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Matt Warshaw knows more about surfing that any other person on the planet. After five years of research and writing, Warshaw has completed a totally unprecedented history of the sport and the culture it has spawned.

(Hardback)

A love letter to the beaches and boardwalks of the Jersey Shore, this is the first visual history of the passionate surf culture that has thrived on the Atlantic coast of New Jersey, and its influence on the worlds of surfing, skateboarding, and beyond.

(Paperback, New edition)

H.W. Tilman's book Ice with Everything describes three voyages that attempt to reach East Greenland's Scoresby Sound, 'the first comparatively humdrum, the second totally disastrous, and the third exceedingly troublesome'. Tilman loses his boat Sea Breeze, crushed between a rock and an ice floe, and replaces her with the pilot cutter, Baroque.

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Inexplicably out of print since the late 1940s, Messing About in Boats is one of the most charming and evocative accounts of work and leisure afloat in the years either side of the Great War. John Muir describes working and sailing in English waters, from the North Sea to the Bristol Channel, in an age long before the marina, GPS and radio.

(Paperback, New edition)

First published 50 years before political correctness became an accepted rule, Mischief in Greenland is a treasure trove of H.W. Tilman's observational wit. In this account of his first two West Greenland voyages, he pulls no punches with regard to the occasional failings, leaving the reader to seek out the numerous achievements of these voyages.

(Paperback)

Mostly Mischiefs ordinary title belies extraordinary voyages made by H.W. Tilman in both Arctic and Antarctic waters, including the first ascent of a mountain to startbelow sea level.

(Hardback)

Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers join forces on a deadly maritime case in the remarkable new novel from internationally bestselling author John Sandford.

(Paperback)

Suitable for all levels of open water swimmer, from beginners right through to competing professionals, this book covers all aspects of the sport: its history and health benefits; an introduction to getting started; a discussion on training equipment and how it should be used; and more.

(Paperback, 7th edition)

This is an aide-memoire of everything a boater would need to know at sea. Packed with a wide range of information in a concise form it is a guide for beginners and a refresher for old hands.

(Paperback)

This series is designed to help the reader get more out of their chosen sport or game, whether they are an active participant or a passive enthusiast. Each book is packed with information, covering topics such as rules, equipment and clothing, safety, etiquette, scoring, core skills, tactics and refereeing.

(Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)

This new paperback edition of Bill Sayer's comprehensive guide to the sports of rowing and sculling has been further revised and updated. The book offers invaluable instruction to maximize the athlete's efficiency, strength and endurance on the water.

(Paperback)

Suitable for anyone wanting to improve their performance, from beginners learning the basic skills to more experienced participants working on advanced techniques, this title covers a brief history of rowing; choosing and setting up equipment; safety and risk assessment; capsize drill, steering and coxing; and skill development and techniques.

(Hardback)

The closest you ll get on land to the feeling of being on deck sailing through the eyes of a true master of both sail and lens.

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In his lone six-year voyage from England to New Zealand in the 1950s, in a 1908 yawl designed by Albert Strange, the author discovers both the world and himself.

(Paperback)

Cold-water surfing, the most remote surf spots, spectacular photography, illustrations, and custom boards: Surf Odyssey documents the modern cult of surfing as its own subculture and way of life.

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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)

This is the paperback edition of the "page-turning premiere" ("Vanity Fair") about fidelity, intimacy, and identity. In this remarkable, lyrically written novel, Joanna Hershon captures the ever-evolving aftermath of one tragic summer weekend for a family in New Hampshire.

(Paperback, 2nd New edition)

This new edition offers a unique insight into the technical and tactical aspects of rowing and takes account of the most recent developments in the sport.

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In this enchanting volume, beloved artist Lisa Congdon invites readers to take a delightful dip into the joy of swimming.

(Hardback)

This title celebrates our connection with water, focusing on outdoor bathing locations around the world.

(Hardback)

An entertaining, authoritative, and captivating guide to all activities above, below, and beside the sea, The Ocean is the ultimate gift book that is then used by sailors, fishers, surfers, beachcombers, and ocean lovers everywhere.

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Whether you are looking to improve on-water performance, set an indoor rowing personal best or enhance the quality of your training, this book covers topics such as: training and technique; egrometer training; specific rowing conditioning; strength training; monitoring and assessing land training; mobility and flexibility; and trunk training.