The official NOLS guide to finding your way in the outdoors. Using your navigational skills can mean the difference between a successful day hike and an unplanned overnight in the wilderness. This new
Using an inexpensive, heat-detecting camera, you can view and photograph wildlife up close. Camera Trapping Guide gives you the techniques and knowledge—of both the cameras and the animals&mdash
Loom knitting--the art of creating woven fabric using pegs and a hook instead of traditional knitting needles--is quicker and easier on the hands than knitting, but the results are just as lovely! The
Focuses on the single most important obedience command, how to build up a reliable recall successfully, using effective and positive training techniques Offers insight into the mind of the dog and exp
Details the techniques for identifying constellations and star formations, establishing direction and time using star patterns, and recognizing comets, satellites, and aircraft using the naked-eye
Instructions, patterns, and step-by-step photos for 18 projects—candleholders, sun catchers, ornaments, and more—for beginners. All great looking and using the newest styles of glass&mdash
A complete guide to selecting, handling, and tying deer hair, with notes on using other hairs as well. Covers patterns for trout, bass, musky, and other species as well as important fishing techniques
Learn to make attractive leather articles with a professional look by mastering a handful of basic techniques. Using the many kinds of available leather, some leatherwork tools, and the 46 original de
Martin Storey and Sarah Hatton are legendary for their luxurious textured designs using Rowan Yarn. In this collection of 22 patterns for men and women, they have outdone themselves with head-turning
Tunisian crochet is so easy! Using just one long hook and two simple stitches, Tunisian crochet is quick to learn, so you'll be able to pick your favorite project from this book and start on it right
All-natural, handmade soaps are luxurious--and expensive. Create your own handmade soaps using only natural ingredients, and you can control what goes on your skin without busting your budget! The aut
What's not to love about the pressure cooker? Using pressure created by super-heated steam, the pressure cooker can cut cook times by 70 percent, meaning dinner is on the table faster, and with signif
Learn an updated take on the vintage art of broomstick lace with easy-to-follow photo tutorials! Made using a super-huge needle (the "broomstick") and a crochet hook, this technique
Create gorgeous, one-of-a-kind outfits for kids of all ages from old clothes and thrift-store finds, using the techniques and inspiration in this book.More than 30 fun, stylish projects that can be cu
Yarn made from recycled T-shirt material is quick and easy to work with, in addition to being eco-friendly. This book gives 24 great projects for accessories and home decor using this fun fiber.Make f
Creative projects using polymer clay in jewelry, home decor, and more. Includes basic techniques for working with polymer clay and instructions for making 18 different styles of canes.Step-by-step ins
How to make 40 different flower designs using cut, folded, and glued paper Create stylized versions of real flowers, whimsical fantasy flowers, and beautiful floral balls and wreaths Includes patterns
Patterns for 18 wraps and shawls using 6 crochet techniques: traditional crochet, motif crochet, Tunisian crochet, broomstick lace, hairpin lace, and double-ended crochetIncludes one easy, one interme
Produce a variety of effects using paint, found images, wax, cardboard, wire, leaves, newspaper, stencils, stamps, and moreInspiration and step-by-step-instructions for 23 mixed-media projectsCreate i
21 projects for blankets, socks, legwarmers, hats, tops, bottoms, and accessoriesDesigns for newborns to 1-year-olds, with advice on colorsFast knitting using heavier-weight yarnsSimple stitch pattern
How to make cold-process soap (soap from scratch) using only natural fragrances, colorants, and texture additivesInformation on different kinds of oils and botanical additives and the special properti
Instructions and stitch diagrams for 18 beautiful projects using simple crochet techniques Teaches basic crochet stitches and gives advice on working with wire Create unique necklaces, rings, bracelet
From the outdoor training expertsRescue techniques using rope, throw bagsWading techniques, safe crossings, swimming skillsNOLS experts share their tested techniques and strategies for surviving and k
Traditional theorem painting involves making multiple-overlay stencils and using them to paint primitive, three-dimensional pictures on velvet. In this book, acclaimed painter Linda E. Brubaker offers
Complete explanations of the many varieties of friction, air-activated, and locator callsTurkey calling how-toWhere and when to "talk turkey" "Using manmade calls to talk with a wild turkey in the bir
Illustrated instructions on using wire, beads, crystals, precious metal clay, cabochons, rivets, and other materials to create unique jewelry Includes 15 projects for making beautiful necklaces, brace
New full-color photosGrowing and using in the gardenInstructions for a variety of crafts and potpourris plus recipes for entrees, sides, and pastriesThe leaves, stems, buds, and flowers of lavender ar
Over 250 recipes using small game, big game, game birds, seafood, and exotics. Chilies, soups, and stews featuring rabbit, squirrel, beaver, muskrat, opossum, raccoon, armadillo, whitetail, antelope,
The most famous battles of one of World War II's most legendary commandersTold largely from Rommel's perspective, using his papers and lettersIn a series of battles marked by daring raids and quick-ar
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
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
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
Step-by-step guide to getting started tying fliesDetailed instructions for seven proven patternsTechniques from expert tiers and anglersThe ultimate beginner's guide to fly tying. Using step-by-step c
The use of American POW's as slave labor by Japanese companies is the great unresolved issue of the Second World War in the Pacific. Unjust Enrichment provides a forum for American servicemen to t
Step-by-step instructions and photos for 57 creative projects: photo boxes, mini albums, magnets, memory books, necklaces, trays, mobiles, boxes, and moreGreat ideas for recycling old jars, bottles, b
What to look for in a field shotgun How to improve technique and how to recognize and change bad habits How to use skeet to improve your hunting plus clay target games What makes someone a good shot?