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For every spearo there are issues to overcome, from equalizing problems and poor breath-hold to finding the good places to go spearfishing. This guide contains some of the best advice we have learned to overcome these issues and continue to get better as spearos.

Have you ever dreamed of making money with your RV? If you want to help others live out their on-the-go adventures while getting paid for it, then this book is for you!

Back in 1981, publisher Ed Danner took a chance, hiring Nancy Besonen, a rookie reporter from Chicago's South Side, for his weekly newspaper, the L'Anse Sentinel. Her humor column, "Off the Hook," was ostensibly all about fishing, but she quickly cut loose, writing about anything relevant to life, especially in the Michigan's Upper Peninsula, as long as it made her readers smile.

Seeing more birds than you ever imagined and witnessing exciting avian drama is possible-whether you're on the go or in your own neighborhood, local park, or backyard. As Heather Wolf explains, it all comes down to how you tune in to the show happening around you, the one in which birds-highly skilled at staying under the radar-are the stars. In Find More Birds, Heather shares her very best tactics.

To be more successful as a deer hunter, learn all you can about the animal, the wind, the temperature and the techniques required to get in close. In this book, you'll hear about some of the best hunters in the nation who know how to hunt deer close, including one of the greatest archers who ever lived, Howard Hill. John E. Phillips shares his own deer stories and hunting tips from 50 years of experience.

Before Georgetown physics professor Francis Slakey decided to climb the highest mountain on every continent and surf every ocean, he had shut himself off from other people. His lectures were mechanical; his relationships were little more than ways to fill the evenings. But as his journey veered dangerously off course, everything began to change. A gripping adventure of the body and mind, To the Last Breath depicts the quest that leads Slakey around the globe, almost takes his life, and opens his heart.

American Fisherman traces the impact fishing has had in shaping America's history, and reveals the influential role it has played in defining our lives. Willie Robertson persuasively argues that America became what it is today in no small part because of the anglers that call it home. From harvesting New England cod to fly fishing for Yellowstone trout to raising Pacific Northwest salmon, the fishing industry has long played an essential role in the establishment of many of the nation's earliest ports.

Phil’s Guide to Fly Fishing “This book was perfect for my son. It is detailed and comprehensive. A great gift for any new fly fisher.” – C. J. Wilding, Sports Fishing Enthusiast Have you ever wanted to learn to fly fish? Do you even know how to cast a fly? What about how to find the best fishing spot? Are you looking for new tips and tricks to land that fish (you know, the “one that got away”)? Let me teach you how! My book is all about how to get started or improve upon your fly fishing game. Whether you are an avid angler now or just want to know how to start, I will teach you...

Over the course of a decade, authors Nandini Purandare and Deepa Balsavar conducted a series of interviews with Sherpas from Darjeeling, as well as their family members, descendants, friends, and contemporary climbers. Headstrap weaves a vivid tapestry of this particular Sherpa community, giving them the recognition in mountaineering literature that they deserve.

There are many reasons why it might seem unwise to walk, mostly alone, through the Middle East. That, in part, is exactly why Leon McCarron did it. From Jerusalem, McCarron followed a series of wild hiking trails that trace ancient trading and pilgrimage routes and traverse some of the most contested landscapes in the world. In the West Bank, he met families struggling to lead normal lives amidst political turmoil and had a surreal encounter with the world's oldest and smallest religious sect.

Say hello to the astonishing natural world with this mind-boggling collection of downright unbelievable facts that will have you doing double-takes at every turn. This captivating compendium is your ticket to exploring the wackiest secrets Mother Nature has up her sleeve. From the outrageous mating rituals of exotic creatures to the perplexing phenomena of Earth's wildest landscapes, True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: Nature covers a vast array of topics that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about our planet.

As more and more people are looking for new and exciting ways to travel, RVing has become an increasingly popular option. With the freedom and flexibility to go wherever you want, whenever you want, it's no wonder that so many people are choosing to hit the road in an RV. But with so many options out there, it can be overwhelming to know where to start when it comes to choosing and purchasing an RV. That's where "The Ultimate Guide to Buying an RV: From Research to Purchase" comes in. In this comprehensive guide, readers will learn everything they need to know to confidently and ...

Fans of Jon Krakauer, Cheryl Strayed, and Alfred Lansing will love this book. What are you willing to risk for your dreams? Lost near lethal crevasses and cliffs in a blinding whiteout blizzard is the last place anyone would want to be… Windy Corner on Denali has claimed lives, fingers, and toes. What would make someone brave lethal weather, crevasses, and slick ice to attempt to summit North America’s highest mountain? Denali has claimed over one hundred lives. It seems like the place for risky adrenaline seekers. In this book, the author shares the lessons Denali teaches on managing ...

Living in a small town where dreams were dismissed and bouncing between the homes of divorced parents, Cameron Hanes carried low expectations and no hope for a life of fulfilled potential. Then he discovered his great love—the bow. For Cameron, finding his drive, his purpose, a reason for pushing himself every single day, changed everything. Endure chronicles the lessons Cameron has learned and compels us to raise our expectations of ourselves.

Every summer for two decades, Ted Leeson and a maverick group of close companions have returned to an old ranch house on the bench-land overlooking the Madison River. Trout and fly fishing may be at the heart of their ritual return, but their experience goes far beyond the fishing. Leeson contemplates both the human and natural landscape brilliantly....

In "Hydrogen Power: The Next Generation of Automotive Fuel," author Stephen Kingery brings forth a comprehensive guide to understanding the potential of hydrogen power as an automotive fuel. Starting with an Introduction to Hydrogen Power, readers are taken on a journey through the History of Hydrogen Power in Automobiles, tracing its roots from early experiments to its current state. The book explores the Advantages and Disadvantages of Hydrogen Fuel Cells, providing an unbiased analysis of its potential as an alternative fuel source. With a focus on the Science behind Hydrogen Fuel Cells,...

Are You Ready for Adventure? Embark on an unforgettable journey on the Appalachian Trail with Beyond the Bend, a guide for hikers of all experience levels. Written by an experienced hiker and outdoor enthusiast, this concise guide is packed with everything you need to know to plan, prepare for, and complete your hike on one of the world's most iconic trails. Inside, you'll discover: Detailed trail descriptions, highlighting the unique features of each section of the trail and providing helpful information on trail access and water sources Essential gear recommendations, including tips on ...

Simon Barnes is one of Britain's leading bird writers and humorists. His weekly column in The Times (London), his essays for the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) magazine, and his two books on bad bird-watching have made him one of the characters of the bird world.

Outdoor writer Mike Arnold takes us on an impressionistic journey through Coutada 11, a once again magnificent natural area in Mozambique's Zambeze Delta. Mike leads us from its poached-out days as a source of bush meat for starving villagers and civil war military troops to the arrival in the early '90s of hunting outfitter Mark Haldane and his partners, on their often perilous, sometimes hilarious, travails to take the defiled and uninhabitable place and make it whole again.

Hopefully, you’ll never need to know how to flee a sinking ship or a burning building, or be in any kind of situation where you might need to safely package up a severed body part or perform abdominal surgery on yourself. But given that we never quite know what’s around the corner the hints and tips included here may one day – hopefully! –come in useful.