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Biography/Memoir
Broken Wing
The Power of Belief Shawn Withers of Scarborough, Maine Author Shawn Withers suffered a massive stroke when he was just twenty years old. Broken Wing tells the story of how he survived through the long recovery, from his perspective as well as his friends’ and family’s. It relates how he fought to gain back control of his life and the profound effect martial arts has on his life.
Paperback, 6" x 9", 129 pages with b/w photographs ISBN 978-1-63381-232-1 $14.95
Shawn Withers holds a fourth-degree black belt in Broken Wing Kenpo and a second-degree black belt in Shaolin Kenpo. He also has a black belt in O-KiTao and holds the rank of Canemaster. He is a 2005 inductee into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame and a 2007 inductee into the Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame.
A Long Journey
And some things learned along the road Mavis J. Longfellow of Manchester, Maine This book is a collection of stories, letters, poems, and essays written by a Maine woman now ninety years of age. It records the huge changes in our lives, through her life experiences, beginning with the Great Depression, through World War II, postwar Maine, and until the present, with glimpses into Maine farm life and family ties.
Paperback, 6" x 9", 334 pages ISBN 978-1-63381-242-0 $20.95
Mavis J. Longfellow and her late husband were the original owners of Longfellow’s Greenhouses in Manchester, Maine. She has lived all of her long life in Maine. She writes about the huge changes this time has brought and the lessons learned throughout it. She has six children, fourteen grandchildren, and seven greatgrandchildren. Family is everything to her.
Upwards is available on page 17.
Through Woods & Waters
A Solo Journey to Maine’s New National Monument Laurie Apgar Chandler of Bremen, Maine Maine’s Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument was two years young when Laurie Chandler embarked on a unique journey. After trekking its panoramic peaks, she traded her boots for a solo canoe, paddling into the upper watershed of the Penobscot’s East Branch and down the iconic river through the heart of the monument. Hers is a story of shared discovery, highlighting the region’s rich history and natural wonders.
Paperback, 6" x 9", 229 pages with b/w illustrations and color and b/w photographs ISBN 978-1-63381-231-4 $18.95
When life took a dramatic turn, it was a moment of awakening for the educator and former forester. At age 53, Laurie Apgar Chandler became the first woman to solo thru-paddle the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail, a story chronicled in her inspirational debut memoir, Upwards. After many years in Maine, she still treasures the small moments in the woods and waters as much as her continuing grand adventures.
Dear Mr. Wells Top Se His students speak Tom Wells of Wayne, Maine In Dear Mr. Wells students help capture the life-changing role effective educators play. Teachers act as positive mentors and establish meaningful relationships from which their students grow. Despite the meager pay, teachers have the most important job of them all, and the reward is meaningful—the knowledge that they made a difference. Kids say it best; they’re the true teachers.
Paperback, 6" x 9", 106 pages ISBN 978-1-63381-170-6 $14.95
Dick Folsom: Bush Pilot Top Se A Legend Reflects Jake Morrel of Portland, Maine Falling through the ice in an Aeronca Champ ski-plane, landing a Cessna 180 floatplane in a maple tree, flying supplies to trappers and hermits, and searching for lost airplanes are just a few of the memories Dick Folsom recorded in 1996 with fellow pilot and author Jake Morrel. Vintage 1950s photos of Moosehead Lake bush flying illustrate the adventures. Hardscrabble Lodge is available on page 16. Gary Dumond Remembers is available on page 16.
Paperback, 6" x 9", 99 pages Paperback book and 2 audio CDs with color and b/w photographs ISBN 978-1-63381-127-0 $24.95 ISBN 978-1-63381-126-3 $20.95
Fuzz, Feathers, and Flight
Bob Barker Illustrated by Leslie Moore Fuzz, Feathers, and Flight tells the poignant story of a boy’s devotion and love for two seagulls he raised from tiny chicks and also a hilarious story about fishing for a rifle deep in a cesspool, as well as how it got there in the first place. These and other stories occur in a rural setting and all are told with typical Maine wit.
Paperback, 6" x 9", 89 pages with b/w photographs and illustrations ISBN 978-1-63381-218-5 $14.95
Gary Dumond Remembers Top Se Maine Warden Pilots Jake Morrel of Portland, Maine In his early years as a Maine Warden Pilot, Gary Dumond flew with three legendary mentors who had been hired shortly after World War II: Malcolm Maheu, George Later, and Andy Stinson. Now, after 20,000 hours above the Maine North Woods, Gary tells his stories and theirs. Dick Folsom, Bush Pilot is available on page 15.
Paperback, 6" x 9", 125 pages with color and b/w photographs ISBN 978-1-63381-145-4 $21.95
Hardscrabble Lodge Top Se True Maine bush flying stories Jake Morrel of Portland, Maine On the pages of these thirty-five true short stories, a floatplane crashes on shore, Jake’s plane engine abruptly quits, a gale lifts the Supercub minus a pilot, firefighters are trapped between walls of flame, and so much more. Excitement and terror are interwoven with a guide to wilderness life. Bush flying challenges and techniques are explored in detail. Dick Folsom, Bush Pilot is available on page 15.
Paperback, 6" x 9", 167 pages with color photographs ISBN 978-1-63381-082-2 $21.95
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Of Watercraft Form and Function
A Biography of Naval Architect Geerd N. Hendel Roger Allen Moody of Camden, Maine Naval architect Geerd Hendel (1903–1998) lived in midcoast Maine and designed a truly amazing variety of watercraft. His designs are sophisticated and polished yet respond admirably to the functions they are to perform. Hendel designed the Boothbay Harbor One Design, recreational sailboats, sportfishmen, yachts, trawlers, and logging towboats. He was a pioneer in designing aluminum boats for saltwater use.
Paperback, 8" x 10", 253 pages with color and b/w photographs ISBN 978-1-63381-220-8 $37.95 Hardcover, 8" x 10", 253 pages with color and b/w photographs ISBN 978-1-63381-221-5 $56.95
The Uninvited Goddess Top Se Awakening to a New Era Judith Perry Carpenter of Rockland, Maine The Uninvited Goddess is a memoir about the author’s stories of awakening to greater oneness. It is set in the context of these troubled times, the transformative possibilities of quantum consciousness, and the archetype of our newest planet, Eris, whose mythology suggests the vision that everyone needs to be invited to the party, everyone needs a seat at the table.
Paperback, 6" x 9", 182 pages ISBN 978-1-63381-195-9 $14.95
Upwards Top Se The story of the first woman to solo thru-paddle the Northern Forest Canoe Trail Laurie Apgar Chandler of Bremen, Maine Dreams should be voiced, nurtured, followed. At 53, Laurie Chandler journeyed 740 miles in a small canoe, becoming the first woman to solo thru-paddle the Northern Forest Canoe Trail. Upwards is her uplifting story of finding the inner strength and faith to achieve a dream, set amid the rich tapestry of the history, wildlife, landscapes, and people of New England. 2017 New England Book Festival, Honorable Mention, Biography/Autobiography Through Woods & Waters is available on page 15.
Paperback, 6" x 9", 216 pages with color and b/w photographs ISBN 978-1-63381-122-5 $17.95
Wayne’s War Top Se Wayne Myles Burton For almost a half century, the war raged in the author’s subconscious until an emotional moment at the Vietnam Memorial brought it all back. Based on the 240 letters he wrote to his wife from the Mekong Delta, he chronicles his personal journey from enthusiastic volunteer to disillusioned veteran in the hope his experience won’t be repeated.
