by Keith Carter
Publication Date: November 22, 2011
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Offa's Dyke Path, 3rd: British Walking Guide: planning, places to stay, places to eat; includes 87 large-scale walking maps (Trailblazer)
by Keith Carter
Publication Date: November 22, 2011
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Sunday, October 30, 2011
Outdoor Leadership: Technique, Common Sense, and Self Confidence
by John Graham
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For all endeavors and vocations. Advice, anecdotes, and sidebars by noted outdoor leaders. Read more
The Ultimate Hang: An Illustrated Guide To Hammock Camping
by Derek J Hansen
Publication Date: October 27, 2011
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Hammock camping--one of the most comfortable ways to enjoy a long-distance thru-hike, a weekend backpacking trip, or just an overnight in the woods. With more than 200 illustrations to guide you, this book helps you get off the ground to discover the freedom, comfort, and convenience of hammock camping. Learn how to set up and use a hammock to stay dry, warm, and bug free in a Leave No Trace-friendly way. This book covers hammock camping basics such as how to get a perfect hang and how to stay dry, warm, and bug free. Plus, it illustrates techniques and tips to get the most out of a hammock shelter, whether you have purchased an all-in-one kit or you’ve assembled your own customized system. Read more
Saturday, October 29, 2011
My Season of Trapping On Esperanto Creek
Harold Chapman (Author)
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Esperanto Creek was 14 miles from our main cabin, and the hike in took 11 hours with a 65-pound pack on my back. I pushed through bogged muskeg and over hills that carried no trail. I found the cabin just as Dad had described it: no glass in the windows, no door, part of the roof caved in, and the floor covered with two feet of spruce cones. The place was not abandoned--squirrels had lived there for the past 30 years. I spent a day shoveling it out; then turned my attention to repairing the roof and making a stove.Esperanto Creek was 14 miles from our main cabin, and the hike in took 11 hours with a 65-pound pack on my back. I pushed through bogged muskeg and over hills that carried no trail. I found the cabin just as Dad had described it: no glass in the windows, no door, part of the roof caved in, and the floor covered with two feet of spruce cones. The place was not abandoned--squirrels had lived there for the past 30 years. I spent a day shoveling it out; then turned my attention to repairing the roof and making a stove. Read more
Friday, October 28, 2011
The Ultimate Hang: An illustrated guide to hammock camping
by Derek J Hansen
Publication Date: October 27, 2011
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Thursday, October 27, 2011
White Mountain Guide, 29th: AMC's Comprehensive Guide to Hiking Trails in the White Mountain National Forest
by Steven D. Smith, Mike Dickerman
Publication Date: April 17, 2012
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For over 100 years, hikers have relied on AMC’s White Mountain Guide. The most trusted resource for the hiking trails of the magnificent White Mountains of New Hampshire and Maine, this new edition has been thoroughly updated and revised, with accurate descriptions of over 500 trails, topographic maps with trail segment mileage, trip planning and safety information, and a checklist of New England’s Four-Thousand Footers. With expert advice and trail coverage, this guide is the perfect companion for planning a hike, whether a day trip up Mount Washington, a backpacking adventure in the Pemigewasset Wilderness, or a hut-to-hut traverse. Read more
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Woodall's New York, New England & Eastern Canada Campground Guide, 2012 (Woodall's New York, New England and Eastern Canada Campground Guide)
by Woodall's Publications Corp.
Publication Date: January 24, 2012
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Features Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec.
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Walking with the Brontes in West Yorkshire
by Norman Buckley, June Buckley
Publication Date: May 15, 2012
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Explore one of England's great landscapes in the company of the great writers with whom it is indelibly associated. In the style of Walking with Beatrix Potter and Walking with Wordsworth, Walking with the Brontës is a pocket-sized book containing fifteen walking routes, predominantly in West Yorkshire.
Each walk is to somewhere associated with one or more of the Brontë family, either in real life or with important characters or places in their novels: for instance the house on which Emily based Thrushcross Grange in Wuthering Heights, or the countryside around Cowan Bridge School which, with its harsh regime, caused the Brontë girls much suffering and became Lowood School in Charlotte's Jane Eyre.
The walks are generally short and fairly easy, contrasting semi-urban areas with the wild moorland above their home at the Parsonage Haworth. Each route is fully described, aided by sketch plans, and illustrated by new colour photographs. In each case, a separate text explains the Bronte associations, with extracts from their writing.
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Monday, October 24, 2011
U.S. Army Survival Manual FM 21-76
Department of the Army (Author), U.S. Army (Author)
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This manual is great for anyone interested in wilderness survival or anyone that wants to be prepared.
Excerpt:
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION
This manual is based entirely on the keyword SURVIVAL. The letters in this word can help guide you in your actions in any survival situation. Whenever faced with a survival situation, remember the word SURVIVAL.
SURVIVAL ACTIONS
The following paragraphs expand on the meaning of each letter of the word survival. Study and remember what each letter signifies because you may some day have to make it work for you.
S -Size Up the Situation
If you are in a combat situation, find a place where you can conceal yourself from the enemy. Remember, security takes priority. Use your senses of hearing, smell, and sight to get a feel for the battlefield. What is the enemy doing? Advancing? Holding in place? Retreating? You will have to consider what is developing on the battlefield when you make your survival plan.
Size Up Your Surroundings
Determine the pattern of the area. Get a feel for what is going on around you. Every environment, whether forest, jungle, or desert, has a rhythm or pattern. This rhythm or pattern includes animal and bird noises and movements and insect sounds. It may also include enemy traffic and civilian movements.
Size Up Your Physical Condition
The pressure of the battle you were in or the trauma of being in a survival situation may have caused you to overlook wounds you received. Check your wounds and give yourself first aid. Take care to prevent further bodily harm. For instance, in any climate, drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration. If you are in a cold or wet climate, put on additional clothing to prevent hypothermia.
Size Up Your Equipment
Perhaps in the heat of battle, you lost or damaged some of your equipment. Check to see what equipment you have and what condition it is in.
Now that you have sized up your situation, surroundings, physical condition, and equipment, you are ready to make your survival plan. In doing so, keep in mind your basic physical needs--water, food, and shelter.
U -Use All Your Senses, Undue Haste Makes Waste
You may make a wrong move when you react quickly without thinking or planning. That move may result in your capture or death. Don't move just for the sake of taking action.
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Consider all aspects of your situation (size up your situation) before you make a decision and a move. If you act in haste, you may forget or lose some of your equipment. In your haste you may also become disoriented so that you don't know which way to go. Plan your moves. Be ready to move out quickly without endangering yourself if the enemy is near you. Use all your senses to evaluate the situation. Note sounds and smells. Be sensitive to temperature changes. Be observant.
R -Remember Where You Are
Spot your location on your map and relate it to the surrounding terrain. This is a basic principle that you must always follow. If there are other persons with you, make sure they also know their location. Always know who in your group, vehicle, or aircraft has a map and compass. If that person is killed, you will have to get the map and compass from him. Pay close attention to where you are and to where you are going. Do not rely on others in the group to keep track of the route. Constantly orient yourself. Always try to determine, as a minimum, how your location relates to--
• The location of enemy units and controlled areas.
• The location of friendly units and controlled areas.
• The location of local water sources (especially important in the desert).
• Areas that will provide good cover and concealment.
This information will allow you to make intelligent decisions when you are in a survival and
evasion situation.
This manual is great for anyone interested in wilderness survival or anyone that wants to be prepared.
Excerpt:
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION
This manual is based entirely on the keyword SURVIVAL. The letters in this word can help guide you in your actions in any survival situation. Whenever faced with a survival situation, remember the word SURVIVAL.
SURVIVAL ACTIONS
The following paragraphs expand on the meaning of each letter of the word survival. Study and remember what each letter signifies because you may some day have to make it work for you.
S -Size Up the Situation
If you are in a combat situation, find a place where you can conceal yourself from the enemy. Remember, security takes priority. Use your senses of hearing, smell, and sight to get a feel for the battlefield. What is the enemy doing? Advancing? Holding in place? Retreating? You will have to consider what is developing on the battlefield when you make your survival plan.
Size Up Your Surroundings
Determine the pattern of the area. Get a feel for what is going on around you. Every environment, whether forest, jungle, or desert, has a rhythm or pattern. This rhythm or pattern includes animal and bird noises and movements and insect sounds. It may also include enemy traffic and civilian movements.
Size Up Your Physical Condition
The pressure of the battle you were in or the trauma of being in a survival situation may have caused you to overlook wounds you received. Check your wounds and give yourself first aid. Take care to prevent further bodily harm. For instance, in any climate, drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration. If you are in a cold or wet climate, put on additional clothing to prevent hypothermia.
Size Up Your Equipment
Perhaps in the heat of battle, you lost or damaged some of your equipment. Check to see what equipment you have and what condition it is in.
Now that you have sized up your situation, surroundings, physical condition, and equipment, you are ready to make your survival plan. In doing so, keep in mind your basic physical needs--water, food, and shelter.
U -Use All Your Senses, Undue Haste Makes Waste
You may make a wrong move when you react quickly without thinking or planning. That move may result in your capture or death. Don't move just for the sake of taking action.
Page 5 of 277
FM 21-76 US ARMY SURVIVAL MANUAL
Consider all aspects of your situation (size up your situation) before you make a decision and a move. If you act in haste, you may forget or lose some of your equipment. In your haste you may also become disoriented so that you don't know which way to go. Plan your moves. Be ready to move out quickly without endangering yourself if the enemy is near you. Use all your senses to evaluate the situation. Note sounds and smells. Be sensitive to temperature changes. Be observant.
R -Remember Where You Are
Spot your location on your map and relate it to the surrounding terrain. This is a basic principle that you must always follow. If there are other persons with you, make sure they also know their location. Always know who in your group, vehicle, or aircraft has a map and compass. If that person is killed, you will have to get the map and compass from him. Pay close attention to where you are and to where you are going. Do not rely on others in the group to keep track of the route. Constantly orient yourself. Always try to determine, as a minimum, how your location relates to--
• The location of enemy units and controlled areas.
• The location of friendly units and controlled areas.
• The location of local water sources (especially important in the desert).
• Areas that will provide good cover and concealment.
This information will allow you to make intelligent decisions when you are in a survival and
evasion situation.
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Woodall's Mid Atlantic Campground Guide, 2012
by Woodall's Publications Corp.
Publication Date: January 24, 2012
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Features Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
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Sunday, October 23, 2011
Blind Descent
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Friday, October 21, 2011
Grand Canyon Bright Angel Trail Guide
Scott Thybony (Author)
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To take full advantage of hiking in Grand Canyon, visitors must understand the physical, cultural, and historical background of its trails. Learn about plants and wildlife; reference safety tips and trail length; recognize geological features; and find out the location of the nearest restroom. Within the Bright Angel Trail Guide, you will find detailed maps, vivid images, and comprehensive information that will not only help you to appreciate the beauty and ruggedness of the landscape, but will alert you to its hazards as well. As the only trail guide specific to the Bright Angel Trail, the Bright Angel Trail Guide is an essential part of every hiker’s pack. Published by the nonprofit Grand Canyon Association, your purchase of this e-book supports Grand Canyon National Park, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and a World Heritage Site.To take full advantage of hiking in Grand Canyon, visitors must understand the physical, cultural, and historical background of its trails. Learn about plants and wildlife; reference safety tips and trail length; recognize geological features; and find out the location of the nearest restroom. Within the Bright Angel Trail Guide, you will find detailed maps, vivid images, and comprehensive information that will not only help you to appreciate the beauty and ruggedness of the landscape, but will alert you to its hazards as well. As the only trail guide specific to the Bright Angel Trail, the Bright Angel Trail Guide is an essential part of every hiker’s pack. Published by the nonprofit Grand Canyon Association, your purchase of this e-book supports Grand Canyon National Park, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and a World Heritage Site. Read more
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Timber!: The Story of the Lumberjack World Championships
by Lew Freedman
Publication Date: December 1, 2011
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Each summer, men and women travel from all over the globe to the Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward, Wisconsin, to compete before thousands of spectators and prove who is the best at chopping and sawing wood, log rolling, and boom running. The event, with its impressive international fan base, has become the most prestigious timber sport gathering in the world.
Timber! chronicles the history of the championships since its inception in 1960 and highlights such popular athletes as J.R. Salzman, Ron Hartill, and Peggy Halvorson, all of whom are stalwarts in a variety of events from the hot saw to the springboard chop. These glory-seeking competitors symbolize a connection to the old days of logging in Wisconsin and throughout the United States, when timber-felling helped build the country.
Lively and informative, Timber! shows how these timber sports keep alive the spirit of the logging world and the image of the logger as a pioneer.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Deer, Pigs and a Little Bit of Bull!
Graeme Mackie (Author)
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This story follows two young men, Rolly and Jim, as they’re hired and fired by hard-case bosses after spectacular mishaps. They find an injured dog and learn how to hunt pigs in the bush, but it’s down at the pub that the tales really fly, fuelled by plenty of the amber nectar, as real blokes out-do each other’s yarns about fishing, hunting, and the ones that got away.
In the literary tradition of ‘good keen man’ Barry Crump, this book charts the single years of young Rolly, when having a good dog and a good mate were the most important things in life. After an unfortunate incident with a bulldozer and the boss’s car, Rolly and Jim hit the road to seek new adventures. They nurse an injured dog back to health and discover he’s a champion pig hunter, so life quickly revolves around learning to hunt and survive in the bush. The story of Rolly’s experiences are interwoven with yarns from fellas he meets at the pub – all hard-case guys with a wicked sense of fun and plenty of stories to tell. It’s a glimpse into rural New Zealand life in simpler times that will appeal to men of any age.This story follows two young men, Rolly and Jim, as they’re hired and fired by hard-case bosses after spectacular mishaps. They find an injured dog and learn how to hunt pigs in the bush, but it’s down at the pub that the tales really fly, fuelled by plenty of the amber nectar, as real blokes out-do each other’s yarns about fishing, hunting, and the ones that got away.
In the literary tradition of ‘good keen man’ Barry Crump, this book charts the single years of young Rolly, when having a good dog and a good mate were the most important things in life. After an unfortunate incident with a bulldozer and the boss’s car, Rolly and Jim hit the road to seek new adventures. They nurse an injured dog back to health and discover he’s a champion pig hunter, so life quickly revolves around learning to hunt and survive in the bush. The story of Rolly’s experiences are interwoven with yarns from fellas he meets at the pub – all hard-case guys with a wicked sense of fun and plenty of stories to tell. It’s a glimpse into rural New Zealand life in simpler times that will appeal to men of any age. Read more
Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers' Companion - 2011
by Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association, Ed., Robert Sylvester
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The Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association collaborate on this guide especially designed for potential thru-hikers--the best-selling one of its kind. It gives them the basic information for a five- to six-month trek in the woods, at a reasonable price, but also leaves "space" for the adventure of finding out the extras for themselves. This basic information concentrates on services and food in towns and shelter and water locations on the trail, with a little oddball history slipped in here and there. With research by more than three dozen thru-hiker volunteers in 14 states, backed by the first-hand information of the Trail's volunteer and staff maintainers and managers, the "Companion" includes extensive tabular information from the 2011 "A.T. Data Book". Sized for easy packing in a quart-sized resealable baggie. Purchased by current thru-hikers, it is also sought out by section-hikers and dreamers. Read more
The Everything Knots Book: Step-By-Step Instructions for Tying Any Knot (Everything (Hobbies & Games))
Randy Penn (Author)
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A well-tied knot is at once a practical tool and a work of art. With names like "hangman's noose" and "wagoneer's hitch", knots have a rich history of usefulness and an aesthetic appeal all their own. From the boat to the backyard, The Everything Knots Book provides simple instructions on how to tie knots for any situation. Written by Randy Penn, a member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers, this handy guide walks you through the basics and offers myriad suggestions for creative uses of these knots. Packed with easy-to-follow instruction and clear illustrations, The Everything Knots Book makes learning this useful skill fun and easy.A well-tied knot is at once a practical tool and a work of art. With names like "hangman's noose" and "wagoneer's hitch", knots have a rich history of usefulness and an aesthetic appeal all their own. From the boat to the backyard, The Everything Knots Book provides simple instructions on how to tie knots for any situation. Written by Randy Penn, a member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers, this handy guide walks you through the basics and offers myriad suggestions for creative uses of these knots. Packed with easy-to-follow instruction and clear illustrations, The Everything Knots Book makes learning this useful skill fun and easy. Read more
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Woodall's Frontier West/Great Plains & Mountain Region Campground Guide, 2012
by Woodall's Publications Corp.
Publication Date: January 24, 2012
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Features Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Wyoming, Mexico, Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.
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Monday, October 17, 2011
A Long Walk with a GOOD Dog - An Appalachian Trail Story (with Pictures)
Allan Roden (Author)
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In the spring and summer of 2005 I walked the Appalachian Trail with my service dog. I had been treated for Melanoma during the past years at the NIC using some experimental procedures and as a result of all the surgeries and treatments I did have full use of my right leg. I also had lymphodema requiring me to use high compression stocking. I therefore trained my dog to help pull me off the ground and hand me stuff I could not reach or pickup and off we went. This book is copy of the journals, provides my feeling, thoughts and activities during the six month hike.In the spring and summer of 2005 I walked the Appalachian Trail with my service dog. I had been treated for Melanoma during the past years at the NIC using some experimental procedures and as a result of all the surgeries and treatments I did have full use of my right leg. I also had lymphodema requiring me to use high compression stocking. I therefore trained my dog to help pull me off the ground and hand me stuff I could not reach or pickup and off we went. This book is copy of the journals, provides my feeling, thoughts and activities during the six month hike. Read more
Sunday, October 16, 2011
RV Winterizing & Storing E-book
Mark Polk (Author)
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You’ve had a great year camping, now it's time to put your RV away for the winter. What do I do? Where do I start? Don't worry, you are not alone. These are common questions, ones that RV expert Mark Polk will answer for you in this specialized winterizing and storing eBook. Winterizing the RV protects the RVs water system, but what about the tires, batteries, generator, chassis storage, coach storage and other components that can be damaged if they are not properly prepared for short or long term storage? You will see detailed step by step instructions on how to properly winterize (and de-winterize) and store your RV. Outlined is a list of supplies needed and the steps to take for you to complete the project.Let RV expert Mark Polk, help you to thoroughly understand all of your winterizing and storing needs!You’ve had a great year camping, now it's time to put your RV away for the winter. What do I do? Where do I start? Don't worry, you are not alone. These are common questions, ones that RV expert Mark Polk will answer for you in this specialized winterizing and storing eBook. Winterizing the RV protects the RVs water system, but what about the tires, batteries, generator, chassis storage, coach storage and other components that can be damaged if they are not properly prepared for short or long term storage? You will see detailed step by step instructions on how to properly winterize (and de-winterize) and store your RV. Outlined is a list of supplies needed and the steps to take for you to complete the project.Let RV expert Mark Polk, help you to thoroughly understand all of your winterizing and storing needs! Read more
Saturday, October 15, 2011
How to Snowboard: Getting in Shape for the Season
Lucky (Author), DDavid Voda (Author)
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New to snowboarding? Want to amp up your skills? How to Snowboard gives you step-by-step guidance to challenge yourself and have fun on the slopes. In this volume: How to get in shape for the upcoming snowboard season.New to snowboarding? Want to amp up your skills? How to Snowboard gives you step-by-step guidance to challenge yourself and have fun on the slopes. In this volume: How to get in shape for the upcoming snowboard season. Read more
BOONDOCKING: Finding a Perfect Campsite on America's Public Lands
Bob Difley (Author)
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This book is the result of my more than 45 years of RVing, ten of which I spent as regional general manager of a national RV sales and rental business, sixteen living with my wife full time in our motorhome, fourteen as a freelance writer and photographer for RV magazines, and ten as a seminar leader and class instructor at Life On Wheels RV Conferences and for RV rallies and events. I spent a great many of my RVing days dry-camping or boondocking—without the water, electric, and sewer hook-ups offered by campgrounds and RV resorts. I developed my class, Camping and Boondocking on Our Public Lands, out of these experiences and the experiences and comments of class attendees. It became one of my most popular classes, often overflowing the room with standing room only and many—as at The Rally 2009 in Albuquerque—being turned away (though the organizers quickly scheduled an additional class). Much of the content of this and my other classes became the base content for this book, the where and how of comfortable, efficient, environmentally responsible, and fun RV camping and boondocking. I also include photos of some of my boondocking spots and helpful links to sources of additional information. Add to that some stories and anecdotes that have created an ever changing panorama of the RV lifestyle as seen through my eyes, and that hopefully will expand your horizons and soon have you enjoying your own memorable RV lifestyle experiences.This book is the result of my more than 45 years of RVing, ten of which I spent as regional general manager of a national RV sales and rental business, sixteen living with my wife full time in our motorhome, fourteen as a freelance writer and photographer for RV magazines, and ten as a seminar leader and class instructor at Life On Wheels RV Conferences and for RV rallies and events. I spent a great many of my RVing days dry-camping or boondocking—without the water, electric, and sewer hook-ups offered by campgrounds and RV resorts. I developed my class, Camping and Boondocking on Our Public Lands, out of these experiences and the experiences and comments of class attendees. It became one of my most popular classes, often overflowing the room with standing room only and many—as at The Rally 2009 in Albuquerque—being turned away (though the organizers quickly scheduled an additional class). Much of the content of this and my other classes became the base content for this book, the where and how of comfortable, efficient, environmentally responsible, and fun RV camping and boondocking. I also include photos of some of my boondocking spots and helpful links to sources of additional information. Add to that some stories and anecdotes that have created an ever changing panorama of the RV lifestyle as seen through my eyes, and that hopefully will expand your horizons and soon have you enjoying your own memorable RV lifestyle experiences. Read more
Backpacker magazine's Hiking and Backpacking with Kids: Proven Strategies for Fun Family Adventures (Backpacker Magazine Series)
by Molly Absolon
Publication Date: January 10, 2012
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How to safely and successfully hike and backpack with kids, from infants to teenagers is all here in a durable, packable, full-color package. Former NOLS instructor and current mom Molly Absolon tells how to plan trips for kids, what to pack, games to play, kid-favorite food and snacks for the trail, and other tips and tricks to make a family hiking outing the best it can be. Read more
Friday, October 14, 2011
The UK's County Tops: Reaching the top of 91 historic counties
by Jonny Muir
Publication Date: November 5, 2011
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Inspiring guide to 82 walking routes reaching the tops of the UK's 91 historic counties in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, from Inverness-shire's Ben Nevis (1344m) to Huntingdonshire's Boring Field (80m) visiting 10 national parks and the full range of UK countryside. OS maps, colour photography, many county facts. Read more
Afoot & Afield Orange County: A Comprehensive Hiking Guide
by Jerry Schad
Publication Date: October 6, 2011
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This completely updated and expanded new edition in the Wilderness Press Afoot and Afield series is the ultimate guide to the hiking opportunities throughout Southern California's Orange County. Featuring 87 trips from serene summits to sparkling beaches, Afoot and Afield Orange County covers the Laguna Coast, Newport Beach, Crystal Cove State Park, the Chino Hills, Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, the Santa Ana Mountains, and more. Trips ranging from short strolls to rigorous daylong treks are all within a short car trip of the Southland's cities. Read more
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Backpacker magazine's Bear Country Behavior: Essential Skills and Safety Tips for Hikers (Backpacker Magazine Series)
by Bill Schneider
Publication Date: January 10, 2012
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If you encounter a bear in the wilderness, what do you do? In Bear Country Behavior, veteran backcountry traveler Bill Schneider gives valuable advice on how to hike and backpack safely in grizzly bear and black bear country throughout the United States. This volume includes hiking and camping in bear country, food storage, special considerations for women, and special precautions for hunters, anglers, mountain bikers, and photographers. Read more
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Extreme Weather: A Guide To Surviving Flash Floods, Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Heat Waves, Snowstorms, Tsunamis and Other Natural Disasters (Macsci)
by Bonnie Schneider
Release Date: January 31, 2012
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Flash floods, tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes, mudslides, thunderstorms, and wildfires--these devastating events are happening around the world at an alarming rate. As a Meteorologist on CNN and HLN, Bonnie Schneider reports on these natural disasters, explaining when they're likely to strike, and telling viewers how to respond when they do. In Extreme Weather, Schneider distills that information into a guide for readers. She interviews experts from a wide variety of agencies—including FEMA and NOAA—to provide a comprehensive understanding of the science behind weather patterns and the latest thinking on how to act in dangerous conditions. Ranging from topics that cover every season and every climate, Schneider introduces the reader to the best course of action during weather emergencies, including:
*how to handle extreme weather scenarios in your car, outside, on a boat or at home
*how to prepare for potential dangers, such as deadly lightning, when planning a camping trip, vacation or sports outing
*what you need to have at home to protect against floods, earthquakes, or severe storms
*how to protect your home from rapidly spreading wildfire
*how to create a family evacuation plan for different emergencies
*making sure your beloved pet is taken care of in time of disaster
Drawing on actual survivor stories, Extreme Weather reminds readers that disaster can strike at any time, changing your life forever.
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Babes in the Woods: Hiking, Camping & Boating with Babies and Young Children
by Jennifer Aist
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There's a lot of information out there about introducing school-age kids to the outdoors, but what about babies and toddlers? Author Jennifer Aist bridges that gap and shares her tried and tested advice for active new parents. Babes in the Woods introduces outdoorsy moms and dads to the joy and vigor of taking babies and toddlers into the woods at a very early age. Well-organized chapters offer functional solutions for appropriate gear, clothing, and food, nature games to play, and tips on potty breaks and sleeping outdoors--but most importantly, Aist explores all the reasons why introducing even the youngest of children to wilderness experiences is healthy, rewarding, and fun. Whether planning a short day hike, a car camping trip, a base camp adventure, or a backpacking excursion, Aist covers every season and climate, while confirming that babies are well-suited for the mountains, the water, and the adventures that lie beyond. Read more
Sunday, October 9, 2011
The Beginning Runner's Handbook: The Proven 13-Week Walk/Run Program
The Sports Medicine Council British Columbia (Author)
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More than 20.5 million Americans run recreationally, according to the latest U.S. statistics—an astonishing figure that underscores just how popular running is as a method of improving fitness. This tightly written, absolutely basic guide exclusively for the beginning runner offers a proven and tested program perfectly suited to those seeking long-term fitness.
At the core of the book is "the program"—the specific 13-week walk/run plan designed to turn people into runners, without injury. Everyone—walkers, first-time joggers, even those who want to advance another step—will find a training program to suit their interests, needs and current level of fitness.
For this new edition, much has been added, including all-new material on running faster and farther; fartlek, interval and tempo training; how to maintain fitness while vacationing, and a post-13-weeks maintenance program. Another new chapter focuses on building toward half and full marathons. As well, there’s a new chapter on running and the family, including running during pregnancy and after the baby arrives, jogging strollers, children who want to run and running with the family dog. Other new sections examine coming back from injuries, as well as the latest on nutrition and running, such as low-carb diets and running.
More than 20.5 million Americans run recreationally, according to the latest U.S. statistics—an astonishing figure that underscores just how popular running is as a method of improving fitness. This tightly written, absolutely basic guide exclusively for the beginning runner offers a proven and tested program perfectly suited to those seeking long-term fitness.
At the core of the book is "the program"—the specific 13-week walk/run plan designed to turn people into runners, without injury. Everyone—walkers, first-time joggers, even those who want to advance another step—will find a training program to suit their interests, needs and current level of fitness.
For this new edition, much has been added, including all-new material on running faster and farther; fartlek, interval and tempo training; how to maintain fitness while vacationing, and a post-13-weeks maintenance program. Another new chapter focuses on building toward half and full marathons. As well, there’s a new chapter on running and the family, including running during pregnancy and after the baby arrives, jogging strollers, children who want to run and running with the family dog. Other new sections examine coming back from injuries, as well as the latest on nutrition and running, such as low-carb diets and running.
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Friday, October 7, 2011
Tour of Mont Blanc: Complete two-way trekking guide (Mountain Walking)
by Kev Reynolds
Publication Date: March 10, 2012
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Fully-updated third edition of this trekking guide, by alpine expert Kev Reynolds, to the classic Tour of Mont Blanc or TMB (170km, 105 miles) in 11 days. The route takes the walker into France, Switzerland and Italy and is described in both anti-clockwise and clockwise directions, with variants and information about facilities en route. Read more
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Fixing Your Feet: Prevention and Treatments for Athletes
by John Vonhof
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Foot pain and injuries can thwart even the most experienced athletes. Foot expert John Vonhof discredits the conventional wisdom of "no pain, no gain," teaching instead how the interplay of anatomy, biomechanics, and footwear can lead to happy or hurting feet. With a focus on individual and team care, this fifth edition covers everything that an active person needs for immediate and long-term foot care solutions. Vonhof's advice comes not only from his own experience but also from many foot experts and endurance athletes. He offers numerous solutions for each problem, as there is no one best solution — different treatments work for different feet. This comprehensive resource covers footwear basics, prevention, and treatments along with clear diagrams, photos, and charts that demonstrate techniques and solutions. If it can happen to a foot, it's covered in this book. Read more
The West Highland Way (British Long Distance Trails)
by Terry Marsh
(1)Publication Date: January 5, 2012
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An updated and current description of Scotland's most popular official long-distance route from Milngavie, Glasgow, to Fort William. Opened in 1980, the 95 miles of the route pass through the lowlands to the highlands, and are accompanied by the spendour of the glens flanked by great mountains, the loveliness of Loch Lomond and the wild remoteness of Rannoch Moor. Read more
The Beginner's Guide To Deer Hunting: Everything The New Hunter Needs To Make His First Deer Hunt A Success
Ryan Johnson (Author)
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For some of us, whitetail deer hunting has been a part of our lives since we were youngsters. It is typically a family tradition passed down throughout the generations of our forefathers. Many different secrets and tricks to bagging that “big buck” have been passed around over the years. For others though - deer hunting is a new experience. This book is for you.
Hunting whitetail deer takes a lot of planning, training, and overall…patience. There are many, many factors when it comes to hunting the much sought-after trophy buck.
In this incredible, never-before-seen guide I will be discussing the many variables associated with deer hunting that will set you apart from other hunters and give you the edge you need to get the most out of your deer hunting experience. You need to know more than just how to aim and fire.
We also include 27 delicious venison recipes to help you enjoy the results of your successful hunt.For some of us, whitetail deer hunting has been a part of our lives since we were youngsters. It is typically a family tradition passed down throughout the generations of our forefathers. Many different secrets and tricks to bagging that “big buck” have been passed around over the years. For others though - deer hunting is a new experience. This book is for you.
Hunting whitetail deer takes a lot of planning, training, and overall…patience. There are many, many factors when it comes to hunting the much sought-after trophy buck.
In this incredible, never-before-seen guide I will be discussing the many variables associated with deer hunting that will set you apart from other hunters and give you the edge you need to get the most out of your deer hunting experience. You need to know more than just how to aim and fire.
We also include 27 delicious venison recipes to help you enjoy the results of your successful hunt. Read more
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Climbing Knots
Bill Wilde (Author)
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This amazing eBook in 40 pages has all the information about all the ropes and knots in the world.
The basic information is in the book. It is a good book covering all the basic climbing knots with excellent photos. One can navigate to the various knots by clicking in the contents.
The power of the book is in the hyperlinks. If one is reading on a device that is connected one simply clicks on one of the hundreds of hyperlinks to be transported to an encyclopedia where the best and latest technical information comes up. There are further links from there into reference books and web pages. Every knot in the world at your fingertips and at a very reasonable price.
This amazing eBook in 40 pages has all the information about all the ropes and knots in the world.
The basic information is in the book. It is a good book covering all the basic climbing knots with excellent photos. One can navigate to the various knots by clicking in the contents.
The power of the book is in the hyperlinks. If one is reading on a device that is connected one simply clicks on one of the hundreds of hyperlinks to be transported to an encyclopedia where the best and latest technical information comes up. There are further links from there into reference books and web pages. Every knot in the world at your fingertips and at a very reasonable price.
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Explore the Inca Trail
by Jacquetta Megarry, Roy Davies
Publication Date: October 24, 2011
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The third edition of this popular guidebook contains everything the walker needs to plan and enjoy hiking the Inca trail to Machu Picchu in Peru, with three routes taking from 2-7 days. It includes advice on how to prevent and manage altitude sickness; background on Inca culture and the ruins; and advice on planning in the light of new Trail regulations. This 2011 edition has been released for the centenery of Bingham's "discovery" of Machu Picchu. It contains everything you need to plan and enjoy hiking a choice of three Inca Trails to Machu Picchu in Peru. Step-by-step sections cover the Classic trail (4-5 days), the longer, more strenuous trek from Mollepata (6-7 days) and the Shortest option (2 days). The book includes a drop-down map showing all three trails (three panels), plus a detailed site plan of Machu Picchu ruins (two panels); detailed description of Machu Picchu, with side-trips and photographs; background on Inca culture and stonework, Andean wildlife and modern Peru; advice on planning and preparation, including packing checklist and updated Trail regulations; medical advice on how to prevent and manage altitude symptoms; and a phrasebook in Spanish, Quechua and English. The book is in full colour, with over 80 photographs, printed on waterproof paper. Read more
Camp Life in the Woods and the Tricks of Trapping and Trap Making (Annotated)
W. Hamilton Gibson (Author), C.A. Chamlies (Foreword)
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This treasure of a historical book, CAMP LIFE IN THE WOODS AND THE TRICKS OF TRAPPING AND TRAP MAKING by W. Hamilton Gibson (1850-1896) was first published in 1881 and is republished here for the education and enjoyment of readers interested in these time tested methods of food procurement using snares, traps, deadfalls and contains many handsomely detailed original illustrations by the author W. Hamilton Gibson of many animals and of the means to procure them for food or for the elimination of vermin and predator. Mr. Gibson describes the characteristics and of the animals, as well as preferred foods, habitat and best trapping method for each.
The Prepper Archaeology Project is a historic preparedness research collection of informative books. We search the antique book stores and the archives for old tomes of forgotten knowledge contained in out of print or forgotten books and make arrangements to republish them as a resurrection into good quality modern books. Meticulous care and detail in reproduction is undertaken to preserve and honor the originalauthor's works preserving the old time secrets and methods used by great pioneers and woodsmen. The books in the collection are hand selected by experts in their field for the Prepper community to enjoy and preserve historical lore will not be lost and may be reused again to face the disasters of an uneasy world once more.
This treasure of a historical book, CAMP LIFE IN THE WOODS AND THE TRICKS OF TRAPPING AND TRAP MAKING by W. Hamilton Gibson (1850-1896) was first published in 1881 and is republished here for the education and enjoyment of readers interested in these time tested methods of food procurement using snares, traps, deadfalls and contains many handsomely detailed original illustrations by the author W. Hamilton Gibson of many animals and of the means to procure them for food or for the elimination of vermin and predator. Mr. Gibson describes the characteristics and of the animals, as well as preferred foods, habitat and best trapping method for each.
The Prepper Archaeology Project is a historic preparedness research collection of informative books. We search the antique book stores and the archives for old tomes of forgotten knowledge contained in out of print or forgotten books and make arrangements to republish them as a resurrection into good quality modern books. Meticulous care and detail in reproduction is undertaken to preserve and honor the originalauthor's works preserving the old time secrets and methods used by great pioneers and woodsmen. The books in the collection are hand selected by experts in their field for the Prepper community to enjoy and preserve historical lore will not be lost and may be reused again to face the disasters of an uneasy world once more.
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Sunday, October 2, 2011
Integrating Spirituality in Clinical Social Work Practice: Walking the Labyrinth (Advancing Core Competencies)
by Maddy Cunningham
Publication Date: September 29, 2011
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Focuses on the inclusion of spiritual issues in the clinical social work process.
Part of Advancing Core Competencies Series, a unique series that helps students taking advanced social work courses apply CSWE’s core competencies and practice behaviors examples to specialized fields of practice.
Integrating Spirituality in Clinical Social Work Practice: Walking the Labyrinth focuses on the inclusion of spiritual issues in the clinical social work process using the metaphor of the labyrinth to discuss the implementation of spiritual issues in the various phases of the treatment process – engagement, assessment, intervention, endings, and more.
It makes the clear distinction between the concepts of “spirituality” and “religion” and addresses sensitive issues such as guilt, shame, forgiveness, death & dying, trauma, gender and social justice.
Learning Goals
Upon completing this book, readers should be able to:
- Understand how the labyrinth’s cyclical nature resembles the therapeutic process and reminds us that our work with clients often includes moving towards and moving away before we achieve the goal
- Acknowledge the importance of the sacred (therapeutic) relationship between therapist and client
- Learn the importance of understanding our countertransference reactions, exploring our own beliefs and biases and reflecting on how they may affect our work.
- Distinguish between the concepts of “spirituality” and “religion”
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Bob Randall (Author), Mark Polk (Editor)
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Before you take that critical first step in buying any RV, read this guide. Written by someone who has worked in the RV Industry. This is the THIRD Edition of the RV Buyers Survival guide. The two or so hours of reading will enlighten you to the ins and outs of the RV Buying process. Read tips to both how to properly shop for an RV, how to negotiate by being able to calculate the dealers actual cost factors, and how to control the sales process. Bob Randall was the sales manager for a big RV dealer. He’s also the former head of sales for one of America’s largest RV manufacturers. In this E-book, he reveals how a dealer makes his money, and how low an offer a buyer can make off list price and still get the rig. And what can you expect from a trade in? Randall offers step-by-step instructions.Before you take that critical first step in buying any RV, read this guide. Written by someone who has worked in the RV Industry. This is the THIRD Edition of the RV Buyers Survival guide. The two or so hours of reading will enlighten you to the ins and outs of the RV Buying process. Read tips to both how to properly shop for an RV, how to negotiate by being able to calculate the dealers actual cost factors, and how to control the sales process. Bob Randall was the sales manager for a big RV dealer. He’s also the former head of sales for one of America’s largest RV manufacturers. In this E-book, he reveals how a dealer makes his money, and how low an offer a buyer can make off list price and still get the rig. And what can you expect from a trade in? Randall offers step-by-step instructions. Read more
2012 Lure Of The Outdoors Wall Calendar
by Perfect Timing - Lang
Publication Date: October 30, 2011
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