Basic skills for making oval boxes with traditional decorative painting Guidance on every step from an expert crafter Full-color photos show the process Projects included for developing skills Gallery
Revised and expanded, with new full-color photographs Steps for planning and locating a fence, setting posts, creating infill, and attaching gates Techniques for building the fence you want Advice on
The best places and times to fish Detailed maps and hatch charts plus top producing fly patterns with recipes Local guides, outfitters, and other experts on techniques and tackle, including Pat Dors
Directions for working with two popular photo editing programs: Photomatix and HDR Efex Pro The specific settings used for each photo are given, along with commentary on why the artist chose those set
The guide for planning a successful trip, short or long Research access to public land, domestic and international Create a budget and find additional funding Choose essential gear, with checklists fo
78 hikes, including 4 backpacking trails Updated and expanded edition with several newly blazed trails Paths to scenic vistas, waterfalls, and natural wonders Detailed maps and first-hand descriptions
Legendary figures of the Golden Age of Piracy Stories of great battles Glossary of pirate ships and nautical items From the earliest days of the Colonial era until the end of the Revolution, New Jerse
Basic skills from an expert 14 projects with patterns provided Full-color, step-by-step photographs Reverse glass painting, as demonstrated in this book, involves creating a traditional primitive pict
12 tough turkey-hunting problems and how to solve them Essential calling, scouting, roosting, and shooting skills Deals with difficult birds--in the rain, henned up, hard hunted Turkeys are just plain
With their voracious feeding habits and spectacular aerial antics, snook may be saltwater fly fishing's most exciting gamefish. These elegant creatures can be elusive, but once they're hooked, they st
Firsthand accounts and contextual narrative chronicling the U.S. war effort before D-Day Sidebars on patrols, service troops, the replacement system, Rangers, and more Based on interviews with more th
Early history of the forerunners of one of the world's most elite military units, the U.S. Army RangersThe French and Indian War, the Revolution, the War of 1812, the Texas War of Independence, and th
The latest digital photography techniques explained in concise detail Includes more than 40 before-and-after photographs enhanced with digital techniques Software screen captures illustrate how to adj
Revised and updated edition with new photos and digital techniques How to prepare for a photographic expedition through Yellowstone and Grand Tetons national parks Includes products and services secti
Detailed information that builds on basic knitting techniquesHow-to instructions complete with color photographsIncludes essential skills review and knitting resources listHow to knit on the bias, cre
"We went into the fight with 386, all told--358 guns. Every pioneer and musician who would carry a musket went into the ranks. Even the sick and footsore, who could not keep up in the march, came up a
Louise Mehaffey is a master with the torch, melting glass and wrapping it around a metal rod called a mandrel to create beautiful glass beads. In this book she provides safe and easy techniques for ma
Timeless information in an easy-to-use format with a new foreword added Popular and little-known methods explained Includes useful weights and measures charts This practical and precise guide to the c
Concise introduction to a favorite sport Fascinating "did you know?" factsCompulsively readable presentationSurprising and interesting facts help you become an instant deer-hunting expert. Understandi
Must-know trail skills: finding your way, purifying water, cooking on the trail, where and how to set up camp Solo backpacking, all-female groups, and hiking with children, seniors, and pets plus idea
Step-by-step instructions supplemented by photographs and illustrations teach new techniques clearly and thoroughlyBeaded crochet, crocheting with wire, making motifs, felting, ripple stitch, and croc
Make your own solar box or folding panel cookerEasy recipes that can be made with little preparation at home or in campSide dishes and snacks, soups, stews, chilies, fish and seafood, casseroles, past
Tales of pirates, witches, and other amazing denizens of the state of Maine. A fun look at spooky legends and stories of the paranormal, including the guardian spirit of Portland Head Light, the preac
Story of the defeat of the legendary Desert Fox Analyzes Rommel's generalship Details logistical difficulties and the erosion of weapons quality of the Afrika Korps In the sands of North Africa during
Selecting the rod, reel, line, leader, and flies to fill the trout fly box with step-by-step photos and instructions on the forward cast, sidearm cast, roll cast, and slack-line cast and includes six
A sometimes harrowing, often humorous, and occasionally tragic look at the Marine Corps from the inside out in its struggle with the insurgency in Iraq. Drawing from personal experience in the confus
A full-color introduction to beer brewing, complete with recipes, including:Paradise Pale AleOld Bald Fart Barley WineOld Country LagerMoo-Juice Milk StoutWhether you'd like to start your own brewpub
"A must-read for anyone who goes outdoors. Informative and captivating." -- Capt. Scott O'Grady, survivor, Bosnia Completely updated with information on keeping yourself safe and healthy in the wilder
"Still the best book on improving at climbing ... worth every penny and more." -- Dave MacLeod, online climbing coach blog In full color with 52 practical training exercises designed to advance techni
New edition of a NOLS classic; the definitive book on environmental ethics and their relation to managing wildlands An excellent introduction to all relevant federal agencies and legislation Objectively examines various perspectives on difficult ethical questions Originally published in 1992 as An Introduction to Wildland Ethics and Management, this fully revised and updated edition is a powerful tool for understanding the challenges facing wilderness in the United States today. Beginning with the premise that land management must be informed by a well-developed wilderness ethic, the authors delve into some of the thorniest problems in environmental ethics, exploring them in clear, straightforward language: What is wilderness? Why should it be protected? Do animals have rights? Do trees? When should wilderness concerns trump individual priorities? The book also provides a fascinating history of the wilderness movement in America and gives a comprehensive survey of the legislation and a
2005 National Outdoor Book Award WinnerA fully illustrated introduction to river kayaking with a full-color gear guide plus chapters on river safety and reading the waterStep-by-step instruction on es
Comprehensive guide to hunting deer from tree stands, elevated stands, and ground blinds with gun and bow & arrow Explains where and when stand hunting is most effective Advice on proper clothing
Easy-to-understand instruction for traditional archery Covers both target shooting and bowhunting Includes the author's exclusive tiered training program for instinctive shooting with in-depth advice
Using foam with other materials to create flies48 effective and innovative fly patternsHot Spot Ant, Japanese Beetle, Katydid, Salmonfly, and Steeves' Mouse plus how to design your own patternsTerrest
Each technique illustrated with color photosDetails on what and what not to compostSuggested uses for finished compostThis lavishly illustrated guide contains everything the beginner needs to know abo
Tips on locating fish, using and caring for equipment, choosing bait, ice fishing, and fly fishing and tying Details on 31 species, including sturgeon, walleye, perch, and bluegill Packed with illustr
AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN PAPERBACK, with gatefold cover! Over 50,000 copies sold in hardcover! "Don Troiani probably knows more about how Civil War soldiers looked and were equipped than anyone
The ultimate reference. Step-by-step tying instructions for 500 flies, with sequential color photos. Includes fishing notes and chapters on techniques, tools, and materials.
