The Book of Letters I Didn't Know Where to Send

Steve Patterson

ACP - Goose Lane Editions

For almost 60 years, the Rio Grande railroad and its successor, Southern Pacific, have operated ski specials from Denver. Here is the whole story of how Colorado's billion-dollar ski industry started from passenger trains, and how and why the ski train is still serving today. The authors examine operations and equipment, and review other past and present North American ski trains.

The Ski Train

Kenton, Forrest

Colorado Railroad Historical Foundation

Special Places: Selected Photographs & Sotries Of The Timucuan Trail Parks System

Simon Barker-benifeld

Timucuan Trail Parks Foundation

Deep within the winding corridors of Boscastle's Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, a low humble door and two small windows allow visitors a glimpse into another world. Here, a kindly old woman sits at her table within the whitewashed rough stone walls of her cottage. A small fire glows in the large open hearth, strange substances, herbs and magical charms adorn the shelves and hang from the low wooden beams, whilst in the shadows, various creatures lurk and keep her company: for this is the cottage of a wise woman of yesteryear.
The wise woman, or Old Joan as she is known, speaks to her visitors of the ways of her trade, reciting many traditional 19th century charms and spells along the way that were once a feature of life in the small villages of Devon and Cornwall.
In Spells from the Wise Woman's Cottage, folklorist Steve Patterson gives us these very charms and spells, and guides us through their history and meaning.
The cottage tableaux itself, the history of its construction, artefacts, and the fascinating stories behind the genuine familiar spirits who reside there are all revealed within the pages of this book.
The trade and character of the working witch through the Ages is thoroughly explored, as is the role of the museum in the world of witchcraft and its revival, along with the 'wayside witches' whose artefacts, magic and wisdom were so central to the museum's foundation.

Spells from the Wise Woman's Cottage: An Introduction to West Country Cunning Tradition

Religion & Spirituality

New Age & Spirituality

Troy Books

Steve Patterson's The Book of Letters I Didn't Know Where to Send is a collection of - wait for it - letters, written by award-winning stand-up comedian - you guessed it - Steve Patterson. The host of CBC Radio's The Debaters since 2007, Steve Patterson has become a household name, with more than 700,000 listeners tuning in each week. He has performed at several of the Just for Laughs prestigious televised galas, including one hosted by Steve Martin. Considered to be the highlight of the show by the audience and critics alike, Patterson's performance prompted the legendary Martin to quip, "If I'd known he was going to be THAT good, I would have cancelled him." Patterson's letters, long a staple of his stand-up comedy routine, address a number of recipients, from real people, to groups, to inanimate objects and concepts. He airs grievances, offers support or creates just plain confusion in humorous prose. From the political to the personal, from the philosophical to the mundane, no subject - or target - is off limits.Patterson's letters may not change the world, but frankly, it's too early to tell. In these letters, he pleads, begs, cajoles, grovels, and always makes a compelling argument. He would like men to stop wearing Spandex bike shorts. He would like airlines to stop selling seats they don't have. He would like gluten to explain itself. He would like his nine-year-old self to know everything will be all right...

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Humor & Entertainment

Humor

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