Sports & Recreation - Outdoor Skills

From national bestselling author and retired Navy SEAL Clint Emerson comes the essential guide for surviving today's emergencies--from navigating in the wild to staying alive in any disaster. These 100 skills, adapted for civilians from actual field experiences of special forces operations, offer a...

Win Your Best Ball League with Proven Strategies and Expert PicksFantasy football isn't just about knowing the biggest stars-it's about making smarter decisions than your competition. Whether you're entering your first Best Ball draft or competing in high-stakes tournaments, 2026 Fantasy Football Magazine gives...

From self-sufficiency expert Caleb Warnock comes the ultimate guidebook to living off the land. Packed with over 1,450 photographs of 437 edible wild berries, roots, nuts, greens, and flowers, this essential field guide will provide you with invaluable information on plant identification, flavor, seasonality,...

Inspiration and activities for enjoying and making the most of the wonders of winter.​ For grownups and kids alike, 50 Things to Do in the Snow is the perfect illustrated guide to enjoying all that winter has to offer. Organized in sections on Snow...

Brew up your own delicious and nutritious drinks from foraged wild plants and enjoy them throughout the year with this beautiful and practical book An illustrated guide to wild ingredient-based drinks featuring 100 plants to forage, where to find them, which parts to safely...

A must-have in your pack! This easy to read guide will help outdoor first-timers to well-seasoned campers and hikers. Read this book and gain the confidence to get you and your loved ones outdoors. The authors cover the basics of emergency preparedness, including what...

Trek deeper into the wilderness with New York Times bestselling author Dave Canterbury! In this valuable guide, survivalist Dave Canterbury goes beyond bushcraft basics to teach you how to survive in the backcountry with little or no equipment. Using the foundation you learned in...

Find Lake Superior agates with confidence using Jim Magnuson's proven strategies.You admire Lake Superior agates for their color and beauty--and you'd love to go home with a treasured discovery. But the truth is these stunning stones can be hard to find. Even along the...

With more and more people heading into the winter backcountry on skis, snowshoes, and snowmobiles, avalanche safety is of paramount importance. Allen & Mike's Really Cool Avalanche Safety Book distills the sometimes overly technical information of snow science into a user-friendly format with helpful...

Maine is known as Vacationland, but whether you are visiting or local, the coastal region features hikes for adventurers of all skill levels and experience. With AMC's Best Day Hikes in Coastal Maine, explore the rugged coast over 50 different hikes, enjoying classic views,...

The Berkshire Mountains of western Massachusetts feature some of the best hiking in the state, whether you're looking for a rugged Appalachian Trail trek or a quiet stroll through scenes from the region's history. This fully revised and updated edition of AMC's Best Day...

Indulge your inner explorer and learn where you are likely to find bones and how to identify animals based on their skull and limb shape and size, dental patterns, horns and beaks. This pocket Guide teaches users how to identify the skulls and bones...

In the tradition of The Lost City of Z and Skeletons in the Zahara, Astoria is the thrilling, true-adventure tale of the 1810 Astor Expedition, an epic, now forgotten, three-year journey to forge an American empire on the Pacific Coast. Peter Stark offers a...

A unique, welcoming guide for the ultimate outdoor hobby. Axes, woodchopping, and fire: it can all seem intimidating. But the truth is that with the proper knowledge and technique, they are safe, fun, sustainable passions. What's more, times have changed. In the past, you...

Make your own high-quality backcountry meals.Are you a seasoned backcountry hiker seeking to lighten your pack? Or, are you a canoe tripper looking to bring variety and savings to your meals? Do you have dietary needs that ready-made meals cannot accommodate? Are you a...

The new Basic Illustrated books are information-packed tools in a heavily illustrated, richly designed, contemporary four-color format. Written for the novice but great as a handy reference for the veteran, these highly illustrated guides distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable packages. Whether...

Basic Rockhounding and Prospecting is aimed at anyone who is interested in learning the basics of collecting rocks and minerals. It's the perfect companion title to the more advanced Modern Rockhounding and Prospecting Handbook. Readers will learn how to identify common rocks and minerals,...

The classic map and compass navigation guide, updated with new features and tips Be Expert with Map and Compass is a popular, easy-to-use orienteering handbook that has been helping people find their way for more than 70 years. This new edition contains a variety...

The essential mushroom foraging book for beginners Considering taking up mushroom hunting? You are going to want some essential information before you start identifying fungi! Find everything you need in this foraging book for beginners, including expert tips on equipment, foraging techniques, sustainable harvesting,...

Identify wild berries and fruits in eastern North America with this pocket-size guide.If you're fascinated by native plants or the practice of foraging, then learning to identify berries and fruits is essential. While this is not a guide to edible plants, Berry Finder by...