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Penguin Books Ltd Zen in the Art of Archery Training the Mind and
Book SynopsisThe path to achieving Zen (a balance between the body and the mind) is brilliantly explained by Professor Eugen Herrigel in this timeless account.This book is the result of the author's six year quest to learn archery in the hands of Japanese Zen masters. It is an honest account of one man's journey to complete abandonment of the self' and the Western principles that we use to define ourselves. Professor Herrigel imparts knowledge from his experiences and guides the reader through physical and spiritual lessons in a clear and insightful way. Mastering archery is not the key to achieving Zen, and this is not a practical guide to archery. It is more a guide to Zen principles and learning and perfect for practitioners and non-practitioners alike.
£9.86
Amber Books Ltd SAS and Special Forces Fitness Training
Book SynopsisThe SAS is probably the world’s greatest elite military unit and its soldiers are renowned for their ability to cope when under great physical and mental stress. Now you can acquire the unique range of skills taught to members of the Special Air Service through the SAS & Special Forces Fitness Training. Written by an expert author, this book offers a total fitness programme for both body and mind. Special exercises and routines will help the reader improve strength, stamina and agility. There are also chapters on diet and nutrition, to help the trainee’s body gain the maximum benefit from eating the right food and drink. The chapters on mental agility and self-defence teach the trainee to cope with the challenges of modern combat, the SAS way. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and instructive artworks and including expert advice throughout, SAS & Special Forces Fitness Training is an exhaustive, lively guide to achieving a level of fitness that will match the world’s elite military soldiers.Table of Contents1. Strength and Endurance One: The Importance of Being Fit Two: Strength Training Without Weights Three: Strength Training With Weights Four: Running Five: Endurance Marches Six: Swimming Seven: Cycling Eight: Self-defence Nine: Injuries Ten: The Complete Fitness Programme 2. Nutrition Eleven: Daily Requirements Twelve: Your Own SAS Diet Thirteen: Survival Food 3. Mental Agility Fourteen: Positive Thinking Fifteen: Pressure at Work Sixteen: Facing Danger
£16.99
Bonnier Books Ltd The Hike Life: My 50 Favourite Hikes in Ireland -
Book SynopsisFall in love with Ireland's dramatic mountains and rugged coastline in 50 unforgettable hikes.* WINNER of Bookstation Lifestyle Book of the Year at the An Post Irish Book Awards 2023 *Roz Purcell has been hiking the length and breadth of Ireland for years with her enthusiastic community The Hike Life, exploring the best of what the island has to offer. This book brings to life the beauty and majesty ofhiking in Ireland along with practical advice, easy-to-follow route descriptions and a wealth of tips. In it you'll find:- the ultimate fifty hikes to do on the island of Ireland, from rugged mountains to forest trails and cliff walks;- the complete guide to everything you need for a safe and enjoyable hike;- dozens of recommendations for pitstops and photo opportunities along the way to turn your hike into a full-day adventure;- and breathtaking photography to inspire you to get out there and start hiking.
£16.00
Random House USA Inc AFROSURF
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£29.70
Headline Publishing Group Wheelmen
Book SynopsisWith a new Afterword.Lance Armstrong won a record-smashing seven Tour de France yellow jerseys after staring down cancer, and in the process became an international symbol of resilience and courage. In a sport constantly dogged by blood doping scandals, Armstrong seemed above the fray. Never had cycling - or any sport-boasted such a charismatic and accomplished champion. Then, in the summer of 2012, the legend imploded. The rumors that had long dogged Armstrong began to solidify. Buried evidence surfaced. Hushed-up witnesses came forth. Armstrong''s Tour victories were stripped from him. His sponsors abandoned him. In January 2013, Armstrong finally admitted doping during the Tours, and in an interview with Oprah, described his mythic, perfect story as one big lie. But his admission raised more questions than it answered. With over three years of extensive reporting, deep sourcing, and interviews with nearly every key player, including Armstrong, Reed Trade ReviewCaptivating * The Economist *A detailed account of Armstrong's eventual descent into disgrace * Guardian *
£12.34
Pitch Publishing Ltd Marvelous: The Marvin Hagler Story
Book SynopsisMarvelous Marvin Hagler is a sporting legend. Often called the greatest middleweight boxer of all time, he held the world title for 12 defences, including bouts with Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns and Roberto Duran which entered fistic folklore. From his wild early fights in the boxing wilderness of Brockton, Massachusetts, Brian and Damian Hughes trace the blazing trail of Hagler's career: the controversial defeats subsequently avenged, a riot-scarred title win in London, and his unification of the middleweight crown. Hagler became a huge favourite, taking on all comers while never taking a step back. And so to The Ring magazine's "greatest round of all time" against Hearns, his ferocious battle with Duran, and the still-controversial loss to his nemesis Leonard. Marvelous tells the story of Hagler's extraordinary life for the first time, separating truth from myth to get right to the heart of a complex and charismatic man.
£8.54
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Eat and Run
Book Synopsis''Run until you can''t run anymore. Then run some more. Find a new source of energy and will. Then run even faster.'' The words of Scott Jurek, a dominant force - and darling - in the gruelling and growing sport of ultrarunning for more than a decade. In 1999, as a complete unknown, he took the lead in the Western States Endurance Run, a 100-mile jaunt over the Gold Rush trails of America''s Sierra Nevada. He went on to win that race seven years in a row. Jurek was also one of the elite runners who travelled to Mexico to run with the Tarahumara Indians, as profiled in the international bestseller Born to Run. His accomplishments are nothing short of extraordinary. In Eat and Run, Jurek opens up about his life and career as an elite athlete, and about the vegan diet that is key to his success. From his Midwestern childhood of hunting and fishing to his slow transition to ultrarunning and veganism, to his epic, record-breaking races, Jurek''s story shows the power of an irTrade ReviewA triumph ... a breathtakingly personal account ... A man - and a story - unlike any other * Christopher McDougall, bestselling author of Born to Run *Pulverising the outer limits of human endurance, the ultramarathon legend discusses his training secrets and the value of thinking of food as fuel * Men's Health *a brilliant book * Women's Running *
£11.69
Orca Publications Ltd Advanced Surf Fitness for High Performance
Book SynopsisAimed at surfers of all ages and abilities, AdvancedSurf Fitness for High Performance Surfing offers a complete training package designed to take your surfing to the next level. The book includes a series of training programs that target the different muscle groups used in surfing, from paddling to all the different maneuvers. The book also includes sections about swimming and cardio regimes, as well as psychology and nutrition. Advanced Surf Fitness for High Performance Surfing is the follow-up to the best-selling Complete Guide to Surf Fitness.
£17.99
Random House USA Inc Into Thin Air A Personal Account of the Mount
Book SynopsisWhen Jon Krakauer reached the summit of Mt. Everest in the early afternoon of May 10, 1996, he hadn't slept in fifty-seven hours and was reeling from the brain-altering effects of oxygen depletion. As he turned to begin his long, dangerous descent from 29,028 feet, twenty other climbers were still pushing doggedly toward the top. No one had noticed that the sky had begun to fill with clouds. Six hours later and 3,000 feet lower, in 70-knot winds and blinding snow, Krakauer collapsed in his tent, freezing, hallucinating from exhaustion and hypoxia, but safe. The following morning, he learned that six of his fellow climbers hadn't made it back to their camp and were desperately struggling for their lives. When the storm finally passed, five of them would be dead, and the sixth so horribly frostbitten that his right hand would have to be amputated.Into Thin Air is the definitive account of the deadliest season in the history of Everest by the acclaimed journalist
£24.00
Periplus Editions Diving in Southeast Asia
Book SynopsisTrade Review"If you're serious about diving in Southeast Asia, then this guide will give you a wealth of country--and region maps, as well as ample details on the underwater topography and marine life you can expect to see." --Indie Traveller"Useful essays on local liveaboards and marine life offer some excellent insights and 25 per cent of the book is dedicated to practicalities, with lists of contacts and need to know information about health, visas, emergencies, money, weather and what to bring -- all useful stuff. Overall an excellent addition to our dive guide library, which could well become a classic. It's certainly got us planning our next visit to the region." --Dive Magazine"Diving in Southeast Asia provides a useful starting point for planning a trip. It provides maps spotting the locations of sites and brief tabulated summaries for quick reference. Every page is adorned with a colorful picture generally taken underwater. From marine life suitable for super-macro cameras to WWII wrecks draped in corals, from whale sharks to pigmy seahorses, it's all covered." --Undercurrent.org
£14.44
Knife Edge Outdoor Limited Tour du Mont Blanc Trekking Map
Book SynopsisThe only sheet map for the Tour du Mont Blanc that shows all accommodation, food and transport options. The entire trek and variants on a single sheet: perfect for planning and navigation.
£14.39
Ordnance Survey Cairn Gorm Aviemore Map Loch Morlich Ordnance
Book SynopsisOS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels, pubs and visitor information as well as rights of way, permissive paths and bridleways.
£11.69
John Wiley & Sons Inc Pool and Billiards For Dummies
Book SynopsisThis book reveals the tips, tricks and rules of play, for thevariety of the ever-popular games that make up pool and billiards. This hands-on guide discusses everything from the rules andstrategies, to how to set up a pool room, to choosing the rightequipment and is accompanied by dozens of photos and line drawings.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part I: Fundamentals of Pool. Chapter 1: Arriving at the Pool Party. Chapter 2: Getting Down: Building a Solid Stance. Chapter 3: Handling the Cue. Chapter 4: On Target: The Science and Feel of Aiming. Chapter 5: Hit It: Creating a Solid Stroke. Chapter 6: Playing Nice: The Etiquette of the Game. Part II: Controlling the Cue Ball. Chapter 7: Getting Control and Stopping the Cue Ball. Chapter 8: Aim High: Incorporating Follow. Chapter 9: Using Draw: Putting Backspin on the Cue Ball. Chapter 10: The English Effect: Using Sidespin on the Cue Ball. Part III: Taking Your Shots. Chapter 11: Opening Shots: The Rack and the Break. Chapter 12: Thinking Ahead: Position and Pattern Play. Chapter 13: Shot-making: Tackling the Most Frequent Situations. Chapter 14: Eying Combinations: Making Shots with Multiple Balls. Chapter 15: Billiards and Caroms: Finding New Ways to Pocket Balls. Chapter 16: Banks and Kicks: Making the Most of the Rails. Chapter 17: Thinking Defensively: Playing Safe. Part IV: The Games You’ll Play. Chapter 18: The Magic of 8-Ball. Chapter 19: 9-Ball: The Hustler’s Game. Chapter 20: Pool’s Many Other Games. Part V: Gearing Up. Chapter 21: Equipment Check: Looking for Quality Tools. Chapter 22: Pool Is Mental: Winning the Head Games. Chapter 23: Drilling It Home: Practice Techniques. Part VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 24: Mastering Ten Trick Shots. Chapter 25: Overcoming Ten or So Common Problems. Index.
£16.14
Penguin Books Ltd Keane
Book SynopsisA publishing phenomenon in hardback, Roy Keane''s autobiography was the biggest selling sports book of the year.The book will include a new chapter covering events that followed the books publication: Keane''s vindication by the FAI report; the punishment meted out by the FA and Mick McCarthy''s resignation.Brilliantly reviewed, Roy Keane''s riveting, brutally honest autobiography has the potential to be one of the year''s biggest paperback bestsellers.
£11.69
Knife Edge Outdoor Limited Trekking Everest Base Camp
Book SynopsisThe definitive guidebook for trekking in the Everest Region: essentialreading for both guided and self-guided trekkers. This book really knocks theball out of the park. It fully describes the Classic Everest Base Camp Trek, 3-PassesTrek, Gokyo Lakes & 7 other incredible treks.
£17.99
Vintage Publishing Waterlog A Swimmers Journey Through Britain
Book SynopsisRoger Deakin, who died in 2006, was a writer, filmmaker and environmentalist of international renown. He was a founder member of Friends of the Earth, and co-founded Common Ground. He lived for thirty-eight years in a moated farmhouse in Suffolk. Waterlog, which was first published in 1999, became a word-of-mouth bestseller, and is now an established classic of the nature writing canon.Trade ReviewI jumped in with both feet and wanted to stay for more.Erudite, funky and passionate, a total delight * Independent on Sunday *Charmingly and elegantly written * Daily Telegraph *A delicious, cleansing, funny, wise and joyful book, so wonderfully full of energy and life. I loved itHighly entertaining...Waterlog is a book about a cold, wet subject written with a warmth and passion it surely deserves, but has rarely had before * Guardian *
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Box Like the Pros
Book SynopsisUseful for anyone pursuing boxing as a hobby or who is interested in training to become a professional boxer. This book presents an introduction to the sport, including the game's history, rules of the ring, how fights are scored, how to spar, the basics of defence and offence, the fighter's workout, a directory of boxing gyms, and more.Trade Review"Frazier knows prizefighting and breaks it down to its fundamentals in this practical primer." -- Larry Merchant, HBO Sports " Smokin' Joe Frazier will take you the distance and teach you how to be a champ. " -- George Foreman
£19.83
Isola Press Burt J Lost Summers Half forgotten Afternoons
Book SynopsisJo Burt's comic strips detailing the adventures of Mint, a mountain-biking sheep, have amused and delighted readers for over three decades. Join Mint as he rides through an enchanting, bucolic world in which Death stalks the whaleback hills of the South Downs and Summer is a beautiful, capricious goddess.
£36.40
Silvana Ducati Corse
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£44.10
Village to Village Press Camino De Santiago Maps
Book SynopsisFully updated for 2025! This lightweight, minimalist map guide offers all the detailed maps, accommodations listings, and stage overviews available in the full Camino Frances Village to Village Guide, condensed to an ultralight 96 pages
£13.50
Bonnier Books Ltd Jimmy Anderson Finding the Edge
Book SynopsisTHIS AUTUMN'S MUST-HAVE AUTOBIOGRAPHY FROM CRICKET LEGEND, JIMMY ANDERSON21 years, 188 Test Matches, 704 Test Wickets. This is Jimmy's story: an intimate, honest reflection told with his trademark humility and dry humour. From growing up in. Burnley as an outsider, isolated at school, bunking off, dreaming of being somewhere - anywhere - else, to dominating the 22 yards of the wicket as part of the deadliest England attack ever assembled. Jimmy takes us inside the dressing room, to those unforgettable moments: his debut under Nasser Hussain, facing off the Aussies with Monty Panesar, Kevin Pietersen's 'textgate' and that Mitchell Johnson incident. He reflects on the intense rivalries with Michael Clarke and Sachin Tendulkar and the burgeoning friendships with Alastair Cook and Stuart Broad. Delving behind the cricket, Jimmy reveals his experiences of personal loss alongside the pain of professional injury, and the strength he found from his marriage and the arrival of his two children. Finding the Edge is a front-row seat at the greatest games of the last two decades as England journey from perennial losers to world number one. But, above all, it is a coming-of-age story that reveals the real Jimmy Anderson: vulnerable, introspective, relentlessly determined, constantly evolving - a bowler unequalled, a career like no other.
£9.89
Shambhala Publications Inc The Life-Giving Sword: Secret Teachings from the
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£15.99
North Atlantic Books,U.S. The Secret Traditions of the Shinobi: Hattori
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£15.29
Cicerone Press Walking in the Alps: A comprehensive guide to
Book SynopsisThe second edition of this classic guidebook by Kev Reynolds on walking and trekking in the Alps. This book is a definitive guide to the many thousands of possible routes, with a geographical span that ranges from the Maritime Alps of southern France to the Julians of Slovenia, from Italy's Gran Paradiso to the little-known Türnitzer Alps of eastern Austria, and from the ice-bound giants of the Bernese Oberland to the green rolling Kitzbüheler Alps and the bizarre towers of the Dolomites of South Tirol, showing the amazing diversity of this wonderful mountain chain. There are walks to suit every taste: gentle and undemanding, long and tough, and everything in between. Written by Britain's most respected authority on the Alps, this is a fully updated edition of this important book.Trade Review'The most comprehensive book about alpine walking in the last fifty years.'(Chris Bonington)'This is a book that needed writing, and who better to write it than that doyen of guidebook authors - Kev Reynolds. It is a hefty volume that makes no pretence of being a pocket or even a rucksack guidebook, it's a full scale Alpine bible weighing no less than two and a quarter pounds. It's a book for the long winter evenings, not to dream over but to conspire with, to plot with and to use.'(John Cleare, High)'According to my calculations, if I wanted to do everything listed in this marvellous book I would need to live to just over 400 years and remain fit to the end.'(Ernst Sondheimer, The Alpine Journal)'In his own poetic and inimitable style, [Kev Reynolds] has produced a book that condenses the vast wonderland that is the Alps, from the Mediterranean coast near Nice to the wooded hills of Vienna, into 480 pages of densely, yet eminently readable, information. ... This then, is probably the most important guide to walking abroad that has been published in Britain. It is simply stunning, and should be on the shelves of every walker, scrambler and backpacker who harbours any inclination to travel south to these, one of the finest ranges of mountains in the world.'(Cameron McNeish, TGO)'Illustrated with excellent colour photographs and sketch maps, it's definitely a book for the enthusiast.'(Walking Abroad)'Kev Reynolds' style of writing combines graphic visual descriptions with a real feeling of his love for the mountains - there is nothing dry or understated in his prose. The second feature which I found most attractive, is [the] use of quotations from earlier writers, such as Tuckett, Freshfield, Whymper, Leslie Stephen and many others. He goes further and provides reading lists at the end of each chapter and this, for me, adds perspective and a sense of the inheritance of a wonderful recreation from those who have trodden these incomparable mountains in the past.'(Ewen Moir, Austrian Alpine Club Newsletter)'Perhaps you are thinking of your first walking trip to the Alps; but where? How do you decide? Well you can't do better than start with this comprehensive guide to the whole Alpine chain. It is a soft cover update of the original 1998 hardback, which was recognised immediately as the most complete description of the Alps and the walking it offered.Kev Reynolds is a long established writer in the field with a string of guides to individual areas. It is hard to think of anyone to better his extensive knowledge of the Alpine world and clear writing style. I think even old Alpine buffs will discover a corner they were unaware of.'(Scottish Mountaineer Magazine / August 2006)'A big book in every sense, Reynolds' classic was originally published in 1998 and has been republished in soft cover, with improved mapping and a lot more colour photographs. Its format is simple but highly effective.There is little route description - books that offer that are referred to at the end of each chapter - but there is much loving details of what makes each sub-range and its region unique. The suggested tours are well-thought out, with plenty of scope for personal variations.'(Walking World Ireland / July - August 2007)Table of Contents1: THE MARITIME ALPS Hut to Hut in the Alpes Maritime Summary 2: DAUPHINÉ Queyras Tour du Queyras Massif des Écrins Tour de l'Oisans Vercors Summary 3: THE GRAIAN ALPS The Western Graians Tour du Mont Pourri Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise Tour of the Vanoise The Eastern Graians Grande Traversata del Gran Paradiso Alta Via della Valle d'Aosta No 2 A Traverse of the Graian Alps Summary 4: THE MONT BLANC RANGE Tour du Mont Blanc Chablais, Faucigny & Dents du Midi Summary 5: THE PENNINE ALPS Tour des Combin The Walker's Haute Route The Eastward Traverse of the Italian Valleys Summary 6: THE BERNESE ALPS The Northern Valleys Multi-day Circuit of the Lütschental and Lauterbrunnental Tour Wildstrubel The Southern Flank Bernese Alps Glacier Tour Oberland Passes Summary 7: THE CENTRAL SWISS ALPS The Eastern Bernese Alps Tour of the Göschenertal The Western Uri Alps Uri-Rotstock Circuit The Eastern Uri Alps & Glarner Alps A Tour of the Hürital & Bisistal Summary 8: THE LEPONTINE ALPS A Tour of Ticino Summary 9: THE BERNINA ALPS The Bregaglia Alps The Bregaglia Circuit Sentiero Roma The Bernina Massif The Engadine Valley Summary 10: ADAMELLO-PRESANELLA-BRENTA Adamello-Presanella An Adamello Circuit The Brenta Dolomites A Tour of the Central Brenta Vie Ferratae Summary 11: THE ORTLER ALPS A Tour of the Ortler Alps Summary 12: THE SILVRETTA ALPS The Verwall Group The Rätikon Alps Rätikon Höhenweg Nord The Silvretta Alps Tour of the Southern Silvretta The Silvretta Traverse Summary 13: THE ÖTZTAL ALPS Across the Central Ötztal Alps Hut to Hut in the Ventertal Gurglertal-Ventertal Hut Tour Two-Day Cross-Border Tour Across the Alpi Venoste Summary 14: THE STUBAI ALPS The Stubai High Route Summary 15: THE ZILLERTAL ALPS Zillertal Hut Tour Summary 16: THE EASTERN AUSTRIAN ALPS The Hohe Tauern The Venediger Höhenweg A Tour of the Glockner & Schober Groups The Niedere Tauern Hut to Hut in the Schladminger Tauern The Gailtal & Carnic Alps Summary 17: THE NORTHERN LIMESTONE ALPS Allgäuer Alps Lechtal Alps A Lechtal High Route Wettersteingebirge & Mieminger Kette Karwendelgebirge Hut to Hut Across the Karwendelgebirge Rofangebirge (Brandenberger Alps) Kaisergebirge Berchtesgadener Alps Tennengebirge Dachsteingebirge Tour of the Gosaukamm A Dachstein Circuit Totes Gebirge Summary 18: THE DOLOMITES Sassolungo & Puez-Odle Groups Catinaccio & Latemar Sella Group Marmolada Group Pale di San Martino Civetta & Pelmo Sorapis & Marmarole Monte Cristallo Dolomiti di Sesto High Level Routes Alta Via 1 Alta Via 2 Alta Via 4 Summary 19: THE JULIAN ALPS The Julian Alps of Slovenia The Julian Alps of Italy Summary
£22.50
Vertebrate Publishing Ltd The Last Hillwalker: A sideways look at forty
Book SynopsisFrom somewhere out in the vast whiteness of the blizzard we hear a cry for help. Instinctively the three of us turn and head across the mountainside. We find two men and a woman, huddled together in the snow, unable to descend the steep icy slope between them and safety.The woman asks if we are experienced in conditions like this. My friends and I have tackled a few winter hills in the Lake District and bumbled up easy rock climbs, but we have never been in a full Scottish winter snowstorm. I laugh and assure her that this is nothing to mountaineers like us.Soon our hills will be empty and one day the last hillwalker will disappear over the horizon. In the 21st century we are losing our connection with the wild, a connection that may never be regained.The Last Hillwalker by bestselling author John D. Burns is a personal story of falling in and out of love with the hills. More than that, it is about rediscovering a deeply felt need in all of us to connect with wild places.Trade ReviewCaptures the essence of what it means to love mountains and love being in mountains. -- Chris Townsend * The Great Outdoors Magazine *Table of Contents1 Psycho Killer2 American Pie3 Horizontal Everest4 Three Men in a Tent5 The Hidden World6 Winter in Langdale7 The White Giant8 North and South9 Dangerous Days10 Meeting the Reaper11 Death by Armchair12 The Bothy Hunter13 The Last HillwalkerPostscriptThe Journey Continues
£9.49
Pan Macmillan Watching the Wheels: My Autobiography
Book SynopsisThe Sunday Times #1 Bestseller, shortlisted for the Cross Sports Book Award.In 1996, Damon Hill was crowned Formula One World Champion. For the first time ever he tells the story of his journey through the last golden era of the sport when he took on the greats including Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher and emerged victorious as World Champion in 1996, stepping out of the shadow of his legendary father Graham Hill.Away from the grid, Watching the Wheels: The Autobiography is an astonishingly candid account of what it was like to grow up as the son of one of the country's most famous racing drivers. It also tells the unflinching story of dealing with the grief and chaos that followed his father's tragically early death in an aircraft accident in 1975, when Damon was fifteen years old. Formula One drivers have always been aware of their mortality, and the rush that comes with the danger of racing was as intoxicating for Hill as it had been for his father's generation, until he came face-to-face with catastrophe when his team-mate, Ayrton Senna, was killed in 1994. The swirling emotions that Hill was faced with in light of the death of Senna was a defining moment for his generation of drivers and for the first time ever Hill talks candidly about the impact that Senna had on his life, even as he watched his own son step into motor racing.Courageously honest, and hugely rewarding, Watching the Wheels is a return to the last golden era of F1 racing, whose image still burns ferociously for those who love the sport for what it reveals about human skill in the face of near certain death.Trade ReviewThe afterlife of this particular world champion has not always been easy, thanks to the fight against depression and a couple of unsatisfactory business ventures, but the upside includes a decision to resume the educational path he left almost forty years ago . . . That may have encouraged him to tell a remarkable story in his own words, and to do so with eloquence, directness and insight. -- Richard Williams * Guardian *
£11.69
Human Kinetics Publishers Delaviers Sculpting Anatomy for Women
Book Synopsis Best-selling author Frédéric Delavier brings his singular style to active women serious about slimming, toning, and shaping their bodies. Delavier’s Sculpting Anatomy for Women: Core, Butt, and Legs helps women eliminate love handles and reduce cellulite through more than 75 exercises, 120 full-color photos, and 125 distinctive illustrations. Table of ContentsYour Mission: A Flat Belly and a Sexy Butt in Three Months Five Tips to Get You Started 1. Motivation Is Essential 2. It’s Never Too Late to Reshape Your Body 3. Exercise for Your Health 4. Listen to Your Body 5. Exercise for Beauty Nutrition: The Foundation of Your Health Rules of Nutrition Nutrients That Give You Energy How to Work Your Buttocks and Abdominal Muscles Sculpt Your Butt 24 Sculpt Your Abs 27 Get Rid of Cellulite Two Types of Cellulite Reasons You Get Cellulite How to Beat Cellulite GOAL 1: SLIM YOUR WAIST Static Stretch for the Waist Standing Side Bend Torso Twist With a Stick Lying Torso Twist Side Plank Swimming GOAL 2: STRENGTHEN YOUR ABDOMINALS Crunch, Feet on the Floor Crunch, Legs Raised Sit-Up, Feet on the Floor Crunch, Feet on a Bench Oblique Crunch, Feet on the Floor or a Bench Oblique Crunch, Legs Raised In-and-Out Reverse Crunch Bicycle Oblique Bicycle Sphinx GOAL 3: SCULPT YOUR BUTT Leg Lift to the Side Leg Lift on the Belly Leg Lift on the Knees Leg Lift With a Bent Knee Opposite Arm and Leg Raise Side Leg Raise on the Knees Bridge Bridge, Feet on a Bench Bridge With One Leg Raised Lying Hamstring Stretch Buttocks Stretch Leg Extension to the Back Leg Extension to the Side Lateral Leg Curl GOAL 4: TONE YOUR LEGS Standing Knee Raise Body-Weight Squat Deadlift Squat With a Bar Wide-Leg Squat Good Morning With a Bar Step-Up on a Bench Forward Lunge Forward Lunge With Dumbbells Alternating Side Lunge Standing Hamstring Stretch Hamstring Stretch Using a Bench Standing Calf Raise Calf Raise Using a Dumbbell Calf Stretch DEVELOP YOUR OWN CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMKnow Your Body Well So You Can Train Effectively Dominant Characteristics Personalizing Your Training Design Your Program Morphology A, Program 1: Beginner Morphology A, Program 2: Intermediate Morphology A, Program 3: Advanced Morphology B, Program 1: Beginner Morphology B, Program 2: Intermediate Morphology B, Program 3: Advanced Morphology C, Program 1: Beginner Morphology C, Program 2: Intermediate Morphology C, Program 3: Advanced
£15.29
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen
Book SynopsisDon''t leave shore without this easy-to-use celestial favorite navigation primer--it could save your life!Huge advances in electronic navigation since the original publication of Celestial Navigation have transported offshore navigators to a world of press-button convenience. Traditional navigation skills--and technology-free position finding--are still vital, though, especially when things go wrong, as they will: batteries fail, antennas go overboard, and electronics get wet. Knowledge of celestial navigation is a life-saving emergency skill; it is also a rite of initiation and its practice still a favorite pastime among serious cruisers. A bestseller for over 65 years, Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen is a model of simplicity and clarity. The only mathematics involved are addition and subtraction, which explains why this book has truly earned its reputation for admirable conciseness and for making a tricky subject easy to understand. This edition haTrade ReviewCelestial Navigation for Yachtmen is a model of simplicity and clarity * World Cruising *
£11.39
John Wiley & Sons Inc The New Yorker Book of Golf Cartoons
Book SynopsisA wry look at the golfing world, from the beloved cartoonists at The New Yorker A hilarious hole-in-one for golfers and cartoon-lovers alike, The New Yorker Book of Golf Cartoons, Second Edition brings together over a hundred classic images from across the magazine's eighty-plus-year history.Table of ContentsINDEX OF ARTISTS. Charles Addams.Perry Barlow.Pat Byrnes.Roz Chast.Sam Cobean.Whitney Darrow Jr.Chon Day.Robert Day.Richard Decker.Eldon Dedini.Ed Fisher.Douglas Florian.Alfred Frueh.Sam Gross.J.B. Handelsman.Ned Hilton. Edward Koren.Arnie Levin.Charles E. Martin.Henry Martin.Warren Miller. Joseph Mirachi.James Mulligan.Richard Oldden.Garrett Price.George Price.Donald Reilly.Mischa Richter.Charles Saxon.Claude Smith.Ton Smits.Leslie Starke.Kemp Starrett.William Steig.Peter Steiner.Mick Stevens.James Stevenson.Richard Taylor.Barney Tobey.Robert Weber.
£17.00
Trafalgar Square Beyond Horse Massage Wall Chart
Book SynopsisA great companion to the Book and DVD. Jim Masterson, Equine Massage Therapist for the 2006 and 2008 and 2010 USET Endurance Teams, and for equine clientele competing in FEI World Cup, Pan American and World Games competitions, teaches a unique method of equine bodywork, in which the practitioner recognizes and follows the responses of the horse to touch to release tension in key junctions of the body that most affect performance. Contains step-by-step instructions, photographs and illustrations; is ideally suited to accompany you to the barn, where you will practice the Masterson Method techniques on horses; includes chapters with tips & techniques, anatomical explanations and examples from Jim's practice to help deepen your understanding; has a quick reference section that will point you to exercises that are specifically suited to your particular discipline--dressage, endurance, eventing, show jumping, barrel racing, or others in the vast realm of horse sports. By using these techniques, and knowing the responses to look for, you are able to: achieve a release of accumulated stress in deep-seated key junctions of the horse's body that affects mobility, comfort, attitude, training and performance; restore muscular and structural balance, and natural alignment; enable your horse to perform optimally and respond to your training without stiffness and pain and, finally, achieve new levels of communication and trust with your horse that spill over into other areas of interaction.
£22.45
Evro Publishing Le Mans The Official History of the Worlds
Book SynopsisThis decade at Le Mans began with the first victories by Porsche, whose awesome 917 racing car, capable of more than 240mph (385kph), established a distance record that would stand for almost four decades. One of a hat-trick of wins by Matra, effectively the French national team, was achieved in a famously frantic, head-to-head duel with Ferrari.
£51.00
The Crowood Press Ltd Netball: Skills. Techniques. Tactics
Book SynopsisCrowood Sports Guides provide sound, practical advice that will make you a better player whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques or reviewing the fundamentals of your sport.
£11.04
Quiller Publishing Ltd The Principles of Riding: Basic Training for
Book SynopsisThe first edition of The Principles of Riding was published more than 50 years ago, imparting mandatory basic knowledge for all areas of equestrian sport and horse-keeping and this 28th edition, Basic Training for Horse and Rider, has been completely revised regarding language and content, while still taking into account the well-established principles. The consideration of traditional principles leads to the education and training of the horse according to its nature and thus to its health, well-being and performance capability. The horse's instincts and natural behaviour are presented in detail as the basis of communication and understanding between horse and rider. Modern scientific research relating to training theory and biomechanics has influenced the systematic training of the rider as well as that of the horse. The Principles of Riding provides versatile, practical assistance to horse lovers and readers of this book who want to learn, irrespective of whether they ride for leisure or competitively, are interested in hacking or hunting, or want to develop and improve their basic training for dressage, show-jumping or eventing. These Principles should be indispensable for all riders, drivers, trainers and judges, and to all of those who are interested in the appropriate training of the horse, according to the horse's nature, and who place importance on a harmonious cooperation between horse and rider.Trade ReviewThe Principles of Riding is easy to read and very well laid out with clear concise instructions with bullet points and also includes tips on what can go wrong which is very helpful. Clear illustrations really help drive home the salient points of the text making it easy to understand. This book is not just aimed at the novice rider, there is plenty here to interest experienced rider too. Anyone interested in riding will find this a mine of useful information which readers can devour in its whole or dip into at will when questions or problems arise. -- Jacqui Broderick'First published more than 50 years ago, it's now on an incredible 28th edition but has seen some changes along the way... Some of the more modern scientific research is now being incorporated in what has always been a complete manual of horsemanship covering rider, horse, training of both, lungeing, jumping, tack and teaching young horses.' Wendy Parsons, Essex Rider -- Wendy Parsons * Essex Rider *Table of ContentsForeword Thoughts on Classical Riding Chapter 1: General Basics: Horse - Rider - Trainer - Training Area Chapter 2: The Equipment of Horse and Rider Chapter 3: Preparation for Riding Chapter 4: Seat and Influence of the Rider Chapter 5: Systematic Structure of Lessons Chapter 6: Basic Exercises Chapter 7: The Basic Training of the Horse Index
£19.80
Evro Publishing Formula 1 Car by Car 196069 Formula 1 CBC
Book SynopsisFormula 1: Car by Car 1960-69 is the first in a multi-volume, decade-by-decade series covering the entire history of Formula 1 through its teams and cars. This volume covers the 1960s, when the British came to predominate after the rule of Italian and German manufacturers in the previous decade. All ten World Champions of the decade came from the English-speaking world - Britain, the USA, Australia and New Zealand - and most of the successful cars were British-built too, from Cooper, BRM, Lotus and Brabham. This was an era when small teams and privateers were involved in significant numbers and they are all covered, all the way to the most obscure and unsuccessful. This book shines new light on many areas of the sport and will be treasured by all Formula 1 enthusiasts. Year-by-year treatment covers each season in fascinating depth, running through the teams - and their various cars - in order of importance. Works teams form the core of the book: BRM, Ferrar
£40.00
Vertebrate Publishing Ltd Mountaineering in the Ecrins Massif: Classic
Book SynopsisMountaineering in the Ecrins Massif showcases the Ecrins' most beautiful summits through a selection of the area's best lower grade snow, rock and mixed climbs.Authors Frederic Chevaillot, Paul Grobel and Jean-Rene Minelli have chosen 25 classic Ecrins routes – graded between F and AD – that have come to be regarded as classics due to their quality, their altitude or, simply, their easy access.These routes provide the essential pleasures of mountaineering: getting off the beaten track, enjoying the pure mountain air and delighting in the charms of the high mountains. Most of these routes are at the boundary between hiking and technical alpinism and should be within the capabilities of any fit hiker-mountaineer.Routes and peaks featured include: the Aiguille du Goleon; the north ridge of the Aiguille Dibona; the south ridge of Pic Coolidge; the north-east face of the Meije Orientale; and the traverse of the Barre des Ecrins ridge, plus many more.Each route features a detailed and comprehensive route description, a sketch map and a route summary detailing the start point, difficulty, timings, height gain, best time of year and the gear required. A conscious decision was made to limit the selection to relatively easy climbs, and so the routes described in this book – a mere fraction of the climbs in the magnificent Ecrins Massif – should be within the capabilities of almost all mountaineers.Table of ContentsIntroduction1 Aiguille du Goléon: Via the Lombard Glacier2 Pic Jocelme: South Face3 Pic de la Grave: North Face4 Dôme du Monêtier: Pic de Pormillouse, Pic du Pif – Traverse5 Roche Faurio: South-East Face6 Pic Coolidge: South Ridge7 Grande Ruine: Pointe Brevoort – North Face8 Tête de Lauranoure: North Slope & North-West Ridge9 Pointes de la Pilatte: North Face & Ridge10 Les Rouies: South-East Face & Traverse11 Dôme de Neige des Écrins: North Face12 Tête des Fétoules: North/North-East Ridge13 Râteau (East Summit): South Ridge14 Aiguille Dibona: North Ridge15 Tête Nord du Replat: South-East Ridge16 Roche Paillon: South Couloir & Traverse to Col Émile Pic17 Meije Orientale: North-East Ridge18 Montagne des Agneaux: South-East Ridge19 From the Promontoire to the Aigle: Traverse of the North Face20 Col Claire: North Face21 Pic Central de la Meije: Doigt de Dieu North-East Face22 Roche de la Muzelle: North Ridge & Traverse23 Mont Pelvoux: Traverse and Descent via the Glacier des Violettes24 Barre des Écrins: Traverse of the Ridge25 Traverse of The Ailefroide: From the Orientale to the CentralePractical information, hut access
£13.46
Low Pressure Publishing Ltd The Stormrider Surf Journal
Book SynopsisThe world-famous Stormrider Surf Guides have been traveling the globe for decades, shining a light on the paths less traveled. Intrepid surfers have often gone the extra mile to arrive at their destination and now they have the perfect product to plan those trips and record their exploits both in and out of the water. The Stormrider Surf Journal is set to become the ultimate traveling companion for both epic adventures to far off shores or the weekend warrior to a nearby beach. At once atlas, planner, and journal, mapping 300 of the best surfing zones on the planet (and when to visit), The Stormrider Surf Journal will serve as a personal history of one''s surf life and become a treasured possession, both on the road and at home.
£13.46
The Crowood Press Ltd Archery: The Art of Repetition
Book SynopsisWritten by an acknowledged expert, this invaluable book is aimed at archers of all levels, from those starting out in the sport to those taking part in competitions at the highest levels. The author analyses shooting techniques and tuning, and also emphasizes the development of mental toughness; he argues that this goes hand in hand with the mastery of the physical aspects of the sport. This comprehensive guide to shooting covers: how to get started in archery, the costs involved, choosing and using equipment and the basics of shooting; setting up your equipment and initial tuning; the biomechanics of shooting; the tactics and preparation work involved in archery competitions; physical fitness, nutrition and psychology; arrow selection and preparation; making bowstrings and, finally shooting techniques, improving performance and the fine-tuning of equipment.
£17.09
Cicerone Press Cycling Lon Las Cymru: 250 miles through the
Book SynopsisGuidebook to cycling Lon Las Cymru, a 255 mile (410km) route from Cardiff, or 242 mile (390km) from Chepstow to Holyhead, showcasing Wales's beautiful rural heartland. Divided into 5 stages, the route (which follows quiet roads and traffic-free paths) is described south to north from both Cardiff and Chepstow. Accompanying route description for each stage is 1:100,000 mapping and elevation profiles, giving a clear indication of course. Suggested summary schedules from both start destinations are included, detailing possible 4 to 7 day cycle options. Also included is handy practical information about transport to and from the route, accommodation en route, baggage transfer options and preparing your bike. Passing through the Brecon Beacons National Park, Snowdonia National Park, and over the Black Mountains, the Brecon Beacons and the Cambrian Mountains, the route is as scenic as it is rewarding making it a ride to remember.Table of ContentsMap key Route summary table Overview map Ride planner from Cardiff Ride planner from Chepstow Suggested schedule summary from Cardiff Suggested schedule summary from Chepstow Introduction Why Lôn Las Cymru? How tough is it? Which direction to ride? Selecting a schedule Getting there First and last nights When to ride Accommodation Baggage transfer What to take Preparing your bike Eating Phones and Wi-Fi Emergencies Waymarking Maps Using this guide Lôn Las Cymru Stage 1 Cardiff to Glasbury Stage 1a Chepstow to Glasbury Stage 2 Glasbury to Llanidloes Stage 3 Llanidloes to Dolgellau Stage 4 Dolgellau to Caernarfon Stage 5 Caernarfon to Holyhead Appendix A Cycle shops Appendix B Accommodation Appendix C Useful contacts Appendix D What to take Appendix E Welsh words and pronunciation Appendix F Selected additional reading
£11.95
Faber & Faber Sunset Park
Book SynopsisAuster''s novel of love and forgiveness from the author of contemporary classic The New York Trilogy: ''a literary voice for the ages'' (Guardian) Sunset Park is set in the sprawling flatlands of Florida, where twenty-eight-year-old Miles is photographing the last lingering traces of families who have abandoned their houses due to debt or foreclosure. Miles is haunted by guilt for having inadvertently caused the death of his step-brother, a situation that caused him to flee his father and step-mother in New York seven years ago.What keeps him in Florida is his relationship with a teenage high-school girl, Pilar, but when her family threatens to expose their relationship, Miles decides to protect Pilar by going back to Brooklyn, where he settles in a squat to prepare himself to face the inevitable confrontation with his father - a confrontation he has been avoiding for years.Set against the backdrop of the devastating global rece
£9.49
Tuttle Publishing Aikido Basics
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£8.54
Little, Brown Book Group Manchester United The Biography
Book Synopsis75 MILLION FANS. AN ANNUAL INCOME OF MORE THAN 500 MILLION. AND A STORY THAT HAS NEVER FULLY BEEN TOLD - UNTIL NOW. ''A wonderfully entertaining history'' Sunday Telegraph ''When historians 1,000 years from now try to fathom the cult of Manchester United Football Club, White will be a good place to start'' Financial Times MANCHESTER UNITED: THE BIOGRAPHY contains everything a football fan needs to know about the club, from its birth in the smog-bound mud of Newton Heath to the Theatre of Dreams. From the solid yeomanry of Lancelot Holliday Richardson, through the gilded days of Law, Best and Charlton, to the dazzling artistry of Cristiano Ronaldo and becoming 20-time English football champions.Award-winning journalist and lifelong red Jim White brings the history of this extraordinary club to life - unofficial and unbiased, it is written with the passion of a true fan.Trade ReviewA rich and thoroughly enjoyable tapestry Sunday Business Post All encompassing yet readable Irish Times **** London Metro A must read for anyone who takes football seriously RTE Guide
£11.69
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC High Performance Sailing
Book SynopsisThe groundbreaking reference on high speed racing techniques--the bible for racing sailors of all levels and abilities from dinghies to the America''s Cup.High Performance Sailing has become the standard reference work on high speed racing techniques. Groundbreaking in its thinking on boat speed, strategy and tactics, and timeless in its application, this second edition has been brought right up to date with new information, the discoveries from new boat testing and new developments.Some people like to sail. Some people like to sail fast. This is a book about sailing faster. During the past few decades there has been a revolution in the way some boat designers and sailors have thought about, designed, built and sailed their boats. This book is about the new ideas which have led to these greater speeds and the faster sailing techniques which have been developed to achieve them.It is the cheapest bit of go-faster gear you can buy...--Robert Lloyd, IslandTrade Review'Without saying, one of the finest books I have come across on this subject, and should be read by all those yachtsmen and women who seriously want to sail faster and win races. A not to be missed book and should be read by all serious sailors.' Nautical Magazine (October 2010) 'There is plenty to discover in Bethwaite's ocean of knowledge...very readable' SAILING (November 010)
£46.75
Trailblazer Publications Thames Path (Trailblazer British Walking Guides):
Book SynopsisFollow the path of Britain's best-known river from London to the Cotswolds or from the Cotswolds to London. Here is all the information you need to walk the Thames Path. The Trailblazer Thames Path Guide is a practical, all-in-one, two-way guide to walking the Thames Path National Trail. The guide shows the route in both directions, from the Thames Head (the Cotswolds) to Woolwich (London) & London to Thames Head, including large-scale trail maps printed in two colours, places to stay, places to eat and public transport information. It is the first guide to the Thames Path that includes the Trail's extension in London to the Woolwich Foot Tunnel, where it links with the England Coast Path National Trail. 89 large-scale walking maps (1:20,000) Guides to 99 towns and villages Planning, places to stay and places to eat are all included Itineraries for all walkers Detailed public transport information * Practical information for all budgets Downloadable GPS waypoints Trade Review'excellent guidebook'. Strider, Long Distance Walkers Association, December 2022; 'The detail is impressive.' Backpack winter 2022.
£11.69
Northern Eye Books The Jurassic Coast (Lyme Regis to Poole Harbour):
Book SynopsisThe ten best circular walks on the coast between Lyme Regis and Studland Bay. highlights include, Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and Old Harry Rocks.
£6.99
Simon & Schuster Ltd A Race with Love and Death
Book Synopsis'A tragic age and a tragic character, both seemingly compelled to destroy themselves...a chilling reminder of how little control we have over our fates' Damon Hill 'One of the greatest motor racing stories' Nick Mason 'Timely, vivid and enthralling … it’s unputdownable’ Miranda Seymour, author of The Bugatti QueenDick Seaman was the archetypal dashing motorsport hero of the 1930s, the first Englishman to win a race for Mercedes-Benz and the last Grand Prix driver to die at the wheel before the outbreak of the Second World War. Award-winning author Richard Williams reveals the remarkable but now forgotten story of a driver whose battles against the leading figures of motor racing's golden age inspired the post-war generation of British champions. The son of wealthy parents, educated at Rugby and Cambridge, Seaman grew up in a privilegeTrade Review'Timely, vivid and enthralling in its close-up view of a world of heroes, Richard Williams’ splendid book corrects the many myths that cling to Dick Seaman’s name. Was he buried sitting upright in the car in which he died? Did his overbearing English mother light up the family’s ancestral home to guide Nazi pilots through the night? Williams has found a subject worthy of his rare combination of technical knowledge with compelling story-telling. It’s unputdownable.' -- Miranda Seymour * Author of The Bugatti Queen *'One of the greatest motor racing stories, about one of the greatest but least celebrated British drivers from an era that produced perhaps the most awesome - certainly the most fearsome - racing cars of all time, the original Silver Arrows.' -- Nick Mason'A fascinating story...as you'd expect from one of the finest sports writers of our lifetime, Williams advances our understanding of the subject by elegantly weaving a narrative that combines the Boy's Own derring-do of a between-the-wars hero with the suffocatingly stuffy expectations of British society...Gives you all the detail a purist would want from a racing biography, but it's also an easy-to-read yet fascinating social documentary of the era. -- Marcus Simmons * Autosport *'A tragic age and a tragic character, both seemingly compelled to destroy themselves...a chilling reminder of how little control we have over our fates' -- Damon Hill'To read A Race with Love and Death...is to smell the petrol that frequently caused conflagrations as cars burst into flame from leaks and collisions. Williams is the right man to tell [Seaman's story] - a fine sports writer.' -- Matt Dickinson * The Times *'Readers...will be familiar with the elegance of his prose and the breadth of his interests and expertise. All are on show here.' -- Sam Wollaston * Guardian *‘Richard Williams has written wonderful books…but this latest one tops them all for drama, insight and casting fresh light on old events.’ -- Colin Overland * Car *‘The gifted sports writer – Richard Williams recounts Seaman’s story vividly and with aplomb, ably calculating the spirit of the age.’ * GP Racing *‘The story of ‘Britain’s First Great Grand Prix Driver’ is expertly chronicled in A Race with Love and Death as journalist Richard Williams re-evaluates the speedster’s life and legacy.’ * The Sportsman *'Richard Williams’ charming account of Seaman’s life, will help...remind others of a time in Grand Prix racing when with grievous regularity...the fast died young and died often.' -- Michael Moritz * Financial Times *'Richard Williams – one of our most elegant sportswriters – has written a biography of Seaman that seeks to remind us of his unfairly expunged sporting achievements...once Seaman’s career takes off and he participates in bigger, more fully documented events, Williams’s gift for bringing a race to life in all its excitement comes into its own. He is a wonderfully lucid writer, and a sort of anti-Murray Walker in that he never tries to artificially ramp up the tension.' -- Jake Kerridge * Daily Telegraph *'Williams writes like a novelist, vividly creating scenes in order to swing the spotlight on a character who should perhaps have been remembered in the same way as Mike Hawthorn...It makes of a compelling read.' * Classic Cars *'Williams provides the contextual sensitivity that takes a lifetime to acquire... [His] research is nothing short of incredible... A remarkable and moving account, one that places you in every room with Dick, told with reason – matter of factly, rather than chasing sensationalism.' * Classic & Sports Car *'Williams skilfully and gently lays out the nuances of a life that ended violently... As it is, this exhaustively researched and immaculately written book can only feed such fascinating but ultimately sad speculation.' -- Maurice Hamilton * Sport 500 *
£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Camper Van Bible: The Glovebox Edition
Book SynopsisThe Camper Van Bible: Glovebox Edition is the perfect pocket-sized companion to accompany you on your travels and help your #vanlife dreams come true. From choosing layouts to emptying your waste, it’ll tell you everything you need to know, including: - Before you go – finding the perfect van, rental choices, setting it up, equipment you’ll need, planning your trip. - On the road – where to stay, sleeping options, cooking methods and food storage, power and maintenance, eco-conscious camping. Derived from Martin Dorey’s epic The Camper Van Bible, this handy dash-sized guide has been slimmed down, updated throughout and enhanced with extra checklists and diagrams. With this in your glovebox and The Camper Van Bible on your shelf at home, you’ll never be stuck without Martin Dorey’s guiding expertise. So what are you waiting for? Dive in, turn the key and hit the road.Trade ReviewPacked with extra checklists and digrams. You won't want to leave home without it. * Classic Car Weekly *Martin Dorey truly lives the life, an on-the-road adventurer who really practices what he preaches. Whatever you manage to pack into your mobile home, remember to keep this volume in an easy-to-find space as it will serve you well. * Best of British *Table of ContentsIntroduction What's Inside 1: Dreams Do Come True Buying a camper van Buying advice Renting a camper 2: Before You Go Driving The secret of happy camping Cooking kit Cooking methods and heat sources Cooling Where to spend the night Beds, foam and mattresses Power Last-minute van maintenance 3: On the Road The cost of camping Travel smart Eco-conscious camping Stay connected Finding better overnights Camping in the winter Keeping comfy and warm Driving safety Security Keeping your spot Levelling wedges and chocks Awnings and sunshades Find your routine - feel amazing Keeping clean Keep the motor running 4: Resources and Notes Resources Notes Glossary Acknowledgements Index
£12.34
Tuttle Publishing True Path of the Ninja: The Definitive
Book SynopsisTrue Path of the Ninja is the first authoritative translation in English of the Shoninki—the famous 17th-century ninjutsu manual.Authors Antony Cummins and Yoshie Minami worked closely with Dr. Nakashima Atsumi, author of the most comprehensive modern Japanese version of the Shoninki, thus making this English translation the closest to the original scrolls. The information and insights found in this translation are invaluable for understanding the skills, techniques and mentality of the historical shinobi. Whether it involved tips for surviving in the wild, advice on intelligence-gathering techniques, or methods for creating chaos in the enemy camp, this ninja book unveils secrets long lost. Along with its practical applications, this book is an important guide to the mental discipline that ninjas must have to ensure success in accomplishing their mission.True Path of the Ninja covers the following topics: What a ninja is and what equipment he needs The skills of infiltration and information gathering How to disrupt and distract the enemy How to be mentally prepared to carry out ninja missions In addition to the translation of the Shoninki, this book also includes the first written record of the oral tradition "Defense Against a Ninja" taught by Otake Risuke, the revered sensei of the legendary Katori Shinto Ryu school of swordsmanship. Sensei reveals for the first time these ancient and traditional teachings on how the samurai can protect himself from the cunning wiles of a ninja. About this new edition:This second edition contains a new introduction by the translator and has been thoroughly updated to reflect developments that shed new light on the original Japanese text.Trade Review"…the most excellent masterpiece of all the manuscripts on ninjutsu that have ever been written." --Otake Risuke, Katori Shinto Ryu, Head Teaching Master, from his foreword"…every time you reread this book you will obtain a new perspective." --Dr. Nakashima Atsumi, Translator of the Shoninki into modern Japanese"…the first definitive English-language translation of the Shoninki." --Metropolis
£9.89
Die Gestalten Verlag Beautiful Machines: The Era of the Elegant Sports
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£40.50
