Camping or backpacking in winter is appealing for many who enjoy the serenity of wilderness settings without the crowds and bustle of the summer season. But as rewarding as they can be, these outings require special preparation and a different set of skills than are necessary at other times of the year. Snowfall can quickly cover one's tracks and make orientation difficult. Hypothermia is insidious, and rapidly changing weather conditions can become treacherous, even life-...

Whether you are on a journey, just beginning, or unsure if you need one, Rebuilt Reflections meets you where you are.This is not a book of answers. It is a mirror.Through a unique framework called the Cord of Three, Come and See, Walk With Me, and Follow Me, readers are invited to pause, reflect, and take an honest look at their lives, their burdens, and the paths they are walking.Rebuilt Reflections is a collection of faith-based reflections born from seasons of br...

A look back at the jet fighter's thirty-five years of service with the US Navy, featuring hundreds of photos as well as stories from pilots.For thirty-five years of active naval service, the Grumman F-14 Tomcat was the foremost air superiority fighter of the Cold War, with continuing service as a fighter-bomber in the Gulf Wars. Two hundred thousand sailors, both pilots and "ground" crew, served in F-14 squadrons with the Tomcat over its decades of flight.Thi...

Over 50% of retirees will die broke and little has been done to fix the issue. Most of America is still using traditional retirement plan modeling that started back in the 1970s with the creation of the individual retirement account (IRA) and the 401(k). Getting Safely Through Retirement: A New Paradigm in Retirement Planning invites the reader to step outside the box of traditional retirement planning so they can learn what it takes to get safely through the longest period of self-imposed...

"The Naturalist’s Companion is an essential read for anyone who wants to enhance their wildlife observation skills." ― Seattle Book ReviewPractical guidance on how to achieve a deeper level of nature observationFrom the co-founder of Primitive Pursuits, renowned nature awareness programProvides concrete tools for improving the depth and quality of outdoor experiencesThe Naturalist’s Companion fills an impor...

To her contemporaries Amy Brown Lyman was a leader, admired for her dynamic personality, her inspiring public addresses, and especially for her remarkable vision of what Mormon women in the Relief Society could achieve. Yet today her name is barely known. This volume brings her work to light, showing how the accomplishments of Lyman and her peers benefitted their own and subsequent generations.Placing Lyman’s story within a local and national context, award-winning author Dave Hall...

Although John Rogers and his family are still struggling with the loss of his seventeen-year-old son, Carson, they have no idea how much further their anguish still has to go. Caught off guard by a catastrophic event, their world spirals out of control. John is forced to make hard decisions about their future.After a sudden blinding light in the sky causes a massive power failure and disrupts electronic devices, John has to overcome his heartache and find the courage to lead a grou...

Good & Evil in the twenty-third century. Sci-Fi, Romance, Espionage - Adventuresome

An in-depth analysis presented in brief outline format detailing most common beliefs about creation, evolution and religious beliefs. Reader is prompted to consider alternatives about commonalities of religion and evolution.

Explore the world's most iconic walking destinations through stunning photographs and essays that capture the beauty and majesty of nature.Discover the epic drama of mountain trails, windswept coastal paths, dense forest walks and the immense canyons, glaciers and ocean vistas only your feet can take you to.Vivid essays introduce the world's best trekking regions—from the Himalayas to the Andes, the wilds of the Scottish Highlands to the dusty Australian Outb...

One of Golf Digest's 10 Best Teachers in America (No. 7) helps you master the most difficult short-game shots in golf, just the way Seve Ballesteros didHere's one golf book you should definitely own if you want to improve your game and lower your scores. Top golf instructor Martin Hall, host of Golf Channel's weekly TV show, School of Golf, teaches you how to conquer challenging short-game shots as played by one of the all-time masters of the shor...

“A vital and gripping” (The Washington Post) exploration of how Black Americans have shaped baseball from its emergence after the Civil War to the Negro Leagues and Jackie Robinson’s breaking of the color barrier, up to today’s game—by award-winning author Gerald Early in collaboration with the National Baseball Hall of Fame.FINALIST: CASEY AWARD FOR THE BEST BASEBALL BOOK OF THE YEARNo sport has been more associated with America’s...