The life history of river herring is told from the perspective of Allie the alewife.Allie is a juvenile river herring, who joins other small alewives at the end of summer as they make their way from their natal pond, down the river and to the open ocean. When they are older, they become part of the annual spring migration; they travel from the ocean back to their natal pond to spawn. Along the way, they encounter several obstacles. A river restoration project contributes to the success of their annual journey.

Both a history of the New England shellfish industry and a look into the science, economics, and techniques of shellfish aquaculture

Because of the willingness of Richard Bolles to constantly revise and update this phenomenally popular guide to job-hunting and career-changing, once more a book is produced that keeps pace with unique changes in society, and once more earns the name "trusted". Features a new cover design.

"New England's Best Trips" is a comprehensive travel guide that explores the best road trips and scenic drives in the New England region of the United States. The book provides detailed information on destinations, accommodations, and dining options for each trip. The guide includes detailed maps, suggested itineraries, and insider tips to help visitors make the most of their journey. The book covers a wide range of destinations, from the bustling cities of Boston and New York to the charming coastal towns and picturesque countryside of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. It also covers the famous historical and natural sites in the region. With its combination of practical information and inspiration, "New England's Best Trips" is an essential guide for anyone planning a road trip in this beautiful region. It's published by Lonely Planet, known for its trusted guidebooks and their expertise in providing the most up-to-date information and inspiration.

Explains how to identify personal goals and interests and reveals how to apply that information toward obtaining satisfying employment, with tips on interviews, salary-negotiation techniques, and career searching online.

The very warm cover suggests a seasonable book, A Righte Merrie Christmasse, by John Ashton, who, fancying that some of its customs and privileges might be forgotten, collects all that has been done or could be done at this annual event. Some of ye anciente goinges on make one wonder whether feasts were better kept when they spelt with such unreasonable euphony. It must have been " merrie in halle" when the wassail song was ordinarily sung as depicted by A. C Behrend in his exquisite copper etching.