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Whether you're a first-time backpacker, an occasional weekend warrior, or a seasoned long-distance trekker, this guide is a must for any backpacking, hiking, or camping trip. Supreme long-distance hiker Andrew Skurka-accomplished adventure athlete, speaker, guide, and writer-shares his knowledge in this essential guide to backpacking gear and skills. Skurka recounts what he's learned from more than 30,000 miles of long-distance hikes, including the...
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• The National Outdoor Leadership School's official guide to finding your way in the wilderness
• Covers all navigational techniques, from map and compass to GPS and gives instructions on taking bearings and planning routes on USGS maps
• Up-to-date information on tools, equipment, and software
For wilderness travelers, good navigation ability can mean the difference between a successful day hike and an unplanned overnight stay. Based...
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The first conflict to use iron-clad gunboats, metallic cartridges, and submarines, the Civil War also introduced such inventions as the telegraph and military balloons, utilized by the Signal Corps. This comprehensive reference describes these and many other forms of arms and military equipment employed during the war, including pontoon bridges, percussion grenades, "freak guns," siege artillery, mines, and torpedoes. Profusely illustrated with the...
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Commanding the ballistic missile submarine USS Nevada, keeping her crew trained and alert during ninety-day submerged patrols, and being prepared to launch weapons on valid presidential orders means Mark Bishop carries a burden of command like few other jobs in the military. Mark wants someone to come home to after sea patrols, and he has Gina Gray in mind; life with her would never be boring. But after a tragic breakup, she is focusing all her attention...
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IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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"A new set of True Books on Space Exploration"--
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Creating 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...
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Identifies and describes the function and development of nearly all the paraphernalia, accoutrements, appliances, accessories associated with all yarn and thread handicrafts. More than 200 illustrations of hoops, frames, pins, pincushions, punches, bobbins, bodkins, shuttles, spinning wheels, sewing machines, and more from a wide array of cultures
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A smart hunter is a well prepared one. Learn a handy routine for planning your hunting trip to guarantee excellent results. In Preparing for Your Hunting Trip, you will discover what items should always be included in your first aid kit to help protect you in an emergency, plus helpful strategies to enable you to survive in the wilderness if you become lost. From instructions how to pack clothing and gear to essential bush craft skills you will need...
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Build your own winery! Learn how to set up a home winery and construct all the basic equipment for just a fraction of what commercially manufactured products would cost. Leading you through the entire winemaking process, Steve Hughes includes building plans and step-by-step instructions for making more than 30 essential winemaking tools. From fashioning presses and pumps to the best way to fill and cork bottles, The Homebuilt Winery covers everything...
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