Nature and the natural world: general interest

Bright Rivers chronicles the angling passions and frustrations of one of fly-fishing's greatest men of letters.

Hutto is living in a tent at twelve thousand feet, where blizzards occur in July and where human wants become irrelevant and human needs can become a matter of life and deathto study the Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep.

Tactical knives are the fast-growing field of American bladesmithing.

101 Favorite Nymph and Wet Flies is the latest from acclaimed writer David Klausmeyer to complement his recent volume, 101 Favorite Dry Flies.

In the tradition of the bestselling Shooters Bible, Skyhorse Publishing presents the Fishermans Bible, the most complete reference guide for new fishing equipment and their specifications.

Any angler who has ever been annoyed by an overexcited beginner celebrating every lucky catch or who has ever wished the camera actually did add ten pounds to that freshly caught fish will be in good company here.

The humble pigeon is anything but common to those who know the true nature of these birds.

In 1914, with the well-wishes of the Brazilian government, Theodore Roosevelt, ex-president of the United States; his son, Kermit; and Colonel Rondon travel to South America on a quest to course the River of Doubt.

Written in the late nineteenth century and first published in Harpers Round Table magazine in 1896, this collection of articles details turn-of-the-century Americas rugged wilderness.

Forgotten Tales and Vanished Trails gathers together Roosevelts many writings on game hunting and the outdoors from the late 1800s to the early 1900s.

Successful Turkey Hunting is based on five years of columns written for the publications of the National Wild Turkey Federation, with a few stories from other publications tossed in the mix.

Fail-proof Tactics for Whitetail Bowhunting has it all!

Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.

Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.

Adventurous, nature-loving travelers flock to Costa Rica and with good reason: there are few places anywhere that cram so many different eco-systems, and species of critters, within such a small area.

What if most people have it wrong, and miracles are not the exception but the norm?

Originally published in 1964, Fishermans Fall brings a unique perspective to the world of fall fishing.

When Jacob Biggle first published his book on the management of poultry, there were more than 300 million chickens and 30 million other domesticated fowl in the United States.

As long as I can remember, even as a boy, there were bees kept on our farm, wrote Jacob Biggle in his preface to TheBiggle Bee Book.

Baxter is a big, black retriever who has many humorous encounters—both in the great outdoors and at home.

From the most trusted name in guns and ammunition comes this ultimate reference on bowhunting.

So, youve been ripped out from your mothers paws and taken in by a strange family of humans that has kids who insist on flapping your floppy ears and dressing you up like a ladybug.

A collection of stories from one of Maines master fishing guides.

A North American fishing handbook from one of the great masters of the sport.

People ought to try to make their horses happy, wrote Jacob Biggles wife Harriet in TheBiggle Horse Book in 1894.

When On the Origin of Species came out in 1859, it changed the understanding of life and was the foundation of evolutionary biology.

The first thing to do about starting an orchard is to plan for it, Jacob Biggle, the author of this handy little book, advises.

The only just and true way for an honorable and manly man is to grow them, and let everybody about the place have all he can eat.

If youre familiar with the world of hunting, you know how important dogs are in the field.

A thorough guide, Varmint Rifles and Cartridges provides detailed information about getting started in varmint hunting, selecting the best rifles for the job, and choosing your cartridges and other components.

Mules are hybrids within the animal kingdomthe infertile offspring of male donkeys and female horses.

Originally published in 1954, Fishermans Winter is Roderick Haig-Browns final installment in his well-known seasons cycle.

The Beaverkill, Willowemoc, Neversink, Esopus, Schoharie, and Delawarethe rivers of angling pioneers Thaddeus Norris, Robert Barnwell Roosevelt, Theodore Gordon, and many othersare celebrated in this gorgeous book of photographs and text.

Another addition to the Shooters Bible collection, Shooters Bible Guide to the Hunting Rifle and Its Ammunition will educate anyone interested in hunting rifles.

Wenn Katzen sprechen könnten, was würden sie uns sagen?

To take the most impressive whitetail bucks, and to bring them in consistently, a hunter has to know his weapons, the woods, and most of all, his quarry.

Whitetail enthusiasts familiar with other books by Peter Fiduccia know he offers straightforward, practical, cutting-edge deer hunting advice and down-to-earth commentary.

John Neporadny is an expert bass fisherman, and hes here to offer his secrets and those of other fishing greats on hooking hawg largemouths in 101 Bass Fishing Tips.

Here in one comprehensive source are all the age-old instructions for correctly mounting all kinds of game, from birds and deer to fish and beyond.

Perfect for everyone who wants to try crappie fishingNow with new color photographsFilled with advice from expert fisherman Keith SuttonThe Crappie Fishing Handbook is a thorough guide for crappie fishing.

Gordon Wright, the founding father of hunter-seat horsemanship is revered by generations of riders at all levels.

Although Miniature Horses and Shetland Ponies are smallest of all the equines, the enthusiasm of their owners and other fans is gigantic.

Elise Lufkin and Diana Walker once again present a moving collection of profiles, in beautiful, duotone photographs and moving text, of dogs that have found new lives after being throw away dogs.

Lefty Kreh takes his readers on an angling journey through the last half-century, when water was big and fishermen were bigger (maybe).

Well-known nature and conservation writer Ted Williams is an avid fisherman who has devoted many years to writing about the sport and advocating the preservation of bodies of water and species of fish.

This collection of more than 350 memorable quotations about the passion and pleasure of fishing captures the essence of the sport like very few collections have.

Own an unruly horse?

Whether it's learning about rifles and shotguns, determining the best hunting location, or butchering your five-point buck, here is all the essential information to have a successful and fun hunting experience in a compact, portable guidebook.

The popular and highly respected horse trainer Mark Rashid brings together Western and Eastern philosophies to demonstrate a seamless new incarnation of horse training.

Follow the trails of hunters—the original storytellers—as they interpret signs, examine tracks, and chase and catch their prey (or fail to).