Stretching along the length of Hatteras Island, watched over by its signature black-and-white light, Cape Hatteras National Seashore is a beach paradise and outdoor adventurers' treasure. Wildlife vie
This easy-to-use guide features 75 destinations in Northern New England where families can get outside, be active, and enjoy nature; includes tips for successful outings.
This richly detailed hiking guide to the Goat Rocks Country in Washington's Gifford Pinchot National Forest offers nearly 50 detailed hike descriptions from the semi-desert of the Tieton River Canyon
From the Mayflower’s landing to the age of the internet, New Englanders have always had something to say. Focusing on the unique qualities of both land and people, The Quotable New Englander sho
From the churches and street corners of Harlem and The Bronx to the underground clubs of the East Village, New York City has been a musical mecca for generations. See where rock legends played, and vi
In this guidebook, professional travel writer and self-proclaimed film buff Lisa Iannucci takes you across the country with over a hundred profiles about the famous movie and television locations from
This autobiography of one of history’s most revered television producers, the recently deceased Robert Halmi, traces a dreamer's path from Nazi resistance to America, where he became a photographer fo
"Drawn from the author's ongoing column in TrueWest Magazine, this cookbook combines myths, nostalgia, and legends with usable, delicious, and fun recipes for use at home or on the trail--all with a w
The Irresponsible Traveller is a light but edgy collection of true tales about the stickiest situations in which travel writers and travel celebrities have found themselves over the years. From being
Among this country's many treasures is the city of Chicago, an area filled with creativity and culture. Haunted Chicago, a collection of stories of ghosts, mysteries, and paranormal happenings in Chi
Veteran outdoor educator and former NOLS instructor Molly Absolon recounts a wide variety of outdoor survival stories pulled from dependable sources including Backpacker.com, outdoor magazines, and Ab
"How many times have you spent money on some fancy new toy for your child, only to have her ignore the toy and instead crawl into the large box it came in? Whether you're on a budget or just refuse to
No Better Friend offers a unique collection of intimate essays by celebrities about the dogs who have touched their lives, giving us the inside scoop on the bond between owner and dog, defined not
A surefire hit with young backyard diggers and bug-watchers, Basic Illustrated Guide to Frogs, Snakes, Bugs, and Slugs combines detailed illustrations of bugs, slugs, snakes, toads, and other creepy c
In its first edition, published in 1993, The Complete Book of Tackle Making became the reference of choice for builders of fine tackle and casual craftsmen alike. It saved countless anglers thousands
The Backyard Birding Manual provides clearly stated and illustrated information to maximize your home and neighborhood birding experiences and to help your bring a wider variety of birds to your own b
Haunted Hotels comprises more than two dozen tales of ghosts, unexplained phenomena, and other spooky happenings at hotels, inns, and rooming houses across America and around the world. Tom Ogden, aut
The author of A Widow, a Chihuahua, and Harry Truman presents a gathering of thirty tales of ghosts, hauntings, and other paranormal happenings purported to have taken place on or around Christmas, in
Hiking Mojave National Preserve contains detailed information about 15 of the best day hikes in this California desert park, which offers awesome scenery, fascinating geology and archeaology, and the
This guide takes readers well beyond the basic skills of map and compass, moving them to a level of complete understanding of navigation in the outdoors, regardless of terrain, time (day or night), or
There is only one casino game in which a player, if he plays perfectly, can gain a mathematical advantage over the house. That game is blackjack. Blackjack Strategy teaches you everything you need to
Detailed line drawings enhanced by color illustrate the steps for creating books for special gifts, albums to showcase writings or photographs, or even to recover an old book with a damaged cover. Beg
What colors do you need for your palette? When should you buy the most expensive colors? Are artist's-quality oils always better than student-grade colors? Is linen canvas a good investment?Colors and
The story of baseball’s most violent incident—August 22, 1965—when Giants pitcher Juan Marichal clobbered Dodgers catcher John Roseboro with his bat: the stories of the players, the American cultural
The Sierra Nevada region is a land of alpine lakes, ubiquitous mountains, and meadows filled with a seemingly endless variety of wildflowers. This full-color book contains beautiful photos, easy-to-un
