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Book SynopsisThe sports gambling book you can bet on Sports betting combines America's national pastime (sports) with its national passion (gambling). In the U.S., more than a third of the population bets on at least one sporting event every year. With the recent lifting of the federal ban on sports gambling, states are pushing legislation to take advantage of the new potential source of revenue. The best sports betting books are data driven, statistically honest, and offer ways to take action. Sports Betting For Dummies will cover the basics, as well as delving into more nuanced topics. You'll find all the need-to-know information on types of bets, statistics, handicapping fundamentals, and more. Betting on football, basketball, baseball, and other sportsBetting on special events, such as the Superbowl or the OlympicsMoney managementBetting on the internet With handy tips, tricks, and tools, Sports Betting For Dummies shows you how to place the right bet at the right timeto get the right payoffTable of ContentsForeword xv Introduction 1 About This Book 1 Before You Go Any Further 3 Foolish Assumptions 4 Icons Used in This Book 5 Beyond the Book 5 Where to Go from Here 5 Part 1: Sports Betting Basics 7 Chapter 1: Betting Sports for Fun and Profit 9 Eight Days in October 10 A surprise win 10 Victory’s revenge 10 Finding profit in the roller coaster 11 Do Sports Bettors Win? 12 The Wagers of Sin 14 Fans and Bettors: Better Fans 15 Sharps and squares 16 Advantage bettors 17 Why 50 Percent Doesn’t Cut It 17 52.38 is the new 50 18 How sports bettors win 19 Comparative betting success 20 What Kind of Sports Bettor Are You? 20 Financially interested fan 21 Ace Rothstein-esque 21 Data guru 22 Spread shredder 22 A little of everything 23 The Legal Landscape of Sports Betting 23 I’m not a lawyer but 23 Federal laws 24 The Supreme Court to the rescue 25 State laws 25 Sports betting and organized crime 28 What Can’t I Bet On? 29 Setting Some Goals (and Limits) 29 This Is Your Brain on Gambling 30 Chapter 2: The Basic Bets 33 The Betting Contract 34 The premises of the promise 34 Monetary policy 36 All’s fair 36 Overloading the odds 37 Illuminating examples 37 An introduction to betting with odds 40 Betting against a Bookmaker 42 The moneyline 43 A quick look at vigorish (the vig) 50 Point Spreads: Thumb on the Scale 50 Losing team, winning bet 52 Half is enough 53 Point spread = 0 54 Betting on a point spread 54 Over/Under Betting 56 Multi-Bet Wagers 58 Parlays: Let it ride 58 Parlay odds 60 Teasers: A little help 61 Variations on a Theme 62 Exotic bets 63 Prop bets 63 Chapter 3: The House 65 The Sports Betting Business 66 Inventing the modern sports book 67 Today’s business 67 In-Person Betting 67 The big board: Reading the betting menu 68 Step by step: How to place an in-person bet 74 And in the end, the odds you get are equal to the odds you give 75 The morning after 76 Online Betting 76 Domestic online sports books 78 Offshore sports books 78 Betting kiosks/casino apps 79 I Got a Guy: Private Bookmakers 79 State Lotteries 81 Part 2: Betting Smart 83 Chapter 4: Beating the - Odds 85 A Tale of Two Numbers 85 Great expectation 86 Breakin’ even 2: Electric boogaloo 87 Positive EV, No Instructions Included 88 The missing piece: Win probability 89 Pennies on the dollar 89 Staying positive 90 Bookmakers and Odds 91 Holding onto the handle 92 Book balancing 93 Balancing the Books 97 Odds as a price 97 An odds life 99 Sharp objects 102 Bookmaking Business Models 107 Market makers: The odds stork 107 Market followers 107 The SuperMegaCup odds life cycle example 108 Early money/late money 109 World premier odds 109 The early bird gets the risk (and the reward) 110 Odds at odds 111 Chapter 5: The Best Bettor Habits 113 Winning Habits: A Quick Review 114 Betting Approaches 114 An idealized bet selection process 115 The goal of bet allocation 116 Financial diversity 117 The value of outs 120 Bet sizing 121 The Importance of Record-Keeping 125 Measures of success 126 Bet records 126 Bankrolling 127 The time dimension 127 Time as a flat circle 128 Where do you stand? 128 Establishing a fiscal period 129 How to think about a wealthroll 131 Rolling your own 132 Metric Superiority: Winning Percentage versus ROI versus Profit 134 ROI 134 Profit (and loss) 136 Win/loss records 139 Chapter 6: Full Frontal Nudity (and Some Statistics and Probability) 141 Thanks for Nothing, Ancestors 142 Narratives instead of numbers 143 Probabilities and Single-Outcome Events 144 Alternate universes would be nice 145 Statistical analysis as a process to find truth(iness) 146 Overdue: The Gambler’s Fallacy 147 How Randomness Masquerades as Non-Randomness 148 The fundamental assumption of randomness 149 Inserting randomness into sports assertions 149 Descriptive versus predictive 151 Predictably random: The bell curve 152 The Matter of Sample Size 153 The Law of Large Numbers 154 Standard deviation: You can do this 156 The Wonderful, Life-Changing Beauty of the Amazing Gambler’s Z-Score 160 Zee origin story 160 The Z-score and sports betting 161 Chapter 7: Handicapping the Fundamentals 165 The Challenges of Fundamental Analysis 166 Outside the Lines, between the Ears 167 The home-field advantage example 168 The benefits of fundamental analysis 168 The downside of fundamental analysis 169 Universal Fundamentals Concepts 171 Matchup 171 Rest and fatigue 175 Travel 176 Recent performance 177 Strength of competition 178 Motivation 178 Team Sports Factors 180 Overall talent and speed 180 Game plan 181 Coaching 181 Schedule/spot analysis 182 External Factors 182 Weather 183 Rules changes 183 Officiating 183 Venue and crowd 184 Measuring Performance Variance 184 Chapter 8: Technical Analysis and Modeling 187 Like Math, but Fancier 188 Analytics 188 Modeling 189 De-randomizing historical data 191 Systems and Angles 192 Betting systems 193 Betting angles 194 The Benefits of Data-Driven Analysis 195 What Gets Lost in the Numbers 197 Systems, like all handicapping, require patience 197 Games change over time 197 Teams change over time 197 There is no such thing as a single spread or total 198 The betting market assimilates winning systems into the odds 198 Complexity and the Scourge of P-Hacking 199 Characteristics of a Good System or Angle 201 Statistically significant 201 Predictive 201 Bettable 201 Timely 202 Frequent (enough) 202 A First Look at Trend-Spotting Tools 202 How it works 203 Querying previous games 204 Today’s games 205 Chapter 9: Power Ratings 207 Ranking, Rating? What’s the Difference? 208 Totally rated 208 Power rating strengths 210 Power rating weaknesses 210 Developing a Power Rating of Your Own 211 Plagiarism is the sincerest form of flattery 212 Your first power rating 212 P.E class 214 Game-by-game data 215 What to do in early season 217 Putting it all together in Excel 220 Part 3: Winning One Sport at a Time 225 Chapter 10: Betting to Win on the NFL 27 Today’s NFL Game 228 The Evolution of NFL Spreads and Totals 230 Common NFL Bets 231 Notation 231 Derivative betting and props 231 Futures betting 232 Betting sides 233 Total bets 237 Betting the NFL Preseason 239 Preseason lines and limits 240 Preseason as predictor 241 Betting on head coaches 241 BET on week 2 losers 243 Other preseason betting factors 243 NFL Fundamentals 244 Schedule spot (travel, bye week) 244 Injuries 247 Weather 248 NFL Systems and Angles 250 BET Belichick’s slow starts 250 BET a case of the Mondays 251 BET restless on the road 251 BET growing totals 251 Chapter 11: Betting to Win on College Football 253 The College Football Schedule 254 Scoring Overview 255 College Football Bets 257 College football sides 257 Margin of victory 257 College football totals 259 Using push frequency to select the best odds 260 Multiples: Parlays and teasers in college football 264 Thinking about teaser and parlay odds 265 Offseason Evaluation and Betting 267 That returning starters thing 267 Alternatives to returning starters 268 BET on hope as a strategy? 269 Summer betting 270 Why don’t you just meet me in the middle? 270 Regular Season Betting 271 Essential statistics for betting 272 Rest 272 Running up the score 274 Quarter scoring trends 275 Runnin’ and gunnin’ 276 Turnovers 277 Betting the Post Season 279 Revenge is overrated 279 Postseason motivation 280 Saving yourself 280 More College Football Systems 281 BET under the home back to back 281 BET far to go 282 BET over the hype 282 BET kick ’em when they’re down 283 BET with the hype just this once 283 BET over the early season mismatch 284 Chapter 12: Betting to Win on NBA Basketball 287 Betting the Offensive Explosion 288 One and a Half Curses 289 The NBA Betting Market 290 Preseason betting 291 Postseason betting 292 BET on #2 Live Crew 294 Common NBA Bets 294 Sides 294 The top of the key 296 NBA moneyline 296 Totals 298 Early season herding 298 Quarters and halves 299 Handicapping factors in NBA 299 NBA Systems and Angles 304 Regular season 305 Postseason 306 Chapter 13: Betting to Win on College Basketball 309 The Basics of College Basketball 310 Size of market 311 The efficiency of the NCAA basketball betting market 311 The College Basketball Betting Cycle 312 Preseason 312 The regular season 312 Postseason 312 Betting on Games 312 Full game spread 313 Full game total 316 The great under 316 Wagering on the 1st and 2nd half 318 Extreme total games 320 Overtime games 320 Buying points (or not) 321 NCAA Basketball Teasers 324 College Basketball Angles 325 DON’T BET the slider 325 BET spread streakers 326 BET over conference surprises 326 Betting the NCAA Tournament 327 Seed-by-seed results 328 Spread records 330 BET tourney twofer against and under big tourney faves 330 Chapter 14: Betting to Win on Major League Baseball 331 The Basics of Major League Baseball 332 Baseball Bets and Odds 333 The baseball moneyline 334 Total runs bet 336 Run line bet 336 Baseball’s “ACTION” condition 338 9 divided by 2 = 5 inning lines 339 Other common baseball bets 341 Baseball Scoring Patterns 344 Runs per game 344 Runs per inning 344 Assessing hot and cold streaks 345 Starting Pitching and MLB Odds 346 BET on rest 346 Home/away splits 347 The Park Factor 348 Park factor statistics 348 Park factor research opportunities 349 Weather 349 Let me tell you about wind 349 You are my density 350 Other weather effects 351 Betting against the Public 352 Team streaks 352 BET the win streak ends here 353 More streak betting 354 MLB Systems and Angles 354 BET under extreme totals! 355 BET big favorites! 356 BET pitcher’s duel losers! 357 Part 4: Mastering the Craft 359 Chapter 15: You versus You 361 Who Actually Wins at Sports Betting? 362 Decision-Making and Judgment 363 Heuristics 363 Insensitivity to predictability 364 Information cannot inoculate you from randomness 365 The illusion of validity 365 Thin-slicing 366 Misunderstanding regression to the mean 366 More Cognitive Biases 367 The Gambler’s Fallacy 367 Confirmation bias 368 Recency bias 369 Availability bias 370 Familiarity bias 370 Peas and carrots 370 The Gambler’s Fallacy’s evil twin: The Hot Hand 371 The Momentum Fallacy 371 The Fundamental Sports Betting Attribution Error (FSBAE) 372 Chapter 16: The Sports Bettors’ Essential Excel Toolkit 373 Excel Stuff Even Non-Bettors Should Know 374 Reference types 374 Naming cells and ranges 376 Find values in a table with VLookup 378 Conditional love: Using IF statements 380 Eliminating errors with IfError 383 Essential Gambler’s Formulas 384 Translating moneyline odds into break-even win percentage 384 Win probability into an equivalent moneyline 385 Greater than 50% chance to equivalent moneyline 385 Tracking win% 386 Normalized winning percentage 386 Discounting wins 387 Kelly Criterion formula 389 The Gambler’s Z 389 Part 5: The Part of Tens 391 Chapter 17: Ten Betting Mistakes You Should Avoid 393 Chasing the Late-Night Slumpbuster 393 Spinning Your Records 394 Limiting Your Options 394 Realism: It’s Not Just for Pre-Raphaelite Artists 395 Thinking Yesterday’s Game = Today’s Game 396 Passing on Passing 396 Paying for Picks 397 Falling for the Five Star Fallacy 397 Listening to “Experts” 397 Being Too Focused on Averages 398 Chapter 18: 10 (or so) Books You Should Devour to Make Yourself a Better Sports Bettor 401 The Signal and the Noise by Nate Silver 401 SuperForecasting by Philip E Tetlock and Dan Gardner 402 Confidence by Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic 402 Superbookie by Art Manteris 402 Failure by Stuart Firestein 403 Scorecasting by Tobias Moskowitz 403 How to Lie with Statistics by Darrell Huff 403 Sharper by Poker Joe 404 The Big Short by Michael Lewis 404 The Black Swan by Nassim Taleb 405 Moby Dick by Herman Melville 405 Part 6: Appendixes 407 Appendix A: The Best Online Resources for Sports Bettors 409 Appendix B: Online Sports Book Comparison 415 Index 419

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Foolish Assumptions 3 Icons Used in This Book 3 Beyond the Book 4 Where to Go From Here 4 Part 1: Before the Bite 5 Chapter 1: Getting Hooked on Fishing 7 Why Fish? 8 For the outdoors 9 For the enjoyment 9 For the table 10 Where Should You Fish? 10 Fishing freshwater 10 Fishing saltwater 11 What are You Fishing For? 11 Common freshwater catches 11 Common saltwater catches 12 What Do You Need to Fish? 12 Picking up fishing essentials 14 Adding to your angling arsenal 15 How Do You Fish? 15 Casting around: Basic and fly 16 Finding freshwater fish 16 Basic techniques for saltwater fishing 17 Fish On! Now What? 17 It’s not hunting: You can release fish 18 But fish taste great, and you can keep a few, too 18 Chapter 2: Gathering What You Need to Fish 19 Dressing for Fishing Success 20 Wear layers and always be happy 20 Pack your foul-weather bag 21 Pick a good hat 22 Pull on waders to wander into the fish’s world 23 Vests: Great for wading 25 Carrying Just What You Need to Fish 27 Start with your rod and reel 27 Pick a tackle carrier and load up 27 Don’t forget food and drink for yourself 28 Tucking Your Fishing License in a Safe Spot 29 When you need a license 30 Where to buy fishing licenses 30 Chapter 3: Finding Good Fishing Water 31 Knowing Where to Go 32 Fish the one you’re with: Finding fishing water close to home 33 Finding fish when you’re on the road 34 Getting the Scoop 34 From bait shops 35 From online forums 35 From guides 36 From YouTube celebrities 36 When no one knows: Walk the bank 36 Evaluating Freshwater Sites 37 Ponds 37 Streams and rivers (big and small) 38 Lakes and reservoirs 39 Where NOT to fish 40 Evaluating Saltwater Sites 41 Tidal inlets, marshes, streams, and bays 41 Surf fishing 44 Fishing piers 45 Finding the Right Time to Fish 46 Watching the Weather 47 Planning a trip around the weather 47 Reacting to changing weather while fishing 48 Chapter 4: Putting a Face on the Fins: Common Freshwater Fish 49 Sunfish 50 Bluegills: America’s spunky little sweetheart 50 Crappies: A little bigger, and a bit sportier 50 Largemouth bass: The most important gamefish in America 51 Smallmouth: The gamest fish 52 Catfish 54 Blue catfish: King of the big water 54 Flathead catfish: Denizens of the deep lair 55 Channel catfish: Prince of the pond 56 Bullhead catfish: Tough as they come 56 Perch 57 Walleye: Popular like a largemouth, toothy like a pike 57 Yellow perch: Food for everyone 58 Pike 58 Northern pike: Water wolf 59 Chain pickerel: Pike junior 59 Temperate Bass 60 Striped bass: Strong enough for saltwater, happy in freshwater 60 White bass: Little fighters 61 Wipers: A bit of both 61 Carp 62 Trout 63 Rainbow trout: High jumpers 63 Brown trout: The champ of the stream 64 Brook trout: Sentimental favorites 65 The cutthroat: Yellowstone beauty 66 Lake trout: Big macks 67 Pacific salmon: Not just in the Pacific anymore 67 Atlantic salmon: The leaper 68 Chapter 5: Familiarizing Yourself with Common Saltwater Fish 71 Bluefish 72 Flatfish 73 Winter flounder: Another snowbird 73 Fluke: Mr Dependable 74 Halibut: Like catching a doormat that fights back 74 Drum 74 Spotted seatrout (a k a specks) 75 Weakfish: Not a weakling 75 Red drum: For cooks and anglers alike 76 Temperate Bass: Stripers 77 Cod 78 Grouper 78 Snapper 79 Bonefish 80 Snook 81 Tarpon 82 Sharks 82 Tuna 83 Billfish Family 84 Chapter 6: Staying Safe on or near the Water 85 Planning Ahead for Your Trip 86 Water, Water Everywhere: Bringing Food and Drink 87 Dehydration hurts 87 Alcohol kills 87 Don’t forget the bait for yourself 88 Serious Safety: First Aid Kits and Sun Protection 88 Making your own kit 88 The sun is a fair-weather friend (sort of) 89 Safe Wading 89 Why you need a staff 90 Handling the occasional mishap 90 Danger Amplified: Boating Safety 91 It starts with life jackets 91 Your call, Captain 91 Part 2: Gearing Up Without Going Overboard 95 Chapter 7: Matching the Rod and Reel 97 Getting a Handle on Fishing Rod Basics 98 The writing on the rod 100 How slow can you go? 100 Catching Up with Reels 102 It’s a drag, but it works 103 The writing on the reel 104 Classic Beginnings: Spincast Gear 104 Advantages and disadvantages of spincast gear 105 Considering a rod and reel combo, or striking out on your own 106 If you’re limited to just one 107 So Smooth: Spinning Gear 108 Advantages and disadvantages of spinning gear 109 Spinning rods: What makes them different 110 If you’re limited to just one 110 Baitcasting Gear: Complicated, but Worth It 111 Advantages and disadvantages of baitcasting gear 112 Baitcasting rods: Time to specialize 114 If you’re limited to just one 114 Fly-Fishing Gear: Artful and Effective 114 Fly rods: Choosing the right one 115 Chapter 8: The Bottom Line on Line 119 Getting to Know the Three Kinds of Line 120 Monofilament: Best for beginners 120 Braid: For those who don’t like to stretch 120 Fluorocarbon: For serious anglers 120 Buying Line 101 121 Information to get before you leave home 121 Factors to consider when you’re at the shop 123 Spooling Up: Attaching Line to a Reel 127 Caring for Your New Line and Knowing When to Let It Go 129 Protecting your line from wear and tear 129 Saying goodbye to old line 130 Fly Lines 130 Is weight good or bad? 131 Does color count? 132 Taper tips 132 Sink or swim 132 Threading your fly line 133 Looking at leaders 134 Chapter 9: It’s Terminal (Tackle): Hooks, Sinkers, Snaps, Swivels, and Floats 137 Hooks: What They Do and Why They Matter 138 Keeping a range of hooks 141 Making a point 142 J hooks: Some things never change 143 Circle hooks: From saltwater to freshwater 145 Dehooking yourself 146 Sinkers: When You Need a Little More Weight 149 Selecting the right range of sinkers 149 Storing your sinkers 151 Adding On Swivels and Snaps 151 Floats and Bobbers: When You Need to Lighten Up 152 Chapter 10: Going Ahab: Fishing from Boats 155 Taking Advantage of Boat Fishing 156 More casting angles 156 Fishing places shore-bound anglers can’t reach 157 Finding bluer water: Humps, points, and channels 157 Choosing a Boat That’s Right for the Way You Fish 158 Great non-motorized boats for fishing 158 Ideal motorized boats for fishing 161 Considering the Costs of Watercraft 166 Licensing, plating, and fees 167 Upkeep, storage, and maintenance 167 Trailering 168 Chapter 11: 21st Century Tech: What’s New and What’s Necessary 171 Fish Finders: Can They Really Find Fish? 172 How fish finders work 173 Do you really need a fish finder? 174 Where to find fish finders 175 GPS Units: Finding Yourself 175 Waypoint fever 176 Updating your maps 177 Trolling Motors: Quiet Power for Boats 177 Pairing the trolling motor to your fish finder 178 Mounting a trolling motor 179 Underwater Cameras: Seeing Is Believing 179 What you can learn by viewing 180 What cameras can’t do for you 180 Anchormates, Lightning Detectors, and What’s Coming Next 181 Part 3: The End of Your Line: Enticing Fish with Bait, Lures, and Flies 183 Chapter 12: Real Food for Real Fish: Using Bait 185 Assessing Your Bait Options 186 Gathering and Keeping Bait 186 Support your local bait shop 187 Forget your checkbook: Gathering free bait 187 Grocery store baits 188 Storing and transporting bait 188 Common Natural Freshwater Baits 188 Nightcrawlers: Great bait by the dozen 189 Minnows and other baitfish: Little fish catch big fish 191 Grasshoppers and crickets: Hopping good bait 193 Leeches suck, but fish like them 194 Salmon eggs 195 Common Natural Saltwater Baits 196 Clams and mussels on the half-shell 196 Marine worms: Salty nightcrawlers 197 Bunker: Bait school 197 Squid: Easy and effective 197 Shrimp and crabs: Fish like them, too 197 Mullet: More than a hairstyle 198 Ballyhoo: Funny but effective 198 Eels: The ultimate slime 199 Why You Can’t Take It with You: Disposing of Leftover Bait 199 Chapter 13: It Only Looks Alive: Tricking Fish with Lures 201 Picking Perfect Plugs 202 Popping and chugging plugs: Designed for surface explosions 202 Wobblers and propbaits: A steady retrieve should do it 203 Stickbaits: For fetching a fish 204 Floating/diving plugs: Classics that work, even for beginners 204 Deep divers: Good for hitting the bottom 206 Spoons: Heavy Metal Time 207 Spinners: Easy to Fish, Hard to Miss 209 Spinnerbaits: The Masters of Bass 210 Jigs: More Than a Weighted Hook 211 Soft Baits: Plastic Worms and Beyond 213 Narrowing Your Lure Options by Asking Some Key Questions 216 How deep does the lure run? 216 Where’s the action? 216 How fast is the lure designed to move through the water? 217 How big should the lure be? 217 Does the lure raise a ruckus? 217 Does a lure’s color count? 217 Does this lure match my gear? 218 Do taste and smell matter? 218 Chapter 14: Fish Don’t Fly, But Flies Catch Fish 219 Taking a Look at Where the Fly in Fly Fishing Came From 220 Immature little buggers: The nymph phase 220 Time to shed some skin: The emerger phase 221 All grown up: The dun phase 222 Ready to mate: The spinner phase 222 Figuring Out Which Fly to Use 223 Opting for the dry fly 223 Discovering when you may want a wet fly 225 Going the nymph route 226 Picking the meatier streamer fly 226 Choosing the caddisfly 227 Getting bigger with stoneflies 229 Extra: Terrestrials 230 A Rundown of Flies That Work Everywhere 231 The Ausable Wulff 231 Clouser Minnow 232 The Compara-dun 232 Dave’s Hopper 232 Elk Hair Caddis 233 Gold Ribbed Hare’s Ear 233 Griffith’s Gnat 233 The Muddler Minnow 234 The Variant 234 The Wooly Bugger 234 Part 4: Now You’re Fishing 235 Chapter 15: Tying Popular Fishing Knots and Rigs 237 The Knots You Need 238 The Arbor knot: Getting the line tied to the reel 239 The Trilene knot: Connecting your line to hook (and about anything else) 241 The Palomar knot: An easy classic 243 The Blood knot: For joining two lines of similar size 244 The Albright: Joining a thicker line to a thinner line 246 Snelling: How to Attach a Hook to Your Line 248 Using the Right Rig to Present Your Offering 250 Rigging most soft plastic baits: Texas versus Carolina style 250 Rigging jigs 252 Livebait Rigs: For Presenting Bait in Any Situation 252 Fixed-float rigs: Classic bobber presentations 253 Slip-floating away: How to fish a float at any depth 255 Bottom rigs: Waiting out a bite 257 River rig: For anything current 258 Drift fishing with bottom rigs 261 Chapter 16: Choreographing Your Cast 263 Casting Spincast Gear: Great for Beginners 264 Push-button reels: Casting made easy 264 Mastering the basics of the overhead cast 265 Casting Spinning Gear: A Little More Difficult, a Lot Smoother 267 Preparing to cast 267 A nice, smooth delivery: Perfecting the overhead spinning cast 268 Trick shots: The sidearm spinning cast 270 Mastering (Sort of) Baitcasting Techniques 271 Setting the reel (and using your thumb) to cast better 271 Casting overhead with a baitcaster 273 Flycasting: The Beauty of Presenting Flies 274 Striving for the oneness of rod and line 274 The forward (and sometimes sidearm) cast 276 Figuring out what you did wrong 278 Caster of Disaster: How to Handle Snags and Snarls 279 Chapter 17: Exploring Different Fishing Techniques 283 Stillfishing (After All These Years) 284 Bottom rigs: Waiting out the fish 284 Floating away 285 Casting About for Fish 285 Covering water and taking fish 286 Matching your retrieve to the conditions 286 Fishing Calm (Nonflowing) Water 287 Working the banks: A deliberate approach 287 Fan casting: Covering the bases 288 The exception to the rule: Fishing windy days 289 Fishing Flowing Water 289 Casting upriver, retrieving downriver 289 Floats: Meals delivered to a fish’s door 290 River rigs: This is where they shine 291 Other Fishing Techniques 292 Jigging 292 Night fishing 293 Drifting and trolling 294 Making the Most of the Latest Technology 296 Finding places to fish 296 Using tech on the water 297 Matching Terminal Tackle, Lure, and Techniques to the Fish You’re After 298 Popular freshwater fish 298 Popular saltwater fish 299 Chapter 18: The Fun Part: How to Hook, Fight, Land, and Release a Fish 301 Finally! How to Handle a Fish Strike 302 Starting out in the right (positive) frame of mind 303 Setting the hook with J hooks 303 Setting the hook with circle hooks 305 Fighting a Fish the Right Way 307 Savoring the most enjoyable Part of fishing 308 Letting the rod, reel, and line help you 309 Pulling up and then reeling down 310 Getting the fish pointed up 310 Using current if it’s there 310 Reacting when the fish jumps 311 Handling a snagged fish 311 Knowing how long to play a fish 311 Landing, Netting, and Gaffing Fish 312 The right way to use a landing net 312 What about a gaff? 313 When It’s Time to Say Goodbye: Releasing Fish 314 Taking quick action after landing a fish 315 Reviving an exhausted fish 316 Part 5: After the Catch 317 Chapter 19: Photographing and Preserving Fish for Posterity 319 CPR: It’s about Preservation, Not Resuscitation 320 Hurry Up and Take Your Time: Photographing Fish 321 Digital cameras: Perfect fishing partners 321 Tricks for capturing the best fish photo 322 Taking measurements for bragging rights 325 Come On, Everyone’s Doing It: Making a Fish Video 326 YouTube, here you come 326 Things to consider before becoming a videographer 327 You Want This Fish Forever: One for the Wall 327 Caution: Taxidermist at work 328 Fiberglass replicas: A win-win alternative 329 Chapter 20: Cleaning Fish for the Table 331 Taking Quick Action to Preserve Taste and Texture 332 Being a good executioner 332 Storing and transporting so your fish stay fresh 333 Cleaning: A Good Meal Starts with the First Cut 334 Scaling 335 Gutting 336 Filleting 337 Cutting steaks 338 Freezing to Avoid an Oily, Fishy Taste 339 Chapter 21: Biting Back: Cooking and Eating Fish 331 Is It Done Yet? 341 How long do I cook my fish? 342 Marinate with caution 342 Fearless Frying 343 Traditional Fried Fish 344 Reddened Blackfish 345 Crispy Fish with Asian-Inspired Dipping Sauce 346 Poaching Allowed 348 Poached Fish 349 Firing Up the Grill 351 Islamorada Grilled Speckled Trout 352 More Favorite Fish Recipes 354 Door County Fish Boil 355 Halibut Stew with Red Wine Sauce 356 Hearty Fish Chowder 357 Fish Salad Sandwich 358 Part 6: The Part of Tens 359 Chapter 22: Ten Fishing Lessons You Don’t Have to Learn the Hard Way 361 Avoid Making Bad Vibes 361 Know Gimmick Lures When You See Them 362 Cast No Shadow 362 Choose Clothing That Blends In 362 Reuse Home Items 362 Pick a Bait Cooler 363 Seek Out Advice 363 Keep a Fishing Journal 363 Be Open to Multispecies Angling 364 Take Someone Along for the Trip 364 Chapter 23: Ten Fun Ways to Get Kids Fishing 365 Plan (and Pack) for Success, not Failure 366 Tap into Bluegill Mania 366 Make Bait Fun 367 Get Gear That Works 367 Burn Up a Spinner 367 Canoe or Kayak into the Local Wilderness 368 Chum Up Carp 368 Try Fish Camping 368 Crank Up Tourney Time 369 Go Night Fishing 369 Index 371

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Timely discussions and case studies address the impacts of COVID-19; Black Lives Matter initiatives; name, image, and likeness rules; women in executive positions; corporate social responsibility; data analytics; and more.While other texts focus on learning about sport management, Applied Sport Management Skills enables students to apply the principles while developing the skills to become effective sport managers. Interactive online learning tools available through HKPropel complement activities found in each chapter: Flash-card activities help students learn key terms. Self-assessments, which ask students to identify their strengths and weaknesses and plan to improve shortcomings, are now assignable, trackable, and automatically scored. Applying the Concepts quizzes, which challenge students to identify management concepts illustrated in various situations, are now trackable and automatically scored. Time-Out features, in which students apply management concepts to their personal sport and work experiences, are now assignable instructor-scored assessments. Case studies are now supplemented by 10-question automatically scored quizzes and include three open-ended discussion questions. Additional assignments available in downloadable documents for students to complete and submit to the instructor further facilitate the application of the concepts presented in the text: Sport Management Professionals @ Work activities provide a cohesive thread to keep students focused on how sport managers use the concepts on the job. Skill-Builder Exercises present real-world scenarios designed to help future managers handle day-to-day situations such as setting priorities, conducting job interviews, handling conflict, and coaching employees. Sports and Social Media Exercises introduce students to the role of social media in managing sport organizations. Students review popular social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn and visit sport websites. Game Plan for Starting a Sport Business features ask students to perform managerial tasks such as developing an organization structure and brainstorming ideas for leading employees. With Applied Sport Management Skills, students will be primed for an exciting career in sport management by gaining a thorough understanding of management theories and developing the acumen to apply them.Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all new print books.Table of ContentsPart I. Introduction to Sport ManagementChapter 1. Managing SportsWhy Study Sport Management?The Sport Industry and Sport ManagementSport Manager’s ResponsibilitiesWhat Does It Take to Be a Successful Manager?What Do Sport Managers Do?How Do Managers Differ?Learning AidsChapter 2. The Sport Industry Environment: Globalization, Ethics, and Social ResponsibilityInternal Environment and Quality in SportExternal EnvironmentConducting Sport Business in a Global EnvironmentEthics in Sport ManagementWhy Good People Use Unethical BehaviorGuides to Ethical Behavior and Managing EthicsSocial Responsibility and SustainabilityLearning AidsPart II. PlanningChapter 3. Creative Problem Solving and Decision MakingAn Overview of Problem Solving and Decision MakingStep 1: Define the Problem or OpportunityStep 2: Set Objectives and CriteriaStep 3: Generate AlternativesStep 4: Select the Most Feasible AlternativeStep 5: Plan and Implement the DecisionStep 6: Control the ResultsLearning AidsChapter 4. Strategic and Operational PlanningAn Overview of Strategic and Operational PlanningStrategic ProcessAnalysis of the EnvironmentSetting of ObjectivesCorporate-Level StrategyBusiness-Level StrategyOperational-Level StrategiesImplementing and Controlling the StrategiesLearning AidsPart III. OrganizingChapter 5. Organizing and Delegating WorkThe Organizing FunctionAuthorityOrganizational DesignJob DesignOrganizing Yourself and Delegating WorkLearning AidsChapter 6. Managing Change, Culture, Innovation, and DiversityManaging ChangeOrganizational CultureInnovation and QualityDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I)Diversity Groups and SportsOrganizational DevelopmentLearning AidsChapter 7. Human Resources ManagementHuman Resources Management Process and DepartmentLegal EnvironmentHuman Resources Planning and Job DesignAttracting EmployeesInterviewingDeveloping EmployeesPerformance AppraisalsRetaining EmployeesLearning AidsPart IV. LeadingChapter 8. Behavior in Organizations: Power, Politics, Conflict, and StressOrganizational Behavior and ThoughtsPersonalityPerceptionAttitude Formation and BehaviorPowerPolitics in the Office and on the FieldManaging ConflictNegotiationCollaboration Conflict SkillsStressLearning AidsChapter 9. Team DevelopmentImportance of Teamwork to PerformanceGroup Performance ModelGroup StructureGroup ProcessStages of Group Development and Leadership StylesGetting to Better MeetingsLearning AidsChapter 10. Communicating for ResultsUnderstanding the Importance of Good CommunicationUsing Organizational CommunicationUsing Interpersonal CommunicationUsing the ChannelsSending MessagesReceiving MessagesResponding to MessagesDealing With Emotions and CriticismLearning AidsChapter 11. Motivating to WinMotivation and PerformanceContent-Based Motivation TheoriesProcess-Based Motivation TheoriesReinforcement TheoryPutting Theory to Work Within the Motivational Process and Motivating YourselfLearning AidsChapter 12. Leading to VictoryLeadershipBehavior of Effective LeadersContemporary Behavioral PerspectivesSituational Leadership Theories and ModelsGetting to Your Personal Style of LeadershipLearning AidsPart V. ControllingChapter 13. Controlling Quality, Financials, Productivity and Managing PeopleQuality and Control SystemsControl ProcessFrequency of ControlsFinancial ControlsManaging PeopleManaging Problem EmployeesProductivityLearning AidsChapter 14. Facilities and Events ManagementSport Facilities and Event ManagementSport Facilities ManagementSport Event ManagementPlanning and Controlling SportsSales Forecasting TechniquesScheduling ToolsTime ManagementLearning AidsAfterword: The Future of Sport ManagementAppendix: Careers in Sport Management

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Book SynopsisThe best-selling series from Eisner-nominated Takehiko Inoue, one of Japan’s greatest manga creators.Winning isn''t everything in the game of basketball, but who wants to come in second? It takes dedication and discipline to be the best, and the Shohoku High hoops team wants to be just that. They have one last year to make their captain''s dream of reaching the finals come true—will they do it?Now that they’ve made it to the Nationals, Shohoku learns exactly where they rank in the overall standings compared to some of the other teams, and they don’t like it! Shocked to learn that they’re only a C-ranked team, they’ve got to get their game on to beat their A-ranked first round opponent, Toyotama. Even if they beat Toyotama, Shohoku’s opponent in the second round is last year’s champion, Sanno Kogyo. For Sakuragi, Akagi, Rukawa and the boys of Shohoku High, the real game begins now!

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Book SynopsisEisner-award nominated creator Takehiko Inoue creates a dramatic tale of triumph over adversity. This is the story of three young men whose lives are profoundly changed by their involvement with wheelchair basketball.Critically acclaimed, award-winning manga artist Takehiko Inoue doesn’t pull any punches in this stunning portrayal of people struggling with serious life issues. Masterfully combining rich character development with beautifully detailed line art, Inoue, the creator of the mega-hit masterpieces Slam Dunk and Vagabond, lifts the manga medium to a completely new level of storytelling.That life-changing moment when you discover what you really want to do—Togawa had his a while back and is determined to achieve his goal. Nomiya just recently had his epiphany and can''t wait to take his next step forward. Takahashi is on the verge of finding out what he can aspire to and that it''s always been there for him.

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Book SynopsisEvery once in a while, a book publisher comes up with a great concept for a series of books that deserve more than superficial recognition. Such a series is The Greatest (fill in the blank) Stories Ever Told, anthologies that should win places on many bedside tables. On the long winter nights that lie ahead, such stories make great reading. -The Lexington County Chronicle THE GREATEST BOXING STORIES EVER TOLD assembles some of the best writing available on the sweet science and illuminates boxing in all its literal and symbolic glory. Each piece in this varied collection connects with the sort of powerful punch one can only expect from the world''s greatest writers. -Boxing Digest In THE GREATEST BOXING STORIES EVER TOLD, editor Jeff Silverman delivers a knockout collection of not only the best writing ever penned on the subject of the sweet science, but also stories that relate to the larger human issues the brutal sport has come to embody. Whether the story be abTrade Review"Every once in a while, a book publisher comes up with a great concept for a series of books that deserve more than superficial recognition. Such a series is "The Greatest (fill in the blank) Stories Ever Told", anthologies that should win places on many bedside tables. On the long winter nights that lie ahead, such stories make great reading."--The Lexington County Chronicle

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Book Synopsis“Gets closer to this marathon than an avenue railbird, and it leaves impressions not fleeting, but lasting.”—Sports IllustratedThe New York City Marathon is considered one of the nation’s—and the world''s—premier sporting events. A reporter for the New York Times, Liz Robbins brings the color, the history, the electricity of this remarkable annual competition alive in A Race Like No Other. Centering her narrative around the fabled 2007 running, Robbins captures all the intensity of the grand event, following the runners—both professional and amateur—along 26.2 grueling miles through the streets of New York, from the starting line at the Verrazano Narrows Bridge to the finish line in Central Park, and offering fascinating portraits of marathon legends like the race''s charismatic founder, the late Fred Lebow, and nine-time champion Grete Waitz. The Wall Street Journal raves: “Robbins nails the race, painting a broad, impressionistic portrait of what I consider New York’s greatest day.” No other book captures the excitement of the New York City Marathon like A Race Like No Other.Trade Review"Robbins, a sportswriter for The New York Times, has packed her book with scrumptious details...If the written word still has any force, then this book could take on talismanic power, like the medal or the Mylar cape that every finisher receives." -- New York Times Book Review "Robbins's absorbing book...finds its stride...A Race Like No Other gets closer to this marathon than an avenue railbird, and it leaves impressions not fleeting, but lasting." -- Sports Illustrated "I found this fabulous history of the New York City Marathon fascinating because Robbins brings to life the incredible pressures runners are under, as well as explaining their training methods and introducing us to their intense rivalries and friendships...Whether you're a runner or a couch potato, this will make you at the very least want to watch the marathon, armed with a sense of what each and every mile means to the thousands of competitors who run them." -- Penthouse "This book brings the race alive, detailing the running of the 2007 Marathon through the stories of the runners themselves...You won't stop reading 'til they've crossed the finish line." -- Best Health Magazine "Robbins, who covers sports for the New York Times, offers a vivid, winning portrait of the New York City Marathon, now the largest in the world with nearly 40,000 participants. Taking the 2007 race mile by mile, Robbins profiles each of the principal elite runners, including their training regimens and personal stories; describes each mile's particular features; limns a large cast of supporting characters, from an aid-station volunteer to a gospel choir that performs inspirational music for the marathoners on the eighth mile; and gives an good overview of how the event is organized. Along the way, Robbins conveys an intimate sense of the physical demands the race places on the body, all the while building suspense-though we know the winners-that's the equal of a good action movie. A quality piece of journalism from start to finish." -- Booklist (starred review) "If you can't make the trek from Fort Wadsworth to Central Park, and can't get there to watch it in person, this new account of the world's biggest marathon is the next best source of inspiration." -- The Advocate "An engrossing, edifying and moving chronicle of a day in the life of the marathon and its participants...[Robbins] is a master of her craft: she deftly combines historical fact with creative interpretation, statistics and time-splits with detailed description...A Race Like No Other is a satisfying read for many reasons, not least because Robbins' writing is fluid and engaging, and she offers an unprecedented inside look at the storied event." -- BookPage "Whether you have run the New York City Marathon or not, or even any marathon, you will likely be inspired and encouraged by the stories in A Race Like No Other." -- Boulder Daily Camera "Lace up your sneakers and take a run like no other. Liz Robbins has written a poignant, fast-paced profile of a world-class event that is more than just a sports story. It's a rare view behind the city scenes and an inspirational look into the souls of athletes - from the pros to the plodders - revealing why they are so driven and yet so human. A heart-pounding read from start to finish." -- Jeremy Schaap, New York Times bestselling author of Cinderella Man and Triumph "Lace up your sneakers and take a run like no other. Liz Robbins has written a poignant, fast-paced profile of a world-class event that is more than just a sports story. It's a rare view behind the city scenes and an inspirational look into the souls of athletes - from the pros to the plodders - revealing why they are so driven and yet so human. A heart-pounding read from start to finish." -- Sally Jenkins, Washington Post columnist, author of The Real All-Americans and co-author of the New York Times bestselling It's Not About the Bike "One of the great pleasures of running the Marathon for me was being among the masses of people. Thousand of personal stories drive runners to compete in New York each year. With the touch of a gifted storyteller, Liz Robbins brings to life the faces in the crowd, and draws the reader right into this amazing race." -- Christine Brennan, USA Today columnist, author of Best Seat in the House "One of the great pleasures of running the Marathon for me was being among the masses of people. Thousand of personal stories drive runners to compete in New York each year. With the touch of a gifted storyteller, Liz Robbins brings to life the faces in the crowd, and draws the reader right into this amazing race." -- Grete Waitz, nine-time winner of the New York City Marathon "One of the world's great races finally has its own biography, and it's as wacky, entertaining, and beguiling as the Big Apple itself. If you had no interest in 'running New York' beforehand, this book will definitely change your mind." -- John L. Parker, author of Once a Runner and Again to Carthage

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Football 5 Chapter 1: America’s Greatest Game 7 Chapter 2: Meet Me on the Gridiron 17 Chapter 3: Them’s the Rules (And Regulations) 33 Part 2: Go, Offense! 61 Chapter 4: The Quarterback, Football’s MVP 63 Chapter 5: The Passing Game 79 Chapter 6: Hitting the Ground Running 93 Chapter 7: The Offensive Line at Work in the Trenches 117 Chapter 8: Offensive Plays and Strategies 131 Part 3: The Big D 159 Chapter 9: These Guys Are Huge: The Defensive Line and Linebackers 161 Chapter 10: The Secondary: Last Line of Defense 177 Chapter 11: Defensive Tactics and Strategies 193 Part 4: Meet the Rest of the Team 211 Chapter 12: Special Teams, Masters of the Kicking Game 213 Chapter 13: Coaches, General Managers, and Other Important Folks 235 Part 5: Football for Everyone 249 Chapter 14: Armchair Quarterbacks and Other Fabulous Fans 251 Chapter 15: Youth Leagues and High School Football 261 Chapter 16: College Football: Where It All Started 273 Chapter 17: Taking a Look at the NFL (And Other Professional Leagues) 289 Chapter 18: Playing Fantasy Football 307 Part 6: The Part of Tens 317 Chapter 19: The Ten (Or So) Greatest Defensive Players of All Time 319 Chapter 20: More Than Ten Top Non-Quarterback Offensive Players 333 Chapter 21: More Than Ten Greatest Quarterbacks of All Time 343 Chapter 22: More Than Ten Greatest Coaches in the History of the Game 351 Appendix: Football Speak 361 Index 373

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Book SynopsisCroquet contains all you need to know about the sport.The Know the Game series is firmly established as the leading introduction to a huge range of sports. For 50 years they have been the first step into a new sport for many people, children and adults alike. The series has now been relaunched in a new format with a modern design - making the best even better. The aim has been to make the books more accessible, and they are now packed with colour photos and illustrations, top tips and interesting facts. Each book contains everything you need to know about the sport, including equipment, rules, techniques and training tips. There''s even information on how to find a club and meet new people to play the sport with.Written and endorsed by the sport''s professional body, you can be sure that you are getting the best information available.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION Structure of this book The two games Where to play COURT AND EQUIPMENT The court Metric conversions Equipment and accessories SINGLE-BALL STROKES Grips Style and stance Stalking Swing Faults Hoop running Jump strokes GOLF CROQUET Outline of the game GOLF CROQUET STROKE PLAY Controlling direction and distance GOLF CROQUET TACTICS AND LAWS General tactics Handicap play Laws ASSOCIATION CROQUET Outline of the game Sequence of play ASSOCIATION CROQUET STROKE PLAY Hitting in Rushing Croquet strokes Hoop approaches ASSOCIATION CROQUET BREAKS Types of break Two-ball break Three-ball break Four-ball break ASSOCIATION CROQUET TACTICS Objective in the opening Standard opening Mid-game tactics In-player tactics Out-player tactics End-game tactics ASSOCIATION CROQUET HANDICAP PLAY The handicap system When to take a bisque ASSOCIATION CROQUET LAWS Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisUltralight Bike Touring and Bikepacking is the result of over 100,000 miles of lightweight human-powered travel undertaken domestically and internationally by Justin Lichter and Justin Kline. Together they detail backcountry skills, bikepacking gear, and lightweight traveling techniques for self-supported cycling adventures, whether you're planning an overnighter or multi-month adventure. Whether you are a beginner or a veteran, this is the most comprehensive book yet on traveling further and lighter.

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Book Synopsis"Build wooden boats the Buehler way, which is to say inexpensively, yet like the proverbial brick outhouse." -- Wooden Boat"A WEALTH OF VALUABLE INFORMATION." -- American Sailing AssociationThe classic and definitive guide for the home boatbuilder--now updated Everybody has the dream: Build a boat in the backyard and sail off to join the happy campers of Pogo Pogo, right? But how? Assuming you aren't independently wealthy, if you want a boat that is really you, you gotta build it yourself. With irreverent wit and an engaging style, George Buehler shows you how to turn your backyard into a boatyard. Buehler draws his inspiration from centuries of workboat construction, where semiskilled fishermen built rugged, economical boats from everyday materials in their own backyards, and went to sea in them in all kinds of weather. Buehler's boats sail on every ocean and perform every task, from long-term liveaboards in Norwegian fjords to a travTable of Contentsto come

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Book SynopsisLoran and GPS notwithstanding, there will always be a place for the sextant aboard any blue-water boat, if for no other reason than the thrill and mystery of finding one's position on earth by gazing at the heavens. Here is the indispensable reference that should accompany the instrument aboard. Cmdr. Bruce Bauer, a professional navigator and master mariner with the U.S. Merchant Marine, has distilled years of hands-on experience into an eminently readable guide to buying, adjusting, using, and repairing sextants.The Sextant Handbook is dedicated to the premise that electronic navigation devices, while too convenient to disregard, are too vulnerable to rely on exclusively. The book is designed to make beginner and expert alike conversant with this most beautiful and functional of the navigator's tools. Topics include: Assembly and Disassembly Vital Adjustments Avoiding Problems Rough Weather Sightings Oiling and Cleaning Immersion Baths Emergency STable of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1 A Short HistoryAstrolabeLatitude HookQuadrantCross StaffBack StaffSextantChapter 2 Elements of the Sextant and Four Vital AdjustmentsPerpendicularityFrame and Index MirrorFrame and Horizon GlassParallelismIndex Mirror and Horizon GlassTelescope and FrameAdjustment ProceduresChapter 3 Attachments and AccessoriesAstigmatizersDouble Star PrismWide View Horizon GlassDavis Prism LevelBubble Horizon AttachmentNeck StrapsVisual AidsChapter 4 Care, Maintenance, and RepairOiling and CleaningImmersion Bath ProceduresHow to HoldWhere to Put DownMounted Sextant BoxesEmergency Silvering TechniquesApplying PaintResilvering Horizon GlassChapter 5 How to Buy a SextantWhere to Find ThemPricesFive Ground Rules to Avoid ProblemsTaking Test SightsInterstellar Test TableDiscovering the Dropped SextantReconditioning CostsChapter 6 Sighting TechniquesInversion for LocationPrecalculating AzimuthsRocking or Swinging an ArcSun's Upper LimbShades for Sun, Moon, and VenusCorrecting for False HorizonRough Weather Sighting TechniquesMaking a MonocleChapter 7 Correcting the SightThe Thirteen ErrorsCorrecting for Moon, Venus, and MarsCorrecting for Wave HeightChapter 8 Timing the Sight AccuratelyThe Hack WatchUsing a Tape RecorderCounting Paces and StopwatchesAttaching Stopwatch to SextantChapter 9 Searching for StarsThe Necessity for PreplanningFinding SunriseUsing the Rude Star FinderConverting Local TimeUsing H.O. Pub. No. 249Making and Using a Wrist BoardChapter 10 Sextants of TomorrowIs the Sextant Doomed?Coming DevelopmentsAppendixesA--Sextant Check ProceduresB--Sextant ManufacturersC--Distribution and DealersD--The Navigator's Basic Tool KitE--Making and Using an Artificial HorizonF--Table of Interstellar Angles for Practice Sighting and Sextant TestingG--Useful AddressesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisLooking back almost 1,000 years, the mists of Japan's chaotic past shroud the development of a way of life, an ancient struggle waged against fierce feudal lords who ruled the island nation with swords of steel and a code of death before dishonor. The people of the mountainous regions of what is now Iga prefecture wanted to live in peace, but their lords had other plans-so the people learned the martial arts of self-defense and used their meager farm tools as weapons against the samurai blades of their oppressors. Nine traditions of the ninja arts grew out of this seemingly endless struggle, and legends were told of the supernatural abilities of the ninja fighters. The ninja never gained the kind of power that topples tyrants, but they gained a reputation that made tyrants cautious. And they gained the kind of power that makes the spirit endure and the mind the master of its fate. Told in actual stories of past grandmasters and in dojo lectures on techniques-with photographs, draw

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Book SynopsisThe Impossible aims to get skateboarding right. Journalist Cole Louison gets inside the history, culture, and major personalities of skating.Trade Review“David Foster Wallace on a skateboard.” — GQ “With its infectious enthusiasm, precise lyricism, and rigorous deeply-felt reporting, the book brings to life the sport’s historical roots, its cultural significance, and most of all, its artistic possibilities. I was hooked from the start. —Ian Crouch, The New Yorker “The last time I thought seriously about professional skateboarders, I was hoping to become one. This book blew it wide open for me. Until now, only obsessive freaks had any idea how interesting this sport is. And even obsessive freaks should stick around for the tale Louison has so lucidly spun. —John Jeremiah Sullivan, author of Blood Horses and Pulphead “I’d never so much as stood on a board, let alone heard the names Sheckler and Mullen, but I found myself entranced by the fascinating cultural movement they created. The Impossible is a universal story, told in imminently readable fashion by a tremendously talented writer." --Michael Koryta, New York Times best-selling author of The Ridge and Those Who Wish Me Dead “The book provides a deep and nuanced insight into how contemporary skateboarding has evolved and where it will go. It honors the beauty, danger, and complexity of the sport, and lays bare its physical and psychological demands, and greatness. The Impossible is some of the finest writing on skating I’ve seen. I read it in one sitting." —Bret Anthony Johnston, best-selling author of Corpus Christi and Remember Me Like This

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Book Synopsis'A rollicking read and a mighty achievement' – Donald McRae, The Guardian 'Magnificent' – Owen Slot, The Times The 1997 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa is one of the most iconic in rugby history. Written off at home and abroad, Martin Johnson's men were given no hope of success against the world champion Springboks in their own backyard. But a combination of brilliant coaching, astute selections and outstanding players laid the foundations for the touring side's outstanding attacking mindset and brutal stonewall defence. On the other side was a team expected to stamp their authority on the tourists and confirm their place as the best side on the planet. But with political, racial and economic scandals swirling around the Springbok camp, plus a rookie coach parachuted into office just before the tour began, the hosts were under huge pressure. In a Test series that will go down in legend as one of the most compelling of all time, the sides could barely be separated. This is the inside story from both camps as they battle for supremacy, lifting the lid like never before as a huge cast of characters look back on those extraordinary weeks and the impact it had on their lives and careers thereafter. Hilarious, insightful and spine-chilling, Tom English and Peter Burns provide the perfect read for all Lions fans.Trade Review'Magnificent' -- Owen Slot * The Times *'The 1997 British & Irish Lions expedition to South Africa was among the greatest of modern tours. This Is Your Everest, full of evocative memories and riveting detail, soars high above the average rugby book. Compelling stuff' -- Robert Kitson * The Guardian *'brilliant and powerful . . . chock-full of fascinating insights and delicious detail' -- Alan Pearey * Rugby World *'Hard to beat stories from the horse’s mouth. Quite a stampede here. A riveting account of a ground-breaking tour' -- Brendan Fanning * The Sunday Independent *'beautifully captured' -- Alasdair Reid * The Times *'phenomenal' -- Alex Payne * The Good, The Bad and The Rugby *'A brilliantly evocative recreation of the 1997 tour, put together with great skill ... rawness and emotion drips from the pages' -- Peter O’Reilly * The Times Ireland *'probably the grestest rugby book of all time' -- Andy Rowe * The Rugby Pod *

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Book SynopsisFor 125 years the British & Irish Lions have stood out as a peerless emblem in world sport. This unique account of the best from the four Home Nations examines every tour in the Lions’ history, including the victorious 2013 tour to Hong Kong and Australia, told in the players’ words. Behind the Lions sees rugby writers from across the Home Nations delve to the heart of what it means to be a Lion, interviewing a vast array of former and current players to uncover the passion, pride and exhilaration experienced when wearing the famous red jersey. It is a tale of heartbreak and ecstasy, humour and poignancy that is at once inspirational, moving and utterly compelling. This is the story of the British & Irish Lions in their own words.

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Book SynopsisContains more than twenty real-life accounts of sea kayaking accidents that offers you potentially life-saving lessons. This book contains selected articles drawn from "Sea Kayaker" magazine. It answers the questions: What did the paddlers do wrong? What did they do right? And, how might the accident have been prevented?Table of ContentsPreface by Christopher CunninghamIntroduction: Kayaking Safety; Index to Safety Sidebars1 Drifting with the Current2 Another Lesson from the School of Hard Knocks3 Of Risk, Knowledge, Choice . . . And Special Vulnerability4 A Tale of Two Rescues5 The Open Coast, or, All Your Eggs in One Kayak6 Risks Compounded7 Sea Caves, Arches, and Narrow Passages8 Long Swims9 Rough Passages10 The Phantom Barge11 Run-in with a Great White12 Double Fatality in Prince William Sound13 Happy Endings14 Surf Zone Accidents15 Saved by a Drysuit16 Vanished17 Ferry Rescue in the San Juans18 Rosario Strait Rescue19 Nightime Accident on Willapa Bay20 Lessons in Judgment21 Ice Fall in Blackstone Bay22 Carried to SafelyIndexAbout the Authors and Contributors

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Book SynopsisIntroduces a fitness program that not only engenders peak performance but can help you enjoy the most vibrant health of your life. This book explains the benefits of aerobic fitness, proper nutrition, stress reduction, and even choosing the right exercise shoes (expensive is not better!).Table of ContentsForeword, by Mark AllenPrefaceIntroductionThe Maffetone Method Questionnaire; The Method; Is Your Workout Working?; Too Fat?; Are You Aerobically Deficient?Part 1: Understanding the Basics1. Defining ExerciseHealth and Fitness; Aerobic and Anaerobic; Muscle Fibers; Go Aerobic; Activity and Exercise; Training and Endurance; Overtraining and Undertraining2. Exercise and StressStressed Out?; Any of These Sound Familiar?; Effects of Excess Stress; Stages of the Stress Reaction; The General Adaptation Syndrome; Your Stress List; Simple Ways to Avoid Stress; Exercises That Increase Stress; Stress Testing3. The Structural, Chemical, and Mental Aspects of ExerciseStructural Benefits; Chemical Benefits; Mental Benefits4. Developing Maximum Aerobic FunctionMeasuring Fat Burning; Top Reasons for Increased Body Fat; Why Build an Aerobic Base?5. Developing the Anaerobic SystemAnaerobic Training; Sample One-Hour Workouts; Build Your Base; Summary of Anaerobic Benefits6. Exercise and Heart RateMeasuring Your Heart Rate; 220 or 180-Formula?; The 180-Formula; Modifying Your Heart Rate7. The Use of Heart Rate MonitorsThe Maximum Aerobic Function Test; Steady Progress; MAF Test and Competition8. Warming Up, Cooling Down, and StretchingWarming Up; Cooling Down; The Right Rate; Active Warm-Up and Recovery in Competition; Stretching; Even for Golf9. The Aerobic Deficiency SyndromeQuantity versus Quality of Life; ADS; Correcting ADS10. The Overtraining SyndromeThree Stages of Overtraining; Menstrual Problems and Overtraining; Correction of OvertrainingPart 2: Individualizing Your Program11. A New Beginning: Starting Your ProgramStart Simply; Walking; Children and Exercise; Other Activities; Exercises to Avoid; Starting Out: Exercises to Avoid; Your First Workout12. Modifying Your ProgramIs Your Workout Working?; Goals, Equipment, Aerobic Base; Frustration; Direction and Measurement13. Rehabilitation: Restoring Your YouthQuality of Life; Heart Disease; Blood Fats; Hypertension; Blood-Sugar Problems; Osteoporosis; Rehabilitation; Walking in Water14. Changing with the SeasonsSpring; Summer; Fall; Winter; Dressing for Successful Exercise; SAD15. Exercise Footwear: Finding the Right ShoeHow Shoes Can Cause Stress; Arch Function; Taping and Other Joint Support; Other Ankle Dysfunction; Proper Shoe Fit; How to Buy Athletic Shoes16. Anatomy of an InjuryNSAIDs; The Structural Injury; The Chemical Injury; The Mental or Emotional Injury; Mending Your Own Injury; The Correct Therapy17. The Diaphragm MuscleThe Diaphragm and the Abdominals; Breathing in Step18. If Einstein Were Your CoachBad Timing; Relative Timing19. Training Schedules for CompetitionA Marked Improvement; Less Is More20. Diet and NutritionGeneral Dietary Recommendations; The Top Diet Dos and Don'ts; Carbohydrate Intolerance; The Two-Week Test; The Importance of Snacking to Burn Fat; Follow the Plan; Balancing Dietary Fat; The Good, Bad, and Ugly FatsBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisOffers plans and instructions for building 47 functional wooden boats for oar, motor, and sail, including dories, peapods, Sea Bright skiffs, wherries, and Rangeley boats.Trade Review"John Gardner's work has engaged and inspired more individuals connected with traditional small craft than will ever be counted." -WoodenBoat magazine; "Deserves an honored place on the library shelf." -National Fisherman; "Poses clear and impassioned means to go from the armchair to the open water via your own boatshop." -Sea HistoryTable of ContentsIn MemoriamBuilding Classic Small Craft, Volume 1PrefaceIntroduction1 The Common Punt2 L. Francis Herreshoff's Pram3 A Plywood Pram4 A Sailing Flattie5 A Chamberlain Skiff6 A Modified Quincy Skiff7 A Lowell Dory Skiff8 A Semi-Dory9 A Car-Top Semi-Dory10 The Dory11 A Modified Swampscott Dory12 A North Shore Surf Dory13 The Chamberlain Gunning Dory14 The Beachcomber-Alpha Dory15 A Sharpie16 The Peapod17 A Spurling Rowboat18 The St. Lawrence River Skiff19 The Rangeley Boat20 The Wherry21 The Origin of the Whitehall22 A Whitehall Pulling Boat23 The Sea Bright Skiff24 The Barnegat SneakboxAppendix: Notes on Boatbuilding MaterialsMore Building Classic Small CraftPreface1 Herreshoff Rowboat and Modified McInnis Bateau2 Pilot Gig3 Merrymeeting Bay Duckboat4 15-Foot Flattie Skiff5 Two 8-Foot Prams6 Four Canoes7 Down East Workboat8 Yacht Tenders9 Sea Bright Skiff10 Boston Fishing Power Dories11 Matinicus Peapod12 Two Garveys13 Clamming Skiff14 16-Foot Swampscott Dory15 Mower Dory16 Boatbuilders' PlanesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisShows you how to evaluate the condition of an older fiberglass sailboat - the one you own or the one you'd like to purchase. this book helps you: assess the condition of a used sailboat in 30 minutes; prioritize maintenance and repair tasks for a boat you already own; and, catch potential problems early.Trade Review"The perfect place to begin or to continue your education...As a reviewer of both new and used boats, I own many books filled with advice. I strongly suspect that Inspecting the Aging Sailboat is the one I will consult most." - Sailing Magazine"Table of ContentsIntroductionSurveying a Boat for PurchaseDetermining the Needs of Your Own BoatHullFair and True?Signs of Stress or TraumaDelaminationGelcoat ProblemsBlistersMoisture ContentKeelRudderCutless Bearings and PropellerThrough-Hull FittingsDeckHull-to-Deck JointSurface DamageNonskidCore ProblemsHatchesPortlightsDeck HardwareCanvasRigMast and BoomStepCapSpreadersGoosenecks, Sheets, and VangsStays and ShroudsRoller FurlingSailsInteriorBulkhead AttachmentStringers and FloorsInterior PansDistortionSigns of LeakageTankageHeadGalleySeacocksBilge PumpsComfort and SafetyDecorEngine and SteeringEngine AccessVisual CluesMounting and AlignmentStuffing BoxExhaust SmokeRunning the EngineOilSteering GearElectrical SystemBatteryBreaker PanelWire and ConnectorsAlternatorPumps and MotorsLightsElectronicsOther ConsiderationsDesignReputationPerformanceAccomodationsEquipmentValueBoat-Buyer's 30-Minute SurveyHullDeckRigBelowImpressionAppendix: Hiring a ProfessionalIndex

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Book SynopsisWith martial arts champions such as Ken Shamrock and Tito Ortiz appearing on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, giving training tips in Muscle & Fitness and Menâs Journal, and conducting interviews on Howard Sternâs radio show, millions of people are turning to the martial arts for sport, a means of self-defense, and a form of exercise.Many of these newcomers to the martial arts never stepped foot into a martial arts training facility, and have no plans of ever doing so. They want to learn to defend themselves without traveling to a gym or paying steep monthly dues. Some purchase martial arts guidebooks so they can prepare themselves both mentally and physically to enter a dojo a year or two down the road. Martial Arts Unleashed: Jiu-jitsu offers readers:â A detailed history and evolution of the discipline.â A description of the various theories and strategies behind training and competing.â A breakdown of the gear and training space needed to get started.â A description

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Book SynopsisThe definitive guide from the world's best-known sailboat maintenance expertDon Caseyâs Complete Illustrated Sailboat Maintenance Manual combines six core volumes into a single, utterly dependable resource that answers every frequent question, explains every major system, and helps you keep your boat and its components shipshape.More than 2,500 clear and detailed illustrations guide you step by step through every procedure. Caseyâs technical virtuosity, his user-friendly explanations, and Peter Compton's diesel engine expertise make even the more complicated repairs and improvements easy to understand. This must-have guide saves you time, money, and grief as you learn the fastest, easiest, most effective ways to: Evaluate the condition of your boat or one youâre about to purchase Repair structural damage to your fiberglass sailboat Improve or repair your sailboatâs electrical system Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair your boatâs diesel engine PTable of ContentsIntroductionInspecting the Aging SailboatIntroductionHullDeckRigInteriorEngine and SteeringElectrical SystemOther ConsiderationsBoat-Buyer's 30-Minute SurveyAppendix: Hiring a ProfessionalSailboat Hull and Deck RepairIntroductionLeaksRestoring the GlossDeck RepairsLaminate RepairCore ProblemsHull RepairsKeel and Rudder DamageSailboat RefinishingIntroductionThe BasicsInside the CabinWood FinishesBelow the WaterlineTopsides and DeckFinishing TouchesSailboat Electrics SimplifiedIntroductionSafety FirstUnderstanding the BasicsBatteryWireCircuitsTroubleshootingCharging SystemsAlternating CurrentHeaven and EarthTroubleshooting Marine Diesel Engines by Peter ComptonIntroductionMaintaining Your DieselTroubleshooting Marine DieselsThe Mechanical SystemThe Lubrication SystemThe Raw-Water CircuitThe Coolant CircuitThe Fuel SystemThe Intake and Exhaust SystemThe Electrical SystemControls and InstrumentsAppendix: Diesel Engine ToolkitCanvaswork and Sail RepairIntroductionWhat You NeedFlat-Sheet ProjectsThe PocketThe BagThe Closed BoxCustom CanvasSail RepairIndex

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Book SynopsisLet elite Muay Thai warriors turn your body into an unbeatable weapon!Written by professional Muay Thai fighters and trainers, Muay Thai Unleashed shows you how to master this feared and dangerous martial art. Author and trainer Erich Krauss, along with Muay Thai pros Glen Cordoza and Tana (Chun) Yingwitayakhun, teach you the same body-punishing techniques that are used at the highest levels of Muay Thai competition. Whether you use these skills in the ring or on the street in self-defense, your opponents will regret the day you read this book.Unleash your potential with:* Kicks * Punches * Elbow strikes * Knee strikes * Clinching techniques * Defense and counters * An arsenal of combinations

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Book SynopsisâœThe best explanation that I have seen of corrosion on boats.ââNigel Calder, author of Boatownerâs Mechanical and Electrical ManualâœA powerful weapon in the war against metal deterioration.ââCruising WorldCorrosion is a constant, often expensive, and sometimes dangerous problem for boaters. Moisture, salt, electrical currents, and chemicals create a potent combination that can attack the metallic (and sometimes nonmetallic) parts of your boat. Everett Collier, an expert in marine technology, details all the types of corrosionâincluding simple galvanic, electrochemical, and electrolyticâand explains how to identify, combat, and prevent them. The most comprehensive book on this subject, The Boatowner's Guide to Corrosion shows you how to: Prevent corrosion with proper grounding, cathodic protection, protective coatings, and careful selection and matching of metal parts Protect your boatâs hull, deck gear, masts, and rigging, as well as its propulTable of ContentsList of TablesIntroductionAcknowledgments1. Basic Molecular Theory2. Basic Chemical Theory3. Basic Electrical Theory4. Basic Corrosion Processes5. Electrochemical or Self-Corrosion6. Galvanic Corrosion7. Electrolytic Corrosion8. Iron and Iron Alloys9. Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys10. Nickel and Nickel Alloys11. Copper and Copper Alloys12. Other Marine Metals13. Cathodic Protection Systems14. Corrosion Avoidance15. Coating to Prevent Corrosion16. Hull Corrosion17. Propulsion Systems18. Electrical and Electronic Systems19. Plumbing Systems20. Deck Gear21. Masts, Spars, and RiggingAppendix 1. Abbreviations and SymbolsAppendix 2. Conversion FactorsAppendix 3. Quantity, Size, and Placement of Zinc AnodesAppendix 4. UNS Equivalent GradesAppendix 5. Weights of Common MaterialsAppendix 6. Wire Table: Standard Annealed Copper Wire (AWG)Appendix 7. Properties of MetalsAppendix 8. GlossaryBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisThe first quick-and-easy composite construction method for canoes and kayaksThis book is certain to appeal to any paddler with a DIY bent. Master craftsman Sam Rizzetta presents three attractive innovations: a new building method that makes Kevlar and carbon-fiber boats cheap and feasible for home builders; an ergonomically designed canoe that makes paddling easier and more comfortable; and a foam-flotation installation method that makes canoes and kayaks safe and unsinkable.Table of ContentsPart I: Construction1Choosing a design2The fabric form method3Shop, tools, plans, materials4The form5Laminating the hull6Turning the hull into a boatPart II: Building in Safety7The self-rescue concept8Outfitting existing boats9Outfitting new boats10Testing and self-rescuePart III: Designs11A solo canoe12Kayoo, a decked canoe/kayak13Wasp an ergonomic canoeAppendix A Information resourcesAppendix B Tools and materials

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Book Synopsisâœ10-Minute Toughness is a solid mental training program. In fact I feel it is the best of its kind. . . . [It's] what the title says: ten minutes a day that connects your talents and abilities to the outcome you're seeking. As a retired NFL player looking forward, I can see as many applications for the toughness Jason Selk's program brought out of me in the business world as there were on the football field.â--Jeff Wilkins, Former NFL Pro Bowl KickerâœThe mental side of the game is extremely important. 10-Minute Toughness helps the players develop the mental toughness needed for success; it really makes a difference.â--Walt Jocketty, General Manager of the 2006 World Champion St. Louis CardinalsâœJason Selk has spent a tremendous amount of time and energy developing effective mental-training programs and coaches workshops. He is truly committed to helping individuals and teams to perform at their very best, when it really counts.â--Table of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1: 10-MT Part 1: Centering Breaths—Controlling your BiologyChapter 2: 10-MT Part 2: The Performance StatementChapter 3: 10-MT Part 3: The Personal Highlight Reel—Seeing is BelievingChapter 4: 10-MT Part 4: The Identity Statement—Influencing Self ImageChapter 5: 10-MT Part 5: Another Centering Breath and Away We Go… Chapter 6: Effective Goal Setting—Creating and Achieving the DreamChapter 7: Personal Rewards ProgramChapter 8: Follow Through—Success Logs and Program MaintenanceChapter 9: The Solution-Focused ToolChapter 10: Positive Team ChemistryChapter 11: Controlling Future Success

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Book Synopsis"...Her writing is clear and concise, sprinkled with bits of humor and many tips gleamed from her years working as a kayak instructor, guide and outfitter."--Sea Kayaker MagazineThe first edition of The Complete Sea Kayaker's Handbook received immediate acclaim with its selection as the Best Outdoor Instructional Book by the National Outdoor Book Award group. Now this book boasts 352 pages with changes throughout to reflect the growth of kayaking as a sport. This book is your first step to adventure on the water, with everything you need to know, from buying a kayak to dressing for the water.Updates include: New photos throughout showing new boats, equipment, stretching, and repair techniques A new section on used boats and how to shop for them Expanded sections on: boat materials section to include the newer laminates; buying a new kayak; use of GPS for navigation; family paddling; Planning Your Dream Trip; Taking Care of Your Stuff Table of ContentsChapter 1. Getting Ready; Chapter 2. Kayaks; Chapter 3. Accessories and Clothing; Chapter 4. Getting to Know Your Kayak; Chapter 5. Controlling Your Kayak; Chapter 6. Getting Into and Out of the Water; Chapter 7. Real Life Paddling; Chapter 8. Finding Your Way: Kayak Navigation; Chapter 9. Trip Logistics; Chapter 10. Group safety; Chapter 11. Kayak Camping; Chapter 12. Planning Your Dream Trip; Chapter 13. Taking Care of Your Stuff; Resources; Index

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Book SynopsisNo matter what anyone tells you, boat cooking IS different from cooking ashore. The space is smaller, thereâs no grocery store 5 minutes away, you have fewer prepared foods and electric appliances, and food storage is much different. Despite cruising different oceans, weâJan and Carolyn--both faced the same challenges: eating well while having time to enjoy all the other great aspects of cruising. We love to snorkel, swim, kayak, exploreâand just sit and admire the view. We learned with the cookbooks we both had aboard, and wished for information that wasn't available--like when Jan ended up with a frozen chicken complete with head and feet and no instructions on how to cut it up. When we couldn't get foods such as sour cream, English muffins, spaghetti sauce or yogurt, we adapted recipes to make our own. Other times, we experimented with substituting ingredients--maybe the result wasnât identical, but it was still tasty. We ended up with over 150 substitutions Trade Review"The Boat Galley Cookbook is the most useful, comprehensive sailing cookbook I've found. It has 800 recipes specially designed for cooking within the confines of a galley and thorough sections on substitutions (for when you can't find fancy ingredients), on making your own spices, and on using limited space wisely. The authors, Carolyn Shearlock and Jan Irons, both live aboard part of the year and have a knack for teaching readers how to cook without electric devices or bulky utensils. They'll teach you how to turn a sharp knife and a whisk into a blender, a wine bottle into a rolling pin and a flipped-over baking dish into a cooking sheet. In this thoroughly researched book, they answer nearly every question I've ever had about cooking within the confines of a galley." Sail 20130627Table of Contentscontents not available

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Book SynopsisDiscover the dozens of nautically flavored craft projects you can make with rope!You will be surprised by the fancy projects you can make with a square knot, a double-French hitching, or four-strand braids (a dog collar, a tool grip, and a decorated picture frame, respectively)! You can also tie the sailor's Turk's Head knot into a bracelet and morph a monkey's fist knot into a doorstop or a fun toy for your dog. Marine artisan Barbara Merry, an expert in artistic marlinspike seamanship skills, shows you how with Marlinspike Sailor's Knots and Crafts. With the help of her expert guidance, you can create more than 30 ropework projects that will add a nautical touch to your boat, RV, camp, or home.Here are just a few projects you can create withMarlinspike Sailor's Knots and Crafts:Companionway treads * Gear hammock for your bunk * Decorated carafe * Canvas ditty bag * Water bottle carrier * Manila doormat * Zipper pull * Swing hammock for your

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