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
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
Hemingway would have been impressed. In a stunning combination of superb color images and literary yet lively personal essays, celebrated angling photojournalist Roy Tanami chronicles his adventures t
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
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
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
Owning a horse is one of life’s great pleasures—and expenses. Here, finally, is a user-friendly and thoroughly illustrated one-stop shop of cost-saving ideas to help all horse owners (and/or their sig
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
Wells, an independent scholar, presents historiography in a format that would have made the required graduate course on the subject much more tolerable. His humorous and light approach does not dimini
Presents an introduction to the most common house repairs and maintenace needs, with explanations and instructions for solutions that include preparation, installation, cleaning, and fixing.
In the sixth and newest title in the successful Woods Cop Mystery series, another suspenseful who-done-it finds Grady Service with an unexpectedly complex, truly rotten, and important case on his han
The infamous Sonny Barger once declared that the Hells Angels would never be infiltrated. Running with the Devil chronicles the story of the ATF sting and the two undercover agents who risked their l
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
So Others May Live is the untold story of the U.S. Coast Guard’s quiet but resolute rescue swimmers. From deep ocean caves on the Oregon coast to the panicked and chaotic streets of post-Katrina New O
Featuring more than 475 full-color photographs and hundreds of eco-friendly suggestions, a complete guide to "green" remodeling, redecorating, and home design offers a host of stylish ideas from the a
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
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
Al Dunning is a 30-year legend in Western riding competitions, and this, his first training book, is an invaluable self-help guide for riders of all levels. Dunning shares his winning insights on han
Whether your passion is bass and pike in the desert reservoirs, the trophy trout in the renowned Green River, or the delicate, gem-like inhabitants of the alpine lakes of the high Uinta, you’ll find t
Chris Fair has dined with soldiers in the Khyber Pass and with prostitutes in Delhi, rummaged for fish in Jaffna, and sipped Taliban tea in Peshawar. Cuisines of the Axis of Evil is a sophisticated,
In a raging blizzard off Cape Cod in 1952, Bernie Webber and his Coast Guard crew of three volunteers rescued 30 men from the wreck of a collision between two oil tankers. Frump, a maritime journalist
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.
In the tradition of Eats, Shoots & Leaves and Anguished English, Common Phrases is a fascinating guide to the origins of our language. Wonderful stories reveal the real meaning of Adam’s ap
In this update of his enduring text (first published in 1975) McCann (industrial hygiene and chemistry, Columbia U., New York) provides an overview of the hazards for artists of all types working with
This guide answers every angler’s questions about stocking schedules, fish abundance, precise location coordinates, elevation, surface area, and maximum depth for more than 1,000 lakes and stre
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
Provides an in-depth biography of the life and times of Virginia Hall, a World War II American spy in France, from her pivileged Baltimore roots to her work with the British SOE and American OSS, asse
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
Successful angling for northern pike requires specialized equipment and techniques, as well as an understanding of this predatory game fish’s seasonal movements and changes in behavior. Eight-time wor
This state-of-the-art manual has already sold more than 45,000 paperback copies and is now completely updated and revised with new sections on transportation (such as carjacking or road-rage incident
