Captain Heinrich Paasch was the first to recognize the complexity and variety in marine vocabulary and technical terminology and the inherent need for a cohesive classification of nautical terms.
More science and less art leads to bigger fish and fewer talesMost anglers rely on advice from fishing buddies or books by well-known but unscientific anglers.
Expert advice on staying safe in the outdoors from one of America's best-known survival writersThe best way to survive an extreme situation in the wilderness is to avoid it in the first place, says Rich Johnson in this refreshing new guide to outdoor survival skills.
One of the first female extreme athletes reflects on how her feminine strengths led to her success in a male-dominated field *; Written by Jan Reynolds, medal winner in World Cup biathlon and former world record-holder for women's high-altitude skiing *; Recounts many of Reynolds' adventures, including her Mount Everest expeditions *; Explains how she didn't simply emulate the men around her but embraced her feminine strengths of compassion, mediation, cooperation, and observation *; Shares insights from her immersion in several indigenous cultures, where she identified gender traits found in all cultures World record-breaking skier and climber Jan Reynolds has sought adventure in the Himalayas, the Southern Alps, the Sahara Desert, the Canadian Arctic, and the Amazon Basin--often as the only woman in her expedition.
Now with full-color topographic maps and featuring the latest on electronic navigation, The Essential Wilderness Navigator is the clearest and most up-to-date route-finding primer available.
A field guide to the unique ecosystems and mountain trails in Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee"e;Treeless wonders"e; of the Southern Appalachians, grassy balds have long baffled scientists and enchanted outdoor enthusiasts.
Each spring, Tee-ball introduces millions of boys and girls to "e;America's pastime"e; --and introduces their parents to the joys (and nightmares) of coaching first-time players.
With its combination of desert and mountain landscapes, the dramatic canyons of the Rio Grande, ancient pictographs, and remnants of pioneer ranch life, Big Bend National Park presents a wealth of subjects to the photographic eye.
'What a wonderful, honest, refreshing book, full of free-spirited adventure, humour and profound thoughts to provide inspiration to anyone who simply dreams of getting out and doing their own thing' SIR CHRIS BONINGTON'Ernest Shackleton listed those qualities an explorer should possess over a century ago: optimism, patience, idealism with imagination, and courage.
Learn how to read the clues and signs of the weather with this eye-opening and enthralling guide from Sunday Times-bestselling author Tristan Gooley, pioneer in the art of natural navigation PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY OF TRISTAN GOOLEY'S NEW BOOK, 'THE HIDDEN SEASONS', NOW!
From award-winning ABC News Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman, and written using exclusive interviews and information comes the definitive account of the dramatic story that gripped the world: the miracle rescue of twelve boys and their soccer coach trapped in a flooded cave miles underground for nearly three weeks-a pulse-pounding page-turner by a reporter who was there every step of their journey out.
The ultimate survival guide from Bear Grylls, former Special Forces soldier and #1 world-renowned "e;King of Survival"e; (Outside)For more than a decade, Bear Grylls has introduced TV viewers to the most dramatic wilderness survival situations, through his hit shows such as Man Vs.
If you are one of the millions of Americans who chooses to exercise your Second Amendment Right but haven't quite mastered the proper technique with guns, then this is the essential manual for you.
When it was originally published in 1971, Selective Trout was universally acclaimed as the most revolutionary approach to aquatic insect imitation in the twentieth century.
For anyone who spends time in the backcountry, understanding not only what sorts of dangers you can run into out there but also exactly what those risks can do to you is part of being a smart, well informed outdoor traveler.
From the mighty rivers of the Pacific Northwest, to the rolling streams of New England, to the freestone streams of the Appalachians, to the frigid waters of Canada, fly fishing is a sport embraced by anglers from all corners of North America.
Ideal for fans of buck knives, razor blade knives, elephant knives, and other knivesOne of many reputable Shooters Bible booksThorough resource for all of the listings and current trends in the knife market, including new manufacturers and metalsThe Shooters Bible Guide to Knives contains everything you need to know about owning, maintaining, and buying all kinds of knives.
At the turn of the twentieth century, an age of booming technology and a rapid reduction of the outdoors, wildlife enthusiast Ernest Thompson Seton called for a renewed interest in outdoor living.
This extensive guide will enable the reader to commune with the natural world and master a full spectrum of traditional practices, hands-on skill, and theoretical knowledge.
The black bass is not only the most popular American gamefish, fished for by millions, but is also one of the country's most iconic creatures, embodying many of the traits and virtues we like to think of as typically American.
