Since the beginning of mankind there have been men, and some women, who were consumed with a driving passion to spend their lives in the woods, in the open spaces or on the water, as far removed as possible from the hassles and shackles of society. These hardy individuals never cared much for wealth, riches nor the material possessions that the mass of people covet so dearly. These people, sometimes referred to as "woodsbums", do covet freedom, quiet, solitude and a close, somewhat spiritual association with all things wild and the places they inhabit

Presents a collection of twenty-five science fiction short stories by acclaimed writer Gene Wolfe.

Sturdy pioneers, Indians, half-breeds, and pirates are the principal characters in a novel of Maine pioneer days.

The heroic friends who save us--one bark at a time. Our dogs rescue us every day--whether they're pulling our children out of wells or standing by our side during tough times. In this moving collection, you'll meet fifty unforgettable dogs who have earned the love, respect, and admiration of their humans, including: —Widget, a wiry little terrier who alerted her master that a poisonous snake was coiled to strike her daughter —George, an abandoned, oversized, loopy white dog with no particular talents beyond graciously mentoring brother and sister foster dogs, including an annoying litter of six coonhounds —Skip and Obie, two abused dogs whose former owners poured lye down their throats but who now bestow their rescuers with daily kisses and hugs This book reminds you that every dog has his day--and that courage canine-style comes in all colors, shapes, sizes--and breeds.

A leading researcher into the role that self-defining memories play in the development of personality and identity teaches readers how to use their memories as tools for personal exploration, goal achievement, and better mental health.

A collection of stories about life in small-town Western Pennsylvania, told to the author by his father (James W. Ryhal). The stories include the adventures of James W. and his four best friends (as well as his beloved dog).

When a frightened mother asks woodsman and tracker Tye Caine to find her missing son, he can’t say no. The search takes him deep into the wilderness of the Cascade Mountains, where he finds a group of people who want to live a wild life. The only catch is one of them might be a killer. If that wasn’t complicated enough, he sees visions of people he knows are dead. Soon he finds himself on the run with no gear, no supplies, and no options. That’s familiar territory for Tye, but this time he’s terrified that any mistake will cost him the woman he loves. If you couldn’t wait to finish Primitive Weapons, if you binge-watch survival shows, if you love a good mystery with a hint of the supernatural, buy Wild Mind today.