Sports & Recreation - Reference

"When discussing greatness, we have too often distilled it down to how many rings someone has won, neglecting to celebrate the incredible influence that players have had on the evolution of basketball. Kirk's book beautifully explains this other side of greatness--how one player's skill...

This book is essentially a detailed Sniper Training manual for use by Military/LE Snipers, Competition shooters, Long Range Hunters, and other enthusiasts.It describes, in detail, methods of range and wind estimation and includes practical exercises to ensure that the reader understands the methods outlined...

National Outdoor Book Award Winner in Instructional Outdoor Adventure Guide Named a Backpacker Magazine "50 Best Hiking Books of All Time" Refreshingly approachable guide for aspiring backpackers and casual hikers of all stripes Colorful and humorous illustrations throughout Relatable, rising female voice in outdoor...

The ultimate guide that will teach you how to prepare for disaster--including how to stock your shelves, secure your home, and more. Disruptive elections. A pandemic. Global financial collapse. A terrorist attack. A natural catastrophe. All it takes is one event to disrupt our...

A brilliant, entertaining deconstruction of basketball, drawing on the expertise of board-game creators, magicians, therapists, and more "Really novel way to approach the game, and pretty unique to basketball." --Sopan Deb, New York Times Basketball is the second-most popular sport in the world--an insanely...

An opinionated masterclass in the art and science of "reading" a match from one of professional soccer's most respected and beloved international figures. "For Americans new to European soccer, terms like 'false striker, ' 'double accordion' or 'moving trios' need Mr. Gullit's expert explications."...

From zany mascots to the most beautiful ballparks ever, and from great traditions to humorous anecdotes from the game, I Love Baseball explores the many reasons we love baseball. It's all here: the inspirational men and moments that enliven the sport players' thoughts on...

The ultimate guide to more than 100 top sports from around the world, from basketball to blade running.Are you a team player? Do you have a steady aim? Maybe you are super fast or strong? Whatever your size or skill, there is a sport...

The classic history of soccer tactics-- "masterful" and "deliciously nerdy" (Time Out) In this modern classic, soccer journalist Jonathan Wilson pulls apart the finer details of the world's game, tracing the global history of tactics from modern pioneers right back to the beginning, when...

Knots is a handy guide to tying purposeful knots. If you need to handcuff a burglar, lasso a steer, escape from an asylum or tie a perfect bowtie, this is the guide for you. Fifty effective knots that can be used for a variety...

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Words of advice from lifetimes spent on the fairways of the world - you might even improve your game. Whether you're a weekend warrior zig-zagging your way across the course or Jack Nicklaus leading the gallery down the 18th fairway at Augusta, golf is...

"the refreshed format aligns with contemporary travelling options and feature even more insights from local experts" - Travel WeeklyLonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Australia.Discover popular and off the beaten track...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to East Coast Australia.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from learning to surf the iconic waves that roll into Byron Bay's beautiful beaches, to...

Lonely Planet's ExperienceNew Zealand travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic country with insider tips from our local experts and handy planning tools so you can create your own unique trip.Discover amazing local experiences from feasting on indigenous Māori foods in...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Fiji.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from snorkelling with blacktip and whitetip reef sharks in Kuata, to hiking the wilderness trail of Lavena...

Are you ready for anything? Join Lonely Planet Kids to learn practical skills for intense situations. This handy little guide is packed full of tips and tricks on how to survive in the woods, mountains, deserts, and even in the city.Filled with useful lists...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to New Zealand.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from sampling local wines from family-owned vineyards in Martinborough, to exploring Waipoua Forest with Māori guides,...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to New Zealand's North Island.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from discovering Napier's beautiful art deco architecture, to kayaking down the history-making Whanganui River,...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to New Zealand's South Island.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from taking New Zealand's most scenic train route, the TranzAlpine, to whale spotting in...