With 2/3 of the material drawn from their previous books & calendars & 1/3 all-new, this is pure nuttiness to the nth degree. The premise is right there, on page one: "One rule can get you through life. It if ain't stuck & it's supposed to be, duct tape i
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This witty, illustrated description of over two dozen dookies (each with a medical explanation written by a doctor) details what one can learn about health & well-being by studying what's in the bowl. Illus; 6x4 inches, 96 pgs.
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28 unforgettable fish tales as told by America's finest writers. Will take you fishing to two kinds of places: those like the ones you have never fished but would like to try, & those like the ones you have fished & enjoy. Each selection reinforces the un
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The 7th in the fabulous Grady Service Woods Cop series. This time the scene is dicier than ever.Crime and death lurk behind every tree, under every rock, and within every raging river in the most action-packed Woods Cop Mystery yet.. 6x9 inches, 352 pgs.
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For this new edition, Terry Griffiths has re-tied Stewart's fly patterns in the style used by Stewart, & has provided superb new color plates of those flies. 5 color plates, 301 pgs.
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These 9 captivatingly meditative essays display the deep understanding & wide erudition of Gary Snyder in the ways of Buddhist belief, wildness, wildlife, & the world. This profound collection is widely accepted as one of the central texts on wilderness
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Harrison is one of America's most celebrated & versatile writers. In his twelfth book of poems, birds & humans converse, biographies are fluid, & unknown gods flutter just out of sight. An urgent & imaginative book. 6x9 inches, 104 pgs.
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From visionary lyrics & meditative suites to poems inspired by Russian suicides & scandalous Zen monks, Jim Harrison amply demonstrates why Booklist named this a "Top Ten Book of the Year." He is clearly one of our masters. 6x9 inches, 484 pgs.
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In these epigrammatic, aphoristic poems, two accomplished poets explore love & friendship & their passionate search for a little wisdom, pausing to celebrate the natural world, aging, everyday things & scenes, & poetry itself. When asked about attribution
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Troll has developed a huge cult following for his humorous & scientifically accurate paintings of fish & fossils. He has successfully carved out his own category of artwork colorful pen & ink drawings about fish, fish worship, evolution, paleontology, d
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When the call comes in that Mike Wilson, the unlikable owner of the fancy West Branch Lodge, has gone missing, Sheriff Bo Tully is delighted. He'll have to stay at the lodge & investigate in luxury! But when an avalanche traps him there for the foreseeabl
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Brought to life through Rowinski's artistic vision; reveals the magical world of running water, elusive trout, & the bond between man & river. It follows the geological & historical nature of trout waters, the fundamental features & characteristics that m
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Collection of more than 350 quotes about the passion & pleasure of fishing captures the essence of the sport. Quips, comments, & words of wisdom on all aspects of fishing from Lord Byron, Cervantes, Art Flick & many more. An ideal gift for anyone who love
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Gain decades of fly fishing know-how from this handy volume! Whether you're new to fly fishing or just want to add some new secrets to your own bag of tricks, Quigley has the information that you need. This guide is packed with easy-to-follow explanatio
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The fly rod is the tool Johnson uses in pursuit of fish but is also an extended arm on the end of a compass that directs his thoughts & journeys. The fun stories & uplifting reflections of fly-fishing exploits are smitten with witty conservation & preserv
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Snyder joins novelist Harrison to discuss their loves & lives. They are humorous & friendly, & the discussion reaches a level of not only the personal, but the global, redefining our idea of the Beat Generation & challenging the future directions of the e
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Tells the true story of the Florida Keys wreckers, the daring seamen who sailed out in fair weather or foul to save lives & property from ships cast up on the unforgiving Florida Reef. 45 B&W photos & illus, 8 maps; 208 pgs.
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This vivid portrait reveals both Hemingway, the writer, & Hemingway, the macho, hard-drinking sportsman. 35 B&W photos; 6x9 inches, 160 pgs.
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The stories of hardy pioneers & their predecessors, as far back as the Native Americans who lived on the Keys at least 1,000 years ago, are told, many for the first time, in this book. 42 B&W photos & illus, 8 maps; 176 pgs.
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Sheringham is 1 of the best & most amusing angling writers of all time, & this is 1 of his finest books. Written at the turn of the century, the books contain tales of Thames dace, Welsh carp & Yorkshire trout, as well as the authors philosophy of failur
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Caine was one of the most versatile Bohemians of his time; a clever novelist, a flamboyant genius, a gifted, sentimental writer. He loved fishing, being an angler of many wiles & he loved to amuse people. Here is a collection of his witty angling essays o
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Fishermens paths have one thing in common. They all lead to the waterside. Here is the story of 1 angler & his most memorable fishing expeditions. Of interest from a historical perspective, it also provides a good read - an evocation of fishing as it was
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A title from the stable of All Beer & Boilies. Great as a gift for a pike fisherman or simply buy it for yourself and indulge in a happy hour. Monochrome Illus.; 8x5 inches, 80 pgs.
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Another title from the stable of All Beer & Boilies. Great as a gift for a fly fisherman or simply buy it for yourself & indulge in a happy hour. Monochrome Illus.; 8x5 inches, 80 pgs.
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Contains the complete collection of Colins fish & fowl engravings from 1984 to 2004. Well known as a distinguished exponent of the art of wood engraving, his work has gained international recognition & is based on meticulous observation of the natural wo
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Here is an entertaining collection of tales from his angling adventures. Theres pike in the Trossachs, lake trout in the Yukon & massive carp from the Massif Central. There are shaggy fish stories & from the bizarre world of vintage tackle collecting, th
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This beautiful edition of what is now a rare book was published to celebrate the 90th birthday of the author. The text weaves together the many different approaches of the all-round anglers art. From trout to perch, from chub to pike, this book will be l
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The magic & majesty of Americas greatest western fly-fishing rivers. This book brings us to the iconic creeks, springs, freestone rivers, & tailwaters that make the American West the worlds premier destination for fly fishing. With extraordinary new pho
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Peter always wanted to write a book about his best, not necessarily his biggest, fish of each species, & this lovely book chronicles the capture of them all. Illustrated with Peter's own watercolors, it recaptures that wonderful humor & zest for angling &
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Here are Codys finest nonfiction writings, many appearing for the first time in print. Codys prose rings with a sense of place. His charactersfrom loggers to fishers to cowboys to the kids on his school busare smart & curious, often off-beat, always v
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