The story of a 1,100 mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastrophe--and built her back up again. In the wake of her mother's death, Strayed's family scattered and her own marriage was soon destroyed. With nothing to lose, she made an impulsive decision: to hike more than a thousand miles of the Pacific Crest Trail, from the Mojave Desert through California and Oregon to Washington State. And she would do it alone. This is...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A powerful, blazingly honest memoir: the story of an eleven-hundred-mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastrophe—and built her back up again.
At twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother’s death, her family scattered and her own marriage was soon destroyed. Four years later, with nothing more to lose,...

The Lost Trail' is a Western-themed novel written by Edward S. Ellis. The story begins in the spring of 1820, when a singular occurrence took place on one of the upper tributaries of the Mississippi. The bank, some fifteen or twenty feet in height, descended quite abruptly to the stream's edge. Though both shores were lined with dense forest, this particular portion possessed only several sparse clumps of shrubbery, which seemed like a breathing-space...

Asks the reader to choose the plot line in a story in which the main character receives a map, a map that leads to a kiva, which is a portal for time travel.

Pasel finds new challenges as his reckless jackrabbit friend, Jasper, puts his life in danger throughout this new adventure. Jasper's thoughtless behavior introduces us to new characters as Pasel befriends, along with Ollie the Owl, two amazing raptors, John Golden and Will Baldy.

The Bug Parables series brings Jesus' teachings to life. Children will love the colorful illustrations and humorous, touching stories. And parents will love how little ones learn the principles of God's Word at an early age. Nervous Norman Hot on the Trail With so many critter she must oversee, why would God care for just one lowly me? Baby Missy is missing! Hungry birds, nasty spiders … terrible things can happen to a lost little ladybug. Leaving...

Trivia-on-Book: Wild by Cheryl Strayed You may have read the book, but not have liked it. You may have liked the book, but not be a fan. You may call yourself a fan, but few truly are. Are you? Trivia-on-Books is a quiz-formatted trivia on the book for readers, students, and fans alike. Whether you're looking for new materials to the book or would like to take the challenge yourself and share it with your friends and family for a time of fun.

Nathan Raab, America's preeminent rare documents dealer, describes his years as the Sherlock Holmes of historical artifacts-questing after precious finds and determining their authenticity-and he shows us what the past can tell us about the present. A box uncovered in a Maine attic with twenty letters written by Alexander Hamilton; a handheld address to Congress by President George Washington; a long-lost Gold Medal that belonged to an American President;...

Explore the many historic forts and battle sites all across the southern and northern Great Plains. Many are well preserved, while others are represented by a simple marker, and some have nothing at all. Every site is a powerful reminder of the longest war in American History - the Great Plains Indian War "¦ A war in which thousands lost their lives. And at every site ghostly hauntings of those who died linger for the intrepid visitor to discover...