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SKY103
A thorough resource on handloading at home,  Shooter’s Bible Guide to Handloading  provides detailed information about the history of handloading and key figures’ innovations, a simple explanation of hand reloading, selecting the basic tools needed, and choosing your cases, dies, primers, and powders as well as step-by-step instructions for reloading firearm cartridges and how to test your loads at the range. The text is supplemented by more than one hundred detailed photographs that illustrate the various types of reloading equipment available and provide guidance in performing the actions that result in a...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 0.8 x 10.4
Author: Wayne van Zwoll
ISBN: 9781632202871
$1999
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PAR548
Laser-cut steel, stone tumbled and finished with Squatch Metalworks proprietary distressed metal patina treatment. Clear coated with durable automotive clear-coat. Backed with a Rare Earth magnet. DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE USA.
Location: F4
Product Type : Magnet
Dimensions (IN): 3.5 x 2.5
$695
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RFP040
Rainforest Publications has six field guides to aid you in the enjoyment of your adventures in PeruPeru RaptorsPeru Birds of the WetlandsPeru's Birds of the ForestPeru MammalsPeru Reef Fish. All the single sheet field guides are 7" by 11" (17. 85 cm by 28 cm), double-sided, laminated to withstand the elements, and printed on high quality stock with durable UV-resistant inks. . Printed in the USA on recycled paper
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Field Identification Guide
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 11
ISBN: 1888538767
$695
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WFP192
Owls first appeared in the fossil record about 56–65 million years ago and now live almost everywhere in the world where there is land, except Antarctica (one sighting of a single bird) and a few remote islands. Exceptional hunters, owls have superb eyesight and keen hearing, and are important to maintaining a healthy ecosystem. This 12-panel folding guide introduces you to the world of owls; describes their evolution, anatomy and behavior; and explains how they reproduce and survive in different habitats around the world. It also highlights some of the most familiar and unique species found worldwide, as well as threats to owls' survival...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4 x 9
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781620054772
$795
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WFP145
Animal Tracks provides a simplified field reference to the tracks signs and scat of over 65 familiar North American species. Updated with a new cover design, it also features a ruler for measuring the tracks. This beautifully illustrated guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4 x 8
ISBN: 9781583550724
$895
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INT372
This riveting book offers 20 harrowing, real-life tales of sea kayaking accidents that will not only keep readers on the edge of their seats, but also instruct them with potentially life-saving lessons.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 5.5
Author: Matt Broze
ISBN: 9780070084995
$2200
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WFP110
Waterfowl is a field guide to North American wetland species. Originally designed for the Federal Junior Duck Stamp program, part of the proceeds from the sale of this title go to support their ongoing work. This folding laminated guide features breeding pairs of ducks both floating and taking flight, as well as geese and swan species.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 x 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583556382
$895
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WFP116
Waterfowl can be identified by using information about size, shape, color pattern, markings, behavior, habitat, range and calls. All clues are important, but by far the most important things to concentrate on for this group are shape and color pattern. And of the color patterns, the most important is to look for the white. Sea Ducks & Others, the third guide in a three-part series, addresses a unique identification system developed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Sea Ducks & Others features over 25 species of sea ducks, geese, loons, grebes and more; includes both silhouettes that emphasize distinctive shape and placement of...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 X 3.69
Author: Kevin J. McGowan
ISBN: 9781583559369
$795
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PGN317
The one and only resource on using adaptogenic mushrooms to boost immunity and promote whole body health the natural way.   Adaptogenic mushrooms are one of today's buzziest superfoods, known for their ability to restore skin's youthful glow, increase energy levels, reduce brain fog, keep your hormone levels in check, and so much more. In  Healing Mushrooms , you’ll learn about the ten most powerful mushrooms you can add to your daily diet to maximize your health gains. Though some of these mushrooms, like Tremella, Cordyceps, and Reishi will sound exotic, they're all easy to source online in extract form and easier to use in...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Tero Isokauppila
ISBN: 9780735216020
$1800
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SCH020
A not-so-typical look at the mysteries of the monarch butterfly Scholastic Focus is the premier home of thoroughly researched, beautifully written, and thoughtfully designed works of narrative nonfiction aimed at middle grade and young adult readers. These books help readers learn about the world in which they live and develop their critical thinking skills so that they may become dynamic citizens who are able to analyze and understand our past, participate in essential discussions about our present, and work to grow and build our future. With their stunning black-and-orange wings, monarch butterflies are one of the most...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 5.67 x 8.35
Author: Dana L. Church
ISBN: 9781338749229
$1999
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SIM449
What if you were dropped in the woods with little more than a knife, your wits, and the (hopefully warm) shirt on your back? Could you survive? If you’d read this book, the answer is yes!  Survival! It’s one of our most primal fears, most basic needs. What do you do when everything is stripped away except your will to prevail? In this book, survival expert Tim MacWelch examines how native peoples around the world and throughout history have made their own shelter, weapons, tools, and more, and well as clever MacGuyver-esque ideas for using anything you might find in your pockets or pack. Whether your goal is to test yourself against...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 9.5 x 7.5
ISBN: 9781681882383
$2900
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WFP107
Nearly every state and corner of the US is at some risk for earthquakes. As the 2011 East Coast earthquake illustrated, it is impossible to predict when or where an earthquake will occur, so it is important to be prepared ahead of time.   Waterford Press produces simplified guides to nature, science, travel and languages. The company's 350+ titles have sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 x 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583558584
$795
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MPS253
Outdoor School: Hiking & Camping   is your go-to wilderness guide from Odd Dot, featuring sturdy, metal corners and more than 400 full-color, highly-illustrated pages from Aliki Karkoulia. Jennifer Pharr Davis and Haley Blevins help you rewild your life with: - Immersive activities to get you exploring - Write-in sections to journal about experiences - Next-level adventures to challenge even seasoned nature lovers. No experience is required―only curiosity and courage. This interactive field guide to hiking and camping includes: -Planning Your Next Adventure -Essential Outdoor Gear -First Aid & Survival...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6.6 x 8.5
Author: Jennifer Pharr Davis, Haley Blevins
ISBN: 9781250230843
$1999
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GPT149
Gather around the campfire for this collection of thirty creepy, crawly ghost tales.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 5.7
Author: S. E. Schlosser
ISBN: 9780762744763
$1295
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SBI017
It's time to turn out the lights and say "night-night" to Nevada with this bedtime baby book featuring landmarks and locations in the Silver State!It's bedtime in Nevada! Say goodnight and wish sweet dreams to Nevada's most iconic sights and landmarks, including the Welcome to Las Vegas sign, the Nevada Museum of Art, the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, and many more. Children and parents alike will be delighted to spot their state's landmarks and landscapes from Reno to Carson City as they drift off to sleep. It's the perfect heartwarming story to cuddle up and read aloud with your little one. Night-night Nevada! A read-aloud...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 7.75 x 6.75
Author: Katherine, Sully
ISBN: 9781492654995
$999
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RFR006
A portable, waterproof guide covering 12 of the simplest and most versatile fishing knots for freshwater, saltwater, and fly fishing scenarios. Designed for beginners, scouts, and anyone looking to learn practical fishing knots quickly. Color-coded diagrams make every step easy to follow. Includes a mini carabiner. 12 easy fishing knot diagrams (Palomar, Clinch, Uni, Surgeons, Arbor, Spider Hitch, Yucatan, King Sling, etc.) Suitable for freshwater, saltwater, and fly fishing Color-coded diagrams Mini carabiner included
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Cards
Dimensions (IN): 3.38 x 2.13
ISBN: 860001445985
$849
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LPI008
Let Lonely Planet take you further than ever before with the world’s first and only travel guide to the Universe. Developed with the latest data from NASA, we take you from our home on Earth and out into the far reaches of the solar system, then into our neighbouring stars and planetary systems, and finally into the rest of our galaxy and the Universe. This fascinating journey will help you explore space as you would the world with a Lonely Planet guide. Unique to these pages are wonderful comparisons of Earth with the other worlds of our solar system and even those exoplanets orbiting other stars. You’ll discover as much as we know...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
ISBN: 9781788686365
$2999
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WFP096
Providing essential guidance for a myriad of circumstances and skill levels, this virtually indestructible series of pocket guides includes tips and tricks for exploring the outdoors as well as preparing for natural disasters. From studying wildlife and diverse environments to sound advice for hunting and boating enthusiasts, this collection is ideal for the everyday adventurer. Unlike bulky guidebooks, these waterproof, travel-size companions are perfect for navigating the wilderness, built to endure day hikes, fishing expeditions, and camping trips for years to come. An essential addition to any tackle box, this in-depth guide covers...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 x 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583555354
$895
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WFP161
Foraging involves finding, identifying and harvesting wild edible plants. It is a healthy outdoor activity that puts one in touch with nature and provides a bounty of fresh, nutritious, free food. This handy pocket guide provides simplified reference to the approved practices for harvesting wild edible plants in a sustainable manner. Topics include a harvesting strategy, safety (including the universal edibility test), and the proper tools and methods to harvest berries/fruits, nuts, leaves/shoots/stems, roots/tubers and mushrooms. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is a portable source of practical...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4 x 8
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781620052785
$895
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PAR782
Laser-cut steel, stone tumbled and finished with Squatch Metalworks proprietary distressed metal patina treatment. Clear coated with durable automotive clear-coat. Backed with a Rare Earth magnet. DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE USA.
Location: R4
Product Type : Magnet
Dimensions (IN): 3 x 1.75
$695
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IPS306
Small in size, MIGHTY in facts!   The Small and Mighty Book of Space   is a pocket-sized treasure trove of space information. Find a wealth of facts, stats and profiles about the cosmos―including everything from the planets in the solar system to the number of stars in our galaxy. Discover the rockets that took us to the moon, the robots exploring mars, the astronauts that took part in the Space Race, and lots more.   Original vibrant illustrations and tons of fun facts make this an essential purchase for fans of space. From the Introduction: This little book is full of planets, moons, and more stars than you can...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 4.75 x 0.75 x 5.75"
Author: Mike Goldsmith
ISBN: 9781839351495
$895
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HPC177
Insects are all around us, from the butterflies in our gardens to the mosquitoes in the woods. About 80 percent of the 1.5 million named species of animals on earth are insects. Without flower-loving bees, wasps, flies and beetles, most crops and wild plants would not be pollinated and would disappear. But insect diversity is largely invisible because most insects are small and difficult to recognize and identify. They are often easy to ignore. A Field Guide to Insects of the Pacific Northwest  is a durable, water-resistant eight-fold field guide that describes more than sixty of the most common species that are likely to be...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Field Identification Guide
Dimensions (IN): 5 x 7
Author: Dr. Robert Cannings
ISBN: 9781550178340
$895
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AVK066
Begin Identifying and Collecting Seven Edible Mushrooms! Since 1993,   Start Mushrooming   has been the trusted guide for beginners. This second edition introduces seven of the most common, edible wild mushrooms in North America. It features more photographs and expert tips from award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela that make mushroom identification even easier.   Start Mushrooming includes the information you need to start foraging with confidence. The focused look at seven wild, edible mushrooms includes a unique checklist-based approach to help you confirm each mushroom’s identity. Plus, details on toxic species...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 8
Author: Stan Tekiela
ISBN: 9781591938309
$1495
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SSS015
Stainless steel stand-up ships flat and you bend it into position. Made in USA
Product Type : Stand-up
$1995
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RFP025
The natural beauty and diversity of Panama is what draws tourists and naturalists to a republic that covers only 29,700 square miles. Between the close proximity of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans you will find several life zones that are home to hundreds of species of plants and animals. Rainforest Publications marine series are single sheet field guides which detail the marine mammals, reef fish, and sport fish that you will find in Panama. . Printed in the USA on recycled paper
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Field Identification Guide
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 11
ISBN: 1888538848
$695
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IPS314
Find connection with the land and feed your family locally, seasonally, and sustainably Nourish your family   from nature's pantry.  Foraging as a Way of Life   documents twelve months of wildcrafting, featuring five different plants each month for a full year of abundant, local, and seasonal eating. Enhance your sense of self-sufficiency while increasing food security, protecting habitat, and connecting with the land. Full-color and lavishly illustrated, this accessible, in-depth resource features: Accurate and detailed descriptions of herbs, mushrooms, berries, and other wild plants to avoid confusion and...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 7.5 x 9
ISBN: 9780865719972
$3999
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FGG035
Written and illustrated by David Allen Sibley, America's most widely respected bird illustrator and ornithologist. See http://www. sibleyguides. com for more information 51 species of waterbirds- ducks, shorebirds, loons, grebes,swans, geese, gulls, terns,bitterns, herons, and egrets - both common and exotic- found in the Great Lakes Region Includes captions which capture the gestalt of each species, both in-flight and perched illustrations with call-outs, and season information Handy fold-out format: 6 panels each 4" X 9". Perfect for backpack, glove compartment, or kitchen table Indestructible waterproof lamination Instant access to...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
ISBN: 1935380273
$895
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KLU004
In  Rocks, Minerals, and Gems , readers will learn about hundreds of rocks, minerals, crystals, and gems that were forged by the most powerful events in prehistory. Explore what specimens look like and how they're used today--readers can use the information to identify rocks and minerals themselves and open up a spectacular new world.  Find out all about star stones and cat's eyes, megagems, and phantom quartz. Discover which rocks fluoresce, which mineral once poisoned an emperor, and which gems are the rarest in the world!  Features a beautiful cover with special effects!
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 10 x 10
Author: Miranda Smith & Sean Callery
ISBN: 9780545947190
$1999
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CSP004
Readers will set their eyes to the night sky in this fascinating book about astronomers. This volume is a perfect combination between STEM and career guidance as it introduces readers to the different ways astronomers use science, technology, engineering, and math in their work every day. Readers will love learning about celestial bodies and space phenomena, as well as the different processes and equipment astronomers use to observe, collect, and analyze data. This book also covers the steps a person can take to become an astronomer. The curriculum-based information in this book is conveyed through accessible and engaging text and color...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: David Lee
ISBN: 9781508147657
$695
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MOU140
This book presents a cross-section of endangered flying creatures with striking art and concise text.-- The Birder's Library Stunning collection of endangered winged animals in distinctive pen and ink style Features 66 endangered North American species of flight Full-color illustrations throughout Rare Air, the culmination of artist Sarah Kaizar’s dedication to illustrating endangered fauna, features 66 endangered species of flight--33 birds, 5 bats, 12 bees, and 16 butterflies--presented in her scientifically accurate and utterly engaging pen-and-ink style. Complementing the art are informative and story-driven natural histories of...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 7.2 x 8.6 x 0.7"
Author: Sarah Kaizar
ISBN: 9781680515510
$2195
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SKY193
More than just a warm and comforting drink, tea has medicinal properties that are widely underused in North America. Common herbs, spices, fruits, and barks have been scientifically proven to help relieve pain, menopause symptoms, high blood pressure, insomnia, stress, and digestive angst. When taken preventatively, certain herbs in tea can help fight off cancer cells, heart disease, and even Alzheimer’s disease and fibromyalgia. By learning about what these various natural ingredients are capable of and how they work, readers can begin to treat many ailments with what grows in their gardens—plants that have been used in eastern medicine...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 6.2 x 8.4
Author: Jennifer Browne
ISBN: 9781680990614
$1499
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FGG109
A virtually indestructible, waterproof folding guide covering 47 of the most frequently seen native and cultivated tree species in the region, including descriptions, size, range, and illustrations of bark, leaves, blossoms, and fruits and berries, all taken from the award-winning Sibley Guide to Trees. Handy fold-out format: 6 panels each 4″ X 9″, laminated
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4.02 x 0.31 x 8.9"
Author: David Allen Sibley
ISBN: 9781621261704
$995
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FGG029
Written and illustrated by David Allen Sibley, America's most widely respected bird illustrator and ornithologist. See http://www. sibleyguides. com for more information 78 land bird species, both common and exotic, commonly seen in the region, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi Includes songbirds, raptors, woodpeckers, and more Handy fold-out format: 6 panels each 4" X 9". Perfect for backpack, glove compartment, or kitchen table Indestructible waterproof lamination Instant access to just what you need to know
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
ISBN: 1935380108
$895
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SKY198
Got a cough you can't cure? An insatiable craving for a candy bar? A hangover you can't shake? This is the book for anyone who wants quick, simple, time-proven cures for anything that ails you. Collected from over 250 country doctors, herbalists, nurses, midwives, dentists, and other medical professionals, here are more than 1,400 drug-free, country-tested remedies for warding off a backache, curing a cough with licorice, relieving neck pain with a hot-pepper cream, cooking a breakfast that will ward off a headache, curing a dizzy spell with potato chips, and much more. These "house-call cures" are tried and true and should be available...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Jay & Dorothy Behlen Heinrichs
ISBN: 9781602399730
$1495
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DKP053
Compact and portable,  What's That Rock, Mineral or Gem?  is an indispensable beginner's pocket guide to identifying the 150 most common North American rocks and minerals.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 3.9 x 0.4 x 7.5
ISBN: 9781465415929
$1599
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HNA082
Inspired by her popular   Wild Thing   podcast, journalist Laura Krantz incorporates the scientific method and her journalistic skills to determine if Bigfoot is real—now in paperback When journalist Laura Krantz discovered that her long-lost cousin, Grover Krantz, a distinguished anthropologist and professor at Washington State University, had devoted much of his career to the search for Bigfoot, she couldn’t quite believe it. A natural skeptic and a strong believer in facts, Krantz decided to conduct her own quest for the most famous and elusive mythical creature.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 9.05
Author: Laura Krantz
ISBN: 9781419758195
$999
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SKY020
Novices eager to collect tasty wild mushrooms will find this unique guide invaluable. Unlike others, it focuses only on those types that are both safe to eat and delicious. Most important, it presents the eight rules of mushroom gathering in a straightforward fashion—including “Never, never take a mushroom with gills” and “If a mushroom smells rotten, it is rotten. ” Among the many mushrooms covered are the cep; the red-cracked, larch, bay, and birch boletes; hen of the woods, chanterelle, trumpet chanterelle, hedgehog fungus, common puffball, horn of plenty, and cauliflower mushroom. Each is identified with several color photographs and...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Author: Alexander Schwab
ISBN: 9781602391604
$1495
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SKY029
Picking mushrooms in the woods on a sunny day can be fun for the whole family . . . but only if you do it safely! There are thousands of different species of fungi, so it can be hard to tell which are edible and which are poisonous when you are picking them for yourself in the wild. Safe and unsafe species often closely resemble each other, and worrying about which mushrooms are safe and which might be deadly can take all the fun out of mushrooming. Enter  Mushrooming with Confidence ! Improving on the usual overwhelming and exhaustive wild plant guidebook,  Mushrooming with Confidence  is a slim, handy manual that focuses on the...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 10
Author: Alexander Schwab
ISBN: 9781620871959
$1495
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RFP002
Identify the whales, dolphins and other marine mammals, reef fish and sport fish, and the sea turtles you will see while exploring Coast Rica's Pacific Coast. Illustrations are done by three of our highly regarded artists who are specialists in their fields. Uko Gorter for marine mammals. Alina Suárez for reef and sport fish. Mark Wainwright for sea turtles. Illustrations are accompanied by the English, Spanish, and Latin names for each critter. Highly portable waterproof full color scientifically reviewed illustrations of the diversity of Costa Rica Wildlife. When folded, the guide is only 3.5" (9cm) by 8.75" (22 cm). It...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 3.5
ISBN: 1888538236
$795
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ING008
Good 'Shroom Bad 'Shroom is a friendly, authoritative field guide to the challenges and delights of hunting and eating wild mushrooms - how to ID the edible ones and avoid the toxic ones. . Mushroom expert John Plischke considers 50 of the most interesting and noteworthy mushrooms out there, with full-color photos throughout and generous helpings of mushroom recipes. An attractive gift book for beginners and old-timers alike - adults as well as curious kids - Good 'Shroom Bad 'Shroom features heavy matte-laminated pages and concealed-wire binding for handy use outside.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Author: John Plischke III
ISBN: 9780981961583
$2295
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MPS227
All the Skills You Need to Navigate Unfamiliar Terrain   *FULL-SIZE fold-out USGS map included for hands-on practice and training!* Top wilderness trainer and author Craig Caudill partners with fellow wilderness instructor Tracy Trimble to help you find your way in nature―no matter the tools you have on hand―in this must-have guide at a portable size and with thick, sturdy paper ideal for field-use. Using real-life stories of wilderness navigation successes―and cautionary tales of wilderness exploration gone awry―Craig and Tracy start with the basics of rudimentary compass and map use before teaching the finer points of these...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 8
Author: Craig Caudill, Tracy Trimble
ISBN: 9781624147197
$2199
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FGG058
58 species –both common and rare– found in the lakes, streams, rivers and reservoirs of Minnesota, the best freshwater fishing state of the union Includes preferred bait and edibility index for each species, as well as detailed text prepared specifically for Minnesota’s anglers Classic illustrations by Ellen Edmondson and Hugh Chrisp commissioned by the New York State Dept. of Conservation Indestructible waterproof lamination Instant access to just what you need to know. Perfect for boat or tackle box
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4 x 9
ISBN: 9781935380900
$995
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UWP014
Heaven on the Half Shell offers a thoroughly researched and richly illustrated history of the Pacific Northwest's beloved bivalve, the oyster. Starting with the earliest evidence of sea gardens and clam beds from 11,500 years ago, this book covers the history of oyster cultivation through contemporary aquaculture in coastal Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, northern California, and southeastern Alaska. Generations of oyster farmers, Native and non-Native, have weathered many challenges to continue the harvest. Their vivid individual accounts are braided together with significant history, such as the major contributions of Japanese...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 7.27 x 0.57 x 9.02"
Author: David George Gordon
ISBN: 9780295750781
$2995
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IPS363
A stunning illustrated introduction to the most important North American trees. "A nonfiction volume of chic design. The book lays out the characteristics of all sorts of trees, principally in North America, with a nice mix of field-guide facts and cultural commentary.”  –  Wall Street Journal "A poetic picture book for young and old that has the accuracy of field guide."  –   Swiss Public Broadcasting Winner of the White Raven Award from the International Youth Library Foundation, author and illustrator Lisa Voisard captures a child's sense of wonder for the natural world. In  Arborama , her first book available in...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Field Identification Guide
Dimensions (IN): 7.5 X 10.25
Author: Lisa Voisard
ISBN: 9783907293904
$2499
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AVK045
Your Night Sky Companion   To gaze skyward is to be filled with wonder. You might find yourself asking questions like, “Is that bright object a planet or a star? What does the constellation Perseus look like? When’s the next meteor shower?” Find these answers and more in  Simply Stargazing . The tabbed booklet is simple and convenient to use, with full-color photographs and illustrations. Topics are organized by season for quick and easy identification, and award-winning author Jonathan Poppele offers observation tips and instructions on everything from the moon, planets, and deep-sky objects to the ecliptic and the zodiac. Six...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 4.5 x 7.5
Author: Jonathan Poppele
ISBN: 9781591935810
$995
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IPS183
Delight in the Sierra Nevada’s diverse avifauna with this long-awaited field guide Identify and learn about over two hundred and fifty birds of the Sierra Nevada. From tiniest hummingbirds to condors with nine-foot wingspans; from lower-elevation wrens to the rasping nutcrackers of the High Sierra; from urban House Sparrows to wild water–loving American Dippers,  Hansen’s Field Guide to the Birds of the Sierra Nevada  showcases artist-naturalist Keith Hansen’s sixteen-year project to illustrate the birds of the Sierra Nevada. Paired with stunningly detailed portraits is text informed by decades of birding experience—prose that while...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5 x 8
Author: Keith Hansen, Edward C. Beedy, Adam Donkin
ISBN: 9781597145336
$2800
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PGN324
Survive anything life throws at you with the ultimate visual guide to camping, wilderness, and outdoor survival skills. Written by Colin Towell, an ex-SAS Combat Survival Instructor,  The Survival Handbook  is bursting with survival tips, manual skills, camping essentials, and advice on how to survive whatever the great outdoors throws at you. Combining proven, no-nonsense military survival skills with ingenious bushcraft techniques, specially commissioned illustrations and accessible step-by-step instructions show you how to survive in the wild. Learn how to read a map, how to light a fire, how to build a raft, and everything you...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6.2x8.6
Author: Colin Towell
ISBN: 9780744021813
$1999
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AVK030
Is there anything more amazing than the night sky? You've seen the stars and the constellations―but there's so much more to discover! George Moromisato's guide introduces you to 101 sights, from old favorites like Saturn's famous rings to awe-inspiring wonders like the Andromeda Galaxy. Learn what to look for and when and where to find it! The sights are ranked by beauty, accessibility, and historical importance, and the guide features at least one full-color photograph for each entry, including many from NASA. As an added bonus, the author's astrophotography tips provide information about taking pictures of the night sky. This astronomy...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5 x 7
Author: George Moromisato
ISBN: 9781591935575
$1695
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IPS095
From essential bushcraft basics and Stone Age skills to joyful outdoor play,   Forest School Adventure   is packed with ideas to bring your little ones closer to nature and all its magical offerings. The book is divided into four sections?bushcraft, wild food, nature awareness, and games.   Learn how to: light a fire without matches build a shelter to sleep in cook on a fire hunt for bugs and much more Young children will be immersed in imaginative, messy play and crafts, while older ones can work on more complex activities like stone tool making and sourcing water.   The idea of a forest school?an outdoor program...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 10
Author: Dan Westall & Naomi Walmsley
ISBN: 9781784944032
$2999
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WFP085
Shelter, fire and water are the three keys to survival and maintaining your "core temperature control" (CTC). This indispensible guide shows how to create and use each of these elements most effectively and economically, while keeping the next stage or steps clearly in focus, a forgotten -- yet critical -- component of many scenarios.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 x 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583557068
$895
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