No roads lead to Domke Lake in Washington State's rugged North Cascade mountains. To visit Domke, one walks or flies in with a floatplane. Gordon Stuart lived alone there more than 60 years. He trapped and hunted to survive and later operated a small fishing camp for a modest yearly income. In his latter years his health demanded that he hire help to keep the operation going and so began a series of some 16 "Hired Girls" over 12 years. Sandy Bryant was "Hired Girl #16" and stayed two summers and two winters. She kept a journal of her experiences with and impressions of this unusual mountain man. She was at Domke Lake the winter Gordon died. "Mountain Air" is the charming, ingenuous narrative of Gordon's life as told to Sandy. Stuart is revealed to be a sensitive, caring, and somewhat lonely man. At times quarrelsome and vindictive, he could become the epitome of charm entertaining a group of boisterous fishermen. Used to dealing with death on a daily basis as he tended his winter traplines, he cried at the loss of a beloved dog. Gordon Stuart was not a hermit, a misanthrope, nor the least bit anti-social. He just loved wilderness, solitude, hunting, trapping, and total independence. That he lived alone most of his adult life is testimony to a preference for a life dependent on one's wits and skills as a woodsman rather than social adaptation in the urban world of business and commerce.

Mountain Air: Life of Gordon Stuart, Mountain Man of the North Cascades

Bryant, Sandy K. Nelson

The most widely read publication describing the unique geographical, rich historical, and contrasting socio-economical aspects of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. 
Readers of all ages benefit from its effective structure of seven units and twenty- four chapters discussing the region’s past, present, and future. 
Each reader’s appreciation and understanding of the Pacific Northwest is enhanced by detailed maps, pertinent vignettes, charts, graphs, timelines, an interactive CD, and archival and color photographs.

The Pacific Northwest: Past, present, and future

History

Lambert, Dale A.

Americas

This little book is rich in ideas, yet lean in words. It gives anyone who lives or works with children 4 simple steps to better discipline with plenty of examples. Based on the three keys to successful discipline: unconditional love, good management habits, and a sense of humor, this book focuses on positive language, limit setting, choice giving, and power balancing with accompanying tips that can be used immediately for results with children of all ages.

Discipline 101: Because Kids Don't Come with Instructions

Bazarte, Melanie

Self-esteem is the axis upon which a child's whole life revolves. This easy-to-read book, categorized by age and peppered with appealing photographs, explores 42 vital prescriptions for healthy self-esteem and contains a tear-out poster for quick reference. Recommended for all ages as therapy or maintenance.

The Care or Repair of Children's Self-Esteem

Self-Help

Bazarte, Dr. Melanie

Self-Esteem

Comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date information focusing on these important issues: 
• In-depth information on how and what to feed your baby • How to know if your infant is getting enough to eat • What and how much your child needs to eat • What to do if your child won’t eat • What to do if your child only eats junk food or only wants blue food • How to prevent obesity in your child • How to avoid power struggles at mealtime • How to feed a picky eater • Eating together as a family plus quick and easy menus and recipes for the whole family

Nurturing With Nutrition

Beseler, Lucille