Gearing up for all types of trout fishing on creeks, rivers, tailwaters, and lakes Casting, selecting a fly, and reading the water and finding trout Dave Hughes's clear and simple instruction and expl
Accounts of men at war in some of the world's most hostile environments Surprising and illuminating conclusions about desert warfare Features chapters on:Napoleon's expedition to Egypt in 1798-99The B
Effective tactics for scouting, setting up, shooting, and calling pressured turkeys Strategies for troubleshooting tough gobblers The glory days of turkey hunting are now. Turkey populations across th
A detailed study of Italy's long-ignored tank force Explores the intersection of technology, war, and society in Mussolini's Italy Second only to Germany in number of tank divisions, first to create a
Examines vehicles, armor quality, manpower, and leadership and includes a comprehensive index of individuals, units, battles, and campaigns First guide to chronicle the history of each division from i
First-ever birding guide to this celebrated site Insider advice on 33 popular places and lesser-known hot spots Describes birding opportunities any time of the year Geography, topography, weather patt
Adult mayflies' dates of appearance, molting and mating habits, and colors, shapes, and sizes Tying Syl's Gold Plated Spinner and Syl's Gold Tail Spinner After spending more than three years collectin
A history of brewing in the state of Michigan is accompanied by information about types of beer produced at each site, tours, food served, and nearby attractions, in a guide to sixty-six breweries and
Evaluations of different crossbows on the market today and how to select the right arrow, points, and sightsShooting and hunting techniques for deer, bear, hogs, and elkClassic crossbow hunts for big
Determine your maximum effective range under a variety of conditionsTips on range estimation, rangefinders, and wind-doping How temperature and elevation influence bullet travel If you are hunting war
Thrilling stories of supernatural occurrences in Connecticut, including the curse on Dudleytown, the spirit of Hanna Cranna who causes car crashes in Monroe, the phantom black dog of Meriden, buried-a
Tales of unexplained phenomena in Delaware, including the evil murderess Patty Cannon, the judge who was buried twice, the vengeful phantom dog of Frederica, the wizard of Belltown who sold his soul t
Features a detailed look at the career of Gen. Adna Romanza Chaffee, the "Father of the Armored Force." Careful study of the battles fought during and between the wars for the armored forces
"Balkoski's depiction of 'Bloody Omaha' is the literary accompaniment to the white-knuckle Omaha Beach scene that opens Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan." -- John Hillen, New York PostIn this un
61 fly patterns: Partridge and Orange, Iron Blue Dun, and many more historically proven flies Ten new chapters on tiny soft hackles and how to tie them New color photos of 38 tiny soft hackles Sylvest
The twenty-one profiles of Confederate generals in this volume chronicle the South's war effort. Familiar leaders such as Lee, Jackson, and Stuart are each covered, as are the notorious Nathan Bedford
This volume uses biographical sketches of twenty-one Union generals to tell the story of the Civil War and examine the implementation of Northern strategy. Among these generals are prominent figures l
The basics of using beads and wire to create custom pieces Each technique carefully described and illustrated Create pieces for yourself and friends, or to sell This fully illustrated guide shows how
First published in 1859, Forty-Four Years of the Life of a Hunter records life in early America, hunting in the wilderness, and descriptions of game and plants of the time. Part backwoods history, par
The definitive history of nymph fishing. Complete background of nymphing's roots in the United Kingdom. Developments in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe.
A straightforward plain-English guide to what members of all the services and their families need to know about the law while serving in the armed forces. Expanded 5th edition contains new material on
Imperial Germany's handbook of warfare in World War I Allowed and prohibited conduct during war Includes treatment of enemy prisoners of war, non-combatants, hostages, "war rebels," spies, terrorists;
A handbook on the many ways to use antlers. Covers whitetail deer, mule deer, moose, caribou, and elk antlers. Gives a detailed explanation of Boone and Crockett scoring and instructions for making a
Completely revised and updated reference for pheasant huntersGuidance on making the best use of pointing dogs and advice on guns, gear, and ammoIncludes a variety of pheasant recipesIn this fully revi
Solve or avoid common fly-fishing problems, make the best use of tackle, and catch more fish. The best rod for the job, matching the line weight to the rod for particular situations, knot tying (clear
The first book to cover the history and current status of the mysterious big cat Investigates the controversial question of whether wild cougars still inhabit the eastern United States Collects writte
Another must-have title from the authors of the bestselling Bowhunting Pressured Whitetails (0-8117-2819-6) Lays out a hunting program for the entire year, including preparation and training during th
Moving narrative of the harrowing ordeal of Civil War prisoners Based on newly discovered primary sources During the Civil War, more than 30,000 Southern prisoners passed through the gates of Fort Del
Deeply moving, intensely graphic account of World War II prisoners of warIncludes a gut-wrenching description of the Bataan Death MarchFew American prisoners of war during World War II suffered more t
Gripping firsthand accounts Then-and-now photos of veterans Maps and sidebars highlight battles, generals, units, and equipment In this companion volume to the popular PCN series, thirty-three of Penn
Covers the deaths of 124 generals, including Stonewall Jackson, Albert Sidney Johnston, Jeb Stuart, James B. McPherson, John Reynolds, and numerous others
Detailed descriptions of 37 trailsInformation on terrain, difficulty, precautions, contactsDirections to each trail and descriptions of features along the trekPennsylvania has the most extensive syste
Timeless Bowhunting will help you:Choose a bow based on the merits of technical design Find a hunting arrow that gives optimum accuracy, trajectory, and penetration Shoot accurately uphill, downhill,
Beautiful color photos of waterfallsDirections to sites, distance, difficulty, elevation change, and highlights along the wayTips for photographers on composition, exposures, unique perspectives, and
The National Outdoor Leadership School's official guide to camping in extreme cold Comprehensive coverage of winter clothing and gear Proven techniques for traveling efficiently and safely across snow
World War II air war companion to Panzer Aces and Panzer Aces IIIn-the-cockpit accounts of aerial dogfights by some of Germany's deadliest pilots ever to take to the skiesThis exciting book tells the
Tactics for fishing high country lakes, the conflicting currents of high mountain streams, and the ever-changing waters of beaver ponds Cutthroats, brook trout, goldens, rainbows, grayling The best we
Covers raids from J. E. B. Stuart's 1862 ride around McClellan's army to James Wilson's crashing raids in Alabama and Georgia in 1865In war, the raid is the epitome of daring. Usually outnumbered, rai
