Cassell's Book of Amusements, Card Games and Fireside Fun
Originally published in 1881. This well illustrated and entertaining book contains 105 Indoor Games - 106 Toy Games and Toys to be Made - 23 Mechanical Puzzles - 20 Arithmetical Puzzles - 34 Card Games - Many Conjuring Tricks and 27 items of Fireside Fun. Many of the earliest games books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Pheasants - Their Natural History And Practical Management
Originally published in 1881. A beautifully illustrated and detailed account of the natural history, habits, food, and practical management of the various species of pheasants and allied species. The contents include: Natural History of the Pheasants - Habits - Food - Structure - Introduction and Distribution - Management in Coverts - Management in Aviaries - Diseases - The Common Pheasant - Chinese - Japanese - Soemmerring's Pheasant - Reeves - Golden - Amherst - Silver - Eared - Impeyan - Argus - Transport etc. Many of the earliest natural history books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
The Magic Of The Hands
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Ice Hockey
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The Courser's Manual Or Stud-Book
Originally published in Liverpool 1828. The contents contain a number of vignette engravings. Detailed chapters contain much early information on: History of Coursing - Swaffham Coursing Society and Others - Coursing Meetings - Famous Coursing Clubs - Poems - Chapters listing the Winners of Cups, Couples, Sweepstakes, Plate and Prizes - Dogs Nominated for Cups - Eminent Stallions - Brood Bitches - and Racers of Olden Time etc. Many of the earliest dog books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Sequence Dancing
This vintage book is a detailed guide to learning sequence dancing, with simple instructions, useful diagrams, helpful hints and tips, information on common problems, and more. This volume will be of considerable utility to anyone with an interest in learning sequence dancing, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Contents Include: "Advice to the beginner in Sequence Dancing", "Abbreviations Used in Descriptions of Dances", "The Direction of Your Steps", "The Food Positions", "Partners' Positions in Relation to Each Other", "The Easiest Way to Start", "The Harry Lime Foxtrot", "The Saunters: Slow Sequence Foxtrots", "The Yearning Saunter", etc. Victor Marlborough Silvester OBE (1900- 1978) was an English dancer, musician, author, and bandleader. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on dance.
How to Dance - The Latest and Most Complete Instructions in Ballroom Dance Steps
This vintage book is a comprehensive guide to learning ballroom dancing, with step-by-step instructions, simple diagrams, helpful hints and tips, and much more. This volume will be of considerable utility to anyone with an interest in learning a variety of ballroom dances from the square dance to the swing waltz. Contents include: "The Swing Waltz", "The Ritz Carlton", "The Harvard Hesitation", "The Savoy", "The Waltz Right Turn", "The Waltz Left Turn", "The advanced Waltz Left Turn", "The Picturesque Turn", "The Valencia Turn", "The Waltz Canter", "The Form of the Waltz", "Posture", "The Walking Step", "The Chassez", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on dance.
The Pistol And Revolver
Originally published in 1928. Detailed and practical information on the subject treated in a clear and concise manner. The illustrated contents include: Historical - Military, Target and Pocket Arms - Ammunition - Sights - Positions - Target Shooting - Revolver practice for the Police - Shooting for Ladies - Clubs and Ranges - Cleaning and Care - Reloading Ammunition - Selection of Arms - Target Practice etc. Many of the earliest shooting books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
The Dog And The Sportsman
Originally published in 1883, this early work on The dog and the sportsman is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. With chapters on The pointer & Setter, The Terrier, Hints to shooters as well as a section on the diseases of dogs, this book is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all hunters as it contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork
Taxidermy - Comprising the Skinning, Stuffing and Mounting of Birds, Mammals and Fish
Originally published early 1900s. This well illustrated handbook contains a comprehensive digest of the knowledge of Taxidermy. Contents include: Skinning Birds - Stuffing and Mounting Birds - Skinning and Stuffing Mammals - Animals Horned Heads - Polishing and Mounting Horns - Skinning, Stuffing and Casting Fish - Preserving, Cleaning and Dying Skins - Preserving Insects and Birds' Eggs - Cases for Specimens etc. Many of the earliest books on taxidermy, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Kennel Secrets - How To Breed, Exhibit And Manage Dogs
Originally published in 1904. This well illustrated book deals in great detail with every aspect of breeding, showing and managing all varieties of dog breeds. Contents include: The Natural Diet - Varieties of Animal Foods - Vegetable Foods - Puppy Diets - Kennelling - Exercise - Washing and Grooming - Insect Control - Coat Conditioning - Show Transport - The Show Bench - Selection of Sire - In Season - Before Whelping - Treatment of the Mother - Care of the New-Born - Puppyhood - Training - Health etc. Many of the earliest dog books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Scientific Billiards
This book is a comprehensive and beginner-friendly guide to billiards. Written in clear language and illustrated with simple diagrams, this handbook is ideal for the beginner, and will also be of utility to more experienced players looking to hone their skills. From holding the cue to calculating complicated shots, "Scientific Billiards" covers it all, and would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf. Contents include: "Billiard Games", "The Cue", "The Stance", "The Bridge", "Making the Shot", "English, Draw, and Follow", "Mass矇 Shots", "Position Play", "Rail Nurses", "Balkline vs. Three-Cushion", "The Three-Cushion Shot", "Diamond System", "Avoiding Kisses", "Safety Play", "Art of Practising", "In Conclusion", "Billiard Talk", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on snooker, pool, and billiards.
25 Kites That Fly
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The Truth About Trout Fishing
This early work is a fascinating read for any fisherman containing much information and anecdote that is still useful and practical today. Illustrated with text diagrams and drawings and eight photographs. Contents Include: Introduction; The Truth about Fishing Tackle; Casting Instructions: Some Home-Truths; The Truth about Trout Flies; Half-Truths about Representation; The Printable Truth about Fly-Dressing Etc; The Untangled Truths about Fly-Dressing Materials; Angler's Poultry: Fowl Truths; The Unchanging Truth about Fishing Weather; The Truth about Dry-Fly Fishing; The Truth about Wet-Fly Fishing; The Brutal Truth about Worm Fishing; Some Unwarped Truths about Spinning; Shadows of Truth about Night Fishing; Painful Truths about Loch Fishing; The Plain Truth about Burn Fishing; Trout Streams: Unadulterated Truths; Bibliomania Piscatoria: The Sad Truth; The Dreadful Truth about Angling Authorship; The Recordable Truth about Angling Diaries; The One Book of Truth for Trout Fishers; The True Likeness of the Complete Angler; The Candid Confessions of an Expert Angler; The Foul Truth about the Purist; The Dismal Truth about Duffers; Luxurious Lies: Exempli Gratia; and Index. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Stock-Breeding - A Practical Treatise On The Application Of The Laws Of Development And Heredity To The Improvement And Breeding Of Domestic Animals
Originally published in 1879, this is a fascinating read for any breeding enthusiast with much of the information still being useful and practical today. Chapters include; Breeding as an Art, Variation, Cross Breeding and Period of gestation as well as many more. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Researches Into The History Of The British Dog Form Ancient Laws, Charters, And Historical Records - Volume One
Originally published in 1866 in two volumes. An extremely important early dog book. It contains many hundreds of original anecdotes and illustrations of the nature and attributes of the dog, gleaned from the poets and prose writers of ancient, medieval and modern times. A detailed record of the history of British dogs which will prove of great interest to all who own one of Man's best friends. Many of the earliest dog books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Easy Instructor Series - How to Dance - The Latest and Most Complete Instructions in Ballroom Dance Steps
This vintage book is a detailed guide to learning a variety of ballroom dances, with step-by-step instructions, simple diagrams, tips on etiquette, and much more. This volume will be of considerable utility to anyone with an interest in learning a range of dances from the foxtrot to the tango, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Section I. The Waltz", "Section II. The Foxtrot", "Section III. The Tango", "Section IV. Round Dances", "Section V. The Quadrilles", and "Section VI. Etiquette". Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on dance.
The American Hunting Dog - Modern Strains of Bird Dogs and Hounds, and Their Field Training
This early work on The American Hunting Dog is a fascinating read for any Hunting enthusiast or Historian. Chapters include: Dog Breeding, Dog Training and Kennel construction. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Bee-Keeping For Beginners And Others
This antique text contains a detailed guide to bee-keeping, and will appeal to the more advanced beekeeper as well as to the novice. This book is divided into three parts: the first guides the novice from the time when he first decides to take up the craft until the end of his first season; the second deals in detail with the year's work in the apiary, showing how the various problems that confront the bee-keeper in the second and subsequent years should be met; whilst the third, in addition to dealing with diseases and other miscellaneous subjects, contains the formulae and other useful information which more advanced bee-keepers will find of interest. The chapters of this book include: 'The Honey-Bee', 'Natural History', 'The Inhabitants of the Hive', 'The Queen', 'The Workers', 'The Drones', 'Parthenogenesis', 'Metamorphosis', 'Bees and Honey', 'Hives', 'Bee-Keeping in Antiquity', 'The Bee Space', 'British Types', 'The National Hive', 'American Hives', 'Frame Sizes', 'Races of Bees', etcetera. This antique text is being republished here with a new introduction on bee keeping.
The Hunting Grounds Of The Great West - A Description Of The Plains, Game And Indians Of The Great Noth American Desert
Originally published in 1877, this early work on The hunting grounds of the great west is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. Chapters include; The Plains, Game and Indians as well as many more also extensively illustrated through out. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Making Pigeons Pay - A Manual of Practical Information on the Management, Selection, Breeding, Feeding, and Marketing of Pigeons
This book contains a complete guide to breeding pigeons for profit, with information on common problems, selection, necessary equipment, ailments and diseases, marketing, and many other related aspects. An accessible and comprehensive guide, "Practical Pigeon Production" will be of utility to anyone occupied in keeping pigeons for economic gain, and would make for a useful addition to collections of allied literature. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on pigeons.
The Heythrop Hunt
Originally published in early 1900's. A detailed and illustrated history of this famous hunt which lies in the counties of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. Contents include: Duke of Beaufort and Philip Payne - Duke of Beaufort and Will Long - Lord Redesdales Mastership - Mr Hall and Mr. Albert Brassey's Mastership - The Hunt after the War - Oxforshire - Ramble the Second - Horn and Hound - Beaufort and Badminton - Heythrop Hounds and Country etc. Many of the earliest hunting books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Stock-Breeding - A Practical Treatise On The Application Of The Laws Of Development And Heredity To The Improvement And Breeding Of Domestic Animals
Originally published in 1879, this is a fascinating read for any breeding enthusiast with much of the information still being useful and practical today. Chapters include; Breeding as an Art, Variation, Cross Breeding and Period of gestation as well as many more. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
The Book Of The Scottish Terrier - With Chapters Applicable To The Hygienic Care, Rearing, And Treatment Of All Dogs
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The Dogs Of The British Islands - Being A Series Of Articles On The Points Of Their Various Breeds, And The Treatment Of The Diseases To Which They Are Subject
Originally published in 1882, the information on The Dogs of the British Isles makes for absorbing reading throughout. Chapters include; General management, Management of dogs in health, Drugs commonley used for the disease of dogs & there administration, The ordinary diseases of the dog and there treatment, Judging at dog shows and field trials, Dogs with the Gun, Hounds & their Allies plus many more including sections on Sporting Dogs and Non Sporting Dogs with much of the information still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
The Miniature Schnauzer
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Sea Fishing
This book presents an encyclopaedia to the inexperienced man who seeks a deatailed and complete guide in the practice of sea fishing. This volume includes contributions on Antipodean and foreign fish by W. Senior, Tarpon by A. C. Harmsworth and Whaling by H. W. Gore-Booth. Originally published in 1895, it is still of great value to anyone interested in the sport or history of the sport. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original artwork and text.
The Book Of Sport & Pastimes - Homes, Pets, Hobbies And Many Other Interesting Recreations For Young People
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Archery
How To Hit A Bull織s Eye In A Day With The Royal Discipline Of Archery"An archer cannot hit the bullseye if he doesn't know where the target is."Did you ever wish you could shoot arrows like Robin Hood, Hawkeye or Katniss Everdeen?Whenever you watch the Lord of the Rings, you imagine how powerful it must be to step in the shoes of Legolas......face your target ...draw back your bow ....and just shoot.Yet, you push the thought into the corner of stupid childhood dreams, knowing archery is just for entertaining movie scenes.You are wrong. The medieval way of hunting turned into a royal discipline for everyone who wants to improve their confidence and become quicker than the fastest animal in the world. Yes, your laser-sharp focus could even help you catch a cheetah. Yet, archery is much more than just a safari hunt. Archery was one of the first disciplines in the Olympic games and the latest gold medal winner Ku-Bon-Chan proves why it is a tough sport that needs practice and the right strategy. Becoming the next Legolas requires much more than randomly picking an arrow from your quiver. And even if you just want to rediscover your inner child, it is much more fun to shoot arrows in the woods if you know how to hit your target. No one wants to miss their goal.Good thing, if you follow this simple but effective plan to get to the next level, you can improve your skill set within just one practice.How many times have you started on something and given up within a week because you got frustrated?A lot of people share this story. They start a new thing without any knowledge and expect themselves to be perfect within the first couple of shots.Perfection might never be possible in the golden sports of archery. Yet, you can instantly succeed and hit your first target if you know how.In "Archery", you織ll discover: How to start your Legolas journey and bring Lord of the Rings into reality What are the Do織s and Don織ts to build a strong foundation in archery How to make sure your arrow doesn織t hit your neighbor's dog Where to look for the bullseye How to practice without even touching your bow and arrow 9 common mistakes to avoid and take the shortcut to success Which bow will turn archery into a piece of cake How to maintain your golden instrument Tournaments for everyone from absolute beginner to Olympic star How much pocket money you need to become an archer And much more. No matter if you want to go at your own pace and enjoy some exercise or if you want to become an Olympian. If you want to increase confidence, focus and quick response time, archery is your sport. Even if you are the most uncoordinated person in the world, the given strategies will help you to catch your perfect meal next time you are lost in the woods. Give it a shot, draw your bow and know how to shoot. Every childhood dream starts with the first action. Stop dreaming!
The Sambo Encyclopedia
A fast and powerful style that excels in throwing and ground fighting Sambo is considered one of the most effective, technically diverse, and dynamic modern sport fighting styles ever devised. Developed in the Soviet Union and based on Kodokan Judo and wrestling, sambo emphasizes utility over aesthetics. The end result is a fast paced and powerful system that excels in both throwing and ground fighting. This book offers a serious, technical look at the Russian martial sport that has changed the way the martial arts world looks at grappling. Our emphasis will be a systematic approach, presenting skills based on their function and utility in actual sport fighting. Sambo places emphasis on fast-paced, powerful and functional throwing techniques, and equally fast-paced, powerful and functional ground fighting techniques. Using fundamentally sound skills performed by a motivated and well-conditioned athlete, who has molded what he knows to work for him with a high ratio of success, is hard to beat. Contents include The essentials of sambo Throwing techniques Leg, ankle, and hip locks Armlocks Holds and breakdowns Over 1200 instructional photographs "The skills presented in this book have all passed the tests of time and competition. Everything presented has been used successfully at all levels of competitive sambo." -Steve Scott
Cheated
In 2010 allegations of an utterly corrupt academic system for student-athletes emerged at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, home of the legendary Tar Heels. Written by UNC professor of history Jay Smith and UNC athletics department whistleblower Mary Willingham, Cheated recounts the story of academic fraud in UNC's athletics department, even as university leaders focused on minimizing the damage in order to keep the billion-dollar college sports revenue machine functioning. Smith and Willingham make an impassioned argument that the "student-athletes" in these programs are being cheated out of what, after all, they are promised in the first place: a college education. Updated with a new epilogue, the paperback edition of Cheated carries the narrative through the defining events of 2017, including the landmark Wainstein report, the findings of which UNC leaders initially embraced only to push aside in an audacious strategy of denial with the NCAA, ultimately even escaping punishment for offering sham coursework. The ongoing fallout from this scandal--and the continuing spotlight on the failings of college athletics, which are hardly unique to UNC--has continued to inform the debate about how the $16 billion college sports industry operates and influences colleges and universities nationwide.
Striking Distance
In the spring of 1959, eighteen-year-old Bruce Lee returned to San Francisco, the city of his birth. Although the martial arts were widely unknown in America, Bruce encountered a robust fight culture in the Bay Area, populated with talented and trailblazing practitioners such as Lau Bun, Chinatown's aging kung fu patriarch; Wally Jay, the innovative Hawaiian jujitsu master; and James Lee, the Oakland street fighter. Regarded by some as a brash loudmouth and by others as a dynamic visionary, Bruce spent his first few years back in America advocating for a modern approach to the martial arts, and showing little regard for the damaged egos left in his wake. The year of 1964 would be an eventful one for Bruce, in which he would broadcast his dissenting worldview before the first great international martial arts gathering, and then defend it by facing down Wong Jack Man--Chinatown's young kung fu ace--in a legendary behind-closed-doors showdown. These events were a catalyst to the dawn of martial arts in America and a prelude to an icon. Based on over one hundred original interviews, Striking Distance chronicles Bruce Lee's formative days amid the heated martial arts proving ground that thrived on San Francisco Bay in the early 1960s.Charles Russo is an award-winning journalist who lives in San Francisco.
There Are No Problem Horses, Only Problem Riders
The best-selling guide to horsemanship -- for English and Western riders THERE ARE NO PROBLEM HORSES, ONLY PROBLEM RIDERS has stood for twenty years as an indispensable text in its field. As Mary Twelveponies writes in her introduction, "It is the hardest pill for all of us would-be horsemen to swallow, but it is absolutely true -- if the horse is not responding properly, we are doing something wrong." This easy-to-read guide offers sensible advice on every common problem you may have in handling your horse, and provides highly effective solutions. Newly introduced by John Lyons, America's Most Trusted Horseman, this reissue covers everything from dressage to barrel racing, show jumping to endurance riding.
The Greatest
What can Roger Federer teach us about the secret of longevity? What do the All Blacks have in common with improvised jazz musicians? What can cognitive neuroscientists tell us about what happens to the brains of sportspeople when they perform?And why did Johan Cruyff believe that beauty was more important than winning? Matthew Syed, the 'Sports Journalist of the Year 2016', answers these questions and more in a fascinating, wide-ranging and provocative book about the mental game of sport. How do we become the best that we can be, as individuals, teams and as organisations? Sport, with its innate sense of drama, its competitive edge, its psychological pressures, its sense of morality and its illusive quest for perfection, provides the answers.
Building an Uncommon Champion
Building an Uncommon Champion brings human connection and character to athletics to build highly-skilled human beings.
Weight Training
Weight training is the most popular type of fitness training activity in the world. But if you are new to the weight room, how can you ensure you are training properly to reap the most benefits while also avoiding injury? Weight Training: Steps to Success, Fifth Edition, takes the guesswork out of weight training and provides you with the steps to learn proper exercise technique, determine appropriate loads, and set up your whole program. Combining the experience of strength and conditioning experts Thomas Baechle and Roger Earle, Weight Training: Steps to Success will maximize your development with a progressive approach to weight training, whether you are using either free weights or weight machines. Learn which exercises target which muscles and how to perform each exercise correctly and safely. As you master technique with lighter loads, you will move on to heavier loads and more challenging exercises, including eight new exercises for this edition that use versatile equipment such as stability balls and kettlebells. Gain insight on the importance of nutrition and follow the step-by-step directions to calculate safe training loads and design an overall training program that fits your interests and training preferences. The fifth edition also offers options to further advance your training after learning the basics. Improve your performance in recreational or competitive sports with a sport-specific training program or increase your overall fitness with a high-intensity interval training program. Whether your goal is to improve muscular endurance, build strength, increase muscle mass, tone existing muscles, or reduce body fat, Weight Training: Steps to Success will help you be successful. With over 40 exercises, each explained and demonstrated through full-color photo sequences, along with guidance on how to approach introductory workouts and create a tailored training program, the fifth edition firmly establishes the work as the go-to guide for weight training success.
Walks in Nature’s Empire
Author Scott Edward Anderson, a poet and Conservancy development director, has carefully selected 35 preserves representative of the state's natural diversity. In these pages he describes their trails, the species that live within them, their biological significance, and the joy that can be derived from visiting them.
The Mourne Mountains
The only guidebook for the Mourne Mountains written by a County Down local hiker: 30 handpicked routes. The only guidebook for the Mourne Mountains with Real 1:25,000 Maps: this makes navigation easy and saves you money: no need to carry additional maps. Also includes: - Game of Thrones film locations - Numbered waypoints linking maps to text - Quick Reference Route List: enabling you to plan an itinerary to match your ability and schedule. All difficult calculations of time, distance and altitude gain are done for you - Everything the hiker needs to know to plan routes: route descriptions, difficulty, weather, how to get there, and more - Accommodation section - Information on Wildlife, Plants & Geology - History of the Mourne Wall - List of Irish Place Names - Edge to edge colour: the most modern and beautiful Mournes guidebook The Mourne range comprises the highest mountains in Northern Ireland. It is a stunning wilderness which is popular with local walkers but is relatively unknown to those outside of Ireland. The highest mountain in the range is Slieve Donard (849m), Northern Ireland's highest point, which sweeps majestically down into the Irish Sea at the pretty seaside town of Newcastle. This proximity to the sea is a characteristic of the Mournes, often creating a mysterious atmosphere, as frequently the high peaks can be seen rising dramatically out of a blanket of sea mist. The Mournes have everything you would expect from a mountain region on the Emerald Isle: beautifully long ridges, magnificent summits and vibrant heather and gorse covered slopes. However, there is one key thing which sets it apart: uniquely, the whale-backed slopes of the highest peaks are completely encircled by the lovely dry-stone 'Mourne Wall'.
Beginners Guide to Gun Ownership
Being Responsible is No AccidentIf you've ever thought about getting a firearm and you want to avoid the inherent pitfalls of going about it the wrong way, then this is a Must Have book.There are many things the average person doesn't realize when considering the purchase a firearm, so like most things in life; "could have", "would have", "should have" can easily be avoided.You can either learn from someone else's mistakes and experience or learn from your own, but it's a much shorter path and much less expensive when you know what to do, what not to do, and realistic expectations are laid out for you, and that's what this book is designed to do.In any of the books I've ever written my writing style is not "sugar coating" the material within. I've written this book in a manner as if you were my best friend or family member, these are the things I'd want you to know.I like writing books that teach people how to do things more efficiently, effectively, and safely without having to make major life altering changes or drain their bank account in the process.
Rolling Thunder
Scott Stephens received his first set of roller skates at age six in 1966 - and soon he was staging Roller Derby games in his backyard. Growing up in Los Angeles in the 1960s and 1970s, it was impossible not to have heard about Roller Derby and the Los Angeles Thunderbirds, whose games were televised. In fact, many of the T-Birds were just as popular as those on traditional sports teams such as the Dodgers, Lakers, and Rams. When Stephens started training at the new T-Bird Rollerdrome in Pico Rivera, it was mainly because he loved roller skating on a banked track. He had no idea that the Roller Games league was low on skaters. From 1978 to 1981, from his seat on the infield of the track and on the track itself, Stephens was part of everything the games had to offer, including its underground scene of shadowy characters and venues, adrenalin seekers, and alternative lifestyles. He loved it! Trace the history of Roller Derby and Los Angeles' flagship team, the T-Birds, with this brilliant account highlighting the sport's booms and busts.
Rolling Thunder
Scott Stephens received his first set of roller skates at age six in 1966 - and soon he was staging Roller Derby games in his backyard. Growing up in Los Angeles in the 1960s and 1970s, it was impossible not to have heard about Roller Derby and the Los Angeles Thunderbirds, whose games were televised. In fact, many of the T-Birds were just as popular as those on traditional sports teams such as the Dodgers, Lakers, and Rams. When Stephens started training at the new T-Bird Rollerdrome in Pico Rivera, it was mainly because he loved roller skating on a banked track. He had no idea that the Roller Games league was low on skaters. From 1978 to 1981, from his seat on the infield of the track and on the track itself, Stephens was part of everything the games had to offer, including its underground scene of shadowy characters and venues, adrenalin seekers, and alternative lifestyles. He loved it! Trace the history of Roller Derby and Los Angeles' flagship team, the T-Birds, with this brilliant account highlighting the sport's booms and busts.
Revolution Im Profifu?ball
Dieses Sachbuch hilft Ihnen dabei, die moderne Spielanalyse von Big Data im Profisport besser zu verstehen, um in Sekundenschnelle mithilfe von Positionsdaten relevante Informationen aus den Spielen herauszulesen. Anhand von zahlreichen Abbildungen und Videobeispielen erkl瓣ren die Autoren die spannenden Ergebnisse, die den Fu?ball auf der Basis der Spielanalyse 4.0 ver瓣ndert haben. Im Zentrum des Buchs stehen die Erkenntnisse, die uns die moderne Spielanalyse heute liefert. Anhand von zahlreichen Beispielen aus der Fu?ball-Bundesliga, anderen Ligen des europ瓣ischen Spitzensports und der Champions League wird anschaulich gezeigt, wie taktische Aspekte modelliert, einzelne Spiele oder ganze Saisons per Mausklick analysiert und anschlie?end interpretiert werden k繹nnen. Die zweite Auflage des Buchs ist aktualisiert, erg瓣nzt, unterhaltsam, leicht lesbar und richtet sich sowohl an Fu?ball- wie alle Sportspielfans, die sich f羹r neue Entwicklungen und Trends in der Analyse von Sportspielen interessieren.Beispielsweise kommen folgende Experten zu Wort: - Ralf Rangnick (RB Leipzig), - Urs Siegenthaler (Deutsche Nationalmannschaft), - Dr. Holger Broich (FC Bayern M羹nchen), - Ernst Tanner (Philadelphia Union), - Lars OD Christensen (FC Midtjylland), - Dr. Hendrik Weber (Deutsche Fu?ball Liga), - Johannes Holzm羹ller (FIFA). Zu den AutorenUniv.-Prof. Dr. Daniel Memmert ist gesch瓣ftsf羹hrender Institutsleiter und Professor am Institut f羹r Trainingswissenschaft und Sportinformatik (ITS) an der Deutschen Sporthochschule K繹ln (DSHS). Das Institut kooperiert mit verschiedenen Fu?ball-Bundesligisten, europ瓣ischen und amerikanischen Top-Mannschaften und der Deutschen Fu?ball-Nationalmannschaft. Seit 2015 organisiert es den ersten Masterstudiengang im Bereich Spielanalyse.Dominik Raabe ist auch am ITS an der DSHS t瓣tig und u.a. mit der Leitung eines von der DFL gef繹rderten Projekts zum Thema "Positionsdatenanalyse im Profifu?ball" betraut.
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows
Nestled amid California's High Sierra Peaks, two valleys have captured the imaginations of skiers and mountain explorers year after year. Squaw Valley made a name for itself on the world stage as the host of the 1960 Winter Olympics. Meanwhile, just over a high ridge, Alpine Meadows was developed by devoted local skiers and Bay Area families. Discover the stories of Wayne Poulsen, John Reily and Alex Cushing as they battle avalanches, fires, floods, public opinion and the whims of mountain weather. This revised edition celebrates these two North Lake Tahoe locales, now united and looking to the future. Local award-winning author and ski historian Eddy Ancinas shares the history of these two valleys as no one has done before.
Shape Your Body into V Shape
Feeling shy of going to the gym?Not getting enough attention from the trainers in the gym and confused about weight training exercises?Ever wondered why some members in the gym are making more gains than you?A book which isA must for all those who have the objective or goalToRemain fit and agileOrTo achieve fat loss and weight lossOrTo develop a great physique.
Games That Time Forgot
Parlor games were a staple of indoor entertainment during the 19th and early 20th century. Millions partook in these games which slowly fell out of favor for more modern forms of entertainment by the early 1910s.Eventually these games fell into obscurity, becoming lost over time.Games That Time Forgot shines a light on over 100 forgotten parlor games, which include detailed easy-to-follow instructions for those interested inreviving these games in their own households.This book will aid in turning any home into a location of living history, where you can enjoy these games as many did so long ago.
Games That Time Forgot
Parlor games were a staple of indoor entertainment during the 19th and early 20th century. Millions partook in these games which slowly fell out of favor for more modern forms of entertainment by the early 1910s.Eventually these games fell into obscurity, becoming lost over time.Games That Time Forgot shines a light on over 100 forgotten parlor games, which include detailed easy-to-follow instructions for those interested inreviving these games in their own households.This book will aid in turning any home into a location of living history, where you can enjoy these games as many did so long ago.
How to Build a Car
'Adrian has a unique gift for understanding drivers and racing cars. He is ultra competitive but never forgets to have fun. An immensely likeable man.' Damon HillThe world's foremost designer in Formula One, Adrian Newey OBE is arguably one of Britain's greatest engineers and this is his fascinating, powerful memoir.How to Build a Car explores the story of Adrian's unrivalled 36-year career in Formula One through the prism of the cars he has designed, the drivers he has worked alongside and the races in which he's been involved.A true engineering genius, even in adolescence Adrian's thoughts naturally emerged in shape and form - he began sketching his own car designs at the age of 12 and took a welding course in his school summer holidays. From his early career in IndyCar racing and on to his unparalleled success in Formula One, we learn in comprehensive, engaging and highly entertaining detail how a car actually works. Adrian has designed for the likes of Mario Andretti, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill, David Coulthard, Mika Hakkinen, Mark Webber, Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen, always with a shark-like purity of purpose: to make the car go faster. And while his career has been marked by unbelievable triumphs, there have also been deep tragedies; most notably Ayrton Senna's death during his time at Williams in 1994.Beautifully illustrated with never-before-seen drawings, How to Build a Car encapsulates, through Adrian's remarkable life story, precisely what makes Formula One so thrilling - its potential for the total synchronicity of man and machine, the perfect combination of style, efficiency and speed.
Shooter’s Bible
With more than seven million copies sold, this is the must-have reference book for gun collectors and firearm enthusiasts of all ages. Published annually for more than eighty years, the Shooter's Bible is the most comprehensive and sought-after reference guide for new firearms and their specifications, as well as for thousands of guns that have been in production and are currently on the market. Nearly every firearms manufacturer in the world is included in this renowned compendium. The 111th edition also contains new and existing product sections on ammunition, optics, and accessories, along with updated handgun and rifle ballistic tables and extensive charts of currently available bullets and projectiles for handloading. With a timely feature on the newest products on the market, and complete with color and black-and-white photographs featuring various makes and models of firearms and equipment, the Shooter's Bible is an essential authority for any beginner or experienced hunter, firearm collector, or gun enthusiast.
