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|  | Boater's Bowditch by McGraw-Hill"
Emphasizing the visual and graphic techniques of navigation, Boater's Bowditch is a small-boat adaptation of the world's most trusted navigation reference, the U.S. government's American Practical Navigator ( Bowditch for short). Emphasizing the visual and graphic techniques of navigation, Boater's Bowditch is a small-boat adaptation of the world's most trusted navigation reference, the U.S. government's American Practical Navigator ( Bowditch for short). Now in handy paperback with hundreds of new diagrams and photographs, including a 16-page color insert, this book is a pleasure to use. It covers piloting, celestial navigation, marine weather, and all modern methods of electronic navigation, such as GPS and electronic charts. The Boater's Bowditch is an indispensable resource for beginning and advanced navigators, whether in sail- or powerboats, inshore or offshore.Richard Hubbard AUTHOR: McGraw-Hill
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Sports & Outdoors 
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 | Classic Salmon Fly by Michael D. Radencich
-- Striking, never-before-published photographs of traditional and neo-traditional flies -- Step-by-step Instructions from today`s master fly tiers -- How to create accurate imitations of exotic feathers using readily available supplies This lavishly illustrated book features complete information on classic salmon patterns being tied today. Full-color photographs illuminate detailed step-by-step instructions for tying a variety of flies: the Baron, a married-wing fly; the Regalia, a full-feather fly; a typical Spey fly; and others. Chapters are devoted to the science and practice of dyeing fly-tying materials, hooks and hook-making, and matting and framing flies. A handsome gallery of flies completes this unique book, which features the work of the best salmon fly tiers in North America: Wayne Luallen, Mark Waslick, Bob Veverka, Marvin Nolte, Ted Roubal, Stack Scoville, Eugene Sunday, and Darwin Atkin. AUTHOR: Michael D. Radencich
PUBLISHER: Stackpole Books
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Sports & Outdoors
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 | Trekking in Russia & Central Asia, a Traveler's Guide by Frith Maier
Description not available.Recommends maps, equipment, and clothing, and discusses safety, health, transportation, and accommodations AUTHOR: Frith Maier
PUBLISHER: Mountaineers Books, The
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Travel
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 | Coaching Tennis by Chuck Kriese
Coaching Tennis provides detailed descriptions of physical training techniques, plus useful guidelines for mental and emotional development. Included is information on anaerobic endurance training, strength and flexibility training, nutrition, stroke production, technical skill development, injury prevention, and game styles. Photos. AUTHOR: Chuck Kriese
PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Trade
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Sports & Outdoors
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 | The Best Bike Rides in New England by Paul Angiolillo, Paul Thomas
Covering Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont, this title offers forty-four of the most scenic and interesting rides in New England for the active weekend rider as well as competitive cyclists. Discover the pastoral scenery and open roads of Connecticuts northeast corner, the salt marshes and blue-heron feeding grounds of Sakonnet River, east of Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island, the rugged coastal paths of Acadia National Park in Maine, and inn-to-inn cycling in the beautiful, undeveloped Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Every ride profile includes a rating of difficulty, information of general interest, elevation profiles, places to eat/rest, detailed directions and mileage, as well as a useful map. An appendix of touring clubs and other cycling resources is also featured. AUTHOR: Paul Angiolillo, Paul Thomas
PUBLISHER: Globe Pequot Press, The
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Sports & Outdoors
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 | The Unauthorized Jackie Chan Encyclopedia by John Corcoran
The first authoritative, A-to-Z guide to today's #1 international media iconThe Clown Prince of martial arts and the world's top-grossing movie star, Jackie Chan has been delighting audiences with his two-fisted, high-velocity action comedies for more than three decades. The Unauthorized Jackie Chan Encyclopedia offers you and millions of other fans a first comprehensive look at everything Jackie. This lively and informative A-to-Z reference was carefully researched by martial arts expert John Corcoran and features photographs of Jackie Chan taken throughout his career. AUTHOR: John Corcoran
PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Sports & Outdoors
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