When the U.S. military invaded Iraq, it  lacked a common understanding of the problems inherent in counterinsurgency campaigns. It had neither studied them, nor developed doctrine and tactics to deal with them. It is fair to say that in 2003, most Army officers knew more about the U.S. Civil War tha...

Learn to Draw Disney’s Phineas and Ferb helps young artists capture the likenesses of their favorite characters, including Phineas Flynn, Ferb Fletcher, Candace Flynn, Agent P, and Dr. Doofenshmirtz. School is out for summer, and stepbrothers Phineas and Ferb decide to make each day an adventure! Th...

Cruising on a small boat is a continuous learning experience. Sometimes you discover answers on your own, but more often the best lessons come from casual conversations with other cruisers. Why Didn't I Think of That? brings together the lessons learned, the tested advice, and the ingenious solution...

Classic spiral bound version of the 4th edition designed to lie flat while learning knot tying techniques involving both hands. A limited number of these books signed by the author are available. Professional medical and paramedical curricula include extensive training in aseptic and sterile techniq...

Start programming quickly with this super-fun guide to RaspberryPi Adventures in Raspberry Pi, 2nd Editionincludes 9 cool projects that show you how to set up and startdeveloping on your Raspberry Pi. Updated for the release of the Rev3 board, this second edition covers all the latest features andte...

With this new, fresh, and highly readable introduction to sail trim, Dallas Murphy’s Plain Sailing goes far to demystify the often intimidating aspects of sailing that confront the unseasoned sailor. By focusing on “wind awareness,” Plain Sailing will help all sailors better understand the principle...

Join the Raspberry revolution with these fun and easy Pi projects The Raspberry Pi has opened up a whole new world of innovation for everyone from hardware hackers and programmers to students, hobbyists, engineers, and beyond. Featuring a variety of hands-on projects, this easy-to-understand guide w...

Islands have always been fascinating places, their separateness evoking a sense of mystery and inspiring a yearning for exploration. California's islands are unique evolutionary laboratories, places where plants and animals have grown and interacted in isolation for millions of years. This comprehen...

SELOC Marine tune-up and repair manuals provide the most comprehensive, authoritative information available for outboard, inboard and stern-drive engines, as well as personal watercraft. SELOC has been the leading source of how-to information for the marine industry since 1974. Designed and written...

Gordon West, WB6NOA, study manual for the 2012-2016 FCC Element 4 written examination for the Amateur Extra Class ham radio license. Book contains all 702 questions and answers, along with Gordo's educational, fun answer explanations. Fully-illustrated to aid learning. Q&A are reorganized into logic...

Marine Canvas Track to Track: Insider’s Information, “Seven secrets to installing the perfect track” This book is where you will be exposed to 31 different types of Marine Tracks being used (and this is not all of them) I am sharing with you years of my insight on the workings of Tracks, to help you...

Army Rangers are experts in leading Soldiers on difficult missions under extreme conditions; and to do this they need rigorous training. For more than two months, Ranger students train to exhaustion, pushing the limits of their minds and bodies. Those who successfully complete the training are award...