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| 12TH SS, VOLUME 1 : The History of the Hitler Youth Panzer Division [Hubert Meyer] This volume details all aspects of the division's history with a balanced mix of both tactical and strategic accounts, including the creation and training of these teenage warriors and their baptism of fire in the Normandy campaign in World War 2. { 580pp, 155x230mm, July 2005; PB, £12.50, 0811731987:9780811731980 , Stackpole Books } |
| 12TH SS, VOLUME 2 : The History of the Hitler Youth Panzer Division [Hubert Meyer] Volume two continues with the survivors of the bloody fighting in France regrouping to make a final stand in the Ardennes and Hungary before Germany was overcome by the Allies. A detailed and gripping account of the most famous, and infamous, division to fight in World War II for any side. { 604pp, 155x230mm, July 2005; PB, £12.50, 0811731995:9780811731997 , Stackpole Books } |
| 1862 ARMY OFFICERS POCKET COMPANION : A Manual for Staff Officers in the Field [William P Craighill] This book describes in crisp text all the information commanders and staff officers need to know about 'how the army works'. Includes command organisation and administration; principles of employment of infantry, cavalry, artillery, engineers, and signal; logistics (ordinance, quartermaster, transportation, subsistence, and medical); movement of armies; camps and bivouacs; reconnaissance and patrols; order of battle for attack, defence, siege, and retreat; and use of field fortifications, obstacles, spies, and agents. Also included is information on promotions, courts-martial, military honours, and even cooking and the design and use of field ovens. { 314pp, 100x160mm, December 2002; HB, £12.50, 0811700208:9780811700207 , Stackpole Books } |
| 1862 US CAVALRY TACTICS : Instructions, Formations, Manoeuvers [Philip St Geo Cooke] The Civil War manual for employment of cavalry in battle that was used by both Union and Confederate armies School of the trooper, platoon, and squadron. Includes: evolutions of the regiment and the line; manual of arms for sword and pistol; music for all 38 cavalry bugle calls; special section for cavalry operations on the frontier. Directed by the US War Department in 1859 to prepare a new, revised manual for US cavalry operations, Colonel Philip St George Cooke produced this book after extensive research of cavalry tactics used by the advanced nations in Europe, where he had been an observer in the Crimean War (1854-1856). Originally published in 1860, the book was revised in 1861 and 1862. This 1862 Government Printing Office edition combines the former two volume work into one book. { 416pp, 76x127mm, July 2004; HB, £12.50, 081170114X:9780811701143 , Stackpole Books } |
| 1863 LAWS OF WAR : Articles of War General Orders No.100 Army Regulations [US War Department] This compendium of laws and rules is a testimony to America's reverence for the rule of law as well as its high regard for "civilised" behaviour on the battlefield. The Articles of War were normative rules covering military duty and punishments allowed for violations. The Lieber Code was a new and profound law for the conduct of armies in the field, to include humane treatment of prisoners and protection of property and civilians. It had a profound affect on the evolution of the laws of land warfare in use today. Army Regulations, on the other hand, dealt with the administration and management of the army-from personnel assignments to supply and recruiting operations -- all three sets of rules were used by both the Union and Confederate armies. An essential reference for students, historians, writers, re-enactors, and those interested in how our Civil War armies operated. { 234pp, 125x190mm, August 2005; HB, £12.50, 0811701336:9780811701334 , Stackpole Books } |
| 1863 US INFANTRY TACTICS : Infantry of the Line Light Infantry & Riflemen [US War Department] Written in 1861 at the direction of the War Department and copiously illustrated, this was the book used to train, lead, and manoeuvre US Infantry units on Civil War battlefields. It contains the school of the soldier, the company, and battalion or fielded regiment, along with all-important instructions for skirmishers. Over 15 pages of field music, the articles of war in use at the time, and a dictionary of Civil War military terminology completes this extensive work. { 450pp, 95x135mm, November 2002; HB, £13.99, 0811700216:9780811700214 , Stackpole Books } |
| 1865 CUSTOMS OF SERVICE : For Non-Commissioned Officers & Soldiers [August V Kautz] This was the Civil War soldier's and NCO's 'how-to' guide to military duties in garrison and in the field. It covers of all ranks and services: infantry, cavalry, artillery, ordnance, quartermaster, signal, saddlers, hospital stewards, cooks, bands, as well as spies, pickets, expressmen, special forces. There is much quaint yet practical advice on survival, cooking and nutrition, pay, punishment, prisoners of war, and many long-extinct soldier skills. It contains the 'Articles of War' used during the Civil War. { 303pp, 95x135mm, March 2001; HB, £9.50, 0811703991:9780811703994 , Stackpole Books } |
| 1865 CUSTOMS OF SERVICE FOR OFFICERS OF THE ARMY : A Handbook of the Duties of Each Grade (Lieutenant to Lieutenant-General) [August V Kautz] Fascinating book on the "Usages of War on Land" issued by the Great General Staff of the Imperial German Army for the conduct of its armies in World War I, translated by the British in 1915 as part of their propaganda program. Contains pointed critical marginal comments by J. H. Morgan, Professor of Constitutional Law at University College, London. { 390pp, 95x140mm, July 2002; HB, £10.50, 0811700062:9780811700061 , Stackpole Books } |
| 21 DAYS IN AFRICA : A Hunter's Safari Journal [Daniel J Donarski Jr] This is a real-life adventure story that recounts the author's experience of hunting wild game in Africa. It contains helpful suggestions for planning your own African safari, with tips on rifle and bullet selection, travel insurance, clothing, and pre-safari preparations, including physical fitness and filling out the numerous required forms. { 240pp, 155x230mm, April 2008; HB, £18.50, 081170288X:9780811702881 , Stackpole Books } |
| 24TH WISCONSIN INFANTRY IN THE CIVIL WAR : The Biography of a Regiment [William J K Beaudot] Formed in the summer of 1862, the 24th Wisconsin Infantry participated in many major battles of the Western theatre, earning a reputation as a brave, hard-fighting unit. Unlike other unit histories, this book makes no attempt, as the author freely admits, to provide "an objective history" of the regiment. Rather, the book digs deeper, following the personal stories of the soldiers themselves, providing hundreds of individual vignettes that, taken together, paint a vivid picture of the life of a Union soldier. { 438pp, 160x235mm, March 2003; HB, £19.99, 0811708942:9780811708944 , Stackpole Books } |
| 35 DAYS TO GETTYSBURG : The Campaign Diaries of Two American Enemies [Mark Nesbitt] This is the story of two youthful combatants caught up in one of the most famous and important campaigns in all history. After two years of war and thirty-five days of intense marching along a hundred miles of hot summer roads, Thomas Ware, a Confederate soldier from rural Georgia, and Franklin Horner, a Union soldier from the coal country of Pennsylvania, end up fighting on virtually the same battlefield at Gettysburg. En route to that fateful day, both make daily entries in small, leather-bound diaries they carry. They write about what's important to them-receiving mail, writing letters, having something to eat, surviving combat. Historian Mark Nesbitt places the entries into the larger context of the war and amplifies the diarists's commentary. { 224pp, 130x205mm, May 2002; PB, £9.50, 0811725782:9780811725781 , Stackpole Books } |
| AFRICAN AMERICANS IN PENNSYLVANIA : Above Ground & Underground, An Illustrated Guide [Charles L Blockson] Charles L. Blockson, one of the leading authorities on African American history, has compiled one of largest private collections of black history artefacts, photographs, maps, and books, a culmination of forty years of research. This guide, drawn from his vast collection and research, explores sites significant to the African American experience in Pennsylvania and includes maps with highlighted events from each part of the state. { 320pp, 200x235mm, October 2001; HB, £18.50, 1879441853:9781879441859 , Stackpole Books (RB Books) } |
| AFTER THE HUNT : The Art Collection of William B Ruger [Adrienne Ruger Conzelman] Features the art collection of William B Ruger, the famed arms-maker, who passed away in June 2002. Christie's conducted a multi-million dollar auction in December 2002 of the paintings that appear in the book. The book includes approximately 20 paintings sold by Christies, NY and includes 83 colour photos of William B Ruger's private collection. The pieces depict the American West, hunting, wildlife, historical and classic art, and seascapes by artists such as Frederic S Remington, Maxfield Parrish, Albert Bierstadt, Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait and many others. Seth Eastman's 'Winnebago Encampment', Alexander Phimister Proctor's 'The Indian Warrior', and Frank Tenney Johnson's 'Cowboy on Horseback' are examples. { 196pp, 280x300mm, February 2003; HB, £30.50, 0811700372:9780811700375 , Stackpole Books } |
| AFTERMATH : Travels in a Post-War World [Farley Mowat] In 1953, Farley Mowat, a Canadian infantryman during World War II, returned to Europe, a place he knew only during the ravages of wartime. Together with his wife, he returns to England, France, and Italy to re-examine the past and find hope in the future. This is a unique and compelling look at a world that has undergone dramatic changes in the last fifty years, described in vintage Farley Mowat style. { 239pp, 155x230mm, August 2006; PB, £10.50, 0811733386:9780811733380 , Stackpole Books } |
| AIR FORCE OFFICER'S GUIDE : 35th Edition [Colonel Jeffrey C Benton USAF (Ret.)] Updated to reflect changes in the military in general and the Air Force in particular, this new edition of Air Force Officer's Guide contains professional materials needed for a successful career as an Air Force officer, from cadet to general, both active duty and reserves. Included are: U.S. Air Force organisations and types of assignments; Duties and responsibilities; Privileges, benefits, and restrictions; Customs and courtesies; Career development and promotion; Pay and allowances; Command and leadership; Uniforms and insignia; Complete data on Air Force installations world-wide; Extensive references to regulations and other information. { 368pp, 155x230mm, April 2008; PB, £12.50, 0811734528:9780811734523 , Stackpole Books } |
| AIR FORCE OFFICERS GUIDE, 34TH EDITION [Colonel Jeffrey C Benton (USAF Ret'd)] This fully updated edition includes: US Air Force organisations and types of assignments; Duties and responsibilities; Privileges, benefits, restrictions; Customs and courtesies; Career development and promotion; Pay and allowances; Command and leadership; Uniforms and insignia; Complete data on Air Force installations world-wide; Extensive references to regulations and other information. Professional materials needed for a successful career as an Air Force officer from cadet to general, both active duty and reserves. { 378pp, 155x230mm, April 2005; PB, £12.50, 0811731944:9780811731942 , Stackpole Books } |
| AIRMAN'S GUIDE, 7TH EDITION [Master Sergeant Boone Nicholls USAF Retired] Continuously published since the formation of the Air Force, Airman's Guide, 7th Edition, has been newly revised to include the latest information needed by airmen and non-commissioned officers for successful performance of duty in today's Air Force. A combination of reference materials and guidance from several generations of old-timers who have authored this guide, it is a must-have book for those men and women currently serving in the US Air Force. { 368pp, 155x230mm, July 2007; PB, £11.50, 0811733971:9780811733977 , Stackpole Books } |
| ALAMO READER : A Study in History [Todd Hansen (ed)] If everyone was killed inside the Alamo, how do we know what happened? This surprisingly simple question was the genesis for Todd Hansen's compendium of source material on the subject, “The Alamo Reader”. Utilising obscure and rare sources along with key documents never before published, Hansen carefully balances the accounts against one another, culminating in the definitive resource for Alamo history. { 837pp, 155x230mm, October 2003; HB, £22.50, 0811700607:9780811700603 , Stackpole Books } |
| AMERICAN ARMORED FIGHTING VEHICLES : World War II AFV Plans [George Bradford] Contains fine scale drawings of America's tanks and other armoured vehicles during the entire course of World War II. Multiple angles provide a level of detail for the M2 Halftrack, M3 Lee/Grant Tank, M3A3 Stuart Tank, M4 Sherman Tank, Staghound Armored Car, LVT Amphibious Tank, and dozens more. { 96pp, 215x280mm, January 2007; PB, £9.50, 0811733408:9780811733403 , Stackpole Books } |
| AMERICAN CIVIL WAR -- AN ENGLISH VIEW : The Writings of Field Marshal Viscount Wolseley [James A Rawly (ed)] Field Marshal Viscount Garnet Joseph Wolseley, born to a well-heeled Dublin family, was assigned in 1861 to service with the British army in Canada. Here he became engrossed by the mounting conflict in the United States and eventually decided to take two months' leave in order to observe the situation firsthand. His writings on the Civil War provide a fascinating and little-presented perspective on America's bloodiest conflict. Editor James Rawley's introductions to each of the book's four pieces (as well as his lengthy one at the beginning of the book) provide the necessary context for a modern reading of Wolseley's essays. Rawley's new preface to this edition revisits Wolseley's writings in the light of the past thirty-five years of Civil War scholarship. { 226pp, 155x230mm, March 2002; HB, £16.50, 0811700933:9780811700931 , Stackpole Books } |
| AMERICAN COARSE ANGLING : Modern Baitfishing Tactics For the Overlooked Species [Brook Landis] For anglers interested in catching more than trout and bass, anglers who don't want to travel to faraway places and buy expensive, specialised equipment, opportunities for coarse fishing abound. Using unconventional bait fishing techniques and equipment, Brook Landis has developed a uniquely American approach to catching coarse fish that is challenging and fun. { 210pp, 155x230mm, August 2007; PB, £13.50, 0811734269:9780811734264 , Stackpole Books } |
| AMERICAN COUNTERRREVOLUTION : A Retreat from Liberty,1783-1800 [Larry E Tise] A refutation of virtually the entire historiography surrounding the outcomes of the Revolution, this epic narrative traces the shift from the ideas of liberty to the politics of order during the difficult period between 1783 and1800. { 634pp, 155x230mm, February 1999; HB, £30.50, 081170100X:9780811701006 , Stackpole Books } |
| AMERICAN GOLDFINCH [Victor Paroyan] Step-by-step instructions, patterns, and painting swatches to create an American Goldfinch. Plus detailed feather patterns. { 36pp, 300x400mm, January 2007; SB, £15.50, 1881982378:9781881982371 , Stackpole Books } |
| AMISH OF LANCASTER COUNTY [Donald B Kraybill] Over 5 million people visit Lancaster County every year to experience the culture of the oldest Amish community in the world. This book by the leading scholar of the Amish in North America explains the uncommon lifestyle of these simple-living people who intrigue so many visitors. Mini essays on all aspects of Amish life, from spirituality and dress to horse-and-buggy transport, are accompanied by beautiful full-colour photographs. The author also discusses myths about the Amish, their selective use of technology, the current media attention to Rumspringa, and the tragedy at the Nickel Mines school. REVIEW: "Reveals the heart and soul of Amish culture. This is the best introduction to Lancaster's Amish community." -- Steven M Nolt, Author of 'A History of the Amish' { 88pp, 155x230mm, April 2008; PB, £9.50, 0811734781:9780811734783 , Stackpole Books } |
| AMUSEMENT PARKS OF NEW JERSEY [Jim Futrell] This comprehensive guide profiles 17 major amusement parks in the Garden State. Complete information on rides and attractions is accompanied by dozens of vintage photographs and postcard scenes. Featured parks: Steel Pier, Atlantic City; Keansburg Amusement Park, Keansburg; Clementon Amusement Park, Clementon; Jenkinson's Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach; Casino Pier, Seaside Heights; Playland, Ocean City; Bowcraft Amusement Park, Scotch Plains; Land of Make Believe, Hope; Storybookland, Cardiff; Funtown Pier, Seaside Park; Wild West City, Netcong; Gillian's Wonderland Pier, Ocean City; Morey's Piers, Wildwood; Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson; Fantasy Island, Beach Haven; Blackbeards Cave, Bayville. { 226pp, 155x230mm, April 2004; PB, £12.50, 0811729737:9780811729734 , Stackpole Books } |
| AMUSEMENT PARKS OF NEW YORK [Jim Futrell] This comprehensive guide profiles 16 major amusement parks in the Empire State and offers information on smaller parks as well, with complete information on rides and attractions, a history of each park, and best times to go. Features vintage photographs and postcards scenes. { 229pp, 155x230mm, March 2006; PB, £12.50, 0811732622:9780811732628 , Stackpole Books } |
| AMUSEMENT PARKS OF PENNSYLVANIA [Jim Futrell] Pennsylvania is home to many classic amusement parks, several of which began operating as early as the late nineteenth century. Some of these parks maintain rides and amusements from their early years, preserving an atmosphere of nostalgia. Others have evolved with new trends in the industry, adding high-tech rides and water parks. This book begins with a concise history of the amusement park, and then surveys the industry in Pennsylvania. A comprehensive guide to 13 parks in the state and a selection of smaller ones, complete with information on rides and attractions, follows. Packed with vintage postcard images and photographs. Featured parks: Williams Grove Amusement Park, Mechanicsburg Idlewild and Soak Zone, Ligonier Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom, Allentown Conneaut Lake Community Park, Conneaut Lake Lakemont Park, Altoona Waldameer Park and Water World, Erie Kennywood, West Mifflin Bushkill Park, Easton Hersheypark, Hershey DelGrosso's Amusement Park, Tipton Knoebels Amusement Resort, Elysburg Dutch Wonderland, Lancaster Sesame Place, Langhorne. { 212pp, 155x230mm, May 2002; PB, £12.50, 0811726711:9780811726719 , Stackpole Books } |
| AMUSEMENT PARKS OF VIRGINIA, MARYLAND, & DELAWARE [Jim Futrell] This fun, informative guidebook profiles 15 major amusement parks in Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware. A complete history of the industry is followed by an account of parks in the region, accompanied by vintage photographs and postcard scenes. Visitor information on location, schedules, admission, touring tips, food, children's fare, special features, and rides round out this useful source on this favourite family pastime. { 212pp, 155x230mm, April 2008; PB, £12.50, 0811734757:9780811734752 , Stackpole Books } |
| ANECDOTES & STORIES OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN : Lincoln Classics [James B McClure] 150 anecdotes and stories about Abraham Lincoln, organised into the major phases of his life: Early Life Stories; Professional Life Stories; White House Stories; War Stories; and Miscellaneous Stories. Published in 1879, the anecdotes reveal the zest and potency that made Lincoln such a remarkable man. The stories are narrated by many of Lincoln's colleagues and friends. A Stackpole Classics Reprint. { 256pp, 140x215mm, September 2006; PB, £10.99, 0811733467:9780811733465 , Stackpole Books } |
| ANIMAL SKULLS : A Guide to North American Species [Mark Elbroch] This uniquely thorough reference and guidebook offers illustrations, descriptions, and measurements for the skulls of some 275 animal species found throughout North America. The skull -- the collection of bones that house and protect a creature's brain and sensory organs -- is the key anatomical feature used to identify an animal and understand many of its behaviours. This book describes in words and pictures the bones and regions of the skull important to identification, including illustrations of all the bones in the cranium, leading to a greater understanding of a creature's place in the natural world. Life-size drawings make this guide an invaluable reference for wildlife professionals, trackers, and animal-lovers alike. REVIEW: "This book will appeal to anyone with a deep fascination with the structure, function, variety and beauty of the vertebrate skull, which, as we mentioned at the outset, is just about everyone." -- Mark S. Hafner and Eric A. Rickart, Journal of Mammology, 88(4): 1112-1113, 2007. { 727pp, 155x230mm, September 2006; PB, £27.50, 0811733092:9780811733090 , Stackpole Books } |
| ANIMAL TRACKING BASICS [Jon Young & Tiffany Morgan] Tracking wildlife successfully requires more than just looking for trails and scat. It requires an awareness of how an animal behaves in its environment -- how it finds food, travels, and rests. A tracker must know how to find and interpret behavioural clues animals leave behind. This how-to book teaches the basics of being a successful tracker -- explaining what to look for to find or identify an animal and how to develop an essential environmental awareness. Also describes ageing tracks and sign, understanding ecology and mapping, keeping field notes, using track tools, and making casts. { 298pp, 155x230mm, February 2007; PB, £12.50, 0811733262:9780811733267 , Stackpole Books } |
| ANTHRACITE HERITAGE MUSEUM & SCRANTON IRON FURNACES : Pennsylvania Trail of History Guide [Harold W Aurand] The Anthracite Heritage Museum focuses on the people, labour, and culture of coal mining and related industries in eastern Pennsylvania. The museum displays objects and images of the everyday life of coal miners and their families, including exhibits of household furnishings, religious artefacts, and work implements and machinery. Nearby Scranton Iron Furnaces, four stone blast furnace stacks built between 1848 and 1857 for the Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company, commemorate an industry that relied heavily on anthracite fuel and expanded as a result of it. Includes a tour of the museum and the furnaces. { 48pp, 155x230mm, October 2002; PB, £6.50, 0811729591:9780811729598 , Stackpole Books } |
| APPALACHIAN FOREST [Chris Bolgiano] The Appalachain Forest describes a place once rich with old-growth woodlands, American chestnuts ten feet in diameter, tulip poplars more than two hundred feet tall, warblers and wild turkey abundant beyond imagining whose landscape has been systematically devastated by cutting and mining. More than a biological overview, the book explores mountain life and its many contrasts, such as generations of human poverty amid a wealth of natural resources. { 280pp, 160x240mm, December 1998; HB, £15.50, 0811701263:9780811701266 , Stackpole Books } |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL NAMES : Origins of Place Names Along the AT [David Edwin Lillard] This concise, alphabetical, backpack-friendly guide explains the origins of some 1100 place names hikers come across as they make their way along the Appalachian Trail. Filled with fascinating facts, surprising stories, and colourful trivia, it also offers insight into the AT's long and legendary history, as well as the history of the wilderness preservation movement, and of the country itself. { 148pp, 140x215mm, March 2002; PB, £10.50, 081172672X:9780811726726 , Stackpole Books } |
| ARMED FORCES GUIDE TO PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING, 6TH EDITION [Colonel Margaret H Belknap & Major F Michael Marty] Revised and updated for today's military, this comprehensive guide covers all key financial decisions from choosing checking accounts and using credit cards to deciding whether to rent or buy a home and choosing an insurance policy. In light of the realities of the war on terror, special attention is paid to managing your finances while deployed. Military personnel of all services and ranks will benefit from the advice given in this crisply written book. Each topic is covered in a thorough, logical, and easy-to-read manner. { 332pp, 155x230mm, January 2007; PB, £13.99, 0811733106:9780811733106 , Stackpole Books } |
| ARMOR BATTLES OF THE WAFFEN SS: 1943-45 [Will Fey. Translated by Henri Henschler] The Waffen SS were considered the elite of the German armed forces in the Second World War and were involved in almost continuous combat. From the sweeping tank battle of Kursk on the Russian front to the bitter fighting among the hedgerows of Normandy and the last great offensive in the Ardennes, forever immortalised in history as the Battle of the Bulge, these men and their tanks made history. { 384pp, 155x230mm, September 2003; PB, £12.50, 0811729052:9780811729055 , Stackpole Books } |
| ARMY DICTIONARY & DESK REFERENCE : 3rd Edition [Maj Tim Zurick, USAR (Ret)] This book defines today's Army terms and acronyms clearly and concisely for the military or civilian user. The forty pages of appendices include enlisted and officer classification systems; precedence for awards, decorations, and medals; the Code of Conduct; sample memorandums and letters; physical fitness standards and scoring methods; and eleven other tables and charts for easy reference. { 352pp, 140x210mm, October 2004; PB, £11.50, 0811731545:9780811731546 , Stackpole Books } |
| ARMY OFFICERS GUIDE 75TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR'S EDITION : 50th Edition [Lt Col Keith E Bonn, USA (Ret)] To celebrate the 75th in-print anniversary of the Army Officer's Guide, Stackpole Books is offering a deluxe bound, hardcover limited printing of its famous guide, now in its 50th edition. Included are a history of this venerable book and interesting excerpts and illustrations from the 1930 first edition { 672pp, 155x230mm, October 2005; HB, £24.50, 0811701468:9780811701464 , Stackpole Books } |
| ART OF PISHING : How to Attract Birds by Mimicking Their Calls [Pete Dunne] Book & CD. Learn the arcane yet effective art of pishing from a master. In this unique package, renowned birder Pete Dunne presents an illustrated workshop on how to attract birds by making precise and well-practised hisses, whistles, chips, and squeals (along with some kisses and thumps) that almost guarantee spectacular success in the field. The text explains the how's, why's, and when's of 13 different pishes, including the basic pish, stutter pish, whisper pish, knockdown pish, screech-owl warble, sequential chip, and squeal. The soundtrack features audio demonstrations so you can compare your efforts to an expert’s. Together, this book and CD will send you well on your way to becoming a pisher extraordinaire. This first-ever how-to book on this time-proven technique features 13 pish explanations and audio demonstrations by Pete Dunne. { 92pp, 155x200mm, September 2007; PB, £12.99, 0811732959:9780811732956 , Stackpole Books } |
| ARTICLES OF WAR : Winners, Losers & Some Who Were Both in the Civil War [Albert Castel] The American Civil War is filled with fascinating characters. This collection of biographical essays on the 'winners and losers' of the Civil War covers some of the most intriguing: Ulysses S Grant, Sam Houston, Nathan Bedford Forrest, and William Clarke Quantrill, to name just a few. The articles represent a broad cross-section of the scholarship of noted author Albert Castel; most were written over a fifty-year period for publication in national 'popular history' magazines such as American Heritage, Civil War History, and Civil War Times Illustrated. { 244pp, 155x230mm, September 2001; HB, £15.50, 0811700054:9780811700054 , Stackpole Books } |
| ARTS & CRAFTS WOODWORKING PROJECTS : 11 New Designs in the Stickley Tradition [Robert E Belke] There is a current renewal of interest in Arts and Crafts furniture, particularly the Mission Oak style of Gustav Stickley. The eleven projects in this book are not replicas, but new pieces designed in the manner of Stickley and his Arts and Crafts contemporaries. Step-by-step plans and instructions, as well as sections on techniques and finishing, make construction easy. { 114pp, 215x280mm, December 1998; PB, £12.50, 0811726622:9780811726627 , Stackpole Books } |
| AUSTRALIAN COMMANDOS : Their Secret War Against the Japanese in WWII [A B Feuer] This is a fascinating account of Australia's M/Z commando unit and the part it played in the Southwest Pacific during World War II. M Unit personnel were secretly landed to set up coast-watching posts and radio stations to monitor Japanese shipping movements and bombing flights. Members of the Z Unit carried out raids in enemy-controlled areas and also attacked targets of opportunity. Many commandos were delivered on their missions by US Navy submarines that sneaked into dangerously shallow waters to put the men ashore. Other operatives were inserted by PT boats, Catalina aircraft, parachute, and snake boats. { 194pp, 155x230mm, April 2006; PB, £9.50, 0811732940:9780811732949 , Stackpole Books } |
| B-24 IN CHINA : General Chennault's Secret Weapon in WWII [A B Feuer] This book records the World War II experiences of Captain Elmer E Haynes, who flew low-altitude night radar strikes against Japanese shipping in the South China Sea and daylight raids against various enemy land-based installations in eastern and central China. Haynes flew secretly developed B-24 Liberator bombers that were equipped with radar that had been integrated with the Norden Bombsight for night missions. These B-24s operated with the 14th Air Force -- General Chennault's Flying Tigers. The bombing attacks were so accurate and successful that, in a little over a year, Haynes and his fellow pilots sank approximately a million tons of Japanese shipping. { 215pp, 155x230mm, April 2006; PB, £9.50, 0811732932:9780811732932 , Stackpole Books } |
| BACKPACK GOURMET : Good Hot Grub You Can Make at Home, Dehydrate, & Pack for Quick, Easy & Healthy Eating on the Trail [Linda Frederick Yaffe] Meals on the trail can be as delicious and varied as meals prepared at home. You can create meals to suit your tastes or diet -- vegetarian, low fat, Asian, Italian. Meals prepared and dehydrated at home are compact and lightweight, perfect for the backpacker, and safer than packing perishable foods. The author shows how to prepare the meals so that they will travel well and will be easy to reconstitute in camp. The easy step-by-step instructions detail how to cook and dry lightweight, satisfying meals at home and then prepare them easily in camp -- truly complete, instant meals. Includes over 160 recipes for soups, stews, pasta, casseroles, and breakfast and snack ideas as well as tips on drying food in a dehydrator or oven. { 148pp, 155x230mm, March 2003; PB, £7.99, 0811726347:9780811726344 , Stackpole Books } |
| BACKPACKING PENNSYLVANIA : 37 Great Hikes [Jeff Mitchell] Pennsylvania has the most extensive system of backpacking trails of any state east of the Mississippi River. While most hiking guides to the state feature information on day-hikes, this valuable guide will give backpackers of all levels a resource for discovering and learning about longer trails for more rugged journeys by foot. Included are detailed descriptions of 37 trails as well as information on terrain, difficulty, precautions and contacts. Also includes directions to each trail and descriptions of features along the trek. { 258pp, 140x210mm, January 2005; PB, £10.50, 0811731804:9780811731805 , Stackpole Books } |
| BACKROAD & OFFROAD BIKING [Jules Older] This book is for cyclists of all ages who enjoy getting off the beaten path. It covers both the mountain bike and the more inclusive realm of the hybrid bike, which has many of the offroad capabilities of a mountain bike but is more efficient and comfortable on the road. It will help the buyer sort out the myriad features available on both type of bike and which accessories are essential. Sidebars by experts explain how to train and strengthen muscles to avoid the most common injuries. Out of the way destinations are covered in special sections. { 192pp, 150x230mm, September 2000; PB, £12.50, 0811731502:9780811731508 , Stackpole Books } |
| BACKWATER WAR : The Allied Campaign in Italy, 1943-45 [Edwin P Hoyt] A year before the much-heralded second front was opened in Normandy in 1944, the Allies waged a campaign in Sicily and Italy -- an assault that was marked by intra-Allied argument and dissent from beginning to end. Winston Churchill favoured scrapping the Normandy invasion entirely while focusing on Europe's soft underbelly while the Americans rejected any plan that relied solely on a southern option. This is the story of the backwater war that resulted, a fierce, drawn-out campaign that began with the invasion of Sicily, continued with the landings at Salerno and Anzio in Italy, and included the controversial bombing of Monte Cassino. { 247pp, 155x230mm, February 2007; PB, £10.50, 0811733823:9780811733823 , Stackpole Books } |
| BACKYARD BIRDS & BIRD FEEDING [Sandy Allison (ed)] Attracting birds to the backyard and observing their lives in the wild has become one of our most popular activities. Join in the fun with this enlightening introduction. How to entice hummingbirds, bluebirds, cardinals, woodpeckers, goldfinches, nuthatches, and a host of other feeder favourites to your yard or garden. Also covers building nest boxes, setting up water features and ghost trees, and first aid for injured birds. What food and feeders work best, what features attract birds, preventing problems, fascinating bird behaviours, getting started as a birder -- all are covered here. { 70pp, 140x210mm, August 2007; PB, £6.50, 0811734315:9780811734318 , Stackpole Books } |
| BADMINTON [Steven Boga] Easy-to-follow diagrams show beginners how to set up a court, hold a racket, stand ready to play, and hit the shuttle correctly. Advice on techniques, strategy, and training is also included. { 112pp, 140x210mm, December 1996; PB, £6.50, 0811724875:9780811724876 , Stackpole Books } |
| BAND OF SISTERS : American Women at War in Iraq [Kirsten Holmstedt; Foreword by Major L Tammy Duckworth] In Iraq, the front line is everywhere... and everywhere in Iraq, women in the US military fight. More than 155,000 of them have served in Iraq since 2003 -- 4 times the number of women sent to Desert Storm in 1991 -- and more than 430 have been wounded and over 70 killed, almost twice the number of US military women killed in action in Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm combined. But should women be in combat? Do they have what it takes to be warriors? Compelling questions once... but empty questions now, because more than ever, American women are in combat, and they are warriors. The real question is: What is their experience of war? We haven't heard their stories -- until now. REVIEW: "...12 stories that, though often questioning the rationale for war, leave no doubt about the value of women’s contributionand the rightness of their participation in a military effort." -- Publisher's Weekly, August 20th, 2007. "The end result is a compendium of stories as different as the women who experienced them and I consider this a must read book." -- Sheryl Young, Area 3 Director, Women Marine Association (WMA). { 327pp, 155x230mm, August 2007; HB, £16.99, 0811702677:9780811702676 , Stackpole Books } |
| BAND OF SISTERS : American Women at War in Iraq [Kirsten Holmstedt] In Iraq, the front lines are everywhere . . . and everywhere in Iraq, no matter what their job descriptions say, women in the U.S. military are fighting - over 155,000 of them. A critical and commercial success in hardcover, Band of Sisters presents a dozen groundbreaking and often heart-wrenching stories of American women in combat in Iraq, such as the US's first female pilot to be shot down and survive, the military's first black female pilot in combat, a young turret gunner defending convoys, and a nurse struggling to save lives, including her own. { 352pp, 155x230mm, September 2008; PB, £9.99, 0811735664:9780811735667 , Stackpole Books } |
| BARRIER ISLANDS : A Photographic History of Life on Hog, Cobb, Smith, Cedar, Parramore, Metompkin, & Assateague [Curtis J Badger & Rick Kellam] An eloquent record of island life off the coast of Virginia a century ago, when hunters and watermen harvested the riches in marsh and shoal and sportsmen came to fish the sea and relax on the beaches. This handsome book captures the spirit of those days. Curtis Badger and Rich Kellam conducted exhaustive research, interviewed descendants of old islanders, and collected over 300 photographs to tell the story of the generations who lived, worked, and played on the Barrier Islands. { 160pp, 215x280mm, March 2001; HB, £16.50, 0811702138:9780811702133 , Stackpole Books } |
| BASIC CANDLE MAKING : All the Skills & Tools You Need to Get Started [Eric Ebeling (ed)] Step-by-step colour photographs and descriptive detail make this book indispensable for beginners looking to create beautiful and functional scented candles on their very first try, and for experienced crafters who want to sharpen their skills. Precise instructions eliminate the guesswork that too often creeps into how-to books. Gleaned from the expertise of master candle makers, this guide presents everything a novice needs to know to get started crafting traditional tapers and moulded candles, container and rolled beeswax candles, and interesting variations on each. Includes guidelines for buying tools and materials, preparing the work space, and working safely and effectively, as well as suggested shopping lists. { 104pp, 225x300mm, October 2002; PB, £12.50, 081172476X:9780811724760 , Stackpole Books } |
| BASIC CANOEING : All the Skills & Tools You Need to Get Started [John Rounds (ed)] This illustrated guide on the essential skills of canoeing should be required reading for anyone getting into the sport. A section on the mechanics of good paddling is followed by a catalogue of the most important strokes, each illustrated in sequential photographs, with concise text on the key points. Essential river manoeuvres -- eddy turns, peel-outs, and ferries -- are demonstrated by the Olympic paddling team of Wayne Dickert and Horace Holden Jr. REVIEW: "A clear and simple guide to the essentials of getting started in open canoes..." -- Canoeist, July 2003. { 90pp, 215x280mm, March 2003; PB, £10.50, 0811726444:9780811726443 , Stackpole Books } |
| BASIC COMPOSTING : All the Skills & Tools You Need to Get Started [Eric Ebeling (ed)] This lavishly illustrated guide contains everything the beginner needs to know about creating useable compost -- described in clear, step-by-step detail that eliminates all of the guesswork that too often creeps into how-to books. Experts share their knowledge of the proper tools and techniques the novice needs to compost successfully in rural, suburban, or urban settings. Traditional bin systems and an unconventional approach using worms are explained fully. Includes a fascinating look at the science behind the composting process, as well as clear instructions for building a variety of composting bins for the backyard. { 88pp, 215x280mm, May 2003; SB, £10.50, 0811726479:9780811726474 , Stackpole Books } |
| BASIC CROCHETING : All the Skills & Gear You Need to Get Started [Sharon Hermes Silverman & Annie Modesitt] A heavily illustrated introduction to the skills you need to become a crocheter, "Basic Crocheting" begins with the yarn, hooks, and other tools you need to get started, and then moves on to cover the skills you need to make a wide variety of home accessories and wearables. Detailed instructions for every step of each project are supplemented with helpful photographs and illustrations. Includes fundamental skills and stitches, such as the chain stitch, slip stitch, and single, half double, and double crochet as well as techniques including creating an integral fringe, crocheting in the round, and filet crocheting. Photographs by Alan Wycheck. Illustrations by Marjorie Leggitt. { 128pp, 215x280mm, September 2006; PB, £12.50, 0811733165:9780811733168 , Stackpole Books } |
| BASIC DRIED FLOWER ARRANGING : All the Skills & Tools You Need to Get Started [Leigh Ann Berry (ed)] This beautifully illustrated guide provides the detailed instructions beginners need to create 21 attractive dried flower arrangements, including wreaths, wall hangings, centrepieces, container designs, swags and garlands, and pressed flower designs. Each project is clearly described in step-by-step captions and illustrated with full-colour photographs. In addition to an introduction to basic skills and tools, the book also contains valuable advice on growing and picking flowers for drying and drying flowers at home. { 88pp, 225x285mm, September 2003; SB, £10.50, 0811728633:9780811728638 , Stackpole Books } |
| BASIC HOMEBREWING : All the Skills & Tools You Need to Get Started [Stacy Tibbets (ed)] The book teaches essential techniques through clear, step-by-step instruction, revealing a process that is equal parts science and art. You'll familiarise yourself with both the technology that makes brewing possible as well as the malts, hops, and additives that give a beer its flavour. By the end, you'll have the tools you need to start experimenting on your own and coming up with new concoctions. Best of all, you'll never have to touch another cheap, watery beer again. { 72pp, 225x290mm, April 2006; PB, £12.50, 0811732592:9780811732598 , Stackpole Books } |
| BASIC JEWELRY MAKING : All the Skills & Tools You Need to Get Started [Sandy Allison (ed)] This fully illustrated guide shows how to make all kinds of funky and elegant bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and pendants using beads and wire. It begins with the basics -- planning a design, attaching fittings, making secure crimps, selecting beads -- so crafters can quickly get started creating one-of-a-kind pieces. Simple wire-bending techniques allow them to make beaded drop earrings as well as more elaborate necklace and bracelet designs. Advanced techniques use metallic, sterling silver, even 14-carat-gold wire to make gallery-quality jewellery in almost any style and size. Featuring design ideas by a variety of jeweleers, this book includes pictures and descriptions of tools and materials, a guide to common types of beads, advice on proper lengths and fit, and inspiration for creating a wide range of styles. { 116pp, 215x280mm, April 2007; PB, £12.50, 0811732630:9780811732635 , Stackpole Books } |
| BASIC KAYAKING : All the Skills & Gear You Need to Get Started [Wayne Dickert] Packed with information and featuring hundreds of full-colour photographs and illustrations, it provides clear, easy-to-follow instructions on selecting gear, getting your boat on the river, and mastering fundamental moves. Also covered are the ferries, peel-outs, and turns required to manoeuvre a kayak in moving water. For would-be day-trippers, river-runners, creekboaters, and even those aspiring to the world of extreme rodeo playboating, “Basic Kayaking” is where the journey begins. Includes step-by-step instruction on essential techniques, including all major stokes and rolls, a full-colour gear guide, and chapters on safety and reading the water. { 90pp, 215x280mm, April 2005; SB, £12.50, 081173210X:9780811732109 , Stackpole Books } |
| BASIC KNITTING : All the Skills & Tools You Need to Get Started Knitting is presently enjoying a renaissance. Around the world, people young and old are discovering -- or rediscovering -- the joy of working with needles and yarn. This book serves as a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental skills you will need to master in order to become a knitter. The focus of the first half of the book is on detailed, step-by-step text and photo sequences that will teach you how to execute the basic stitches and techniques of knitting. The second half of the book features in-depth skill workshops to teach techniques needed to complete 10 attractive projects. { 122pp, 215x280mm, February 2004; SB, £12.50, 081173109X:9780811731096 , Stackpole Books } |
| BASIC MARATHON TRAINING : All the Technique & Gear You Need to Get Started [Leigh Ann Berr (ed)] More and more people are realising that running a marathon is not only achievable, but that training to complete the event can actually be an enjoyable and immensely fulfilling experience. Basic Marathon Training gives novice runners the base of knowledge they need to start training for their first 26.2-mile marathon. Filled with helpful tips and advice, this book provides essential information for beginners to get from the first day of training through to the finish line and beyond. { 80pp, 215x280mm, April 2004; PB, £12.50, 0811731146:9780811731140 , Stackpole Books } |
| BASIC PICTURE FRAMING : All the Skills & Tools You Need to Get Started [Amy Cooper (ed)] This detailed guide covers the essentials the beginner needs to get started matting, mounting, and framing everything from works of art to personal mementoes. It contains practical techniques and expert tips on choosing the proper matboard and frame; measuring and cutting single, double, or triple mats; safely mounting your materials; building frames; attaching hanging hardware; and placing the frame for display. { 102pp, 215x280mm, September 2005; SB, £12.50, 0811731782:9780811731782 , Stackpole Books } |
| BASIC QUILTING : All the Skills & Tools You Need to Get Started [Charlene Atkinson] Generations of family members have handed down quilts that have become family heirlooms. Quilting is a wonderful way to recycle old fabrics to create new, beautiful, and useful items, and Basic Quilting is the perfect introduction to this long-treasured craft. The book begins with a comprehensive description of the materials and equipment the new quilter needs and clear instructions on basic knots and stitches, all illustrated with step-by-step full-colour photos. Includes background on how to match and care for quilting fabrics and choosing the block pattern, piecing, and quilting establish the techniques a new quilter needs. { 120pp, 215x280mm, March 2007; SB, £12.50, 0811733483:9780811733489 , Stackpole Books } |
| BASIC RUG HOOKING : Step-by-Step Instructions for Creating Traditional Hand-Hooked Rugs in the Primitive Style [Alice Beatty & Mary Sargent] Everything you need to know to hook beautiful wool rugs: tools and techniques; choosing patterns and planning colours; designing borders and backgrounds; dyeing and shading; binding and finishing; ordering supplies. Including 40 photos of finished rugs, including sixteen in full colour. { 160pp, 185x235mm, December 1990; PB, £12.50, 0811723062:9780811723060 , Stackpole Books } |
| BASIC RUG HOOKING [Wyatt R Myers (ed)] Everything you need to begin hooking rugs! This book is packed with step- by-step, easy-to-follow directions and detailed instructions on design, colour planning wool selection, and much, much more. It's a complete rug hooking primer, including material lists, expert advice from rug hooking instructor Verna Cox, and 12 of Rug Hooking magazine's best beginner projects selected by Rug Hooking's editorial board. A must-have for any beginner! { 66pp, 215x280mm, July 2003; SB, £9.50, 1881982319:9781881982319 , Stackpole Books (Stackpole Magazines) } |
| BASIC RUG HOOKING : All the Skills & Tools You Need to Get Started [Judy P Sporonyi (ed); Janet S Reid, Consultant; Photographs by Alan Wycheck] From its humble beginnings -- a bent nail, burlap feed bag, pair of scissors, and the good parts of worn-out wool clothing were the original tools -- rug hooking has developed into a fine art form that allows crafters to create beautiful, complex designs with an array of high-tech tools. Basic Rug Hooking distils the essential tools and techniques of this popular traditional craft and walks the reader through 5 rug-hooking projects, including a table mat, a project suitable for framing, and wearable pins, as well as traditional rugs. { 135pp, 215x280mm, August 2007; PB, £12.50, 0811733912:9780811733915 , Stackpole Books } |
| BASIC STAINED GLASS MAKING [Eric Ebeling (ed)] This highly detailed guide contains everything the beginner needs to know to make beautiful basic stained glass projects -- presented with lavish colour illustrations and precise instructions that eliminate the guesswork from each step-by-step activity. Expert techniques and tips for cutting and polishing glass, tracing patterns, soldering, and more are explained with the beginner in mind. Included is an indispensable section on tools and materials used to make each of the pieces -- from classic flat-panel creations to a Tiffany-style lamp. Other topics: setting up a good workspace, safety guidelines, and project variations. { 138pp, 215x280mm, October 2003; SB, £12.50, 0811728463:9780811728461 , Stackpole Books } |
| BASIC WOODWORKING : All The Skills & Tools You Need to Get Started [Eric Ebeling] The history of woodworking spans cultures and millennia, and each year more and more people take up this exciting and challenging craft. Illustrated with hundreds of full-colour photographs, this book helps beginners to learn the fundamentals of working with wood and avoid frustration and injury in the process. Following a complete introduction to both hand tools and woodworking machines, the book guides readers step-by-step, from start to finish, through several simple projects -- including a cutting board, peg shelf, and step stool -- and, along the way, builds a foundation of knowledge by teaching the essential skills that will serve them in future woodworking endeavours. { 72pp, 215x280mm, October 2004; SB, £12.50, 0811731138:9780811731133 , Stackpole Books } |
| BASICALLY MORELS : Mushroom Hunting, Cooking, Lore & Advice [Larry Lonik] An excellent body of knowledge for the novice or seasoned pro, from the expert who continues to do it all with mushrooms: picking, cooking and growing. This is the information mushroom hunters want, and the curious need to get started safely on this wonderful, healthy family activity. This book is part of Lonik's 'Nature and Cooking Series'. { 144pp, 155x230mm, March 2001; PB, £7.50, 0931715016:9780931715013 , Stackpole Books (RKT Trade Publishing) } |
| BATTALION : The Dramatic Story of the 2nd Ranger Battalion in World War II [Robert W Black] With a centuries' old warrior heritage, American Rangers endured the most difficult training that man could devise to overcome the most difficult challenges of the enemy and nature. For more than 14 months, the volunteers that made up the 2nd Ranger Battalion had been finely honed for combat. Now, on June 6, 1944 -- D-Day -- their battle would begin. The payoff was at hand. As the ramps of the landing craft went down, rockets on the sides of the ship fired ropes and grapnels skyward toward the cliff top. Some ropes fell short, men stepped into water that was over their heads and, loaded with equipment weighing over a hundred pounds, sank like stones. Sound and fury combined with fear and determination. Some men thought of the words they had heard each time they were tempted to complain, "You volunteered." Includes many battles fought by the Rangers after D-Day. REVIEW: "A quality work which throws new light on the D-Day landings, very readable and highly recommended." -- George Murdoch, Armchair Auctions, September 2007. { 354pp, 155x230mm, November 2006; HB, £18.50, 0811701840:9780811701846 , Stackpole Books } |
| BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG : A Guided Tour [Edward J Stackpole, Wilbur S Nye & Bradley M Gottfried] A fully revised and updated version of the 1960 classic. A must for Civil War buffs, amateur and professional alike. { 128pp, 130x205mm, September 1998; PB, £4.99, 0811726762:9780811726764 , Stackpole Books } |
| BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG : 100 Things to Know [Sandy Allison (ed)] In July 1863, 2 American armies fought a 3-day battle that would shape the future of the young country. Why the conflict began, how it was won and how it was lost, what the soldiers experienced, who was in command, the aftermath of the horrific fighting -- all are described in vivid and poignant detail. { 71pp, 140x210mm, July 2007; PB, £6.50, 0811734250:9780811734257 , Stackpole Books } |
| BATTLE OF PAOLI [Thomas J McGuire] Now in paperback, this first full length treatment of the Revolutionary War battle recounts British general Charles Grey's brutal attack on Anthony Wayne's division of 1500 Continentals in September 1777. { 270pp, 155x230mm, September 2006; PB, £12.50, 0811733378:9780811733373 , Stackpole Books } |
| BATTLE OF PAOLI [Thomas J McGuire] In the years since the Revolutionary War, legend has obscured the story of the Battle of Paoli, better known in history as the Paoli Massacre. For this first-ever full-length treatment of the battle, the author has uncovered never-before-published primary documents to tell of British General Charles Grey's brutal attack on Anthony Wayne's division of 1,500 men in September 1777. The detailed account follows the action from the arrival of Wayne's division south of the Schuylkill River, near Paoli Tavern, to defend Philadelphia against Howe's encroaching troops to Grey's discovery of Wayne's position, the bloody battle that ensued, and the subsequent court-martial of Wayne, who had been accused of negligence. { 288pp, 155x230mm, August 2000; HB, £15.50, 0811701980:9780811701983 , Stackpole Books } |
| BATTLE OF SICILY : How the Allies Lost Their Chance for Total Victory [Samual W Mitcham Jr & Friedrich von Stauffenberg] In July 1943 the Allies launched a massive amphibious assault on Sicily. The invasion proved successful, bringing fame to American General George S Patton and British General Bernard Montgomery, whose 'race' to Messina was immortalised in the movie 'Patton'. But according to Mitcham and Stauffenberg, the Allies lost a significant opportunity for total victory when the Germans mounted a brilliant defence. With only 4 divisions, the Germans held off the invaders for 38 days and then escaped, almost entirely intact, to mainland Italy, dooming the Allies to a prolonged battle of attrition up the Italian peninsula. { 370pp, 155x230mm, July 2007; PB, £12.50, 081173403X:9780811734035 , Stackpole Books } |
| BEARS [Charles Fergus] Feared and reviled by many, bears are woefully misunderstood creatures. This natural history guide clears up many of the misconceptions about the animals and offers a glimpse into their extraordinary lives. Covering everything from hibernation to their storied fishing abilities, the book also examines the difficulties that bears and humans often have coexisting and gives invaluable guidance on how to act should you encounter a wild bear. { 118pp, 155x230mm, October 2005; PB, £12.50, 0811732517:9780811732512 , Stackpole Books } |
| BEN FRANKLIN'S PHILADELPHIA : A Guide [Tom Huntingdon] In celebration of Benjamin Franklin's 300th birthday, this unique, user-friendly guide follows the Founding Father's footsteps through Philadelphia. The author takes a chronological journey through surviving landmarks from Franklin's time and the sites that preserve his legacy today. On his way, he speaks to curators, park rangers, and even Franklin impersonators to tell the story of this fascinating American icon. { 96pp, 140x215mm, January 2006; PB, £6.50, 0811732827:9780811732826 , Stackpole Books } |
| BETTY GROFF COOKBOOK : Pennsylvania German Recipes [Diane Stoneback] The author of several best-selling cookbooks, Betty Groff writes and speaks from the heart and soul, passing on Pennsylvania cooking traditions she knows like no one else. In this new book with all new recipes, Betty also relates childhood memories from her life in Pennsylvania Dutch country with the 'plain people'. Tested by groups of guests invited to her kitchen and by diners at her bed and breakfast, the recipes in this book continue Betty's culinary tradition, providing the tastes her legion of fans have come to expect. Illustrated with full-colour photographs of the Lancaster countryside by Blair Seitz. { 144pp, 200x260mm, October 2001; HB, £18.50, 1879441845:9781879441842 , Stackpole Books (RB Books) } |
| BEYOND BAGHDAD : Postmodern War & Peace [Ralph Peters] In "Beyond Baghdad", America's most provocative writer on strategy recounts the liberation of Iraq and analyses its implications for the future of U.S. military strategy and foreign policy. Author Ralph Peters describes future threats at home and abroad, offers startling insights into today's most pressing issues, and highlights global opportunities that lie, unrecognised, within our grasp. Written in his trademark style -- powerful, lively, and accessible -- Peters' themes range from the lessons of recent combat experiences to a proposed revolutionary redesign of Washington's international strategy. Certain to be widely read and heatedly discussed, "Beyond Baghdad" is destined to become one of the most influential books of the decade. { 337pp, 155x230mm, July 2006; HB, £13.99, 0811700844:9780811700849 , Stackpole Books } |
| BEYOND BAGHDAD : Postmodern War & Peace [Ralph Peters] America's most provocative writer on strategy recounts the liberation of Iraq and analyses its implications for the future of U.S. military strategy and foreign policy. Author Ralph Peters describes future threats at home and abroad, offers startling insights into today's most pressing issues, and highlights global opportunities that lie, unrecognised, within our grasp. Written in his trademark style -- powerful, lively, and accessible -- his themes range from the lessons of recent combat experiences to a proposed revolutionary redesign of Washington's international strategy. Certain to be widely read and heatedly discussed, "Beyond Baghdad" is destined to become one of the most influential books of the decade. { 338pp, 135x210mm, July 2006; PB, £12.50, 0811732339:9780811732338 , Stackpole Books } |
| BEYOND BASIC CROCHETING : Techniques & Projects to Expand Your Skills [Sharon H Silverman] Here is the perfect book for crocheters who know the basics and are ready for more. The follow-up to BASIC CROCHETING takes crafters to the next level -- every step is carefully explained and supplemented by helpful visuals to eliminate any confusion. Beautiful projects offer a wide variety of items to wear, use at home, or give as gifts. This heavily illustrated guide will help crocheters master the techniques of felting, Tunisian crochet, joining motifs as they are made, working with wire, and beading, and will teach some exciting new stitches as well. { 122pp, 215x280mm, September 2007; PB, £12.50, 0811733920:9780811733922 , Stackpole Books } |
| BEYOND BASIC STAINED GLASS MAKING : Techniques & Tools to Expand Your Abilities [Sandy Allison] Build on the basic stained glass making skills you already possess. With straightforward text and a wealth of colour photos, this book will show you how to master more advanced stained glass making techniques: making complex cuts with a table saw and repeating cuts with a jig system, making and installing hinges, foiling glass jewels and nuggets, creating and fastening mosaic pieces, using a lamp jig, applying patinas to lead and zinc, installing reinforcing wire properly -- all skills that will allow you to expand your creative horizons. It also offers step-by-step instructions for creating a tabletop box, a large hanging lampshade, and a decorative mosaic -- along with a host of expert advice on how to improve your stained glass making skills. { 114pp, 215x280mm, May 2007; PB, £12.50, 0811733637:9780811733632 , Stackpole Books } |
| BEYOND TERROR : Strategy in a Changing World [Ralph Peters] Acclaimed military strategist and author Ralph Peters assembles 18 essays, some written before and others after the 11 September 2001 attacks, that show his writing at its best. Always one step ahead of other military strategists, Peters evaluates the status quo of world affairs and brings years of experience as an Army-insider to bear on the state of terrorism in the world today and his vision for how the United States should be fighting the war against terrorists and terrorism. Peters proposes an unorthodox view of intelligence analysis, attacks the lie that the American people will not accept casualties, and, in a tour de force, reveals the human side of Clausewitz. Drawing on the experiences of an unusual military career and travel to more than fifty countries, Peters portrays a world undergoing the most dramatic changes in history. Beyond Terror takes us far beyond the intellectual prison of traditional wisdom to offer the most original thinking available on the strategic challenges confronting the United States in the 21st century. { 353pp, 140x215mm, July 2002; PB, £12.50, 0811731219:9780811731218 , Stackpole Books } |
| BEYOND TERROR : Strategy in a Changing World [Ralph Peters] Acclaimed military strategist and author Ralph Peters assembles 18 essays, some written before and others after the 11 September 2001 attacks, that show his writing at its best. Always one step ahead of other military strategists, Peters evaluates the status quo of world affairs and brings years of experience as an Army-insider to bear on the state of terrorism in the world today and his vision for how the United States should be fighting the war against terrorists and terrorism. Peters proposes an unorthodox view of intelligence analysis, attacks the lie that the American people will not accept casualties, and, in a tour de force, reveals the human side of Clausewitz. Drawing on the experiences of an unusual military career and travel to more than fifty countries, Peters portrays a world undergoing the most dramatic changes in history. Beyond Terror takes us far beyond the intellectual prison of traditional wisdom to offer the most original thinking available on the strategic challenges confronting the United States in the 21st century. { 353pp, 155x230mm, July 2002; HB, £13.99, 0811700240:9780811700245 , Stackpole Books } |
| BEYOND THE BEACHHEAD : The 29th Infantry Division in Normandy [Joseph Balkoski] By 1945, the US Army had sixty-eight infantry divisions, forty-two of which fought in the great campaign in North-west Europe that began with the amphibious landings on D-Day and ended eleven months later with Germany's surrender. Beyond the Beachhead examines the experience of one infantry division-the 29th-during forty-five days of combat from Omaha Beach on D-Day to the liberation of St. Lô. Using interviews, official records, and unit histories and supplementing his narrative with meticulously detailed maps, Balkoski follows the 29th from the bloody landings at Omaha through the hedgerows of Normandy, illustrating the brutal realities of life on the front line. { 336pp, 155x230mm, August 2005; PB, £12.50, 0811732371:9780811732376 , Stackpole Books } |
| BEYOND THE BEACHHEAD : The 29th Infantry Division in Normandy [Joseph Balkoski] By 1945, the US Army had sixty-eight infantry divisions, forty-two of which fought in the great campaign in north-west Europe that began with the amphibious landings on D-Day and ended eleven months later with Germany's surrender. This book examines the experience of one infantry division -- the 29th -- during forty-five days of combat from Omaha Beach on D-Day to the liberation at St Lô. Using interviews, official records and unit histories and supplementing his narrative with meticulously detailed maps, Balkoski follows the 29th from the bloody landings at Omaha through the hedgerows of Normandy, illustrating the brutal realities of life on the front line. { 304pp, 155x230mm, March 1999; PB, £9.50, 0811726827:9780811726825 , Stackpole Books } |
| BINOCULAR STARGAZING [Mike D Reynolds] Many people assume that amateur stargazers must invest hundreds or even thousands of pounds in equipment before they can enjoy the wonders of the night sky. The truth is, though, that all you need is a simple pair of binoculars. This handy, easy-to-follow guide explains how to observe everything from the moon to meteor showers with binoculars and provides safety tips for viewing eclipses. It also includes separate sections for winter, spring, summer, and fall that give advice on what to look for and how to optimise your viewing. Ideal for budding astronomers of all ages, this book is the perfect way to see the night sky through new eyes. { 213pp, 135x210mm, September 2005; PB, £7.99, 0811731367:9780811731362 , Stackpole Books } |
| BIRD SOUNDS : How & Why Birds Sing, Call, Chatter, & Screech [Barry Kent MacKay] A thorough and engaging examination of the variety of sounds birds make, from the familiar singing of songbirds and the hammering of woodpeckers to the harsh cacklings of crows. The hows and whys of bird vocalisation, regional variation and speciation, and communication among species are discussed. Describes both native and exotic bird behaviour and includes the latest research -- all illustrated with full-colour paintings by the author. { 160pp, 155x230mm, April 2001; PB, £12.50, 0811727874:9780811727877 , Stackpole Books } |
| BIRD TRACKS & SIGN : A Guide to North American Species [Mark Elbroch with Eleanor Marks] A sighting in the field is just one way birders can identify bird species. Observant nature-lovers can discover what birds are where by examining tracks, trails, and a variety of bird sign: discarded feathers, feeding leftovers and caches, pellets, nests, droppings, and skulls and bones. This fully illustrated guide -- the first of its kind for North American birds -- presents thorough and straightforward instruction for identifying bird families or individual species by careful examination of the unique sign they leave behind. It also offers keys to the birds' behaviour in the wild. Includes songbirds, waterfowl, owls, shorebirds, warblers, woodpeckers, nightjars, and birds of prey. For trackers, birders, and nature-lovers. { 456pp, 140x210mm, October 2001; PB, £21.50, 0811726967:9780811726962 , Stackpole Books } |
| BIRDHOUSES & FEEDERS YOU CAN MAKE : Complete Plans & Instructions for Bird-Friendly Nesting & Feeding Sites [Paul Gerhards] You enjoy having birds in your yard, and you want the assurance of knowing that the houses and feeders you put yp won't harm them. This book offers plans and instructions for building a variety of projects that are safe for both birds and the environment. Useful tables list construction requirements and seed preferences for the species you want to attract, and helpful illustrations shows you how to create effective predator guards, provide adequate drainage and ventilation, and mount or hang the structures securely. { 87pp, 215x280mm, April 1999; PB, £12.50, 0811726797:9780811726795 , Stackpole Books } |
| BIRDS & BIRDING AT CAPE MAY : What to See, When & Where to Go [Clay Sutton & Patricia Sutton] Geography, topography, weather patterns, and unique natural features make Cape May, New Jersey, one of the most important birding sites in North America. Throughout the year, especially during spring and fall, thousands of birders travel to Cape May from around the country -- and across the ocean -- to witness the arrival of tens of thousands of raptors, songbirds, shorebirds, and seabirds. In this lavishly illustrated guide, Cape May birders can find out exactly when and where in the region to go, what birds they're likely to see, why the birds are there, and what factors could affect the birds' behaviour. { 568pp, 155x230mm, September 2006; PB, £16.50, 0811731340:9780811731348 , Stackpole Books } |
| BIRDS OF FIELD & SHORE : Grassland & Shoreline Birds of Eastern North America [John Eastman] Birds of Field and Shore describes how 42 common grassland and shoreline birds nest, mate, and rear their broods in spring; how they feed in summer; whether, how, and where they migrate in fall; and how they survive in winter. This seasonal approach, together with an emphasis on ecological niches, distinguished Eastman's books from other field guides. Precise illustrations complements informative text, making Birds of Field and Shore an appealing and educational guide for birders of any skill level. { 320pp, 130x205mm, February 2000; PB, £11.50, 0811726991:9780811726993 , Stackpole Books } |
| BIRDS OF FOREST, YARD, & THICKET [John Eastman] Birds of Forest, Yard, and Thicket picks up where typical field guides leave off: once you know a bird's name, you want to learn its nearest kin, the behaviours you're likely to see, and the best times for observing it. In this richly illustrated book, each species entry proceeds by season, explaining in nontechnical language how the birds nests, mates, and rears its brood in spring to how the bird survives in winter. Each bird's evolutionary adaptations, place in culture history, and name origin also appear. { 328pp, 140x210mm, December 1997; PB, £11.50, 0811726800:9780811726801 , Stackpole Books } |
| BIRDS OF LAKE POND & MARSH : Water & Wetland Birds of Eastern North America [John Eastman] Birds of Lake, Pond and Marsh picks up where typical field guides leave off: Once you know a bird's name, you want to learn its nearest kin, the behaviours you're likely to see, and the best times for observing it. Emphasising ecological niches, John Eastman describes 41 common water and wetland birds, from diving ducks to wood warbles, and their native surroundings. { 271pp, 140x210mm, April 1999; PB, £11.50, 0811726819:9780811726818 , Stackpole Books } |
| BIRDS OF PREY [Floyd Scholz] Lavishly illustrated with 500 colour photographs of sharp-shinned hawks, American kestrels, merlins, peregrine falcons, ospreys, golden eagles, ferruginous hawks, bald eagles, and nine other North American raptors. Birds of Prey features shots so close the birds loom as large as life. Scholz has combined instructive line drawings and engaging and informative text with Merrick's stunning photos to create the most magnificent and comprehensive books on birds of prey. The book includes a section on techniques for the artist and carver, with a 66-photo sequence detailing the steps involved in painting an American kestrel, and photos and tips on sculpting heads and making eyes to create life-like raptor carvings. { 318pp, 225x285mm, December 1993; HB, £36.50, 0811702421:9780811702423 , Stackpole Books } |
| BLACK BEAR HUNTING [Richard P Smith] The more you know about the animal you're hunting, the better your chances are of having a successful hunt. Learning about the life history, habits, and behaviour of black bears is important for bear hunters because the animals are different from most other popular big-game quarry -- and there's a lot of false information out there. This fully illustrated guide covers baiting basics, spotting, stalking, and calling black bears, as well as where to hunt, snow tracking, training bear dogs, and hound hunting -- making it a valuable resource for the novice and expert alike. Loaded with practical advice from a noted hunting expert, this book not only explains the best techniques for the hunter, it also describes the behaviour and actions of the hunted. { 370pp, 155x230mm, September 2007; HB, £21.99, 0811702693:9780811702690 , Stackpole Books } |
| BLACK-CAPPED CHICKADEE : Wild Bird Guides [Curtis J Badger] Every aspect of a species' life in the wild -- courtship, nesting, brooding, communication, foraging, flying, fighting -- is covered in text by a leading ornithologist, and photographs by top nature photographers. { 96pp, 185x230mm, December 1997; PB, £12.50, 081172686X:9780811726863 , Stackpole Books } |
| BLOOD STRIPES : The Grunt's View of the War in Iraq [David J Danelo; Foreword by Steven Pressfield] A sometimes harrowing, often humorous, and occasionally tragic look at the Marine Corps from the inside out in its struggle with the insurgency in Iraq. Drawing from personal experience in the confusing, deadly conflict currently being fought in the streets and back alleys of Iraqi towns and villages, Danelo focuses on the young Marine leaders -- corporals and sergeants -- whose job it is to take even younger Marines into battle, close with and destroy an elusive enemy, and bring their boys back home again. Sadly, there are losses, but true to the Marine Corps spirit, they soldier on, earning their blood stripes the only way they know how -- the hard way. REVIEW: "It's a must-read -- a real story of the War in Iraq - from those who know it well." -- TogetherWeServed.com. "...a superb cover-to-cover read, allowing any combat bookworm to mix and mingle with the complex problems of confronting hardened and deadly insurgency fighters." -- Leatherneck, Magazine of the Marines, January 2007. { 340pp, 155x230mm, May 2006; HB, £18.50, 0811701646:9780811701648 , Stackpole Books } |
| BLOOD STRIPES : The Grunt's View of the War in Iraq [David J Danelo; Foreword by Steven Pressfield] A sometimes harrowing, often humorous, and occasionally tragic look at the Marine Corps from the inside out in its struggle with the insurgency in Iraq. Drawing from personal experience in the confusing, deadly conflict currently being fought in the streets and back alleys of Iraqi towns and villages, Danelo focuses on the young Marine leaders -- corporals and sergeants -- whose job it is to take even younger Marines into battle, close with and destroy an elusive enemy, and bring their boys back home again. Sadly, there are losses, but true to the Marine Corps spirit, they soldier on, earning their blood stripes the only way they know how -- the hard way. REVIEW: "It's a must-read -- a real story of the War in Iraq - from those who know it well." -- TogetherWeServed.com. "...a superb cover-to-cover read, allowing any combat bookworm to mix and mingle with the complex problems of confronting hardened and deadly insurgency fighters." -- Leatherneck, Magazine of the Marines, January 2007. { 340pp, 155x230mm, August 2007; PB, £13.50, 0811733939:9780811733939 , Stackpole Books } |
| BLOODY BILL ANDERSON : The Short, Savage Life of a Civil War Guerrilla [Albert Castel & Tom Goodrich] The first-ever biography of the perpetrator of the Centralia and Baxter Springs Massacres, as well as innumerable atrocities during the Civil War in the West. The story is one in which the anger and bitterness of war contorts souls to a savage state. It is the unforgettable story of a man driven by personal demons and the circumstances of war to commit ever greater atrocities in an already bloodstained land. { 192pp, 155x230mm, January 1999; HB, £15.50, 081171506X:9780811715065 , Stackpole Books } |
| BOOK OF FIELD & ROADSIDE : Open-Country Weeds, Trees & Wildflowers of Eastern North America [John Eastman] Picking up where typical field guides leave off, this handy reference takes an ecological approach, providing complete descriptions of 85 plants found in fields, open meadows, and along roadsides -- from Ailanthus to Yucca -- as well as wildlife communities associated with them. Written in an engaging manner, this book helps readers identify dry-land plants, discusses what other organisms, plant and animal, might be found in the same area, and explains why. { 352pp, 155x230mm, June 2003; PB, £11.50, 0811726258:9780811726252 , Stackpole Books } |
| BOOK OF NATURE PROJECTS : Activities & Explorations to Learn More About the Great Outdoors [Elizabeth Lawlor] Dozens of activities and explorations teach basic facts about animals, plants, weather, geology, biology, astronomy, and more. This useful collection offers a fun way to learn more about the world around us. It's perfect for parents and teachers, as well as scout leaders, camp counsellors, and baby sitters. Includes projects that explore the home inside and out, the garden, wetlands, the seashore, the winter landscape, and the evening sky. { 251pp, 155x230mm, April 2008; PB, £12.50, 0811734803:9780811734806 , Stackpole Books } |
| BOULDERING WITH BOBBI BENSMAN [Bobbi Bensman] Top boulderer Bobbi Bensman offers details on how to improve your bouldering skills, including her unique perspective on the ins and outs of her chosen sport, all illustrated with colour photos of Bobbi in action. Book includes: How she got started in climbing; Basic and advanced bouldering grips and moves, from crimping and smearing to figure-fours and double dynos; Secrets to her success at the Phoenix Bouldering Contest, plus advice on doing well in competitions; Training techniques, including a power-endurance regimen that helped her redpoint her first 5.13c's; Tips on developing a good mental approach; How to avoid common injuries and climb safely. { 85pp, 155x230mm, April 1999; PB, £9.50, 0811726770:9780811726771 , Stackpole Books } |
| BOUNDLESS LIVES : Italian Americans of Western Pennsylvania [Mary Brignano (ed)] This books puts a human face on the courage, hope, and hard work of the region's Italian Americans. Over 100 immigrants and their descendants recall the years of separation, love of the strange new land, hard physical labour, and most of all, the bonds of family that have persisted for decades. Sometimes humorous, sometimes tragic, the stories are ultimately inspiring. Colour maps and organisation profiles further explain the breadth and depth of Italian settlement in the region. Includes an introduction by Nicholas P Ciotola, curator of the Italian American Collection at the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania. { 214pp, 280x280mm, July 2002; HB, £12.50, 0936340029:9780936340029 , Stackpole Books (Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania) } |
| BOXES & CHESTS : How to make & Decorate 15 Traditional Country Projects [Alan & Gill Bridgewater] The traditional country boxes and chests offered in this book represent the wide assortment of pieces created and used in American homes before the age of mass production. With the step-by-step instructions, clear illustrations, and detailed plans provided, you can easily reproduce these historical boxes and chests for your own home. These include: New England Knife Tray; Painted Pennsylvania German Dowry Chest; Carved Pine Chest; New England Candle Box; New England Pipe Box; Pencil Box; Six-Board Chest; and Cottage Writing Box. { 176pp, 215x275mm, December 1997; PB, £12.50, 0811725596:9780811725590 , Stackpole Books } |
| BOYS OF '67 : From Vietnam to Iraq, the Extraordinary Story of a Few Good Men [Charles Jones] Follows the careers of a group of young second lieutenants from their baptism of fire in Vietnam, through the Cold War, and to the current insurgency in Iraq. In Vietnam, they experienced the Tet Offensive, the siege at Khe Sanh, and the 1972 Easter Offensive. They went on to serve eyeball-to-eyeball with North Koreans in the DMZ, and later they participated in the 1983 invasion of Grenada, operations in Beirut, and Desert Storm. Some would never make it out of Vietnam alive. Some would be crippled by wounds. All would fight like tigers, and one would rise to the very top, commanding the Marine Corps they all loved. Features: A sweeping saga of the United States Marine Corps; Previously secret battles between Marine generals and Army generals Tommy Franks and Norman Schwarzkopf; Inside the Pentagon on 9/11; An intriguing look at the divergent views that swirled in secret inside the Pentagon during the planning of invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq; An inside look at fight for Marines to get new and better tanks; One of the "Boys" becomes the first Marine named Supreme Allied Commander of NATO; Includes the story of Staff Sgt. Manny Cox, who died in Beirut and is the only enlisted man to be honoured by having a building at Quantico named after him; First official rebuttal by a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to Tommy Franks' account in his 2004 autobiography of the way the invasion of Iraq was planned. { 404pp, 155x230mm, March 2006; HB, £18.50, 0811701638:9780811701631 , Stackpole Books } |
| BOYS OF '67 : From Vietnam to Iraq, the Extraordinary Story of a Few Good Men [Charles Jones] Follows the careers of a group of young second lieutenants from their baptism of fire in Vietnam, through the Cold War, and to the current insurgency in Iraq. In Vietnam, they experienced the Tet Offensive, the siege at Khe Sanh, and the 1972 Easter Offensive. They went on to serve eyeball-to-eyeball with North Koreans in the DMZ, and later they participated in the 1983 invasion of Grenada, operations in Beirut, and Desert Storm. Some would never make it out of Vietnam alive. Some would be crippled by wounds. All would fight like tigers, and one would rise to the very top, commanding the Marine Corps they all loved. Features: A sweeping saga of the United States Marine Corps; Previously secret battles between Marine generals and Army generals Tommy Franks and Norman Schwarzkopf; Inside the Pentagon on 9/11; An intriguing look at the divergent views that swirled in secret inside the Pentagon during the planning of invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq; An inside look at fight for Marines to get new and better tanks; One of the "Boys" becomes the first Marine named Supreme Allied Commander of NATO; Includes the story of Staff Sgt. Manny Cox, who died in Beirut and is the only enlisted man to be honoured by having a building at Quantico named after him; First official rebuttal by a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to Tommy Franks' account in his 2004 autobiography of the way the invasion of Iraq was planned. { 404pp, 155x230mm, September 2007; PB, £13.50, 0811733947:9780811733946 , Stackpole Books } |
| BRANDENBURGER COMMANDOS : Germany's Elite Warrior Spies in WWII [Franz Kurowski] Very few books have been written about this clandestine operations unit, which was run by the German Army's intelligence service. Trained to be quick, mobile, and self-reliant and steeped in local customs and languages, the Brandenburgers operated behind enemy lines around the world. From Western Europe to Romania, Russia, Egypt, Afghanistan, and World War II's other fronts, they seized bridges and other strategic targets and engaged in sabotage, espionage, and other daring missions -- often bending the rules of war in the process. Although the unit was dissolved in 1944, its tactics influenced special forces around the world both during the war and after. { 378pp, 155x230mm, September 2005; PB, £12.50, 0811732509:9780811732505 , Stackpole Books } |
| BRANDYWINE BATTLEFIELD PARK : Pennsylvania Trail of History Guide [Thomas J McGuire] Recounts the devastating September 11, 1777, Revolutionary War battle, in which British forces defeated Washington's troops near Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, leaving Philadelphia open to British occupation. Discusses weapons, tactics, and officers, and concludes with a tour of the park and the headquarters of Washington and Lafayette. { 48pp, 155x230mm, August 2001; PB, £6.50, 0811726053:9780811726054 , Stackpole Books } |
| BRANDYWINE VALLEY : The Informed Traveler's Guide [Sharon Hernes Silverman] The Brandywine Valley, west of Philadelphia, where south-eastern Pennsylvania meets northern Delaware, is an increasingly popular tourist destination offering a wide variety of attractions. This full-colour insider's guide covers the region's rich history, natural beauty, and cultural diversity. Information on things to do, places to stay, where to eat, and special events make this an essential companion for anyone visiting the area. Included are museums, gardens, mansions, historic sites, wineries, art galleries, hotels, bed and breakfasts and restaurants as well as outdoor activities and family fun. { 256pp, 155x230mm, March 2004; PB, £12.50, 0811729745:9780811729741 , Stackpole Books } |
| BRINGING THE THUNDER : The Missions of a World War II B-29 Pilot in the Pacific [Gordon Bennett Robertson Jr] The B-29 bomber was made to soar in thin, cold air, dropping its massive bomb load from heights so great that the crews might never see their targets through the clouds below. That was just fine with Ben Robertson, pilot in command of one of the big four engine bombers hammering Japan to its knees in a non-stop bombing campaign in the Pacific. When General LeMay ordered the B-29s to switch tactics from daylight, high-altitude bombing runs to night-time, low-level runs, Ben's attitude changed. What was once seen as simply dangerous -- bombing Japan -- now seemed a whole lot more like suicidal. { 280pp, 155x230mm, September 2006; PB, £12.50, 0811733335:9780811733335 , Stackpole Books } |
| BRITISH ARMORED FIGHTING VEHICLES : World War II AFV Plans [George Bradford] Based on meticulous research of actual vehicles, official photographs, factory specifications, and, in some cases, the original design plans, George Bradford's drawings of World War II armoured fighting vehicles are rendered with great precision -- and in exact scale -- offering military enthusiasts and modellers an essential reference on these steel chariots of war. This volume covers British vehicles such as the Cruiser, Matilda, Crusader, Churchill, Cromwell, and the Valentine. { 96pp, 215x280mm, April 2008; PB, £9.50, 0811734536:9780811734530 , Stackpole Books } |
| BUILDING DOORS & GATES : Instructions, Techniques & Over 100 Designs [Alan Bridgewater] Much more than physical barriers, doors and gates are powerful statements. With this book you can choose and build an entrance that reflects your personal style. Packed with designs for every architectural taste from simple to grand. Detailed charts identify component parts and joints; Steps for constructing and hanging; Exercises to help perfect door and gate making skills; Designs for all skill levels. { 168pp, 215x280mm, April 1999; PB, £12.50, 0811726789:9780811726788 , Stackpole Books } |
| BUILDING YOUR OWN GREENHOUSE [Mark Freeman] Building a greenhouse can be easy and inexpensive with this comprehensive handbook. Practical instructions guide you through every step of the process: Selecting a site; Laying a foundation; Framing; Glazing; Ventilating; Insulating; Plumbing; Wiring. Eleven specific examples from simple cold frames to large free standing and attached to the house structures are featured. { 198pp, 155x230mm, December 1997; PB, £12.50, 0811727750:9780811727754 , Stackpole Books } |
| BURNSIDE'S BRIDGE : The Climactic Struggle of the 2nd & 20th Georgia at Antitam Creek [Phillip Thomas Tucker] Before the heroic stand of the 20th Maine at Little Round Top, the 2nd and 20th Georgia Infantries, led by Brigadier General Robert Toombs, held off a veritable Yankee juggernaut and triumphed at Burnside's Bridge on Antietam Creek in 1862. This detailed account profiles the troops whose last stand helped prevent the destruction of the Army of Northern Virginia, providing Robert E Lee with yet another chance for a northern invasion. { 197pp, 155x230mm, March 2000; HB, £15.50, 0811701999:9780811701990 , Stackpole Books } |
| BUTTERFLIES IN THE BACKYARD [Scott Shalaway] Beginners and long-time butterfly watchers alike will find much to celebrate in this book. Part natural history, part gardening guide, the book contains solid information on butterfly behaviour and habitats and also explains in careful detail how to attract these lovely creatures to your backyard with plants and feeders. Includes up-to-date information on migration and conservation efforts, as well as an identification guide for the most common North American species. { 84pp, 155x230mm, February 2004; PB, £9.50, 0811726959:9780811726955 , Stackpole Books } |
| CABIN COOKIN' : The Very Best Recipes for Beef, Pork, Poultry, Seafood, & Wild Game in Dutch Ovens, Skillets & Grills [Rick Black] What better way to enhance time spent in the outdoors than to celebrate with a good meal. Rick Black shares recipes he's developed from years of experience cooking in a cabin and camp with a Dutch oven, cast-iron, heavy foil, and grill. Rick's recipes for meats (including domestic and wild game) seafood, and a variety of vegetables create something special for every meal. Unique recipes include Terry Lee's Dutch-Oven Sausages, Bubba's Dutch-Oven Beans, Fish and Vegetable Skillet Feast, Onion-Wrapped Taters, Fall Hunt Sweet Corn Soup, Broken Porch Cabin Cutlets, Cliff's Canadian Bear Steak, Stone Grove Pheasant and Campfire Candy. { 166pp, |