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After writing Sure Signs: Stories Behind the Historical Markers of Central New York, Howard Ford wrote Some Call it Treason, a novel about a young English couple and their friend who, together, visited the American colonies and joined the rebels just before the Revolution. The second book in the series, In All Cases Whatsoever, released in 2012, reflects the unwavering arrogance of the English government, an attitude largely responsible for the war. Those who fought the Revolution, whether soldier or spy, were not only brave, but cunning and resourceful, and worthy of our attention for their fortitude. A Just Cause is the third and final book in this exciting historical fiction trilogy. Ford is retired from the financial services industry. He and his wife, Ann, live in upstate New York.

This book is a look into the past of American football through the eyes of the people who actually saw it. Hand written letters of these firsthand accounts have been compiled over nearly two decades of collecting and research. There are stories included that will interest anyone from the most casual fan to the astute football historian. Corresponding With Legends II is a very old fashioned way to see how football was, how much it has changed, and how much it has remained the same.

About Downtown Stories: In the fall of 2010, the staff of Downtown Books & Coffee decided to start a contest that would showcase the creativity, talent and storytelling ability of its local community. The Downtown Stories Contest took in short story submissions of all genres from all ages. Once a month, a winner was chosen who received a gift from the store as well as their own place in this anthology that includes stories from all of the winners. About Downtown Books & Coffee: Downtown Books & Coffee is an independently owned bookstore that was founded in the summer of 2010 to provide Auburn, NY with a wide selection of books, quality coffee, and a warm atmosphere. With a strong focus on "keeping it local," they offer many books written by and about Auburn community members, past and present. Whenever you're in town, be sure to stop by the local bookstore, browse the titles, chat with the friendly staff, and don't forget to... GET BOOKED DOWNTOWN. The Stories: Strangers by MJ Daspit Army of the Gnomes by Lillian Svitavsky The Old Barn by Paula Tardibone All My Fault by Marie Viggiano The Angel's Wings by Mary Gentner Not All Just Fun and Games by Mallorie Dygert To Try Men's Souls by Karin Beers A Sprig of Hemlock by Karin Beers Before Too Long by Francine Gregory Lester Meets Malik by Gregory Frank Idealistic Dreamers by Rachel Carrozziere An Unexpected Visit by Karin Beers

Sure Signs: A History of Central New York as Told Through Its Historical Markers delves into fascinating and unexpected cogent details of persons and events students didn't learn in school - from the Iroquois, military history, and settlement through 19th century developments.

This book is a look into the past of professional baseball through the eyes of the people who actually saw it. Hand written letters of these firsthand accounts have been compiled over nearly two decades of collecting and research. There are stories included that will interest anyone from the most casual fan to most astute baseball historian. Corresponding With Legends is a very old fashioned way to see how the national pastime was, how much it has changed, and how much it has remained the same.

In a vivid historical action tale, based in part on the Book of Job and various vampire legends, The Night Dancer Chronicles: Book I begins the story of how a golden haired vampire attempts to bring about Satan's new millennium in the 20th Century. From the assassination of the Archduke Ferdinand in 1914 to Hitler's triumph at Munich in 1938 presented in Book I, the reader will be transported to characters, real and fictional, and events that just might explain how evil gained power for the prophesied return of Satan.

Salvatore Esposito is rich, brilliant, and built like a gladiator, but he battles powerful demons. His past torments him with nightmares. He burns with hatred for his convict brother. The 2008 economic crash and a demented criminal's vendetta take him near the brink. Then an uncanny Labrador retriever and a mysterious stranger show up.Salvatore is the second novel in the Jimmy Eagleson series and can be read first with equal impact. Old friends meet with new as an odyssey takes Sal from the Tampa Bay and shores of Lake Champlain, to London, Amsterdam, and the jungles and sacred havens of India. As Sal faces his oppressors, everyone in the way is in danger, including himself.

The year was 1904. It was the coldest of Russian winter nights. Our village of Annapola lay frozen amidst the bitter wind and the drifting snow. High gabled rooftops, laden with their white mantels, jutted randomly into the murky darkness, the heavens threatening to unleash yet another winter deluge... The year is 2004. A young bride in America is bound for Israel to live on a remote kibbutz, trading the superlatives of a life in New York for the realities of age-old intolerance and violence in the pursuit of her ideal. Two lives, a century apart, are connected in time by the inheritance of a family heirloom given to each new bride on her wedding day to witness a chapter in their long history, one written by her own hand.

Jimmy Eagleson is a high-power, high-living lawyer with more money than he can spend, but life isn't good. His grinding disquiet from empty, stone-cold memories of his father is intensified by the bitterness of divorce and his skepticism toward the American business world he thrives in. Then, a trove of secret letters from World War II turns up.Jimmy's flight takes him to a brawl in the Adirondacks' backwoods, sailing in the Gulf Of Mexico with a much younger woman, a showdown with his unscrupulous New York City adversary, back in time to Second World War Europe, and finally to a multifaceted and thought-provoking end."The Flight of Jimmy Eagleson soars into the literary canon on a breath of fresh air, with writing that's genuine and masterful, characters who are unabashedly honest and often delightfully warty, defying standard genre tropes as it tells a unique story that will appeal to readers of both genders who appreciate a great, gripping read. Eagerly awaiting more from this writer!"- Elizabeth Haydon, Author of The Symphony of Ages series."It's a rare book that tells a compelling story and brings to life even a single character. The Flight of Jimmy Eagleson pulls off both. The story is captivating, and Jimmy, his colorful friends, and his nemesis come unforgettably alive. Even the novel's locales, especially New York City and the Lake Champlain region, breathe."- David Connelly, Leader of a Pulitzer Prize-winning team, 1981."With lucid prose and vivid description, The Flight of Jimmy Eagleson is a skillfully crafted story you will want to read more than once."- Glenn Dalton, song writer. "Taxi Dancer" "Between the Lies."

"With a WHOOSH, immediately followed by a horrific KABOOM! the gas station exploded with an incredible force that obliterated the station completely! Back at headquarters, the men had heard and felt the explosion, and Engine Company #1 and the Truck Company were already en route..." Hometown Heroes is a fascinating historical account of Auburn, New York's Fire Department. Auburn's fire service began in the early 1800s with volunteer companies and evolved to a career department in 1894. Readers will be amazed at the advancements and 'firsts' within the department. Then, and now, firefighter sacrifices and selfless acts of bravery have been witnessed by fellow firefighters and the community as a whole. Auburnians are sure to remember a story or two and will pause to grieve, reflect and also celebrate many events that are called to mind. Readers will enjoy this 'laying of hose' which documents the past and present members of the Auburn Fire Department; our hometown heroes.

Just Another Day is a series of blogs written in the 1980's about raising four kids on a Farm in the Finger Lakes of New York: Hayrides with neighbors, weaving grapevine wreathes with friendship, getting stuck in creek mud... you know, good old fashion fun...except for the rude encounter with the Roller Derby Queen... "Bobbie has a unique swagger complemented by a grace that I thoroughly enjoy and audiences respond to. Without a doubt, she is her own person, and has the ability to command attention without being outrageous or attention grabbing. Her written work reflects creative honesty. Furthermore, she has the skills to dissect complex nuances and easily transition those characteristics to crystallize the commonality of the human experience." - William E. Berry, Jr., Publisher & CEO, aaduna, inc. Previous Reviews of 'Just Another Day' FIVE STARS - "An enchanting inspirational book by an obviously extremely caring writer." - Jan Marshall FIVE STARS - "This book with its beautifully-worded snapshots of family life will leave you refreshed and ready to tackle "just another day" in your own life. Told in short vignettes, the book allows you to start or end your day with a single entry and a smile or to devour the whole book in just one sitting by a cozy fireplace on an indoor day." - DeeReads FIVE STARS - "Beautifully written, heart-felt and zany stories about real life and real people on this farm in rural america. Children are the number one crop on the Panek Farm. These stories resonate far beyond the page. A book for everyone." - Tim FIVE STARS - "A great read for many generations! Just Another Day is a refreshing read in a world that is saturated with online motherhood blogs and stories that don't always highlight the simple joys of raising children. Bobbie's voice is light and warm, her stories easy but filled with meaning and purpose. The stories are easily digestable and relatable. I have even read a few to my 3 year old, and just when I think he isn't paying attention, he will ask me what something is or what it means." - Emma

In this continuing historical saga, based in part on the Book of Job and various vampire legends, The Night Dancer Chronicles: Book II continues the story that Book I told, but now begins with the invasion of Poland in 1939. Recreating events from the fall of France in 1940 to the Battle of the Bulge in the winter of 1944-1945 and the ascendency of a new president, Harry S. Truman, Book II spins a tale of what might have been. As a result, the reader will be presented with characters and events, real and fictional from World War II, that just might explain what could have happened if evil might have gained ascendency for the prophesied return of Satan.

TWO NEW YORK CENTRAL TRAINS COLLIDE - FOUR KILLED TWO KILLED, TWO WOUNDED AS THE 75TH. NY VOL. INFANTRY FIGHTS ON CITY STREETS "LONE WOLF BANDIT" STRIKES NYC AMERICAN EXPRESS EIGHT DROWN AS FRONTENAC BURNS AND SINKS The headlines were bold and large as they reported the fatal fires, accidents and murders. While some men captured the headlines with their successes others were not as fortunate. Residents all over the City of Auburn and Cayuga County rushed to grab the latest news and talk across backyard fences and in local taverns concerned the "who, why and how did that ever happen?" Our homes, in Cayuga County and the City of Auburn are located on land once the home of the Cayuga Indian Tribe, a member of the great Iroquois Indian Nation. Soon after the American Revolutionary War, the "new white settlers" began moving into this vast unknown frontier of this Indian territory. Cayuga County was formed in 1799 and named after the Cayuga Indians. Auburn, once a small village, was incorporated as a city in 1848. History abounds throughout the area and Auburn is often referred to as "History's Home Town." Both the county and city have grown since these early times and both have succeeded from the hard work of the men and women who resided here in those early years and those who continue to live here. In this book you will relive some of this history: twenty-five sea captains move to Auburn, from two men's ambitions Mercy Hospital is built, a forensic expert or charlatan testifies, and so much more. Take this journey back in time... you'll enjoy every minute of your trip!