Pitching Tents

Set in the small North Texas town of Burro in 1980-81, Pitching Tents is the unusual story of Vida Singer, eighty years of age, and Wayman Ezekial Scott, sixty-five. A rich, fast-paced, carefully constructed story of character, time, and place, this is a vital, comic, and touching novel of differing freedoms and loves as Vida and Wayman find a way to pitch a movable tent.

A comprehensive climbing guide to the mountains of The Andes, from Venezuela to Tierra Del Fuego. It features route descriptions for over 300 peaks with over half illustrated by a photo-diagram and full colour maps.

You're no idiot, of course. You know how to make the bed, start the oven, even keep the squirrels out of the backyard bird feeder. But when it comes to pitching a tent, lighting a campfire, and warding off bears, you feel like Lucy and Ricky on their camping trip. Don't try to 'splain just yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Camping and Hiking, Second Edition, teaches you the simple skills you need to take the trauma out of camping. This updated edition can help you feel confident about choosing and using your equipment...even in the middle of winter! In this Complete Idiot's guide, you get:

The 'Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Infantry of the Army of the United States' written by the United States War Department provides a comprehensive guide for military members on their duties and responsibilities. The book covers topics such as military drills, discipline, and the importance of leadership within the infantry. Written in a concise and instructive manner, the book serves as a valuable resource for both new recruits and seasoned soldiers. This manual reflects the military standards and practices of the time, offering insight into the organizational structure and values of the United States Army during its early years. The language is straightforward and authoritative, reflecting the military ethos of the era. The author, the United States War Department, is a collective entity representing the military leadership of the country. The knowledge and experience of the War Department in training and educating soldiers are evident in the thoroughness and detail of the manual. Recommended for history enthusiasts, military personnel, and anyone interested in understanding the fundamentals of infantry warfare and discipline.

Backpacker brings the outdoors straight to the reader's doorstep, inspiring and enabling them to go more places and enjoy nature more often. The authority on active adventure, Backpacker is the world's first GPS-enabled magazine, and the only magazine whose editors personally test the hiking trails, camping gear, and survival tips they publish. Backpacker's Editors' Choice Awards, an industry honor recognizing design, feature and product innovation, has become the gold standard against which all other outdoor-industry awards are measured.