On Friday, November 10, 1775, the Continental Congress approved a resolution for the organization of the Corps, creating what would become the hallowed few, the proud--the Marines. Since then, the men
This detailed guide provides everything a first-time coach needs to teach basic baseball skills--and have fun at the same time. Emphasizing fundamentals and not win-at-all-costs strategies, How to Co
According to a Scottish saying, "There is no good flock without a good shepherd, and there is no good shepherd without a good dog." Eminent Dogs, Dangerous Men is the story of Donald McCaig's search t
This outstanding guide is filled with scores of practical observations on all of the trout foods of importance to fly fishers. The chapters include: * Concepts of Imitation * Water * How Trout Feed *
Training Pointing Dogs highlights the sage guidance of this master dog trainer. In simple question-and-answer format, Long addresses the issues most often raised by trainers, professional and amateur
The author offers a chilling chronicle of the crucial event in the rise of Adolf Hitler, the burning of the Reichstag and the subsequent purge of rivals within his own organization and throughout Germ
Provides an in-depth biography of the life and times of Virginia Hall, a World War II American spy in France, from her pivileged Baltimore roots to her work with the British SOE and American OSS, asse
When you’ve got more venison than you know what to do with, get out the sausage grinder. The Venison Sausage Cookbook, now in its second edition, provides step-by-step instructions for selecting condi
So Others May Live is the untold story of the U.S. Coast Guard’s quiet but resolute rescue swimmers. From deep ocean caves on the Oregon coast to the panicked and chaotic streets of post-Katrina New O
Incredible but True Stories of Confronting Death and Emerging VictoriousThe rock climber who cut off his own arm with a penknife. The hiker who fought off a mountain lion. Passengers who survive the
Successful angling for northern pike requires specialized equipment and techniques, as well as an understanding of this predatory game fish’s seasonal movements and changes in behavior. Eight-time wor
In the tradition of Eats, Shoots & Leaves and Anguished English, Common Phrases is a fascinating guide to the origins of our language. Wonderful stories reveal the real meaning of Adam’s ap
Older homes are gaining in value, especially when the original craftsman details are well maintained, such as antique lead panes and wood windows. And refinishing beautiful old windows happens to be o
The infamous Sonny Barger once declared that the Hells Angels would never be infiltrated. Running with the Devil chronicles the story of the ATF sting and the two undercover agents who risked their l
The author, an overweight burned-out journalist, records his physical and spiritual journey as he travels the two thousand-mile Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine--a six month pilgrimage that, ul
Describes how to catch all types of animals, from squirrels and mice to tigers and bears, and offers advice on camping and hiking in the woods, building log cabins and boats, and tanning hides.
A practical guide for use in various terrains describes and illustrates the tracks of hundreds of animals, from dinosaurs and birds to insects and mammals.
Do you always struggle to see the best in a situation? Does it seem like it’s raining both outside and in? If you’re blind to the lighter side of life then you’re clearly a grump, but don’t despair—yo
