Download or read book Christmas Love at Lake Tahoe written by Lena Nelson Dooley and published by Barbour Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four young women fresh out of college, pursue their careers at a new ski lodge at Lake Tahoe's Incline Village during the winter season.

Download or read book The Christmas Cabin written by Susan Hatler and published by Hatco Publishing. This book was released on 2016-11-28 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Ghosts of Lake Tahoe the Stuff of Legends written by Patrick Betson and published by . This book was released on 2013-08-15 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "If you love folklore you will find Betson's stories riveting. Author Patrick Betson is a storyteller make no mistake about it." Tahoe Daily Tribune/Tahoe World. "Legends, tall tales and true accounts blend into a delightful read in Patrick Betson's "The Ghosts of Lake Tahoe: The Stuff of Legends." The Tahoe Weekly. "It's a great read for any history buff or Lake Tahoe fan, a great vacation book." The Nevada Magazine "A colorful and rumbustious saga, Patrick's enthusiasm for Lake Tahoe is infectious" Southend Evening Echo In a timeline of 150 years, here Patrick Betson brings together twelve stories, some remembered and some long forgotten, of some of the most colorful characters whoever crossed the western mountains reflected in the history of America's most glorious lake. The bravest of all the Pony Express riders, the ex-riverboat pilot who became a reporter and a giant of American literature, a Chinese migrant who risked life and limb to build a railroad, a tale of stock manipulation and murder that stemmed from a discovery of a Tahoe whirlpool, a salty seafarer who battled the worst of Tahoe's weather and gangrene, the silent terror that caused fear to the local lumber-jacks, the incorrigible stagecoach driver that gave a nineteenth-century icon a ride he wanted to forget, a refugee from the San Francisco earthquake who became an aquatic marvel, the famous of Hollywood's Golden Age that came to play, the overly optimistic New York lawyer who had an impossible dream that came true, and the unpaid Norwegian who flew down mountains delivering the US Mail. Tahoe is a meeting place, where the mountains meet the sky, where the snow meets the clear blue waters and where Nevada meets California. This book humbly brings you the stories of the men Sam Walter Foss might have alluded to when he said, "Bring me men to match my mountains." Well here they are Sam, some of Tahoe's finest, The Ghosts of Lake Tahoe (The Stuff of Legends.) Patrick Betson

Download or read book The Christmas Train written by David Baldacci and published by Pan. This book was released on 2003-12-01 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part detective story, part disaster movie, part romance, The Christmas Train is a brilliant, heart-warming holiday tale from bestselling author David Baldacci. Disillusioned journalist Tom Langdon must get from Washington to LA in time for Christmas. Forced to take the train across the country because of a slight 'misunderstanding' at airport security, he begins a journey of self-discovery and rude awakenings, mysterious goings-on and thrilling adventures, screwball escapades and holiday magic. He has no idea that the locomotives pulling him across America will actually take him into the rugged terrain of his own heart, where he will rediscover people's essential goodness and someone very special he believed he had lost. In equal parts hilarious, poignant, suspenseful and thrilling, The Christmas Train by David Baldacci is a delightful journey filled with memorable characters who have packed their bags with as much wisdom as mischief . . .

Download or read book Maggie s Miracle written by Karen Kingsbury and published by Worthy Books. This book was released on 2008-11-16 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Years after one magical summer, a high-powered attorney reconnects with a grieving man from her past -- and learns that the miracles she prayed for could be right beside her. Megan Wright spent one unforgettable summer week with a boy when they were both teens. And despite a lifetime of heartache and bad choices, she has never let go of his magical definition of love, even if she has trouble believing in it. After college Megan settled for a relationship of convenience. Now she's a high powered attorney and, after the death of her husband two years ago, has been looking for help with her lonely young son. Across town, Casey Cummins is still dealing with the tragic loss of his wife. His search for meaning and hope leads him to contact the Manhattan Children's Organization, who connects him with a fatherless child. Life suddenly takes a series of unusual twists, and soon Megan will learn that the teenage boy from all those years ago actually kept his promise, and the miracle she prayed for as a girl is only a breath away.

Download or read book Insiders Guide to Reno and Lake Tahoe written by Jeanne Walpole and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2009-05-19 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This authoritative guide will show you how to navigate the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe and the exciting nightlife of “The Biggest Little City in the World.”

Download or read book Christmas in Lucky Harbor written by Jill Shalvis and published by Forever. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love awaits you in Lucky Harbor . . . Simply Irresistible After losing her boyfriend and her job, Maddie leaves L.A. to claim her inheritance-a ramshackle inn nestled in the little town of Lucky Harbor, Washington. She sees the potential for a new home and a new career-if she can give the inn the makeover it needs. Enter Jax, a tall, handsome contractor who knows exactly what Maddie needs... The Sweetest Thing Helping her sister set up the family inn is just the thing to make Tara forget her ex-husband and focus on her new life. Until she meets a sexy, green-eyed sailor determined to keep her hot, bothered, and in his bed. When her ex reappears, Tara must confront her past and decide what she really wants. If the sisters are lucky, they might just find that everything their hearts desire is right here in Lucky Harbor.

Download or read book Plants of the Tahoe Basin written by Michael Graf and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The reader could hardly be disappointed with this book. More than simply a 'flower key, ' it deftly describes each species and its requirements for survival in the high Sierra. In addition to presenting an impressive collection of spectacular photographs, Graf describes the myriad physical aspects of the Basin which control the flora's vitality, its evolution and its future. This is a wildflower book with the depth and richness that will satisfy Tahoe plant lovers for a long time to come."--Joseph L. Medeiros, Sierra College

Download or read book Ski written by and published by . This book was released on 2003-09 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Tahoe Rim Trail written by Tim Hauserman and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2012-08-14 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 165-mile Tahoe Rim Trail is considered one of the world's premier trails. Accessible by hikers, equestrians, skiers and mountain bikers (for the non-wilderness portions), it winds completely around spectacular Lake Tahoe, the highest and largest alpine lake in North America. The trail crosses through six counties, three national forests, and two states and was completed in 2001 largely by volunteer labor. The best-selling Tahoe Rim Trail has been revised to reflect the latest conditions and routing of the trail and includes information for over 20 miles of new trail. Updated topographic maps depict the entire route, along with the easy (and fun) to read trail directions, the book includes fascinating information on the plants and animals you'll see along the trail, plus essential advice for planning a hike on the TRT, whether it's a day's outing or a 2-week circuit of the entire lake. The first and only how-to guide to this popular trail, it is the official guidebook of the Tahoe Rim Trail Association, whose mission is to improve, maintain and promote the trail.

Download or read book Ski written by and published by . This book was released on 2003-10 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Dirt Around Lake Tahoe written by Kathryn Reed and published by . This book was released on 2019-06 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The dirt around Lake Tahoe" takes readers on a journey to dozens of trails inside the Lake Tahoe Basin and just outside of Lake Tahoe proper. It rates each hike based on scenic quality and difficulty. The book contains a hike for everyone who likes to explore the outdoors. Some are flat, some not so much. Alpine lakes, wilderness peaks and waterfalls are the reward for one's efforts.

Download or read book Jack s Wild Ride written by Mark C. Michelson and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-04-09 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of Jack Mitchell, Shannon Shay Stevenson Mitchell, Bobby Mitchell, Rita Mitchell, Denise Mitchell, Jack Mitchell Jr., Mike and Jerry Young, Tally Stevenson, Gina Anderson, Leslie de Incampo Smith, Susanne Giancanna Johnson, Gayle Redman, Diane Lee, Abby Santos, Carla Marta, Candace Marie Novak, Kelly Ronson, and Jenny Brown. You will see many others as well. Jack is living the world of a rock star with his wealth and good looks. All these characters and more will play a role in Jacks Wild Ride. They will take Jack on a wild ride he never thought existed, at least for him. After all, he worked for a belts and suspenders law firm at one time. It will be a long hard ride full of pitfalls, ups, downs, and laughs. When money is unending, so is tragedy, and his world is crumbling. What is a man supposed to do? Enjoy this funny, sad, tragic, and dramatic story of a trip from boy to man to upstanding man to a drunk and strung-out promiscuous narcissist who only cares about himself and then him coming back to earth later in life as Jack becomes the man he should have been all along. Please join Shannon, Bobby, Rita, Denise, Diane, Mike, Gina, Jerry, Carla, Talley, Abby, Leslie, Suzanne, Gayle, Dr. Kelly Ronson, Jack Jr., and many others in this humorous tale of Jack Mitchells life. This is story of wine, money, women, and drugs in Jacks world, and after tragedy, he must find the perfect woman.

Download or read book One Snowy Night written by Jill Shalvis and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2016-11-08 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis returns to Heartbreaker Bay with a fun and festive holiday novella! It’s Christmas Eve and Rory Andrews is desperate to get home to the family she hasn’t seen in years. Problem is, her only ride to Lake Tahoe comes in the form of the annoyingly handsome Max Stranton, and his big, goofy, lovable dog Carl. Hours stuck in a truck with the dead sexy Max sounds like a fate worse than death (not), but Rory’s out of options. She’s had a crush on Max since high school and she knows he’s attracted to her, too. But they have history… and Max is the only one who knows why it went south. They’ve done a good job of ignoring their chemistry so far, but a long road trip in a massive blizzard might be just what they need to face their past… and one steamy, snowy night is all it takes to bring Max and Rory together at last.

Download or read book On a Snowy Christmas novella written by Brenda Novak and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When their private plane crashes in the Sierra Nevada Mountains shortly before Christmas, two political enemies must do what it takes to survive in the icy terrain. Neither one of them ever thought they’d have to rely on the other to survive. But they soon discover that survival means more than just staying alive. In their case, it also means falling in love... Originally published in 2009.

Download or read book Mr Miracle written by Debbie Macomber and published by Random House. This book was released on 2014-11-20 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A heartwarming new Christmas novel from Debbie Macomber, internationally bestselling author of Rose Harbor in Bloom, Blossom Street Brides and Starry Night. Harry Mills is a guardian angel on a mission: help Addie Folsom to get her life back on track - and help her find love. Creating a happy ending for Addie and her neighbour Erich doesn’t seem like much of a challenge. But soon after arriving in the town of Tacoma, Harry realises he might need some guidance. Addie and Erich can't stand each other; growing up he was popular and outgoing, while she was rebellious and headstrong. Addie would now rather avoid Erich entirely, especially at Christmas. Harry is going to need all the help he can get, and a bit of divine inspiration, to help Addie and Erich find their Christmas miracle.

Download or read book Perry Como written by Malcolm Macfarlane and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-05-07 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perry Como put aside his career as a barber to become one of the top American crooners of the 20th century and also one of the first multimedia stars. His record sales exceeded 100 million. In 1948, Como was the first popular singer to cross over to television and The Perry Como Show became the benchmark for a broadcast music and variety show. Como's career illuminates developments in the music and television business in the middle of the last century. This biography features 73 photographs, a complete discography, a listing of all television appearances, and a year by year chronology of Perry Como's life from 1912 to 2001.