In the early 19th century, a French sociologist and political scientist undertook a seven-month journey throughout the newly formed United States. Alexis de Tocqueville surveyed the young nation's religious, political, and economic character and reported his findings in two volumes, published in 1835 and 1840. Two centuries later, Democracy in America remains among the most astute and influential surveys of American politics and society. de Tocqueville focuses on why republican representative democracy prevailed in the United States, tracing its success from the state of equality established by the early Puritan settlers through the American Revolution and adoption of the Constitution. His speculations on the future of democracy offer prescient, thought-provoking reading, and his classic work remains a touchstone for modern thinkers on government. This edition is based on the earliest approved translation, which has served as the standard version for over a century and comes closest to reflecting the author's insights as perceived by his contemporaries.

Democracy in America (Dover Thrift Editions: Political Science)

History

De Tocqueville, Alexis

Americas

Dover Publications

Relive the excitement of your vacation in your own kitchen with delicious recipes inspired by the chefs, restaurants, and iconic foods of the national parks. The national parks are beautiful, but all that hiking and camping can work up an appetite. Maybe that's why so many parks feature a legendary restaurant or lodge that serves iconic dishes. For example, The El Tovar Hotel is a true destination along the edge of the Grand Canyon, greeting guests from humble to presidential since 1905 and serving up memorable dishes like Salmon Tostada with fire-roasted corn and greens with a tequila and prickly-pear vinaigrette. Then there's Signal Mountain Lodge at Grand Teton National Park, Roosevelt Lodge at Yellowstone, and the Spotswood Dining Room at Shenandoah National Park. What's more, most of these restaurants have a few signature dishes that nearly all visitors must try. For example, at Acadia's Jordan Pond House, the popovers are so popular that the patio is often full! Part recipe-driven cookbook and part escapist lifestyle book filled with national park photography, The National Parks Cookbook features dishes from all of the top national park destinations. Through deep research, interviews with the chefs behind the scenes, and extensive travel, author Linda Ly (The New Camp Cookbook)&nbsp;shares recipes not just from the top 10 national parks (though they get their own chapter!) but all of the regional favorites from north, south, east, and west. Whether you're serving up a dessert that reminds your family of their last trip or cooking up a dinner to get everyone excited about your next national park destination, you'll find something perfect for eating on the patio and dreaming of the great outdoors.

The National Parks Cookbook: The Best Recipes from (and Inspired by) America’s National Parks (Great Outdoor Cooking)

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Ly, Linda

Outdoor Cooking

Harvard Common Press

Spanning the border between Virginia and North Carolina, the Blue Ridge Parkway is the most heavily visited unit of the National Park system. These short, easy hikes will entice the more than twenty million annual visitors to stretch their legs and hit the trail. At-a-glance information and maps will help readers determine which hikes are the best for them.

Falcon Guide Best Easy Day Hikes Blue Ridge Parkway

Sports & Outdoors

Dannen, Kent

Johnson, Randy

Hiking & Camping

Falcon Pr Pub Co

Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway is designed to be an indispensable resource for anyone who uses the Parkway -- America's most heavily visited unit of the National Park system -- as a portal to the Southern Appalachian experience. Hikers and motorists alike can continually refer to the book's mile-by-mile mileage log to overlooks and waysides, entrances and exits, interpretive sites, museums, visitor centers, craft shops, and all the easy "leg-stretcher" trails that are such an accessible part of a Parkway trip. But this is more than just a guide to Parkway facilities and paths. By including the best trails in the national forests, state parks, and private preserves that line the 469-mile scenic road, Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway is a single-volume solution for the serious explorer, whether on foot or in a car. To aid the reader in experiencing the Parkway's best trails, this books contains more than 70 detailed topographic route maps, dozens of descriptive photographs, and in-depth trail descriptions with difficulty ratings and detailed directions. Author Randy Johnson has helped design Parkway trails and, as a noted Southern Appalachian author, has explored the unique richness of Appalachian culture. This book meshes the best of the Parkway's outdoor experiences with a keen sense of the cultural heritage that makes the Parkway a national treasure -- a motor trail to the heart of the United States' least homogenized region.

Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway: The Ultimate Travel Guide to America's Most Popular Scenic Roadway (Hiking Guide Series)

Details over 20 of the best day hikes amid the spectacular scenery and wildlife of Colorado's famous Rocky Mountain National Park.

Best Easy Day Hikes Rocky Mountain National Park (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)

Dannen, Donna

Falcon Guides

Newly revised, this guide leads off-road cyclists to more than fifty top mountain bike rides in Washington State. The ride profiles include relief maps, elevation charts, detailed trail directions, and information on local attractions, cycling clubs, food, accommodations, and more.

A Falcon Guide Mountain Biking Washington: A Guide to Washington State's Greatest Off-road Bicycle Rides (State Mountain Biking Series)

Poffenbarger, Amy

Poffenbarger, Mark

Individual Sports

Best Easy Day Hikes Great Smoky Mountains National Park includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 22 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.

Best Easy Day Hikes Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)

These short, easy leg stretchers along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia and North Carolina include at-a-glance information and maps that help readers decide which hikes are best for them. Watch Randy Johnson's Video Selections

Best Easy Day Hikes Blue Ridge Parkway (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)

Miles and miles of trails in North Carolina and Virginia offer excellent hiking and interpretive opportunities along the most-visited national park in the country. This guide will help hikers of all abilities get off the road and into the woods.

Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway: The Ultimate Travel Guide To America's Most Popular Scenic Roadway (Regional Hiking Series)

The Best Easy Day Hikes series are handy, pocket-size guides for day hikers in America's most popular outdoor destinations. Each guide describes approximately 20-30 easy-to-follow, scenic trails in and around national parks, cities and urban areas, and popular outdoor destinations across America. With hikes varying from half-hour strolls to full-day adventures, these guidebooks are for everyone, including families.

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Democracy in America (Dover Thrift Editions: Political Science)

The National Parks Cookbook: The Best Recipes from (and Inspired by) America’s National Parks (Great Outdoor Cooking)

Falcon Guide Best Easy Day Hikes Blue Ridge Parkway

Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway: The Ultimate Travel Guide to America's Most Popular Scenic Roadway (Hiking Guide Series)

Best Easy Day Hikes Rocky Mountain National Park (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)

A Falcon Guide Mountain Biking Washington: A Guide to Washington State's Greatest Off-road Bicycle Rides (State Mountain Biking Series)

Best Easy Day Hikes Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)

Best Easy Day Hikes Blue Ridge Parkway (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)

Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway: The Ultimate Travel Guide To America's Most Popular Scenic Roadway (Regional Hiking Series)

Best Easy Day Hikes Rocky Mountain National Park (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)