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Debunking the sport's rumoured reputation of being outdated, this title explores the ancient yet powerfully rich and entertaining art of fencing.

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(Paperback)

Discusses the essential gear, preparations, precautions, and techniques necessary for dayhiking and short backpacking trips.

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A guide to boxing training and techniques with information about equipment, safety, working out, and offensive and defensive skills, with a history of the sport.

(Paperback, Second Edition, Second edition)

Aimed at those looking for an introduction to golf, this handbook is suitable for beginning golfers. Emphasising the fun side of the sport in both learning and playing, it covers getting started, equipment tips, and official rules, and concludes with a firsthand account of learning the game, a historical overview, and a glossary of terms.

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(Paperback, Second Edition, Second edition)

This beginner's sailing instructional guide covers both monohull and catamaran sailing with an emphasis on basic technique, safety, and fun. Skipping complicated sailing jargon that can stymie most novices, this book goes straight to the very basic questions, such as "How do I leave the dock" and "Where are the brakes.

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Providing chapters on safety, equipment, and basic skills, this instructional guide discusses the fundamentals of skateboarding. It offers information on buying a first board, where to plant one's feet, how to stay safe while learning new stunts, and the history of this exciting sport.

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Containing insights from skating's top pros and insiders, this text includes interviews which explore the mental and emotional side of skateboarding - what it takes to advance beyond the start-up stages.

(Paperback, Second Edition, Second edition)

This easy-to-read text is aimed at snowboarding newcomers of all ages. It features more than 100 photographs and covers gear, basic technique and safety.

(Paperback, Second Edition, Second edition)

This illustrated handbook covers the basics of surfing gear, conditions, safety, etiquette and history. Moreover it teaches the novice how to cope: not only with the waves and learning frustrations but with crowds and (gulp!) locals too.

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