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Kayak Fishing: The Ultimate Guide 2nd Edition

Scott Null - Heliconia Press; 2 edition
Format: Print book

With stunning new photography and contributions from 20 influential kayak angling pros, this edition provides new kayak anglers with a solid foundation of skills and concepts for a safe and comfortable entry into the sport. Experienced kayak anglers will benefit from a wealth of tips, tricks,...
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Happy City: Transforming Our Lives Through Urban Design

Charles Montgomery - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Format: Hardcover

A globe-trotting, eye-opening exploration of how cities can -- and do -- make us happier people. Charles Montgomerys Happy City is revolutionizing the way we think about urban life. After decades of unchecked sprawl, more people than ever are moving back to the city. Dense urban living...
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McElligot's Pool

Dr. Seuss - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Imagination runs wild in this Caldecott Honor-winning tale featuring Dr. Seuss's inimitable voice and hysterical illustrations. The first Seuss title to feature full-color art on every other page, this adventurous picture book tells of Marco-who first imagined an extraordinary parade...
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Urban Birder, The

David Lindo
Format: Print book

Birding is cool and anyone can do it, even in the heart of the city. That's the message of David Lindo, a.k.a. the Urban Birder. Whether the reader is at home, in the park, traveling to work, or just looking out a window, the opportunities are always there. This inspirational guid
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How To Use The GoPro Hero 4 Black

Jordan Hetrick - KP
Format: Print book

FROM THE #1 AMAZON BEST SELLING AUTHOR ON GoPro CAMERAS. Specifically for the GoPro HERO 4 Black Edition, this is the perfect guide book for anyone who wants to learn how to use a GoPro HERO 4 Black camera to get great videos and photos. Designed for an active lifestyle, travelers, snowboarders,...
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Kayaking Made Easy, 3rd: A Manual for Beginners with Tips for the Experienced (Made Easy Series)

Dennis Stuhaug - FalconGuides; 3rd edition
Format: Paperback

Updated to reflect all the latest gear and techniques, this guide is the perfect step-by-step handbook for beginners, with sage advice on every aspect of flat-water and sea kayaking, from selecting a boat to kayak camping.
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The Great Lakes: The Natural History of a Changing Region

Wayne Grady - Greystone Books; First Trade Paper Edition edition
Format: Paperback

Five immense lakes lie at the heart of North America. They cover an area of nearly 95,000 square miles and hold more than 5,500 cubic miles of water. Together they comprise the world's largest freshwater system, containing 95 percent of the continent's fresh water - and one-fifth...
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Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time

Jeff Speck - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Format: Hardcover

Jeff Speck has dedicated his career to determining what makes cities thrive. And he has boiled it down to one key factor: walkability. The very idea of a modern metropolis evokes visions of bustling sidewalks, vital mass transit, and a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly urban core. But in the typical...
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Birding at the Bridge: In Search of Every Bird on the Brooklyn Waterfront

Heather Wolf - The Experiment
Format: Print book

An astonishing variety of birds, stunningly photographed by the first birder to fully explore Brooklyn's gorgeous new waterfront park Heather Wolf fell in love with birding among the tropical birds of Florida. When she moved to Brooklyn, just steps from downtown, she thought she would...
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Bicycling: A Reintroduction

Karen Ruth - Cool Springs Press
Format: Paperback

You havent ridden a bike since you were twelve. Now you want to rediscover the freedom of that two-wheeler. This book is an introduction for you--for adults who havent ridden in years or arent riding as much as they want to. Sure, you never forget how to ride a bike, but if you havent been...
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The Living Great Lakes: Searching for the Heart of the Inland Seas

Jerry Dennis
Format: Paperback

If fresh water is to be treasured, the Great Lakes are the mother lode. No bodies of water can compare to them. One of them, Superior, is the largest lake on earth, and the five lakes together contain a fifth of the world's supply of standing fresh water. Their ten thousand mil
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