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Relentless Forward Progress

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Everything you need to know to run an ultramarathon. Marathons have become too easy for some runners. What was once the pinnacle of achievement in a runner's life is now a stepping stone for extraordinary adventure in ultramarathoning. The number of ultrarunners—those running distances of 50k (31 miles), 50 miles, 100k (62 miles), or 100 miles—is growing astronomically each year. Dean Karnazes' Ultramarathon Man and Chris McDougall's Born to Run have inspired tens of thousands to try these seemingly superhuman distances. But to date, there has been no practical guide to ultramarathoning. Now, Bryon Powell has written Relentless Forward Progress, the first how-to manual for aspiring ultrarunners. Powell covers every aspect of training for and racing ultra distances. Along the way, more than a dozen elites and experts, including Geoff Roes, Krissy Moehl, Michael Wardian, Dave Mackey, and David Horton, provide invaluable advice on running ultramarathons. By its conclusion, this encyclopedic volume prepares runners for going farther than they have ever gone before and, in the process, shows them that they are capable of the "impossible."About the Author Bryon Powell is a former Washington, DC, attorney who left his job to devote himself to running ultramarathons full time. He publishes the popular trail running and ultramarathon blog irunfar.com, and competes in ultras nationwide. His articles have also been published in Outside, Running Times, Trail Runner, Competitor, and UltraRunning. Bryon is a contributing editor at Trail Runner and is an advisory board member of the American Trail Running Association. He lives in Park City, Utah. As a runner, he has twice placed in the top ten at the Leadville 100 (’06 & ’09), twice won the under-30 age group at the Western States 100 (’05 & ’06), and was part of the first American team to place in the top three at Morocco’s Marathon des Sables (’09).

INNER EXCELLENCE UNCHAINED

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INNER EXCELLENCE UNCHAINED: Transform Your Mind from Fear to Freedom for an Extraordinary Life Transform your approach to peak performance through this revolutionary guide to mental freedom. Drawing from the trenches of high-stakes performance coaching, this book reveals a systematic approach to breaking free from the invisible chains that limit your potential. This isn't theory or motivational fluff – it's a battle-tested methodology that has transformed elite performers across every field. Through a unique blend of performance psychology and practical application, you'll discover how to turn pressure into power, fear into fuel, and anxiety into advantage. Inside these pages, you'll learn: - How to break through anxiety and self-doubt using the Fear Dissolution Method - The exact protocols for maintaining peak performance under extreme pressure - A systematic approach to rewiring limiting beliefs and installing champion-level mindsets - Practical tools for accessing flow states and peak performance on demand - Real strategies for turning your passion into sustainable excellence Whether you're an athlete facing crucial moments, a leader making high-stakes decisions, or anyone seeking to perform at their peak, this book provides a clear roadmap from where you are to where you want to be. This isn't just another book about mental training – it's a comprehensive guide to personal transformation through mental mastery. Each chapter builds upon the last, creating a complete system for breaking free from limitation and stepping into your extraordinary potential. Your journey to inner excellence begins now. Freedom awaits. Perfect for: - Athletes seeking breakthrough performance - Business leaders navigating high-pressure decisions - Performers wanting sustainable excellence - Anyone ready to break free from mental limitations From the profound understanding of high-performance psychology and real-world coaching experience comes a fresh approach to mental mastery that actually works under pressure.

Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy

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Learn the most effective bodyweight exercises to perform anytime, anywhere. In Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy, Second Edition, renowned trainer and best-selling author Bret Contreras has created the authoritative resource for increasing full-body strength without the need for free weights, fitness machines, or even a gym membership. Going far beyond standard pull-ups, push-ups, and squats, Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy includes 177 innovative exercises that target every muscle in the body. Presented in full color with anatomical illustrations of both the exercises and variations, this premier resource will help you ramp up your training. Each exercise includes step-by-step instructions demonstrating proper technique, while the illustrations depict the muscles in action and point out which ones are being engaged.Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy details how to create a customized program for building a stronger, more toned physique. The book also explains the benefits of doing a particular exercise, important safety guidelines, and ways to make an exercise either easier or more challenging. Because little to no fitness equipment is needed, the exercises can be done nearly anywhere—at home, in a hotel room, and even at work. Features such as Safety Tips and difficulty ratings make these exercises easy to approach and implement. Whether you are just beginning your quest for a better body or simply seeking a proven approach for training at home or on the road, Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy, Second Edition, is a one-of-a-kind resource that you’ll refer to again and again.Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.

Born to Run

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Originell, faszinierend, abenteuerlich: ein Journalist auf der Suche nach dem letzten Geheimnis des Sports Seine Passion: das Laufen, sein Beruf: das Schreiben. Christopher McDougall suchte eine Antwort auf eine vermeintlich einfache Frage: Warum tut mir mein Fuß weh? Wie er sind Millionen von Hobbyläufern mindestens einmal im Jahr ernsthaft verletzt. Nach unzähligen Zyklen des Dauerschmerzes, der Kortisonspritzen und immer neuer Hightech-Sportschuhen stand McDougall kurz davor, zu kapitulieren und die Diagnose der Mediziner ein für alle Mal hinzunehmen: „Sie sind einfach nicht zum Laufen gemacht.“ Stattdessen hat sich der Journalist weit abseits der kostspieligen Empfehlungen von Ärzten und Ausrüstern auf eine abenteuerliche Reise zu den geheimnisvollsten und besten Läufern der Welt begeben.Eine Reise, die McDougall in die von Mythen erfüllten Schluchten der Copper Canyons in Mexiko führen sollte, wo ein Volk lebt, das sich seit Jahrhunderten unter extremen Bedingungen seine Lebensweise bewahrt hat. Die Tarahumara verkörpern den menschlichen Bewegungsdrang in seiner reinsten und faszinierendsten Form. Laufen über lange Strecken ist für sie so selbstverständlich wie atmen. Was wussten sie, was McDougall nicht wusste? In seiner Reportage geht er den vergessenen Geheimnissen der Tarahumara nach. Er verbindet lebendiges Infotainment über neueste evolutionsbiologische und ethnologische Erkenntnisse mit zahlreichen, inspirierenden Porträts von Menschen, die sich – egal, ob sie zum Spaß das Death Valley durchqueren oder einen Ultramarathon in den Rocky Mountains absolvieren – eines bewahrt haben: die Freude daran, laufen zu können wie ein Kind. Einfach immer weiter. Denn in Wahrheit, so McDougalls Fazit, sind wir alle zum Laufen geboren.

How to Be the Ultimate Teammate

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How to Be the Ultimate Teammate outlines 15 powerful principles for anyone who wants to be a true champion on the field, in business, or in life. Pat has beautifully intertwined the lessons of sports with the lessons of life. It doesn't matter whether it's a sports team or business team, these lessons will help you become a better person and teammate—which could make the difference between being good and being the best. You'll find each of the principles to be powerful, life-changing, yet simple to understand and apply to your everyday life.

Becoming a Supple Leopard

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Rejoignez le mouvement qui a touché des millions d'athlètes et d'entraîneurs !Avec plus de 150 000 exemplaires vendus à travers le monde, cet ouvrage est une référence mondiale dans le domaine de l'entraînement. Véritable encyclopédie de près de 500 pages, sa lecture vous permettra d'appréhender au mieux toutes les techniques de mobilité dans le mouvement afin de prévenir les blessures de vos athlètes, soulager les raideurs musculaires et les articulations douloureuses et optimiser la performance sportive.Apprenez à entretenir votre corps, à vivre sans douleur... et à devenir souple comme un léopard.Ce guide sur le mouvement et la mobilité vous montrera comment : Vous entraîner efficacement et en sécurité dans toutes les situations, en adoptant des positions stables et optimales Effectuer correctement les mouvements de force et de musculation comme le squat, le développé-couché, l'arraché... Accélérer la récupération après les séances d'entraînement et les compétitions Améliorer votre performance et faire durer votre carrière sportive Soulager les raideurs musculaires et les articulations douloureuses Prévenir, traiter et résoudre les blessures courantes ainsi que les symptômes comme la lombalgie, les douleurs dans les épaules, les problèmes de canal carpien, le tennis elbow...Une approche révolutionnaire de la mobilité et de l'entretien du corps humain qui vous enseigne comment modifier votre gestuelle pour vous permettre de vivre mieux !LES AUTEURSCoach, kinésithérapeute et auteur du besteller Ready to Run, le Dr. Kelly Starrett a révolutionné la performance pour les entraîneurs, les athlètes mais aussi le grand public. Une approche innovante du mouvement, de la mécanique et de la mobilité qui lui a permis de collaborer avec l'armée, des athlètes de NFL, de NBA, de NHL, de la MLB, des équipes olympiques et les universités les plus prestigieuses.Ancien combattant professionnel de MMA et de Muay Thai, auteur d'une vingtaine d'ouvrages, Glen Cordoza est, pour sa part, l'un des auteurs les plus publiés aux États-Unis sur le MMA, le jiu-jitsu brésilien, le Muay Thai et la musculation.

Sports Management as an Emerging Economic Activity

Sports & Outdoors

This book examines the sports industry as a broad business and economic sector with an enormous influence on regional economic development. Covering topics such as sports economics, financing sports organizations, sustainability management in sports, sports tourism and doping among athletes, this book provides a timely collection of research and best practices in the areas of sports management and policy.Sports activity is a rapidly growing and evolving industry, offering numerous business opportunities--from the manufacturing of sporting equipment and activity at gyms and sports centers to revenue from sporting events and sport tourism. In order for the varied businesses across the sport industry, whether public or private, to be successful, proper management strategies and policies must be in place. This includes the knowledge of the industry, strategic planning, sector analysis, quality management and sustainable (economic and environmental) use of resources. Featuring caseexamples from several countries, including Spain, Turkey, Uruguay, Portugal, and Italy, this volume provides international perspectives on a wide spectrum of managerial issues across this dynamic industry.

Capitol Revolution

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The definitive take on the McMahon family’s journey to wrestling domination For decades, the northeastern part of the United States, better known to insiders as the territory of the Capitol Wrestling Corporation, was considered the heart of the professional wrestling world. Capitol territory - from Boston southward to Washington, D.C. - enjoyed lucrative box-office receipts, and New York’s Madison Square Garden was centre stage. Three generations of McMahons have controlled wrestling in that storied building and have since created the most powerful wrestling company the world has ever known. Capitol Revolution: The Rise of the McMahon Wrestling Empire documents the growth and evolution of pro wrestling under the leadership of the McMahons, highlighting the many trials and tribulations beginning in the early 20th century: clashes with rival promoters, government inquests, and routine problems with the potent National Wrestling Alliance monopoly. In the ring, superstars such as Buddy Rogers and Bruno Sammartino entertained throngs of fans, and Capitol became internationally known for its stellar pool of vibrant performers. Covering the transition from old-school wrestling under the WWWF banner to the pop-cultural juggernaut of the mid- to late-‘80s WWF, Tim Hornbaker’s Capitol Revolution is the detailed history of how the McMahons outlasted their opponents and fostered a billion-dollar empire.

Running the Dream

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The bestselling author of 80/20 Running and How Bad Do You Want It? reveals his inspiring and surprising journey to see just how fast he can go.Matt Fitzgerald has been running (and writing about running) for most of his adult life. But, like many passionate amateur runners, he never felt he was quite fulfilling his potential. If he follows the training, nutrition, and lifestyle of an elite runner, just how fast could he go? In his mid-forties, Matt at last has the freedom to do nothing but train, if only for the span of one summer. The time is now. He convinces the coach of Northern Arizona Elite, one of the country's premier professional running teams, to let him train with a roster of national champions and Olympic hopefuls in the running mecca of Flagstaff, Arizona, leading in to the Chicago Marathon. The results completely redefined Matt’s notion of what is possible, not only for himself but for any runner. Filled with a vibrant cast of characters, rigorous and quad-torching training, and a large dose of self-deprecating humor, Matt’s gripping account of his “fake pro runner” experience allows us to partake in the dream of having the chance to go all the way. Yet for the gifted young runners Matt trains with, it’s not a dream but concrete reality, and their individual stories enrich this inspiring narrative. Running the Dream pulls us into the rarified world of professional running in a way we can all relate to, regardless of speed, and to take away pieces of one man’s amazing journey to try to achieve our own potential.

A Fly Rod of Your Own

Sports & Outdoors

“After five decades, twenty books, and countless columns, [John Gierach] is still a master,” (Forbes) and his newest book only confirms this assessment, along with his recent induction into the Flyfishing Hall of Fame. In A Fly Rod of Your Own, Gierach brings his ever-sharp sense of humor and keen eye for observation to the fishing life and, for that matter, life in general.Known for his witty, trenchant observations about fly-fishing, Gierach’s “deceptively laconic prose masks an accomplished storyteller…his alert and slightly off-kilter observations place him in the general neighborhood of Mark Twain and James Thurber” (Publishers Weekly). A Fly Rod of Your Own transports readers to streams and rivers from Maine to Montana, and as always, Gierach’s fishing trips become the inspiration for his pointed observations on everything from the psychology of fishing (“Fishing is still an oddly passive-aggressive business that depends on the prey being the aggressor”); why even the most veteran fisherman will muff his cast whenever he’s being filmed or photographed; the inevitable accumulation of more gear than one could ever need (“Nature abhors an empty pocket. So does the tackle industry”); or the qualities shared by the best guides (“the generosity of a teacher, the craftiness of a psychiatrist, and the enthusiasm of a cheerleader with a kind of Vulcan detachment”).As Gierach likes to say, “fly-fishing is a continuous process that you learn to love for its own sake. Those who fish already get it, and those who don’t couldn’t care less, so don’t waste your breath on someone who doesn’t fish.” A Fly Rod of Your Own is an ode to those who fish that “brings a skeptical, wry voice to the peril and promise of twenty-first-century fishing” (Booklist).

Beer and Circus

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Beer and Circus presents a no-holds-barred examination of the troubled relationship between college sports and higher education from a leading authority on the subject.Murray Sperber turns common perceptions about big-time college athletics inside out. He shows, for instance, that contrary to popular belief the money coming in to universities from sports programs never makes it to academic departments and rarely even covers the expense of maintaining athletic programs. The bigger and more prominent the sports program, the more money it siphons away from academics.Sperber chronicles the growth of the university system, the development of undergraduate subcultures, and the rising importance of sports. He reveals television's ever more blatant corporate sponsorship conflicts and describes a peculiar phenomenon he calls the "Flutie Factor"--the surge in enrollments that always follows a school's appearance on national television, a response that has little to do with academic concerns. Sperber's profound re-evaluation of college sports comes straight out of today's headlines and opens our eyes to a generation of students caught in a web of greed and corruption, deprived of the education they deserve.Sperber presents a devastating critique, not only of higher education but of national culture and values. Beer and Circus is a must-read for all students and parents, educators and policy makers.

Fishing Bamboo

Sports & Outdoors

An introduction to bamboo fly rod fishing by a master of the sport, revised and updated.

In Pursuit of Excellence

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Whether you’re an athlete, aspiring coach, or business professional, the ultimate goal remains the same: reaching your potential. Author Terry Orlick, an internationally acclaimed sport psychologist, has helped hundreds of Olympic and professional athletes maximize their performances and achieve their goals. In this new fifth edition, Orlick provides the most effective strategies and step-by-step plans for you to develop your personal path to excellence. You’ll learn to focus for excellence while living and enjoying life to the fullest. You’ll gain a more positive outlook, a more focused commitment, better ways of dealing with distractions and pressures, and strategies for overcoming obstacles. You’ll also achieve greater personal and professional satisfaction and discover better ways to work with teammates, respond more effectively to coaching and guidance, and become more positive and self-directed in your thoughts and actions. Both practical and inspirational, In Pursuit of Excellence is a guide to daily living and motivation as well as a road map to long-term achievement. Read it, use it, and win with it— personally and professionally.

Walks Through History: Kent. Walk 8. Rochester

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In 2007 John Wilks updated his bestselling Walks Through History: Kent book. When JMD Media were asked to make this book available as an e-book, we decided to give the customer a choice. You can buy the whole book with all 24 walks for full price, or just buy an individual walk as a taster or because there is one walk which is of particular interest. Each individual walk includes the original map showing all of the walks available as well as the introduction and the authors advice for walkers. WALK 8 Rochester: the Norman Conquest takes hold Distance: 7.5 miles Map:OS sheet 178 Start and Parking:The walk starts from the War Memorial Garden in High Street, at the back of Rochester Cathedral (grid ref: 743685). The Northgate car park (pay and display) just off Corporation Street is the closest to the start, although there is plenty of other parking. Refreshments:Public houses, shops, cafes and tearooms in Rochester. Public houses in Strood.Walks Through History: Kent is a celebration of the beauty and poetry of the county. Each walk in this book has been chosen not only because it is a pleasant walk in its own right, but also because it goes past sites which reveal the rich and varied history of the county. Each walk is arranged chronologically, and has a major historical theme. Together they take the walker through 4,000 years of Kentish history. The introduction shows how each of the walks fits into the overall history of the county, a history that is very much shaped by Kent’s proximity to Europe. For through migration, trade and invasion, Kent has had close contact with the continent throughout its history. As with all walking books detailed directions are given, including parking convenient stopping or resting places, and suggested diversions or alternatives. The book is sure to appeal to locals and tourist alike.About the author:John Wilks has been a professional historical guide and a history teacher, and is a branch secretary of the Historical Association. He is also an enthusiastic member of the Rambler's Association and has written a number of walking books with historical themes. If you like walking and writing and would like to contribute to the Walking Around Britain series JMD Media Ltd are developing, please contact steve.caron@jmdmedia.co.uk.

Solo intégral

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À 30 ans, Alex Honnold a gravi, sans aucune assurance, des voies de hauteurs et de difficultés sans précédent. Déjà célèbre aux États-Unis, il arrive en France avec ce livre choc dont la lecture vous laissera les mains moites. Pourtant ce jeune homme est loin d'être un casse-cou inconscient.En 2008, l'Amérique découvrait un surdoué de l'escalade. Alex Honnold, 22 ans, venait d'enchaîner dans la même journée deux voies majeures en solo intégral : seul, sans corde, dans les parois parfaitement verticales de l'Ouest américain. Depuis, Alex a tracé sa voie sur les " big walls " du Yosemite, ces " murs " qui frôlent parfois les 1 000 mètres de haut. Au fil des réalisations époustouflantes, servies par des films qui laissent les mains moites, sa notoriété n'a cessé de grandir. Dans ce livre à deux voix, Alex Honnold raconte ses ascensions avec un art consommé du suspense et se dévoile avec sincérité : timide mais solide, passionné, capable d'affronter le risque et d'en parler avec un égal sang-froid.L'écrivain David Roberts décrypte le jeu " radical " d'Alex et les raisons de sa célébrité : " Alex a poussé la forme la plus extrême et dangereuse de l'escalade bien au-delà des limites de ce qui semblait possible. Dans sa parfaite simplicité, cette quête peut être comprise par l'observateur le plus néophyte. L'enjeu est ultime : tomber, c'est mourir. "

Walks Through History: Kent. Walk 16. Penshurst

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In 2007 John Wilks updated his bestselling Walks Through History: Kent book. When JMD Media were asked to make this book available as an e-book, we decided to give the customer a choice. You can buy the whole book with all 24 walks for full price, or just buy an individual walk as a taster or because there is one walk which is of particular interest. Each individual walk includes the original map showing all of the walks available as well as the introduction and the authors advice for walkers. WALK 16 Penshurst: the growth of a Tudor palace Distance: 5.5 miles Map:OS sheet 188 Start and Parking:The walk starts from the village green at Leigh, on the B2027, four miles west of Tonbridge (grid ref: 550465). There is ample on-street parking in Leigh. Refreshments:Public houses and shops in Leigh. Public house, shop and tearooms at Penshurst.Walks Through History: Kent is a celebration of the beauty and poetry of the county. Each walk in this book has been chosen not only because it is a pleasant walk in its own right, but also because it goes past sites which reveal the rich and varied history of the county. Each walk is arranged chronologically, and has a major historical theme. Together they take the walker through 4,000 years of Kentish history. The introduction shows how each of the walks fits into the overall history of the county, a history that is very much shaped by Kent’s proximity to Europe. For through migration, trade and invasion, Kent has had close contact with the continent throughout its history. As with all walking books detailed directions are given, including parking convenient stopping or resting places, and suggested diversions or alternatives. The book is sure to appeal to locals and tourist alike.About the author:John Wilks has been a professional historical guide and a history teacher, and is a branch secretary of the Historical Association. He is also an enthusiastic member of the Rambler's Association and has written a number of walking books with historical themes. If you like walking and writing and would like to contribute to the Walking Around Britain series JMD Media Ltd are developing, please contact steve.caron@jmdmedia.co.uk.

Классическая энциклопедия бодибилдинга

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«Доверьтесь мне, кем бы вы ни были – начинающим культуристом или спортсменом, достигнувшим вершины успеха. „Классическая энциклопедия бодибилдинга“ поможет вам сделать свое тело более гармоничным и сильным, мышцы – рельефными и пропорциональными.Вы приняли твердое решение. У вас есть воля. А сейчас вы узнаете секреты, приемы, технику тренировок и получите в свое распоряжение всю информацию, которая необходима на пути к совершенству».Книга одного из самых известных и успешных людей в мире – Арнольда Шварценеггера – станет незаменимым пособием для всех, кто хочет поспорить с природой и выстроить свое тело по кирпичикам.Психологический тренинг, комплексные программы тренировок всех групп мышц для начинающих и мастеров бодибилдинга, система питания и восстановления после занятий, все тонкости подготовки к соревнованиям, статистика конкурсов «Мистер Олимпия» и «Мистер Вселенная» – все это вы найдете в энциклопедии Арнольда Шварценеггера.В формате PDF A4 сохранен издательский дизайн.

Last Horizons

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Peter Hathaway Capstick first earned a name as an outdoor writer in the pages of such magazines as Guns & Ammo, Petersen’s Hunting, The American Hunter, and Outdoor Life. In Last Horizons, the first of a two-volume collection of his hunting, fishing, and shooting tales, Capstick shares twenty-four stories of his keen eye and steady hand with rifle, shotgun, bow, and typewriter.The critically acclaimed successor to Hemingway and Robert Ruark repeatedly put himself in harm’s way to write about close scrapes with his trademark wit and dash. He tells what it’s like to be in the path of an express train with Horns—the Cape buffalo; describes the heart-stopping sensation of sharing the immediate bush with several sickle-clawed lions that most certainly were prone to argue; and recounts his adventures bow-fishing for exotic species in the piranha-filled rivers of Brazil. Featuring finely rendered drawings by famous wildlife artist Dino Paravano, Capstick’s experiences on five continents, painfully gained—and almost lost—with the most dangerous of game, are the yardsticks against which most modern exotic and hunting adventures are gauged. “No one since Hemingway (with the possible exception of Ruark) has written on these subjects with such literary gusto.”—Kirkus Reviews

Replacing Your Boat's Engine

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The first in a series of highly practical, hands on, step-by-step photographic manuals, Replacing Your Boat's Engine fills a gap in the market for the DIY boat builder and repairer. It is a subject covered only in piecemeal fashion by the yachting press, which, like general boat repair manuals, can't go into the level of detail Mike Westin does. This is a visual, hand-holding guide, dwelling on the practical details of replacing a boat's engine and related systems as it explains each procedure rather than focussing on the theory (which is relegated to an appendix, for those who wish to go further). Anyone who wishes to upgrade their boat's engine or replace an ailing or broken engine will find this step-by-step illustrated book a hand-holding godsend.

Slow Travels Around Britain

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'This book will have you itching to pull your boots on once more' Arthur Smith Celebrated author and walker Christopher Somerville sets off on a journey to discover the heart and soul of the British Isles. Through 20 of his favourite routes, he explores the story of each region in Britain, from the Cornish coast to the Shetland Isles. Each journey is a blend of practical information, allowing you to follow in his footsteps, and Christopher's shrewd observations on the landscape, geology, wildlife, arts and history, as well as personal anecdotes and stories. Christopher Somerville is walking correspondent for The Times and the bestselling author of 'Coast'

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