Ploughing through Amazon and found New books coming from Ray Mears
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ray-Mears-Handbook-1/dp/1444711393/ref=sr_1_20?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265290712&sr=8-20Product Description
Ray Mears' field craft skills have been acquired through working alongside many of the remaining hunter-gatherer communities of the world today. In this handbook he shares the knowledge gained in thirty years of study and invites you to use all your senses to appreciate the natural world in a new way.
How to identify animals by their tracks and to follow them
How to find animals in different weather conditions and at different seasons
How to imitate animal calls
What to wear, what kit to use
'These skills have had a profound impact on me, they have changed my feeling for nature. Developing an eye for wildlife similar to that of our prehistoric ancestors brings the joy of many close encounters with otherwise shy secretive creatures. But beyond even this it develops a deep sense of respect and connectedness with the world of nature and our beautiful planet.' - Ray Mears
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ray-Mears-Handbook-2/dp/1444711407/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265290712&sr=8-19Product Description
Ray draws together his well-practised carving skills in this handbook. He teaches basic techniques including safety and choosing your tools, step-by-step instructions on how to carve, from a simple spoon to weighty canoe paddle. It is illustrated with Ray's photos and designs to copy.
How to choose the appropriate wood for the job
How to use different tools - straight knife, crooked knife, axe, adze. saw, hand-drill
How to decorate your carvings
How to preserve your carvings
'When I carve I feel a kinship with the forest. Carving is an earth skill which comes into its own when you make a journey. Native people have a saying that I have long embraced: "do much with little".' - Ray Mears
