Charles Faddis, co-author of Operation Hotel California, offers gritty, hair-raising stories about the CIA, which has devolved into a giant bureaucracy of ass-coverers and careerists – not the
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 classic about real-life WWII espionage,?as conducted by its modern master?*?A Man Called Intrepid is the classic true story of Sir William Stephenson (codenamed Intrepid) and the spy network he foun
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-
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
A registered Maine hunting guide distills twenty-five years of turkey hunting know-how, sharing the insider tips and techniques he gives his clients, including knowing the quarry, anticipating its mov
Coauthored by an ob/gyn and a noted pregnancy and childbirth expert, Knack Pregnancy Guideis the most reader-friendly, visually informative book ever on the subject. Encompassing all vital preg
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&#
The latest version of the "stranded behind enemy lines" manual included in the survival kits of all branches of the U.S. military. A distillation of the information contained in the survival "bible,"
With a gear-buying guide and hundreds of color photos, this is the clearest, most accessible instructional guide available?for paddling on ponds, lakes, rivers, or oceans.
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
A collection of letters--filled with advice on leadership, goal achievement, public service, and life journeys--to youths from many of the world’s most influential leaders, including four U.S.
For anyone about to embark on the next phase of life, Here We Stand is a unique and inspiring collection of more than 600 quotes drawn from commencement speeches past and recent—by a whole range of ve
The world of golf is rife with unexplainable happenings that seemingly defy the rules of gravity and logic: There are those badly hit shots last seen disappearing into a grove of trees, only to be red
More than 70% of American households own a gas or charcoal grill.If only most grilling cookbooks weren’t unwieldy tomes whose layouts overlook the realities of backyard grilling! Knack Gr
The Cold War had recently drawn to a close, and Lisa Duffy-Korpics’s career as a dogcatcher would soon be history, too, but for very different reasons—and, indeed, with infinitely more pl
From the author of Can’t Remember Sh*t, here is another riotously funny book for anyone interested in . . . uh . . . anyone interested in . . . uh . . . whatever. Replete with everything Shelly
Winner of ForeWord Magazine's 2006Gold Award forNature Book of the YearThe most comprehensive and compelling chronicle of human–grizzly-bear interactions ever written, In the
Sweet Lou and the Cubs chronicles from the inside-out Lou Piniella’s stirring and celebrated quest to reverse the team’s fortunes after a record 100 years without a World Series champions
For nearly three decades, a series of rapes and murders occurred around Western New York by a nameless, faceless man dubbed ?The Bike Path Rapist” by local media. Authorities had his DNA and knew his
The author, an overweight burned-out journalist, records his physical and spiritual journey as he travels the two thousand-mile Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine--a six month pilgrimage that, ul
When someone says they live in a small house or apartment, the image that comes to mind is all too often negative—cramped, cluttered, or confining. But America’s leading small space desig
Ranch roping is at the heart of all ranch work, and unlike the rodeo variation of calf roping, the “vacquero” tradition calls for techniques that result in a skillful and graceful throw and catch. Buc
On August 21, 1940, a Nazi raider torpedoed the British merchantman Anglo-Saxon and machine-gunned the survivors as they tried to escape in their lifeboats. One little boat escaped with seven men. Fi
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
Thelargemouthbass and its feisty cousin, the smallmouth bass, are North America’s top freshwater game fish, pursued by literally millions of anglers across the continental United St
Michelle Obama played a large and influential role in her husband's campaign, and is certain to do the same thing during his presidency. Michelle Obama: First Lady of Hope examines, for the first tim
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
Encompassing every room in the house as well as outdoor spaces, a richly illustrated guide to home organization presents step-by-step instructions for eliminating clutter and creating simple but effec
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
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
We all know about the Hells Angels: toughs on Harleys terrorizing the law-abiding; wild brawls and wild sex; drugs and cruelty, beatings, and even murder. But nobody really knows what it’s like
Equine Angels is a?celebration of the journey of?horses and foals saved from slaughter. Accompanied by 200 stunning full-color photographs, it tells the surprising and moving stories of how these foal
