Stackpole Books: 1000 books
by Steven Boga
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 1996
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 1996
Easy-to-follow diagrams show beginners how to set up a court, hold a racket, and hit the shuttle correctly. Advice on technique, strategy, and training.
by Peter N. Fish
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2014
Guide to the duties, customs, organization, administration, resources, and benefits for medical officers in the U.S. Army.
by Boone Nicolls
Language: English
Release Date: December 13, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: December 13, 2011
Top-selling reference guide, revised and updated throughout. Covers the history and customs of the Air Force, standards of conduct, rights and restrictions for servicemembers, training and education, the promotion system, medical care, veterans benefits, and more.
Basic Kayaking
All the Skills and Gear You Need to Get Started
Language: English
Release Date: June 9, 2005
2005 National Outdoor Book Award Winner. A fully illustrated introduction to river kayaking with a full-color gear guide plus chapters on river safety and reading the water. Step-by-step instruction on essential techniques, including all major strokes and rolls.
Orienteering
The Sport of Navigating with Map & Compass
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 1997
Map and compass reading, programs and courses, skills quizzes and exercises, conditioning and nutrition advice, and rules for competitors.
by John Gookin, Scott Morris
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2014
Field guide for making careful decisions in the backcountry and relying on informed observation.
Careers with Animals
Exploring Occupations Involving Dogs, Horses, Cats, Birds, Wildlife, and Exotics
Language: English
Release Date: February 23, 2005
A wide-ranging guide to jobs that involve animals. Provides current information on salaries, educational requirements, and job outlook, along with job information resources. Includes in-depth profiles of individuals who work with animals every day.
Stillwaters Simplified
7 Lessons to Help You Catch More Fish on the Fly
Language: English
Release Date: August 20, 2017
Critical lessons from a stillwater fly-fishing junkie for catching more trout in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs including timing, strategy, patterns, and more
* Covers trout behavior, feeding, and patterns to match common foods
* Essential equipment and how to use it efficiently
* Tips on troubleshooting, casting, and playing fish safely and effectively
Space Trek
The Endless Migration
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2017
Mass human migrations into outer space may begin this century! Are Earth’s inhabitants prepared for this next giant leap? Millions of tax dollars are being employed in NASA and Defense Department research facilities to answer this urgent question.
Can humankind migrate to space intelligently, in...
Project Space Station
Plans for a Permanent Manned Space Station
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2017
It’s happening now—plans are being formulated under the coordination of NASA to launch a permanent, manned space station by the year 1990. Studies surveying user requirements, system attributes, and architectural options have been conducted, and you’re on the top of these far-reaching considerations...
Log Homes Made Easy
Contracting and Building Your Own Log Home
Language: English
Release Date: March 20, 2008
Third edition of the best-selling guide to building log homes. Explores the myths and realities of log home construction, with tips on choosing an architect, planning the site, controlling costs, and more. Includes detailed diagrams and additional resources for getting started.
Roadside Attractions
Cool Cafes, Souvenir Stands, Route 66 Relics, and Other Road Trip Fun
Language: English
Release Date: July 3, 2007
Hit the open road for fun and wackiness as the Butkos visit offbeat attractions from coast to coast--dinosaur parks, miniature golf courses, populuxe motels, vintage amusement arcades, classic diners illuminated in neon, and even the world's largest ball of twine. More than fifty fellow authors and...
by Michael Johnston
Language: English
Release Date: July 16, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: July 16, 2010
Illustrated, step-by-step instructions. Two methods of building a panel: lead and copper foil. Contains ten full-size patterns and includes a chapter on how to repair stained glass.
Basic Stained Glass Making
All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2003
Each technique illustrated with color photos. Complete explanation of tools and materials. Step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects.