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|  | Dockmanship by David O. Bell
Dockmanship, according to author Bell, is the art, skill, and practice of safely berthing and unberthing a vessel . Anyone who's ever spent time observing the action at a marina or boat ramp will concede that the way the docking skill is practiced by many recreational boaters today can hardly be considered an art . Here, finally, is a book that provides the needed information to turn any skipper -- even a novice -- into a master of the docking art. Captains who feel they already perform well behind the helm will enjoy reviewing the standard and advanced techniques contained in this easily understood manual. The basics of rudders, propellers, lines, and fenders used on small to medium-sized boats are completely explored. For each type of propulsion (inboard, outboard, single-screw, double-screw, and sail), techniques are described for maneuvering port side to, starboard side to, stern in, and bow in, as well as for getting away and handling the boat in close quarters. For each of these situations, the author also clarifies the effects of wind and current. AUTHOR: David O. Bell
PUBLISHER: Cornell Maritime Press, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Sports & Outdoors 
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 | Off the Beaten Track by Kevin Cronin
Over the last century, approximately 1,920 miles of railway in Ireland have been shut down, giving birth to a new and unusual walking resource. this guide to walking the old railroad tracks of Ireland takes ramblers, travelers, and walking enthusiasts through some of the most beautiful terrain known to man. The walks in this book wind past abandoned stations quietly returning to nature, viaducts and tunnels stranded on hillsides, and impressive stone bridges hidden behind dense walls of foliage. The 20 line routes provided cover the entire country and comprise 40 distinct and interesting walks. Each contains a brief history of the line, walking maps, information on transportation to and from the site, and listings of restaurants, inns, and pubs along the route. AUTHOR: Kevin Cronin
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Sports & Outdoors
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 | Coaching Swimming Successfully by Dick Hannula, Skip Kenney
Coaching great Dick Hannula discusses developing a philosophy, planning for the season and preparing for practices, teaching competitive strokes, maximizing meet preparation and performance, and more. AUTHOR: Dick Hannula, Skip Kenney
PUBLISHER: Human Kinetics Publishers
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Sports & Outdoors
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 | Bed & Breakfast Ireland by Elsie Dillard, Susan Causin
Description not available.Accompanied by maps and contact information, a wonderful guide to Ireland includes detailed information on more than four hundred of the finest bed-and-breakfast accommodations available, including guest houses, country mansions, private homes, and farmhouses, all of which have been personally visited by the authors. Original. AUTHOR: Elsie Dillard, Susan Causin
PUBLISHER: Chronicle Books LLC
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Travel
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 | Playing the Post by Burrell Paye
Playing the Post presents the principles and practice drills that will improve your inside game. Highlights include 12 drills for high- and low-post scoring, 8 drills for rebounding, 7 drills for post passing, 24 techniques for defending the post, and 10 advanced high- and low-post moves. AUTHOR: Burrell Paye
PUBLISHER: Human Kinetics Publishers
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Sports & Outdoors
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 | John Elway by Sports Illustrated Staff
Few athletes attain the status of legend while still playing the game. From the time John Elway first donned the orange and blue of the Denver Broncos in 1983 -- at the head of the awesomely talented quarterback class that included Dan Marino, Jim Kelly, Todd Blackledge, Tony Eason, and Ken O'Brien -- he has been one of those rare figures whose star shines brightest when the pressure is highest. Of the illustrious six taken in that 1983 draft, only Elway can wear a Super Bowl championship ring. With his strong passing arm and outstanding scrambling ability, Elway quickly established himself as the most dangerons quarterback the game has ever known. Eluding the rush, throwing across the field, making plays that no other quarterback could see much less execute, Elway's patented fourth-quarter heroics carried the Broncos to the brink of greatness year after year. And, at last, in 1997 he got to lead a team that he did not have to carry, that had the running game and defense to enable Elway to be a part of a great team, not to try to lift one singlehandedly. In John Elway: The Drive of a Champion, the editors of Sports Illustrated have collected the greatest moments from Elway's remarkable career: From his formative years at Stanford University, through his brief flirtation with professional baseball, to such football highlights as The Drive against the Cleveland Browns, and of course substantial coverage of the Broncos' stirring victory in Super Bowl XXXII. With stunning four-color photography and the outstanding writing of Rick Reilly, Rick Telander, Peter King, Michael Silver, and many others, John Elway is an irresistible chronicle of the life and career of a true football immortal. AUTHOR: Sports Illustrated Staff
PUBLISHER: Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Sports & Outdoors
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