Pequot Press: 696 books
Dam Nation
How Water Shaped the West and Will Determine Its Future
Language: English
Release Date: May 7, 2013
In the scramble to claim water rights in the West during the fevered days of early emigration and expansion, running out of water was rarely a concern, and the dam building fever that transformed the West in the 19th and 20th centuries created a map of the region that may be unsustainable. Throughout...
Pennsylvania Made
Homegrown Products by Local Craftsman, Artisans, and Purveyors
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2016
A unique guidebook and local resource full of hundreds of things to find and buy, crafts to discover, factories to explore, and history to uncover––all made in Pennsylvania. Hundreds of the state's top cottage industries––all places that you can shop and/or tour––are showcased. Organized...
Fun with the Family New Jersey
Hundreds of Ideas for Day Trips with the Kids
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2012
A first edition! This opinionated, personal, and easy-to-use guide has hundreds of ideas to keep the kids entertained for an hour, a day, or a weekend! Fun with the Family New Jersey leads the way to historical attractions, children's museums, wildlife habitats, festivals, parks, and much more. Geared...
Food Lovers' Guide to® Queens
The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2012
The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings
The ultimate guides to the food scene in their respective states or regions, these books provide the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate local culinary offerings. Engagingly written by local authorities, they...
by Ed Okonowicz
Language: English
Release Date: July 17, 2019
Language: English
Release Date: July 17, 2019
Hauntings lurk and spirits linger in the Old Line State
Reader, beware! Turn these pages and enter the world of the paranormal, where ghosts and ghouls alike creep just out of sight. Author Ed Okonowicz shines a light in the dark corners of Maryland and scares those spirits out of hiding in...
by C. Keith Wilbur
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 1984
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 1984
Discover the how 2,000 privately armed Yankee vessels captured 16 British warships and almost 3,000 merchantmen during the Revolution.
Cheap Bastard's® Guide to Austin
Secrets of Living the Good Life--For Less!
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2011
Cheap Bastard's Guide to Austin details endless free and inexpensive opportunities available in the Lone Star State's capital city from theater, concerts, and museums to wine tastings, yoga classes, haircuts, and massages––for native and visiting cheapskates alike. Written in a fun, humorous tone, this unique guide offers sound advice on how to live the good life on the cheap!
He's Just No Good for You
A Guide to Getting Out of a Destructive Relationship
Language: English
Release Date: January 13, 2009
Woman-to-woman advice on identifying—and dumping—bad news guys
No one is immune when it comes to destructive relationships. Even smart women can be gaslighted by men who appear supportive in public but are belittling in private, after which, worse yet, they assert that you’re upset for...
Haunted West Virginia
Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Mountain State
Language: English
Release Date: June 21, 2019
Thrilling stories of supernatural occurences in West Virginia, including the restless spirits of Harpers Ferry, the legendary Mothman of Point Pleasant, the ghosts of Twistabout Ridge, the phantom hitchhikers on the West Virginia Turnpike, and many more.
by Eileen Ogintz
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2016
Before you plan your family’s next excursion to the Great Smoky Mountains, get some help from a professional . . . and from your kids! The book lets the kids help plan the trip and guides you as you explore the this beautiful National Park. Inside you’ll find kid-tested tips on where to go, where...
Nebraska Off the Beaten Path®
A Guide to Unique Places
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2010
Nebraska Off the Beaten Path features the things travelers and locals want to see and experience––if only they knew about them. From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales, Nebraska Off the Beaten Path takes the reader down the road less traveled and reveals a side of Nebraska that other guidebooks just don't offer.
The Vermont Gardener's Companion
An Insider's Guide to Gardening in the Green Mountain State
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2016
The Vermont Gardener's Companion tells how to get the most out of Vermont’s short gardening season and details how readers can use organic methods to improve soil, deal with diseases and pests, and get better results with their plants in a state where “winter temperatures plunge far below zero...
Washington Off the Beaten Path®
Discover Your Fun
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2019
Washington Off the Beaten Path features the things travelers and locals want to see and experience––if only they knew about them. From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales, Washington Off the Beaten Path takes the reader down...
New England Invite
Fresh Feasts to Savor the Seasons
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2018
Classically, deliciously New England.
This essential cookbook for the New England table gives the seasoned host and the busy novice the ingredients they need to fill their plates and homes. New England Invite is the complete package for creating a welcoming, beautiful, fun feast for all seasons....