Sarah: How a Hockey Mom Turned Alaska's Political Establishment Upside Down
Sarah Palin, then 39, a hockey mom and former mayor of Wasilla, thought her dream of making a difference in the male-dominated realm of Alaska politics was over in 2004 when she clashed with the state chairman of her Republican party and fell out of favor with Gov. Frank Murkowski over issues related to ethics and openness in government. Yet, the former high school basketball star and one-time TV journalist could not shake the feeling that she was destined for something bigger. Two years later, she became a long-shot candidate for governor, promising openness and a higher ethical standard. Then, fate intervened. Her populist reform message suddenly became front-page news when a major political scandal rocked Alaska politics. Alaskans began listening to her. And they liked what they heard.
Crosscurrents North: Alaskans on the Environment
In this collection of sixty-one essays and poems, Alaskans express admiration and awe of the landscape and its inhabitants. Celebratory, sobering, and thought provoking, these writings also bear witness to the effects of climate change and development. They ponder the irony of the author's own impact, and inevitable consequence of living here. With a forward by the late Alaska Governor Jay Hammond, this anthology celebrates the wildness and wonder of the land and raises questions about our relationship with the natural world. Kaylene's essay “Ghost Bear” appears in Crosscurrents North.
Portrait of the Alaska Railroad
In July 1923, President Warren G. Harding visited Alaska to drive in the "Golden Spike" commemorating the grand opening of the new, federally funded railroad linking Seward with Fairbanks. The Government Railroad had taken eight years and the influence of three U.S. presidents to complete. Shortly afterward, it was renamed the Alaska Railroad.
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Trails Across Time: History of an Alaska Mountain Corridor
Come travel along the historic trails, tracks, and waterways of one of Alaska's most scenic places. The Kenai Mountain - Turnagain Arm Corridor's valleys and mountains, communities and people tell the larger story of a wild place and a rugged frontier. From the geologic forces that shaped the landscape to Native trails, a gold rush, and the eventual building of a railroad and highways, the area reflects the broader history of Alaska as a whole. Let the journey begin here amidst the memories and mountains of the Corridor's colorful past.
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Alaskan Wilderness
Explore a passion, not just a place. Venture deep into the heart of Alaska with a new approach to travel planning from Insight Guides, a travel information leader, and Discovery Communications, the premier source of nonfiction entertainment. Inspiring destinations profiles, valuable background information, and travel tips put you on the road to discovery before you even leave home. In Alaska Wilderness you will find evocative essays, expert advice, geographical information, travel tips, and more than 250 full-color images. Kaylene Johnson has written two chapters to this travel classic: “Alaska From Above” and “Kodiak Island.”
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