Best Hunting & Fishing
This is the preliminary book to help you understand fundamental concepts such as MOA vs Mils and external ballistics, that can be like a trusted resource at the range. The author has a series of online instructional videos known for their ability to take seemingly complex areas of long range shooting and breaking them down so that they're easy to understand. The author has a series of online instructional videos known for their ability to take seemingly complex areas of long range shooting and breaking them down so that they're easy to understand. "Whether you're looking to dip a toe into the complex world of long range shooting, or you're a seasoned shooter with years of trigger time, Ryan Cleckner's book will prove to be excellent reference material. Whether you're looking to dip a toe into the complex world of long range shooting, or you're a seasoned shooter with years of trigger time, Ryan Cleckner's book will prove to be excellent reference material. Author Ryan Cleckner is unmatched in long distance accuracy and in this fantastic book, he tells us how it's done. While the subject of this book is hitting a target way out there with a heavier caliber super accurate rifle a small game hunter could even be blessed by this information. For law enforcement and citizens who want to be prepared for any long distance occasion, this book is absolutely a must read. Ryan Cleckner served as a special operations sniper team leader with the U.S. Army's elite 1st Ranger Bn. Ryan has a series of online instructional videos known for their ability to explain complex topics in a simple and digestible way.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The Long Range Shooting Handbook gives a clear-cut, no B.S approach and explanation to the fundamentals of long range shooting. Another thing to note is that many books on this subject which are introductory level, which the Long Range Shooting Handbook is meant to be, spend the whole book saying, "In (book, course, etc.). The cover should read, "An extremely comprehensive handbook guide to long range shooting." The Long Range Shooting Handbook will be the absolute best purchase decision you've made for you shooting gear bag in quite some time."
"and is definitely a must have for anyone looking to shoot long range or even that just wants to setup a good long range gun."
"The paper the book is printed on is of good quality, but it could be better."
"Learned a lot from first read, some memories of Military training evoked."
"This is the easiest book to read on long range shooting."
"Ryan shares with the reader the fundamentals that will develop consistent long range shots."
"Then I found out about this book by Cleckner that was published in January 2016."
"Extremely well written, well organized, highly informative educational material on a specific subject matter which this former U. S. Army Ranger (Airborne) expert has forgotten more about than other so called "experts" ever knew and I'm still reading it.........now for the 2nd time & taking prolific notes on it as well!"
Understand the legal and ethical issues surrounding use of lethal force by private citizens Learn about the social and psychological issues surrounding use of lethal force in defense of self or others Preparation and mitigation--steps the responsible armed citizen can/should take. Massad Ayoob has published thousands of articles in gun magazines, martial arts publications, and law enforcement journals, and authored more than a dozen books on firearms, self-defense, and related topics.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I can't speak highly enough about this book."
"The stories kept your interest and bring home what happens when you are involved in discharging your firearm in defense of your self or family."
"Don't become a victim for defending yourself, read, study and prepare yourself, just as you do with your weapon."
"I also highly recommend reading Mr. Ayoob's book "In the Gravest Extreme" if you are even remotely considering carrying a concealed firearm for personal protection, Mr. Ayoob's writing style is very easy to read, and he shares enough of his personal experiences and interviews with other top-notch shooters to make his books interesting."
"Every chapter of this book is well written, and I can not recommend this book highly enough for anyone wanting to use a firearm for self defense."
"Its even more unsettling to think about the legal issues that you can face, for protecting yourself and your family. This is a great book to help you put this very complicated issue into perspective."
"Another must have book written by the recognized expert Massad Ayoob for anyone thinking about CCW in this day and age."
"Ayoob discusses multiple real world cases that will enlighten all readers on what to do in the event of the use of deadly force as well as the aftermath."
How to Shoot Like a Navy SEAL teaches gun owners and their families the same deadly effective techniques the author used to create the world’s deadliest snipers. A retired US Navy SEAL and bestselling author, Chris Sajnog was hand-selected to develop the entire US Navy SEAL Sniper training program. Watch Chief Sajnog show you his proven methods, and read detailed explanations in this book packed with Navy SEAL training in just 114 easy pages packed with crucial weapons knowledge. Protect your loved ones, your country, and yourself, with the firearms techniques developed by the mastermind behind the US Navy SEAL Sniper training program and one of the most respected firearms trainers in the world, Chris Sajnog. I've attended hundreds of hours of firearms training, and ' How to Shoot Like a Navy SEAL ' puts into words and video some of the most efficient and consistent shooting techniques I have ever used. B. Atkinson, Field Training Officer If you are really serious about training and want to learn the skills that give an unstoppable edge to Navy SEALS - and raise your level of firearms proficiency almost immediately - you can with my comprehensive book How To Shoot Like A Navy SEAL -- Combat Marksmanship Fundamentals . During my 20+ years in the Navy, I worked as the leading SEAL Sniper Instructor, SEAL Qualification Training (SQT) Instructor, Master Training Specialist (MTS), BUD/S and advanced training marksmanship instructor.Today I'm a DOD and DHS certified Counter-Terrorism and advanced marksmanship Instructor who has trained DOD, DHS, FBI, CIA, Law Enforcement and multiple foreign allies in all aspects of combat weapons handling, marksmanship and Tactical Operations.If you are dedicated to getting better, How To Shoot Like A Navy SEAL--Combat Marksmanship Fundamentals is the only place you can learn the exact tactics and techniques I teach to turn beginners into masters, and masters into legends.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Good book for beginning and pistol shooters who have plateaued...The best description of the process of "focusing on the front sight" that I have heard from anyone including numerous instructors and other books."
"Over my 30+ years in paramilitary positions and police SERT and fugitive unit assignments with actual close quater battle shooting, I have seen many changes in shooting style and philosophy. Being an instructor myself who is always open to new ideas and means, I really like using techniques Mr. Sajnog provides to improve my shooting and instruction."
"As a moderately experienced shooter, I have made many small adjustments that have increased my marksmanship."
"It isn't about cool gear but sound techniques and never skimping out of real training."
"It would clear up a lot of those odd situations on ranges where you are the only one wondering about how that guy hasn't shot anyone else yet. It will also explain to many why they are average at best and stop you from wondering why he thinks 12 inch groups at 100 is good."
"PRACTICE, PRACTICE, just like Chris says."
"My older brother started taking me target shooting as a kid and I always enjoyed it but got away from it for years as I didn't have the money to support it."
"Not only is there a wealth of information in this book, but Chris presents the information in a way that is both entertaining to read and easy to digest."
Best Sports Fishing
This invaluable book includes. • recommendations on what equipment you will need—and what you can do without—from clothing to cutlery to camping gear to weapons. • basic and advanced hunting strategies, including spot-and-stalk hunting, ambush hunting, still hunting, drive hunting, and backpack hunting. • how to effectively use decoys and calling for big game. • how to find hunting locations, on both public and private land, and how to locate areas that other hunters aren’t using. • how and when to scout hunting locations for maximum effectiveness. • basic information on procuring hunting tags, including limited-entry “draw” tags. • a species-by-species description of fourteen big-game animals, from their mating rituals and preferred habitats to the best hunting techniques—both firearm and archery—for each species. • how to plan and pack for backcountry hunts. • instructions on how to break down any big-game animal and transport it from your hunting site. • how to butcher your own big-game animals and select the proper cuts for sausages, roasts, and steaks, and how to utilize underappreciated cuts such as ribs and shanks. • cooking techniques and recipes, for both outdoor and indoor preparation of wild game. Steven Rinella is the author of Meat Eater: Adventures from the Life of an American Hunter, American Buffalo: In Search of a Lost Icon, and The Scavenger’s Guide to Haute Cuisine.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I was blown away with the detailed, even scientific approach to hunting big game animals."
"Unparalleled intro to Big Game hunting, especially those looking to get into US Western pursuits or looking for a refresher/new perspective."
"As a noob and looking to get my feet wet in hunting this book is very informational yet well organized so it's not overwhelming."
"I recommend this book to anyone interested in hunting."
"As a hunter (and MeatEater fan) I was already familiar with some of the hunting concepts and the guest authors in the book and this helped to further that knowledge."
"This book breaks down hunting into three parts - gear, the hunt and cooking."
"Lots of general info but covers a lot of material including recipes and I like cooking more than gutting wild game."
"I enjoy watching his shows as well as reading his books."
Best Hunting & Fishing Anthologies
Interview with the Author. Q - So, what makes the Full Circle series special? "The Full Circle Series is full of heartache, drama, and healing, all tied up in a sweet Southern bow." "The Full Circle Series will wind its way around the reader's heart. If you enjoy young adult romances that are filled with real world situations that feature positive moral and values the Full Circle Series is for you. I’ve put together the Full Circle Series Box Set. Full Circle Series eBook Categories: -Teen & Young Adult Series. -Social Issues. -Sports & Outdoors. -Mystery & Suspense. -Southern Romance Series. -Love & Romance. -New Adult Romance. -College romance with sports. -Coming of Age. -Mystery & Detectives Best Sellers. "Casey brings her undeniable exuberance for life to her passion for coming of age stories where she weaves charming and believable stories of love, country music, and small town life."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Cash, Piper, Tessa, and the Kluft girls do not like her plan and tell her so but they go along with it because they want Charley to be able to make her nightmare stop and to show the world the kind of person that Dylan Sloan really is. Charley wants him stopped before he hurts another girl and she knows that she is the only one that can do it. Finding Charley is a book that shows that the strength of one person and their support system can make or break someone."
"Dylan Sloan thought he had the upper hand when it came to Charley."
"At first I was not on board with charley's "plans" and felt her friends and her was making a huge mistake but quickly came to realise I truly admired her for her courage! This was another roller coaster ride of epic proportions as Charley continues to find herself and put her "demons" to rest!"
"Cash supports and loves Charley, he is willing to put aside his feelings to help Charley do what she believes is necessary for taking Dylan down. I had this book read in one day, I had to know if Charley is successful with her plan and if her and Cash finally get their HEA. I know I have plenty of book boyfriends I love, but damn Cash is...sigh... so sexy and knows all the right things to say."
"I ended up reading all 3 books in this series so will do an all encompassing review. Very repetitive regarding how she feels about her guy which made the story a little slower than it really should be. This series was a nice surprise that had me engrossed in the story and makes me believe that Casey Peeler may be an author to keep an eye on."
Best Sports Hunting
How to Shoot Like a Navy SEAL teaches gun owners and their families the same deadly effective techniques the author used to create the world’s deadliest snipers. A retired US Navy SEAL and bestselling author, Chris Sajnog was hand-selected to develop the entire US Navy SEAL Sniper training program. Watch Chief Sajnog show you his proven methods, and read detailed explanations in this book packed with Navy SEAL training in just 114 easy pages packed with crucial weapons knowledge. Protect your loved ones, your country, and yourself, with the firearms techniques developed by the mastermind behind the US Navy SEAL Sniper training program and one of the most respected firearms trainers in the world, Chris Sajnog. I've attended hundreds of hours of firearms training, and ' How to Shoot Like a Navy SEAL ' puts into words and video some of the most efficient and consistent shooting techniques I have ever used. B. Atkinson, Field Training Officer If you are really serious about training and want to learn the skills that give an unstoppable edge to Navy SEALS - and raise your level of firearms proficiency almost immediately - you can with my comprehensive book How To Shoot Like A Navy SEAL -- Combat Marksmanship Fundamentals . During my 20+ years in the Navy, I worked as the leading SEAL Sniper Instructor, SEAL Qualification Training (SQT) Instructor, Master Training Specialist (MTS), BUD/S and advanced training marksmanship instructor.Today I'm a DOD and DHS certified Counter-Terrorism and advanced marksmanship Instructor who has trained DOD, DHS, FBI, CIA, Law Enforcement and multiple foreign allies in all aspects of combat weapons handling, marksmanship and Tactical Operations.If you are dedicated to getting better, How To Shoot Like A Navy SEAL--Combat Marksmanship Fundamentals is the only place you can learn the exact tactics and techniques I teach to turn beginners into masters, and masters into legends.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Good book for beginning and pistol shooters who have plateaued...The best description of the process of "focusing on the front sight" that I have heard from anyone including numerous instructors and other books."
"I usually got good feedback from experts who told me to focus on a specific stance or grip… Then I ended up neglecting some other fundamental while I was fixing the first problem. The experts meant well but I just needed to do some self-evaluation of my technique with a good, easy to comprehend training guide."
"Over my 30+ years in paramilitary positions and police SERT and fugitive unit assignments with actual close quater battle shooting, I have seen many changes in shooting style and philosophy. Being an instructor myself who is always open to new ideas and means, I really like using techniques Mr. Sajnog provides to improve my shooting and instruction."
"As a moderately experienced shooter, I have made many small adjustments that have increased my marksmanship."
"Easy to read, easy to understand, easy to study, this will help beginners start with good habits and experienced shooters improve IF these principles are applied and practiced, practiced, and practiced. If you want to hit what you think you're aiming at, buy this book, read it, apply the principles, and practice, practice, practice--this author has trained some of the deadliest warriors on this planet, but even they practice."
"Reading this book will not make you a great shooter any more than reading a book about flying will make you a fighter pilot."
"It isn't about cool gear but sound techniques and never skimping out of real training."
Best Sports Shooting
This is the preliminary book to help you understand fundamental concepts such as MOA vs Mils and external ballistics, that can be like a trusted resource at the range. The author has a series of online instructional videos known for their ability to take seemingly complex areas of long range shooting and breaking them down so that they're easy to understand. The author has a series of online instructional videos known for their ability to take seemingly complex areas of long range shooting and breaking them down so that they're easy to understand. "Whether you're looking to dip a toe into the complex world of long range shooting, or you're a seasoned shooter with years of trigger time, Ryan Cleckner's book will prove to be excellent reference material. Whether you're looking to dip a toe into the complex world of long range shooting, or you're a seasoned shooter with years of trigger time, Ryan Cleckner's book will prove to be excellent reference material. Author Ryan Cleckner is unmatched in long distance accuracy and in this fantastic book, he tells us how it's done. While the subject of this book is hitting a target way out there with a heavier caliber super accurate rifle a small game hunter could even be blessed by this information. For law enforcement and citizens who want to be prepared for any long distance occasion, this book is absolutely a must read. Ryan Cleckner served as a special operations sniper team leader with the U.S. Army's elite 1st Ranger Bn. Ryan has a series of online instructional videos known for their ability to explain complex topics in a simple and digestible way.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The Long Range Shooting Handbook gives a clear-cut, no B.S approach and explanation to the fundamentals of long range shooting. Another thing to note is that many books on this subject which are introductory level, which the Long Range Shooting Handbook is meant to be, spend the whole book saying, "In (book, course, etc.). The cover should read, "An extremely comprehensive handbook guide to long range shooting." The Long Range Shooting Handbook will be the absolute best purchase decision you've made for you shooting gear bag in quite some time."
"The paper the book is printed on is of good quality, but it could be better."
"Learned a lot from first read, some memories of Military training evoked."
"This is the easiest book to read on long range shooting."
"It is logically organized (the importance of which cannot be understated), well written, fast paced for a non-fiction work, humorous only often enough to remind you the author is a real person, and immensely useful."
"Ryan shares with the reader the fundamentals that will develop consistent long range shots."
"Then I found out about this book by Cleckner that was published in January 2016."
"Extremely well written, well organized, highly informative educational material on a specific subject matter which this former U. S. Army Ranger (Airborne) expert has forgotten more about than other so called "experts" ever knew and I'm still reading it.........now for the 2nd time & taking prolific notes on it as well!"
Best Hiking & Camping
Living in a tent even through brutal winters, he had survived by his wits and courage, developing ingenious ways to store edibles and water, and to avoid freezing to death. It is a gripping story of survival that asks fundamental questions about solitude, community, and what makes a good life, and a deeply moving portrait of a man who was determined to live his own way, and succeeded. Though the ‘stranger’ in the title is Knight, one closes the book with the sense that Knight, like all seers, is the only sane person in a world gone insane—that modern civilization has made us strangers to ourselves." —Jennifer Senior, The New York Times "Michael Finkel has done something magical with this profound book… [His] investigation runs deep, summoning…the human history of our own attempts to find meaning in a noisy world."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Not only is this story of Chris Knight one of the most compelling that I have read in some time, but the lengths that you went to, to research his venture into the woods of Maine, to understand him, to get to know him, clearly better than anyone else has, and to represent him with such dignity, astounds me. While some, especially those whose homes were burgled, might still never understand what would cause a person to want to live in such extreme conditions let alone in solitude, far removed from the ‘regular’ world, after reading the book, while I will never spend a night, let alone an hour in the woods, what drew Knight makes sense to me now. It’s not to say that after reading THE STRANGER IN THE WOODS that every reader will feel compelled to pick up and leave their jobs, families, and the comfort of modern society behind, but it sure does offer food for thought."
"Many of us dream of secluding from the busyness of modern living—the fast-paced, noisy, cyclical nature in which life has become; yet many of us do not have the courage or tenacity to pursue such a dream, much less achieve this dream for the amount of time that Knight did. On a practical level, Michael Finkel has written this biographical account excellently."
"I wanted to read this book as the Maine woods have been a part of my life and I was unfamiliar with this story until I saw this book. I realized from the start that at the core of this story was an important topic I already have been worrying about that I feel American society either is unaware of or is purposefully ignoring: the neuro-atypical person and the challenge of how they will live (not thriving but suffering) in modern America. Knight was content and found peace in living that life until he was caught with the help of sophisticated surveillance equipment while robbing food from a nonprofit camp for disabled children (including kids on the Autism Spectrum). The heartbreaking part of this story is that the suffering that Knight endured was due to square pegs not fitting in the round holes of modern American society, his relief and contendedness was found living in isolation in nature, but this is not really allowed in America, and when possible it's only available to those who are able to financially support themselves due to an inheritance or some income stream that they are lucky to find that meshes with their talents and abilities. But this book provides more food for thought, for me at least, than just Knight's hermit years story. I hope this book is a catalyst for Americans to think about this issue, with the rising rates of Autism and mental illness, we have more people this decade than ever before who are not fitting in with the mandatory American public school system and who are not fitting in to work jobs as adults enough to support themselves independently let alone the issue of if a person is happy or content."
Best Bird Watching
Over the thirty years they had worked together, Alex and Irene had become famous—two pioneers who opened an unprecedented window into the hidden yet vast world of animal minds. Alex's brain was the size of a shelled walnut, and when Irene and Alex first met, birds were not believed to possess any potential for language, consciousness, or anything remotely comparable to human intelligence. Together, Alex and Irene uncovered a startling reality: We live in a world populated by thinking, conscious creatures. Alex missed Irene when she was away. Alex and Irene stayed together through thick and thin—despite sneers from experts, extraordinary financial sacrifices, and a nomadic existence from one university to another. Alex is the African gray parrot whose ability to master a vocabulary of more than 100 words and answer questions about the color, shape and number of objects—garnered wide notice during his life as well as obituaries in worldwide media after his death in September 2007. While this book inevitably covers some of the same ground, it is a moving tribute that beautifully evokes the struggles, the initial triumphs, the setbacks, the unexpected and often stunning achievements during a groundbreaking scientific endeavor spent uncovering cognitive abilities in Alex that no one believed were possible, and challenging science's deepest assumptions about the origin of human cognitive abilities.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"And I've learned since then that she loved me, I didn't understand her behavior fully, there was no internet back then so i had to surmise her actions were positive towards me. She too liked to play games, such as the time I had just installed a smoke detector in the hallway outside my bathroom. Thanks for taking the time to write this book, it brought back memories while learning about the intelligence, which we know better today exists in all living creatures."
"I liked how well she treated her birds and that she makes clear these intelligent creatures should not be left alone as solitary pets."
"Dr Pepperberg is a gifted writer as well as a amazing scientist and her book on African Greys is a must read for any parrot lover."
"I cannot imagine myself having Irene's commitment and dedication and doing the amazing amount of work required with Alex and with so many people and institutions to keep the program going for the results."
"The journey of Irene and Alex's life together is so moving and inspiring, and yet another confirmation of how much we can learn from our animal friends."
"As well as the difficulties within academia for a talented woman and a smart parrot to gain the recognition and funding they deserved."
"She was a busy scientist but never once forgot the animals who shared her life!"
"This is a very interesting, authentic tale of a very intelligent woman who saw potential in her birds, and a specific bird who knew and loved her."
Best Nature Writing
The AT offers an astonishing landscape of silent forests and sparkling lakes — and to a writer with the comic genius of Bill Bryson, it also provides endless opportunities to witness the majestic silliness of his fellow human beings. When this American transplant to Britain decided to return home, he made a farewell walking tour of the British countryside and produced Notes from a Small Island . Accompanied only by his old college buddy Stephen Katz, Bryson starts out one March morning in north Georgia, intending to walk the entire 2,100 miles to trail's end atop Maine's Mount Katahdin. As Bryson and Katz haul their out-of-shape, middle-aged butts over hill and dale, the reader is treated to both a very funny personal memoir and a delightful chronicle of the trail, the people who created it, and the places it passes through. Awed by merely the camping section of his local sporting goods store, he nevertheless plunges into the wilderness and emerges with a consistently comical account of a neophyte woodsman learning hard lessons about self-reliance.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I'm a sexagenarian who, on a recent vacation, happened to walk out and back on the first three miles or so of the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail (Springer Mtn, GA) and, in a fit of exhilaration, decided then and there that I would, by golly, hike the AT before I died. As I was joyfully entertained by his incisive sense of humor, I was simultaneously and seriously learning history, biology, geology (and several other -ologies) as well as being discomfitted by Bryson's documentation of our culture's dismissive practices regarding ecology."
"In total Bryson hiking around 800 miles of the 2,500 mile trail."
"You young guys can deal with that...[...], I should have done this trail 30 years ago!! What's funny is just a couple weeks back we did a small day hike in north Georgia on the High Shoals trail, down to a beautiful water fall, just a 1.2 mile hike. On the hike back up to the car I was huffing and puffing, my hip was hurting, I was sweating heavily in GOOD weather... and I think I want to do this with a 40 pound pack on my back??!! We spoke with the first two guys, one who wanted to celebrate his 65 birthday on the trail, the other guy, much younger, hiking the trail for several days on his own. I topped off their water bottles and thanked them, thinking I should do this hike!"
"Was told it was "Hilarious.""
"Read one and except for a few events, you've pretty much read them all and almost any extended backpacking trip involves the same rigors, risks, weather and that mixture of misery and exhilaration."
Best Outdoor & Nature Reference
Dr. Carl Sagan takes us on a great reading adventure, offering his vivid and startling insight into the brain of man and beast, the origin of human intelligence, the function of our most haunting legends--and their amazing links to recent discoveries.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Thi is the most interesting way of looking at the evolution of humans."
"Sagan is poetic in his descriptions, and provides significant, well constructed, arguments towards the evolution of human intelligence and beyond."
"So, since I read and re-read so much of it, I had to buy it again."
"If Sagan were still alive and wrote the book today he would almost certainly incorporate newer information and reach his conclusions via slightly different routes, but his overarching message would remain the same: "the mind... [is] a consequence of its anatomy and physiology and nothing more.""
"Anything by Sagan is a great read."
"A must read for everyone."
"It is still interesting but with so much time passing I'm suspecting that many "facts" are out of date, thus putting into jeopardy many of his suppositions."
"This book is a wonderful overview of the development of the structures and functions of the human and primate brains."