Saltwater follow-up to the popular Essential Knots & Rigs for Trout (978-0-8117-0716-9),about which Lefty Kreh writes: "The illustrations are some of the best I've seen." Handy pocket-sized guide
Expert Lefty Kreh lays the groundwork for learning to cast, including teaching and practicing tips Basic overhead and sidearm cast, roll cast, reach cast, stack cast, tuck cast, curve cast, snap T, ch
A tribute to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the British gun trade Many unrecorded designs and artifacts, including the single trigger, the over and under gun, and the single barrel or the classic
For three decades, Ralph Peters has been the most provocative and visionary American writer on strategy, security, intelligence, and military affairs, predicting every major trend that has plagued the
The first in-depth book on redpointing, where the climber does not weight the rope or pull or stand on manmade equipment Assessing your redpoint and on-sight skills, choosing a route, and practicing
Story of one of the best and most battered armored divisions in the German armed forces Follows the division from Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge to the end of the war How Germans fought American
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
Rare memoir of Eastern Front combat by a frontline artillery officer in the Red Army Details on Stalingrad, Kursk, and other harrowing battles with the Germans Candid opinions about superiors and poli
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
New examination of the vicious crime spree of Leo Held in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, on October 23, 1967 Story of a quiet, upstanding citizen who turned into a rampaging killer Reconstruction of how th
"Valuable insights of the flying environment that earmarked this first war of extensive use of jet combat aircraft." --Col. Joe McCue, USAF (Ret.), Air Power History Action-packed memoir by an America
Spellbinding account of the Confederates' retreat after their crushing defeat at the Battle of Nashville in December 1864 The 12-day, 100-mile retreat took place during one of the worst winters on rec
Includes . . . Lee Shelton's murder of Billy Lyons in St. Louis, which inspired the popular song "Stagger Lee" The vigilante killing of the "town bully" of Skidmore, Ken McElroy The kidnapping of mill
49 breweries and brewpubs Types of beer brewed at each site and the author's pick of the best beer to try Information on tours, takeout, and food for each brewery Features on Ohio's beer festivals, Wi
Covers all the common trees, even nonnative ones that might not be found in other guides Species accounts for 130 trees found in cities, suburbs, small towns, neighborhoods, parks, and empty lots 213
Provocative look at the battle for France in May and June 1940 Explains how the French were caught off guard, how the Germans swept into the country, and how the British battled the blitzkrieg Recount
"For too long one of the Civil War's decisive campaigns has been ignored by historians. In Where the South Lost the War, Kendall Gott tells the story of the Fort Henry-Fort Donelson campaign, the oper
The fascinating story surrounding the British effort to bring the American Revolution to a peaceful end The fateful September 11, 1776, meeting on Staten Island between British Admiral Lord Richard Ho
First thoroughly researched study of the struggle for Burnside Bridge New perspective on Robert Toombs's role in the Army of Northern Virginia Before the heroic stand of the 20th Maine at Little Round
Covers the American invasion and settling of the Kentucky frontier Includes such frontier personalities as Daniel Boone, John Redd, Michael Cassidy, and Nicholas Cresswell The Hunters of Kentucky cove
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
Includes . . .The controversial rape case of the Martinsville Seven The first murder in America to be convicted on DNA evidence The UVA honors students accused of murder The last-minute reprieve of Ea
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
Includes . . . Spirits of cowboys, miners, railroaders, explorers, and Native Americans The wave of Bigfoot appearances in Colorado Springs Specters of the Pueblo cliff dwellers at Mesa Verde Nation
Bigfoot Big Muddy Monster The Piasa Bird The Mad Gasser of Mattoon Other strange creatures, including vampires, alligators in the sewer, out-of-place panthers, thunderbirds, and lake monsters
Filling a gap in the vast literature on birding, Pete Dunne explains in his distinctive style how to find birds--the often-ignored first step in identifying, observing, and listing bird species The be
From-the-turret story of a British tank division in World War II Follows the division through the Normandy campaign, the liberation of Amiens and Antwerp, flank protection during Operation Market Gard
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
Profiles of the 98 German soldiers--out of millions--who received both the Knight's Cross (for extreme bravery) and the Close-Combat Clasp in Gold (for at least 50 days of hand-to-hand fighting) durin
Complete information about benefits for veterans of the armed forces--who's eligible, what's available, and how to obtain benefits. Covers all the essential information for veterans and their familie
Includes . . . Andrew Kehoe and the Bath School Massacre The rise and fall of the Purple Gang in Detroit The Michigan victims of lonely hearts killers Beck and Fernandez Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance T
The Beast of Bray Road Sasquatch in Dairyland Rocky of Rock Lake Dragons of Green Bay Other bizarre creatures, including werewolves, flying lizard men, out-of-place kangaroos, goat men, and lake serpe
Deeply personal and emotional accounts of more than a dozen American soldiers returning home from the war in Iraq Includes women from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard Inspiring
Stories of the men and women who served during the Vietnam War in active combat or in support roles overseas and stateside Wide range of topics, including combat, life in camp, food, R&R, the dra
Completely updated and revised edition New interviews with some of the Upper Delaware's most renowned guides and outfitters, including the legendary Al Caucci The latest lodging and dining options
Revised and updated edition of the best-selling first edition (978-0-8117-2878-2) 239 classic diners identified All-new, full-color photographs and vintage postcards Color maps pinpoint locations and
Full-color, revised edition Plans for weddings, holiday parties, and Renaissance fairs Ideas for properly decorating the dining hall Lyrics and music for songs and dances Recipes for food and drink Pa
Comprehensive look into the dangerous world of glider warfareStories of elite glider troops in the thick of battleCovers all significant glider operations of the war, including Eben Emael, Crete, Sici
Exciting overview of the World War II battle made famous by the classic movie and book A Bridge Too Far Boots-on-the-ground story of British paratroopers fighting off Germans in Holland during Operati
John Ashley and his gang of bank robbers and bootleggers The slaying of the Duperrault family aboard the ketch Bluebell The kidnapping of heiress Barbara Jane Mackle The Adam Walsh murder that inspire
