Selections from four legends in maritime and air strategy: Mahan, Corbett, Douhet and Mitchell Introduction by noted military strategist and author David Jablonsky David Jablonsky has compiled the bes
"For too long one of the Civil War's decisive campaigns has been ignored by historians. In Where the South Lost the War, Kendall Gott tells the story of the Fort Henry-Fort Donelson campaign, the oper
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.
Everything from bait, spin, and flycasting to fishing rigs and fly tying is covered in this easy-to-read, heavily-illustrated reference book. Tips on fish identification, ice fishing, and lure making
"A mix of exceptionally rare and discerning essays." --The Great War MagazineSix first-personaccounts by German generalsCovers the Battle of Britain, Moscow, El Alamein, Stalingrad, D-Day and the Norm
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"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
"Just as the Pilgrim fathers brewed their first batches of beer in Massachusetts, so too were Massachusetts brewing pioneers in the forefront of the craft brewing revolution. With this guidebook in ha
A selection of the state's bone-chilling stories of the paranormal, including . . .The ghosts of Kendallville's Strand Theatre San Pierre's Dog-Headed Woman The haunted Purple Head Bridge near Vincenn
Compelling account of the Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union The Soviets expected to crush Finnish forces in mere days, but the Finns broke the Red Army's advance and held out for almost
Whether you're in an urban, suburban, rural, or wilderness environment, this book has all the information you need to survive a disaster. This book contains practical tips for anyone, anywhere, in alm
Now Available in Paperback The Civil War prison camp at Elmira, New York, opened on July 6, 1864, and closed the following July. During that single year, almost 3,000 Confederate prisoners died. The p
The fundamentals of assembling a greenhouse and custom designing it to the gardener's needs, from simple cold frames to large free-standing and attached-to-the-house structures.
1998 National Outdoor Book Award winner. How to tie 35 climbing knots: step-by-step illustrations, easy-to-follow directions, when to use and not to use, and expert advice on selection and care of rop
A guide to the basic skills all soldiers, sailors, and Marines must know to prevail in small-unit dismounted combat operations, including planning, battle drills for offense and defense operations, pa
Cemeteries, abandoned buildings, and roads to nowhere are all that remain of several once-thriving towns in Pennsylvania. This guidebook profiles 46 locations that have been abandoned or left to ruin,
Specific, meaningful actions anyone can takePractical advice on feeding and attracting backyard birdsHow to create a bird-friendly household and communityThis engaging book presents 101 things individ
