Misfire combines insider knowledge of U.S. Army weapons development with firsthand combat experience to tell the story of the M16—iconic as the American weapon of the Vietnam War and, indeed, as
The story of the 345th Bomb Group, one of the sharpest tools in the U.S. arsenal in the South Pacific in World War II. With striking detail and a strong human element, Air Apaches captures the reality
Stalingrad was one of the largest, bloodiest, and most famous battles in history as well as one of the major turning points of World War II. Lavishly illustrated with photos and maps, Island of Fire p
The book is a complete scientific study of the subject from every angle, interestingly spiced with anecdotes from the author’s own rich personal experience.How big is a “big” bobcat?
Marc Waszkiewicz served three tours (1967, 1968, 1969) as an artillery forward observer with the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam, where he took thousands of photos capturing the beauty, drudgery, hilarit
These thirty stories take readers from leaping makos near the fairways of Torrey Pines to midnight Atlantic salmon fishing on the fabled Ponoi to encounters with very friendly mujeres on the streets o
What if you could peer into the fly boxes of the guides who make their living helping people catch fish, day in and day out? With this comprehensive guide to the best patterns for Colorado rivers and
Joseph Balkoski concludes his landmark series on the U.S. 29th Infantry Division in World War II with the story of the 29ers during the war's final five months. Opening with the division's participati
Armor expert Zaloga enters the battle over the best tanks of World War II with this heavy-caliber blast of a book armed with more than forty years of research.
Secrets for mastering the challenges of small streams How to choose the perfect rod, lines, and flies An insightful, enjoyable read for all levels, beginner to expert New edition updated with 100 colo
With writing that Nick Lyons has described as "quietly but fiercely independent, free from the commercialism that cloaks the fly-fishing world like a fungus" author Jerry Kustich tackles a range of su
Jay Stout breaks new ground in World War II aviation history with this gripping account of one of the war's most highly decorated American fighter groups Vivid descriptions of aerial combat in P-47 Th
Beautifully illustrated with more than 1,200 photos of American tanks and armored vehicles Completes Zaloga's two-volume photo history of American armor in Europe, covering the Battle of the Bulge, th
1,199 photos of American and German tanks with Zaloga's expert captions Covers D-Day, Normandy, southern France, the Siegfried Line, the push to the Rhine, and the Battle of the Bulge Includes all var
Classic book on gunsmithing reprinted in a new hardcover series format Detailed diagrams and photos of many kinds of pistols Covers every part of the process, from working with metal to fine-tuning an
Story of how military photographers got their shots while storming beaches and assaulting pillboxes with combat troops Hatch filmed With the Marines at Tarawa, which won the 1945 Academy Award for Bes
Dramatic story of World War II in the air How the U.S. built an air force of 2.3 million men after starting with 45,000 and defeated the world's best air force Vivid accounts of aerial combat In order
Combat history of a renowned German tank regiment in World War II Covers the unit's formation, its campaigns in Poland and France, and its first months with the Afrika Korps Firsthand accounts from ta
"David Grant is . . . recognized as the dean of British gun photographers, and his striking images, nicely paired with Venters' words, celebrate the venerable tradition of British gunmaking."--Sportin
Spey casting with single-handed and double-handed rods, Scandinavian style Lessons from the world-famous guide and instructor for casting distance with ease Henrik Mortensen's version of Scandinavian
New flies and old standbys from one of Umpqua Feather Merchant's top-selling fly designers with 500 step-by-step photos of 24 proven patterns for the most demanding trout Patterns for streams across t
Refreshingly different perspective on the momentous events of D-Day Nuts-and-bolts narrative of how the landings were carried out along with details on the unique British armored vehicles used in the
2-hour DVD showing key techniques Appendix with 100 classic patterns Broad range of patterns and tying techniques from simple to complex Twenty Salmon Flies features in depth and detail the full range
The return of a bestselling classic with new material Full-color vintage images for the first time A new selection of recipes from Pennsylvania's Christmas past Originally published in 1959 and writte
Step-by-step instructions for tying the most effective trout flies for rivers across North America Hundreds of photographs show top and side views of 626 premier patterns DVD with clear instructions o
Hundreds of photos, including many never published before with riveting accounts of armored warfare in World War II Compares the Sherman to other tanks, including the Panther and Tiger Author is a wor
Fresh and provocative view of the war in Iraq from 2 staff officers, as compared to books by embedded reporters or enlisted soldiers Outlines a straightforward strategy for achieving victory with crit
Like taking a private lesson with the best teacher in the business Over 40 casts covered in step-by-step detail with thousands of full-color photographs Casting should be nearly effortless. If you und
A real-life adventure story of hunting wild game in Africa. Suggestions for planning your own African safari, with tips on rifle selection, travel insurance, preparations.
More than 50 menus with over 300 easy-to-follow recipes Complete menu suggestions for each entree, from appetizer to dessert For hunters challenged with what to do with twenty pounds of bear meat, thi
A delicious book to savor as well as an eminently practical venison manual No ordinary cookbook, Ultimate Venison Cookery shares Nichola Fletcher's lifetime of experiences cooking with venison, includ
The definitive handbook on hunting with black powder, with specific techniques for taking deer and turkeyCovers all types of guns, from flintlocks and breechloaders to modern in-line muzzleloaders and
An amazing compilation of, and objective research into, Muslim warfare. Especially useful for government and military leaders who must deal with Muslims in combat situations. The author has taken 230
More than any other colony, Virginia looked to the west for its future. After the French and Indian War, the Royal Proclamation of 1754 declared that officers and soldiers would be paid with parcels o
Ever wonder what it would be like to take a fishing trip with the country’s best anglers? Author Jason Randall fishes with fly fishing giants such as George Daniel, Landon Mayer, Lefty Kreh, Ed Jaworo
Life is tough for veterans, especially female veterans. They have much to deal with and much to heal from: combat, physical and psychological wounds, sexual harassment and assault, trauma, stress, cha
Revised edition of a rare account of a German armored division in combat at the epic Battle of Stalingrad.Day-by-day story of the 24th Panzer Division's savage fighting in the streets of Stalingrad in
"One of the most important books to emerge from a decade of wars. Read it. Then send a copy to your member of Congress." --Ralph Peters, Fox News Strategic Analyst and author of Lines of Fire. Gives t
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
