Immerse yourself in New England's maritime history through true tales of historic shipwrecks and heroic rescues. From Connecticut to Maine, meet the special individuals who helped those in peril. Learn about the disasters that led to the pioneering of travel safety. As told by the people who witnessed these incredible and often life-changing events, stories tell also of the Flying Santa, miracle baby rescues, and paranormal activity. Amusing accounts from one of the last surviving lighthouse keepers also provide an indelible look at life in and around the lighthouses. With an appendix of lighthouses that can be viewed by boat and a glossary of Mariner terms, this is a great resource for historians, maritime enthusiasts, and a guide for tourists and local residents alike. There's something for everyone in this photographic look at New England's lighthouses.

With more than 360 color photos and maps, this image-rich guide covers all 76 lighthouse locations in the New England states of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. For tourists, historians, lighthouse enthusiasts, and other travelers, here are practical directions and historical tidbits not only on the lighthouses, but on the tours, attractions, and other sites of interest in the coastal communities these beacons have long protected. Enjoy boat cruises, organizations involved in local lighthouse preservation, and plenty of indoor and outdoor attractions and entertainment, including attractions off the beaten path like snack shacks or strange amusements.

With more than 360 color photos and maps, this image-rich guide covers all 92 lighthouse locations in the New England states of Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. For tourists, historians, lighthouse enthusiasts, and other travelers, here are practical directions and historical tidbits not only on the lighthouses, but on the tours, attractions, and other sites of interest in the coastal communities these beacons have long protected. Enjoy boat cruises, organizations involved in local lighthouse preservation, and plenty of indoor and outdoor attractions and entertainment, including attractions off the beaten path like snack shacks or strange amusements.

Detective Inspector Bob Buchanan has his own demons to come to terms with. When he embarks on what should have been a routine investigation following a fatal road accident, he finds himself embroiled in a macabre chain of events that will eventually threaten his very own existence and that of those around him. Uncovering evil at its darkest and most threatening level pushes his animal instincts for survival far beyond any normal limits of common decency. An eye for an eye, a life for a life. DI Buchanan spirals down into a world of 'eat or be eaten', looking for revenge. The first of a trilogy of Bob Buchanan's journey into hell.

Detective Inspector Bob Buchanan, in his quest for the truth, has uncovered evil in its vilest form. This evil has been nurtured within the community for generations. This evil having infiltrated every facet of a once decent society, now threatens to destroy anyone who tries to interfere. DI Buchanan's survival depends on his ability to fight this evil on its own terms and on its own territory. His long term friends and colleagues are no longer what they seem; any misplaced trust will spell disaster. The local community of Calderhill is steeped in traditions and folklore that are alien to all normal human traits. Buchanan finds himself inexplicably linked with the past history and the future survival of the inhabitants of Calderhill. Taking sides and entering into the eternal struggle for survival in a battle between good and evil can only be decided once you decide which side is which. This book, 'The Devil's list' is the sequel to 'Livestock', a must read before continuing on this nightmare journey. The final chapter in this trilogy, 'Calderhill' sets the stage for the epic battle between the communities good and evil The final outcome of which will seal the fate of Detective Buchanan and that of those around him.

These writings are a celebration of the evolution of our habitat and its inhabitants from time immemorial to present day. Together with our singular appreciation for the most spoken word of all time, a word that conveys different emotions, has multiple meanings, a word that is never used out of context, always grammatically correct, spans cultural, geographical, political and national barriers, brings all communications to a level playing field. This book is dedicated to everyone who is misguided enough to believe the world has evolved 'au natural'. Hopefully, once reading this literary milestone you will come to realise this worlds original inhabitants were put here by some 'Universal Interplanetary Council Correctional Department' to facilitate their rehabilitation, all of these early settlers were undoubtedly mentally and/or criminally insane and have unwittingly spawned what we know today as a seething mass of institutionalised and certifiable nutters of which you are undoubtedly one.

THE GRAPHIC DESIGNER'S DIGITAL TOOLKIT, 7th Edition not only introduces students to the essential features of industry-standard software applications, but also gives them an understanding of how to integrate these programs into a seamless whole. Using a highly visual and project-based approach, this fully revised new edition examines Macintosh OS X Maverick (R), Windows 7 (R) and Windows 8 (R) operating systems, as well the most up to date Creative Cloud features of the "Big 3" digital design programs used in the graphics industry today: Adobe Illustrator (R), Adobe Photoshop (R), and Adobe InDesign (R) . After thoroughly examining the features of each application from the designer's perspective, the author then reveals in practical detail the traditional skills and technology necessary for effective design for print and Web media. Using online project files, students are encouraged to practice what they have learned by tackling design projects throughout the text from concept to completion. Effectively merging theory with practice, THE GRAPHIC DESIGNER'S DIGITAL TOOLKIT, 7th Edition stresses the critical importance of integration in design while meeting design parameters and client expectations. Contact your Learning Consultant to learn more about how CourseMate can enhance the way you teach and your students learn.