Kentucky's Last Great Places
Author: Thomas G. Barnes
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Published:
Total Pages: 230
ISBN-13: 9780813129228
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Kentucky's Last Great Places
Author: Thomas G. Barnes
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Published: 2002-06-28
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780813122304
DOWNLOAD EBOOK" With over 100 glorious full-color photographs and insightful text, Kentucky's Last Great Places highlights the incredible natural beauty found in the Commonwealth's old-growth forests, prairies, wetlands, and other distinctive biological habitats. Many types -- more than 3,000 vascular plants, 230 fish, 105 amphibians and reptiles, 350 birds, 75 mammals, and 12,000 insects -- make Kentucky their home. Many of these species and their habitats are considered rare, threatened, or endangered. Overall, less than one percent of Kentucky is classified ecologically as being in a "pre-European" condition that deserves significant protection. Award-winning photographer and author Thomas G. Barnes combines his striking photographs with essays describing the splendor found in more than forty of Kentucky's diverse natural preserves or ecological areas, including the old-growth Blanton Forest near Pine Mountain in Harlan County, Axe Lake Swamp in Ballard County near the Mississippi River, Red River Gorge, the Kentucky River Palisades, Mammoth Cave, and many others. This spectacular oversized book explores the biodiversity of Kentucky, the challenges to protecting its biological heritage, and the ways that organizations such as The Nature Conservancy, Kentucky Nature Preserves Commission, the National Park Service, and others are continuing to protect the state's unique biological legacy. Thomas G. Barnes, an associate extension professor of forestry at the University of Kentucky, is the author of Gardening for the Birds.
The Last Great Game
Author: Gene Wojciechowski
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2013-01-29
Total Pages: 322
ISBN-13: 0452298954
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNew York Times bestseller "A compelling narrative about the people who produced the most spine-tingling moment in modern college basketball history.” –Seth Davis, Sports Illustrated and CBS March 28, 1992. The final of the NCAA East Regional, Duke vs. Kentucky. Millions could say they witnessed the greatest game and the greatest shot in the history of college basketball. But it wasn’t just the final play—an 80-foot inbounds pass with 2.1 seconds left in overtime—that made Duke’s 104-103 victory so memorable. Each player and coach arrived at that point with a unique story to tell. In The Last Great Game, ESPN columnist Gene Wojciechowski turns the game we think we remember into a drama filled with suspense, humor, revelations, and reverberations. Not just for Duke or Kentucky fans, this acclaimed New York Times bestseller is for everyone who appreciates the great moments in sports.
Kentucky's Natural Heritage
Author: Greg Abernathy
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Published: 2016-01-21
Total Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 0813168678
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPhotographs and text examine the species of plants and animals native to Kentucky, exploring glades, prairies, forests, wetlands, rivers, and caves, and discussing the state's conservation efforts to preserve native species and ecosystems.
Good Night Kentucky
Author: Adam Gamble
Publisher: Good Night books
Published: 2014-04-18
Total Pages: 20
ISBN-13: 1602192634
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWelcome to Kentucky! A celebration of the Bluegrass State, this delightful board book takes young readers on a tour of Kentucky’s most famous and beloved icons, including the Mammoth Caves, the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Louisville Slugger Museum, Newport Aquarium, Black Mountain, University of Kentucky, Kentucky State Fair, Louisville Zoo, Belle of Louisville riverboat, and Dinosaur World.
Eating Your Way Across Kentucky
Author: Gary P. West
Publisher:
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780979002519
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGuidebook to some of best eating spots throughout Kentucky.
Wildflowers and Ferns of Kentucky
Author: Thomas G. Barnes
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Published: 2014-11-04
Total Pages: 355
ISBN-13: 0813160499
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSince Kentucky is situated at a biological crossroads in eastern North America, citizens and visitors to this beautiful state are likely to be greeted by an astonishing variety of wildflowers. This non-technical guide—featuring more than five hundred dazzling full-color photographs by award-winning photographer Thomas G. Barnes—is the state's indispensable guide to the most common species in the Commonwealth. With this book, readers will learn to identify and appreciate Kentucky wildflowers and ferns by matching photographs and leaf line drawings to the more than six hundred and fifty species of flowers covered in the book. Extremely practical and simple to use, the guide's color photographs and line drawings appear with plant descriptions for easy identification, and plants are grouped by flower color and blooming season. Each species listing includes the plant's common and scientific name, plant family, habitat, frequency, and distribution throughout Kentucky, with similar species listed in the notes. There is no other volume that covers the flora of Kentucky with such ease of identification. The first new statewide guide to appear in thirty years, with its combination of high quality photographs, illustrations, portability, and easy organization of information, Wildflowers and Ferns of Kentucky is an essential addition to the library or field pack of the wildflower enthusiast, naturalist, and anyone else who loves the outdoors.
The Kentucky Barbecue Book
Author: Wes Berry
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Published: 2013-02-14
Total Pages: 386
ISBN-13: 0813141796
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Kentucky Barbecue Book is a feast for readers who are eager to sample the finest fare in the state. From the banks of the Mississippi to the hidden hollows of the Appalachian Mountains, author and barbecue enthusiast Wes Berry hit the trail in search of the best smoke, the best flavor, and the best pitmasters he could find. This handy guide presents the most succulent menus and colorful personalities in Kentucky.
101 Must Places to Visit in Kentucky Before You Die
Author: Gary P. West
Publisher:
Published: 2009-10-15
Total Pages: 232
ISBN-13: 9781935001294
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGary West traveled every corner of Kentucky to assemble this collection of must-see attractions in the Bluegrass State.
Best Places to Raise Your Family
Author: Bert Sperling
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2006-07-28
Total Pages: 482
ISBN-13: 0470044551
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBest Places to Raise Your Family: Experts Choose 100 Top Communities That You Can Afford provides timely facts and expert in-depth analysis on 100 U.S. neighborhoods in an accessible and friendly format. Whether you're mulling over the idea of relocating your family, trying to decide where to live once you have a family, or just curious about how your hometown stacks up, you’ll be intrigued by Best Places to Raise Your Family. In addition to providing population statistics, each city is ranked on a number of essential factors such as: education, standard of living, health and safety, and lifestyle. Easy-to-use tables help you put this wealth of information to work to find the place that best suits your family's special needs and interests.
