Hiking Journal For Kids
This Hiking Journal is the perfect educational notebook for tracking, recording, and monitoring stats on the trail. Great planning tool for kids as they prepare for their hiking adventures by filling in details for gear, food, and water. Plenty of space to track location, time and duration, distance, elevation, and trail conditions. Kids will love rating trail difficulty, monitoring the weather, and taking notes on the trail. Convenient 6" x 9" size fits well in a backpack or travel bag. Features: 100 pages for hiking entriesDateTrail/LocationStart time, End time, DurationTerrain, elevation, distanceGear, food, waterOnsite facilities, water availabilityCompanion listTrail condition and weatherPhone reception Rate trail difficultyOverall ratingNotes Details: Size: 6" x 9"Pages: 104PaperbackMatte finishOrder this book today to start logging your hikes. Makes a perfect gift for family and friends.
Rock Climbing Journal
This Rock Climbing Journal diary is a perfect way to track & record your climbs. Recording your climb adventures is a great way to look back at past climbs & see where you need improvement & also to see where you've already improved. There's prompts & plenty of space to fill in for the following sections: Name of Climb - For writing the name of the climb. Also the Date, Style, Location, Routes, and Length.Grade - Record the grade.Achieved? - Write whether you finished the climb.Beta - Log the difficulty, crux, style, length, etc.Attempts - How many attempts did it take you to achieve.Partners - Who did you rock climb with.Strength - What was the one thing you were very good at.Weakness - What was the one thing you need to improve on.Notes - Blank lined space for any additional information such as quality of rock, ease to protect, required equipment, hand or foot holds, best practices detail, ideas for next time, etc.Can make a great gift that that special rock climber in your life will love. Whether you're a professional rock climber or just training. Simple & easy to use. Journals & notebooks make it easy to keep all of your important information all in one place. Size is 6x9 inches, 102 pages, soft matte finish cover, white paper, black ink, paperback.
How to Live the Dream
Are you bored with living in the city, going to work, and never seeing anything outside of your house or office? Do you feel like the walls are closing in on you? Do you finally want to say "goodbye" to the city streets and "hello" to the open road?Everywhere on social media, you see breath-taking pictures of people who have launched themselves into van living with complete success. They seem to live the ultimate lives of freedom, rebellion, and careless, peaceful existence. Are you ready to join them?Van Life is a lifestyle associated with freedom. With four wheels on the road at all times, you can go anywhere and do anything. No more stuffy conference rooms. No more waiting. And in many cases, no idea what to do next!In her debut publication, Kristine Hudson guides her audience from the wishful thinking stages, through the various levels of preparation required to put the key in the ignition and leave your "stationary home" behind.Here are just a few of the things that "Every Van Lifer Needs to Know: "-Whether van life is right for you- a look into balancing the reality with the dream-Creating an environment of health and wellness no matter where you go-How to choose your new home... and how to make it your new haven on wheels-What you'll need to prepare for life on the road-How to plan your new lifestyle and secrets to transitioning to road life-Storage solutions to maximize your space-Planning a budget ...and much, much more!Take a second to imagine how badly you want to hit the road... then think of how ready you feel! No matter how deeply you wish to delve into the #vanlife lifestyle, author Kristine Hudson has tips that will help you become more prepared and confident about your plans. If you're ready to leave behind all of the noise, clutter, and frustrations of the stationary lifestyle and explore the country from a van, skoolie, or RV, click to add How to Live the Dream: Things Every Van Lifer Needs to Know to your cart now!
Survival 101 Bushcraft
Do you know how to survive without access to modern supply chains?If you had to evacuate your town immediately, would you feel confident in your ability to survive?Our modern world has made survival easy for us. That means that many of us do not know how to survive without the luxuries of the modern world.And the reality is that they can all be taken away in a matter of minutes.What then?A global pandemic has left many realizing that survival is not as easy as going to the store for your necessities.The wakeup call we are all facing means that every one of us could stand to learn more about how to manage our survival. After all, our survival relies on us individually. That is why I comprised a series of Survival 101 books designed to help you survive any situation, including this one. Survival 101: Beginner's Guide 2020 will help you get started with managing your own survival no matter where you are at right now so that you can feel a sense of security in your ability to adapt and overcome.Some of what you will learn in Survival 101: Beginner's Guide 2020 includes: ★How you can prepare for any survival situation★Key terms you should know about when reading survival manuals★The first five things you have to secure to ensure your survival★An overview of the survival task list★A detailed description and guide for each of the 34 tasks, including how to prepare for them and how to enact them in an emergency★How to safely and properly leave an urban environment★How to secure your long term survival in an off-grid situation★What to do in case of an emergency, and who to call (if anyone)★Detailed guides on what to do in certain first aid settings★Checklists and detailed lists of what should be included in your survival gear★And more!Now more than ever, you need to know how to protect your survival and the survival of the people you love. Although our modern systems may be nice, they are not sustainable in an emergency, and in those situations, you need to know what to do in order to live through them.To discover what you need to do in order to survive any emergency you may come across.Scroll up and Add to Cart!You can't afford to wait any longer!
Fishing Journal
This guided journal includes places to record "what," "where," and "how many," as well as information about bait, water and weather conditions, and anything else of note.
Working Where Your Heart Is
Are you feeling a little lost? Amidst the landscape of the global Covid-19 pandemic, a lot of us are feeling more uncertain than ever about our futures, especially when it comes to our careers.Many of us have had a sample of working from home for the first time and realized simultaneously that there is so much more out there... and that we're horribly unprepared for those next steps. Technology has developed so that it's possible to work from literally anywhere, at any time. But are you ready for that?Author Kristine Hudson (How to Choose the Ultimate Side-Hustle: Making Money and Being Your Own Boss, How to Live the Dream: Things Every Van Lifer Needs to Know) understands the feelings of uncertainty and under-preparedness that come with leaving the traditional office building behind. In her most personal book to date, she shares the steps she and her husband Brad took when they left the office behind for personal freedom. The honest anecdotes and exercises that come from a place of experience, you'll learn more about the "why's, where's, and how's" of working from anywhere you'd like to be.Though Ms. Hudson is an experienced van lifer, the tips shared in this book are designed for anyone who has dreamed of working remotely. In Working Where Your Heart Is: Finding Success Outside The Traditional Office, you'll learn: ✓How to gauge your readiness for working from home or the road✓The steps to setting up your personal workspace✓Engaging in higher levels of productivity beyond the cubicle walls✓Maintaining expectations and deadlines from any location you can imagine✓Balancing work and life from your home office or your 1985 VanagonIf you've ever dreamed of never working from an office again...If you crave control over your own day...If you're currently living the #vanlife and need to know what to do when the money starts to run out...Working Where Your Heart Is: Finding Success Outside The Traditional Office is a "must-read" to get you to the next step in your working life.This book provides tips and exercises for anyone who has considered leaving the 9-5 office-based workday behind. From determining why you want to make this change, to figuring out how to set up your workspace beyond cubicle walls, you'll find more information in "Working Where Your Heart Is: Finding Success Outside The Traditional Office," the third publication from author Kristine Hudson.
The Truth Zone
Four Guys, One Girl, all crammed into one four-person tent...Imagine being the first of your team to rappel off a cliff, not knowing with certainty there will be enough rope before reaching that little ledge below. Or imagine climbing Mt. Shasta in winter only 1,500 feet from the summit when your crampon breaks. There are 15 Peaks in California above 14,000 feet elevation, known as "The California 14ers," some of them more technical than others, but they all offer up challenges. This book offers a glimpse of what it is like to climb these majestic mountains.It is not surprising to anyone that has seen the awe-inspiring view from a mountain summit that the wonder of nature is experienced as a primal, spiritual feeling. Knife-like ridges, and peaks with naked summits while their bases are blanketed in ice and glaciers, instill a sense of wonderment. Sometimes the summit leaves you speechless as you soak it all in. Prayers of gratitude for this beautiful view and thanks for a successful climb are common. Those moments before you reach the summit are another story. Slogging away at altitude, step by exhausting step, you move yourself forward by any means possible. Your brain gets a little foggy, and sometimes you blurt out whatever is on your mind. Fortunately anything you say above 13,000 feet doesn't count against you. We learned that in the winter of 2008, a thousand vertical feet from the summit of Mt. Shasta, when Deborah promised Adrian that he would never again have to take her up another mountain if she could just make it to the top. There is something about reaching that mark that tends to make mountaineers spill their guts. For the most part, it was pretty entertaining as people disclosed secret crushes, hopes, erotic dreams, and private disappointment. At this altitude and often on exposed, airy ledges, we discovered the real truth: that not only did we have to count on each other, but that we actually could count on each other. This is why we call it The Truth Zone.
Blessings for the Backpack of the Soul
Pilgrims and other backpackers, here's food for thought as you walk! Inspired by the Camino de Santiago, a 500-mile path across northern Spain, this book offers eloquent messages from every continent, across many religious traditions and ways of knowing. Whether you want to plead for strength, give thanks for nature, request divine guidance, or ponder your life goals, it's all here. The book features prayers, poems, and song lyrics from fifteen different countries - and the material is easy to share with Spanish-speakers, as most items are presented with translations.
A Guide to the Big Game Hunt of Your Dreams,
This book is written for you, the one who dreams of bigger adventures. I hope to inspire you with my stories and motivate you to have the will and discipline to achieve your dreams. I want to give you the tools that will help make your experience enjoyable and successful. I wish nothing more than for others to experience the same adventures and opportunities that have become vivid memories in my head. Going on my first hunt, I expected a few days of hunting and a trophy picture; what I got was a new perspective on life, spirituality and the love of the entire process. This book is full of hunting stories, misadventures and mistakes. I then give you step by step procedures to plan, book and be successful on a hunt. The lessons learned are laid out so that you can easily go back to find them the moment you need them. I want others to reap the benefits of what I learned, making their own experience mind-blowing.Along my journey, I learned booking a hunt can be a little overwhelming yet very rewarding. I never thought I could afford to hunt like this, but changing my attitude was all I needed to start saving toward my goal. As I hunted, I noticed others not enjoying themselves as much as they should, and my approach seemed to bring me more success. There is a significant investment in time and money, so it was important for me to do everything possible to do it right. In that process I learned a lot, and all of this snowballed into the idea that if I wrote a book, I could help fulfill the dreams of other hunters.This is a must read for anyone who enjoys hunting, reads countless hunting stories and is glued to hunting shows. It should inspire you to pursue that dream. It will step you through the process helping you get the most out of an adventure. It will create a mindset where you will feel successful the day you leave on the trip. It forces you to be honest with your goals, yourself and your vision of success and eliminates disappointment. It can and will change your life. No matter how good you are, the written word, the video or the picture cannot ever convey the sights, smells and adrenaline rushed thrills of doing it yourself. Once you enter the world of hunting, you will surely know what I mean. This book will help you get the most out of every second of the journey. My stories are nothing more than the memories and passion that resides in my head and I want everyone to experience that. Each hunter in your family needs a copy of this book. Every 10-year-old girl or boy should read it, so they can decide if they want to pursue this noble and rewarding sport. Non-hunting spouses and family members can get a feel for why we love it. An anti-hunter might just get a glimpse of what the hunting culture is all about.I hope it changes your life. It changed mine and the experience made me a better person!
History of Heartbreak
We Love Minnesota Sports: Win, Lose, or Missed Field Goal! Let's face it: Minnesota fans have had it rough. From the Lakers leaving in 1960 to the original "Hail Mary" to one of the worst trades in professional sports to the departure of the beloved North Stars, we've cried, shrugged our shoulders, and cried some more. From generation to generation, the heartbreaks continue to pile up. But we don't quit. We don't give up. Minnesota's fans of baseball, basketball, football, and hockey keep coming back, season after season, year after year. Twin Cities filmmaker Dan Whenesota has called upon the diehard fanatics in the Land of 10,000 Lakes to help him compile a list of the worst, the most devastating moments in our sports history. This "Calendar of Calamity" became the basis for History of Heartbreak. It's more than a collection of unforgettable moments. It's a tribute to our spirit, to our unwavering loyalty. It is a celebration of our favorite teams--the Vikings, Twins, Wild, Timberwolves, Lynx, Gophers, and more--and a reminder that those who have experienced the worst learn to truly cherish the best. Join Minnesota fans across the state and around the country in remembering the moments that both broke our hearts and brought us back for more.
Shook
Winner of the 2021 National Outdoor Book Award for History/Biography First Place for a Nonfiction Book for Adult Readers, Biography or History, from the National Federation of Press Women Communications Contest Winner of the 2021 Zia Book Award from New Mexico Press Women Dave Hahn, a local of Taos, New Mexico, is a legendary figure in mountaineering. Elite members of the climbing community have likened him to the Michael Jordan, Cal Ripken, or Michael Phelps of the climbing world. The 2015 expedition he would lead came just one short year after the notorious Khumbu Icefall avalanche claimed the lives of sixteen Sherpas. Dave and his team--sherpa sirdar Chhering Dorjee, assistant guide JJ Justman, base-camp manager Mark Tucker, and the eight clients who had trained for the privilege to attempt to summit with Dave Hahn--spent weeks honing the techniques that would help keep them alive through the Icefall and the Death Zone. None of this could have prepared them for the earthquake that shook Everest and all of their lives on the morning of April 25, 2015. Shook tells their story of resilience, nerve, and survival on the deadliest day on Everest.
Crimson Arrows
Crimson Arrows: A Bowhunting Odyssey, is written from the heart and soul of a bowhunter. Spanning three decades of his adventures, Eyad Yehyawi takes you through the emotions, heartbreaks, and successes from his earliest years in Iowa, to physically and psychologically challenging backcountry hunts in Alaska and Canada, to a breathtaking African safari. Every setback and missed opportunity is revealed, along with the rewards earned through hard work and perseverance. Through these 32 stories, Eyad defines his passion for the outdoors, including the disappointments and mishaps, sleepless nights and tears, and a few instances where death comes calling. With intense descriptions of his surroundings, animal behavior, and imposing weather conditions, Eyad engages all your senses as you share his adventures. Whether you long for giant whitetails and spring gobblers, are passionate to pursue mountain goats and moose in Alaska, dream of wading across the tundra for caribou, hope to stalk musk oxen in the Arctic, or aspire to trail a horse-killing cougar in the mountains of Alberta, you'll find stories here to inspire you.
The 50 Greatest Players in Chicago Bears History
In The 50 Greatest Players in Chicago Bears History, sports historian Robert W. Cohen ranks the top 50 players ever to perform for one of the NFL's most historic franchises
Crimson Arrows
Crimson Arrows: A Bowhunting Odyssey, is written from the heart and soul of a bowhunter. Spanning three decades of his adventures, Eyad Yehyawi takes you through the emotions, heartbreaks, and successes from his earliest years in Iowa, to physically and psychologically challenging backcountry hunts in Alaska and Canada, to a breathtaking African safari. Every setback and missed opportunity is revealed, along with the rewards earned through hard work and perseverance. Through these 32 stories, Eyad defines his passion for the outdoors, including the disappointments and mishaps, sleepless nights and tears, and a few instances where death comes calling. With intense descriptions of his surroundings, animal behavior, and imposing weather conditions, Eyad engages all your senses as you share his adventures. Whether you long for giant whitetails and spring gobblers, are passionate to pursue mountain goats and moose in Alaska, dream of wading across the tundra for caribou, hope to stalk musk oxen in the Arctic, or aspire to trail a horse-killing cougar in the mountains of Alberta, you'll find stories here to inspire you.
Sporting Realities
Despite the increasing number of popular and celebrated sports documentaries in contemporary culture, such as ESPN's 30 for 30 series, there has been little scholarly engagement with this genre. Sports documentaries, like all films, do not merely showcase objective reality but rather construct specific versions of sporting culture that serve distinct economic, industrial, institutional, historical, and sociopolitical ends ripe for criticism, contextualization, and exploration. Sporting Realities brings together a diverse group of scholars to probe the sports documentary's cultural meanings, aesthetic practices, industrial and commercial dimensions, and political contours across historical, social, medium-specific, and geographic contexts. It considers and critiques the sports documentary's visible and powerful position in contemporary culture and forges novel connections between the study of nonfiction media and sport.
Casting Forward
In Casting Forward, naturalist, educator, and writer Steve Ramirez takes the reader on a year-long journey fly-fishing all of the major rivers of the Texas Hill Country.
The American Alpine Journal 2020
The AAJ goes beyond social media, video clips, and marketing copy with in-depth reports on major climbs, written by the climbers and carefully edited by a team of experts Recon sections cover the history, recent climbing activity, and new-route potential of a wild area. This year: the wild mountains of Tierra del Fuego 2020 edition includes a special report: the state-of-the-art of women's climbing Published annually since 1929, the American Alpine Journal (AAJ) is renowned as the world's journal of record for long new climbs of all kinds. The AAJ publishes each year's most compelling stories, told by the climbers themselves and carefully edited by a team of experts. Each year, many newly discovered climbing destinations are revealed, from Alaska to the Karakoram.
More Poachers Caught!
More stories, more action, more foolhardy hunting and fishing poachers!Tom Chapin served as a Minnesota Game Warden for 29 years, a job that was far more perilous and thrilling than most people would ever expect. He was cussed at, chased, shot at, and nearly run over. More Poachers Caught! is the follow-up to Tom's widely popular first book. It collects 30 new stories from throughout Tom's career and from a few of Tom's friends. Dangerous, spontaneous, and sometimes comedic, these true adventures bring readers face to face with the problem of poaching. They are tales of greed, selfishness, and hope. The short stories tell of some of the most memorable poachers who were ever caught by a Northwoods Game Warden--and some who got away. Hunters, anglers, and outdoors enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy this fascinating book.
Shelters, Shacks and Shanties - With 1914 Cover and Over 300 Original Illustrations
""Shelters, Shacks, and Shanties"" was written and illustrated by Daniel C. Beard in 1914. He was one of the founders of the Boy Scouts movement in America. The book explains how to build shelters, from the simplest requiring a hatchet, to elaborate constructions such as a homestead. The book is addressed to ""boys of all ages"". This version comes illustrated with Beard's 338 pen and ink drawings, as well as a cover based upon the original 1914 cover design. The book tells you how to build: Sod Ho
Camping It Up!
Whilst providing much invaluable information for those considering backpacking or walking the Cleveland Way, the book contains memoirs of the authors 8 times of completing it.
Hoosier Beginnings
Hoosier Beginnings tells the story of Indiana University athletics from its founding in 1867 to the interwar period. Crammed full of rare images and little-known anecdotes, it recounts how sport at IU developed from its very first baseball team, made up mostly of local Bloomington townsfolks, to the rich and powerful tradition that is the "Hoosier" legacy. Hoosier Beginnings uncovers fascinating stories that have been lost to time and showcases how Indiana University athletics built its foundation as a pivotal team in sports history. Learn about the fatal train collision that nearly stopped IU athletics in its tracks; IU's first African American football player; the infamous Baseball Riot of 1913; how a horde of students grabbed axes and chopped down 200 apple trees to make way for a new gymnasium; and the legendary 1910 football team that didn't allow a single touchdown all season--but still lost a game. Most importantly, it attempts to answer the burning question, where did the "Hoosiers" get their mysterious name?
Scuba PioneerDiving from the 1950’s to the Present
Welcome To A Whole New Underwater World...Whether you're new to the sport of scuba diving, considering giving it a try, or a seasoned veteran, you will enjoy reading the insights from someone who has been diving for more than half a century. You'll appreciate how advancements in equipment have changed and made it easier than ever for more people to enjoy the vast underwater world that, for most, remains a hidden mystery. Are you ready to dive in?Why settle to read only facts and statistics about what can become a lifelong hobby, when you can benefit from reading a story? This book shares with you one man's journey of "taking the plunge", from swimming across the surface of the water to diving down to explore vast reaches of magical world invisible to those above.
Duelo por alpinismo
Pia nos lleva, de forma clara y sensible, a comprender las complejidades que suelen suscitarse ante una p矇rdida ambigua, t矇rmino acu簽ado hace a簽os por la Dra. Pauline Boss, y que describe el proceso devastador que acompa簽a la incertidumbre, las preguntas sin respuesta y la ausencia de un cuerpo que honrar y que ayude a aceptar la realidad de los hechos.A trav矇s del caso que nos presenta Pia, Lenny nos habla desde su experiencia c籀mo se encontraba en medio del duelo, "llorando y andando". As穩 es como se enfrentan los grandes retos de la vida; es de esta forma como cada ser humano demuestra que nos doblamos pero no nos rompemos ante el sufrimiento, por dif穩cil que pueda resultar.Este ensayo bien puede ayudar a todos aquellos que se encuentran en situaciones similares para tomar aliento en medio del caos y conocer los recursos psicoemocionales y sociales que pueden favorecer el proceso de duelo. Me parece fundamental contar con materiales como 矇ste que nos regala Pia y aceptar que siempre habr獺 un dolor residual que puede ser vivido como celebraci籀n de aquel ser querido que sin estar, sigue actuando en las vidas de todos aquellos que lo han amado.
The Natural Navigator, Tenth Anniversary Edition
Before GPS, before the compass, and even before cartography, humankind was navigating. A windswept tree, the depth of a puddle, or a trill of birdsong could point the way home, and they still do--if you know how to look. With The Natural Navigator, his first book, Tristan Gooley invited us to notice the directional clues hidden all around: in the sun, moon, stars, clouds, weather patterns, lengthening shadows, changing tides, growing plants, and habits of wildlife. A decade after publication, this modern classic still reminds us that we can find south by joining the horns of the crescent moon--and find adventure in our own backyards.
Shadows of Greatness
"A dear friend gave me one of Andy's books and I was captivated by the stories of the lives and contributions of people in sports that I already admired as well as some I did not know. To say that Andy is a master storyteller is an understatement, as everything I have read by Andy since then has been just as interesting, fun to read, entertaining and informative as that first book. Thanks for the literary contributions Andy. If it's by you, I'm certain it's going to be a great read." Kent Hill, 1st round pick by the Los Angeles Rams. Offensive Guard 1979-1987
Golden Years, Golden Hours
Golden Years, Golden Hours is Paul Vang's second book, following Sweeter than Candy: a Hunter's Journal, writing about his passion for the outdoors, especially fly-fishing, upland bird hunting, and Labrador retrievers.In this new book, the author takes the reader through the seasons of the year, some of the many places where he has cast a fly or lure for trout, salmon, bass and muskies, and some of the people he's met along the way. He also shares his treasured memories of many hunting outings with a beloved Labrador retriever and the inevitable sorrow of saying farewell.The author also muses on the process of aging, relishing that he's able to continue an active outdoor lifestyle, while also recognizing, without being maudlin about it, that he has a lot more seasons behind him than ahead of him, even if he doesn't think he's ready to be a Senior Citizen.
K2, the Savage Mountain
When eleven climbers died on K2 on August 1, 2008, it was a stark reminder that the world's second-highest mountain has, for more than a century, been regarded as the most difficult and dangerous of all-for every four people who reach the top, one dies in the attempt. K2, The Savage Mountain tells the dramatic story of the 1953 American expedition, led by Charles S. Houston, when a combination of terrible storms and illness stopped the team short of the 28,251-foot summit. Then on the descent, tragedy struck, and how the climbers made it back to safety is renowned in the annals of climbing. K2, The Savage Mountain captures this sensational tale with an unmatched power that has earned this book its place as one of the classics of mountaineering literature.
Turkey Tails and Tales from Across the USA
This book is a collection of stories written by one of America's most traveled and experienced turkey hunters; a man who has taken multiple toms from 49 states. Such a feat didn't come easily, so you might expect these pages to fairly drip with wise words of wisdom and sage advice on how to hunt those wily, elusive birds...and they do. However, "Doc" Weddle didn't write an instruction manual. Instead, he takes the reader on a trip down memory lane to recall exciting hunts which helped shape him into becoming the true "Turkey Man" that he is today. Novice or veteran readers alike will undoubtedly gain valuable knowledge here, but the author is first and foremost a storyteller, and he has written this book simply to entertain his audience in a manner reminiscent of outdoorsmen standing around campfires and sharing the colorful details of their hunts with cohorts and companions.The tales told between these covers will propel the reader across every geological region of the United States; from the hot, humid, jungle habitat of southern Florida, to the arid, cactus-laden plains of the desert southwest, and right on up into the snow-capped mountain states...plus, nearly everywhere else, in between! Whether Doc is chasing after the Rio Grande, Osceola, Eastern, or Merriam's subspecies, these accounts are bound to strike a chord with fellow turkey hunters, for they come straight from the heart of a man who has literally designed a life around hunting turkeys all spring long, and wherever he chooses to go. Additionally, there is an element of awe factor involved here, since just about every one of these tales take place on public lands. Few people would be willing to endure the hardships inherent in following such a difficult path, but our author prides himself on persevering through adverse conditions, and excelling in tough environments where others tread lightly, if at all. The reality is that he's been doing this very thing for over three decades, and never returns home without new and exciting stories to tell. His cooler usually contains fresh turkey meat, as well. These accounts of pursuing the "poor man's big game" are filled with all the joys and jubilations that come from a remarkable lifetime spent afield, but they're also spiced with the problems and occasional heartbreaks which inevitably occur during any difficult quest pursued. Exciting and fascinating encounters with wildlife (both animal, and human) seem to be a regular occurrence on the long and winding path of Doc's travels, and anyone who shares his same passions for early morning sunrises spent communicating with America's Grandest Gamebird is bound to enjoy reading this book.
Turkey Tails and Tales from Across the USA
This is the second book in a series of turkey hunting recollections written by Tom "Doc" Weddle. It details not only the excitement and thrills generated during his annual 12-week trek across America chasing after this greatest of gamebirds, but also many of the trials and tribulations suffered along the way. The author's first volume took his readers along for the ride as he learned the turkey hunting game from 1983-1993, and this one covers the years 1994-2000. Alternating chapters expound upon themes which he just feels like talking about. Weddle is one of the country's most traveled turkey hunters, so his stories and opinions will undoubtedly be of interest to anyone sharing in his springtime passions. Although the book wasn't designed as an instruction manual, there's a wealth of knowledge contained within its storytelling pages. Furthermore, the author's conversational style of writing makes for easy, enjoyable reading. Since 1983, Doc Weddle's single-minded compulsion for turkey hunting has led him to every state which holds a spring season. Alaska is the only one that doesn't. No other hunter in America has killed at least two birds in every one of these states, and yet Weddle is now only five states away from having accomplished this amazing feat four times. What's more, he can boast of having taken toms on public land in every state except North Dakota, which doesn't allow non-residents that opportunity. Obviously, this is a man who loves turkey hunting more than just about anything else in the world. A book written by him comes from a rather unique perspective, and as more and more hunters across America seek to complete their own coveted U.S. Super Slam, they will undoubtedly find his experiences, tips, and advice of great value. Turkey hunters throughout the ages have always enjoyed sharing tales of their maddening encounters with an adversary so adept at making them look inept, and Weddle is a good storyteller who clearly reveres and honors this noble bird. He's also an astute student of the turkey hunting game and its traditions, and his writings reflect the same sort of values and desire to do things the "right" way as steered the old-time "Turkey Men" of the past. Those fellows fully understood how consistently losing to a bird-brained opponent was a perfectly acceptable outcome, and Doc Weddle gets that, as well. After all, success in this sport can't be measured by the number of dead birds to a man's credit. Rather; it's in the very difficulties encountered, and in how those shape him! Reading Doc's books will help you to understand all of that...and give you a glimpse of the inner drive which defines folks like him.
Hoosier Beginnings
Hoosier Beginnings tells the story of Indiana University athletics from its founding in 1867 to the interwar period. Crammed full of rare images and little-known anecdotes, it recounts how sport at IU developed from its very first baseball team, made up mostly of local Bloomington townsfolks, to the rich and powerful tradition that is the "Hoosier" legacy. Hoosier Beginnings uncovers fascinating stories that have been lost to time and showcases how Indiana University athletics built its foundation as a pivotal team in sports history. Learn about the fatal train collision that nearly stopped IU athletics in its tracks; IU's first African American football player; the infamous Baseball Riot of 1913; how a horde of students grabbed axes and chopped down 200 apple trees to make way for a new gymnasium; and the legendary 1910 football team that didn't allow a single touchdown all season--but still lost a game. Most importantly, it attempts to answer the burning question, where did the "Hoosiers" get their mysterious name?
Sport and Protest
Sporting mega-events habitually spawn protests from local groups discommoded by the building of new infrastructure, environmental lobbies contesting the long-term legacies of such events, and expressions of outrage at the expenditure of public funds on events often restricted to an elite selection of participants and spectators. Are these protest movements ever successful in preventing sporting events from taking place or in modifying their nature, or even in drawing attention to social issues? Or are they inevitably destined to be ignored in the popular fervour and financial windfall that accompanies such events? Similarly, sporting events have occasionally been the site of iconic moments of political protest. Tommie Smith's and John Carlos' 'Black Power' salute at the Mexico Olympics in 1968, for example, remains one of the abiding symbols of resistance to oppression expressed in a sporting context. What is it about sport that lends itself to these kinds of protests? Are these protests effective in accelerating change in society or does the sporting context ultimately serve to trivialize important social issues? Here we endeavour to respond to some of these questions and thereby illuminate the evolving political, economic, environmental and cultural implications of sport in society. The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue in The International Journal of The History of Sport.
Mr. America
For most of the twentieth century, the "Mr. America" image epitomized muscular manhood. From humble beginnings in 1939 at a small gym in Schenectady, New York, the Mr. America Contest became the world's premier bodybuilding event over the next thirty years. Rooted in ancient Greek virtues of health, fitness, beauty, and athleticism, it showcased some of the finest specimens of American masculinity. Interviewing nearly one hundred major figures in the physical culture movement (including twenty-five Mr. Americas) and incorporating copious printed and manuscript sources, John D. Fair has created the definitive study of this iconic phenomenon. Revealing the ways in which the contest provided a model of functional and fit manhood, Mr. America captures the event's path to idealism and its slow descent into obscurity. As the 1960s marked a turbulent transition in American society-from the civil rights movement to the rise of feminism and increasing acceptance of homosexuality-Mr. America changed as well. Exploring the influence of other bodily displays, such as the Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia contests and the Miss America Pageant, Fair focuses on commercialism, size obsession, and drugs that corrupted the competition's original intent. Accessible and engaging, Mr. America is a compelling portrayal of the glory days of American muscle.
Schenectady’s Best
Pat Riley, Shirley Muldowney, Jeff Blatnick, and Barry Kramer all made athletic marks on the national and even international scene. They are all products of a small county in New York called Schenectady. But these names are merely the tip of the iceberg. In this tribute to one hundred of the best athletes/coaches to live in Schenectady, we meet men and women who have spanned the course of the century (the 20th century!). In SCHENECTADY'S BEST 100 Athletes in One Hundred Years you'll go as far back as the World War I years when Frank Taberski and George "Pinky" Gardner were becoming world champions in billiards and wrestling, respectively. You'll finish with current NFL rookie sensation Andre Davis. The Schenectady sports story is still unfolding.
A Yachtsman’s Guide to Weather - A Collection of Historical Sailing Guides on Storms, Winds and How to Handle Them
This volume contains a collection of classic articles on the subject of sailing yachts, dealing with storms, winds, and how to handle them. Carefully selected for a modern readership, these timeless articles will be of considerable utility to anyone with a practical interest in yacht sailing, and would make for worthy additions to collections of allied literature. The articles include: "Dinghy Sailing - Simply Explained", "Elements of Yacht Sailing and Cruising", "The Cruiser's Manual - A Complete Handbook of Yacht Cruising Under Sail and Power", "The Sailor's Horn-Book for the Law of Storms: Being a Practical Exposition of the Theory of the Law of Storms", "Yachting - How to Sail and Manage a Small Modern Yacht", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on sailing.
Ocean Racing - The Great Blue Water Yacht Races
This vintage book is information on historical yacht races and racing teams from the early twentieth century, complete with detailed descriptions of the events, information on notable figures, articles on rules, and historical track charts. "Ocean Racing - The Great Blue Water Yacht Races" will appeal to those with a interest in the history of yacht racing, and is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Contents include: "The Start of It All--'Henriietta, ' 'Fleetwring' and 'Vesta' Race to England for $90,000", "'Cambria' Defeats 'Dauntless' in a Thrash to Westward", "'Coronet' and 'Dauntless; Race to Island", "'Atlantic Wins the race for the Kaiser's Cup", "The Bermuda Races", "Long Distance Racing in the Pacific", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on yachting and boating.
Learning to Sail
This vintage book is a complete and accessible guide to sailing. Designed especially for the 'landlubber', this volume provides just enough information to enable anyone to take out a small boat and bring her back safely. "Learning to Sail" has been carefully selected for a modern readership, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "What It's All About", "The Selection of a Boat", "Type of Boat for Beginner", "About the Cat-Boat", "The Mooring", "Acquiring a Vocabulary", "Looking Her Over--Preliminary Warnings", "Three Useful Knots", "Bending and Hoisting Sail", "Reefing", "The Theory of Sailing", "Before the Wind", "Sailing to Windward", "Reaching", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on sailing. This book was first published in 1945.
Pheasant Hunting
This book contains a detailed account of the author's exciting experiences pheasant hunting, written in the style of an engaging first-person narrative. Complete with a number of beautiful paintings and illustrations, this antique text will greatly appeal to those with an interest in hunting and is well deserving of a place atop any bookshelf. This text has been chosen for modern republication because of its significant literary value and in the hope that it shall continue to be read and enjoyed by future generations. Originally published in 1946, we are proud to republish 'Pheasant Hunting' now complete with a new introduction to the sport of shooting wildfowl.
Mine Eyes to the Hills - An Anthology of Deer-Stalking in the Highland Forest - Illustrated by V. Balfour-Browne
This early work by Patrick R. Chalmers was originally published in the early 20th century and we are now republishing it. 'Mine Eyes to the Hills' is a wonderful work on the Highland forests of Scotland and the hunting to be found there.
Sailing
This vintage book is a complete and accessible guide to sailing. Designed especially for the 'landlubber', this volume provides just enough information to enable anyone to take out a small boat and bring her back safely. "Sailing" has been carefully selected for a modern readership, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "What This Book is All About", "The Parts of the Ship", "Moorings", "Knots and Splicing", "Bending Sails and Hoisting Them", "The Theory of Sailing", "Getting Under Way", "Before The Wind", "Reaching", "Close-Hauled", "Anchoring, Picking up Moorings and Storing Ship", "Helmsmanship, Trim and Ballast", "Reefing, and Bad Weather Tactics", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on sailing.
A Yachtsman's Guide to Knots and Splicing - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Methods of the Sailor
This book is a collection of classic articles on the subject of yachting, with detailed information on knots and splicing, selecting a boat, sailing on rivers, sailing in bad weather, and many other related aspects. Carefully selected for a modern readership, these articles will be of considerable utility to novice sailors, and would make for fantastic additions to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Outing Library of Sport - Boat Sailing in Fair Weather and Foul", "Sailing - A Guide for Everyman", "Sailing", "Small0Boat Sailing - An Explanation of the Management of Small Yachts, Half-Decked and Open Sailing-Boats of Various Rigs; Sailing on Sea and On River; Cruising, Etc.", "Motor Boating for All", "Boat Building and Boating", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on sailing.
How to Sail
This vintage book is a complete guide to sailing, with information on choosing your vessel, reading tides, racing, design and construction, navigation, and all other related aspects. Profusely illustrated and written in simple language, this book will be of considerable utility to both novice and seasoned sailor alike, and would make for a fantastic addition to allied collections. Contents include: "Why They Enjoy It", "What Kind of Sailing?", Picking The Right Boat", "Going Afloat", "Knots and Other Notions", "Managing More Sails", "Care of Sails", "Class Distinctions", "Can I Build Her?", "Long Life to the Boat", "Going Racing?", "Winning Moves", "You are Officer of the Day", "Tides and Tidal Streams", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on sailing.
Sailing to Win
Yacht racing is not only one of the most highly competitive of sports, but also one of the most fascinating, compelling, and satisfying. This vintage book is a detailed guide to yacht racing, with information on every aspect of the sport from selecting a craft to reading the tide. Written in simple, clear language and full of invaluable information, this volume is highly recommend for the novice, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Selecting a Racing Boat", "Tuning Your Racing Boat", "The Racing Rules", "Training the Crew", "The Day of the Race", "Starting Tactics", "Racing to Windward", "Racing to Leeward", "Handling the Spinnaker", "Rounding Marks", "Playing the Tide", "Racing in Lights and Flunky Winds", "Racing in a Heavy Wind", "The Care of Sails", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on yachting and boating.
15 Best Handguns for Women
"Women are, by their maternal nature, anti-gun."How many times did you listen this sentence?This type of phrase is very often told by people. Women are prime targets of many types of crimes because of this belief.What if this phrase could change in "Women are, by their maternal nature, very protective"?This could drastically change the way people think about women.Women could as a matter of fact defend themselves and other people they love, they only need the right input and tools.Let's focus on having the right tools...Handguns, a man's perceived sport, is now more and more catching on women. As far as hunting and shooting ranges are concerned, they are becoming popular among women.The problem is that even if many gun manufacturers are catering to women's gun needs, most guns are not specifically made for women...The only think women can do to fill this gap is knowing exactly what types of handguns could better meet their needs.That's why "15 Best Handguns for Women" was created. Lady Enell Hunter, expert in the guns and self-defense fields, will make clarity on the best handguns for women explaining the reasons why they are best suited for them.After reading "15 Best Handguns for Women: protection is key" you'll be aware of the top 15 handguns for women.Here is five of them: -Ruger LC9s-SIG SAUER P320-SIG SAUER P238-Smith and Wesson MP Shield Caliber: 9mm Capacity-The Glock 43...you can discover the remaining 10 guns and other informations reading the book!You now have the possibility to stop being considered as anti-gun women and finally start to be a protective one.
The Art of Angling for Beginners
Paul Smith's "The Art of Angling for Beginners" is an introductory guide to fishing, containing a wealth of information that will be of considerable utility to the young or novice fisher. Written in simple, clear language and full of invaluable tips, this vintage guide is highly recommended for those looking to enter into the wonderful world of fishing, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Articles Requisite for Anglers", "Fishing Rods", "Lines", "Hooks", "Baits", "Ground-Baits", "The Bleak", "The Bream", "The Chub, or Chevin", "The Dace", "grayling", "Gudgeon", "The Minnow", "The Perch", "The Jack, or Pike", "The Pope, or Ruff", "The Roach", "The Tench", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fishing.
Fishing Holidays
"Fishing Holidays" is an assorted collection of anecdotes and accounts of the author's various fishing holidays in Ireland. This informal yet informative volume offers the reader an insight into real-life fishing, providing accounts of actual excursions, mishaps, successes, and utter failures in the hope that the reader may learn from the author's mistakes and emulate his successes. An easy and entertaining read, "Fishing Holidays" will appeal to anglers new and old, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of angling literature. Contents include: "Amabilis Insania", "By Irish Waters". "St. Bridgid's Flood", "My Friend the Salmon Poacher", "The Reedy Lake", "The Raid to Cushinass", "A Day with White Trout", "The Young Fisher", "Tide Fishing", "The Low Country", "The Kaabah of Anglers", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fishing.
A Guide for the Duck Hunter - With Chapters on Blinds, Decoys, Making a Hide, Shelter in Open Field, Flight of Birds, Running a Shoot, Trapping, Legal Aspects of Wildfowling and the Gun for the Job
This book contains a concise yet detailed guide on duck hunting, including remarks on blinds, decoys, making a hide, shelters, bird flights, trapping, and much more. This book is both informative and accessible, making it perfect for the amateur. A book sure to appeal to anyone with an interest in this avocation, 'A Guide for the Duck Hunter' is well deserving of a place in any collection of hunting literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Wildfowl Shooting - Duck Shooting', 'Guns for Duck Shooting', 'Blinds, Decoys', 'Making a Hide', 'The M. B. Curtain', 'When Inside a New Hide', 'Shelters in Open Fields', 'The Hen-coop Reproduction', 'Miscellaneous Hints', 'The Flight of Birds', 'Your Shoot', 'On Trapping Woodpigeons and Winged Vermin', 'The Legal Aspect of Wildfowling', 'The Gun for the Job', and 'More about Guns'. We are proud to republish this antique text here complete with a new introduction on shooting wildfowl.
Trout Fishing Memories and Morals
"Trout Fishing Memories and Morals" is a collection of tales and anecdotes of the author's experiences fishing for trout, interspersed with expert tips and clear instructions. Illustrated throughout, this vintage book is highly recommended for keen trout anglers and is not to be missed by collectors of angling literature. Contents include: "Early Days", "Some Tiny Waters", "A Little Chalk Stream", "The Fishing Day", "The Evening", "The Fly Question", "Some Controversies", "Minnow and Worm", "Thoughts on Big Fish", "In a Welsh Valley", "The Duffer's Fortnight", "A Peck of Troubles", "Weather and Wind", "New Waters", "Odds and Ends", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with that in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fishing.
