(Paperback)

Join veteran crime-fighter Stephen Smith on a journey through the dark and dangerous world of the Metropolitan Police specialist firearms command from its inception in 1966, when the cold-blooded murder of three police officers sparked a revolution in the training of armed officers, to the present day.

(Paperback)

Strength and Conditioning for Combat Sports aims to help the coach and athlete bridge the gap between the theory of training and applied training, helping the athlete to become faster, stronger and more flexible and to build their muscular endurance so they perform better and remain injury-free.

(Paperback)

Endurance runners and coaches have tended to neglect weight training and conditioning techniques, often in the belief that they don't benefit performance, add unwanted muscle bulk, or cause excessive soreness. This book shows how a strength and conditioning programme can directly improve running performance and reduce the risk of injury.

(Paperback)

Rugby Union as a sport has seen continual evolution over the years, and never more so than since the game officially became professional in 1995. This book details a structure of assessing rugby players that in turn allows appropriate training interventions to be planned out and, most importantly, coached to a wide range of rugby playing levels.

(Paperback)

A practical guide to learning the art and techniques of stumpwork embroidery, and to designing and creating your own pieces.

(Paperback)

A complete guide for those wishing to develop their vocal, imaginative and emotion skills for a varied career in stage or screen.

(Paperback)

Suitable for aspiring boxers, this title shares tips and suggestions on how to improve skills and maximize performance. It includes tips and training methods that allow you to master the individual nuances of boxing to give you the winning edge.

(Paperback)

Suitable for those wanting to improve their performance, from beginners learning the basic skills to more experienced participants working on advanced techniques, this title covers: the history of surfing; choosing and maintaining a board; reading the ocean; skills development; advanced techniques; environmental care and surf contests and careers.

(Paperback)

Presents the fifteen patterns [tul] of the Korean martial art of Taekwon-Do that are taught within the black belt syllabus of the International Taekwon-Do Federation. This book shows various sigle moves of each pattern.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

Featuring the full template and used on fifteen No 1 records!

(Paperback)

Suitable for anyone wanting to improve their performance, from beginners learning the basic skills to more experienced participants working on advanced techniques, this book gives you all-important advantage.

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

Examines the building industry's response to thatching issues, and its achievements in bringing the craft of thatching into the twenty-first century. This title shows how it has secured a sustainable and viable future for thatch, without compromising tradition.

(Hardback)

Featuring serious and comical observations parallel its chequered life, this book focuses on its beginnings in the blacksmith's shop to over-designed and lovingly engineered treasures from the small Birmingham machinist.

(Paperback)

In this fully revised new edition, Pedro de Alcantara invites you to redefine the meaning of health and wellbeing, using the insights and tools developed by a man of genius: F.M Alexander.

(Hardback)

This superbly illustrated book explores the history of the design processes leading to the architectural and engineering innovations that have allowed people to walk on water in such diverse and delightful ways.

(Paperback)

This book includes: - Thorough explanation of the sophisticated theories behind Equine Shiatsu - Comprehensive guidance to a full-body Shiatsu, including simple step-by-step instructions for each technique - How to deal with each horse as an individual, considering different horse behaviours - Examples of tricks of the trade and what to do when things do not go quite to plan

(Paperback)

Chinese brush painting is an ancient art, steeped in history, symbolism and ritual, and closely linked to Chinese calligraphy. This book takes you on a journey through the history, techniques and materials that can enable you to produce stunning paintings of flowers, birds, animals and landscapes.

(Paperback)

An essential guide for anyone aspiring to a career in production design.

(Paperback)

A guide to key management principles that will help managers at all levels to function successfully. It is based on the idea that managing is more about common sense and the ability to treat employees with humanity rather than the need to have specialist knowledge and expertise.

(Paperback)

Photographing newborns is a uniquely special experience and capturing the beauty of a newborn baby requires specific skills. In this book, the author, one of the UK's leading newborn photographers, shares her secrets, from preparing for the newborn session through to post-production work.

(Paperback)

Islamic gardens are enchanting places. Just the names of some of the most beautiful gardens in the world - the Alhambra, the Generalife, the Shalimar - conjure up images of calm and even divine beauty. This book presents an introduction to the design, symbolism and making of an Islamic Garden.

(Paperback, New edition)

This guide shows players and coaches at all levels how to acquire the skills of wrist-spin bowling. Areas covered include: the basic techniques step-by-step; solving bowling problems; how to bat against wrist-spins; mental and physical preparation for matches; and tactics to use.