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Tuttle Publishing Tai Chi Supreme Ultimate Exercise for Health
Book SynopsisThe Chinese secret for youthfulness, health and long life lies at least partly in T'ai Chi, the ballet like callisthenics they've practiced for centuries.Trade Review"Tai chi helps reduce stress and anxiety. And it also helps increase flexibility and balance. If you are looking for a way to reduce stress, consider tai chi. Originally developed for self-defense, tai chi has evolved into a graceful form of exercise that's now used for stress reduction and a variety of other health conditions. Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements." --Mayo Clinic
£16.96
Octopus Publishing Group From Source to Sea: Notes from a 215-Mile Walk
Book SynopsisOver the years, authors, artists and amblers aplenty have felt the pull of the Thames, and now travel writer Tom Chesshyre is following in their footsteps. He's walking the length of the river from the Cotswolds to the North Sea - a winding journey of over two hundred miles. Join him for an illuminating stroll past meadows, churches and palaces, country estates and council estates, factories and dockyards. Setting forth in the summer of Brexit, and meeting a host of interesting characters along the way, Chesshyre explores the living present and remarkable past of England's longest and most iconic river.Trade ReviewAn enjoyable refuge from everyday life * Clive Aslet, The Times *I found myself quickly falling into step beside Tom Chesshyre, charmed by his amiable meanderings, pointed observations and meetings with strangers along the way... but most of all Chesshyre champions the joys of a good walk through fascinating surroundings - with beer and blisters at the end of the day * BBC Countryfile Magazine - Fergus Collins *Readers should perhaps prepare themselves for a whole new wave of Whither England? type books in the months and years ahead, and Chesshyre's is a not unwelcome early attempt to answer that seemingly urgent question. * Ian Sansom, Times Literary Supplement *'Beautifully written and exquisite in observation, Tom Chesshyre's latest book, From Source to Sea is a fitting tribute to the mighty Thames that flows like a golden thread through the history of Britain. * Harry Bucknall, author of Like a Tramp, Like a Pilgrim *Chesshyre cuts an engaging figure... He has a true journalist's instinct for conversational encounters - Kurdistani picnickers in the river meadows upstream of London, pub thugs in the badlands of the lower Thames, other Thames Path pilgrims he rubs up against along the way. He also demonstrates a nose for a juicy tale, from a pre-Raphaelite ménage-àtrois at Kelmscott Manor to the discreet nookie column in the Marlow Free Press. Chesshyre's journey is rich in history and thick with characters, fables and happenstance - a highly readable and entertaining saunter along England's iconic river. * Christopher Somerville, author of Britain’s Best Walks *Chesshyre's book stands out from other accounts of walking the Thames Path in its contemporary (post-Brexit, pre-Trump) immediacy. A portrait of England and the English in our time, it is peppered with fascinating historical and literary markers. It's also a usefully opinionated guide to watering-holes and B&Bs from the sleepy Cotswold villages to the dystopian edgelands of the estuary. * Christina Hardyment, author of Writing the Thame *Journalist Tom Chesshyre has produced a readable, richly entertaining and highly informative book in From Source to Sea * Chris Gray, The Oxford Times *The result is this enjoyable travelogue, guiding the reader through the delightful towns and cities strung like pearls along the river, the 'liquid history' of the Thames from the Romans to the Profumo Affair and the beloved works of art and literature inspired by life on its banks, most famously Alice in Wonderland, Three Men in a Boat and The Wind in the Willows... a welcome addition to the Thames cannon. * Richard Tarrant, The Lady *Beautifully written and exquisite in observation, Tom Chesshyre's latest book, From Source to Sea is a fitting tribute to the mighty Thames that flows like a golden thread through the history of Britain. * Harry Bucknall, author of Like a Tramp, Like a Pilgrim *
£14.44
Contra Brasil 50: Retratos del Mundial del Maracanazo
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£21.65
DB Publishing Nuvolari
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£17.99
Wildside Press TaiChi Chuan
£11.39
Simon & Schuster Paula
Book SynopsisWith two new chapters on Paula's heart-stopping victories in the New York and London marathons, this is the autobiography of one of the greatest British athletes of modern times -- including the full story of her Greek tragedy in Athens.
£10.44
City University of Hong Kong Press Lingnan Hung Kuen: Kung Fu in Cinema and
Book SynopsisFor so many around the world, it was in the cinema that they saw their first glimpse of martial arts. Through the films of Lau Kar Leung, among others, they came to appreciate the power and skill of many kung fu techniques. However devotees and practitioners of kung fu and Hung Kuen were aware of the much longer tradition of these arts and in particular, the contribution of both the Lam family and the Lau family.In 2009 the Hong Kong Government endeavoured to identify and recognize forms of intangible cultural heritage. It was this awareness of a vibrant part of Hong Kong history and culture which led to the creation of the Hong Kong Martial Arts Living Archive, and from this the exhibition, Lingnan Hung Kuen Across the Century: Kung Fu Narratives in Hong Kong Cinema and Community. In the exhibition and this companion book, the histories of the Lam and Lau families are traced, and their role in preserving and creating new stances and forms and bringing Hung Kuen to a wider audience through the medium of film. Using the latest technologies including 3D imagery, the work of past masters has been here brought back to life.Table of Contents 1. Legacy of Lam Family Hung Kuen 2. Lau Kar Leung's Hung Kuen Cinema: A Martial Arts Perspective 3. The Paradoxes of Tradition: Lau Kar Leung at Shaw Brothers 4. The Golden Age of Hand-Painted Movie Posters from Ghana, West Africa mid 1980s–1999 5. The Museological Re-enactment of Lingnan Hung Kuen
£28.46
Maps International Ltd Alpine Cycling Collect and Scratch Print
Book SynopsisOur list of 122 cycling climbs in the alps. The map shows the location of each coll with the climb distance and gradient labelled from a specific starting location. The climbs are categorised into level of difficulty based on the height gained and distance travelled - length of climb and total height Green - Easy (Hard) Blue - Medium (Difficult) Red - Difficult (Extreme) Information Key: Name of the Coll, height of the coll Second line: distance start point climbed from start point, height gained, maximum gradient. Print: 170 gsm silk art print with scratch coating. Frame not supplied. Size: A2 - 59.4 (h) x 42 (w) cm Packaging: Packaged in a well designed quality tube perfect for the gifting.
£16.19
Bonnier Books Ltd My Name'5 DODDIE: The Autobiography
Book SynopsisThe extraordinary, life-affirming autobiography of DODDIE WEIR Rugby legend and MND campaigner Doddie Weir has always lived life to the full. On the pitch, Doddie’s irresistible talent took him to the heart of every team he graced – from Stewart’s Melville to Melrose, Newcastle Falcons to Borders, from Scotland to the British & Irish Lions – winning 61 caps over a decade of appearances for his national side. He won fans all over the world with his sportsmanship, humour and boundless energy – especially when on the charge ‘like a mad giraffe’. Then, in June 2017, Doddie made the announcement that he had been diagnosed with MND. With no cure and almost no treatment of any sort available, Doddie set out to do what he could to change that, tackling the issue head on with his trademark positivity and good humour. Since then, his MY NAME’5 DODDIE Foundation has raised and pledged millions towards research into this dreadful condition and his tireless campaigning has transcended the world of sport. MY NAME’5 DODDIE is a humbling, courageous and very funny celebration of a remarkable life being lived to the max. And with a brand new update, this is an absolute must-read – rugby fan or not.Trade ReviewLucid, brave, and full of the wit and character that makes him the legend he is * Rory Bremner *
£9.89
David & Charles Groundwork Training for Your Horse
Book SynopsisDesigned to help develop a bond between the horse and the trainer, which leads to greater trust and the ability to get the most from the relationship. This book includes step-by-step guides on how to improve the horse''s suppleness, obedience and education from the groundwork level. It teaches the trainer how to tune in to the subtle body language of the horse and communicate with it in a much clearer way. It also contains techniques developed and applied by top trainers and equine behaviourists.Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1 Know Your Horse Basic Handling Techniques; Preparing for Groundwork; 2 Groundwork in Practice Understanding Equus; Intelligent Horsemanship; Passive Leadership; Equine Communication; Parelli Natural Horse Man Ship; Think Equus; Positive Horse Magic; TTEAM; Lungeing; Long-Reining (Long-Lining); In-Hand Work; Help Yourself - Help Your Horse; Further Information/The Trainers; Index.
£12.99
Rowman & Littlefield Tumultuous Times in America's Game: From Jackie
Book SynopsisIn Tumultuous Times in America’s Game: From Jackie Robinson's Breakthrough to the War over Free Agency, Bryan Soderholm-Difatte provides a comprehensive examination of major developments and key figures in Major League Baseball from the integration of Jackie Robinson in 1947 to the owners-instigated catastrophic players’ strike of 1994-95. While many fans will recall those decades with fond remembrances of the baseball stars who played then—from Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams, Mickey Mantle, and Willie Mays to Roberto Clemente, Pete Rose, Reggie Jackson, and Cal Ripken—they were also a time of substantial challenges that upended more than half a century of tradition that was the backbone of the major leagues. Tumultuous Times in America’s Game includes histories of each of the major league franchises, presented alongside Soderholm-Difatte’s detailed examination of the controversies, developments, and innovations from these significant decades in professional baseball. Recaps of several of baseball’s most exciting pennant races round out the narrative, making this book a valuable read for fans and historians of the national pastime.Trade ReviewThe maturity of Major League Baseball fell between Jackie Robinson and Marvin Miller. It wasn't always smooth, and Bryan Soderholm-Difatte sorts it all out in this engaging journey through the detours and triumphs. -- Marty Appel, author of Pinstripe Empire, Munson, and Casey Stengel
£35.15
Penguin Books Ltd Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding
Book SynopsisIncludes the basic concepts on exercise, training principles, contest preparation, diet and nutrition that have evolved into modern bodybuilding. This title answers various question bodybuilders could ask. It offers a reference and instructional manual covering various aspect of the sport.
£48.00
Chicago Review Press Ultimate Speed: The Fast Life and Extreme Cars of
Book SynopsisAn L.A. hot-rodder with a high school education, a family to support, and almost no money, Craig Breedlove set out in the late 1950s to do something big: harness the thrust of a jet in a car. With a growing obsession that would cost him his marriage, he started building in his dad’s garage. The car's name was Spirit of America. Through perseverance and endless hard work, Craig completed Spirit and broke the land speed record on the Bonneville Salt Flats, setting a new mark of 407 mph in 1963. He went on to be the first person to drive 500 and 600 mph, breaking the land speed record five times. In the early 1970s he turned to rockets and set an acceleration record at Bonneville that stands to this day. He built a jet car in the 1990s, Spirit of America–Sonic Arrow, to go head to head against Britain’s ThrustSSC to be the first to Mach 1. Craig’s subsequent crash at 675 mph remains the fastest in history. Even today, at the age of eighty, he is going strong with plans for yet another Spirit of America racer. The ultimate goal: 1,000 mph.Ultimate Speed is the authorized biography of Craig Breedlove, with a foreword by Craig himself. A candid revelation of one of motorsports' most interesting figures, the book is based primarily on countless hours of interviews with Craig and dozens of people connected to his life.Trade Review"Ultimate Speed tells the amazing story of how Craig Breedlove became a household name, setting land speed records in jet- and rocket-powered cars. While he and the records became famous, few have known what was required to hit 400 mph and more to gain entry into the record books. Breedlove was really an explorer, heading off into uncharted and dangerous territory, and this book reveals the exquisite and intimate details of his story." Steve Lehto, author of Preston Tucker and His Battle to Build the Car of Tomorrow and Chrysler's Turbine Car"Breaking the outright world land speed record is a huge task. It's not just about having the fastest-ever car, it's also about the people and the money to pay for it all, something that Sam Hawley has captured very well. This is a thrilling tale that illustrates the immense challenges faced by Craig Breedlove and his tremendous achievements in overcoming them." Andy Green, land speed record holder, 1997-present (763 mph)"Craig 'For my next trick, I'll set myself afire' Breedlove officially remains my coolest man on earth. Craig has always built beautiful cars and driven them at fantastic velocity, as the record books attest. To be chasing speed still at eighty is not just a measure of an extraordinary man, but confirmation of the courage and commitment that won him five land speed records." David Tremayne, author of The Science of Formula 1 Design and The Land Speed Record"Above all, though, the great appeal here comes from looking closely at an individual with the singular drive to do something no one else has ever done." Booklist
£24.26
Bonnier Books Ltd Dog Rounds: Death and Life in the Boxing Ring
Book SynopsisMarch 2016: following a brutal title fight with Chris Eubank Jr, former British champion Nick Blackwell ended up fighting for his life in a coma. That night, victory was no longer important; boxing was no longer a sport.Elliot Worsell, journalist and lifelong boxing fan, had been ringside and in the dressing rooms at Wembley, and what he saw and heard would transform his view of the sport he loves and force him to question his own complicity.In Dog Rounds, Worsell goes in search of boxers who have killed in the ring. Spending time with these pariahs and returning to the venues in which tragedies occurred, Worsell reveals the extent of the devastation left behind. In doing so, he uncovers an incredible story of guilt, forgiveness, obsession and violence.Trade ReviewI left the book outside at the smoking area at Dublin airport just as the Eubanks were in the sixth round. I then found another copy at Heathrow. Dog Rounds is an outstanding book. -- Doug StanhopeI've not read a better sports book this year. Insightful, conflicted and especially moving -- Matt Dickinson, Chief Sports Writer, The TimesOne of my favourite sports books of this year -- Matt Williams * Radio 2 *Best Holiday Read 2017 -- Ross Raisin * Observer *
£8.54
Cicerone Press Fastpacking: Multi-day running adventures: tips,
Book SynopsisGuidebook to fastpacking - multi-day running trips carrying the bare essentials - in the UK, Europe and beyond. Includes 12 route ideas (all tried and tested), fastpacking stories from around the world (featuring Jez Bragg, Anna Frost and Jasmin Paris), and invaluable tips and tricks to help you prepare for your own running adventure.A summary of each route idea is provided, together with mapping and a gradient profile, as well as highlights, tips and 'tales from the trail'. Invaluable practical information is also included, covering everything you need to know to prepare and plan for a trip: training, accommodation options, safety, equipment, apparel, nutrition, hydration and more.The route ideas and stories featured showcase an impressive range of fastpacking opportunities, both in the UK and abroad. From mountain hut hopping trips, bothy discovery tours and wild camping expeditions, the inspirational tales and selected trails are guaranteed to entice 'everyday' runners to try their hand at a multi-day journey, be it in the Brecon Beacons, Bhutan or beyond.Table of ContentsMap key Introduction Welcome to the world of fastpacking How fit do I need to be? How do I train for fastpacking? The different styles of fastpacking Where to stay Where should I go fastpacking? Key considerations when choosing a route Safety How to get started What to take Clothing Footwear Food Tips for staying happy and healthy Inspiration: Stories from the world of multi-day running A Pennine passage Solo in the Sierras Fishermen's friends To the lighthouse Hut-to-hut on high, wild trails Roman run The fastpack journals A great British adventure In the land of the thunder dragon Following in the footsteps of spring On the way Seven go running Route ideas: Twelve tried-and-tested fastpacking routes United Kingdom Route 1 Brecon Beacons Route 2 Snowdonia Route 3 South Downs Way Route 4 Dartmoor Route 5 Cumbria Way Route 6 Coast to Coast Route 7 West Highland Way Route 8 Knoydart Europe Route 9 Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc Route 10 Dolomites Alta Via 1 Route 11 Alpine Pass Route Asia Route 12 Manaslu Mountain Trail Race Appendix A Further information and reading Appendix B Gear list
£15.26
Harvard University Press Globalizing Sport
Book SynopsisKeys offers the first major study of the political and cultural ramifications of international sports competitions in the 1930s. Focusing on the U.S., Nazi Germany, and the Soviet Union, she examines the transformation of events like the Olympics and the World Cup from small-scale events to the expensive, political, global extravaganzas of today.
£23.76
British Library Publishing The Arsenal Stadium Mystery
Book SynopsisGribble's unique mystery, featuring the actual Arsenal squad of 1939, sends Inspector Anthony Slade into the world of professional football to investigate a case of deadly foul play on and off the pitch.
£9.49
Rowman & Littlefield Flirting with Mermaids The Unpredictable Life of
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewJohn Kretschmer has an easygoing style that will ingratiate the reader from the very start of this book. It is a look at what a life at sea can mean to a person, and it is extremely well-written and easy to follow. Plenty of good insight into what can be expected when you are out there for days at a time. Consisting of anecdotes from his sailing career, this book is highly recommended for those who plan to go cruising. * Latitudes & Attitudes *Wildly festooned with adventure, romance and outrageous characters. * Miami Herald *Filled with a myriad of sea stories...all delivered with a wry and self-deprecating sense of humor. * Sailing *I would highly recommend this book to anyone [with] a sense of adventure and romance. * Good Old Boat *Table of ContentsForeword Introduction Chapter 1: A Shallow-Water Appointment Chapter 2: A Show of Presence Chapter 3: Famous Chapter 4: Yacht Delivery 101 Chapter 5: A Waterfront Office Chapter 6: Red Sky by Morn Chapter 7: She Drives Me Crazy Chapter 8: Just Another Crossing Chapter 9: Force Unlucky Chapter 10: A Home Delivery
£12.34
Pan Macmillan Cristiano and Leo: The Race to Become the
Book SynopsisA Financial Times Sports book of the Year 2018 pickWho's better: Ronaldo or Messi? Ask any football fan and they'll have an opinion. For the best part of the last decade football has seen a personal rivalry unlike any seen before. Cristiano and Leo. This is their definitive story, from children kicking a ball halfway around the world from each other to their era-defining battle to be number one. One the preening adonis, a precision physical machine who blows teams away with his pace and power. The other a shuffling genius, able to do things with a football that seem other-worldly. Their differences seem to tap into something fundamental about football and indeed life.Between them they have scored over a thousand goals, won the Ballon d'Or nine times and redefined modern football. For the past eight seasons they have shared the accolade of best footballer in the world and arguments rage over which one deserves the title of greatest player of all time. Cristiano and Leo by Spanish and South American football expert and journalist Jimmy Burns is the essential book to understand the defining players of a generation.'Burns is incapable of writing a boring sentence.' - Irish TimesTrade ReviewA thoroughly researched dual biography by the great Jimmy Burns -- Simon Kuper, author of The Football MenI am eating up this book. The verve with which Burns writes about the power politics and rich supporting characters like Florentino and Ferguson makes it a captivating read. -- Richard Fitzpatrick, author of El Clásico: Barcelona v Real Madrid, Football’s Greatest RivalryPraise for La Roja: There is so much people don’t know about Spain and Spanish football, and that is not a bad thing for as long as a complete writer like Jimmy Burns brings his unique vision to it. La Roja fills a hole in the knowledge of both Spain and Spanish football, as it goes beyond the football to explain a country, a society and its transformation through, thanks to and despite the beautiful game. -- Guillem Balague, author of Brave New World: Inside Pochettino’s Spurs Praise for Maradona: The Hand of God: Those who have an interest in the sociology of football, in modern Argentina and in the “story behind the headlines” will admire Burns’ disturbing book which easily transcends the normal confines of sports journalism. * The Economist *Praise for Barcelona: A People's Passion: Burns’ strength lies not just in his compulsive, well-told story of the club’s evolution, but his notable grasp of Catalan history. * Sunday Times *Table of ContentsSection - i: Prologue Chapter - 1: Madeira Chapter - 2: Rosario Chapter - 3: Rites of Passage: Ronaldo Chapter - 4: Little Big Man: Messi Chapter - 5: Lisbon Star: Ronaldo Chapter - 6: Growing Pains: Messi Chapter - 7: Into the Market: Ronaldo Chapter - 8: The Dwarf: Messi Chapter - 9: The Red Legacy: Ronaldo Chapter - 10: International Break – Euro Blues: Ronaldo Chapter - 11: First Team Calling: Messi Chapter - 12: Manchester Days: Ronaldo Chapter - 13: The Rise of the Hobbit: Messi Chapter - 14: International Break – Diego’s Shadow: Messi Chapter - 15: World Cup Trauma: Ronaldo the Winker Chapter - 16: Kicking On: Ronaldo Chapter - 17: The New Maradona: Messi Chapter - 18: Close Encounters: Messi vs Ronaldo Chapter - 19: Ronaldinho’s Farewell: Messi Chapter - 20: Euro 2008: Ronaldo Under Pressure Chapter - 21: International Break – The Beijing Olympics and Maradona Chapter - 22: Centre Stage: Ronaldo Chapter - 23: The Guardiola Revolution: Messi Chapter - 24: Goodbye Old Trafford, Hello Bernabéu: Ronaldo Chapter - 25: Untouchable: Messi Chapter - 26: International Break – World Cup 2010: Messi Chapter - 27: World Cup 2010: Ronaldo Chapter - 28: Enter Mourinho Chapter - 29: Clásicos: Ronaldo and Messi Chapter - 30: Mourinho Strikes Back Chapter - 31: International Break – Euro 2012: Ronaldo Chapter - 32: Life after Pep and with Mourinho: Messi and Ronaldo Chapter - 33: King Cristiano; Black Dog Messi Chapter - 34: International Break – World Cup Disappointment, National Embarrassment: Messi and Ronaldo Chapter - 35: Enrique vs Ancelotti Chapter - 36: International Break – The 2016 Copa América: Messi Chapter - 37: Rebuilding: Messi and Ronaldo Chapter - 38: International Break – Euro 2016: Ronaldo the Manager Chapter - 39: On Trial: Messi Chapter - 40: Legends: Messi and Ronaldo Chapter - 41: Conclusion Acknowledgements - ii: Acknowledgements Section - iii: Bibliography Section - iv: Notes Index - v: Index
£15.29
Profile Books Ltd Giro d'Italia: The Story of the World's Most
Book SynopsisThe story of the Giro d'Italia - Italy's equivalent of the Tour de France, and its superior in the eyes of many - is as dramatic and full of extraordinary characters as the story of Italy itself. Heroism, suffering, feuds and betrayals, tradition under threat from modernity all play out against a timeless landscape. The iconic riders, mythical stories and career defining exploits are conveyed in rich, vibrant prose.Trade ReviewThere is a feast of anecdote to enjoy ... a marvellous account ... and a tremendously exciting story. -- Tim Parks * Guardian *The Giro and Italy, Italy and the Giro: this book helps to explain how each has helped shape the other ... This book gives an excellent introduction to the history of the Giro and all that it means to Italy and cycling * Road.cc *
£10.44
Quarto Publishing PLC A Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells Book 3
Book Synopsis The Central Fells of Lakeland include the ever-popular Langdale Pikes, the supremely lovely foothills overlooking Borrowdale and the ''silent forests and gaunt crags'' above the dark waters of Thirlmere. The Pictorial Guides by A. Wainwright, written half a century ago, have been treasured by generations of walkers. This edition of The Central Fells is freshly reproduced from Wainwright''s original hand-drawn pages.
£13.59
Cicerone Press Trekking in Tajikistan: The northern ranges,
Book SynopsisA guidebook to 24 days walks and short treks, plus 2 link routes, in Tajikistan. The graded routes vary in terms of difficulty, although many involve high altitude and remote terrain calling for self-reliance. The book includes 5 day walks in the Dushanbe region, ranging from 6 to 17km. Covering the Fann Mountains, the Zerafshan and Hissar ranges and Yagnob Valley, and the western, central and southern Pamir, the treks range from 2 to 9 days. Also included is a 10-day trek in Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor. Route description illustrated with 1:100,000 mapping GPX files available to download Can be used either to plan an independent trek or to select, prepare for and enhance an organised expedition Practical advice on transport and visas, trekking support, equipment, cultural awareness, safety and security Insight into Tajikistan’s rich culture and history Russian/Tajik/Pamiri language notes and useful phrases Table of ContentsMap key Regional overview map Overview map northern ranges Overview map Pamirs Foreword Preface Introduction Trekking on the Roof of the World Preparations and practicalities When to go Getting there Visas, permits and border crossings Getting around Trekking support Accommodation and food Cultural awareness Language Money Phones and the internet What to take Low impact trekking Maps Trekking in Tajikistan Staying healthy Safety and security Using this guidebook About Tajikistan Geography History Plants and wildlife Tajik National Park Dushanbe day hikes Route 1 Leilakul Route 2 Gusgarf Waterfall Route 3 Begar Waterfall Route 4 Shirkent dinosaur tracks Route 5 Sioma Valley Fann Mountains Route 6 Mura Pass Route 7 Dukdon Pass Route 8 Fann Lakes circuit Route 9 Kaznok Pass Route 10 Sarymat Pass Route 11 Chimtarga Pass and Bolshoi Allo Lake Link routes Route 12A Sarymat River Route 12B Munora Pass Zerafshan and Hissar ranges and Yagnob Valley Route 13 Darg to Ziddi Valley Route 14 Yagnob Valley and Tabaspin Pass Western and Central Pamir Route 15 Gardan-i-Kaftar Pass Route 16 Jizev Valley Route 17 Ravmeddara Valley Route 18 Pamir mountain lakes 1: Bachor to Sarez Lake Route 19 Pamir mountain lakes 2: Yashilkul and Shtik Lazar Pass Southern Pamir Route 20 Turumtaikul Lake Route 21 Oykul Lake Route 22 Vrang Pass Route 23 Darshaidavan Pass Route 24 Vezdara to Tusion Route 25 Pik Engels Meadow Afghanistan Route 26 Afghan Wakhan Corridor: Little Pamir Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Useful contacts Appendix C Language notes Appendix D Further reading
£19.51
Northern Eye Books Isle of Anglesey - Top 10 Walks: Circular walks
Book SynopsisThese attractive and cleverley structured guidebooks give walkers the ten finest circualr routes on a section of the Wales Coast Path in a popular pocketable format. With clear information, an overview and introduction for each walk, expertly written numbered directions, enhanced OS mapping, eye-grabbing panoramic photopgraphs, and interpretation sof points of interest along the way, these guides set a new standard in realiability, clarity and ease of use. Featured walks include Ynys Llanddwyn, Aberffraw, Rhoscolyn, Holyhead Mountain & South Stack, Carmel Head, Cemlyn, Cemaes Bay, Point Lynas, Moelfre and Red Wharf Bay.
£6.99
Rowman & Littlefield Hiking Central Florida
Book SynopsisHiking Central Florida describes thirty of the region''s best and most varied hikes, those that offer the chance to observe unspoiled, natural Florida at its finest. With terrain ranging from wet cypress swamps to dry pinewood forests, the region offers subtly striking scenery and it harbors rich diversity.Covering the area from Ocala to State Road 60 near Lake Wales and Yeehaw Junctionand also embracing the northern stretch of the Florida Trail in the Ocala National Forest and the Bulow Plantation/Bulow Creek hike on the Atlantic coastthis user-friendly guide takes you from short family hikes in places such as Canaveral National Seashore, to backpackers'' delights. It provides all the information you need to make the most of exploring Central Florida by foot. Look inside to find: Hikes suited to every ability Directions to the trailheads Comprehensive trail descriptions and maps Mile-by-mile directional cues Difficulty ratings, average hiking times, and best hiking seasonsTrade Review“FalconGuides point the compass to the best spots to play, climb, hike, fish, and be.” —CNN.comTable of ContentsThe Hikes Family (Short) Hikes Atlantic Coast Canaveral National Seashore 1. Nature Trails Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge 2. Wildlife and Nature Trails. Gulf Coast Honeymoon Island State Park 3. Loop Trails Caladesi Island State Park 4. Beach and Nature Trails Inland Hikes DeLeon Springs State Park 5. Wild Persimmon Trail Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge 6. Nature Trails Hontoon Island State Park 7. Indian Mound Trail Blue Spring State Park8. Boardwalk Trail Tibet-Butler Preserve 9. Nature and Perimeter Trails Withlacoochee State Forest 10. McKethan Lake Nature Trail Day Hikes Silver River State Park 11 Sinkhole & Silver River Trails Bulow Creek Trail 12. Plantation Creek Trail Flat Island Preserve: 13. Daubenmire Trail Split Oak Forest Mitigation Park 14. North and South Loops Geneva Wilderness Trail 15. Loop and Linear Trails Little-Big Econ State Forest16. Econ Loop Trail Disney Wilderness Preserve 17. Disney Wilderness Preserve TrailHillsborough River State Park 18 Florida Trail & River Rapids Nature Trail Tiger Creek Preserve 19. The Pfundstein Trail Overnight Hikes Blue Springs State Park 20. Pine Island Trail Seminole State Forest 21. Florida Trail and Lower Wekiva Loop Trail Wekiwa Springs State Park 22. Wekiwa Loop TrailTosohatchee Wildlife Management Areas 23. Florida Trail Segment Little Manatee River State Park 24. Loop Trail Lake Kissimmee State Park 25. North and Buster Island Loop Trails Long Haulers Ocala National Forest 26. Ocala North 27. Ocala South Withlacoochee State Forest 28. Citrus Trail Three Lakes WMA/Prairie Lakes Unit 29. Three Lakes Trail 30. North and South Loop Trails
£10.79
RLPG Queen of Ice Queen of Shadows Unsuspected Life of
Book SynopsisReveals the hard edge of this skating star.
£11.35
McFarland & Company Pud Galvin Baseballs First 300Game Winner
Book SynopsisDespite his outstanding pitching record, James Francis “Pud” Galvin (1856-1902) was largely forgotten after his premature death. During his 17-year career pitching for Pittsburgh, Buffalo and St. Louis, he was one of the best-paid players in the game. This book offers the first comprehensive telling of Galvin's story, covering his complete record.
£20.89
Sheridan House Singlehanded Sailing Seafarer
Book SynopsisFrank Mulville gives advice on how to choose self-steering, how to adapt rigging and gear, what supplies to take and how to stow them, how to prepare for bad weather, and how to keep fit on an ocean passage.
£9.49
Faber & Faber Climbing Days
Book SynopsisIn Climbing Days, Dan Richards is on the trail of his great-great-aunt, Dorothy Pilley, a prominent and pioneering mountaineer of the early twentieth century. For years, Dorothy and her husband, I. A. Richards, remained a mystery to Dan, but the chance discovery of her 1935 memoir leads him on a journey. Perhaps, in the mountains, he can meet them halfway? Climbing Days is a beautiful portrait of a trailblazing woman, previously lost to history, but also a book about that eternal question: why do people climb mountains?
£11.69
Simon & Schuster Ltd Andy Murray Wimbledon Champion
Book SynopsisThe most in-depth and revealing biography of Andy Murray, Wimbledon champion
£9.74
Amberley Publishing Leicester City FC Miscellany
Book SynopsisEverything you ever needed to know about Leicester City.
£7.49
Simon & Schuster Chirunning A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless
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£17.09
Soccertutor.com Ltd. Periodization Fitness Training A Revolutionary Football Conditioning Program
£23.70
John F. Blair Publisher Coastal Fishing in the Carolinas From Surf Pier
Book SynopsisExplores every aspect of fishing along NC & SC's coasts, from selecting rod and tackle to times and locales.
£12.34
Code Break TWIST OF THE WRIST II AUDIO CD The Basics of
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£26.31
Rowman & Littlefield Ready for Sea!: How to Outfit the Modern Cruising
Book SynopsisTor Pinney explains how to prepare a yacht for extended cruising as well as for living aboard. He considers the systems, equipment, and modifications that will transform a basic yacht into a long-range cruiser.Trade Review...an easy read, packed with good advice. Even experienced cruisers will pick up a thing or two... * Latitudes & Attitudes *Pinney has seen it all, and his advice for preparing ... for sea is supported by vast experience. * Cruising World *
£16.19
Firefly Books Ltd Canoecraft: An Illustrated Guide to Fine
Book SynopsisCanoecraft is the ultimate guide to building a wood-strip canoe. Thousands of canoes have been built using Canoecraft over the last 30 years. Now revised and expanded with 32 pages of colour, this international bestseller, known as the 'Bible of canoe building' is back, bigger and better than ever. Ted Moores is a master builder of woodstrip/epoxy canoes. Over four decades teaching wooden-boat construction, he discovered that the same dream motivates all of his students, no matter their age: to build something beautiful and functional. Canoecraft is the road map to that dream. Moores offers comprehensive instructions for the first-time builder, and for the second-time builder. He adds a variety of canoe plans, each presented as a traditional table of offsets. There is also a series of builder's tips and techniques, and an entire chapter on carving a paddle, the perfect accompaniment to a handcrafted canoe. The author's counsel is straightforward: 'When good materials are used and simple steps are performed with care, professional results are sure to follow.' Whether the goal is to build a general-purpose recreational canoe, or an efficient modern tripping canoe, or a full-decked fast-cruising canoe with walnut veneer, Canoecraft is the ideal guide to making it happen successfully.Trade Review'If you want to build a strip-plank canoe - or kayak - Canoecraft is the book to buy ... A very comprehensive boatbuilding book and highly recommended' Water Craft; 'An excellent definitive book ... something you must read if you are going to build a woodstrip canoe' Canoeist; 'A gentle push twoard your own canoe project' Woodworker's Journal. A Woodworking Magazine Top 40 Book.
£17.06
Boone & Crockett Club,U.S. An American Elk Retrospective Vintage Photos and
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£29.71
Pilgrim Book Services Ltd On a European Journey
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£9.49
Baytree Publishing Ltd Petit Tour De Manche Crosschannel Cycling Route
Book SynopsisA 450km cross-Channel odyssey for all the family, incorporating a Tour of Jersey. Route information, detailed mapping plus all the best places to eat, sleep & drink.
£11.39
Rowman & Littlefield Rappelling
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£23.75
Rivers Publishing UK White Water Nepal
Book SynopsisNepal has become one of the world's top destinations for white water kayaking and rafting. This title includes information from many Nepali top river runners and contributions from celebrity international river runners. It contains detailed descriptions of major rivers of Nepal and over 2300km of paddling.Trade Review"A fabulous guidebook" (Currents magazine, USA.) "Authoritative, inspiring and immensely readable" (The Independent.) "We highly recommend this original river guide" (Outdoors Illustrated Magazine. UK) "The best has got significantly better"! (Canoeist Magazine, UK) "Ce fantastique guide" (Canoe Kayak Magazine, France)"
£20.66
Pesda Press Kayak Rolling The Black Art Demystified
Book SynopsisThis volume is a visual approach to learning to roll a kayak or developing a 'bomb-proof' rough water roll.Table of Contents1 How to Use This Book; How to Roll; 2 Gaining Water Confidence; 3 Before You Roll; 4 Learning to Roll - C to C as the Core; 5 Learning to Roll - The Back Deck Roll; Trouble Shooting; 6 Head Problems; 7 Body Problems (Hip and Waist); 8 Body Problems (Various); 9 Paddle Movement Problems; Rolling for Real; 10 Preparing to Venture Out; 11 Rolling Outdoors; 12 Conclusion
£9.49
Inner Traditions Bear and Company Tendon Nei Kung: Building Strength, Power, and
Book SynopsisHealthy tendons are the foundation of true strength in the body. Strong and supple tendons and open joints allow more space to store raw energy, which can then be transformed into higher creative and spiritual energy. The eight postures of Tendon Nei Kung are specifically designed to open the joints and fortify and grow all the tendons in the body, strengthening them as a unit. Like the practice of Iron Shirt Chi Kung, Tendon Nei Kung cultivates the ability to move the earth force up from the ground, through the feet, and into the body, in this case raising it to nourish the tendons. In Tendon Nei Kung, Mantak Chia explains how to perform the eight postures individually as well as with a partner. He reveals how regular practice of Tendon Nei Kung can help prevent and relieve arthritis by forcing poisoning acid out of the body to make room for healing chi energy. He provides ten supplementary exercises to help heal damaged tendons and joints without strenuous movement and also includes information on the Mung Beans hitting practice, an ancient practice that in addition to repairing damaged tendons and joints also aids in detoxification and relieves constipation, stomach cramps, and headaches.Table of Contents Acknowledgments Putting Tendon Nei Kung into Practice 1 Words on the Tao 2 An Introduction to Tendon Nei Kung 3 Tendon Power 4 Tendon Nei Kung Practice 5 Tendon Nei Kung Forms 6 Tendon Nei Kung Partner Forms 7 Ten Supplementary Tendon Exercises 8 Mung Bean Hitting 9 Recommended Practice for Today’s Lifestyle About the Author The Universal Tao System and Training Center Index
£14.99
Code Break Twist of the Wrist Cd Number One Classic Guide to
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£22.10
FrontRunner Publications Golf Sense
£12.91
Sports Illustrated Books,U.S. Lacrosse: Fundamentals for Winning
Book SynopsisEight-time national championship coach David Urick shows players and coaches the pathways to lacrosse success!
£9.49
Frog Ltd Kickboxing: The Complete Guide to Conditioning,
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive training manual features all the information needed for a successful start in kickboxing, right up to winning the match in the ring. Author Christoph Delp, an expert fitness coach and an experienced kickboxing and Muay Thai trainer, begins by describing kickboxing’s history, development, and rules. The technical section explains all of the attacking techniques, as well as important defense and feinting skills. In spectactular photographs, champion kickboxers demonstrate the skills step by step, enabling the reader to easily duplicate the exercises and to understand the technical fine points. Chapters dedicated to training and competition contain vital information on training plans and structure, contest preparation, and competitive strategy. An ideal companion for beginners, the book is also an excellent reference for active kickboxers and other martial arts athletes who want to improve their punching and kicking techniques. Readers can use the book to train on their own or as a complement to club training.
£21.25
Rodale Press Inc. Run Fast. Eat Slow.: Nourishing Recipes for
Book SynopsisFrom world-class marathoner and three-time Olympian Shalane Flanagan and culinary nutritionist Elyse Kopecky comes a whole foods, flavour-forward cookbook that proves food can be indulgent and nourishing at the same time. Finally here's a cookbook for runners that shows fat is essential for flavour and performance and that counting calories, obsessing over protein, and restrictive dieting does more harm than good. Packed with more than 100 recipes for every part of yourday, nutritional wisdom, and inspiring stories, Run Fast, Eat Slow has all the bases covered. Fitness-minded readers will find delicious meals, satisfying snacks, thirst- quenching drinks, and wholesome treats. Fan favorites include Can't Beet Me Smoothie, Arugula Cashew Pesto, High-Altitude Bison Meatballs, Superhero Muffins, and Double ChocolateTeff Cookies. Packaged as a beautiful, full-colour hardcover cookbook, Run Fast, Eat Slow, will please Flanagan's fervent fans as well as the 42 million runners nationwide who will discover the recipes she eats to break records and live well.Trade Review“Feeding my cravings with healthy food has long been my recipe for running longevity. Run Fast Eat Slow contains sound advice and delicious and nutritious recipes—finally a true runner's kitchen companion.”— Joan Benoit Samuelson, first-ever women’s Olympic marathon champion“You are what you put in your body. In Run Fast, Eat Slow, Shalane and Elyse provide amazing recipes for fueling your body. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to excel in running or just live a healthy and active lifestyle.”— Meb Keflezighi, four-time US Olympian and Boston Marathon champion"There are so many misleading diet trends pushed at young female athletes. Finally here’s a book after my own heart—celebrating indulging in real food!”— Allyson Felix, Olympic gold medal sprinter
£20.90
