Exercise and sports
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Everest and Conquest in the Himalaya
Rodway, George; Sale, RichardPen and SwordA century ago the summits of the world’s highest peaks, Everest included, were beyond reach. Pioneering attempts to overcome the dangers of climbing at extremely high altitudes end...
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Gladiators and Beast Hunts
Epplett, ChristopherPen and SwordGladiators and Beasthunts is a comprehensive survey of arena sports in ancient Rome, focusing upon gladiatorial combat and the beast-hunts (venationes). Whilst numerous books have...
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The General's Game Book
Wilson, DarePen and SwordDare Wilson's sporting career dates back to 1920s when, as a small boy, he started fishing in Northumberland on River Derwent. Since then as he has pursued successful careers in th...
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Ultimate Sailing Adventures
Kendall, MilesFernhurst BooksDo you dream of sailing around one of the Great Capes? Would you like to cruise up the Amazon or windsurf across the Pacific? How about competing in the America’s Cup or Volvo Ocea...
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Navigation: A Newcomer's Guide
Hopkinson, SaraFernhurst BooksNavigators have only 2 questions: Where am I? Where do I go now? This book shows the simplest way to answer these questions. It starts from scratch, uses no jargon and features gr...
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Inshore Navigation
Cunliffe, TomFernhurst BooksNavigation is a subject best learned outside the classroom so this book is written to get you started as soon as possible. Once you've mastered a few simple principles, it helps yo...
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Rigging
Fabbroni, DaniloFernhurst BooksRigging covers every aspect of standing and running rigging on a boat. The book explains the various options and materials with clear illustrations and photographs. An easy step-by...
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The Sailor's Book of the Weather
Keeling, SimonFernhurst BooksIntroducing key principles that influence the weather, this guide gives sailors the tools to forecast from observations and the available information. Wind, clouds and weather patt...
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Amazing Surfing Stories
Wade, AlexFernhurst BooksThis eclectic mix of surfing stories has something for everyone, from classic tales of monster waves and epic battles to stories of when life among the breakers goes wrong. There a...
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Ultimate Canoe & Kayak Adventures
Buchanan, Eugene; Weir, James; Smith, JasonFernhurst BooksThis book is stunningly illustrated and has something for everyone, from whitewater adrenaline junkie to extreme sea kayaker. The adventures cover every sort of paddling venue - fr...
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Ultimate Fishing Adventures
Gilbey, HenryFernhurst BooksThis book takes you on a remarkable journey visiting 100 destinations from Alaska to New Zealand. Fly, lure and bait fishing in rivers, oceans and lakes, from deftly dropping a fly...
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Sailing for Kids
Davison, Tim; Kibble, SteveFernhurst BooksSailing for Kids is aimed at children aged 8-15 who are taking their first steps into the fantastic world of sailing. Packed full of colour photographs and diagrams, this straightf...
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The First Indian
Donde, DilipFernhurst BooksAn engrossing narrative of one man’s struggle to achieve his dream against all odds, this is both a fast-paced adventure and a telling commentary on how heroes are often made despi...
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Knot Know-How
Davison, Tim; Judkins, SteveFernhurst BooksThis beautiful full-colour book covers knots, splices and whippings. It begins with the ten knots everyone should know. The other knots are grouped by use so that if, for example,...
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Racing Rules Companion 2017-2020
Willis, BryanFernhurst BooksThe invaluable on-the-water reference guide to the essentials of the racing rules, updated for the latest 2017-2020 Racing Rules of Sailing. Every racing sailor should have a copy!...
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Diesels Afloat
Manley, PatFernhurst BooksDiesel engines are installed in just about every yacht and in most large motorboats. This book explains how to prevent problems, troubleshoot and make repairs using safe techniques...
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Learn to Sail
Hore, TimFernhurst BooksGet afloat and start having fun with step-by-step advice, photo sequences and diagrams. This jargon-free guide allows complete novices to get out on the water with the minimum of f...
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The Insider's Guide to Choosing & Buying a Yacht
Kent, DuncanFernhurst BooksThis book offers practical advice to ensure you choose the right yacht for your sailing needs and budget. Potential buyers are guided through every stage of the process, from decid...
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VHF Afloat
Hopkinson, SaraFernhurst BooksVHF Afloat explains how to use your VHF DSC radio. It covers licensing the equipment and gaining the operator certificate, and then takes you through each type of call. Each proced...
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Yachting Monthly's 200 Skipper's Tips
Cunliffe, TomFernhurst BooksDip into any of the 200 tips in this handy book to make yourself a better yachtsman. They are the very best of the Skipper’s Tips from the pages of Yachting Monthly magazine. Each...