Field guide for making careful decisions in the backcountry and relying on informed observation Explains lightning science with simple language and illustrations Based on 15 years of research
66 hikes through the most beautiful areas of natural MarylandDetailed maps and directions, with GPS coordinatesInformation on difficulty, distance, and duration for each hikeBeautiful color photograph
Updated in full color with the latest infoEnhanced with video QR codes--ink to video segments teaching basic techniquesAll the basics--on gear, lines, leaders and knots, and castingCovers both freshwa
Revised and expanded, with more than 1,460 questions in 58 subject areasFor soldiers who want to increase their professional knowledge of the Army and prepare themselves for promotion boardsCovers arm
Story of the early years of the U.S. Eighth Air ForceDramatic firsthand descriptions of World War II in the airThe U.S.'s first encounters with the Luftwaffe and Nazi air defenses
"With Feather Brain, Drew Chicone has succeeded in illustrating not only the mechanics of his advanced tying techniques but more importantly the creative thinking that leads to the design and construc
Updated with new facts and uses for honey from the National Honey BoardAll about nature's sweetener, plus info on honeybees, legends, and loreOver 200 recipes for beverages, salads and dressings, pick
A thorough, informative guide to the growing sport of elk hunting with in-depth coverage of current equipment and gear Techniques for tracking elk and staying safe in the wilderness Advice on choosing
The most important hatches and recommended patterns, along with key fishing techniques and the best times of year to fish there Interviews with a stunning collection of Yellowstone Park veterans in th
1,199 photos of American and German tanks with Zaloga's expert captions Covers D-Day, Normandy, southern France, the Siegfried Line, the push to the Rhine, and the Battle of the Bulge Includes all var
Rare memoir of Eastern Front combat by a frontline artillery officer in the Red Army Details on Stalingrad, Kursk, and other harrowing battles with the Germans Candid opinions about superiors and poli
Revised and expanded, with new full-color photographs Steps for planning and locating a fence, setting posts, creating infill, and attaching gates Techniques for building the fence you want Advice on
The best places and times to fish Detailed maps and hatch charts plus top producing fly patterns with recipes Local guides, outfitters, and other experts on techniques and tackle, including Pat Dors
Directions for working with two popular photo editing programs: Photomatix and HDR Efex Pro The specific settings used for each photo are given, along with commentary on why the artist chose those set
Completely updated and revised edition New interviews with some of the Upper Delaware's most renowned guides and outfitters, including the legendary Al Caucci The latest lodging and dining options
Highlights the key decisions and events of World War II in Europe from Allied and Axis perspectives Begins with the 1939 invasion of Poland and ends with Germany's surrender in 1945, with a concluding
Reports of bizarre sightings Encounters with extraterrestrials UFO flaps throughout the state Accounts of alien abductions Connections with Bigfoot and other phenomena
Story of how military photographers got their shots while storming beaches and assaulting pillboxes with combat troops Hatch filmed With the Marines at Tarawa, which won the 1945 Academy Award for Bes
Combat history of a renowned German tank regiment in World War II Covers the unit's formation, its campaigns in Poland and France, and its first months with the Afrika Korps Firsthand accounts from ta
The birth and baptism of fire of one of Britain's most illustrious military units Studded with numerous firsthand descriptions from soldiers in the African desert Head to head with Erwin Rommel in Afr
"David Grant is . . . recognized as the dean of British gun photographers, and his striking images, nicely paired with Venters' words, celebrate the venerable tradition of British gunmaking."--Sportin
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
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
"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
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
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
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
Action-packed memoir of aerial combatInside the cockpits of Bf 109, Fw 190, and Me 262 fightersCandid photos taken by the author himselfNorbert Hanning remembers an attack on a Soviet bomber: "I side-
Complete explanations of the many varieties of friction, air-activated, and locator callsTurkey calling how-toWhere and when to "talk turkey" "Using manmade calls to talk with a wild turkey in the bir
A stirring story of frontline action with the tank troops of the Coldstream Guards as they fight their way through northwest Europe during the final year of World War II Vivid and perceptive narrative
Vividly recounts the combat history of the legendary U.S. 56th Fighter Group Focuses on the pilots, their friendships and rivalries, and their battles "Beware the Thunderbolt!" With that motto, the pi
This updated edition of the popular NOLS Wilderness Mountaineering reflects the most current practices, equipment, and risk management in mountain climbing. With a new essay on transitioning from clim
"We went into the fight with 386, all told--358 guns. Every pioneer and musician who would carry a musket went into the ranks. Even the sick and footsore, who could not keep up in the march, came up a
The history of criminal offense in Pennsylvania is documented in this book, beginning with a general survey of crime in the state and then focusing on its headline cases. Included are Philadelphia and
Maps pinpoint locationsComprehensive listings for each regionDiner styles and manufacturersFrom Long Island to the bordering Great Lakes, the Empire State is brimming with diners of every ilk and era.
From Atlanta to the Coastal Plain, Georgia is rich with tales of the supernatural. This collection draws from the state's historic past, with stories of phantom pirates from the coast and restless Civ
Third edition of the best-selling guide to building log homes Explores the myths and realities of log home construction, with tips on choosing an architect, planning the site, controlling costs, and m
Timeless information in an easy-to-use format with a new foreword added Popular and little-known methods explained Includes useful weights and measures charts This practical and precise guide to the c
Must-know trail skills: finding your way, purifying water, cooking on the trail, where and how to set up camp Solo backpacking, all-female groups, and hiking with children, seniors, and pets plus idea
The saltwater angler's identification guide to entomology and fly patterns with over 450 color photos of prey and flies Over 150 species and 200 fly patterns for crabs, shrimp, baitfish, and prey fish
