A memoir of a year immersed in nature on a New England farm, by the national bestselling author of The Dog Who Came to Stay. After a nearly fatal bout of appendicitis, Hal Borland decided to leave the city behind and move with his wife to a farmhouse in rural Connecticut. Their new home on one hundred acres inspired Borland to return to nature. In this masterpiece of American nature writing, he describes such wonders as the peace of a sky full of stars, the breathless beauty of blossoming plants, the way rain swishes as it hits a river, and the invigorating renewal brought by the changing seasons. The delights of nature as Borland observes them seem boundless, and his sense of awe is contagious.

Insert a smaller Curved Log Cabin block in the corner of a larger Log Cabin block. Oriented one way, the curved block creates a 'valley.' Rotate the block for a 'hill' effect to completely change the look. Use multiple Curved Log Cabin blocks to create a larger block and the design possibilities are endless. Complete instructions for 13 projects ranging from wallhangings to full-size quilts are given. Master this easy technique and you can change the block choice or orientation to create your own unique variations. OUT OF PRINT

Author Linda Lowery chronicles the extraordinary–but little-known–life of black pioneer Aunt Clara Brown. Aunt Clara bought herself out of slavery, crossed the country on foot to reach the frontier, became a wealthy entrepreneur, aided other freed slaves, and eventually tracked down her lost daughter, sold away from Clara 47 years before. An inspiring piece of American history.

Travel through time and experience the gastronomic history of Hill Valley with this colorful cookbook inspired by the Back to the Future trilogy. Hill Valley may have changed a lot over the years, but the idyllic town of the beloved Back to the Future movies is a treat to visit in any time period. Divided into five chapters, this quirky cookbook explores the complicated history of Hill Valley through the best possible medium: food. Start your culinary journey in good ol' 1985 with some delicious American comfort food, then travel back to 1955 for some classic diner cuisine. Jump to the far future of 2015 and nosh on some dehydrated pizza. Things might get a little greasy in Biff’s alternative, dystopian 1985, but the hardy frontier food of 1885 will keep you going through shoot-outs, train robberies, and whatever else the Wild West has to throw at you. Featuring full-color photography, alternative ingredient suggestions, and helpful notes from some of your favorite characters (Hi, Doc!), this time-hopping, genre-defying cookbook is the perfect gift for foodies, home cooks, and Back to the Future fans of all ages!

Although Boot Hill Valley is a strange name for a town, it’s also a Colorado town with a dark, brutal, and lawless past, a town that can no longer hire a marshal. Chance McBride, one of their former lawmen, has lost his ability to uphold the law. Thinking he has nothing left to lose, McBride foolishly turns to the bottle. But despite Chance’s drinking, he still hasn’t lost the love of a good woman, his precious wife, Amy. With the help of his wife and the unlikely friendship of a mysterious Arapaho, Chance reclaims his life, confronts his personal demons, and challenges the evil Ramsey brothers, who once again threaten it all.