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Paperback. Condition: Good. Surround yourself with beautiful knits in every room in your house! Patterns are styled and grouped by room to create a unified look for your Living Room, Porch, Master Bedroom, Guest Bedroom, Office, Kid's Bedroom, and Nursery. All pieces are knit in bulky yarns and easy-to-learn stitch patterns, so you can be enjoying your knits in no time.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. How to get good, then better, then even better at identifying birds in the field-and have fun doing itA straightforward approach from Pete Dunne, one of the country's top birders and birding instructors, written in his distinctive styleIncludes descriptive information for 75 bird groups to help get the ID process off on the right footPractical, expert advice and entertaining in-the-field examples of birding successes and common mistakes. Gothard, David (illustrator).…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Surprising and interesting facts about the Battle of Gettysburg help you become an instant expert. Why it began, how it was fought, who was in command, what the soldiers experienced, and the aftermath of the fighting--all described in concise and vivid detail. Entertaining and enlightening, this compact package offers a wonderful introduction to one of the most important military engagements in America. It's solid history in a fun-to-read format. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. Pointers for getting started, selling, exhibiting at trade shows, pricing, and marketing to turn a hobby into a profitable business.

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Pointers for getting started, selling, exhibiting at trade shows, pricing, and marketing to turn a hobby into a profitable business.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. An amusing fly-fishing novel from New York Times outdoor columnist Pete Bodo.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Illustrated guide to touring techniques Practical advice on how to pack and set up camp In recent years, kayak touring has become one of the most popular forms of paddling. Its simple technique combined with the accessibility it allows to diverse locations has an appeal for paddlers of all experiences levels. In Kayak Touring & Camping, Cecil kuhne presents a complete, illustrated guide to the elements of the touring kayak, basic and advanced paddling techniques, and touring accessories, as well as how to plan, outfit, and lead a kayak trip.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. When recent graduate Michelle Pugh sets out to fulfill a childhood dream of hiking the A.T. from start to finish, she enjoys the bliss of being surrounded by nature, the peacefulness of small trail towns, and the companionship of fellow hikers. Unexpectedly, against the backdrop of wind-swept mountains, tranquil valleys, and breathtaking sunsets, she experienced a blossoming romance. But after an unavoidable injury forces her off the trail, she fears her dream of reaching Katahdin--and of maintaining her new relationship--will be gone. Little did she know what the future held.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. "My friend shudders at my slaying a rhinoceros, but manages to eat part of an unfortunate sheep immediately afterwards. I wonder if the good lady's words ring true. She may be right, and books on sport and adventure are only for men and boys, the sterner sex. If, therefore, you, reader o' mine, should regard all forms of taking life as unwomanly, read no more.We went to Alaska to shoot, and we shot." -- from chapter 1. In the first decade of the twentieth century, Agnes Herbert (ca1880-1960) and her cousin Cecily hunted on three continents, and Herbert wrote a book about each excursion. This, her second, traces the story of the women's Alaskan hunt, undertaken in part with two men. The foursome formed two expeditions, sometimes setting up camp together and sometimes going their own ways. The women's trophies included brown bear, walrus, caribou, Dall sheep, and moose; and Cecily bagged herself a husband, as well. …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Surround yourself with beautiful knits in every room in your house! Patterns are styled and grouped by room to create a unified look for your Living Room, Porch, Master Bedroom, Guest Bedroom, Office, Kid's Bedroom, and Nursery. All pieces are knit in bulky yarns and easy-to-learn stitch patterns, so you can be enjoying your knits in no time.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Accounts by thru-hikers, organized by topic. Foreword by hiker Maurice Forrester and stunning color photos by Mike Warren.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Accounts by thru-hikers, organized by topic. Foreword by hiker Maurice Forrester and stunning color photos by Mike Warren.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. - Step-by-step instructions for matting, mounting, and framing - Color photos illustrate each step - Includes sections on mounting needlework, framing canvases, and building your own frame This detailed guide covers the essentials the beginner needs to get started matting, mounting, and framing everything from works of art to personal mementos. It contains practical techniques and expert tips on choosing the proper matboard and frame; measuring and cutting single, double, or triple mats; safely mounting your materials; building frames; attaching hanging hardware; and placing the frame for display.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Good ol boy, Cousin Rick Black, is passionate about hunting, fishing, and cooking wild game and fish, and he's spent a lifetime collecting and testing recipes for every kind of fish, fowl, and game, both large and small. Now he shares more than 250 of his favorite recipes for deer, elk, antelope, caribou, moose, bear, buffalo, squirrel, rabbit, beaver, raccoon, trout, bass, salmon, and panfish. In addition to the recipes, Rick includes chapters on rubs and marinades, cooking with beer, and how to cook for wild game banquets. Great tasting wild game starts with savvy field dressing, and Rick shares plenty of tips and helpful info on how to best and safely prepare game and fish before you get to the kitchen. And Rick knows that cooking game should be a rewarding and enjoyable experience so, in typical Cousin Rick style, he includes a dollop of down-home humor too.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. - Fully illustrated descriptions introduce knitting needles, yarn, and accessories - Detailed, step-by-step sequences illustrate basic stitches and skills - In-depth skill workshops teach techniques needed to complete 10 attractive projects Knitting is presently enjoying a renaissance. Around the world, people young and old are discovering--or rediscovering--the joy of working with needles and yarn. Basic Knitting serves as a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental skills you will need to master in order to become a knitter. The focus of the first half of the book is on detailed, step-by-step text and photo sequences that will teach you how to execute the basic stitches and techniques of knitting. The second half of the book teaches you how to apply these basic skills when completing actual projects.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Burns, Jasper (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Of the 384 Civil War battlefields cited as critical to preserve by the congressionally appointed Civil War Sites Advisory Commission, 123 are located in Virginia. This guide is the comprehensive guidebook to the most significant battles of the Civil War. Funded in part by the National Park Service and sanctioned by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, no other guidebook on the market rivals it for historical detail, accuracy, and credibility.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Fincelius G. Burnett was born in Missouri in 1844, and had a long, thrilling career on the upper Plains and northern Rockies, initially battling Indians and later befriending them. His days as an army sutler at Forts Phil Kearny and C. F. Smith on the "Bloody Bozeman" Trail coincided with the infamous Fetterman Massacre. He later formed a lasting friendship with Washakie, the famous Shoshone chief, and Sacajawea, of Lewis and Clark fame.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. This classic gives the best treatment on midges-small flies and light tackle-as well as advice on tools and techniques, tackle selection, and fishing tactics. Patterns include the Wet Black Ant, Grizzly Hankle Yellow, and the Little Olive. For dedicated anglers who enjoy the challenge and excitement of fishing with midges.…

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. Expert advice from the rangers on how to observe and study a variety of habitats, plants, birds, and mammals without disturbing the eco-system.

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