In the early days of video game development, animations were rigid sequences. Once a character started swinging a sword, the player had to wait for the animation to finish. Then, competitive players discovered a glitch: by inputting specific commands, they could abort the visual animation while still dealing damage, saving crucial fractions of a second. This is the history of Animation Canceling, the exploit that birthed modern high-tier esports. This technical deep-dive reveals how a prog...

THE PERFECT FATHER'S DAY GIFT!Since the earliest writings of civilization, people have been writing about fish and the pursuit of them. Taut Lines is a book of the present with regular forays into the past, reflecting not on where we're going, but where we've come from.As all anglers know, the fish themselves are only half of fishing. Finding peace, spirituality, or a sense of belonging in nature; the meditative tranquility that settles into the mi...

Carp fishing tips and theories is the author`s third book, the first two being `From gudgeon to carp` and `More carp fishing`. Steve's first two books described the journey through his angling life, but this book is completely different. It is crammed full of tips and theories about the sport, which he has accumulated in over 50 years of angling.Steve has not sought publicity or fished the high profile circuit waters, preferring instead to fish at quieter low-stock venues, but has c...

A comprehensive big-game hunting guide, perfect for hunters ranging from first-time novices to seasoned experts, with more than 400 photographs, including work by renowned outdoor photographer John HafnerSteven Rinella was raised in a hunting family and has been pursuing wild game his entire life. In this first-ever complete guide to hunting—from hunting an animal to butchering and cooking it—the host of the popular hunting show MeatEater shares his own ex...

Every fly fisher would agree that knowing your mayflies from your stoneflies is strongly correlated with a successful day on the water. This knowledge is vital because, as author Tom Rosenbauer notes, trout are shy and careful and can be fussy about what they eat. In addition, they won’t hesitate to swim away and leave a meal if they feel threatened.In The Orvis Streamside Guide to Trout Foods and Their Imitations, Rosenbauer explains how and when to use many types of trou...

Written by an expert outfitter with boots in its waters, this piece includes a detailed map with access points along the river, information about gear, seasonal hatches, local lodges, fly shops, restaurants, watering holes, and closest medical care, along with the sort of intimate, insider information only someone working on the river can share.

The Ultimate Fly-Fishing Guide to the Smoky Mountains does more than any other book in print to bring success to a fishing trip. This newly updated landmark volume is an essential guide for anyone planning to fish the rivers, streams, and lakes in the Smokies -- these fisheries are some of the greatest in the nation. For successful fly-fishing, this guide is as important as the right tackle.The first half of this guide offers advice and history. The second half examines ea...

Barracuda are a potentially dangerous foe of both divers and anglers. It is important for persons who might come in contact with them, to understand their past actions, as recorded in news accounts. I have utilized newspapers and books from the twentieth century, and the 21st, to write details of their interaction with humans. On many occasions they are more to be feared than sharks. The reason is that barracuda seldom shy away from flashing light, whether it turns out to be a lure or a sw...

A compact, authoritative guide for freshwater fishing tripsFrom one of the most respected names in the world of sportfishing comes the definitive, full-color guide to 140 of the most common freshwater fish species found in North American rivers, lakes, and streams. Featuring information on identification, habitat, size, and diet, Ken Schultz's Guide to Freshwater Fish is a must for anglers and sportfishing enthusiasts everywhere.

Experts reveal surefire methods for walleye trolling, equipment techniques, tactics, and moreOn big, open water like the Great Lakes, sprawling Western reservoirs, and large North American rivers, trolling puts more walleyes in the boat—hour for hour—than any other fishing method. Why? Because if done correctly, the lure or bait is always in the fish’s strike zone. If anglers do it wrong, all they will net is a long, frustrating boat ride. In this detailed instruct...

The backpacker has always been attracted to South America, particularly to exploring the Andean mountain chain that stretches from Venezuela to Tierra del Fuego. The author learnt how to catch trout in New Zealand which has many features similar to Chile. As a backpacker his first trout encounters are described about fishing in the Chilean and Argentine Lake Districts, successfully using New Zealand fishing techniques.Backpackers have the constraint of very limited baggage which re...

John Cowan is headkeeper on a large Scottish estate, and has worked as a gamekeeper all his life. In this new book, he passes on everything he knows about the profession he loves.The book is crammed with fascinating practical advice – but it is also a very entertaining read for anyone interested in the day-to-day challenges and joys of running a busy sporting estate.It can be read for its countless tips and gamekeeping wisdom, or simply for pleasure, for the unique insight ...