Presents the definitive treatise of the contemplative man's recreation: Angling. It is a discourse of rivers, fish and fishing, into which is woven reflections of 17th century life.
Sports and recreation
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Author:Walton, IzaakSummary: - Author:Tilton, BuckSummary:
With a focus on safety and the integrity of the outdoors, The Complete Book of Fire: Building Campfires for Cooking, Warmth, Light, and Survival initiates the novice as well as informs the experienced. Integrating the history, ecology,...
- Author:Zinsser, NathanielSummary:
The Director of West Point's Performance Psychology Program shares the secrets of mental toughness and self-belief in this new definitive guide to building and mastering confidence.
- Author:Malarchuk, ClintSummary:
No job in the world of sports is as intimidating, exhilarating and as stress-ridden as that of a hockey goaltender. Standing in the crease facing one-hundred-mile-an-hour slapshots, the entire game riding on your glove hand, standing on...
- Author:Downey, AllanSummary:
Lacrosse has been a central element of Indigenous cultures for centuries, but once non-Indigenous players entered the sport, it became a site of appropriation--then reclamation--of Indigenous identities. The Creator's Game focuses on...
- Author:Downey, AllanSummary:
Lacrosse has been a central element of Indigenous cultures for centuries, but once non-Indigenous players entered the sport, it became a site of appropriation – then reclamation – of Indigenous identities. The Creator’s Game focuses on...
- Author:Alvarez, Bryan, Reynolds, R. D.Summary:
In 1997, World Championship Wrestling was on top. It was the number-one pro wrestling company in the world, and the highest-rated show on cable television. Each week, fans tuned in to Monday Nitro, flocked to sold-out arenas, and...
- Author:Reynolds, R.D., Alvarez, BryanSummary:
In 1997, World Championship Wrestling was on top. It was the number-one pro wrestling company in the world, and the highest-rated show on cable television. Each week, fans tuned in to Monday Nitro, flocked to sold-out arenas, and...
- Author:Reynolds, R.D., Alvarez, BryanSummary:
What went wrong with WCW? In 1997, World Championship Wrestling was on top. It was the number-one pro wrestling company in the world, and the highest-rated show on cable television. Each week, fans tuned in to Monday Nitro, flocked to...
- Author:Sheridan, SamSummary:
Sam Sheridan has an impressive, diverse set of skills, but when he had his son, he was beset with nightmares about being unable to protect him. Sam decided to face his fears head-on, embarking on a quest to gain as many skills as...
- Author:Kurlansky, MarkSummary:
Kurlansky chronicles the rise of baseball in the Dominican Republic. Here he examines how baseball changed the fortunes of many Dominicans, for good and bad.
- Author:Hébert, BertrandSummary:
A definitive and exhaustive biography Is there a way to find truth in the stuff of legend? You may think you know Andre the Giant-but who was Andre Roussimoff? This comprehensive biography addresses the burning questions, outrageous...
- Author:Fedarko, KevinSummary:
This is the thrilling true tale of the fastest boat ride ever, down the entire length of the Colorado River and through the Grand Canyon, during the legendary flood of 1983. This book at last sets forth the full story of an American...
- Author:Elias, RobertSummary:
Mixing sharp political analysis and compelling baseball lore, Elias explores whether the face of American baseball throughout the world is that of goodwill ambassador or ugly American.
- Author:Markula, Pirkko, Clark, Marianne I.Summary:
Dance has become increasingly visible within contemporary culture: just think of reality TV shows featuring this art form. This shift brings the ballet body into renewed focus. Historically both celebrated and critiqued for its thin,...
- Author:Duff, BobSummary:
The National Hockey League is celebrating its hundredth anniversary in 2017-2018, but Bob Duff's 'The First Season' reveals how close the league came to folding in its very first year. Set against the turmoil of the Great War and born...
- Author:Riley, ScottSummary:
After watching the World Cup on television, a group of Thai boys is inspired to form their own team. But on the island of Koh Panyee, in a village built on stilts, there is no open space. How will a group of Thai boys play soccer? The...
- Author:Colt, George HoweSummary:
From the author of the bestselling National Book Award finalist The Big House comes a story in the tradition of The Boys in the Boat about an unforgettable group of young athletes who battled in the legendary Harvard-Yale football game...
- Author:Gzowski, PeterSummary:
In this bestselling timeless classic, Peter Gzowski recounts the 1980-81 season he spent travelling around the NHL circuit with the Edmonton Oilers. These were the days when the young Oilers, led by a teenaged Wayne Gretzky, were poised...
- Author:Crerar, David, Crerar, HarrySummary:
A new, full-colour guidebook for outdoor enthusiasts interested in exploring the dynamic and awe-inspiring peaks and trails of Vancouver's internationally renowned coastal-mountain landscape. The beautiful mountains of the North Shore...
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