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Explores settlements and towns that have been deserted, transformed into tourist attractions, or have less than 200 residents and are mere shadows of their former selves.

Find out about all the strange phenomena that abounds in Virginia.

*; Reports of bizarre sightings *; Encounters with extraterrestrials *; UFO flaps throughout the state *; Accounts of alien abductions *; Connections with Bigfoot and other phenomena

The return of a bestselling classic with new material. Full-color vintage images for the first time. A new selection of recipes from Pennsylvania's Christmas past.

IncludesArrowhead's Devil DogsSpirits of the VikingsPhantom racehorse Dan PatchThe legend of the fearsome WindegoThe ghost ship Minnesota

Using a specially made, inexpensive and rugged heat-detecting camera, you can view wildlife up close. Camera Trapping Guide gives you the trapping techniques and knowledge of animal behaviors so you can get the best possible photos and videos. Includes 37 species common to the eastern U.S. Large and small mammals, squirrels to bears, deer, and moose, plus birds and even the American alligatorare covered. With photos and range maps each entry gives details on physical characteristics, tracks and sign, diet, habitat, and breeding. Also included are specific camera trapping techniques pertinent to each animal. You'll learn the characteristics of the various cameras, where to place the camera and the camera settings to get best results, and how to minimize impacts on the environment.

Comfortable yet on-trend, oversize fashion is a stylist's favorite look. These extra-large sweaters knit up fast with bulky yarns and balance beautifully with skinny jeans or leggings. Explore easy knit/purl texture, give cables a try, or knit a ribbed cardigan.

Keep Warm--In Style!Boot cuffs are just the thing to add a little spice to your style! Peeking just over your boot tops, they can be lacy, sporty, thick and warm, or delicate and feminine. Best of all, they are easy-to-knit tubes with minor shaping--no tricky foot as with a sock--so they knit up fast.

Knitted Designs-FAST!Knitting a beautiful scarf, hat, or gloves doesn't have to take weeks, or even days! In Knits in a Day, there are 40 patterns you can finish in a matter of hours. Whether you need a last-minute gift or encounter unexpected weather for your outdoor outing, you'll have gorgeous knitted accessories in no time.

A thorough exploration of contemporary use of soft-hackle flies--including nymphs, emergers, and dry flies--that pushes the boundaries of how these types of flies can be used.

This follow-up to Naturally Curious, a National Outdoor Book Award winner, is a day-by-day account of nature observations throughout the year. Daily entries includes entertaining and enlightening observations about specific animal or plant activity.

Fly fishers often ask Tom Rosenbauer how they can take their angling to the next level, and in this his latest book, he expertly answers. With Rosenbauer as guide, you'll learn how to understand what's going on in a trout's world, what makes them feed or not, and how to feel and be more proficient at this addicting pastime.

In February 1944 an American infantry company lost its way behind enemy lines near Anzio, Italy, and Jack Dower and his comrades would spend the remainder of the war in captivity. With candor and humor, Dower describes his nearly fifteen months as an unwilling guest of the Third Reich in this rare memoir of life as a WWII prisoner of war.

Thirty seven stories take readers from leaping makos near the fairways of Torrey Pines to midnight Atlantic salmon fishing on the fabled Ponoi. Santella's peripatetic lifestyle and eye for entertaining details - even those that have little to do with the act of throwing flies at fish - will make one look at fishing in a whole different way.

How to recycle household waste to make quality compost You don¿t need a science degree or a shed full of sophisticated equipment to make quality compost. What you need to get started is the know-how provided in this basic how-to book along a little elbow grease and the pile of organic materials you regularly throw away. Nature does the rest. Whether you live in the suburbs, country, or city, whether you have a garden or not, you can recycle household waste in an environmentally friendly way and turn it into black gold: compost. Yoüll learn what and how to compost, how to make or buy bins, how to build a compost pile and make compost tea, and how to compost with worms. It¿s simple and easy to do, and the best part is that yoüll be saving money and helping to save the earth as well.

An eye-catching, delicate shawl brightens up any look, and because the pieces are crocheted, they work up quickly, so you'll be enjoying your new shawls before you know it. A variety of construction methods are explored in the 27 patterns, and the patterns are divided by skill level so that you can easily find a pattern that suits your skills and then build upon what you learn. Start in the beginner section with basic pi shawls, triangle shawls, stoles, and ponchos, then try the same construction with a more advanced stitch pattern in the intermediate or advanced pattern sections. Modern patterns with a retro vibe, these pieces are always in style!

Learn an updated take on the vintage art of broomstick lace with easy-to-follow photo tutorials! Made using a super-huge needle (the "broomstick") and a crochet hook, this technique creates a very distinctive cluster lace stitch that's fun and fast to crochet.

Detailed descriptions of 37 trails. Information on terrain, difficulty, precautions, contacts. Directions to each trail and descriptions of features along the trek.

Find out about the bizarre creatures that live in West Virginia.

Find out about the bizarre and mysterious creatures living in Wisconsin.

Includes Lee Shelton's murder of Billy Lyons, the kidnapping of millionaire Robert Greenlease's son, and many more.

Stanislaw Skalski was the top Polish fighter ace and the first Allied fighter ace of World War II. His in-the-cockpit memoir vividly describes what it was like to take on the vaunted German Luftwaffe.

A complete guide to selecting, handling, and tying deer hair, with notes on using other hairs as well. Covers patterns for trout, bass, musky, and other species as well as important fishing techniques.

There are many reasons that headbands and ear warmers are ever-popular! They can be used to keep your hair back, block the wind, and add a little warmth, all while making a chic fashion statement. This book includes patterns for 30 headbands, from traditional skinny bands to lacy mesh beach bands to colorful wide bands great for outdoor exercise.