Voyageur Press: 331 books
by Philip Varney, Jim Hinckley
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2017
Ghosts Towns of the West is filled with photographs, maps, history, and detailed directions to find the best ghost towns to linger in the wake of the Old West.
Ghost Towns of the West blazes a trail through the dusty crossroads and mossy cemeteries of the American West, including one-time boomtowns...
The Nuclear Express
A Political History of the Bomb and Its Proliferation
Language: English
Release Date: November 10, 2010
This is a political history of nuclear weapons from the discovery of fission in 1938 to the nuclear train wreck that seems to loom in our future. It is an account of where those weapons came from, how the technology surprisingly and covertly spread, and who is likely to acquire those weapons next...
The Great Escape
Tunnel to Freedom
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2017
When a group of American and English soldiers were taken to a Nazi prison as prisoners of war, the first thing on their minds was breaking free. The Great Escape†‹ is their incredible true story.
There have been plenty of escapes throughout history, but nothing even comes close to** **The...
The Beginner's Guide to Beekeeping
Everything You Need to Know
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2013
Raising bees is becoming increasingly popular in backyards and on farms large and small—and it’s easy to see why. These resourceful insects produce organic honey and beeswax, all while constantly providing natural aid to the health of your yard and garden. And even better, bees are easy to keep,...
The Surfing Handbook
Mastering the Waves for Beginning and Amateur Surfers
Language: English
Release Date: June 13, 2010
Whether you’re a beginner trying to get started or an experienced surfer looking to take it to the next level,The Surfing Handbookgives you the tips you need to maximize your performance on the water, with guidance on training and conditioning, technique and style, safety and etiquette, and gear....
Surfing
An Illustrated History of the Coolest Sport of All Time
Language: English
Release Date: March 5, 2013
Surfing enthusiast Ben Marcus takes you as close to the waves as you can get without hitting the beach.
Surfing is more than just a sport; it is a cultural phenomenon. From its mystical beginnings in Polynesia, surfing has evolved into a worldwide passion, establishing its own roster...
Around the Quilt Frame
Stories and Musings on the Quilter's Craft
Language: English
Release Date: April 13, 2006
Inspired by the sense of community forged by the millions of women who have gathered with friends to quilt throughout history, Around the Quilt Frame draws upon this common bond, connecting today’s quilters in a more symbolic way.
This unique compilation of essays and stories about quilts...
Knitting Through It
Inspiring Stories for Times of Trouble
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2008
Most knitters know: Getting through a difficult time often means knitting through it. Its this home truth--and all the homespun wisdom behind it--that comes through clearly in the writings gathered in this book.
These pieces--some by contemporary writers like Donna Druchunas and Sherri Wood,...
Knitting Memories
Reflections on the Knitter's Life
Language: English
Release Date: November 10, 2010
Sometimes it is a cherished knitted item that starts a story, sometimes the quest for another skein of the perfect yarn, and sometimes the way knitting is worked into a memory. There's a reason a "yarn" might be a tale or a thread, drawing us along - as these knitters do with their stories...
Astounding Knits!
101 Spectacular Knitted Creations and Daring Feats
Language: English
Release Date: April 11, 2011
This book compiles the stories, stats, and facts of the world's most amazing knits, from a handknit Ferrari on display at the British Auto Show (knitting the car took 12 miles of yarn) to the American flag knit with utility poles and cranes—and everything in between (a plate of sushi; a handknit...
by Cory Graff
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2009
Descended from the F4F Wildcat (and sometimes called the Wildcat’s “big brother”), the Grumman F6F Hellcat debuted with the Pacific Fleet in mid-1943 and soon was taking on Japanese Zero fighters. Over the next two years, the Hellcat proved to be the most successful fighter aircraft in naval...
War Stories of the Infantry
Americans in Combat, 1918 to Today
Language: English
Release Date: March 24, 2009
"I love the infantry," famed war correspondent Ernie Pyle said, "because they are the underdogs. They are the mud-rain-frost-and-wind boys. They have no comforts, and they even learn to live without the necessities. And in the end they are the guys that wars can't be won without."
This...
Wings of War
Great Combat Tales of Allied and Axis Pilots During World War II
Language: English
Release Date: September 25, 2015
Experience the exciting combat tales of both Allied and Axis pilots around the world during World War II! Wings of War encompasses the World War II air war from late 1939 through 1945 and provides a chronological snapshot not only of famous and significant events from the global air war, but also...
Viper Force
56th Fighter Wing--To Fly and Fight the F-16
Language: English
Release Date: June 27, 2011
The pilot of the F-16 Viper, which is the U.S. Air Force’s frontline fighter and attack aircraft, is at the pinnacle of combat aviation. Viper Force tells the story of what it takes to become an F-16 pilot and what it’s like to fly and fight the Viper in combat. Because the F-16 is a dual-purpose...