Wulfstane Manor, a rambling old country house with many unused rooms, winding staircases and a maze of cellars, had been bequeathed to Veronica Mallowood and her brother Martin. The last time the large family of Mallowoods had all foregathered under the ancestral roof was on the occasion of their father’s funeral, and there had been one of those unholy rows which not infrequently follow the reading of a will. That was some years ago, and as Veronica found it increasingly difficult to go on paying for the upkeep of Wulfstane, she summoned another family conference - a conference in which Death took a hand. Rope’s End, Rogue’s End is, of course, an Inspector MacDonald case, in which that popular detective plays a brilliant part.

Dr. James Verraday is a professor of forensic psychology specializing in eyewitness recall and criminal profiling. He's a brilliant original thinker with a passion for social justice and a very antagonistic relationship with authority, especially the police force. So when Detective Constance Maclean appears in Verraday's lecture hall at the end of one of his classes, he bristles. But the body of a young woman has just been found in a cranberry bog south of Seattle, and Maclean is convinced that this murder is tied to an earlier killing. The Seattle police already have a suspect in custody for that case, but Maclean suspects the lead detective is knowingly putting away an innocent man to boost his numbers and quiet his critics. Verraday reluctantly agrees to use his skills as a profiler to help out with the investigation—if only to satisfy his own conviction that law enforcement is riddled with corruption. They form an unlikely alliance and soon find themselves tied up in a deadly game to find a serial killer whose wealth and influence make him almost untouchable.

This vintage book contains a detailed handbook on knots and splices, being a compact and systematic list of all the most useful and important workings connected with cordage. It contains clear explanations of their various formations. Complete with detailed illustrations and a wealth of handy tips, this thorough guide will be of special utility to those looking to increase their knowledge of knots, and it would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this volume include: “Knots, Bends, Splices”, “Knots, Bends, and Hitches for Uniting Ropes”, “Knots Forms on Ropes by Their Own Strands”, “Splices”, “Purchases”, “Miscellaneous Odds and Ends”... and much more. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high quality edition - complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on rope, knots, and nets.

What happens when you reach the end of your rope? What drives you there? Cameron has experienced the unfortunate outcome of reaching her end. Falling madly in love with Jake, she dives head first into the future she had envisioned with him. She does whatever it takes to build that dream, even if it costs her her sanity. What do would you do, if the man you married had major personality flaws that mysteriously show up only after you marry and have kids? Cameron finds out first hand and her life will never be the same.

Including more than 500+ black-and-white specially-commissioned illustrations, Ropes and Knots is easy to understand, packed with expert advice and essential for anyone who wants to know the difference between and how to make a simple reef knot or complex slip knot, a clove hitch, an alpine butterfly knot and many more.

Knot-making is simpler than ever. This revised easy-to-follow guide, published in partnership with Outward Bound, includes information on using knots in your favorite outdoor activities. Outdoor expert Buck Tilton takes you step-by-step through each bend and turn with clear instructions and detailed photographs. You can count on this handy volume to guide you toward quick success and fool-proof knots.

When it comes to explaining crafters' tools and techniques, craftsman Paul N. Hasluck is a true master. In Knotting and Splicing Ropes and Cordage, Hasluck covers everything, from the basics of rope formation to trying useful knots, splicing rope, working cordage, tying fancy knots, using different ties and lashings, and more--all among more than 200 intricate illustrations. Great for sailors, Scouts, climbers, cavers, rescue workers, or anyone who is simply interested in learning the skills behind knotting and splicing, this classic work holds the very foundation of the art.