Happy Holidays from Hobblebush!

As Emerson says in his essay on giving: "Next to things of necessity, the rule for a gift, which one of my friends prescribed, is, that we might convey to some person that which properly belonged to his character, and was easily associated with him in thought." With that in mind, here is our 2013 holiday gift guide.

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For the Relentless Adventurer and Lover of Weather

Life at the Top Learn about the perils of living on the top of Mount Washington from an observatory staff member!
Rime of the Ancient Underwriter Ever want to just drop everything and sail around the world? The author did—and you won't believe the stories he has to tell!

For the Ben Franklin Fanatic and Moral Philosopher

Poor Richard's Lament What if Ben Franklin came back? What if everything depended on it? Walter Isaacson calls Poor Richard's Lament "a re-imagining of Benjamin Franklin you will not soon forget..."

For the Relentlessly Dedicated Teacher

Creating the Peaceable Classroom Techniques to calm, center, focus, uplift, and energize students, teachers, and parents, including yoga, music, movement, breathing, centering, meditation, even feng shui.
Strange Terrain An essential resource for anyone who wants to feel more comfortable with reading poetry.
Sound Ideas This profound guide to poetry employs the art of hearing and speaking to find your way to the heart of a poem by taking it off the page.

For the Journalism Student or Word Worshipper

Working at the Word Factory What is it like to be a small-town journalist? Anecdotes and tips for journalists and students alike.

For the Office Dweller

Totally Useless Office Skills Credit Card Buzzing, Death Defying Letter Opener Swallowing, Hole in your Boss's Head, The Endless Fax, The Invisible Elevator, and over 65 other ways to goof off in the office place.

For the Civil War Buff

The Battlefield Guide A time-travelers guide, in poetry, to the battlefields that shaped the American conscience.

For the Poetry Reader

Hobblebush Granite State Poetry Series Beautiful volumes of some of New Hampshire's best poets. Subscriptions and gift sets are also available.

For the Student of Music or American History

Jefferson's Dream Portraits, commentary, musical scores, lyrics, and a CD of original ballads about eight great Americans who lived and advanced the Declaration of Independence.

For Anyone

Small Town Tales Vivid sketches of small-town America in another era and of the author's eccentric and marvelous family.