books written by 
Wildside institute INSTRUCTORS
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Out of the Gate
Powerful Stories of Faith, Family and Friends
By Henrietta Pepper

Out of the Gate: What Inspires Us Drives Us Forward is a compilation of stories rooted in the blended life of faith, family and friends. Kentucky author, Henrietta Pepper, shares her relatable stories which readers can absorb and embrace through their own personal lens.

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UNBRANDED:
Emerge a Brand New You 
By Henrietta Pepper
This book offers readers a unique approach to discovering and strengthening their personal brand. Her methodology encourages reflection and exploration rather than adopting cookie-cutter concepts. Henrietta understands that personal branding is a deeply individual process, thus readers will be able to harness their own journey of self-discovery with the help of essential guidelines. UNBRANDED creates a safe space for readers seeking a personal brand to empower themselves and embrace their uniqueness. The outcome is an ownable brand that resonates with the reader's truest self.

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​Essential Wilderness Navigation
By Craig Caudill
Never before has a book been available that teaches wilderness navigation in such a systematic, yet easy to understand way. This book will be a must-have text for beginner and advanced students alike, to build or enhance, their wilderness navigation skill set. 

​Extreme Wilderness Survival
By Craig Caudill
Each of the 17 chapters begins with a REAL WORLD event, in which people had struggles or perished in a wilderness. This is followed by a breakdown of the steps to be taken to insure this does not happen to you. Finally, there is incredibly detailed information checklists on what you can do to prepare yourself for outdoor travel, hunting, preparedness and adventure.

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Ultimate Wilderness Gear
By Craig Caudill
Craig shares stories and gives recommendations, of what works and what doesn't after a lifetime of experiences in the outdoors as well as teaching hundreds of students each year. There is not much that he has not seen and he shares that with you in this book. It includes real stories of how inexpensive gear has saved lives, expensive gear has broken when it was needed, and everything in between.

The Secret Signs of Nature
By Craig Caudill
Rediscover nature’s hidden signs as you delve into the amazing science of natural navigation. Meet two young adventurers, as they discover the joy of finding their way using nature’s clues. From worms, honeybees, and spiders to trees, flowers, and clouds, young adventurers are shown what to look and listen for wherever they are—whether in the back garden, a vast meadow, or the open sea. Top wilderness trainer Craig Caudill shares more than 200 tips for reading nature from decades spent walking the land around his home and around the world. 

Introduction to Animal Tracking: A Beginner's Guide to Understanding the Methodology and Art of Tracking Mammals
By Craig Caudill​
​This guide is intended to serve as an introduction to the methodology of tracking mammals. It is written by a world-renowned outdoor skills instructor and tracker who has worked with the Department of Defense, first responders on the federal, state, and local level as well as thousands every-day folks.


​Wild Woodcraft: East Bushcraft Projects for Your Outdoor Camp and Workshop
by Craig Caudill
Develop your wilderness skills by learning how to make useful tools that cost virtually nothing―and in a pinch, could make all the difference. These 25 step-by-step photo-illustrated projects from expert survivalist Craig Caudill will empower you to connect with nature by learning the fundamentals of wilderness survival through bushcraft.