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
Have the men who held the high-pressure job of running the nation become restless spirits, reluctant or unable to leave the world of the living? This book follows the nation's presidents chronological
How to train, lead, and counsel troops effectively plus how to move along one's career as an NCO by continuing education, training, and professional development Information about all the regulations N
Month-by-month information on meteor showers and how to make the most of watching themAdvice on starting and building a meteorite collection plus the scientific explanation of what meteors are and whe
Introduction to crime in the city Headline cases In New York City, crime is big--big in newspaper headlines, big to politicians who win and lose jobs because of a flux in crime, and big in the lore of
This is the first work to highlight the contributions of regiments of the Pennsylvania Dutch and the post-1820 immigrant Germans at the Battle of Gettysburg. On the first day, the 1st Corps, in which
The rocket-firing Typhoon fighter played a pivotal role in the Allies' success in the air and on the ground in World War II, from the Normandy beachhead to the Battle of the Bulge and the final strug
This is the rambunctious story of how America came to declare independence in Philadelphia in 1776. As late as that May, the Continental Congress had no plans to break away from England. Troops under
For serious trackers, hunters, and outdoors-people, identifying tracks and sign is only part of the ultimate goal. You want to follow the trail and find the animal that made it. Written by a trio of
Before Allied soldiers set foot on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944, American and British bombers helped pave the way by pounding German positions on the shoreline and farther inland, a
Tanks, amphibian tanks, and amphibian tractors in action in all theaters, from Africa and Europe to the Pacific How the battalions fought the war, often in the tankers' own words Crystal-clear maps Th
In the Spirit of Stephen Ambrose and Cornelius Ryan, J. E. Kaufmann and H. W. Kaufmann weave together firsthand accounts from veterans to tell the story of the American GI in the European theater of
Epic story of low-level strikes on Axis navies in World War II One of the most dangerous forms of air attack used during the war Written by a participant This stirring book recounts how British torped
Extraordinary story of a Dutch volunteer in the Waffen-SSVivid details on SS training and combat on the Eastern FrontAccount of the little-known siege of Breslau in early 1945Dutch SS accounts are ver
Definitive account of French volunteers in the Waffen-SS Blow-by-blow retelling of battles on the Eastern Front, including the fight for Berlin Focuses on all French SS units, especially the 33rd SS G
Stories of the original trailblazers and the first thruhikers Reprinted from the out-of-print Rodale 2-volume Hiking the Appalachian Trail (1975) New foreword by Dave Startzell, executive director of
A top-selling reference now updated and revised to include new and changed terminology of the U.S. Army More than 3,800 terms and acronyms that are key parts of the working language of the U.S. Army a
The notorious murders that tore a New Jersey family apart Reports from the scene of the crime Riveting courtroom testimony On the night of November 17, 1950, Ernie Ingenito entered the house of his in
Against-all-odds actions by the 1st Infantry Division during the Battle of the Bulge Firsthand accounts from American and German soldiers Details on Jochen Peiper and the notorious Malmedy Massacre On
Inexpensive and Easy to work with, concrete can be used to create dozens of useful and stylish accessories for the home and garden: tiles, pavers, bowls, planters, tabletops, stepping stones, birdbat
Covers all popular trout foods--mayflies, caddis, stoneflies, midges Startling, spectacular photos of the bugs up close Bugwater is that soggy place inhabited by creepy, crawly, hopping, flying, wrigg
First time in English Action-adventure narrative about elite German airborne troops Covers recruitment, organization, training, and combat on all fronts As a crucial part of the blitzkrieg that swept
A pivotal year of World War II through German eyes The campaigns of the German army, air force, and navy described by a master storyteller Covers the aftermath of Stalingrad, Kursk, Tunisia, Sicily, I
Groundbreaking history of a rarely covered German unit Numerous eyewitness reports from members of the division Detailed maps to illustrate the division's actions Composed of ethnic Germans living in
"The whole neighborhood abounds with local tales, haunted spots, and twilight superstitions," wrote Washington Irving in the 1820s. This part of New York, straddling the Hudson River from New York Cit
The stories of phantoms from the Indian conflicts, the American Revolution, and the Civil War still wandering the landscape of South Carolina are recounted here. Other strange phenomena include Messie
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
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
The best places and times to fish with detailed maps and hatch charts Top producing fly patterns with recipes Local guides and outfitters on techniques and tackle Whether you want to crack the code of
Sight-fishing expert Landon Mayer teaches you what you need to know to spot the trout before you cast-because if you can see a trout, you are more likely to catch that trout. In this comprehensive boo
Step-by-step photos illustrate the entire lamp-making process Includes full-size, fold-out patterns to make 12 beautiful shades Features "Pro Tips" from a master glass artist A desktop or hanging lamp
History of cavalry from horses to tanks and helicopters Sweeping narrative covers the ancient world, the Mongol hordes, medieval knights, the Napoleonic era, the Charge of the Light Brigade, the Ameri
The U.S. Army's bloodiest battle of World War IIFrom-the-foxhole stories of American soldiers in combatBased on official U.S. Army documents and after-action reportsMost accounts of the Battle of the
A one-of-a-kind, art-filled how-to guide geared to wildlife students and naturalists, based on the author's college coursePages from actual field notebooks clearly illustrate what works and whyHints a
"Rarely will you find books that explore the human emotions of a long-distance trek so honestly and clearly." --Roger Williamson, Campmor, Inc."Highly recommended." --trailsbib.blogspot.com After hiki
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
Bandboxes were first made in Elizabethan England as storage for men's linen collars, or bands, but the craft really took off in nineteenth-century America, where cardboard was sewn together and covere
Honest reappraisal of the Canadian experience in Normandy Special focus on the struggle to close the Falaise Gap Relies on archival records, including Bernard Montgomery's personal correspondence John
