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If You Didn't Bring Jerky, What Did I Just Eat: Misadventures in Hunting, Fishing, and the Wilds of Suburbia
Bill Heavey
Grove Press, 2008
great service
The book I ordered came in a very timely manner and was in perfect shape! I would recommend ordering from Amazon.com or Guardian Books anytime! Thanks for helping make my Christmas as perfect as possible.
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A River Runs Through It and Other Stories, Twenty-fifth Anniversary Edition
Norman Maclean
University Of Chicago Press, 2001
Intrigued by all of the great reviews
This book did not disappoint. Besides having a half dozen or more laugh-out-loud moments reading the book, the final page actually gave me chills and a sense that I had just read something of great literary value.
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Abc's Of Reloading: The Definitive Guide For Novice To Expert
Bill Chevalier
Krause Publications, 2008
Perhaps the best book on reloading available
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 ...
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Time Bandit: Two Brothers, the Bering Sea, and One of the World's Deadliest Jobs
Andy Hillstrand, Johnathan Hillstrand, ...
Ballantine Books, 2008
Great book
This book can hardly be laid down, which is surprising for its genre. It was received in the condition advertised.
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Fallen Giants: A History of Himalayan Mountaineering from the Age of Empire to the Age of Extremes
Maurice Isserman, Stewart Weaver
Yale University Press, 2008
An Uplifting Read
This is an excellent history of mountain climbing in the Himalaya. Isserman and Weaver do a masterful job, not just of recounting the history, but placing the efforts in political and cultural context. There were long periods where access to these mountains was ...
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Fool's Paradise
John Gierach
Simon & Schuster, 2008
Comfortable
Gierach is like your favorite flyrod-you know what you are getting-Excellent story telling and putting into words the feelings and actions of anglers/flyfishers. The chapter on cane rods is great and the book is like taking a fishing trip while staying home..
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Gun Digest 2009: The World's Greatest Gun Book
Ken Ramage
Gun Digest Books, 2008
best possible gift for a gun nut
There is no more comprehensive source for info on contemporary firearms than Gun Digest, and the 2009 edition maintains the tradition of excellence. This is the kind of book that serious shooters, collectors, and firearms enthusiasts of any stripe want to unwrap on ...
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Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die
Chris Santella
Stewart, Tabori and Chang, 2004
Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die
A wonderful book for the fly fishing enthusiast. A keepsake for all fishermen. A must have for the coffe table!
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The Gun Digest Book Of Concealed Carry
Massad Ayoob
Gun Digest Books, 2008
Useful for experts and beginners alike - great gift idea
I could tell that Massad Ayoob's THE GUN DIGEST BOOK OF CONCEALED CARRY was going to be a good read when I saw the first photo of the first chapter: it showed how one should handle getting a hug while carrying a concealed firearm. This sort of practical and useful ...
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The Gone Fishin' Portfolio: Get Wise, Get Wealthy...and Get on With Your Life (Agora Series)
Alexander Green
Wiley, 2008
A Must for any investor
This book is very well laid out and explained. Even for the investor with little of no experience, Alexander Green gives you some very helpful advice. In a rocky market like today this is a must read. It is by far the easiest way to beat the market.
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Guide to Fly Fishing Knots: A Basic Streamside Guide for Fly Fishing Knots, Tippets, and Leader Formulas
Larry V. Notley
Frank Amato Publications, 1999
For my wife
Last summer i introduced my wife to fly fishing. I decided she needed a guide to knots. I chose this one. She is using it. but i found myself consulting it from time to time so i got myself one as well.
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What Fish Don't Want You to Know: An Insider's Guide to Freshwater Fishing
Frank P. Baron
International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2003
Get into the fish's head!
This book was an excellent insight into how fish think. It was fairly introductory, and there was probably a lot that a seasoned fisherman would already know, but I found it enjoyable. It seemed to have a lot of info about protecting the sport, and had somewhat of an ...
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The Concealed Handgun Manual: How to Choose, Carry, and Shoot a Gun in Self Defense (Concealed Handgun ...
Chris Bird
Privateer Publications, 2007
Simply outstanding - a must own for gun owners!
This book was recommended to me by my instructor for my CHL (concealed handgun license). I'm extremely glad that I read this book. The information is invaluable for someone that has decided to own a handgun and potentially carry concealed. This book provides specific ...
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The Big Oyster: History on the Half Shell
Mark Kurlansky
Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2007
Oysters & Beer
This is a wonderful read that nonetheless will never convince beer geeks that beer writer Michael Jackson was somehow the first person to have ever considered washing down a freshly-shucked oyster with a beer.
I'm ready to order Kurlansky's "Cod" and "Salt."
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The Orvis Fly-Fishing Guide, Completely Revised and Updated with Over 400 New Color Photos and Illustrations
Tom Rosenbauer
The Lyons Press, 2007
Great basic review of Fly Fishing
Just recently started Fly Fishing again after 20 year so thought I would update my copy. It was more than worth it. The book has been updated with changes in techniques. Highly recommended for beginners or even more experienced fishers who my be trying new things or ...
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