Sport Books
Quarto Publishing PLC Wainwrights Illustrated Walking Guide to the Lake
Book SynopsisBook 3 of a new set of Walkers Editions of Alfred Wainwright's Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells, fully updated and checked by Clive Hutchby.Trade Review'For walkers visiting the Lake District Central Fells this is the most up to date guide available and as such is worth every penny'
£13.49
terraQuest terraQuest Trekking Map Drakensberg & Ukhahlamba
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£15.19
Princeton University Press Beautiful Game Theory How Soccer Can Help
Book SynopsisTrade Review"[E]njoyably accessible to nonspecialists, especially sports enthusiasts, who will learn a great deal about soccer, economics, and human behavior more generally."--Foreign Affairs "Beautiful Game Theory shows what it is like to think deeply about a sport and to test your ideas with data... [I]t is a book I recommend unconditionally to those economists with even a passing sport."--John Considine, Sportseconomics.orgTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 FIRST HALF 1.Pele Meets John von Neumann in the Penalty Area 9 2.Vernon Smith Meets Messi in the Laboratory 31 3.Lessons for Experimental Design 45 4.Mapping Minimax in the Brain (with Antonio Olivero, Sven Bestmann, Jose Florensa Vila, and Jose Apesteguia) 58 5.Psychological Pressure on the Field and Elsewhere 68 HALFTIME 6.Scoring at Halftime 89 SECOND HALF 7.Favoritism under Social Pressure 107 8.Making the Beautiful Game a Bit Less Beautiful (with Luis Garicano) 124 9.Fear Pitch 151 10.From Argentina without Emotions 164 11.Discrimination: From the Makana Football Association to Europe 174 Acknowledgments 193 References 195 Index 205
£16.19
Alpina, Editorial, S.L. Mallorca -Tramuntana Sud map and hiking guide:
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£14.24
Floating World Editions Taekwondo: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique
£131.10
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Adlard Coles Pocket Logbook Adlard Coles
Book SynopsisThis is a handy-sized logbook, ideal for slipping in the pocket on the deck to jot down the essential facts whilst underway. This is a well-designed, practical logbook for on-deck use. Sailors and motorboaters alike will welcome its arrival.
£9.24
British Museum Press The Ancient Olympic Games
Book SynopsisIn this revised and all-colour edition of her indispensable guide to the ancient Games, Judith Swaddling traces their mythological and religious origins, and describes the events, the sacred ceremony and the celebrations that were an essential part of the Olympic festival.
£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Sailing Handbook
Book SynopsisA guide for those who wants to get the most out of sailing. It is designed to teach the basics of sailing, increase your enjoyment of the sport, improve your technique, and ultimately, enables you to take part in professional competitions. It presents comprehensive guidance on the different parts of a boat.Trade Review'An essential companion... This could go down as one of the perfect starter books for those about to take up sailing.' The Nautical Magazine (February 2007)
£14.39
Almuzara Doma Alternativa
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£27.79
Manchester University Press The Empire of Nature Hunting Conservation and
Book SynopsisThis study assesses the significance of the hunting cult as a major element of the imperial experience in Africa and Asia. In it, the author demonstrates the racial inequalities which existed between Europeans and indigenous hunters.Table of ContentsHunting - themes and variations; the 19th-century hunting world; hunting and African societies; hunting and settlement in southern Africa; game and imperial rule in Central Africa; exploration, conquest and game in East Africa; the imperial hunt in India; from preservation to conservation - legislation and the international dimension; reserves and the tsetse controversy; national parks in Africa and Asia; shikar and safari - hunting and conservation in the British empire. Appendices: the game legislation of the African colonies and India; a colonoal game law - Northern Rhodesia, 1925; the membership of the Society for the Preservation of the Fauna of the Empire; game and the independent African state - the Arusha manifesto, 1961.
£17.99
Giorgio Nada Editore Ayrton Senna - A Life in Pictures
Book SynopsisAyrton Senna is still the best loved of Formula 1 champions. Now that 20 years have passed since his tragic fatal accident at Imola on 1 May 1994, it is time to rediscover who and what Ayrton really was. An emotional yet rigorous journey that takes place along the two lines of visual testimony and in-depth intimacy. The stars of this book are the photographs: hundreds of shots and all of them in colour, which will ensure the reader relives the unrepeatable career of this great champion, from his humble beginnings in karts to his lightening experiences in lesser formulae in Britain, through to his rapid move to Formula 1. First with Toleman, then Lotus, with whom he won his first Grand Prix. But the definitive consecration of Ayrton took place at McLaren, where he won three F1 World Championships between 1988 and 1993 but, more than anything else, pulled off a series of ventures that are the stuff of legends. All bound together with new revelations, anecdotes, confidences and stories of a life that was lived, the gift of those who knew him well. To make the heart beat a little faster within those who have not forgotten and to have a vibrant and different account of the man, a new view to bring back the brilliance of an old sentiment, able to chrystallise itself in the pictures and between the lines of this book.
£36.00
Giorgio Nada Editore Lancia Hyena Zagato: Una Delta All'ennesima
Book Synopsis"We have to recreate the enthusiasm that surrounded the SPORT models, ever a synonym for the Lancia Zagatos": in 1991 this was the brief the recent graduate Andrea Zagato gave to Marco Pedracini, a young designer who had not long been hired by prestigious coachbuilder. It was out of this fortuitous and fortunate coming together of this far-sighted idea and the enthusiasm of Paul Koot, a Dutch fan and a businessman in the automotive sector, that an icon was born, the HYENA. A beautiful car, but one practically unknown to the general public. A car that could have repeated and even surpassed the commercial and sporting success of the Lancia Delta Integrale from which it was derived. Unfortunatley just 24 examples were produced due to the debateable decision taken by the Fiat/Lancia directors of the time. Following a rapid review of the evolution of the Lancia Delta over the year, this book, written by an enthusiastic collector, examines the difficult genesis of the Hyena, from the first steps with the publication of the very first (previously unpublished) sketches and numerous photos and then follows its development, engineering and production through to its presentation at the car shows and in brochures. The book is completed by a comprehensive technical section, with the project list and the spare parts catalogue as well as an extensive photographic portrait of one particular example, N. 20. Lastly, all 24 Lancia Hyenas are examined, with the intention of reconstructing their specifications, their destination and the country in which they are jealously conserved by the enthusiast and collectors who possess a precious example.
£36.00
Fireside Books Chi Walking
Book SynopsisThe author of ChiRunning, Danny Dreyer, offers an alternative approach to walking that blends the internal, energy-producing focuses of T'ai Chi with the moderate movement of walking to deliver a programme that maximizes physical and spiritual fitness.
£15.19
McKlein Media GmbH & Co. KG Jim Clark: Racing Hero
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£71.99
Ebury Publishing The One Minute Workout
Book SynopsisWe all know we should exercise more – but many of us just don’t have time. The current NHS guidelines advise 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week, and for people with busy lives that can feel like an impossible challenge. But what if you could get all the health and fitness benefits of that 150 minutes in far less time? Martin Gibala is one of the world's leading researchers into High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), the training protocol which has helped Joe Wicks sell 795k copies of Lean in 15. Gibala has spent decades studying the effect of this approach on everyone from college athletes to middle-aged couch potatoes, and his work demonstrates that very short, intense bursts of exercise may be the most potent form of workout available. In The One Minute Workout he explains the science behind this approach and offers new strategies for achieving fitness in astonishingly little time, including twelve interval workouts and four micro-workouts customized for individual needs, fitness levels and preferences. He also answers the ultimate question: How low can you go? (clue – it’s in the title…)
£18.00
John Blake Publishing Ltd Hammered
Book SynopsisMark Ward enjoyed all the trappings of success as one of the most popular and highly-rated right wingers in football. 'Wardy' proved an overnight sensation at Oldham and continued to be a star at West Han, Man City and Everton before inspiring Birmingham City to Wembley glory. But when his career on the pitch ended, his life swiftly unravelled. After failed business ventures and the collapse of his marriage to his childhood sweetheart he ended up unemployed - and desperate. Ward put his name to a rental agreement on a house near Liverpool that was used by others to stash drugs. When the police raided they found a drugs factory. He pleaded guilty to dealing and was sent to Liverpool's notorious Walton Prison. His life would never be the same. During the years he spent inside he has been able to reflect on an extraordianry playing career and an equally eventful life off the picth. He recounts in heart-wrenching detail his highs and lows and tells it like it is with honesty that epitomised his playing career.
£7.59
One Day Walks Publishing Walking in Dalarna: The Heart of Sweden
Book SynopsisThere is hardly anywhere more Swedish than Dalarna. A large part of the Swedish culture and folklore, from traditions to customs, which is cherished and (re)lived until this very day, comes from this region in the centre of the country. This cultural wealth can easily be combined with the natural beauty that the province has to offer in abundance: vast forests, beautiful lakes (big and small), abundant wildlife, quiet beaches and plenty of space to enjoy all this beauty. This guide 'Walking in Dalarna' describes twenty one day day-tours, spread across the province. The lengths vary from 6.4 to 18.7 km. Some routes are more difficult walks of almost an entire day, whilst others are easier and shorter. Visit the cradle of Swedish culture here. Hiking is an excellent way to discover what Dalarna has to offer. The 21 walks in this guide will show you the way to the most beautiful spots.
£13.46
Giorgio Nada Editore Vroom 20th - F1 & MotoGP Press Ski Meeting:
Book SynopsisThis extraordinary event, which started as a sort of joke and almost by accident, today gathers journalists from all over the world, managers but especially the Scuderia Ferrari and Ducati MotoGP the drivers and riders with their respective wives and companions. To tell the story of these rather special 'white weeks', during which just about everything happens, is the expert eye of Ercole Colombo, one of the most celebrated Formula 1 photographers, as well as some of the most prestigious motor sport journalists. Vrooom is the chance to get to know the stars of Formula 1 and MotoGP from close-up but far away from the circuits, almost as private people.
£12.34
Anavasi Mt Kalidhromo: 2002
Book SynopsisA detailed and clear 1:50,000 trekking map of the area around Mt Kalidhromo, Kalidhromo is a gentle mountain with tall forests, large meadows and plateaux with lakes. It also retains a remarkably large number of archaeological remains (temples, fortifications). Mt Kalidhromo is a mountain in southeastern Phthiotis and northeastern Phocis, in Central Greece. Its maximum elevation is 1,399 m. The Kallidromo lies south of the Malian Gulf, east of Mount Oeta and north of the Cephissus valley. The strategic site of Thermopylae lies north of the mountain.The map shows routes and paths and has a full Englush key and English descriptions of hiking routes.
£5.17
Globe Pequot Fly Fishing the Seasons in Colorado
Book SynopsisBroken into four equal seasonal sections, with general locator maps, and 5-10 primary locations, each receiving 1,500 words of narrative-based advice and description about, Fishing the Seasons: Colorado shows the best waters to fish at a particular time of year how to fish them.Table of ContentsSOUTHWEST REGION Gunnison Gorge – This 26-mile section of the Gunnison River below the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and ending at the confluence of the North Fork of the Gunnison River has one of if not the highest concentrations of mature brown trout in Colorado. The nearest city is Delta, Colorado.Taylor River Lake Fork of the Gunnison RiverFrying Pan River Sylvan Lake SOUTHEAST REGION Horseshoe and Martin ReservoirsArkansas River NORTHEAST REGION S Platte in Elevenmile Canyon Cache La Poudre RiverBig South Fork Poudre River FRONT RANGE/ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK Big Thompson River below Lake EstesLily Lake NORTHWEST REGION Trapper’s Lake Flat Tops Wilderness Lakes Blue River in Silverthorne DENVER METRO Hine Lake Rocky Mountain Arsenal ponds FALL SOUTHWEST REGION Gunnison Gorge Taylor River Lake Fork of the Gunnison River Frying Pan River Sylvan Lake SOUTHEAST REGION Horseshoe and Martin Reservoirs*Arkansas River in PuebloArkansas River * NORTHEAST REGION Middle Fork South Platte in Tomahawk SWA S Platte in Elevenmile Canyon Cache La Poudre River Big South Fork Poudre River FRONT RANGE/ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK Big Thompson below Lake Estes NORTHWEST REGION Trapper’s Lake Flattops Wilderness Lakes Stagecoach Reservoir tailwater Williams Fork River tailwater below Williams Fork ReservoirBlue River tailwater below Dillon Reservoir DENVER METRO Hine Lake Rocky Mountain Arsenal ponds WINTER SOUTHWEST REGION Taylor River Frying Pan River Colorado River in Glenwood Canyon SOUTHEAST REGION Arkansas River in the City of Pueblo NORTHEAST REGION S. Platte (Miracle Mile) between Spinney Reservoir and Elevenmile Reservoir S. Platte River in Elevenmile Canyon* FRONT RANGE/ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK Big Thompson below Lake Estes NORTHWEST REGION Stagecoach Reservoir tailwater Williams Fork tailwaterBlue River tailwater below Dillon Reservoir DENVER METRO SPRING SOUTHWEST REGION Taylor River Frying Pan River Roaring Fork River Colorado River in Glenwood Canyon SOUTHEAST REGION Arkansas River in City of PuebloArkansas River NORTHEAST REGION S. Platte (Miracle Mile) between Spinney Reservoir and Elevenmile ReservoirS Platte in Elevenmile Canyon Cache La Poudre River * FRONT RANGE/ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK Lily Lake *Big Thompson below Lake Estes*Union Reservoir NORTHWEST REGION Upper Yampa River in and above Steamboat SpringsStagecoach tailwater Upper Colorado River from Kemp Breeze SWA to Hot Sulfur SpringsBlue River in Silverthorne DENVER METRO Hine Lake Rocky Mountain Arsenal ponds
£13.49
Anavasi Tzia (Kea): 2016
Book SynopsisMountainous Kea, with stands of evergreen oak trees, olive and almond groves, many springs, and beautiful stone-laid paths, is ideal for hikers. Many paths are way-marked and lead to pretty, isolated beaches Anavasi has been at the forefront of developments in Greek cartography since the publication of its first map in 1997. It remains the only Greek cartographic company to use scientific methods for the collection of field data and map composition, using GPS and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for the organization and processing of data in over 100 thematic levels and creating databases on a national scale. Anavasi was the first company to establish the use of the Greek Geodetic Reference System (EGSA 87) for maps (Topo series), and with the use of GIS was able to project on the maps precise coordinates for WGS84, the worldwide reference system for GPS. With a series of informative pamphlets and seminars, Anavasi has contributed to spreading knowledge of reference systems and other matters of interest
£7.50
Stackpole Books Precision Bowhunting A YearRound Approach to
Book SynopsisAnother must-have title from the authors of the bestselling "Bowhunting Pressured Whitetails" (0-8117-2819-6). Lays out a hunting program for the entire year, including preparation and training during the off-season. Especially useful for hunting high-pressure areas and it explains how to best take advantage of the rut.
£13.46
Stackpole Books FlyFishing SoftHackles
Book SynopsisA thorough exploration of contemporary use of soft-hackle flies--including nymphs, emergers, and dry flies--that pushes the boundaries of how these types of flies can be used.Table of ContentsIntroduction Acknowledgements 1. Defining the Genre 2. Progressive Fly Materials and Tying Methods 3. Progressive Fly Design Applications 4. Match-the-Hatch Soft-Hackles: Mayflies 5. Match-the-Hatch Soft-Hackles: Caddis, Stoneflies, and Midges 6. Match-the-Hatch Soft-Hackles: Other Insects and Baitfish 7. Modern Prospecting Soft-Hackles Flies 8. Presentation Tactics 9. Favourite Rigs 10. Soft-Hackles on the Water Pattern Index
£23.75
Stackpole Books Bowhunting Pressured Whitetails Expert Techniques
Book SynopsisPicking up where ordinary deer hunting manuals leave off, Bowhunting Pressured Whitetails covers in detail everything the hunter needs to know to take mature bucks in areas where hunting pressure has increased deer's wariness and ability to evade hunters.
£13.46
Derrydale Press The Tarpon Book
Book SynopsisLoaded with tactics from the nation's leading tarpon anglers, The Tarpon Book can turn the beginner into a seasoned pro, With tips from more than 30 world-class tarpon fishermen, The Tarpon Book is must reading for anyone who hopes to take on the most spectacular of saltwater fish, the silver king.
£10.79
Stackpole Books Hiking the Allegheny National Forest Exploring
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£9.95
Contemporary Books Inc Essence of Ninjutsu
Book SynopsisLooking back almost 1,000 years, the mists of Japan's chaotic past shroud the development of a way of life, an ancient struggle waged against fierce feudal lords who ruled the island nation with swords of steel and a code of death before dishonor. The people of the mountainous regions of what is now Iga prefecture wanted to live in peace, but their lords had other plans-so the people learned the martial arts of self-defense and used their meager farm tools as weapons against the samurai blades of their oppressors. Nine traditions of the ninja arts grew out of this seemingly endless struggle, and legends were told of the supernatural abilities of the ninja fighters. The ninja never gained the kind of power that topples tyrants, but they gained a reputation that made tyrants cautious. And they gained the kind of power that makes the spirit endure and the mind the master of its fate. Told in actual stories of past grandmasters and in dojo lectures on techniques-with photographs, draw
£19.54
St. Martins Press-3PL White Hunters The Golden Age of African Safaris
Book Synopsis"White Hunters" is the story of 70 years of African adventure, danger and romance. It recreates the legendary big-game safaris led by Selous and Bell and the daring ventures of early hunters into unexplored territories.
£25.21
Tuttle Publishing Krav Maga Tactical Survival
Book SynopsisKrav Maga Tactical Survival presents proven solutions to dangerous, real-life situations.Krav Maga is the official self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces and has been battle-tested by police, armed forces, private security personnel and security-minded individuals around the globe for 60 years. Krav Maga teaches you how to quickly size up a dangerous situation and neutralize your attackers before they gain the upper hand. This martial arts book is full of examples of real-world life-threatening situations, and in each case the clear, step-by-step photographs and text illustrate an effective solution—showing you how to disrupt your attacker''s strategy, disarm them, damage or destroy their ability to harm you, and disengage quickly so you can move to a more secure location. Krav Maga Tactical Survival covers the following essential techniques: Upper Body Combatives (hammer-fist strikes, hook punches, head-buttsTrade Review"…the book provides a superb companion to Krav Maga training by qualified teachers…Gershon Ben Keren uses everything from contemporary cognitive neuroscience principles to proven situational awareness concepts, to maximize the possibility that ninety percent of the time you can defend yourself by recognizing and keeping out of potentially violent situations." --Gregory K. Binus, M.D., Director of Psychotherapy Training, Boston University School of Medicine/ Boston Medical Center Department of Psychiatry Residency Training Program"Gershon's newest book is another reminder of his understanding of violent individuals. His heightened ability to detect, counter, and neutralize danger is the very reason that I read his publications, and seek his training. He is a true master of personal protection." --Jeffrey Maguire, Combat Veteran, Personal Protection Specialist, Private Detective, Owner of Maguire Protective Services"A great book for those that want to learn clean technique." --Roy ElghanayanHead of System, "Roy Elghanayan Krav Maga" (REKM) Former Krav Maga Head Instructor of Israeli Special Forces Honored twice the IDF Chief of Staff Award
£13.49
Bradwell Books Walks for All Ages Leicestershire & Rutland
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£6.99
McFarland and Company, Inc. Ezzard Charles A Boxing Life
Book SynopsisEzzard Charles: A Boxing Life traces Charles' early life in a small country town all the way to his fights with Jersey Joe Walcott, Joe Louis and Rocky Marciano during the wild, glamorous and wonderfully dirty business of boxing in the 1950s, one of the sport's last Golden Ages.
£20.89
McFarland and Company, Inc. Hitters Dancers and Ring Magicians Seven Boxers
Book SynopsisCovering the years 1890 to 1910, this volume profiles the fighters from boxing's ""Golden Age,"" such as George ""Kid"" Lavigne, Bob Fitzsimmons and Barbados Joe Walcott. It highlights their accomplishments in and out of the ring, their standing in boxing history and position in a historical context.
£20.89
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Teaching the Bow to Bend
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£16.14
McKlein Media GmbH & Co. KG Group 2: The Genesis of World Rallying
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£35.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Bow Accessories
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£27.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Roller Derby Art
Book SynopsisToday's roller derby is a wildly popular woman's contact sport, international in scope. This grass roots sport is built on fun, for the spirited rollerskaters and the fans alike. From Reno to Toronto, roller derby is everywhere. See 250 color images of promotional material, including fliers, handbills, logos, and posters promoting bouts for more than 50 leagues around the world, tht convey the thrill of roller derby's glamour, grit, and glory. See the ladies themselves, as they travel the globe on eight wheels. Collect the artwork and be inspired to join the fun, on either side of the railing.
£23.79
Sports Publication How to Coach Breaststroke Swimming
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£6.29
Sports Publication Teach Yourself Table Tennis
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£7.39
Running Press,U.S. Mind of the Demon
Book SynopsisLarry Linkogle was a child-prodigy motocross racer who turned pro at age 15. A daredevil and rebel from the start, he quit the sport in spectacular fashion during a major national event and went home to create a new extreme sport -- Freestyle Motocross (FMX) -- marked by high-flying stunts and death-defying action. From there, the ride just got wilder. On a lark, he and a friend created The Metal Mulisha -- now a top brand in FMX -- and he was on a fast track to the good life. But after a near-fatal accident, Link made a series of decisions that almost finished him off for good -- getting involved in prescription drugs, drug and gun running, underground fistfighting, and other behavior that compromised his health, his relationships, and his career. After hitting rock bottom and experiencing a moment of clarity, Link began to turn things around, salvaging and strengthening the things that mattered most. Now an icon to millions of extreme sports fans, Link is well on the road to a happy ending.Trade ReviewThrottlermagazine.com Linkogle's book is like a roller coaster that just keeps going faster and you just know the end is coming... couldn't put it down. ... Although we all knew the sport had its seedy side, I don't think many of us realized the crazy journey Larry Linkogle was on. But now we know for sure. Highly recommended.
£20.57
Upcountry (Turkey) Ltd Phrygian Way: Turkey - Guide Book
Book SynopsisBounded by the modern-day Turkish provinces of Ankara, Afyonkarahisar, Eskisehir, and Kutahya is the land that was once ruled by the Phrygians. Criss-crossing this land, where the Phrygians held sway at the beginning of the first millennium BCE, are countless old roads and footpaths. Following these tracks, and waymarked to international standards, the Phrygian Way is a long-distance walking and cycling route, allowing the visitor to explore not only the wonder of the Phrygian Valleys through which it passes, but also the countless Roman, Byzantine, and Seljuk monuments which dot its 501 km length. This guide book has been prepared to enable the trekker or cyclist to discover the secrets of Phrygia, a kingdom bound up in tales of the legendary King Midas and the mother goddess Cybele. As well as providing general information on the area, the book gives detailed descriptions and directions for the route, GPS points, and camping or other accommodation possibilities along the Way. All that is needed to make this journey into mysterious Phrygia, and to become a part of mythology itself is a backpack! Prepare to travel 3000 years into history!
£22.49
Globe Pequot Inshore Fly Fishing A Pioneering Guide to Fly
Book SynopsisThis pioneering guide to fly fishing along cold-water seacoasts will take freshwater fishermen to sea, and it will show saltwater fisherman how to fish a fly.Trade Review"No one I know understands the intricacies of successful fly fishing along the North American coast better."--Lefty KrehTable of ContentsContentsForeword by Lefty Kreh xiIntroduction xiiiPart OneReading and Fishing Inshore Waters 11 The First Cast 32 Rips 83 Beaches 184 Flats 375 Jetties 476 Rocky Cliffs 567 Reefs and Rocky Points 648 Small Creeks 749 Estuaries 8510 Saltwater Estuaries 9511 Offshore Rips 10312 Blue Water 11113 Open Water 117
£21.25
Globe Pequot Impossible
Book SynopsisThe Impossible aims to get skateboarding right. Journalist Cole Louison gets inside the history, culture, and major personalities of skating.Trade Review“David Foster Wallace on a skateboard.” — GQ “With its infectious enthusiasm, precise lyricism, and rigorous deeply-felt reporting, the book brings to life the sport’s historical roots, its cultural significance, and most of all, its artistic possibilities. I was hooked from the start. —Ian Crouch, The New Yorker “The last time I thought seriously about professional skateboarders, I was hoping to become one. This book blew it wide open for me. Until now, only obsessive freaks had any idea how interesting this sport is. And even obsessive freaks should stick around for the tale Louison has so lucidly spun. —John Jeremiah Sullivan, author of Blood Horses and Pulphead “I’d never so much as stood on a board, let alone heard the names Sheckler and Mullen, but I found myself entranced by the fascinating cultural movement they created. The Impossible is a universal story, told in imminently readable fashion by a tremendously talented writer." --Michael Koryta, New York Times best-selling author of The Ridge and Those Who Wish Me Dead “The book provides a deep and nuanced insight into how contemporary skateboarding has evolved and where it will go. It honors the beauty, danger, and complexity of the sport, and lays bare its physical and psychological demands, and greatness. The Impossible is some of the finest writing on skating I’ve seen. I read it in one sitting." —Bret Anthony Johnston, best-selling author of Corpus Christi and Remember Me Like This
£14.24
Globe Pequot Press Basic Illustrated Map and Compass
Book SynopsisAn information-packed tool for the novice or handy reference for the veteran. Distills years of knowledge into an affordable and portable book.
£11.96
Silkworm Books / Trasvin Publications LP Pencak Silat for Future Generations: My Training
Book SynopsisThis manual lays out techniques of the Keluarga Pencak Silat Nusantara (KPSN), one of the leading pencak silat organizations in Indonesia. Moving from the fundamental elements—stances and strikes—to exploring complex series of moves for exercise, self-defense, and competition, the manual shows the richness and uniqueness of this still relatively unknown martial art. For each technique covered, concise text accompanies clear, hand-drawn illustrations, making this guide an easy learning tool for beginners or enthusiasts looking to expand their knowledge and practice of pencak silat. The late Master O’ong Maryono was a world champion, international trainer, and recognized martial arts expert. Author of the seminal book Pencak Silat in the Indonesian Archipelago, he was an indomitable advocate for the preservation and development of pencak silat.
£1,009.65
Headline Publishing Group In the Line of Fire
Book SynopsisWarren Gatland''s In the Line of Fire is the ultimate chronicle of this summer''s remarkable Lions tour to New Zealand - home of the fearsome All Blacks, the double world champions - which culminated in an historic and nerve-shredding series draw.The book is the Head Coach''s wonderfully candid and vibrant record of the withering ferocity, the turbulent peaks and troughs, the triumphs and despairs, of one of sport''s toughest challenges. It gives rugby fans an unparalleled front-row seat with the squad and coaching team during every facet of preparing for and executing a successful tour on the opposite side of the planet, recounting intriguing details on everything from pre-tour planning and strategy, to on-tour experiences, analysis and decision-making.It all adds up to a thrillingly definitive exposition and post-mortem of a mind-blowing six weeks in the cauldron which forged the mighty All Blacks.Trade ReviewWow. This is rugby. - All Blacks captain Kieran Read to Lions captain Sam Warburton, during the second TestGatland is one of the great coaches of history. - Stephen Jones, The Sunday Times'Draw' is an inadequate way to describe what the Lions did here. They stopped one point short of a miracle. - Paul Hayward, Daily Telegraph
£10.44
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Vintage Fishing Reels of Sweden
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£33.29
The History Press Ltd Ferenc Puskas
Book SynopsisProvides an account of Ferenc Puskas: his growing up in Soviet-occupied Hungary, travelling the world with the national side and army team Honved, and his different achievements in the game of football.
£12.34
The History Press Ltd Ipswich Town Champions 196162
Book SynopsisIpswich Town's Championship win of 1961/62 was one the greatest shocks in the history of professional football in England. No one could have conceived of how a small-town club would break into the top division of English football and take the Championship trophy at their very first attempt, a feat never achieved before or since. This is the story of that season in a match-by-match account set against the background of the news stories of the day. Also included is an analysis of the players, the team tactics and the manager Alf Ramsey, plus a statistical breakdown of the season.
£11.69
