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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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The sixth edition of the bestselling NOLS Wilderness Medicine includes all the key first-aid information that made previous editions so valuable, now updated throughout with the latest medical recommendations. This guide is used in NOLS and WMI courses to train outdoor leaders to prevent, recognize, and treat common medical problems and to stabilize severely ill or injured patients for evacuation. A vital resource for outdoor enthusiasts, this book...
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Whether you're in an urban, suburban, rural, or wilderness environment, this book has all the information you need to survive a disaster. This book contains practical tips for anyone, anywhere, in almost any survival situation. Through field trips, lectures, and classes in ethno-botany, Christopher Nyerges has instructed thousands of children and adults on basic survival and living skills for both wilderness and the urban environment through his School...
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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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#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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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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#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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“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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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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#1 The test I took involved reading many different statements and then indicating if the statement was true or false. I scored low in all the primary markers except one: learning approach, for which I was in the eighth percentile. I seemed to have no drive, few social skills, and an inherent apathy toward most of the ideas our modern business culture seems to find so...
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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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• Travel safely through extreme environments
• Find water, dress for the environment, create a campsite, signal, and navigate in the desert
• Series author Greg Davenport has appeared on ABC's Primetime Thursday and CBS's 48 Hours
The techniques and equipment necessary for surviving in the desert are, made more challenging by the intense sunlight, wide temperature range, sparse vegetation, and sandstorms, but Greg Davenport shares how to deal...
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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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#1 The quarterback of the Washington Redskins, Joe Theismann, turns and hands the ball to running back John Riggins. It's what most people know as a flea-flicker, but the Redskins call it a throw back special.
#2 The game of football evolved because of the arrival of Lawrence Taylor. He alone changed the environment around him and forced opposing coaches and players...
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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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This comprehensive review of Native American life skills covers collecting and preparing plant foods and medicines; hunting animals; creating and transporting fire; and crafting tools, shelter, clothing, utensils, and other devices. Step-by-step instructions and 145 detailed diagrams enable the reader to duplicate native methods using materials available in local habitats. A new foreword, introduction, and index complement the practical information...
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