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A fantastic guide to exploring the hidden rivers of London.London has many rivers, but they are often hidden under centuries of development. Rivers like the Walbrook, the Fleet or the Effra have left their mark on the city, and still form an important part of our subterranean world.- From the former watering hole, by the Earl's Sluice, where Canterbury pilgrims rested, David Bowie rehearsed and Henry Cooper trained, to the Gardens by the Westbourne where a young Mozart performed.- From Counter's Creek and its burial grounds of Kensal Green and Brompton to the River Effra and the West Norwood cemetery.- From the pipe carrying the River Tyburn over Baker Street Underground station to the grate in Farringdon through which the River Fleet can be heard (and seen).David Fathers shows the course of London's hidden rivers in a series of detailed guided walks, illustrating the traces they have left and showing the ways they have shaped the city. Each walk starts at the tube or rail station nearest to the source of the river, and then follows it down to the Thames through parkland, suburbia, historic neighbourhoods and the vestiges of our industrial past. London's Hidden Rivers contains over 120km of walks, both north and south of the Thames. Winding through the hills, valleys and marshes that underlie the city, every page is a revelation.

If you thrive on hitting your daily step count, this book is for you. In Walk Yourself Well, walking expert Nina Barough will teach you how to make the most out of every step - from mastering your technique and setting your pace to walking in different climates and terrains. Go that extra mile, and get inspired, with Nina's motivational training programmes, tips to make your experience more mindful and fun, plus inspirational walks from around the world for every level.Whether you want to improve your health, increase your fitness, or boost your mood, walking has a host of benefits, with no fuss and no expensive gym membership required. So lace up your shoes, program your smartwatch, and step into a fitter, healthier you.

Hiking Waterfalls Washington includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for the areäs most scenic waterfall hikes. Hike descriptions also include history, trivia, and GPS coordinates. This book takes you through state and national parks, forests, monuments, and wilderness areas, and from city parks to the most secluded corners of the area to view the most spectacular waterfalls.

The 80th Edition of "The World's Greatest Gun Book!"For more than three-quarters of a century, the Gun Digest annual book has been the trusted source for up-to-date, detailed, and exciting information about firearms. Whether your interest is rifles, handguns or shotguns, Gun Digest informs and entertains. Shooters, collectors, hunters and anyone who has even the slightest interest in guns new and old will appreciate the variety of in-depth coverage that has made this iconic book so popular since the first edition in 1944. With features authored by a who's who of industry experts, including Craig Boddington, Ron Spomer, Wayne van Zwoll, Terry Wieland and dozens more, Gun Digest comprises more than 600 pages of information guaranteed to raise your Firearms I.Q. From coverage of historically significant guns that shaped today's firearms landscape, to the newest firearms that feature cutting-edge technology, Gun Digest feeds your need for knowledge. Annual reports on all types of modern firearms, plus muzzleloaders, airguns, optics, and ammunition makes this your one-stop source for comprehensive information. And, as always, every edition is updated annually to bring you the lastest ballistics tables, a gun catalog that shows off the latest models, and Testfire reports to help you sort out the buzz on the newest and most popular firearms.

A unique travel guide celebrating traditional British pubs - this book will take you to all the best watering holes you can reach by paddleboard, kayak or canoe.

'This book is a must-have for any serious racing sailor' - Sir Ben Ainslie, four-time Olympic gold winning sailor.Paul Elvstrøm is arguably the greatest Olympic sailor of all time. Proving that understanding the rules is crucial to winning, he devised this unique approach to explaining them using bird's-eye diagrams. His detailed explanations are applied to myriad racing situations, each cross-referenced to relevant case studies provided by World Sailing (formerly ISAF).Included with the book are a set of plastic boats, for use during protest hearings. They are transparent but coloured differently so can also be used with an overhead projector.This edition is completely revised to cover the new rules issued for 2021-24. It includes the full text of the latest rules, with a handy quick-reference guide highlighting the latest changes. There is also a confidence-building section on how to present your case in a protest, and the back cover shows the signal flags for instant easy reference on the race course.Long established as the most accessible and most trusted guide to the racing rules, Elvstrøm Explains is a must-have. Whether racing in a dinghy, keelboat or large yacht, it is the perfect pocket reference for those who want to win.

Car Racing 1971 offers a unique experience of immersion in the atmosphere of 1970s motorsport through treasures unearthed from the archives of the DPPI photographic agency. Text in English and French

NOT The West Highland Way describes alternative routes over mountains, smaller hills or high passes to all but one of the West Highland Way's nine stages, providing alternatives away from the main roads. With add-on day trips over Ben Lomond or Beinn Dorain. Includes 2 two-day routes for warm-up trips.

The rise and fall of one of America’s first Black sports celebrities

Mitch 'Blood' Green hadmore things going for him to make big money in boxing than nearly any fighterin history. A six-foot-six, 225-pound heavyweight with a chiseled physique anda traffic-stopping look, Green had street credibility for days--he was the gang leaderof the Black Spades--and four New York Golden Gloves heavyweight titles. But his penchant formayhem, drugs, and chaos, while keeping him in the news, torpedoed his pro boxingcareer. He lost a high-profile decision to Mike Tyson at Madison Square Garden, got into a tabloid-grabbing late-night street fight with Tyson at anafter-hours boutique in Harlem, and then disappeared. Until Charles Farrellfound him. In The Legend of Mitch "Blood" Green and Other Boxing Essays, Farrell captures life in the boxingbusiness from its deepest interior, and offers additional portraits of charactersas wide-ranging as Donald Trump, Floyd Patterson, Bert Cooper, Charley Burley, PeterMcNeeley, and Muhammad Ali. Trenchant, fearless, and often flat-out funny, there has neverbeen a boxing book like this, and there will never be another.

Every day was the same for Tillie Walden: sports, school, and family, with no chance for her to stop and think. But then a new crush left her questioning what she really wanted. When Tillie fell in love with her first girlfriend, it changed her whole life. When she broke out of the reinforced sameness of a routine into a new relationship and a new interest in art, she began to be sure her life should be different. A poignant, honest autobiographical graphic novel about realizing you can reinvent your life.

This book explores the history of sports and sports-themed video games, providing a comprehensive and holistic view of this complex and diverse genre.

In this enthralling book, esteemed motorcycle journalist, editor of Bike magazine and lifelong rider Mike Armitage reveals the story of Triumph: a true British heritage brand, told in all its high-octane glory.

Chasing Baseball is a book that provides a snapshot of grassroots baseball in Ireland, Scotland, England, and Wales. Played as it is in the rain and cold, on temporary diamonds that are sometimes less than ideal, baseball is still fragile in these places and an enormous group effort is needed to sustain it. The book is the story of people who love the game, the story of people who believe that baseball can flourish where it's been planted, developing according to the idiosyncrasies of each location.On one hand, baseball is baseball, and what is depicted--despite some idiosyncratic rules and an incredibly wide range of talent and experience--is not dissimilar to what one might see in North America. On the other hand, it feels different. More precarious, yes, but also more communal. This is baseball played for its own sake, played in public parks by people who have somehow fallen in love with the game or are searching for a piece of home.Written in the tradition of Dave Bidini's Tropic of Hockey: My Search for the Game in Unlikely Places, Chasing Baseball provides readers with a vivid picture of baseball as it is played in these places.

Read this collection of illegal hunting and fishing stories, which prove that life as a game warden is surprisingly dangerous and thrilling.Two conservation officers attempt to chase down a motorboat in their canoe. A married couple illegally catches more than 60,000 crappies over a 12-year span. A duo of poachers run over Tom Chapin’s motorbike—and nearly kill him in the process. As a Minnesota game warden for 29 years, Tom investigated hundreds of harrowing and exhilarating cases. In Poachers Caught!, he shares 36 of his most memorable ones with you.Throughout his career, Tom meticulously wrote daily reports and was a stickler for taking photographs to enhance his records. So the stories recounted here are as realistic and factual as possible. From the vividly detailed capture of illegal night hunters to the deconstruction of major fish poaching operations, Poachers Caught! allows you to experience each riveting encounter as if you were there.The tales of true crime are action-packed, shocking, and wildly entertaining. They appeal to anyone with an interest in hunting, fishing, and law enforcement, as well as anyone who’s concerned about the protection of our natural resources. Tom’s writing serves as a tool for educating people about poaching and for promoting ethics in nature. It also yields a heightened appreciation for the wildlife officers who protect out fish and wildlife resources.Tom says, “I always believed a game warden’s job should focus on this one concern: providing an equal playing field for all who purchase a hunting or fishing license.”

In the rich history of Major League Baseball (MLB), a transformative journey is unfolding…Women are rising to prominent positions in team management, coaching, and leadership.An increasing number of female coaches and front office leaders are making their mark in the league, signaling a positive change in the traditionally male-dominated field. Breaking through barriers, challenging stereotypes, and reshaping the landscape of a historically male-dominated industry, these women are pioneers in a movement toward greater diversity and inclusion within the sport of baseball. Leveling the Playing Field captures the compelling stories, triumphs, and challenges of women ascending the ranks of MLB coaching and leadership, exploring how their contributions are not only reshaping the front offices of teams and who is on the field but also influencing the future of America’s pastime.Authored by Al Lautenslager, Leveling the Playing Field serves as a powerful testament to the evolving role of women in a traditionally male-centric arena.

This book presents research on disabled children and young people in sport, physical activity and physical education settings using empirical data gathered either with or from disabled children and young people, centring their experiences and amplifying their voices, while decentralising non-disabled voices in research about them.

Research Methods in Sports Coaching is a key resource for students and scholars completing research into sports coaching. This revised edition places emphasis on introducing the diverse research paradigms, research designs, as well as methods of data collection and analysis available to researchers.

Research Methods in Sports Coaching is a key resource for students and scholars completing research into sports coaching. This revised edition places emphasis on introducing the diverse research paradigms, research designs, as well as methods of data collection and analysis available to researchers.

The most capped All Black in history speaks for the record about his storied career, spanning four World Cups, nine Super Rugby finals and 153 appearances in the black jersey. 'A modern-day Colin Meads' - Steve Hansen'The ultimate winner' - Scott Robertson'A legend of the game' - Richie McCawAfter making his debut for New Zealand in 2010 at the age of 21, Samuel Whitelock was selected for the 2011 Rugby World Cup campaign. He played in all seven matches and emerged victorious with the nation's first trophy since 1987. Four years later he played in all seven matches of the 2015 tournament, becoming one of an elite group of players to win back-to-back World Cups. Whitelock was instrumental in the most successful period of All Blacks rugby in the modern era, and in his retirement year he topped off his domestic career with a performance for the ages, and a record run of championships for the Crusaders. In this autobiography, Whitelock speaks in his own words about physical and mental toughness, leadership and coaching, friends and foes on the footy field, tradition, darkening the jersey and how family and farming provided the bedrock for global success. View from the Second Row is an inspiring story and a journey like no other, and the epitome of what makes New Zealand rugby special.

Sports Journalism introduces students to sports reporting careers and to the writing style sports writers and media relations professionals use. The book stresses the importance of basic writing fundamentals and high ethical standards, essential values for sports journalists. Introductory chapters acquaint readers with issues and challenges in an industry in transition: changing technology, multimedia capability, citizen journalists and bloggers, shrinking news holes, and the deadline-dictated lifestyle of sports journalists. Skills chapters elaborate on news values and the conventions of journalism as they apply to sports writing. From leads to nut grafs, inverted pyramid to Model T, simple sentences to headlines, interviewing to using quotations, Sports Journalism focuses on the basics. The book expands the writer's experience into building relationships with sources and media contacts, using numbers and statistics, practicing AP style, and abiding by legal and ethical standards. An easily accessible format uses checklists, illustrations, and anecdotes to show story organization, news release format, news conference protocol, and media guide content. Chapters include suggested exercises and activities.

This timely and innovative book offers an introduction to a range of creative methods, providing both empirical and conceptual guidance.

This timely and innovative book offers an introduction to a range of creative methods, providing both empirical and conceptual guidance.