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Zip Zap: The True Story of a Dog and a Dream
by Mike GaddisOn the heels of his highly acclaimed novel Jenny Willow, Mike Gaddis reaches again into a half-century love affair with pointing dogs and upland birds to retrieve the true-life story of Zip Zap, his greatest English setter. Gaddis swore to be painfully selective in choosing the puppy that would accompany him as he pursued his dream of competing in horseback field trials. He knew the smallest female of the litter was special, but he didn't fully realize her potential until he let her loose in the field. Her lightning speed earned her the name Zip Zap, and she grew to be the most brilliant bird dog Gaddis ever owned. In this absorbing memoir, Gaddis celebrates the dog's indomitable spirit and tells the story of training and developing a superior pointer, from her first unrefined runs in the amateur puppy stakes to victorious performances in major championships. Evocatively told and set against the plantation quail hunting and field trialing legacy of the Old South, here is a rich, powerful memoir, certain to gain favor with anyone who has shared the destiny of a once-in-a-lifetime dog.
Backyard Birds & Bird Feeding
by Sandy Allison• Concise introductions to popular subjects• Fascinating "did you know?" facts• Compulsively readable presentationAttracting birds to the backyard and observing their lives in the wild has become one of our most popular activities. Join in the fun with this enlightening introduction. How to entice hummingbirds, bluebirds, cardinals, woodpeckers, goldfinches, nuthatches, and a host of other feeder favorites to your yard or garden. Also covers building nest boxes, setting up water features and ghost trees, and first aid for injured birds. What food and feeders work best, what features attract birds, preventing problems, fascinating bird behaviors, getting started as a birder--all are covered here.
Snook on a Fly
by Norm ZeiglerWith their voracious feeding habits and spectacular aerial antics, snook may be saltwater fly fishing's most exciting gamefish. These elegant creatures can be elusive, but once they're hooked, they strike hard, run far, and jump high. In Snook on a Fly, Zeigler introduces the thrills of fly fishing for snook to beginners and provides new insights for experienced snookers looking to build their knowledge and skills. He shares effective techniques for snooking in different seasons and environments, from mangrove estuaries to night fishing to sight fishing along the beaches. After discussing the necessary gear for snook fishing, Zeigler gives specific instructions on how to tie essential knots for snook and the best flies to use under various conditions. Snook on a Fly is sure to inspire, entertain, and enlighten fly fishers who have ever pursued or dreamed of pursuing these magnificent gamefish.
24th Wisconsin Infantry in the Civil War
by William J. BeaudotFormed in the summer of 1862, the 24th Wisconsin Infantry participated in many major battles of the Western theater, earning a reputation as a brave, hard-fighting unit. Unlike other unit histories, this book makes no attempt, as the author freely admits, to provide "an objective history" of the regiment. Rather, the book digs deeper, following the personal stories of the soldiers themselves, providing hundreds of individual vignettes that, taken together, paint a vivid picture of the life of a Union soldier.
Fly-Fishing Secrets Alaska's Best Guides
by Will RiceDiscover the richest fishing areas in Alaska: Bristol Bay, the Susitna Valley, Kodiak Island, Resurrection Bay, Southeast, the Lost Coast. Secrets for success straight from Alaska's most experienced local guides. Fly patterns and recipes for trout, king salmon, cohos, sockeyes, and steelhead are included.
WG: Dragonflies (Wild Guide Series)
by Cynthia Berger• First title in Stackpole Books' new Wild Guide series• A complete, expert introduction to the world of dragonflies and also covers damselflies• Detailed color drawings of different species and behaviorsDazzling in appearance, idiosyncratic in behavior, dragonflies and damselflies have long captured the imaginations of nature lovers. In this illustrated natural history guide, Cynthia Berger takes the reader on a whirlwind trip through the lives of these intriguing insects, from their birth underwater (where they actually spend most of their lives as ferocious nymphs) to their miraculous transformation into free-flying adults. Features a field guide to the most common North American species--including life-size silhouettes for easy identification--as well as tips for observing dragonflies in the wild and attracting them to your backyard.
City Fishing
by Pete Fromm Ian Frazier Jerry Dennis James Prosek Nick Lyons Paul Guernsey J. H. Hall Art Scheck Charles Rangeley-Wilson Paul Schullery Dave Hughes Jon Rounds Richard Chiappone, et al. O. Victor Miller Seth Norman• Sometimes the wildest fishing happens right in your own town-or in the city you happen to be visiting• Some of fly-fishing's most gifted writers proclaim the joys and rewards of fishing urban watersShelves of books have been written about the ultimate fly-fishing experience: the trip to remote, pristine waters where fish are plentiful and wild. But sometimes there's good fishing to be found right down the street, in the most unlikely of settings. These writers share stories about the fish they've found in the midst of Manhattan, London, Tokyo, and Paris. Fishing a manmade lake in the suburbs of Minnesota, a park pond in New Jersey, in suspect rivers within sight of factories in Buffalo and Oakland, they steal an hour or two and go off to fish where they can, when they can, because they can't not fish. This unorthodox collection reveals what true fishermen understand: good fishing is to be had anywhere you can find it.
Backpack Gourmet
by Linda Frederick Yaffee• Over 160 recipes for soups, stews, pasta, casseroles, and breakfast and snack ideas• Potato Soup Parmesan, Seafood Stew, Sweet and Sour Noodles, Spicy Chicken• Tips on drying food in a dehydrator or ovenMeals on the trail can be as delicious and varied as meals prepared at home. You can create meals to suit your tastes or diet--vegetarian, low fat, Asian, Italian. Meals prepared and dehydrated at home are compact and lightweight, perfect for the backpacker, and safer than packing perishable foods. The author shows how to prepare the meals so that they will travel well and will be easy to reconstitute in camp. The easy step-by-step instructions detail how to cook and dry lightweight, satisfying meals at home and then prepare them easily in camp--truly complete, instant meals.
True Crime: Connecticut (True Crime)
by Bryan EthierThe mention of Connecticut summons charming images of seaports and peaceful rural areas, but this densely populated state has its share of landmark crimes.
Guide to Military Operations Other Than War
by Keith E. USA Anthony E. USARComprehensive reference for military forces and other agencies. Covers peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance, nation assistance, civil agency support.
Viking Panzers
by Ewald Klapdor• Classic World War II unit history of the 5th SS Panzer Regiment, part of the 5th SS Panzer Division "Viking" • The unique 5th SS Panzer Division was made up largely of volunteers from Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Estonia, the Netherlands, and Belgium • This regiment served on the Eastern Front from 1942 to the end of the war, including action at Kharkov and Warsaw • Draws heavily from the eyewitness testimonies of the 5th's members • First time in English
Cabin Cookin'
by Rick BlackWhat better way to enhance time spent in the outdoors than to celebrate with a good meal. Rick Black shares recipes he's developed from years of experience cooking in a cabin and camp with a Dutch oven, cast-iron, heavy foil, and grill. Rick's recipes for meats (including domestic and wild game), seafood, and a variety of vegetables create something special for every meal.Terry Lee's Dutch-Oven SausagesBubba's Dutch-Oven BeansFish and Vegetable Skillet FeastOnion-Wrapped TatersFall Hunt Sweet Corn SoupBroken Porch Cabin CutletsCliff's Canadian Bear SteakStone Grove PheasantCampfire Candy
Brigade (Stackpole Military History Series)
by Terry CoppBattalion- and company-level account of the vital contributions of Canadian soldiers to victory in Europe in World War II. Based on war diaries, casualty reports, and after-action interviews. The author is one of Canada's preeminent military historians.
British Armored Fighting Vehicles (World War II AFV Plans)
by George BradfordFilled with fine-scale drawings of British armored vehicles, including:• Stuart I Light Tank• Crusader III• Tank• Humber Scout Car• Valentine Bridgelayer• Cromwell IV Tank Daimler Armored Car• And dozens more . . .
Electric Motors Principles, Controls, Service, & Maintenance Instructor's Guide
by Forrest W. BearThis manual has been prepared for teachers and students in Vocational Agriculture and Industrial Education, at the secondary and post secondary levels. An educator can utilize this text for study of the fundamentals of electricity, generation of electricity, motor principles, overload protection devices, switches and sensing divices for controlling motors, wiring of circuits, testing of motors and essential service and maintenance. There are also classroom and laboratory exercises which reinforce the technical subject matter in each unit. ,
Fly Fishing Small Streams
by John GierachSmall-stream fishing wisdom with Gierach's trademark pungent humor. Advice on tackle selecting, reading water, scouting.
Railroad History on American Postage Stamps
by Anthony J. BianculliCovering a span of almost two centuries, Railroad History on American Postage Stamps tells the stories behind the many United States postage stamps that portray railroad history. Almost 200 stamps depicting railroading highlights including land grants, the completion of the transcontinental railroad, railroad heroes (from John Henry to Casey Jones), and equipment from famous locomotives to workaday freight cars are described in fascinating vignettes. In addition, a major chapter covers railroad issues, labor and the law. There is even a section identifying many famous individuals with surprising railroad associations including Irving Berlin, Nelly Bly, John Wayne, Samuel Clemens, Emily Dickinson, Will Rogers and Cary Grant. Extensively researched by the author over a period of more than two years, the book treats the reader to a treasure trove of little-known yet interesting facts that capture the reader?s attention from the first page to last. Includes an extensive bibliography and Scott Number index.
Elephants, Ivory, and Hunters
by Tony Sanchez-ArinoThe most thorough book ever written on the Aftican elephant from a hunter's point of view. Illustrated with some of the most amazing historical photos of giant tusked bull elephants ever seen as well as a four-tusked elephant.
Lincoln and His World
by Richard Lawrence MillerJust as an archeologist can reassemble pot shards and draw inferences about the civilization that produced it, I've examined a mass of verbal chunks left by Lincoln and people around him. I've sorted jumbled piles of fragments, restored them, and pieced them together in a way that reveals the speakers' world. --Richard Lawrence Miller, from the prefaceQuoting from eyewitness accounts, Richard Lawrence Miller allows Lincoln and his contemporaries to tell the story of this monumental American and bring a fascinating era of American history to life. The book covers Lincoln's birth through his first election to the Illinois legislature in 1834. Subsequent volumes will deal with Lincoln's life up to the White House years.
Massacre at Tobruk (Stackpole Military History Series)
by Peter C. SmithMinute-by-minute account of the offensive. Covers both the British attackers and the German defenders. Explains how and why the assault failed so badly.
Southern Hero
by Samuel J. MartinAs a member of a distinguished South Carolina family, Matthew Calbraith Butler led a most interesting life. His cavalry service during the Civil War saw him rise from regimental captain to major general in command of a division. He began the war with Jeb Stuart and participated in all of his early campaigns. Butler was wounded in the battle at Brandy Station and lost his foot as a result, but he returned to duty and the battles outside of Richmond in 1864, then hurried South to resist Sherman's advance into South Carolina. Unlike many other Confederate generals, Butler remained influential after the War. He served in the U.S. Senate for eighteen years, oversaw the end of Reconstruction in South Carolina, and was a major general during the Spanish-American War.
No Hatch to Match
by Rich OsthoffThe bulk of fly-fishing literature is centered on matching the hatch, when in reality, on most waters, most of the time, there is no hatch to match. This eye-opening book provides a wide range of strategies for fishing resourcefully between the hatches. These include subtle techniques of presentation, such as micro-nymphing for inactive trout; aggressive strategies such as long-line nymphing with precision for active trout; using prospecting dry flies and streamers effectively; and a wealth of practical advice on reading the water. It includes chapters on seasonal movements of trout, temperature-induced feeding binges, beating the heat, dealing with dirty water, and targeting big, carnivorous trout. It will expand your repertoire and make you a more successful fly fisher.
Self-Sufficient Home
by Christopher NyergesHow to cut heating and cooling costs, utilize solar energy, construct nonflush toilets and solar showers, collect rainwater, and apply permaculture techniques. Hundreds of photographs and diagrams illustrate ways to use natural resources and embrace self-reliance. Sustainable living advice from self-reliance expert Christopher Nyerges, editor of Wilderness Way magazine and author of How to Survive Anywhere.
Panzer Gunner (Stackpole Military History Series)
by Bruno FriesenUnique memoir of a Canadian serving in a German armored division What it was like to fight in a tank on the Eastern Front Details on the battlefield performance of the Panzer IV tank Six months before World War II erupted in 1939, Bruno Friesen was sent to Germany by his father in hopes of a better life. Friesen was drafted into the Wehrmacht three years later and ended up in the 7th Panzer Division. Serving as a gunner in a Panzer IV tank and then a Jagdpanzer IV tank destroyer, Friesen experienced intense combat against the Soviets in Romania, Lithuania, and West Prussia.
First Cast
by Phil GenovaBased on the acclaimed Fly Fisher Apprentice Program. Covers tackle, fly tying, casting, knots, wading, plus respecting trout and their habitat.