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Surviving the Desert
by Gregory J. Davenport• Travel safely through extreme environments• Find water, dress for the environment, create a campsite, signal, and navigate in the desert• Series author Greg Davenport has appeared on ABC's Primetime Thursday and CBS's 48 HoursThe techniques and equipment necessary for surviving in the desert are made more challenging by the intense sunlight, wide temperature range, sparse vegetation, and sandstorms, but Greg Davenport shares how to deal with the toughest conditions. Learn how to avoid insects and snakes. Photos and drawings illustrate gear and techniques necessary for survival in the rough and dangerous terrain.
True Crime: New Jersey (True Crime)
by Patricia A. MartinelliThe history of criminal offense in New Jersey is documented in this book, beginning with a general survey of crime in the state and then focusing on its headline cases, including the Lindbergh baby kidnapping, the John List killings, the mob activities that inspired The Sopranos, and the murder that led to Megan's Law.
Backyard Games: Horseshoes (Backyard Games)
by Steven BogaLearn all the fundamentals and rules of this fun and easy backyard game.
Lincoln at Peoria
by Lewis E. LehrmanThe pivotal speech that changed the course of Lincoln's career and America's history. Complete examination of the speech, including the full text delivered in 1854 in Peoria, Illinois.
Building Backyard Bird Habitat
by Scott ShalawayPractical and easy-to-follow information on how to create a backyard habitat that will attract a variety of birds throughout the year, from cardinals, orioles, and chickadees to woodpeckers, hummingbirds, bluebirds, goldfinches, and more.
Guide to Military Installations
by Dan CraggThis worldwide reference guide to over 300 Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard installations includes information on locations, climates, housing and schools, personal services, recreational opportunities and local attractions, as well as detailed maps and base information. An ideal companion for servicemembers, defense contractors and military travelers.
War in the Aegean (Stackpole Military History Series)
by Peter C. SmithFirst complete retelling of an important but little-known campaign. Eyewitness accounts from a colorful cast of German SS troops, British commandos, partisans, spies, Greek pirates, and more.
Crochet Pillows with Tunisian & Traditional Techniques
by Sharon Hernes Silverman20 pillow patterns in a variety of contemporary styles.
True Crime: Massachusetts (True Crime)
by Eric EthierThe harsh discipline of Puritan life bred the hard-bitten and hard-working people of Massachusetts, but did it also breed a unique type of criminal? This book explores the headline crimes of the state to find an answer.
Shellfish Cookbook
by A. D. LivingstonShellfish Cookbook offers a complete course on the world&’s edible shellfish, from baby shrimp to Alaska king crab and lesser-known species such as bulldozers and lobsterettes. Steamed blue crabs, stir-fried shrimp, crawfish jambalaya and hundreds more are served up with a good dose of A.D.&’s wit and practical advice on the varieties that make good eating, where they can be found, and how best to preserve their flavor.
World of Hummingbirds
by Erik M. HansonEngaging natural history information for a general audience on one of the most beloved groups of birds, including tips on attracting and watching hummingbirds. Stunning photographs of common North American and exotic world species. Explains the details of the tiny hummingbird's amazing twice-yearly migration.
For Europe (Stackpole Military History Series)
by Robert ForbesDefinitive account of French volunteers in the Waffen-SS Blow-by-blow retelling of battles on the Eastern Front, including the fight for Berlin Focuses on all French SS units, especially the 33rd SS Grenadier Division "Charlemagne" Impeccably researched, this book tells the story of the Frenchmen who, motivated by their hatred of Communism, chose to fight for the Third Reich in World War II, first in the regular army and then as part of the Waffen-SS. These unique soldiers participated in bitter combat, primarily against the Soviets, and returned home to an awkward peace.
Ranger Dawn (Stackpole Military History Series)
by Robert W. BlackEarly history of the forerunners of one of the world's most elite military units, the U.S. Army Rangers. The French and Indian War, the Revolution, the War of 1812, the Texas War of Independence, and the Mexican War. Features Ranger pioneers like Robert Rogers, Francis Marion, and George Rogers Clark.
The Woodburner's Companion
by Dirk ThomasAs natural gas and oil prices rise, Americans are returning once again to the comfort and security of wood heat. Thousands have benefited from reading The Woodburner&’s Companion, first published in 2000. Now the author has added new material and updated technical information where necessary. You can stay warm without going broke, and, as an added benefit, you can weather a mid-winter power outage in style! Dirk Thomas, experienced woodburner and chimney sweep, is the perfect guide to the ins and outs of the many ways available to burn wood for heat. Throughout, the emphasis is on woodburning safety. Even knowledgeable woodburners will gain from his detailed descriptions of woodburning installations, which are based on the latest codes and recommendations from the U.S. and Canada
BugWater
by Arlen ThomasonCovers all popular trout foods: mayflies, caddis, stoneflies, midges. Includes startling, spectacular photos of the bugs up close.
Basic Electricity & Practical Wiring
by Thomas HoernerThis manual covers circuits, measuring electric power and costs, switching, grounding for safety, wire and current protection, transmission and distribution of electricity, and the service entrance. Considerable emphasis on safety including the use of the GFCI. Each unit includes practical wiring exercises explaining the topics covered along with the proper use of electrical tools.
Cyclops in the Jungle (Stackpole Military History Series)
by David P. USAOne-of-a-kind story of resilience and determination in the Vietnam War. Combat action with a long-range patrol (LRP) team. Written in a no-holds-barred, from-the-gut style.
Haunted Washington (Haunted Series)
by Charles A. Stansfield Jr. Alan Wycheck• Most notorious Bigfoot sightings • UFO reports and cover-ups • Lake Okanagan's famous serpent Ogopogo • Ghosts of Lewis and Clark, Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, and Bing Crosby • Odd phenomena at Grand Coulee Dam, Olympic National Park, and Fort Vancouver
Eastern Front Combat (Stackpole Military History Series)
First-person German accounts of bloody combat. Includes never-before-seen photos.
Tool Tales, Stories and Tips for the Antique Tool Collector
by Herbert P. KeanStorytelling is an ancient art. At their best, stories provide a very personal and engaging way to pass information, experience, insight and imagination from one group to another, from one generation to another. Tool Tales is full of such stories. Its author, Herb Kean, is a noted tool collector, dealer, restorer and author (as well as renowned raconteur). Here, he has culled from magazines, journals, newspapers and encyclopedias 50 of his best stories and "tips" columns, written over the course of his long career. These stories range from whimsical tales of trips taken in search of old tools to more technical pieces detailing the "how-to?s" of solving many a knotty tool-related problem. Full of valuable information to help the reader in buying, selling and restoring antique tools, they are also full of wit and good, old-fashioned fun.
Traditional Archery
by Sam Fadala• Now in full color, updated and revised throughout • Information on choosing a bow, setting up the bow and arrows, selecting tackle, and ordering a custom bow • Practical advice on storing and transporting bows and gear safely • The history of the bow and arrow and stories of the fathers of traditional archery • Includes a glossary of archery terms and advice for teaching beginning bowshooters
Battle of Paoli
by Thomas J. McGuireThis first full-length treatment of the Revolutionary War battle recounts British general Charles Grey's brutal attack on Anthony Wayne's division of 1,500 Continentals in September 1777. The detailed account follows the action from the arrival of Wayne's division south of the Schuylkill River, near Paoli Tavern, to defend Philadelphia against Howe's encroaching troops to Grey's discovery of Wayne's position, the bloody battle that ensued, and the subsequent court-martial of Wayne, who had been accused of negligence.
Cathy Williams
by Philip Thomas TuckerWomen in the United States military have received more recognition than ever in recent years, but women also played vital roles in battles and campaigns of previous generations. Cathy Williams served as Pvt. William Cathay from 1866 to 1868 with the famed Buffalo Soldiers who patrolled the 900-mile Santa Fe Trail. Tucker traces her life from her birth as a slave near Independence, Missouri, to her service in Company A, 38th U.S. Infantry, one of the six black units formed following the Civil War. Cathy Williams remains the only known African American woman to have served as a Buffalo Soldier in the Indian Wars. Her remarkable story continues to represent a triumph of the human spirit.
Great Stories of Hiking the Appalachian Trail
Stories of the original trailblazers and the first thruhikers. Reprinted from the out-of-print Rodale 2-volume Hiking the Appalachian Trail (1975). New foreword by Dave Startzell, executive director of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
Book of Swamp & Bog
by John EastmanEcological approach to natural history provides complete descriptions of 80 common wetland plants.