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Surround yourself with beautiful knits in every room in your house! Patterns are styled and grouped by room to create a unified look for your Living Room, Porch, Master Bedroom, Guest Bedroom, Office, Kid's Bedroom, and Nursery. All pieces are knit in bulky yarns and easy-to-learn stitch patterns, so you can be enjoying your knits in no time.

Any papermagazines, newspapers, wrapping paper, copy papercan be upcycled into a variety of shapes and sizes of paper beads that can be used to make colorful, unique pieces of jewelry that no one would guess are made from paper. Fashioned from thin strips of paper and painted in a variety of ways, the beads you make can then be used to make elegant drop earrings, beaded necklaces, and bracelets. Combine them with other unique beads and charms for even more looks. Includes instructions on how to create the paper beads, as well as how to use metal findings, leather cords, and other materials to create professional-looking designs.

This exciting and groundbreaking collection of essays looks at the lives and command decisions of eight Confederates who held the rank of full general and at the impact they had on the conduct, and ultimate outcome, of the Civil War. Old myths and familiar assumptions are cast aside as a group of leading Civil War historians offers new insight into the men of the South, on whose shoulders the weight of prosecuting the war would wall.

This comprehensive book covers the current state of traditional Japanese tenkara fly fishing in the U.S.-the best flies, the equipment, essential techniques, and advice from anglers around the country.

In his riveting new book, Steven Zaloga describes how American foot soldiers faced down Hitler's elite armored spearhead in the snowy Ardennes forest during one of World War II's biggest battles, the Battle of the Bulge. Zaloga carefully reconstructs how American G.I.s stymied Hitler's panzers and grand plans.

Fly fishers are always looking for useful, reliable, and trustworthy tips to improve their fishing. Veteran author and fly fisherman Skip Morris gives a year's worth of practical tips for taking trout, large and smallmouth bass, and panfish from streams and lakes in a handy, easy-to-read and grasp format.

In an evocatively written book, Donald Caldwell brings to life the short but consequential combat history of the Provisional Tank Group - the first American armored unit to do battle in WWII - and tells the stories of the men who did the fighting and endured the harsh consequences.

A complete look at fly-fishing creeks and tailwaters utilising a lifetime of on-the-stream experience through 315 brilliant photographs and 86 illustrations. Packed with solid information for fishing spring creeks from Mike Lawson's years of fly-fishing experience. Important chapters cover mayflies, caddis, midges, terrestrials, and aquatic insects

';Jack Ohman takes a sport that is already intrinsically hilarious and makes it even funnier.' Ted LeesonPulitzer Prizewinning cartoonist (and fanatical fly fisher) Jack Ohman takes a light-hearted look at one of America's favorite pastimes. With over 50 of his black and white cartoonsnewly colorizedOhman sets his hooks into topics such as: Gear. ';Getting into cold waders in the morning is like trying to forcibly dress a seal in a spandex leotard.'The Compleat Angler, Revised. ';The Troute knew not my Brande Names and Boron Rod and power Butt and engraved reele, and scarce I could place blame on him.'Selecting the Proper Fly. ';While we dodder about on the hard ground, muttering nonsense about line weights and drag ratios, trout are swimming contentedly, just waiting to make us look even dumber than we already are. Trout fishermen are always paranoid about secret trout plots. With topics ranging from the differences between Western and Eastern anglers and selecting the proper fly to fly fishing history, this reprint of a modern fly fishing classic, first published in 1988, will continue to entertain a new generation of anglers bitten by the fly fishing bug.

Today's cotton and linen yarns are perfect for summer apparel! Breezy tanks, motif tops, and cute hats can all be crocheted and are just right for warm-weather style. Fill your summer wardrobe with one-of-a-kind items that have you looking your best for every occasion.

Smallmouth bass swim in lakes and rivers across the United States and Canada and are a premier fly-rod game fish in almost every waythey take flies readily, feed on diverse foods for a long period of time, tolerate higher water temperatures than trout, and fight harder than any other North American freshwater fish their size. This is the first book dedicated to the best modern flies for these fish that includes both detailed step-by-step tying instructions as well as top patterns and recipes for flies that cover the complete water column, from top to bottom. With over 500 full-color step-by-step images and 300 patterns by today's top tiers from around the country, this book is the definitive resource for smallmouth bass.

Extremely rare (possibly the only) book-length account of a Soviet penal unit in World War II Gritty, intense style conveys the brutality of war on the Eastern Front Composed of convicts--soldiers who conducted "e;unauthorized retreats,"e; former Soviet POWs deemed untrustworthy, and Gulag prisoners--the Red Army's penal units received the most difficult, dangerous assignments, such as breaking through the enemy's defenses. So punishing was life in these units that officers in regular formations threatened to send recalcitrant troops to penal battalions. Alexander Pyl'cyn led his penal unit through the Soviets' massive offensive in the summer of 1944, the Vistula-Oder operation into eastern Germany, and the bitter assault on Berlin in 1945. He survived the war, but 80 percent of his men did not.

Whether you are a fly fisherman who enjoys the gentle lapping of water on wood or a boat builder who wants to recreate a piece of history, this book is for you. This fascinating history of the river pioneers who designed, built, and used the early river dories and their successors collects stories, diaries, photographs and plans of the early boats.

Assault guns (Sturmgeschutz in German) were armored fighting vehicles similar to tanks, with the chassis and tracks of a panzer but without the rotating turret, which allowed the mounting of a larger gun. They were usually used to support infantry assaults, but they also proved effective as tank destroyers, especially late in the war when German tank inventory diminished. Among the most famous variants are the Sturmtiger and Brummbr (';Grouch'). Hans Wijers has assembled hundreds of photosmost of them never seen anywhere beforeof these vehicles at war on the Eastern Front of World War II.

Let your creativity loose on these adorable knit tops and accessories for the kids in your life! The book contains 17 patterns that are easy to knit and comfortable to wear.

Guys want their knits to be warm and comfortable - and to look good, too! If you love to knit for the men in your life, this book will help you meet those requirements with style! There are 12 sweater patterns in classic designs that all ages will appreciate.

Joshua Chamberlain was much more than a war hero, and Pullens thoughtful book fills out the picture of his remarkable life. An entertaining and inspiring story.--Senator George J. MitchellPullens book is a worthy tribute to Chamberlains lasting legacy.--Charles F. Herberger, Civil War Book ReviewPullens presentation is more complete in revealing a complicated character, without diminishing the almost mythic status he has assumed.--Edward C. Smith, The Washington TimesRecounts Chamberlains later life through the lens of his experience during the Civil War

This second in a monumental two-volume set on the 1777 campaign of the American Revolution follows the saga from Cornwallis' triumphal march of his British and Hessian troops into Philadelphia in late September to Washington's movement of the weary Continental forces to camp at Valley Forge in December.

With detailed information on presenting the fly, reading the water, and other key tactics, this is an essential reference not only for anglers who fish the many tributaries flowing into the Great Lakes-from Michigan to New York-but for any angler seeking to better understand how to best fool their quarry.

A modern, comprehensive guide on striped bass-where they live, foods they eat, how to catch them.

Hikers of all types and backgrounds share their stories in this collection of highlights from 21 great Appalachian Trail blogs.

Florida's coastal fishing has suffered over the years, and more and more anglers are turning toward the inland waters to fish for trophy largemouth bass, peacock bass, snook, baby tarpon, cichlids, and a host of other exotic species. This book is dedicated to fly patterns for these fish and includes step-by-step instructions as well as fishing information.

Hats! Hats! Hats! Diane Serviss, co-owner of and design force behind the Pixiebell and Elfinwear brands, never runs out of inspiration for new patterns, styles, textures, and shapes for knitted hats. In this new collection, she includes hoods, beanies, slouches, and tams incorporating a variety of colorwork, texture, pom-poms, and cables. Each of the 30 patterns in this book offers something special to the knitter, and they are all knockouts!

Keep warm while looking your best with these modern crocheted hat designs! They are fast and fun to crochet in gorgeous yarns. Make a bunch in your favorite colors, and youll have a hat to match whatever you wear. A variety of stitch patterns keep the work interesting, and detailed instructions ensure you know exactly how to work each stitch.

Cast-off denim and T-shirts are the perfect materials for upcycling into a wide range of projects, from bags and totes to table runners, placemats, and trivets, to stuffies and pet chew toys, to games, tree skirts, stockings, and so much more! Follow the instructions as given or use them as a jumping off point as you personalize the designs. This is an upcycling resource you will turn to again and again for creative project ideas.

Written by a hunter who knows from experience how to cook with deer burger at home and in camp, Deer Burger Cookbook answers a question every hunter has asked: "What do I do with all this deer burger?" Rick Black shares 140 deer burger recipes, including flavors from around the world, so you'll never get bored eating the same old chili and jerky.

Learn 150 new ways to prepare venison--a healthy, versatile, low-fat meat. Includes traditional American fare, international flavors, and techniques for cooking roasts, filets, stews, soups, chilies, and sausage. Blackened Venison, Montana Venison Loaf, and Easy All-American Chili are just a few of the delicious dishes you'll find here.