Fresh look at D-Day, one of World War II's pivotal battles, in time for its 70th anniversary in June 2014Explains why the U.S. Army suffered enormous casualties on Omaha BeachFocuses on Erwin Rommel,
Introduction to punchneedleOverview of basic techniques, stitching, and finishingTechniques for 3-D miniature punchneedle workHow to embellish with punchneedle20 projects from beginning to endInspirat
Updated in full color with the latest infoEnhanced with video QR codes--ink to video segments teaching basic techniquesAll the basics--on gear, lines, leaders and knots, and castingCovers both freshwa
More than 100 of the best, most spine-tingling accounts of ghosts from the Buckeye State, including . . . The ghost-infested Franklin CastleMoonville Tunnel's spectral brakemanThe state's urban legend
Planning and outfitting, including what you'll need on the water and in camp for long or short tripsUsing lines, basic strokes, basic maneuvers, and drills, rigging, loading and unloading, carrying an
The definitive history of nymph fishing. Complete background of nymphing's roots in the United Kingdom. Developments in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe.
How big is Germany’s Air Force?Of what is it capable?Is Hitler preparing for battle?Will Germany wage and air-war?These questions, and many more, are answered in this book. Concisely, employing
The American Civil War is filled with fascinating characters. This collection of biographical essays on the “winners and losers” of the Civil War covers some of the most intriguing: Ulysse
The Fort Pillow massacre, in which a Confederate cavalry force assaulted and captured an inadequately defended Union fortification in western Tennessee, is one of the most controversial episodes of th
Private Dan Jones was captured by Nazi sergeants in a smoke-filled forest in Holland. He and a small group of American prisoners, mostly paratroopers from the 101st and 82nd Airborne, were taken to th
The year is 2007, the fiftieth anniversary of the Space Age. Space shuttle Discovery is about o dock at the first permanent U. S. space station, which author Dick Lattimer called Friendship. In all bu
By September 1944, the Allied advance across France and Belgium had turned into attrition along the German frontier. Standing between the Allies and the Third Reich's industrial heartland was the city
Techniques, tips, and inspiration for coloring and printing on undyed or solid-color silk scarves.Information on how different dyes react with different kinds of silk, how to blend dyes to get unique
The complete guide to fly fishing one of North America's most legendary insect hatches--the Salmonfly.The most thorough resource available on the Salmonfly for fly fishersTips on rigging and fly selec
Brighten up your home with bold, colorful patterns for 12 afghans and 10 pillows in a variety of styles.Many designs pay homage to classic quilt patterns such as Trip Around the World, Log Cabin, and
The history of criminal offense in Pennsylvania is documented in this book, beginning with a general survey of crime in the state and then focusing on its headline cases. Included are Philadelphia and
Now in paperback, this is the first in a monumental two-volume set on the pivotal 1777 campaign of the American Revolution.An in-depth examination of the military engagements that resulted in the Brit
With this book, kids (and tweens) can learn to crochet accessories and toys all by themselves.Simple, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and photos show basic crochet techniques and the challeng
The harsh discipline of Puritan life bred the hard-bitten and hard-working people of Massachusetts, but did it also breed a unique type of criminal? This book explores the headline crimes of the state
