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NATIONAL PARKS COLLECTION #3 |
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| This CD includes Nation Parks Portfolio, Nat’l Parks: Shaping the System, Nat’l Parks Camping Guide, Eruptions of Hawaiian Volcanoes, Volcanic History of Lassen Park, At home in the Smokies, Craters of the moon, Grand Teton, Glacier Bay, Sequoia & Kings Canyon, Assateague Island, Apostle Islands, Cape Cod, Big Bend, Nez Perce Country, Yosemite, Redwood, North Cascades, Rocky Mountain National Park, Life of Isle Royale, Nature of the Shenandoah, Badlands National Monument and Olympic National Park. | |
Cat. # STIP-53 |
Price $10.00……….…...Special $8.00 |
NATIONAL PARKS COLLECTION #1 |
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| This CD contains: Appomattox Court House, Antietam, Charleston Navy Yard, Cowpens, Custer Battlefield, Fredericksburg Battlefields, Gettysbury, Independence, John Browns Raid, Morristown, Richmond Battlefields, Vicksburg, Artillery Through the Ages, Framing of the Federal Constitution, Forts Atkinson, Fort Laramie, Fort Moultrie, Fort Sumter, Fort Union, Fort Bowie, Fort Davis, Fort Necessity, Fort Pulaski, Forts of old San Juan, Castillo de San Marcos, The USS Cairo, The Battle of 2nd Manassas, The Battle of New Market and The Battle of Cedar Creek. | |
Cat. # STIP-51 |
Price $10.00………….Special $8.00 |
| First of three CD’s covering WW1and it contains: Vol. 1 Organization of the American Expeditionary Forces, Vol.2 Policy Forming Documents of the AEF, Vol. 3 Training and Use of American Units With British and French, Vol. 4 Early Military Operations of the AEF, Vol. 5 Military Operations of the AEF Champaigne-Marne Aisne-Marne, Vol.6 Oisne-Aisne, Ypres-Lys, Vittorio-Veneto, Vol. 7 Somme Offensive, Vol. 8 St. Mihiel, Vol. 9 Meusse Argonne | |
Cat. # STIP-101 |
Price $10.00……...……Special $8.00 |
| Second CD contains: Vol. 10 The Armistice Agreement and Related Documents, Vol. 11 The American Occupation (with German Campaign Plans), Vol. 12 Reports of the Commander in Chief and Staff, Vol. 13 Reports (continued), Vol. 14 Reports (continued), Vol. 15 Reports (continued), Vol. 16 General Orders GHQ, AEF, Vol. 17 Bulletins | |
Cat. # STIP-102 |
Price $10.00……...……Special $8.00 |
| Third CD contains: Order of Battle of the United States Land Forces in WW1 (3 volumes), American Armies and Battlefields in Europe, Army art of WW1. | |
Cat. # STIP-103 |
Price $10.00……...……Special $8.00 |
I AM NOT A NUMBER! |
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| No one says it
better than Claire Wolfe: "A passive, malleable, well-catalogued, and constantly
observed population is what every tyrant in history has desired and what no government of
the free would ever wish for," but that is exactly the kind of government the world
— including the U.S. — is headed for. We’re already compelled to carry a government-assigned number to get health care, enroll our kids in school, open a bank account, drive a car, hold a job, buy stocks, or even rent a video. We endure scans, warrentless searches, and inspections. Cameras peer at us everywhere. Rude, ignorant "security screeners" pat us down at airports while we cower submissively. The "Patriot Act" (in the name of "homeland security") encourages neighbors, business contacts, and strangers to spy and report on us if we seem "suspicious." And things are getting worse every day. This book is for people who want to take steps, within their own lives and their communities, to ensure that the surveillance stops here. It is not for the weak willed. As Wolfe writes, you can’t have both freedom and a convenient, secure, go-along-to-get-along life. If you aren’t willing to take personal risks, read no further. "We are about to be numbered like prisoners and tracked like cattle in a herd. Now we face three choices: to bow and be slaves, to rebel — or simply to live free, in spite of their rule." If the last choice is one that appeals to you, this book is for you. Find out. 8 ½ x 11, 188 pp. softcover |
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Cat. # 606 |
Price $18.00………..…Special $16.00 |
BASIC WILDERNESS SURVIVAL SKILLS |
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| For every outdoors person, there may come a time when you will need to know how to stay alive in the backcountry. Author Bradford Angier and editor Lamar Underwood set these basic, crucial skills out for you in clear and concise pages. 572 pp. 5 ½ x 9, softcover. | |
Cat. # 740 |
Price $20.00……..……...Special $17.00 |
UBERHACKER! |
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| Some people consider this the finest hacking book ever written. Others are not happy with the book or its controversial author. Now you can see what the fuss is all about. In user-friendly detail, Überhacker reveals what it takes to hack into computers safely and legally, allowing you to enjoy almost unrestricted freedom to explore the far reaches of cyberspace. It will show you the basics of setting up a hacker laboratory with any operating system; foundation and advanced skills for breaking into all types of computers; basic exploration concepts; network, modem and ethernet hacking; dealing with firewalls and encryption; and a host of other tricks, tips and ideas. For academic study only. 8 1/2 x 11, softcover, illus., 252 pp. Includes CD-ROM. | |
Cat. # 593 |
Price $37.00……...……Special $33.00 |
THE
NEW WORLD GOVERNMENT EXPOSED! |
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| World Police- The
New World Government is building a World Police force from the intelligence services of
the United States, Russia, Germany, Britain, along with support from France and China. World Military-The World Military is being built from the militaries of Russia, China and Europe. It could grow to six million men, while the U.S. has only one and half million men. The World Military will be commanded by a Russian officer. International Criminal Court-All nations will be controlled by the New World Government through the International Criminal Court. Martial Law-Martial law setup to fight terrorism will be used to control political opposition to the New World Government. Foreign Occupation- Each U.S. state has a compact with a former Soviet Republic or its allies for help with martial law and other emergencies. 5 ½ x 8 1/2 , softcover, 440 pp. |
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Cat. # 567 |
Price $24.00…….……Special $20.00 |
WHO BECOMES A TERRORIST AND WHY |
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| Who Becomes a Terrorist and Why is the shocking landmark 1999 government study that predicted who would terrorize the United States and how they would do it. In an attempt to profile what members of society join terrorist groups and commit acts of violence, the report drew on readily available, non-classified "open source" material that profiled current and past terrorist cults and their leaders. The study also shows what means terrorists have used thus far to bring their vision into reality, means ranging from kidnapping, hijacking, and sabotage, to the use of nerve gas. The evidence clearly pointed to the escalation of hostilities, and the report even speculated that Al-Qaeda could use suicide bombers to crash-land aircraft into government buildings and other landmarks. This government study, using readily available materials, predicted the events that changed our lives forever. Here, for the first time, the public can read what the government knew before September 11,2001: Who wants to harm the United States, why they hate us, and how they will strike us. (4 1/4 x 7, 256 pages, softcover) | |
Cat. # 779 |
Price $10.00……...…Special $9.00 |
FARM
CONVENIENCES AND HOW TO MAKE THEM |
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| Here are hundreds of homesteading tips, hints and suggestions for the farmer and rural gent. First published in 1884. softcover, 4 ½ x 7 ¼, 256 pp. | |
Cat. # 767 |
Price $13.00……...…Special $11.00 |
U.S.
AIR FORCE SEARCH & RESCUE HANDBOOK |
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| Written for instructor and student use in formal United States Air Force survival training, the U.S. Air Force Search & Rescue Handbook describes the various environmental conditions affecting human survival, and details the activities necessary to enable that survival anywhere in the world. Taking as its premise the possibility that Air Force personnel might at any time be faced with an ejection, bailout, or crash landing, and thus find themselves in unfamiliar territory without long-term supplies, the U.S. Air Force Search & Rescue Handbook comprises a superbly readable and interesting general survival manual for military and civilian use alike. Detailing specific survival threats at sea, in the tropics, in the desert, in Arctic conditions, and even the psychological aspects of imprisonment, this handbook is crammed with fascinating and useful information including: emergency treatment of illness and injury; finding your way with and without maps; building a fire; water travel and fording streams; using rope and tying knots; signaling for help; mountain survival; concealment techniques; nutrition requirements; finding water and food, including capturing fish and game; predicting the weather; building a personal survival kit and much more. Encyclopedic in its presentation of information, and profusely illustrated with photographs and drawings, this priceless handbook covers almost every topic that one could conceivably encounter in a survival situation. With dozens of illustrated figures to clarify instructions, you will be left with no doubt about how to react to hundreds of different survival threats you might face in any terrain in the world. (8 1/2 x 11, 584 pages, b&w, photos, illustrations, diagrams, charts, hardcover) | |
Cat. # 742 |
Price $25.00……...…Special $22.00 |
LIVING OFF THE LAND |
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| Trained
soldiers will tell you that the art of survival relies heavily on two essential skills:
finding food and finding water. In any survival situation it is vital that you adapt to
your surroundings as quickly as possible and make good use of the sustenance nature has to
offer. Living Off the Land contains everything the survivor needs to know about thriving
in nature, from making tools and finding water to eating plants and catching fish. With
over 120 illustrations, this book is packed with practical information and insightful tips
such as how to make a fire without the use of matches and how to master the art of making
traps and snares to capture food. Later chapters adapt these principles to a variety of
terrain, including the desert, the Arctic, and the jungle, with a special chapter devoted
to survival at sea. Because nature can be a dangerous place, the book also instructs the reader how to identify and avoid dangerous animals such as snakes and spiders, the art of extracting poison, and how to tell edible plants and fungi from poisonous ones. This book will be an invaluable help to anyone who ventures into the out-of-doors. The information it contains might just save your life. (7 1/2 x 9 1/2, 192 pages, illustrations, softcover) |
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Cat. # 745 |
Price $20.00……...……Special $17.00 |
SURVIVAL TIPS |
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| This handy
pocket-size book provides all the crucial information you need to stay alive in the wild
or in an emergency condition closer to home. From preserving food to making tools and finding your way back to civilization, Survival Tips covers every potential life-threatening situation a survivor might encounter. Broadly organized by climate and terrain to cover survival at sea, in the desert, in the Arctic, in the mountains, and in the tropics, this book contains 150 invaluable tips that just might save your life-or that of someone you care about. In each case, the problem for the survivor is highlighted and expert solutions are offered. Topics covered include: how to make a fire; how to rescue someone from drowning; what to do in case of a natural disaster; and how to signal for help. Clear diagrams make the tips easy to follow. Survival Tips also offers expert and straightforward advice on what to eat; how to find or build shelters; preparing and equipping yourself for disasters; how to treat injuries and more. (4 3/4 x 6 1/2, 320 pages, illustrations, softcover) |
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Cat. # 743 |
Price $20.00……...……Special $17.00 |
PRACTICAL
GUIDE TO STAYING ALIVE OUTDOORS |
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| Every year too many people (some of them outdoor professionals) run into trouble because they didn't recognize or anticipate the hazards they encountered in the wilderness. The skills of survival cannot be learned by trial and error - there are some mistakes you might get to make only once. The book details everything you need to know to stay alive in the wild. Topics covered include: building fires; essential survival supplies; constructing shelters; finding and filtering water; outdoor first aid and much more. Clear and comprehensive, this book provides an education that no backpacker, hunter, or outdoor sports enthusiast should be without. (5 1/2 x 8 1/4, 144 pages, diagrams, softcover) | |
Cat. # 741 |
Price $15.00……...……Special $13.00 |
PRACTICAL OUTDOOR SURVIVAL |
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| Here is a thoroughly practical, 'hands-on' guide to wilderness survival by a teacher of survival procedures who has used these techniques himself in genuine survival situations. Most guides to wilderness survival assume that one wants - or needs - to live like the 19th-century mountain men, lacking modern technology and materials. Len McDougall disagrees. Using modern materials (like the 'space blanket,' composed of aluminum-laminated plastic) the modern survivalist has better means to live unscathed in the wilderness - and to get safely home more quickly - than anyone in ages past. Covered here are complete instructions for assembling the basic survival kit, constructing shelters of all kinds and in varying weather and terrain, obtaining food and water, rescue strategies, compass use, fishing and hunting with emergency gear, and much, much more. Practical Outdoor Survival belongs in the backpack of anyone who ventures into the wild. (51/2 X 81/4, 160 pages, diagrams, softcover) | |
Cat. # 744 |
Price $17.00……...…Special $15.00 |
CONQUER TERROR |
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| Please check out our latest book, Conquer Terror. This book is a direct response to the events of 911 and a must read for anyone concerned about terrorist attacks.118 pp. 5 ½ x 8 ½, softcover | |
Cat. # 474 |
Price $13.00……...……Special $11.00 |
THE RIFLE RULES |
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| You need
this book because it contains: A new method that shows you how to add hundreds of yards to your effective shooting ability. Ways for you to improve your rifles accuracy which no factory can do. Lessons on what to do when being shot AT. A new system for determining the distance at which you never miss. A new, cost-free way to practice. 116 pp. 5 ½ x 8 ½ |
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Cat. # 488 |
Price $15.00……...…Special $13.00 |
THE COMPLETE TRACKER |
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| The Complete Tracker is a concise, thorough guide to the tracks, signs, and habits of North America's most popular species of wildlife. Readers learn the secrets of a master tracker, assembling a clear picture from tracks, scat, and other signs. Was it a dog or a wolf? Fox or coyote? Did it pass by yesterday or an hour ago? The Complete Tracker also teaches how to get close to animals - everything from bobcats to beavers, marmots to moose - by knowing the details of their habits and a master-tracker's tips on avoiding detection. Over eighty line drawings show tracks of forty-five different species of wildlife under a great variety of terrain conditions. 4 1/2 X 8, 288 pp., b&w photos, maps, illustr., diagrams, charts, softcover | |
Cat. # 748 |
Price $15.00……...Special $13.00 |
CAMP LIFE IN THE
WOODS AND THE TRICKS OF TRAPPING |
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| First published in 1881, this complete, illustrated guide reveals how to catch everything from tigers and bears to squirrels and mice, and offers general advice on camping and hiking in the woods. Among the treasures within are easy-to-follow plans for building dozens of traps; full directions for the building of shanties and log cabins, and boats and canoes; hints on food and cooking utensils; instructions for the curing and tanning of fur skins; and much, much more. 4 1/2 x 7 1/4, 312 pages, illust. softcover | |
Cat. # 746 |
Price $13.00……...…Special $11.00 |
THE TACTICAL MARKSMAN |
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| Marksmen, cops and practical and competition shooters alike will benefit from the expert advice and firsthand experiences contained in this indispensable guide. Going beyond "hype for hire" and tall tales, it reveals what it really takes to succeed in situations where one shot is it - and lives hang in the balance. 8 1/2 x 11, softcover, photos, illus., 176 pp | |
Cat. # 588 |
Price $35.00……..…Special $30.00 |
THE COMPLETE BOOK OF KNOTS |
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| The Complete Book of Knots provides easy-to-follow instructions for selecting and tying more than 100 of the most useful knots. With knots for climbing, sailing, and fishing, every knot entry contains a brief introduction to the history and development of the knot, its alternative names, and information on its uses and special features. Color illustrations guide you step-by-step through the stages of tying each knot correctly and safely. Distinctive symbols provide a condensed at-a-glance key to all the suitable uses of a particular knot. The book contains a comprehensive glossary of terms to guide you through the complexities of different rope types and helps you choose the right rope for every task. 7 1/2 X 10 1/4, 160 pages, photos, color illustr., charts, icons,softcover | |
Cat. # 754 |
Price $19.00……..……Special $17.00 |
TRACKS AND TRAILCRAFT |
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| Long before Scotland Yard or the FBI, Nature fingerprinted her numerous family," writes Ellsworth Jaeger in his remarkable book about a little-known field. "Tracks may take us back to the Earth's beginnings or give us a complete autobiography of a living animal from day to day." Charmingly illustrated throughout, Tracks and Trailcraft presents a wealth of lore. In his crisp, direct style, Jaeger tells how to read nature's signs written in mud, brush, and even water and sky. It's packed with projects, whether they want to follow the trail of a dinosaur that lumbered through the desert eons ago or the opossum that scurried through the backyard last night. Tracks and Trailcraft provides the tools of identification, turning anyone into a "nature detective." This is a perfect book for the naturalist, the hunter, the weekend tracker, the nature guide, or camp counselor. (6 X 9, 392 pages, illustrations, softcover) | |
Cat. # 747 |
Price $20.00……..……Special $17.00 |
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO
SKINNING AND TANNING |
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| Here is the complete guide to a skill that may be mysterious to some. Starting at the beginning, Burch introduces the hunter to the tools of a tanner, and even gives complete plans for making many of these implements. Instructions are given for making fleshing beams, stretchers for pelts, fleshing knives, and many others. He also covers tanning formulas and materials, both traditional and modern. From the oldest method to the newest twist, Burch's guide will be indispensable to the modern hunter. Monte Burch has been trapping and tanning since the 1950s, and writing about the outdoors for four decades. He has written thousands of magazine articles and more than fifty books-including Field Dressing and Butchering Upland Birds, Waterfowl, and Wild Turkeys; Field Dressing and Butchering Deer; and Field Dressing and Butchering Rabbits, Squirrels, and Other Small Game. He lives on a farm in the Missouri Ozarks, where trapping and tanning are a way of life. (6 x 9, 240 pp., b&w photos, illus., softcover) | |
Cat. # 749 |
Price $25.00……..……Special $22.00 |
HOW TO BUILD YOUR DREAM
CABIN IN THE WOODS |
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Everyone dreams of having a cabin in the woods-a wood-hewn structure with all (or, at
least, many of) the amenities of home tucked away on a mountaintop with an awe-inspiring
view, or nestled on the shore of a trout-filled stream or bass-laden lake. Most
people also believe that such a dream house is just that-the stuff of dreams, not
affordable, not buildable without hiring a construction crew. Author J.; Wayne Fears
is here to tell you that such a dream cabin can be yours-at a price that won't break the
bank. And he knows, because he has done it himself. In this, a guidebook to make dreams become reality, Fears covers-in words, photos, diagrams, and blueprints-all the important points, from buying the land, to planning your structure, to actually doing it-either on your own, or with some help. With special chapters on keeping your cabin clean and pest-free, as well as with valuable information on maintenance and repair, this book is one that every cabin owner - or potential owner - will keep as a reference for years to come. (6 1/4 x 9 1/4, 240 pages, b&w photos, diagrams, blueprints, softcover) |
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Cat. # 756 |
Price $23.00……..…Special $20.00 |
LOG CABINS AND HOW TO BUILD THEM |
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| Log Cabins and How
to Build Them is a step-by-step illustrated guide that will give an inexperienced builder
a true picture of how a log cabin can be built by various time- and labor-saving methods. The types of construction described in this book are practical and offer the reader the best and easiest methods of building a log cabin. Log Cabins and How to Build Them provides detailed information on: procedures, types of cabins, location selection, tools, timber, site clearing, foundations, walls, roofs and floors, windows and doors, porches, garages, fireplaces, furniture, landscaping, and fence-building. All in all, Log Cabins and How to Build Them will prove an edifying read for history buffs, an entertaining bit of Americana for handymen, and an essential resource for those who wish to put this knowledge to practical use. (4 1/2 X 7 1/4, 222 pages, illust., diagrams, floor plans, softcover) |
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Cat. # 757 |
Reg. Price $13.00……………..Special $11.00 |
| Collective Practical Projects for the Handy Man is the perfect book for any model maven, do-it-yourselfer, or just plain grown-up kid. Originally published in 1913 by the editors of Popular Mechanics Press, this great big collection of activities and improvements for home, garden, transportation, recreation, and more can keep a man's hands busy for a lifetime. Written at a time when precision and craftsmanship was as important as the final product, the book gives clear, step-by-step instructions and offers detailed illustrations for nearly every job. Practical Projects for the Handy Man is as satisfying and reliable a guide for the modern builder as it was at the turn of the century. Some of the hundreds of fun and fascinating projects from which to choose include: porch swing chair, Mission library table, electric clock, wooden paddleboat, grape arbor, ornamental ironwork, telescope, toboggan sled, homemade still, aquarium, treehouses, leatherwork, birdhouse and much more. (7 x 10, 480 pages, diagrams, b&w photos, softcover) | |
Cat. # 765 |
Reg. Price $20.00………...….Special $17.00 |
COUNTRY HOUSES AND HOW TO BUILD
THEM |
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| Written in 1871 by architect Daniel T. Atwood, Country Houses reflects the attention to detail and pride in construction of an era when homes were built with love and made to last. Here are dozens of designs selected by the author for their practicality, comfort, and economy - each embracing a different style and purpose, including: a small villa of brownstone, a seaside cottage, a country church, and Italian villa, a workingman's cottage, and even a bowling alley. Atwood takes special care to explain all of the general principles of building, including: choosing the site, water supply, foundation, proportion, superstructure walls, the elements of good concrete, timber, how to lay a wall, windows, pipes, painting, and more. No detail is spared - from dumbwaiters to crown molding - making each structure special and beautiful in its own way. With inspiration and time-honored council from Country Houses, any modern builder can design and build the old-fashioned home of his or her dreams. (4 1/2 X 7 1/4, 288 pages, illust. charts, floor plans, softcover) | |
Cat. # 760 |
Reg. Price $13.00……………Special$11.00 |
MORE PVC PROJECTS FOR THE
OUTDOORSMAN |
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| Forbes’ first book, PVC Projects for the Outdoorsman, became a runaway best-seller with do-it-yourselfers, outdoorsmen and survivalists alike. Now he’s taken his no-frills approach to creating inexpensive shelters, primitive weapons, sturdy outdoor furniture and hunting and fishing gear and come up with more than 30 new projects, all made with durable, cheap PVC pipe. Using photos and easy-to-follow instructions, this book guides you through such projects as a slingshot, brush bow, shooting bench, spotting scope stock, bow-fishing reel, wall tent, animal pen, pickup truck shelter, firewood cradle and many more. If you failed woodshop but still want to enjoy the dual satisfaction of building something yourself and saving loads of money in the process, this is the perfect do-it-yourself book. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover, photos, 112 pp. | |
Cat. # 578 |
Reg. Price$15.00………..Special$13.00 |
THE AMERICAN FARM BOOK |
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| This pocket-sized guide to American agriculture-the "most healthful, the most useful, the most noble employment of man," according to its author - pays tribute to the soil, the irrigation methods, and the grain, roots, fruits, and rice that helped make America what it is today. First published in 1849, The American Farm Book offers valuable and relevant information, including: how to identify soil, and know which kinds work best with which crops; instructions for preparing the land for planting by plow and irrigation; the purpose of meadows and grasses; tips for getting rid of weeds, bugs, and fungus; uses for corn, barley, rye, and wheat; methods to prevent rot and decay in potatoes; the health benefits for cattle of certain grains and vegetables; basic suggestions for farm buildings, fences, and shade trees. Illustrated throughout with vintage line drawings, this wonderful piece of Americana will intrigue, inform, and intoxicate small-scale farmers and armchair gardeners alike. (4 1/2 x 7 1/4, 328 pages, illustr., charts, softcover) R.L. Allen was the editor of "The American Agriculturist" and author of Diseases of Domestic Animals. | |
Cat. # 766 |
Reg. Price $13.00……….Special $11.00 |
THE HOMESTEAD BUILDER |
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| This practical classic, first published in 1872, is filled with handy advice on the best ways to plan and construct dwellings in any location, using wood, earth, and gravel. Included is no-nonsense instruction on how to erect log cabins and houses, slab houses, farm houses, and many others; as well as guidance on building an outdoor oven, a cellar, fence posts, gates, furniture, and even on adding a walk in the yard or garden. Originally written for those fanning out from the eastern cities to homestead, The Homestead Builder is a fascinating historical record and completely useful handbook that is sure to appeal to anyone interested in Americana or inclined toward self-sufficiency. (4 1/2 X 7 1/4, 152 pages, illustrations, diagrams, softcover) | |
Cat. # 764 |
Reg. Price $13.00…………...Special $11.00 |
BARNS AND OUTBUILDINGS
AND HOW TO BUILD THEM |
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| First
published in 1881, this beautiful volume presents dozens of practical examples of barns
and outbuildings, both large and small - complete with illustrations, floor plans, and
building instructions. Here are a wealth of designs, including a western cattle barn
with covered cattle stalls and feeding apparatus; a portable pigpen with self-closing
doors; a corn house and self-feeding corn crib; ice houses; springhouses; granaries; dog
houses; pigeon houses; and more. Close attention is paid to choosing the correct foundation and materials for a particular structure. The reader is also taught to take into account the overall aesthetic of the farm when planning the location of one building in relation to another as well as in relation to the surrounding landscape. Combining sturdy practicality with fine craftsmanship, Barns and Outbuildings is a fascinating tribute to the beauty of the farm and the ingenuity of the American farmer. 4 1/2 X 7 1/4, 240 pages, illustrations, diagrams. |
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Cat. # 759 |
Reg. Price $13.00…………..Special $11.00 |
| This complete
guide, first published in 1884, presents over a hundred devices whose aim was to
"lighten the labor and 'save steps' for overworked house keepers" both inside
and outside the home. Written at a time when a whole range of nonelectrical household
mechanisms were first becoming widespread, Household Conveniences offers an amazing
picture of everyday home life in the late nineteenth century. Perhaps even more amazing though, is how relevant and useful many of these devices continue to be today. With chapters on the kitchen, the cellar, and the sitting room, among others, the reader is introduced to such procedures as canning fruit and vegetables, easy handwashing of clothes, and the making of soap, as well as to such quirky tools as the foot scraper and the clothesline elevator. A refreshingly old-fashioned alternative guide to our modern era of mass production, Household Conveniences will prove an edifying read for history buffs or those who want to put this knowledge to practical use. (4 1/2 x 7 1/4, 240 pages, illustrations, softcover) |
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Cat. # 768 |
Reg. Price $13.00………Special $11.00 |
FENCES, GATES, AND
BRIDGES AND HOW TO BUILD THEM |
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| Fences, Gates, & Bridges is an instruction guide to the best methods of building an incredible variety of these devices for all regions and weather conditions. Written in 1900, this book is a functional pocket manual as well as a testament to American ingenuity, born out of necessity and practicality. The section on fences boasts an impressive medley of materials and designs, including the zigzag fence, the cheap and portable barbed-wire fence, and a sampling of sod and stone fences. And what is a fence without a gate? The second segment of the book includes instruction on the making and setting of posts, as well as the construction and installation of swinging gates, sliding gates, pulley gates, and more. The third and final section consists of information on a number of bridges, depicting a wide selection of them designed for crossing gullies and culverts, as well as ornamental brides for gardens and walkways. (4 1/2 X 7 1/4, 192 pages, illustrations, softcover) | |
Cat. # 758 |
Reg. Price$13.00………Special $11.00 |
FARM BLACKSMITHING
PRACTICAL HINTS FOR HANDY-MEN |
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| This complete, no-nonsense guide, originally published at the turn of the century, dispenses invaluable instruction on all the essential skills of the blacksmith's craft. He begins with the basics, including how to set up a blacksmith shop, selecting materials and tools, and practice projects such as door hooks, staples, and chains. Continues on all the techniques any good blacksmith must master - from welding to tempering tools to shoeing farm horses. Additional instruction is given on splicing rope and filing and sharpening saws. It’s more than a practical book on craftsmanship and technique. It captures the essence of one of America's most highly valued trades - one that laid important groundwork for modern industrial metalworking. (4 1/2 X 7 1/4, 112 pages, b&w photo, illustrations, diagrams, charts, softcover) | |
Cat. # 761 |
Reg. Price $13.00……….Special $11.00 |
PEARLS OF KITCHEN WISDOM |
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| Part invaluable reference book, part indispensable cookbook, it offers literally hundreds of ingenious ways to make time spent in the kitchen both productive and enjoyable. As an experienced homesteader and doyenne of her own country kitchen, Tukua has spent years collecting nuggets of wisdom from friends and neighbors who share her way of life in rural Tennessee. It represents the distillation of a community's tried-and-true techniques for cooking, entertaining, and washing up, many of which have been handed down through the generations. Tips for every corner of the kitchen: metal cookie cutters double nicely as whimsical napkin rings; custard will bake evenly without becoming runny when the custard dish is placed in a pan of water; debone chicken and turkey easily with kitchen scissors instead of a knife. Recipes for preserving and canning food, including dried tomatoes, corncob syrup, and chili beans as well as recipes for dozens of country kitchen favorites such as baked maple chicken, vegetable cheese chowder, and pumpkin-pear pie. Also with children. (5 1/2 x 8 1/4, 320 pages, illustrated, softcover) | |
Cat. # 770 |
Reg. Price $10.00……….Special $9.00 |
FARM APPLIANCES AND HOW TO MAKE
THEM |
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| Farm Appliances is a fascinating volume filled with valuable suggestions or the practical construction of homemade farming, gardening, homesteading devices. First published at the of the century, this handy guide contains the most innovative and proficient approaches for building a surprising variety of appliances, ranging from water-heating vats, wells, and irrigation equipment to land levelers, a sheep-shearing bench, and a cart for breaking colts. These clever time- and labor-saving devices, generated out of necessity by the farmers themselves, are not difficult to make; they will undoubtedly enhance the efficiency of your farm, garden, or home while recapturing the American inventive genius that helped revolutionize agriculture in the nineteenth century. (4 1/2 X 7 1/4, 192 pages illustrations, softcover) | |
Cat. # 762 |
Reg. Price $13.00…………..Special $11.00 |
PEARLS OF COUNTRY WISDOM |
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| Combining
old-fashioned common sense and modern-day ingenuity, Pearls of Country Wisdom offers
hundreds of ways for anyone to enjoy a simpler, more natural lifestyle. In 1995 Deborah
Tukua and her family left their suburban home in Jacksonville, Florida, for life on a farm
in rural Tennessee. When they arrived, Tukua turned to her neighbors in nearby towns for
any pearls of country wisdom they might be willing to share. Good advice gushed forth from every imaginable source, including farmers, midwives, herbalists, shopkeepers, and more. This unique and indispensable book represents the distillation of a community's tried-and-true techniques for everything from caring for linen to keeping harmful bugs out of the garden. Tips for every corner of the home from bath to toolshed, kitchen to barn. (5 x 8, 370 pages, b&w photos, softcover) |
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Cat. # 769 |
Reg. Price $10.00…………Special $9.00 |
MEDICINE FOR THE OUTDOORS |
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| Since 1986, Medicine for the Outdoors has been acknowledged as the most comprehensive and accessible treatment guide available for just about every problem you are likely to encounter in the outdoors. Now, filled with more than 250 illustrations, and completely updated and expanded, this book continues to be the bible for anyone heading into the wilderness. (6 X 9, 512 pages, illustrations, diagrams, charts, softcover) | |
Cat. # 777 |
Reg. Price $23.00…………Special $20.00 |
THE OUTWARD BOUND
WILDERNESS FIRST-AID HANDBOOK |
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| This comprehensive handbook clearly explains all of the essential diagnostic and first-aid procedures you can use in the wilderness when someone is injured and dialing 911 is not an option. Complete with numerous diagrams and drawings that illuminate concepts and procedures, The Outward Bound Wilderness First-Aid Handbook is a must for anyone heading into nature. (51/2 X 81/4, 272 pages, illustrations, diagrams, charts, softcover) | |
Cat. # 778 |
Reg. Price $15.00…………Special $13.00 |
HEALING PLANTS |
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| Healing Plants is a concise guide to traditional herbal medicine, both the beginner and the seasoned herbalist. Ana Nez Heatherley draws from her Native American and Celtic ancestry as she examines one hundred types of healing plants and herbs common to North America - from aloe and chickweed to periwinkle and yucca - citing the afflictions they remedy and offering understandable scientific explanations for each plant's effectiveness. Interweaving folklore, Heatherley gives growing tips, methods of preparing everything from a poultice to a tincture, herbal food ideas, and information on latest research. With a color identification section, helpful cross-reference lists, location maps, and informative sidebars, It is the most practical book for anyone looking for an alternative to modern medicine. (6 X 9, 288 pages, color photos, maps, softcover) | |
Cat. # 776 |
Reg. Price $17.00…………Special $15.00 |
COOKING THE DUTCH OVEN WAY |
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| In this edition, Woody offers over 180 recipes to including a new section with recipes for a health heart. With a unique temperature control chart and sections on the selection, use, and care for a Dutch oven, this cookbook is valuable for families at home and on horse trails or river banks. If used properly, it can be used to cook for individuals. Using a Dutch oven takes finesse and fire - side savvy. It is more than just a pot. You can bake , cook and fry in it. 192 pp, 5 ½ X 8 ½, softcover | |
Cat. # 781 |
Reg. Price $13.00…………Special $11.00 |
THE ART OF AMERICAN INDIAN
COOKING |
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The Art of American Indian Cooking is a sensuous journey of color, scent, and
flavor through five North American regions. Using the bounty available - such as avocados,
sweet or Idaho potatoes, pineapples, pumpkins, wild game, and seafood, American Indian
first combined these gifts of the earth into what we consider traditional American
cooking. Offering such delicacies as Zuni green chili stew and roast pheasant stuffed with grapes and nuts, baked acorn squash with honey and Chippewa wild rice. It presents some of the best-loved dishes our continent has to impart. Adapted for modern kitchens, these recipes are as inspired today as at their inception, reflecting the terrain, climate, and culture from which they emerged. 5 1/2 X 8 1/4, 216 pp., illustr., |
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Cat. # 773 |
Reg. Price $15.00…………Special $13.00 |
THE FIELD &
STREAM WILDERNESS COOKING HANDBOOK |
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| This handbook shows you the basic cooking skills that can convert any fireplace, woodstove, or patio into an alternate-energy cooking site. J. Wayne Fears records the old ways of cooking that are slowly disappearing, and passes along recipes that are created by those with less complicated lifestyles. This useful, informative guide demonstrates how to build an open fire for cooking, and gives you tips on mastering the backpack and sheepherder's stoves. Smoking, drying, and charcoal cooking can be enjoyed at home, at the cabin, or in the wilderness. Recipes for everything from simple bannock - bread of the wilderness - to hearty Camphouse Roast Beef. (6 x 9, 160 pages, b&w photos, charts, recipes, softcover) | |
Cat. # 775 |
Reg. Price $15.00…………Special $13.00 |
CAST IRON COOKING |
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Nothing cooks better than cast iron. Here at last is a cookbook for this most
simple and versatile cookware, favorite of campfires and country kitchens for generations.
With complete directions for seasoning and care, Cast-Iron Cooking features over 75
recipes, from johnnycakes to blackened redfish - all ladled out with A. D. Livingston's
unique blend of good humor, savvy cooking sense, and plain talk. Cast-Iron Cooking is a
back-to-basics classic that cooks everywhere will love. (5 1/2 X 8 1/4, 144 pages,
illustrations, softcover) |
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Cat. # 772 |
Reg. Price $13.00…………Special $11.00 |
COLD-SMOKING
& SALT-CURING MEAT, FISH & GAME |
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With this book, A. D. Livingston combines a lifetime of Southern culinary knowledge with his own love of authentic home smoking and curing techniques. He teaches how to prepare smoked and salted hams, fish, jerky, and game – adapting today's materials to yesterday's traditional methods. As the author writes, 'you can smoke a better fish than you can buy, and you can cure a better ham without the use of any chemicals except ordinary salt and good hardwood smoke.' This book shows you how, and includes complete instructions for: preparing salted, dried fish; preparing planked fish, or gravlax; building a modern walk-in smokehouse; constructing small-scale barbecue smokers; choosing woods and fuels for smoking; and salt-curing country ham and other meats, together with over 50 recipes such as Country Ham with Redeye Gravy, Canadian Bacon, Scandinavian Salt Fish, Venison Jerky, and many others. (5 1/2 X 8 1/4, 168 pages, diagrams, softcover) |
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Cat. # 774 |
Reg. Price $15.00…………Special $13.00 |
JERKY |
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On top of that, jerky is made from lean cuts of meat, so it's naturally low
in fat and high in protein-Mother Nature's original energy bar. Homemade jerky is far
superior to the packaged kind, is much less expensive, and is surprisingly simple to make. |
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Cat. # 780 |
Reg. Price $15.00…………Special $13.00 |
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