Clearwater, Florida, Images of America, Paperback

Clearwater, Florida, Images of America, Paperback Clearwater, situated on Florida’s Gulf Coast, is a progressive city that is rife with history and known for its breathtaking landscape.Early settlers, which included the Timucuan, Calusa, and Apalachee tribes, had plentiful fresh springs along its shore, and called the area “Pocotopaug,’? meaning Clear Water Harbor. After Florida had been seceded by the Spanish, early developers and speculators drew tourists and new residents touting Clearwater as a resort community with a comfortable climate. Opportunity and adventure brought many pioneering families, citrus farmers, railroad barons, and land developers to the area, and today, Clearwater is a locality that continues to move forward while preserving its distinct past.Images of America: Clearwateris a unique collection of photographs and facts that brings the history of this thriving city to life. Photographs culled from a variety of sources, including the Clearwater Historical Society and Hillsborough County Public Library’s archives, showcase the people, places, and events that have contributed to the foundation of this special Florida community. Readers can take a visual journey to the unincorporated town of yesteryear to see how the “father of Clearwater’? James Stevens, Rev. C.S. Reynolds, and Henry Plant’s grand hotel, the Belleview Biltmore, turned Clearwater into a prosperous city.

Coraline by Neil Gaiman Signed 1st Ed. 1st Prt

A unread, unmarked, first edition, first printing with a 1 in the number line. Signed by Neil Gaiman on the title page. A U.S. copy. The book is in fine condition without any significant bumps at the spine. The book corners are sharp. The dust jacket is in mint condition and protected with an archival cover.

Seven Houses : A Novel by Alev Lytle Croutier (2002, Hardcover)

“Seven Houses: A Novel” by Alev Lytle Croutier is a hardcover book published in 2002 by Atria Books. It is a fictional literary work that falls under the genre of sagas and general fiction. The novel is illustrated and spans 320 pages, providing readers with an immersive and captivating story crafted by the talented author. With a mix of English language and captivating storytelling, this book is sure to engage and entertain readers interested in exploring themes of family, tradition, and transformation.

✅🔥Ukrainian Slavic Folk Mythology: 100 Most Famous Persons, 448 pages Kyiv 2002

Published in Kyiv, Ukraine, 2007. A myth is a story about gods and heroes who participated in the creation of the world. 100 Most Famous Persons of Ukrainian Mythology. The worldview of Ukrainians includes the beliefs and ideas of many generations who lived on the territory of modern Ukraine and belonged to different tribes and archaeological cultures.

Birds of Southern Africa, Princeton Field guides, 448 pages 4000 color pics, NEW

This softcover book is still a brand new copy and in perfect condition. Book is well illustrated throughout with text to support it. Please email with any questions. About this book: Birds of Southern Africa is the best and most authoritative guide to the birds of one of the world’s most fertile birding regions.Two hundred color plates comprising over 4,000 expert illustrations help birders to distinguish all of southern Africa’s approximately 950 bird species. The illustrations have labels highlighting diagnostic features, and many birds are depicted in flight as well as still. Special attention is given to plumage variation by age, sex, and season. The informative text, written by eminent ornithologists, is fully integrated with the color plates to facilitate use in the field. Detailed species accounts emphasize the essential characteristics of each bird, including information on behavior, calls, and habitat preferences. All species names and divisions are in line with the latest recommendations of the International Ornithological Committee, while well-known and local common names are also included. Both beginners and advanced birders will appreciate the regional checklist, quick reference guides, and excellent family summaries. Up-to-date distribution maps feature dual shading to indicate areas of low and high abundance, while cross-referencing is made easy with color coding and a simple numbering system. Absolutely up-to-date and both beautifully and comprehensively illustrated, this field guide is a terrific reference as well as a superb visual record of the rich variety of a region that is home to one-tenth of all bird species.