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60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Atlanta Including Marietta, Lawrenceville, and Peachtree City by Randy Golden and Pam Golden. First Edition. 60 Hikes within 60 Miles series title. Indexed. 252 pages. More guidance.
60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Richmond Including Petersburg, Williamsburg, and Fredericksburg by Nathan Lott.  Details sixty of the area's best trails, most of which are within an hour's drive of historic Richmond. Illustrated with maps and B&W photos. Indexed. 256 pages. More guidance.
The Actor's Survival Handbook by Patrick Tucker and Christine Ozanne. Advice on topics of interest to professional actors, from breathing to props, commitment to learning lines, audience response and simply landing a job. 334 pages. More guidance.
Aquatic and Wetland Plants of Northeastern North America (in 2 volumes) by Garrett E. Crow and C. Barre Hellquist. The most comprehensive manual and  illustrated guide to native and naturalized vascular plants, ferns, conifers, and flowering plants, growing in aquatic and wetland habitats in northeastern North America. Indexed. 400 pages. More guidance.
Around the Shores of Lake Superior Around the Shores of Lake Superior A Guide to Historic Sites
by Margaret Beattie Bogue. A trip planner and historic guide to Lake Superior region. Illustrated with more than 200 B&W and color images. Includes fold-out map inside back cover. Indexed. 378 pages. More guidance.
Aura-Soma by Vicky Wall. Describes an innovative approach to soul therapy that relies on the subtle energies contained in colored liquids made from plant extracts, essential oils, and crystal and gem elixirs. Originally published in the U.K. in 1991 under the title, "The Miracle of Colour Healing." Indexed. 211 pages. More guidance.
The Aura-Soma Sourcebook The Aura-Soma Sourcebook Color Therapy for the Soul by Mike Booth and Carol McKnight. A complete guide to the practice of Aura-Soma color therapy. Includes illustrated descriptions of all 104 Aura-Soma Equilibrium bottles. Indexed. 295 pages. More guidance.
The Backyard Lumberjack The Backyard Lumberjack by Frank Philbrick and Stephen Philbrick. A father-and-son guide to felling, bucking, splitting and stacking firewood. Illustrated with color photos and line drawings. Includes appendix chart of Btu values by tree species. Indexed. 160 pages. More guidance.
Barrel Racing 101 Barrel Racing 101 A Complete Program for Horse and Rider by Marlene McRae. Internationally respected instructor and clinician Marlene McRae shares her barrel racing program that has taken hundreds of her students to success in the arena. Illustrated with B&W photos. Indexed. 224 pages. More guidance.
Beautiful Wineries of the Wine Country by Jennifer Barry. Hardcover. Photographs by Charles O'Rear. A small-scale, full-color coffee-table book. Indexed. 127 pages.. More guidance.
The Big Book of Self-Reliant Living Advice and Information on Just About Everything You Need to Know to Live on Planet Earth by Walter Szykitka. Text provides knowledge and useful instruction on just about every aspect of self-sufficiency, from building a living structure and growing food to staying healthy and using tools of all kinds. Indexed. 655 pages. More guidance.
Birding Colorado Birding Colorado Over 180 Premier Birding Sites at 93 Locations
by Hugh Kingery. Guide to some of the best places in Colorado for birdwatching. Explains how to get there and what birds you might find along with facts about history, geology, and ecology. Indexed. 320 pages. More guidance.
The Book of Clouds by John A. Day. See the sky as you never have before. Using a series of his awe-inspiring images, photographer and scientist John Day -- who has a Ph.D. in cloud physics and is known round the world as "The Cloudman" -- introduces us to earth's great skyscape.. More guidance.
Bows & Arrows of the Native Americans Bows & Arrows of the Native Americans A Step-by-Step Guide to Wooden Bows, Sinew-backed Bows, Composite Bows, Strings, Arrows & Quivers by Jim Hamm. A comprehensive account of the history and construction of the unique hunting tools of the Native Americans. Illustrated with B&W photos. 156 pages. More guidance
Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest by William Neill. A field guide to the 118 most commonly encountered butterflies in Washington, Oregon, and contiguous parts of California, Nevada, Idaho, and Canada. Illustrated with 312 color photos by Doug Hepburn. Indexed. 192 pages. More guidance.
Camping Oregon A Comprehensive Guide for Living in the Outdoors by Rhonda and George Ostertag. Second Edition. Describes more than 700 public campgrounds throughout Oregon. Includes maps and charts. Indexed. 466 pages. More guidance.
Capitalism 3.0 Capitalism 3.0 A Guide to Reclaiming the Commons
by Peter Barnes. Describes alternatives to the current profit-driven corporate approach to capitalism. Indexed. 195 pages. More guidance.
The Cat Behavior Answer Book The Cat Behavior Answer Book Practical Insights and Proven Solutions for Your Feline Questions by Arden Moore. Explains cat behavior in an browsable Q&A format. Indexed. 326 pages. More guidance.
Cinematography by Kris Malkiewicz and M. David Mullen. Third Edition. Revised Fireside Edition. The classic guide to filmmaking, updated for the 21st century. Illustrated with B&W photos. Indexed. 260 pages. More guidance.
The Citizen-Powered Energy Handbook The Citizen-Powered Energy Handbook Community Solutions to a Global Crisis by Greg Pahl. Examines energy technologies currently available and homes in on renewable energy strategies that can be adopted by individuals and communities. Indexed, 336 pages. More guidance.
The Complete Book of Fire Building Campfires for Warmth, Light, Cooking, and Survival by Buck Tilton. First Edition. A comprehensive guide to safely build, enjoy, and extinguish campfires. Indexed. 104 pages.. More guidance.
Complete Idiot's Guide to Managing Your Money. 4th Edition. by Robert K Heady and Christy Heady with Hugo Ottolenghi. Features information on investment strategies, managing money online, retirement planning, saving for college. Indexed. 346 pages. More guidance.
Country Crafts and Skills More Than 100 Easy Projects by Monte and Joan Burch. Offers the practical information necessary to become more self-reliant at home. Indexed. 262 pages. More guidance.
Cowboys & Buckaroos Trade Secrets of a North American Icon by Tim O'Byrne. A comprehensive manual describing the cowboy’s and buckaroo’s job. Illustrated with photos by the author. 175 pages. More guidance.
Dog Body, Dog Mind Dog Body, Dog Mind Exploring Canine Consciousness and Total Well-Being by Michael W. Fox. Explains how to become more fluent in “dog speak,” and to understand what dogs feel, think, and want. Indexed. 237 pages. More guidance.
Explore! Theodore Roosevelt National Park Explore! Theodore Roosevelt National Park A Guide to Exploring the Roads, Trails, River, and Canyons by Levi Novey. This guide to Theodore Roosevelt National Park includes suggested hikes, stories, and a color foldout map. Illustrated with contemporary and historic photographs. Indexed. 160 pages. More guidance.
Financial Accounting Financial Accounting A Mercifully Brief Introduction by Michael Sack Elmaleh. A concise, readable and irreverent introduction to financial accounting. Illustrated by Jeremy Willis. Indexed. 129 pages. More guidance.
How To Think Like A Horse The Foaling Primer A Month-By-Month Guide to Raising a Healthy Foal by Cynthia McFarland. Guides the reader through the first year of a foal’s life with detailed descriptions and instructions on birth, care, handling, training, and weaning. Illustrated with photography by Bob Langrish and illustrations by Elayne Sears. Indexed. 149 pages. More guidance.
Food Lovers' Guide to Connecticut Best Local Specialties, Shops, Recipes, Restaurants, Events, Lore, and Moreby Patricia Brooks. First Edition. First Printing. Food Lovers' Series title. Indexed. 296 pages. More guidance.
The Gift Basket Design Book The Gift Basket Design Book Everything You Need to Know to Create Beautiful, Professional-Looking Gift Baskets for All Occasions
by Shirley George Frazier. Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions on how to craft delightful gift bask
GPS Outdoors GPS Outdoors A Practical Guide for Outdoor Enthusiasts
by Russell Helms. Guide to using GPS technology outdoors.
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Horsekeeping Almanac Horsekeeping Almanac by Cherry Hill. Compendium of horsekeeping knowledge for all horse enthusiasts. Illustrations by Elayne Sears. Indexed. 576 pages . More guidance.
How to Start a Home-Based Craft Business How to Start a Home-Based Craft Business by Kenn Oberrecht. This book provides the nuts and bolts of what is needed to start a home-based craft business and earn a living from handcrafted objects. Indexed. 202 pages. More guidance.
How to Start a Home-Based Online Retail Business How to Start a Home-Based Online Retail Business by  Jeremy Shepherd. Explains how to start selling online, from creating a website to writing a business plan, software choices, security issues, taking credit cards, taxes and record keeping, marketing your business, legal matters, and how to grow your business. Indexed. 159 pages. More guidance.
How To Think Like A Horse How To Think Like A Horse Essential Insights for Understanding Equine Behavior and Building an Effective Partnership with Your Horse by Cherry Hill. Learn how to see things from your horse's point of view with this equine behavior primer and training guide. Indexed. 181 pages. More guidance.
The Inspector's Guide Prepare Your House for Sale by Bob Reemsnyder. This easy-to-follow handbook contains everything a homeowner needs to know to test, organize, clean, and touch up a home for a successful inspection that leads to an even more successful sale. Indexed. 181 pages.. More guidance.
Jumping for Kids Jumping for Kids by Lesley Ward. A guide for children eight and older that covers all the fundamentals of jumping safely and correctly. Illustrated with line drawings, jumping diagrams and charts. Indexed. 132 pages. More guidance.
Living Off the Land Living Off the Land An Illustrated Guide to Tracking, Building Traps, Constructing Shelters, Toolmaking, Finding Water, Foraging For Food, and Much More by Christopher McNab. Over 120 illustrations. Indexed. 192 pages. More guidance.
Making Native American Hunting, Fighting, and Survival Tools Making Native American Hunting, Fighting, and Survival Tools The Complete Guide to Making and Using Traditional Tools
by Monte Burch. A guide to crafting your own Native American tools and weapons. Illustrated with B&W photos. Indexed. 264 pages. More guidance.
Marketing Strategies for the Home-Based Business Marketing Strategies for the Home-Based Business Solutions You Can Use Today by Shirley George Frazier. Advice on marketing plans, setting up an Internet presence, keeping intellectual and technological property secure, and rewarding loyal customers for their business. Indexed. 174 pages. More guidance
The Modular Home by Andrew Gianino. Details everything you need to know about buying and building a modular home Illustrated with photos and line drawings throughout. Includes 16-page photo insert. Indexed. 325 pages. More guidance.
Northern California Curiosities Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff by Saul Rubin. First edition. First printing. Indexed. 271 pages. More guidance.
Nymphs Nymphs Volume I: The Mayflies by Ernest G. Schwiebert. A guide to the classification and identification of the larval forms of the nymphs that trout eat, with detailed descriptions of the insects and over 80 recipes for tying artificial nymphs. Indexed. 628 pages. More guidance.
The Outdoor Shower The Outdoor Shower Creative Design Ideas for Backyard Living, from the Functional to the Fantastic by Ethan Fierro. Collection of original outdoor shower designs, ranging from a simple showerhead on the side of a cottage to semi-detached and freestanding structures. Accompanying text describes the design and material elements involved in each example. Illustrated with color photos and illustrations. Indexed. 144 pages. More details.
Papermaking with Garden Plants and Common Weeds by Helen Hiebert. Large format. Describes basic papermaking techniques with illustrated step-by-step instructions. Indexed. 107 pages. More guidance.
Peanuts Guide to Life Wit and Wisdom from the World's Favorite Cartoon Characters by Charles M. Schulz. Illustrated by the author. Foreword by Bill Cosby with Gordon Berry. 128 pages. More guidance.
Positive Fly Fishing Be a Better Angler with the Right Techniques...and Attitude by Marla Blair. An authoritative resource for the novice fly fisher that details the key elements of fly fishing in clear, accessible detail. Indexed. 193 pages. More guidance.
Prairie Plants of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum Prairie Plants of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum Including Horsetails, Ferns, Rushes, Sedges, Grasses, Shrubs, Vines, Weeds, and Wildflowers by Theodore S. Cochrane. Illustrates and describes more than 360 native and introduced species that grow and bloom on the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum prairies. Includes additional species, infraspecific taxa, and hybrids. Color photographs by Claudia S. Lipke. Botanical illustrations and maps by Kandis Elliot. Indexed. 364 pages. More guidance.
Ride the Right Horse Ride the Right Horse Understanding the Core Equine Personalities and How to Work with Them by Yvonne Barteau. The author describes 4 basic equine personality types — social, fearful, aloof, and challenging — and the clues to identifying a horse's primary personality. Indexed. 297 pages. More guidance.
Roadside Geology of Southern British Columbia by Bill Mathews and Jim Monger. First Edition. Explains the province's geologic history in simple terms, covering southern British Columbia from the northen tip of Vancouver Island to the Alberta border east of Golden. Indexed. 403 pages.. More guidance.
The Slow Down Diet Eating for Pleasure, Energy, and Weight Loss 
by Marc David. The Slow Down Diet presents an eight-week program allowing readers to shed excess pounds, with the new understanding that fully enjoying each meal is an important part of optimal health.. More guidance.
Stable Smarts Sensible Advice, Quick Fixes, and Time-Tested Wisdom from an Idaho Horsewoman by Heather Smith Thomas. A treasure-trove of information for anyone who rides, keeps, or dreams of spending time with horses.  Illustrated by Gregory Wenzel. Indexed. 312 pages. More guidance.
Stop Working! Stop Working! by Rohan Hall. Explains how to "start a business, globalize it, generate enough cash flow to get out of the rat race!" 277 pages. More guidance.
Storey's Illustrated Guide to 96 Horse Breeds of North America by Judith Dutson. A history of the horse in North America, breed by breed. Illustrated with photos by Bob Langrish. Indexed. 406 pages. More guidance.
The Trans Fat Solution The Trans Fat Solution Cooking and Shopping to Eliminate the Deadliest Fat from Your Diet by Kim Severson. Trade paperback, new. First printing. Includes 60 recipes for favorite foods free of trans fats. Indexed. 131 pages. More guidance.
Wildflowers of Wyoming by Diantha States and Jack States. Before Wildflowers of Wyoming, plant enthusiasts needed to lug several field guides to identify Wyoming's multitude of flowering plants. Now, thanks to Diantha and Jack States, botanists, naturalists, and hikers can lighten their load and still identify most of Wyoming's flowers with this useful and attractive book. More guidance.
Working Windows A Guide to the Repair and Restoration of Wood Windows by Terry MeanyRevised and Updated edition. Explains how to to repair, replace, or restore almost any window, regardless of its age. Indexed. 233 pages. More guidance. Review
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