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
June 22, 1941: three million German soldiers invaded the Soviet Union as part of Hitler’s Operation Barbarossa, aiming to destroy the Soviet Union and secure its land for the Third Reich. In the
Hats! Hats! Hats! Diane Serviss, of the Pixiebell and Elfinwear brands, never runs out of inspiration for new patterns, styles, textures, and shapes for knitted hats. In this collection, she includes
Panzers Forward collects photos of all types of German armor, from the smaller tanks of the early war to the gigantic Tigers that came later. Written by experts who have lived and breathed panzers for
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Combine 3-D needle felting and tapestry felting to create a menagerie to liven up your table. Illustrated, step-by-step instructions for felting both the 3-D head and the flat part of each table mat a
Here is the detailed story of The first serious attempt to capture RichmondThe struggle that marked the emergence of Robert E. LeeThe rise and fall of the North’s great hope, General George B. M
Yellowstone National Park is one of the most crowded parks in the country, and for good reason: breathtaking scenery, amazing wildlife, and for anglers, great fishing. Yet, even a short hike from the
Who is the enemy? Who is an innocent bystander? When can I use force and how much force should I use? The answers to these questions vary according to the role of the soldier and the rules of engageme
The survivors recorded here offer uniquely personal stories in this fascinating narrative of imprisonment during and immediately after World War II. Their gripping accounts weave determination and des
This is the exciting story of the American Navy and its important role in our nation’s history from the Revolutionary War to the dawn of the New World Order. Presented in two volumes, Robert Lov
The last name spoken on their deathbeds by R. R. Lee and Stonewall Jackson was that of their great subordinate, A. P. Hill. Lee’s final words, “Tell A. P. Hill to come up” keynote th
