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Here in this critical guide is all the important foraging techniques that you'll need to know in order to survive in just about any situation. From selecting edible berries to trapping small game, The Complete U.S. Army Survival Guide to Foraging Skills, Tactics, and Techniques has got you covered. Within these pages, you'll find:
•The proper procedure to construct a water distillery
•How to discern the difference between poisonous and deadly...
742) Dawn of the code war: America's battle against Russia, China, and the rising global cyber threat
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Over the past decade, there have been a series of internet-linked attacks on American interests, including North Korea's retaliatory hack of Sony Pictures, China's large-scale industrial espionage, Russia's 2016 propaganda campaign, and quite a lot more. The cyber war is upon us. Former Assistant Attorney General John Carlin has been on the frontlines of America's ongoing cyber war with its enemies. In this dramatic book, he tells the story of his...
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"The little-known story of a spy on the atom-bomb project in World War II who had top security clearance -- American born, Soviet trained, he was never even suspected until after his information was in Soviet hands and he was safe in the USSR. It's LeCarre and "The Americans" for real"--
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Crown
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[2020]
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xviii, 377 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
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English
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"The New York Times bestselling author of The Spy and the Traitor tells the thrilling true story of the most important female spy in history: an agent code-named "Sonya," who set the stage for the Cold War. In 1942, in a quiet village in the leafy English Cotswolds, a thin, elegant woman lived in a small cottage with her three children and her husband, who worked as a machinist nearby. Ursula Burton was friendly but reserved, and spoke English with...
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The Little Red Book of Hunter's Wisdom is packed full of thoughtful and witty quotes on the essence of man and his relationship to the hunt, with all its joys, idiosyncrasies, and challenges. Being a true hunter is a way of life, and this book is packed with memorable comments from men and women who live and breathe it. Read musings on the hunt from such noteworthy folks as:
• Ernest Hemingway
• Annie Oakley
• Rudyard Kipling
• David Mamet
•...
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Few experiences in the wild are as satisfying as tracking down an animal on its own terms on its own turf. Whether you're hunting, seeking to capture an animal's image on film or video, or simply trying to get closer to nature, successful tracking is a valuable, and disappearing, skill. The Tracker's Handbook was written to make anyone, no matter how much experience they have in the wild, better versed in the fine points of tracking North American...
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Everything you need to know about AR-15s from top firearms writers.
The Guns & Ammo Guide to AR-15s is packed with a wealth of valuable information compiled by the foremost firearms writers today. A vast range of topics is covered in these articles, including:
The lure of the SBR
The evolution of the REPR
Bore conditions that affect your cold-bore shot
Geissele triggers
Aperture sights
High precision (down) range
AR 9mm perfection
Reloading for...
749) Guns & Ammo Guide to Concealed Carry: A Comprehensive Guide to Carrying a Personal Defense Firearm
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Everything you need to know about concealed carry from top firearms writers.
The Guns & Ammo Guide to Concealed Carry is packed with a wealth of valuable information compiled by the foremost firearms writers today. A vast range of topics is covered in these articles, including:
-Defense of others
-Gun control
-The armed traveler
-Fortifying your castle
-Responding to an active shooter
-Car fights
-And much more!
Discover tried and true tips, tactics,...
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The Gun Trader's Guide is the standard reference for collectors, curators, dealers, shooters, and gun enthusiasts, and now is extending their influence to collectible knives. Focusing mainly on old and out of production knives, the Gun Trader's Guide to Collectible Knives is the ideal gift for any knife enthusiast looking to start a collecting of their own. Parts of the guide will focus on the following:
•How and where to start your collection
•The...
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Everything you need to know about AK-47s from top firearms writers.
The Guns & Ammo Guide to AK-47s is packed with a wealth of valuable information compiled by the foremost firearms writers today. A vast range of topics is covered in these articles, including:
An RPK for America
Guns of the mercenaries
Now: A civilian AKM
Automatic Carbine 5
DSA's RPDs
Molot's Wild Boar
AK Cutaway
And much more!
Discover tried and true tips, tactics, and techniques...
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The one-stop-shop for prospective handgun buyers.
The market for new handguns is expanding rapidly, and that's good news for consumers. Each year more and more new models break cover and there has never been a better time to be in the market for a new handgun, whether you're a recreational shooter, a concealed carry permit holder, a hunter or a serious competitive shooter. Today's handguns offer superb machining and utilize some of the most technologically-advanced...
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The sniper is a battlefield threat second to none. Mastering the art of marksmanship is critical but is only part of what makes a Navy SEAL sniper. Snipers must be able to apply the craft in an urban environment or alone on a hostile mountain top with equal effectiveness. Today's sniper must not just leverage technological advances but also have the foreknowledge to select the best rifle and gear for the mission. Increasingly, he must have the mental...
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Being an inventor at the dawning of the twentieth century was an exciting time for Weston Fulton, Tennessee's most prolific. The Industrial Revolution was well underway, and technology was changing rapidly. Because of Fulton's numerous inventions and patent requests, the U.S. Patent Office dedicated a room solely to his applications, and the press began calling him the "Edison of the South." His most important invention, the seamless metal bellows,...
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Once used only by authorized SEALs, U.S. Navy SEALs Sniper Training Program is now available to the historian, the military enthusiast, and the curious civilian. Covering all points from position selection and range estimation to exercises and mission planning, this manual is exhaustive. It will teach you what equipment SEAL snipers need, how they camouflage themselves, and when and how they apply fire.
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University of Oklahoma Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
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xii, 239 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
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English
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"An exploration of the ongoing memories of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, as well as the legacies of nuclear weapons production and testing."--
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Get in on the hunting method sweeping the nation.
The Ultimate Guide to Crossbow Hunting offers everything you need to know about the sport and its gear, from acquiring a bow to hunting popular big game animals.
With this book, you will learn how to select a bow, which bolts are best, plus all there is to know about broadheads, scopes, and other gear. Travel with author Joe Byers to Alaska for wild caribou and Africa for the largest of plains game...
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Long range shooting in the United States is as old as this country is young. Shooters have always had a fascination with shooting at distance, whether they are plinkers, competitive shooters, or hunters. The ability to place rifle bullets in the same hole of a target or kill an animal quickly is a goal to which we all aspire. In recent years the interest in tactical precision rifles has increased, with many factory and custom rifle makers plying their...
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This ground-breaking book is loaded with new scientific research that will help you become a better deer hunter.
This comprehensive guide provides a compilation of in-depth coverage on all methods used to hunt whitetail deer consistently and successfully. Fiduccia's real-world hunting strategies will benefit both the novice and the veteran deer hunter. Each chapter is specifically designed to provide readers with enhanced skills through innovative...
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Written in the late nineteenth century and first published in Harper's Round Table magazine in 1896, this collection of articles details turn-of-the-century America's rugged wilderness. Good Hunting is an engaging read for those whose interests lie in hunting sports, and nature. Roosevelt, being the first president to begin many of the national park conservation programs in twentieth-century America, was a lover of the outdoors, and his writings are...
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