Crowood press ltd (Más de 18.000 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Good. Crowood Sports Guides provide sound, practical advice that will help make you a better sportsperson whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques or reviewing the fundamentals of your game. There is valuable advice on practice, skills, techniques, team spirit, self-control and all aspects of playing bowls and photographs of top players in action. Information boxes contain Key Points and Useful Tips. There are sequence photographs and detailed diagrams in colour and finally, an introduction to rules and equipment. …

Paperback. Condición: Good. This text is part of a series of instructional sports books written by some of the country's leading sports coaches. This book on squash is aimed at players and coaches at all levels, and demonstrates the best way to develop and build the game. It emphasizes the importance of good technique, practice and training, and includes photographs of some of the world's top players in action. The author has coached many top international players, including Ross Norman and Lucy Soutter.…

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Paperback. Condición: Fair. An aggressive dog, whether large or small, baring its teeth and growling can be a terrifying sight. Dogs, like children, require boundaries and sound training in order for them to grow into sociable, well-mannered adults with a healthy respect for their fellow beings.

Paperback. Condición: Good. Open Water Swimming: A Complete Guide for Swimmers and Triathletes is aimed at all levels of open water swimmer, from beginners right through to competing professionals. It covers all aspects of the sport: its history and health benefits; a through introduction to getting started; a full discussion on training equipment and how it should be used; the safety and legal aspects of choosing a suitable location for swimming; acclimatization for both the beginner and the experienced swimmer. The author then goes on to explain in detail all technical aspects of open water swimming; sighting; drafting; turning around buoys; entraces, exits and transitions.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. The successful bond between horse and rider is the basis for all work together. In this book, Kelly Marks shows the reader how to create a happy and productive partnership. Kelly describes the process known as 'join up', explains how body language affects the horse and the common mistakes to avoid. She also uses her interest in human psychology to look at the dark side of human treatment of horses and gives advice on stress relief and controlling anger.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. This title offers a practical guide to tap dancing. The author first gives some insight into the history of tap and the influence of some of the great "foot percussion artists" before going on to explore the principles of rhythm and timing, the temp of tap music, techniques, style and choreography. Topics include the history and development of tap dancing; floors, shoes and costume; traditional steps and time steps; planning classes and exercises; sequences and routines; and improviszation and developing individual style. …

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Readers of any age will be captivated by pony-mad Annie, and Daisy, the mint-addicted, crafty, endearing pony, who never fails to put forward the equine point of view. Every page is packed with fun and information with the delights and disasters of riding explored on each page.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. The battle for the Pacific island of Peleliu in the autumn of 1944 is far less well known - even among US Marine Corps veterans - than Tarawa, Iwo Jima or Okinawa. Yet in the savagery of the fighting, the courage and determination displayed, and the casualty rates suffered by the units of the 1st Marine Division, it can claim to stand beside them all. Peleliu was a jinxed operation. It is arguable that it need never have been mounted in the first place, since the fast-moving situation in the Central Pacific removed any pressing need to occupy the Palau Islands. When the 1st Marine Division landed they came up against Japan's new defensive technique - a garrison determined to die where stood in deep, complex bunker systems. The predicted 'three-day quickie' turned into a bloody nightmare that lasted for 71 murderous days. Brought to life by the words of the men who fought there, the story of Peleliu is an epic of the Second World War.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Now in paperback, a CROWOOD GUIDE which offers practical advice on growing and showing delphiniums, raising from seeds and seedlings, routine care and exhibition, plus a list of species and cultivars. Originally published in 1989.

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Paperback. Condición: Good. Nutrition for Cyclists is essential reading for all keen riders who want to learn about what, when and how much to eat and drink to improve their performance. This practical book shows cyclists how to design the right diet that will allow them to incorporate a rigorous training regime into a busy lifestyle. With over 30 years' experience of working with sportsmen and women at the highest levels, Jane Griffin explains the background science behind her dietary advice and addresses the day-to-day concerns of today's two-wheeled enthusiasts. Topics include: the energy requirements of the cyclist; effective meal planning for training and competition; how to stay hydrated and how to rehydrate efficiently; eating to aid recovery from illness or injury; supplements and Ergogenic Aids; how to lose weight and maintain performance and finally, special advice for younger, older, female and vegetarian cyclists.…

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Paperback. Condición: Good. Investigations into the causes of aircraft accidents have for decades focused on what happened and who did it - very rarely Why? It is the question Why? that David Beaty has addressed here, fighting the misnomer of 'pilot error' and propounding that the cause should be sought deeper inside human beings who make apparently simple human errors.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. This text is a guide to the weapons used in the years leading up to World War II and the six years of the conflict. The book includes rare photographs and detailed specifications of major weapons.

Hardback. Condición: Fair.

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. High Tech - sometimes known as Structural Expressionism - is a style of Modern architecture that produced some of the most prominent and visually exciting buildings of the twentieth century: the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation headquarters in Hong Kong, the Lloyd's of London headquarters in London, UK, and the Centre Pompidou in Paris, France. Extensively illustrated with photographs and diagrams, and accessibly written, High Tech Architecture - A style reconsidered discusses the intended meanings of the visual vocabulary involved in High Tech, and places the style in the broad context of other Modern architecture of the twentieth century. The book offers a balanced re-appraisal of the extravagant claims that have been made for High Tech, by its progenitors and by architectural critics, as an architecture appropriate for the built environment of the future.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Basic Jumping is a complete introduction for every horse owner and rider. It covers everything the novice needs including first jumping lessons, riding a simple course, and making your own jumps, as well as schooling over jumps, tack and equipment, cross-country jumping, show-jumping, and hunter trials. The book will enable the young rider to develop both skills and confidence in this area of riding. …

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Crowood Sports Guides provide sound, practical advice that will make you a better sportsperson, whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques or reviewing the fundamentals of your sport.

Paperback. Condición: Good. This is the wartime autobiography of one of the first officers to join the British Army's Glider Pilot Wing, a unique force that was at the forefront of the invasion of France and Holland in 1944. Alexander Morrison takes the reader through the D-Day invasion and describes the exacting tasks given to the regiment, tasks that provided a major contribution to the success of the sea landings. Three months later he flew into Arnhem to deliver the Airborne Anti-tank Battery. That achieved, his pilots formed a fighting unit to take part in the battle for the main bridge. Sadly, the planned relief by advancing British forces failed to materialize and the army pilots found themselves fighting for survival behind enemy lines. Eventually Morrison was captured and suffered in the hands of the Gestapo. After three months he was transferred to a large aircrew PoW camp where he helped to bring about the overthrow of the guards. The arrival of Russian forces delayed his final evacuation and created many hair-raising episodes before final freedom and a return to England became possible.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. From the leading authority on the subject, "Saddlery" is a comprehensive account of the range, scope and variety of articles available, all put in perspective within the context of their use.For many years a standard recommended book for examination reading, this completely revised, enlarged and updated edition will guide the student and horse-owner through the bewildering variety of saddlery, horse equipment and clothing, describing its construction, purpose and correct usage by means of the uniquely informative text, clear line illustrations and new colour photographs.With every conceivable aspect covered, and now including information on the use of synthetic materials, new bitting systems, the developments in saddle fitting, innovative riding aids and Western riding (and much more), this is the definitive guide to equipping horse and rider for every eventuality.…

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. This text provides step-by-step instructions for a series of feltmaking projects, from beginner to masterclass. It also provides information on sheep and wool, the historical and anthropological background to feltmaking, and its mythology.

Paperback. Condición: Fair. Using the methods practised so successfully on her Intelligent Horsemanship courses, Kelly Marks helps the reader to overcome two of the most common problems encountered by horse and pony owners. In this book, Kelly shows the reader how to lead a reluctant horse. Her methods are based on kindness and basic horse psychology. She then goes on to demonstrate ways of loading a horse into a horsebox at any time and in any situation without causing stress or trauma to either the handler or the horse.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. A guide to caring for and evaluating old wickerwork, this book offers advice to collectors on what to look for when buying wicker and where to find it; how to date wicker furniture; and how to detect reproductions and fakes.

Hardback. Condición: Good. This text provides step-by-step instructions for a series of feltmaking projects, from beginner to masterclass. It also provides information on sheep and wool, the historical and anthropological background to feltmaking, and its mythology.

Paperback. Condición: Good. This is a guide to the architectural elements of all periods of history, from the more obvious buildings of the city centre to the monuments, nooks and crannies of the outer arrondissements. More than 2000 buildings, monuments, bridges and parks are included, with 58 walking tours listed.…

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. This book include over 250 photographs are included in this book, to enable readers to recognize good conformation. Defects, as well as desirable qualities, are clearly shown in a top-to-tail study which also takes in type, balance, movement and likely performance. Feet and legs are dealt with in detail and there is a unique section dealing with the teeth and ageing both in diagrams and photographs. …

Hardback. Condición: Good. This book include over 250 photographs are included in this book, to enable readers to recognize good conformation. Defects, as well as desirable qualities, are clearly shown in a top-to-tail study which also takes in type, balance, movement and likely performance. Feet and legs are dealt with in detail and there is a unique section dealing with the teeth and ageing both in diagrams and photographs.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Any rider who has tangled at all seriously with the task of discovering the deep mysteries of horsemanship will readily be able to identify with this account of the author's journey through the bowels of Equestrian Hades, in his search for truth about the horse. The author shares his personal experiences of the unconventional and divergent paths he has travelled. From the ancient masters of horsemanship to modern international trainers, via the wisdom of the martial arts to basic psychology, he seeks out the common thread of fundamental values and attempts to apply it to his own riding.…