In a state where the love of basketball itself is legendary, there are its rare heroes who also, through the dispassionate lens of history, rise to legendary status. When that legend rises so far above the others as to acquire mythical, or rather, folk hero proportions and then enigmatically vanishes you have King Kelly Coleman. This shy, humble mountain boy blessed with extraordinary talent and drive captured Kentucky's hearts and its all-time record books with performances that have yet to be equaled even a half a century later. Never before in print, the authorized King Kelly Coleman story is told by award-winning author Gary P. West, from actual interviews and information from Coleman himself.

King Kelly Coleman; Kentucky's greatest basketball legend

Gary P. West

Biographies & Memoirs

Acclaim Press

On to Freedom! Author Carlton Jackson has done it again! This time with Freedom's Way, weaving a compelling tale in an epic novel showing the extraordinary efforts to which freedom-loving people will go for their dream of Liberty. In this book, two pre-Civil War-era slaves, Ellen and William Craft of Georgia, devise a brave and cunning plan of escape from their life of bondage that is full of intrigue and peril at every turn of this amazing journey. Could Ellen, who is half white, dressed as a sickly plantation owner going North for her health, accompanied by his slave William, ever thread her way through a highly suspicious and adverse territory? Follow their precarious trek as they stay only a step ahead of the slave catchers up the American East Coast, through the Underground Railroad and toward their elusive but undying vision, Freedom. "A wonderful story of hope, tribulation and success! Carlton Jackson brings home the inhumanity of slavery and weaves a fascinating and heart-rending story of human beings whose only desire was justice and equality. While accurately placed mid-nineteenth-century history, Freedom s Way carries clear messages for the modern day. A must read for all ages!" Frederick M. Beatty, Ph.D. Director of Civil Studies, Troy University, Montgomery, Alabama 6"x9" hardcover w/ full color dustjacket 152 pages w/ illustrations

Freedom's Way

Children's Books

Carlton Jackson

Literature & Fiction

Lloyd Tilghman: Confederate General in the Western Theatre Bryan Bush's latest is the first detailed biography devoted entirely to capturing the story of one of the South's forgotten but distinguished sons. The book relays the life of Lloyd Tilghman; West Point graduate, soldier, engineer, family man. Coming to build a railroad, the talented engineer settled in Paducah, Kentucky in 1852, with his wife Augusta and their eight children. With the advent of the Civil War, the Mexican war veteran followed his convictions south, becoming a Colonel of the 3rd Kentucky Infantry. Many of the members of the Kentucky State Guard followed him. Promoted to Brigadier General, Tilghman assumed responsibility for the strategically important rivers in Western Kentucky and Tennessee. Guarding the Gateway into the South by holding Ft. Henry on the Tennessee River, Tilghman fought overwhelming odds against Commodore Andrew Foote and General U.S. Grant. Succumbing to naval firepower, Tilghman surrendered Ft. Henry. Taken prisoner, he was later exchanged, becoming an infantry brigade commander. During the Battle of Champion s Hill on May 16, 1864, while directing artillery fire, Tilghman was struck by a shell fragment and killed, ending a promising military and civilian career.

Lloyd Tilghman; Confederate General in the Western Theatre

Bryan S. Bush

Leaders & Notable People

This monography describes U.S. Army Riverine planning and operations in the Republic of Vietnam during the years 1966 through 1969. Since the personal experience of the author was with preparations for riverine operations and the initial operations themselves, emphasis has been placed on these activities through early 1968. In summarizing operations conducted in the balance of the three-year period, particular attention has been called to significant trends of changes in riverine operations in Vietnam, a co-operative enterprise of the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy.

Vietnam Studies - Mobile Riverine Operations 1966-69

Fulton, Major General William B.

FOREWORD by Congressman Hal Rogers. Award-winning Kentucky photographer John W. Snell and Acclaim Press have teamed up to create the first-ever hardbound coffee-table book featuring the dramatic landscape, vibrant scenery and rich foliage of eastern Kentucky s Red River Gorge area (near Natural Bridge in the Daniel Boone National Forest). The large volume overflows with strikingly beautiful full-color photographs along with first-hand accounts of the photographer s unique experiences. These exclusive photographs showcase one of Kentucky s most treasured areas, know for its 100-plus natural stone arches, extravagant displays of springtime wildflowers, stunning autumn color and varied recreation opportunities such as world-class rock climbing, hiking, canoeing, camping and more. The GENUINE LEATHER COLLECTOR'S EDITION ($99.95) is no longer available. The Standard Hardbound Edition ($39.95) can still be ordered.

Red River Gorge

Arts & Photography

John W. Snell

Individual Artists

Pioneer Spirit-One High School's Rise from Tragedy to Glory On October 9, 1980, Simon Kenton High School experienced a major natural gas explosion that killed one student and injured several others. One hour later an even bigger one rocked the school injuring firemen and emergency personnel on the scene. Eventually, half of the school was consumed. The students were bussed nightly to borrowed schools and the basketball team found itself trying to scrounge up places to practice until the school could be rebuilt. For them to have a moderately successful season that year would have been impressive. To go on to become the KY State Champions (the only Northern KY school to ever win before or since) and by the smallest overall margin of victory ever is truly remarkable, toppling two if the highest ranking all-stars in the nation in the process, Manuel Forrest and Todd May. Eric Deters does an outstanding job of telling an amazing story that sports fans from all over should enjoy, especially those loving basketball from the Bluegrass State.

Pioneer Spirit

Eric C. Deters

Sports & Outdoors

"Eating Your Way Across Kentucky" - A traveler's guide to local favorites. There are literally thousands of eating-places in Kentucky. Some are outstanding, some good, some fair and some not so good. It seems it would be easy to identify 101 must places to eat in the state, but it is a much more daunting task than one would think. What author Gary West has done in these pages is to select eateries that in all probability you may not even know about. Oh sure, the locals eat there and know they are great, but some of the restaurants are not well known to outsiders - until now! The criteria for making the 101 is simple: it cannot be a chain restaurant and, except for a rare exception, must have been in operation for at least five years. And, of course, the food must be exceptionally delicious! Beautifully illustrated with detailed directions and menu reviews, this book is guaranteed to thrill the traveler trekking across the bluegrass in his never-ending pursuit of his next dining delight. 6 x9" hardcover w/ full color dust jacket 232 pages w/ photos MasterCard, Visa &amp; Discover accepted (we do not currently accept American Express).

Eating Your Way Across Kentucky: 101 Must Places to Eat

Travel

United States

In the 1930 's, the strong sentiment in America was very isolationist. There was an ocean between the United States and the war in Europe and another ocean between America and the Japanese advance into China and the Far East. Most Americans had decided that their country should stay out of any foreign entanglements and remain at peace. But then came the attack on Pearl Harbor by Japanese Imperial Navy on December 7, 1941, and the country immediately began to mobilize. Young men and women enlisted or were drafted. From 1941 to 1945, the country sent its young people to fight on three fronts, in Africa, on the continent of Europe, and across the South Pacific These men and women have been called the "greatest generation. " This is appropriate since never before had this country been involved in such a worldwide confrontation that called upon everyone to make such extreme sacrifices. These young men and women went to war across the oceans and on the home front. They did it because there was a job to do and they knew they had to do it. Here are 65 stories of these individuals and what they did. Their own words speak for them. We have only recorded it.

As You Were Memoirs Of World War II

William M. Craighead & Kindon W. Swayne

Winner of the 2006 Writer's Digest 13th Annual International Self-Published Book Awards in the Cookbook Section, Kentucky TALEgating: Stories with Sauce authors and sisters-in-law Jayna Oakley and Kelli Oakley are back on the tailgate scene collecting even more great recipes, photos and stories from some of the Commonwealth's avid college football fans! Kentucky TALEgating II: More Stories with Sauce is the sports fanatics second season in helping warm up all those cold-weather college fans who are masters of the grill, experts on the how-to's of tailgating and enthusiastic about their teams! Whether you're in the parking lot or entertaining at home, these easy recipes will quickly become part of your menu! Don t miss Season II!

Kentucky TALEgating II More Stories with Sauce

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Kelli and Jayna Oakley

Main Courses & Side Dishes

In Kentucky - Unbridled Spirit and Beauty, award-winning photographer Chuck Summers reveals the awesome natural beauty of the Bluegrass State. From the lofty hills of the eastern region to the floodplains of the west, Kentucky displays a wondrous diversity of natural treasures. In this lovely collection of color images, one encounters inspiring landscapes, magnificent wildlife, and colorful wildflowers. Many of the pictures come from well-known state and national parks, while others were captured in less familiar locations across the Commonwealth. All join together as a marvelous testimony to the natural beauty of a state which heretofore has been better known for its horse racing and basketball. After a journey through this book, the reader may well question why this has been so. Others, will no doubt begin planning trips to experience for themselves the exquisite beauty that is known as Kentucky.

Kentucky Unbridled Spirit and Beauty

Chuck Summer

Martha Layne Collins

Photography & Video

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