From the late 1800s to the early 1950s, painted wall signs were a major mode of advertisement for both national companies and local businesses across America. Many of these artistic messages, now faded, peeling, and partially covered, still peek out from the storefronts, barns, alleyways, warehouses, theaters, and even stagecoach stops they once decorated. Photographer Jeff Holder and author Cynthia Haas explore this often overlooked art form in Arkansas and show us signs that appear mysteriously in the rain, signs that are curiously painted in remote places, images and words now only half...

Scuba Diving 101 focuses on bringing together both proven practical knowledge and personal experiences for first time and entry level scuba divers. Subjects include what to expect and how to pass the PADI Open Water Diver certification course, over the counter medications, How not to get left at sea and what to do if you are, managing diving emergencies and much more that is critical to diving safely.