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The Outdoors Almanac Len McDougall For backpackers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes, here is an almanac of practical information certain to be a trusted reference. Covering such topics as Outfitting — from survival knives to hiking boots Orienteering — map and compass, GPS, and wood-sense Campsite Cookery — for high nutrition and good taste Wilderness First-Aid — when doctors are miles away Useful Wild Plants — for healing and food Survival — shelters, emergency signals, and more Tracking — learning the signs of nature Weather — when there's no "indoors" to escape to. . The Outdoors Almanac will prove a ready-reference, all-in-one guide for anyone outdoors. Len McDougall contributes to Field & Stream, Michigan Out-of-Doors, and other magazines, and recently made headlines with his discovery of wolves on Michigan s Lower Peninsula. He lives in Petosky, Michigan. $16.95 192 pages 6 x 9 24 per carton 60 black & white photographs and line drawings ISBN: 1-58080-035-1 Rights available: World