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D-Day: The Air and Sea Invasion of Normandy in Photos
by Nicholas A. VeronicoThose who witnessed it never forgot it: the great armada of Allied ships that filled the English Channel on D-Day, June 6, 1944. From battleships, cruisers, and destroyers down to the much smaller landing ships and landing craft, these nearly 7,000 vessels bombarded the Normandy coast, ferried men, tanks, and equipment across the channel, and landed 150,000 troops—under withering German fire—on Omaha, Utah, Gold, Juno, and Sword beaches in a single day. In numbers and scope, it was the largest seaborne invasion in history.Meanwhile, some 12,000 aircraft flew above the sea, a dizzying assortment of fighters and bombers, transports, recon craft, and gliders. Taking off from air fields in England, they dropped thousands of paratroopers and even vehicles, bombed roads and German positions miles inland, provided vital intelligence, and attacked any German planes that were able to take to the skies. It was the largest single-day aerial operation in history.And yet these important—and impressive—aspects of D-Day haven&’t received the coverage they deserve, having been overshadowed by the fighting on the beaches. Veronico assembles photos of both the air and sea components of the D-Day invasion, giving the sailors and airmen their due and giving modern readers a vivid sense of what this monumental day was like in the air and at sea.
Large Mammals of the Rocky Mountains: Everything You Need to Know about the Continent's Biggest Animals—from Elk to Grizzly Bears and More
by Jack BallardThis is the ultimate guide to big mammals of the Rocky Mountains—Elk, Grizzly Bears, Wolves, Bison, Black Bears, Moose, Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Lions, and Whitetail Deer. This book offers up substantive yet easily digestible information on these big mammals, from where they live to what they prey on to how they communicate and more. More than 400 full-color photographs throughout make this a keepsake reference for years to come.
Hiking Grand Staircase-Escalante & the Glen Canyon Region: A Guide to the Best Hiking Adventures in Southern Utah
by Ron AdkisonLace up your boots and sample the finest trails in southern Utah&’s Grand Staircase-Escalante region and the stunning 1.2-million-acre Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. With thorough descriptions and detailed maps, this book leads you to both well-known and little-used trails. Whether traveling down remote desert roads or up serene canyons, you will be rewarded with vivid memories and a yearning to return.
The Miniature Painter Revealed: Amalia Kussner's Gilded Age Pursuit of Fame and Fortune
by Kathleen LangoneThe riveting story of how one woman rose from simple beginnings to become one of the most sought-after miniaturists of the Gilded Age. Richly illustrated with over 70 photos, including color images of her rare surviving works.No other female portrait artist had the notoriety or esteemed clientele that Amalia Kussner did. Although photography was on the rise during the late 1800s, miniatures had a feeling and soul to them that photos could not capture. Amalia&’s portraits provided a grandeur that presented Gilded Age elites as American royalty. Her subjects included reigning social queen Mrs. Caroline Astor, Mrs. John Jacob Astor, Consuelo Vanderbilt, Mamie Fish, &“dollar heiress&” Minnie Paget, Edward VII of England, Czar Nicholas II and Alexandra of Russia, and diamond magnate Cecil Rhodes. From the mid-1890s to 1910, having a Kussner miniature was just as important as owning fine jewelry or a mansion in Newport. Amalia&’s style was also provocative for the late Victorian period. Her subjects were draped in off-the-shoulder satin or tulle, with their hair loosely pinned around their heads and tendrils framing their faces. She kept the women&’s best features but gave them an almost mythical appearance, akin to the fairy queen Titania in A Midsummer Night&’s Dream.Amalia Kussner has been included, along with other nineteenth-century women artists, in the &“first wave of feminism&” in large part because she commanded very high commissions, comparable to male artists of the time. She was fascinating and sometimes mysterious—particularly regarding her sudden marriage to lawyer Charles du Pont Coudert. She achieved fame and fortune, but her story also revealed a few lawsuits, scandals, and lies.
Trees of Florida
by Gil NelsonThis book is the first comprehensive guide to Florida's amazing variety of tree species: from scrub oak on the high central ridges to mangroves stretching along the southern coasts, from mighty live oaks to the delicate and diminutive hawthornes, from bald cypress with their knees poking up from the swamps to the coppery-colored gumbo limbo found in tropical hammocks of the Everglades and Keys, from the sabal palm found all over the state to the rare and endangered yew found only along the banks of the Apalachicola River in northern Florida. Florida, unique among the states, has both tropical and temperate forests. The early Florida visitor was awed by miles of unending pine flatwoods. Most modern Florida visitors are amazed by the lush tropical trees planted in cities, suburbs, and public gardens. This book covers both natives and exotics and includes suggested field sites for observing the species described.Divided into two sections, this book serves as both a reference and a field guide. Both sections help the reader answer the question &“What tree is that?" by focusing on the families of Florida's trees. The line drawings show a combination of typical leaves, fruits, and flowers, and while accurate in detail, capture an overall impression, so helpful when trying to identify a species in the field. The color photos, all taken in Florida, are useful where color is important in identification.The first edition was very popular with both professionals and laypeople alike—it was heralded as accurate, comprehensive, and organized and written in an easy-to-understand way. This edition will be even more useful, as it adds about 140 more tree accounts for a total of more than 480 species. There are almost 600 color photos and many drawings and range maps. And now included is a key to tree families that will help with field identification.
Laughing Gas: The Best of Maxine
by Marian HenleyLaughing Gas is a collection of Marian Henley's Maxine!, a weekly comic strip in syndication since 1981. Maxine is a ponytailed pundit who, as one editor observed, "always has her mouth open." Maxine offers an opinion on everything that matters most: love, religion, politics, philosophy, and of course, bad hair.
Scrape Hunting from a to Z
by Wayne J. FearsScrape hunting, the process of searching out and reading the trails left by bucks scraping out dirt and marking the area of their territories, is one of the truly effective tools in locating whitetails. Fears combines his training as a wildlife biologist and as a master woodsman with his impressive writing credentials to bring us the definitive guide to scrapes.
U.S. Army Warrior Ethos and Combat Skills Handbook (U.S. Army)
by Department of the ArmyThis is the Soldier's Field Manual. It explains how to perform the combat skills needed to survive on the battlefield. All Soldiers, across all branches and components, must learn these basic skills.
A Maine Garden Almanac
by Martha Fenn KingMartha Fenn King is a steadfast gardener whose stunning photos and sage advice once informed readers through her regular gardening column, &“Martha's Garden.&” Gathering a lifetime of gardening knowledge and lore, Martha&’s A Maine Garden Almanac presents a collection of seasonal information, heartwarming insight, poetry, and beautiful imagery. Whether you have a small or large garden, this book will support you through the tougher growing seasons in your garden and life. A Maine Garden Almanac will help you make the most of your garden space.
150 Backyard Cookout Recipes
by Gooseberry PatchMaybe it's the fresh air or the smoky aroma...but we think just about everything tastes better when it's cooked outdoors! Is your family bored with plain old burgers and hot dogs? Jazz up the buns with sizzling herb burgers and camp-out chili dogs...or how about charcoal grilled pizza instead? Show off your cookout skills with lazy-day grilled ribs, grilled flank steak sandwich and ginger-lime grilled salmon. Or cook up an easy meal-in-one like bountiful hobo packs or kiddies&’ chicken packets. To round out a delicious backyard meal, who could resist confetti corn salad, balsamic grilled tomatoes, bacon corn on the cob and smoky new potatoes? But save room for dessert, because there's grilled pineapple sundaes and melty chocolate burritos too! You'll find easy directions using familiar ingredients. So fire up the grill...let's cook out tonight!
ABC's of Maine
by Harry SmithAn alphabet book featuring animals, plants, objects, and activities associated with the state of Maine.
Gladiator: The Complete Guide to Ancient Rome's Bloody Fighters
by Konstantin NossovFrom the author of Ancient and Medieval Siege Weapons comes an eye-opening new look at one of the most popular spectacles of ancient Rome. This detailed, fascinating guide covers every aspect of the gladiator phenomenon from the types of equipment the different classes of gladiator used to the high place in society these sportsmen came to occupy.
Best Climbs Phoenix, Arizona: The Best Sport and Trad Routes in the Area (Best Climbs Series)
by Stewart M. GreenBest Climbs Phoenix Arizona is the next installment in the Best Climbs series from Falcon, appealing specifically to traveling climbers and local climbers who wanted to be directed toward the best local climbing. Although the Best Climbs guides feature routes of all grades, the emphasis is on moderate routes in the 5.6 to 5.10 range.The book will include 150-200 featured routes. Each section will include climbing area trivia and history in the form of short &“callouts,&” but the primary focus will be on the route selection and descriptions themselves. All routes will be shown clearly on detailed color photo topos, alongside stunning action photos and a contemporary, exciting design.
Fly Tyer's Guide to Tying Essential Trout Flies (Fly Tyer)
by David KlausmeyerThe inaugural title in an upcoming series of species-specific tying manuals produced in coordination with Fly Tyer magazine, Fly Tyer&’s Guide to Tying Essential Trout Flies provides the beginning and intermediate fly fisher with everything he or she needs to know in order to successfully tie the most successful, tried and true trout patterns. From &“Getting Started: The Tools You Will Need to Tie Flies&” to &“Fying Streamers that Catch Large Trout,&” and everything in between, the fly-fishing shelf has yt to see such a concise, authoritative tying manual. Nobody writes about fly tying quite like Dave Klausmeyer, and nobody has published a book quite like this one.
Favorite Flies for Yellowstone National Park: 50 Essential Patterns from Local Experts
by Paul WeamerThere are 2,000 miles of high-quality trout streams in the Greater Yellowstone region. Nowhere else in the world is there such a concentration of high-quality salmonid waters. Within Yellowstone National Park alone, there are over forty-five streams and at least forty lakes hosting trout. In this book, licensed Montana and Yellowstone National Park fishing guide Paul Weamer shares with readers fifty essential flies from guides and other experts around the region. Detailed recipes and photos are included for each fly as well as fishing tips and other information. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone planning to visit the area as well as for residents who want to learn how to catch more fish in their local waters.
Clarence Goes Out West & Meets a Purple Horse
by Jean Ekman AdamsWhile visiting a western ranch, Clarence the pig plays cards, line dances, plays the washtub in a cowboy band, and reads stories at bedtime with his new friend Smoky the purple horse.
California Vegan: Inspiration and Recipes from the People and Places of the Golden State
by Sharon PalmerPlant-powered dietitian Sharon Palmer tells the diverse story of California veganism with recipes showcasing local produce and celebrating the cultural roots, historical legacy, and future of plant-based pioneers in the state. California is where vegan culture all began, and where a diverse group of innovators continue breaking new ground. From the first glimpses of California cuisine in the 1970s to today&’s Silicon Valley startups revolutionizing the way America eats, the Golden State starts the veggie trends the rest of the country follows. Featuring over 100 plant-based recipes with full nutritional information and illustrated with original photography, California Vegan welcomes Californians into veganism and vegans all over the world into California.
100+ Cross Stitch Patterns to Mix and Match: Motifs and Borders, Plus 21 Alphabets
by Jane GreenoffFrom flowers to cottages, birds and bees to holiday and sampler-style motifs,100+ Cross Stitch Patterns to Mix and Match is bursting with exciting cross stitch designs to make! The motifs and alphabets are designed to coordinate, and with more than 100 motif and border patterns, the fun is in choosing how to put them together into your own unique designs. It&’s easy to combine them (Jane teaches you how), and you&’ll be ready to make a special stitched piece for any occasion. The 21 unique cross stitch alphabets bring just the right personal touch to your sentiments. Beautiful borders add professional polish.Each motif is presented in chart form with a color key for ease of reference and a finished, worked example to show how the pattern should look when complete. If you are new to cross stitch or to designing, an introduction to the craft covers all of the tools and equipment needed and demonstrates basic cross stitch techniques from start to finish, in addition to giving instructions on how to graph and use your designs. Based on a simple grid and one basic stitch, cross stitch is easy to learn and master, so get started mixing and matching these beautiful designs into your one-of-a-kind creations!
Tale of Three Tractors
by Molly PearceThree tractors competing at a county fair discover that each of them has its own special strengths and does what it does best.
Portland, Oregon Food Crawls: Touring the Neighborhoods One Bite and Libation at a Time (Food Crawls)
by Nicole Piech-Gitenstein Eric GitensteinPortland, Oregon Food Crawls is an exciting culinary tour through Rose City. Discover hidden gems and long-standing institutions of this Pacific Northwest mecca. Each crawl is the complete recipe for a great night out, the perfect tourist day, a new way to experience your own city, or simply food porn to enjoy from home. Check out the hipster hot spots along North Mississippi and the mom-and-pop shops on Fremont. Then elevate your dining experience with nationally known restaurants nestled in downtown hotels. Put on your walking shoes and your stretchy pants, and dig into Portland one dish at a time.
Hiking the Catskills: A Guide to the Area's Greatest Hikes (Regional Hiking Series)
by Randi Minetor Stacey FreedHiking the Catskills provides everything hikers need to plan day hikes in the Catskill region of New York State: a five-county area west of the Hudson River that includes parts of Delaware, Greene, Otsego, Sullivan and Ulster counties. This guide selects 40 hikes from the best among the Catskills&’ famous peaks above 3,500 feet, as well as more moderate trails to backcountry waterfalls, easier trails to some of the area&’s most spectacular viewpoints, and rail trails that provide access to fragrant woodlands and unusual geological wonders. This book provides a separate, full-color, detailed map for each hike—making it different from books by the Appalachian and Adirondack Mountain Clubs—and waypoint-by-waypoint directions to guide readers along trails with confidence. Color photos and descriptions of the history, natural wonders, and special features of each hike help readers choose the best hikes for their personal interests and skill levels. In a region largely abandoned by tourists and just now seeing renewed interest from visitors, Hiking the Catskills provides the guidance readers need to plan exciting trips into the mountains. This book leads them to the ridges, notches, and cloves that inspired a uniquely American landscape painting style, the vistas that drew thousands of vacationers here throughout the twentieth century, and the peaks that challenge the most rugged explorers. It&’s time to rediscover the Catskills, one of New York&’s most fascinating natural areas.
Exploring Colorado with Kids: 71 Field Trips + 142 Nature-Inspired Activities
by Jamie Siebrase Deborah MockAre you ready to experience Colorado&’s best outdoors destinations for families? What are you waiting for?There&’s so much more to the Colorado outdoors scene than skiing, hiking, and mountain biking. Between Fort Collins and Colorado Springs, from the sprawling, golden plains to Summit County&’s snow-capped peaks, this unique guidebook introduces families to an exciting range of outdoorsy adventures. Travel journalists and local parenting experts Jamie Siebrase and Deborah Mock will guide you and your children through 71 incredible, in-state adventures. Get ready to discover nature centers, farms, outdoor history museums, art walks, hidden SUP spots, open-air theaters, story walks, and so much more. The destinations laid out in this book are pure fun —but don&’t be surprised if you and your kids learn a few educational tidbits along the way. The book&’s 71 chapters are short and punchy with great writing and beautiful B&W photographs. Each section includes a short section with action-item information on each site. This is an informative guide to discovering a variety of outdoor adventures that are a perfect fit for family weekends and getaways.
Florida's Waters (Florida's Natural Ecosystems and Native Species)
by Ellie Whitney Anne Rudloe D Bruce MeansTaken from the earlier book Priceless Florida (and modified for a stand-alone book), this volume discusses the fresh- and saltwater systems of Florida, including lakes and ponds; rivers and streams; springs; aquatic caves; estuarine waters and seafloors; submarine meadows, sponge, rock, and reef communities; and the Gulf and Atlantic Ocean. Introduces readers to the trees and plants, insects, mammals, reptiles, and other species that live in Florida's unique water ecosystems, including chicken turtle, barking treefrogs, osprey, herons, bass, crayfish, conchs, cordgrass, and railroad vine. Discusses the food chain and the interconnectedness of all species.See all of the books in this series
Welcome to the Farm: How-to Wisdom from The Elliott Homestead
by Shaye ElliottA fresh, new guide to the backyard lifestyle The homesteading movement is continuing to grow, as more people are stepping up to have a hand in where their food comes from. Whether you want to dabble or immerse yourself completely in the do-it-yourself, back-to-basics lifestyle, Welcome to the Farm is a comprehensive, fully illustrated guide to growing the very best food right in your own backyard. Shaye Elliott takes readers on a journey that teaches them how to harvest baskets full of organic produce, milk a dairy cow (and make butter), plant a homestead orchard, can jams and jellies, and even raise chickens and bees. From her experience running The Elliott Homestead, Shaye provides all the how-to wisdom you need to know about:The benefits of a home gardenThe basics of seed startingBuilding your own greenhouseWhat belongs in the winter gardenCanning, freezing, and dehydrating techniques and recipesThe pros and cons of caged vs. free-change chickensKeeping a dairy cow and what to do with all the milkRaising animals for meatMaking your own cider and wineAnd so much more!Welcome to the Farm is aimed to serve homesteaders and urban-farmers alike, guiding them through the beginning stages of small-area farming and utilizing whatever amount of space they have available for optimal and delicious food production.
Benches, Stools, and Chairs: A Guide to Ergonomic Woven Seating
by Deborah Held Walter TurpeningWalter Turpening has been designing and perfecting custom seating for crafters and artistic creators (particularly weavers, knitters, handspinners, and musicians) for 20-plus years. His signature cotton-cord, curved, woven seats on fine woodworked frames are fervently desired by those who have sampled his seating, and he operates on an average two-year waiting list. In recent years, he has expanded his repertoire to include ergonomic office chairs and barstools. In this book, he shares what he has learned in his journey as a chair maker to help you make the bench or chair of your dreams.At the heart of Walter's methods is making each seat specifically to fit the individual while working at their favorite craft or intended use. He teaches how to take the measurements needed for perfect ergonomic comfort, and how to apply them to create your perfect seat. With his step-by-step instructions, photos, and diagrams, you will see how Walter creates his custom seating, and be able to replicate his techniques in your own benches, stools, and chairs.