Langdale, Coniston, Eskdale, Patterdale & High Street
Guide to 106 scrambling routes in the south of the English Lake District, covering Langdale, Coniston, Eskdale, Patterdale & High Street. A comprehensive collection of scrambles on crags and gills, which are linked together to form 24 first-class mountain days.
Attention Australian Speedway and Motorsport Fans! The popular Liverpool City Raceway book is finally reprinting! This lavishly illustrated book covering the history of Liverpool City Raceway from its construction in 1966 to its sad demise in 1989, is loaded with first person memories from competitors, (like Sir Jack Brabham).
Fables, Farces, and Fantasies for the Hopeful Angler
In this remarkable array of stories, a tour de force of literary styles ranging from unadorned tale to historical mystery to science-fiction adventure, Paul Schullery honors the angler's innate and precious need to hope and illuminates the rich rewards and deeply satisfying misadventures that arise from the fulfillment of our angling dreams.
Guidebook to the Andalucian section of the GR7 long-distance hiking trail in Spain, from Tarifa to Puebla de Don Fadrique. Includes a northern route via Cordoba Province and southern route via Granada Province. The whole 1225km trail takes 34-42 days to complete but can be split into shorter sections.
How Women's Gymnastics Rose to Prominence and Fell From Grace
How the Cold War era changed the trajectory of women's gymnastics Electrifying athletes like Olga Korbut and Nadia Comaneci helped make women's artistic gymnastics one of the most popular events in the Olympic Games. But the transition of gymnastics from a women's sport to a girl's sport in the 1970s also laid the foundation for a system of ......
For nearly 50 years, Climbing Magazine's goal has been to inspire and entertain with compelling coverage of climbing in all its forms, from bouldering to the big walls, trad rock to sport climbing, ice climbing to mountaineering. Vantage Point offers a collection of the most inspiring, thought-provoking, and humorous stories featured in Climbing ......
BASIC ILLUSTRATED KNOTS FOR THE OUTDOORS (Falcon)Cliff JacobsonA full-color manual for every outdoor enthusiastIn full color, this illustrated how-to book covers the top ten most important knots and hitches, twenty-two variations, and four essential splices and lashings.
Advice and Insights from Respected Sports Industry Leaders
In this book, industry-leading sports professionals-such as Ted Sobel, Fred Claire, Ari Kaplan, Debbie Antonelli, and Ann Meyers Drysdale-offer practical advice and tips for those wanting to pursue a career in sports, including marketing, publicity, broadcasting, journalism, management, scouting, analytics, and more.
Who were the greatest Minnesota Viking to have the played the game of football? There are certainly many excellent players to choose from, from Fran Tarkenton to Randy Moss on offense to defensive stalwarts like Alan Page and John Randle. Even the offensive linemen who quietly get the job done deserve ranking among the top 50-think Gary Zimmerman ......
The Greatest Fishing Stories Ever Told contains 28 of the best fishing tales ever put on paper, including stories by Zane Grey, Ed Zern, Nick Lyons, Earnest Hemingway, and many others.
Everything You Need to Know about Equipment, Finding Trails, Nutrition,
"The Ultimate Guide to Trail Running provides all the essential information needed, including finding trails and getting started; managing ascents and descents with ease; maneuvering off-road obstacles; strength, stretching, and cross-training exercises; selecting proper shoes, clothing, and accessories; safety on the trail; and racing and other ......
A charming and delightful reminiscence of growing up loving the woods and waters and fields and fauna of Massachusetts by Michael Tougias, New York Times bestselling author of The Finest Hours, Overboard!, and Fatal Forecast.
A timely and eye-opening look at women in sports journalism, this book provides valuable insight on the obstacles women have had to overcome in order to succeed within the "masculine" world of sports and the challenges they continue to face today. The stories of their struggles are at times infuriating, at times triumphant, but always compelling.
Walking guidebook to the highlands of Perthshire. Areas include Pitlochry, Rannoch, Aberfeldy, Ben Lawers and Ben Alder. 80 graded routes between Stirling and the Cairngorms explore grassy mountains and include 42 Munros, 22 selected Corbetts, 15 smaller hills and the Gaick and Minigaig passes. A range of walks for all abilities.
40 walks in the hills of Cheshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire
Guidebook describing 40 day walks in Derbyshires White Peak, part of the Peak District National Park. One of two volumes, this book covers the west of the region and explores limestone landscapes, green dales and delightful rivers. Potential bases include Buxton, Hartington, Thorpe, Ashbourne, Cheddleton and Winster.
A training guide for the nonprofessional obstacle course racer, this book provides elite-level information that is easy to follow and readily implemented into a busy life schedule. It covers topics such as equipment selection, techniques for conquering specific obstacles, developing a training plan, proper nutrition, and more.
Unsolved Mysteries, True Crimes, and Harrowing Disasters in the Wild
Longtime readers have come to understand that Outside's true gift is in chronicling misadventure. The Darkest Places chronicles mysterious disappearances, unsolved murders, and deadly disasters, taking us to far-flung places no sane person would want to go.
Even as a teenager, John Beattie felt drawn to the ocean, but it was 25 years before his dreams of sailing the globe in his 35-foot yacht Warrior Queen could begin to come true. His voyage began in England and continued to the South American coast and into the depths of the rainforests via uncharted tributaries. The adventure reached a stirring ......
Field Dressing, Butchering, Venison Prepration, Tanning, Antlercraft, Ta
All-purpose guide to utilizing your deer after the kill. Detailed instructions on field dressing and butchering. Varied recipes for venison plus tips on do-it-yourself taxidermy.
Parenting Your Children to Victory in Sports and Life
In this book, Dr. Jim Taylor-an internationally recognized authority on sport psychology, child development, and parenting-offers a guiding hand to help parents ensure their children's sports participation fosters nurturing experiences, encourages positive attitudes, and promotes healthy developments as they move toward adulthood.
Tales of the First Black Players in the ACC and SEC
Across the Line recounts the experiences of the pioneering African-American basketball players at 18 schools in the Atlantic Coast and Southeastern conferences, the South's most prominent, historically white intercollegiate leagues.
The Early History of the Beautiful Game in the United States
Rediscovering soccer's long history in the U.S. Across North America, native peoples and colonists alike played a variety of kicking games long before soccer's emergence in the late 1800s. Brian D. Bunk examines the development and social impact of these sports through the rise of professional soccer after World War I. As he shows, the various ......
Riding in Melbourne is a pleasure, with its cycle-friendly terrain and network of bike paths and informal routes. This guide will enhance your cycling experience in and around this wonderful city.
Completely updated and revised editionNew interviews with some of the Upper Delaware's most renowned guides and outfitters, including the legendary Al CaucciThe latest lodging and dining optionsHatches and fly patterns that work best
The Answers to Questions You've Always Wondered about the Fastest Game o
This book provides a slew of questions and in-depth answers concerning the traditions, rules, records, and history of hockey. From the early days of the sport to the hugely popular game seen today, Martin Gitlin answers questions even the most knowledgeable fan may have pondered.
Interpreting Sports at Museums and Historic Sites provides a step-by-step guide for museums and historic sites developing an interpretive plan inclusive of sports.
The Untold History of Females Who Changed Sports and the World
A Women's History of Sport and Society is an unapologetically new historical review that walks readers through the timeline of women and their fight for equality through the lens of sports, featuring some of the most exciting individuals never profiled in American history classes.
From disturbing research on concussions to publicly-financed stadiums that benefit wealthy team owners, Ken Reed argues that much of our sports culture is broken. In the paperback edition, Reed provides a new introduction to bring this perennial topic up to the present, outlines the most pressing challenges, and offers practical solutions.
Exploring the Role of Athlete Activism in Social Change
Social Justice and the Modern Athlete: Exploring the Role of Athlete Activism in Social Change is an edited volume that illuminates the power athletes have to influence and rectify social injustices. It highlights athlete activism in the areas of politics, gender equity, nonviolent protest, mental health, and the online sphere.
Utilizing the eight dimensions of wellness-physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, environmental, occupational, and financial -this book encourages coaches to invest in their own wellness alongside that of their athletes to make a lasting impact and propel their athletes toward excellence.
In this book, players open up about the difficulties they face once they leave the NFL. Personal interviews reveal how many have struggled with finances, addiction, depression, violence, and finding a second career. While success stories are also shared, the unfortunate truth is that there are far more players left hurt and broken after ......
The Winners of America's Triple Crown of Horse Racing
In more than a century of American Thoroughbred racing, only thirteen horses have won the Triple Crown--the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes..Veteran turf writer and racing historian Edward L. Bowen takes us through the rich history of one of the most formidable and exciting challenges in all of sport.
A Guide for the Youth Sport Coach and Coach Developer
This book combines comprehensive research in coach development and hands-on experience to offer coaches and coach developers concrete, practical suggestions to improve coaching performance in youth sport. It speaks directly to coaches working in community youth sport programs, interscholastic sport, and private youth sport organizations.