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Simple Instructions and Superb Recipes from a Winemaking LegendWith local breweries and wineries popping up everywhere, learning how to make wine is on everyone’s “to do” list. Utilize the guidance of home-winemaking legend Jack B. Keller, Jr. In the 1990s, Jack started one of the first (if not the first) wine blogs on the internet. His expertise, along with that of wine chemistry guru Daniel Pambianchi, is shared with you in Home Winemaking. It takes a fun, practical, step-by-step approach to making your own wine.The book begins with an introduction to winemaking, including basic principles, equipment needed, and exactly what to do. After the fundamentals are covered, you’re given a variety of tested, proven, delicious recipes. More than just grape wines, you’ll learn how to make wine out of everything from juices and concentrates to foraged ingredients such as berries and roots. There are even recipes that utilize dandelions and other unexpected ingredients. With 65 options, you can expand your winemaking season indefinitely!Jack’s simple approach to the subject is perfect for beginners, but winemakers of every skill level will appreciate the wealth of information. So get this essential winemaking book, and get started. You’ll be sipping to your success in no time.

Explore the beauty and history of turquoise, one of the most celebrated and treasured gemstones of ancient and modern times.Revered around the world, turquoise is a mineral with two histories: that of its formation and that of the people who have mined, traded, and treasured it. Turquoise is an icon of ancient civilizations and especially of the desert regions where it most famously appears. Uncover the history and the secrets of this coveted gemstone in Turquoise. Written by Dan R. Lynch with Bob Lynch, the authors of several books about rocks and minerals, this is the definitive guide to the sky-blue stone.Begin by learning the natural history of turquoise, from how it forms to where it’s found. Dan and Bob present tips for finding and identifying turquoise, and they introduce turquoise look-alikes. Next, go in-depth on the human history of turquoise. You’ll learn all about buying and caring for turquoise, and you can glimpse our future with this gemstone of the American Southwest. Whether you’re a rockhound or someone who simply appreciates nature’s wonders, grab this book and get to know the storied mineral whose very name is a symbol of color.Book FeaturesSummary of the fascinating natural historyExpert advice on how to find and identify turquoiseFull-color photographs and mapsSuggestions on what to do with turquoise

Let the steady strength of trees guide you through life’s sunshine and storms in these soulful reflections from Douglas Wood.Of all the teachers in the natural world, few are as rooted in wisdom—or as generous in spirit—as trees. They stand through seasons of hardship and change, offering silent lessons to those who pause and listen. In The Things Trees Know, best-selling author Douglas Wood offers heartfelt meditations on what we can learn from our towering companions. With branches reaching skyward and roots anchored deep, trees model how to grow through adversity, endure life’s trials, and remain true to ourselves.Inspired by a deeply personal moment of clarity beneath the silhouette of an old oak, Douglas shares poetic musings and elegantly simple illustrations that translate the quiet lessons of trees into meaningful guidance for daily living. Whether you’re seeking solace, encouragement, or a deeper connection with nature, this book offers timeless insight from nature’s most steadfast beings.Book Features:Meditative reflections that use trees as metaphors for growth, resilience, and inner peace Beautiful artwork that enhances the book’s warm and contemplative toneShort, uplifting entries ideal for mindful reading and daily contemplationsUniversal themes of strength, healing, authenticity, and the cycles of lifeA perfect gift for nature lovers, spiritual seekers, and anyone weathering a time of change, The Things Trees Know is a moving tribute to the wisdom that’s all around us—and within us.

The Cookbook That Captures the Taste of Summer An unusual yet surprisingly common perennial, rhubarb is as versatile as it is iconic. With a subtle yet distinct tart, earthy flavor, it’s perfect as a sauce, in a drink, and, of course, baked in a pie. Rhubarb is a cookbook by food stylist Corrine Kozlak that features 50 tried & true recipes to please friends, neighbors, and the entire family. The author has compared, tested, and tasted every recipe, while professional food photographer Kevin Scott Ramos has beautifully photographed each dish. Classic desserts, smoothies, salads, and even main dishes, the options presented here will become instant favorites, enjoyed time and again. Growing tips and the food’s fascinating history make this cookbook even more useful.People love rhubarb because it connects them to the past and to the future. It reminds them of summers long ago, and it is a predictable, dependable plant that promises to return. Add Rhubarb to your cookbook collection, and savor this wonderful variety of delicious options. The softcover with flaps adds to the elegance of this collectible title.

Journey into history with a look at 28 tall ships—large, traditionally rigged sailing vessels—that traverse the Great Lakes and beyond.Seeing a tall ship under full sail is an unforgettable experience. It’s like a trip back in time! From full-rigged ships that look like the pirate vessels of old to replicas of the sleek Baltimore schooners that helped win the War of 1812, tall ships still ply the waters of the Great Lakes. Each one carries its own incredible tales.Tall Ships presents 28 vessels in an amazing full-color book. Beautiful photographs of the ships—inside and out—are supplemented by details about their size, armament, construction history, and previous owners, not to mention amazing stories about famous voyages, accidents, and storms.Inside you’ll findInformation about 28 ships, such as the Brig Niagara, the Pride of Baltimore II, and the S/V Denis Sullivan, with an emphasis on those that have visited previous Tall Ship FestivalsSensational stories of the ships’ most famous voyages, including their encounters with severe stormsFull-color photos of the majestic ships and their interiorsContact information for each vessel, so you can inquire about participating in day sails, tours, or even serving on the crewThis book by Kaitlin Morrison makes a wonderful gift or souvenir. So grab Tall Ships, and set sail for adventure!

Delve into the lives of owls with this collection of photographs and information by award-winning author and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela.They are silent and beautiful. They symbolize knowledge and mystery. Owls are among the most popular and beloved animals in the world. Yet most are nocturnal, so an owl sighting is a remarkable event, one worthy of remembering and sharing with others. Award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela believes that owls are intriguing birds. He spent more than 20 years traveling across the country to observe and photograph the various species, from the Great Horned Owl to the extremely uncommon Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl. He documented every aspect of the owl’s life: major events such as courtship and mating, as well as everyday activities like hunting and sleeping.The result is a striking portrayal of these amazing raptors in Owls. Stan’s extraordinary photographs depict the birds of prey in a new, unique fashion. His fascinating text is drawn from detailed research and personal observations. Presented with headings and short paragraphs, the coffee-table book is pleasurable to browse and easy to read.“They are strikingly beautiful creatures and incredible hunters,” says Stan. “Owls are among my favorite birds to study and to photograph.”Unmatched by any other book on the market, Owls is a must-have for bird watchers, wildlife enthusiasts, and nature lovers.

Play Cards and Learn About Bears!Anyone who enjoys wildlife and nature will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela’s famous Bears photography book, this gorgeous deck features full-color photographs of North America’s three bear species: black bears, grizzly bears (brown bears), and polar bears. Play card games while learning about bears. The deck is a fun and thoughtful gift.

Get this collection of more than 450 Depression Era recipes, with nostalgic photos, illustrations and comments.Learn about the Depression Era, how Grandma cooked, and enjoy simple, basic cooking!A collection of over 450 recipes from the Depression Era“Back-to-the-Basics” recipes use ingredients common to most kitchensIncludes household hints, weights and measures, a spice guide and even some period poetryBrief descriptions of positive aspects of life during the ’30s are noted throughout the cookbookWritten in a light style; nicely illustrated

Wild rice, one of the most versatile, nutritious and flavorful grains, has been an important food source for people and wildlife for hundreds of years. The warm, nutty taste and rich texture of wild rice makes any dish a special one. This varied collection of recipes by Beatrice Ojakangas includes basic "how to" instructions, soups, salads, side and main dishes, breads and even desserts. With more than 80 tempting recipes, this is an essential addition to any cookbook collection.

You’re the main character. Your only goal: SURVIVE!It’s supposed to be a fun camping trip with your family. But when your sister and you get caught in a terrible thunderstorm, your relaxing vacation becomes an endless struggle to stay alive! Do you have what it takes to save your sister and yourself from unknown dangers? Or will your choices lead to a tragic ending? Put yourself in this adventure and find out!Test your survival skills with outcomes affected by your decisions.Discover dozens of possible endings to your adventure.Learn tips for staying safe in the Great Outdoors.Enjoy a wild story that puts you in control.

It's out there. Go find it! The Arizona Journey Guide is your resource to discovering the best of Arizona. Informative and entertaining, this guide will lead you to the most amazing sites and scenery that the Grand Canyon State can offer: ancient ruins, secret canyons, hidden waterfalls, mysterious petroglyphs and exotic places. The authors' rating system for significance in archaeology, geology and paleontology ensures that you find the places that are right for you and your interests.

After the 1992-1993 season, the Minnesota North Stars were moved to Dallas; 26 years of hockey were erased. Now that legacy is restored. Through vintage photos, team stats and the storytelling of Lou Nanne, this book captures the team's rich history.

Play Cards and Learn to Identify Constellations in the Northern Hemisphere!Anyone who enjoys nature, the great outdoors, and stargazing will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Jonathan Poppele and the best-selling Night Sky field guide, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features professional illustrations of 54 of the best known and most important constellations visible in the Northern Hemisphere. Each card depicts a full-color illustration of a constellation's star pattern, as well as an inset illustration of what the constellation represents. So you can begin to learn what Aquila, Draco, Sagittarius, and 51 other constellations look like in the night sky.Card Features54 constellations of the Northern HemisphereBeautiful illustrations on every cardIdeal for card games or as flash cardsPlay games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about stargazing. Get the Night Sky Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

Play Cards and Learn to Identify Mammals in the Midwestern United States!Anyone who enjoys nature, wildlife, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela's popular Mammal Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features professional photographs of 54 of the most notable mammal species in the Midwestern states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Each card depicts full-color photographs of such animals as the Black Bear, Gray Wolf, Pronghorn, and more-so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features54 of the most notable mammal speciesBeautiful photograph on every cardIdeal for card games or as flash cardsPlay games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about wildlife. Get Mammals of the Midwest Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

Play Cards and Learn to Identify Wildflowers in the Midwestern United States!Anyone who enjoys nature, plants, and gardening will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela's popular Wildflower Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features professional photographs of 54 of the most notable wildflower species in the Midwestern states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Each card depicts full-colorphotographs of such wildflowers as the Ox-eye Daisy, Purple Coneflower, Wood Lily, and more-so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features54 of the most notable wildflower speciesBeautiful photograph on every cardIdeal for card games or as flash cardsPlay games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about wildflowers. GetWildflowers of the Midwest Playing Cardsfor yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

A field guide to rocks and minerals of Washington and Oregon, featuring photos and details needed for identifying and collecting.

Play your favorite card games while learning to identify rocks and minerals. Based on the top-selling Rocks & Minerals field guides by Dan R. Lynch, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features full-color photographs of 54 different specimens-like agates, quartz, and gold. Anyone who enjoys the outdoors will love having these cards for playing their favorite games or to use as rocks & minerals flash cards.

Play cards and learn about agates!There's nothing like a Lake Superior Agate in all its banded glory. Based on the Agates of Lake Superior book by Dan R. Lynch and Bob Lynch, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features 13 amazing photographs of agates-including the Floater Agate, Fortification Agate, Eye Agate, and more-which make up the suits. All featured agates are applicable for Lake Superior. Rock hounds are sure to love these beautiful playing cards, and the deck is a fun and thoughtful gift.

This gorgeous deck features real photos of 52 of the most common and appreciated bird species of the Southeastern US, including the Painted Bunting, Blue Grosbeak, Summer Tanager and more! Anyone who appreciates birds will love having these playing cards for their favorite games and for quick I.D.

Play Cards and Learn to Identify Mammals in the Southeastern United States!Anyone who enjoys nature, wildlife, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela's popular Mammal Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features professional photographs of 54 of the most notable mammal species in the Southeastern states of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Each card depicts full-color photographs of such animals as the American Bison, Florida Panther, Southern Flying Squirrel, and more-so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features54 of the most notable mammal speciesBeautiful photograph on every cardIdeal for card games or as flash cardsPlay games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about wildlife. Get Mammals of the Southeast Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

Play Cards and Learn to Identify Mammals in the States That Border the Gulf of Mexico!Anyone who enjoys nature, wildlife, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela's popular Mammal Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features professional photographs of 54 of the most notable mammal species in the Gulf Coast states of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Each card depicts full-color photographs of such animals as the Black Bear, Jaguarundi, Red Fox, and more-so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features54 of the most notable mammal speciesBeautiful photograph on every cardIdeal for card games or as flash cardsPlay games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about wildlife. Get Mammals of the Gulf Coast Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

Play Cards and Learn to Identify Mammals in the Southwestern United States!Anyone who enjoys nature, wildlife, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela's popular Mammal Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features professional photographs of 54 of the most notable mammal species in the Southwestern states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Utah, as well as southern California and western Texas. Each card depicts full-color photographs of such animals as the American Bison, Feral Horse, Ocelot, and more-so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features54 of the most notable mammal speciesBeautiful photograph on every cardIdeal for card games or as flash cardsPlay games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about wildlife. Get Mammals of the Southwest Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

Play Cards and Learn to Identify Trees in the Southeastern United States!Anyone who enjoys nature, plants, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela's popular Tree Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features professional photographs of 54 of the most notable tree species in the Southeastern states of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Each card depicts full-color photographs of such trees as the Carolina Hemlock, Eastern Cottonwood, Wild Apple, and more-so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features54 of the most notable tree speciesBeautiful photograph on every cardIdeal for card games or as flash cardsPlay games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about trees. Get Trees of the Southeast Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

This gorgeous deck of cards features real photos of 52 of the most common and interesting trees of the states bordering the Gulf of Mexico. Trees are all around us in this region of grasslands, marshes and shorelines, and you can enjoy learning their names while playing your favorite card games.

Play Cards and Learn to Identify Trees in the Southwestern United States!Anyone who enjoys nature, plants, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela's popular Tree Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features professional photographs of 54 of the most notable tree species in the Southwestern states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah, as well as Southern California and Western Texas. Each card depicts full-color photographs of such trees as the American Holly, Ponderosa Pine, Quaking Aspen, and more-so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features54 of the most notable tree speciesBeautiful photograph on every cardIdeal for card games or as flash cardsPlay games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about trees. Get Trees of the Southwest Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

Play Cards and Learn to Identify Wildflowers in the Southeastern United States!Anyone who enjoys nature, plants, and gardening will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Jaret C. Daniels and the popular Wildflower Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features professional photographs of 54 of the most notable wildflower species in the Southeastern states of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Each card depicts full-color photographs of such wildflowers as the Columbine, Painted Trillium, Purple Passionflower, and more-so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features54 of the most notable wildflower speciesBeautiful photograph on every cardIdeal for card games or as flash cardsPlay games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about wildflowers. Get Wildflowers of the Southeast Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

Get to the Bottom of Animal ButtsButts are funny—especially to kids. Award-winning wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela takes advantage of this giggle-worthy topic, using it as an educational bridge to introduce children to facts about animals. Readers are shown an animal’s behind and asked to guess, “Whose butt?” Then it’s time to turn the page and discover the answer! Regardless of your age, you’re sure to laugh while you learn, so get to the bottom of animal butts with this wonderful picture book.Features:Full-color photos of real animalsEngaging text to interest young readersFun facts about the natural world

Identifying birds of prey is easier than ever! This field guide features Southern birds of prey only - all of the hawks, eagles, falcons, kites, vultures and owls found in the South. Organized for efficient use, the book offers fact-filled information that's accessible for beginners but informative for more experienced birders. Stunning photos, naturalist information, interesting gee-whiz facts and a Quick-Compare section help to make watching raptors more enjoyable, informative and productive.

True Tales of Encounters with BearsBear Encounters is a collection of stories about the run-ins everyday people have with bears. From the one about the black bear at the cabin that was chased away by the fifteen-pound family dog, to the bear that harmlessly wandered through a Boy Scout camp, these brief and often funny encounters capture the true nature of bears. More than 90 stories have been collected from fans of the North American Bear Center. They include a variety of tales, from routine encounters in backyards, on porches and driveways to sometimes funny and challenging experiences. The stories are grouped into sections around common myths and include anecdotes about how bear encounters have changed people’s views for the better. Read these stories, and you’ll never see bears the same way again.