Books & Stationery

John McDonald has been making people laugh for decades with his humorous yarns poking fun at people from away, people from Maine, and life in general. Following up the wildly popular A Moose and a Lobster Walk into a Bar, the "Dean of Maine Storytelling"...

This is a book about ecology, environment, nature and the misleading information that plagues the discussions of these topics. It doesn't have to be read all at once; you can pick it up for five or ten minutes, get one idea out of it, put it down and...

Edible wild plants, mushrooms, fruits and nuts grow along roadsides, amid country fields, and in urban parks. All manner of leafy greens, mushrooms and herbs that command hefty prices at the market are bountiful outdoors and free for the taking. But to...

Whether in a temperate, tropical, arctic or subarctic region, you might find yourself alone in a remote area with little or no personal gear. This thoroughly revised new edition of the classic U.S. Army Survival Handbook provides the information you need...

Anyone who wants to learn basic living skills - the kind employed by our forefathers - and adapt them for a better life in the twenty-first century need look no further than this eminently useful, full-color guide. Hundreds of projects, step-by-step...

What could be more wonderful that being able to soothe your own and your family's aches and pains naturally? Here Melissa Corkhill gives advice for treating common conditions and illnesses at home using remedies provided by Mother Nature. In this book...

Foraging for wild food is growing more and more popular as people become increasingly interested in eating not only organic but also local fresh food - for free. Most of these foods are within easy reach - however, you've got to know what you're looking...

Welcome to the Museum is a series of books set on the walls of the printed page, showcasing the world's finest collections of objects from natural history to art. Open 365 days a year and unrestricted by the constraints of physical space, each title in...

Rite In The Rain® Top Spiral notebooks are tough enough to survive rain, sweat, mud and anything else life throws at it. Tough but flexible Polydura, 19 gauge cover with rounded corners Rulers, conversion charts, and map scales printed on cover prove...

When Man Becomes Prey examines the details of fatal predator attacks on humans, providing an opportunity to learn about the factors and behaviors that led to attacks. The predators profiled in the book include black bears, grizzly bears, mountain lions,...

Rite In The Rain® Top Spiral notebooks are tough enough to survive rain, sweat, mud and anything else life throws at it. Tough but flexible Polydura, 19 gauge cover with rounded corners Ruler, conversion chart, and map scales printed on cover prove...

While a pencil works great on the All-Weather products, sometimes you just need a pen. Don't worry about running out of ink.3.5" long refillRefills fit all All-Weather pensBlack ink

With padded covers, simple images, and an amazing range of novelty textures, Baby Touch and Feel books capture the attention of the very youngest children, and create an experience they'll want to repeat again and again. Board book Ideal for infants and...

Pencils will work great on Rite in the Rain® but sometimes you just need a pen. This metal all-weather pen writes on wet paper and upside down, and the ink won't leak, evaporate or blow up in your pocket! Powder-coated brass barrel with textured flat...

For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives, as well as those who have already brought a dog home, Cesar Millan, the preeminent dog behavior expert, says, "Yes, you can raise the perfect dog!" It all starts with...

The Disaster Preparedness Handbook will help you to establish a practical disaster plan for your entire family (covering all fourteen basic human needs) in case the unpredictable happens. Additional information is presented for those with special needs,...

This is a facsimile reprint of the very first Boy Scouts Handbook, complete with the wonderful vintage advertisements that accompanied the original 1911 edition, now in full color. Over 40 million copies of this book have been distributed since its first...

Picking mushrooms in the woods on a sunny day can be fun for the whole family - but only if you do it safely! Here mushrooms are divided into four identification categories so anyone can recognize what he or she is looking - and forage without worry!...

Novices eager to collect tasty wild mushrooms will find this unique guide invaluable. Unlike others, it focuses only on those types that are both safe to eat and delicious. Most important, it presents the eight rules of mushroom gathering in a...

This classic, scholarly history of the fur trappers and traders of the early nineteenth century focuses on the devices that enabled the opening of the untracked American west. Sprinkled with interesting facts and old western lore, this guide to traps and...