Every December, the Feast of the Seven Fishes Festival brings to life the rich holiday tradition of La Vigilia as it journeyed from Southern Italy to the heart of Appalachia, where immigrant families transformed a sacred seafood supper into a vibrant expression of identity and community. It all began when a forgotten family feast was revived in a coal-town kitchen and a grassroots festival grew into a beloved regional celebration—eventually inspiring an unlikely comic strip and a feature film.

At the north end of a quiet neighborhood in Daly City lies a historical marker noting the site of California's most infamous—and deadly—duel. The San Francisco of 1859 had grown rapidly, with treasure seekers from all corners of the globe converging to find their own fortune, either through prospecting or, more lucratively, catering to the needs of those prospectors. 

Out of the muddy streets and the chaos, two leaders emerged whose actions would have an outsized influence on the course of American politics for decades. David S. Terry, the chief justice of the California Supreme Court, and U.S. Senator David Broderick were both determined to steer the fate of the new state, but in very different directions. At the heart of their rivalry lay the fight against slavery, with Senator Broderick advocating for California to remain a free state.

On September 13, 1859, their arguments came to a head in a duel that ended with Senator Broderick shot and mortally wounded. He died three days later, but the outcome would haunt David Terry for another thirty years. 

Explore iconic and lesser-known buildings that shape San Francisco, the City by the Bay. From Alcatraz to the Golden Gate Bridge and the Transamerica Pyramid, this book invites you to reimagine the city through color. Gather your favorite coloring tools and bring each scene to life, one mark at a time, in a place full of stories and character.

Elsie Knapp Corwin and her husband, the former publisher of The Suffolk Times for forty-seven years, Frederick Langton Corwin, wrote this fascinating history of Greenport in 1972. Using the resources of the historical paper, the author team compiled a chronology of historical accounts that show the day to day life of a Long Island village as it transitoned from a whaling and shipbuilding center to an iconic coastal community. Discover how Greenport was affected by the great moments of American history and how the beloved community responded in small ways to the big changes that time inflicts on all. This revised edition preserves the original text and illustrations in a newly accessible and artful paperback for generations to cherish.

This elegant pocket-sized hardcover gift book, part of Applewood's Quotations of Great Americans series, contains nearly one hundred quotes from American labor leader, five-time presidential candidate, and socialist, Eugene V. Debs.

Lou is a little lightning bug with a big problem---his light is too bright. But as Lou soon discovers, sometimes what makes you different is what makes you special.

Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby Boulder engages babies’ attention and encourages families to explore what makes their beautiful city so great.

Families can experience all that Boulder, CO, has to offer: see the famous Flatirons and Chautauqua Park; spot butterflies and birds at some of Boulder's most famous hikes, such as NCAR, Royal Arch, Wonderland Lake, and more; visit the campus of CU Boulder (sko Buffs!); catch a movie at Boulder's most famous theater; and say goodnight to the Boulder star.

Explore Boulder with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.

When one brave loon is trapped, friendship takes flight in an extraordinary adventure.

When Loon lands on a small pond from which there is no escape, her friends try everything they can to help her fly away. As winter sets in and the pond begins to freeze, the birds invent an ingenious plan that will take every single wingbeat to save their friend on The Day the Pond Flew South.

This children’s book helps early readers learn to read by sharing the job between an adult and a child, with adults reading the larger text and children practicing the bold, simple words.

As the story progresses, new words are slowly added and repeated through fun sentences, building confidence and fluency step by step. By the end of the book, the child can read the whole story independently, celebrating their success alongside the Thing.

Born on a magical Christmas morning in the misty Louisiana bayous, little Merry is no ordinary witch. When she’s shunned by the traditional coven, Merry discovers the power of love, friendship, and inclusion. With the help of a kind-hearted elf from Santa’s workshop, Merry embarks on a whimsical adventure to save Christmas from a band of jealous older witches. This enchanting tale celebrates the magic of being yourself and the joy of belonging.