The Pocket Guide to Beer: Featuring The Beer Tube Map (birlinn Pocket Guides)

Anyone who has spent time on the water knows that fishing success comes down to effective connections—the angler must first ensure that the knot connections throughout the fishing line are sound and appropriate for the task at hand. A failed knot—picture a wind knot tarpon leader made a huge silver king pulls hit a fly or a seven-pound bass pulls free because of a poorly tied attachment to your crankbait—will bring your otherwise happy day to a screeching halt and leave you muttering about what might have been.

The Pocket Guide to Classic Books is the third book in this series on theatre and literature and covers everything from authors through to the basic storyline; from famous characters in classic books through to famous opening lines.

Authoritative text, crystal–clear photography, and a systematic approach make this the most comprehensive pocket guide to birds of the world. Featuring over 800 bird species, this volume is designed to simplify the sometimes complex identification process. Whether in your neighborhood or in the wild, the Smithsonian Handbook of Birds of the World enables you to spot and recognize birds easily. Photo–Encyclopedic Approach: Each entry combines a precise description with an annotated photograph to highlight the bird's chief characteristics and distinguishing features. There are useful maps showing worldwide distribution, pictures of alternative plumage, and scale drawings of each bird. Color–coded, quick–reference bands giving at–a–glance facts complete every entry. Identification Made easy: For beginners and established enthusiasts alike, the Smithsonian Handbook of Birds of the World begins by describing anatomy and behavior to help identify different types of bird. A visual identification key then shows the major bird groups and guides you to the correct entries. Finally, a concise glossary provides a useful guide to the scientific and technical terms used in the book.

From meat to desserts, sides to shellfish, The Ultimate Guide to Frying is the cookbook above all cookbooks for any frying questions. Beginning with a detailed guide to oils and frying equipment, Rick Browne paints the complete picture for anyone interested in how to fry just about anything in their home and make it tasty too! With recipes like Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Walla Walla Onion Rings, Beer-Batter Trout, Sumptown Oysters 'N' Bacon, Fried Shrooms, Kathleen Cauliflowerettes, and much more, this cookbook is sure to leave its readers satisfied.