Developed in collaboration with the National Association for Search and Rescue, this guide is a practical field resource for hikers, campers, and outdoor leaders who may face medical emergencies far from professional help. It provides step-by-step guidance for assessing a patient, controlling bleeding, stabilizing fractures, and managing shock. ......
From the moment Admiral Richard E. Byrd, Jr. first left Antarctica, he knew he would return. Both the scope of the strange land and the uncharted scientific promise it held were too much to leave behind forever. Launched during the Great Depression amid great public skepticism, and with funding at its toughest to secure, this second Antarctic ......
As the culminating volume of Admiral Richard E. Byrd, Jr.'s renowned expeditions, this is the comprehensive autobiography of a man who knew no limits. From his earliest days as a Navy pilot in training, to his daring and bold flights to the North and South Poles, his lifelong passion for exploration, and his trailblazing quests across the ......
Journey to the frosty North with this adorable collection of Arctic amigurumi animals! Even if you are just learning to crochet, Arctic Amigurumi invites you to create 18 cuddly creatures inspired by the icy tundra--from Wiggles the Penguin and Lumi the Orca to Ola the Caribou and Tuhin the Puffin. Alongside easy-to-follow instructions and a ......
Frank Mildmay is a rogue and a rascal who cuts a memorable swath as he moves up the ranks of the early nineteenth-century Royal Navy. Whether seducing pretty girls ashore, braving hurricanes at sea, or scrambling aboard a French privateer with cutlass bared, Mildmay and his adventures live on!
How Preservation, Conservation and Redevelopment Transformed the "Gray Lady"
Following the demise of whaling in the late 1800s, the island of Nantucket fell into an economic torpor. Its population declined, and homes and local businesses fell into disrepair. In the mid-twentieth century, Walter Beinecke, an heir to the S&H Green Stamp fortune, began buying up downtown storefronts and buildings with an eye toward ......
DREAM IT Experience the incredible landscapes where Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico meet. Hiking the Four Corners highlights the region's best day hikes, from peaceful high-plains desert walks to canyon trails leading to ancient ruins. Whether you're a visitor, a local, or a family looking for outdoor fun, this guide helps you discover the ......
Taking on one of New Hampshire's 48 4,000 footers is becoming a pilgrimage for New Hampshire residents and its visitors. While more people than ever are hiking them, there's still a dearth of good information about each mountain and its surrounding areas. Climbing New Hampshire's 48 4,000 Footers fills that gap by informing adventurers--from the ......
DREAM IT Families are leading the way when it comes to getting outside--and Hiking with Kids makes it easy to join the fun. Whether you're exploring your own backyard or traveling through new terrain, this guide offers exciting outdoor adventures for parents and their elementary-age explorers. From waterfall walks to mountaintop views, discover ......
