Nature, recreation and sports

Wicked Plants

by Amy Stewart & Briony Morrow-Cribbs

A tree that sheds poison daggers; a glistening red seed that stops the heart; a shrub that causes paralysis; a vine that strangles; and a leaf that triggered a war. In Wicked Plants, Stewart takes on over two...

Bullpen Diaries: Mariano Rivera, Bronx Dreams, Pinstripe Legends, and the Future of the New York Yankees

by Charley Rosen

Baseball is the only game where the defense has the ball.

So begins an inside look at baseball's most scrutinized group of players—relief pitchers—and life in the most intriguing bullpen of all, that of the...

The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Hockey

by Rob Price

The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Hockey is the most comprehensive and uptodate hockeyspecific training guide in the world today. It contains descriptions and photographs of nearly 100 of the most effective...

Introduction to International Disaster Management

by Damon P. Coppola

Introduction to International Disaster Management, Second Edition continues to serve as the sole comprehensive overview of global emergency management.  This second edition contains updated information on...

The American Pit Bull Terrier (History Of Fighting Dogs Series)

by Joseph L. Colby

Originally published in 1936, this book is extremely rare in its early editions. Hugely informative and in-depth, it is a complete treatise on the breed covering the entire field, with particular emphasis on...

The Police Dog: A Study Of The German Shepherd Dog (or Alsatian)

by David Brockwell

THE POLICE DOG: A STUDY OF THE GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG (OR ALSATIAN) By David Brockwell A VINTAGE DOG BOOKS CLASSIC REPRINT. Originally published New York 1925, this scarce early work on theGerman Shepherd Dog (G.S.D.)...

Secrets Of Long-Distance Pigeon Racing

by Squills

Originally published in the early 1930s. The author Lt. Col. A. H. Osman was a recognised expert on all aspects of pigeon racing and breeding. This book was originally written in answer to the many questions...

Fighting Dogs - The American Pit Bull Terrier - An Anthology

by Various

A detailed collection of American Pit Bull Terrier articles dealing with all aspects of Game Dogs and the banned 'sport' of Dog fighting.Contents Include: The Game Test Game Testing a Dog Before the Pit Ken...

The Compleat Angler

by Izaak Walton

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high...

Why You Lose at Bridge

by S. J. Simon

A master class in Bridge for the player who wishes to improve.

Smoke Rings and Roundelays - Pipes and Tobacco

by Wilfred Partington

Originally published in London 1924. A wonderful collection of prose and verse on the joys of smoking, tobacco, pipes snuff etc, since Raleigh's time. Contents Include: History. Tobacco. Pipe Songs and Fancies....

New Era Card Tricks - Magic with Cards

by A. Roterberc

Originally published in 1897. The author was a famous conjuror who many spent many years perfecting the hundreds of tricks and sleight of hand methods described here. Contents Include: SLEIGHTS : The Double...

Hand & Machine Quilting Tips & Tricks Tool: Quilt Like the Experts Easy-to-Use Quick Reference Guide, From Planning to Perfect Stitching

by Harriet Hargrave & Alex Anderson

Two of America's best-known quilters share their tips for quilting beautiful tops, in a handy pocket size.

The Field Guide to Cattle

by Valerie Porter & Lynn Stone

The first full-color, illustrated pocket guide to North American cattle, this handy book profiles more than 60 breeds of beef, dairy, and draft cattle. Whether you are farming 50 head of cattle or raising one...

51 Puppy Tricks: Step-By-Step Activities to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Puppy

by Kyra Sundance

51 Puppy Tricks gives puppy owners the tools they need to teach behaviors and tricks to their puppy through step-by-step instructions and photographs. Most other puppy training books focus on curbing bad behavior....

500 Deer Hunting Tips

by Bill Vaznis

One Simple Tip Can Bring You a Trophy!

This book gives whitetail hunters exactly what they're always looking for: that extra edge--whitetail hunters are always looking for that extra edge in outsmarting their...

Ultimate Elk Hunting

by Jay Houston

The odds for a hunter bagging North America's premier game animal just became much greater,

thanks to this book.

Hunters view elk hunting as the pinnacle of the big-game hunting experience in North America. The...

Fixing Your Feet: Prevention and Treatments for Athletes

by John Vonhof

Foot pain and injuries can thwart even the most experienced athletes, whether on the trail, asphalt, or ball court. Every professional or amateur athlete who pushes the limits of their feet needs to learn the...

Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner

by Dean Karnazes

In one of his most ambitious physical efforts to date, Dean Karnazes attempted to run 50 marathons, in 50 states, in 50 days to raise awareness of youth obesity and urge Americans of all fitness levels to "take...

The Chicks with Sticks Guide to Knitting

by Nancy Queen & Mary Ellen O'Connell

Chicks, start your sticks! This time it’s all about knitting

Stop letting worry knit your brows, ladies. Let go of your fear of knitting, and take hold of The Chicks with Sticks® Guide to Knitting. With more...