People are used to viewing the beauty of the lake from the boathouse. This book will give the reader another perspective of these wonderful structures, admiring them from the water. We are going to take a slow journey around the shoreline, starting at Lake George Village and travelling all around the lake exploring bays and natural wonders along the way, providing bits of history and peeks at some of the wonders of nature here on the Queen of American Lakes.

Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature for 2023 One of Jon Fosse’s most acclaimed novels, Boathouse features an unnamed narrator who leads a hermit-like existence until he unexpectedly encounters a long-lost childhood friend and his wife. Part stream-of-consciousness metafictive exercise, part gripping crime novel, Boathouse slowly unravels the story of a love triangle to reveal a tale of jealousy and betrayal.

Boathouses of Lake Minnetonka is a beautifully illustrated and meticulously researched history and photography book that gives the reader an insider's view into the most enchanting boathouses of Lake Minnetonka.

Three lives, three pebbles dropped into the sea, the ripples converging into transient patterns of interconnection as they each try to come to terms with their fragility and search for meaning. This search ultimately leads them all back to the boathouse, to rediscover the profound impact it had upon their lives. The Boathouse is a story about the healing power of writing and our human need to leave something behind to show that our life had meaning, or in Japanese our ikigai, our reason for living. The novel is in three parts as the three main protagonists take it in turns to describe their life in an old boathouse on the west coast of Hokkaido. A wandering beggar, a young fisherwoman, and an old poet, united in their experience of the healing power of telling the story of their time in the boathouse.

Ray's Boathouse is a Seattle legend and one of the best cold-water seafood restaurants in the world. Set on Puget Sound, Ray's Boathouse became one of the best by dedication to the highest quality and passion for food. Now, Executive Chef Charles Ramseyer and staff bring you a collection of recipes that have been perfected over decades. These recipes were tested and adapted with easy-to-follow instructions for home cooks. Select from shellfish dishes such as Pan-Seared Alaskan Sea Scallops, and Classic Clam Linguine. Feast on wild salmon in meals such as Teriyaki Coho Salmon, and Pan-Roasted Copper River Sockeye Salmon. Find delectable desserts, just like those served at Ray's, including Yakima Peach and Blackberry Crisp, and Almond Biscuit Shortcake with Berries. Original recipes combined with the history of Ray's Boathouse make this cookbook a delight for any seafood lover.

In THE PICKLE BOAT HOUSE a grieving mother struggles to maintain priceless bonds in a world where everything is a commodity. Death has quietly stalked and recruited Vanessa Hardy into the club no woman wants to join, mothers who have lost a child. Her life spins down into a vortex as maternal grief and corporate greed collide in a twisting tale about the human soul and what it means to love eternally. For over eighty years, the Chesapeake Bay community of Nevis has sat in obscurity after its heyday as a resort at the end of the rail line. Although the carousel is long gone, and the train depot boarded and peeling, Nevis silently screams location. When corporate forces recognize the town's value, Vanessa risks losing everything that she holds dear. As dreams and schemes unfold, the main characters begin a slow dance with all of their human frailties. Allegiances are tested, betrayal inevitable as womanizing Ryan Thomas fends off Hector Young, Jr., a jealous, sabotaging co-worker with daddy issues, and falls in love with a grieving Vanessa. Ryan and Vanessa's potentially redeeming love becomes complicated when they come to a shocking revelation. e-Book Cover Design Awards March 2013--Gold star recipient http: //www.thebookdesigner.com/2013/04/e-book-cover-design-awards-march-2013/

Four brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate a mystery while vacationing on a houseboat in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers. The Aldens spend their summer traveling in a houseboat! But when a black car shows up at every place they dock, the children begin to think someone is after something on the boat. Can the Boxcar Children figure out what the pursuer could be after? What started as a single story about the Alden Children has delighted readers for generations and sold more than 80 million books worldwide. Featuring timeless adventures, mystery, and suspense, The Boxcar Children® series continues to inspire children to learn, question, imagine, and grow.

The inspiration for the Major Motion Picture Directed by George Clooney—exclusively in theaters December 25, 2023! The #1 New York Times bestselling true story about the American rowing triumph of the 1936 Olympics in Berlin—from the author of Facing the Mountain For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times—the improbable, intimate account of how nine working-class boys from the American West showed the world at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin what true grit really meant. It was an unlikely quest from the start. With a team composed of the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the University of Washington’s eight-oar crew team was never expected to defeat the elite teams of the East Coast and Great Britain, yet they did, going on to shock the world by defeating the German team rowing for Adolf Hitler. The emotional heart of the tale lies with Joe Rantz, a teenager without family or prospects, who rows not only to regain his shattered self-regard but also to find a real place for himself in the world. Drawing on the boys’ own journals and vivid memories of a once-in-a-lifetime shared dream, Brown has created an unforgettable portrait of an era, a celebration of a remarkable achievement, and a chronicle of one extraordinary young man’s personal quest.

From New York Times bestselling author Debra Burroughs comes another captivating mystery in the Jenessa Jones Mystery series. Torn between her old boyfriend and her new love, tenacious young reporter Jenessa Jones becomes embroiled in another juicy story when she is pulled into an old case involving sex, lies, and murder. Her editor is hungry for a salacious story that will help save the newspaper, but someone doesn't want her poking around and he's willing to kill her to kill the story. Can Jenessa uncover the truth without losing her life?

Newport, Rhode Island, blessed with stunning ocean vistas and constant sea breezes, is home to some of the most exceptional private residences in America. Its deeply rooted history makes it a perennial destination, with more than 3.5 million visitors each year. Although it is one of the most high profile towns in the country, Newport is also one of the most cloistered. Private Newport: At Home and in the Garden offers an invitation to venture beyond the privet hedges and massive iron gates. It is the first book to step inside the privately owned mansions to reveal a diverse collection of architectural jewels complemented by spectacular gardens. These homes, created by distinguished architects and landscape designers, are stunning examples of Newport's 375-year "old-world" heritage. Eighteen exquisite and unique homes are prominently featured-from the resilient crescent curve of majestic Seafair, which withstood the Hurricane of '38, to the prizewinning Japanese garden at Wildacre, to the nostalgic working farm of heritage breeds at Swiss Village-each contributing its own part to the "Eden of America."