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| ANATOMY OF A GOLF COURSE : The Art of Golf Architecture [Tom Doak; Foreword by Ben Crenshaw] Behind every golf hole lies an influence on every golfer's game that few golfers ever contemplate: the course architect. Why a hole dog-legs left and not right, why bunkers end up where they are, the length of a hole, the view from the tee -- all these factors and many more are the result of choices made by the golf architect to challenge, and sometimes intimidate any golfer's game. Tom Doak, one of America's youngest and most successful golf architects, here discusses his craft and explains the strategies behind a golf architect's decision. Knowing why a course is laid out is critical to how the course should be played. Knowledgeable golfers and beginners alike will find this book fascinating reading. { 242pp, 155x235mm, February 2002; HB, £16.99, 1580800718:9781580800716 , Burford Books } |
| BASEBALL CLINIC : Skills & Drills for Better Baseball -- A Handbook for Players & Coaches [John Stewart] A seasoned professional covers baseball skills for Little League-level and other beginning players. With tips on hitting, pitching, first and third-base play, middle infielding, outfielding, and baserunning, this book covers the diamond like no other. Instructional tips, drills, and special sections on base coaching, score-keeping, and winning strategies also makes this perfect handbook for coaches. { 148pp, 140x210mm, February 2002; PB, £8.99, 1580800734:9781580800730 , Burford Books } |
| COMPANY COMMANDER : The Classic Infantry Memoir of World War II -- From the Battle of the Bulge to the Crossing of the Rhine [Charles B MacDonald] As a newly commissioned Captain of a veteran Army regiment, MacDonald's first combat was war at its most hellish -- the Battle of the Bulge. In this plain-spoken but eloquent narrative we live each minute at MacDonald's side, sharing in all of combat's misery, terror and drama. How this green commander gained his men's loyalty in the snows of war-torn Europe is one of the great, true, unforgettable war stories. { 278pp, 155x230mm, February 2002; PB, £11.50, 1580800386:9781580800389 , Burford Books } |
| COMPLEAT CLAMMER : A Guide to Gathering & Preparation [Christopher R Reaske] A revised and updated edition of a much-hailed little handbook on how to gather and prepare clams, oysters, mussels, and scallops for seaside foragers and food-lovers on all coasts. Natural history and lore are included, making this the ultimate guide for friends of bivalves everywhere. { 160pp, 155x230mm, February 2002; PB, £9.99, 1580800289:9781580800280 , Burford Books } |
| COMPLEAT CRABBER [Christopher R Reaske] Covers methods for catching crabs with nets, handlines, and traps, as well as fascinating natural history and a wealth of easily prepared crab recipes. { 128pp, 100x230mm, September 2006; PB, £9.99, 158080134X:9781580801348 , Burford Books } |
| COMPLETE BOOK OF SHARK FISHING [Milt Rosko] Here is a thorough guide to fishing for sharks on all saltwater coasts. Veteran fisherman Rosko details habits of all major gamefish shark species, including mako, hammerhead, sand, tiger, white, blue and more. Tackle, technique, baits and lures, even fly-fishing for sharks are all covered in full. Responsible angling for this sometimes-threatened species is stressed throughout. { 194pp, 155x230mm, February 2003; PB, £11.50, 1580801072:9781580801072 , Burford Books } |
| COMPLETE KAYAK FISHERMAN [Ric Burnley] A revolutionary new technique has already begun to have an influence on anglers everywhere: kayak fishing. Kayaks enable fishermen to go into virtually any fishing location in near-total silence, and to be completely mobile and have all gear at hand. Previously unreachable waters are now able to be fished -- and the results are spectacular. Here is a thorough guide to this new breed of angling, for both fresh and saltwater fishermen. Choosing a kayak, outfitting the craft with rod-holders, electronics, storage, anchoring systems, and more, plus techniques for fighting fish from the kayak and full safety guidelines are all covered in this book. { 179pp, 155x230mm, October 2007; PB, £11.50, 1580801471:9781580801478 , Burford Books } |
| CROSSING THE SAUER : A Memoir of World War II [Charles Reis Felix] This is a tough, vivid, honest and tautly written memoir of advancing through Germany with Patton's Third Army. Join Charley Felix and his Fifth Division mates on a tour of duty with characters worthy of M*A*S*H or Catch-22: raconteur Berseglaria, bombastic Major Pusey, happy-to-be-alive Harry Folenius, hot-headed Hillbilly, and more. We are carried through the terror of the assault platoon, the fatigue of days under constant shelling, and the incoherent madness of life at the front. Felix is writing not of history or (usually) of heroism, but of war at a personal level. By turns hilarious and poignant, grim and inspiring, this book bears the earmarks of a classic. { 190pp, 155x230mm, April 2002; HB, £15.50, 1580800998:9781580800990 , Burford Books } |
| DIFFERENT GAME : Golf After 50 [Hershel Sarbin & Jim Brown] Golf for the senior player is a different game. It is not Tiger Woods or David Duval golf, but a game in which strategy and wariness replace booming drives and monster putts. This is a book of counsel for the 50+ player, with tips on the senior swing, exercise and stretching hints, preventing and handling injuries, back care, tips from PGA Senior Tour pros and much more. { 160pp, 130x205mm, January 2001; PB, £8.99, 1580801218:9781580801218 , Burford Books } |
| DRIVE IT! : A Golfer's Guide to Greater Distance & Control With the Toughest Club in the Bag [Frank Groves] From achieving the proper set-up to reaching the perfect point of impact, this book is essential reading for the 99.9% of golfers who have trouble with golf's most important shot: the drive. Written by a Senior-Tour competitor, this is a professional golfer's clear, detailed step-by-step guide to the basics of good drives. The book outlines the critical elements of a good drive, from grip and stance to impact and follow-through, with a wealth of drills and exercises that can teach how a good drive should feel. { 175pp, 155x230mm, November 2003; PB, £11.50, 1580801161:9781580801164 , Burford Books } |
| DRIVEN TO EXTREMES : Uncommon Tales From Golf's Unmanicured Terrain [Jeff Wallach] This is a stunning collection highlighting 'extreme' golf from one of the game's freshest voices: Extreme Personalities, Extreme Destinations (like Baja's Loreto, whose caddie-master has no caddies and whose driving range has only one ball), and many more. { 210pp, 155x230mm, July 2002; HB, £15.50, 158080103X:9781580801034 , Burford Books } |
| ELEGY FOR A GOLF PRO : Memories of a Might-Have-Been [Dexter Westrum] This is a 'father-son' story -- Dexter Westrum's memoir of his father's frustrating career as a small-time golf professional, a man for whom big-time success in golf always seems one or two impossible shots away. Funny and honest, Westrum's account of growing up under his father's tutelage is far more than a golf tale. Indeed, anyone will be absorbed and moved by this loving account of a man for whom life was always 'almost'. { 134pp, 140x210mm, February 2002; HB, £13.50, 1558213686:9781558213685 , Burford Books } |
| FAIRWAY GAME : An Anthology of Golf's Great Finishes & Comebacks [Dick Wimmer (ed)] This anthology of the best golf sportswriting focuses on legendary final rounds -- great writing on great golf. Here is Grantland Rice on Bobby Jones at the 1923 US Open; Herbert Warren Wind on Tom Watson's dramatic 1982 Open victory; Tim Rosaforte on Tiger Woods triumphant Masters in 1997. Plus Red Smith, Wilfred Sheed, Alistair Cooke, John Feinstein, John Updike, and more. { 146pp, 155x230mm, February 2002; HB, £13.50, 1580800394:9781580800396 , Burford Books } |
| FIRST TEE : A Beginner's Guide to Golf [Jonathan Abrahams] This straightforward introduction to a sometimes intimidating game includes chapters on learning the parts of a golf course, how to navigate your way through the clubhouse, equipment, basic instruction, customs and etiquette, and much more. { 158pp, 155x230mm, February 2002; PB, £10.99, 1558214453:9781558214453 , Burford Books } |
| FISHING THE BIG FOUR : A Guide for Saltwater Anglers [Milt Rosko] Ask any saltwater fisherman on the Atlantic coast which fish he is looking for, and the answer will nearly always be one of the saltwater 'big four': striped bass, weakfish, bluefish and fluke. In this book a seasoned fisherman presents the tackle, techniques, lures, baits and strategies to successfully catch all the big four, from the surf, in bays, and on ocean-going boats. { 224pp, 155x230mm, February 2002; PB, £11.50, 1580800912:9781580800914 , Burford Books } |
| FISHING THE CONNECTICUT & RHODE ISLAND COASTS : A Guide to the Best & Most Productive Beach, Bay & Inshore Locations [Bob Sampson] The shoreline from Greenwich, Connecticut to Little Compton, Rhode Island features some of the best near-shore saltwater fishing in the Northeast. Here is a thorough guide to fishing these waters, from a seasoned professional. Includes insider's tips on techniques and hot-spots guaranteed to produce results. { 202pp, 140x215mm, June 2003; PB, £11.50, 1580801099:9781580801096 , Burford Books } |
| FISHING THE DELAWARE & MARYLAND COASTS : A Guide to the Most Productive Beach, Bay & Inshore Locations [Andy Snyder] A veteran angler presents a complete where-to-fish guide for the outstanding saltwater fishing opportunities on the Delaware and Maryland coasts. These fifty-nine miles of coastline offer surf, inshore, back bay and inlet fishing that is world class, for flounder, weakfish, dolphin, shark, tuna, bluefish, striped bass (rockfish) and many other species. Where to fish, and techniques specific to each locality, are detailed in this indispensable guide. { 180pp, 140x210mm, May 2006; PB, £11.50, 1580801374:9781580801379 , Burford Books } |
| FISHING THE MASSACHUSETTS COAST : A Guide to North Shore, South Shore & Cape Cod Locations for Boat & Shore Anglers [John Gribb] The coastal waters of Massachusetts and Cape Cod offer some of the finest satwater fishing in the US, attracting legions of anglers in pursuit of striped bass, bluefish, fluke and other species. Here is a thorough , detailed guide to fishing these storied waters, with insider tips on where to fish and howe to get there, plus techniques and seasonal strategies that help put fish on the line. { 178pp, 140x210mm, April 2004; PB, £11.50, 1580801196:9781580801195 , Burford Books } |
| FISHING THE NEW JERSEY COAST : A Guide to the Best & Most Productive Beach, Bay & Inshore Locations [Jim Freda] This book identifies prime fishing locations for all seasons and species in the Garden State, plus what lures, baits and techniques to use. The author is a local authority with deep-rooted knowledge of New Jersey's generous saltwater fishing opportunities. Covers surf, bay, and near-shore waters. { 208pp, 135x210mm, February 2002; PB, £11.50, 1580800920:9781580800921 , Burford Books } |
| FLY FISHING THE STRIPER SURF [Frank Daignault] Although best known as a surfcaster, Frank Daignault has fly-fished for striped bass for over 30 years. Here the legendary striper fisherman turns his intimate knowledge of bass fishing to their pursuit with fly rod. With his characteristic no-nonsense approach, Daignault details the equipment, timing, techniques and fish-knowledge that have helped him catch thousnads of stripers on the fly. Includes descriptions of fly-fishing hot-spots form New Jersey to Maine. REVIEW: "This the book you are looking for, if your looking for a brute on the long wand..." -- Salt Water Sportsman. { 192pp, 155x230mm, April 2004; PB, £11.50, 158080120X:9781580801201 , Burford Books } |
| GARDEN DESIGN PRIMER [Barbara Ashmun] A definitive book for the new gardener on how to design a garden that is harmonious and workable. Principles of design apply to gardens as much as to any other art. But no subject is more baffling to the new gardener than garden design -- how plants, flowers, shrubs, ground covers, pathways and all the other elements of a garden can be arranged to make a garden that is harmonious and workable. This book explores all aspects of beginning garden design and is sure to open the eyes -- and imaginations -- of home gardeners everywhere. { 226pp, 155x230mm, March 2002; PB, £10.99, 1558213880:9781558213883 , Burford Books } |
| GETTYSBURG : You Are There [Robert Clasby] A tour de force of computer-enhanced photography and meticulous research, this is a photographic recreation of pivotal moments in the Battle of Gettysburg. Modern battlefield photographs, re-enactor images, and computer-graphics combine to yield a uniquely realistic, time-machine-like portrayal of Pickett's Charge, Little Round Top, McPherson's Ridge and more -- close to how they looked in July 1863. Historic 19-century photographs of the battlefield give a fascinating frame of reference. Clasby also provides a lucid text on the battle's key events and an Appendix covers 'Touring the Battlefield with This Book' and describes the unique graphic techniques used to produce the images. REVIEW: "For those who have visited the site and those who still have it on their wish list, this superbly illustrated hardback book would make an ideal gift..." -- Skirmish, December 2003. { 128pp, 280x215mm, April 2003; HB, £16.99, 1580801110:9781580801119 , Burford Books } |
| GOLF CONNOISSEUR : An Insider's Guide to Key Sources in the World of Golf [Robert McCord] This is a concise, handy compendium of invaluable information about the best courses, products, organisations, museums, travel sources, and more -- compiled with the serious golfer in mind. The book provides golfers with the information they need to learn the game, plan golf itineraries, collect golf memorabilia, and enjoy this most elegant and frustrating game. Primarily a source listing of current names, addresses, and telephone and fax numbers -- including listings of museums, societies, golf destinations, suppliers and resource people -- this is a comprehensive guide for every golfer's bookshelf. { 168pp, 180x235mm, March 2002; PB, £9.50, 155821397X:9781558213975 , Burford Books } |
| GOLF IS A FOUR-LETTER WORD : The Intimate Confessions of a Hooked Slicer [Richard Armour] Purporting to be an account of Armour's lifelong love-hate affair with the game of golf, this is a marvellously pointed and hilarious testament to the ability of golf to humiliate its devotees and make them come back for more. Whether Armour is adjusting his stance to allow for a new-found curvature in his clubs, or finds the secret of the perfect swing in a long-billed cap, this book never fails to amuse and, perhaps too often, reflect something very close to the truth. Golfers everywhere will treasure it. { 116pp, 140x210mm, February 2002; PB, £8.99, 1558212221:9781558212220 , Burford Books } |
| GOLF SECRETS : Tee-to-Green Solutions for Golf's Everyday Challenges [James A Frank] The long-time editor of 'Golf Magazine' gives quick, clear, basic advice for scores of golf's most common challenges, and tips and tricks in abundance to give any golfer a better game. Includes tips and tricks in abundance to give any golfer a better game -- finding the sweetspot on the putter, hitting the flop shot, hitting the "Texas wedge" and many more. { 192pp, 155x230mm, February 2004; PB, £9.99, 1580800114:9781580800112 , Burford Books } |
| GRAY FOX : Robert E Lee & the Civil War [Burke Davis] From the Confederacy's first call to arms, to the Appomattox surrender, Robert E Lee forged his reputation as perhaps the most daring soldier in American history, renowned for his shrewdness, courage, and audacity. This is the vivid chronicle of Lee's command, a book that humanises this gentleman-solder of tradition and makes him all the more awe-inspiring. { 464pp, 155x235mm, March 2002; PB, £10.99, 1580800696:9781580800693 , Burford Books } |
| HOME RUN GAME : An Anthology of Great Sportswriting on Baseball's Great Home Runs [Dick Wimmer (ed)] Baseball has been reunited with the affection of its fans, due in part to the dramatic home run race staged by Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire. Dick Wimmer celebrates these and other epic moments in home-run history, with contributions from Roger Angell, Bill James, Red Smith and many others. { 152pp, 145x215mm, February 2002; HB, £13.50, 1580800343:9781580800341 , Burford Books } |
| INCREDIBLE CIVIL WAR : Amazing Facts & Revealing Stories From the War Between the States [Burke Davis] Did you know that U S Grant bought a slave just three years before the Civil War began? Or that an enterprising machine-gun salesman sold Abraham Lincoln the first 'coffee-mill guns' for use by the Federal army? Or that the first American submarine attack came from the Confederate submarine Hunley in 1864? These are just a few of the fascinating stories and revealing anecdotes that emerge from this intriguing and entertaining book -- a sure winner for Civil War buffs on both sides of the Mason-Dixon line. { 240pp, 155x230mm, February 2002; PB, £9.99, 158080084X:9781580800846 , Burford Books } |
| INCREDIBLE VICTORY : The Battle of Midway [Walter Lord] A minute-by-minute chronicle of the Battle of Midway, from the author of 'A Night to Remember' and 'A Day of Infamy'. By any standards, the American fleet at Midway was hopelessly outclassed, facing a Japanese navy that was brilliant, experienced and invincible. The American forces had no right to win -- but they did, and in so doing changed the course of World War II. { 331pp, 140x210mm, February 2002; PB, £11.50, 1580800599:9781580800594 , Burford Books } |
| JOY OF FAMILY CAMPING : Equipment, Activities, Menus, Practical Advice & More for Outdoors-Loving Parents & Their Kids [Herb Gordon] For the legions of young families venturing into the wilderness, here is a complete introductory guide to making family camping safe and fun. Includes tried-and-true advice on clothing, gear, site selection, food preparation and much more. { 178pp, 155x230mm, November 2003; PB, £9.99, 1580800629:9781580800624 , Burford Books } |
| KAMIKAZES : Suicide Squadrons of World War II [Edwin P Hoyt] Here is a powerful, incisive portrait of the men who carried out the Japanese suicide missions during the Pacific campaign of World War II. The story of these superbly trained, fiercely loyal, and recklessly courageous pilots is drawn with rare breadth and dimension, a brilliant recreation of one of war's most surreal and frightening episodes. { 333pp, 140x210mm, February 2002; PB, £11.50, 1580800319:9781580800310 , Burford Books } |
| LANDSCAPING : A Five-Year Plan [Theodore James Jr] A unique, step-by-step five-year schedule to turn a neglected home landscape into a stunning garden that yields year-round pleasure. Written especially for the new home-owner, James draws on his experience to answer the hundreds of questions about growing and maintaining lawns, flowers, trees and shrubs, integrating outdoor furniture and lawn structures, and much more. { 258pp, 155x230mm, February 2002; PB, £12.99, 1580800262:9781580800266 , Burford Books } |
| LAPPING AMERICA : A Man, a Corvette, & the Interstates [Claude Clayton Smith] 2006 marks the 50th anniversary of the Federal Interstate Highway System, proposed by President Eisenhower as a security measure in case the United States needed to move large quantities of military supplies through the country. The result has been the Interstates, which most motorists take for granted to get us many miles at high speeds. This is Bud Smith's tale of celebrating the Interstate system by driving the perimeter of the United States: from Ohio to Maine, down to Florida, across to California, north to Washington, then back eastward to his Ohio home all in a '96 Corvette. Along the way he meets a cross-section of the American people and talks with them about the Interstates and what makes the system so much a part of the American fabric. This is a funny, perceptive, beautifully crafted account of a journey many of us may dream of making, but never do. Bud Smith is there to take us along for the ride. { 312pp, 155x230mm, June 2006; PB, £11.50, 1580801390:9781580801393 , Burford Books } |
| MAN WITH THE MIRACULOUS HANDS : The Fantastic Story of Felix Kersten, Himmler's Private Doctor [Joseph Kessel] This amazing story of World War 2 chronicles the carrer of Dr Felix Kersten, physicain to the high-demon of the Third Reich, Heinrich Himmler. Kersten, an alternative medicine specialist, could alleviate Himmler's severe stomach pains with his hands, using massage and manipulation. In return, Kersten bargained with Himmler to order the release of innocent prisoners condemned to die. By war's end, thanks to Kersten, thousands of jews and other prisoners had eluded the fate of the concentration camp. This is a memorable account of a little-known miracle of World War 2. REVIEW: "Swift-moving fascination..." -- Newsweek. "Fantastic..." -- New York Times. { 234pp, 140x205mm, September 2004; PB, £11.50, 1580801226:9781580801225 , Burford Books } |
| NEW JERSEY BOAT FISHERMAN [Nick Honachefsky] Fifty ocean hot spots off the New Jersey coast are the focus of this detailed guide for the boating angler. From Sandy Hook's Raritan Bay to the waters of Delaware Bay off Cape May Point, New Jersey hosts some prime ocean fishing opportunities, for striped bass, fluke, cod, sharks, tuna and many other species. Outdoor writer and lifetime angler Honachefsky details these locations, how to find them (with GPS and Loran specifics) and how they are fished. { 192pp, 140x215mm, November 2005; PB, £11.50, 1580801331:9781580801331 , Burford Books } |
| ONE HUNDRED STRENGTH EXERCISES : A Guide for Exercise & sport [Ed McNeely] Here are one hundred strength exercises that can benefit everyone, from athletes who need greater power to seniors who want to keep ageing in check. Exercise physiologist Ed McNeely presents strength exercises for every major muscle group: legs, abdominals, upper and lower back, chest, arms, and shoulders. He identifies how and when exercisers at differing levels of fitness should do the exercises, and how to avoid injury. The book also covers: Strength training for children; How muscles work; Designing your own strength workout; Different barbell grips, and how and when to use them; Choosing equipment for the home gym; Sample workouts for fitness, muscle mass, and strength; Accessories such as balance discs, medicine balls, and rubber tubing; and much more. { 208pp, 100x150mm, August 2005; PB, £8.99, 1580801323:9781580801324 , Burford Books } |
| ONE HUNDRED STRETCHES : Head-to-Toe Stretches for Exercise & Sport [Jim Brown] Stretching is an essential preamble for sports and activities of all kinds. Here sports and fitness expert Jim Brown details 100 stretches to help any athlete at any level in any sport. Stretching can improve flexibility, enhance performance, prevent injuries and much more -- if done right. From selecting the right stretch (static, ballistic, dynamic, active or passive), to detail on how long to stretch and how often, this book presents 100 different stretches for every part of the body from head to feet. Also included are sport-specific stretches for running, golf, soccer, swimming and many other sports. { 192pp, 100x150mm, October 2004; PB, £8.99, 1580801250:9781580801256 , Burford Books } |
| OVER THERE : The American Experience in World War I [Frank Freidel] From April 1917 until November 1918, America sent some two million soldiers to France to 'make the world safe for democracy' in World War I. It was the first great overseas conflict for the United States, which with victory found itself the leading power on the world stage. Here is the story of the American experience in World War I, told largely in the words of the soldiers and sailors themselves. { 278pp, 155x230mm, March 2003; PB, £12.99, 1580801064:9781580801065 , Burford Books } |
| PVC PROJECT BOOK : 101 Uses for PVC Pipe in the Home, Garden, Farm & Workshop [Charles A Sanders] PVC pipe is cheap, versatile, durable and simple to work with, making it the perfect material for projects in the home, farm, garden or workshop. Long-time homesteader Charles Sanders has come up with 101 projects that can be constructed from PVC piping, including a small-scale greenhouse, hanging planters, livestock or pet feeders, gutter cleaners and a wide range of containers, holders and racks for just about anything. With dozens of different types of fittings and couplings, just about any project is a snap. Enterprising homesteaders are constantly coming up with new ideas for the stuff -- this book will inspire readers to create their own. { 122pp, 155x230mm, February 2005; PB, £9.99, 1580801277:9781580801270 , Burford Books } |
| REALLY USEFUL LITTLE BOOK OF KNOTS : Practical Knots for Everyday Use at Work, Home, Sport or Play [Peter Owen] How to tie and use 20 useful and practical knots for everyday use at work, home sport and play. Unencumbered by knot-tying jargon or technical terms, this book provides simple step-by-step instructions and outstandingly clear line drawings for the knots that can solve the day-to-day knot needs of almost everyone. Knots include: Reef knot, Figure-eight loop, Sheet bend, Fisherman's knot, Uni-knot, Bowline, Clove hitch, Waggoner's hitch, Constrictor knot, and more... Even how to tie a Bow Tie! { 80pp, 100x150mm, November 2004; PB, £4.99, 1580801242:9781580801249 , Burford Books } |
| RESISTANCE BAND WORKOUT BOOK [Ed McNeely & Dave Sandler] The use of elastic resistance tubing for exercise, injury rehabilitation, and athletic training has grown exponentially for the past several years. Serious athletes have been using resistance tubing for a decade, and now increasing numbers of everyday exercisers have taken to tubing for fitness, strength, and overall conditioning. Resistance bands are portable, versatile, and exercise specific muscles and muscle groups better than exercise machines or free weights. The Resistance Band Workout Book details over 100 exercises using resistance bands for every muscle group, and also provides sport-specific exercises for a variety of popular sports. Included too are instructions for tailoring your own workout and sample workouts geared for every level of fitness. { 174pp, 140x215mm, July 2006; PB, £11.50, 1580801382:9781580801386 , Burford Books } |
| RUN FOR IT : A Woman's Guide to Running for Emotional & Physical Health [Karen Bridson] This book shows how women can change their lives with running. Running can help to combat stress, depression, PMS, menopausal symptoms and more. The book contains chapters on everything from what to wear, what to eat, stretching and yoga, handling injuries, safety, running and pregnancy and many other topics. Woven throughout is the physical, mental, and emotional therapy that the sport can bring -- the joy of running. { 240pp, 140x210mm, May 2002; PB, £9.99, 1580801005:9781580801003 , Burford Books } |
| SALTWATER FISHING : A Tactical Approach -- A Guide for Northeast Beach & Boat Fishermen [Captain Jim Freda, Captain Gene Quigley & Shell E Caris] The owners of New Jersey's famed Shore Catch Guide Service reveal the secrets that make them the most successful charter fishing captains in the area. Drawing on almost a century of combined saltwater fishing experience, the authors reveal some hard-earned techniques and tactics to make any angler more successful -- from the boat, from the surf, or with the fly rod. { 178pp, 155x230mm, November 2004; PB, £11.50, 1580801269:9781580801263 , Burford Books } |
| SALTWATER FLY FISHING : Seven Strategies for Success [Captain Mike Starke] Ten percent of saltwater fly-fishermen catch ninety percent of the fish. Here is how to join this successful elite. The book details concrete steps to improve skills and knowledge: how to gather information, basic and advanced casting techniques, reading the water, learning where the fish are, choosing the right fly, accurate presentation, hooking up and staying hooked, and more. This clear, step-by-step approach will help all fisherman, from beginner to advanced, catch more fish in the brine. { 224pp, 155x230mm, August 2002; HB, £16.99, 1580801021:9781580801027 , Burford Books } |
| SEASIDE READER [Dery Bennett (ed)] Seacoasts have inspired writers everywhere, spawning an impressive and entertaining body of literature. Here is an anthology featuring writers as diverse as Jacques Cousteau and Norman Mailer, with selections on the places, people, and creatures that make up the lure of the seacoast. { 312pp, 155x230mm, July 2003; PB, £11.50, 1580801129:9781580801126 , Burford Books } |
| SIMPLY POOL : A Short Course in Billiards [Joe Hardesty] This book teaches the basics of pocket billiards for the beginner. It covers stance, aiming, stroke and follow-through, shooting systems, practice techniques, and gives complete clear instructions for bank shots, combinations, English, the diamond system rules and strategies, the mental game, and much more. { 124pp, 140x215mm, February 2002; PB, £8.99, 1580800610:9781580800617 , Burford Books } |
| SNOWSHOE HANDBOOK : A State-of-the-Art Guide to Equipment, Skills, Outfitting & More [Len McDougall] A succinct guide to the ultimate aerobic outdoor sport -- snowshoeing. Snowshoeing is undergoing a renaissance, thanks to a revolution in snowshoe technology. Veteran outdoorsman Len McDougall surveys the history of snowshoes, describes traditional and state-of-the-art snowshoes in detail with expert tips on selecting the right gear, and gives a complete seminar in snowshoeing on powder, hardpack, hills, on ice, and more. { 144pp, 155x230mm, February 2002; PB, £8.99, 1580800831:9781580800839 , Burford Books } |
| SPLENDID LITTLE WAR : The Dramatic Story of the Spanish-American War [Frank Freidel] This is the compelling story of this often over-looked conflict, told largely in the words of the participants themselves. It was a war peopled by the famous and those soon to be: Teddy Roosevelt, Stephen Crane, Clara Barton, and William Jennings Bryan are among those who played key roles in the war against Spain. { 246pp, 155x230mm, February 2002; PB, £12.99, 1580800939:9781580800938 , Burford Books } |
| STRICTLY BARBECUE : A Passionate Guide to the Real Stuff [A D Livingston] Real barbecue -- not just grilling -- depends on long, slow cooking, a little wood smoke, a thick sauce, culinary magic and tender loving care that transforms meats into something mouth-watering and succulent. Here is a complete guide to 'real' barbecue, covering equipment, technique, fuels and smoking agents, cuts of meat, sauces, and go-withs, and including over 75 recipes for the best barbecue the reader will ever have. { 208pp, 155x230mm, June 2002; PB, £9.99, 1580801013:9781580801010 , Burford Books } |
| STRICTLY CHILI : Cooking the Best Bowl of Red [A D Livingston] This book deal with the chilli arguments that rage in cookoffs and home kitchens -- with beans or without, tomatoes yes or no, minced meat or cubed -- providing a wealth of recipes, expertise and outspoken opinion on making the best bowl of red. Appendices list sources for chillies and chilli powder. { 207pp, 155x230mm, December 2003; PB, £11.50, 158080117X:9781580801171 , Burford Books } |
| STRICTLY SHRIMP : A Passionate Guide to the World's Favorite Seafood [A D Livingston] The world loves shrimp, and so does A D Livingston. This book serves up best ways to cook and eat this delicious crustacean, with recipes for shrimp on the grill, shrimp on the boil, in the oven, in the steamer, in the skillet and in the wok, on the skewer and then in the stuffing... and still more! Over 125 recipes to satisfy the most ardent shrimp-lovers. { 190pp, 155x225mm, February 2002; PB, £9.99, 1580800904:9781580800907 , Burford Books } |
| STRIPED BASS BOOK : Tackle, Techniques & Strategies for America's Most Unpreditctable Game Fish [Milt Rosko] Here is a complete, fully illustrated guide to catching striped bass (rockfish), written by a seasoned professional. { 226pp, 155x230mm, October 2002; PB, £11.50, 1580801056:9781580801058 , Burford Books } |
| SUBMARINE BOOK : An Illustrated History of the Attack Submarine [Chuck Lawliss] A concise, readable, and fully-illustrated account of how the modern submarine fleets came to be, from the very first underwater vessel that crossed the Thames in 1620, to the ultra-computerized nuclear submarine that functions as the strategic linchpin for most of today's advanced navies. Including a detailed portrait of life aboard a modern submarine, this fascinating book will appeal to any readers of naval or military history, and especially to the legions of submarine enthusiasts. { 204pp, 155x230mm, February 2002; PB, £11.50, 1580800785:9781580800785 , Burford Books } |
| SURFCASTER'S GUIDE TO BAITS, RIGS & LURES : Over 50 Time-Tested Baits, Rigs & Lures -- & How to Fish Them [Milt Rosko] Surcasters can choose from hundreds of baits, rigs and lures, all of which catch fish -- at the right time. Learn how and when to use which technique is revealed here by saltwater guru Milt Rosko. This book details everything the surfcaster needs to know about plugs, metal, live bait and other rigs, with clear advice about when to use them and how they are fished. The book will put more fish on the line for any surfcaster. { 160pp, 155x230mm, March 2004; PB, £9.99, 1580801188:9781580801188 , Burford Books } |
| THAT'S GOLF : The Best of Barkow [Al Barkow] In his 35 years of golf writing, Al Barkow has interviewed, played with, and dissected the personalities of every major golfer of the past 50 years, from Gene Sarazen to Tiger Woods. This book, the first collection of Barkow's best, features profiles of Woods, Watson, Trevino and more, candid looks at Augusta and other championship venues, memorable classics such as 'I Caddied for the Mob', and other treasures from Barkow's rich experience in golf. { 257pp, 155x235mm, February 2002; HB, £16.99, 1580800963:9781580800969 , Burford Books } |
| THEY CALLED HIM STONEWALL : A Life of Lieutenant General T J Jackson CSA [Burke Davis] 'Stonewall' Jackson was one of the most enigmatic figures of all military history. Jackson's brilliance and audacity are brought fully alive in this vivid narrative by one of our most popular and respected military biographers. { 470pp, 150x230mm, February 2002; PB, £12.99, 1580800297:9781580800297 , Burford Books } |
| THREE-SHOT GOLF FOR WOMEN : A Revolutionary Approach to Lower Scores in Less Time [Janet Coles LPGA & Sandra Foster PhD] LPGA professional and leading golf teacher Cole reveals how women golfers can break 90 -- and beat most men -- by focusing on three essential shots. Putting, chipping, and the mental game are also covered in full. She explains how concentrating on these shots gives maximum effectiveness in minimum time. Key putting elements are covered in full, as is the mental game, essential to lower scores. { 130pp, 155x230mm, February 2002; PB, £9.99, 1580800327:9781580800327 , Burford Books } |
| TO APPOMATTOX : Nine April Days,1865 [Burke Davis] Here is a riveting chronicle of the nine final days of the Civil War, and anecdotal and intimate portrait of Grant, Lee, Lincoln, and the war's other notable personalities as they play out the end-game to America's bloodiest war. { 433pp, 155x230mm, February 2002; PB, £12.99, 1580800971:9781580800976 , Burford Books } |
| TOUCHING EARTH : Reflections on the Restorative Power of Gardening [Janet Lembke] Lembke writes a series of essays sure to delight vegetable gardeners. She explains how she and her husband came to be avid vegetable growers, and we follow the evolution of their large kitchen garden in North Carolina. Lembke explores the histories of the many vegetables they grow, along with the natural history of the plants and animals that share her garden, from weeds to reptiles to insects. We meet her neighbours, and she describes their varied gardens. Finally, she shares favourite recipes. Whether she is talking about vegetables or herbs, the natural history of the kitchen garden, or the healing power of gardening, Lembke infuses her essays with the fascination and joy of cultivation. Her book is recommended for gardeners who enjoy growing vegetables or who see a kitchen garden as more than rows of plants. { 224pp, 155x235mm, February 2002; HB, £15.50, 1580800882:9781580800884 , Burford Books } |
| TROPHY STRIPER : A Master Fisherman's Techniques for Catching Monster Striped Bass [Frank Daignault] This book covers such topics as tackle and techniques tailored to larger fisg, with Daignault's best advice on the rods, reels, baits and lures that prove the most reliable fish-takers. He also discusses fly-fishing for larger stripers, and looks at the mental edge in fishermen that can often spell the difference between the angler who lands the bass of a lifetime -- and the one who gets skunked. { 182pp, 155x230mm, February 2002; PB, £11.50, 1580800408:9781580800402 , Burford Books } |
| TUNA : An Angler's Guide to a Great Gamefish [Captain Bill Smith] Pound for pound one of the great gamefish in the world's oceans, tuna have always provided saltwater anglers with the ultimate quarry. Here is a hands-on, practical guide to angling for tuna -- tackle and techniques that take the most fish -- as well as a detailed survey of types of tuna worldwide and their habits. A leader in saltwater conservation, the author also addresses tuna conservation and politics -- an increasingly strident arena where his even tone proves a welcome tonic. { 243pp, 155x230mm, May 2004; HB, £19.99, 1580800823:9781580800822 , Burford Books } |
| VOYAGE OF THE HUNLEY : The Chronicle of the Pathbreaking Confederate Submarine [Edwin P Hoyt] On a February night in 1864 the Confederate submarine H. L. Hunley sank the Union Housatonic in the first successful submarine attack. In her triumph the Hunley sank with all hands aboard, the cause of her fate a mystery. Some 136 years later, the newly-discovered Hunley was raised to the surface at Charleston harbour and restoration work began. This is an account of the Hunley's development and career, her mysterious sinking, and her recovery and restoration to date. REVIEW: "...deals with the developing interest in the Hunley over the intervening years and the increasingly dilligent search for the whereabouts of its remains." -- Nautical Magazine, April 2004. { 160pp, 135x195mm, November 2002; HB, £13.50, 1580800947:9781580800945 , Burford Books } |
| WALKING THE JUNGLE : An Adventurer's Guide to the Amazon [John Coningham] More beautiful than most wild places, the jungle is also more dangerous, and the jungle of the Amazon, John Coningham's home for over thirty years, sports hazards to make all travellers hesitate. Meet tocandira stinging ants, killer Hylesia caterpillars, deadly surucucu vipers, skin-crawling bicho worms, dog-eating giant otters, and many more creatures that await the unwary. By turns anecdotal and practical, the book tells tales of the jungle and most of its dark secrets. Armchair travellers and true Indiana Jones' will benefit equally from Coningham's unique expertise on life in one of the most dangerous natural habitats on earth. { 250pp, 155x230mm, March 2003; PB, £11.50, 1580801080:9781580801089 , Burford Books } |
| WAY OF GOLF : Reconnecting with the Soul of the Game [Robert Brown] An inspiring, informative, and reflective volume of meditations on the core values of golf. Where golf has been and -- more importantly -- where it is going are the focus of these meditations, all mini-essays on such subjects as rules, traditions, sportsmanship, and stewardship of the game's future. { 210pp, 140x215mm, February 2002; HB, £13.50, 1580800815:9781580800815 , Burford Books } |
| WHY BOOK OF SAILING : The Curious Sailor's Guide to the Science of Sailing & Seamanship [Scott Welty; Foreword by Captain David Appleton] Sailors know that Nature's forces are always at work, affecting the boat and its surroundings in countless ways. 'The Why Book of Sailing' examines these laws and how they come to bear on the sailboat, with intriguing, surprising, and entertaining answers to such questions as these: Why does it get ever harder to make your sailboat go ever faster? Why are golf balls dimpled but hulls are smooth? Why do boats float higher in salt water? Why are tsunamis nearly undetectable at sea? ...and many more. This book takes the helm to look at everything from vectors to leverage, the physics of floating and the science of navigation, the laws of electricity, optics, waves and more, in a book that will intrigue and delight every sailor. { 179pp, 155x230mm, September 2007; PB, £11.50, 1580801463:9781580801461 , Burford Books } |
| WILDERNESS NOTEBOOK : Practical, Time-Saving, Work-Saving Hints for Campers, Hikers, & Canoeists [Herb Gordon] For 45 years Herb Gordon has hiked, paddled, and camped in the North American wilderness as an outdoorsman and Sierra Club outings leader. Here he shares a rich lode of outdoors knowledge and a wide range of tips and tricks -- from the inverted-canoe camp table to mussel-shell soup spoons, fire-starting hints, and many, many more. { 224pp, 155x230mm, February 2002; PB, £9.99, 1580800335:9781580800334 , Burford Books } |