Active outdoor pursuits Books

The 5th Lap is about breaking barriers to achieve short term and long term goals. This could apply to everyday life. Manuel Ruiz, against all odds achieved the ultimate American Dream. He came to this country without knowing the language and lived at the...

The Kid Looks Back is a collection of sixty-eight stories that cover a wide range of topics. I hope that his book will be a gentle hiding place where you can go to get away from something, return to something or go where you have never been. Some of...

Henry Clyde's guide to 'pleasure-cycling' is a must-read for anyone seeking an active and healthy lifestyle. Filled with practical advice and motivational insights, this book is perfect for novice and experienced cyclists alike. Whether you're looking to...

This book offers a series of entertaining and informative essays on the joys of camping in California, featuring tips and tricks on everything from site selection to campfire cooking. It is a must-read for anyone planning a camping trip in the Golden...

This entertaining book provides an account of the history of pedestrianism, the sport of competitive walking, including detailed descriptions of the performances of some of the most celebrated walkers of the last and present centuries, and the science of...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This is the journey that saw Kate and Hugh step outside their comfort zone in every respect. Ditching jobs, saying goodbye to family in Sydney, and reducing their belongings to what fit on a 13m sailing boat. It was a huge leap of faith for a new couple...

This collection of 50 stories is truly charming. These funny accounts are a very easy, comfortable read. The author relates these personal experiences in a most heartwarming way. The lessons learned shared in this book reveal wonderful insights and...

Big Sur and the Canyon, set on California's Central Coast, is a thrilling, at times humorous tale of perhaps the most magnificent terrain in America's national forests. High adventure mix with poetic and vivid descriptions of life in the backcountry-the...

This book is the Second Edition of The Jamaican Firearm User's Guide. It was produced to fill the need of proper education and training for licenced firearm holders in Jamaica in particular and across the world as a whole. This knowledge is meant only...

If you have ever wanted to move effortlessly and get the most from your hard-won climbing fitness, this is the guide you've been waiting for.Getting better at rock climbing doesn't have to be about strength, endurance, flexibility or hours spent on...

Learn about the Battle of Gettysburg on two wheels, and enjoy the thrill of outdoor, experiential learning.Maps to Bike Gettysburg No. 5: The Ridges Extended Loop is for experienced and recreational cyclists who want to combine learning about the Battle...

2020 was a year of change. Caught between occupations and a global pandemic, 24-year-old Joe Jackson decided to write an essay for every fly-fishing trip he took. And just like the fishing itself, these essays drift from the metaphysical to the wholly...

Mitch and Becca are stunned when an injured and strung out young woman, an echo from the past, arrives unexpectedly at their mountain lodge. But Emily is not alone—she belongs to an eclectic fellowship on a quest to backpack from Georgia to Maine...

A Comprehensive Handbook on Historic Army Canvas Tent Setup, Maintenance, and CareBuild your library with this unabridged, high-quality Civilian Reference Edition reissue of the official Repair of Tents, Canvas, and Webbing - FM 10-16 US Army War...

The Story of The North Central College Cross Country and Track & Field TeamsRun for Fun and Personal Bests is not about trophies and championships. It's ultimately about much more important goals and lasting rewards for the student athletes who built...

En el sureste mexicano, con más precisión, en Yucatán, la bicicleta ha sido y es un elemento esencial en su evolución socio urbana, ya que a partir de su arribo a finales del siglo XIX y durante muchas décadas siglo del...

Many non-campers hold irrational fears that tent camping is an uncomfortable and even dangerous activity. But author Frazier Douglass knows from experience that living in a public campground several days or weeks can be a very safe and comfortable...

Get ready to hit the road with confidence and style, thanks to this comprehensive guide to cycling in Essex County. Written by expert wheelman George Chinn Fred, this handbook contains everything you need to know about bikes, roads, laws, and techniques...

Tim's Tada: Bucket List“1. Drive to keep alive.” “2. Be all that you can be.” “3. See all that you can see.” “4. Do all that you can do.” “5. Say all that you can say...

For Florida hikers, vacationers, outdoor enthusiasts, and wildlife watchers who want to plan and execute their own adventures, this second edition of the popular guidebook will be indispensable. Molloy and Friend explore the trails of Florida to provide...

A story of a woman who lived loved and learned caravaning in the outback. Sit around the metaphorical campfire with author Kez Wickham St George as she brings you on an unexpected journey throughout the pages of The Cuppa Tree. This...

On the journey of a lifetime, can one woman complete a spiritual trek to find herself and rebuild?Saint Jean Pied de Port, France. Aubrey aches to pick up the pieces of her shattered life. So, at her son's urging, she swallows her fears to walk the...

The pages of this book have captured, distilled, and illuminated the wonders of the wild lands and the whitetails that haunt them, the other creatures that render the swamps magical and intriguing, and the quiet thump of a bow and hiss of an arrow...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

A story of Struggle and Survival on the path to Climbing Mastery.From one of our more colorful characters in climbing lore comes an epic, true story of sidestepping danger at every level of the game. From an early age, Strappo embarks upon the toughest...

33+1x La Réunion ist ein etwas anderer Reiseführer. Kurz und anschaulich beschriebene Ziele mit den nötigen Hintergrundinformationen, illustriert mit farbenfrohen Fotocollagen, am Ende schwarzweiße Impressionen, die zeigen, dass die bunte Insel auch in...

Lidice, a village in what is now the Czech Republic, could not be wiped away.After SS officer Reinhard Heydrich was assassinated, Lidice was targeted in a cruel reprisal. Hundreds died and the village was razed. Nothing remained until a handful of...

Rachael Steil clocked in as an All-American collegiate runner; she became a girl clawing for a comeback on a fruitarian diet. This year-long struggle with raw food ended when she realized she had to find her self-respect beyond her identity as a...

Trekking 500 miles on the ancient Camino de Santiago was not just an item for Russ Eanes to check off his bucket list. It was a journey he had dreamed of taking for decades.At age 61, with his children grown, he was too young to retire but wise enough to...

One of the First Manuals on Car Camping and Recreational VehiclesThis deluxe unabridged reprint Legacy Edition of Elon Jessup's historic The Motor Camping Book is full of classic tips and methods for making the most out of your car camping and...

A Classic Handbook for Camp Cookery and Kitchens in the OutdoorsThis unabridged reprint Legacy Edition of Elon Jessup's Camp Grub is a classic handbook on having delicious meals in camp and on the trail. Originally published in 1924, Jessup presents...

The Very First 1911 Version of the Canadian Boy Scout Handbook!This deluxe reprint Legacy Edition of Lord Robert Baden-Powell’s The Canadian Boy Scout is the first 1911 version of the scout handbook for scouts in Canada. Full of knowledge and...

A Timeless Manual for Camp Life and Essential Woods SkillsThis deluxe reprint Legacy Edition of Elmer Kreps’ Woodcraft is full of delightful “primitive” outdoors skills and tips for turning your campsite into the perfect wilderness...

A Sourcebook For Bored Kids And Adults Alike!This deluxe reprint Legacy Edition of “Uncle Dan” Beard’s Field And Forest Handy Book is sure to fill the heads of any avid outdoorsperson, camper, or scout with its many ideas! Despite being...

Tips and Tricks for Life on the Trail!This reprint edition of the classic Camp and Trail Methods by Elmer Kreps brings to light many of the old-time tricks and traditional ways of the woods that some of the more comprehensive instruction manuals leave...

This book, which contains instructions on how to cope with survival problems written by people who have actually lived under survival conditions, tells the main things that a man should know about living in uncivilized regions of the Arctic.This book...

Built almost 2,000 years ago by the Roman occupiers of Britain, Hadrian's Wall is one of the most famous and identifiable World Heritage Sites. When two old friends, one American and one British, reunited to trek the length of the Wall, they...

A "live vicariously through me" adventure book about a teacher's journey across America in the summer of 2000 on a bicycle. A stimulating blend of history, cycling facts, and personal experience interspersed with heart-warming scenes of America's people...