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Newcomers and experienced fly tiers alike will find that The Fly Tier’s Companion is a must-have book that both teaches and expands. With 180 fly patterns in both classic and more modern styles and lists of required materials and instructions on how to tie them, everyone is made to feel welcome in the wonderful world of fly tying. The book itself covers everything the amateur and the professional could want, featuring sections on nymphs, dry flies, wet flies, lures and streamers, steelhead flies, sea-trout flies, tube flies, and even waddingtons. All the ties were tied by Bev Harper-Smith, and the gorgeous photographs were taken by Mike Dawes himself.With big, clearly labeled instructions, The Fly Tier’s Companion is useful for everyone, from the amateur fisherman looking to up his game to the professional fly tier looking for a new avenue to try. As a sequel to Mike Dawe’s masterful book The Fly Tier’s Manual, this book expands on the techniques laid out within its pages. With brilliant flies from around the world, you’ll be tying beautiful flies and catching big fish in no time at all.Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, 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.

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Newcomers to the wonderful world of fly tying should look no further than The Fly Tier’s Manual for all their needs. Written by the incredibly talented Mike Dawes, who has been tying flies and fishing in Hampshire for decades and runs International Flies, largely considered one of the best manufacturers of commercially tied flies in the world, this book is a must-have for flyfishers of all skill levels, including the novice with an interest in the deeper parts of the fishing world.Mike Dawes’s book contains three hundred line drawings and two hundred color photographs and covers nearly four hundred different varieties of fly patterns that include nymphs, dry flies, wet flies, lures, and streamers. The Fly Tier’s Manual also covers the basics of what materials you’ll need, what equipment to buy, and even the basics of how to fish with each of the ties that you’ll tie. This is a perfect textbook for new students, a great guide to an activity for fathers and sons to do together, and everything that an amateur needs to become a professional. Pair it with The Fly Tier’s Companion for the ultimate, expansive education in the proud tradition of fly fishing.Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, 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.

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Avani is the new kid in town, and she's not happy about it. Everyone in school thinks she's weird, especially the girls in her Flower Scouts troop. Is it so weird to think scouting should be about fun and adventure, not about makeovers and boys, boys, boys? But everything changes when Avani is "accidentally" abducted by a spunky alien named Mabel. Mabel is a scout too - a Star Scout. Collecting alien specimens (like Avani) goes with the territory, along with teleportation and jetpack racing. Avani might be weird, but in the Star Scouts she fits right in. If she can just survive Camp Andromeda, and keep her dad from discovering that she's left planet Earth, she's in for the adventure of a lifetime.

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Bree is digging for worms, but she unearths something even better than she expected—a new friend!Bree doesn't know anyone who likes to dig as much as she does. What's more, Bree doesn't know anyone who likes worms as much as she does. So Bree digs alone, until one day a classmate joins her. Together, the two unearth something even better than worms—a new friendship.This story shows how young children can discover friendship through common interests. The book contains a page of information to help you connect the story to children's experiences, which makes it a great teaching tool for your classroom or child care setting.

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Snacktime is a great time for Evette and her classmates to discuss something very exciting—her birthday!It's snacktime in Mr. Walter's classroom, and Evette has something to say. ""Only kids with a baby sister can come to my birthday."" Not everyone has a little sister—but everyone would like to be invited. Evette and her classmates begin a conversation filled with imagination and discovery. After lots of discussion, Evette knows just what to do to make her party the most fun.Evette's Invitation captures the rich, spontaneous, and oftentimes quirky conversations that young children bring to the table. The book contains a page of information to help you connect the story to children's experiences, which makes it a great teaching tool for your classroom or child care setting.

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YOUR ALL-IN-ONE GUIDE TO FLORIDA’S BEST OUTINGS!Discover hundreds of unique attractions around the Sunshine State. This comprehensive guide is jam-packed with Florida’s top spots for fun and entertainment. Take a simple day trip, or string together a longer vacation of activities that appeal to you. Useful for singles, couples, and families—visitors and residents alike—this guide encompasses a wide range of interests.Features You’ll Appreciate Sections divided by theme for easy reference—decide what to do, then figure out where to do it Destinations based on themes such as Lighthouses, Festivals, Outdoor Adventures, and Amusement and Theme Parks Tips for other things to do in the area Handy size that’s perfect for traveling You’ll Find Historic buildings, museums, and beaches Breathtaking views along scenic drives Family fun with birds, dolphins, manatees, and more WITH FLORIDA DAY TRIPS BY THEME AT YOUR FINGERTIPS, YOU’LL ALWAYS HAVE SOMETHING TO DO!

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Discover the sense of accomplishment after watching your rockets, fireworks, and launchers soar into the sky! Originating from Instructables, a popular project-based community made up of all sorts of characters with wacky hobbies and a desire to pass on their wisdom to others, Do-It-Yourself Backyard Rocketsis made up of projects from a medley of authors who have collected and shared a treasure trove of rocket-launching plans and the knowledge to make their projects soar!Do-It-Yourself Backyard Rockets gives step-by-step instructions, with pictures to guide the way, on how to launch your very own project into the sky. All of these authors have labored over their endeavors to pass on their knowledge and make it easier for others to attempt. Discover how to create the following projects: Teeny, Tiny Rocket Engine Ultimate Straw Rocket Rocket Eggstronaut Pocket Rocket Launcher Iron Man Model Rocket Model Rocket with Camera Rocket-Powered Matchbox Cars – Extreme And much more! The Instructables community has provided a compendium of rocket savvy from innovators who have paved the way for other curious minds of all ages!

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The New York Times and Washington Post bestselling serial-killer thriller that will leave you wondering, is the past really in the past? Three Chicago women have been found strangled, embalmed, and posed as if still alive. Doubting the findings of the local PD’s profiler, The FBI calls on forensic psychologist Zoe Bentley to investigate. Zoe quickly gets off on the wrong foot with her new partner, Special Agent Tatum Gray. Zoe’s a hunter, intense and focused; Tatum’s a smug maverick with little respect for the rules. Together, they must descend into a serial killer’s psyche and untangle his twisted fantasies, or more women will die. But when the contents of three inconspicuous envelopes reveal a chilling connection to gruesome murders from Zoe’s childhood, suddenly the hunter becomes the hunted.

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Get a real feel for Windows 8.1 with a wealth of tips in this step-by-step guide. After using Windows 7 or XP, learning Microsoft's latest operating system takes some adjustment. Never fear. Windows expert Mike Halsey starts with the basics and then takes you through the trickier parts of Microsoft's latest operating system. You'll quickly learn how to make the most of Windows 8 for work and entertainment, whether you use a touchscreen tablet, a laptop, or a PC with a keyboard and mouse. Easily navigate the intuitive Windows 8.1 interface Use email and the Internet - and keep your family safe Share files online or with other devices in your home Download and use all kinds of of apps and programs Watch movies and listen to music Import, view, and edit your own photos and videos Learn how to use extra hardware and older software Use expert tips to keep your computer running smoothly Discover cool stuff that makes computer use really easy

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DEBUT SOLO NOVEL FROM THE CO-AUTHOR OF DEAD SIX. Air Force weapons expert Mike Kupari, co-author of Dead Six, Swords of Exodus, and Alliance of Shadows offers up science fiction action and adventure on a grand scale. When privateer Captain Catherine Blackwood is enlisted to rescue her brother from a treacherous warlord, she finds herself on her most dangerous mission yet.

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