Lighthouses
– Michigan History – Poetry – Fishing – Canoeing – Outdoors – Business
Great Lakes Lighthouse Tales of Terror
by Annick Hivert-Carthew
The isolated lighthouses of the Great Lakes provide the
perfect setting for twenty one spine-tingling tales inspired by true stories.
In these lonely outposts, a solitary keeper struggles with the elements,
unknown forces, and internal demons.
More Great Lakes Lighthouse Fiends and Phantoms
by Annick Hivert-Carthew
This thrilling collection of spine-tingling tales takes
place in and around the often desolate Great Lakes lighthouses. From the
imaginative author of Ghostly Lights come more chilling tales that will
delight and alarm those who dare to enter.
Lighthouses of
Lake Michigan: Past and Present
by Wayne S. Sapulski
In this full-color volume, photographer and historian Wayne
Sapulski shares his spectacular modern photographs of every lighthouse on Lake
Michigan and its connecting waterways. In addition to these photos are rare
historical pictures, a navigational and architectural history of each light,
the details of why and where they were built, their current status, and
directions to the sites.
Lighthouses
– Michigan History – Poetry – Fishing – Canoeing – Outdoors – Business
Tales from Michigan’s History
A Well-Kept Secret: From the Glory Years of the Detroit
Tigers
by Clayton Klein
As a young art student, Marjorie Nash Klein corresponded
with Detroit Tiger Hall-of-Famer Hank Greenberg, and the two carried on a
correspondence that ended abruptly in 1940. A Well-Kept Secret covers
Detroit Tigers history from 1923 to 1947. It includes chapters on Tiger
Hall-of-Famer Charlie Gehringer, who grew up on the author’s hometown, and a
chapter on Hall-of-Fame pitcher for the Cleveland Indians Robert Feller, a
former nemesis and later friend of Greenberg. Throughout the book are drawings
by Marjorie Nash Klein—the whimsical cartoons she sent to Hank Greenberg, and
the stunning portraits she had autographed by baseball and movie legends.
Proud to
Work: A Pictorial History of Michigan’s Civilian Conservation Corps
by Annick Hivert-Carthew
In 1933, President Roosevelt offered a bold new plan to save a generation of men and preserve natural resources.
Over 102,000 Michigan men answered his call. Here are their stories.
Filled with personal photos and stories of veterans, Proud to Work shows the Michigan CCC at work, rest, and play.
Michilimackinac:
A Tale of the Straits
by David A. Turrill
This rich and captivating historical novel captures the
events and occupants of Fort Michilimackinac during the French and Indian War.
Detailed descriptions of the Ottawa, Potawatomi, and Ojibway tribes, their
partnerships with French trappers, the intrusion of the Anglais and the
resulting bloodshed are skillfully detailed in this gripping tale of the
Straits.
by Jo Ann Mazoué
In 1850, James Strang led his Mormon followers to Beaver
Island, where he established a kingdom and proclaimed himself monarch. As
Strang created his “Paradise,” his wife struggled to leave the island and the
threat of polygamy. This exciting historical narrative examines this powerful
and often ruthless man.
Lighthouses
– Michigan History – Poetry – Fishing – Canoeing – Outdoors – Business
Poetry
Dan
McGrew, Sam McGee and Other Great Service
The Rugged and Romantic Poems of Robert Service
Illustrated by Mark Summers
Robert Service’s particular sense of the wild makes him
stand out as a true North American poet. Dan McGrew, Sam McGee, and Other
Great Service includes over fifty of Robert Service’s best-loved poems,
while Mark Summers’ illustrations perfectly capture their mood.
Lighthouses
– Michigan History – Poetry – Fishing – Canoeing – Outdoors – Business
Fishing
Memories and Recollections of Seventy Years as a Sportsman
Fishing, Hunting, and Other Stories
by John Knowles
This humorous and engaging collection describes the beauty
and serenity of the water and woods, and one man’s love and respect for the
outdoors. Above all, Backcasts is a story of camaraderie—of friends
joined by a mutual love of nature and bound by sportsmanship.
Nightcrawlers,
Bait and Beer to Go
A Collection of Stories that Tickle the Tummy
Here’s a collection of humorous and heartfelt stories,
anecdotes and experiences of a lifetime of fishing. This hilarious examination
of life at a fishing camp contains tales long remembered after the catch.
Lighthouses
– Michigan History – Poetry – Fishing – Canoeing – Outdoors – Business
Canoeing Expeditions
20 Years of Canoe Camping North of 60
by Clayton Klein
Join Clayton, Darrell, and Debbie Klein as they explore
Canada’s vast wilderness and share sights few others will ever see. Discover
rapids, wildlife, the Arctic Circle, and unbelievable scenery as you hitch a
ride on these extraordinary journeys.
Lighthouses
– Michigan History – Poetry – Fishing – Canoeing – Outdoors – Business
Other Outdoor Adventures
Challenge the
Wilderness: The Legend of George Elson
by Clayton Klein
Here is Clayton Klein at his best. Challenge the Wilderness
is a powerful historical adventure that sweeps across Canada from Ontario to
Labrador.
By Chris Zimmerman
On a grizzly, wind-swept afternoon, three men duck hunted a jagged point off Lake Superior. Only two men made it to shore. Find out what happened, and what went horribly wrong.
A Story About Champions, Tragedy, and Triumph
by Denny Spencer
One moment…and the lives of a struggling professional golfer and his young family are forever transformed. Discover the unforgettable and compelling characters that will make even the most casual golf aficionado eagerly devour each page of Listening for the Bugles.
Return to the Summit of Scouting
A Scouter’s Midlife Journey back to Philmont
by William Cass
Join Bill Cass as he returns to Philmont as an expedition
advisor and father, over two decades after having left the Ranch as a summer
staffer.
Lighthouses
– Michigan History – Poetry – Fishing – Canoeing – Outdoors – Business
Business History
Board
Betrayal: The Weirton Steel Story
Failed Governance and Management Hand in Hand with Arthur Andersen: An ESOP Fable
by Phillip Hartley Smith
Phillip Smith reveals what happens behind top management’s
closed doors and self-serving corporate boardrooms and how the actions of a few
in power can destroy the dreams of so many.
General Motors and the Automotive Business
by John Wysner
Follow the history of the automotive business and the
factors that have impacted it. Through a decade-by-decade analysis, see GM’s
rise to industry and world dominance through the “cradle to grave” strategy.
Lighthouses
– Michigan History – Poetry – Fishing – Canoeing – Outdoors – Business