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|  | Extreme Snowboarding by Luciana Rota, Massimiliano Angeli, Paolo Codeluppi, Stefano Martignoni
Recently recognized as an Olympic sport, snowboarding is the extreme sport of choice for Generation X -- and beyond. Brilliant action and demonstration shots illustrate the fundamental as well as most daring techniques of the sport, and the broad range of practical information included in this book make it essential for expert and amateur alike. AUTHOR: Luciana Rota, Massimiliano Angeli, Paolo Codeluppi, Stefano Martignoni
PUBLISHER: Universe Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Sports & Outdoors 
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 | Achieving Better Golf by Steve Newell
Achieving Better Golf is the definitive practical guide to the hugely popular sport, and can be used and enjoyed by golf enthusiasts of all skill levels. Whether the reader is a newcomer to the game or an experienced player, s/he will enjoy page after page packed with how-to action shots and photographs of professionals on the course. This book is designed to instruct, inspire, and guide the reader through every stage of the golf process, from the very beginning to highly advanced levels. Achieving Better Golf features clear, clever, and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions that are augmented by over 500 specially commissioned photographs as well as a lively commentary by one of the game's most recognized experts. Every essential aspect of golf is covered in this book, including putting, chipping, pitching, driving, and the long game. Later chapters focus on strategy, tactics, course management, practical drills, and provide helpful tips for achieving success and overcoming hazards. This unique visual manual reveals the secrets of golf by demonstrating how to play every shot with confidence and providing the know-how that will guarantee successful results on even the most challenging courses. AUTHOR: Steve Newell
PUBLISHER: Anness Publishing, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Sports & Outdoors
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 | Buenos Aires & the Best of Argentina Alive! by Arnold Greenberg
Our Alive! guides capture the capricious spirit of each sun-drenched destination, focusing on the best it has to offer. You'll find five-star resorts, private condos, top-notch restaurants, and the finest jazz bars and night clubs. Dawn to Dusk sections cover daytime activities -- sightseeing, beaches, watersports, lunchtime restaurants. Shopping plays a big part, with advice on bargaining, currency and potential pitfalls. After Dark sections tell of the best piano bars, beach parties and discos. Hundreds of restaurant and accommodation profiles. Written in a lively style by authors who have visited these places many times, the books are filled with amusing sidebars and tidbits of information in call-out boxes. Maps. Fully indexed. AUTHOR: Arnold Greenberg
PUBLISHER: Hunter Publishing, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Travel
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 | California by Sarah De Capua
Description not available.Introduces the geography, animals, tourist sites, and other facts about America's westernmost state. AUTHOR: Sarah De Capua
PUBLISHER: Scholastic Library Publishing
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Travel
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 | Belgium & Luxumbourg by Geert Cole, Leanne Logan
Travel guide to Belguim and Luxembourg. Covers basic facts about the region, such as climate, history and society and conduct, and facts for the visitor, such as tourism, shopping, food and drink and special events. Provides information on transport, activities, work and accommodation. Special section on beer. Details specific facts about each region. Includes full-colour and black-and-white photographs and illustrations, maps, glossary, language information and index. Logan is a former journalist and regular Lonely Planet writer. AUTHOR: Geert Cole, Leanne Logan
PUBLISHER: Lonely Planet Publications
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Travel
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 | Good Boatkeeping by David Aiken, Zora Aiken
How to set up, organize, and stock the galley for cruises of any length; catch and prepare fish and shellfish; grow herbs and sprouts; solve the storage puzzle--convert unused space to handy nooks and crannies; clean anything the fastest and easiest way; take care of engine and electronics; heat, cool, and move air; modify the exterior for easier access, greater comfort, and better efficiency; streamline anchoring, moorage, and dockage; catch, carry, and conserve fresh water; paint, varnish, and work with fiberglass; keep the crew fit and healthy; keep pets secure and happy at sea; get rid of crawling, flying, scampering pests; care for rigging and sails; get children involved in boating; handle mail, keep watch, stow trash, deal with laundry; and more. AUTHOR: David Aiken, Zora Aiken
PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Sports & Outdoors
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