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Daniel Boone book Daniel Boone’s life was marked by destiny and contradiction. Born of Quaker stock, he was peace-loving yet a celebrated warrior. Inclined by temperament to mind his own business, Boone was called into leadership many times. In “Boone: A Novel of an American Legend,” author and History Channel commentator Cameron Judd interweaves research and facts of Daniel Boone’s life with a story crafted from history and imagination. Published by Ingalls Publishing Group in Boone. Softcover, 345 pages, $16.95. (828) 297-7127 |
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Hyde County cookbook “Cherished Recipes” cookbook offers a selection of favorite local recipes from appetizers to main dishes, beverages to desserts, and breads, soups and salads. From mainland Hyde County to Ocracoke Island, many of the recipes have been passed down from generation to generation. “Cherished Recipes” also includes a calorie counter, plus an herbs and seeds summary. The cookbook is $10, along with $3 for first-class postage and handling. Send your check or money order to the Hyde County Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 178, Swan Quarter, N.C., 27885. Published by Fundcraft Publishing in Collierville, Tenn. Spiral-bound, 111 pages. (888) 493-3826 |
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Memories of Wrightsville “Wrightsville Beach: The Luminous Island” is an homage to its heart and history. Author and columnist Ray McAllister shares a range of stories. Chapters include “The Mystery of the Blockade Runner,” “The Storm of 1899,” “Shell Island: A Separate Paradise,” “Wrightsville Today” and “Modern Day Treasures.” The book also examines, through stories and black and white photographs, the fabled Lumina pavilion, big bands, beach trolleys and more. Softcover, 243 pages, $13.95. Published by John F. Blair in Winston-Salem. (800) 222-9796 |
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Great Smoky Mountains hikes This updated, revised edition includes 31 day hikes and 10 overnight hikes, with at least 15 treks in North Carolina. Hikers can choose from out-and-back hikes such as Sutton Ridge Overlook, loop day hikes such as Smokemont, and overnight loops such as the profile for Fontana Lake. Each trail listing offers information on what to expect and rates each hike for scenery, difficulty, trail condition, solitude and accessibility for children. The guide also includes trail maps, elevation profiles and directions. Written by Johnny Malloy, “Day & Overnight Hikes: Great Smoky Mountains National Park” is published by Menasha Ridge Press in Birmingham, Ala. Softcover, 132 pages, $12.95. (800) 243-0495 |
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“The Revival Slim & Beautiful Diet” Suzanne Tabor was experiencing an expanding waistline, dull hair, low energy and hot flashes, and she turned to her son, Winston-Salem physician Aaron Tabor, for help. Dr. Tabor ultimately designed a diet to help people lose weight and also improve skin, hair and nail appearance. In their co-written book, chapters look at laws of accelerated weight loss, with titles such as “The Ten Psychological Commandments of Permanent Weight Loss,” “Put a Tiger in Your Tank—Energize Me” and “Escape Your Hormonal Hades, the Valley of Dry Bones and a Broken Heart: Soy Meets Girl.” The book includes resources such as study references, daily eating pattern templates, diet devotions and upbeat jokes and sayings. Published by Thomas Nelson in Nashville, Tenn. Hardcover, 216 pages, $24.99. (800) 251-4000 |