Bøger om South Atlantic States

Als Emily Lawrence jüngste Leiterin der Herzchirurgie in einem renommierten Krankenhaus in Washington wird, will sie sich unbedingt beweisen. Doch gleich in der ersten Woche gerät sie mit der mächtigsten Frau Amerikas und der Welt aneinander: Präsidentin Constance Calvin.Obwohl sie auf politischer Ebene nicht immer einer Meinung sind, sind die beiden unterschiedlichen Frauen voneinander fasziniert und verbringen mehr und mehr Zeit miteinander – so gut es im stressigen Alltag eben geht. Aber wie können sich eine Freundschaft und vielleicht sogar romantische Gefühle entwickeln, wenn Connie bei jedem Schritt im Fokus der Öffentlichkeit steht?Und muss Connie am Ende schmerzhafte Konsequenzen ziehen, wenn ihre Wiederwahl gefährdet ist, oder gibt es doch eine Chance auf eine gemeinsame Zukunft?Lola Keeley ist Autorin und Programmiererin. Nachdem sie nach London gezogen war, um ihrer Liebe zum Theater nachzugehen, lebte sie später den Traum eines jeden Fünfjährigen und wurde Zugführer in der Londoner U-Bahn. Sie lebt und schreibt nun in Edinburgh, Schottland, zusammen mit ihrer Frau und vier Katzen.

From an aerial viewpoint, Hilton Head is a foot-shaped, or ankle-boot shaped, island albeit without any visible toes. It lies roughly 95 miles south of Charleston and 31miles north of Savannah and is one of over 100 Sea islands on the Atlantic Ocean, along the coasts of South Carolina, Georgia and North Florida. The Sea islands form a chain of tidal and barrier islands along the coasts of South Carolina, Georgia and North Florida. It is sometimes referred to as a barrier island. A tidal island is a piece of land connected to the mainland by a natural or man-made causeway exposed at low tide and submerged at high tide. The terrain of a barrier island includes a dynamic beach system with offshore sandbars, a pounding surf and shifting beaches, as well as grassy dunes behind the beach, maritime forests with wetlands in the interiors, and salt or sand marshes facing the mainland. Using those defining characteristics, the north end of Hilton Head would be classified as a tidal island and the south end a barrier island. The barrier and tidal halves of Hilton Head Island are separated by Broad Creek, a land-locked tidal marsh. Hilton Head is roughly twelve miles long and 5 miles across at its widest point. It is surrounded by the Intra-Coastal Waterway on the mainland side and 13 miles of beachfront on the Atlantic. Those 13 miles include ten prominent beaches with public access (although some are tucked away inside gated communities with limited access). The beaches are what draw many visitors to the island. But those who deem to explore a little beyond the sandy shores are rewarded with at least 22 public parks and nature preserves, as well as, 64 miles of leisure trails (shared by foot traffic, bicycles, and the occasional Segway) spread across its 42 square miles of land. Hilton Head Island is also known for its rich history that dates back thousands of years to the seasonal occupation by Native Americans. The historical accounts of the island continue with its sighting by William Hilton in 1663, the arrival of English planters who grew indigo and rice, followed by the introduction of cotton after the American Revolution. Hilton Head became an important base of operations for the Union blockade of Southern ports during the Civil War. One of the things I most enjoy doing on the island is to pack up my camera and set out by foot, bicycle or car for a few hours of exploring along the beaches or inland areas. Those times have garnered me a large collection of photographs, some of which I have included in this book. This book is not intended to be a travelogue or tourist guide. I don't have photos of all of the various species of wildlife, or the top spots to visit. Instead, I consider this book the testimony of a love affair between a girl and an island, much like what I wrote about in books 3 and 4 of my Georgia Ayres novel series. In this case, I'm the girl, although I have long passed the age where that description could be used accurately!Within this book, I have tried to present a sample of what I find to be the heart and soul of Hilton Head Island: the sunrises and sunsets that start and end each day, and the various interior contributors to the total beauty and charm of the island. I hope you enjoy the visual journey!

"Every day-no matter how bleak it seems-find one good thing for which to be thankful." Through a series of unsent letters to the sweetheart he left behind, Jack Calhoun unpacks his rage and grief and wrestles with questions of the soul like, "Who am I?" Rachael Burns, the girl he left, uses her journal to make sense of his abandonment. Jack escapes the guilt-filled confines of judgmental Bellum, Georgia, and embarks on a rocky path toward purpose. When that mission gets shattered on a dark street in Fallujah, he's left empty-handed. Rachael clings to thrills and busyness that never heal her heart. She faces her deepest fears and misbeliefs and must cast pride aside for something greater than her emotions. As their parallel journeys lead toward mountaintops miles apart, Jack and Rachael receive the gift of a truth powerful enough to change their lives forever. In a world where tomorrow isn't promised and tragedies rend lives, who a person is at the core is the only thing that can be unchanging ... if that identity rests in an absolute source. Fans of Where the Crawdads Sing, hope-filled coming-of-age dramas and post-9/11 fiction will enjoy this dual-POV epistolary novel, which embodies Southern fiction with Christian roots.

With Miss Robbie's signature dishes, as seen on the OWN Network, Sweetie Pie's COOKBOOK is perfect for holidays, special occasions, and Sunday dinners.The owner of nationally acclaimed soul food restaurants Sweetie Pie's, Miss Robbie makes it easy for families to enjoy her scrumptious recipes. In this appetizing spread, she presents classic recipes such as Smothered Pork Chops, lip-licking Salmon Croquettes, crispy Fried Chicken, and Mac and Cheese. She also offers creative variations on the tried-and-true, including Candied Carrot Soufflé, Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic and Bacon, Oniony Roasted Corn, and Collard Greens. And her desserts and breads are as flavorful as they sound?Sky-High Sweet Potato Pie and St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake. The celebrity chef welcomes you into her kitchen to experience more than 100 tasty recipes and 80 color photographs as she shows what it means to put heart and ?foot? into a dish.

In unflinching yet hopeful prose, this debut memoir in essays explores the most animal parts of our human nature. Discussions of various creatures in the natural world serve as portals to the painful realities Kirsten Reneau confronts in the process of breaking-and remaking-a home. Honest in their descriptions of sexual assault and its traumatic effects, these essays are at once clinical and lyrical reflections on the ways that desire can permeate our lives for better or worse, as well as how it can be channeled into a lifegiving force for women in a world often hostile to their basic needs. Sensitive Creatures ultimately is a story of darkness, resilience, and the light that still manages to crack through.

George W. Bush forlod Det Hvide Hus, som en af de mest upopulære præsidenter til at bestride det magtfulde embede. Oveni hatten var blev der stillet spørgsmålstegn ved Bushs intellekt og det skortede ikke på parodier og fortolkninger af præsidenten, hvor han blev fremført som en simpel cowboy. Men hvordan ser eftermæglet egentlig ud? I dette sidste afsnit af POTUS serien 'Bushland' tager værterne Anders Agner og Lars Mathiasen fat på pennen, når Bushs eftermæle skal skrives. Det gør de i godt selskab med filmkritiker Ann Lind Andersen, der med eksempler fra popkulturen hjælper med at tegne et billede af den tidligere præsident.Værter: Anders Agner Pedersen og Lars Græsborg MathiasenGæst: Ann Lind AndersenKlip: Simone Nystrup-LarsenRedaktør: Andreas Lindinger SaxildPOTUS: BushlandPOTUS er den første podcastserie om amerikanske præsidenter. Sammen med deres gæster ser de to værter nærmere på de store og små personligheder, der har stået i spidsen for USA på godt og ondt. Du får både politik, personer, glæder og sorger, sejre og nederlag. Alt sammen fortalt af folk med både indsigt og passion. Det er med andre ord podcast i præsidentklassen.I denne særudgave af POTUS går værterne Anders Agner og Lars Mathiasen helt ned i materien på George W. Bushs tid i præsidentembedet. En stormombrust tid der både bød på en af historiens tætteste valgresultater, terrorangrebet 11. september, krige i Mellemøsten og orkanen Katrina der bragte kæmpemæssige ødelæggelser med sig. Der er nok at berette om, og det var ikke altid at præsidentens gøren og laden faldt ud til nationens bedste.Lars Græsborg Mathiasen er tidligere TV- og podcastredaktør på Kongressen.com. Han har dækket amerikansk politik gennem flere år som både studievært, redaktør og journalist og desuden bidraget til bøgerne 'Glimt Af Et Præsidentvalg' og 'Obama - Håbets Præsident'.Anders Agner er chefredaktør på Kongressen.com. Han er uddannet journalist fra Danmarks Journalisthøjskole og New York State University med speciale i amerikansk politik. En af landets mest benyttede USA-analytikere i både tv og radio og forfatter til flere anmelderroste bøger om amerikansk politik, senest 'KENNEDY - historien om USA's største politiske dynasti'.

From award-winning author, Atlas CreedSome memories, like scars, linger even after healing...Haunted by her sister's mysterious disappearance, Rebekah battles grief, depression, and the unsettling presence of a Reaper who invades her mind. Drawn by the Reaper into a realm of souls, she confronts not only her despair but the chilling truth of her sister's fate. Guided by a cunning witch and a Guardian imprisoned in her consciousness, Rebekah embarks on a desperate quest to free her sister from a terrible darkness.Meanwhile, FBI Special Agent Niko Ortez untangles a web of cold cases, including the disappearance of Rebekah's sister, Nicole. The deeper he digs, the more sinister the trail becomes, pointing him to the foreboding Armitage Hotel. When a violent storm traps guests inside, tensions escalate and Niko's worst fears come to life.As Niko and Rebekah's paths collide, long-buried secrets unravel, and they are forced to confront their own demons. Together, they race against time to expose the hotel's dark past before it consumes them. Courage and resilience become their only weapons in this gripping battle against an evil that threatens to shatter reality itself.CONTENT WARNING: Keep in mind that some of the content warnings may indicate spoilers, proceed with this in mind. This story contains adult language and depictions of violence and sexual assault that some may find uncomfortable, including: Self-HarmAttempted SuicideBlood, Gore, and ViolenceLanguageSexual AssaultAttempted RapeAccidental Cannibalism

A grieving man meets a beautiful woman on a desolate beach. He doesn't know she knows who murdered his wife. She doesn't know he possesses a secret that will expose her sinister plan. Neither knows they are about to become fugitives together.

Whether you want to drive a scenic road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, stroll Charleston's historic district, or visit the home of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Atlanta, the local Fodor's travel experts in South Dakota are here to help! Fodor's The Carolinas & Georgia guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.

Whether you want to explore the Smithsonian Museums, stroll along the Wharf, or dine in the city's increasingly sophisticated restaurant scene, the local Fodor's travel experts in Washington D.C. are here to help! Fodor's Washington D.C. guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.Fodor's Washington D.C. travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and doMULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your timeMORE THAN 20 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidentlyCOLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and morePHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "What to Buy," "Under the Radar," "D.C. with kids," and moreTRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and moneyHISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, and moreSPECIAL FEATURES on "What to Watch and Read Before You Visit," and "What to Eat and Drink" LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gemsUP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: The Washington Monument, the White House, the Capitol Building, the National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial, the Smithsonian museums, Arlington National Cemetery, Georgetown's boutiques, U Street's restaurants, Alexandria, Mount Vernon, Annapolis, Baltimore, and more.Planning on visiting other parts of the east coast? Check out Fodor's New York City, Fodor's Boston, and Fodor's Maine Coast.*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!

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After settling into a quiet life in Northern California, the protagonist's past from his college days in Washington, DC, catches up with him in a lethal confrontation. This violent encounter propels him on a surreal journey through the thresholds of the afterlife: heaven, purgatory, and hell.During these celestial visits, gatekeepers evaluate the protagonist's life, sparking debates about his worthiness for each realm. Through these conversations, the protagonist not only defends his past actions but also lays out a blueprint for young American males navigating life's trials, from sports and romance to dealings with law enforcement and face-offs with adversaries.He shares unique strategies for the under-sized athlete to thrive in contact sports and offers insights into everyday challenges, urging others to approach them with extraordinary solutions. His encounters also delve deep into the intricacies of police work, a knowledge he showcases during his discourse with hell's sentinel.With unwavering support from his tight-knit circle of friends, the protagonist surmounts both earthly and ethereal hurdles, exemplifying the indomitable spirit's triumph over adversity and fear.

Den 29. august 2005 gik orkanen Katrina i land i storbyen New Orleans i delstaten Louisiana med ødelæggende konsekvenser til følge, særligt for byens fattige, sorte indbyggere. Opgaven med at hjælpe byen og landet gennem katastrofen blev ikke hjulpet på vej af præsidenten, George W. Bush, der håndterede krisen mildest talt horribelt.Det var ikke den eneste gang at præsidenten skulle komme i modvind og i dette sjette afsnit af podcastserien 'Bushland' ser værterne Anders Agner og Lars Mathiasen nærmere på nogle af de største bommerter i Bushs tid i embedet.Værter: Anders Agner Peders og Lars Græsborg MathiasenKlip: Simone Nystrup-LarsenRedaktør: Andreas Lindinger SaxildPOTUS: BushlandPOTUS er den første podcastserie om amerikanske præsidenter. Sammen med deres gæster ser de to værter nærmere på de store og små personligheder, der har stået i spidsen for USA på godt og ondt. Du får både politik, personer, glæder og sorger, sejre og nederlag. Alt sammen fortalt af folk med både indsigt og passion. Det er med andre ord podcast i præsidentklassen.I denne særudgave af POTUS går værterne Anders Agner og Lars Mathiasen helt ned i materien på George W. Bushs tid i præsidentembedet. En stormombrust tid der både bød på en af historiens tætteste valgresultater, terrorangrebet 11. september, krige i Mellemøsten og orkanen Katrina der bragte kæmpemæssige ødelæggelser med sig. Der er nok at berette om, og det var ikke altid at præsidentens gøren og laden faldt ud til nationens bedste.Lars Græsborg Mathiasen er tidligere TV- og podcastredaktør på Kongressen.com. Han har dækket amerikansk politik gennem flere år som både studievært, redaktør og journalist og desuden bidraget til bøgerne 'Glimt Af Et Præsidentvalg' og 'Obama - Håbets Præsident'.Anders Agner er chefredaktør på Kongressen.com. Han er uddannet journalist fra Danmarks Journalisthøjskole og New York State University med speciale i amerikansk politik. En af landets mest benyttede USA-analytikere i både tv og radio og forfatter til flere anmelderroste bøger om amerikansk politik, senest 'KENNEDY - historien om USA's største politiske dynasti'.

This collection brings together nearly three decades of research on the African American experience, class, and race relations in the Appalachian coal industry. It shows how, with deep roots in the antebellum era of chattel slavery, West Virginia's Black working class gradually picked up steam during the emancipation years following the Civil War and dramatically expanded during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.From there, African American Workers and the Appalachian Coal Industry highlights the decline of the region's Black industrial proletariat under the impact of rapid technological, social, and political changes following World War II. It underscores how all miners suffered unemployment and outmigration from the region as global transformations took their toll on the coal industry, but emphasizes the disproportionately painful impact of declining bituminous coal production on African American workers, their families, and their communities. Joe Trotter not only reiterates the contributions of proletarianization to our knowledge of US labor and working-class history but also draws attention to the gender limits of studies of Black life that focus on class formation, while calling for new transnational perspectives on the subject. Equally important, this volume illuminates the intellectual journey of a noted labor historian with deep family roots in the southern Appalachian coalfields.

"Following the defeat of Maj. Gen. William S. Rosecrans's Army of the Cumberland at the Battle of Chickamauga, Gen. Braxton Bragg and the Army of Tennessee followed the retreating Federal army to Chattanooga and partially surrounded Rosecrans and his men by occupying Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga Valley, and Missionary Ridge. The Battle of Chattanooga would prove the final defeat of the Confederacy in East Tennessee and open the door to Sherman's Atlanta Campaign. In this newly revised second edition of his classic guidebook, Matt Spruill revisits his standard-setting tours of the Chattanooga National Military Park, providing updates and new directions after twenty years of park improvements. He recounts the story of the November 1863 battle of Chattanooga using official reports and observations by commanding officers in their own words. The book is organized in a format still used by the military on staff rides, allowing the reader to understand how the battle was fought and why leaders made the decisions they did. Unlike other books on the battle of Chattanooga, this work guides the reader through the battlefield, allowing both visitor and armchair traveler alike to see the battle through the eyes of its participants. Numerous tour 'stops' take the reader through the battles for Chattanooga, Wauhatchie, Lookout Mountain, Orchard Knob, Missionary Ridge, and Ringgold Gap. With easy-to-follow instructions, extensive and updated tactical maps, eyewitness accounts, and editorial analyses, the reader is transported to the center of the action. With this second edition, Storming the Heights will continue to be the go-to guide for Civil War enthusiasts interested in touring this sacred ground"--

Each year, every football team sets out to play a perfect season. Only one has ever succeeded in beating the odds.The Miami Dolphins of the late 1960s were a laughingstock, a franchise where careers went to die. Then came Coach Don Shula. In just a few short years?through hard work, long practices, and his no-nonsense attitude?Shula transformed the team into a championship franchise. Led by such greats as Larry Csonka, Bob Griese, Nick Buoniconti, Larry Little, Mercury Morris, and Jake Scott, the team was undefeated in the 1972 regular season and went on to win Super Bowl VII. Along the way, the Dolphins became the team of the 1970s, with Miami as a fascinating backdrop.Based on years of research and interviews, Undefeated, by award-winning journalist Mike Freeman, examines what is perhaps the single greatest accomplishment in team sports history: the unforgettable season in which the Dolphins didn't lose a single game. There has never been a football team like those Miami Dolphins, and there may never be again.

Over one hundred recipes show you how to bring a symphony of flavors to everyday meals. If you're looking for satisfying deep-down tastes, look no further. Here you'll find:Sticky ChickenLotsa Crab Crab CakesSouthern Smothered SpudsSweet Potato OmeletBronzed FishFresh Garlic PastaCorn ChowderBlack Bean SoupReally Rich Beefand MushroomsAlso included are all your Louisiana favorites, such as gumbos, jambalayas, and etouffées.

Dozens of dishes featuring wild game, fish, and fowl from one of america's favorite restaurantsWith legendary talent, the freshest ingredients possible, and a tradition of fun, Commander's Palace proves that great restaurants only get better with time. A New Orleans institution since 1880, the critically acclaimed restaurant has been the winner of the James Beard Award for Most Outstanding Restaurant in America and has been ranked the top dining establishment in the city for seventeen consecutive years, officially making any visit to New Orleans incomplete without a savory meal in the beautiful Garden District landmark.Nothing can stop the crew at Commander's Palace, and Commander's Wild Side, which features more than one hundred new recipes for fare straight from America's bayous, streams, mountains, and back­country, as well as dozens of stunning photographs, proves it.With thrilling flavors for any palate, executive chef Tory McPhail has recipes for everything from Juniper Berry-Grilled Elk, Rabbit and Goat Cheese Turnovers, and Roasted Quail with Bourbon-Bacon Stuffing to Jamaican Conch Callaloo, Marinated Crab Salad, and Pecan Butter-Basted Flounder with Creole Mustard Cream.Looking for something more traditional? Try the Lemon and Garlic Grilled Pork and the Roasted Turkey or any of the nongame substitutions?just in case the butcher is out of mountain lion.Commander's Wild Side is guaranteed to have just the right dish to spice up your cooking repertoire.

Den 2. november 2004 skulle amerikanerne til stemmeurnerne for at beslutte om de ville give George W. Bush en periode mere i Det Hvide Hus. Det blev til en kampagne præget af et utal af personangreb på den Demokratiske kandidat John Kerry, da Bushs valgstrateg Karl Roe lavede et studie i aggressiv kampagneførelse.I dette afsnit af 'Bushland' fortæller værterne Lars Mathiasen og Anders Agner historien om den skelsættende præsidentvalgkamp i 2004, der så de to kandidater, John Kerry og George W. Bush, i en indædt og til tider beskidt kamp med hinanden.Værter: Anders Agner Pedersen og Lars Græsborg MathiasenKlip: Simone Nystrup-LarsenRedaktør: Andreas Lindinger SaxildPOTUS: BushlandPOTUS er den første podcastserie om amerikanske præsidenter. Sammen med deres gæster ser de to værter nærmere på de store og små personligheder, der har stået i spidsen for USA på godt og ondt. Du får både politik, personer, glæder og sorger, sejre og nederlag. Alt sammen fortalt af folk med både indsigt og passion. Det er med andre ord podcast i præsidentklassen.I denne særudgave af POTUS går værterne Anders Agner og Lars Mathiasen helt ned i materien på George W. Bushs tid i præsidentembedet. En stormombrust tid der både bød på en af historiens tætteste valgresultater, terrorangrebet 11. september, krige i Mellemøsten og orkanen Katrina der bragte kæmpemæssige ødelæggelser med sig. Der er nok at berette om, og det var ikke altid at præsidentens gøren og laden faldt ud til nationens bedste.Lars Græsborg Mathiasen er tidligere TV- og podcastredaktør på Kongressen.com. Han har dækket amerikansk politik gennem flere år som både studievært, redaktør og journalist og desuden bidraget til bøgerne 'Glimt Af Et Præsidentvalg' og 'Obama - Håbets Præsident'.Anders Agner er chefredaktør på Kongressen.com. Han er uddannet journalist fra Danmarks Journalisthøjskole og New York State University med speciale i amerikansk politik. En af landets mest benyttede USA-analytikere i både tv og radio og forfatter til flere anmelderroste bøger om amerikansk politik, senest 'KENNEDY - historien om USA's største politiske dynasti'.

The Civil War has ended, and McKenna is drawn back to Charleston, the cradle of her childhood and the echoes of a tumultuous past. As she steps into the post-war remnants of her once-beloved city, questions haunt her-does her home endure, or has it succumbed to the ruin? Are the ghosts of her youth lurking in the shadows of devastation, or will the rubble reveal secrets long buried? Returning to the city of her youth, now marred by the tragedy of conflict, McKenna must summon her resilience to confront the Charleston that awaits her, forever altered by the War's relentless tide.