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Build Your Own Electric Bicycle - Paperback

$36.00

by Matthew Slinn (Author)Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.A Step-by-Step Guide to Building an Electric Bicycle From the Ground UpFilled with do-it-yourself project, this hands-on manual gives you all the technical information and easy-to-follow instructions you need to assemble and customize an electric bike.Build Your Own Electric Bicycle ...

The Backpacker's Handbook, 4th Edition - Paperback

$43.00

by Chris Townsend (Author)What you need to know before you hit the trails Whether you are backpacking for the first time or a veteran follower of the trails, this enormously practical guide includes everything you need to know, from essential techniques such as map and compass work to the skills needed for more remote wilderness journeys. The Backpacker's Handbook also gives you the latest information on gear. You'll find the last word on: How to choose packs and footwear--and make sure they...

Wilderness First Aid: A Pocket Guide - Paperback

$22.00

by Paul G. Gill (Author)Like a seasoned outfitter for hire (at a fraction of the cost), Ragged Mountain Pocket Guides give beginners the straightforward, reassuring advice they need for a successful first foray in the field. In a medical emergency, nothing is more reassuring than clear, professional advice. Paul Gill, a member of the Wilderness Medical Society and a longtime columnist for Outdoor Life magazine, offers clear explanations to a broad range of problems, followed by step-by-step i...

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by Peter Hunn (Author)"Incredible amount of detail about all those kickers from the past, including an appendix with comprehensive model-year information."WoodenBoat "This book is the one to buy if you are interested in collecting antique outboard motors."BoatingBack Jacket"This book is the one to buy if you are interested in collecting antique outboard motors."--Boating The only complete guide to finding and identifying vintage outboard engines Antique outboard motors have a mystique muc...

High-Intensity Training the Mike Mentzer Way - Paperback

$26.00

by Mike Mentzer (Author), John Little (Author)A PAPERBACK ORIGINAL High-intensity bodybuilding advice from the first man to win a perfect score in the Mr. Universe competition This one-of-a-kind book profiles the high-intensity training (HIT) techniques pioneered by the late Mike Mentzer, the legendary bodybuilder, leading trainer, and renowned bodybuilding consultant. His highly effective, proven approach enables bodybuilders to get results--and win competitions--by doing shorter, less frequ...

Muay Thai Unleashed: Learn Technique and Strategy from Thailand's Warrior Elite - Paperback

$25.00

by Erich Krauss (Author)Let elite Muay Thai warriors turn your body into an unbeatable weapon Written by professional Muay Thai fighters and trainers, Muay Thai Unleashed shows you how to master this feared and dangerous martial art. Author and trainer Erich Krauss, along with Muay Thai pros Glen Cordoza and Tana (Chun) Yingwitayakhun, teach you the same body-punishing techniques that are used at the highest levels of Muay Thai competition. Whether you use these skills in the ring or on the ...

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by Thomas Fleck (Author), Ronald Quinn (Author)A PAPERBACK ORIGINAL A games-based alternative to tedious rote exercises, guaranteed to keep practices fun, engaging, and productive Great Soccer Drills provides soccer coaches with a great way to make every soccer practice active, fun, and productive. Coaches get 125 games guaranteed to keep kids moving and excited while teaching them basic skills, sharpening their reflexes, and building their confidence and decision-making ability. Written by t...

The Baffled Parent's Guide to Coaching Boys' Lacrosse - Paperback

$24.00

by Gregory Murrell (Author), Jim Garland (Author)A novice's guide to coaching one of the nation's fastestgrowing youth sportsUnlike other lacrosse titles, this latest addition to the acclaimed Baffled Parent's Guide series arms newcomers with a total road map for mastering all aspects of coaching a 6- to 12-year-old boy's lacrosse team. From skill fundamentals to managing a game, it covers all the bases in a clear, step-by-step format. At the heart of Coaching Boys' Lacrosse is a set of origi...

The Louisville Slugger Book of Game-Breaker Baseball: How to Master 30 of the Game's Most Difficult Plays - Paperback

$26.78

by John Monteleone (Author), Mark Gola (Author)The first guide to help you get to the next level of baseball playTo continue advancing up the ladder of competition, you need to master the game's advanced skills and techniques, those exciting plays that surface at crucial moments in competition and bring victory--the game-breaker plays and skills. The Louisville Slugger(R) Book of Game-Breaker Baseball moves beyond the basics. It features step-by-step instructions supplemented by major-league ...

Performance Sailing and Racing - Paperback

$31.00

by Steve Colgate (Author)From a racing master, all the knowledge you need to make your boat go faster and safer in any condition In Performance Sailing and Racing, Steve Colgate explains how to improve your sailing and push your boat to higher but safer speeds. He shows you how get your boat to perform as it was designed--with grace and an ease of motion--and to sail at a fast speed that can get you out of situations more quickly and arrive at your destination sooner. Used as one of the text ...

The Baffled Parent's Guide to Coaching Tee Ball - Paperback

$21.00

by H. W. Broido (Author)Each spring, Tee-ball introduces millions of boys and girls to "America's pastime" --and introduces their parents to the joys (and nightmares) of coaching first-time players. Filled with expert advice and tips on creating order from chaos, Coaching Tee-Ball is the solution to every baffled parent's predicament, offering the new coach a total approach to keeping kids involved, motivated, and having fun.Back Jacket"I love this book and will recommend to all my future coa...

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by Paul Snyder (Author), Arthur Snyder (Author)"Its illustrations on how the knots are tied are among the best I have seen."Mariner's Log With nearly 300 superb photographs illustrating the "ins and outs" of the 20 most useful nautical knots and splices, this reissue of the critically acclaimed Nautical Knots Illustrated will transform any beginner into a boater who knows the ropes. Each knot or splice is presented on two facing pages, and an illustrated glossary and quick-glance overview o...

The Ten Commandments of Mindpower Golf: No-Nonsense Strategies for Mastering Your Mental Game - Paperback

$24.55

by Robert Winters (Author)Master the mental aspects of golf with these ten easy-to-follow principlesHow often have you heard that a golfer "has a good head for the game" or that a player is "a mental case"? Anyone who's ever set foot on the links knows that the game of golf is psychological--a contest of wit and willpower. It is at its core a mental game, and to play well you need to have tremendous concentration, focus, and emotional control--mind skills that even the most technically profic...

Treacherous Waters: Stories of Sailors in the Clutch of the Sea - Paperback

$21.20

by Tom Lochhaas (Author)Stories of Sailors in the Clutch of the Sea. Edited by Tom Lochhaas Treacherous Waters is a collection of riveting, real life stories of adventure, loss, and survival at sea. Garnered from among the best writing about sailing and the sea from the past 40 years, it transports readers to remote polar waters, lee shores, forbidding capes, and into the hearts of tempests. Here is triumph, disaster, love, courage, guilt, rescue, and death as captured by Webb Chiles The Open...

Hit Like a Big Leaguer: Batting Tips, Techniques, and Strategies for Coaches and Players - Paperback

$26.78

by Jack Maloof (Author)Youth baseball players learn the secrets of hitting smart and batting big Batting is more than just making contact; it is about the swing, the stance, the follow-through. Majorleague hitting coordinator Jack Maloof--who has fixed the mechanics of such explosive hitters as Tony Gwynn, Roberto Alomar, and Cliff Floyd--shares the same techniques he used with these big leaguers to help players in senior youth leagues and up hone their individual hitting form and make the mo...

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by Miner Brotherton (Author), Edwin Sherman (Author)The 12-Volt Bible for Boats is a clear, nonthreatening introduction to the 12-volt electrical systems used on small boats to power everything from reading lights to bilge pumps. This second edition is thoroughly updated with respect to modern batteries, breaker and panel design, alternative energy sources, and troubleshooting equipment, but it retains the fundamental simplicity that is the source of its enduring popularity (more than 100,000...

Building the Greenland Kayak: A Manual for Its Contruction and Use - Paperback

$27.00

by Christopher Cunningham (Author)This step-by-step guide to building a lashed-frame, fabriccovered sea kayak is both a means to a sleek, fast, universally admired boat and an excellent introduction to woodworking and boatbuilding for hobbyists. The Inuit design scales up or down to fit the paddler and can be built using $150 worth of hardware-store materials, a few basic tools, and a minimal investment of time. Also included: plans for a low-volume version designed for Eskimo rolling; an esp...

The Ultimate Desert Handbook: A Manual for Desert Hikers, Campers and Travelers - Paperback

$30.00

by G. Mark Johnson (Author)Discover the joys of desert camping, hiking, and travelHarsh, yet hauntingly beautiful; arid, yet teeming with life; inhospitable, yet profoundly peaceful--the earth's deserts beckon the poet and the backpacker, the artist and the adventurer. If you're heading into the desert, however, you should know what to expect, what to look for, and how to withstand extreme desert conditions.Richly illustrated with photographs and drawings, The Ultimate Desert Handbook is your...

Small-Boat Seamanship Manual - Paperback

$40.00

by Richard Aarons (Author)Make the U.S. Coast Guard your first mate The Small-Boat Seamanship Manual contains all the information found in the Coast Guard's official 1,200-page training manual, giving you access to the highest standards of seamanship practiced and perfected by professional mariners. In addition to in-depth coverage of boat handling and navigation, you'll find instructions for dealing with extreme situations, including search and rescue, towing, firefighting, vessel flood mana...

Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence - Paperback

$20.00

by Gary Mack (Author), David Casstevens (Author)Praise for Mind Gym"Believing in yourself is paramount to success for any athlete. Gary's lessons and David's writing provide examples of the importance of the mental game."--Ben Crenshaw, two-time Masters champion and former Ryder Cup captain"Mind Gym hits a home run. If you want to build mental muscle for the major leagues, read this book."--Ken Griffey Jr., Major League Baseball MVP"I read Mind Gym on my way to the Sydney Olympics and really ...

Rough Weather Seamanship for Sail and Power: Design, Gear, and Tactics for Coastal and Offshore Waters - Hardcover

$46.00

by Roger Marshall (Author)Written by an accomplished naval architect, this book shows the average boater how to safely weather the fiercest storm. Rough Weather Seamanship for Sail and Power arms readers with the knowledge they need to select and modify a boat for heavy weather; understand, track, and evade storm systems; and prepare for a storm in harbor, coastal waters, and offshore. It offers ocean-tested heavy-weather techniques for both sailboats and powerboats, practical advice on survi...

Marlinspike Sailor's Arts and Crafts: A Step-By-Step Guide to Tying Classic Sailor's Knots to Create, Adorn, and Show Off - Paperback

$24.00

by Barbara Merry (Author)Discover the dozens of nautically flavored craft projects you can make with rope You will be surprised by the fancy projects you can make with a square knot, a double-French hitching, or four-strand braids (a dog collar, a tool grip, and a decorated picture frame, respectively) You can also tie the sailor's Turk's Head knot into a bracelet and morph a monkey's fist knot into a doorstop or a fun toy for your dog. Marine artisan Barbara Merry, an expert in artistic ma...

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by U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Assoc Inc (Author)Learn the essentials of sailing and seamanship from one of the world's premier boating organizations Since 1978, Sailing Skills and Seamanship has been the required manual for students in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary's esteemed sail-training programs. Now this exclusive handbok is available for the first time to every beginning and intermediate sailor. It is your thorough introduction to recreational sailing's fundamentals, from choosing the ...

The Complete Guide to Trailering Your Boat: How to Select, Use, Maintain, and Improve Boat Trailers - Paperback

$22.00

by Bruce Smith (Author)Master the most difficult part of boating before hitting the water This comprehensive guide will help you gain confidence, develop skills, and avoid boat-ramp and highway mishaps when trailering your boat. The book includes easy-to-follow, heavily illustrated instructions on driving, backing, launching, retrieving, and tying down your boat; trailer maintenance; and selecting tow vehicles, hitches, trailers, and towing accessories.Author BiographyBruce W. Smith is a lea...

Fast Track to Cruising: How to Go from Novice to Cruise-Ready in Seven Days - Paperback

$32.00

by Steve Colgate (Author), Doris Colgate (Author)Learn how to handle a cruising sailboat in as little as seven days--even if you've never sailed before! Who says you have to be an experienced daysailor before you can think about cruising? Steve and Doris Colgate know that most of us don't have that kind of time. At the Offshore Sailing School, the Colgates have helped more than 100,000 adults--three-quarters of whom started as beginning sailors or complete newcomers--take the helm of a midsiz...

The Complete Trailer Sailor: How to Buy, Equip, and Handle Small Cruising Sailboats - Paperback

$32.36

by Brian Gilbert (Author)A soup-to-nuts introduction to small, economical sailing craft Trailer sailers--the smallest, most economical sailboats with sleeping accommodations--are a popular platform for learning the basics of sailing and are often considered to be the entry level to cruising under sail. Author Brian Gilbert shows how trailer sailers can be the ideal craft for a lifetime of enjoyment, including serious, long-distance cruising. This book covers all the bases, including how to in...

The Pontoon and Deckboat Handbook: How to Buy, Maintain, Operate, and Enjoy the Ultimate Family Boats - Paperback

$30.13

by David Brown (Author)Everything you need to know about pontoons and deckboats Wide, stable, and perfectly adapted for family fun and entertaining, pontoons and deckboats are among the most popular lake and river vessels in America. The Pontoon and Deckboat Handbook explains to you how these boats differ from conventional types in handling, safety, maintenance, and other aspects of ownership and use.Author BiographyDavid G. Brown is the author of several International Marine titles and a bo...

Instant Boatbuilding with Dynamite Payson: 15 Instant Boats for Power, Sail, Oar, and Paddle - Paperback

$27.00

by Harold Payson (Author)From the acknowledged master of the "instant boat"--tips, techniques, and designs for quick-and-easy plywood boatbuilding Dynamite Payson offers you a new guide to building 15 exciting boats from master designer Phil Bolger. Instant Boatbuilding with Dynamite Payson includes plans and instructions for a multipurpose skiff for sail, oar, and power; a pirogue for single or double paddle; a big pram dinghy; a maneuverable peapod; a long, fast, rowing dory; a rugged outbo...

The Complete Guide to Coaching Girls' Basketball: Building a Great Team the Carolina Way - Paperback

$28.00

by Sylvia Hatchell (Author), Jeff Thomas (Author)"Coach Hatchell's book is a must-read for every girls' basketball coach. She is fantastic in every phase of the game, and I love watching her teams play."--Roy Williams, head men's basketball coach, University of North Carolina, and Associated Press Coach of the Year, 2006 What does it take to turn a good coach into a great one? You need to be a teacher, a motivator, a guru of X's and O's. Coach Sylvia Hatchell shows you how she manages all the...

All-Mountain Skier: The Way to Expert Skiing - Paperback

$25.00

by R. Elling (Author)"Covers more information than a week's worth of private lessons."Ski magazine The All-Mountain Skier helps skiers advance their skills with a foolproof, self-instructional program for mastering advanced techniques in even the most challenging conditions. Drawing from his extensive experience as a ski professional, instructor Mark Elling delivers essential advice and informationincluding tips from other expert skiersto help readers perform like pros.Back Jacket"Cover...

In the Wake of the Jomon: Stone Age Mariners and a Voyage Across the Pacific - Paperback

$24.00

by Jon Turk (Author)"An extraordinary adventure."--Sea Kayaker In 1996 a 9,500-year-old skeleton unearthed beside the Columbia River galvanized anthropologists with the possibility that prehistoric humans reached North America from northern Japan by crossing the ocean in small open boats. In In the Wake of the Jomon, world-class kayaker and science writer Jon Turk relates his successful attempt to re-create this perilous migration, a voyage that Paddler magazine named one of the ten greatest ...

The Complete Anchoring Handbook: Stay Put on Any Bottom in Any Weather - Paperback

$37.00

by Alain Poiraud (Author), Achim Ginsberg-Klemmt (Author), Erika Ginsberg-Klemmt (Author)A modern, authoritative anchoring guide for sailors and powerboaters A boat swinging safely at anchor can mark the relaxing conclusion to a great day of boating or the successful completion of an essential emergency measure, while failure to anchor properly can be frustrating, inconvenient, or downright dangerous. The Complete Anchoring Handbook is your path to mastering this indispensable seamanship skil...