Charles Gaines

Acclaimed sporting and adventure writer Charles Gaines has spent much of his life on the water, around the world, fishing rod in hand, angling for trout, redfish, salmon, bonefish, bass, marlin, tuna, and practically everything else that swims. Just about any place where there's water to fish and eccentrics to keep him company, Gaines has been.The Next Valley Over, a collection

Traces the history of strongwomen, offers profiles of top women bodybuilders, and describes their attitudes towards bodybuilding

He rose from the mean streets of Brooklyn to create a multi-million-dollar body-building empire. For five decades, Charles Atlas has stood as a symbol of virility, embodying the male dream of manhood and achievement. They said he had a physique of a Greek god. His sleek, vigorous body, glowing with energy and good health, appeared in pulps and comic books around the world. The words "I Was a 97-Po

Who are they and why do they do it?—these men who dedicate themselves to building bodies like Hellenistic statues; who crisscross the world competing for titles as grandiose yet as publicly uncelebrated (Mr. America, Mr. Universe, Mr. Olympia) as their gargantuan physique; whose daily lives are as rigidly defined and regulated by their obsession to mold the ideal body ... only their fellow muscle

It is the end of summer when two best-friend couples set out for a long weekend at their country home, a sheep farm, for a few days of hunting and relaxing. Dray and Portia, exuberant, playful, and wildly in love, have been friends with Bill and Clair since college. Despite a recent separation, Bill and Clair have fallen back in love and are more attached than ever. The four are loyally devoted to

In the summer of 1990, writer Charles Gaines and his artist wife, Patricia, bought 160 acres of wild land on the northeast coast of Nova Scotia. They believed they were simply buying a remote getaway spot, but within a few months a more complex dream for the property developed. By midwinter, they had begun to see the land as a place where family intimacy might be reclaimed, as a home that might he

Edited by Valerie Cassel Oliver. Text by Valerie Cassel Oliver, Charles Gaines, Renee Block, Bertrand Clavez.

Novel set in the tough world of body-building. It was the basis for the 1976 film of the same name directed by Bob Rafaelson with screenplay by Gaines and featuring Jeff Bridges and Arnold Schwarzenegger in the lead roles. 262 pages.

Perspective is written to present an examination of and a biblical perspective to the foundation and heritage of America as well as our way of life, relationships, the church, social issues, government, politics, leadership, the judiciary and our nations founding documents. It is presented to challenge and stimulate our thinking in hopes of shinning some light on the implications of our notions an

From the glacial lakes of Patagonia to the safari camps of Zambia, Charles Gaines has traversed the globe in search of the elusive catch. Traveling by helicopter, kayak, ship or houseboat, on lakes, rivers, oceans and everglades, he has visited five continents and over 20 countries following his primary fly-fishing. But, as with any epic quest, the adventure—made up of wild stories, salty characte

The most comprehensive book yet on this inspired, inventive chronicler of the African-American experience Alabama-born, Chicago-based Kerry James Marshall is one of the most exciting artists working today. Critically and commercially acclaimed, the painter is known for his representation of the history of African-American identity in Western art. Conversant with a wide typology of styles, subjects

Book by Charles gaines

A collection of the greatest and most evocative writing on atlantic salmon fly-fishing, along with superb photographs, historic watercolors, etchings and other memorabilia.

WHO ARE THEY AND WHY DO THEY DO IT? –these men who dedicate themselves to building bodies like Hellenistic statues; who crisscross the world competing for titles as grandiose yet as publicly uncelebrated (Mr. America, Mr. Universe, Mr. Olympia) as their gargantuan physiques; whose daily lives are as rigidly defined and regulated by their obsession to mold the ideal body as any other master athlete

Acclaimed sporting and adventure writer Charles Gaines has spent much of his life on the water, around the world, fishing rod in hand, angling for trout, redfish, salmon, bonefish, bass, marlin, tuna, and practically everything else that swims. Just about any place where there's water to fish and eccentrics to keep him company, Gaines has been.The Next Valley Over, a collection of his best writing