MOUNTAIN MYSTERIES
by Larry Thacker

Larry Thacker presents the untold and ignored stories of the paranormal in Appalachia, delving deep into the mysteries that pervade the lives of the people in the mountains. Among other topics inside this book, you will find information on the Oak Ridge UFO connection, Psychics in Appalachia, the Appalachian Sasquatch and death lore and its origins. Mountain Mysteries not only explores the supernatural but seeks to dispel urban myths and attitudes that create them. 226 pages.

LT-316 $15

THANK YOU ASHLEY
by Ronnie Spurlock

Abby, the doll, wants to tell her best friend, Ashley, how much she appreciates her friendship and writes her a letter. Children can follow along on their adventures together, and learn how simple acts of kindness can add up to a world of love.
Permabound 8x9 1/2, by Ronnie Spurlock, illustrated by Victor Guiza.

RS-514 $12

NEVER SEEN THE MOON
by Sharon Hatfield

This true-crime story transforms a dusty piece of history into a vibrant thriller. Discussions of yellow journalism, the inequities of the jury system, class and gender tensions in a developing region, and a woman's right to defend herself from family violence all combine to illuminate the era's social history, and remain chillingly relevant to debates today. photos, index, chapter end notes.

Now in PaperBack!

UIP-36 $14.95

EASTERN KENTUCKY SHORT STORIES
1760-1960
by Mayard Cornett Adams

This historical novel is compiled with short stories about the lives of those who, directly or indirectly, contributed to the growth of Eastern Kentucky and Western Virginia. Most of the stories were handed down through relatives and other families living in Letcher, Pike, Knott, Perry, and Harlan Counties. The book is intended to portray reliable stories which depict life in the early days, as well as in later years. The author hopes readers will enjoy the novel form of dialogue, while discovering the history of Eastern Kentucky and Western Virginia.

This book is presented with as much accuracy as possible and one chapter portrays the effects of the Civil Way in these areas.

MCA-01 $25

JOHN GILLIAM: Pioneer, Patriot, Soldier and a Leading Citizen of Wise County, Virginia,

Compiled by Jack Brummett, this is the culmination of over 15 years of personal family research and includes inputs from almost 200 Gilliam cousins. The book contains 728 pages, 1,720 pictures and an individual index of 9,330 names. It is hard bound with a beautiful dark blue cover. There are 45 chapters with discrete chapters covering John, his seven children who had families and his 37 grandchildren. Included is "The Story of John Gilliam" by Eugene Perry Maddox, Jr. impressively represents years of research devoted to the subject, as well as telling the Civil War in local conflicts from the Union side. Don't miss out on this great piece of genealogy! You'll no doubt find many people you know but didn't realize were kin.

JB-4 $55

THE ADVENTURES OF HOMER THE WORKER ANT
by Gary D. Varner

This story is about an ant that was observed pulling a bug at least four times bigger than he was. The determination of the ant to get his possession back to his colony inspired the author to write this story. Your children will love reading and having this large, colorfully illustrated book read to them. 8x10 paper.

GV-02 $9.00

THE MARBLE and Other Ghost Tales of Tennessee and Virginia
by Joe Tennis

This story relates twenty-two ghost tales that explore legends and lore of the Mountain Empire from Big Stone Gap to Abingdon in Virginia to Johnson City and Kingsport in Tennessee. 70 pages. Trade Paper.

JT-03 $6.95

SPIRITS of NORTH FORK
by Ila Waltz Ison and John C. Church

The front cover depicts the North Fork of Pound before and after the dam was built.­ ­ The book is both true and fiction.­ As John put it, "A book of letters depicting much truth laced with much fiction; 'tis for the reader to thus ponder where one ends and the other begins.­" 272 pages, Trade Paper, photos.

$20

A GREAT GIFT BOOK!

ROLL THE WHEEL:
the Abundant Life and Wisdom of Mae Phillips
by Phyllis Eagletree

Mae Phillips was a Harlan county woman who embraced the whole experience of being alive. She said, "Life gets rough sometimes, but nevertheless we have to 'roll the wheel' {We have to affirm life}." Through sheer persistence and a loving attitude, Mae Phillips set an example we all might do well to follow--a life that embodies non-market values and community life we might retrieve for our lives to be richer. In this book Eagletree shares the stories of Mae's life with us, along with her own beautiful sepia-toned photographs. Trade Paper. 136 pages.

PE-02 $24.95

The Dark And Bloody Ground
by Roberta Webb

A sweeping saga of Kentucky history from early pioneer days to the mid 1900s, The Dark and Bloody Ground is the story of five generations who strive to create a paradise in the Big Sandy Valley that had been heralded as the worlds greatest, raw resource area. The history of nearby Jenkins Kentucky is woven into this novel.

Roberta Webb has produced a fine piece of historical fiction in her first novel. "The Dark and Bloody Ground" has richly developed characters who struggle with the obstacles of their era. Ms. Webb captured the essence of the spirit of the people of Kentucky; allowing the reader a glimpse without the usual cliches. The novel is well researched with an overview of the history and resources of the area, but is especially informative with regard to the mining industry. Find a comfortable chair in a cozy corner and be prepared to read cover to cover! You won't want to put it down.

RW-1 $19.95