“Songs and Stories of Salter Path”

Salter Path, a coastal community near Morehead City, got its name from a path that crossed from the sea to the sound where fish were carried for processing. As the story goes, the path passed by Riley Salter’s house—hence, “Salter Path.” “Will This Town Survive? Songs and Stories of Salter Path” is based on real people and events. Musicians and singers from Salter Path perform the CD’s 13 songs. Lyrics detail old life there, with titles such as “I Want to Go Feeshin’” and “Homer’s Point.”  Musician Mark Fielding Darden, who wrote, engineered, and produced all but one song, explains the lyrics’ history in a companion, brochure-style book. For example, “Homer’s Point” is about an early fish house on the shore and a popular point of land built up over time from discarded fish shells. The companion piece is 59 pages and includes vintage photographs collected by Vicky Lewis. “Will This Town Survive? Songs and Stories of Salter Path” sells as a set for $20.

(919) 690-1700
www.salterpathnc.com/order.htm

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Cherokee Heritage Trails

This comprehensive guidebook journeys into the homeland of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in the mountains of North Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia. Travelers are invited to look beyond easily visible aspects to find a deeper Cherokee heritage rooted in sacred places, community ties, storytelling and folk arts. Organized around seven geographical communities or hubs, each chapter covers sites, side trips, scenic drives and events. Featured sites include The Museum of the Cherokee Indian, Junaluska Memorial and Museum, and Unicoi Turnpike Trail, part of the historic Trail of Tears. Events covered include Mountain Heritage Day and a Cherokee fall fair. Writers Barbara R. Duncan and Brett H. Riggs enrich the text with Cherokee stories, history, poems and philosophy. Cherokee Heritage Trails Guidebook is published by the University of North Carolina Press. Softcover, 368 pages, $16.95.

(800) 848-6224
http://uncpress.unc.edu

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“The Pareto Spread”

According to a calculation known as The Pareto Spread, 80 percent of America’s problems are caused by less than 20 percent of the people. This book asks what if a secret organization of super patriots, The New Democratic Right, could stop the most extreme of these from doing more damage to the U.S.? What if the NDR could create a new and improved America? And just how far are they willing to go to do it? “The Pareto Spread” examines murder, corruption and misuse of power in contemporary culture. The author, Richard Folsom, lives on Blount’s Creek and is served by Tideland EMC. Booksurge Publishing in Charleston, S.C. Softcover, 410 pages, $17.95.

(866) 308-6235
www.amazon.com

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“Mountain Echoes”

This book of anecdotes and real stories mixed with a little fiction follows a Beech Mountain family as they meet the challenges of life. Set in the early 1900s, the stories include a strong-willed mother traveling many miles daily on horseback to support her children, whose father has died. The author, the late Dr. Dosi Elaine Cook Stanberry, a native of Beech Mountain and former Burlington resident, was 12 years old when the book’s events happened. She recalls the strength, hard work and courage of mountain families living in the early 1900s, details daily chores, and provides black and white photographs of many folks in the book. Published by Parkway Publishers in Boone. Softcover, 259 pages, $19.95.

(336) 376-8508
basaint@Bellsouth.net

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“Sensational Sweets”

This collection of recipes was contributed by members of the Cooperative Council of North Carolina. Chapters are Cakes, Pies, Brownies, Cookies and Candy, Ice Cream, Sugar Free and Other Sweet Treats. Recipes in “Sensational Sweets” range from Pig Pickin’ Cake and Mrs. Carrie’s Chocolate Pie to Shirtbox Brownies, Butterfinger Pie and Microwave Toffee. Recipes include a handy shopping list. Recipes from electric cooperative members include Super Easy Peanut Butter Cookies, Summer Rhubarb Cobbler and Carrot Cake. Spiral-bound cover, 176 pages. Published by Fundcraft Publishing in Collierville, Tenn. The cookbook is $10, plus $3 for shipping. Send checks with shipping name and address to Cooperative Council of N.C., 1306 Annapolis Dr., Suite 103, Raleigh, NC, 27608.

(919) 834-5544
www.ccnc.coop

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