American Farriers Journal

Through 76 short vignettes and 550 photos, you'll become acquainted with the American farm family like a neighbor or friend, sharing in 140-years of heart-touching stories.  Life on the farm had more than its share of hardship, disease and chronic money shortages, but the beauty of nature, beloved animals and the support of family fills the heart with courage during times of difficulty.  This is an enjoyable read for most anyone on your gift list-including yourself.  Lovers of farm lore, history buffs and nostalgia seekers will appreciat the authenticity of the accounts of farm practices, farm technology and animal husbandry.  Anyone interested in getting some distance from the constant drudgery of following the daily news through a good read will enjoy this book!

386 pages (Paperback)

Item #: BK684

256 pages (Paperback)

Get set for a wild and crazy, laugh-a-minute ride down the back roads of America.  This 256-page book has 46 giggle-inducing chapters that will knock you off your rocker with 1,241 of the best gut-busting jokes you'll find anywhere.

Item #: BK686

David R. Stoecklein

In a follow-up to one of David Stoecklein's most popular coffee-table books,he features the working cowgirls of the West in all their glory. Stoecklein's photographs capture the beauty of these women as well as their grit, whether they are roping, riding, or just relaxing.

12 x 12 Hardbound
232 pages

Item #: BK930

Schwanz

Nobody is more influenced by weather than farmers and ranchers.  Helping you fully understand and manage according to the weather is the reason behind the jam-packing, 152-page Farm Weather Handbook.  This is no general book about weather--it is specifically written to meet the needs of crop and livestock production farmers and ranchers.  It zeroes in on the valuable information you need to manage your operation-feating over 80 full-color charts, graphs and phhotos that explain the weather purely from an Ag perspective.  Farm Weather Handbook is written by a farm magazine veteran of more than 40 years who knows exactly what you need in valuable farm weather information.

152 pages (Paperback)

Item #: BK683

American Farriers Journal

"Since There is Nothing Like A Good, Swift Kick to Get You Started, Here are 1,407 of Them!" Kickstarters can motivate you in your footcare and smithing trades while making the difference between victory and defeat, success and failure.  You will find more valuable tips, comments and advice from folks who've manage to press that motivational button, which has helped propel them to the top of their field.  For less than a penny per idea, you can rely on the words of world leaders, world-class athletes, celebrities, entertainers and philosophers to give you a needed boot down life's highway.

Item #: BK681

208 pages (Paperback)

When you recover from reading our first book of country humor Country Chuckles, Cracks and Knee-Slappers (see next item), our second volume of country humor will set your sides to aching all over again!  All new jokes in the same flavor of our highly popular first book-funny enough to put you on the floor, and clean enough to tell the pastor!  If you enjoyed the first book, you'll love this one!

Item #: BK687

David R. Stoecklein

The spur is one of the most important elements of a cowboy's gear. Learn about the different styles and varieties of western spurs that have emerged throughout the decades in this new book. The quality and superb craftsmanship of each pair is evident in this wonderful collection of photographs.

Hardcover, Size: 10x10, 144 pages

Item #: 924

David R. Stoecklein

This series of books by photographer David R. Stoecklein brings into focus a few of the most important elements of cowboy gear-boots, spurs, and buckles. The quality and superb craftsmanship of some of these exquisitepieces shine through in these images. In these pages you will find spurs from all across the West, handcrafted belt buckles, and weathered cowboy boots. There is a story behind each one that speaks of the tradition and rich heritage of cowboy life.

Learn about the different styles and varieties of Western gear that have emerged throughout the decades in different regions of the country. The set of three books is the perfect gift for a collector or Westernenthusiast. It is one in a six-part series on cowboy gear. The buckles on these pages are beautifully made, ornate, and detailed. Most are made of sterling silver and solid gold and many are adorned with precious stones, intricate filigree work, and engraving. There are even photographs of famous western buckles owned by Casey Tibbs, Bob Wills, and others.

Hardcover Size: 10x10, 144 pages

Item #: BK923