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Spey Casting
by Simon GawesworthLearn the switch cast, single spey, double spey, snake roll, snap T, and devon switch, and now the skagit castThe efficient way for anglers to catch fish--including trout, striped bass, salmon, and steelhead--on big, moving watersNo other cast is more graceful, or more fun to learn, than the spey cast. Champion spey caster Simon Gawesworth teaches the casts, some of which he developed himself, all of which he has mastered as an angler and instructor. Revised and updated to include the latest trends, this new edition has a completely new chapter on skagit casting, a remarkably easy way to lift the largest flies and lines with the fastest sinking tips from the water--this cast is ideal for tight backcasting situations.
American GI in Europe in World War II The Battle in France
by H. W. Kaufmann J. E. KaufmannFirsthand accounts and contextual narrative chronicling the war in Europe after D-Day. Sidebars on glider operations, rear-area activities, hedgerow country, and more. Based on interviews with more than 200 veterans.
Log Homes Made Easy
by Jim CooperThird edition of the best-selling guide to building log homes. Explores the myths and realities of log home construction, with tips on choosing an architect, planning the site, controlling costs, and more. Includes detailed diagrams and additional resources for getting started.
Book of Forest & Thicket
by John EastmanRichly illustrated fact and folklore exploring details of common plant and animal communities east of the rockies.
Discover Nature in Winter (Discover Nature Series)
by Elizabeth LawlorWinter is no time to limit nature activity! In Discover Nature in Winter, informative background on winter stargazing, wildlife behavior, deciduous and coniferous trees, melt-freeze cycles, and much more are paired with hands-on explorations that bring this season to life—no matter where you live. These simple, nonintrusive activities require only common household items—pencil, notebook, magnifying glass, bug box, ruler—and a bit of natural curiosity.
Return to Toonaklut: The Russell Annabel Story
by Jeff DavisRussell Annabel is one of the most colorful characters ever to set foot in Alaska, this is his story.
Alphabet Killer
by Cheri FarnsworthIn the early 1970s, three young girls were slain near Rochester, NY, in the so-called Alphabet murders. The first book fully devoted to the case explores the crime and its investigation.
Crius and the Night of Fright (Heroes in Training)
by Joan Holub Suzanne WilliamsZeus and the Olympians head to the Peloponnese to save Apollo’s twin sister, who’s under a sleep spell, in this Heroes in Training adventure.Zeus and the Olympians are off to find Apollo’s twin sister, Artemis, who was captured by the Cronies and separated from her brother. But Titan Crius, who rules the area, has Artemis under a special spell that is making her sleep, which doesn’t make a rescue easy! Can the Olympians manage to sneak away from Crius and his pesky Pandi—warriors with ears that can hear for miles—and save a sleepy Artemis, or are they in for a tough awakening?
Articles of War (Stackpole Classics)
by Albert S. CastelThe American Civil War is filled with fascinating characters. This collection of biographical essays on the &“winners and losers&” of the Civil War covers some of the most intriguing: Ulysses S. Grant, George B. McClellan, Sam Houston, Albert Sidney Johnston, Nathan Bedford Forrest, and William Clarke Quantrill, to name just a few.In Articles of War you&’ll discover:Some WinnersUlysses S. Grant, whose brilliant Vicksburg Campaign was a model of military strategyJohn A. &“Black Jack&” Logan, one of the war&’s few successful political generalsNathan Bedford Forrest, a natural military genius despite his &“Lost Cause&”Some LosersGeorge B. McClellan, whose lack of eagerness cost the Union two opportunities to win the warEarl Van Dorn, a victim of sheer bad luckTheophilus H. Holmes, the little-known incompetent, called &“granny Holmes&” by his own menSome Winners Who Became LosersAlbert Sidney Johnston, the Confederacy&’s &“General Who Might Have Been&”Leonidas Polk, whose initial good luck eventually ran outWilliam Clarke Quantrill, a winner in death but a loser in lifeAnd Some Losers Who Became WinnersSam Houston, who, had he lived longer, could have been a winner in TexasWilliam Tecumseh Sherman, an exceptional man; a capable, but flawed, commander
Dapping
by Robert H. Boyle• A thorough introduction to a unique and often overlooked method of fly fishing• How to tie and use dapping flies: stoneflies, dragonflies, craneflies, grass shrimp, minnows, Catskill flies, and Irish and Scottish flies• Photos, recipes, and step-by-step instructions for tying the fliesProclaimed as the easiest way to fly-fish--the wind carries the blowline, which carries the fly to the fish--dapping is all but unknown in North America, yet it is extraordinarily popular in Ireland and Scotland. The dapper uses the wind, even a breeze, to carry the blowline that carries a fly that flies, quivers, and jumps exactly like the living insect. And dapping drives trout, bass, salmon, and other gamefish wild with desire.In this first and only book published in the United States exclusively on the subject of dapping, Robert Boyle examines this unusual but highly effective technique, giving details on how to rig and fish a dapping rod equipped with the proper reel, backing, blowline, and short leader. He describes the proven flies to use, along with the materials needed and the tying procedures.
1865 Customs of Service for Officers in the Army
by August KautzThe 1865 Customs of Service for Officers in the Army
Tunisian Crochet
by Sharon Hernes Silverman Alan WycheckDetailed instructions with full-color photographs and illustrations teach the art of Tunisian crochet. Stylish, contemporary patterns for apparel and home decor. Includes instructions for 16 projects.
Haunted Arizona (Haunted Series)
by Charles A. Stansfield Jr.From the arid desert to the cities of Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona is rich in tales of the paranormal.
Basic Crocheting (How To Basics)
by Sharon Hernes Silverman Annie ModesittFundamental skills and stitches, such as the chain stitch, slip stitch, and single, half double, and double crochet. Techniques include creating an integral fringe, crocheting in the round, and filet crocheting. Create a shadowbox pillow, basketweave blanket, bunny basket, child's cap and mittens, openwork placemats, woven shoulder bag, and more.
Guide to Aquatic Insects & Crustaceans
by Izaak Walton League of AmericaFully illustrated guide to identifying water-dwelling macroinvertebrates. A handy resource for anglers, students, biologists, or anyone else spending time near rivers and streams. Gives tips for distinguishing similar species and includes information for each species on behavior and role played in the ecosystem.
Big Book of Pennsylvania Ghost Stories (Big Book of Ghost Stories)
by Mark Nesbitt Patty A. WilsonA treasury of 125 ghost stories from the Keystone State, gathered by two of the state's best-known authors on the subject.
The Fisherman's Companion: A Tacklebox Reference for Anglers
by Frank HolanThe Fisherman's Companion has found its way into thousands of tackleboxes across North America and this new improved edition is even better. Read it before you leave home, and keep it with you while fishing to get the most from this handy resource.
Battle of Gettysburg
by Sandy AllisonConcise introductions to popular subjects. Fascinating "did you know?" facts. Compulsively readable presentation.
Essential Trout Flies
by Dave HughesHow to tie the 31 most effective trout patterns and selected variations-more than 200 recipes in all. "Essential Trout Flies will help you assemble, in just two fly boxes, the flies you need to catch trout anywhere. That makes it essential reading in my book." - Rich Ostoff, professional fly tier and author of Fly-Fishing the Rocky Mountain Back-Country
Saber & Scapegoat
by Mark NesbittThe major facts of the Gettysburg campaign and battle are well known, but controversies about its outcome abound even today. No issue is more contested than that of the whereabouts of the dashing cavalryman, Maj. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart.
Outdoor Careers
by Ellen ShenkIncludes individual career profiles in: agriculture and food production - biological sciences - conservation - environmental sciences - engineering - marine careers - recreation - indoor careers with an outdoor twist. Revised and updated.
Siegfried Line (Stackpole Military History Series)
by Samuel W. Mitcham Jr.The battles for the Germans' last line of defense in World War II, including Arnhem, Aachen, the Huertgen Forest, and Metz. How German commanders made decisions under fire.
Training Your Pointing Dog for Hunting & Home
by Richard WeaverTells how to choose the right breed for your personality and hunting and includes training tips for housebreaking and basic living commandsTechniques for introducing the gun, achieving staunchness on point, and advanced field quartering and retrievingPreventing problem behaviors of deer chasing, blinking, gun shyness, hardmouth, short stoppingTraining Your Pointing Dog for Hunting and Home tells how to develop an obedient gun dog that is also an affectionate family companion, with training schedules and advice on everything from handling a newborn pup to teaching advanced field techniques and finely tuned pointing manners. The book presents a simplified, commonsense approach that can be used in its entirety or to troubleshoot individual aspects of your dog's education. Explained is the importance of early obedience training and appropriate transition to the field, including tips for retrieving, quartering, sight pointing, and bird work. With proper care and handling, you can cultivate your pup's natural aptitudes and achieve a rewarding relationship with a healthy, happy gun dog.
Ben Franklin's Philadelphia
by Tom HuntingtonVisitor information on Franklin sitesConvenient walking tourHelpful mapsIn celebration of Benjamin Franklin's 300th birthday, this unique, user-friendly guide follows the Founding Father's footsteps through Philadelphia. The author takes a chronological journey through surviving landmarks from Franklin's time and the sites that preserve his legacy today. On his way, he speaks to curators, park rangers, and even Franklin impersonators to tell the story of this fascinating American icon.
Christmas in Pennsylvania
by Alfred L. Shoemaker Don YoderThe return of a bestselling classic with new material. Full-color vintage images for the first time. A new selection of recipes from Pennsylvania's Christmas past.