Search Results: Titles starting with W from Publication Consultants

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 3/1/18. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “Shawn Lyons, an avid hiker and hill scrambler, grew up in the Boston area, and spent his early years wandering the White Mountains. At the age of 17, he hiked the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine and at 18 hiked the Long Trail from Massachusetts to Canada. Since moving to Alaska, he has continued to hike and climb extensively. So much that after countless long hikes through innumerable valleys and over many summits, Shawn is the Acknowledged Alaska Hiking Authority. As an ultra-athlete, he is a nine-time winner of the Iditashoe wilderness snowshoe race, and three-time winner of the 100-mile Coldfoot Classic held each year on Halloween above the Arctic Circle. Shawn’s narratives about his hikes and races often appear in hiking and climbing publications. “

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 5/15/19. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “Shawn Lyons lives a life of many parts. As a professional classical guitarist, he plays dinner music every Thursday through Saturday at Villa Nova Restaurant in Anchorage. When not playing guitar at Villa Nova, Shawn gives private guitar lessons at the University of Alaska in Anchorage. There he also teaches Music Appreciation, English Composition, and Literature. Most know him, however, as an avid hiker and hill scrambler. So much so that after many long hikes through many a valley and over many a summit, many consider him the hiking guru of South Central Alaska. In addition, as an ultra-athlete, he has won the Iditashoe wilderness snowshoe race times, and the 100-mile Coldfoot Classic, held each year on Halloween above the Arctic Circle, three times. For many years Shawn’s narratives about his hikes and races often appeared in a weekly hiking/climbing column that he writes for The… Read More

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 9/1/99. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “This children’s story is a true version of a baby walrus being adopted by a small coastal community in Alaska. Named Wally for the story, the baby walrus ventures into a coastal community and quickly wins the hearts of Eskimos living there. Wally survives on food brought to him, and eventually returns to the ocean waters learning how to eat food provided to him by nature. The baby walrus lives in the best of both worlds for over a year, thriving on everyday adventures in the community and starting to feel the ocean becoming more luring as he gets older. Finally, Wally the lost baby walrus, spots a herd of walrus swimming nearby and must make up his mind what to do. Does the baby walrus choose to join the walrus herd, or does he stay in the coastal community where he has found a good home?

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 7/1/14. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “In the two decades between the Second World War and the Great Alaska Earthquake, Anchorage grew by a factor of 10. Money was, quite literally, washing down the street. The economic boom was so great that all you needed to make a million dollars was a cash register. At the same time Anchorage was one of the few cities in America where organized crime never got a firm foothold. Uptown, downtown, out of town, the locals were clever enough to keep the East Coast families out. Walrus With A Gold Tooth is a fictionalized version of crime in Anchorage over these two decades and a step-by-step history of how the local squeezed out the mob before it ever made it in. And if you know your Anchorage history, you just might be able to determine which characters are actual people whose names have been changed to protect the guilty.

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 4/1/12. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “Several years ago, while working on a family tree for the community of Pedro Bay I became intrigued by the region’s past and its many fascinating characters. Soon thereafter, I decided to document the history of the north Iliamna Lake region through the eyes of one of my uncles, Walter Johnson. Walter is the son of a man from Estonia and a local Dena’ina/Russian woman, Annie, my great grandmother. Although Walter was one of nine children, he grew up alone with his mother. From her he learned the Dena’ina language and its folklore. Walter’s wonderful storytelling captures well what life was like on the lake for most of the 20th Century.

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 1/15/10. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “The Warrior Priest of Alaska is a tale of metaphysics and magic in the real world today. A young adventurer makes his way to Alaska anticipating bears and wolves and the beauty of the Last Frontier, but in his travels he stumbles upon an old Alaskan mountain man and discovers a powerful wizard as wise in the ancient teachings as he is in the modern world. On one incredible full-moon night our hero must walk between shadow and light through encounters and dangers that test his spirit and he must face his own abyss to learn of wisdom and power. He discovers a depth of understanding that he didn’t realize existed. He discovers there are some who walk among us that have the knowledge and ability to move and shape the unfolding of reality and they can use this to work with life as a potter might work with clay. In so doing he learns of purpose and direction for his own life as he is shown two… Read More

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 1/15/16. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “McGee Fights to Save Orphanage Girls Taken by Traffickers—Wednesday’s Child is the third novella of Carl Douglass’s McGee series. It is a tale of “Wednesday’s child is full of woe.” Brigid O’Hanlon--age thirteen--is one of the “Wednesday’s Children”--a foundling left on the doorstep of St. Anne’s Orphanage in Red Hook, New York. One of the few days she and her girl-friends can count is the grand and city-wide heralded celebration of their thirteenth birthday. Harm befalls them, and McGee and Associates are called to help save them on a pro bono basis. The search transcends city, then country boundaries, and then on the high seas. The Human Trafficking division of the NYPD is called into the search after bodies are found in the pestilent Gowanus Canal near a semi-trailer containing the bodies of victims of a human trafficking network run by the Snakeheads. The hunt for… Read More

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 5/1/17. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “A TEMPORY JOB assignment takes a young family to a semi-remote island inhabited by only one other family where they discover a very different lifestyle. They endure serious medical emergencies, harrowing plane and boat adventures and meet special visitors. They experience joy, heartbreaking sadness, and form enduring friendships. Certain amazing coincidences will change their lives forever. “ The plane continued to spiral downward when the young stewardess, strapped into her seat with her hands grasping the armrests, loudly announced, “We will now attempt a landing on Dutch Harbor.” That descriptive word was not lost on me...we would either be landing or we would not. At the time I felt only terror...the plane experienced some sort of new turbulence that produced a violent jolt, and the small craft plunged downward. Just as quickly it shot upward...through the open cockpit door, I saw… Read More

Anchorage, Alaska: Publication Consultants, 2/15/2021. Third Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. What Should I Eat is based on 60,000 blood tests taken after nearly every meal the author's eaten for the past 34 years. What Should I Eat will be life changing if: you'reaTYPE2 DiABETiC who wants to lower your blood sugar and lose weight, or you're a PREDiABETiC or BoRDERliNE DiABETiC who wants to avoid ever getting diabetes, or you're a TYPE 1 DiABETiC who wants to improve blood sugar control and live a long, healthy life, or you're one of the two thirds of American adults who want to Lose Weight!"

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 7/1/17. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. What is the Difference Between compares Alaska birds and mammals living within the same range and are difficult to tell apart.

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 11/1/13. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “When Raven Dances tells the story of a girl growing up in in Seward, Alaska after World War II. It is also a study in mythology, reminding us that dangers lurk in the midst of happiness. Ms. Bigelow has obviously done a lot of research into the history of Seward, Alaska, a port often overlooked by tourists as they board or disembark their luxury ocean liners. She is able to weave in the language and folklore of Native Americans and other early immigrants from Alaska to New Mexico. Her descriptive writing style reminds one of Elizabeth Peters, author of the popular Amelia Peabody series. Many details bring the 1940s vividly to life. Most of us today are unaware of what sacrifices U.S. citizens had to make for the war effort. There are many suspenseful events in this novel that keep us turning the pages. Readers will be hoping for a sequel to learn what else happens to our gutsy heroine and… Read More

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 3/1/01. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “Ever eat a rabbit turd? Ever urinate on your brother’s head? Ever use an outhouse at fifty below? Josef Chmielowski has. Not only that, but this sourdough from Sourdough has survived countless other entertaining situations, many of which are retold in this vivacious volume. Josef’s collection of humorous short stories successfully captures the essence of daily routine on an Alaskan homestead, and investigates the undeniable link between mischief, males, and mayhem.

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 12/1/99. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “Crystal and Toby brought the team to a stop. Both leaders looked over their shoulder’s, past the team, past the sled, and as far behind the sled as the darkness would let them see. There was no sign of Joe anywhere. Lead dogs, Toby and Crystal must figure out what to do when their musher is missing on Alaska’s Iditarod Trail.”

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 12/1/13. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “Denny Caraway, Alaskan homesteader, returns to his Lanyard Creek cabin after many months living a meager, primitive life deep in the Alaskan wilderness, following his beloved wife’s death, which had filled him with overwhelming pain and anger. It almost proves his end, until a loyal friend finds him and acts as a sign for Caraway to come home. Rejoining the small circle of people he had left behind, their love and support serve to renew Denny’s outlook on life. But, the murder of a young friend is a harsh reminder that life is still the bearer of sadness as well as joy, and Caraway is compelled to seek revenge against an old nemesis. Following what he sees as his destiny, Denny Caraway gives up the idea of love and family to continue his life as a solitary man, living on his remote homestead. “

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 1/15/10. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “Wilma: An Alaska Tale of One Teacher, Two Teenagers, and Three Wolverines combines Alaska adventures and teenage life in the 1970s. It is the story of Pam Walker, Tom Lerner, and their junior high school biology teacher, William Marx. The action moves from an Anchorage classroom to the hilarious capture of a female wolverine named Wilma in the Alaska wilderness. A side trip to a science fair in Texas, a thrilling hunting expedition and a developing romance all culminate on a very realistic note. The antics of Wilma’s kits, Wendy, and Willy, weave in and out of the narrative. The result is a young adult novel that is both entertaining and educational. There are very few wolverine novels published and those that do exist contain many inaccuracies. This story will give the reader an accurate understanding of this wary and difficult to observe animal. Students will be encouraged to get… Read More

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 9/1/20. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “Wings will take you on one man’s journey across Alaska, hunting game birds and sharing that experience in a symbiotic relationship with man’s best friend. From the slopes of Turnagain Pass chasing ptarmigan as a young lad with a .410 shotgun, to the eel grass beds of Izembek Lagoon where Canada geese and black brant abound, this book will take you on an exciting wing-filled adventure as seen through the eyes of an avid bird hunter and a passionate dog lover. For more than fifty years, Mike has hunted nearly every game bird Alaska has to offer across its tundra, over its wetlands, high in its mountain terrain, and deep in Alaska’s spruce forests. Mike will also help you choose your perfect Alaska bird dog, a companion and hunting partner that blends well with your personality, training abilities, and needs as a hunter. He will share with you some of the pitfalls of training a bird dog,… Read More

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 4/1/16. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “Growing up in a challenging family gave Maggie Holeman the determination to go against the system and prevail. During her career at the Anchorage airport, Maggie was instrumental in getting separate bathrooms, locker rooms, and hair regulations for women. Maggie was the first woman to achieve the award of weapon proficiency, being top gun, at the Sitka Police Academy. She developed and became one of the first field training officers at that airport in both police and fire. Maggie received a legislative commendation for bravery for her response to the YC-122 crash. After earning her BA in criminal justice, she worked as an adult probation/parole officer for the State of Alaska and Boy’s Detention at McLaughlin Youth Center. After 23 years with the State of Alaska, Maggie retired to the small community of Hope, Alaska, population 150, where she runs a five star bed and breakfast and finds… Read More

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 1/10/18. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “The inky, black room and the horrible smells left little doubt this was a dungeon; a wretched hell intended to defeat the spirit and humanity of those it confined. The occupants were children, thrust into the hell they now faced through no act of their own, but by the depraved and morally bankrupt men and women who sold their lives and young bodies to fulfill their own greed. The door cracked open ever so slightly. Into the blackness, a wretch of a man crept. The dim, back-light of the outside hallway showed his skinny, almost bald figure as if it were in a spotlight. His torn, ragged clothes hung on a dirty, pox-scarred body. The rope holding up his bloomer-like pants was untied. His almost toothless, evil grin screamed his intentions. Each child shrank in fear from the sight before them. What had they ever done to deserve this nightmare? Did God hate them this much? Their fears were not… Read More

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 9/1/20. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “An unspeakable evil committed at the conclusion of Gathering of the Clans ignites a firestorm of unforeseen consequences. Joniah has forgiven Joshua Hotah for his “unexpected act of kindness,” but the rifle shot attracts unwanted attention. After orchestrating the murder of an innocent family, a creeping edge of remorse invites Csongor Toth to consider the possibility of a conscience. Deeply in love with Nadia, Roshan Kuznetsov believes his abject poverty will lead to rejection. Manfred Herrmann has confessed his darkest secret to Alexandra Smythe, but does not yet appreciate the peril of her unspoken secret. Tseng Longwei has finally achieved “glorious poverty and splendid deprivation,” but his epiphany fails to release him from the shame of cowardice. Nearly tempted into a life of prostitution, the youthful Priscilla Kimball must now survive a menacing confrontation with an accused… Read More

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 2/1/12. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “Write & Wrong is the outcome of years of frolicking through style and grammar books, dictionaries and thesauri. It grew out of hearing and reading thoughts and tinkering with the words they came in, and from streamlining countless manuscripts–fiction, academic papers, articles, instruction manuals, reports, and commercial copy–in happy pursuit of the winning word and the singing sentence. Everybody writes. Write & Wrong is for you if you want to take your writing up a level or two–if you write because your job, your grade, or your degree depends on it. It is especially for you if you write when you don’t have to.”