“Mr. Heavey takes us back to the joys—and occasional pitfalls—of the humble edibles around us, and his conclusions ring true.”—Wall Street JournalLongtime Field & Stream contributor Bill Heavey has become the magazine’s most popular voice by writing for sportsmen with more enthusiasm than skill. In...

Few of us will ever get to Antarctica. The bitter cold and three months a year without sunlight makes the sixth continent virtually uninhabitable for humans. Yet marine biologist James B. McClintock has spent three decades studying the frozen land in order to understand better the world that lies be...

In a situation where survival is at stake, plants can provide crucial food and medicine. Their safe usage requires absolutely positive identification, knowing how to prepare them for eating, and a solid awareness of any dangerous properties they might have. Familiarity with the botanical structures...

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...

The popular guide to boating and other recreational activities in Washington's San Juan Islands, updated and including new quick-access features. *New sidebars on wildlife and history *New tables listing authors' favorites; best side trips; and the best places and best times to view birds, wildlife,...

This short handbook focuses on some of the authors favorite off-the-beaten-path locations near the San Juan Islands. A handy reference in the front of each chapter includes a navigation map, resources at that location, and instruction on how to approach the location from a boat. At the end of each c...

While sailing around the Caribbean, Ann Vanderhoof  and her husband Steve track wild oregano-eating goats in the cactus-covered hills of the Dominican Republic, gather nutmegs on an old estate in Grenada, make searing-hot pepper sauce in a Trinidadian kitchen, cram for a chocolate-tasting test at th...

What makes someone a total outdoorsman? It’s a mix of know-how, enthusiasm, experience and having the right tools. In this follow-up to the top-selling Total Outdoorsman Manual author T. Edward Nickens returns with another 300+ hints on how to get the most from your hunting, fishing, and camping t...

It’s time we cleared the air about ham radio. If you think of it as staticky transmissions sent by people in the middle of nowhere, think again. Today’s ham radio goes beyond wireless to extreme wireless, Operators transmit data and pictures, use the Internet, laser, and microwave transmitters, and...

A common wild gourd becomes a thing of beauty in the hands of 25 top artisans who specialize in exploring, expressing--and teaching--their handiwork. Magnificent projects shown in illuminating full-color photos and practical skills introduce you to a diversity of ways to turn gourds into works of ar...

The Inside Passage to Alaska is one of the world's most spectacular trips for cruising boaters. Each summer Alaska's sheltered waters, picturesque islands, deeply cut fjords, icebergs, and tidewater glaciers-along with outstanding flora and fauna-draw hundreds of adventurers who experience the beaut...

When Phineas finds out that his friend Isabella needs to earn her Fireside Girls wildlife photography patch, the gang heads to the Amazon rain forest in a giant flying Croc-Mobile! Meanwhile, the evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz is once again trying to take over City Hall with his latest -inator. This 8x8 inc...