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
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,
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
Contains countless recipes for jams, jellies, pickles, preserves, sauces, and butters, including:Blueberry Jam Strawberry Jelly Cocoplum-Amaretto Sauce Sapphireberry Preserves Prickly Pear Jam Spicy B
In this updated edition, sight-fishing expert Landon Mayer teaches you what you need to know to spot the trout before you cast--if you can see a trout, you are more likely to catch it. This comprehens
With the instructions in this book, you are only minutes away from creating your own one-of-a-kind woven scarves, pillows, handbags, and more. Step-by-step instructions walk you through how to make simple looms from cardboard. Then follow the instructions to make the 25 original projects.
The most comprehensive reference guide to mammal tracks and sign for North America. This new edition is more visual, with more than 1300 photos and 450 illustrations for easy comparison and identifica
It is so easy to make elegant, boutique-style jewelry with artistic wire. All you need is the wire and a few basic tools. Step-by-step instructions teach you ten different wire techniques, and project
David Danelo has traveled the U.S.-Mexico border and his investigative report about a complex issue examines the border in human terms. As topical today as it was when he made his trek, this updated e
Gettysburg is considered to be the turning point of the Civil War and one of the most epic clashes in history, from the legendary stand of Joshua Chamberlain to the disastrous Pickett's Charge on
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. Includes patterns for strea
The latest book by preeminent Civil War artist and historian Don Troiani features 36 major paintings of the Gettysburg campaign and an introductory history of the battle by Civil War expert Tom Huntin
A beginner's guide to equipment and shooting fundamentals for new shooters of all ages. Covers all the basics from purchasing the first bow to shooting techniques, plus an introduction to competitive
More than 8.5 million people visit Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, every year to experience the culture of the oldest Amish community in the world. This primer to understanding Amish life, by the lead
Teens have a unique fashion outlook, prizing both comfort and style, and the 16 pieces in this knitwear collection meet those high standards. The sweaters, jackets, dresses, tops, and skirts are all e
Florida’s coastal fishing has suffered over the years, and more and more anglers are turning toward the inland waters to fish for trophy largemouth bass, peacock bass, snook, baby tarpon, cichlids, an
