New York: Columbia University Press, 2018. — 340 p. Taxidermy, once the province of natural history and dedicated to the pursuit of lifelike realism, has recently resurfaced in the world of contemporary art, culture, and interior design. In Speculative Taxidermy, Giovanni Aloi offers a comprehensive mapping of the discourses and practices that have enabled the emergence of...
Directory. - 9th ed., Rev. and additional - Krause Publications, 2000. - 512 p. — ISBN: 0-87431-909-X. SPORTSMEN and firearms enthusiasts in general are fond of indulging in a timeless, endless discussion thai usually begins something like this: "If you had the opportunity to hum all over the world, but due to space-weight limitations could carry only one gun. what would it...
13th Edition. — Gun Digest Books, 2012. — 568 p. — (Cartridges of the World). — ISBN: 978-1440230592. Every serious firearms enthusiast, cartridge collector and handloader will benefit from our completely revised and updated Cartridges of the World, 13th Edition, most widely read cartridge reference book of its kind on the subject. From the latest introductions in commercial...
2nd Ed. — Skyhorse Publishing, 2007. — 597 p. — ISBN10: 1602390460, 13 978-1602390461. Expert bowhunter and archery traditionalist Dan Bertalan has compiled the most complete bowmaking text available today. By traveling coast to coast and consulting America?s top bowmakers, he has gathered the best information on how to build your own recurve longbow, improve your hunting...
HarperCollins Publishers, 2012. — 278 p. This new collection of stories from Greig combines the best of his own hunting adventures with tales from other hunters, young and old, men and women - all on the search for the ultimate hunting experience. In his second collection of hunting adventures, Greig Caigou unpacks the classic and memorable elements of New Zealand hunts,...
3rd Edition. — Gun Digest Books, 2016. — 306 p. — (Standard Catalog of Winchester Firearms). — ISBN10: 1440246254; ISBN13: 978-1440246258. Since 1866 Winchester has been the most iconic and recognizable firearms name in American history. Winchester rifles and shotguns have been used and cherished by generations of American hunters, sportsmen, and soldiers. In this all-new,...
Publication Consultants, 2017. — 240 p. Alaska Bears: Shaken and Stirred is a collection of 24 stories describing Jake's personal experience hunting and guiding for all the species of bears in Alaska. Bear biology, hunting techniques, cabin depredations and avoidance thereof, and other aspects of bear pursuits are detailed. These are true stories except for the names of some of...
Skyhorse Publishing, 2015. — 219 p. — ISBN10: 1629144061. ISBN13: 978-1629144061. Few experiences in the wild are as satisfying as tracking down an animal on its own terms on its own turf. Whether you're hunting, seeking to capture an animal's image on film or video, or simply trying to get closer to nature, successful tracking is a valuable, and disappearing, skill. The...
Skyhorse Publishing, 2016. — 219 p. — ISBN10: 1629144061. — ISBN13: 978-1629144061 Few experiences in the wild are as satisfying as tracking down an animal on its own terms on its own turf. Whether you're hunting, seeking to capture an animal's image on film or video, or simply trying to get closer to nature, successful tracking is a valuable, and disappearing, skill. The...
Lyons Press, 2013. — 320 p. — (SAS and Elite Forces Guide). Elite Forces Handbook of Hunting and Shooting demonstrates the core skills involved in being a self-reliant hunter. From tracking large game to shooting wild pheasant, this book is the essential guide to finding, killing and surviving off animals in the wild.
Spiegel & Grau, 2012. — 256 p. Steven Rinella grew up in Twin Lake, Michigan, the son of a hunter who taught his three sons to love the natural world the way he did. As a child, Rinella devoured stories of the American wilderness, especially the exploits of his hero, Daniel Boone. He began fishing at the age of three and shot his first squirrel at eight and his first deer at...
Spiegel & Grau Publishing, 2015. — 416 p. A comprehensive big-game hunting guide for hunters ranging from first-time novices to seasoned experts, with more than 400 full-color photographs, including work by renowned outdoor photographer John Hafner. Steven Rinella was raised in a hunting family and has been pursuing wild game his entire life. In this first-ever complete guide...
Spiegel & Grau Publishing, 2015. — 384 p. A comprehensive small game hunting guide for hunters ranging from first-time novices to seasoned experts, with photography by renowned outdoor photographer John Hafner. Steven Rinella was raised in a hunting family and has been pursuing wild game his entire life. In this first-ever complete guide to hunting - from hunting wild game to...
Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin company, 1912. — 144 p. This little book not only gives a striking picture of the wonderfully beautiful Borzoi with more accurate historical data of his Russian environment than has probably appeared elsewhere, but it contains an enlightening description of his use, capabilities, and limitations. The author has studiously avoided the suggestions and...
17th edition. — Gun Digest Books, 2022. — 2453 p. — ISBN: 978-1-951115-59-3. If you’re a serious shooter and reloader, you’ll find the cartridges you love — and many you never dreamed of — in this newest edition of the most widely read cartridge reference book ever published. Here are the latest introductions in standard American sporting cartridges and hottest proprietary...
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