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"Balkoski's depiction of 'Bloody Omaha' is the literary accompaniment to the white-knuckle Omaha Beach scene that opens Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan." -- John Hillen, New York PostIn this un

An innovative guide to making the most of the wilderness experience.

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

285 military "leadership situations" and the actions leaders have taken--and some real surprisesEmphasis on practical applications of leadership, coupled with real-life vignettes add the real spark to

"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

The twenty-one profiles of Confederate generals in this volume chronicle the South's war effort. Familiar leaders such as Lee, Jackson, and Stuart are each covered, as are the notorious Nathan Bedford

This volume uses biographical sketches of twenty-one Union generals to tell the story of the Civil War and examine the implementation of Northern strategy. Among these generals are prominent figures l

Soups and stews, chilies, venison casseroles, jerky and sausages, deer balls, deer loaf136 recipes including Deer in the Cabbage Soup, Hunting Lodge Stew, Deer in the Beer Chili, Travis's Deer Camp Br

"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

First published in 1859, Forty-Four Years of the Life of a Hunter records life in early America, hunting in the wilderness, and descriptions of game and plants of the time. Part backwoods history, par

Now Available in Paperback The Civil War prison camp at Elmira, New York, opened on July 6, 1864, and closed the following July. During that single year, almost 3,000 Confederate prisoners died. The p

Paperback reprint of the popular guide to carving gunstocks Complete coverage of all tools and equipment with detailed explanations of all techniques, illustrated with precise line drawings Extensive

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

The definitive history of nymph fishing. Complete background of nymphing's roots in the United Kingdom. Developments in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe.

A guide to viewing stars, the moon, planets, meteors, comets, and aurora through binocularsFeatures a foreword by renowned astronomer and writer David LevyIncludes a complete guide to current binocula

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

A straightforward plain-English guide to what members of all the services and their families need to know about the law while serving in the armed forces. Expanded 5th edition contains new material on

A full-color guide to the world of bears Includes black bears, polar bears, and grizzlies Information on dealing with bears in the wild Feared and reviled by many, bears are woefully misunderstood cre

A handbook on the many ways to use antlers. Covers whitetail deer, mule deer, moose, caribou, and elk antlers. Gives a detailed explanation of Boone and Crockett scoring and instructions for making a

Completely revised and updated reference for pheasant huntersGuidance on making the best use of pointing dogs and advice on guns, gear, and ammoIncludes a variety of pheasant recipesIn this fully revi

Solve or avoid common fly-fishing problems, make the best use of tackle, and catch more fish. The best rod for the job, matching the line weight to the rod for particular situations, knot tying (clear

The first book to cover the history and current status of the mysterious big cat Investigates the controversial question of whether wild cougars still inhabit the eastern United States Collects writte

Another must-have title from the authors of the bestselling Bowhunting Pressured Whitetails (0-8117-2819-6) Lays out a hunting program for the entire year, including preparation and training during th

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

Moving narrative of the harrowing ordeal of Civil War prisoners Based on newly discovered primary sources During the Civil War, more than 30,000 Southern prisoners passed through the gates of Fort Del

Deeply moving, intensely graphic account of World War II prisoners of warIncludes a gut-wrenching description of the Bataan Death MarchFew American prisoners of war during World War II suffered more t

Gripping firsthand accounts Then-and-now photos of veterans Maps and sidebars highlight battles, generals, units, and equipment In this companion volume to the popular PCN series, thirty-three of Penn

The NCO Guide has been published continuously since 1948 and updated frequently by highly knowledgeable and experienced senior noncommissioned officers. It has grown in reputation as the key source o

Covers the deaths of 124 generals, including Stonewall Jackson, Albert Sidney Johnston, Jeb Stuart, James B. McPherson, John Reynolds, and numerous others

Back by popular demand A supernatural detective story Winner of the 1977 National Writers Club Award for Nonfiction Now in paperback, this true story recounts a Philadelphia family's encounter with a

A striking new collection from the author of Fine Art Nature Photography Includes instructions for creating varied photographic effects Detailed specs and equipment given for each picture with "before

Reprint of a significant primary source on the Underground Railroad. Colorful information and anecdotes from the participants.

Detailed descriptions of 37 trailsInformation on terrain, difficulty, precautions, contactsDirections to each trail and descriptions of features along the trekPennsylvania has the most extensive syste

Timeless Bowhunting will help you:Choose a bow based on the merits of technical design Find a hunting arrow that gives optimum accuracy, trajectory, and penetration Shoot accurately uphill, downhill,

"Excellent ... invaluable." -- The New York Times, on Dave Hughes Popular reference work updated with full-color photos of the insects An understandable approach and useful guide to fishing hatches Co

Beautiful color photos of waterfallsDirections to sites, distance, difficulty, elevation change, and highlights along the wayTips for photographers on composition, exposures, unique perspectives, and

The National Outdoor Leadership School's official guide to camping in extreme cold Comprehensive coverage of winter clothing and gear Proven techniques for traveling efficiently and safely across snow

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

Packed with logistics data, tables, and operational methods for CSS at the tactical level. Includes automated logistics planning tools, complete references, glossary, and Internet directory Now in its

World War II air war companion to Panzer Aces and Panzer Aces IIIn-the-cockpit accounts of aerial dogfights by some of Germany's deadliest pilots ever to take to the skiesThis exciting book tells the