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This classic account of the French War in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia is back in hardcover. Includes an introduction by George C. Herring.

Getting the hang of making haggis or the knack of preparing knockwurst isn't nearly as tough as is commonly believed. The Sausage-Making Cookbook explains this traditional kitchen craft and shows exactly how to go about it. Step-by-step instructions, 300 recipes, and tips on equipment help make beginners into masters of the sausage-making art.

This part of New York, straddling the Hudson River from New York City to Albany, is rife with stories of the paranormal.

From its settlement in 1634 to its important proximity to the nation's capital in the present, Maryland has served as a crossroads of America, influencing critical events, not the least of which have been numerous crimes.

The harsh discipline of Puritan life bred the hard-bitten and hard-working people of Massachusetts, but did it also breed a unique type of criminal? This book explores the headline crimes of the state to find an answer.

Seven common bear encounters and how to survive them. Best ways to identify grizzlies and black bears. Learn essential info on bear behavior at different times of year and in different habitats.

America's most populated city is also home to bizarre ghosts and frightening creatures of the night.

Complete guide to trapping raccoon, muskrat, mink, otter, beaver, and a variety of other species. Authoritative advice on matching the right trap--whether leg-hold, body gripper, or snare--to each furbearer. Species-specific instructions for making sets that deliver and tips for preparing and marketing pelts to maximize profits.

Jam lovers looking for an alternative to preservatives, synthetic sweeteners, and artificial flavors have long turned to wild edibles as a source for their own spreads and condiments. Wild Jams and Jellies is an excellent primer on the art and science of creating these delectables, covering all the equipment you'll need as well as essential techniques for selecting plants, adding sugar and pectin, cooking on a stove or a microwave, choosing containers, and creating a firm seal. It also includes hundreds of time-tested recipes, from familiar favorites such as cranberry sauce and grape jelly to more exotic selection like manzanita chow chow and passion flower rum sauce. Each one is a delicious treat, more flavorful, nutritious, and satisfying than anything you'll find in a supermarket.

First-ever birding guide to this celebrated site. Insider advice on 33 popular places and lesser-known hot spots. Describes birding opportunities any time of the year.

Concise introduction to the hows and whys of weather. Lightning, hurricanes, tornadoes, snowstorms.

Now in paperback. Effective training techniques for bird dogs, retrievers, and flushers. Photos illustrate techniques and equipment.

Gold prospecting - details on how to build flumes, rockers, dry washers and riffles.

Well-illustrated, easy-to-follow, step-by-step survival instructions. Practical tips for anyone, anywhere, in almost any survival situation.

Explore monster myths and legends of the Empire State.

A collection of frightening stories from the Gem State.

41 day hikes and overnight trips in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.

Compelling account of the Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union The Soviets expected to crush Finnish forces in mere days, but the Finns broke the Red Army's advance and held out for almost four months Authentic depiction of frontline fighting in the harshest of conditions Based on eyewitness testimony, war diaries, battle reports, and other records

IncludesArrowhead's Devil DogsSpirits of the VikingsPhantom racehorse Dan PatchThe legend of the fearsome WindegoThe ghost ship Minnesota

Keep Warm--In Style!Boot cuffs are just the thing to add a little spice to your style! Peeking just over your boot tops, they can be lacy, sporty, thick and warm, or delicate and feminine. Best of all, they are easy-to-knit tubes with minor shaping--no tricky foot as with a sock--so they knit up fast.

Knitted Designs-FAST!Knitting a beautiful scarf, hat, or gloves doesn't have to take weeks, or even days! In Knits in a Day, there are 40 patterns you can finish in a matter of hours. Whether you need a last-minute gift or encounter unexpected weather for your outdoor outing, you'll have gorgeous knitted accessories in no time.

This follow-up to Naturally Curious, a National Outdoor Book Award winner, is a day-by-day account of nature observations throughout the year. Daily entries includes entertaining and enlightening observations about specific animal or plant activity.

Fly fishers often ask Tom Rosenbauer how they can take their angling to the next level, and in this his latest book, he expertly answers. With Rosenbauer as guide, you'll learn how to understand what's going on in a trout's world, what makes them feed or not, and how to feel and be more proficient at this addicting pastime.

An eye-catching, delicate shawl brightens up any look, and because the pieces are crocheted, they work up quickly, so you'll be enjoying your new shawls before you know it. A variety of construction methods are explored in the 27 patterns, and the patterns are divided by skill level so that you can easily find a pattern that suits your skills and then build upon what you learn. Start in the beginner section with basic pi shawls, triangle shawls, stoles, and ponchos, then try the same construction with a more advanced stitch pattern in the intermediate or advanced pattern sections. Modern patterns with a retro vibe, these pieces are always in style!

This life-and-times biography vividly recounts the sensational details of Sadler's life, setting his meteoric rise and tragic fall against the big picture of American society and culture during and after the Vietnam War.

Learn an updated take on the vintage art of broomstick lace with easy-to-follow photo tutorials! Made using a super-huge needle (the "broomstick") and a crochet hook, this technique creates a very distinctive cluster lace stitch that's fun and fast to crochet.