SAS and Elite Forces Guide: Sniper describes the psychological makeup of a sniper, what training is required to become an expert marksman, and what weapons are used by special forces snipers today. Us
Hollywood is a transitory place. Stars and studios rise and fall. Genres and careers wax and wane. Movies and movie moguls and movie makers and movie palaces are acclaimed and patronized and loved and
Modern combat is chaotic, intense, and shockingly destructive. A soldier will experience confusing and often terrifying sights, sounds, smells, and dangers—and he must learn to survive and win d
No one writes about mountaineering and its attendant victories and hardships more brilliantly than Jon Krakauer. In this collection of his finest essays and reporting, Krakauer writes of mountains fro
If you live on a flood plain or wetland, you know the potential dangers—to you, your family, and your home. A major flood could strike at any time, and you need to be prepared. But of even more
The first full account of the life of legendary music producer Neil Bogart, who founded Casablanca Records and made the top acts of music’s defining genres of the 1970s: disco (Donna Summer, Vil
Katharine Hepburn: grande dame of American actresses, fierce individualist, and living legend. Nominated for 12 Academy Awards and winner of four, Hepburn achieved stardom against formidable odds. The
In a place as vast and extreme as Alaska, no one takes safety for granted. Whether adventurer or homesteader, tourist or native, people look out for themselves and for each other. But sometimes it jus
This is the story of one of history's great events, the Revolutionary War, told almost entirely in the words of the soldiers and sailors who fought it and the civilians who endured it. Drawing on thou
The New England coast, a small cruising sloop, warm winds—and Anthony Bailey's seductive storytelling powers. An account of a season afloat and an autobiography of half a lifetime spent sailing New En
Meet Grady Service: former Marine, now conservation officer, and the greatest fear of any errant hunter. In Ice Hunter—the first in the Woods Cop Mystery series set in Michigan’s Upper Pen
The Homesteader’s Natural Chicken Keeping Handbook is the modern homesteader’s guide to raising, feeding, breeding, selling, and enjoying the noblest animal on the farm—the chicken.
Homesteader and blogger Ann Accetta-Scott guides readers at the beginning, moderate or advanced levels of preserving. Newcomers to the world of preserving can start with a simple jam and jelly recipe
In today’s South, where fine gardening is a tradition, many homeowners and professional gardeners are discovering a vast “new” palette of plant materials—native plants. They ar
The origins of a remarkable number of everyday words and phrases are anchored in our seafaring past. Three Sheets to the Wind is an entertaining compilation revealing the maritime roots of common Engl
In The Greatest Stories Never Told: Snipers, attorney and author Larry Yadon has written some of the greatest tales about snipers – not twice- or thrice-told tales, but the ones you haven’
King of Heists is a spellbinding and unprecedented account of the greatest bank robbery in American history, which took place on October 27, 1878, when thieves broke into the Manhattan Savings Institu
A story bursting with murder, mayhem, and intrigue—the astonishing career of Thomas Byrnes, the 19th Century New York City detective who closed the city's most notorious murders and robberie
From the author of King of Heists and The Big Policeman, comes the third book of history and crime in Gilded Age New York City--this time focused on the sensational grave robbery, ransom, and return o
From the peaks and plains of the American West, to the vast and mysterious East African game fields and forests, Theodore Roosevelt shares his experiences and observations of the hunt in irresistible
William Burns is best known as ‘America’s Sherlock Holmes’ and was director of the FBI, shortly before J. Edgar Hoover. But before he became director, Burns had a long, highly public
The first truly bipartisan look at where Congress has gone wrong and how we can end the gridlock in Washington—like no book that has come before, it offers a real way forward!
Friendly. Loyal. Affectionate. The list of wonderful traits possessed by America's #1 dog goes on and on. Given the Lab’s good looks, trainability, and devotion, is it any wonder that there
By founding member of the legendary Blues Project and Blood, Sweat & Tears—a man who played the Monterey Pop Festival and Woodstock, had affairs with famous female folk singers, and jammed w
Naming Jack the Ripper brings finality to one of the world’s longest-running and most intriguing criminal investigations. Based solely on the historical facts and original scientific evidence, i
With his trademark tragic-comical voice and arresting storytelling, Domingo Martinez once again delivers a deeply personal memoir full of wry asides and poignant, thoughtful reflections in his new boo
Meet Grady Service: former Marine, now conservation officer, and the greatest fear of any errant hunter. In Ice Hunter—the first in the Woods Cop Mystery series set in Michigan’s Upper Pen
Bomb threats, an elusive poaching ring, and a rare blue wolf all lie in wait for Grady Service. Full of memorable characters, Blue Wolf in Green Fire is a masterpiece of suspense. This second book in
Strange things are happening to the black bear population in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The animal-parts market is highly organized, and its practitioners are ruthless and dangerous. Service fi
The Rivers of America Series is a landmark series of books on American rivers, for the most part written by literary figures rather than historians. The series spanned three publishers and thirty-seve
President Abraham Lincoln is known as the Great Emancipator, the Savior of the Union, and an American martyr to the people who read about him. But that was not how his sons knew him. Presidential hist
A classic compendium of Palm Beach's landmark buildings by an experienced preservationist, including over 400 vintage photos and brief descriptions of the architecture.
In 1948 most white people in the North had no idea how unjust and unequal daily life was for the 10 million African Americans living in the South. But that suddenly changed after Ray Sprigle, a famous
“This is a dream of a book. … Castro offers a revisionist history of the friendship of the two Yankee greats.” –Chicago Tribune DiMag & Mick is a portrait of DiMaggio and
Are you paying more taxes than you have to? The IRS is certainly not going to tell you about a deduction you failed to take, and your accountant is not likely to take the time to ask you about every d
Small Time Operator is one of the most popular business start-up guides ever. In clear, easy-to-understand language, the author covers:Getting permits and licensesHow to finance a businessCreating and
THE ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO WILD EDIBLE PLANTS describes the physical characteristics, habitat and distribution, and edible parts of wild plants. With color photography throughout, this guide facilitates
