(Paperback)
By: Trevor Norton
ISBN: 9780099405092
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jun 2000
Publisher: Cornerstone
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He ascended from a depth of 200 feet without breathing equipment to see if his lungs would burst, then studied the effects of underwater explosions by standing closer and closer until shattered by the blast.
(Paperback)
By: Lynn Sherr
ISBN: 9781610393331
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jun 2013
Publisher: PublicAffairs,U.S.
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A Washington Post and Economist Best Book of 2012: "A witty and informative celebration of her sport, as well as an inspiring tale of personal challenge and discovery... [Sherr] immerses the reader in the history, lore, science and trivia of swimming."- Sports Illustrated
(Hardback)
By: John Lohn
ISBN: 9781442236998
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Aug 2014
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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This book brings to life the most memorable Olympic swimming moments in history, ranging from the early days of the games to the present. It describes in detail the best races and rivalries as well as the best stories of the Olympic Movement.
(Paperback)
By: Bryan Olmstead
ISBN: 9781098346768
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Apr 2021
Publisher: BookBaby
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(Paperback)
By: Shane Gould
ISBN: 9780732277673
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: May 2003
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
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Shane Gould blazed her way into sporting history, breaking 11 world swimming records and winning five Olympic medals in Munich in 1972. Yet her career lasted for just three years. At 13, she became a household name; and at 16 she retired and almost disappeared. This book talks about the story of Shane Gould.
(Paperback)
By: Jeff Cinciripino
ISBN: 9781667845647
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Oct 2022
Publisher: BookBaby
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(Paperback)
By: Nicola McCloy
ISBN: 9781775542797
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Sep 2025
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)
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(Hardback)
By: Vassos Alexander
ISBN: 9781399414593
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Sep 2025
UK Publication Date: 5th June 2025
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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A joyful dive into the wonderful waters of wild swimming.
(Paperback)
By: Brett Hawke
ISBN: 9780241647615
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Dec 2024
UK Publication Date: 26th December 2024
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
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(Hardback)
By: Chris Santella
ISBN: 9781584797104
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Sep 2012
UK Publication Date: 1st October 2008
Publisher: Stewart, Tabori & Chang Inc
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Santella invites diving experts from around the world to share some of their favorite destinations, so ardent divers can experience these underwater wonders for themselves--either on location in their SCUBA gear, or at home in their armchair. Stewart, Tabori & Chang
(Hardback)
By: Tyler Brl
ISBN: 9780500978573
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Oct 2023
UK Publication Date: 28th September 2023
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
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"Hot beach clubs, Perfect pools, Lake havens, Plus: a big splash of sunny apres-swim living"--Title page.
(Paperback)
By: Vicky Allan
ISBN: 9781785306242
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jan 2025
Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd
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Immerse yourself in an ocean of great literature. Come on, dive in.
(Hardback)
By: Vicky Allan
ISBN: 9781785306235
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jan 2025
UK Publication Date: 11th September 2025
Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd
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Immerse yourself in an ocean of great literature. Come on, dive in.
(Hardback)
By: Carrie Miller
ISBN: 9781426220074
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: May 2019
UK Publication Date: 20th April 2023
Publisher: National Geographic Society
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(Paperback)
By: Charles Sprawson
ISBN: 9780099577249
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Apr 2013
UK Publication Date: 7th February 2013
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
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Offers an introduction to the great swimming heroes: Byron leaping into the surf at Shelley's beach funeral, Hart Crane, swallow-diving to his death in the Bay of Mexico, Ulysses, Leander, Weismuller and more.
(Paperback)
By: Sean Conway
ISBN: 9780091959753
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Mar 2017
UK Publication Date: 9th March 2017
Publisher: Ebury Publishing
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From the first person to complete a British 'triathlon' - running, swimming and biking the length of Britain - this is Sean's remarkable and funny story about how anything is possible if you truly put your mind to it.
(Paperback, 0th New edition)
By: Al Mennie
ISBN: 9781786789945
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Sep 2025
UK Publication Date: 19th August 2025
Publisher: Watkins Media Limited
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For wild swimmers and those wishing to deepen their nature connection, this is the first book on the wellbeing benefits of night swimming, from international big wave surfer Al Mennie.
(Paperback)
By: Dave Saunders
ISBN: 9780713641141
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Aug 2001
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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One in a series of introductory sports books, this book on scuba diving combines straightforward, practical text with colour photographs and diagrams. It also includes information about the rules and equipment required.
(Paperback)
By: Jack Hudson
ISBN: 9781473666450
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jun 2020
UK Publication Date: 30th April 2020
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
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How to live a more creative, content and fulfilled life by reconnecting with nature.
(Hardback)
By: Vicky Allan & Anna Deacon
ISBN: 9781785305702
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jan 2025
UK Publication Date: 31st October 2024
Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd
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The world of wild swimming is changing. As more swimmers surrender themselves to the cold, they emerge with a sense of wellbeing they can't wait to share. This is the story of new connections and communities springing to the surface.
(Paperback)
By: Roger Deakin
ISBN: 9781784872762
Readership/Audience: Professional and Scholarly
Publication Date: May 2017
UK Publication Date: 8th June 2017
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
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Is there anything quite so exhilarating as swimming in wild water This swimming tour of Britain offers a frog's-eye view of the country's best bathing holes - the rivers, rock pools, lakes, ponds, lochs and sea that define a watery island.
(Paperback)
By: Steven Shaw
ISBN: 9781910231845
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jun 2016
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
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Based on a 35-year voyage of discovery into the art of swimming, this work looks at the most popular strokes - front crawl, back stroke, breast stroke and butterfly - focusing on maximum efficiency and minimum strain.Steven Shaw's method takes the Alexander Technique into the pool focusing on releasing tension from the head, neck and back.
(Hardback)
By: Kate Rew
ISBN: 9781846047282
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jun 2022
UK Publication Date: 9th June 2022
Publisher: Ebury Publishing
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(Paperback)
By: Bryan Olmstaed
ISBN: 9781098382803
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Sep 2021
Publisher: BookBaby
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