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.
Bridge is a famously challenging card game, one that’s next to impossible to learn without a whole host of visual aids. But books on the subject all too often seem to ignore this. Enter Knack B
Few children can communicate effectively before eighteen months of age, but sign language can allow baby and parent to reduce the frustration up to a year earlier. With more than 450 full-color photo
Wedding flowers are a huge part of the bridal dream, and a firm grasp of floral fundamentals is essential to planning an unforgettable big day. With more than 400 full-color photographs, Knack Weddin
Flags of the Fifty States is an indispensable historical reference and a fascinating, beautiful pictorial guide to the rich diversity of America’s fifty states. It provides a colorful way to le
For those who have always wanted to prepare Chinese food at home, here is the book they can actually learn Chinese cookingfrom—full-color, step-by-step photographs fully convey the proces
For those new to wine or for dabblers who could use some help deciphering foreign labels, Knack Wine Basics brings unprecedented clarity to the world of the world’s most ubiquitous libation. By a Cali
A practical guide for use in various terrains describes and illustrates the tracks of hundreds of animals, from dinosaurs and birds to insects and mammals.
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.
A compendium of advice on how to live off the grid and by one's own means covers an array of topics, from how to build a greenhouse and stock a shelter in anticipation of a nuclear attack to administe
Whether one has a difficult dog or a charm-school puppy, part of the fun is how much?a pup wants to play. With Knack Dog Tricks in hand, anyone can teach a dog a new set of tricks. Featuring 450 step-
Presents 100 main recipes plus 250 variations for entertaining, everyday meals, and desserts, from contemporary flavors to ethnic recipes to hearty classics, this book contains delicious, healthy, com
Vince Lombardi was notorious for his inability to throw anything away. What that means to fans of one of football’s greatest figures finally comes together in The Vince Lombardi Playbook—
This is the Soldier's Zombie Combat Field Manual. It explains how to perform the combat skills needed to survive on the battlefield against the hordes of the undead. All Soldiers, across all branches
Organized according to baby's age, a comprehensive perspective on the first year of an infant's life covers the practical "how-tos" and provides ways to promote a baby's growth and development.
Knack American Sign Language combines 400 full-color photos and topic-specific information in a step-by-step layout, it covers everything from letters and numbers to the nuances of sign-languag
Carina MacDonald’s fun, upbeat presentation ranges from the basics of choosing and gettinga dog to a wonderfully complete, visually organizedtreasure-trove of tips on training one&#
More than a century after the birth of Rachel Carson, the world faces a new environmental disaster, from a chemical similar to DDT. This time the culprit appears to be IMD, or imidacloprid, a relative
There are almost as many ways to fish as there are fish and fishermen. But among the countless, varied methods available to the modern angler, ice fishing is without a doubt the one most remarkably d
A visual handbook of eco-friendly housekeeping solutions presents quick, efficient, and safe cleaning options for every room in the home, explaining how to get a clean, germ-free home without the use
A former U.S. Army Ranger, Paratrooper Sniper Team Leader, and legendary marksman known as "Long Rifle" for his skill describes how he decided to return to active duty in the wake of 9/11 and his snip
If you’ve dabbled in digital photography but want to do more with your pictures, here is a comprehensive but nontechnical handbook that shows you how to take better photos and use your images m
America's Biker Chef journeys the nation's highways and byways--including Route 66, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Natchez Trace, and San Juan Skyway--to visit some delightful eateries along the way and to p
Describes the events of the historic 1966 football season, discussing how the National Football League and the American Football League agreed to a future merger and the battle of the teams to play in
Untie the mystery of knot-making with this clever and handy guide. This new compendium presents all the knots you need to know, with brightly colored photographs enabling you to easily follow the ins
Originally published in 1914, this step-by-step guide provides tutelage on all aspects of outdoor accommodation from sod houses to log cabins; with pen-and-ink drawings.
Fly casting might look easy—you just move the rod back and forth, right? Yes, that’s true, but between “back” and “forth,” a lot can go wrong. The perfect marriage of human skill and dexterity to the
With 105 locations, this is the most comprehensive guidebook to fishing in Maryland, Delaware, or the District of Columbia. Not only are precise directions given to each fishing hole, but the species
The only guide with fishing information for every public lake and stream in the state, home to more than 800,000 anglers. Brand-new, this book covers the state—region by region—from the s
Chasing the lightning-fast bonefish across the south Pacific, Florida, and the Caribbean is for many anglers a near obsession, and this is the handbook to such fly-fishing adventure. Author Dick Brown
Older homes are gaining in value, especially when the original craftsman details are well maintained, such as antique lead panes and wood windows. And refinishing beautiful old windows happens to be o
Offering lessons in modern manners and style, How to Live Like a Gentleman is written by a man for men - and for the women in their lives. This handbook is filled with all the advice a regular guy nee
The perfect guide for the modern woman who wants not only to act like a lady, but to live like one, as well. This full-color, flexbind package shows how to walk, talk, eat, and dress with style, helpi
Animal behaviorist and veterinarian Michael W. Fox teaches readers how to better understand their cats; what they’re thinking and feeling; and how to communicate with our feline friends. A stronger ca
When you’ve got more venison than you know what to do with, get out the sausage grinder. The Venison Sausage Cookbook, now in its second edition, provides step-by-step instructions for selecting condi
More than 100 of the best places to fish, both fresh- and saltwater, and includes both a section dedicated to trout fishing and a section on urban fishing holes.
Here is the most comprehensive guide to making your own Native American tools and weapons. This reference takes you through the steps of the basic flint-knapping of arrowheads and scrapers to the most
This outstanding guide is filled with scores of practical observations on all of the trout foods of importance to fly fishers. The chapters include: * Concepts of Imitation * Water * How Trout Feed *
