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This vintage text offers insights into the practice of the taxidermy of small mammals and was originally published as part of a series covering a broad range of taxidermy subjects. Written by various experts, each volume features a brief history of the practice and is extensively illustrated with instructional diagrams and photographs throughout. This fascinating edition focuses on the preparation, skinning and mounting of small mammals, and would...
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This comprehensive guide to the taxidermy of fish is part of a series on taxidermy and comprises thirteen detailed chapters by various experts on the subject. It is extensively illustrated with black and white photographs, diagrams and drawings. Taxidermy Vol. 3 Fish takes a comprehensive and informative look at the subject, and is a fascinating read for any taxidermy enthusiast or historian of the craft. Contents Include: History of Taxidermy; Collecting...
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This vintage text offers insights into the practice of the taxidermy of birds and was originally published as part of a series covering a broad range of taxidermy subjects. Written by various experts, each volume features a brief history of the practice and is extensively illustrated with instructional diagrams and photographs throughout. This fascinating edition focuses on the collection, skinning and mounting of small birds, and would be of interest...
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This comprehensive guide to flies comprises seven detailed chapters by various experts on the subject. It is extensively illustrated with black and white photographs, diagrams and drawings. Fly Fishing takes a comprehensive and informative look at the subject, and is a fascinating read for any fishing enthusiast or historian of the sport. Contents Include: Flies; Description of Flies; Fly-Making; Flies, Fly-Dressing, etc; May Fly; A Catechism of Fly-Making;...
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This book has been compiled by various leading authorities on Bream fishing to provide invaluable information for the Bream fisher. Containing information on the following topics: As a Light Rod and Line Sport; Fishing the Surf; Bream from the Rocks; From Breakwaters and Retaining Walls; With Float or Bobby Cork; Try Drifting; Night Drifting; Fishing Oyster Grounds and Leases; Still Water Breaming; Fast Water Breaming; Northern Technique & Fishing...
47) The American Hunting Dog Family - Including Foxhound, Deer Hound, Blood Hound, Beagle, Dachshund
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A handy pocket guide to the American hunting dogs. Breeds included are Foxhound, Deerhound, Bloodhound, Beagle, Dachshund, Basset hound, Pointers, Setters, Terriers and Scotch Collies
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This comprehensive guide to the taxidermy of birds is part of a series on taxidermy and comprises eleven detailed chapters by various experts on the subject. It is extensively illustrated with black and white photographs, diagrams and drawings. Taxidermy Vol. I Birds takes a comprehensive and informative look at the subject, and is a fascinating read for any taxidermy enthusiast or historian of the craft. Contents Include: History of Taxidermy; How...
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This comprehensive guide to the taxidermy of insects is part of a series on taxidermy and comprises nine detailed chapters by various experts on the subject. It is extensively illustrated with black and white photographs, diagrams and drawings. Taxidermy Vol. 4 Insects takes a comprehensive and informative look at the subject, and is a fascinating read for any taxidermy enthusiast or historian of the craft Contents Include: History of Taxidermy; Insects...
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This book contains a wealth of classic material dating back to the 1900s on the history of horse racing in England and across the sea in America. Being interesting, informative and at points comical this title has something for anyone that is interested in horse racing.
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This comprehensive guide to big game fishing comprises seventeen thorough and detailed chapters by various experts on the subject. Big Game Fishing takes a comprehensive and informative look at the subject, and is a fascinating read for any fisherman or historian of the sport. Its 209 pages contain a wealth of information and anecdote and are extensively illustrated with black and white drawings and photographs. Contents Include: Marlin; The Marlin...
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Through 100 evocative, often stunning photographs, as well as the stories that accompany them, Sports Illustrated visits the great arc of football, America's most popular spectator sport. From the dawn of the professional era, through the days of Vince Lombardi and Johnny Unitas, the westward expansion and the thrilling Super Bowls of today, football's rich and remarkable history is here. Unforgettable events such as the Greatest Game Ever Played,...
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A daring and improbable story of Olympic gold from blue-collar origins Every summer in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Nick Baumgartner went to work pouring concrete, taking on the harsh physical conditions of the construction trade to support his professional snowboarding dreams come winter. To limit travel time while he trained for the Olympics an hour and a half away from home, he lived out of a crusty, old construction van, parked anywhere he could...
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Baseball Fantography is a celebration of baseball through the eyes of fans via photos they've taken of players, ballparks, and related subjects over the past nine decades, along with essays, sidebars, and quotes. The project originated when the author discovered an old 1960s snapshot of himself as a teenager with his idol, Roger Maris, at Yankee Stadium. Realizing that he couldn't be the only one with these hidden photographic gems, he began collecting...
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The definitive guide for your 2022 fantasy football team from the staff of The Athletic.
Whether you're in a keeper, dynasty or SuperFlex league, this comprehensive preview features unmatched insight and analysis from industry leaders Jake Ciely, Brandon Funston, Brandon Marianne Lee, KC Joyner, Nando Di Fino, and the NFL staff at The Athletic.
Highlights include award-winning projections for more than 450 players, expert insight from The Athletic's...
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Es beginnt stets mit einer Winzigkeit: Ein paar Kristalle brechen in einer Schneeschicht. Und lösen ein Inferno aus Schnee und Zerstörung aus. Was genau dabei vorgeht? Das wissen Forscher immer besser, auch dank Lawinen, die sie selbst auslösen. Und ein Überlebender weiß es, der von seiner wundersamen Rettung erzählt
Die großen Themen der Zeit sind manchmal kompliziert. Aber oft genügt schon eine ausführliche und gut recherchierte GEO-Reportage,...
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Celebrate the championship glory and Hall of Fame personalities that make the Los Angeles Lakers one of the most iconic franchises in all of sports Standard-bearers for basketball greatness, the Los Angeles Lakers have thrilled their loyal fans since the franchise moved west in 1960. Led by Elgin Baylor and Jerry West, they raced to the top of the league and refused to slow down, with superstars like Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant,...
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Countless groundbreaking moments in the nation's sports history were made on the gridirons, courts, fields, ice rinks and ballparks of Pittsburgh. Duquesne's Chuck Cooper was the first African American player drafted by the NBA. Beloved local radio station KDKA produced the first-ever broadcast of a Major League Baseball game. The Pittsburgh Stars were the first NFL champions in 1902. The first nighttime World Series game was played in the Steel City,...
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