Outdoor category: 2147 books

‘Enthusiastic, pleasingly madcap’ Geographical Adventure – something that’s new and exhilarating, outside your comfort zone. Adventures change you and how you see the world, and all you need is an open mind, bags of enthusiasm and boundless curiosity. Recommended for viewing on a colour tablet....

Martin Moran has been a man of the mountains since youth. Famously, he made the first solo ascent of the Scottish Munros in the winter months, as described in his great book, The Munros in Winter (published by Sandstone Press). For decades now he has made his living as a mountain guide based in Strathcarron,...

One time road athlete and long time orienteer, Bill Melville gives himself a year to notch up a perfect run.. Part autobiography, part history, part travelogue, Year of the Perfect Run also deals with running and runners, the famous and the not so famous. It picks through the science, in particular the...

Call-out is the definitive collection of tales about early mountain rescue in the Highlands of Scotland from Hamish MacInnes – Everest pioneer and arguably the most famous Scottish mountaineer of the twentieth century. In the late 1960s, MacInnes led the Glencoe Mountain Rescue team and together...

Learn to apply the right knot for any situation-a guide for the home, backpack, or boat. The fundamental skill of tying knots is useful in countless situations, both indoors and out. The Little Book of Incredibly Useful Knots teaches you which knot to choose and exactly how to tie it, whether...

The Only Guide You'll Ever Need To Survive The Great Outdoors! From the beginning of time man has survived on his own knowledge and skills passed down from one generation to the next. Whether it is constructing a shelter, gathering food, or preparing for war, man has continually progressed with...

This is the true story of how I sought for, and found a 2.13-carat, brown diamond at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park. I had it cut into a lovely, 1.21-carat marquise diamond. I then had it graded and appraised. It is worth $9,800. My discovery was awarded “One of the Best Finds of 2010” by the editors of Western and Eastern Treasure Magazine.

Originally published in 1903. A fascinating and comprehensive study of the wild rabbit. Its management, natural history and methods of taking it are discussed in detail. Illustrated

With a timeline of articles and photos spanning 2002 to 2011, the Austin American-Statesman's award winning editorial staff and contributors trace the evolution of the Austin City Limits Music Festival from a small regional event in Austin’s Zilker Park to one of the country’s premiere destination...

All The Right Ingredients You Need To Plan A Family Reunion, Theme Parks Family Reunions, Gifts for Family Reunions, The Benefits Of Using An Online People Finder Service, Backyard Reunions and Designs For Family Reunion T-Shirts    

Slacklining, edible bugs, tarp surfing, and more! In this awesome follow-up to the hugely popular Handy Dad, extreme sports athlete and TV host Todd Davis gathers more than 30 projects and activities sure to get kids outside and entertained for hours. With easy-to-follow instructions, helpful photographs,...

There are plenty of books on the market that cover nuts and other passive gear, but non that focus completely on this important topic (the foundation of all climbing protection). Nutcraft covers standard climbing nuts, micro wires, hexs, tricams and exotica (knots, beaks and natural chocks), as well as how best to use them. This is a perfect book for a novice climber.

Written by experts Justin Lichter and Justin Kline, Ultralight Bike Touring and Bikepacking is a detailed guide to ultralight, self-contained cycling trips for pleasure and adventure. Bike tours can last a single day or take weeks, months, and years - this guide will explain the basics and intricacies...

A quality survival kit is one of the critical elements in prevailing during a backcountry emergency. Survival instructor Tony Nester shares what essential gear to carry and how to design a tailor-made kit to fit your specific needs. Drawing upon the past 25 years of teaching fieldcourses, Nester provides...