Selecting the rod, reel, line, leader, and flies to fill the trout fly box with step-by-step photos and instructions on the forward cast, sidearm cast, roll cast, and slack-line cast and includes six
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
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
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 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
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
More than any other colony, Virginia looked to the west for its future. After the French and Indian War, the Royal Proclamation of 1754 declared that officers and soldiers would be paid with parcels o
Concise introduction to the hows and whys of weather Lightning, hurricanes, tornadoes, snowstorms Meteorology explores the earth's weather and attempts to explain the various phenomena associated with
The ultimate reference. Step-by-step tying instructions for 500 flies, with sequential color photos. Includes fishing notes and chapters on techniques, tools, and materials.
Folklore, archaeological data, and first-person narratives contrast the wanton destruction of the eastern buffalo with the spirit and heroism of the early frontier.
Now revised and updated, this has become the standard introduction to making wool rugs with the traditional handheld hook. Originally published as The Hook Book.
Small-stream fishing wisdom with the same insight and pungent humor that has become Gierach's trademark. Advice on tackle selecting, reading water, and scouting.
"Teaches you with diagrams and cogent explanation how to smoke food in family rather than commercial quantities. An invaluable reference work, the first of the kind that evaluates the equipment and me
"Teaches you with diagrams and cogent explanation how to smoke food in family rather than commercial quantities. An invaluable reference work, the first of the kind that evaluates the equipment and me
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.
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
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
Training Your Pointing Dog for Hunting & Home describes how to develop an obedient gun dog that is also an affectionate family companion, with training schedules and advice on everything from hand
Ponchos and capes are so easy to wear! They don't slip and slide like shawls can; just toss one over a basic tee and you are ready to go and look anything but basic. With 30 unique designs, you ca
A bucket list of top destinations in the US for trophy trout, featuring interviews with local guides, stunning images, and essential where-to and timing information. Landon Mayer describes in detail w
Surround yourself with beautiful knits in every room in your house! Patterns are styled and grouped by room to create a unified look for your Living Room, Porch, Master Bedroom, Guest Bedroom, Office,
Comfortable yet on-trend, oversize fashion is a stylist’s favorite look. These extra-large sweaters knit up fast with bulky yarns and balance beautifully with skinny jeans or leggings. Explore e
Keep warm while looking your best with these modern crocheted hat designs! Fast and fun to crochet in gorgeous yarns, you’ll have a hat to match whatever you wear. A variety of stitch patterns k
First published in 1993 and hailed as a classic, Yankee Rock and Ice is reissued in a new edition with new chapters covering the 1990s through today. This comprehensive, entertaining history of roped
Quilling--the art of creating eye-catching designs with curled strips of paper--is experiencing a revival. Simple, inexpensive supplies are all you need to get started making beautiful, free-standing
Pulitzer Prize–winning cartoonist (and fanatical fly fisher) Jack Ohman takes a lighthearted look at one of America’s favorite pastimes. With over 50 of his famed cartoons, Ohman sets his
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
Flowers are often symbolic and intertwined with life’s most special occasions, from weddings and christenings to idyllic summer afternoons spent making daisy chains. To preserve memories of thes
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
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
Surround yourself in warm, soft alpaca with these 28 cozy, comfortable sweater designs in subtle Nordic styles. Relaxed gauge and easy-to-knit stitch patterns make these sweaters a joy to knit and per
Written by a hunter who knows from experience how to cook with deer burger at home and in camp, DeerBurger Cookbook answers a question every hunter has asked: "What do I do with all this deer bur
Jay A. Stout breaks new ground in World War II history with this gripping account of one of the war's most highly decorated American fighter groups. Stout combines the storytelling gifts and caref
With the possible exception of Gettysburg, no battle fought on American soil has caused so much discussion or widespread speculation as the epic Custer fight on the wild, rugged terrain north of the L
Although everyone in Custer’s immediate command was killed during the fighting at the Battle of Little Big Horn on June 25-26, 1876, others who participated in the battle survived. Troopers with
If you fly fish, you need flies. Here are the 50 proven patterns that every fly fisher should carry to catch trout anywhere in the world. This new edition, with 20 additional patterns and 300 variatio
