Originally published in 1872, HOMESTEAD BUILDER is filled with plans and precise instructions for building a home, using materials such as wood, earth and gravel. It includes log cabins, slab houses,
Training dogs has traditionally been done by using negative reinforcement and brute force (take the choke collar as an example). But the tide is turning, and Terry Ryan, well-known dog trainer, is at
In need of some good advice? The Best Advice Ever Given is a compendium of human wisdom culled from the world’s most celebrated—and sometimes anonymous—minds. From Confucius and Shak
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
A chilling, thrilling collection of true American crimes, long-forgotten and legendaryThe Bloody Benders Family . . . The Black Hand of New Orleans . . . The Crimes of Butch Cassidy’s Wild Bunch
A nasty insult (is there any other kind?) can be offensive and infuriating, but we’ve all had those moments when we’ve employed one or just wished we had come up with the perfect nasty thi
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
Our relationship and fascination with horses have been evident in every civilization and throughout recorded history. No better proof can be found than in literature, in the stories and poetry that ca
A collection of some of the finest writings about the American West that capture readers imaginations, meticulously culled from books, newspapers, and magazines.
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
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.
Delicious sausages can be made easily and inexpensively in your own kitchen by following the recipes and advice found here. Sausage takes you through the steps of choosing the right equipment and prep
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
Men of Kent is a book about ordinary boys who find themselves in extraordinary circumstances - members of the Kent School crew who were 46 and 0 against the competition, and in 1972 won the Henl
NOW IN PAPERBACK! A personal account of how a beloved boxer beat the odds inside and outside the ring "Written by Tommy Jon Caduto, a childhood friend of Vinny Paz who was there every step
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
Baseball and ghost stories are as American as apple pie.Field of Screems combines both in this funandfreaky collection of otherworldly yarns. From the authors of the successful Haun
From the author of Thinning the Herd and Weirdly Beloved, here is a new and even more irreverent compendium about those who havefiltered out ofthe gene pool, either by their own stupidity
As the Second World War and the Nazi assault on Europe ended,some 25,000 Jews, entire families in some instances, walked out of the forests of Eastern Europe. For three years, these men, women
On the nights of November 9 and 10, 1938, rampaging mobs throughout Germany and the newly acquired territories of Austria and Sudetenland freely attacked Jews in the street, in their homes and at the
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
It is not your imagination playing tricks on you if you are in sticker shock in the supermarket check-out lane - food prices are skyrocketing. And not only is food more expensive than ever, but
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.
A Classic Biography of Theodore Roosevelt—Reissued on the Sesquicentennial of His BirthThis classic biography—copublished by the Theodore Roosevelt Association and The Lyons Press—includes an introduc
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 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
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
Hi, y’all! This assortment of 1001 quotes, inspired by the largest state in the Lower 48, offers up observations from entertainers, politicians, cowboys, columnists, and others with ten-gallon mouths
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Slot machines are the heartbeat of a casino. Enter any big house of chance and the first thing you'll hear is the humming, clanging, ringing, jingling of those dispensers of luck known as "one-armed
Vivid, hilarious, and compelling, this eagerly awaited book takes its place among the travel classics. It is a thrilling tale of adventure, a comic masterpiece, and an evocative portrait of a medieva
