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Spirit of the Wind: The Story of Alaska's George Attla, Legendary Sled Dog Sprint ChampThis is the stirring biography of George Attla, the little-known Athabaskan Indian from the tiny Koyuk River villge of Huslia, Alaska, who limped to the starting line in the 1958 Fur Rendezvous World Championship sled dog race in Anchorge. Attla's record-setting victory shocked the...
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It's Your Boat Too: A Womans Guide to Greater Enjoyment on the WaterCommander Suzanne Giesemann draws on her twenty years in the Navy as a commanding officer and leadership instructor to write this empowering guide for women boaters. Power or sail, if you're just going along for the ride, you are limiting your enjoyment on the...
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We're in the Mountains, Not Over the Hill: Tales and Tips from Seasoned Woman BackpackersTravel, adventure, women's interest True adventures, challenging journeys, and life affirming trips. Three dozen women, in the prime of their lives, take you backpacking in the Sierra Nevada, the Rockies, the Appalachians and more. This compelling collage of stories and advice combines honesty, insight...
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Technical Manual for Rifle U.S. Type 99 Japanese Cal .30-06: (Korean War Reprint)"You can never have enough guns . . ." That timeworn hypothesis was proven true with the outbreak of the Korean War (25 June 1950 - 27 July 1953) when North Korea invaded South Korea in a surprise attack. South Korea was caught unaware...
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Classic Show Jumping: The de Nemethy MethodBertalan de N methy became a legendary figure as coach of the United States Equestrian Team show-jumping squad. During his twenty-five year tenure, he led the team to sustained international triumph in 6 Olympics, 5 Pan American Games, 4 World Championships, and countless international...
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Inland and Coastal Navigation: For Power-driven and Sailing Vessels, 2nd EditionThis book is an updated and expanded edition of a text that has been used in navigation courses for 30 years. It covers practical small-craft navigation (sail, power, or paddle), starting from the basics and ending with all that is needed to navigate safely...
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Navigation Workbook 1210 Tr: For Power-Driven and Sailing VesselsThis book provides over 700 exercises with answers covering all aspects of small-craft navigation. These are practical problems that all navigators should know how to solve. Topics include: Piloting, Chart reading and plotting, Voyage planning, Dead reckoning, Compass use, Waypoint selection, Special publications, Rules...
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Walkabout Northern California: Hiking Inn to InnPlan and Enjoy Self-Guided Inn-to-Inn Hikes Leave the car behind, and go on a multiday hiking adventure in Northern California. Cross the Sierra in the footsteps of pioneers, staying in cabins beside clear mountain lakes. Take a romantic stroll along the beautiful Mendocino Coast,...
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Kilimanjaro & East Africa: A Climbing and Trekking Guide: Includes Mount Kenya, Mount Meru, and the Rwenzoris* More than 50 routes, including summit walk-ups and serious technical climbs * Includes information of travel to and from East Africa and the major trekking and climbing destinations * Also includes the standard trekking route on Mount Meru, Kilimanjaro's nearly 15,000-foot neighboring peak,...
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Jujitsu: Advanced Techniques for Redirecting an Opponent's EnergyIf you are a student of jujitsu, judo, aikido, or karate, or a fan of the martial arts, this book by George Kirby will help you connect the dots between concepts and techniques. It deals with the theory and application of circular movement to...
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Best Tent Camping: Texas: Your Car-Camping Guide to Scenic Beauty, the Sounds of Nature, and an Escape from CivilizationPerfect Camping for You in Texas The Lone Star State provides a spectacular backdrop for some of the most scenic campgrounds in the country, from the High Plains of the Panhandle to the beautiful beaches of the Gulf Coast. But do you know which...
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Introduction to Paddling: Canoeing Basics for Lakes and RiversThis amply illustrated introduction to flatwater and river paddling will be an important resource for both instructors and those who like to teach themselves.Author: American Canoe AssociationPublisher: Menasha Ridge PressPublished: 09/01/1996Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 10.80h x 8.30w x 0.20dISBN: 9780897322027
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Understanding the Bird of PreyUNDERSTANDING THE BIRD OF PREY is one the most comprehensive gathering of data on birds of prey ever assembled. The text is masterfully written in language that is easy to follow by Nick Fox, a leading professional raptor biologist, breeder and falconer. The text...
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Word NerdTwelve-year-old Ambrose is a glass-half-full kind of guy. A self-described "friendless nerd," he moves from place to place every couple of years with his overprotective mother, Irene. When some bullies at his new school almost kill him by slipping a peanut into his sandwich...
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Backroad Bicycling in New Hampshire: 32 Scenic Rides Along Country Lanes in the Granite StateAndi Marie Cantele offers the reader the best of these rides from around the state, complete with mile-by-mile directions and clear, easy-to-follow maps. While other biking books have focused on off-road biking in the White Mountains or road touring in southern New Hampshire, no...
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Paddling Cape Cod: A Coastal Explorer's GuideA narrow arm of land surrounded by the sea, Cape Cod is dotted with ponds and lakes and cross-hatched by inlets, marshes, and bays. This abundance of salt and fresh water offers paddlers nearly unlimited opportunities to experience the rich aquatic life and beauty...
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25 Bicycle Tours in the Lake Champlain Region: Scenic Rides in Vermont, New York, and QuebecThis book offers rides over the entire Lake Champlain region, from the southern tip of the lake at the birthplace of the U.S. Navy in Whitehall, New York, to its northernmost bay in Quebec, west to Lake Placid and extending east to the charming...
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Walks and Rambles in and Around St. LouisThese gentle hiking books are packed with information about the natural history of the region.They're ideal for birders, nature lovers, and weekend walkers.Author: Robert RubrightPublisher: Countryman PressPublished: 01/01/2003Pages: 266Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.77lbsSize: 8.19h x 5.40w x 0.68dISBN: 9780881503449Review Citation(s): Booklist 04/15/1997 pg. 1397
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25 Bicycle Tours in Maine: Coastal and Inland Rides from Kittery to CaribouThere's no better way to see the real Maine than by bike. Ranging from half-day jaunts to multiday adventures, these tours take you down nearly 2000 miles of Maine's back roads-through weathered lobster ports, past blueberry barrens and gracious Colonial homes, around remote islands...
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Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth: Weather, Climate Change, and Finding Deep Powder in Utah's Wasatch Mountains and Around the WorldUtah has long claimed to have the greatest snow on Earth--the state itself has even trademarked the phrase. In Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth, Jim Steenburgh investigates Wasatch weather, exposing the myths, explaining the reality, and revealing how and why Utah's powder...
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