Russ Walkup's Books

An Appalachian Odyssey

By: Russ Walkup

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This book is a tribute to my parents who instilled in me a strong will to succeed. The emphasis was on hard work and honesty. There was little money available but that made little difference to the boys in Keiffer Holler. Most of the time we were busy working and our leisure time was spent in the beautiful mountains and fishing. Until I was a junior in high school I thought a log cabin in the rural hills of Greenbrier County, a job in a union mine and a four wheel drive vehicle would mean the perfect life. vehicle would mean the perfect life. My story deals with the many twists and turns of leaving the mountains of Appalachia. Some are sad and some are hilarious. The cultural differences I encountered could be compared to Homers account of the Greek, Odysseus. My experiences could never measure up to the Cyclops but there were many challenges along the way. The strong values I gained during my formative years in Appalachia were a major factor guiding me to success throughout my first 76 years of life.

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1491869623

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40 Hikes in Tennessee's South Cumberland

The True Story of the Kidnap and Escape of Four Climbers in Central Asia

By: Russ Manning

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40 Hikes in Tennessee's South Cumberland

The True Story of the Kidnap and Escape of Four Climbers in Central Asia

By: Russ Manning

* Hiking, camping, and picnicking in the best parts of Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau * Detailed information on each trail This thorough guidebook takes hikers to the southern part of the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee where they'll find trails through deep, narrow gorges, numerous waterfalls, scenic overlooks, and lush forests. There are complete trail descriptions of 40 trails, along with information about the region's history, plants, animals, and geology. This rewarding trail collection covers such areas as the South Cumberland Recreation Area, Fall Creek Falls State Park, Prentice Cooper State Forest, and Virgin Falls Pocket Wilderness. BR>BR>

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Mountaineers Books

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1594854025

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9781594854026

Death at Buzzards Point

A South Florida Mystery

By: Russ Moore

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Death at Buzzards Point

A South Florida Mystery

By: Russ Moore

It is the 1960s as drugs and gambling transform what was once a quiet cattle town into a shooting gallery. Theo is a seasoned hitman who has become used to lying in silent wait for his next victim. After he murders his latest target and disposes of his body in the Everglades, two young law enforcement officers and a crusty retired sheriff begin investigating. After Sheriff Charlie, a living legend in South Florida, partners with his less experienced counterparts, detectives Dale Norris and Clem Winke, they begin to unravel the motive for the murders of some of the town’s leading citizens. While their investigations take them from the small town of Davie into the dark hole of organized crime plaguing South Florida, Theo falls in love and quietly plans his next murder. Will the sheriff and his counterparts be able to find the killer before he strikes again? In this murder mystery, three South Florida law enforcement professionals must partner together to find and stop a determined hit man before he takes out more innocent victims.

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148087762X

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Becoming One as Husband and Wife

A Self-help Novel

By: Dr. Russ Rasmussen and Jeff Sievertson,JeffSievertson

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Becoming One as Husband and Wife

A Self-help Novel

By: Dr. Russ Rasmussen and Jeff Sievertson,JeffSievertson

Becoming One as Husband and Wife is the story of three couples at different stages of life, yearning to find harmony and unity in their broken marriages. Each of the couples find themselves dealing with struggles that are beyond their ability to solve on their own. One young couple is trying to cope with addictions and infidelity. Another is struggling with the daily task of working long hours while raising kids but all of it leading to a marital disconnect. The third couple, who are doing their best as empty nesters, are fighting against a war-torn memory and a daughter who is struggling in her own abusive relationship. With the help of a humble yet troubled psychologist, they each learn new skills that lead to each other and to Christ, but for some, the pain may be too much to overcome. After many years of serving his clients, Dr. Russ Rasmussen wanted to convey his biblically rooted advice in a way that would not only be enjoyed but also be implemented and practiced daily. After tossing around a few ideas with author, Bible study teacher, and friend, Jeff Sievertson, Dr. Russ decided the best way to bring his professional advice to life was through this heartwarming tale.

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Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.

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1638749728

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100 Trails of the Big South Fork

Tennessee and Kentucky

By: Russ Manning

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100 Trails of the Big South Fork

Tennessee and Kentucky

By: Russ Manning

All the trails of the Big South Fork plus adjacent national forests and parks. Great for hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders.

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0898866383

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100 Hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

By: Russ Manning

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100 Hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

By: Russ Manning

* If you're heading to the Smokies, you'll need this guidebook! * All the trails, camping information, and best attractions for visitors of Great Smoky Mountain National Park This guidebook offers a mix of day hikes and overnight backpacking trails, and expanded natural history and background information on the Smoky Mountains, making it the most complete guidebook to the region. Divided into sections covering Tennessee and North Carolina, the guide is arranged so that all of the Tennessee trails can be done with a link, via the Newfound Gap Road, to the North Carolina trails and vice versa. All trails are grouped by access point, and each hiking description includes mileage, elevation change, difficulty rating, camping information, cautions, links to other trails, and attractions. Special lists cover the best waterfalls, stands of old-growth forest, historic structures, wildflower spots, and mountain views. Additional chapters feature information on geology, flora and fauna, park history, and more.

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1594852790

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Bruising Reed

By: Russ Wilson

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Bruising Reed

By: Russ Wilson

The Bible Belt Is Strangling Reed Hollington......and it only tightens its grip the harder he struggles against it.You know Reed-the fair-haired boy next door, middle child in the all-American family, good kid, straight-A student, football captain, high school senior with big plans, and former child preacher. Okay, maybe not that part.Growing up in a conservative small town, Reed never questioned the faith he was brought up in by his well-meaning parents, but neither did he fully buy into it-until tragedy struck as an early teen. Convinced that God spared his life for a special purpose, he was transformed into the "Golden Boy," a pious Gospel-preaching sensation that everyone loved. But, as Reed has gone through high school, his experiences have caused him to question what he once so fervently preached. Now he stands on the verge of abandoning all of it-and he could lose his friends, his family, and the approval of his entire hometown if he does.With his senior year fast approaching, Reed must decide if he will keep the faith or fight against it. And time is running out faster than he or anyone else realizes.

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1592996108

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Country Cops

By: Russ Gray

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Country Cops

By: Russ Gray

They may be low tech, a little rude, a little crude and not too polished around the edges. Some of them may be a little lacking in people skills. Political correctness is not their strong suit. You won't see them on "Cops," but they handle anything the big city cops do. Their beat is measured in hundreds of square miles, not city blocks. Most of the time, their backup is at least twenty minutes away, if it is available at all. As their Sheriff says, "You do what you're big enough to do." Country cops know that there are many ways to "protect and serve" besides making arrests. They know that there is more to law enforcement than strict adherence to code sections in a criminal law book. There is right and wrong. The law is not necessarily right. Country cops go with what is right. The people they serve are not strangers, as is the case in urban America. Their folks are friends and neighbors. They are good and bad. Country cops take care of their people.

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0595267467

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Hiking Montana

A Guide to the State's Greatest Hikes

By: Bill Schneider,Russ Schneider

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Hiking Montana

A Guide to the State's Greatest Hikes

By: Bill Schneider,Russ Schneider

Hiking Montana offers 100 of the best hikes in Big Sky Country, from pleasant family outings to backcountry adventures. This is the classic guide to Montana hiking, now completely field-checked and updated.

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1493011170

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75 Hikes in Virginia's Shenandoah National Park

By: Russ Manning

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75 Hikes in Virginia's Shenandoah National Park

By: Russ Manning

* 75 trails and 70 scenic overlooks in Virginia's Shenandoah National Park* Guidebook includes maps and hiking descriptionsShenandoah National Park lies along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains of northeast Virginia, encompassing 196,000 acres, including 80,000 acres of federally designated wilderness. The trails in this thorough guidebook will take hikers along the peaks of the Blue Ridge, past waterfalls, and down into lush canyons. In addition to the detailed trail descriptions, you'll find information about park history, plants and animals, geology, and human history, plus some highlights of the 105-mile Skyline Drive.

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The History and Records of the Elephant Club

By: Knight Russ Doesticks, Q.K. Philander Ockside

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The History and Records of the Elephant Club

By: Knight Russ Doesticks, Q.K. Philander Ockside

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40 Days without Food

Divine Goodness to a Starving Soul

By: Russ Masterson

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40 Days without Food

Divine Goodness to a Starving Soul

By: Russ Masterson

Russ Masterson had read and heard about purpose, but didn’t have a clue what his own purpose was to be. And there was emptiness where there should have been value. “I had a college degree, and soon a seminary degree to accompany it, yet I didn’t know where to go or what to do.” As he puts it, “I kept hoping a step would arrive when it was time to lift my foot.” Disillusioned with his life, as well as with God, he heard this advice: fast from food for 40 days. Faithless and frazzled, Russ accepted the challenge, hoping for direction, reflecting on the past, and wrestling with issues like purpose, faith, and love. In this book, readers will find a fresh literary voice—an insightful thinker who meets people in their humanity while helping them to see they can be rescued from it. The journey of these forty days without food will help you explore what really matters in life.

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1414366485

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Love After War

By: Té Russ

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Love After War

By: Té Russ

Connie and Drew have been butting heads since they were teenagers. With Connie refusing to talk about anything from their past, Drew has never figured out what made them go from friends to enemies. Drew decides to finally get to the root of their lifelong feud when Connie ends up in Texas for a remodeling project. When the truth comes out, it just might bring out some feelings both of them have been refusing to acknowledge for over a decade.

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1329452550

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Hiking the Columbia River Gorge

A Guide to the Area's Greatest Hiking Adventures

By: Russ Schneider

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Hiking the Columbia River Gorge

A Guide to the Area's Greatest Hiking Adventures

By: Russ Schneider

This guide describes a wide range of hikes in the Columbia River Gorge, from easy to very strenuous, accessible and remote. Detailed trail descriptions and mileages, suggestions on how to get the most from your hike (points of interest along the way, and some history and natural history of the area as well). Also included is information on how to find many of the Gorge’s waterfalls, for people who enjoy seeking those out. For backpackers, it has not only good route descriptions, but suggestions on hike variations and where the best campsites are located. Also included are recommendations for hiking to the best viewpoints in the gorge.

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1493052381

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Cosmic Hotel

A Novel

By: Russ Franklin

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Cosmic Hotel

A Novel

By: Russ Franklin

Sandeep Sanghavi, the mixed-race son of an Indian businesswoman and a famous American astronomer lives a nomadic albeit mundane life traveling the country with his mother's hotel consulting firm. His life becomes more interesting when various lost objects suddenly begin to reappear. Then a stranger calls and claims responsibility for the returned objects in exchange for an introduction to Sandeep’s astronomer father, the rebellious and eccentric Van Ray, who has no phone, email or qualms about having abandoned his son twenty years ago. Van Ray shows up broke with his pregnant ex-wife astronaut in tow, claiming to have discovered a big secret that will change their lives forever; a new discovery guaranteed to change him from “science famous” to “famous famous.” With his family together for the first time in years, Sandeep must juggle his father’s scientific search, his mother’s failing business and the tension of having family all together for the first time in decades.

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Catapult

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1619028085

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Life's Circle

Based on epic life stories in the Australian Outback...

By: Jane Russ

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Life's Circle

Based on epic life stories in the Australian Outback...

By: Jane Russ

Life’s Circle is the story of Zara, and tells of the struggles, the hardships, the loves and the laughter that a very special woman encountered during the First World War, the Second World War, and in the ensuing years of her life. It tells of Zara’s growing years and her love for two brothers, Stanley and Bruce. Volunteering during the First World War the brothers are soon sent overseas. Those left behind; waiting anxiously for news of loved ones, continue with their lives within the constrictions of war time. After Zara’s father dies she is thrust into taking over the management of their sheep property, a position considered a man’s domain, but despite the floods and droughts, and through sheer determination and hard work soon gains her respect within the district. She employs an aboriginal stockman, Jack, who becomes her closest friend and ally. Zara then meets Edward, new to the district. They fall deeply in love. One day, when Jack goes walkabout, Zara has a horrifying experience which changes her life completely. She is rescued by Jack. Devastated and shamed by the experience she rejects Edward. How this experience shapes her life and her relationship with those around her makes this fascinating saga, a compelling read.

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1456843745

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An Outdoor Guide to the Big South Fork

National River and Recreation Area

By: Russ Manning

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An Outdoor Guide to the Big South Fork

National River and Recreation Area

By: Russ Manning

Located in Tennessee and Kentucky, the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area boasts a diverse and dramatic landscape ideal for all types of outdoor activities. This newly updated guide includes information on the area's geology, history, and wildlife, plus horseback riding, whitewater paddling, and backpacking. There's also advice about accommodations and services, activities for children, universally accessible campgrounds and trails, and exploration by car.

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0898866391

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God Loves Chickens

By: Russ Nettles

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God Loves Chickens

By: Russ Nettles

In 2020, the world changed. What can we expect? Question what to believe and what's next.

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Fall Down, Stand Up

Advice for Aspiring Principals

By: Russ Thompson

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Fall Down, Stand Up

Advice for Aspiring Principals

By: Russ Thompson

Starting out as a principal is a lot like starting out as a new teacher. You feel alone. You need guidance. And you have to provide leadership even when you don’t feel sure of yourself. You also make mistakes. In Fall Down Stand Up: Advice for Aspiring Principals, Russ Thompson provides guidance for future principals based upon his experiences as the principal of three urban high schools in Los Angeles. Practical suggestions are provided for creating an orderly school climate, improving classroom instruction, ensuring effective school operations, providing thoughtful leadership, and working with people. Every principal makes mistakes and falls down. This book is about standing up, becoming better, and working to create schools where all students learn at the highest levels.

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1475826648

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Russ & Daughters

Reflections and Recipes from the House That Herring Built

By: Mark Russ Federman

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Russ & Daughters

Reflections and Recipes from the House That Herring Built

By: Mark Russ Federman

The former owner/proprietor of the beloved appetizing store on Manhattan’s Lower East Side tells the delightful, mouthwatering story of an immigrant family’s journey from a pushcart in 1907 to “New York’s most hallowed shrine to the miracle of caviar, smoked salmon, ethereal herring, and silken chopped liver” (The New York Times Magazine). When Joel Russ started peddling herring from a barrel shortly after his arrival in America from Poland, he could not have imagined that he was giving birth to a gastronomic legend. Here is the story of this “Louvre of lox” (The Sunday Times, London): its humble beginnings, the struggle to keep it going during the Great Depression, the food rationing of World War II, the passing of the torch to the next generation as the flight from the Lower East Side was beginning, the heartbreaking years of neighborhood blight, and the almost miraculous renaissance of an area from which hundreds of other family-owned stores had fled. Filled with delightful anecdotes about how a ferociously hardworking family turned a passion for selling perfectly smoked and pickled fish into an institution with a devoted national clientele, Mark Russ Federman’s reminiscences combine a heartwarming and triumphant immigrant saga with a panoramic history of twentieth-century New York, a meditation on the creation and selling of gourmet food by a family that has mastered this art, and an enchanting behind-the-scenes look at four generations of people who are just a little bit crazy on the subject of fish. Color photographs © Matthew Hranek

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0805242945

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Rafeal

By: Russ McDaniel

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Rafeal

By: Russ McDaniel

In 1502, Europe was different; it was a violent, superstitious place and beginning its cultural rebirth, a change slowly forcing out the supernatural and giving way to the age of reason. One man had to confront this change, not as a change for humankind, but within his own existence. Born a man of faith and later educated in the foundation of reason and rational thought, he becomes a being whose very existence is embedded in centuries old superstition. His struggle is not with what he has become, but with the loss of his wife, his lone female child he would never meet and more importantly his doted upon niece - Karina.

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0557100593

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Philippines

By: Russ Kerr

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Philippines

By: Russ Kerr

This guide includes information on accommodation and places to eat for every budget. It covers what to do and see in the region and offers tips on getting the best out of your visit and how to get-off-the-beaten-track.

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0864427115

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The Best of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

A Hiker's Guide to Trails and Attractions

By: Russ Manning,Sondra Jamieson

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The Best of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

A Hiker's Guide to Trails and Attractions

By: Russ Manning,Sondra Jamieson

As you follow the trails described in this easy-to-follow guide, you'll discover the natural and historic wonders of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, including

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