Ghosts. Pirates. Put the two together and you’ve got a winning combination of the most exciting stories ever written. It's enough to make anyone say, "Shiver me timbers"--with delight.The spirits of D
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
“I’ve had a perfectly wonderful evening. But this wasn’t it.”—Groucho MarxAn insult can be offensive and infuriating, but it means nothing if you have a better comeback. 1001 Insults, Put-Downs, and C
A compendium of tips for keeping rifles clean and operating smoothly, quick fixes for problems in the field, and proper habits for rifle maintenance, written by a recognized authority in the field.
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
Examines the decision and ramification of how Navy Admiral Bill Halsey in 1944, in an attempt to overcome a failure to engage the Japanese navy, recklessly led his men into a killer typhoon which resu
With colorful, concise, and easy-to-follow illustrations, The L.L. Bean Fly-Fishing Handbook offers a fun introduction to the sport. This friendly volume coaches readers on the basics of fly-casting a
Facing Tyson gives a ringside view of the world’s most dangerous and notorious boxer. Brutal, controversial, and always newsworthy both inside and outside the ring, Mike Tyson remains a cultural icon
Offers meditations on fishing in the Northwest, looking at streamside natural history, flies and those who tie them, and some unpleasant chance encounters with other fishermen
A natural horsemanship novice chronicles his path to relate to horses in a gentle way and includes the thoughts of such well-known clinicians as Harry Whitney, Bill Scott, and Ray Hunt, as well as sha
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
Breaking the mold of other sporting books, THE ORVIS GUIDE TO GUNFITTING not only will explain gunfit, but will also help to improve a shooter's style and effectiveness in the field. Learning to corr
The amazing resurgence of the East Coast's premier saltwater gamefish has sent hundreds of thousands of anglers in search of their fathers' and grandfathers' favorite quarry: the magnificent striped
F. Scott Fitzgerald once wrote, “There are no second acts in American lives,” but more and more, our former presidents are proving him wrong. No longer fading into the background upon lea
The world’s oldest horse breed, the Arabian epitomizes equine versatility, taking part in all phases of Englishand Western-style horse shows, as well as in dressage and pleasure driving. Flight Withou
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
Describes an adventurous journey across France on a Vespa with J.P., a Dalmatian, describing J.P.'s encounter with his future mate, roadside breakdowns, brushes with the law, quirky witch covens, and
This easy-to-use and easy-to-understand guide teaches you how to bypass technical considerations and learn to see horses in a new light, fine-tuning your observation skills to recognize photo opportu
Here's the perfect companion to that most popular starter rifle, the venerable .22. The best isn't always the biggest--and the .22 is not only the perfect first rifle, but also one that many hunters a
This classic, practical book on bird dog training is now updated and expanded with material on the latest field-training equipment and live-game training techniques with released quail and recall pen
A Rough-Shooting Dog is the compelling account of a man and his best friend--an English springer spaniel named Jenny. The author chronicles the training and first hunting season of his beloved canine
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
To be successful at cooking seasonally means having a keen eye and a sensitive nose. Bursting with great recipes, The Farmer’s Market Cookbook guides the home cook through the changing seasons and als
Pro football always has been filled with loose cannons, rebels, and trash talkers. Some players are more likeable than others, and some might even be certifiably crazy . . . yet what perfectly sane a
At every pivotal moment in American history there has been a great speech. Speeches inspired the Revolution and healed the wounds of the Civil War. Speeches abolished slavery, won women the right to v
Few equestrian sports are more exciting than barrel racing, in which horse and rider carve a lightning-fast cloverleaf pattern around three barrels, then gallop down to the finish line. Time is measur
To reach freedom, the most famous escapers of all time have been willing to endure the most horrific conditions—and the direst consequences if caught. The collection of tales in The Greatest Es
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
For thirty years, Lucinda Delaney Schroeder held an unusual government position: she was one of the handful of women special agents with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Her job: to investigate cr
Mark McGwire. Barry Bonds. Marion Jones. How many professional athletes have put their careers on the line by using a substance officially banned from their sport? And why do they do it? Despite the
A gun is only as good as its owner, and far too many are poorly maintained and serviced, even when taken to "professionals." For the serious hunter and gun owner, The Gun Owner''s Handbook takes the
Easily the most enduring of all sports questions is “Who was/is the best . . . ?” Perhaps in no sport is the question more asked and argued over than in boxing. And in boxing perhaps none is more qual
The Lyons Press is proud to present The L.L. Bean Ultimate Book of Fly Fishing, an exciting full-color book for beginning and expert fly anglers alike. Brought to you in conjunction with L.L. Bean, Am
Within the past decade, lacrosse has seen explosive growth on the elementary, junior and high school, and college levels, rapidly becoming one of America's most popular playing sports. Lifelong lacro
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
Two-thirds of this planet is covered by water inhabited by an incredible variety of living organisms, ranging in size from microbe to whale, and in abundance from scarce to uncountable. Whales and do
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
The bamboo fly rod still represents the pinnacle of the fly-fishing art; its apparent simplicity and delicacy belie the craftsmanship and strength that are the hallmarks of all great rods. A growing
In 1975, a group of amazing women rowed their way to international success and glory, battling sexual prejudice, bureaucracy, and male domination in one of the most grueling and competitive sports ar
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
