Guns 101
Guns 101

Author: David Steier

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.

Published: 2011-06-22

Total Pages: 169

ISBN-13: 1616082879

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With a background in firearms instruction, sales, and organizations, Steier's knowledge has been cultivated through years of in-depth experience and per- sonal dedication. In Guns 101, Steier covers the basics (what guns are for and how they work), but also discusses many types of firearms, firearm accessories, and gun activities--enough to help any reader carry on an intelligent conversation. From shop etiquette to do-it-yourself repairs, Guns 101 answers all of your gun questions. Complete with diagrams and photographs that make all of the technical details clear, this book is essential reading for any newcomer to the world of guns. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Realism for Realistic People
Realism for Realistic People

Author: Hasok Chang

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2022-10-31

Total Pages: 295

ISBN-13: 1108470386

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A new pragmatist philosophy of science that conceives truth and reality as operational ideals achievable in actual scientific practice.

Gunlore
Gunlore

Author: Robert Glenn Howard

Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi

Published: 2024-08-15

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 1496850947

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Contributions by Sandra Bartlett Atwood, Nathan E. Bender, London Brickley, Eric A. Eliason, Noah D. Eliason, Tim Frandy, Robert Glenn Howard, Jay Mechling, Annamarie O'Brien Morel, Raymond Summerville, Tok Thompson, and Megan L. Zahay Guns are a ubiquitous part of life in the United States. Arguably more pervasive than physical guns is “gunlore,” which refers to the many folklore genres related to firearms. Gunlore: Firearms, Folkways, and Communities is the first book to engage with the many narratives, rituals, folk-speech, customs, art, and handicraft encompassed by gunlore. Like most expressive cultures, gunlore emerges from specific communities. Groups with a shared interest around firearms may form for many reasons—self-protection, hunting, crime, work, political or social identity signaling, the desire to creatively modify guns, and even the resolve to oppose gun use and ownership. This collection explores a range of gunlore genres and the “gunfolk” groups that give rise to them. Contributors examine topics that include the fetishization of firearms, “Moms Who Carry,” online discussion boards, alternative history cosplay, survivalist communities, gunsmiths and gun craft, and more. Gun owners and gun enthusiasts, in all their varieties, are one of the largest avocational groups in America. The essays in Gunlore seek to expand our understanding of these communities by looking at the various roles firearms play, have played, and can play in our world. Gunlore, for better or worse, is a powerful and pervasive method of self-expression. In examining the folklore around these controversial and politically charged tools, weapons, and symbols, we can begin to understand aspects of American culture that will remain prominent for the foreseeable future.

Survival Prepping
Survival Prepping

Author: Xena Mindhurst

Publisher: Publifye AS

Published: 2024-10-08

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 823393271X

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""Survival Prepping: A Comprehensive Guide to Preparedness"" tackles the critical question of how to prepare for unexpected disasters and long-term survival situations. This timely book focuses on three key areas: essential survival skills, resource management, and psychological preparedness, providing readers with a balanced and practical approach to readiness. The book argues that preparedness is about empowerment and self-reliance, not fear or paranoia. It covers a wide range of topics, from water purification and food storage to shelter building and basic medical skills, culminating in discussions on long-term sustainability and community building. What sets this guide apart is its blend of hands-on advice with broader philosophical discussions about resilience, making it relevant for both beginners and experienced preppers. Structured to progress from core concepts to advanced strategies, ""Survival Prepping"" incorporates scientific studies, expert interviews, and real-life case studies to support its arguments. The accessible writing style and practical ""Put It Into Practice"" sections at the end of each chapter ensure that readers can easily translate knowledge into action, making this an invaluable resource for anyone interested in self-sufficiency and emergency preparedness.

Carry the One
Carry the One

Author: Carol Anshaw

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-10-23

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 1451656939

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When a car of inebriated guests from Carmen's wedding hits and kills a girl on a country road, Carmen and the people involved in the accident connect, disconnect, and reconnect throughout twenty-five subsequent years of marriage, parenthood, holidays, and tragedies.

Effective Time Management: Flash
Effective Time Management: Flash

Author: Polly Bird

Publisher: John Murray

Published: 2011-03-25

Total Pages: 62

ISBN-13: 1444140930

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The books in this bite-sized new series contain no complicated techniques or tricky materials, making them ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious. Effective Time Management is a short, simple and to-the-point guide to the art of managing your business books and accounts. In just 96 pages, Effective Time Management reveals the art of organising your life without complicated strategies, so that you are in control and have more time for the things that matter.

Values of Our Times
Values of Our Times

Author: Deshun Li

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-06-01

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 3642382592

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Philosophers have gradually accepted axiology as one branch of philosophy. As a basic category belonging to axiology and philosophy, "value" is the general abstraction of concrete value formation in various fields including utility, ethics and appreciation of the beauty. The problem of value is essentially a problem of historical activities of practice in human society. The axiology based on the scientific practice view insists on the principle of unification between theory and practice, truth and value. In research of axiology, the relation between subjectivity and objectivity of values is a problem that must be solved in the first place. The modern conversation of value philosophy is the academic and practical demands of the value philosophy research in China. Value evaluation is an important part of the axiology. In order to deepen the research of value philosophy and to promote the development of current value philosophy, we must have scientific mode of thinking suitable for the nature of value. It is the base of value relation, the origin of value needs, the process of value creation and actualization and the fundamental way to proving ones value as a human being.​

Improve Your Time Management: Teach Yourself
Improve Your Time Management: Teach Yourself

Author: Polly Bird

Publisher: Teach Yourself

Published: 2010-02-26

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13: 1444129481

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Improve your Time Management is the definitive guide to the basics of time management - the art of organising your life so that you are in control. You don't need complicated equipment, dozens of staff or a six-month break to learn how to save time and achieve more. All you need is a willingness to try some of the ideas in this book and the energy to start now. Improve your Time Management starts by asking you what you want to do with your life and explains how to work out how you really spend your time. It helps you to find out what you do that wastes time and tells you how to eliminate it then shows you how to plan your life better so that you deal with important activities and tasks at the most appropriate times. It tackles time-wasting activities such as paperwork, phone calls and meetings. And just to make sure that you aren't the only person in your office working at optimum efficiency, it explains how to instil good time management practices in your staff. By the time you finish the book, you will not only be using your time more effectively but will have more of it. This book will help you turn time into your best friend rather than your worst enemy. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of time management. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

Raise Your Resiliency
Raise Your Resiliency

Author: Kris Coleman

Publisher: Gatekeeper Press

Published: 2020-10-28

Total Pages: 159

ISBN-13: 166290438X

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It’s time to get REAL. Think back to the last time you experienced a setback in your life. Were you up to the challenge? Throughout our lives, we are confronted with unpredictable and unfortunate events both big and small. Whether you are faced with a family tragedy, unemployment, natural disaster, or any other life-altering event, the one thing you can control is whether or not you emerge from the situation stronger, and are able to thrive. Kris Coleman, Red Five’s Founder, President and CEO, shares what it takes for you, your family, and your business to be ready for challenges to come – what it takes to be truly resilient. As an expert in cutting-edge security programs and as a former FBI Special Agent and CIA Officer, Coleman dives into the REAL system and how to foster: • Personal Resilience • Family Readiness • Business Preparedness Resiliency is achievable. Everyone has the power to change their lives to become more resilient. Coleman lights the way to get you there, and sparks key conversations that will help you attain self-reliance and more certainty in everyday life. Are you ready to get REAL?

Shooter's Bible Guide to Knives
Shooter's Bible Guide to Knives

Author: Roger Eckstine

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2017-04-04

Total Pages: 854

ISBN-13: 1510711295

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Ideal for fans of buck knives, razor blade knives, elephant knives, and other knives One of many reputable Shooter’s Bible books Thorough resource for all of the listings and current trends in the knife market, including new manufacturers and metals The Shooter’s Bible Guide to Knives contains everything you need to know about owning, maintaining, and buying all kinds of knives. It sets the basic standard for thorough publications by continuing the Shooter’s Bible tradition of compiling more information and products than any other source. It belongs on bookshelves with other knife collecting books, knives books, firearms survival guides, and top knife books. It is also a classic shooter book. This book contains photographs and descriptions of more than 400 knives that treat readers to product highlights from custom knife makers and major manufacturers. It takes you from the blacksmith shop to high-tech influential designers with new information about locking mechanisms, blade steel, and handle materials. It has an encyclopedic level of information, including: Tips for buyers and collectors Detailed specifications and prices Knives for self-defense Knife anatomy Accessories and sharpeners Legal knowledge for every knife owner Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.