No matter the war, no matter the nationality, common threads run through the experiences of men at war. Soldiers highlights these shared experiences across 150 years of warfare, from the Napoleonic Wa
Assault guns were armored fighting vehicles similar to tanks, with the chassis and tracks of a panzer but without the rotating turret and with a larger gun. Used to support infantry assaults, they wer
Boutis is a beautiful, elaborate style of quilt often done in white on white, known also as French Provençal. From large quilts and tapestries to smaller hangings and table decorations, Christiane Vignal has designed 25 gorgeous boutis pieces. Materials and instructions are given for each piece, as well as a full pattern in the pull-out section.
Historian Donald Nijboer relies on firsthand accounts, newly discovered files, photos, diagrams, and maps to reveal the forgotten contribution of flak guns in World War II, from doctrine and tactics t
History has immortalized George Washington, but has largely forgotten those who helped to propel him to greatness—the men who served as his aides-de-camp during the Revolutionary War. George Was
Overshot is perhaps the most iconic weaving technique yet many weavers are intimidated by it. But it doesn't have to be difficult! Susan Kesler-Simpson makes overshot approachable by breaking it d
For almost 100 years, analysis of the Gettysburg Campaign has centered around an oversimplified view of Confederate general Robert E. Lee's goals for the battle. Lee's Real Plan at Gettysburg
Welcoming birds to your yard isn’t about the right feeders and bird food. To attract the widest range of birds, you need to plant a diversity of native plants. Planting Native to Attract Birds t
Based on letters and diaries, The Lost Soldier tells the story of a young married couple in WWII. Chris J. Hartley intricately weaves together the threads of the soldier and his wife—from their
Stackpole’s Battle Briefings series offers accessible and insightful summaries of battles, commanders, and other military history topics. This volume covers the epic clash between the Germans an
Cast-off denim and T-shirsts are the perfect materials for upcycling into a wide range of projects, from bags and totes to table runners, placemats, and trivets, to stuffies and pet chew toys, to game
Love the look of lace but think it’s too complicated for the average knitter? Think again! With this book, Anniken Allis throws wide the door to lace for all knitters. Easy-to-learn lace pattern
A quirky framing of the Civil War grounded in solid scholarship. The Brown twin sisters have built historical dioramas to tell the story of the Civil War with an unexpected twist. The thousands of Uni
During World War I, Oxford-trained archaeologist Lawrence of Arabia used his knowledge of the Middle East to help organize the Arab revolt against the Ottoman Empire. In this entertaining and insightf
A complete, all-seasons guide to the Colorado River and tributaries including Roaring Fork, Eagle, Frasier, and Fryingpan. Includes breathtaking images, fly patterns, hatch information, and more.
In March 1945, against the advice of his top subordinates, Gen. George Patton created a task force to liberate a POW camp near Hammelburg, Germany. Based on memoirs, diaries, combat reports, and inter
An eye-catching shawl brightens up any look, and because the pieces are crocheted, they work up quickly. A variety of construction methods are explored in the 27 patterns, and the patterns are divided
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
Everyone knows about Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain and his 20th Maine Regiment, but there’s much more to the story of Maine at the Battle of Gettysburg. Soldiers from Maine made their presence fel
Stackpole Books presents Gen. Edward J. Stackpole’s Civil War classics—They Met at Gettysburg, Drama on the Rappahannock, Chancellorsville, and From Cedar Mountain to Antietam—in a s
Methods and tips for successful rag weaving with a variety of materials and looms, including rigid heddle looms as well as floor looms. Charts and worksheets make it easy to find the information weave
Knit cool, breezy tanks for the warm spring and summer months with 21 patterns for a variety of tops, from lacy camisoles to layering tanks to tunics with stylish details.
The search for a scapegoat began almost immediately after news of the disaster at the Little Big Horn reached the press and public in the early summer of 1876. Custer’s partisans accused Captain
The American Civil War was a vicious conflict that developed in intense hatred between opposing sides. Despite some historians’ assertions that this was history’s last great “gentlem
The complete guide to candle making, from equipment and materials to finished product. Step-by-step photographs and expert advice guide you through the process, showing you how to avoid common mistake
Steelhead legend Lani Waller covers the essential elements of fishing for trophy steelhead with prose as beautiful and surprising as the fish themselves. The blend of how-to and why-to not only captur
Here are the most exciting big game hunting yarns ever written about Africa and Asia. Ten superb stories on hunting lions, elephants, tigers, buffalos, leopards and sheep, with chapters on big game ri
This is the story of a pioneer Canadian sportsman who sat on the crest of a wooded hill one autumn day and did some serious thinking.Feathers Preferred is both serious and amusing. Written by a sports
In a series of essays, Runyon, reflects on the frank, often outrageous opinions of his “old man,” who knows a thing or two about just about everything—and even if he doesn’t, h
In War in the West Mr. Vilroy gives us the premier authoritatively revealing record-book born of the Second World War.A French staff officer, on and off the battlefield he watched and studied the Germ
Intrigued by hints of “the bigger man” behind the war personality of Gen. George S. Patton, Jr., the Curator of History of the West Point Museum and a former “Army wife” studie
In the tradition of the great regimental histories of the past, this book records the fire which seared the ranks of the Twenty-Four Michigan Regiment of the legendary “Iron Brigade.”Born
No other general in American history has attracted the attention and adoration accorded to Robert Edward Lee, the peerless chieftain of the Confederacy. Indeed, in all of history, only Napoleon can vi
The 55 men who traveled to Philadelphia on horse and by stagecoach in the spring of 1787 as delegates to a Convention on the Articles of Confederation had been warned by the states that sent them to d
This exciting and groundbreaking collection of essays looks at the lives and command decisions of eight Confederates who held the rank of full general and at the impact they had on the conduct, and ul
Operation Varsity was the last major airborne offensive of World War II and remains the largest and most successful single-lift drop in history. Conducted by the American 17th and British 6th Airborne
Smoked meats and delicacies can be made at home for surprisingly low cost. Wild game and meats are prepared in a marinade or brine, then set in a smoke cooker to absorb the flavor of hickory, apple wo
Getting the hang of making haggis or the knack of preparing knockwurst isn't nearly as tough as is commonly believed. The Sausage-Making Cookbook explains this traditional kitchen craft and shows
First published in 1961 by Stackpole Books, Street without Joy is a classic of military history. Journalist and scholar Bernard Fall vividly captured the sights, sounds, and smells of the brutal&mdash
A complete look at fly-fishing creeks and tailwaters utilizing a lifetime of on-the-stream experience and first-hand knowledge of waters the author has fished in the US and around the world. The most
