During WWII the US Playing Card Co. in Cincinnati, OH, produced multiple versions of "Spotter Cards," decks of playing cards aimed at helping soldiers and civilians in "learning the characteristics of United Nations and Enemy Aircraft." Stark, simplified representations of Allied and Axis aircraft, coupled with terse descriptions, begged "players" to differentiate flying friend for flying foe.To the modern viewer, the spotter silhouettes are abstract--sleek, but not particularly threatening. It's easy to miss the fact that a plane like the Aircobra, pictured in the book, was a fierce killing machine with a 34-ft. wingspan. Or that an obsolete Japanese aircraft like the Ki-27 "Nate" finished the war as a deadly Kamikaza bomb.While in no way a definitive accounting, this book may provide a small window into the triumphs and tragedies in the struggle for air superiority during World War II.

A Spotter's Guide (To Selected Aircraft of World War II)

Charles NIX

Scott & Nix, Inc.

Showcasing a compilation of the most exquisite and colorful gardening designs of the past four decades, this sumptuously illustrated collection celebrates the history and development of one of America’s most influential and renowned horticultural pioneers. Garnering numerous awards and recognitions for their ground-breaking workincluding honors from the American Society of Landscape Architects, the Royal Horticultural Society, the Pennsylvania Landscape and Nursery Association, and the Philadelphia Flower Showthis beautiful archive relates the stories of each garden’s creation, with client interviews and details from noted architects and designers. Opulent photography and concise cultivation insight brings each amazing garden to life and demonstrates the breadth of style, innovation, creativity, and execution by one of the country’s most highly regarded gardening families.

Gale Nurseries: Four Generations of Garden Excellence

History

Levine, Adam

Americas

Depicting the most beautiful trout of the United States and Canada, this exquisitely reproduced 18-card collection is a must-have for any fishing aficionado. Based on photography from more than 20 years of traveling and fly-fishing the continent, each elegantly printed set features six distinct types of trout, illustrated in breathtaking detail. From the brook trout, rainbow trout, and steelhead to the Dolly Varden, westslope cutthroat trout, and brown trout, this appealing array—complete with a keepsake box and envelopes—is the perfect gift for the passionate angler.

Trout of North America Eighteen Card Set

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

Masterfully illustrated and designed to capture the intricate details of 34 species of trout found in American waters, this essential collection of elite angler quarry are dutifully presented on one delightful poster. With faithful attention to detail and accuracy and representative in relative scale, each fish—from the tiny golden trout to the massive steelhead—is painstakingly replicated at 40 percent of average size. Reflective of the immense popularity of fishing among avid anglers throughout America and the world, and essential as a reference for easy identification of each distinct species, this colorful and fastidiously accurate poster—by the foremost authority on trout illustration in the country—is a truly remarkable addition to any fisherman’s functional art collection.

Trout of North America Poster

Tomelleri, Joseph R.

Featuring numerous illustrations of mayfly duns and spinners on four prints, this pristine collection of drawings enlarges these tiny critters to reveal their complex structures and wide range of beautiful colors. Including all of the mayfly species important to anglers across North America—from the tiny, blue-winged, olive "psuedos" to the chunky, yellow drakes—each illustration is augmented by a high level of detail. Organized by the mayfly's time of emergence and life-stages and labeled with common and up-to-date scientific names, this fantastic collection makes a great gift for experienced and novice fishermen alike.

Mayflies of North America Print Set

Schwiebert Jr., Ernest G.

Skillfully reproduced from the distinct and meticulous paintings of an acclaimed artist and passionate fly fisherman, this exceptional collection showcases the saltwater game fish that inhabit the coasts of America on a striking wall poster. With 35 unique and popular species replicated in breathtaking detail and reflecting relative scale, this collage is illustrated with astounding fidelity and a fine art charm. Including such species as striped bass, redfish, bonefish, striped marlin, yellowfin tuna, false albacore, and dolphinfish, this poster can assist anglers in the often tricky identification of a particular species. Brilliantly colored and printed on high quality paper to ensure longevity, this essential saltwater game fish reference is perfect for the home or office of the dedicated sports fisherman, the weekend angler, or nature lovers with a penchant for striking wall art.

Saltwater Gamefish of North America Poster

Encapsulating the true dimension and uncommon beauty of a hefty 39-inch striper caught off the coast of Massachusetts by the illustrator—a renowned artist and passionate angler—this referential poster represents the most accurate and detailed illustration of a striped bass ever made available to the public. With dedication to authenticity and a unique artistic perspective, this charming reproduction is a colorful and essential adornment for the walls of fly-fishing fanatics and appreciators of the striped bass.

Striped Bass Poster

Ford, Flick

Artfully capturing the distinct and luminescent details of the most popular and beautiful saltwater game fish found along the coastal regions of northern America, this exquisite set of 18 note cards are comprised of the unique painting reproductions of a world-renowned artist and dedicated angler. With three cards for each subject--the striped bass, bonefish, false albacore, tarpon, redfish, and snook--the faithfully illustrated, hard-fighting fish are printed on high-quality paper stock and presented in a sturdy keepsake case reminiscent of a vintage cigar box. Classically crafted and beautifully detailed, this deluxe card set is the ideal gift for appreciators of the world of nature, and a stylishly creative way to correspond with the passionate inshore and offshore angler.

Saltwater Gamefish of North America Eighteen Card Set

Scott & Nix, Inc. Bluewater Gamefish of North America Eighteen Card Set

Region by region, season by season, this update to the classic fly-fishing manual contains all of the information about the structure, appearance, and habits of the insects that signal the favorite feeding times of various fish. With commentary on dozens of mayflies, stone flies, and caddis flies as well as on crane flies, dragonflies, damsel flies, fish flies, backswimmers, and scuds, this is the ultimate resource for fly fishermen looking to understand the rivers to fish in various situations and how to identify the flies in their different stages. Along with this useful information, the guide is supplemented by large and detailed artwork of the insects as well as a review of the history of fly-fishing, thoughts on the ethics of angling, and anecdotes from the author’s fly-fishing experience.

Matching the Hatch: A Practical Guide to Imitation of Insects Found on Eastern and Western Trout Waters

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