Books & Stationery

One part science, one part cultural history and countless parts fascination, Bees celebrates the important role that these intriguing insects have played in our ecosystem throughout the ages. From Athena to Alexander the Great and from Egypt to...

Heirloom Wood is a love letter to wood's form and function through simple woodworking projects. Combining traditional techniques with contemporary design, Max Bainbridge teaches you how to identify wood types, source timber and set up a basic toolbox,...

We Die Alone recounts one of the most exciting escape stories to emerge from the challenges and miseries of World War II. In March 1943, a team of expatriate Norwegian commandos sailed from northern England for Nazi-occupied arctic Norway to organize...

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"...

In 1941, the author and six other fellow prisoners escaped a Soviet labor camp in Yakutsk - a camp where enduring hunger, cold, untended wounds, untreated illnesses and avoiding daily executions were everyday feats. Their march - over thousands of miles...

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...

Escapist fantasies usually involve the open road, but Bernd Heinrich's dream was to focus on the riches of one small place - a few green acres along Alder Brook just east of the Presidential Mountains. The year begins as he settles into a cabin with no...

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...