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Outdoor–Camping, Hiking, Hunting, and Survival Titles Spring 2015 Outdoor–Camping, Hiking, Hunting, and Survival Titles Spring 2015 IPG INDEPENDENT PUBLISHING GROUP Eating Appalachia Rediscovering Regional American Flavors Darrin Nordahl Summary Dozens of indigenous fruits, vegetables, nuts, and game animals are waiting to be rediscovered by American epicures, and Appalachia stocks the largest pantry with an abundance of delectable flavors. In Eating Appalachia , Darrin Nordahl looks at the unique foods that are native to the region, including pawpaws, ramps, hickory nuts, American persimmons, and elk, and offers delicious and award -winning recipes for each ingredient, along with sumptuous color photographs. The twenty -three recipes include: Pawpaw Panna Cotta, Pawpaw Whiskey Sour, Chianti -Braised Elk Stew, Pan-Fried Squirrel with Squirrel Gravy, Ramp Linguine, and Wild Ginger Poached Pears, among others. Nordahl also examines some of the business, governmental, and ecological issues that keep these wild, and arguably tastier, foods from reaching our tables. 9781613730225 Eating Appalachia profiles local chefs, hunters, and locavores who champion these native ingredients and Pub Date: 6/1/15 describes food festivals —like the Pawpaw Festival in Albany, Ohio; the Feast of the Ramson in Richwood, West Ship Date: 6/1/15 Virginia; and Elk Night at Jenny Wiley State Park in Presto... $19.95 Hardcover Contributor Bio 224 Pages Darrin Nordahl is the author of Public Produce: Cultivating Our Parks, Plazas, and Streets for Healthier Cities . Carton Qty: 30 He blogs daily about food at 365wholefoods.com and has written for CNN, the Huffington Post, and Grist.org. Cooking / Regional & Ethnic CKB002020 5.5 in W | 8.5 in H | 1.1 lb Wt The Picnic Cookbook Outdoor Feasts for All Occasions Laura Mason Summary More than 100 recipes covering picnics, barbeques, and campfire food Picnics and outdoor meals are a classic theme in every culture. Afternoon tea in the garden on a golden afternoon in late summer, a packed lunch consumed on a hilltop while the eyes feast on a magnificent view, and the tantalizing smell of grilling from a barbecue are all part of this. The recipes here range from Bresola Rolls and Lemon Gin to be enjoyed as a picnic, to a Warming Minestrone and Spiced Parkin, a Baba Ganoush made with Aubergines chargrilled on the barbecue, or Mussels Wrapped in Seaweed and Cooked on the embers of a campire. 9781909881396 There are also tips on transporting and cooking food in the great outdoors, as well as historical context to the Pub Date: 7/1/15 recipes, and guides to lovely National Trust properties in England that are perfect for outdoor eating. Recipes Ship Date: 7/1/15 include dual measurements. $29.95 Hardcover 208 Pages Contributor Bio Carton Qty: 32 Laura Mason is a food historian, a coordinator of the Slow Food movement, and the author of several Cooking CKB000000 cookbooks, including The National Trust Farmhouse Cookbook and Sugar-Plums and Sherbets. 7.5 in W | 10 in H IPG Spring 2015 Outdoor -Camping, Hiking, Hunting, and Survival Titles - May 2015 Page 1 IPG INDEPENDENT PUBLISHING GROUP The Crow and the Feather A Tale from the Oak Woodlands of California Wanda Bishop, Merci Martin Summary An introduction to the Oak Woodlands of California, this humorous tale teaches young children about some of nature ’s creatures and makes the most of the vital ecological concepts and themes presented within the story. It includes notes to parents and childhood educators for meeting Common Core Standards. Entertaining and engaging, the full cast of characters includes Gray Squirrel, Coyote, Screech Owl, Scrub Jay, Crow, Steller Jay, Condor, Bunch Grass, and Valley Oak. Contributor Bio 9780985793227 Wanda Bishop is an early childhood educator and has worked as a teacher, director, and adjunct instructor for Pub Date: 3/15/15 various preschools. As a museum program director she designed natural history classes for all ages. She lives in Ship Date: 3/15/15 Walnut Creek, California. Merci Martin is a writer and former teacher who developed a transitional kindergarten $10.95 in a cooperative preschool. She is a keen observer, lover, and protector of our natural world. She lives in Trade Paperback Martinez, California. Jessica Scoles is an artist who specializes in murals for nurseries and children ’s rooms. She 44 Pages lives in Antioch, California. Carton Qty: 80 Juvenile Fiction / Animals JUV002000 8.5 in W | 11 in H | 0.4 lb Wt The Smart Guide to Hiking and Backpacking (2nd Edition) Brian Nordstrom Summary Drawing upon six decades of camping, hiking, and family vacations to national parks all over the United States, outdoor enthusiast Brian Nordstrom provides readers with the essential information about gear, hiking and camping with children, and basic first aid in this outdoor guide. The book also discusses wilderness survival —not only how to avoid dangerous situations, but also how to deal with them when they do occur. This is an important resource for readers seeking enjoyable and safe backcountry experiences. Contributor Bio Brian Nordstrom is a professor of chemistry at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He has more than 35 years 9781937636722 of college teaching experience, which has covered a wide range of academic disciplines, including chemistry, Pub Date: 9/1/15 Ship Date: 9/1/15 physics, mathematics, statistics, and environmental science. He is also an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys $19.95 birding, camping, and hiking. He lives in Prescott, Arizona. Trade Paperback 357 Pages Carton Qty: 32 Sports & Recreation / Hiking SPO018000 Series: Smart Guides 7.5 in W | 9.3 in H IPG Spring 2015 Outdoor -Camping, Hiking, Hunting, and Survival Titles - May 2015 Page 2 IPG INDEPENDENT PUBLISHING GROUP Extreme Sleeps Adventures of a Wild Camper Phoebe Smith Summary In a sometimes scary, frequently funny, and intriguing journey around the UK, Phoebe attempts to discover and conquer its wildest places I had become official infatuated with what I call "extreme sleeping" —a kind of addictive high-adrenaline sport — but rather than being defined by pushing the boundaries of physical activity, my particular pursuit was marked by a distinct lack of it. Veteran globetrotter Phoebe Smith sets out to prove that outdoor adventures are available in the UK which rival anything found elsewhere in the world. From spending the night in the decaying wreckage of a World War II 9781849533935 bomber at Bleaklow, to pitching next to the adrenaline -inducing sheer drops of Lizard Point, Phoebe ’s extreme Pub Date: 9/1/14 Ship Date: 9/1/14 sleeps defy her perceptions of the great outdoors and teach her about herself along the way. $13.95 Trade Paperback Contributor Bio 288 Pages Carton Qty: 40 Phoebe Smith is the author of The Camper ’s Friend . She regularly writes for Country Walking , the Guardian , Sports & Recreation / Trail , and Wanderlust . Camping SPO009000 5 in W | 8 in H | 0.5 lb Wt Gauteng Hikes & Walks Tim Hartwright Summary Gauteng is a province shrouded in the beauty of indigenous vegetation, mountains, rivers, and waterfalls, and this book explores the many hikes and walks that will help you discover them while giving you a more intimate look at the region. Tim Hartwright covers both the shorter walks in urban parks and rural areas, along with overnight trails such as Suikerbosrand. He explores the unique places that are right on every Gautenger ’s doorstep, including the Braamfontein Spruit, and the numerous private trails have blossomed in areas closer to the main metropolises of Gauteng. The book includes detailed descriptions of around 60 hiking and walking trails in Gauteng, including the history, geology, fauna, and flora of each area; a difficulty rating for each hike; brief descriptions on how to get to the route with GPS coordinates for starting points; comprehensive maps for each hike or walk; and security information, emergency numbers, and contact details. 9781431408023 Contributor Bio Pub Date: 9/1/14 Tim Hartwright is the owner of Jacana Travel Marketing & Reservations and also chairman of the Footprint Ship Date: 9/1/14 Hiking Club and the Braamfontein Spruit Trust, an environmental organization concerned with monitoring the well- $24.95 Trade Paperback being of the public open spaces and parks in the suburbs of Johannesburg. 176 Pages Carton Qty: 80 Sports & Recreation / Hiking SPO018000 5.8 in W | 8.3 in H | 0.7 lb Wt IPG Spring 2015 Outdoor -Camping, Hiking, Hunting, and Survival Titles - May 2015 Page 3 IPG INDEPENDENT PUBLISHING GROUP Yosemite Adventures 50 Spectacular Hikes, Climbs, and Winter Treks Matt Johanson, Hans Florine Summary Four million outdoor adventurers visit California ’s Yosemite National Park each year, drawn to the park ’s spectacular scenery, vast swaths of wilderness, and extensive trail system. Yosemite Adventures offers a unique approach to exploring the park by presenting the area as a varied, year -round playground appropriate for recreationists of all abilities and interests. In addition to hiking and backpacking trips, readers will enjoy descriptions of skiing, snowshoeing, rock/mountain climbing, and fishing outings. Each of the 50 -plus adventures —which have all been completed by the author—include photographs; detailed maps; elevation profiles; and a wealth of insider tips about recommended gear, permits, food, and campsites for a successful outing. The book promises to be a must -have resource for Yosemite ’s vast legion of avid outdoor recreation enthusiasts. 9781600789144 Contributor Bio Pub Date: 4/1/14 Matt Johanson is a high school journalism teacher and a freelance outdoor and travel writer. He is a lifelong $19.95 Trade Paperback outdoors enthusiast with more than 20 years ’ experience in the Yosemite area and the author of Yosemite Epics: Tales of Adventure from America ’s Greatest Playground . He lives in Castro Valley, California. Hans Florine is the 224 Pages author of Speed Climbing: How to Climb Faster and Better , has won nine national climbing championships, and Carton Qty: 24 has set multiple speed climbing records, including the fastest -ever ascent of the Nose of El Capitan in Yosemite.
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