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  1. Everest and Conquest in the Himalaya

    Rodway, George; Sale, Richard
    Pen and Sword

    A 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...

  2. Gladiators and Beast Hunts

    Epplett, Christopher
    Pen and Sword

    Gladiators 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...

  3. The General's Game Book

    Wilson, Dare
    Pen and Sword

    Dare 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...

  4. Ultimate Sailing Adventures

    Kendall, Miles
    Fernhurst Books

    Do 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...

  5. Navigation: A Newcomer's Guide

    Hopkinson, Sara
    Fernhurst Books

    Navigators 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...

  6. Inshore Navigation

    Cunliffe, Tom
    Fernhurst Books

    Navigation 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...

  7. Rigging

    Fabbroni, Danilo
    Fernhurst Books

    Rigging 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...

  8. The Sailor's Book of the Weather

    Keeling, Simon
    Fernhurst Books

    Introducing 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...

  9. Amazing Surfing Stories

    Wade, Alex
    Fernhurst Books

    This 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...

  10. Ultimate Canoe & Kayak Adventures

    Buchanan, Eugene; Weir, James; Smith, Jason
    Fernhurst Books

    This 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...

  11. Ultimate Fishing Adventures

    Gilbey, Henry
    Fernhurst Books

    This 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...

  12. Sailing for Kids

    Davison, Tim; Kibble, Steve
    Fernhurst Books

    Sailing 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...

  13. The First Indian

    Donde, Dilip
    Fernhurst Books

    An 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...

  14. Knot Know-How

    Davison, Tim; Judkins, Steve
    Fernhurst Books

    This 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,...

  15. Racing Rules Companion 2017-2020

    Willis, Bryan
    Fernhurst Books

    The 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!...

  16. Diesels Afloat

    Manley, Pat
    Fernhurst Books

    Diesel 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...

  17. Learn to Sail

    Hore, Tim
    Fernhurst Books

    Get 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...

  18. The Insider's Guide to Choosing & Buying a Yacht

    Kent, Duncan
    Fernhurst Books

    This 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...

  19. VHF Afloat

    Hopkinson, Sara
    Fernhurst Books

    VHF 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...

  20. Yachting Monthly's 200 Skipper's Tips

    Cunliffe, Tom
    Fernhurst Books

    Dip 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...