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
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
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
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
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
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
Combat history of a renowned German tank regiment in World War II Follows the unit from the sands of North Africa to the bloody cauldron of the Eastern Front, where it was repeatedly destroyed and rec
The definitive guide to Indiana's 30 breweries and brewpubs History of brewing in the state Full information for travelers, such as lodging, nearby points of interest, and recommended bars in the area
Identifying the most popular wild mushroom and distinguishing them from false morels Color photos and full descriptions of the 5 morel types--black morels, half-cap, and gray, yellow, and big-foot--fo
Thought-provoking reconstruction of the opening campaign of World War II in Europe Vivid, fast-paced narrative follows German and Soviet forces into battle Shatters long-standing myths about the Germa
Step-by-step instructions and photos illustrate basic leathercrafting techniques: choosing leather, stamping and decorating, stitching and lacing, and finishing Projects in both traditional and contem
Identify and understand the wildlife most commonly found living near humans--and how they've adapted to thrive in cities and suburbs The first field guide of its type ever published Species accounts f
Strategist Ralph Peters at his most provocative and popular covers the toughest security issues of our time A sweeping collection that ranges from Muslim military triumphs a thousand years ago to the
Now in full color, updated and revised throughout Information on choosing a bow, setting up the bow and arrows, selecting tackle, and ordering a custom bow Practical advice on storing and transporting
"The go-to guide ... . A must for anyone whose fly-fishing outfit includes two oars and an anchor." --Montana Outdoors Magazine, Nov/Dec 2011 Revised edition of Drift Boat Strategies (978-0-87108-887-
20 pillow patterns in a variety of contemporary styles Half the projects use Tunisian crochet, half traditional Techniques and challenging stitches shown in detailed step-by-step photos Some projects
Complete roughshooter's guide to a responsible approach to woodcock shooting A contemporary review of the species including the effects of climate change The best types of gun, cartridges, and gear fo
This volume of scale drawings of military vehicles covers the Cold War, from the end of World War II through 1990. Included here are the armored fighting vehicles that fought in Korea and Vietnam, in
Between 1971 and 1973, three young girls, ages ten to eleven, were found sexually assaulted and slain near Rochester, New York. The girls all had double initials for their first and last names and wer
New and updated edition of the bestselling guide to Pennsylvania's 73 breweries and brewpubs History of brewing in the state Full information for travelers, such as lodging, nearby points of interest,
The vicious conflict (1964-79) that brought Robert Mugabe to power in Zimbabwe Expert coverage of the war, its historical context, and its aftermath Descriptions of guerrilla warfare, counterinsurgenc
On-the-ground account of the opening campaign of World War II Told from the perspective of the Germans who conquered Poland Based on letters, diaries, official documents, histories, and newspapers At
Handy, pocket-size guide of more than 50 knots and popular rigs Full-color, detailed illustrations All the best modern knots for fly fishing, and how professional guides use them Full-color illustrati
Legendary figures of the Golden Age of Piracy Stories of great battles Glossary of pirate ships and nautical items From the earliest days of the Colonial era until the end of the Revolution, New Jerse
"If you're thinking of traveling to Montana in the near future, this book is a must-have."--American AnglerThe best places and times to fish Detailed maps and hatch charts plus top producing fly patte
90 fly patterns that will work east and west plus details on insects and the patterns developed to imitate themPhotos by Bonnie and Rene Harrop, Toshi Karita, Rich Paini, Masa KatsumataOriginal artwor
Exciting stories of the infantrymen who supported Germany's tanksHow tanks and infantry cooperated at the small-unit levelFirst time in EnglishThe panzergrenadiers were the footsoldiers who went into
Rugged, spiral-bound field edition 64 recipes plus variations--easy to display while cooking Breakfasts, dinners, breads, and desserts The popular NOLS Cookery is now available in a portable, sturdy e
Chronicles the air war above Britain from March 1942 to June 1943 and includes in-the-cockpit accounts from German and British pilots Assesses offensive and defensive tactics Incorporates hundreds of
Complete account of airborne operations in the Pacific theaterFirsthand descriptions from American and Japanese paratroopersDetailed maps illustrate battlesFrom the attack on Pearl Harbor through Japa
