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103 ARCHERY • OUTDOORS Powder Horns: Fabrication & Decoration Jim Stevens. 275 color photos illustrate working, shaping, decorating, and finishing techniques, including inlays, engrailing, and scrimshaw. Leather strap weaving and braiding methods are also provided for carrying the finished horn in an authentic manner. For inspiration, photo gallery shows finished powder horns and a contact list includes the artists featured. Size: 8.5"x11" • 275 color photos • 176pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-3489-4 • soft • $29.99 Firearms and TackleMemorabilia John Delph. The advertising art used to promote firearms and fishing tackle is among the most beautiful and highly cherished of all. Exquisitely executed and highly collectible, some of the finest examples are presented here in full color photos. Included are signs and posters, calendars, trade cards, boxes, envelopes, and other highly sought-after memorabilia. Size: 8.5"x11" • 417 color photos • 124pp. ISBN: 0-88740-332-8 • hard • $39.95 Top of the Line Hunting Collectibles Donna Tonelli. A treasury of the finest hunting collectibles around, this is a valuable reference guide for everyone from the beginner to the seasoned collector. Includes decoys, bird calls, early arms and ammunition company premiums, and hundreds of other items, all in full color with a helpful price guide. Size: 8.5"x11" • 1,150 color/bw photos • 278pp. ISBN: 0-7643-0416-X • hard • $69.95 ARCHERY TheWayofArchery: A1637ChineseMilitary TrainingManual JieTian&JustinMa. TheWayof Archeryprovidesadetailed introductiontopracticing archery in the traditional Chinesemilitary style. The illustratedtranslationandcommentaryprovideafresh, practical perspectiveona1637archery treatise. The reader will come to understand the technical side of the Way of Archery, and will connect with the philosophyandspiritof theancientChinesewarriors. Size: 9.125"x8.125" • 126 color images • 176pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4791-7 • hard • $39.99 BowAccessories Volkmar Hübschmann, Editor. Here are detailed, step-by-step instructions to enable them to equip themselves with personal finger guards, belt pouches, tension springs, string holders, and ten types of quivers. Learn to make bowstrings, targets (from simple to imaginative), and fittings, and gain information to make arrows especially crafted to meet an archer’s individual needs. Size: 8.5"x11" • 653 color photos • 208pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-3035-3 • hard • $34.99 The Bow Builder’s Book: European Bow Building from the Stone Age to Today Revised 2nd Edition Alrune, Hein, Junkmanns, Pantel, Riesch, Stegmeyer, Stehli, Vögele, & Zschi- eschang. Experienced bow builders describe the history, evolution and construction of European style longbows in this engaging book. For the beginner, clear, uncomplicated instructions are offered, including descriptions of construction techniques, tools, materials, and shooting styles. Size: 8.5"x11" • 320 color/bw photos • 232pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4153-3 • hard • $34.99 Making Bows with Children Wulf Hein. If you want to build yourself a real bow, here is where the adventure begins! Learn how to build 2 different bows, arrows, bowstrings, and quiv- er with step-by-step instruction. This well-illustrated book also takes you on a brief excursion through the history of this ancient implement. Size: 11"x8.5"•265color images•208pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4442-8 • hard • $34.99 Teaching the Bow to Bend: Making a Longbow Linda Schilling andMichael Wlotzka. Making a longbow in only two days? No sweat! In their two-day work- shops, the bowmakers team of Kunst-Griff introduced many enthusiastic beginners to the basics of making a wooden longbow—demonstrating each action step by step, in a comprehensible and clear way. This compact book, now in color, brings their workshop to you! Size: 6"x9" • 183 color images • 80pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4595-1 • soft • $19.99 Making a Rattan Bow Linda Schilling & Michael Wlotzka. Using rattan or a combina- tion of rattan and wood, this book guides you through the making of seven bow designs with illustrated, step-by-step instructions. Sections include creating the bow profile, tillering, leather grips, shaping the handle, making wood overlays for the tips, and much more. Perfect for archers, woodworkers, and crafters of all skill levels. Size: 8.5"x11"•328color images/8graphs•112pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4546-3 • soft • $24.99 Legends in Archery: Adventurers with Bow and Arrow Peter O. Stecher. Filled with stories, observations, and lessons from the gutsy adventurous characters who defined the sport of archery, this book takes you on journies to big game bowhunts in Africa, bowfishing in South America, and other adventures in archery. Size: 7"x10" • 214 bw photos • 192pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-3575-4 • hard • $29.99 Braiding Rawhide Horse Tack Revised & Ex- panded 2nd Edition. Robert L. Woolery. In this updated second edition, readers are shown every step to successful rawhide braiding, beginning with a fresh cowhide, continuing through cutting strings and braid- ing, and ending with finished reatas, bosals, hobbles, or reins. Also discussed are tools and implements the beginner can make out of readily available materials. Size: 6"x9" • 184 color/bw photos • 160pp. ISBN: 978-0-87033-629-4 • soft • $16.99 OUTDOORS The Global Outdoor Survival Guide: Basic to Advanced Skills for Every Environment. Joe Vogel. Learn how to survive in each of the earth’s ecosystems. From tools and equipment to shelter and food, this book details the skills, observations, and steps to not only survive, but thrive and enjoy that environment. A must for any seasoned excursionist or beginner gearing up for the outdoors. Size: 7"x10" • over 400 color photographs • 256pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5426-7 • soft • $29.99 My Life Pile: A Compilation of Stories from the Lifetime of a Hunter/Gatherer. Vic Berg. This books tells of the self-centering effects of living within nature while hunting and fishing, written by an outfitter and guide of 50 years experience. The author observes how humbling his clients’ dealings with wildlife encounteredmay be. Size: 9"x8" • 53 color/bw images • 160pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4518-0 • soft • $19.99