Search Results: Authors starting with T from Publication Consultants

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 10/1/13. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “Join Bennie the Bear on his journey of self exploration as he struggles to find his place in the world. After some great advice from some faithful friends, Bennie realizes in order to shine he must embrace his true purpose. This is a story with an inspiring message and an unforgettable tale children will want to read again and again. “

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 5/1/02. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “To know the facts about who lived in early Anchorage: when, what they did, where they came from, what happened to them, and who their children are. John Bagoy provides the answers. It’s right here in Legends and Legacies, Anchorage, 1910-1935.”

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 7/1/08. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “Whenever Kirk would fly DeHavilland Otter N6868B his adult children would say to their kids, “”There goes Grandpa,”” as he would fly by. It wasn’t long before the kids would hear an airplane and immediately look to see if it was “”Grandpa’s Plane.”” The story came about as Kirk heard accounts of his grandchildren getting excited as his airplane would fly overhead and hearing the grandkids say, “”We saw you fly by today Grandpa.”” Constant requests for rides from the grandkids cemented the storyline.

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 11/1/06. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. Written by a school teacher of children with learning disabilities. Designed as a coloring activity book and a learning tool for all children.

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 11/1/03. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “Alaska’s Homegrown Governor, A Biography of William A. Egan. “”Born in Alaska, Raised in Alaska, Schooled in Alaska”” was how 25-year-old William A. Egan advertised himself during his first campaign for Alaska Territorial Legislature in 1940. Without an opportunity to attend college, Egan received his political education in the legislature. Fifteen years later, Alaskans chose him to lead the Alaska Constitutional Convention and then serve in Washington, D.C. as an Alaska-Tennessee Plan senator. In 1959, Egan, from small-town Valdez, became Alaska’s first state governor - the only governor born and educated in Alaska during the first 43 years of statehood.

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 6/1/99. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “Chain of Life presents a picture of the Aleut community of Unalaska-Dutch Harbor during the 1970s through the eyes of two young men -- a Japanese-American pilot searching for his Aleut mother and an Aleut orphan seeking to reestablish contact with his family. Although the plot of Chain of Life is fictional, it has historical interest. It shows the Aleutian Islands during a period when this unique region was experiencing an economic invasion by seafood processors while still recovering from the ravages of World War II and the Aleut evacuation.

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 2/1/06. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “Alaska’s First Homegrown Millionaire is the Life and Times of Cap Lathrop. During half a century in Alaska Cap Lathrop tried, and usually succeeded, in a variety of enterprises helping to assure Alaska’s readiness to become a full-fledged member of the United States. He captained a steam schooner; drilled for oil; hauled freight; built apartments and theaters; started banks and radio stations; published a newspaper; served as a city mayor, a state legislator, a university regent, and Republican national committeeman; established a model salmon cannery; developed Alaska’s most successful coal mine; and produced a motion picture. So diverse were his activities that each half decade of his long life provides a new story in Alaska’s development. His gruff manner scared some people while his warmth charmed many. His final wish, “”to die with his boots on,”” was fulfilled when he… Read More

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 4/1/03. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “Ghosts of Kennecott, The Story of Stephen Birch -- Stephen Birch was one of thousands who came north in 1898 seeking their fortunes. He found his high in the Wrangell Mountains of Alaska. Most sought wealth in gold; Birch found it in copper. Birch succeeded while others failed because he had assets that many prospectors lacked -- a technical education, wealthy friends and remarkable tenacity. He founded a gigantic corporation in an era when big business was a public enemy, persevering in the face of unwarranted abuse from ambitious politicians and muckraking journalists. Starting as a horse-packer on an army expedition, Birch rose in 20 years to control 14 per cent of world copper production through his Kennecott Copper Company, with mines in Utah, Nevada, Arizona and Chile, in addition to those in Alaska.

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 6/1/03. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “Big Mike Heney, Irish Prince of the Iron Rails -- Michael James Heney had qualities that assured success on the western frontier at the turn of the century. Vision of the future prompted him to undertake projects shunned by less daring men. Although he lived only 45 years, he founded a city, (Cordova), amassed a fortune, and inspired a best selling novel (The Iron Trail). Without technical training, he built two railroads considered impossible by the leading engineers of his day (the White Pass and Yukon and the Copper River and Northwestern). A ready Irish smile drew people to him and they became his friends for life. Wherever “”Big Mike”” led, his workers followed, proud to be Heney’s boys.

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 9/1/18. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “A Day to Remember is a humorous, action pact story about a squirrel named Merle, a skunk named Hunk, and a bunny named Sonny. Join them on an adventure as they explore the mysterious caverns inside the mountain they live on. See how they all end up pink, which legend gives them honor, and why they need help from their beaver friends. Meet Evan, Luke, and Walter and some of the other woodland characters. Find out who saves them during the biggest storm in history, and who wrestles with them in the mud. See what Merle uses to make a squirrel hammock, why they don’t like soda pop, and where the little purple foot prints came from. Clair the bear, and her cubs Hub and Bub add to the fun when they discover a tote of toys. There is also remote-control mayhem, and robot retaliation making it a day to remember.

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 12/5/17. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “The Legend and the Land Battle is a humorous tale about a squirrel named Merle, a skunk named Hunk, and a bunny named Sonny. The mountain they live on has been enchanted so that no animal shall harm another. Go along with the boys as they interact with a story telling bear, and a couple rambunctious cubs full of quick-witted definitions. See what they learn about the area they live in and why it is so special. A legend and a riddle about a bald, badger with a heart on his rump leads to some very unusual treasure. Then see how the animals on the mountain convince the humans they do not want to build there. Cooter may be a little quirky, and wear a bikini top on his head, but the boys soon learn he’s the guy in charge. This action pact story is sure to leave laughing.

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 7/15/10. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “Would you send your teenager into the Alaska wilderness to work for people you never met? On June 9, 1973, 16-year-old Michael Travis put an advertisement in the Fairbanks Daily News Miner looking for work. What he got was more than he bargained for. Michael accepted an offer to help an older couple build a lodge at Melozi Hot Springs—a remote camp north of the Yukon River. The couple is shocked when they see a boy step out of the bush plane, instead of a capable man they sorely needed. Michael must prove his worth and learns quickly this beautiful land can turn deadly – handing out hard lessons. Confronted with bears, hordes of mosquitoes, and the realization he is truly on his own, Michael gradually earns his place among his employers and becomes an Alaskan. “

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 11/1/06. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “Prudenciano Nava is a Mexican colleador -- a rodeo performer of exceptional skill and strength who flips bulls on their backs by grabbing their tails. A trained horse and agile colleador partner allowed him to escape the deadly horns, and bask in the admiration of the crowd. Nava, scornful of honest labor, has an uncontrollable temper, a weakness for drink, and abandoned his wife. Pursued on horseback, the 49-year old Nava eloped with his brother’s 15-year-old stepdaughter, leaving the drudgery of his father’s rancho, for riches in Mexico’s northern states. But the Mexican revolution explodes, shattering the nation and Nava’s dreams. He and his family flee north yet again. During a botched train holdup in New Mexico, Nava nearly kills a man; now he must elude the law and a fearsome Apache bounty hunter. Nava becomes Tereso Minjares and seeks a quiet life. But his lust for fame lures… Read More

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 1/1/92. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “””....one of those books that becomes a friend long before you finish it. It is a gentle, loving, look homeward and through time that chronicles family memories, childhood tales, growing up, travels, personal observations, names of friends and acquaintances, special dates, special places and lore of Alaska.......””

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 6/1/12. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “An inexperienced teenager leaves his suburban California home to visit his brother in San Francisco, and dives into the Hippie Movement of the sixties. Establishing himself in the Flower Power scene of the Haight Ashbury District, he becomes a bell-bottomed entrepreneur, running a unique used garment business from the back of an old, brightly painted step van, becoming known only as Jester. Heavily involved in the sex, drugs and rock and roll lifestyle, he meets fascinating characters like Janis Joplin and Timothy Leary and has many amazing experiences, until he burns out on the whole scene. Leaving the bay area, He searches for a different direction. Jester moves in and out of different lifestyles, becoming a road nomad, traveling, over the years, from the mountains of Big Sur all the way to Alaska, with many stops along the way. In Jester: Memoirs of a Retired Hippie, Jester tastes love… Read More

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 4/1/16. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “A nine-year-old boy living in Alaska loves nature, and decides, since his dad won’t take him for a walk in the forest next to their home, he’ll have to go on his own—that’s just what he does—forgetting he’s just a little boy, after all. After enjoying being in the wilds, he finds himself completely lost, until a very special bear comes and takes him for a remarkable tour of the forest. They meet different animals and the bear teaches Mike about life in the wilderness, until it is time for the bear to take Mike home—the tired boy getting a ride on the bear’s back. Sad to see the bear go, Mike hopes they will meet again, when he is older and wiser, and can explore the woods all he wants “

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 12/1/13. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “Denny Caraway, Alaskan homesteader, returns to his Lanyard Creek cabin after many months living a meager, primitive life deep in the Alaskan wilderness, following his beloved wife’s death, which had filled him with overwhelming pain and anger. It almost proves his end, until a loyal friend finds him and acts as a sign for Caraway to come home. Rejoining the small circle of people he had left behind, their love and support serve to renew Denny’s outlook on life. But, the murder of a young friend is a harsh reminder that life is still the bearer of sadness as well as joy, and Caraway is compelled to seek revenge against an old nemesis. Following what he sees as his destiny, Denny Caraway gives up the idea of love and family to continue his life as a solitary man, living on his remote homestead. “

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 1/15/16. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “Walter Beaumont, a nature-loving Midwestern teenager, has his destiny handed to him on a silver platter when his uncle invites him to come live in Alaska for the summer, in 1959. From the minute he arrives, Walter starts becoming the person he is meant to be, taught by his skookum uncle to be an extraordinary woodsman, a capable boatman, trapper, hunter and fisherman, aided by his natural abilities. He falls in love with a beautiful Native girl, but must join the army as he has promised his father, ending up in a special recon unit in the early days of Viet Nam. Wounded, he returns to Alaska just after the ‘64 Quake has wreaked incredible havoc, causing him great loss. His military training aids him in civilian life, and Alaska, his true home, helps to heal the mental and physical wounds he has su ered. He becomes a small boat builder, aids Alaska law enforcement as a tracker, is blessed… Read More

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 3/1/13. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “Warren Troy, Alaska wilderness adventure author, continues the Alaska homestead adventures of Denny Caraway. Caraway, long time Alaskan homesteader, is content to live a solitary, rugged and often dangerous life deep in the northern wilderness. After many years alone, however, loneliness causes him to seek companionship on his remote land and he reconnects with a former friend and lover who is willing to share his isolated life. Denny’s world is full and complete until tragedy strikes, and Caraway completely severs all ties with the few people he does know. Leaving his beloved homestead, he leads a totally primitive existence deeper in the forest, hurt and angry, until a loyal friend finds him and Denny realizes it’s time to come home.

“Anchorage, Alaska”: Publication Consultants, 12/1/11. First Edition. Perfect Bound. Like New/Like New. “Can a middle-aged urban dwelling man survive on his own in the Alaska wilderness? Denny Caraway is going to find out. Casting off city life that has become completely unsatisfying--that is killing his spirit--he journeys north to become a homesteader in the Alaska bush. Denny is pushed to his limits, physically and spiritually, while carving out a life in the trees, experiencing daily adventures that could end his life if he doesn’t make the right choices. Despite the danger, he comes to love his new home and almost everything involved there. But he learns that bad human behavior is everywhere, as he deals with neighboring Alaskan homesteaders. After the peace and solitude of his homestead life is threatened, Denny must make life-changing decisions to maintain his cherished freedom. “