Some say the center of the universe is somewhere in Kentucky. Known for fast race horsed and slow-aged bourbon, Kentucky is the epicenter of American life. its distilleries, mountains, caves, gorges, rivers, rolling hills and horse farms are the perfect setting for the sordid bunch of questionable characters in this offbeat collection of short stories.

Real-World Tactics for Safety and Survival in Extreme SituationsFor the beginner and way beyond, Extreme Wilderness Survival has what every outdoorsman needs to stay safe in the woods: the right mind-set, skills, advanced tactics and gear choices based on real experiences. Craig Caudill of Nature Reliance School has spent four decades gathering expertise in outdoor survival—including two 30-day solo sabbaticals in remote woods with only a knife. He teaches military personnel as well as everyday citizens how to avoid trouble and what to do when you can’t avoid it. In this book, Craig puts it all together in a sensible way, step by step, for almost any scenario—from getting lost alone to extreme group tactics.You’ll learn how to:· Strengthen your mental fortitude· Heighten awareness to avoid danger· Hunt, fish and forage for food· Make gear from scratch· Use tactics and self-defense to fight off predators· Track animals and other people· Choose the right gear to help you get home safe alwaysIn this book, you’ll learn how to work with nature, not against it, so you can travel with a healthy dose of confidence and caution, stay safe and survive no matter what dangers you encounter.

All the Skills You Need to Navigate Unfamiliar Terrain *FULL-SIZE fold-out USGS map included for hands-on practice and training! Plus thick pages and color photography throughout.*Top wilderness trainers Craig Caudill and Tracy Trimble are here to help you find your way in nature in this must-have guide at a portable size and with thick, sturdy paper ideal for field-use.Using real-life stories of wilderness navigation successes—and cautionary tales of wilderness exploration gone awry—Craig and Tracy start with the basics of rudimentary compass and map use before teaching the finer points of these indispensable resources, making Essential Wilderness Navigation the ultimate go-to guide for explorers of all skill levels. You’ll also learn how technological aids like GPS and natural elements like flora, fauna and celestial bodies can help you identify your position. Armed with your new knowledge and skills, you will be well equipped to troubleshoot any problems, explore nature and become a master wilderness navigator.Get Craig Caudill''s complete wilderness skills series!Extreme Wilderness SurvivalEssential Wilderness NavigationUltimate Wilderness Gear

The first commercial winery opened on the banks of the Kentucky River in 1799. Overshadowed by horse racing and bourbon distilleries, Kentucky''s wineries and beautiful countryside, at the center of the universe, provide the setting for skullduggery and deceit. Be leery of oenophiles in a Porsche.

Why is Brock Skinner always finding problems in the Eastern Kentucky Appalachian town of Hazard? Brock became wealthy by the age of thirty. He doesn''t have to work anymore, and tries to stay out of trouble. His wife, Maude, owns and runs the most beautiful winery in Eastern Kentucky. She learned quickly he had a penchant for finding mischief that no one else suspected. Sheriff Nathan Connors claims there wouldn''t be any crime in Perry County if Brock would only move away from Hazard. Appalachian life is on full display in these police procedurals.

The Gregorian calendar, used by North Americans since the sixteenth century, has been viewed by superstitious Appalachians as a journey through weather patterns, mimicking the various stages of human life. The average person, by the grace of God, who survived the gauntlet of immeasurable mortal afflictions, hoped to live in the mountains until the ripe old age of ninety-six, which in terms of the calendar, meant each month represented about eight years of existence. Many hardy souls were still taking nourishment at ninety, but making it past ninety-six was considered a daunting task.

WITH THE BEAUTY AND MAJESTY OF KENTUCKY HORSE-RACING COUNTRY AS THE BACKDROP, TWO GROUPS OF LIFELONG FRIENDS FIND THEIR LIVES INTERTWINED IN A MYSTERY THAT UNCOVERS HIDDEN FAMILY SECRETS.

Brock Skinner wonders why a neighbor of his brother-in-law (Marcel) wants them to be on the board of his company. The circumstances seem a little too good to be true. Brock needs to know exactly how the business became so profitable, so fast. Is it a scheme of corporate corruption? Are they being set up?

Childhood friends Elijah Ashby, Marilyn McDonald, and Cheryl Welch are involved in a louver company, the very one in which Brock and Marcel agreed to join the board. The friends realize they may have a problem when Brock starts asking too many questions. He is driven to find out what''s going on, and the partners are committed to keeping him in the dark. How else will their scheme work? Brock learns there''s much more to this company, the owners, and their connection than meets the eye. He knows that things always come down to money, and the palpable friction between Elijah, Marilyn, and Cheryl piques his interest.

With inside information from high school friends Penny and Esther, Kyle Becker crafts strategies for betting and winning money on long-odds Thoroughbreds. But with an undercurrent of jealousy over Kyle, the two women may not be as helpful as he''d hoped-and in fact may be to his detriment. It could be that leading them on has backfired. After meeting Marilyn McDonald at the track, Kyle finds himself caught up in an elaborate web of blackmail and secrets that threaten to unravel plans for the louver company. Brock knows something isn''t right, and he intends to get to the bottom of it-no matter the cost!

SHOULD WE STOP FEELING ANGRY AND RESENTFUL TOWARD SOMEONE FOR A MISTAKE THEY''VE MADE? IT''S NOT EASY TO FORGIVE A PERSON WHO HAS SINNED AGAINST US. DO WE DESERVE TO BE FORGIVEN FOR WRONGS WE HAVE COMMITTED? BEING SAVED FROM SIN AND EVIL IS THE ONLY TRUE REDEMPTION.

Brock Skinner and his wife Maude always took Grant Bell for a harmless, if slightly eccentric, regular at their winery in Hazard, Kentucky. But ever vigilant for adventure and injustice, Brock is skeptical when he presses Grant for details about his past. How did he get the cash to buy a large parcel of property nearby, and build a house on it fifty years ago, just after he turned eighteen?

Meanwhile, west of Hazard, Lamar Leetman has returned from California to open a high-end car detailing business in his hometown of London, Kentucky. Brock and Lamar soon bond over their appreciation for luxury cars, but when a long-hidden secret is discovered on Grant Bell''s property, it''s their shared excitement at solving the mystery that unites them as fast friends. Upon investigating, they come to realize that Grant Bell''s golden goat is only a small piece of a much bigger puzzle involving a stolen government artifact, a New York mobster, crypto mining, and even, it seems, a murder.

They enlist Brock''s brother-in-law, Marcel, to help put the pieces together, and the three of them begin colliding with those wrapped up in the affair, including a retired FBI agent, a pastor and her daughter, and the owner of what might be the best gourmet steakhouse in Kentucky, right off the highway, in the middle of nowhere. Brock''s relentless pursuit of the truth takes him to Ohio, West Virginia, and Arkansas to right the wrongs that an incident, decades ago, put into motion.

ACCORDING TO HISTORIANS, AMERICA BEGAN DEPARTING FROM ITS JUDEO-CHRISTIAN ROOTS IN 1967. IT TOOK ONE BEAUTIFUL WOMAN TO SHAKE A MAN FREE FROM HIS OBSESSION WITH LIVING IN THE PAST, AND ANOTHER TO PLUNGE A MAN INTO A WORLD OF DARKNESS AND GREED.

Even Light Cannot Escape is a cautionary tale about a handful of interesting characters placing bets on better ways of treating one''s neighbor in cozy little towns on the Kentucky bourbon trail.

Calvin Willett waterskied at night on Herrington Lake in his late teens. He dropped the rope and slammed into a dock. Lucky to be alive, that was the last day he tasted bourbon and the first day of his quest to save himself and the world that had become increasingly depraved since the late sixties. Then he met Celine Oliver, who looked like the actress Brigitte Bardot, only more beautiful, and he took her in with her own set of hovering demons.

With the fear of his high-end tailor business being hacked, Marcel Sutherland hired Frank Romine, a whiz at chess and computers, to protect the company''s secret database. Coincidentally, Romine took an apartment next door to Celine Oliver, and he hacked into her past to find she''d vanished off any grid for five years. Having an obsessive mind, he couldn''t rest until he figured out why. He wasn''t alone. Sutherland''s wealthy brother-in-law, Brock Skinner, was overly curious too.

It didn''t take long for Romine and Skinner to get caught up in a seamy web of blackmail, deceit, and murder. In a portrayal of modern-day Sodom and Gomorrah, will nonbelievers be destroyed and the righteous saved?

The Ultimate Field Guide to Crafting in Nature’s WorkshopBuild useful, rustic tools and projects through a unique blend of traditional, authentic woodworking and bushcraft. In this comprehensive volume, expert woodsman and master naturalist Craig Caudill teaches 24 step-by-step, photo-illustrated ways to create an epic wilderness camp using sustainable natural materials from the woods around you.Get back to your roots by using old-fashioned techniques and minimal power tools. Craft your complete outdoor workshop by hand, including a wilderness anvil and bushcraft mallet. Try out an old-school hunting method by sourcing and building the simplest-possible split-stick figure 4 trap. Or, experience the satisfaction of making something with your own hands by fashioning a cooking setup for your site including a camp bench, wilderness oven, and even camp utensils. These smart, simple projects are perfect for anyone who loves to live in harmony with the natural world and who’s not afraid to get their hands dirty.

Some say the center of the universe is somewhere in Kentucky. Known for fast race horsed and slow-aged bourbon, Kentucky is the epicenter of American life. its distilleries, mountains, caves, gorges, rivers, rolling hills and horse farms are the perfect setting for the sordid bunch of questionable characters in this offbeat collection of short stories.

Real-World Tactics for Safety and Survival in Extreme SituationsFor the beginner and way beyond, Extreme Wilderness Survival has what every outdoorsman needs to stay safe in the woods: the right mind-set, skills, advanced tactics and gear choices based on real experiences. Craig Caudill of Nature Reliance School has spent four decades gathering expertise in outdoor survival—including two 30-day solo sabbaticals in remote woods with only a knife. He teaches military personnel as well as everyday citizens how to avoid trouble and what to do when you can’t avoid it. In this book, Craig puts it all together in a sensible way, step by step, for almost any scenario—from getting lost alone to extreme group tactics.You’ll learn how to:· Strengthen your mental fortitude· Heighten awareness to avoid danger· Hunt, fish and forage for food· Make gear from scratch· Use tactics and self-defense to fight off predators· Track animals and other people· Choose the right gear to help you get home safe alwaysIn this book, you’ll learn how to work with nature, not against it, so you can travel with a healthy dose of confidence and caution, stay safe and survive no matter what dangers you encounter.

All the Skills You Need to Navigate Unfamiliar Terrain *FULL-SIZE fold-out USGS map included for hands-on practice and training! Plus thick pages and color photography throughout.*Top wilderness trainers Craig Caudill and Tracy Trimble are here to help you find your way in nature in this must-have guide at a portable size and with thick, sturdy paper ideal for field-use.Using real-life stories of wilderness navigation successes—and cautionary tales of wilderness exploration gone awry—Craig and Tracy start with the basics of rudimentary compass and map use before teaching the finer points of these indispensable resources, making Essential Wilderness Navigation the ultimate go-to guide for explorers of all skill levels. You’ll also learn how technological aids like GPS and natural elements like flora, fauna and celestial bodies can help you identify your position. Armed with your new knowledge and skills, you will be well equipped to troubleshoot any problems, explore nature and become a master wilderness navigator.Get Craig Caudill''s complete wilderness skills series!Extreme Wilderness SurvivalEssential Wilderness NavigationUltimate Wilderness Gear

The first commercial winery opened on the banks of the Kentucky River in 1799. Overshadowed by horse racing and bourbon distilleries, Kentucky''s wineries and beautiful countryside, at the center of the universe, provide the setting for skullduggery and deceit. Be leery of oenophiles in a Porsche.

Why is Brock Skinner always finding problems in the Eastern Kentucky Appalachian town of Hazard? Brock became wealthy by the age of thirty. He doesn''t have to work anymore, and tries to stay out of trouble. His wife, Maude, owns and runs the most beautiful winery in Eastern Kentucky. She learned quickly he had a penchant for finding mischief that no one else suspected. Sheriff Nathan Connors claims there wouldn''t be any crime in Perry County if Brock would only move away from Hazard. Appalachian life is on full display in these police procedurals.

The Gregorian calendar, used by North Americans since the sixteenth century, has been viewed by superstitious Appalachians as a journey through weather patterns, mimicking the various stages of human life. The average person, by the grace of God, who survived the gauntlet of immeasurable mortal afflictions, hoped to live in the mountains until the ripe old age of ninety-six, which in terms of the calendar, meant each month represented about eight years of existence. Many hardy souls were still taking nourishment at ninety, but making it past ninety-six was considered a daunting task.

WITH THE BEAUTY AND MAJESTY OF KENTUCKY HORSE-RACING COUNTRY AS THE BACKDROP, TWO GROUPS OF LIFELONG FRIENDS FIND THEIR LIVES INTERTWINED IN A MYSTERY THAT UNCOVERS HIDDEN FAMILY SECRETS.

Brock Skinner wonders why a neighbor of his brother-in-law (Marcel) wants them to be on the board of his company. The circumstances seem a little too good to be true. Brock needs to know exactly how the business became so profitable, so fast. Is it a scheme of corporate corruption? Are they being set up?

Childhood friends Elijah Ashby, Marilyn McDonald, and Cheryl Welch are involved in a louver company, the very one in which Brock and Marcel agreed to join the board. The friends realize they may have a problem when Brock starts asking too many questions. He is driven to find out what''s going on, and the partners are committed to keeping him in the dark. How else will their scheme work? Brock learns there''s much more to this company, the owners, and their connection than meets the eye. He knows that things always come down to money, and the palpable friction between Elijah, Marilyn, and Cheryl piques his interest.

With inside information from high school friends Penny and Esther, Kyle Becker crafts strategies for betting and winning money on long-odds Thoroughbreds. But with an undercurrent of jealousy over Kyle, the two women may not be as helpful as he''d hoped-and in fact may be to his detriment. It could be that leading them on has backfired. After meeting Marilyn McDonald at the track, Kyle finds himself caught up in an elaborate web of blackmail and secrets that threaten to unravel plans for the louver company. Brock knows something isn''t right, and he intends to get to the bottom of it-no matter the cost!

SHOULD WE STOP FEELING ANGRY AND RESENTFUL TOWARD SOMEONE FOR A MISTAKE THEY''VE MADE? IT''S NOT EASY TO FORGIVE A PERSON WHO HAS SINNED AGAINST US. DO WE DESERVE TO BE FORGIVEN FOR WRONGS WE HAVE COMMITTED? BEING SAVED FROM SIN AND EVIL IS THE ONLY TRUE REDEMPTION.

Brock Skinner and his wife Maude always took Grant Bell for a harmless, if slightly eccentric, regular at their winery in Hazard, Kentucky. But ever vigilant for adventure and injustice, Brock is skeptical when he presses Grant for details about his past. How did he get the cash to buy a large parcel of property nearby, and build a house on it fifty years ago, just after he turned eighteen?

Meanwhile, west of Hazard, Lamar Leetman has returned from California to open a high-end car detailing business in his hometown of London, Kentucky. Brock and Lamar soon bond over their appreciation for luxury cars, but when a long-hidden secret is discovered on Grant Bell''s property, it''s their shared excitement at solving the mystery that unites them as fast friends. Upon investigating, they come to realize that Grant Bell''s golden goat is only a small piece of a much bigger puzzle involving a stolen government artifact, a New York mobster, crypto mining, and even, it seems, a murder.

They enlist Brock''s brother-in-law, Marcel, to help put the pieces together, and the three of them begin colliding with those wrapped up in the affair, including a retired FBI agent, a pastor and her daughter, and the owner of what might be the best gourmet steakhouse in Kentucky, right off the highway, in the middle of nowhere. Brock''s relentless pursuit of the truth takes him to Ohio, West Virginia, and Arkansas to right the wrongs that an incident, decades ago, put into motion.

ACCORDING TO HISTORIANS, AMERICA BEGAN DEPARTING FROM ITS JUDEO-CHRISTIAN ROOTS IN 1967. IT TOOK ONE BEAUTIFUL WOMAN TO SHAKE A MAN FREE FROM HIS OBSESSION WITH LIVING IN THE PAST, AND ANOTHER TO PLUNGE A MAN INTO A WORLD OF DARKNESS AND GREED.

Even Light Cannot Escape is a cautionary tale about a handful of interesting characters placing bets on better ways of treating one''s neighbor in cozy little towns on the Kentucky bourbon trail.

Calvin Willett waterskied at night on Herrington Lake in his late teens. He dropped the rope and slammed into a dock. Lucky to be alive, that was the last day he tasted bourbon and the first day of his quest to save himself and the world that had become increasingly depraved since the late sixties. Then he met Celine Oliver, who looked like the actress Brigitte Bardot, only more beautiful, and he took her in with her own set of hovering demons.

With the fear of his high-end tailor business being hacked, Marcel Sutherland hired Frank Romine, a whiz at chess and computers, to protect the company''s secret database. Coincidentally, Romine took an apartment next door to Celine Oliver, and he hacked into her past to find she''d vanished off any grid for five years. Having an obsessive mind, he couldn''t rest until he figured out why. He wasn''t alone. Sutherland''s wealthy brother-in-law, Brock Skinner, was overly curious too.

It didn''t take long for Romine and Skinner to get caught up in a seamy web of blackmail, deceit, and murder. In a portrayal of modern-day Sodom and Gomorrah, will nonbelievers be destroyed and the righteous saved?

The Ultimate Field Guide to Crafting in Nature’s WorkshopBuild useful, rustic tools and projects through a unique blend of traditional, authentic woodworking and bushcraft. In this comprehensive volume, expert woodsman and master naturalist Craig Caudill teaches 24 step-by-step, photo-illustrated ways to create an epic wilderness camp using sustainable natural materials from the woods around you.Get back to your roots by using old-fashioned techniques and minimal power tools. Craft your complete outdoor workshop by hand, including a wilderness anvil and bushcraft mallet. Try out an old-school hunting method by sourcing and building the simplest-possible split-stick figure 4 trap. Or, experience the satisfaction of making something with your own hands by fashioning a cooking setup for your site including a camp bench, wilderness oven, and even camp utensils. These smart, simple projects are perfect for anyone who loves to live in harmony with the natural world and who’s not afraid to get their hands dirty.