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|  | Nigel Foster's Guide to Surf Kayaking by Nigel Foster
Kayakers who prefer an adrenaline rush to the serenity of backwater paddling are now taking to the surf as an alternative to whitewater. This one-of-a-kind guide, by kayaking guru Nigel Foster, contains his wisdom on all aspects of this increasingly popular sport, from choosing the equipment to mastering acrobatics. Chapters cover: assessing and predicting surf conditions, taking a beach's safety profile, learning wave etiquette , and much more. Whether you're a first-timer or training for competition, this is the book. AUTHOR: Nigel Foster
PUBLISHER: Globe Pequot Press, The
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Sports & Outdoors 
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 | Spy Book by Norman Polmar, Thomas B. Allen
From the earliest use of the word spy to the latest revelations in the Aldrich Ames case and the post-Cold War reorganization of Russian intelligence apparatus, this book presents the most comprehensive single reference available to the underground world of spies, coded messages, and intrigue. AUTHOR: Norman Polmar, Thomas B. Allen
PUBLISHER: Random House Information Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: True Crime
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 | Slowly down the Ganges by David Case, Eric Newby, Wanda Newby
Newby's tribute to the richness of life along the Ganges River was written after a 1200-mile trip he made in 1961 with his wife, Wanda. AUTHOR: David Case, Eric Newby, Wanda Newby
PUBLISHER: Lonely Planet Publications
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Travel
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 | A Small, Tall Tale from the Far, Far North by Peter Sis
The life of Czech folk hero Jan Welzl who explored the Arctic for 30 years. Jan spent many of those years alone, living in a cave, surviving on whatever wildlife he could catch; however, he was also befriended by the native peoples who taught him some very important survival skills. Illustrated with maps, storyboards, panoramas, and pictographs. AUTHOR: Peter Sis
PUBLISHER: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, LLC
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Travel
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 | Training for Young Distance Runners by Laurence S. Greene, Russell R. Pate
Filled with more than 100 helpful tables, illustrations, and photos, this book helps runners and coaches understand how much to run at various stages of development and how to design appropriate training programs. AUTHOR: Laurence S. Greene, Russell R. Pate
PUBLISHER: Human Kinetics Publishers
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Sports & Outdoors
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 | Sports Illustrated Figure Skating by John M. Petkevich
Description not available.Tells how to select skates, clothing, and rinks, demonstates basic and advanced skating techniques, and tells how to choreograph a routine AUTHOR: John M. Petkevich
PUBLISHER: Sports Illustrated Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Sports & Outdoors
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