Vermont has long been known in the fly-fishing world for its excellent trout fishing (and home of Orvis) but in recent years more and more anglers are discovering its fantastic fishing for landlocked salmon, smallmouth bass, pike, and other species such as bowfin. Favorite Flies for Vermont is part of Stackpole's Favorite Flies series, pulling ......
The Life of Ric Ocasek, the Driving Force of The Cars
The sound of New Wave pop music and the early days of MTV were defined by the work of a handful of iconic musicians, and few stood taller in that era than Ric Ocasek, frontman and primary songwriter for The Cars. The band charted 13 Top 40 singles in the U.S. from 1978 to 1987 and the music video for their 1984 song "You Might Think" won the ......
A Field Guide to Wildflowers and Shrubs of the Sierra Nevada
The Sierra Nevada region is a land of alpine lakes, ubiquitous mountains, and meadows filled with a seemingly endless variety of wildflowers. This fully revised and updated book contains beautiful full-color photos, easy-to-understand descriptions, and interesting facts for around 400 wildflowers frequently encountered in this spectacular region. ......
In the wake of Tarantino's huge success with Reservoir Dogs (1992) and Pulp Fiction (1994), there was a wave of change in Hollywood beginning in the 1990s that continues today. Not since the "New Hollywood" generation of the 1970s had there been such a wave of new talent taking over Hollywood. Tarantino's acclaimed use of pop culture-referencing ......
Touring the Neighborhoods One Bite & Libation at a Time
Rhode Island Food Crawls takes the reader on a fun, tasty culinary tour. Discover the hidden gems and long-standing institutions of the Ocean State's neighborhoods with foodie expert and Editor-in-chief of Rhode Island Monthly, Jamie Coelho. Experience more than 10 crawls, each featuring 3-8 establishments, centered on a neighborhood or theme. ......
Finding, Identifying, and Preparing Edible Wild Mushrooms
Detailed descriptions of edible mushrooms; tips on finding, preparing, and using mushrooms; a glossary of botanical terms; color photos. Use Foraging Mushrooms as a field guide or as a delightful armchair read. No matter what you're looking for, be it the curative Heal-All or a snack, this guide will enhance your next backpacking trip or easy ......
Beer Lover's New England features the best brewers and breweries geared toward hop heads looking to seek out the best beers-all while learning about the folks who make it all happen. From bitter seasonal IPAs to rich, dark stouts-the book will detail all that New England has to offer. The book's new series design offers larger profiles of the ......
Failure. Russia Under Putin examines the significant failures Russia has faced under Vladimir Putin's leadership and presents an important counterpoint to a broad range of studies emphasizing Russia's resurrection, status as a persistent power, or successful military reform. Despite Putin's claims of restoring Russia's rightful place in the ......
In today's fast-paced world, getting a delicious home-cooked meal on the table doesn't have to mean hours in the kitchen or complicated techniques. Easy Everyday Meals brings you 220+ foolproof recipes designed specifically for busy families who refuse to compromise on flavor. Collected from home cooks across the country and curated by the ......
