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US Army Survival Manual: FM 21-76

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by: Department of Defense

May 27, 2007
A really great book. It is worth hanging onto. Money well spent. I highly recommend it.

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Wild Animals I Have Known

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by: Ernest Thompson Seton

March 20, 2000
Seton is pretty well known for his observations of crows. How many words they use, for instance, some are in the story. He watched this particular group of crows for many years, a task made easier because of Silverspot's silver spot. Silverspot's group could tell the difference between someone with a folded umbrella and with a gun, behaved quite differently for the difference.

I gave a copy to a friend who hates to read (and does it quite badly) but who has lived in the country for years and enjoys watching crows.

It got read in one sitting.

Might not work for everybody.

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A Splintered History of Wood: Belt Sander Races, Blind Woodworkers, and Baseball Bats

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by: Spike Carlsen

August 26, 2008
This is a fabulous "fill-in" book. It fills in when you just have a few minutes to read at a time, like during the week for me. But I don't mean that negatively. You can start and finish however many little interesting stories you can cram in within the time allotted. I happen to be a carpenter and woodworker but nearly every tidbit in here was still new and interesting to me. (Well, at least with the exception of what framing lumber dimensions actually are). I'm kind of a minutiae nut and if you're the same way, you'll love this book. He does an uncanny job of painting mental pictures of arcane topics like the building of guitars, pianos or baseball bats. It's fortunate that the writing is so understandable and concise because the pictures ... Read More:

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Fifty Places to Dive Before You Die: Diving Experts Share the World's Greatest Destinations

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by: Chris Santella

October 01, 2008
This is a fabulous "fill-in" book. It fills in when you just have a few minutes to read at a time, like during the week for me. But I don't mean that negatively. You can start and finish however many little interesting stories you can cram in within the time allotted. I happen to be a carpenter and woodworker but nearly every tidbit in here was still new and interesting to me. (Well, at least with the exception of what framing lumber dimensions actually are). I'm kind of a minutiae nut and if you're the same way, you'll love this book. He does an uncanny job of painting mental pictures of arcane topics like the building of guitars, pianos or baseball bats. It's fortunate that the writing is so understandable and concise because the pictures ... Read More:

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The Weather of the Pacific Northwest

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by: Cliff Mass

October 20, 2008
As a Northwest transplant, I've always wondered why the storms out here are so very different from those in the midwest. Mass explains all of this in an accessible, easy to understand way. The illustrations are gorgeous, and the full-color graphics help the reader under the mechanics and movement of weather. I love the discussion of the historical floods (including the whopper in December 2006 that felt of hurricane intensity) and the chapter on how to "forecast" the weather on your own. This is a truly great weather and climate book -- straightforward yet complex, sober in its science yet exciting in its practical immediacy. I've already bought an extra copy for a friend for Christmas who is a committed weather buff.

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ENDURANCE Shackleton's Incredible Voyage

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by: Alfred Lansing

1999
I can't believe I didn't read this book earlier in life. I'm recommending it to everybody!

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Abc's Of Reloading: The Definitive Guide For Novice To Expert (ABC's of Reloading)

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by: Bill Chevalier

June 11, 2008
Now I believe over the years the editor of this book has changed. I have a 6th edition. Chapters in the book are written by different authors, however, the editors did a wonderful job of putting together information that will make you feel a lot more confident about reloading.

The book covers everything from casting bullets, to the differences of powders. And since it is not about just one companies products, suggestions like the homemade powder dipper, abound. It also explains such facts as why working out your own loads for your own guns will give you better accuracy. And gives an in-depth look at how to tell if a bullet case is bad and shouldn't be used. And it is much more readable than a manual.

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Holding Fast: The Untold Story of the Mount Hood Tragedy

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by: Karen James

November 11, 2008
This is a gripping tale of the triumph in the midst and over tragedy told by one who experienced the sustaining power of grace throughout.

It is the story of Karen James

As one reads, one begins to feel as if actually present, feeling the anxiety, anticipating the next call, grappling with issues of The Faith albeit in a relatively shallow manner.

The story has so many threads one may persue...

One may revel in the excitement, spirit of daring and measured risk-taking of Kelly James, without such men and women would we have ventured to the Moon or across Australia's outback? Yet, there are three kids who will continue to venture into their lives without the presence of a Dad, not to neglect Karen herself! ... Read More:

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Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History

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by: Erik Larson

July 11, 2000
I totally enjoyed this book. I read it for a book club and didn't expect to like it so much. I spent a lot of my childhood in Galveston in the 1940's and there were people there at that time who had lived through the storm and still talked about it. It is very well researched and I found myself picturing exactly where things were happening and feeling a part of it. Next weekend I'm planning a nostalgic trip to Galveston to see what it looks like after hurricane Ike passed through.

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Audubon Nature Calendar 2009 (Wall Calendars)

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by: National Audubon Society

June 01, 2008
I have purchased Audubon Calenders for many yeards. They are beautiful
and they give me p;easure all thru the year. A1 photograph.Highly recommended