How often have you been driving, say on a cross-country trip, and have flashed by a sign that says, "Historical Marker, 1 mile?" How often have you stopped to read the sign? How often have you wondered what you would have discovered if you had stopped? Well, if you're like me, the answers are: often, almost never, and almost always. There never seems to be time, the markers, although announced, can be hard to find, and then there's the question of where to park and how to get from the car to the marker and back safely. One doubts that it's worthwhile. But yet there's that nagging feeling that maybe it would be fascinating. This book is a sampling of two hundred eighty four of the thousands of real-life historical markers that exist on our roads and highways. Each is accompanied by detailed location information and by an expansion of the often-brief inscription. Writing it satisfied my curiosity. It's very likely it will satisfy yours too.
The authors contemplate the origins, architecture and commercial growth of wayside eateries in the US over the past 100 years. Fast Food examines the impact of the automobile on the restaurant business and offers an account of roadside dining.
In "Song of the Mountains," K.C. Tee pays tribute to the ordinary people through poems and stories that reveal the profound beauty hidden in the mundane activities of ordinary lives. He makes use of the memories of his childhood in Malaysia and his working life in Singapore and China to set his stories, thereby giving the stories, which in reality are fiction, the feel of a biography. "Song of the Mountains" will captivate you with its luminosity and insight. Its inspirational and uplifting messages are sure to warm your heart and stir your soul.
Unexpected vehicle breakdowns are stressful! This is especially true if you aren't quite sure what to do next. The Roadside Emergency Quick Reference booklet provides an easy to read guide that will help you figure out how to deal with common vehicle issues, all with a focus on safety for you and the other drivers on the road. This booklet is the perfect size to fit in your glove box with your owner's manual, as a handy reference during unexpected roadside emergencies. Topics covered in this booklet include: Roadside safety Flat tire Dead battery Overheating engine Warning Lights Running out of gas Accidents Towing Roadside Assistance Numbers by state Stay prepared for the unexpected by keeping a copy of this reference in your vehicle!
Nazi planes were bombing Paris the day a lifelong, more personal war began for Pierre. It was the day he lost his identity. Born into a famous family, Pierre Matisse grew up immersed in the art world of Paris and the French Riviera, spending time with some of the most famous artists of the twentieth century. The man he knew as his grandfather, legendary artist Henri Matisse, encouraged Pierre from a young age, creating a strong desire in him to become a great artist in his own right. Being a Matisse was an important part of young Pierre’s identity. So he was crushed and bewildered when, at the outbreak of WWII, that identity was suddenly snatched from him with no explanation. So began Pierre’s lifelong search to solve the mystery of who he really was, a quest that forms the intriguing backdrop to this memoir of a fascinating and adventurous life on three continents. Spanning the insider art world of 1930s Paris, the battles of WWII, the occupation of France by the Nazis, Pierre’s involvement with the French resistance, his post-war work restoring art and historical monuments, and his eventual decision to create a new life in North America, The Missing Matisse is a story of intrigue, faith, and drama as Pierre journeys to discover the truth―before it’s too late. Pierre Henri Matisse was born in Paris in 1928. Brought up as the grandson of Henri Matisse, Pierre spent his childhood among some of the most famous artists of the twentieth century, including Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali. During WWII, Pierre and his father, Jean Matisse, were heavily involved in French underground activities, wanted by the Nazis for their efforts in aiding the British spies and saboteurs. When the war ended, Pierre worked in the restoration of the art and historical monuments in France that were damaged by the war. Now a citizen of the United States, Pierre is best known as “The American Matisse, the Artist of Freedom and Love.” He is devoted to children’s causes and has given or created pieces to help organizations such as Project Hope, The American Red Cross, numerous children’s hospitals, missions organizations, and rescue programs around the world. Pierre and his wife, Jeanne, live in Florida.
ASR Index is a complete and detailed index of everything that has appeared in the Antique Studebaker Review magazine since its inception in 1971. Of greatest importance are the advice items that are indexed by subject (engines, brakes, steering, etc.). Historical items are also indexed by subject as well as by the vehicle (model and year) they relate to. If you own, for instance, a 1939 Champion, ASR Index will give you instant access to everything that has been published about your car and much more. Indexed by model, year, AND subject matter, ASR Index is detailed and comprehensive, making it easy to find the information you need. Each listing, of course, refers you to the specific issue of Antique Studebaker Review and cites the page on which the item begins. ASR Index includes issues of Antique Studebaker Review from 1971 through 2019 by subject, model, and year. It contains more than 4,300 references on 55 pages.
Set in the 1920s, this story mixes small town mid-American life with prohibition, the Chicago mob and courtroom drama in a tale with one surprising twist and turn after another
