Christopher Blake Bücher

The Linville Gorge Wilderness Area, known for its striking landscape and rich history, spans over 12,000 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Linville River, referred to as Eeseeoh by Native Americans, winds through dramatic cliffs and peaks. This area has a storied past, marked by events like the 1766 ambush of the William Linville hunting party, and has attracted attention for both its beauty and incidents, including movie shoots and accidents. Historic photographs since the 1870s connect past adventurers with today's nature lovers, revealing the gorge's enduring allure.

This book will lay a solid foundation for individuals planning to start ukulele lessons. By the time you're done with this book, you'll already be playing your favorite songs on the ukulele.

An essential introductory text on modern-day policing, suitable for all pre- join policing students as well as those on criminology courses. It matches the requirements of the new qualifications and standards and examines the challenges of policing an increasingly global, technical and diverse world.