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Rommel's Desert Warriors (Stackpole Military Photo Series)
by Michael Olive Robert J. EdwardsVisual history of Rommel and his Afrika Korps in the desert of North Africa.
Prairie Ducks (Wildlife Management Institute Classics)
by Lyle K. SowlsThe success of duck hunters throughout much of North America each fall depends to a large degree upon the spring productivity of the breeding waterfowl in the northern prairie states and the central provinces of Canada. In southern Manitoba, in the Waterfowl Research Station, a privately endowed outdoor laboratory owned by the North American Wildlife Foundation and operated by the Wildlife Management Institute. Its principal purpose is to determine facts useful in the management and perpetuation of this international migratory resource.When Dr. Lyle K. Sowls began his studies at Delta in 1946, many wide gaps remained in the knowledge of the relationship of breeding ducks to their home range. There were many scattered observations and a growing mass of data accumulated through the study of banding returned; but the activities of individual ducks during the critical spring months and the activities and the fate of broods each summer remained largely a mystery. Sowls, working toward his doctorate in wildlife management as a graduate student of the University of Wisconsin, studied the waterfowl at Delta for five years in an attempt to plug some of those gaps through intensive study of the waterfowl on one limited are. His studies developed new techniques and brought out new facts that were startling even to waterfowl biologists, facts of prime importance to the duck hunter or to any one interest in the future of America&’s waterfowl flights. As a result of Dr. Sowls&’ research, new light has been shed on such factors as predation, renesting, and homing habits of the important species of game ducks, and already have become the basis for revised hunting regulations and give a new understanding of waterfowl problems.
Block Printing
by Robert Craig Sandy AllisonDetailed, illustrated instructions for selecting tools, paper, and ink; carving both linoleum and wood; and printing by hand in one color or more to achieve professional results .
Marne (Stackpole Classics)
by Georges BlondOne of the decisive battles of the 20th century began on August 29, 1914 with the cry that echoed throughout France: &“The Prussians are coming!&” It ended on September 10th, that same year. Earlier, more than a million German troops—five massive armies—poured into Belgium and France. The French army began the biggest retreat in its history, and Germany seemed about to triumph. But the German right wing, instead of wheeling to the east of Paris, as the famous Schlieffen Plan required, crossed to the west of Paris, exposing its banks. The counterattack was led from Paris, using the city&’s taxi streets in a famous dash to take soldiers to the front. The German plan was thwarted, and the Kaiser&’s army was forced to retreat. It was an astonishing and costly victory: over 300,000 French soldiers died. As stirring as a novel, The Marne is a classic of military history.
Battle of the Bulge (Stackpole Military History Series)
by Hans WijersThis is the story of their bitter combat--in the words of German and American soldiers who were there.
Tigers in Normandy
by Wolfgang SchneiderThis book has it all ... like reading an After the Battle and Panzerwrecks combined ... highly recommended! --Chuck Aleshire, AMPS Chicagoland
War of the White Death (Stackpole Military History Series)
by Bair IrincheevCompelling 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 four months Authentic depiction of frontline fighting in the harshest of conditions Based on eyewitness testimony, war diaries, battle reports, and other records
Garden Flowers (Stained Glass Patterns)
by Sandy Allison25 full-size realistic patterns for common North American garden flowers.
Elite Panzer Strike Force
by Franz KurowskiStory of one of the best and most battered armored divisions in the German armed forces.
Selectivity
by Matt SupinskiWow. What a book and what an undertaking. This should be a must-read for the most exacting fly fisherman. I would guess that it will be one of the most important reference volumes ever written. It should be read and re-read many times.--Ed Shenk, author of Ed Shenk's Fly Rod Trouting
Butterflies and Dragonflies (Stained Glass Patterns)
by Sandy AllisonThe latest in Stackpole's popular Stained Glass Patterns series, this book contains 20 full-size, realistic patterns for common North American butterflies and dragonflies.
Operation Barbarossa 1941 (Stackpole Military Photo Series)
by Michael Olive Robert J. EdwardsPhoto chronicle of the German invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941.
Simply Samplers
by Cheryl FallA sampler is a project made from a "sampling" of different stitches or different motifs. Once the learning tool that helped generations of girls master basic needlework skills, this traditional project is still a great way to learn and practice embroidery skillsâ€&”as well as a creative way to add color to a room or a fabric item.Covers samplers in several different styles: cross-stitch, counted thread, surface, and freestyle embroideryCreative uses for sampler art beyond the basic wall hanging: gift bags, ornaments, scarves, tote bags, and moreIncludes a how-to section with step-by-step instructions for basic embroidery stitches and sewing skills16 projects for decorative sampler designs plus creative variations
Project Space Station (Stackpole Classics)
by Brian O'LearyIt&’s happening now—plans are being formulated under the coordination of NASA to launch a permanent, manned space station by the year 1990. Studies surveying user requirements, system attributes, and architectural options have been conducted, and you&’re on the top of these far-reaching considerations on the next big step taken within space! Now that the Shuttle and Spacelab are realities, NASA has set sights on a new horizon—a permanent, manned space station in the high frontier. The precedents have been set—Skylab hosted human visits for up to 84 days, and the Soviet&’s Salyut was and is a temporary base for cosmonaut crew. The differences are the term and scope of space station living and the accomplishments that can be realized with a permanent site and continuous experimentation within its facilities.Brian O&’Leary, writer, astrophysicist, and former astronaut, describes the &“tinkermodules&” that will be carried to the earth&’s orbit to be assembled as a space station. His inside track information also lays the groundwork for fascinating disclosures on: Space station history, NASA&’s studies and plans, space careers and human potential, commerce and homesteading in space, odds of a space war, spacelab, space station architecture, space factories and hotels, soviet space station programs, colonies and exploration.Here are issues that will likely bear directly on the space station of the not-so-distant future and an expert&’s interpretation of what that future holds. Unique and timely, Project Space Station gives you a distinctive foretaste of a new era in which homesteading asteroids, growing huge silicon crystals in weightless factories—and the possibility of real star wars—will be a way of life.In 1982, NASA undertook the planning of the United States&’ next major initiative in space: a manned space station program to be presented for consideration to the Administration and Congress. This painting depicts one possible space station concept based on the earlier Space Platform studiesby TRW Space & Technology Group (Redondo Beach, California) as commissioned by NASA&’s Marshall&’s Space Fligth Center. The rectangular panels extending to the right and elft of the main spacecraft would provide solar energy. The upward extension is a single radiator. Of the three modules on the main space station, two are manned for habitation and experimentation and the third, unmanned, provides logistics support. A communications antenna extends forward and downward from the spacecraft. (NASA-photo)
Grant's Cavalryman (Stackpole Classics)
by Edward G. LongacreBorn in Shawneetown, Illinois in time to be newly graduated from West Point when the Civil War started, James H. Wilson became a brigadier general by the age of twenty-six. Fueled by boundless ambition and the desire to serve his country, he reorganized the Union cavalry in time to gain the upper hand over the Confederate army. But the story of this brash, young man did not end with the capture of Jefferson Davis, for which Wilson was ultimately responsible. His life after the Civil War was also representative of American tenacity in the midst of explosive growth and change during the late-nineteenth century. He became a military governor in Georgia during Reconstruction, a railroad baron from the start of the Industrial Revolution, and a military advisor during World War I. The story of Wilson&’s life remains a compelling example for us in these rapidly changing times, and resonates as an excellent account of one man&’s lasting impression on his century.
Jersey Surf Diaries
by Nick HonachefskyExperience the strange and fascinating world of surf-fishing from the perspective of a veteran angler.
How to Build Wooden Gates & Picket Fences
by Kevin GeistRevised and expanded, with new full-color photographs Steps for planning and locating a fence, setting posts, creating infill, and attaching gates Techniques for building the fence you want Advice on tools, materials, foundations, and special features Easy-to-use patterns Foldout of full-size pickets 130 designs included
New York Ghost Towns
by Susan Hutchison TassinExplores towns, settlements, forts, and other areas that have been completely deserted or brought back to life as tourist attractions.
Civil War Ghosts at Fort Delaware
by Ed OkonowiczGhosts at the Civil War island prison at Fort Delaware State Park.
NOLS Cookery
by Claudia PearsonThe keystone of the NOLS library, the Cookery has been a trusted and reliable resource used in the field by NOLS students and instructors for 50 years. First published by Stackpole in 1991, NOLS Cookery is in its 7th edition with 125,000 copies in print. Whether you&’re a first-time backpacker or a seasoned backcountry cook, you&’ll learn from the cookbook used by the experts in outdoor education. With more than 2 million meals prepared in the wilderness, NOLS speaks with authority on the art of outdoor cooking. This new edition includes important nutritional information that supports the 200 recipes plus a special section of recipes from around the world, new recipes for lightweight backpacking and recipes that can be prepared in advance of the trip.
Lure and Lore of Trout Fishing (Stackpole Classics)
by Alvin R. GroveEvery trout fisherman will find The Lure and Lore of Trout Fishing a most valuable addition to his angling library. It is the first book on trout fishing which contributes here in America much that the works of Skues, Halford, Ronalds, and Mosely have contributed to the famous fly-fishing literature of England. For the first time the similarity of American and English insects and their imitations is brought out in significant detail.This book is filled with information which will be a constant source of enjoyable reading and re-reading. It is not a book to be discarded, but rather one that the successful fly fisherman will refer to constantly, each time finding something of new value and interest.
Soldier's Study Guide
by Walter J. JacksonFor soldiers who want to increase their professional knowledge of the Army and prepare themselves for promotion boards.
Last Roll Call
by Joseph BalkoskiJoseph Balkoski concludes his landmark series on the U.S. 29th Infantry Division in World War II with the story of the 29ers during the war's final five months. Opening with the division's participation in Operation Grenade, Balkoski follows the 29ers through the crossing of the Roer River, the blitzkrieg-style drive across the Rhineland to the Rhine River, their military-government duties while helping to reduce the Ruhr pocket, and the survivors' return home.
Simple Bags Japanese Style
by Akiyo Kajiwara22 stylish bag designs in a simple Japanese-inspired styleProjects include a laptop bag, pocketbooks, knitting and sewing organizers, a thermos cover, a bread bag, a paintbrush case, and a variety of purses and shoulder bagsIncludes patterns and complete step-by-step instructionsComposed mostly out of simple rectangles and squares, the bags are easy to make and have a clean, modern look
Mommy & Me Crocheted Hats
by Kristi SimpsonWhy should kids have all the fun when it comes to cute-as-a-button caps or fun and fanciful hats? And why can't little ones feel just like mom and dad with a fashionable newsboy visor or slouchy hat? In this delightful collection of 30 original patterns, everyone can get in on the fun.