The Mortician's Road Trip
The Mortician's Road Trip

Author: James D. Loy

Publisher: The New Atlantian Library

Published: 2022-03-23

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13: 0692518746

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Upstate New Yorker Baz Rathbone makes ends meet by selling human skulls. By contract, he should cremate them, but he doesn't. His little business comes to the attention of the FBI when a woman spots her late husband's skull being used as a candlestand by a skinhead (she recognizes the skull from a distinctive Texas-shaped bone flap). The feds' investigation ultimately takes them to Moose Wallow, Maine, where they interview assistant mortician Lazlo Wetzo and his taxidermist friend, Uliba Helmsman, two loveable potheads. When Uli, Lazlo, and Laz's girlfriend, Annette Fibrowski, travel from Maine to the Carolinas to pick up a preserved human body and also the carcass of an orangutan — the former for burial in Maine and the latter to be stuffed for a zoo near Charlotte -- chaos ensues. Through a complex set of connections, Baz Rathbone hires an inexpensive-but-stupid hood to steal the ape, whose skull would bring in serious money, but the heist goes wrong. Justice is eventually served, but only after a hilarious set of misadventures.

Driving While Black: African American Travel and the Road to Civil Rights
Driving While Black: African American Travel and the Road to Civil Rights

Author: Gretchen Sorin

Publisher: Liveright Publishing

Published: 2020-02-11

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 1631495704

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Bloomberg • Best Nonfiction Books of 2020: "[A] tour de force." The basis of a major PBS documentary by Ric Burns, this “excellent history” (The New Yorker) reveals how the automobile fundamentally changed African American life. Driving While Black demonstrates that the car—the ultimate symbol of independence and possibility—has always held particular importance for African Americans, allowing black families to evade the dangers presented by an entrenched racist society and to enjoy, in some measure, the freedom of the open road. Melding new archival research with her family’s story, Gretchen Sorin recovers a lost history, demonstrating how, when combined with black travel guides—including the famous Green Book—the automobile encouraged a new way of resisting oppression.

Road Trip USA
Road Trip USA

Author: Jamie Jensen

Publisher: Moon Travel

Published: 2018-03-20

Total Pages: 1696

ISBN-13: 1640493859

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The Road Awaits! Criss-cross the country on America's classic two-lane highways with Road Trip USA! Inside you'll find: 11 of America's favorite road trips with a flexible network of route combinations, color-coded and extensively cross-referenced to allow for hundreds of possible itineraries Mile-by-mile highlights celebrating the best of Americana, including roadside curiosities, parks, diners, and more Local history that reveals the unique personalities of small towns and big cities across the country Vintage snapshots, full-color photos, and beautiful illustrations of America both then and now Over 125 detailed driving maps covering more than 35,000 miles of classic American blacktop Expert advice from road-warrior Jamie Jensen, who cruised nearly 400,000 miles of highway in search of the perfect stretches of pavement Road Trip USA celebrates the great American road trip, and gives you the tools, resources, and inspiration to make it your own. Hit the road!

Road Trip USA: Appalachian Trail
Road Trip USA: Appalachian Trail

Author: Jamie Jensen

Publisher: Moon Travel

Published: 2016-05-03

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13: 1631213725

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Rediscover the Open Road! From the idyllic towns of New England to the charming heart of Dixie, Road Trip USA: Appalachian Trail is classic roadside Americana at your fingertips! Inside you'll find: Mile-by-mile highlights so you can make the most of America's two-lane highways through New England, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia Driving maps covering over 2,000 miles, from the north woods of Maine, through Pennsylvania Dutch Country, down to the Great Smoky Mountains Full-color vintage and modern photos and illustrations of past and present America, in a slim, portable guide excerpted from Road Trip USA Roadside curiosities and detours revealing the personalities, history, and kitschy character of the small towns and thriving cities along the route Expert advice from road warrior Jamie Jensen, who has zoomed along nearly 400,000 miles of highway in search of the perfect road trip Road Trip USA: Appalachian Trail is so full of the beauty of the American road, why wait to start your next adventure? Hit the Road!

Road Trip USA (25th Anniversary Edition)
Road Trip USA (25th Anniversary Edition)

Author: Jamie Jensen

Publisher: Moon Travel

Published: 2021-06-08

Total Pages: 1707

ISBN-13: 1640494480

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Criss-cross the country on America's two-lane highways with the 25th anniversary edition of the ultimate guide to the classic road trip. InsideRoad Trip USA you'll find: 11 routes through the heart of America, color-coded and extensively cross-referenced to allow for hundreds of possible itineraries Mile-by-mile highlights celebrating the best of Americana, including roadside curiosities, parks, diners, and the local history and personality that makes each small town and big city unique Over 125 streamlined maps covering more than 35,000 miles of two-lane American blacktop Full-color photos and illustrations of America both then and now Expert advice from road-warrior Jamie Jensen, who sped along nearly 400,000 miles of highway in search of the perfect stretches of pavement Insight into the great American road trip, as well as resources, history, and fun facts along the way Hit the road, roll down the windows, and discover the soul of the country with Road Trip USA. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.

The Mortician and Other Short Stories
The Mortician and Other Short Stories

Author: Charles E. Lake

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2010-06

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 1452034508

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There are 14 interesting and enjoyable fictional stories in this anthology. The stories are short and independent of each other, which make for easy stop-and-go reading. You will enjoy a wide variety of stories: mystery, murder, suspense, romance, feel-good, and humorous. (Betcha can't read just one!) The Accident: A man decides he must murder to avenge his sister's death. The Bequest: An aunt's untimely death results in regrettable consequences. The Broach: Hostile twin sisters vie for their mother's broach. The Cabin: An unfaithful wife and her lover take steps to murder her husband. The Counselor: An alienated husband gets advice from a stranger. The Diary: A family learns the contents of Grandfather's diaries. The Encounter: An attractive young woman is not afraid to jog by herself. The Letters: Community newcomers are threatened for unknown reasons. The Loan: A young child loans her parents some money. The Mortician: A man must return a favor ... or else. The Pact: A secret platonic relationship spawns a crisis. The Playmate: A mother has aversion to her four-year-old daughter's friend. The Sale: A homeowner lives through a garage sale. The Ticket: A chance meeting is really not a chance meeting. Do you like surprises? You'll find one or two in each story!

Guide to Indiana's Historic Sites – East Central Edition
Guide to Indiana's Historic Sites – East Central Edition

Author: Paul R. Wonning

Publisher: Mossy Feet Books

Published:

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 1311951539

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Take a fun tour through the rich history of Indiana using East Central Indiana Day Trips as your guidebook. This tourism guide will help visitors find all the historical treasures in east central Indiana. Take a fun tour through the rich history of Indiana using Southwest Indiana Day Trips as your guidebook. This tourism guide will help visitors find all of the historical treasures in south central Indiana. East Central Indiana Cities and Towns East Central Indiana has some wonderful cities and towns ranging from charming small towns like Liberty, Greenfield and Shelbyville to the larger cities like Richmond and Muncie. Each of these towns and cities has many things to do for your family as it explores the regions roads and highways. East Central Indiana Wineries Southwest Indiana has several interesting wineries that produce some fascinating wines. East Central Indiana State and Local Parks From parks along the Ohio River to wonderful woodland hikes, the parks in Southwest Indiana include four state parks, several nature preserves and some relaxing local parks. These provide some great day trips for people to explore to hike, picnic or just plain enjoy nature. They provide fun things to do in Southwest Indiana. East Central Indiana Museums and Historic Sites Explorers in the area can stage a day trip to learn the region's rich history by visiting the museums and markers located in the various cities and towns of East Central Indiana. Many host interesting family events that are fun and educational. The counties included in this historical travel book include: Delaware County Fayette County Hancock County Henry County Jay County Madison County Randolph County Rush County Shelby County Union County Wayne County tourism, road trip, day trip, travel guide, guidebook, local, historical markers, travel

The Mortician's Daughter
The Mortician's Daughter

Author: Elizabeth Bloom

Publisher: Mysterious Press

Published: 2006-08-22

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 0759568022

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A suspended New York City policewoman returns home to investigate the murder of her best friend's son in a thrilling mystery from Elizabeth Bloom. Ginny Lavoie has just been suspended from the NYPD when she gets a late-night phone call and hears two awful words: "Danny's dead." That message-a plea from her childhood best friend to solve the brutal murder of her teenage son-brings Ginny back to the scruffy, gray New England mill town she left many years ago. Now trying to uncover the secrets and lies hidden by an insular community, she confronts suspects ranging from a homeless Vietnam vet to Manhattan hipsters to Danny's own stepfather...and runs into childhood ghosts and new demons every step of the way. After the town's first murder in recent memory gives way to a second, then a third, Ginny must race to find the killer's identity-before she becomes victim number four.

3000 Facts about Horror Movies
3000 Facts about Horror Movies

Author: James Egan

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2018-05-15

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 0244087717

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In one of the Jaws films, the shark roars... even though sharks don't have lungs. The kid who plays Damien in The Omen punched the director in his private parts during his audition. Johnny Depp made his film debut in A Nightmare on Elm Street. Kathy Bates is the first actress to win an Oscar for acting in a horror movie. The word "pharaoh" is misspelt in the film, The Mummy. In Night of the Living Dead, the zombies rise from their graves after being exposed to "Venusian radiation." A meteor appears for a second in Jaws. Stephen King was taking cocaine while directing the film, Maximum Overdrive. Cat People was the first film to have a jump-scare. Hugo Weaving was strongly considered for the role of Pennywise in IT.