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
Each winter, from January through April, tens of thousands of kids across America, age 4 through 14, participate in local basketball leagues—and thousands of unprepared parents, teachers, and o
With this book, A. D. Livingston combines a lifetime of Southern culinary knowledge with his own love of authentic home smoking and curing techniques. He teaches how to prepare smoked and salted hams,
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
There’s nothing like tasty, chewy jerky for satisfying those hunger cravings. Moreover, jerky is made from lean cuts of meat, so it’s naturally low in fat and high in protein. Homemade jerky is far su
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
?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
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
Ninety surprising and savory recipes for a beloved fruit ?Versatile and universally loved, the humble apple lends itself equally well to sweet or savory dishes. In The Comfort of Apples, Chefs Phil an
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
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
The ideal resource for forty-plus athletes who seek faster times and fewer injuries More than half a million Americans, and millions more worldwide, attempt a marathon every year. Around ha
What could one man find if he embarked on a journey through fantasy world after fantasy world? In an enthralling blend of travelogue, pop culture analysis, and memoir, forty-year-old former D&D a
Tapping the collective wisdom of the young adult cancer community Each year, nearly 70,000 young adults between 18 and 40 are diagnosed in the United States with cancer. While there are many sou
Breverton’s Nautical Curiosities is about ships, people and the sea. However, unlike many other nautical compendiums, this lavishly illustrated book focuses on the unusual, the overlooked, or t
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Boy Scouts of America and its publication Boys’ Life?Boys’ Life, the magazine for the Boy Scouts of America, was launched in 1911 and became one of the most popula
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“An exciting and dramatic episode.”—Library Journal “Cliff-hanging suspense.”—Christian Science MonitorAssault in Norway is the classic account of a le
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
Chess is a refreshing pastime for most players, and an all-encompassing obsession for a few. And yet much of chess literature—heavy on notation, low on useful illustrations, frustrating for the
This is a new edition of Captain Charles Johnson's original 1724 publication providing detailed profiles and accounts of the most notorious pirates of the time. The classic work has become a central r
"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
Knack Kayaking for Everyoneis the most visually driven and yet informative guide to every aspect of an aquatic sport whose popularity has skyrocketed in recent years. The first chapters compris
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
NOW IN PAPERBACK!"A true story that reads like a mystery."—Tony Hillerman“A suspenseful page-turner and a tale of true courage.”—Ted Kerasote, author of Bloodties&
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
Contains delightful explorations of food and cooking, among which are the collection's namesake essay and many other gems; with black-and-white photographs and illustrations.
