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Tying Streamers: Essential Flies and Techniques for the Top Patterns
by Charlie CravenLearn all the essential tying techniques for the top streamer patterns from master fly tier Charlie Craven. The 18 featured patterns with recipes and complete step-by-step instructions include a mix of classic and modern patterns to showcase not only fish-catching flies, but also the best range of techniques. Includes tips from other top tiers, the latest information on new materials, 50 additional top patterns and recipes, and more than 800 color photos. Featured flies include Baby Gonga, Black Ghost, Clouser, Dirty Hippy, Double Bunny, Game Changer, Heifer Groomer, Lead Eyed Bugger, Matuka, Mickey Finn, Muddler, Platte River Special, Platte River Spider, Sculpzilla, Slumpbuster, Sparkle Minnow, Tequeely, and Thin Mint.
Hiking Shenandoah National Park: A Guide to the Park's Greatest Hiking Adventures
by Jane Gildart Bert GildartShenandoah National Park is a hiker's wonderland, with challenging treks, enchanting sights, popular trails and tranquil escapes. With more than 500 miles of trails, the park offers a wide variety of terrain and history. This guide provides everything you need to know to explore 59 of the greatest hiking adventures in Virginia's National Park.
Hiking Waterfalls Alabama: A Guide to the State's Best Waterfall Hikes (Hiking Waterfalls)
by Joe CuhajHiking Waterfalls Alabama includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for approximately 50 of the most scenic waterfall hikes in the area. Hike descriptions also include history, local trivia, and GPS coordinates. Hiking Waterfalls Alabama will take you through state and national parks, forests, monuments and wilderness areas, and from popular city parks to the most remote and secluded corners of the area to view the most spectacular waterfalls.Features• Hikes suited to every ability• Detailed maps and clear driving directions from multiple starting points• GPS coordinates for both trailheads and waterfalls• Comprehensive trail descriptions with mile-by-mile directional cues• Waterfall height and beauty rating• Many easily accessible roadside falls; hikes include average hiking time and difficulty rating • Trail Finder including best hikes for backcountry camping, swimming holes, and the least (and most)populated trails • Information on fees and permits, contacts, and more
Better Bouldering (How To Climb Series)
by John ShermanThis thoroughly revised and updated new edition of Better Bouldering presents all the techniques and tricks gleaned from the thirty-year bouldering career of John Sherman, America&’s most noted and notorious bouldering guru. Sharing the most recent trends in techniques, equipment, and injury treatment and prevention, Sherman imparts his insider knowledge of the sport through colorful instructional text and &“combat&” stories from his own bouldering career—allowing both beginning and accomplished boulderers to learn from the author&’s mistakes rather than their own.Among the guest contributors for this new edition are top boulderers Paul Robinson, the 2008 ABS national champion, writing on gyms and competitions; and Angie Payne, the first American female to climb V13, who shares a woman&’s perspective on bouldering. More than 300 new color photos taken at the most popular bouldering locales throughout America and the world clearly demonstrate in dramatic fashion the concepts explained in the always entertaining text.
Hunting Musky with a Fly
by Rick KustichThe most complete fly fishing guide to musky to dateMusky, short for muskellunge, have been called the fish of 10,000 casts and are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding, fish to catch on a fly. Musky have a large range--from northern Michigan, northern Wisconsin, and northern Minnesota through the Great Lakes region, north into Canada, throughout most of the St. Lawrence River drainage and northward throughout the upper Mississippi valley, extending as far south as Chattanooga in the Tennessee River valley. This much-anticipated book is the most complete guide to fly fishing for musky to date and includes fly patterns, wisdom, and local techniques from top guides around the country: Blane Chocklett (Virginia); Brad Bohen (Wisconsin); Chris Willen (Tennessee), and more.
Counting Our Way to Maine
by Maggie SmithFirst published in 1995 by Orchard Books, this book takes one baby, two dogs, and three bicycles on a journey from the big city to Maine's seacoast. Objects packed for the trip and things seen along the way are all happily counted, finishing in a shining finale as the family tallies 20 fireflies found during their last evening in Maine.
Complete Guide to Florida Wildflowers: Over 600 Wildflowers of the Sunshine State including National Parks, Forests, Preserves, and More than 160 State Parks (Wildflowers in the National Parks Series)
by Roger L. HammerThis guide features stunning color photographs of more than 600 common wildflowers of Florida. Detailed descriptions and full-color photos aid the reader in identifying plants in the field.
Paddling America: Discover and Explore Our 50 Greatest Wild and Scenic Rivers
by Adam Elliott Susan ElliottThe nation&’s rivers connect mountains to sea, communities to natural places, and people to wildlife. America&’s Wild & Scenic River system recognizes these values. Paddling America provides descriptions for paddling and exploring 50 Wild and Scenic Rivers across the country. Woven throughout the river descriptions will be small anecdotal sidebars touching on the history of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act, the adventurers themselves, and tips for paddling. Each chapter will contain one map, specifications in accordance with paddling guidelines including GPS coordinates, put-in/takeout information, an overview of the paddle, miles and directions, full-color photos, and sidebars.
Delicious Recipes for Diabetics (Keep It Simple)
by Gooseberry PatchGooseberry Patch Delicious Recipes for Diabetics proves that people who havediabetes don't have to give up their favorite foods and can eat tasty andsatisfying food every meal of the day without any guilt. This cookbook deliversover 300 carb smart, diabetic-friendly recipes with every sip and bite of thedelightfulness you&’d expect from Gooseberry Patch. You&’ll find recipes shared bycooks just like you and get their secrets to keeping every last drop of yummygoodness while cutting calories, carbohydrates, and fat. With every recipemeeting the American Diabetes Association&’s nutritional guidelines combinedwith personal anecdotes from people living with diabetes, this book offers a nicebalance of authority and support.Features:? *easy-to-make, tried-and-true dishes for breakfasts, lunches, dinners,desserts, and more from the Gooseberry Patch community? *every recipe includes nutrition information and diabetic exchanges? *an easy-to-understand upfront section provides helpful guidance oncarbohydrate counting and healthful eating for those persons living withdiabetes? *includes flavor boosting, cook-it-quick and low-carb swap tips along withinspirational stories from readers
Soups, Stews & Breads
by Gooseberry PatchWhether you're craving chicken noodle, creamy tomato, or loaded potato, a bowl of piping hot soup is always a good idea. Soups, Stews & Breads has over 350 of the most delicious recipes you can imagine, and is filled with photos, tips and serving ideas, too.Along with all your favorites, you'll find recipes for hearty chowders, satisfying stews, and scrumptious breads to serve with them. We've also included quick-fix and slow-cooker recipes!Soups, Stews & Breads makes it easy to whip up a batch of homemade chicken broth, a party-size crock of spicy chili, quick breads, crackers and croutons...all from one handy cookbook. It's the last soup book you'll ever need!
Comfortably Wild: The Best Glamping Destinations in North America
by Mike Howard Anne HowardThink outside the big-box hotels and discover North America&’s most inspiring outdoor getaways. In the first travel guide of its kind, authors Mike and Anne Howard of the acclaimed blog HoneyTrek.com dive into the origins of glamping and the 21st-century craving for unconventional experiences that effortlessly connect us with nature, family, and ourselves. Each chapter of Comfortably Wild offers a unique way to vacation, like the boutique farmstays in &“Cultivate,&” wellness retreats in "Rejuvenate,&” and action-packed journeys of &“In Motion.&” Alongside hundreds of gorgeous photographs and inspiring stories from the Howards&’ 73,000-mile quest, this glamping book offers practical tips to find your ideal destinations and to mobilize a lifetime of unforgettable adventures.Comfortably Wild features:Over 70 destinations across 9 countries, plus 80 extra getaways by region in the book&’s North America Glamping DirectoryRoundups of unique outdoor accommodations at vineyards, wildlife sanctuaries, hot springs, state parks, and moreHoneyTrek Tips offering the best deals, local secrets, and tested-and-approved travel adviceVacation Matchmaker pinpointing the best glamping getaways for your trip styleRandom Awesomeness featuring wacky one-of-a-kind destinations from cave mansions to ski-on-ski-off treehousesPacking lists, cooking ideas, handy apps, and booking sites to get outdoors with ease
Hiking Acadia National Park: A Guide to the Park's Greatest Hiking Adventures (Regional Hiking Series)
by Dolores Kong Dan RingSample more than 120 miles of hiking trails through the approximately 40,000 acres of America's first national park.
Identifying Trees of the East: An All-Season Guide to Eastern North America
by Michael D. WilliamsAll-season field guide for identifying common trees of eastern NAThis popular, field-tested guide for identifying trees in any season, not just when they are in full leaf, features 600 color photos and 200 line drawings showing bark, branching patterns, fruits, flowers, nuts, and overall appearance in addition to leaf color and shape. Accompanying text describes common locations and identifying characteristics. Covers every common tree in eastern North America, updated with the latest taxonomy and 130 range maps. Created for in-the-field or at-home use, this helpful guide includes an easy-to-use key to facilitate putting a name to a tree.
Puppy Care: A Complete Guide to Raising a Happy Puppy in a Positive Environment
by Joan CapuzziPuppies add life to any home and may even prolong our own lives. But the cuddliness comes with questions: Which puppy is right for you? Wet or dry food? Crate or gate? When teaching a puppy manners, is it &“down&” or &“off&”? Enter Puppy Care—a comprehensive, visually organized road map to everything from selecting a puppy and bringing one home to training the new family member, as well as such practicalities as health care and behavior, cost, and nutrition. Practicing vet Joan Capuzzi, VMD, guides you down the exciting but unpredictable journey of puppyhood on your way to a healthy, well-socialized, mature adult dog. Four hundred full-color photos covering:Choosing a puppySuppliesPotty training 101HealthTeething and chewingFoodTraining exercisesGrooming
Raptors: The Eagles, Hawks, Falcons, and Owls of North America
by Anne PriceAn expanded and revised version of the best-selling Eagles, Hawks, Falcons, and Owls: A Coloring Album, Raptors contains stunning color images of North America's most majestic birds surrounded by activities and coloring pages. Ann Price provides a brief description of what separates raptors from other birds, their evolution from prehistoric forebears, and offers a map to illustrate distribution throughout the North American continent today. The centerpiece of the book is a gallery of 50 raptors, one per page, with a brief description of each bird's unique characteristics, lifestyle, and habitat. Keyed to color paintings found elsewhere in the book, these pages provide an opportunity for children to create their own renderings of the plumage of these magnificent birds.
On Rare Birds: A Lamentation on Natural History's Extinct and Endangered
by Anita AlbusA passionate natural history of extinct and endangered bird species from around the world.
Art of Florida: A Guide to the Sunshine State's Museums, Galleries, Arts Districts and Colonies
by Rodney Carlisle Loretta CarlisleA visual guide to approximately 20 Florida art colonies and districts. The book will discusses in detail a variety of towns in Florida renowned as &“Art Colonies,&” together with several &“Arts Districts&” in both small towns and larger cities that have been designated by the local government and/or by developers as neighborhoods set aside to foster the arts. Many of the communities sponsor annual art festivals or shows that have been held for more than 40 years. The book features color photographs that capture the variety of art forms that are uniquely Florida and covers special aspects of art in Florida such as the great number of Florida artists, the influence of arts projects and social realism of the New Deal, mural painting in Florida, the &“Highwaymen,&” and the extremely rich 19th and 20th century history of Florida artists. Colonies and districts include: Bradenton Village of the Arts, Eau Gallie Arts District, St Petersburg Warehouse Arts District and Central Arts District, Tampa and Tallahassee.
Rock Climbing Colorado: A Guide To More Than 1,800 Routes (State Rock Climbing Series)
by Stewart M. GreenThe birthplace of American rock climbing, Colorado provides a greater variety of rock and routes than any other state—and Rock Climbing Colorado is the only guidebook available to all its major climbing areas. This updated edition includes hundreds of routes. Included are the big cliffs and faces of Rocky Mountain National Park and the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, as well as the smaller crags and outcrops of Pikes Peak, Boulder, Rifle, Shelf Road, Elevenmile Canyon, and many more. All areas covered include first-hand overviews, route descriptions, topos, and full-color photos. Rock Climbing Colorado is ideal for anyone aiming to discover, or rediscover, the diverse and wonderful rock climbing found in the Centennial State.
Best Hikes Detroit and Ann Arbor: The Greatest Views, Wildlife, and Forest Strolls (Best Hikes Near Series)
by Matt ForsterWho says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? In Best Hikes Detroit and Ann Arbor veteran hiker Matt Forster offers the absolute best hikes in the greater Detroit area. Each featured trail is perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find outdoor activities close to home. Every chapter includes up-to-date hike specs, a brief hike description, directional cues, and a detailed map.
World War I New York: A Guide to the City's Enduring Ties to The Great War
by Kevin C. FitzpatrickIn 1917 one million soldiers, sailors, and Marines departed for France to fight in World War I from New York. The city was an important hub during the war as the recruiting and patriotic efforts continued. Following the Armistice in 1918, more memorials were erected to veterans than for any other event, even the Civil War. Now on the centennial, explore more than 50 locations in New York that have ties to The Great War and tell the stories behind each.
Best Dog Hikes Northern California
by Linda Mullally David MullallyThis guidebook reveals the 51 best hiking trails in northern California that are dog friendly. Throughout are full-color maps and photos, helpful tips and sidebars, and tailored hike specs for leash requirements. Also included is information about dog packing and preparation before you hit the trail. The area covers northern California to the Oregon border, with the southernmost part including Big Sur and east across to Bishop, CA.
Tying Euro Nymphs and Other Competition Favorites
by Tim CammisaPerhaps no other area in fly fishing has experienced as much sensation, and growth, as &“Euro Nymphing.&” This term, which is actually not the most accurate but has been the one that has stuck, describes a broad category of nymphing (fishing flies under the water as opposed to on top of the water) techniques from around the world—Czech, Polish, Spanish, French, as well as American—brought to the forefront by the rise of fly fishing competitions. This pioneering fly tying book focuses on teaching the most popular patterns in this category and includes approximately 15 flies with over 350 full-color tying steps.
50 Great Stalks: Hunting the World's Greatest Game Up Close
by Craig BoddingtonFrom tracking polar bears in the Arctic to stalking Cape buffalo in Africa, legendary hunter Craig Boddington reveals 50 of his most intense, dangerous, and unforgettable hunts spanning five decades and six continents. Step into the world's most challenging hunting grounds with one of the most respected names in big game hunting. Through vivid storytelling, Boddington takes you on foot after the planet's most formidable and exotic species—from massive Alaska-Yukon moose to aggressive Cape buffalo, elusive leopards to massive elephants. This collection of hunting adventures includes: Heart-pounding encounters with dangerous game across Africa, including lion, leopard, and elephant High-altitude pursuits of prestigious sheep and ibex in the world's most remote mountains Classic North American big game hunts for bears, moose, and sheep Rare opportunities with some of hunting's most sought-after trophy species Drawing from over 30 years of experience across more than 30 countries, Boddington—executive field editor of GUNS & AMMO and host of Guns & Ammo TV—shares his most exciting and successful stalks. Each chapter puts you right in the action, offering both practical insights and pulse-quickening entertainment for serious hunters and adventure enthusiasts alike.
Discovering Florida's Coast: From the Emerald Northwest to Miami's Biscayne Jewel and Beyond
by Doug AldersonEveryone knows the beaches of Florida are a top spot for locals and tourists alike, but many natives or visitors might not know the intricacies of Florida's coast. Broken down into roughly 12 parts, the entire coast of Florida and the Keys offer beachgoers a unique experience in any part of the state.In Discovering Florida&’s Coast, Doug Alderson, popular Florida writer and successful Pineapple Press author, delves into what makes each section of the state&’s coast different. From the emerald waters of Pensacola to the man-made islands and amazing skyline of Miami&’s Biscayne Bay, readers interested in visiting different parts of the state&’s beaches will not only see beautiful photos of the natural scenery but also learn key facts about the areas.Lifelong Floridians and first-time visitors will enjoy reading through and seeing what makes the state so appealing to beach lovers, whether they are interested in the water sports, the wildlife, or relaxing on the beach. See the powdered sugar-like white sands of the Emerald Coast or the historic lighthouses of the Forgotten Coast through the eyes of an author who has not only kayaked in all sections of the state's coastline, but who is a Florida nature and scenery lover through and through.
A New Century of Heroes
by Eric P. ZahrenThere are heroes who walk among us: the clam digger who rescues a man from a burning retirement home; the dancer who prevents a robber from shooting two policemen at a nightclub; the former Marine, blinded during the Korean War, who saves two women from drowning in a river. What they have in common—besides the willingness to risk their own lives to save that of a friend or a stranger—is an unwillingness to brag about their actions.In 1904, moved by the stories of two men who died trying to rescue others in the devastating Harwick Mine Disaster that killed all but one of 180 men, Andrew Carnegie conceived of a fund to reward selfless acts of bravery and courage. Since its creation 120 years ago, the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission has awarded more than 10,000 medals and distributed more than $44 million in awards, grants, tuition, and other assistance.Published under the auspices of the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission, the original edition of A Century of Heroes received an award of excellence in 2005 from Communication Arts and, along with its accompanying video, remains a part of the awarding materials given to each Carnegie hero. Updated and expanded, A New Century of Heroes profiles more than 200 medal recipients: ordinary men, women, and children who undertook extraordinary acts to save the lives of others. It also reveals the tireless efforts of investigators who roamed the United States and Canada, collecting data on the hundreds of nominations received each year for consideration and conducting thousands of interviews with rescuers, witnesses, and individuals whose lives were saved. Their maps, diagrams, and marked-up photographs, many of which are included in this volume, illustrate the high standards and strict requirements imposed by the Commission to ensure that a Carnegie Medal recipient truly deserves the appellation &“hero.&” Only about one in ten nominees is selected for recognition.The heroes featured in this book offer a cross-section of the thousands of honorees who have received the award. They represent only a few of the inspiring stories that uphold the Carnegie Hero Fund&’s legacy, reminding us that true heroes are found, not on television or in comic strips, but in the uncommon strength that lives inside all of us.