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Every year growing numbers of divers and snorkellers venture in search of turquoise seas, fabulous coral walls and mythically beautiful marine life. This stunning series comprising 16 titles provides detailed coverage of the world's top diving destinations. Each guide is crammed with fully updated information, from descriptions of individual dive sites to valuable advice on techniques and equipment. The guides also feature handy travel tips. Featuring gorgeous, full-colour underwater photography
Designed for divers, snorkellers and underwater photographers, this text is a concise photographic identification guide to the marine life of Caribbean reefs. The book features at-a-glance symbols to habitats, diet and behaviour, and covers reefs stretching from Florida to Venezuela.
This text is the third comprehensive guide in this series which already covers the Red Sea and the Caribbean. Covering 275 species, this volume contains full-colour photographs, identification details and at-a-glance information on the diet, habits and habitats of the array of fish, corals and invertebrates to be found throughout the region. Designed to be of practical use to divers, snorkellers, and underwater photographers, this guide is for visitors to South-East Asia, which has become a popu
This practical, highly illustrated beginners' guide provides an ideal introduction to this challenging, high-adrenaline sport as it covers in careful detail the preparatory and training aspects, dietary and equipment needs, security precautions and injury prevention. Aimed at both men and women, the guide features specially commissioned colour photography and concise text written by experts.
This practical, highly illustrated beginners' guide provides an ideal introduction to this challenging, high-adrenaline sport as it covers in careful detail the preparatory and training aspects, dietary and equipment needs, security precautions and injury prevention. Aimed at both men and women, the guide features specially commissioned colour photography and concise text written by experts.
This practical, highly illustrated beginners' guide provides an ideal introduction to this challenging, high-adrenaline sport as it covers in careful detail the preparatory and training aspects, dietary and equipment needs, security precautions and injury prevention. Aimed at both men and women, the guide features specially commissioned colour photography and concise text written by experts.
This practical, highly illustrated beginners' guide provides an ideal introduction to this challenging, high-adrenaline sport as it covers in careful detail the preparatory and training aspects, dietary and equipment needs, security precautions and injury prevention. Aimed at both men and women, the guide features specially commissioned colour photography and concise text written by experts.
This practical, highly illustrated beginners' guide provides an ideal introduction to this challenging, high-adrenaline sport as it covers in careful detail the preparatory and training aspects, dietary and equipment needs, security precautions and injury prevention. Aimed at both men and women, the guide features specially commissioned colour photography and concise text written by experts.
This practical, highly illustrated beginners' guide provides an ideal introduction to this challenging, high-adrenaline sport as it covers in careful detail the preparatory and training aspects, dietary and equipment needs, security precautions and injury prevention. Aimed at both men and women, the guide features specially commissioned colour photography and concise text written by experts.
Anatomy of Sports Injuries: How to be your own physical therapist offers a fascinating view inside the human body to help you understand the causes of the most common injuries that athletes and sports men and women will encounter, and the best ways to remedy them. With a comprehensive and up-to-date approach to injury rehabilitation, this book shows you how to find the cause of injuries, and not just treat the bit that hurts
The majority of judo books prepare beginners for the road ahead, but few can show the more experienced practitioner how to improve their technique and deepen their understanding of this martial art. Here, at last, is an illustrated guide – featuring specially commissioned step-by-step photography and expert text – that goes well beyond the basics.
Since the 1950s, karate has exploded in popularity the world over. Initially developed for self-defence, karate is now practised for many other reasons – fitness, discipline and general wellbeing amongst them. This book is for people who have mastered the basics, but want to develop and improve their skills and techniques so that they can progress to a higher level. There is a generally accepted progression of learning – stance, balance, co-ordination, form, speed, power and reflex. This book lo
This comprehensive manual is a lively, yet scientifically and technically thorough guide to the science of batting in cricket. Combining the knowledge of top cricket coach Bob Woolmer and an expert sports scientist the book tackles the essential cricket techniques involved in batting, including stance, grip, picking line and length, shot selection and shot execution.
Unlike many other manuals, Bob Woolmer on Batting focuses not only on the cricket techniques of batting
Bob Woolmer on Bowling is a dynamic, yet comprehensive, guide to bowling balls in cricket. Combining the knowledge of top cricket coach Bob Woolmer and an expert sports scientist this scientifically and technically thorough manual tackles the essential cricket techniques involved in achieving the perfect cricket bowling action. From grip to delivery, it's all here, including the vital skills of accuracy and deception.
Unlike many other manuals, Bob Woolmer on Bowling
This trail-blazing book is likely to become the definitive manual on playing and coaching cricket. It represents the first time that a cricket coach and a sports scientist (both world experts in their field) have combined their experience, insights and wisdom to create what is probably the most comprehensive and complete book on playing and coaching cricket anywhere in the world.
Unlike many other coaching manuals, Bob Woolmer's Art and Science of Cricket does not sim
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art. It is marked by deft, trciky movements, often played on the ground, or completely inverted. It also has a strong acrobatic component in some versions and is always played with music. This book shows you basic techniques, styles of movement an the elements of defence and attack.
This manual, filled with valuable hints and clear explanations, covers all the theory from the science of diving to how diving affects the body. Every aspect of the equipment, from the basics to advanced diving using mixed gases, is described and divers are shown how to enjoy their sport with minimum impact on the environment.
This manual, filled with valuable hints and clear explanations, covers all the theory from the science of diving to how diving affects the body. Every aspect of the equipment, from the basics to advanced diving using mixed gases, is described and divers are shown how to enjoy their sport with minimum impact on the environment.
This book is both for those who are about to buy their first mountain bike and are looking for advice, and for seasoned cyclists looking for training tips and race techniques. It has comprehensive sections on riding techniques, essential kit, safety issues, nutrition needs, the latest gadgets to monitor performance, race training and how to keep a mountain bike in top condition.
Choosing a powerboat to suit your needs should be an exciting and informed experience, as you explore the many types of powerboats available, how they function and the choices available within your budget. The Complete Powerboating Manual uses expert knowledge and opinion to guide you in the right direction, covering all you need to know about handling and caring for powered craft. Chapters cover different types of hulls, engines, propulsion systems and maintenance, and the book also covers the
The Complete Running Manual is a hard-working, in-depth guide that includes detailed coverage of the specific requirements for training for running for different age groups, including children and seniors. There is a discussion on coping with injuries, and women’s issues are properly treated. In addition to specific training tables on training for 5km (3 miles), 10km (6 miles), half and full marathons, there is a chapter on the power of the mind and the role of mental strength in racing.
This highly illustrated manual offers guidance and information on sailing techniques, seamanship, safety procedures, coastal and celestial navigation, and how to handle an emergency on board. Also covered are the theory of sailing, choosing and equipping the right boat for your needs, and essential sailing skills such as berthing and mooring, and navigating through a busy seaway.
Whilst priding itself on being the ‘gentlemen’s game’, the seemingly polite sport of Cricket is fraught with controversial scandals. Let author Kersi Meher-Homji expose the rockstar underbelly of Cricket, from the Bodyline series of 1932-33 to the ‘Bollyline’ series of 2007-08, through the chucking and ball-tampering accusations and match-throwing, the on-field kicking, bribery and drug-taking allegations, the ‘gentle’ game
From George Giffen of the 1880's and Nugget Miller, to Freddie Flintoff and the dreadlocked Andrew Symonds of the 2000's, this is the first book to profile all-rounders in Tests and One-Day Internationals.
In the foreword Alan Davidson says that the book made him feel nostalgic. 'To me 'Nugget', Garry Sobers and Ian Botham were the greatest all- rounders. Kersi has brought their and all other all-rounders mighty deeds to life.'
"This global guide to the world’s top dive sites is an inspirational reference for divers who wish to experience the best diving the planet has to offer. The book features carefully selected, superb quality underwater photography showing famous wrecks, a wide range of marine habitats and a huge diversity of species. The mapping is extensive and detailed."
