interest that will enrich the reader's experience, as well as tips on how to best travel lightly and respectfully through these scenic and varied public lands.

<b>Independent Publisher Book Award GOLD Medal - Best Nonfiction Series</b> <p/> <b>Immerse yourself in a unique blend of literature and lore about the San Juan Islands</b> <p/> <ul> <li>Curated story collections explore the rich and diverse legacies of the San Juan Islands</li> <li>Contributors include Rena Priest, Jill McCabe Johnson, Quincy Henry, June Burn, Samuel Green, Anna Odessa Linzer, and more</li> <li>Local recommendations for outdoor exploration, select cultural activities, camping options, gateway towns, and more</li> <li>"How to Visit Well" and "Community Resources" sections offer tips on sustainable travel while highlighting cultural, Indigenous, and conservation organizations</li> </ul><br> Expanding on the bestselling <i>Campfire Stories</i> volumes, which feature shareable tales from our national parks, this new series from Ilyssa and Dave Kyu immerses readers in the storytelling endemic to America's beloved natural spaces, offering unique tours through diverse histories, lore, and landscapes. <p/>Part story collection and part travel companion, each eye-catching volume begins with an anthology of "campfire stories"--from classic passages to original poetry, historical excerpts to fresh perspectives, treasured folk songs to local myths. Through the magic of storytelling, readers are deeply drawn into each distinctive terrain. These tales are then followed by a mini-guide: community-sourced recommendations for outdoor activities, cultural landmarks, and historical points of interest that will enrich the reader's experience, as well as tips on how to best travel lightly and respectfully through these scenic and varied public lands.