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The Dangerous Book for Boys
(more) »rank: 94by: Conn Iggulden, Hal Iggulden
: : The bestselling book for every boy from eight to eighty, covering essential boyhood skills such as building tree houses, learning how to fish, finding true north, and even answering the age old question of what the big deal with girls is. In this digital age there is still a place for knots, skimming stones and stories of incredible courage. This book recaptures Sunday afternoons, stimulates curiosity, and makes for great father-son activities. The brothers Conn and Hal have put together a wonderful collection of all things that make being young or young at heart fun--building go-carts and electromagnets, identifying insects and ...
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The Daring Book for Girls
(more) »rank: 209by: Andrea J. Buchanan, Miriam Peskowitz
: :The Daring Book for Girls is the manual for everything that girls need to know—and that doesn't mean sewing buttonholes! Whether it's female heroes in history, secret note-passing skills, science projects, friendship bracelets, double dutch, cats cradle, the perfect cartwheel or the eternal mystery of what boys are thinking, this book has it all. But it's not just a guide to giggling at sleepovers—although that's included, of course! Whether readers consider themselves tomboys, girly-girls, or a little bit of both, this book is every girl's invitation to adventure.
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Sas Survival Handbook: How to Survive in the Wild, in Any Climate, on Land or at Sea
(more) »rank: 219943by: John Wiseman
: :This text is based on the training techniques of the Special Air Service, the world's most famous elite fighting force. It shows you how to survive outdoors, on land, or at sea, in any weather, in any part of the world. Whether you are a camper, a hiker, a sailor, or anyone else engaged in outdoor pursuits, this reference bible could actually save your life.
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Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog
(more) »rank: 729by: Ted Kerasote
: :Now including a wonderful new photo insert chronicling Merle’s life, this national bestseller explores the relationship between humans and dogs. How would dogs live if they were free? Would they stay with their human friends? Merle and Ted found each other in the Utah desert— Merle was living wild and Ted was looking for a pup to keep him company. As their bond grew, Ted taught Merle how to live around wildlife, and Merle taught Ted about the benefits of letting a dog make his own decisions. Using the latest in wolf research and exploring issues of animal consciousness and leadership and ...
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Survive!: Essential Skills and Tactics to Get You Out of Anywhere - Alive
(more) »rank: 348by: Les Stroud, Michael Vlessides
: : From the sun-scorched sands of the Kalahari to the snake-infested jungles of the Amazon, Les Stroud has made a life of surviving in the harshest—and most remote—regions on Earth. Now, the creator, producer, and host of the hit television program Survivorman transfers his decades of knowledge and experience to the pages of Survive!, a practical guide that gives everyday readers a no-nonsense look at the real world of survival. Stroud offers readers the essential skills and tactics necessary to endure in any corner of the globe, along with a wealth of insider information born of his own experiences in the outdoors ...
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A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
(more) »rank: 703by: Bill Bryson
: :The Appalachian Trail trail stretches from Georgia to Maine and covers some of the most breathtaking terrain in America–majestic mountains, silent forests, sparking lakes. If you’re going to take a hike, it’s probably the place to go. And Bill Bryson is surely the most entertaing guide you’ll find. He introduces us to the history and ecology of the trail and to some of the other hardy (or just foolhardy) folks he meets along the way–and a couple of bears. Already a classic, A Walk in the Woods will make you long for the great outdoors (or at least a comfortable chair to ...
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Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why
(more) »rank: 1166by: Laurence Gonzales
: :'Unique among survival books...stunning...enthralling. Deep Survival makes compelling, and chilling, reading.'—Penelope Purdy, Denver Post After her plane crashes, a seventeen-year-old girl spends eleven days walking through the Peruvian jungle. Against all odds, with no food, shelter, or equipment, she gets out. A better-equipped group of adult survivors of the same crash sits down and dies. What makes the difference? Examining such stories of miraculous endurance and tragic death—how people get into trouble and how they get out again (or not)—Deep Survival takes us from the tops of snowy mountains and the depths of oceans to the workings of the brain that control ...
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SAS Survival Guide Handbook (Collins Gem)
(more) »rank: 1690by: John Wiseman
: :This is the definitive guide for all campers, hikers, and outdoor adventurers, including: First aid and wilderness medicine Building shelter and making fire Hunting and trapping Pocket survival kit Disaster preparedness
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US Army Survival Manual: FM 21-76
(more) »rank: 3281by: Department of Defense
: :The US Army Survival Manual: FM 21-76 is a good basic guide, standard reading for our troops, and unlike some survival manuals, it is fairly well written and organized.
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Kerplunk!: Stories
(more) »rank: 48292by: Patrick F McManus
: :This is the latest hilarious collection of folksy, humorous, and wonderfully wise stories about country life from the bestselling author of The Blight Way.
