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Traditional archery is spoken in every language, in every culture. Whether you compete in Olympic venues or bowhunt for big game, you participate in a shared history, a tradition of joy and of trial. Archery embodies the philosophy that newer is not always better, that faster does not always win the race, that easier is not always in one's best interest. With the help of The Ultimate Guide to Traditional Archery, learn to rise to an ancient...
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There and back-what every new backpacker needs to know
A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single book. How to Survive Your First Trip in the Wild bundles up everything you need to prep for your first-ever backpacking adventure-so you can explore the back country with confidence.
Start strong with an essential equipment guide geared toward beginners. Discover how to choose a campsite and follow along with camp setup and breakdown directions....
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Shelters, Shacks, and Shanties. Originally published in 1914 - FOREWORD: - As this book is written for boys of all ages, it has been divided under two general heads, The Tomahawk Camps and The Axe Camps, that is, camps which may be built with no tool but a hatchet, and camps that will need the aid of an axe. The smallest boys can build some of the simple shelters and the older boys can build the more difficult ones. The reader may, if he likes, begin...
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Two highly respected outdoor journalists, Charlie Meyers of the Denver Post and Kirk Deeter of Field & Stream, have cracked open their notebooks and shared straight-shot advice on the sport of fly fishing, based on a range of new and old experiences—from interviews with the late Lee Wulff to travels with maverick guides in Tierra del Fuego.The mission of The Little Red Book of Fly Fishing is to demystify and un-complicate the tricks and tips
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Long recognized as one of the seminal volumes on the fundamentals of map, compass, and altimeter route finding, Outward Bound Map & Compass Handbook now includes the latest information on GPS receivers, complete with all new color illustrations. This concise guide features practical advice
on choosing the right compass, reading and using topographical maps, using an altimeter to pinpoint your position, and mastering GPS. It also helps you steer clear...
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If you have ever wished you could escape to your own Walden Pond, consider creating a unique wilderness haven with the instructions found in this book! While woodcraft usually brings furniture to mind, this book is a guide to the craft of extended camping and travel in the woods. First published in 1919, this wilderness book, complete with illustrations, teaches you how to construct a simple log cabin, live off the land, build different types of fires,...
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#1 The dreams I want to hear about are the emotional fuel that helps people take control of their lives and be what they want to be. They are the goals and aspirations of golfers who are passionate about the game.
#2 I heard something similar from Byron Nelson recently. He had always dreamed of owning a ranch, and golf was the only way he was going to get it. He was all but done as...
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If you are seeking a comprehensive reference for collectible gun values, the Gun Trader's Guide is the only book you need. Included are extensive listings for handguns, shotguns, and rifles from some of the most popular manufacturers, including Beretta, Browning, Colt, Remington, Savage, Smith & Wesson, Winchester, and many more.
The Gun Trader's Guide is a one-stop manual to buying collectible firearms. For more than half a century, this guide has...
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“Backpacker's Outdoor Knots” provides readers step-by-step instructions for tying the most useful knots and hitches, splices and lashings for the outdoors; info on the best type of rope and knot for each task at hand; how to properly prepare, coil, and maintain ropes for durability and reliability.
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#1 Lance Armstrong's mother, Linda, has made a career off telling the story of how she raised the greatest cyclist the world has ever seen. She has said that she was the only constant presence in his life.
#2 Linda's mythmaking did not sit well with the rest of Lance's family. They had their own version of his childhood to tell. For example, they called Sonny Lance's...
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#1 The three sports of mountain running, skimo, and ski mountaineering are complementary in most of the demands made on the body. They can be combined for training. Where they differ, you'll learn how to apply different training techniques.
#2 The book is designed to be used as a reference manual to guide your training over many seasons as you apply what you have learned....
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Walter Glover's fall on Mount Rainier led to the discovery of three aneurysms in three separate body systems, a medical rarity. That persuaded the senior-citizen adventure author to abandon his worldwide quest to climb on all Seven Summit mountains. Repurposed by open-heart surgery, he reimagined his dream. Forget climbing famous mountains-hike long distances.
Walter's first challenge, chronicled in this thrilling book, was 500 miles long (well,...
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You don't need to live right on the water's edge to have fun at the beach! The Beach Book is all about finding wild places at the seaside, as well as by lakes and rivers and making the most of opportunities to explore and enjoy all these places have to offer. You can have fun: - Discovering beach wildlife (eg. rock pooling, crabbing and fishing or making a rock-pool viewer) and exploring sand dunes and beach combing. - Making the most of lakes and...
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Originally published in 1930, this book is an exhaustively detailed manual of instruction and advice on how to build a scout troop. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include The Architects Training: How...
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Describing the exciting and adventurous world surrounding geocaching--a worldwide hunt in which treasures are located using global positioning system (GPS) devices--this book offers an understanding and application of the principles and best practices of the game. What's different is that the authors wrap this knowledge in a tapestry of human stories that range from hilarious to touching. Paul and Dana Gillin interviewed 40 of the world's 50 most...
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This book covers every aspect of horseshoe pitching for beginner to professional. The goal of this book is to prove: You can never determine why you missed, unless you know why you didn't. Section 0 is for the Beginner. It starts at the very beginning, the moment you decide you want to learn to pitch horseshoes and progresses to NHPA and HP Pro Tour tournament pitching. Section 1 covers 3 methods of pitching using different techniques from either...
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#1 By implementing the strategies in this book, you will cut your learning curve down by decades. If you're young, I am envious at just how far you'll be able to take your level of conditioning. The path has been laid out and handed to you on a silver platter.
#2 Each session is designed to develop certain attributes at certain times during your training plan....
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#1 The neighborhood around Leavitt and Augusta Boulevard was home to many of Krzyzewski's relatives. They were the grandchildren of Polish immigrants who firmly believed in an honest day's work and in the American dream that suggested they could someday have lives like those of the wealthy people they labored for.
#2 Mike and his brother, Bill, were raised by their mother, Emily,...
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