Download or read book Happy Trail written by Smartypants Romance and published by Smartypants Romance. This book was released on 2019-10-22 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A man of few words, Ranger Jay Daniels values the calm, quiet solitude of the Great Smoky Mountains. Never quite fitting in with either side of his family, he prefers the company of birds and trees to people. Yeah, he’d most definitely prefer a bird—any bird, any bird at all, take a vulture for instance—to the human-tornado hybrid that just blew onto his peaceful stretch of the Appalachian Trail. The path of true love never has run smooth for Olive Perry. After getting dumped and promptly abandoned in the middle of her multi-month hike, Olive swears off men. Determined to finish the long trek by herself, she doesn’t need a prince—or broody and taciturn ranger—to save her. Yet, when an early snowstorm threatens the mountains, and Ranger Daniels is charged with getting hikers to safety, that includes hot-tempered Olive Perry. Snowed in and forced to share an abandoned cabin, can Olive’s heated intensity melt Jay’s cool reserve? And if so, will this happy trail lead to true love? Or will their time together be just another bump in the road? 'Happy Trail' is a full-length contemporary romantic comedy, can be read as a standalone, and is book#1 in the Park Ranger series, Green Valley World, Penny Reid Book Universe.

Download or read book Stranger Ranger written by Smartypants Romance and published by Smartypants Romance. This book was released on 2020-05-19 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New park ranger Daphne Baum is a reformed good girl. Breaking free from her overbearing family as soon as she turned eighteen, she’s been on her own ever since. The life of a park ranger, moving from park to park, suits her just fine. Though still a rule follower, she’s okay with a little sin in her life. Every generation of Hill men has its black sheep. The general consensus among the family is that Odin Hill is the lucky bastard this go around. At seventeen, he blew out of town like an angry tornado only to return fifteen years later withdrawn and secretive. Living like a recluse in the hollows in the Smoky Mountains, he's happy to keep to himself and is content to let locals believe he’s the town weirdo. Odin prefers the company of his pet pig to the nosy citizens of Green Valley. When Daphne discovers Odin might be committing nefarious deeds on park land, she vows to find out the truth behind the handsome, yet chaotic, loner. Will the stranger help the ranger discover the difference between being good and doing the right thing? Or will they find themselves on opposites sides of love? 'Stranger Ranger' is a full-length contemporary romance, can be read as a standalone, and is book #2 in the Park Ranger series, Green Valley World, Penny Reid Book Universe.

Download or read book Forgiving Her First Love written by Dani Collins and published by Tule Publishing. This book was released on 2024-07-16 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They have a past they’d both rather forget… When Logan Fraser arrives to save the marina she manages, Sophie Peterson is skeptical and determined not to count on him. She spent her childhood crushing on Logan, and they even had a brief affair when he came back to Raven’s Cove the summer she graduated high school, but he left again, breaking her heart. Logan escaped Raven’s Cove to design luxury yachts in Florida. He was done with the relentless rain and a childhood of feeling responsible for other people’s unhappiness. His mother stuck out her difficult marriage for Logan’s sake, even when his father had yet another affair. When Sophie looked to Logan for her happiness, he escaped knowing it was every man for himself. Now Logan’s profligate father has died, leaving him an orphaned sister and a financial mess that demands a Herculean effort with with his estranged brothers to resolve. He doesn’t want to hurt Sophie, but he needs her help. She needs the job to support her son and grandfather. Can they follow their own rules when their chemistry still feels explosive?

Download or read book A Geoduck Is Not a Duck written by Candy Wellins and published by Sasquatch Books. This book was released on 2024-03-05 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about the Pacific Northwest’s most unique shellfish in this hilarious account of mistaken identity. In this fun and engaging graphic novel picture book mashup, a beachside breaking news story clues the audience into a dramatic development: there’s a gooey duck on the loose! As the report goes on, it becomes clear to the audience that the news reporter doesn’t realize his story isn’t about a duck covered in goo but is instead about the world’s largest burrowing clam, a geoduck (pronounced gooey duck). This story of mistaken identity is full of more twists and turns than a rough day at sea and will have everyone laughing as the reporter slowly uncovers the truth about the geoduck. The book also includes fun facts about geoducks.

Download or read book Whistlepunks Geoducks written by Ron Strickland and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dusting off his tape recorder for this companion volume to his popular River Pigs and Cayuses, Ron Strickland focuses on Washington, his adopted home. In Whistlepunks and Geoducks, Strickland introduces readers to a remarkable group of storytellers, from old-timers to new arrivals.In searching for people whose stories would add up to a portrait of the Evergreen State, Strickland discovered a region as alive with folklore as it is with natural beauty. Ranchers and wheat farmers, fishers and loggers, Indians and city folk, saloonkeepers and Prohibition agents, oystermen and hippies, and, naturally, whistlepunks and geoduck hunters, all rub elbows on the streets and trails of Strickland's Washington state. The author provides a helpful glossary to local terms and adds an index to names, places and livelihoods. Black and white photographs from both personal and archive collections allow the reader to see as well as hear the storytellers.In his introduction, William Kittredge notes that part of the joy of listening to these spirited oral histories lies in experiencing the subjects' use of work-place lingo. The pickaroon, for example, is a pike pole used to break up log james, while the long two-person saws are called misery whips or Swedish fiddles. We hunger for stories about specific worlds, and the particularities of making a go of things, Kittredge writes. We search them for clues about how we might make our own efforts succeed.

Download or read book The Rewards of Scuba Hunting written by George Young and published by Author House. This book was released on 2013-02 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The planetary oceans are filled with bizarre and exotic, yet delicious creatures! Over 40 years of frequent diving have taught the author how to catch, clean, and cook exceptional ocean fare, from worldwide slimy sea cucumbers to the Northwest s highly valued giant geoduck clams, and from huge Alaskan crabs to tasty Australian abalones. Various diving adventure stories (sharks! sea snakes! octopus! wolf eels!), plus 50 color photos, 18 YouTube videos, and 23 of his favorite recipes, pass that uniquely valuable knowledge on to the reader. He describes how the pure wonderment of being lost in constellations of moon jellyfish, or being blinded by the darkness of swimming underneath giant rays or whales, can create the more subtle dangers of distraction and disorientation. Scuba diving is by far the most fun and efficient way to harvest all types of seafood seldom found in stores or restaurants. Any true fresh seafood fan or scuba diver will certainly love this absorbing book of undersea and culinary exploits.

Download or read book Hidden Treasures of the Sea written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-08-22 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Hidden Treasures of the Sea Unlocking the Culinary Potential of Exotic Marine Delicacies** Dive into the captivating world of uncommon seafood with Hidden Treasures of the Sea. This compelling eBook unlocks the mysteries of exotic marine foods, offering a unique culinary journey that weaves through the cultural, ecological, and gastronomic significance of lesser-known sea creatures. Begin with an insightful introduction to what defines uncommon seafood, exploring the cultural importance and conservation considerations critical to sustainable consumption. Discover the mystique of sea urchins, the allure of geoduck clams, and the delicate flavors of abalone through detailed species overviews, innovative harvesting techniques, and tantalizing culinary uses. Marvel at the unearthly beauty of sea cucumbers and the hidden potential of jellyfish. Each chapter delves into the biology, ecological roles, and preparation methods to bring these underappreciated treasures to your table. Explore the biological wonders and cooking techniques of horseshoe crabs, moon snails, and sea grapes, transforming them into gourmet delights. Unveil the culinary enigma of sea snakes and the surprising appeal of mantis shrimp. Learn about their distribution, ethical harvesting efforts, and masterful preparation techniques that promise to elevate your home dining experience. Chapters on sandworms, razor clams, sea anemones, and edible sea sponges introduce sustainable practices and innovative recipes that highlight their unique flavors. Step into the brackish depths to understand lampreys, salps, and marine worms. This eBook not only provides practical collection methods but also recipes designed to impress and satisfy. The exploration continues with garden eels, sea robins, and the culturally significant sea mice, each chapter rich with insights into their biology and culinary applications. Unlock the underexplored potential of tunicates and bridge the culinary gap with modern cuisine innovations. Hidden Treasures of the Sea is more than a cookbook; it's a call to action for culinary enthusiasts to partake in conservation efforts and embrace the future of uncommon seafood. Bringing together tradition and innovation, this eBook encourages curiosity and culinary creativity, promising to tantalize your taste buds and expand your gastronomic horizons. Prepare to be amazed, educated, and inspired by the undiscovered delights that the ocean holds. Hidden Treasures of the Sea is your passport to an extraordinary culinary adventure beneath the waves.

Download or read book The Deepest Roots written by Kathleen Alcalá and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As friends began “going back to the land” at the same time that a health issue emerged, Kathleen Alcalá set out to reexamine her relationship with food at the most local level. Remembering her parents, Mexican immigrants who grew up during the Depression, and the memory of planting, growing, and harvesting fresh food with them as a child, she decided to explore the history of the Pacific Northwest island she calls home. In The Deepest Roots, Alcalá walks, wades, picks, pokes, digs, cooks, and cans, getting to know her neighbors on a much deeper level. Wanting to better understand how we once fed ourselves, and acknowledging that there may be a future in which we could need to do so again, she meets those who experienced the Japanese American internment during World War II, and learns the unique histories of the blended Filipino and Native American community, the fishing practices of the descendants of Croatian immigrants, and the Suquamish elder who shares with her the food legacy of the island itself. Combining memoir, historical records, and a blueprint for sustainability, The Deepest Roots shows us how an island population can mature into responsible food stewards and reminds us that innovation, adaptation, diversity, and common sense will help us make wise decisions about our future. And along the way, we learn how food is intertwined with our present but offers a path to a better understanding of the future. Watch the book trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFG8MpTo_ZU&feature=youtu.be

Download or read book Cupboard Love 2 written by Mark Morton and published by Insomniac Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cupboard Love explores the fascinating stories behind familiar and no-so-familiar gastronomic terms. Who knew that the word pomegranate is related to the word grenade? Light-hearted and thoroughly researched, packed with linguistic lore and cultural trivia.

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Download or read book Food Lover s Guide to Portland written by Liz Crain and published by Hawthorne Books. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For residents and visitors alike, Food Lover’s Guide to Portland is a road map to finding the best of the best in America’s favorite do-it-yourself foodie mecca. Navigate Portland’s edible bounty with this all-access pass to hundreds of producers, purveyors, distillers, bakers, food carts, and farmers markets. This book is the indispensable guide to it all. In the second edition, readers get 20+ new full listings, 150+ new businesses, a new food cart chapter by food cart expert Brett Burmeister, and an Hispanic market section from food writer and Mi Mero Mole owner Nick Zukin. Whether you’ve lived in Portland your entire life, are visiting for business or pleasure, or are a hungry transplant — this book helps you find all that is delicious in Portland.

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Download or read book Must Love Otters written by Eliza Gordon and published by Jennifer Sommersby Young. This book was released on 2020-05-01 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hollie Porter is the chairwoman of Generation Disillusioned. At 25, she’s saddled with a job she hates, a boyfriend who’s all wrong for her, and a vexing inability to say no. She’s already near her breaking point, so when one caller too many kicks the bucket during Hollie’s 911 shift, she cashes in the Sweethearts’ Spa & Stay gift certificate from her dad and heads to Revelation Cove, British Columbia. One caveat: she’s going solo. Any sweethearts will have to be found on site. Hollie hopes to find her beloved otters in the wilds of the Great White North, but instead she’s providing comic relief for staff and guests alike. Even Concierge Ryan, a former NHL star with bad knees and broken dreams, can’t stop her from stumbling from one (mis)adventure to another. Just when Hollie starts to think that a change of venue doesn’t mean a change in circumstances, the island works its charm and she starts to think she might have found the rejuvenation she so desperately desires. But then an uninvited guest crashes the party, forcing her to step out of the discomfort zone where she dwells and save the day ... and maybe even herself in the process.

Download or read book The Billionaire s Curvy Girl Romance written by Ava Catori and published by Ava Catori Books. This book was released on with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love a billionaire? Love a curvy girl romance? Angie's career is over. She's crashed and burned, her health is deteriorating, and she has no idea what the future holds. After twelve years of playing the same role on a popular TV series, her career has fizzled. Her Q-Rating is down, her looks are fading, and a brain tumor has left her future uncertain. Bryson's personal life is as empty as the home he lives in. Lost and alone, billionaire Bryson Kingston is surrounded by teams of people. He owns a successful business and lives in an impressive mansion, yet his heart is hard as stone. He's convinced there's something inherently wrong with him. Nobody ever sticks around--his parents are gone, and his sister keeps running away. When Angie stumbles into his life, he makes the mistake of letting her into his heart. One is afraid of commitment. One is afraid of being alone. Can they heal one another to find their happily ever after? Or will Angie run away before Bryson can convince her to stay? billionaire romance, curvy, curves, curvy women, curvy girl, plus size, bbw, contemporary romance

Download or read book Charisma written by Jeanne Ryan and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-03-03 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A heartracing thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of NERVE, the book that launched the major motion picture! Aislyn suffers from crippling shyness—that is, until she’s offered a dose of Charisma, an underground gene therapy drug guaranteed to make her shine. The effects are instant. She’s charming, vivacious, and popular. But strangely, so are some other kids she knows. The media goes into a frenzy when the disease turns contagious, and then deadly, and the doctor who gave it to them disappears. Aislyn must find a way to stop it, before it's too late. Part medical thriller, part social justice commentary, Charisma will have readers on the edge of their seats.

Download or read book Try This at Home written by Richard Blais and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2013-02-26 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Bravo’s Top Chef All-Stars winner Richard Blais comes his very cool debut cookbook for home cooks looking to up their game with more excitement in the kitchen. This is accessible and fun, and includes the signature recipes, flavor combinations, and cooking techniques that have made him such a popular chef. A new way to make a dish is always on Richard Blais’s mind. He has a wildly creative approach—whether it’s adding coffee to his butter, which he serves with pancakes; incorporating the flavors of pastrami into mustard; making cannelloni out of squid; microwaving apple sauce for his pork chops; or cooking lamb shanks in root beer. In his debut cookbook, with equal degrees of enthusiasm and humor, he shares 125 delicious recipes that are full of surprise and flavor. Plus there are 25 variations to add more adventure to your cooking—such as making cheese foam for your burger or mashed sous vide peas to serve alongside your entrée. Dive into an exploration of your kitchen for both creativity and enjoyment. Now try this at home!

Download or read book Eating the Pacific Northwest written by Darrin Nordahl and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the brisk waters of Seattle to the earthy mushroom-studded forest surrounding Portland, author Darrin Nordahl takes us on a journey to expand our palates with the local flavors of the beautiful Pacific Northwest. There are a multitude of indigenous fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, and seafood waiting to be rediscovered in the luscious PNW. Eating the Pacific Northwest looks at the unique foods that are native to the region including salmon, truffles, and of course, geoduck, among others. Festivals featured include the Oregon Truffle Festival and Dungeness Crab and Seafood Festival, and there are recipes for every ingredient, including Buttermilk Fried Oysters with Truffled RÉmoulade and Nootka Roses and Salmonberries. Nordahl also discusses some of the larger agricultural, political, and ecological issues that prevent these wild, and arguably tastier foods, from reaching our table.