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Sports & Fitness___________1  Gift Books  Practical & Reference  Narrative

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Family & Nature Books Gift Books Reference Natural History Guides

Nautical & Outdoor________18  Outdoor Living  Gift Books  Practical & Reference

Sports Practical & Reference – Gift Books The Wenger Revolution: Twenty Years of Arsenal Amy Lawrence In September 1996 a Frenchman, so little known in English football the newspaper headline ran “Arsene Who?”, walked into Arsenal. In the subsequent 20 years as manager he has transformed the club. English football’s longest serving manager has overseen a period of radical change. His experience spans across the spectrum from complex challenges to historic success. The Wenger Revolution will chronicle this fascinating era through the combination of distinctive photographs taken from the inner sanctum, and words collated by a prominent Arsenal author, whose book Invincible: Inside Arsenal’s Unbeaten 2003-04 Season was a best seller and earned critical acclaim.

Pub date: 08/09/2016 Trade Paperback 224 pages 246 x 189 mm

Sports Geek: A visual tour of sporting myths, debate and data Rob Minto All big sports teams and coaches use data, but fans are still fed myths, clichés and irrelevant numbers until now. Sports Geek brings Rob Minto’s encyclopaedic knowledge of sport together with analysis of statistics and beautiful charts. Find out the answers to sports questions such as:  Was Usain Bolt’s 200m world record really just a big disappointment?  How do sports stars really earn their money?  What exactly is the Flo-Jo problem? Sports Geek will make you think about the definition of ‘greatest’ in a different way – it’s not just about first past the post. Pub date: 20/10/ 2016 Trade Paperback 224 pages 246 x 189 mm

Rob Minto was the Financial Times’ first Interactive Editor. He has been obsessed about sport and statistics for many years.

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Sports Practical & Reference – Gift Books Golden Kicks: The Sneakers that Changed Sport Jason Coles Pub date: 22/09/2016 Trade Paperback 224 pages 195 x 250 mm

Sneakers are now a part of mainstream fashion and have been widely adopted as streetwear for many years. Whole cultures have developed around their appreciation and design and yet the adoption of shoes like the Adidas Stan Smith, Reebok Classic and Nike Air Jordan as everyday wear means that most people don’t know the stories behind the origins of their shoes. Golden Kicks will reveal those stories, many of which have never been told before. An attractive gift book aimed at the sports fan/sneaker head. Golden Kicks tells the stories behind 50 of the most significant sports shoes ever made and reveals the roles they played in some of sport’s greatest moments. As a sneakerhead and having worked for almost twenty years in the sports marketing business, Jason has become something of an expert on the subject.

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Sports Practical & Reference The HIIT Bible: Supercharge Your Body and Brain Steve Barrett Pub date: 29/12/2016 Paperback 240 pages 230 x 189 mm

HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) is a red hot fitness trend and set to get hotter until it eventually becomes the mainstream method for improving cardiovascular performance and radically changing body composition. This book aims to consolidate and demystify the science whilst also highlighting some of the lesser well known benefits of HIIT including improved levels of HGH (human growth hormone - which slows down the ageing process) and the generation of chemicals that have a positive effect on mood and wellbeing (not endorphins something far more powerful). HIIT is in essence just a formula: (Exertion + Recovery) x Sets = Results. But it’s the versatility of the method that makes it interesting, you can HIIT indoors, outdoors, in water, in the gym with or without equipment, on a bike or on a rower. This is the ultimate handbook on HIIT for both fitness enthusiasts and fitness professionals.

The Vegetarian Athlete: More Than 100 Delicious Meal Ideas Anita Bean More and more people, including athletes, are becoming vegetarian or eating less meat. Eating the right foods to support a training regime presents many challenges, particularly on a meat-free diet. Let bestselling nutritionist and life-long vegetarian Anita Bean show you how to overcome these worries, and what you can eat in place of meat! With over 100 fast and healthy vegetarian and vegan recipes for breakfast, main meals, desserts, snacks and shakes, with complete nutritional analysis, there are plenty of ideas for how to fuel your workout and aid recovery on a vegetarian diet.

Pub date: 06/10/2016 Paperback 276 pages 235 x 208 mm

Anita Bean is a respected health and nutrition journalist and author. She is the bestselling author of the Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition, Sports Supplements and Food for Fitness. Anita is a former natural bodybuilder and a lifelong vegetarian.

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Sports Practical & Reference: Cycling The Science of the Tour de France: Training secrets of the world’s best cyclists James Witts The Science of the Tour de France is a fascinating insight into the science of the modern Tour de France peloton. A winning performance at the world’s greatest bike race starts in the laboratory - and we’re not talking doping. James Witts takes us into the world of marginal gains to find out how today’s elite cyclists gain the advantage - physically, mentally and mechanically. Interviews from the current stars, including Kittel, Cav and Froome, and the teams around them, help explain the application of science and its role in the world’s most popular race.

Pub date: 16/06/2016 Paperback 208 pages 230 x 189 mm

James Witts has a background in sports science, and is a writer for a number of magazines, including Cyclist, 220 Triathlon, Runner’s World, Men’s Health and GQ.

Ride Strong: Essential Conditioning for Cyclists Jo McRae Keen cyclists, taking their lead from the professionals, are looking to add off-the-bike exercise to their training to improve their cycling performance. This informative and accessible book gives a comprehensive overview of cyclists' needs for off the- bike exercise and how to do it. Focusing on flexibility, core and strength, the book explains how crosstraining can be integrated with cycling performance training. The exercises are selected to prevent common cycling related pain and injury issues, and to maximise cycling performance, with the added benefit that all the exercises can be performed at home with very little equipment. Jo McRae is a corrective exercise specialist, bike fitter and personal trainer who specializes in conditioning for cyclists. Pub date: 06/10/2016 Paperback 276 pages 230 x 189 mm

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Sports Practical & Reference - Football The Soccer Coach Season Planner Malcolm Cook This is the ideal coaching tool for soccer coaches. It assists in getting you the best from your time, resources, equipment, effort and organisation over the season. The Soccer Coach Season Planner contains match reports, training sessions, tips for a coach's personal development and a team profile tool to help you coach effectively. Each week has a motivational quote or slogan from a famous coach with space for you to put your own practice and training sessions plus your intended learning goals for the players and team. There is also space for two match reports (Sat/midweek), and a section on reflection on your own personal coaching performance and development over each week. Pub date: 11/08/ 2016 Trade Paperback 208 pages 230 x 189 mm

How to Win at 5-a-Side Nick Ascroft The ideal companion for social and league five -a-side players, this is a players’ guide to improving their game, aimed at the playing majority: social footballers who play five aside in ‘cages’ with no outplay zone. The book has quotes from professional players and coaches, and top five-a-side amateurs, and covers every aspect of the game thoroughly and informatively. Highly accessible, this riveting read treats the game as social players treat it: seriously but not too seriously. Photographs and diagrams are used to show gameplay situations, showing positioning, drills and tactics, as well as perspectives from players/coaches/pros/tactical experts and factoids. Wanting to improve your game? This book will not only help you win, but move up the league tables.

Pub date: 25/08/ 2016 Trade Paperback 208 pages 234 x 153 mm

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Sports Narrative Kicking Off: How Women in Sport Are Changing the Game Sarah Shephard There's a battle being fought on the sports fields and behind the scenes at every major broadcaster. The warriors are women in sport. Kicking Off breaks down their battles to discover if, and how they can ever be won and tells the stories that can no longer be ignored.  Why do female athletes earn less than their male counterparts?  Why do so few elite sportswomen have the profile their talent deserves?  Why are girls still growing up believing that sport is ‘for boys’? An engaging, interesting read. This isn’t a tub-thumping polemic – instead a well-crafted exploration of the issues – but not afraid to confront the many elephants in the room. Pub date: 10/03/ 2016 Trade Paperback 304 pages

Sarah Shephard is Features Editor at Sport magazine and has interviewed cover stars including Usain Bolt, Roger Federer, Andy Murray, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Sir Bradley Wiggins, Serena Williams, and many more. In December 2012 she was named Writer of the Year at the UTV Media Awards.

Don't Stop Me Now: 26.2 Tales of a Runner’s Obsession Vassos Alexander This is a celebration of running - and what lots of us think about when we run. Part escape, part self-discovery, part therapy, part fitness. Part simple childlike joy of running when you could be walking. Vassos Alexander shares the highs and lows of falling in love with running, from his first paltry efforts to reach the end of his street to completing ultra-marathons and triathlons in the same weekend. Vassos Alexander is one of the UK's best known sports broadcasters. Every morning he's heard by ten million people as an integral part of the Chris Evans Breakfast Show on BBC Radio2.

Pub date: 10/03/ 2016 Trade Paperback 304 pages

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Natural History: Family and Nature Books Born to Be Wild: Hundreds of free nature activities for families Hattie Garlick Packed with photos of real families, Born to Be Wild provides simple instructions for activities requiring nothing more sophisticated than a small person’s imagination and a little outdoor space. No expensive art supplies or outward-bound kit required. All you need for hundreds of activities is a 'Toolkit' of household essentials like recycled food containers, paper scraps, string, glue and an empty jar or two. Hattie Garlick also talks to families, organisations, cultures and communities who’ve rebuilt their relationships with nature with inspiring results, and introduces scientists, psychologists and other experts who explain why nature matters in our kids' modern lives.

Pub date: 10/03/2016 Paperback 256 pages 246 x 189 mm

Hattie Garlick is a former Times journalist who now contributes to the Guardian, the Telegraph, the Sunday Times, Stella magazine and Mother and Baby magazine, as well as to Radio 4’s Food programme.

Do Birds Have Knees? All Your Bird Questions Answered Stephen Moss This RSPB-endorsed book answers all those burning questions about birds that beginners and experts alike may ask themselves as they go about their birding. How do ducks keep their feet from freezing in winter? Why don't swallows stay in Africa? Are birds really dinosaurs, or were dinosaurs really birds? And do birds have knees? Taking a 'questions and answers' approach, each specific question leads to an answer which expands the theme under discussion, so that all aspects of bird life and the hobby of birding are covered. The scientifically rigorous answers together form an impressive and fascinating body of bird-related information. This highly readable book will intrigue anyone with an interest in birds. Pub date: 19/05/2016 Paperback 240 pages 210 x 148 mm

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Natural History: Family and Nature Books Cooking For Birds Mark Golley We seem to love cookery books and cooking for ourselves, but how often have you thought about putting your culinary skills towards making dinner for some rather different guests? Birds are the life and soul of any garden – whatever its size or location – and one thing is guaranteed: if food is on offer, the birds will come. Whether it’s a treat for the Blue Tit, nibbles for the Nuthatch or a bellyful for the Blackbird, there is plenty here to entice a variety of visitors to your bird-table or bird feeders.

Pub date: 03/11/2016 Paperback 96 pages 170 x 170 mm

The Complete Garden Bird Book Mark Golley & Stephen Moss One of the greatest pleasures of having a garden is being able to find and identify the great number of different bird species which may feed, bathe and nest there, or simply fly over, particularly during migration. This bestseller combines full identification and behavioural features of over 70 common garden bird species with detailed information on attracting birds to your garden. The clear illustrations and text are presented in an easy-to-use format and provide practical bird identification information to the novice birdwatcher. A concise introduction covers ideal garden habitats, binoculars, bird behaviour and feeding birds. Stunningly illustrated, yet simple to use, The Complete Garden Bird Book will ensure that you get the maximum. Pub date: 12/01/2017 Paperback 176 pages 210 x 148 mm

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Natural History: Gift books Highlands - Scotland's Wild Heart Stephen Moss In the far north of Britain lies Western Europe’s greatest wilderness: the Scottish Highlands, filled with secret wonders, from ancient Caledonian pine forests to the vast Flow Country and the mysterious depths of Loch Ness. Snow-capped mountains tower over ink-black lochs, Golden Eagles soar over heather-clad moors, and Red Deer stags engage in mortal combat for the right to win a mate. Accompanying the four-part BBC series narrated by Ewan McGregor, Highlands: Scotland’s Wild Heart features insightful text and spectacular photography chronicling a year in the lives of a stellar cast of wild animals as they struggle to survive in a beautiful yet unforgiving landscape. Pub date: 05/05/2016 Hardback 272 pages 280 x 250 mm

Stephen Moss is a naturalist, author and TV producer. He has a monthly nature column in the Guardian and also writes for the Daily Mail and BBC Wildlife.

Birds: Myth, Lore and Legend Rachel Warren-Chadd & Marianne Taylor Why are owls regarded either as wise or as harbingers of doom? What gave rise to the fanciful belief that storks bring babies? Why is the eagle associated with victory and the hummingbird with paradise? This new and engaging book covers the legends, beliefs, proverbs and predictions associated with more than 80 birds from many nations. Birds: myth, lore and legend draws on historical accounts and scientific literature to reveal how colourful tales or superstitions were shaped by human imagination from each bird’s behaviour or appearance. It offers an enchanting and different perspective on birds across the world.

Pub date: 25/08/2016 Hardback 304 pages 246 x 189 mm

Marianne Taylor is a writer and photographer who has written on many natural history subjects. Books include British Birds of Prey, Owls, Dragonflight and Wild Coast for Bloomsbury. Rachel Warren-Chadd is a journalist and editor who written and researched on a wide range of subjects. She has long been interested in myths and legends.

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Natural History: Gift books Secrets of the Seas: A Journey into the Heart of the Oceans Callum Roberts Our seas are host to an extraordinary variety of plant and animal life, but much of it remains mysterious. Alex Mustard is one of the world’s leading underwater photographers, and his crisp images are so immediate that their subjects seem to separate themselves from the water. This stunning portrait gathers together more than 200 of his award-winning photographs, many specially shot for the book, to create a vivid picture of the oceans and the animals that inhabit them. Each chapter is accompanied by an essay on the challenges facing the specific marine environment, written by marine biologist, Professor Callum Roberts. Pub date: 22/09/2016 Hardback 240 pages 255 x 255 mm

Professor Callum Roberts is a marine conservation biologist at the University of York. A prolific author, he has advised US, British and Caribbean governments on the creation of marine reserves. Dr Alex Mustard is a marine biologist and renowned underwater photographer.

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Natural History: Reference Mark Carwardine's Guide To Whale Watching In Britain And Europe Mark Carwardine This fully updated edition of a popular title is the definitive guide to watching whales, dolphins and porpoises in British and other European waters. A fascinating introduction to whales and whale watching is followed by a detailed field guide with spectacular illustrations, photographs, identification tips, dive sequences and distribution maps for all the cetaceans of Europe. The final part of the book provides a guide to Europe’s major whale watching sites, covering 24 countries, from Greenland to Madeira in Portugal. Whether you want to watch Minke Whales in Iceland or Bottlenose Dolphins in Spain, this comprehensive guide is the ideal companion.

Pub date: 25/02/2016 Paperback 272 pages 210 x 148 mm

Mark Carwardine is a zoologist, an outspoken conservationist, an award-winning writer, a radio and TV presenter, a wildlife photographer, and a wildlife tour operator. He has written over 50 books on wildlife and conservation and has been studying whales, dolphins and porpoises for 30 years.

Kingdon Pocket Guide to African Mammals Jonathan Kingdon

Pub date: 25/02/2016 Paperback 304 pages 190 x 125 mm

Originally published in 2004, the Kingdon Pocket Guide to African Mammals quickly became the field guide of choice to take on African safaris. Its compact format makes it ideal for use in the field, while its coverage is the most comprehensive currently possible in this format. Adapted from the Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals, the greatly condensed text focuses on essential information such as identification and distribution, while the author's superb illustrations have been rearranged into an easy-to-use plate format and placed opposite the text. Complex and more obscure groups like the bats and certain rodent families are summarised by genera. Over 500 maps plot the distribution of all larger species, and for smaller mammals the maps show distribution by genus. This is a completely revised second edition of this popular guide. The information and taxonomy have been updated to follow the newly published second edition of the Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals (2015), and this new edition of the pocket guide contains several new species and illustrations. The maps have been completely replaced and there are now 200 more maps than in the original edition.

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Natural History: Reference Flight Identification of Raptors of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East Dick Forsman Raptors are notoriously hard to identify, even if seen well, and represent perhaps the ultimate ID challenge for birders. This book is the ultimate flight-identification guide for the raptors of the Western Palaearctic, covering Europe, North Africa, the Middle East (including Arabia) to Central Asia. It provides identification information for all 60 species that regularly occur in the region going to subspecific level wherever needed. The text covers every plumage and age in detail, with each species account accompanied by a range of photographs covering all the principal plumages. Based on this stunning photographic coverage, most of which has never been published before, this book represents a landmark in bird identification books and a major work for all raptor enthusiasts. Pub date: 25/02/2016 Hardback 544 pages 240 x 170 mm Rights sold: Spanish

Field Guide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of Britain and Europe Wouter Beukema, Jeroen Speybroeck, Jan Van Der Voort & Bobby Bok The taxonomy and systematics of European reptiles and amphibians have changed a lot in recent years, yet there is no modern, up-to-date field guide available that comprehensively covers all the species. Every species will be covered in detail with a focus on identification and geographical variation; species texts also cover distribution, habitat and behaviour. A detailed up-to-date map is also included for each species. Superb colour illustrations by talented artist Ilian Velikov depict every species and all major variations, and colour photographs are also included for most species. This groundbreaking new guide will become the definitive field reference for these two groups of animals. Pub date: 28/07/2016 Trade Paperback 320 pages 216 x 135 mm

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Natural History: Reference Fossils: A Photographic Field Guide Chris Pellant & Helen Pellant Pub date: 20/10/2016 Paperback 192 pages 180 x 118 mm

Easy to use, highly informative and illustrated throughout with amazing colour photographs, this title covers all classifications of fossils, with more than 190 fossils from around the world featured. Information given for each fossil includes its genus name, the main identifying characteristics of the genus, its maximum or average size, information about its occurrence, and general information pertaining to either the genus or the particular specimen featured. A quick reference guide to the geological range of each genus is also included in the form of an icon, which sits beside each genus name. Box features are peppered throughout the book, providing information on a number of topics relevant to a featured fossil's family or order. A geological timescale is also provided, to help the reader to gain a sense of temporal perspective, and also to complete the identification process. An easy-to-use, clear recognition guide, this book cuts through the complexities of fossil identification, making the process straightforward and simple.

Gulls of the World: A Photographic Guide Klaus Malling Olsen Pub date: 20/10/2016 Paperback 192 pages 180 x 118 mm

Until recently, gulls were a group that inspired dread among birders, due to the bewildering variety of plumages, age-groups, and races, many of which are very difficult indeed to separate, even to species. This photographic identification guide covers all of the world's gull species, tackling some of the stiffest ID challenges in birding. Concise text places particular emphasis placed on field identification, with detailed discussion of variation, and there is coverage of habitat, status, and distribution. The text is followed by a series of highquality photographs, carefully selected to highlight identification criteria and, crucially, to allow age and subspecific separation in the field. The species entries are complemented by an accurate colour range map. Photographic Guide to the Gulls of Europe, Asia and North America is an informative, fact-packed and beautifully designed guide to a group of great interest to all serious birders.

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Natural History: Reference Geological Structures – An Introduction: A Photographic Field Guide Chris Pellant & Helen Pellant Pub date: 26/01/2017 Paperback 192 pages 180 x 118 mm

Rock Structures and Landforms is an easy to use, highly informative guide, illustrated throughout with colour photographs. The book aims to bring an understanding of geological structures and related landforms to a wide general readership, through concise text and abundant clear captioned photographs of field examples. Split into two sections, the first presents structures related to rocks and their formation. The second section relates to movements in the earth’s crust. The guide includes landform features such as escarpments, waterfalls, stacks, caves, arches, sink holes, limestone pavement and other weathering and erosion features related to rock structures. Rock Structures and Landforms is the first book on this topic that will be accessible to amateur enthusiasts, while the beautiful photography is sure to appeal to experts as well.

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Natural History Guides Bloomsbury Green Guides Bloomsbury Green Guides are portable handbooks to the most commonly found species in Britain and Europe. The Green Guide to Wild Flowers makes identifying them easy for beginners and Amateur naturalists alike.

Paperback 128 pages 180 x 118 mm

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Natural History Guides Photo Pocket Guides Paperback 128 pages 190 x 95 mm

Illustrated with clear colour photography and brief but authoritative descriptions the Pocket Photo Guides highlight the species of birds and animals from each region that the traveller is most likely to see, as well as those that are genuinely endemic (only to be seen in that country or region) or special rarities. The genuine pocket size allow the books to be carried around on trips and excursions and will take up minimal rucksack and suitcase space.

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Natural History Guides Spotlight Guides Paperback 128 pages 210 x 148 mm

The Spotlight series introduces readers to the lives and behaviours of our favourite animals with eye-catching, colour photography and informative expert text.

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Nautical & Outdoor: Outdoor Living The Camper Van Bible: Live, Eat, Sleep (Repeat) Martin Dorey The Camper Van Bible is THE definitive glovebox bible for anyone who owns or ‘would die for’ a camper van. It covers all aspects of the camper van life, including owning and living day to day with a camper van, cooking and eating in your camper, sleeping in your camper and keeping you and your van going. Packed with stunning photography and oodles of vital, definitive and authoritative information, plus some tasty recipes too, this book will be essential for both dreamers and do-ers alike. Martin Dorey is a writer, surfer and camper van aficionado. In 2011 he presented the BBC2 television programme ‘One Man and his Camper Van’. He is the author of The Camper Van Cookbook (2010) and The Camper Van Coast (2012) and he writes regularly for Coast magazine, Camping magazine and Motorhome and Motorcaravan magazine. Pub date: 21/04/2016 Hardback 208 pages 246 x 171 mm

Out on the Land: Bushcraft Skills from the Northern Forest Ray Mears & Lars Fält Out on the Land is a beautiful and absorbing exploration of, and tribute to, the circumpolar boreal forest of the north: its landscape, its people, their cultures and skills, the wilderness that embodies it, and its immense beauty. The book covers every aspect of being in the wilderness in both winter and summer (clothing, kit, skills, cooking, survival), revealing the age-old traditions and techniques, and how to carry them out yourself. So much more than a bushcraft manual, this book goes deeper, to the traditions and cultures that gave us these skills, as well as focusing on the detail itself. Pub date: 08/09/2016 Hardback 304 pages 220 x 270 mm

Ray Mears is internationally recognised as an authority on bushcraft and survival, and is a household name through his many award-winning TV series. Lars Fält, founder of the Swedish Army Survival School, lectures on survival worldwide and has written widely on wilderness living skills. For over 20 years Ray and Lars have taught survival in Arctic Lapland.

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Nautical & Outdoor: Gift Books A History of Sailing in 100 Objects Barry Pickthall Which civilisation first took to water in small craft? Who worked out how to measure distance or plot a course at sea? Why did the humble lemon rise to such prominence in the diets of sailors? The significance of one hundred objects pivotal in the development of sailing are explored, from early small boats and magnificent Viking warships, to the technology behind sophisticated modern yachts, to more apparently esoteric objects, such as scrimshaw made from whalebone and sailors' tattoos. Beautifully illustrated, this is an alternative view of how and why we sail the way we do today. Barry Pickthall is an award-winning yachting journalist, photographer and author. A former boat-builder and naval architect, he was yachting correspondent for The Times for 20 years, and he has written more than 20 books about sailing, including Blue Water Sailing, Going Foreign, Pub date: 25/08/2016 Hardback 224 pages 246 x 189 mm

Kiteboarding: Destinations Alex Hapgood Kiteboarding is a sport with ‘destinations’ at its core. The spirit of travel and of adventure is central to the practical and ‘imagined’ life of every kiteboarder, and there are iconic countries and locations around the globe that are familiar to most involved with the sport. Kiteboarding: Destinations fuels this imagination through engaging and photographically impressive synopses of popular kiteboarding destinations around the world, and also provides practical information about travelling to, and the kiteboarding scene in, each destination. There is also more general advice and practical tips for the travelling kiteboarder.

Hardback 224 pages 246 x 189mm

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Nautical & Outdoor: Gift Books

An Illustrated History of Weather Forecasting Dag Pike The weather controls so many of man’s activities, from farming to transport to sport. It has influenced the outcome of battles and it can be critical to life and limb. An Illustrated History of Weather Forecasting tells the story of man’s struggle to understand and interpret the weather, from the early days of folklore sayings and cloud interpretation, through to the developments in science, technology and understanding. The book concludes with a look at forecasting in the present day and the challenges for the future. An element of uncertainty still remains, and the quest goes on for even better forecasting.

Hardback 160 pages 246 x 189mm

Dag Pike began his career as a merchant captain, went on to test RNLI lifeboats, and took up fast boat navigation, winning a string of trophies for powerboat races around the world, including navigating Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic Challenger on the record-breaking fastest Atlantic crossing by powerboat. He is now a navigation and powerboat journalist in demand all round the world.

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Nautical & Outdoor: Practical & Reference The Complete Ocean Skipper: Deep-water Voyaging, Navigation and Yacht Management Tom Cunliffe For any sailor planning or dreaming about an ocean or offshore passage, this book with its highly practical hands-on emphasis, will be a godsend. Covering all aspects of planning, preparing for and setting off on a long distance passage, it is a thorough analysis of what to do and how to prepare for what is likely to be the longest voyage of their cruising lives for most sailors. Tom Cunliffe has been there, lived the life, made the mistakes and is able to convey the valuable lessons learned for the benefit of his many readers.

Pub date: 10/03/2016 Hardback 272 pages 246 x 171 mm

The Complete Day Skipper: Skippering with Confidence Right from the Start Tom Cunliffe The Complete Day Skipper is a totally practical handson manual that covers the RYA Day Skipper syllabus in a way that reflects a skipper's growing experience at sea, beginning with yacht handling under power, moving on to boat husbandry and sailing skills, and from there to the realistic use of modern electronic navigation systems. This fully revised fifth edition has become required reading for all skippers in their early years as well as more experienced sailors who choose not to venture far afield. Tom Cunliffe provides just the right blend of advice, instruction, inspiration and encouragement.

Pub date: 21/04/2016 Hardback 208 pages 246 x 171 mm

Tom Cunliffe has been sailing for most of his life and has sailed his own yachts from the Caribbean to Russia and from Brazil to the Arctic. He has worked in all branches of the sailing profession, both sailing and cruising, instructing and examining; is a regular columnist for leading sailing magazines in the UK & USA; and is the author of the bestselling Compete Day Skipper and Complete Yachmaster, in this series.

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Nautical & Outdoor: Practical & Reference Heavy Weather Sailing 7th edition Peter Bruce For 50 years, Heavy Weather Sailing has been regarded as the ultimate international authority on surviving storms at sea aboard sailing and motor vessels. This is the seventh updated edition, ensuring that in its 50th year the book remains as relevant and as essential as it has been for the previous five decades. The book brings together a wealth of expert advice and accounts of yachts overtaken by extreme weather, exploring techniques and strategies for coping with storms based on first-hand experience and research. After many years spent in the Royal Navy, Peter Bruce continues to spend much time at sea: racing, cruising, or researching his pilotage books. He has twice been in Britain's winning Admiral's Cup Team and has taken part with distinction in most Fastnet races since his first in 1961. He has been revising Heavy Weather Sailing for over 20 years. Pub date: 16/06/2016 Hardback 320 pages 246 x 171 mm

Hand, Reef and Steer 2nd edition: Traditional Sailing Skills for Classic Boats Tom Cunliffe In Hand, Reef & Steer - winner of the Best Book of the Sea Award - Tom explains the different sailing characteristics of classic craft and shares his knowledge of the special skills required to handle them. He describes how to manage heavy loads using tackles rather than winches and reveals the mysteries of making the boat work for you rather than fighting with her gear. He shares step by step advice on setting up the rig; sail handling skills (hoisting, setting and reefing) heavy and light air sailing; manouevring a long-keel boat; losing way, scandalizing and steering with sails, topsails, watersails, singleluff spinnakers and fisherman staysails; and much, much more. Hand, Reef & Steer, with its wonderful watercolour drawings and atmospheric photos, will delight all who love the unique character and grace of classic craft. Pub date: 14/07/2016 Paperback 224 pages 246 x 189 mm

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Nautical & Outdoor: Practical & Reference Knot Craft and Rope Mats: 60 Ropework Projects Including 20 Mat Designs Des Pawson This wonderful collection of Des Pawson’s rope craft recipes combines an extended and now full-colour collection of projects from Des’ popular Des Pawson’s Knot Craft, together with 20 new and brilliant mat designs. Readers can learn how to make 60 different rope work projects, including mats, bell ropes, key fobs, fenders and doorstops. Des gives step-by-step instructions on how to put these knots together to form the finished article, and advice on the size and lengths of the materials required. Full-colour illustrations, clear and practical tips on technique, and photos of the finished products mean that this book is ideal for all abilities. Pub date: 08/09/2016 Paperback 176 pages 210 x 210 mm

Stress-Free Motorboating Duncan Wells This highly practical, step-by-step guide covers everything from berthing and anchoring to picking up mooring buoys, motoring in big seas, managing locks and manoverboard drill – as well as crucial advice about fuel monitoring, engine maintenance and battery care. The primary aim is to make life aboard easier: if there is less stress, there will be more enjoyment. No matter what the type or size of motorboat, or how large or small the crew, the tips and techniques presented here cover all essential boat handling skills in any situation. Whether on board a 35-footer, a sports cruiser, a barge or even a superyacht, whether crossing wide seas or pottering along inland waterways, the principles are the same – and the stress-reduction palpable.

Pub date: 23/03/2017 Paperback 160 pages 246 x 189 mm Rights sold: German

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Nautical & Outdoor: Practical & Reference Reeds Cooking at Sea Handbook Sonja Brodie Preparing food when you’re on board can be tricky – How best to minimise the time spent in the galley? What should I do to anchor my pans? – and eating the same meals on a regular basis can quickly get boring. This latest addition to the bestselling Reeds Handbooks series is packed with tips and tricks on everything from shopping for provisions to equipping the galley, whether for a weekend on the water or for a longer cruise. Includes information on food storage, preservation and pest-proofing; galley safety; stoves and fuels; equipment selection; water-tank maintenance; and goals and pitfalls when stocking the pantry. Also features selected recipes – from freshly caught fish to wizardry from cans – and is full of practical suggestions to help maximise convenience and pleasure without compromising on quality or safety. Pub date: 23/03/2017 Paperback 160 pages 160 x 100 mm

The SUP Book: A Paddler’s Guide Dom Moore SUP is the fastest-growing watersport in the world. There’s something for everyone: from racing to surfing, exploring to white water paddling and even yoga – you can be as competitive or chilled out as you want. The SUP Book is the perfect reference for anyone wanting to get paddling, whether it’s in pursuit of a fitness goal, a new adventure, or escape from everyday life. It covers the basics: getting started, core technique, adapting to different water states, equipment and spotting the ideal locations. But it then also takes you further, with guidance on surfing and racing. Dom Moore is the Editor of SUP International Magazine and owner of SurfSanctury on Fistral Beach, where he and his team teach surfing, kitesurfing and SUP. Paperback 160 pages 246 x 189 mm

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