Americana Books

By the Toompas Brothers

144 pages, 6 x 9, hard cover, ISBN 9780938467205 $19.95 plus s/h The Toompas brothers are identical twins, born in 1958 on April Fool's Day in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Their childhood included many unique circumstances and wonderful memories the twins have adapted into bedtime stories for their children. This book is a collection of those "Stevie-Stanley" stories. Now they want to share them with you. Whether it is running away from storms with their Mom, anticipating Christmas together, or continually shocking each other in their metal house, you will enjoy the adventures. So, hop on a Stingray bicycle and ride back in time with the Toompas twins. You may not be an identical twin yourself, but after reading I'm The One the Other Isn't, you may wish you were!

by Sandy Tritt

$12.95 plus s/h Versatile author Sandy Tritt announces her latest book, Everything I Know. A collection of practical tips, creative solutions and original recipes, Everything I Know is a handbook for young women as they step out on their own.

By Connie Loraine Cox

Illustrated, 288 pages, HB, 8.5" x 11", ISBN 0929915364 $34.95 plus s/h This book attempts to broaden the history of this area. Every community written about in this book has their heroes; those who did not hesitate to help; those who sacrificed their personal time to assist in the compilation of the information needed to preserve our history. As we read over the past years to present day, the reach of this book into documented history gives an eye opening account on how time has changed our towns and communities as well as the people who live in them. Cox's book is a major contribution to West Virginia history and preserves the past for our future generations. �As we look to what our future holds, each of us will always have�Our Place In History.�

112 pgs., HB, Hundreds of illustrations, 36 color plates, 8 1/2" X 11" ISBN: 0929915062 Heritage Edition: $25.00 plus s/h Hundreds of thousands of people from America and overseas gather in the colorful Appalachian Mountains town of Kingwood, West Virginia once a year for a festival at harvest time. This compilation, edited by Bob Teets, features stories, hundreds of illustrations and a feeling of involvement with "the world's largest family reunion."
"--an Appalachian tribute to America's past and future."

compiled by Bob Teets and Shelby Young

128 pgs., PB, Illustrated, 8 1/2" x 11", ISBN: 093846700X $25.99 plus s/h Book includes countless photos and stories of heroism and bravery as state residents struggle to cope with one of the most devastating floods to hit the west coast in the last 100 years. Material compiled from California newspapers as well as authors interviews with survivors. A stark reminder that, in California, "...nature is sometimes a smiling killer."

by Carolyn McKinney -(CLICK HERE TO READ THE FIRST CHAPTER)

256 pgs., HB, 6" x 9", illustrated ISBN: 0929915119 $19.95 plus s/h Mrs. McKinney begins asking questions about her uncle, killed during the Battle of the Bulge in World War IIafter finding his letters in her mother's attic. He was posthumously awarded the nation's highest military honor, the Medal of Honor.

Alfred Wilson, a medic from the famed 26^th Division from the period 1943 to 1944 emerges an unlikely and reluctant hero who elects to serve his country as a battlefield medic, at whom the enemy looks as a prized target.

The Gentle Giant of the 26^th Division is an account of a national hero, and of a family that continues his proud legacy.

by Bernice Kepple

112 pgs., HB, illustrated, 7" x 10" ISBN: 0929915143 $12.95 plus s/h A very special book you will want to treasure as an heirloom in your own personal library. A tender reflection of love and family in a nearly poetic Appalachian style, Treasured Memories touches universal themes sure to warm your heart. Its images and word pictures will caress you like a patchwork quilt on a cold winter's night, inspiring you to read it again and again.