Best Selling Books by David Hancock

A new look at the Tlingit. The author weaves personal observations in with historical and cultural references to give a lively account of these artistic native peoples. When you visit southeast Alaska you encounter the Tlingit Indians and their very rich lands, diversified culture and wondrous art forms. You can visit from cruise ships, from the Alaska Ferry system, from private boats, from the air, or by following the highway systems though Hyder, Skagway or Haines. The richness of the Tlingit culture flows from the incredible diversity and abundance of the surrounding seas: its fish, whales and sea life, the prolific clam beaches, and the incredible wealth from the spawning fish that feed the bears and eagles and nutrify the dense coniferous forest. The ease with which the natives could extract a good living provided much extra time to devote to developing an extraordinarily rich culture and a prolific art, as well as the warring and slave trading that set the northwest coast peoples apart from the other more food-deprived North American native peoples. This book will give you a glimpse into the richess of their culture and art and afford you some understanding how the Tlingit evolved as part of this productive land.

This well illustrated handbook offers handy hints for the eager bait-fisherman: where to find bait, how to catch it, how to prepare it, and when to use which kind.

Noted biologist David Hancock shares over 50 years of experience observing the bald eagle of the Pacific Northwest -- chronicling their rise back from the edge of extinction and illustrating the book with over a hundred wonderful photos. David Hancock has been fascinated by the magnificent bald eagle for over 50 years. This title conveys the enthusiasm, depth of knowledge and respect for nature that could only come from a writer who has dedicated his life to wildlife biology and conservation. Personal anecdotes - such as the author''s often humorous adventures as a young graduate student traveling the west coast to study eagles - enliven the narrative. Chapters on the biology of the bald eagle and a summary of how they bounced back from the edge of extinction in the continental US share David Hancock''s extensive understanding and appreciation of this majestic bird. As well, there is a look at some of the best eagle viewing areas and festivals on the northwest coast with recommendations and observations from the author.

This book, Colonel Hancock''s eighth, is about lurchers, the hunting dog of the humbler hunters. It covers not just the origins, uses, structure, breeding advice, blend of breeds and foreign counterparts, but the wide patronage of these hybrid talented hounds. Lavishly illustrated it covers many aspects of the lurcher scene for the first time. It is not a manual dealing with feeding, training, health concerns and rearing. It is a book for the hunter, the person more interested in what the lurcher does. No previous book has covered comparable hunting dogs abroad so fully; no other book on lurchers evaluates so deeply the value of the breeds contributing to this hybrid hound. AUTHOR: Colonel David Hancock MBE (not to be confused with the renowned lurcher breeder) has been studying dogs for over fifty years. He retired from the Army in 1983 when he became Director of the National Trust''s Shugborough Estate. He has written a number of very successful books including The Mastiffs - The Big Game Hunters, now in its sixth edition. He judges working terriers and working tests for gundogs. He is a regular contributor to Country Life, The Field, Countryman''s Weekly and Dogs Today. SELLING POINTS: *No previous book covers comparable hunting dogs worldwide *Sets out the essential physical and mental characteristics which make a successful lurcher REVIEWS ''Perhaps the most important living writer about dogs'' a reviewer has described Colonel Hancock Colour throughout

Farm dogs may have lacked recognition by scholars in the past but they have rarely been undervalued by those who work them. Some old breeds of farm dog have lost their working role and unfortunately died out. This book covers the dogs used by farmers in the United Kingdom, in Europe and in former colonies.

A double volume containing two works of astonishing invention that blend theater with art and artifact.

The follow-up to Jackalope Hunting, Dewpoint follows Merak Snyder four years after the first book''s events. Dewpoint immerses readers in Merak''s visual, auditory, and tactile world through Merak''s prose descriptions, observations, and insights. In Dewpoint, Merak navigates college, reconciles the latent trauma from the events of Jackalope Hunting with his interactions with friends, and straddles the line between the life he felt on track to lead versus the one he has fallen into.

Nude art compositionOnly 250 copies available.(Over 100 pages, full colour, Huge, 30cm x 30cm)This stunning, limited edition, coffee table book, explores artistic semi nude and art house figure work, set amongst textures and incidental Australian landscapes. A sensational book for the trendy foyer, personal library, yacht or modern board room. This book is receiving excellent recognition worldwide and only 250 on offer in this release."Being a beautiful person lasts forever, but fast forward 10 or 15 years, and those with vision recognize that youth is but a fleeting moment, and today was the day to capture and remember the beauty of today...no matter what age you are" - David Hancock

This guide contains 28 circular walks across East Sussex, much of which lies inside the new South Downs National Park. Each walk in is accompanied by clear, large-scale Ordnance Survey route maps and GPS waypoints to help you navigate your hike with ease.

Is there money in selling stock photography anymore?What if we said you could still make $2000 - $5000 per month!Selling stock photos is like investing in the stock market!If you invest in the wrong stock libraries.. you can''t make money if they aren''t selling anything!Stock photography sales are dead! ...or are they?It''s all about percentages and if you understand exactly how much you can make selling your photos online, then you can predict more accurately if this is a viable business for you!If you are considering stock photography as an income, this will be the most honest and accurate (hard to get) information you are likely to find!People say selling stock photography is dead and yet just one library (Shutterstock) made $134,000,000 (million) in the second quarter of this year. So clearly there''s plenty of money in it! The question is... will you get some of the pie?Cut straight to it and download the "no frills" E-book or read on!

900 special pubs and inns for you to try, all inspected, all special.

Dorset must rank as one of the most unspoilt counties in England. Dominating the landscape are the chalk downs open, sweeping, grassy uplands that stretch from the former forest lands of Cranborne Chase on the Wiltshire and Hampshire borders right across the middle of the county to the coast. The many ridge-top footpaths (including one starting from Cerne Abbas which ends with the Cerne Giant in all its glory) that cross these downs provide splendid walking and a succession of panoramic views.

General facts and descriptions about the birds that inhabit the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, Canada. Includes information about birds, their classification, nest, flight patterns and migration.

Provides instructions and patterns for making a variety of toys and games, including soft toys and puzzles.

Australian Rules football on Bathurst and Melville Islands; origins and history of football on the islands; Nguilla League; review of islands commercial enterprises - forestry , tourism, fashion (Bima Wear and Tiwi Designs) traditional crafts and pearling.