The Gold Rush era was an amazing time in our country’s history. California had just been occupied during the Mexican-American War and wasn’t officially a U.S. territory yet when gold was discovered in
Best Bike Rides New York City describes more than 40 of the greatest recreational rides in New York City. Road rides, rail trails, bike paths, and single-track mountain bike rides all get included.
The Beer Lover's Guide to The Carolinas features breweries, brewpubs and beer bars geared toward hop heads looking to seek out the best beers--from bitter seasonal IPAs to rich, dark stouts--both Nort
Rock Climbing: The AMGA Single Pitch Manual is intended to serve as a textbook for past and furture participants of the AMGA SPI program. The book builds upon Bob Gaines' book, Toproping, to more
Footprint's completely updated travel guide to the Indian Himalaya is indispensible to visitors who want to be wowed by rugged beauty and inspired by the unique culture of the people that live here. F
For a generation, the Basic Illustrated series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots. Information-packed tools for the novice or handy references for the vet
For a generation, the Basic Illustrated series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots. Information-packed tools for the novice or handy references for the vet
The Only Comprehensive, Unofficial, Opinionated Guide * Praise for the Hostels series “These books are super-useful! What to do, how to get there, and what it’s like, all rolled into one. You can’t ge
The Idaho Cowboy … 25 Years Later Twenty-five years ago Dave started photographing the hard-working cowboys of Idaho. When people saw the first Idaho Cowboy calendar and then the resulting book, The I
Before you plan your family’s next excursion in Southern California, get some help from a travel professional… and your kids! The Kid’s Guide to Southern California lets the kids help plan the trip an
Premiering the day after the JFK assassination, Doctor Who humbly launched one of the entertainment world’s first super-brands. We begin with a look at TV programming of the day and the original pitch
"The Brewtal Truth Guide to Extreme Beers is the first guide of its type, defining what makes certain craft beers "extremely extreme," featuring descriptions and ratings of more than a 100 of the most
What began as a personal pick-me-up quickly became a feel-good phenomenon, tapping into the power of gratitude. In October 2011, Kubitsky began asking, "What makes you grateful?" and invited people to
The Education of a Modern Poker Player documents the efforts of a serious amateur as he pursues his ambition of rising through the stakes from NL10 ($10 game) to NL100 ($100 game) and beyond.
Forty of the best road rides in Oregon, from short, easy rambles for the beginner to multi-day classics for the hard-core touring cyclist. Great information on local attractions, sights, and events, p
Jonathan Little is on a mission to teach the world how to play tournament poker. His first two books, Secrets of Professional Tournament Poker Volumes 1 and 2, outlined how the modern professional pla
"Comprises nearly eighty letters from those who have done so much to motivate and shape our world today -- from Muhammad Ali to four U.S. presidents [Gerald R. Ford, Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush, Ge
One legendary insect--enormous, white, and exceedingly rare--attracts trout of such size that they couldn’t possibly exist in the world as we know it. But in Heywood’s classic novel, such things can a
In chess, great achievements often take a lifetime of preparation, but when these achievements are becoming the World Number 1 woman chess player at the age of 12 and the youngest ever grandmaster at
This book provides anglers with a useful reference for the best places to fish in Texas, describing the necessary particulars that give each site its own character and reputation as well as the domina
The image of the shark infiltrates our daily lives, from fighter planes to bedspreads, mascots to video games. They’re even used as supposed cancer cures, and served as delicacies in shark-fin soup. O
Heading into bear country can seem frightening . . . but it doesn't have to be. This handy, packable guide will show you preventive measures that can reduce your chances of coming across a bear and te
From 1985 to 1992, The Baseball Hall of Shame series chronicled more than 100 years of baseball goofs and gaffes, selling more than 700,000 copies. Now, the authors of the most offbeat baseball books
The Amazon is the world's biggest rainforest, falling within the confines of nine countries and luring millions of visitors. Trying to decide where to go is a challenge for any traveler. Should you vi
This book offers an inside look at over 30 interesting and unusual episodes that shaped the history of Yellowstone Park. Read about the making of "Wonderland" over 600,000 years ago. Try to piece to
James S. Kunen—author of The Strawberry Statement, an account of the 1968 student uprising at Columbia University—chronicles his adventures on the road to finding meaning in work and life. He traces h
This book offers an inside look at over 30 interesting and unusual episodes that shaped the history of the Volunteer State. Read about the infamous Scopes "Monkey" Trial in 1925. Find out about Tenn
An unprecedented new look at mountain biking and trail riding techniques from the author of The Art of Cycling Riding obstacle-strewn singletrack trails on a two-wheeled machine is one of those seduc
This book offers an inside look at over 25 interesting and unusual episodes that shaped the history of the Hoosier State. From the 1908 race riots in Springfield to Ron Blagojevich's impeachment in 2
This book provides advice from personal experience on how to run a successful craft business from home. This edition is fully revised to reflect the latest tips and information related to starting a h
SUPERANNO When retired CEO Ramsay Peard, 61, called his old friend David Morine, 59, and asked the longtime conservationist?if he wanted to canoe the Connecticut River,?Morine said he’d do it under on
Yosemite attracts nearly 4 million visitors a year. Jones and Lubow create a picture of human activity that doesn't leave the beauty of this natural wonder behind but places twenty-nine episodes of hu
Gold, land, jealousy, and murder--all are elements of this classic tale of the Montana Territory, written in 1864 as a vindication of the actions of the Vigilantes who hanged Sheriff William Henry Han
Inspiring, practical and entertaining, this is the premier guide to all the off-the-radar stops along America’s Mother Road that you simply must not miss. Author Amy Bizzarri, a Route 66 expert
From the U.S. Army’s bloodless “invasion” of Salt Lake City to the humble beginnings of the Sundance Film Festival, It Happened in Utah looks at intriguing people and episodes from t
From an out-of-control wildfire that nearly destroyed a town to a serial spouse killer in Estes Park, It Happened in Rocky Mountain National Park looks at intriguing people and episodes from the histo
Think of Boston’s North End and you will envision a place filled with great food. Italian markets filled with strings of thick sausage, great wheels of cheese, bushels of seafood, slab
International Master Jimmy Liew invites you to join him in a study of his favorite opening. He provides answers to all the key questions and tells you everything you need to know about successfully pl
With help from the editor of AMC’s Maine Mountain Guide, hikers can explore the full length of the rugged coast of Maine from Portland to Acadia National Park to Quoddy Head. Beginner trampers and sea
Before you plan your family’s next excursion in San Francisco, California, get some help from a travel professional… and your kids! The Kid’s Guide to San Francisco lets the kids help plan the trip an
