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Single-Handed Spey Casting: Solutions to Casts, Obstructions, Tight Spots, and Other Casting Challenges of Real-Life Fishing
by Simon GawesworthExpert Spey caster Simon Gawesworth shares casts adapted from two-handed Spey casting that enable you to fish the challenging spots most anglers skip. Whether you're a small-stream angler casting for tough trout or a saltwater fly fisher, Simon has refined Spey casts for all one-handed rod needs: the single Spey, double Spey, snake roll, snap T, side cast, shepherd's crook, reach cast, and aerial mends. Learn ways to cast a fly to cope with obstructions wherever you find them and whatever water you fish, making it possible for you to fish the waters that frustrate other anglers. Covers Spey techniques useful for all rods and casting techniques practical for everyday fishing situations.
Beachcomber's Guide to the Northeast
by Dan TobyneFor whatever reason, man has always been drawn to the sea. It invigorates us, inspires our creativity and spirituality, and awakens our senses of wonder, curiosity, and exploration. People have long walked the shore in search of treasures washed up from far away. Now, visitors and residents of New England and northeast have this source to get them to them to the beach and tell them what they can expect to find. Covering the coast from Maryland up to the Canadian border, The Beachcomber's Guide to the Northeast describes every prominent beach, their makeup (whether sand or rocky,) and includes directions and pertinent facts about available amenities. The text also includes descriptions and photos of flora and fauna that might be seen, such as crabs, shells, birds, insects, even fish and whales. And of course there are the flotsam and jetsam that can be found, from driftwood to sea glass to beach stones and even shipwrecks. It's all covered here. There's even a section on pirates and pirate treasure.This is the book to bring the next time you head to the beach.
Warrior in the Ring: The Life of Marvin Camel
by Brian D'AmbrosioIn the Golden Age of boxing, Marvin Camel—a mixed blood from the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana—defied all obstacles of race, poverty, and geographical isolation to become the first Native American to win a world boxing title.Complex and wildly charismatic, Camel combined tremendous physical talent with staggering self-discipline—forged by the sting of his father&’s belt—to claw his way to the top, twice winning world titles in the newly minted cruiserweight division and fighting on the same cards as boxing icons Roberto Duran, Larry Holmes, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Bob Foster.Camel&’s journey was an amazing example of gritty determination: punishing runs on Montana&’s back roads, relentless training in make-shift gyms, sleeping in beat-up cars before fights in glittering Las Vegas, and even training and fighting for a world championship in a foreign country, alone.Always, Camel willingly represented his state and his people, proudly wearing his eagle-feather headdress into the ring. Yet with success came sacrifice and pain, both physical and personal, but in life as in the boxing ring, Camel emerged bloody but unbowed.With irresistible detail gleaned from years of frank interviews with Camel, his family and friends, his former opponents, and seasoned boxing insiders, Brian D&’Ambrosio&’s gripping biography captures the drama, danger, beauty, and ugliness of boxing, of Indian life on reservations, and especially, of the life of a stereotype-shattering man who inspired his people and boxing fans everywhere with his courage, achievements, and great warrior heart.
Rocks, Gems, and Minerals (Falcon Field Guide Series)
by Garret RomaineRocks, Gems, and Minerals is a field guide to 80 of the most common and sought-after rocks, gems, and minerals hidden throughout North America. Conveniently sized to fit in your pocket and featuring full-color, detailed photographs, this informative guide makes it easy to identify rocks in your backyard and beyond. Also included is an introduction that covers fundamental geology information and interesting facts. This is the essential source when you're out in the field, both informative and beautiful to peruse.
Hiking the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness (Regional Hiking Series)
by Bill SchneiderLace up your boots and sample more than sixty hikes in the spectacular Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness that straddles the Montana-Wyoming border. Experience the high-altitude grandeur of the Beartooth Plateau, the breathtaking view from 12,799-foot Granite Peak, and the abundant wildlife of the densely forested Absaroka Range. The Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness offers hikers some of the most magnificent mountain scenery in the United States as well as peaceful mountain meadows, trout-filled lakes, stunning waterfalls, and many options for off-trail adventure. Veteran hiker and outdoor writer Bill Schneider will introduce you to all this and more.Look inside to find:Hikes suited to every abilityMile-by-mile directional cuesDifficulty, traiffic, and hill ratingsVacation planner and a hiker's checklistGPS coordinatesThis thoroughly revised and updated edition of Hiking the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness explores 63 trails in Montana's Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. The wilderness area, located north and northeast of Yellowstone, is renowned for its spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife.
Separate Lives: Uncovering the Hidden Family of Victorian Professor Mary Rippon
by Silvia PettemUnveil the untold story of trailblazing educator Mary Rippon in this updated edition, featuring two new chapters revealing her enduring legacy.A pioneer woman educator in the male-dominated world of nineteenth-century academia, Mary Rippon was the first female professor at the University of Colorado and is believed to have been the first woman in the United States to teach at a state university. Mary received wide acclaim for her teaching, but Victorian society forced her to lead two very separate lives. "Miss Rippon," as she was always known, was both a professional woman and a mother in an era when these two roles could not be combined. To keep her job and provide for her family, she hid her husband and child behind a Victorian veil of secrecy that spanned two continents. Separate Lives reveals the full story of the conflicts between this extraordinary woman&’s public and private lives.In January 1878, after several years of education in Germany, France, and Switzerland, the soft-spoken twenty-seven-year-old was welcomed at the newly opened University of Colorado in the then-small frontier town of Boulder. The growth of her lengthy career paralleled the early growth of the university, where she worked her way up from first female faculty member to the university's first female professor, eventually chairing the Department of German Language and Literature.The truth of Mary&’s separate lives was not disclosed until nearly a century later, in 1976, when her elderly grandson revealed to a university librarian that he was Mary&’s descendant. In 2006, Mary received a posthumous honorary degree from the University of Colorado, and in 2020 a scholarship was endowed in her name. Silvia Pettem&’s carefully researched biography weaves together the story of Mary&’s private life with her professional career—not to tarnish Mary's well-deserved reputation, but rather to uncover the human side of a woman whose circumstances clashed with the mores of her times.
Hiking Wisconsin: A Guide to the State's Greatest Hikes (State Hiking Guides Series)
by Kevin RevolinskiFully revised and updated, Hiking Wisconsin profiles over 60 of the best hikes in the state. Detailed maps, step-by-step miles and directions, and a superb selection of day hikes and overnight trips make this book accessible to all hiking enthusiasts, from families out for a summer walk in the woods to veteran hikers seeking a challenge.
Texas Highway Humor
by Wallace O. CharitonIn the beginning it was happy trails. Then some dummy invented the horseless carraige and things haven't been the same since. As ribbons of concrete spread over the horse trails, so did the fun and frustration. This book explores some of that highway fun, both past and present. Included are unique pictures of strange vehicles, early gas stations, convenience stores, the evolutions of the stop light, unusual roadside signs, the Texas billboard hall of fame, unusual accidents, strange things seen when driving, and much, much more.
Flower-Infused Cocktail: Flowers, with a Twist
by Alyson BrownInfusing the taste of over 60 different edible flowers, weaving folklore with flavor!The Flower-Infused Cocktail: Flowers, with a Twist is the flower-lover's favorite book, with a fresh take on traditional mixology, infusing the taste of over 60 different edible flowers with history and folklore.63 cocktail and mocktail recipes, each with uniquely different edible flowers.Recipes for crafting unique drinks from your homemade edible flower pantry.Little notes of floral history and folklore and information about how to use them in a cocktail.Recipes to create Base Spirit Infusions, Cordials, Shrubs, Simple Syrups, Infused Salts, Bitters and more.Tips on building your home bar and sourcing edible flowers.Inspiration to celebrate flowers beyond the vase. Recipes include:Elderflower LiqueurHawthorn Rose CordialLavender-Infused GinPansy Sugar CubesSpiced Calendula Simple SyrupYarrow BittersOsmanthus Sweet Vermouth
Everglades: Exploring a Wetland Like No Other
by Anne AkeThe Everglades is an environment like no other, spanning from coast to coast across South Florida. With unique creatures like the American Alligator to beautiful birds such as the Great Blue Herons, lovers of wildlife and nature are sure to find enjoyment out on an airboat, paddling their kayak, or walking the boardwalks.In Everglades: Exploring a Wetland Like No Other, author Anne E. Ake discusses crucial facts, figures, and details about the glades while also enlightening readers on key information regarding conservation and restoration. This book covers important topics such asThe prevalent water level issues the glades face Invasive species such as the Burmese PythonUp-to-date data on wildlife and environmental factorsCalls to action for conservation and restoration effortsWith over 90 color photos from a variety of stunning wildlife photographers including the author herself, readers new to the Everglades and seasoned glades visitors alike will find beauty and inspiration from this book.
Camping Montana: A Comprehensive Guide to Public Tent and RV Campgrounds (State Camping Series)
by Kenneth L. GrahamThe classic guide to Montana's gorgeous campgrounds, now completely updated and revised!Camping Montana details nearly 300 public campgrounds accessible by vehicle--from Kalispell to Miles City and everywhere in between. Outdoor enthusiasts are sure to find the perfect spot in which to kick back and enjoy the sights, smells, and sounds of Montana.
Birds of Arizona (Falcon Field Guide Series)
by Todd TelanderEach Falcon Field Guide to birds introduces the 180 most common and sought-after species in a state. Conveniently sized to fit in your pocket and featuring full-color, detailed illustrations, these informative guides make it easy to identify birds in a backyard, favorite parks, and wildlife areas. Each bird is accompanied by a detailed listing of its prominent attributes and a color illustration showing its important features. Birds are organized in taxonomic order, keeping families of birds together for easy identification. This is the essential source for the field, both informative and beautiful to peruse.
Civil War 150: An Essential To-Do List for the 150th Anniversary
by Civil War TrustThe year 2011 marks the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, and so the time is right for this indispensable collection of 150 key places to see and things to do to remember and to honor the sacrifices made during America’s epic struggle. Covering dozens of states and the District of Columbia, this easy-to-use guide provides a concise text description and one or more images for each entry, as well as directions to all sites.
Fear of Fly Fishing: Do Trout Exist? And Other Facts of Reel Life
by Jack Ohman&“Jack Ohman takes a sport that is already intrinsically hilarious and makes it even funnier.&” —Ted LeesonPulitzer Prize–winning cartoonist (and fanatical fly fisher) Jack Ohman takes a light-hearted look at one of America&’s favorite pastimes. With over 50 of his black and white cartoons—newly colorized—Ohman sets his hooks into topics such as: Gear. &“Getting into cold waders in the morning is like trying to forcibly dress a seal in a spandex leotard.&”The Compleat Angler, Revised. &“The Troute knew not my Brande Names and Boron Rod and power Butt and engraved reele, and scarce I could place blame on him.&”Selecting the Proper Fly. &“While we dodder about on the hard ground, muttering nonsense about line weights and drag ratios, trout are swimming contentedly, just waiting to make us look even dumber than we already are. Trout fishermen are always paranoid about secret trout plots." With topics ranging from the differences between Western and Eastern anglers and selecting the proper fly to fly fishing history, this reprint of a modern fly fishing classic, first published in 1988, will continue to entertain a new generation of anglers bitten by the fly fishing bug.
Shot in Montana: A History of Big Sky Cinema
by Brian D'AmbrosioFor nearly a century, movies have been made in Montana. The state played itself in Cattle Queen of Montana, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, Winter in the Blood, and the iconic A River Runs Through It, and it doubled for an Arctic ice pack in Firefox, Nebraska in Nebraska, the authentic Old West in Heaven&’s Gate, and even heaven in What Dreams May Come.Montana&’s Kootenai River swallowed up Academy Award-winning actress Meryl Streep in The River Wild, a stunt double for Leonardo DiCaprio tumbled down Kootenai Falls in The Revenant, and Forrest Gump ran through Glacier National Park. The city of Butte played itself in Evel Knievel, substituted for San Francisco&’s Chinatown in Thousand Pieces of Gold, and hosted a zombie apocalypse in Dead 7. Charles Bronson&’s Telefon blew up a school in Great Falls, Jack Nicholson and Marlon Brando battled in the badlands of The Missouri Breaks, and Far and Away&’s Oklahoma land rush with Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman actually thundered across Montana prairie.From megahits with the biggest Hollywood stars to acclaimed independent films and forgettable flops, nearly a hundred movies have been made, in whole or in part, in Montana, and for the first time this treasure trove of filmmaking has been thoroughly researched and documented. Montana author Brian D&’Ambrosio (Warrior in the Ring) describes every movie, including the actors, directors, and shooting locations, and reveals fascinating stories and incidents that took place behind the cameras.Featuring 120 photos and interviews with actors and filmmakers, Shot in Montana is a blockbuster adventure through the Treasure State&’s cinematic history.
Discovering Vintage New York: A Guide to the City's Timeless Shops, Bars, Delis & More (Discovering Vintage)
by Mitch BroderAs Manhattan succumbs to the big chain stores and tourist traps that come with the modern age, it struggles to maintain its storied identity. Fortunately for locals and visitors alike, a number of classic restaurants, shops and other establishments still thrive today that evoke the unique charm of the city. From The Four Seasons to Serendipity 3, from Katz's Deli to Café Carlyle, from the Oyster Bar to The Donut Pub, all the landmarks are here in the first and only book to collect all the best of Manhattan's timeless spots. Discovering Vintage New York is your guide to 50 profiled restaurants, shops, delis, nightspots, bars, and cafés that have lasted half a century or more. But they’re not merely old. Or historical. Or old and historical. These spots evoke a bygone metropolis. They are lost in time, yet compellingly timely. Whether they span decades or centuries, they are vibrant, quirky, and just plain fun to explore. DiscoveringVintage New York takes you to a city of egg creams and knishes, of record stores and hat shops, of bohemian basements and candlelit clubs. Start reading, and start your discovering now!
Tea at Miss Jean's
by Molly PearceAt each change of season, an elderly woman invites the neighborhood children to tea.Ages 8 and up
My Crocheted Closet: 22 Styles for Every Day of the Week
by Salena BacaShowcase your crochet style every day of the week, every month of the year! Designed to be go-to items in your wardrobe, every pattern in this collection was created to be a piece that you will reach for again and again. From lightweight tops to shawls, skirts, sweaters, scarves, hats, bags, headbands, and other accessories, the 22 patterns in this book will fill your closet with beautiful crocheted options for every outfit. Dress things up or keep it casual--these pieces are versatile! Combined with the right complementary pieces from your wardrobe, most of these pieces can go anywhere. Detailed patterns and instructions make it easy to crochet them all.
The Gun Book for Boys
by Silvio Calabi Steve Helsley Roger SangerThe first of a three-volume series, this book is aimed at young readers interested in guns and shooting but who have no background in firearms and don&’t know where to begin. Thoroughly illustrated with drawings and photos, it defines firearms terms, provides hands-on advice about using and maintaining guns, and explains aspects of shooting ranging from historic target matches to military sniping. Through example and anecdote, the book emphasizes safety and proper usage, and everything is presented in easily managed portions that can be read in series or singly—backed up with an index and suggestions for further reading.
The Fall Fairy Gathering
by Liza Gardner WalshNow that the fairies have made the most of spring and summer, shepherding the growing things through the warm months, what do they do when autumn comes and the growing things begin to settle in to rest? How do the fairies prepare for winter?Beloved fairy writer Liza Gardner Walsh explores the matter in a charming picture book of rhyming questions. Paired with warm and whimsical illustrations by Hazel Mitchell, this delightful book will help children discover just how fairies celebrate the harvest season.And while the fairies do love to add some fun to everything they do, there&’s also a gentle reminder here of our human connection to nature and the importance of nurturing it.
Baseball's Ultimate Power: Ranking the All-Time Greatest Distance Home Run Hitters
by Bill JenkinsonThe &“tape-measure home run&” is the greatest single act of power in the game of baseball, and the tales of these homers are the most cherished legacies players and fans hand down through the generations. Each long-distance shot has become fable; they are baseball's versions of the feats of Paul Bunyon, Hercules, and Samson. No one but Bill Jenkinson could separate myth from fact and actually study, rank, and describe in riveting detail baseball's strongest long-ball hitters. Fully illustrated with player photos and aerial ballpark photos showing the landing spots of each stadium's longest home runs, Baseball's UltimatePower is the definitive book on the tape-measure home run and its practitioners. Jenkinson travels through the decades to give us the distances, descriptions, and comparisons of the forty longest hitters in major league history, the ten longest-hitting active players, the five mightiest from the nineteenth century, and the five best tape-measure batsmen from the Negro League era.
25 Myths That Are Destroying the Environment: What Many Environmentalists Believe and Why They Are Wrong
by Daniel B. Botkin25 Myths That Are Destroying the Environment explores the many myths circulating in ecological and political discussions. These myths often drive policy, and Botkin is here to set the record straight. What may seem like an environmentally conscious action may very well be bringing about the unnatural destruction of habitats and ecosystems.
Hiking Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains: A Guide to the Area's Greatest Hiking Adventures (Regional Hiking Series)
by Ken KefferFrom short scenic day trips to multi-day backpacking excursions, Hiking Wyoming&’s Bighorn Mountains covers dozens of trails throughout the region including lands of the Bighorn National Forest, the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area, as well as surrounding state and federal lands. Written by outdoor enthusiast and author, Ken Keffer, Hiking Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains takes new and veteran hikers alike through the beautiful alpine lakes and wilderness of northern Wyoming.
Sea Dog Rescue
by Astrid SheckelsCan a sea dog baker and a brave merpup solve the mystery of the sunken fishing boat before it's too late?When Walter the baker (and brave sea dog!) discovers his friend Big Boris is being blamed for sinking a village fishing boat, he knows something's not right. Together with Mira, a merpup, Walter must swim through clues and uncover the truth before his friend's reputation is sunk forever.From award-winning illustrator Astrid Sheckels comes another delightful tale in the Sea Dog series that will have children ages 4-8 diving into important discussions about friendship, justice, and the courage to seek the truth.
Creating a Traditional Elk Camp: Where The Heart Of The Hunt Is Found (Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation)
by Jack BallardCreating a Traditional Elk Camp is the definitive guide to planning and building a traditional elk-hunting camp that is comfortable, functional, and safe. Author Jack Ballard&’s thirty years of experience provides practical advice on everything required for an extended hunting trip. Subjects covered include how to construct a sturdy tent, propane vs. wood for heating, water usage, the use of electricity in camp, and bear proofing. Endorsed by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Creating a Traditional Elk Camp is the standard reference on the subject.