99 detailed illustrations by Joe MahlerCommon casting mistakes and their solutionsPractical, comprehensive casting instruction for developing a smooth and relaxed delivery, throwing tighter loops, and achieving greater distance effortlesslyCasting under windy conditions, eliminating slack, increasing accuracy, making better presentations, and double-hauling efficiently

1944Atomic testing at Los Alamos opens a rift in the fabric of space, while the detonation of the Fat Boy atomic bomb over Dresden creates a second. German and American scientists determine that signals are being transmitted through the rifts, many indecipherable, but some containing revolutionary scientific and technological theorems. Desperate for any military advantage, Germany and the US swiftly apply these discoveries to their war efforts, and incredible new w...

**Learn to “see” the forecast in the hidden weather signs all around you—with the New York Times–bestselling author of How to Read a Tree and The Lost Art of Reading Nature’s SignsIn this eye-opening trove of outdoor clues, bestselling author and navigator Tristan Gooley shows us how, by “reading” nature as he does, you’ll not only detect what the weather is doing (and predict what’s coming), you’ll enter a secret wonderland of sights and sounds ...

Over one hundred useful and thought provoking ways of improving the way your rig your fly fishing gear. Information on sharpening hooks, modifying tackle and fly lines and much more. Mostly learned in the crucible of high end competative fly fishing. Filled with useful tips for beginner and expert alike and illustrated with dozens of clear diagrams and graphics

Basic NettingThis training booklet covers basic netting as practiced by the Grand Banks fishermen. This booklet was brought out as it is not easy to locate information on netting techniques. The knowledge or direction for constructing functional fishing nets is left for another booklet. There is directions for construction a hammock. The time to learn how to net as discribed in the booklet is about four hours. To build a hammock requires more than a day.Wri...

Create impressive origami projects in just 10 steps with this beautiful and easy origami book.10-Fold Origami features a completely original take on a very classic subject in this papercraft book, which features beautiful full-colored illustrations and easy-to-follow diagrams for 26 wide-ranging origami models.This origami book includes:96 page, full-color origami book26 original origami projectsEa...

Tim Rolston, Fly-Fishing Guide, World Championship Competitor, Casting Instructor and author uses unique methods to both describe and teach fly casting. Originally published and sold out in print this book has now been updated and modified into eBook format bringing this pragmatic approach to fly casting to a wider audience.With an estimated 80% of fly fishermen unhappy with their casting technique and many limited by it to the point of fishing less effectively than they might, thi...

This illustrated book gives young readers "a breathtaking and entirely original insight " into the complex systems that exist underneath modern cities ( Kirkus, starred review).Caldecott Medal-winning author and illustrator David Macaulay takes readers on a visual journey through a city's various support systems—the many tunnels, pipes, walls, and other structures that help sustain the bustling life abov...

Create miniature versions of your favorite creatures!Realistic Origami Animals shows you how to create 32 exquisite paper animals designed by renowned origami master, Fumiaki Kawahata. This diverse collection features many unusual models that will bring your origami skills to the next level and help you to explore the endless possibilities of paper folding.This full-color book has detailed, step-by-step instructions showing you exactly how ...

Being prepared isn’t about being scared or paranoid—it’s about safety. It’s about having the ability to protect your family and being able to weather any storm, no matter how tough. In today’s modern age, people expect clean food on shelves and drinkable water from taps. But that hasn’t always been the case, and it won’t always be the case. Civil unrest or natural disaster could bring your city or state’s infrastructure crashing down around your eyes. When there’s no food and the water sto...

Off the Grid Living - Survival and Prepping GuideTable of ContentsIntroduction:Considerations Before Getting into Off the Grid Living:You Should Have a Conservation Mind-Set:Energy Conservation:Selection of an Appropriate Site and Location Along With Proper Design and Building Specification:Generation of Your Own Source of Power:Availability of Water Resource:Waste Management:What is Off the Grid Living?Alternati...

Are you looking to save money, help the environment, or just live a simpler life? Look no further!This guide will introduce you to the ten steps you should take when considering living a life off the grid. An off the grid lifestyle consists of cutting ties to your community infrastructure. Live by your own rules, gathering your own water, generating your own power, and monitoring your own resource consumption in a sustainable way.Does this all sound too difficult? Don’t wor...