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The Cruiser's Handbook of Fishing - Paperback

$36.00

by Scott Bannerot (Author), Wendy Bannerot (Author)Gives you everything you need to know about catching fish in tropical seas. A guide to catching and cooking fish from the decks of a cruising boat. It gives you what you need to know about catching fish in tropical or middle-latitude seas - from a cruising boat underway or at anchor, from a dinghy, in the surf, and while diving reefs.Back JacketThe definitive book."--"Cruising World" The complete guide to catching and cooking fish from the de...

Trail Food: Drying and Cooking Food for Backpacking and Paddling - Paperback

$17.00

by Alan Kesselheim (Author)" . . . a book that will appeal to everyone who has ever choked down the pre-packaged, bargain-basement camp food (or gone bankrupt buying the good stuff)." --Canoe & Kayak . . . if you're on the lookout for a way to bring real meals to the field, [this book] might have the answer." --Field & Stream Life in the outdoors revolves around food--cooking it, eating it, packing it, carrying it. We even fantasize about it, especially after a week of eating store-b...

Getting Started in Fly Fishing - Paperback

$18.00

by Tom Fuller (Author)The fastest and easiest way to try your hand at fly fishing Getting Started in Fly Fishing is dedicated to the simple but neglected truth that the best learning happens while doing. With leisure time more precious and limited than ever, author Tom Fuller gets readers started with only the information that's absolutely necessary for that first day on the stream. In a few quick strokes, Fuller introduces the contents of a pared-down start-up kit and identifies heavily prom...

All in the Same Boat: Living Aboard and Cruising - Paperback

$28.00

by Tom Neale (Author)"An excellent and practical step-by-step manual to help prepare you for the cruising lifestyle and to entertain you as you learn." --Cruising World More than two decades ago, Tom and Mel Neale moved onto a boat full-time with their two daughters. Now their neighborhood is anywhere they choose to anchor. Here's all the information needed to follow in their footsteps, including choosing a boat, earning a living, raising and educating kids, and much more.Back Jacket"An excel...

How to Sail Around the World: Advice and Ideas for Voyaging Under Sail - Hardcover

$55.00

by Hal Roth (Author)A new classic from one of the world's most respected sailing authors More than 35 years ago, Hal Roth quit his job as a journalist and went sailing. Since then, he's logged more than 200,000 sea miles. Along the way, Roth also has authored eight voyaging classics, including the 1978 bestseller After 50,000 Miles. Taking that book as its starting point, this handsome new volume incorporates the new technologies and discoveries of the last quarter century along with another ...

Ship Modeling from Scratch: Tips and Techniques for Building Without Kits - Paperback

$25.00

by Edwin Leaf (Author)Building a model from a kit is an excellent way to develop your modeling skills. But once you've mastered the basics, where do you go? If you're looking for a challenge, you move on to scratchbuilding. And that can be imposing: With a kit, you worked with someone else's plans, materials, and building instructions. Scratchbuilding makes you master of your own fate. You do the research, choose the subject, the scale, the material. The choices are limited only by your enthu...

Yoga for Golfers: A Unique Mind-Body Approach to Golf Fitness - Paperback

$25.00

by Katherine Roberts (Author)From the unquestioned expert in the field, the authoritative guide to yoga for golfers "Working with Katherine for the last couple of years has allowed me to compete at a very high level." --Gary McCord, CBS golf commentator and Senior PGA Tour player Katherine Roberts, founder and host of the "Yoga for Golfers" program on the Golf Channel, offers her unique educational methods in this groundbreaking book, providing instruction to the millions of golfers--includi...

The Propeller Handbook: The Complete Reference for Choosing, Installing, and Understanding Boat Propellers - Paperback

$23.00

by Dave Gerr (Author)On the surface, choosing the correct propeller for a particular boat seems simple. But one factor affects another, which then affects another factor, leading many boaters to believe that propeller selection depends more on black magic than logic. All the questions are answered in this complete reference, the first of its kind. This clear, easy-to-use handbook for all small boats is written not for Ph.D.s seeking the latest wrinkle in high-tech propeller design, but as a p...

The Mountaineering Handbook: Modern Tools and Techniques That Will Take You to the Top - Paperback

$35.00

by Craig Connally (Author)Modern Mountaineering on Alpine Rock, Snow, and Ice If your experience as a backpacker or rock climber is drawing you higher; if the cold, remote alpine environment calls you nearer, this book is for you. The Mountaineering Handbook will teach you the skills that will take you to the top. Even if you're already an experienced mountaineer, you'll find detailed descriptions of the newest and most effective techniques to refine and organize your methods and equipment. T...

The Baffled Parent's Guide to Coaching Youth Hockey - Paperback

$24.00

by Bruce Driver (Author), Clare Wharton (Author)"This is a great book that touches on the most important parts of the game: sportsmanship, discipline, and most importantly, fun.--Larry Robinson, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, six-time Stanley Cup Champion Coach. You thought you were just going to sign up your child for the youth league, but when no one else stepped forward, you volunteered to coach the team. But you can't tell a flip pass from a slap shot or an angle check from a hip chec...

$22.00

by A. D. Livingston (Author), Nick Lyons (Foreword by)"The author, unlike snootier fly rod types, is very eclectic in his bass fishing background, arriving at the fly rod via bait, baitcasting and spinning tackle, and (he) absolutely embraces whatever innovations have made the bass fisherman more knowledgeable or effective."--"Gray's Sporting Journal." Number of Pages: 160 Dimensions: 0.48 x 9.17 x 7.35 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: August 19, 1994

The Show: The Inside Story of the Spectacular Los Angeles Lakers in the Words of Those Who Lived It - Hardcover

$42.00

by Roland Lazenby (Author)The first definitive oral history of the ever popular L.A. Lakers The L.A. Lakers have long been one of the NBA's most exciting teams. In The Show, critically acclaimed sportswriter Roland Lazenby brings the story of this charismatic team to life in an unprecedented oral history, featuring such legendary players as Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West, Kareem Abdul- Jabbar, and Magic Johnson, along with current stars like Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant. Through in-depth in...

The Plane Truth for Golfers: Breaking Down the One-Plane Swing and the Two-Plane Swing and Finding the One That's Right for You - Paperback

$28.00

by Jim Hardy (Author), John Andrisani (Author)"Jim Hardy is the most knowledgeable teacher in golf. This extraordinary book will be the most revolutionary instructional book since Ben Hogan's Five Lessons."--Peter Jacobsen, Seven-time PGA Tour event winner Voted one of "America's 50 Greatest Teachers" by Golf Digest and ranked in the "Top 100 Teachers" list of Golf magazine, Jim Hardy is a veritable scholar of swing. He's been fixing the swings of professional and amateur golfers since 1977,...

The Laminated Wood Boatbuilder: A Step-By-Step Guide for the Backyard Builder - Paperback

$30.00

by Hub Miller (Author)A unique combination of artistry and technical virtuosity -- the simplest and clearest guide yet to building curvaceous boats from wood. Number of Pages: 240 Dimensions: 0.54 x 9.32 x 7.5 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: August 19, 1993

Sailing a Serious Ocean: Sailboats, Storms, Stories and Lessons Learned from 30 Years at Sea - Hardcover

$28.00

by John Kretschmer (Author)"I know you'll want to read more after you finish Sailing a Serious Ocean. And be warned, you'll very likely want to sail with John, perhaps across an ocean." -- DALLAS MURPHY, AUTHOR OF ROUNDING THE HORN After sailing 300,000 miles and weathering dozens of storms in all the world's oceans, John Kretschmer has plenty of stories and advice to share. John's offshore training passages sell out a year in advance and his entertaining presentations are popular at boat sho...

RV Electrical Systems: A Basic Guide to Troubleshooting, Repairing and Improvement - Paperback

$30.00

by Bill Moeller (Author), Jan Moeller (Author)This problem-solving reference answers questions such as, "Why do interior lights dim or burn out rapidly" and "Why won't the batteries recharge after a night without electricity?"Back JacketFor RVers who remain mystified by their RV's electrical systems--120-volt alternating current (AC) and 12-volt direct current (DC)--this book is a godsend. It provides a better understanding of what electricity is and what it does. This problem-solving referen...

Handling Storms at Sea: The 5 Secrets of Heavy Weather Sailing - Hardcover

$46.87

by Hal Roth (Author)The definitive guide to a critical, hotly debated topic How should a sailor cope with storms at sea? Some advocate heaving-to, others running off. Some say trail a sea anchor over the bow, others a drogue astern. The stakes in the discussion couldn't be higher, or the consensus lower. Finally, preeminent sailor/author Hal Roth offers a practical strategy that can evolve and respond as storms grow stronger.Author BiographyHal Roth has sailed twice around the world single-ha...

The Complete Book of Fly Fishing - Paperback

$44.64

by Tom McNally (Author)There's an old saying among fly fishers that equipment isn't the only thing, it's everything. But the best equipment in the world will catch few fish if you don't know how to use it. Experienced anglers with dimestore equipment can outfish the superbly equipped tyro every time--because they know how it's done. With nearly fifty years of fly fishing to look back on, Tom McNally knows how it's done, from angling for tiny brook trout in mountain streams to fly casting for ...

Surveying Fiberglass Sailboats: A Step-By-Step Guide for Buyers and Owners - Paperback

$27.00

by Henry Mustin (Author)Mustin's part-by-part look at hull, deck, rig, and machinery is both a minicourse for transforming used-boat shopping from a game of craps to a science, and the first step in a holistic boat maintenance program. His discussion of the significance of cracks found in aging hulls and decks is the most thorough in print. He is not shy in assessing the lack of regulation of professional surveyors, nor does he shrink from pointing a finger at shoddy building practices. Havin...

The Winner's Guide to Optimist Sailing - Paperback

$25.00

by Gary Jobson (Author)Written by one of the best-known figures in all of sailing and a leading authority on Optimist sailing and racing, The Winner's Guide to Optimist Sailing is the ideal training manual for young skippers, their parents, and their coaches. The most comprehensive sailing guide to the International Optimist dinghy class features: Step-by-step instructions on every aspect of beginning sailing More than 100 stunning photographs and helpful illustrations Useful tips and win...

Your First Powerboat: How to Find, Buy, and Enjoy the Best Boat for You - Paperback

$24.00

by Robert Armstrong (Author)Navigate the hazards of boat ownership with absolute confidence Next to your house, your boat may well be the biggest investment you ever make. Buying and owning a boat involves one baffling decision after another. Yet informed, impartial guidance is almost impossible to find--until now, that is. This essential manual provides a method to the madness of boat buying and ownership, plotting a straight course through an ocean of confusion while it answers such questio...

$9.90

by Jim LaMarche (Author), Jim LaMarche (Illustrator)This gorgeous picture book celebrates the wonders of summer adventures, imagination, and the natural world.Nicky is convinced that his summer with his grandmother in the Wisconsin woods is going to be the worst summer ever. She cooks food that he doesn't like, there's an art studio where her living room should be, and he's expected to do chores--including fishing, the most boring chore ever.But one afternoon, while Nicky is trying to catch t...

Cruising Cuisine: Fresh Food from the Galley - Paperback

$22.00

by Kay Pastorius (Author)The simple and exciting recipes in Cruising Cuisine--everything from crowd-pleasing appetizers to tempting sauces and sinful desserts--are fresh, modern, healthful, and tailored to save cruisers time, energy, and effort. Here are more than 450 recipes for all gastronomical persuasions: Pear Crepes, Apple Pancakes, Porcini Mushroom Dip, Conch Fritters, Curried Rock Scallops, Basque-Style Chicken and Sausage, Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Stir-Fried Thai Chicken in Coco...

Play Better Tennis in Two Hours: Simplify the Game and Play Like the Pros - Paperback

$25.00

by Oscar Wegner (Author), Steven Ferry (Author)Can tennis really be this simple? Just ask the dozens of world-class players who have made it to the top using Oscar Wegner's groundbreaking approach. But if playing tennis isn't so easy for you, if you never seem to play up to your potential, don't blame yourself--blame the coach who taught you a lot of uselessly complex techniques. Play Better Tennis in 2 Hours is your guide to tennis as the pros play it--more intuitive, more fluid, and more fu...

The Splicing Handbook: Techniques for Traditional and Modern Ropes and Wires - Paperback

$27.00

by Barbara Merry (Author)The only reference devoted entirely to splicing today's ropes The Splicing Handbook includes step-by-step illustrations and explanations for the most useful and popular splices in traditional twisted and modern braided ropes, and it covers every kind of splicing project you are likely to encounter, including modern cordage such as Spectra; mainstream rope materials such as Dacron and nylon; and wire and rope-to-wire splices. Covers all the standard rope constructions...

66 Days Adrift: A True Story of Disaster and Survival on the Open Sea - Paperback

$24.00

by William Butler (Author)A Powerful Account of Struggle and Survival at Sea The lure of paradise was unmistakable, and Bill Butler was on a quest to find it with his wife Simonne--riding the Pacific currents on their sloop Siboney, with a world of possibilities ahead. But, twelve hundred miles from land, the alluring ocean showed its deadly side when, without warning, a pod of pilot whales attacked their sailboat, battering it until it sank beneath the waves. The dazed couple was left drifti...

The International Marine Book of Sailing - Hardcover

$80.00

by William Robinson (Author)Here's the book that can get you sailing in an afternoon and keep you sailing better through a lifetime on the water This is the first sailing book that follows a sailor's ideal learning curve. Rather than tell you all about sail trim or anchoring in a single chapter, Robby Robinson tells you what you need to know when you want to know it. From the absolute basics to the most advanced techniques, the International Marine Book of Sailing is highly accessible--and in...

Coaching High School Basketball: A Complete Guide to Building a Championship Team - Paperback

$25.00

by Bill Kuchar (Author)From a 40-year veteran, the only book available devoted to coaching high school basketball In Coaching High School Basketball, Hall of Famer Bill Kuchar presents an indispensable instruction manual for experienced and rookie coaches alike. A combination of classic tactics and new, cutting-edge strategies, this one-of-a-kind handbook provides easyto- read diagrams and instructions, plus dozens of practice drills to reinforce fundamentals and teach innovative moves. Reade...

At the Mercy of the Sea: The True Story of Three Sailors in a Caribbean Hurricane - Paperback

$22.00

by John Kretschmer (Author)"The tale of Carl Wake and the hurricane that was waiting for him goes straight to the heart of the greatest sea stories: they are not about man against the sea, but man against himself. John Kretschmer's book is as perfectly shaped and flawlessly written as such a story can be. In addition to being the best depiction I have ever read of what it is like to be inside a hurricane at sea, At the Mercy of the Sea is as moving a story of a man's failure and redemption as...

The Instant Handbook of Boat Handling, Navigation, and Seamanship: A Quick-Reference Guide for Sail and Power - Paperback

$47.00

by Nigel Calder (Author), John Rousmaniere (Author), Bill Gladstone (Author)Instant answers for your boat handling, navigation, and seamanship questions The Instant Handbook uses a dynamic new quick-reference format to cover the critical aspects of piloting, seamanship, and boat handling under sail or power more accessibly and effectively than has ever been done before. It puts at your fingertips all the information you need about: Boat Handling Under Power--Bob Sweet Sail Trim and Rig Tuni...

A Speck on the Sea: Epic Voyages in the Most Improbable Vessels - Paperback

$27.00

by William Longyard (Author)"A gripping compendium of noteworthy small-boat voyages made over the centuries." --John Harland, author of Seamanship in the Age of Sail A Speck on the Sea chronicles the greatest ocean voyages attempted in the littlest boats. These feats include: Diego Mendez's voyage to rescue Columbus William Okeley's escape from slavery in a folding rowboat Ernest Shackleton's death-cheating journeys And more Back JacketMore than Seventy Accounts of Big Adventures in Sma...

The Strip-Built Sea Kayak: Three Rugged, Beautiful Boats You Can Build - Paperback

$27.00

by Nick Schade (Author)Although books on strip building canoes abound, this is among the first to adapt the technique to crafting attractive, functional kayaks. Using high-quality, computer-generated illustrations and photographs to explain key techniques, the book provides complete plans and measurements for three different kayaks: 1) A simple solo craft for beginners, 2) A high-performance solo kayak for intermediate paddlers, and 3) A tandem design for two paddlers. With its easy-to-follow...