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The Little Book of Incredibly Useful Knots: 200 Practical Knots for Sailors, Climbers, Campers & Other Adventurers
By Geoffrey Budworth, Jason Dalton. 2016
Learn to apply the right knot for any situation-a guide for the home, backpack, or boat.The fundamental skill of tying…
knots is useful in countless situations, both indoors and out. The Little Book of Incredibly Useful Knots teaches you which knot to choose and exactly how to tie it, whether you’re constructing a trout fly, repairing a hammock, mooring a boat, securing a load to a car roof rack, or engaging in a rescue or survival situation.Compiled and written by two experts on the subject, this is an invaluable manual that explains through clear line diagrams and step-by-step descriptions how to tie more than two hundred practical knots, grouped by construction and tying method. Every entry contains a brief introduction to the history and development of the knot, its alternative names, and information on its uses and special features. Types of knots detailed include:Wagoner’s hitchEnglishman’s loopScaffold knotCordelette anchorTrident loopLobster buoy hitchThe book also contains a comprehensive glossary of terms to guide you through the complexities of different rope types. It helps you choose the right rope for every task.Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.Timber! Learn how to wield a chainsaw safely-and other lumberjacking skills.While the lumberjack look may be trending among the fashion-forward…
crowd, lumberjacking is a useful real-world skill. An amateur with a chainsaw or an ax is dangerous to both people and property. Fortunately, experienced woodsman and outdoor writer Len McDougall shares his thorough knowledge of how to fell trees the right way-safely-with the use of a chainsaw, handsaw, hatchet, and ax in Modern Lumberjacking.In addition to providing tips for bringing trees down, he also includes information on:Wood identificationHow to buck logs properlyHow to stack and age logsLumberjacking knotsAnd more!Because safety is a priority, McDougall provides color photos and detailed line drawings throughout to carefully illustrate his instructions and make his advice easy to follow. Modern Lumberjacking is the perfect resource for do-it-yourselfers, landowners, and outdoor enthusiasts who want to fell trees safely and protect themselves and their property.Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports-books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team.In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.The Fly-Fisher's Craft: The Art and History (Lyons Press Ser.)
By John Betts, Ted Leeson, Darrel Martin. 2016
An illustrated guide to historical and modern flies, hooks, lines, and loop rods.Whether looking for a back-to-basics approach to fly-tying…
or a better understanding of its history, The Fly-Fisher’s Craft is the perfect volume to educate the curious angler as well as to provide tips of the trade. A detailed history of fly-tying and historical flies are coupled with the author’s personal modern fly patterns, satisfying the fisher’s desire for the pastoral and practical.In The Fly-Fisher’s Craft, experienced outdoors writer Darrel Martin provides thoroughly researched history and careful instruction accompanied by color photographs throughout. Chapters cover a wide variety of topics, such as:Tying in antiquityFly designPersonal patternsHooks and linesLoop-rodsAnd much more!In a newly augmented edition, new readers will have the chance to discover the roots of fly fishing and fly tying from antiquity up through the modern era. With forewords by Ted Leeson and by John Betts, both respected angling authors, this book is a complete source for the fly-tier.Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.Rx for Deer Hunting Success: Time-Tested Tactics from the Deer Doctor
By Peter J Fiduccia. 2016
This ground-breaking book is loaded with new scientific research that will help you become a better deer hunter.This comprehensive guide…
provides a compilation of in-depth coverage on all methods used to hunt whitetail deer consistently and successfully. Fiduccia’s real-world hunting strategies will benefit both the novice and the veteran deer hunter. Each chapter is specifically designed to provide readers with enhanced skills through innovative tips, as well as strategies to help take their deer hunting success to the next level.Many of the chapters include information rarely seen in print before. Fiduccia shares his five decades of whitetail hunting wisdom and experience in a manner that is easy to understand and apply. His tactics combine time-tested hunting strategies with the most up-to-date scientific research on white-tailed deer. Anyone who reads The Deer Doctor’s Rx to Whitetail Hunting Success will gain the edge in becoming a more effective deer hunter.Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.The Ghosts of Autumn: A Season of Hunting Stories
By Joel Spring. 2016
"This is my cathedral. These are my meditations. I was raised Methodist, but this is my religion.”"The fields and woods…
and old orchards here are sacred ground. I feel the presence of my old friends. I am humbled in the face of the beauty of the place and experience the quiet only found in nature. The peace for which we all search envelops me. On my worst days I’ve never failed to find it here.”The Ghosts of Autumn joins Joel Spring for one brief season in the life of an avid outdoorsman. Stories of dogs and deer, friendship and adventure, heartache and triumph are set against a backdrop of the vivid colors of autumn. From the first few wisps of cool north wind in September, through the frigid mountain cold of a late December morning, the author treats you like a welcomed friend.Spring’s carefully crafted prose revisits the ghosts of hundreds of past hunts with good dogs and good friends will appeal not only to avid hunters and outdoorsmen but also anyone who appreciates fine writing about nature. Spend some time with Joel Spring and The Ghosts of Autumn.Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.Fruit of the Orchard: Reading Catherine of Siena in Late Medieval and Early Modern England
By Jennifer N. Brown. 2019
Fruit of the Orchard sheds light on how Catherine of Siena served as a visible and widespread representative of English…
piety becoming a part of the devotional landscape of the period. By analyzing a variety of texts, including monastic and lay, complete and excerpted, shared and private, author Jennifer N. Brown considers how the visionary prophet and author was used to demonstrate orthodoxy, subversion, and heresy. Tracing the book tradition of Catherine of Siena, as well as investigating the circulation of manuscripts, Brown explores how the various perceptions of the Italian saint were reshaped and understood by an English readership. By examining the practice of devotional reading, she reveals how this sacred exercise changed through a period of increased literacy, the rise of the printing press, and religious turmoil.Riverwatcher: A Fly-Fishing Mystery
By Ronald Weber. 2013
Lottery winner and ex-journalist Donal Fitzgerald joins forces with his girlfriend, DNR conservation officer Mercy Virdon, to solve the mysterious…
death of a beloved angler, Charlie, who was murdered in his tent in a state campground and who was known by all—and who may have known too much. Set in the engaging small town of Ossning on the Borchard River in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula—an angler’s dream, filled with eccentric, believable, sympathetic, and unforgettable characters—Riverwatcher is a classic whodunit. Fitzgerald and Mercy’s investigation to discover the deadly secret among the locals leads to dead ends until a surprisingly bookish theory surfaces. Weber expertly weaves this character-driven novel with a strong sense of place, creating a great yarn for anglers and mystery lovers and, as it turns out, a literally literary mystery.The Trapper's Bible: The Most Complete Guide on Trapping and Hunting Tips Ever
By Eustace Hazard Livingston. 2012
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Hunting and Trapping!A collection of tips, tactics, and anecdotes from the finest trappers…
the United States has ever seen, The Trapper's Bible is an essential reference guide for hunters, trappers, and historians.Taken directly from some of the upmost authorities on the trapping profession, hundreds of photos and illustrations adorn this fascinating compendium. Broken up into sections, this volume details a wide variety of different traps and contains an extensive section outlining the behavior and nature of a long list of animals commonly hunted and trapped. The Trapper's Bible offers the best of the best -- an informative look into life as a trapper.From a complete listing of steel traps to constructing a variety of deadfalls, pens, traps, triggers, and snares, the collected sources take you through the ins and outs of trapping, including practical how-to instructions as well as personal stories and letters from real trappers.Knotting and Splicing Ropes and Cordage: With Numerous Engravings And Diagrams (classic Reprint)
By Paul N Hasluck. 2012
When it comes to explaining crafters' tools and techniques, craftsman Paul N. Hasluck is a true master. In Knotting and…
Splicing Ropes and Cordage, Hasluck covers everything, from the basics of rope formation to trying useful knots, splicing rope, working cordage, tying fancy knots, using different ties and lashings, and more--all among more than 200 intricate illustrations. Great for sailors, Scouts, climbers, cavers, rescue workers, or anyone who is simply interested in learning the skills behind knotting and splicing, this classic work holds the very foundation of the art.Fishing With Dad: 50 Great Writers Recall Angling with their Fathers, Friends, and Favorite Colleagues
By Howell Raines, John Bryan, Jimmy Carter. 2012
Fishing with Dad is a collection so full of life and energy that it's difficult to put down. For anyone…
who picks up this assemblage of fishing memories between fathers and their children, the adventure of each experience will only whet their appetite for more.¡ Qué Bella es la Vida Después de la Muerte !
By Lilian G Selvaggio, Richard Martini. 2017
El exitoso autor de "El Otro Lado" (Flipside) (¡dos veces Nº1 en su género en Amazon!), en “¡Qué Bella es…
la Vida Después de la Muerte: Más Aventuras del Otro Lado," da un paso cuántico hacia el más allá, incluye entrevistas con científicos que discuten el origen de la conciencia, comparando experiencias cercanas a la muerte (NDE) con sesiones de entre-vidas (LBL), e incluye también entrevistas con personas que afirman estar hablando desde la otra vida. Hay nuevas sesiones de entre-vidas con afirmaciones sorprendentes de contacto con el más allá, de experiencia de Dios y comprensión del viaje de la vida. El Volumen Uno incluye un prólogo por Charles Grodin, entrevistas con científicos que tratan la conciencia fuera del cerebro; el Neurocientífico Mario Beauregard ("Guerras del Cerebro”(Brain Wars), el Dr. Bruce Greyson, padre de la investigación sobre las NDEs, la investigación de la Dra. Helen Wambach junto con la del Dr. Michael Newton ("Viaje de las Almas"). Incluye entrevistas con personas que tuvieron experiencias cercanas a la muerte, como David Bennett ("Viaje con un Propósito"), Jeremy Kagan, el Dr. Rajiv Parti y Jeffry Martini. El libro entrevista al hipnoterapeuta Scott De Tamble, entrenado en el instituto Newton, compara los relatos del Dr. Eben Alexander ("Evidencia del Cielo") y Colton Burpo ("El Cielo es Real.") El autor explora su propio viaje no convencional al interior de esta investigación, e incluye su propia sesión de entre-vidas. En todo el libro se intercalan transcripciones de sesiones de entre-vidas con personas muy inusuales que tienen recuerdos claros no solamente de sus vidas pasadas sino del plano entre vidas donde ellos afirman haber elegido su vida presente. Extensamente investigado, sorprendente en su alcance, "¡Qué Bella es la Vida Después de la Muerte!" lleva al lector a un paseo alocado, por el camino de ladrillos amarillos, hasta el Gran Más Allá. Elogio de “El Otro Lado”: "RicharLegendary turkey hunter Ray Eye provides all of the information you need to know to successfully hunt wild turkeys across…
the country: how to scout, how and when to call, special tactics for the early season, how to hunt pressured turkeys, how to hunt heavy timber or open fields, and much, much more. Told in Ray's down-home, folksy manner, the book not only informs, but entertains as well. There's also a bonus storytelling section that will have you laughing in stitches as you read of some of Ray's more ponderous exploits.L'Aldilà è Meraviglioso: Nuove Avventure nel Flipside (Volume #2)
By Richard Martini, Roberto Felletti. 2017
“L'Aldilà è Meraviglioso: Nuove Avventure nel Flipside” compie un salto nell'aldilà, comprendendo interviste con scienziati che discutono dell'origine della consapevolezza…
confrontandola con le esperienze di pre-morte (NDE) e con le sedute di ipnosi regressiva volte a esplorare la vita tra le vite (LBL), comprendendo anche interviste con persone che affermano di parlare dall'aldilà. Vengono presentate nuove sedute LBL con sorprendenti testimonianze di contatti con l'aldilà, con persone che sostengono di avere sperimentato Dio e di avere compreso il viaggio che intraprendiamo con la nostra vita. Il Volume Uno comprende una prefazione di Charles Grodin, interviste con scienziati che studiano l'origine della coscienza, che non risulterebbe essere il cervello: Mario Beauregard (“Brain Wars”), il Dott. Bruce Greyson (il padre della ricerca sulle NDE), la ricerca della Dott.ssa Helen Wambach, parallela a quella del Dott. Michael Newton (“Journey of Souls”). Comprende, inoltre, interviste con persone che hanno sperimentato esperienze di pre-morte: David Bennett (“Voyage of Purpose”), Jeremy Kagan, il Dott. Rajiv Parti e Jeffry Martini. È stato intervistato Scott De Tamble, ipnoterapeuta di formazione Michael Newton, il quale confronta le testimonianze del Dott. Eben Alexander (“Proof of Heaven”) e di Colton Burpo (“Heaven is for Real”). Il Volume Due comprende interviste con Gary Schwartz, PhD, (“Sacred Promise”), il Cappellano Savarna Wiley e Peter Smith, Presidente del Michael Newton Institute, oltre a varie testimonianze di persone che hanno contatti diretti dall'aldilà con altre persone che non sono più sul pianeta. Inoltre, ci sono alcune trascrizioni di sedute LBL, tra cui quelle che analizzano esperienze pregresse di pre-morte. L'autore esplA Franchise on the Rise: The First Twenty Years of the New York Yankees
By Dom Amore, John Sterling. 2018
2018 marks 115 years since the inception of the New York Yankees--and what a 115-year period it's been! But how…
did the team that has since won a league-leading 27 world championships get started? In A Franchise on the Rise, veteran sportswriter Dom Amore takes readers back in time to the first twenty years of the team's existence, from 1903 to 1923, focusing on all the major players and events, including their first ten years as the Highlanders, their move to Yankee Stadium, and their subsequent first World Series in 1923. In doing so, Amore successfully finds the characters' own voices and thereby vividly reconstructs events of more than a century ago. He recounts the snowy night Honus Wagner was offered twenty crisp $1,000 bills to join the new franchise in New York; the story behind the holes punched in the outfield fence that facilitated the stealing of signs in 1909; and why the team thought it may have had the next big superstar in a college football end named George Halas. This is a tale about the business of baseball as it was done at the time and, in many ways, as it still must be done. There was no secret to building a winning organization. It took money and luck, but it also took a group of people working as a team, each allowed to do his job and each doing it superbly.Jud: A Magical Journey
By Jud Heathcote. 2012
With a career record of 420-273 and an MSU mark of 340-220 Jud Heathcote has more than stood the test…
of time and at retirement was the fifth-winningest coach in the Big Ten History. He directed the Spartan program to the 1979 NCAA Championship, three Big Ten titles, and seven of the Spartans' 20-win seasons.FAR/AIM 2019: Up-to-date Faa Regulations / Aeronautical Information Manual (FAR/AIM Federal Aviation Regulations)
By Federal Aviation Administration. 2018
All the information you need to operate safely in US airspace, fully updated.If you’re an aviator or aviation enthusiast, you…
cannot be caught with an out-of-date edition of the FAR/AIM. In today’s environment, there is no excuse for ignorance of the rules of the US airspace system. In the newest edition of the FAR/AIM, all regulations, procedures, and illustrations are brought up to date to reflect current FAA data. This handy reference book is an indispensable resource for members of the aviation community, as well as for aspiring pilots looking to get a solid background in the rules, requirements, and procedures of flight training. Not only does this manual present all the current FAA regulations, it also includes:A study guide for specific pilot training certifications and ratingsA pilot/controller glossaryStandard instrument proceduresParachute operationsAirworthiness standards for products and partsThe NASA Aviation Safety reporting formImportant FAA contact informationThis is the most complete guide to the rules of aviation available anywhere. Don’t take off without the FAR/AIM!Shoot to Win: Training for the New Pistol, Rifle, and Shotgun Shooter
By Katie Pavlich, Chris Cheng. 2018
A surprising journey from tech support to professional marksman in front of the cameras.Chris Cheng won the title of "Top…
Shot,” a $100,000 cash prize, and a professional marksman contract with the show sponsor, Bass Pro Shops. How did a tech support guy who didn’t shoot a lot of guns beat out seventeen other competitors-including seasoned military veterans, law enforcement officers, and pro marksmen-in History Channel’s Top Shot season 4?An excellent guide for beginning shooters, Cheng focuses on the basics and ammunition of pistols, rifles, and shotguns, marksmanship fundamentals, and buying a firearm. Other chapters include:Dry Fire PracticeFirearm AccessoriesSafely Storing Your FirearmCleaning and Maintaining Your GunsAnd much more!Additionally, Cheng covers his approach to staying calm under pressure, teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership. These traits contributed to his coming out on top and staying above the fray.With a foreword written by Top Shot season 3 champion Dustin Ellermann and an afterword written by the original Top Shot champion Iain Harrison, Shoot to Win is sure to please shooters of all stripes, but especially fans of History Channel’s program Top Shot.Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.Through the Fish's Eye: An Angler?s Guide to Gamefish Behavior, Gift Edition
By John Clark, Mark Sosin. 2015
There are many questions that fishermen ask themselves. Why do certain lures appeal to certain types of fish? How does…
the physical make-up of a type of fish affect its hunting strategy? Do fish learn to avoid lures and hooks? In Through the Fish’s Eye, these questions, and much more are answered. A classic book written by some of the best names in the business, Through the Fish’s Eye offers a new perspective on the art of fishing by breaking down the behavior of the fish and tying it into their biological make-up.Björn Borg and the Super-Swedes: Stefan Edberg, Mats Wilander, and the Golden Era of Tennis
By Ulf Roosvald, Mats Holm. 2014
Written by Mats Holm and Ulf Roosvald, Björn Borg and the Super-Swedes explains how a small country with 8 million…
inhabitants like Sweden could become the leading nation in tennis and an example to imitate worldwide. It starts with the legend of Björn Borg, the taciturn and mysterious Swede who became an icon of the ’70s and turned tennis into a global sport, and ends with the Kings of Tennis, the nostalgic senior event part of the Champions Tour held each year in Stockholm. The 1985 Australian Open final, the first (and only, so far) all-Swedish Grand Slam final in the history of tennis, between Stefan Edberg and Mats Wilander, is a prominent focus of the book. The classic Davis Cup encounters between USA and Sweden in 1982 and 1984 and the Borg-John McEnroe rivalry are also key story lines. The book also includes off the court details about the players, painting a well-rounded picture of their personalities, as well as context on the politics of Sweden at the time, including the impact of the social Democratic party. The perfect gift for tennis aficionados and history buffs alike!“My experience working with Skyhorse is always a positive collaboration. The editors are first-rate professionals, and my books receive top-shelf treatment. I truly appreciate our working relationship and hope it continues for years to come.” –David Fischer, authorBering Sea Strong: How I Found Solid Ground on Open Ocean
By Laura Hartema. 2018
Full of unusual characters, mischief, camaraderie, and testosterone-fueled man gossip.Bering Sea Strong is a tale of adventure and self-discovery. The…
story portrays a young woman on a solo journey, pushed to the edge of the earth and further from the weight of family—marked by divorce, death, disability, and depression—and a life she desires on land. Locked at sea for ninety days as the lone female trying to tuck in tight alongside twenty-five rough-and-tumble commercial fishermen in Alaska, Laura Hartema offers a rare glimpse into the intertwining worlds of a fisheries observer and the crew she works beside. She graphically illustrates the challenges of daily life and relationships in a way few have seen before. Her story provides an unprecedented portrait of the bizarre and entertaining human dynamics aboard an at-sea catcher-processor vessel, where men battle dangerous working conditions, loneliness, and boredom while rivaling for the attention of the only woman. Between trough and crest, Laura ponders the trauma and tragedies of her Midwest childhood as her capabilities and resilience are regularly tested. She is often left deciding when to “blow it off” and when to “blow a gasket.” In the end, the tumultuous Bering Sea is where she finds the strength to overcome the wounds of her past, embrace life’s uncertainty, and steam ahead into the unchartered waters of her future. Bering Sea Strong demonstrates one woman’s determination to overcome obstacles in pursuit of a satisfying career and a better life.