The harrowing true tale of seven escaped Soviet prisoners who desperately marched out of Siberia through China, the Gobi Desert, Tibet, and over the Himalayas to British India.
Frying and sauteing steaks, fish, and other foods in a skillet may seem to be a simple procedure, but there are enough variations and subtleties to make it interesting. It’s a hands-on, special kind o
?Five back-to-basics Cooking Classics by A. D. Livingston—with new designsNothing cooks better than cast iron. Here at last is a cookbook for this most simple and versatile cookware, favorite of campf
Whatever they call it, for many women the area 'down there' is only half-familiar, its problems mysterious and hard to discuss. Within these pages, Dr. Marie Savard--one of America's most trusted voic
Do you always struggle to see the best in a situation? Does it seem like it’s raining both outside and in? If you’re blind to the lighter side of life then you’re clearly a grump, but don’t despair—yo
From military sportswriter to roving correspondent for the National Observer, from quasi Hell’s Angel to counterculture author and gonzo journalist, Hunter S. Thompson led a life of legend. Hunter S.
Describes how to catch all types of animals, from squirrels and mice to tigers and bears, and offers advice on camping and hiking in the woods, building log cabins and boats, and tanning hides.
This detailed guide provides everything a first-time coach needs to teach basic baseball skills--and have fun at the same time. Emphasizing fundamentals and not win-at-all-costs strategies, How to Co
Darts is an increasingly popular game. Incredibly, there have been virtually no reliable, concise guides to darts that would introduce new players to its rules, conventions, equipment, and techniques
Mark Fenton, television personality and author of the best-selling Complete Guide to Walking, teams up with top exercise researcher, David R. Bassett, to help readers get moving. These guys know what
One of the great joys of horseback riding is to be able to leave the beaten path for such purposes as hunting, fishing or camping, or simply for the pure pleasure of being out in nature. To ensure tha
The Quotable Soldier is a rich and balanced collection of the best quotations about war and those who go to war. From Thucydides to General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, here are the reasons men go to war, t
The guitar is one of the most versatile of musical instruments, and can be used to play a huge variety of musical styles, such as folk, country, blues, rock, pop, jazz, classical, and even flamenco.
Tens of thousands of people in all areas of the country enjoy raising chickens, whether for food or companionship. Whether you live in the country or the city, you can, too, with this indispensable gu
This book of quotes explores the many sides of the one-and-only Elizabeth Taylor. In her time, she was perceived as a celebrity, an actress, a siren, and a champion for causes. She became a popular an
Although survival is often taken for granted - something every human strives to achieve on a daily basis - it is just this everyday imperative that makes for the most exciting stories. Great American
Vincent, a bastard child and nephew of the gamekeeper of the count's estate, and Nicole, the count's daughter, return from school only to find Vincent's uncle murdered, and the annual deer hunt underw
At an impasse over relationships, jobs, or health matters? Choosing just got a whole lot easier.?Decisions, Decisions?is for anyone who’s been stuck in an unfulfilling relationship they can’t decide w
After an expert tutorial on choosing, buying, lighting, smoking and enjoying a good cigar, The Compendium gets into the finer points of smoking, finding the right cigar shop, then gets into the arcani
A seasoned comedian’s love letter to America’s food curiosities—the regional cuisines, the culinary oddities, the weird and the wonderful “Mark DeCarlo is a Groucho
A guide to bowhunting describes the techniques of shooting a bow and includes information on such topics as choosing a hunting bow, aiming systems, arrow shaft selection, broadheads, shooting accessor
Training Pointing Dogs highlights the sage guidance of this master dog trainer. In simple question-and-answer format, Long addresses the issues most often raised by trainers, professional and amateur
For anyone who has ever taken to or been taken by the water, The Sailing Fanatic is the perfect book. Featuring some of the most notable quotes about the sea, boats, the weather, engines, racing, and
A well-trained, responsive, and intelligent working cow horse is more than just a pleasure to ride or watch in action; such an animal is an integral part--a prized employee, if you will--of a ranch's
Three-day eventing, known as the “complete competition,” requires the same horse-and-rider team to ride a dressage test, a demanding cross-country obstacle course, and a show-jumping round. 101 Eventi
Guided by the experience and expertise of the internationally celebrated Coerver Coaching method comes the authoritative guide to mastering 1-on-1 play, one of soccer’s most important skills. MAKE YOU
