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ARMLOCK ENCYCLOPEDIA
: 85 Armlocks for Jujitsu, Judo, Sambo & Mixed Martial Arts
[Steve Scott]
In a follow-up to his popular "Championship Sambo: Submission Holds and Groundfighting", Steve Scott teaches you 85 essential armlocks for jujitsu, judo, sambo and mixed martial arts. The armlocks taught in this Encyclopedia apply to gi and no-gi combat sports, allowing you to use them in a wide variety of situations, including self-defence and street applications. Steve Scott makes it easy to learn the most effective and popular armlocks of modern grappling sports by organising them into four broad categories: the cross-body armlock, the bent armlock, the straight armlock and the armpit lock. In addition to teaching how to set-up and apply each of the locks, he shows you how to defend against common armlocks, fight from both the mount and guard, lever your opponent’s arm free for an attack and vary your grip for maximum power. For those new to grappling, you will also learn the core skills of applying armlocks, controlling position, and training smart plus a glossary of grappling terms and a Rules of the Room guide to common sense rules on the mat.
{
264pp,
155x230mm,
September 2006;
PB,
£12.99,
188033691X:9781880336915
, Turtle Press
} |
 |
AROUND ONE MORE POINT
: A Journal of Paddling Adventures
[Mary Gazetas]
A journal 'sketchbook' of writings, photographs and drawings that capture the adventures of BC artist and paddler Mary Gazetas, who has journeyed with family and friends on the west coast of Vancouver Island, the Inside Passage and Haida Gwaii for almost 25 years. This work, with its powerful visual imagery, includes stories and art created when Mary first started taking ocean canoe trips in the '80s with her twin sister and her children. Since those 'pre-Gore-Tex' days of primitive beach camping and paddling in all kinds of weather, the trips, the people and the artwork have changed. What hasn't changed, though, is her passion for the character of the coast, and she returns every summer, bringing home material to be transformed into a variety of artistic expressions. The journeys include paddle trips in Barkley, Clayoquot, Nootka and Kyuquot sounds, the Broughton Archipelago, the central coast and Haida Gwaii (the Queen Charlotte Islands). This evocative journal will take readers on a journey, inspiring some to go to these beautiful places themselves -- to go around one more point.
{
96pp,
230x205mm,
November 2006;
PB,
£16.99,
189489846X:9781894898461
, Heritage House Publishing (TouchWood Editions)
} |
 |
BACK FROM THE BRINK
: Manchester United Crisis, 1919-1932
[Justin Blundell]
The twenty-odd years that separated the First World War from the Second World War have often been referred to as the long weekend. This book follows the fortunes of Manchester United from Friday night to Sunday afternoon. It is the story of how a pre-war giant fell asleep and very nearly did not wake up again. It is the story of record highs and record lows, of protests, punch-ups and revolts, of heroes, villains, wizards and saviours, of great escapes and even greater cock-ups, of joy and pain, tragedy and despair. Amazingly, it is a story that has never properly been told before. Hopefully, it has been now. 'Back from the Brink' chronicles the departure of the father of Manchester United, John Henry Davies and the arrival of its saviour and inspiration James Gibson. The debt modern United fans owe these two men cannot be underestimated. Had it not been for Davies there would be no Manchester United -- when Newton Heath were bankrupted in 1902 he changed the name of the club, found them a new stadium and injected the style and panache now associated with the club throughout the football world. As for Gibson, he took a floundering club playing before dwindling support and introduced such notions as corporate hospitality, the tracksuit manager and a youth system as early as 1931. Thus Gibson paved the way for Busby and Ferguson -- yet this tale concentrates on an era before glory and Manchester United became inextricably linked. As United fans approach another era of uncertainty regarding their club, “Back from the Brink” is the first proper examination of a period during which the club won nothing but laid the groundwork for the club’s post-war success.
{
480pp,
130x200mm,
January 2007;
PB,
£10.95,
190174647X:9781901746471
, Empire Publications
} |
 |
BARE ESSENTIALS GUIDE FOR MARTIAL ARTS INJURY CARE & PREVENTION
: Second Edition
[Trish Bare Grounds PhD]
This book is an essential reference for martial arts athletes, coaches and instructors. Written in easy to understand language, the guide addresses important self-care issues for the martial arts athlete including: Stretching: Over 50 essential exercises for building flexibility, preventing common injuries and rehabilitation; Conditioning: Get the facts on using plyometrics, weight training, running, core strengthening, resistive bands, TotalGym and the exercise ball for building strength and speed; Nutrition: Learn to safely cut weight, prevent dehydration, and eat like a champion; Step-by-step instructions, including photos, for professional athletic taping techniques: ankles, feet, toes, shins, knees, elbows, hip, fingers, and hands; Self-care: Ice vs. heat, identifying serious injuries, caring for minor injuries, training precautions when injured or pregnant; Instructors and Coaches: Guidance on developing an Emergency Medical Plan, safety in training and competition, training your staff and building a qualified sports medicine team. Plus tips on coping with: Blisters; Ankle Injuries; Back Pain; Knee Injuries; Groin Pulls; Rotator Cuff Pain; Shin Splints; Dehydration; Athlete’s Foot; Asthma; Concussions; Head Injuries; Bruises and Swelling; Lacerations; Facial Injuries; Hyperextensions; Chronic Injuries; Emergencies.
{
384pp,
150x230mm,
February 2006;
PB,
£13.50,
1880336898:9781880336892
, Turtle Press
} |
 |
BASKETBALL PLAYER'S BIBLE
: 2nd Edition
[Sidney Goldstein]
How this book will help you: It supplies field-tested successful teaching lessons ready to use; It teaches the fundamentals to players and to coaches; It provides goals, keys to learning, and counterproductive ideas which prevent improvement; The Appendix supplies a list of all lessons and a cool down; The book does more that save you time: it gives methods and ideas that work.
{
350pp,
215x280mm,
June 2008;
PB,
£16.99,
1884357008:9781884357008
, Golden Aura Publishing
} |
 |
BATTER UP BASEBALL
[Bobbie Kalman & Hadley Dyer]
This book will be a hit with young readers! Batter up: Baseball is a great introduction to this exciting sport. Kids will be thrilled to learn about the game and some of its best players. Clear text and colourful images explain: the rules of the game; the roles of players at all positions; the layout of the field.
{
32pp,
215x240mm,
April 2007;
HB,
£9.99,
0778731367:9780778731368
/
PB,
£6.99,
0778731685:9780778731689
, Crabtree Publishing Company
} |
 |
BEYOND BRAWN, 2ND EDITION
: The Insider's Encyclopedia on How to Build Muscle & Might
[Stuart McRobert]
A 512-page encyclopaedia on how to build a terrific physique. This encyclopaedia offers the key to your training success. By acknowledging your individuality this book teaches you precisely how to train yourself. Become your own expert personal trainer! Whether you’re male or female, a beginner or very advanced, young or not-so-young, want to train at home or in a public gym, this book is for you. Apply what you learn and success will follow! The 'how-to' guidance includes: why conventional training is fundamentally wrong and must be bypassed; how to overhaul your training philosophy so that you’re destined for big gains; your ultimate size and strength potential, and the organisation to take you there; how to design and personalise your own training programs, step-by-step; how to conquer over training, maximise results, and never let age hold you back; how to eat in order to maximise your gains and improve your health; how to set up your own low-cost but super-productive home gym; and a real-life, step-by-step training cycle for you to learn from.
{
510pp,
160x230mm,
May 2006;
PB,
£17.95,
9963916368:9789963916368
, CS Publishing
} |
 |
BIOMECHANICAL PRINCIPLES OF TENNIS TECHNIQUE
: Using Science to Improve Your Strokes
[Duane Knudson]
The science of tennis technique is explained in this guide that practically applies the lessons learned from studying the forces and motions of tennis strokes. Through the implementation of six basic biomechanical principles players can make subtle adjustments to their strokes, creating stroke variations that not only improve their game but also reduce their risk of injury. Detailed line drawings; stroke analysis and sequence photos of top touring pros; action photographs and high-speed video images; and an exploration of the benefits of video replay provide players with a variety of useful techniques.
{
136pp,
155x230mm,
April 2006;
PB,
£9.99,
0972275940:9780972275941
, IPG (USRSA/Racquet Tech Publishing)
} |
 |
BLOOD, SWEAT & 2ND GEAR
: More Medicine for Motorcyclists
[Flash Gordon MD; Illustrations by Craig Harrison]
So what is the best thing to do when the bike goes down and you suffer a patch of Road Rash? How do you prevent infection and minimise scarring? Answers to these questions and practical advice on many other medical situations are contained in this new volume from Flash Gordon, the motorcycling doctor. For years Flash Gordon MD has been dispensing practical medical advice with a liberal dose of dry humor through his 'Medical Motorcycling' column in Motorcycle Consumer News. This collection of his articles has been organised into book form and enhanced with clever illustrations by Craig Harrison to bring his valuable insights to a wider audience. As a doctor who also rides motorcycles, Flash Gordon combines knowledge gained from many years of medical practice with the straightforward no-nonsense style of a veteran motorcyclist. He has the knack of explaining medical conditions and injuries in plain language that makes sense. Though the advice is directed to motorcyclists, all the medical information he provides is applicable to the general public. Being acquainted with typical behaviours of motorcyclists, he explains how some of these habits can lead to problems in the future. The changes needed to avoid trouble down the road are sometimes very simple. He explains what signs to look for, when a 3am visit to the emergency room is entirely justified and when a wait-and-see approach is indicated. Written in an entertaining and comfortable style, this book provides much valuable insight into how to deal with or prevent a wide range of health problems.
{
224pp,
155x230mm,
August 2007;
PB,
£13.50,
1884313639:9781884313639
, Whitehorse Press
} |
 |
BMW RACING MOTORCYCLES
: The Mastery of Speed
[Laurel C Allen & Mark Gardiner]
Here is the intriguing story of one of the world’s most admired and enduring motorcycle companies, and how their fortunes were moulded by a determination to win races. Early in the last century, the fledgling company decided to test its products, demonstrate the quality of its designs, and showcase German technology by winning competitions. That determination has lasted to this day, as BMW has remained a formidable competitor in various venues of motorcycle racing. The book covers the company’s early mutation from aircraft engine builder to producer of reliable, high-quality motorcycles. Its development of supercharged engines, advanced suspension systems, and many other innovations led to its dominance of various race competitions at different times, with many of those technologies making their way into production motorcycles. BMWs have long been known for reliability and endurance; it is precisely those characteristics which gave the company the deciding advantage in sidecar racing, endurance competitions, and Superbike racing.
{
176pp,
235x170mm,
April 2008;
HB,
£19.99,
1884313655:9781884313653
, Whitehorse Press
} |
 |
BOULDERING IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES, 2ND EDITION
[Marcus Norman]
When first published in 2003, Bouldering in the Canadian Rockies was the only book of its kind available. Now, three years later, the original comprehensive edition has been updated and expanded to include all the latest information on this hot sport. With more than 50 pages of new material as well as new images and topos, this second edition of Bouldering in the Canadian Rockies is an even more comprehensive guide to the best bouldering areas. These include: the Glenwood Erratic, Frank Slide, Big Rock, the Beddington area, White Buddha, Big Choss, Rundle Boulders, EEOR, Grassi Lakes, Jura Creek, Takakkaw Falls, Cathedral Forest, Weeping Boulders, Laporte's Leap, The Love Den, Tonquin Boulders, The White Rabbit Boulders and the Cadomin area.
{
160pp,
170x240mm,
August 2006;
PB,
£13.50,
1894765710:9781894765718
, Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books)
} |
 |
BOXING
: Advanced Tactics & Strategies
[R Michael Onello]
This book offers a concise collection of drills, tips, exercises and strategies designed to take the novice boxer to the next level. Building on his popular first book, Onello explains advanced ring tactics including hitting with movement, blocks, slips, feints, draws, and advanced punch variations. He also shares strategic tips gained through years in the ring and in the corners of successful boxers. In addition to a range of practical offence, defence, punch progression and shadow sparring drills, he includes advanced conditioning exercises and a chapter on ring generalship. This book is a great resource for boxers who want to advance their skills and coaches looking for solid training advice.
{
140pp,
155x230mm,
August 2007;
PB,
£9.99,
1880336952:9781880336953
, Turtle Press
} |
 |
BOXING FUNDAMENTALS DVD
Korean boxing champion Kim Sung-Kuk invites you into his gym as he explains and demonstrates the fundamentals of boxing including: Warm-ups and Conditioning; Essential Gear and Training Equipment; Boxer's Stance; Fundamental Punches: Jab, Cross, Hook, Uppercut; Defensive Techniques: Block, Catch, Parry, Duck, Slip; Counterpunching; Offensive and Defensive Combinations; Equipment Drills; Basic Strategy ; Sample Sparring Matches; Interview: Meet The Champion. Korean boxers are known as among the best in the world. Get an inside look at the training regimen of Korean Bantamweight National Champion Kim Sung-Kuk and his coach former National Champion Woo Dae-Shik as they invite you into their gym in South Korea for a look at their daily training and share inside tips and training advice. A great introduction to boxing for the novice or intermediate fighter. Approximate running time: 80 minutes.
{
November 2007;
DV,
£13.50,
8233272076
, Turtle Press
} |
 |
BOYCOTT
: Stolen Dreams of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games
[Jerry Caraccioli & Tom Caraccioli]
With a thorough exploration of the political climate of the time and Russia's invasion of Afghanistan, this book describes the repercussions of Jimmy Carter's American boycott of the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow. Despite missing the games they had trained relentlessly to compete in, many U.S. athletes went on to achieve remarkable successes in sports and overcame the bitter disappointment of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity dashed by geopolitics.
{
268pp,
155x230mm,
May 2008;
HB,
£17.50,
0942257405:9780942257403
, New Chapter Press
} |
 |
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
: Advanced Techniques
[Fabio Gurgel, Eight-Time World Champion]
Jiu-Jitsu, literally meaning 'the gentle art', is a popular form of self-defence that does not necessarily rely on physical strength and power. Seven-time World Champion Fabio Gurgel presents us with a comprehensive two-volume series that brings simplicity to the complex movements of this Martial Art, as he reveals the secrets of Jiu-Jitsu step-by-step. 'Advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu' is fully illustrated and simplify the technical expressions of the art form to allow any student to learn and improve. Originally, Jiu-Jitsu was developed for the Samurai, ancient warriors who had little or no armour to defend themselves against a more powerful and well-armed enemy. As such, Jiu-Jitsu is the father of Japanese Martial Arts, including Judo and Aikido, and it has influenced Karate and other styles of Martial Arts. It utilises techniques of strikes, holds, locks, throws, and evasions. Mentally, Jiu-Jitsu teaches self-confidence, improves self-esteem, relieves stress, and increases the ability to focus. Jiu-Jitsu utilises physics and science through leverage and knowledge of human anatomy to overcome any attacker, with as little effort and physical strength as possible. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu differs from traditional Jiu-Jitsu in that it was developed in a different environment and area as a response to different needs. This caused the development of additional techniques that are more relevant to ground fighting and some relevant needs for dealing with violence in modern day life. Today, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is famous for its excellent ground fighting, high-level competitions, and competitors, as well as for its tactical thinking and manoeuvres. Seven-time World Champion Fabio Duca Gurgel do Amaral began practicing Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 13 and received his black belt at the age of 19. Along with his master, Romero Jacaré, he is the co-founder of the two-time World Champion Alliance Team with 40 academies around the world – from Venezuela to New York, from Finland to Germany. Gurgel continues to teach at his own academy in São Paulo and gives seminars throughout the world. He is president of the Professional League of Jiu-Jitsu.
{
140pp,
170x240mm,
July 2007;
PB,
£14.99,
9657178126:9789657178126
, Dekel Publishing
} |
 |
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU BASIC TECHNIQUES
[Fabio Duca Gurgel do Amaral]
Jiu-Jitsu, literally meaning 'the gentle art', is a popular form of self-defence that does not necessarily rely on physical strength and power. Seven-time World Champion Fabio Gurgel presents us with a comprehensive two-volume series that brings simplicity to the complex movements of this Martial Art, as he reveals the secrets of Jiu-Jitsu step-by-step. 'Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Basics' is fully illustrated and simplify the technical expressions of the art form to allow any student to learn and improve. Originally, Jiu-Jitsu was developed for the Samurai, ancient warriors who had little or no armour to defend themselves against a more powerful and well-armed enemy. As such, Jiu-Jitsu is the father of Japanese Martial Arts, including Judo and Aikido, and it has influenced Karate and other styles of Martial Arts. It utilises techniques of strikes, holds, locks, throws, and evasions. Mentally, Jiu-Jitsu teaches self-confidence, improves self-esteem, relieves stress, and increases the ability to focus. Jiu-Jitsu utilises physics and science through leverage and knowledge of human anatomy to overcome any attacker, with as little effort and physical strength as possible. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu differs from traditional Jiu-Jitsu in that it was developed in a different environment and area as a response to different needs. This caused the development of additional techniques that are more relevant to ground fighting and some relevant needs for dealing with violence in modern day life. Today, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is famous for its excellent ground fighting, high-level competitions, and competitors, as well as for its tactical thinking and manoeuvres. Seven-time World Champion Fabio Duca Gurgel do Amaral began practicing Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 13 and received his black belt at the age of 19. Along with his master, Romero Jacaré, he is the co-founder of the two-time World Champion Alliance Team with 40 academies around the world – from Venezuela to New York, from Finland to Germany. Gurgel continues to teach at his own academy in São Paulo and gives seminars throughout the world. He is president of the Professional League of Jiu-Jitsu.
{
152pp,
170x240mm,
February 2007;
PB,
£14.99,
9657178118:9789657178119
, Dekel Publishing
} |
 |
BUD COLLINS HISTORY OF TENNIS
: An Authoritative Encyclopedia & Record Book
[Bud Collins]
Compiled by the most famous tennis journalist and historian in the world, this book is the ultimate compilation of historical tennis information, including year-by-year recaps of every tennis season, biographical sketches of every major tennis personality, as well as statistics, records, and championship rolls for all the major events. The author's personal relationships with major tennis stars offer insights into the world of professional tennis found nowhere else.
{
768pp,
215x280mm,
June 2008;
PB,
£23.99,
0942257413:9780942257410
, New Chapter Press
} |
 |
BUILD MUSCLE, LOSE FAT, LOOK GREAT
: Everything You Need to Know to Transform Your Body: Revised Edition
[Stuart McRobert]
This definitive guide is for men and women of all ages. And it’s for you if you are a beginner or even if you have years of training experience. Follow its proven instruction, transform your body, improve your health. You will learn: How to train -- a step-by-step program of just two or three workouts a week; How to master exercise technique -- the most complete descriptions on the market; How to avoid new injuries, and heal old injuries -- a new approach; How to build a stronger heart from just 30 minutes of cardio work per week; How to eat for training success, and health benefits; How to lose bodyfat -- an effective, practical, proven method.
{
638pp,
155x230mm,
March 2006;
PB,
£22.95,
9963916309:9789963916306
, CS Publishing
} |
 |
CARDINAL SINS OF GOLF
[M J McColgan & M L McColgan]
Slow play and poor etiquette are two of the biggest problems in golf. "The Cardinal Sins of Golf" is a fun and informative golf book that is a 'must read' for new, young, bad, good and great golfers who want to improve their etiquette and speed of play by being aware of "The Cardinal Sins of Golf".
{
52pp,
160x195mm,
June 2007;
PB,
£11.50,
0966689348:9780966689341
, MLM Books
} |
 |
CARRYING JACKIE'S TORCH
: The Players Who Integrated Baseball -- & America
[Steve Jacobson]
The real and painful struggles of the black players who followed Jackie Robinson into major and minor league baseball from 1947 through 1968 are chronicled in this compelling volume. Players share their personal and often heart-wrenching stories of intense racism, both on and off the field, mixed with a sometimes begrudged appreciation for their tremendous talents. Stories include incidents of white players who gave up promising careers in baseball because they wouldn't play with a black teammate, the Georgia law that forbade a black player from dressing in the same clubhouse as the white players, the quotas for the number of blacks on a team, and how salary negotiations without agents or free agency were akin to a plantation system for both black and white players. The 20 players profiled include Ernie Banks, Alvin Jackson, Charlie Murray, Chuck Harmon, Frank Robinson, Bob Gibson, Hank Aaron, Curt Flood, Lou Brock, and Bob Watson.
{
264pp,
155x230mm,
January 2007;
HB,
£16.99,
1556526393:9781556526398
, IPG (Lawrence Hill Books)
} |
 |
CHAMPIONSHIP SAMBO
: Submission Holds & Groundfighting
[Steve Scott]
Sambo is a rugged Russian style of wrestling that emphasises practical effective submission holds. In this book, Steve Scott teaches you the fundamental holds, breakdowns, arm locks and leg locks of the sport of sambo. Core Groundfighting Principles: For those new to grappling and groundfighting, "Championship Sambo" starts off with a look at common positions and core groundfighting principles. Breakdowns: Techniques for breaking down an opponent from a stable to an unstable position so you can apply a hold or submission technique. Holds: The most practical holds for controlling an opponent and setting up an arm lock or leg lock to finish him off. Arm Submissions: 22 armlocks that should form the core of your sport fighting arsenal. Leg Submissions: 10 core ankle and knee locks that have a high rate of success in finishing a match. "Championship Sambo" focuses on building fundamental skills around which you can develop the variations that work best for you. Whether you compete in sambo, judo or mixed martial arts, Steve Scott's emphasis on technical precision and solid fundamentals will help you refine and perfect your groundfighting game.
{
158pp,
155x230mm,
May 2006;
PB,
£9.99,
1880336901:9781880336908
, Turtle Press
} |
 |
CHAMPIONSHIP SAMBO DVD
: Submissions & Ground Fighting
[Steve Scott]
Sambo is a rugged Russian style of wrestling that emphasises practical effective submission holds. As a follow-up to his popular book, veteran sambo coach Steve Scott has put together a collection of proven sambo skills for students of grappling and MMA. Every move taught on this DVD has been successfully used in sambo competition, from solid fundamentals that are vital to the development of a winning game plan to advanced techniques used by top competitors in international sambo tournaments. Sambo's unique approach to throws, armlocks, leglocks and hold-downs, along with effective ways of breaking an opponent down and setting him up for submissions are highlighted. Coach Scott demonstrates and explains each skill from several angles and in slow motion to give you a thorough understanding of the important concepts presented. If you are serious about wanting to learn world-class sambo, this DVD is for you. Approximate running time: 70 minutes.
{
February 2007;
DV,
£16.99,
DVD-SMB
, Turtle Press
} |
 |
CHAMPIONSHIP TAEKWONDO DRILLS DVD
[Lynnette Love]
If you want to be a champion, you have to train like a champion. On the "Championship Taekwondo Drills DVD", Olympic Gold Medallist Lynnette Love teaches you the drills and training methods that led her to the top including: warm-ups, stretching, conditioning drills, plyometric drills, leg strengthening exercises, wave master bag training, circuit interval training, endurance training, footwork drills, kicking drills, line drills, hogu drills, speed drills, partner drills, and group target drills. Whether you are new to sparring or you are looking for a good fundamental sparring workout, this is an excellent addition to your pre-competition workout. BONUS: World champion and Olympic gold medalist Lynnette Love shares her favourite sparring strategies and inside winning tips on preparing for competition, selecting the right tactics for each round of the match and what it takes to be a taekwondo champion. Approximate running time: 60 minutes.
{
January 2007;
DV,
£16.99,
DVD-GOLD
, Turtle Press
} |
 |
COMMONWEALTH JOURNEY
: From Melbourne to New Delhi
[Sunil Yash Kalra]
India's performance at the Commonwealth Games 2006 calls for a celebration. With brilliant imagery that goes into making history and about 120 thrilling snapshots, this remarkable book offers fun, tension and ring-side action. It is rarer still to find a book that gives you a tiny peek into the winning secrets of the Indian players, like how an e-mail helped India win table-tennis, how a gun malfunction at the last minute sealed the fate of the game, how a split second of forgetfulness to lock a gun helped an Indian player win, how a Bollywood star of yesteryears inspired a boxer to punch his way into victory for India -- these rarest of the rare moments are a tribute to the Indian players. Their hopes, aspirations and remarkable achievements along the Commonwealth journey evoke all the imagery that goes into making indelible history and snapshots for posterity.
{
112pp,
215x280mm,
March 2007;
HB,
£29.95,
8183280838:9788183280839
, Wisdom Tree
} |
 |
COMPLETE MARTIAL ARTS STUDENT
: The Master Guide to Basic & Advanced Classroom Strategies for Learning the Fighting Arts
[Martina Sprague]
Examines the learning process and gives the martial arts student hundreds of examples and solutions to problems he or she will encounter during training. More importantly, the aim of the book is to start the student on the road to becoming a critical thinker, a person who can use the highest stage of learning correlation to accelerate his or her education in the martial arts.
{
287pp,
215x280mm,
December 2007;
PB,
£14.99,
1930546866:9781930546868
, Cardinal Publishers Group (Wish Publishing)
} |
 |
COMPLETE TAEKWONDO POOMSAE
: The Official Taegeuk, Palgwae & Black Belt Forms
[Sang H Kim, Kyu Hyung Lee]
"Complete Taekwondo Poomsae" is the most complete reference book available on the Taegeuk, Palgwae and Black Belt Poomsae of WTF style Taekwondo. Grandmasters Kyu Hung Lee and Sang H. Kim have combined their extensive taekwondo knowledge to teach you not only the 25 official taekwondo poomsae, but the meaning of the forms, the principles of Poomsae performance and the philosophy that underlies the techniques. Each Poomsae is thoroughly illustrated with clear and technically precise photos. The instructional text is supplemented with information about the meaning, movement line and symbol of each form as well as the correct execution of each new movement introduced in the form. In addition to the 25 official Poomsae, the authors explain Poomsae theory and principles to help you understand the underlying concepts of Poomsae practice. Topics covered include: characteristics of poomsae, 13 fundamental taekwondo techniques, stance, vital targets, bodily weapons, structural principles of poomsae, poomsae creating, movement principles, performance tips, mastery, terminology, origin of Taegeuk and Palgwae, meaning of the trigrams, and complete Korean and English poomsae terminology. Much of this information has never before been translated into English. The following Poomsae are included: Poomsae Taegeuk Il Jang; Poomsae Taegeuk Ee Jang; Poomsae Taegeuk Sam Jang; Poomsae Taegeuk Sah Jang; Poomsae Taegeuk Oh Jang; Poomsae Taegeuk Yuk Jang; Poomsae Taegeuk Chil Jang; Poomsae Taegeuk Pal Jang; Poomsae Palgwae Il Jang; Poomsae Palgwae Ee Jang; Poomsae Palgwae Sam Jang; Poomsae Palgwae Sah Jang; Poomsae Palgwae Oh Jang; Poomsae Palgwae Yuk Jang; Poomsae Palgwae Chil Jang; Poomsae Palgwae Pal Jang; Poomsae Koryo; Poomsae Keumgang; Poomsae Taebaek; Poomsae Pyongwon; Poomsae Sipjin; Poomsae Jitae; Poomsae Cheonkwon; Poomsae Hansoo; Poomse Ilyeo.
{
464pp,
215x280mm,
January 2007;
PB,
£26.99,
1880336928:9781880336922
, Turtle Press
} |
 |
DEFENSIVE TACTICS
: Modern Arrest & Control Techniques for Today's Police Warrior
[Loren W Christensen]
Whether you are a law enforcement officer wanting to improve your edge or a martial artist wanting to expand your knowledge edge of street proven techniques, you will find this book is filled with invaluable information including: Joint manipulation that works; Leverage control versus pain control; Hitting with the hands, feet, forearms and elbows; Safely and quickly crossing the gap; Blocking an assailant's strikes; Using vulnerable points to gain compliance; Head disorientation; Safe application of sleeper holds; Controlling a suspect on the ground; Arresting big guys; Fighting concepts to take on patrol; Weapon retention in close quarters and on the ground. Written by a retired cop and high-ranking martial artist who survived all that the mean streets threw at him while working patrol, gang enforcement and dignitary protection. This book goes beyond a what is taught in the academy, officer's in-service training, and what is allowed by the administration. BONUS: Includes a chapter on proven ways to control a suspect on the ground written by LAPD officer Mark Mireles, an MMA coach, police academy trainer, and wrestling champ.
{
382pp,
180x260mm,
January 2008;
PB,
£16.99,
1880336995:9781880336991
, Turtle Press
} |
 |
DEFENSIVE TACTICS FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS
[Sgt Jim Wagner]
The techniques and methods that form the basis of military and combat defensive training are detailed in this insightful guide from a personal protection expert. Chapters provide instruction on knife defence, unarmed fighting, weapon retention, and arrest and control techniques. Police and military personnel as well as self-defence instructors and students at all levels will benefit from simple instructions and step-by-step exercises.
{
152pp,
125x230mm,
October 2007;
PB,
£12.99,
0897501640:9780897501644
, IPG (Black Belt Communications)
} |
 |
DIVING GUIDE TO UNDERWATER FLORIDA
: 11th Edition
[Ned DeLoach]
The bible of Florida diving for over 30 years, now in its expanded 11th edition. Includes Keys, spring country, Panhandle and the east and west coasts; 50 maps and detailed directions to over 600 superb diving locations.
{
356pp,
155x230mm,
September 2004;
PB,
£13.50,
1878348396:9781878348395
, New World Publications
} |
 |
DIVING PIONEERS & INNOVATORS
: A Series of In-Depth Interviews
[Bret Gilliam]
The book manages to combine humour, adventure, tragedy, triumph, heroism, and even some forays into the risqué... while chronicling the careers of 20 enduring personalities that helped make diving what it is today. Some of those interviewed are retired now, one (author Peter Benchley of Jaws fame) recently passed away, and many are still making history through their ongoing work. It s quite a group. Featured Interviews are with: Bob Ballard, Peter Benchley, Dick Bonin, Ernie Brooks, John Chatterton, Mike deGruy, Al Giddings, Bret Gilliam, Howard and Michele Hall, Bob Hollis, Paul Humann, Greg MacGillivray, Bev Morgan, Chuck Nicklin, Ron and Val Taylor, Zale Parry, Wes Skiles and Stan Waterman. Consider that the line-up includes actress and Sea Hunt star Zale Parry who also set the depth record for women divers back in 1954. Stan Waterman provides both the book s Foreword and a revealing insider look at his seven decades in diving. Living legend Bev Morgan pioneered the first dive training programs along with revolutionising commercial diving equipment. His image in full hardhat dress also graces the book s cover. Morgan's candour and humour set the pace for the lively montage of dialogues to follow with Australian couple Ron and Valerie Taylor who rose to fame in the iconic shark documentary film Blue Water, White Death. They are joined by others from diving s first generation including filmmaker Al Giddings (The Deep, Abyss, Titanic, etc.), retail pioneer and cameraman Chuck Nicklin (The Diving Locker), manufacturers Dick Bonin (Scubapro) and Bob Hollis (Oceanic), photography masters Ernie Brooks and Paul Humann, as well as deep ocean explorer Dr. Bob Ballard who discovered the wrecks of the Titanic, Bismarck, and PT-109. Diving's second generation of innovators includes cave explorer Wes Skiles, filmmaker Mike deGruy, wreck explorer John Chatterton (of Shadow Divers fame), IMAX film producer Greg MacGillivray, and the dynamic husband/wife team of Howard and Michele Hall who seem to dominate the realm of documentary underwater films now (Island of the Sharks, Coral Reef Adventure, Deep Sea 3D). Last but not least, Stan Waterman talked Gilliam into sitting for an interview about his own amazing career and, typically, he shares a wicked sense of humor along with some biting perspective about what it was like to champion new technologies and daring approaches to diving business when the sport s ultra-conservatives wanted to suppress nitrox, liveaboards, technical diving, diving computers, training methods, and honest journalism. Each chapter is a slice of human interest that lets the reader briefly pull back the curtain on the personal lives of diving s heroes and feel like they are part of the conversation. The book is lavishly illustrated with great photographs that capture each interviewee throughout their diving careers. It s a very personal journey and the reader will feel like they pulled up a chair and shared a cup of coffee around a table with each person. Gilliam enlisted help from other leading writers for some interviews he couldn't conduct himself and Fred Garth, Lina Hitchcock, Eric Hanauer, Douglas Seifert and Michel Gilbert & Danielle Alary all make significant contributions to round out the book.
{
489pp,
225x290mm,
February 2008;
HB,
£39.99,
1878348426:9781878348425
, New World Publications
} |
 |
DRAWING FROM THE MOUNTAIN
: An Illustrated Journey
[Lorne Perry]
This illustrated journey describes a lifetime of mountain experiences, from childhood to fatherhood, in the Canadian Rockies. Using words, artwork and photography, Lorne Perry reveals a life lived, at times on the edge, as he overcomes the effects of a savage grizzly attack to wander the mountains again. In 'Drawing from the Mountain', readers who have spent time in the Rockies, or any wild place, will find resonance and a bit of soul music.
{
144pp,
255x205mm,
November 2006;
HB,
£26.99,
1894765818:9781894765817
, Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books)
} |
 |
DRILLS FOR GRAPPLERS
[Steve Scott]
Steve Scott teaches you his favourite drills for judo, jujitsu, sambo, submission grappling, mixed martial arts and other submission grappling sports. You get both fitness drills to improve your strength, stamina, co-ordination, speed and flexibility and skill drills to work specific grappling skills like footwork, position, control, gripping, throwing, locking, pinning, falling, transitions, free practice (randori) and an aggressive attitude. With group, partner and solo drills for beginners and elite athletes, kids and adults, you're sure to find new and exciting ways to practice on the mat. In addition to explaining how to do each drill, the purpose of the drill and the recommended skill and age level, Coach Scott shares tips on organising your practice sessions, sample workouts by skill level and goal, fitness for grapplers and training rules. Take your training sessions to the next level with drills used by elite fighters. With over 50 drills specifically for grapplers, this is a great reference for both athletes and coaches. Drills for: Strength; Speed; Coordination; Timing; Flexibility; Balance; Gripping; Footwork; Position; Control; Locking; Throwing; Transitions; Hold Downs; Pinning; Falling; Randori; Medicine Ball; Crash Pad; Games for Kids; Elite Level Drills; Group Drills; Solo Drills; Partner Drills.
{
160pp,
155x230mm,
May 2008;
PB,
£11.50,
1934903043:9781934903049
, Turtle Press
} |
 |
EDITORS IN THE STREAM
: 11 Top Outdoor Editors on the Purifying Joys of Fly Fishing
[Tom Tolnay (ed)]
Written by the editors of top outdoor magazines, these first-person accounts capture the frustrations, satisfactions and purifying joys known only to fly fishermen. The editors write not so much about how as why they fish with flies. Each illuminates, in his unique way, the profound solace and spiritual refreshment of fly fishing. Each writer, says Tom Tolnay, "comes armed with an abiding awe for the natural surroundings of fly fishing, and with an eternal respect for the alert species which brims just beneath the surface."
{
128pp,
140x215mm,
April 2008;
PB,
£9.99,
1879904039:9781879904033
, IPG (Halo Books)
} |
 |
ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO DUAL SPORT MOTORCYCLING
: Everything You Need to Buy, Ride & Enjoy the World’s Most Versatile Motorcycles
((Essential Guide Series))
[Carl Adams]
This book is written to help adventuresome motorcyclists buy, ride, and enjoy dual sport motorcycles, those versatile machines that are equally at home on the street and in the dirt. It is organised into four sections covering motorcycle selection, set-up, riding skills, and specialised activities such as off-road touring and rallies. Several chapters include exercises designed to improve riding technique and impart new skills. Over 250 full-colour photographs illustrate the many options for gear, clothing, and after-market accessories which can add comfort, safety, and convenience to any motorcycle adventure. The book also contains many references and sources to orient enthusiasts to the sometimes overwhelming sea of information that is available. New riders will benefit from the clear explanations of dual sport gear, accessories, and techniques, while experienced riders coming to dual sport from a street riding background will find chapters covering advanced dirt riding skills, GPS navigation, and preparing for multi-day trips. All terms are explained and riding techniques are described in detail. Riders at all levels will gain a broader perspective of the dual sport experience, from which they can begin their journey to new motorcycle adventures.
{
176pp,
215x280mm,
September 2008;
PB,
£16.99,
188431371X:9781884313714
, Whitehorse Press
} |
 |
ESSENTIAL SALTWATER FLIES
: Step-by-Step Typing Instructions -- 38 Indispensable Designs & their Most Useful Variations
[Ed Jaworowski]
Baitfish, crab, shrimp, eel worm, and topwater flies, including: Argentine Blonde; Hi-Tie; Bendback; Jiggy; Bob's Banger; Mini Puff; Bucktail Deceiver; Popper; Chernobyl Crab; Rabbit Eel; Clouser Deep Minnow; Seaducer; Crazy Charlie; Snapping Shrimp; Crease Fly; Surf Candy; Deceiver; Toad Fly; Floating Minnow; Ultra Shrimp; Gotcha; Whistler; Gurgler; Wobbler. This book gathers in one handy volume the best flies for catching the most sought-after saltwater species, including striped bass, bluefish, redfish, snook, weakfish, sea trout, snappers, jacks, yellowtail, bonito, bonefish, and tarpon. Ed Jaworowski distills the many saltwater flies available today to the essential, innovative flies that are the foundation of the sport. He shares tying techniques and tips as well as knot-tying instructions and notes for fishing the flies.
{
124pp,
215x280mm,
December 2007;
PB,
£13.50,
0811734595:9780811734592
, Stackpole Books
} |
 |
FANTASTIC FERRARI
[Paolo D'Alessio]
Text in English and Italian. The signature red Ferrari made its Grand Prix Formula 1 racing debut in 1948, and the marque has been turning heads ever since. Through ups and downs, racing victories and failures, innovative designs and superb drivers, Ferrari became integral to Grand Prix racing and its history. In Fantastic Ferrari, archival and contemporary photographs combine with a fascinating history of the car through each of its F1 seasons to create an unparalleled record of this iconic automaker and its drivers.
{
190pp,
195x130mm,
October 2006;
HB,
£8.99,
1594901503:9781594901508
, Tide-Mark
} |
 |
FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE
: Self-Defence for Women & Children
[Stephen Marsh]
This Self Defence book for women and children is a must for those who wish to walk the streets safely, be able to identify dangerous situations and avoid them. Learn how to stop these thugs from wrecking your family's stability, happiness and more importantly, lives. "Fight For Your Life" has been specifically written for women and children who have no previous martial arts training and who would just like to remain safe on today's streets. This detailed step-by-step guide, accompanied by 170 photographs covers all the situations we may find ourselves in and then shows you how to deal with them. Violent people walk past us every day, many looking for their next victim; don t let it be you. There are chapters that deal specifically with child attacks, school bullies, sex attacks, violent attacks, safe travel, abduction and importantly what should you do if you or your child are the intended victim. In short, if you want to gain the knowledge and skills to help prevent you or one of your family from being another rape or violence statistic, this guide has the lot. Don't take the chance -- Be Safe!
{
90pp,
185x240mm,
August 2007;
PB,
£12.50,
9994625233:9789994625239
, Stephen Marsh
} |
 |
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
} |
 |
FIT TO PLAY TENNIS
: High Performance Training Tips, 2nd Edition
[Carl Petersen & Nina Nittinger]
This physical and mental training manual arms athletes, coaches, parents, and sports scientists with an easy-to-follow, seven-point plan to enhance performance, limit injuries, and help tennis players avoid over training and burnout. Delivering practical tips and techniques that integrate the numerous factors influencing tennis performances into year-round training plans and schedules, the manual outlines key strategies such as structured on-court training, guidance on smart training and playing, and survival tips for staying healthy and keeping athletes playing at the top of their game.
{
424pp,
155x230mm,
April 2006;
PB,
£13.50,
0972275959:9780972275958
, IPG (USRSA/Racquet Tech Publishing)
} |
 |
FLY FISHERMAN'S GUIDE TO SALTWATER PREY
: How to Match Coastal Prey Fish & Invertebrates with the Fly Patterns That Imitate Them
[Aaron J Adams, Ph.D.]
The complete reference for matching coastal prey fish and invertebrates with the fly patterns that imitate them. Photos of gamefish prey, information on the habitats, locations, and seasons when the prey are most likely found, and photos and recipes of the flies to imitate them help you create, tie, and fish the flies. The focus is on fly fishing for coastal gamefish in warm-temperate, subtropical, and tropical regions. Features: The saltwater angler's identification guide to entomology and fly patterns with over 450 colour photographs of prey and flies; Over 150 species and 200 fly patterns for crabs, shrimp, baitfish, and prey fish; Learn what saltwater gamefish eat and why and how to fish flies to mimic live saltwater prey.
{
206pp,
140x215mm,
February 2008;
PB,
£13.50,
0811734609:9780811734608
, Stackpole Books
} |
 |
FLY FISHING FOR STRIPED BASS
[Rich Murphy]
The average angler can enjoy the sport of fly fishing for the rebounding populations of striped bass as they migrate from the Carolinas to Maine with this practical guide to tackle, casting and retrieving techniques, striper behaviour and biology, and habitat-specific fishing tactics. Remarkable close-up and underwater photos of the bass in their natural marine environments, spectacular satellite photos of the coastal waters of New England, and photographs of 33 original fly designs round out the presentation.
{
457pp,
215x280mm,
September 2007;
HB,
£39.99,
097464272X:9780974642727
, IPG (Wild River Press)
} |
 |
FRESHWATER HERITAGE
: A History of Sail on the Great Lakes, 1670-1918
[Don Bamford]
Represents the culmination of a lifelong passion for sailing and for the history of sail as it applies to Canada. Author/sailor/boat builder Don Bamford takes us deep into the psyche of sailing as it applies to historical events on the Great Lakes and to stories of the people and places there at the time. His extensive historical research takes us back to the time of European contact, through the fate of the luckless Griffon and the achievements of the French in the era of sail. From the 1760s through to 1815, Bamford chronicles the glory years of the brigs, the schooners, the snows and the warships that dominated the lakes during the war years, with a particular emphasis on the War of 1812 and the race for naval domination of the Great Lakes. Much deserving attention is given to the shipbuilders and to the challenges of constructing these vessels in the wilderness of the colonies, all supported by carefully researched detail. Bamford also documents the critical role played by sailing vessels in the settlement process as newly arrived immigrants struggled to establish a home in a new land. The commercial role of sail on the Great Lakes is captured through the refinements to the schooners, the place of ships in the fur trade, the early days of fishing the lakes as an industry, the role of the timber droghers, the stone hookers and the first ore carriers of the first part of the 20th century. Never before has the place of sailing vessels in the early history of Canada's Great Lakes been so inclusive, and made so accessible to the general reader. Richly illustrated with archival visuals and photographs of significant works of art, and supported by a full index and extensive end matter, Freshwater Heritage is a must for both the armchair historian and those who love to sail.
{
302pp,
205x255mm,
March 2007;
PB,
£17.99,
1897045204:9781897045206
, Dundurn Press (Natural Heritage Books)
} |
 |
FUNDAMENTALS OF SPORT MARKETING, 3RD EDITION
[Dr Brenda G Pitts & Dr David K Sotlar]
This book has become the standard by which other textbooks in the field are measured, and the third edition of this text once again raises that standard. The numerous updates and new material added throughout the book are based on the most up-to-date research and developments that have taken place in sport marketing, sport management, and the sport industry. As a result, "Fundamentals of Sport Marketing" is the most current, contemporary, and indispensable book on sport marketing that is available. To supplement the rich information in the textbook, case studies written about current topics relevant to each chapter have been added to this edition. In addition, the appendices contain directories of sport businesses, associations, trade publications, and academic journals; abstracts from recent research in sport marketing; and several examples of sport marketing research instruments.
{
417pp,
215x280mm,
July 2007;
HB,
£45.99,
1885693788:9781885693785
, Fitness Information Technology
} |
 |
GLEN BOLES -- MY MOUNTAIN ALBUM
: Art & Photography of the Canadian Rockies & Columbia Mountains
[Glen Boles]
Artist and photographer Glen Boles has climbed extensively all over North America and in Europe, but his first love is the Canadian Rockies, where he has summited over 450 peaks, often by a difficult new route. Many were first ascents. Over the years Glen has become familiar with all facets of climbing, from expedition climbing to mountain rescue. Boles' interest in photography and drawing has enriched his mountain experiences and made him well known throughout the North American climbing community. Although his work has appeared in many publications, this is the first book devoted totally to his black-and-white art.
{
168pp,
290x270mm,
November 2006;
HB,
£43.50,
1894765788:9781894765787
, Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books)
} |
 |
GOLF RULES QUICK REFERENCE 2008-2011
: A Practical Guide for Use on the Course
[Yves C Ton-That]
The completely revised, pocket-sized "Golf Rules Quick Reference" provides instant help in clearing up hazy situations involving the often-confusing Rules of Golf. Now completely revised and updated with the new rules for the years 2008-2011. This user-friendly book will allow you to take full advantage of the various relief procedures and free drops you weren’t aware of before and help you to legally shave strokes off your score. What’s new: Conforms to USGA/ R&A Rules 2008-2011; Answers at a glance, as each rules situation is illustrated; 48 pages (previously 40); Over 170 illustrations (previously 36); Includes the rules for both stroke and match play.
{
48pp,
105x150mm,
January 2008;
SB,
£7.99,
3909596169:9783909596164
, Artigo Publishing International
} |
 |
GRACIE SUBMISSION ESSENTIALS
: The Secrets of Finishing the Fight
[Royler Gracie & Kid Peligro]
Showcasing his favourite and most effective finishing moves, world-renowned jiu-jitsu champion Royler Gracie shares the submission techniques that have helped him win fights for more than three decades. Sections of the book break down each submission procedure, presenting important details on how to put devastating combinations together in order to make practitioners more polished competitors. Personal advice on physical and mental training, combined with a deeper understanding of a match's end game, enables readers to elevate their performance and emerge victorious.
{
278pp,
215x265mm,
January 2007;
PB,
£19.99,
1931229457:9781931229456
, IPG (Invisible Cities Press LLC)
} |
 |
GRANDMASTER CHEUNG'S WING CHUN KUNG FU
[William M Cheung]
Revealing never-before-seen intricacies of wing chun and taught by the premier authority on the art, this groundbreaking DVD features instructional material as well as bonus features, including interviews, an in-depth lesson and practice schedule for iron-palm training, and commentary by sifu Eric Oram. Approximate running time: 90 minutes.
{
140x215mm,
September 2007;
DV,
£23.50,
1581334419:9781581334418
, IPG (Black Belt Communications)
} |
 |
GRAPPLER'S BOOK OF STRANGLES & CHOKES
[Steve Scott]
Steve Scott makes it easy to learn the most effective and popular chokes and strangles of modern grappling. For those new to grappling, he begins with the basics of gaining control, including the key points of controlling your opponent s body by controlling his neck. Then he teaches you over a hundred chokes and strangles organised into four broad categories: naked strangles and chokes, trap chokes and strangles, label strangles and chokes and triangle chokes and strangles. Coach Scott wraps up with effective defences you can use to prevent your opponent from applying a choke or strangle to you. This book is a comprehensive, in-depth look at chokes and strangles that really work in gi and no-gi combat sports, allowing you to use them in a wide variety of situations, including self-defence and street applications. Every set up, application, variation and defence has been used successfully in all levels of competitive judo, submission grappling, sport jujitsu and mixed martial arts. A skilfully applied choke, strangle or sleeper hold will take even the biggest toughest opponent. Like they say; "What you see is what you get". And what you get is a book on some of the most effective ways of strangling opponents in any form of personal or sport combat.
{
239pp,
155x230mm,
April 2007;
PB,
£12.99,
1880336944:9781880336946
, Turtle Press
} |
 |
GROUNDFIGHTING PINS & BREAKDOWNS
: Effective Pins & Breakdowns for judo, Jujitsu, Submission Grappling & Mixed Martial Arts
[Steve Scott]
Steve Scott teaches effective pins and breakdowns for Judo, Jujitsu, submission grappling & mixed martial arts. Although not the most glamorous ground-fighting skills, pins and hold-downs are the workhorse techniques of all forms of grappling. And before you can pin your opponent, you need to break him down. Breakdowns, sometimes call turnovers or transitions, give you the tools to dominate your opponent by setting him up for hold, pin or submission technique. For those new to grappling, Coach Scott begins with the basics of position, controlling your opponent and avoiding common mistakes. Then he teaches you 15 core pins and dozens of breakdowns to take your opponent from a stable position to one where you can dominate him and control the match. For fighters who prefer fighting from the guard position, Coach Scott includes an entire section on getting a pin from the guard. He wraps up with techniques for pin switching, moving from one pin to another without losing control of your opponent, and pin escapes. This book offers a comprehensive look at an area of grappling that is often overlooked. Steve Scott not only teaches you a wide range of pins and breakdowns that have been tested in gi and no-gi combat sports, he also offers tips on drilling, techniques for neutralising a standing opponent when you re on the ground, strategies for winning at ground-fighting and a brief history of grappling as an international combat sport. Includes detailed instruction for the following pins and breakdowns: Chest Hold; Side Hold; Vertical Hold Mount; Scarf Hold; Straddle Pin; Shoulder Lock Pin; Triangle Pin; Rear Scarf Hold; Double Leg Breakdown; Sambo Switch; Bent Arm Breakdown; Power Half; Bar Arm and Shoulder Crank; Over and Under; Near Leg Roll; Judo Stack; Triangle Breakdown; Gut Wrench; Polish Whizzer; Soden Roll; Hip Wheel; Russian Roll; Outside Leg Hook; Snap Down; Double Ankle Hook and many more.
{
285pp,
155x230mm,
May 2008;
PB,
£12.99,
1934903035:9781934903032
, Turtle Press
} |
 |
GUARDIANS OF THE PEAKS
: Mountain Rescue in the Canadian Rockies & Columbia Mountains
[Kathy Calvert & Dale Portman]
Mountain rescue in western Canada developed through the Canadian Pacific Railway's use of Swiss guides to enhance the climbing experience in the early 1900s. These guides brought their knowledge of mountain rescue to the Canadian Rockies. As climbing gained in popularity with the emerging middle classes after the Second World War, tragic accidents became more common. Two accidents in 1954-55 (the deaths of a group of female climbers from Mexico on Mt Victoria and a group of Philadelphia schoolboys on Mt Temple) forced the government to develop a professional mountain rescue team through the Park Warden Service under the tutelage of Walter Perren (a Swiss guide and the father of mountain rescue in Canada). Perren essentially turned cowboys into competent rescue personnel, and the story takes off from there. Following five principal men through the first 50 years of mountain rescue in Canada, Guardians of the Peaks also looks at all aspects of the rescue experience. The story is enhanced by the rescue events themselves, which are solidly juxtaposed between the stories and the political, cultural and technical developments of the time. It is also the story of personal tragedy and the ability of individuals to cope with this stress-laced, demanding occupation.
{
328pp,
200x250mm,
November 2006;
PB,
£23.50,
189476580X:9781894765800
, Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books)
} |
 |
H2H COMBAT
: Modern Army Combatives
[Greg Thompson & Kid Peligro]
One of the highest-ranking instructors for the US Army and Special Forces demonstrates the critical skills of hand-to-hand combat in this training manual. When troops on the modern battlefield are forced to fight without weapons, they fall back on many of the expert techniques made accessible here for martial art students of all levels. Modern clinching, effective striking, and grappling techniques are detailed, along with weapon takeaway strategies and defenses against opponents with knives. The step-by-step photos and thoroughly detailed movements are intended not only to train combat troops but also to empower citizens to protect themselves in dangerous situations.
{
256pp,
215x280mm,
April 2006;
PB,
£19.99,
1931229430:9781931229432
, IPG (Invisible Cities Press)
} |
 |
HAEDONG KUMDO DVD
: Spectacular Footage of Masters - Filmed in Korea
Haedong Kumdo encompasses practice with both the wooden training sword and the forged steel sword. On this DVD, both types of practice are demonstrated by top Korean Kumdo masters. Using the wooden sword, the masters demonstrate training exercises, basic skills and combat drills with a partner. They then progress to more intricate sequences of cuts with the live blade sword, including fascinating demonstrations of cutting prowess in which bamboo is sliced and candles are extinguished with masterful speed. This DVD was filmed in Korea at the Haedong Kumdo headquarters and features performances and interviews with the top-ranking Headong Kumdo masters in Korea.
{
April 2006;
DV,
£19.99,
DVD-KCA3
, Turtle Press
} |
 |
HIKING CANADA'S GREAT DIVIDE TRAIL
: Revised & Expanded Edition
[Dustin Lynx]
Trekking the Continental Divide from the US border to Kakwa Lake is a demanding adventure. In this revised and updated guidebook devoted to Canada's 1,200-kilometre Great Divide Trail (GDT), Dustin Lynx helps hikers piece together the myriad individual routes that form a continuous trail along the Divide. Outlining the six major sections of the GDT, Lynx breaks the trail into 20-kilometre segments and describes the terrain and condition of each segment. These segments can be used to plan shorter trips along the GDT. Lynx's indispensable pre-trip planning advice will help long-distance hikers overcome daunting logistical challenges such as re-supply, navigation and access.
{
256pp,
140x215mm,
May 2007;
PB,
£14.99,
1894765893:9781894765893
, Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books)
} |
 |
HIKING THE ALLEGHENY NATIONAL FOREST
: Exploring the Wilderness of Northwestern Pennsylvania
[Jeff Mitchell]
The Allegheny National Forest in north-western Pennsylvania covers 500,000 acres and is nationally known for it's many established hiking trails. This guide covers 50 day-hikes and 5 backpacking trails in and around the region. Information for each hike includes what to pack, time to allow, detailed directions to trailheads, maps of each trail, and major vistas and points of interest along the way.
{
162pp,
140x215mm,
January 2007;
PB,
£7.99,
0811733726:9780811733724
, Stackpole Books
} |
 |
HOLD ON!
: World Champion Sidecar Rider
[Stan Dibben. Forewords by Alan Robinson, MBE & Dr George Cohen]
Stan lives life not just to the full, but right on the edge! There are no words to describe someone who has been a world champion sidecar rider -- the one just barely in the sidecar, balancing the machine with his body at 150mph! Even more amazingly, by then Stan had already been a professional trumpet player, electrician and sailor as well as a highly respected solo motorcycle racer on the GP circuits. He worked with some of the well known names at both BSA and Norton, raced the first ever Dommie Racer, helped in the successful world land speed record set by Donald Campbell in Bluebird, and then became the man who did so much to introduce NGK spark plugs into the UK. He even designed supermarket trolleys that handled 'like a Ferrari! This is the remarkable story of an amazing man who has managed to fit more fun and adventure into his years than most of us would even dream of. His story is both uplifting and a remarkable insight into the world of sidecar racing and British industry. A book that will fill you with wonder, but one that will also open people's eyes on a now rapidly fading era.
{
128pp,
180x260mm,
February 2008;
PB,
£12.95,
0955659515:9780955659515
, Panther Publishing Ltd
} |
 |
HOT TOPICS IN SPORTS & ATHLETICS
[Samuel R Bakere (ed)]
Sports and athletics are at once big business, spectator sports, body conditioning, mind expanding and it has been said form the only pages of most newspapers which are truthful and without political agendas. This book presents articles which are of current interest in the field.
{
170pp,
180x260mm,
July 2008;
HB,
£59.50,
1604560770:9781604560770
, Nova Science Publishers
} |
 |
HOW TO CATCH THE BIGGEST TROUT OF YOUR LIFE
[Landon R Mayer]
This inspirational handbook demonstrates time-tested approaches to catching elusive, giant trophy trout. Focusing on strategy and technique, this beautifully illustrated guide for both beginning and advanced fly fishermen explains the best methods to employ when fishing for large trout. Tips on locating giant trout, understanding the behavior of the species, and fooling the fish into biting are included.
{
188pp,
175x255mm,
October 2006;
HB,
£19.99,
0974642762:9780974642765
, IPG (Wild River Press)
} |
 |
HOW TO SURVIVE ANYWHERE
: A Guide for Urban, Suburban, Rural, & Wilderness Environments
[Christopher Nyerges]
This unique book addresses the basic survival skills needed to keep you alive and healthy in the woods, suburbs, and city. Each chapter focuses on a primary area of concern -- water, fire, food, shelter, clothing, tools, and weapons -- describing in detail practices applicable to all environments. This one-of-a-kind guide provides real solutions to life-threatening situations caused by natural or man-made disasters, as well as the challenges encountered by anyone who wants to live more independently from modern systems, for a few days or a lifetime.
{
264pp,
140x215mm,
October 2006;
PB,
£12.50,
0811733041:9780811733045
, Stackpole Books
} |
 |
ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO HOCKEY SITES & HISTORY
: Toronto
[Steven Sandor]
From the historic Granite Club to the ultra-modern Air Canada Centre, Steven Sandor takes hockey fans on a memorable tour of Toronto. Each chapter focuses on a different hockey site in Canada's largest city, explaining why the location is so important to Toronto's -- and to Canada's -- rich hockey culture. Combining lively text with contemporary and historic photographs, Illustrated Guide to Hockey Sites & History: Toronto enables fans to undertake self-guided tours of the city's rich hockey history. A map shows each site's location and how -- or if -- it's accessible from the TTC subway. If you're thirsty after your tour, you can choose where to watch a game from a list of the best watering holes that have big-screen TVs. And if your team is losing, you can try your hand at the Toronto hockey trivia challenge at the back of the book. Whether you visit these sites in person or as an armchair traveller, this book is an entertaining read about Toronto's hockey landmarks.
{
158pp,
130x205mm,
May 2007;
PB,
£8.99,
1894974190:9781894974196
, Heritage House Publishing
} |
 |
ISLAND FLY FISHERMAN
: Vancouver Island
[Larry E Stefanyk (ed)]
Provides everyone interested in fly fishing with solid information on where and when to go, and which tackle, tactics and fly patterns will produce the best results. The locations and topics covered include smallmouth bass lakes on southern Vancouver Island and Saltspring Island, dredging for bottom fish, beach-fishing strategies and flies for cutthroat trout plus pink and coho salmon, fishing the lakes and streams for rainbow, cutthroat and brown trout, a 'go to' fly that always works as a searching pattern, open-ocean tactics and fly patterns that will work anywhere off the coast of Vancouver Island, and how to tie 46 proven fly patterns. Whether you're a still water fly fisher who concentrates on lakes, a river specialist who insists that trout be caught only from moving water, a winter-run steelhead fanatic who braves icy water or a die hard advocate of summer-run steelhead, a 'beach bum' or an open-water saltwater fly flinger, the expert advice offered in this book will make it well worth reading. The nine contributors have over 400 combined years of fly fishing experience. That they were willing to share this wealth of knowledge with others who are interested in this interesting, challenging, and ever-growing pastime, makes Island Fly Fisherman an excellent addition to any fly fisher's library.
{
120pp,
152x228mm,
April 2006;
PB,
£14.99,
1550174002:9781550174007
, Harbour Publishing
} |
 |
ISSHINRYU WEAPON KATA DVD
[Mike Reeves]
The bo and sai are two of the oldest traditional Karate weapons. On this DVD, Sensei Mike Reeves teaches you five Isshinryu Kata, three for the bo, one for the sai plus a two person bo set to practice your offence and defence skills. Each kata is filmed from the front, side, rear and overhead, so you can clearly see each movement and follow along. In addition to demonstrating from multiple angles, Sensei Reeves explains how to perform the movements and gives tips on properly handling the bo and sai. Learn the following katas: Tokumine-No-Kun (bo) Urashi-Bo (bo) Shishi-No-Kun (bo) Bo Kumite (two person bo set) Kusan-Ku-Sai (sai). Whether you practice Isshinryu or want to add weapons kata to your training, this DVD is an excellent way to learn the kata of the bo and sai. Approximate running time: 72 minutes.
{
August 2007;
DV,
£19.99,
DVD-ISR2
, Turtle Press
} |
 |
JOE'S RULES
: How Every Parent Can Help Their Child Excel in Life --Through Sports
[Joe Zemaitis]
JOE'S RULES emphasises the importance of identifying a child's true genius -- the natural talent that every child possesses. Parents will learn that recognising and unlocking their child's true genius will pave the way to a lifetime of success. In May 2006, with Joe's guidance and coaching, 7-year-old Braxton Bilbrey became the youngest person ever to complete the Alcatraz swim through the treacherous waters of San Francisco Bay. Whether a child is actively involved in sports or has never seemed interested in participating, JOE'S RULES builds the case for the powerful and significant role that sports can play in every child's life. The book explores why every child needs to play sports and why competition is not only healthy, but necessary for a child's development. While the author recognises that not every child will step on the Olympic podium or play professional sports, JOE'S RULES explains how children can learn valuable life lessons on the field, on the court or in the pool.
{
192pp,
155x230mm,
June 2007;
PB,
£11.99,
0979577705:9780979577703
, AtlasBooks (Pci Publishing Group, Llc)
} |
 |
JUNSADO FUNDAMENTALS, STANDING & GROUND COMBAT DVD
: Fighting Principles, Standing & Ground Tactics
[Sang H Kim]
This DVD teaches you over 100 tactics and strategies of realistic unarmed combat. Begin with the fundamentals of unarmed fighting including: stance, open and closed hand strikes, elbow strikes, low kicks, knee strikes, takedowns, wrist, arm, elbow and shoulder locks and ground fighting principles. Former special agent Sang H. Kim demonstrates each technique at walk through and full speed then shows you how to effectively apply it against an opponent. Once you've mastered the fundamentals, learn the principles that instantly neutralise and destroy your opponent in standing and ground confrontations including no-nonsense defences against tackles, head locks, chokes, arm locks, punches, grabs, low kicks, sweeps, throws, pins and a variety of strikes. Plus, learn what to do when your first response is countered by your opponent. Nearly seventy standing and ground combat scenarios take you through a wide range of possible attack and defence situations. Discover a wealth of FIGHTING PRINCIPLES including: Fighting fundamentals and advanced tactics; How to instantly neutralise an attackers techniques; The best options to defend yourself and finish the fight; How to take down and pin the opponent; Vital targets to strike and control; Principles of close combat and controlling locks; How to reverse grappling momentum and topple off the attacker; and much more. Approximate running time: 90 minutes.
{
February 2006;
DV,
£26.99,
DVDJSD20
, Turtle Press
} |
 |
KAPAP COMBAT CONCEPTS
: Martial Arts of the Israeli Special Forces
[Avi Nardia & Albert Timen]
The fundamental aspects of Kapap, the martial arts system developed and utilised by Israeli special forces, are detailed in this handy manual. The defensive tactics, hand-to-hand combat moves, and self-defence methods that compose Kapap are all detailed, with special sections covering striking, grappling, pressure points, and weapon defence. Instructions are also provided for incorporating basic Kapap training methods and techniques into pre-existing workout routines.
{
120pp,
215x280mm,
September 2007;
PB,
£16.99,
0897501616:9780897501613
, IPG (Black Belt Communications)
} |
 |
KNIFE DEFENSE ADVANCED DVD
: Jusado -- Combat Strategy
[Sang H Kim]
For experienced martial artists, this DVD shows you how to effectively disarm an attacker and turn his weapon against him in self-defence. Learn a wide range of defensive techniques against cutting, thrusting, stabbing, slashing, armed restraints, chokes, ground pins and headlocks. Solutions for even the most hopeless situations, with a strong focus on disarming an attacker on the ground. Also includes tactical analysis of force lines, vulnerabilities of the knife-wielding attacker, the use of leverage, use of the strategic retreat and pre-emptive strikes. Approximate running time: 75 minutes.
{
April 2006;
DV,
£26.99,
DVD-ADKD2
, Turtle Press
} |
 |
KNIFE DEFENSE FUNDAMENTALS DVD
: Jusado -- Combat Strategy
[Sang H Kim]
This DVD covers the essential basics of defending against the knife and gives you a solid foundation. Learn to use stance and distance to your advantage, evade an attack, close the distance for a counter, change the line of attack, control the knife arm, reverse your opponents momentum, apply standing restraint and control locks, understand the principles of a knife attack and take an attacker to the ground where you can successfully immobilise him, neutralising the threat of the knife. Then put your new skills to work in 23 sample attack and defence scenarios that you can practice with a partner. Approximate running time: 70 minutes.
{
April 2006;
DV,
£26.99,
DVD-ADKD1
, Turtle Press
} |
 |
LE SHACK
: A Very Special Fishing Place
[Jim C Chapralis. Illustrated by Charles B Mitchell]
An endearing fishing cabin and the rivers of rural Wisconsin are the setting for these entertaining and educational angling stories. Presenting the different experiences of a dozen anglers who stay at the cabin -- all drawn to the magnetism and hidden charm of the Midwestern waters -- these tales offer expert tips for stream fishing, such as wearing river branches as camouflage to approach the trout. Recollections detail the cabin's evolution from a minimum-comfort farmhouse, complete with resident mice and soaring bats but without running water, to a more comfortable Le Shack II that features plumbing and lacks rodent guests. Inspiring and informative, anglers and non-anglers alike will delight in the charismatic guests of this fishing shack.
{
216pp,
140x215mm,
October 2007;
PB,
£11.50,
0970865376:9780970865373
, IPG (Angling Matters Press)
} |
 |
LITTLE TREASURE BOOKS OF LIFE, SUCCESS, HAPPINESS & LEADERSHIP
: Four-Book Set
[Vikas Malkani]
4 Books in slipcase. Here come four little treasure books with practical and powerful insights on life, success, happiness and leadership. Read them to change your life. Vikas Malkani is an internationally renowned motivator and metaphysical teacher.
{
452pp,
80x125mm,
August 2006;
HB,
£9.95,
8186685960:9788186685969
, Wisdom Tree
} |
 |
MAKE YOUR GOLF DREAM A REALITY
: Realistic Techniques for Reaching Your Golf Goals (In Record Time!)
[Lou Hays]
Most mid and high-handicap golfers mistakenly believe that a perfect swing is the only key to golf success. This book cuts through this illusion and shows golfers how to achieve lower scores with the swing they already possess. The book identifies typical high-handicapper mistakes and provides a step-by-step system for overcoming these score-killing faults. This system of 'smart' golf immediately leads to better scoring without the struggle and confusion of a major swing transformation. Readers learn to pin-point and correct individual playing weaknesses instead of mindlessly hitting balls on the range and calling it practice. The book walks the reader through accurate game analysis and offers explicit shot-saving remedies that can produce lower scores immediately. Readers will find in these pages a wealth of practical ideas to immediately start improving golf scores.
{
142pp,
140x215mm,
September 2007;
PB,
£9.50,
1880673770:9781880673775
, AtlasBooks (Hays Publishing)
} |
 |
MASTERING THE NET
: Field Hockey Goalkeeping Basics
[Erica Johnson-Crell]
Describes the basic skills and concepts along with drills and situations for a field hockey goalkeeper. This book will help the beginner to intermediate goalkeeper succeed in the game and move to another level of play so that they can have proper technique and the confidence to execute those techniques in the game. "Mastering the Net" breaks down each basic skill with text and illustrations. It includes information about equipment, basic proper technique, and drills to enhance the skills that are described in the text. In addition, this book includes team drills and some advanced skills that can be taught and learned through practice and growth. Suitable for players, parents and coaches.
{
120pp,
180x255mm,
December 2007;
PB,
£11.50,
1930546874:9781930546875
, Cardinal Publishers Group (Wish Publishing)
} |
 |
MATT MULLINS' BASIC TRICKS
: The 1st Step-by-Step Book on Acrobatics for Martial Artists
[Matthew Mullins]
Book & DVD. Finally a book on Martial Arts Tricking! Get ready to learn from five-time WKA World Champion Matt Mullins. From Side Kicks to Aerials, Matt will teach you how to take your moves to the extreme! Step-by-step full-colour photographs of each movement with explanations. Videos of all tricks so you can watch each one frame-by-frame. Beginners will learn basic tricks, stretching, and conditioning exercises to build the skills and strength necessary to perform like the best. Plus, bonus partner drills! PROS will learn how to polish old tricks and improve their performance.
{
165pp,
255x190mm,
January 2007;
PB,
£19.99,
0971860971:9780971860971
, AtlasBooks (High Mountain Publishing)
} |
 |
MAXIMUM SALMON
: Fishing the West Coast from Alaska to California
[D C Reid]
Maximum Salmon is the only book you need to catch West Coast salmon in salt and fresh water. Focusing exclusively on salmon fishing techniques, D.C. Reid outlines strategies for angling, from Alaska to California. Reid presents the gear, tackle, techniques and essential knowledge of salmon behaviour that transform average salmon fishing into maximum salmon fishing. Anglers will learn the nitty-gritty of rigging information crucial to success. They'll find out about specific fly patterns, hootchies, plugs, Apexes, spoons, bait heads and drift-fishing lures. They'll be introduced to techniques they may not yet have tried but should: power mooching; streamer stripping; sunk, skated, swung and dead-drifted freshwater fly tactics; and the baitcaster and open-face spinning techniques for bait and artificials. This guide covers all six disciplines -- gear, fly and spey in both salt and fresh water -- and includes all major types of fisheries for all five species of salmon: sockeye, pink, chinook, coho and chum. Techniques are presented in clear language along with accompanying diagrams and photographs.
{
335pp,
155x230mm,
June 2007;
PB,
£15.50,
1550174037:9781550174038
, Harbour Publishing
} |
 |
MEDIA RELATIONS IN SPORT, 2ND EDITION
[Allan Hall, William Nichols, Patrick Moynahan & Janis Taylor]
Provides a framework for understanding the connection between the informational and commercial sides of sports information management. Part I addresses the working relationships between journalists and sport organisations as they have evolved over the years. Part II defines the various roles of sports information specialists along with their duties in disseminating information. It provides practical guidelines on everything from writing press releases to preparing media guides to organising events such as news conferences and media days. Part III addresses the responsibilities of sports information professionals: How to organise and manage game coverage what to do to promote special events ranging from awards banquets to tournaments and how to develop publicity campaigns. Part IV confronts the ethics of these formalised working relationships and the ideology they perpetuate. "Media Relations in Sport" is for students in sport management as well as students in journalism public relations or communications. Each chapter contains a glossary of terms discussion questions suggested exercises role playing activities and extensive notes.
{
322pp,
215x280mm,
June 2007;
HB,
£39.50,
1885693745:9781885693747
, Fitness Information Technology
} |
 |
MICHAEL SCHUMACHER
[Paolo D'Alessio]
Text in English and Italian. Michael Schumacher, the winner of seven Formula 1 world championships, is considered by many to be the best auto racer of all time. This book chronicles 'Schumy's' career from 1994 through 2004 in words and pictures, including a career timeline and listing of career highlights. Fans of Schumacher, Ferrari, and Formula 1 racing -- this book is for you.
{
220pp,
195x130mm,
October 2006;
HB,
£8.99,
159490149X:9781594901492
, Tide-Mark
} |
 |
MIND FITNESS WORKOUT DVD
: "Program the Mind for Weight Loss as you Exercise" Dance Workout
This is a unique exercise DVD that gives an extra advantage in losing weight and inches. It achieves this with special music played during a one-on-one workout. In the music there are positive weight-loss suggestions repeated continually with a technique only your subconscious mind (Sub-Mind) can hear. This technique enables the positive suggestions to directly influence the Sub-Mind creating a process called Subliminal Persuasion. By continually using Subliminal Persuasion you will reinforce the positive behaviors you need to lose weight and inches automatically! The DVD includes: Three 12-minute Dance Workouts, each with various dance steps and different levels of intensity (the first level for beginners). And one 30-minute Dance Workout that combines all three; Suggestions in the music in all four Dance workouts, and an option to play all the workouts without the suggestions in the music; Directions for performing a Mind Fitness Workout; How and why Subliminal Persuasion works. Plus a bonus of nine minutes of music with positive weight-loss suggestions for your Sub-Mind. Just relax and listen to the soothing music when you are not exercising and still receive the benefits of Subliminal Persuasion. No equipment is needed for a Mind Fitness Workout, and it can be used in conjunction with any exercise program or diet. Approximate running time: 120 minutes
{
February 2008;
DV,
£16.99,
0979217768:9780979217760
, Body & Mind Productions
} |
 |
MORE SCRAMBLES IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
[Andrew Nugara]
The much-anticipated sequel to the Alan Kane classic Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies, this book contains approximately 60 new scrambles in Waterton, Castle -- Crown and Kananaskis. The author outlines several different routes to each summit and includes alternate and easier descents. Encompassing a range of levels of difficulty, More Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies will appeal to anyone familiar with the first book as well as to hikers looking for a more challenging route to the top of a mountain. In addition to route descriptions, the book contains general information on scrambling, suggested trips for specific conditions, details about each specific area, and single-day, multi-peak trips.
{
244pp,
125x180mm,
June 2007;
PB,
£14.99,
1894765869:9781894765862
, Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books)
} |
 |
MOTIVATION OF EXERCISE & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
[Liam A Chiang (ed)]
In psychology, motivation refers to the initiation, direction, intensity and persistence of behaviour (Geen, 1995). Motivation is a temporal and dynamic state that should not be confused with personality or emotion. Motivation is having the desire and willingness to do something. A motivated person can be reaching for a long-term goal such as becoming a professional writer or a more short-term goal like learning how to spell a particular word. Personality invariably refers to more or less permanent characteristics of an individual's state of being (e.g., shy, extrovert, conscientious). As opposed to motivation, emotion refers to temporal states that do not immediately link to behaviour (e.g., anger, grief, happiness).
{
142pp,
180x260mm,
February 2007;
HB,
£85.99,
1600215963:9781600215964
, Nova Science Publishers
} |
 |
MOTORCYCLE JOURNEYS THROUGH THE ALPS & MORE
: 4th Edition
[John Hermann]
John Hermann’s fourth edition of "Motorcycle Journeys Through the Alps and More" is the complete resource for any traveller to this part of Europe. Now covering more area than any previous edition, John "King of the Alps" Hermann brings nearly 100 trips to life. Everything has been updated: Hermann’s fun-to-read text has been thoroughly refreshed, with more new trips in the Pyrenees and the Picos de Europa mountain ranges, the maps now have mountain relief backgrounds to view the exciting changes in topography, and Hermann has added spectacular new pictures. Anyone considering a European trip on two wheels needs this book. Riders of all brands of bikes the world over have kept Motorcycle Journeys Through the Alps in their tankbags ever since the first edition in 1993. And no wonder: all of the important roads and passes are described and critiqued. Every region of the Alps is covered: Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Italy, France, and other special Alpine lookalike places such as Corsica, Slovenia, and the Pyrenees are included. Each trip has a detailed route description, easy-to-follow maps, and unique photographs -- all brought to life by Hermann’s informed and witty narration. Local customs, history, and amusing travel anecdotes dot every page to enrich your journey.
{
416pp,
140x215mm,
April 2008;
PB,
£19.99,
1884313701:9781884313707
, Whitehorse Press
} |
 |
MOUNT ASSINIBOINE
: Images in Art
[Jany Lytton Gooch]
Highlights a century of landscape art inspired by the Mount Assiniboine area of the Canadian Rockies from 1899 to 2006. The book includes a preface by Robert Sandford and an introduction discussing the history of exploration of the region, early ascents of Mount Assiniboine, the development of tourism, and the significant art this majestic peak has inspired. Illustrations in the introduction include four black-and-white archival photos, along with five colour reproductions of Mary Vaux Walcott's stunning watercolours of wildflowers sketched in the area. The main text presents 42 colour plates illustrating a wide variety of styles and media from 23 artists including A P Coleman, Carl Rungius, James Simpson, Belmore Browne, Barbara and A C Leighton, Catharine and Peter Whyte, W J Phillips and A Y Jackson. Of these, only seven have been previously published. The colour plates are organised into three sections: approaching Assiniboine from the northwest; east of Assiniboine; and Mount Assiniboine itself. Each section is introduced with a black-and-white archival photograph and a quotation. The book concludes with a list of artists, endnotes, a full bibliography and an index.
{
152pp,
205x205mm,
November 2007;
PB,
£18.99,
1894765974:9781894765978
, Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books)
} |
 |
MUAY THAI FIGHTS DVD, VOLUME 1
"Muay Thai Fights Volume 1" was filmed in the rural provinces of Thailand. While the biggest fights are fought in Bangkok, the provinces are where the talent begins. This footage takes you to the breeding ground of hardcore, old school Muay Thai. Professional rules -- boxing, kicking, knees and elbows -- all full contact with no pads or gear. You will experience it all first hand -- live music, local fans, fighters hungry for their big break -- with a camera angle that makes you feel like you're in the ring. All bouts were filmed over the ropes from a neutral corner, putting you as close as you will get to the fight as a spectator. The DVD brings you 6 5-round fights for over 80 minutes of non-stop Thai boxing action. Approximate running time: 82 minutes.
{
January 2007;
DV,
£13.50,
DVD-MT4
, Turtle Press
} |
 |
MUAY THAI FROM NORTHERN THAILAND DVD, VOLUME 1
This DVD was filmed in rural locations around Changmai Province of Northern Thailand. While the biggest fights are fought in Bangkok, the provinces are where the talent begins. This footage takes you to the breeding ground of hardcore, old school Muay Thai. Professional rules -- boxing, kicking, knees and elbows -- all full contact with no pads or gear. You will experience it all first hand -- live music, local fans, fighters hungry for their big break -- with a camera angle that makes you feel like you are in the ring. All bouts were filmed over the ropes from a neutral corner, putting you as close as you will get to the fight as a spectator. Approximate running time: 55 minutes.
{
April 2006;
DV,
£9.99,
DVD-MT3
, Turtle Press
} |
 |
MUAY THAI KNOCKOUT DVD
: Special Edition
[Kumron Vaitayanon]
Follow along as Master Kumron Vaitayanon, a retired professional Muay Thai fighter with over 80 wins in Thailand, teaches you the essential skills of Muay Thai, a powerful full contact style that uses fists, feet, elbows and knees to punish opponents. This hard hitting DVD takes you inside Master K's gym as he works with his fighters, showing you how they train and teaching you the finer points of this brutal art. Approximate running time: 81 minutes.
{
April 2006;
DV,
£26.99,
DVD-MT
, Turtle Press
} |
 |
NED SMITH'S GAME NEWS COVERS
: The Complete Collection
[Scott Weidensaul]
Ned Smith created hundreds of paintings and drawings for the Pennsylvania Game Commission, including those that illustrated his popular Game News column 'Gone for the Day'. His work also has appeared in Sports Afield, National Wildlife, Field & Stream, and other publications. The Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art in Millersburg is now home to much of his original artwork. The long association between Ned Smith and the Pennsylvania Game News, which spanned some 35 years, resulted in a treasure trove of beloved and breathtaking wildlife art. Collected here for the first time are full-size reproductions of every Game News cover Smith ever created -- 121 in all, including both the 25th and 50th anniversary issues. Prized by collectors, remembered fondly by generations of sportsmen and women, each cover captures the magic of being outdoors in Pennsylvania, winter, spring, summer, and fall. Includes a behind-the-scenes look at Ned Smith at work written by Scott Weidensaul and candid photos of the artist and his
{
112pp,
200x255mm,
August 2006;
PB,
£15.50,
0811733017:9780811733014
, Stackpole Books
} |
 |
NEW GENERATION OF TROUT FLIES
: From Midges to Mammals for Rocky Mountain Trout
[Scott Sanchez]
Twenty innovative yet highly practical fly-tying patterns from the heart of Rocky Mountain trout country are presented in this elegant guide that features exceptionally clear and colourful step-by-step photographs. With passion, knowledge, and humour, this milestone in the evolution of trout flies presents patterns that are easily replicable with materials that are readily available from neighborhood fly shops.
{
157pp,
225x310mm,
May 2006;
SB,
£26.99,
0974642746:9780974642741
, IPG (Wild River Press)
} |
 |
NIELS BUKH DVD
: A Visual Documentation of Gymnastics & Politics, 1912-52
[Hans Bonde]
Languages: Danish, English and Japanese. Niels Bukh and his elite gymnasts from the Academy of Physical Education in Ollerup (Denmark) toured the world during the first half of the 20th century showing their modern gymnastics. On these travels they had an extraordinary ability to arrive right in the middle of the international community's hot spots: in the Soviet Union during forced collectivisation; in Japan, China and Korea during the Japanese occupation of Manchuria; in Germany shortly after Hitler's succession to power; and in South Africa amid the eruption of the Second World War and the escalating struggle between white sections of the populations. All this and much more is documented in the photographs and unique film footage contained on this DVD. Approximate running time: 122 minutes.
{
November 2006;
DV,
£20.00,
8763506041:9788763506045
, Museum Tusculanum Press
} |
 |
NINJA: VOLUME 6
: Secret Scrolls of the Warrior Sage
[Stephen K Hayes]
The sixth and final instalment of this best-selling series provides the insight and wisdom garnered from the author's four decades of martial arts training. The inspirational and legendary master demonstrates scores of techniques with in-depth captions and detailed photographs, describes the experiences that made him an internationally recognised warrior and educator, and discusses how to avoid attitude problems and training plateaus in any martial art.
{
228pp,
155x230mm,
February 2007;
PB,
£13.50,
089750156X:9780897501569
, IPG (Black Belt Books)
} |
 |
NO HOLDS BARRED FIGHTING -- THE CLINCH
: Offensive & Defensive Concepts Inside NHB's Most Grueling Position
[Mark Hatmaker]
With its complete focus on a single fighting position, this handbook unsparingly examines the clinch. In the clinch, the no-holds-barred combat techniques of striking and grappling meet, posing new challenges and calling for new strategies. With these detailed explanations of each aspect of positioning in the clinch, fighters can set up their own clinch takedowns and beat those used against them in the ring. The unique striking tools, protection strategies, and takedowns the clinch requires are explained for both offence and defence, moving smoothly between each fighting element to maximise advantage. A clinch situation is an inevitability in NHB fighting, and this reference gives fighters the most complete education in turning the clinch to their advantage.
{
224pp,
145x175mm,
October 2006;
PB,
£8.99,
1884654274:9781884654275
, IPG (Tracks Publishing)
} |
 |
NO HOLDS BARRED FIGHTING: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CONDITIONING
: Elite Exercises & Training for NHB Competition & Total Fitness
[Mark Hatmaker]
Ideal for aspiring or practising no-holds-barred (NHB) athletes or for anyone seeking an elite fitness routine, this manual employs the regimens of top NHB athletes. Explaining how to apply the scientific concepts of specificity and synergy to create tailored workout routines, this manual features scores of exercises -- from old standbys to modern training techniques -- for any type of athlete. Requiring minimal time and equipment, the programs in this resource add excitement to routines and keep readers stimulated while providing fundamental training information for all skill levels.
{
256pp,
125x210mm,
October 2007;
PB,
£8.99,
1884654290:9781884654299
, IPG (Tracks Publishing)
} |
 |
NORRIS ON TROUT FISHING
: A Lifetime of Angling Insights
[Paul Schullery (ed)]
Norris on Trout Fishing samples both the expertise and the generous wa |
