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The 1863 US Infantry Tactics
Infantry of the Line, Light Infantry, and Riflemen
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2002
• The authorized book for the instruction, exercise, and maneuver of U.S. Infantry during the Civil War
• Includes articles of war, an extensive dictionary of Civil War military terms, and sheet music for military bugle calls
• A must-have book for historians, researchers, reenactors, and writers
Written...
D-Day Bombers
The Stories of Allied Heavy Bombers during the Invasion of Normandy
Language: English
Release Date: March 11, 2010
Eyewitness accounts of heavy bombers on D-Day
Rarely told story of what happened above the beaches
Detailed descriptions of various bombing runs
In this vivid and dramatic look at World War II in the air, eight different aircrews--three American and five British--tell eye-opening...
by Daniel Butterfield
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2003
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2003
• First (1862) standard manual for duties in the field • Standing orders for layout of camps and marches and duties of officers, provost marshals, surgeons, etc • 112 regulations "every soldier must know" Perplexed at the lack of standardization in the units under his command, Brig. Gen. Butterfield...
The 1862 Army Officer's Pocket Companion
A Manual for Staff Officers in the Field
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2002
Unique summary of "military science" as it stood at the beginning of the Civil War.
by Dan Cragg
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2001
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2001
This worldwide reference guide to over 300 Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard installations includes information on locations, climates, housing and schools, personal services, recreational opportunities and local attractions, as well as detailed maps and base information. An ideal companion for servicemembers, defense contractors and military travelers.
by Jonathan P. Tomes USA, JAG
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2005
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2005
A straightforward plain-English guide to what members of all the services and their families need to know about the law while serving in the armed forces. Expanded 5th edition contains new material on the laws of war for use by servicemembers deployed to combat. Updated laws on military status, military...
Overshot Simply
Understanding the Weave Structure 38 Projects to Practice Your Skills
Language: English
Release Date: August 10, 2018
Overshot is perhaps the most iconic weaving technique--think antique coverlets and fancy table runners--yet many weavers are intimidated by its complex-looking structure. But it doesn't have to be difficult! In this book, Susan Kesler-Simpson makes overshot approachable by breaking it down piece by...
UFOs in Pennsylvania
Encounters with Extraterrestrials in the Keystone State
Language: English
Release Date: January 31, 2011
• Reports of bizarre sightings
• Encounters with extraterrestrials
• UFO flaps throughout the state
• Accounts of alien abductions
• Connections with Bigfoot and other phenomena
by Boyd Gibbons
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2017
Well before dawn on a mid-November morning, a caravan of customized pick-up trucks begins filing out of Duncan, Oklahoma. At that dark hour they appear to be nothing more than campers, but they are dog trucks. On straw and cedar shavings inside these mobile kennels are a half dozen Golden Retrievers,...
by Robert J. Dr Dalessandro
Language: English
Release Date: December 8, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: December 8, 2008
Practical advice on leadership and officership. Up-to-date information on pay, uniforms, and more.
by Alice Beatty, Mary Sargent
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 1983
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 1983
Revised and updated, the standard introduction to making wool rugs with the traditional handheld hook. Originally published as The Hook Book.
Hex Signs
Tips, Tools, and Techniques for Learning the Craft
Language: English
Release Date: February 14, 2008
The traditional Pennsylvania Dutch folk practice of painting colorful, round geometric designs directly on barns was adapted to a detached disk format in the mid-twentieth century. Ivan E. Hoyt is one of the most celebrated artisans of hex sign painting, and in this detailed how-to book he shares...
Round Loom Knitting in 10 Easy Lessons
30 Stylish Projects
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2016
Loom knitting--the art of creating woven fabric using pegs and a hook instead of traditional knitting needles--is quicker and easier on the hands than knitting, but the results are just as lovely! The easy-to-follow lessons in this book start with the basics and progress to more complex techniques--an invaluable visual reference for loom knitters of all levels.
Delicate Crochet
23 Light and Pretty Designs for Shawls, Tops and More
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2018
Light, airy pieces crocheted in fine yarns show off the beauty of your crochet stitches and are a dream to wear! The shawls, cardigans, tops, and other designs in this collection are light as a feather, super soft, and made to drape beautifully across your body. These lacy pieces are fun to crochet...