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.
Western Horsemanship requires balance, finesse, and above all, effective communication between horse and rider. Not only is Western Horsemanship an important and popular horse show class, but it is al
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
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
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
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
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
One of the great joys of horseback riding is to be able to leave the beaten path for such purposes as hunting, fishing or camping, or simply for the pure pleasure of being out in nature. To ensure tha
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
At an impasse over relationships, jobs, or health matters? Choosing just got a whole lot easier.?Decisions, Decisions?is for anyone who’s been stuck in an unfulfilling relationship they can’t decide w
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
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
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
In need of some good advice? The Best Advice Ever Given is a compendium of human wisdom culled from the world’s most celebrated—and sometimes anonymous—minds. From Confucius and Shak
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
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
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
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
Our relationship and fascination with horses have been evident in every civilization and throughout recorded history. No better proof can be found than in literature, in the stories and poetry that ca
Vincent, a bastard child and nephew of the gamekeeper of the count's estate, and Nicole, the count's daughter, return from school only to find Vincent's uncle murdered, and the annual deer hunt underw
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
Originally published in 1872, HOMESTEAD BUILDER is filled with plans and precise instructions for building a home, using materials such as wood, earth and gravel. It includes log cabins, slab houses,
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
Vivid, hilarious, and compelling, this eagerly awaited book takes its place among the travel classics. It is a thrilling tale of adventure, a comic masterpiece, and an evocative portrait of a medieva
“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
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
Training dogs has traditionally been done by using negative reinforcement and brute force (take the choke collar as an example). But the tide is turning, and Terry Ryan, well-known dog trainer, is at
The guitar is one of the most versatile of musical instruments, and can be used to play a huge variety of musical styles, such as folk, country, blues, rock, pop, jazz, classical, and even flamenco.
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
This book of quotes explores the many sides of the one-and-only Elizabeth Taylor. In her time, she was perceived as a celebrity, an actress, a siren, and a champion for causes. She became a popular an
A collection of some of the finest writings about the American West that capture readers imaginations, meticulously culled from books, newspapers, and magazines.
A ghoulish collection of true American classics, long-forgotten and legendaryWith frightening stories from Washington Irving, Edgar Allan Poe, Francis Bret Harte, Ambrose Bierce, Edith Wharton, Mark T
The harrowing true tale of seven escaped Soviet prisoners who desperately marched out of Siberia through China, the Gobi Desert, Tibet, and over the Himalayas to British India.
A Classic Biography of Theodore Roosevelt—Reissued on the Sesquicentennial of His BirthThis classic biography—copublished by the Theodore Roosevelt Association and The Lyons Press—includes an introduc
A collection of stupid utterances, mostly unintentional--although not always--from politics, show business, sports, and anywhere else people can put their feet in their mouths.Based on recorded histor
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
A chilling, thrilling collection of true American crimes, long-forgotten and legendaryThe Bloody Benders Family . . . The Black Hand of New Orleans . . . The Crimes of Butch Cassidy’s Wild Bunch
