Inspired by the timeless grit of the American West, this motivational guide offers a modern code of integrity, courage, and self-reliance for anyone seeking a life of purpose.We're living in a world divided by cultural and political differences—The Code of the West offers a framework for personal development rooted in the cowboy ethos of the American West, a shared past where people lived by a moral code that connected and united them.This motivati...

This history and guide to the fly-fishing waters of Yellowstone National Park is a loving homage to the region's iconic wild trout.Yellowstone National Park is home to some of the most storied destinations in the history of fly fishing. Casting in the Firehole River is like going back in time to when bison roamed nearly every meadow in the West. Restored to their natal streams after near extinction, native Arctic grayling can once again be plucked from icy water at...

Idaho's clear flowing rivers are world famous for fly fishing, but finding that elusive perfect spot to land a trophy in the vast wilderness requires a lot of time and knowledge. Fortunately, writer, angler and conservationist Chris Hunt has traveled to some of the state's most idyllic areas to find the best fishing the Gem State has to offer. Adventurous anglers can follow his directions off the beaten path to enjoy excellent scenery and even better fishing. Brimming with expert tips and ...

Cardiff has seen multiple changes in the last two decades. Large areas of Wales’s capital city have been redeveloped, high-rise apartments and other tall buildings have transformed the city centre and the Cardiff Bay area, new shopping centres have been built, and the city has become a popular tourist destination. Author and photographer Chris Hunt has photographed Cardiff from the top of many of its tall buildings and here presents a fresh perspective on how much the city has changed over...

William McGonagall was born in Edinburgh in 1830. His father was a poor hand-loom weaver, and his work took his family to Glasgow, then to Dundee. William attended school for eighteen months before the age of seven, and received no further formal education. Later, as a mill worker, he used to read books in the evening, taking great interest in Shakespeare's plays. In 1877, McGonagall suddenly discovered himself 'to be a poet'. Since then, thousands of people the world over have enjoyed the...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Just before dawn on May 10, 1940, German parachute troops rain down on Holland. Watching from his home on the Dutch coast is former international footballer Billy Marsden. It’s ten years to the day since Germans saved his life in a Berlin hospital after he suffered a broken neck while playing for England – and now it’s this German invasion that is putting his life in jeopardy.In The Hague, Margot Fonteyn...

Inspired by the timeless grit of the American West, this motivational guide offers a modern code of integrity, courage, and self-reliance for anyone seeking a life of purpose.We are living in a world divided by cultural and political differences—The Code of the West provides a framework for personal development rooted in the cowboy ethos of the American West, a shared American past where people lived by a moral code that connected and united them. This mot...

Brilliant, witty, perceptive essays about fly-fishing, the natural world, and life in general by the acknowledged master of fishing writers.Death, Taxes, and Leaky Waders collects forty of John Gierach’s finest essays on fishing from six of his books. Like all his writing, these essays are seasoned by a keen sense of observation and a deep knowledge and love of fishing lore, leavened by a wonderfully wry sense of humor. Gierach often begins with an observa...

Twenty-Seven Years in Alaska is the story of one woman’s adventures in the remote wilderness of the north. From canoe camping next to unnamed lakes, to kayaking in Alaska’s pristine waters, she describes her many encounters with the bears, moose and other animals that make this wilderness their home. With her partner David she helped to build a cabin on a remote piece of property, off the grid and accessible only by boat. Illustrated with the photos she took along the way, her story is som...

In these brilliant, witty, perceptive essays about fly-fishing, the natural world, and life in general, John Gierach, the acknowledged master of fishing writers demonstrates that fishing, when done right, is as much a philosophical pursuit as a sport.Gierach travels to Wyoming and Maine and points in between, searching out new fly-fishing adventures and savoring familiar waters with old friends. Along the way he meditates on the importance of good guides ("Really, ...

Collection 31 Works of Sir Walter ScottA Legend of MontroseBride of LammermoorChronicles of the CanongateGuy ManneringIvanhoeKenilworthLady of the LakeMarmionMy Aunt Margaret's MirrorOld MortalityPeveril of the PeakQuentin DurwardRed Cap TalesRedgauntletRob RoySt. Ronan's WellThe AbbotThe AntiquaryThe BetrothedThe Black Dwarf

Finalist for the Washington State Book Award • From the award-winning author of The Mushroom Hunters comes the story of an iconic fish, perhaps the last great wild food: salmon.For some, a salmon evokes the distant wild, thrashing in the jaws of a hungry grizzly bear on TV. For others, it’s the catch of the day on a restaurant menu, or a deep red fillet at the market. For others still, it’s the jolt of adrenaline on a successful fishing tr...