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Summit
2002
Seven blind persons recall how they have reached the summit as they scaled "personal mountains." "To Climb Every Mountain" describes…
Erik Weihenmayer's successful ascent of Mt. Everest. Other chapters recount a blind student's camp counselor job and a teenager's conquest of the fear of losing her physical freedom on becoming blind. 2002Candlemaking for the first time
Par Vanessa-Ann. 2001
Crocheting in plain English
Par Maggie Righetti. 1988
Commonsense approach to this handcraft that is appropriate for beginners and informative for more advanced crocheters. Covers its history and…
basic preparations; planning projects and stitch techniques; easy-to-follow lessons; finishing touches; and sensible solutions to nagging problems. 1988Knitting without tears: basic techniques and easy-to-follow directions for garments to fit all sizes
Par Elizabeth Zimmermann. 1971
Introduction to designing sweaters to fit any size and a guide to solving knitting problems. Provides practical instructions for several…
seamless sweaters; discusses the importance of gauge; and offers suggestions for other projects such as slippers, hats, mittens, and scarves. 1971Knitting in plain English
Par Maggie Righetti. 1986
A practical guide for beginning and intermediate knitters. Using a good-humored, common sense approach, provides patterns and easy-to-follow lessons to…
complete projects. Offers simple tips to facilitate the process and solutions to frequently asked questions. 1986Revised and updated guide to rules, strategies, and odds for more than two hundred fifty games. Card games include bridge,…
cribbage, pinochle, poker, and solitaire--and their variations. Also contains instructions for backgammon, dominoes, Scrabble, children's games, and some computer games. 2001The gold of Exodus: the discovery of the true Mount Sinai
Par Howard Blum. 1998
Describes how, in the late 1980s, Larry Williams, a self-made millionaire, and Bob Cornuke, an ex-policeman, discover what they believe…
to be Mount Sinai in Saudi Arabia. Their activities draw the attention of both Saudi and Israeli agents when the site is revealed to be a top-secret Saudi military installationExplains the basic techniques of hooking, prodding, clipping, and braiding practiced in the traditional craft of converting rags into useful…
rugs. Discusses materials, equipment, preparation, and finishing. Includes instructions for fifteen projects--from simple to complex patterns--applying the described methods. 2002Seventeen fiction and nonfiction tales of adversity and courage by such authors as Jack London, Farley Mowat, Piers Paul Read,…
and Jon Krakauer. The editor states that these unwanted adventures "almost always begin with fate, foul-ups, and plain old bad luck." Some violence and some strong language. 2001In the land of white death: an epic story of survival in the Siberian Arctic
Par Valerian Alʹbanov. 2000
In April 1914, after nearly eighteen months aboard the icebound Saint Anna, Russian navigator Albanov and ten companions set off…
across 235 miles of frozen Arctic sea on improvised kayaks and sledges. Albanov recounts the ninety-day ordeal that he and only one other survived. Originally published in 1917. 2000Adventures
Par Tana Reiff. 1993
A life on the edge: memoirs of Everest and beyond
Par Jim Whittaker. 1999
Reminiscences of a mountaineer and environmentalist. Recalls the 1963 climb that made him the first American atop Mount Everest and…
how that became a pivotal event in his life. Discusses his adventures with Robert Kennedy and his 1990 expedition back to Everest leading the International Peace Climb. 1999Building storage stuff: 25 plans & projects to help put things in their place
Par Richard Freudenberger. 1997
Explorers with disabilities program helps
Par Boy Scouts of America. 1994
Provides a variety of programs and activities for the scout leader in an effort to include young adults with disabilities…
in the Exploring program, which includes both men and women from ages fourteen through twenty. Companion to Scouting for the Physically Handicapped (RC 9429). 1994Folk shawls: 25 knitting patterns and tales from around the world
Par Cheryl Oberle. 2000
Describes patterns for square, rectangular, and triangular wraps--many using only one color of yarn. Briefly reviews techniques, then discusses the…
heritage of each piece and gives directions for making it. The projects include the Irish diamond (square), Japanese kimono (rectangular), and lacy prairie (triangular) shawls. 2000Knitting from the top
Par Barbara Walker. 1972
Explains how knitting from the top of the garment ensures a "perfect fit with the barest minimum of calculating." Covers…
basic designs for a raglan pullover and cardigan, seamless cape and skirt, reversible pants, sleeveless sweater, seamless set-in sleeve, and classic cap, among others. 1996 foreword. 1972Lost at sea: an American tragedy
Par Patrick Dillon. 1998
Recounts how in 1983, two boats from a fishing fleet out of Anacortes, Washington, simultaneously capsized off the coast of…
Alaska, without giving distress signals. Describes the extensive investigation into the mysterious incident and explains why crabbing had become "the nation's deadliest occupation." Some strong language. 1998A night to remember
Par Walter Lord. 1955
A detailed portrayal of what happened aboard the Titanic when it struck an iceberg and began to sink in the…
North Atlantic on April 14, 1912. Based on account of the survivors from first class passengers to steerage and crew. BestsellerThe teenagers' guide to school outside the box
Par Rebecca Greene. 2001
Explores alternative education for teens including internships, apprenticeships, and volunteer opportunities as well as traveling, summer activities, and distance learning.…
Besides anecdotes from young people, the author includes advice on resume writing and provides resources for further information. For senior high readers. 2001The rescue season: the heroic story of parajumpers on the edge of the world
Par Bob Drury. 2001
Profiles the Alaska Air Guards 210th Pararescue Team and their exploits battling adverse weather conditions to retrieve stranded climbers from…
such heights as Denali, the tallest peak in North America. Discusses the parajumpers' training, camaraderie, and dedication in the face of formidable obstacles, including storms and hidden crevasses. Some strong language. 2001