From the author of We Die Alone, The Shetland Bus recounts the hundreds of crossings of small boats from the Shetland Islands to German-occupied Norway to supply arms to the Resistors and to rescue re
Everything you need to know for the perfect adventureWhether you're planning a trip to Yellowstone, cherish fond memories of the park, or hope to visit it someday, Roadtrip Yellowstone is an inspi
Orvis From Lure to Fly is designed specifically for the gear angler who finds him- or herself wondering: “What's this fly fishing thing all about?" What makes this book different from o
A Celebration of Animation explores the best-of-the-best cartoon characters from the 1920s to the 21st century. All the greats gracing this book are sure to trigger memories of carefree Saturday morni
A visually stunning look at cabin life with expert advice on how to achieve the "cabin state of mind."Your guide to the cabin lifestyleThe cabin is American architecture at its purest form,
Humorous, awe-inspiring, and even inspirational—an illustrated celebration of everyday Americans’ outrageous competitive fireFrom marathon dancing, to food eating contests, to beauty pagea
Never to Return is the harrowing tale of the torpedoing and sinking of a Coast Guard destroyer escort and the loss of 171 Coast Guardsmen off the coast of Iceland during WWII. It is the worst combat l
Morbid, but strangely fascinating accountsIn 2015, a group of seven hikers were killed when a sudden flood struck Keyhole Canyon in Zion National Park. Prior to that, the steep, narrow route to Angels
A beautiful and simple guide to edible gardeningThe “garden to table” movement is inspiring another generation of gardeners but many of them have questions. How important is composting? Is seed saving
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor changed the lives of almost every American, and began the process of putting 17 million of them in uniform to fight in World War II. Yet in the long and fascinating
In The Right Places Stephen Birmingham uses his witty, penetrating style to show the Right Places of the elite could be just about anywhere, from Sun Valley, Idaho to Kansas City, Missouri (yes! Kansa
The Grandes Dames of America knew just what they wanted and precisely how to get it, and when faced with criticism, malice or jealousy, they would rise above their detractors and usually persevere. Pr
Leveling the Playing Field explores the technologies that “trickle down” to the rest of us, those that were once the domain of the wealthy and powerful--and which therefore tended to make them evenmor
Knack Pool & Billiards is a step-by-step guide to mastering a variety of games played on a billiards table. It will help anyone take his game to the next level—whether he shoots pool o
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.
A must-have resource for any parent whose child has chronic health complaints?It’s a frustrating treadmill: taking a child to the doctor for yet another ear infection, respiratory issue, tummy ache, o
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
The incredible wartime saga of the only American submariners to survive the sinking of their ship and evade enemy capture in WWII On the night of August 13, 1944, the U.S. submarine Flier struck
?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
Learn to make movies like a professional It’s one thing to own a digital camera or camcorder—these days, it seems almost everyone does. It’s quite another to know that what you
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
Knack South American Cooking provides an unprecedented, step-by-step approach to recreating authentic flavors of South American cuisines in the home kitchen. It brings together 350 savory recipes fro
Knack Night Sky is an ode to the solar system in its awe-inspiring complexity. Its clear, step-by-step approach makes it easier than ever to find stars, constellations, and other celestial objects, as
The U.S. Army's Twenty-First Century Hand-To-Hand Combat Field Manual Distributed to All Soldiers---How To Ground-Fight, Throw and Take Down the Enemy, Strike the Enemy, Use Handheld Weapons, and Def
Knack Parenting a Preschooler provides busy parents with a visually driven reference filled with information about behaviors, general care advice, and skills development for the three- to five-year-o
Children love to snack, and fortunately, health experts now tell us that snacking is in many aspects an ideal way for humans to eat. And yet it's not easy to keep track of what kids are eating! The an
From money matters to boundaries, Under One Roof Again squarely addresses the inevitable and complicated issues that arise when formerly parent-child relationships become adult-adult ones. Social psy
Knack Cycling for Everyone is the ideal new resource for anyone looking to get introduced, or reintroduced, to today's world of cycling. With informative, full-color photos and tips throughout, it is
Judging from movies like Cliffhanger, rock climbing seems dangerous and, well, like a hard sport to do. The reality is that it doesn’t take much to get out climbing—in the gym or on the r
Part dreambook and part practical guide, Knack Treehouses takes the reader a big step closer to having a house in the treetops. Replete with 450 full-color photographs, it covers all there is to know
The 24/7 Baby Doctor is the essential twenty-first-century reference guide for new parents. Doing away with the often intimidating “What to Expect” approach of so many parenting books, Dr
"Turning from the Iraq War, author and journalist Laufer (Mission Rejected: U.S. Soldiers Who Say No to Iraq) decided to focus on the presumably innocuous business of butterflies. Fluttering across t
Universal design—the art of rendering an interior living space accessible and safe to people regardless of age or ability/disability—is today a major trend in residential architecture. It
These days, more people than everwant to eat green and local, but tight schedules and even tighter budgets can makethis seem like an unattainable goal.The Locavore’s Handbook
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
Knack First Aid covers the most common injuries and illnesses, how to recognize them, how to manage them and, when appropriate, how to prevent them. By Buck Tilton, a trusted first responder and first
?A landmark.?[American Taste]?encompasses an admirable range of thoughts on food ranging from fried chicken and barbecues to Bourbon to game and caviar.?A banquet for your library.”?Craig Claiborne??A
When high school students think of college life, images of parties and new people and late-night pizza instantly come to mind. Only upon moving in does a freshman realize the buzz-killing downside to
