White Buffalo

A stunning first novel by an accomplished painter, sculptor and actor, this is the tale of three mystic figures who embark on a pilgrimage on behalf of human justice across the brooding terrain of Eastern Washington...

Children's Books

Skinner, Peter

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Birch Brook Pr

Finalist in the 2017 IAN Book of the Year Awards– Literary and Suspense Categories Fans of SHUTTER ISLAND by Dennis Lehane, BIG SUR by Jack Kerouac, and THE BONES BENEATH by Mark Billingham will devour this dark literary thriller set in Big Sur, along the epic San Francisco coastline. A predator is stalking Jade Cove. The Willis family has lived on their unspoiled piece of land on the northern California coastline for more than a hundred years – and now, they stand to lose it all. Two brothers, Frank and Angus, and their niece Lulu are all that remain. And while the legacy of their family land binds them together, long-held secrets and cruel betrayals threaten to tear the Willis family apart. Newcomer Sam claims he’s hunting the mountain lion that’s been terrorizing the coast. But Lulu is certain that Sam has come to Big Sur to murder her uncle Angus and force the sale of the land – and she’ll do whatever it takes to stop him. Time is running out. Desperate to save her family’s homestead, Lulu feels everything slipping away as Frank pressures the others to sell to the highest bidder. And Angus, who descends further into dementia each day, agonizes to decide what is right for his family and the pristine land he loves. PRAISE FOR THE EDGE OF FARALLON: “…reminiscent of a Tennessee Williams Southern gothic tale, with haunting pasts and fierce ambitions, but transplanted to foggy Northern California.” — Kirkus Reviews “A sinister short story full of shocking revelations about the human psyche. The Edge of Farallon puts the creep in creepy... lovers of dark mystery are sure to enjoy.” — Readers' Favorite Reviews “The author has a deft way with description, showing the characters’ emotions and perceptions with the same elegant brush as he uses for the beauty of the woods and sea.” — IndieReader “Skinner uses words and dialogue in an undoubtedly poetic way. The dialogue, in particular, is intricately varied—snappy one minute and lyrical the next…. Skinner’s skillful use of imagery and metaphor gives both his characters and setting a delicious complexity… With traces of Gothic flare, Peter Skinner’s The Edge of Farallon is a brilliantly dark and satisfying read, exposing truths about family, life, and death. A story for those looking for complex character development, unique imagery, and a breathless plot.” — Chanticleer Reviews "Peter Skinner has the gift of creating sentences that linger long after they’re read." — The Daily Progress “A poetic family drama with mercy and cruelty in high relief.” —Kirkus Reviews MORE PRAISE FOR PETER SKINNER’S FICTION: The Bells of Moses Henry “I positively devoured this warm, gripping, human story.” — Peter Walpole, National Public Radio White Buffalo “An astonishing page-turner.” — Frances Halpern, L.A Times Radio Talk Show Host “Monumentally satisfying.” — Elizabeth Kiem, The Hook

The Edge of Farallon

Literature & Fiction

Contemporary

Peter Skinner Books

Full Beaver Moon

Biographies & Memoirs

Community & Culture

Synopsis America defies easy depiction, but aerial photography uniquely reveals its many treasures. From Alaska to Florida, the immense landmass extends across five time zones, from icy Arctic seas to the tropical warmth of the Caribbean. The nation's features are sculpted on a massive scale. From the Appalachians to the Cascades, the ranges offer myriad challenges to climbers; the Grand Canyon is but one of many geological showcases; the great parks-Yellowstone and Yosemite among them-are admired the world over; and every state offers diverse scenery and abundant wildlife. Nature is unfettered. Hawaii's active volcanoes rise from valleys filled with brilliantly hued tropical flora; the vast Mississippi Valley is a mosaic of croplands; the Florida Everglades are a world of water, sedge, and bird and aquatic life; while Alaska offers magnificent glaciers and forest-flanked fjords. The nation's coasts range from New England's rocky headlands and islets to California and Florida's limitless stretches of golden sand. America's cities are a story of their own: historic New England towns, vibrant New York, majestic Washington, French-flavored New Orleans, glittering Los Angeles, relaxed San Francisco and proud Chicago.

America, A View From Above

Arts & Photography

Individual Artists

Metro_Books

Seasoned sports photographer Peter Skinner uses 211 stunning examples from the work of Walter Ioss, Ben Chen, Bob Gomel, Duane Hart, Mark Johnson, and six other renowned photographers—as well as his personal archives—to show exactly how to take great action photos. Whether the subject is baseball or basketball, rock climbing or golf, kayaking or soccer or stickball or swimming, Sports Photography offers comprehensive, detailed, easy-to-understand information on how to get crisp, clear shots that capture the movement, grace, and mood of the moment. Special projects and self-assignments, plus detailed information on equipment, film and digital techniques, showing emotion, and more, make this the essential primer for sports fans, parents, beginners, or aspiring professionals. Get into the game with Sports Photography.

Sports Photography: How to Capture Action and Emotion

Photography & Video

Allworth

The tools, lighting styles, and problem-solving techniques used by top portrait photographers are covered in a practical manual that features instruction on dragging the shutter for a balanced exposure and metering a subject with confidence. Original.

Portrait Photography: The Art of Seeing Light

Blair, Don

Amherst Media, Inc.

Photographs and text depict New York City before, during, and after the building of the World Trade Center, the complex's role in the movies, its destruction on September 11, 2001, and the aftermath.

World Trade Center: The Giants That Defied the Sky

History

Americas

Witness the rise of New York City through dozens of historic and contemporary aerial photographs that chart the city’s ever-changing skyline. From the ground, New York City can feel like a chaotic jumble of traffic, pedestrians, one-way streets, parks, and buildings of every shape and size. But above the city, away from the cacophony and the commotion, New York can be tranquil and awe-inspiring. The city that never sleeps also never stops changing, which is why this phenomenal collection of historic maps and aerial photos is a fascinating way to explore New York’s evolution. The book opens with maps of 17th-century Manhattan, a quiet settlement with a ragged shoreline. A series of chronological illustrations show the city’s northward expansion, the establishment of its grid system, and the creation of Central Park. The next three chapters include aerial photographs that chart the city’s unbelievable expansion in every direction, including skyward. As buildings rise, as the shoreline expands with ports and landfills, and as more sophisticated photographic techniques allow for breathtaking views of New York’s unmistakable skyline, this lush, oversized book captures a city that is truly alive. Author Peter Skinner’s commentaries on the photographs and maps will guide readers through what is certain to become a treasured book for all who love New York.

New York: A Century of Aerial Photography

Prestel

WORLD TRADE CENTER

Architecture

Edicions Llibreria Universitària de Barcelona, SL

High Above New York

Travel

White Star

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