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1921 кн.
Getting young hunters started in the field brings a variety of challenges. One of those challenges is finding guns and gear that works for small-statured and often inexperienced shooters. Our Top Ten Youth Guns provide a variety of firearms options, from action type to caliber to stock length. There are also optics, ammo, and accessory choices, all aimed at helping adults get their young hunters started correctly and making their first hunts afield a success.
| Автор | Jennifer Pearsall |
Late-season snow, specklebelly, and Canada goose seasons are more of a challenge than those flying through the regular seasons. They’re harder to decoy, harder to call, and ultra-wary of anything on the ground that looks out of place. We here at Gun Digest have the fix for that. With content taken from Jennifer L.S. Pearsall’s “Hunting Guns Blog” on www.GunDigest.com, Gun Digest Presents Top 10 Late-Season Goose Guns has the shotguns and ammo to meet those honking challenges head-on, plus tips...
| Автор | Jennifer Pearsall |
This essential companion for all cricket lovers documents the illustrious history of the gentleman’s game. It is crammed full of fascinating feats, sticky wickets and intriguing trivia, so even if you don’t like cricket, you’ll love this.From the worst batsman in the world to the record innings that almost wasn’t, this compelling collection of balls, bails, bats and blockholes is guaranteed to enthral. The amazing and extraordinary facts series presents interesting, surprising and little-known...
| Автор | Brian Levison |
Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: Football explores some of the most bizarre football events throughout history, from its birth during the Industrial Revolution, to the major tournaments of the Beautiful Game in the 21st century. From the player sold for £10 and a box of kippers, to unusual injuries on the pitch, this book gathers some of the most curious moments of footballing history, a game that continues to be both an amazing entertainment spectacle and extraordinarily accessible to people...
| Автор | Anton Rippon |
Toward the Unknown is a series of parables about the martial–arts quest, and a meditation on the art of discipleship.A careful reading of the text will lead teachers and practitioners of all martial arts to examine their motives, to go beyond superficial prizes and awards, to rise above a focus on fighting technique, and ultimately to transcend the known.The stories included here chronicle the exploits of Master Lam, the greatest fighter and teacher of his time. Lam, following the...
| Автор | Tri Thong Dang |
This fantastic work, originally published in 1883, is a great instructional manual for the 'manly' pursuits of boxing, club swinging, tumbling, and other such popular Victorian fitness pursuits. Along with a brand new introduction on Indian club swinging, it includes a series of exercises to help you get in shape the old-fashioned way.
| Автор | George H. Benedict |
This book covers every aspect of horseshoe pitching for beginner to professional. The goal of this book is to prove… "You can never determine why you missed, unless you know why you didn't". <br><br>Section 0 is for the Beginner. It starts at the very beginning, the moment you decide you want to learn to pitch horseshoes and progresses to NHPA and HP Pro Tour tournament pitching. <br><br>Section 1 covers 3 methods of pitching using different...
| Автор | Robert Rasmussen |
How has sport, starting as the happy games of childhood, become branded as an endless competition of 'winning' and 'losing'? Why is the public apparently 'unperturbed' with humiliating so many people? It can 'cost' five thousand 'losers' to produce one 'winner' – sport, a 'weapon of mass destruction'.<br /> <br /><i>Will to Win</i> tries to explain why millions trek weekly to its myriad global...
| Автор | Don Miller |
A classic event in mountaineering history, dramatically retold by a classic mountaineer • Ascending the Matterhorn was the 19th century equivalent of standing on Mars • A great historical story of tension and drama • Author is uniquely qualified to delve into Whymper’s complicated personality As Fall of Heaven begins, we join professional mountain guide Jean-Antoine Carrel as he tries and fails, again and again, to summit the Matterhorn—one of the most famous and iconic peaks in the Alps. Is it...
| Автор | Reinhold Messner |
This is an introductory guide to broadsword fencing and quarterstaff sparring, first published in 1862. The lessons within this volume are based on the contemporary European style used in military schools in France and Italy. With simple instructions and helpful illustrations, «Broadsword Fencing and Stick or Quarter-Staff Play» is ideal for beginners and young learners alike, and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage sporting literature. Contents include: «Broadsword Fencing», «The...
| Автор | Guiseppe Riboni |
Indian clubs', or 'Iranian clubs' belong to a category of exercise equipment used for developing strength, and in juggling. In appearance, they resemble elongated bowling-pins, and are commonly made out of wood. They come in all shapes and sizes however, ranging from a few pounds each, to fifty pounds, and are commonly swung in certain patterns as part of exercise programs. They were often used in class formats, predominantly in Iran, where members would perform...
| Автор | William J. Schatz |
Originally published in 1928. Detailed and practical information on the subject treated in a clear and concise manner. The illustrated contents include: Historical – Military, Target and Pocket Arms – Ammunition – Sights – Positions – Target Shooting – Revolver practice for the Police – Shooting for Ladies – Clubs and Ranges – Cleaning and Care – Reloading Ammunition – Selection of Arms – Target Practice etc. Many of the earliest shooting books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and...
| Автор | Anon |
Indian clubs', or 'Iranian clubs' belong to a category of exercise equipment used for developing strength, and in juggling. In appearance, they resemble elongated bowling-pins, and are commonly made out of wood. They come in all shapes and sizes however, ranging from a few pounds each, to fifty pounds, and are commonly swung in certain patterns as part of exercise programs. They were often used in class formats, predominantly in Iran, where members would perform...
| Автор | Edward B. Warman |
Written in 1884 under the pen name “Nessmuk”, “Woodcraft and Camping” is the classic and timeless guide on roughing it by expert woodsman George Washington Sears. Born the eldest of ten children in Massachusetts in 1821, Sears took the pen name “Nessmuk” from a Native American who befriended him as a child. This connection and an early exposure to books on Native American culture left Sears with a life-long love and appreciation for survival skills in the forest and adventure-seeking in the...
| Автор | Nessmuk |
Indian clubs', or 'Iranian clubs' belong to a category of exercise equipment used for developing strength, and in juggling. In appearance, they resemble elongated bowling-pins, and are commonly made out of wood. They come in all shapes and sizes however, ranging from a few pounds each, to fifty pounds, and are commonly swung in certain patterns as part of exercise programs. They were often used in class formats, predominantly in Iran, where members would perform...
| Автор | Ed. Cohen James |
This book contains a classic guide to the game of curling, looking at its history, equipment, different styles and techniques, and much more. Curling is a sport in which players slide stones on a sheet of ice towards a target area which is segmented into four concentric circles. It is related to bowls, boules and shuffleboard. Full of interesting historical information and practical instructions, this volume will appeal to curling enthusiasts with a particular interest in the history and...
| Автор | Bertram Smith |
This antiquarian volume contains a comprehensive and novice-friendly guide to swimming. With information on the breast-stroke, the leg stroke, the arm movements, the side stroke, and swimming on your back – this timeless guide is ideal for anyone with an interest in improving their swimming skills, and would make for a great addition to collections of vintage sporting literature. William Henry (1859 – 1928) was a British freestyle swimmer. He co-founded the 'Royal Life Saving Society'...
| Автор | William Little Henry |
Boating magazine is the destination for powerboat information, whether your goal is competitive deep sea fishing or soaking up rays on the lake. Month after month, year after year, the magazine provides readers with unbiased and well-researched reviews and tips on boating gear, open-water techniques, repair and maintenance, and more. The Total Boating Manual pools all the knowledge from the experts at Boating to bring you the most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to boating of all sorts. ...
| Автор | Kevin Falvey |
A collection of the best stories shared throughout the 114 years of Field & Stream magazine, about big game, loyal friends, and the respect that nature commands. From the absolute authorities on outdoor sports and adventure who have earned a reputation for quality writing, plus classic tales from literary greats, The World’s Best Hunting Stories brings together the most talented, engaging, and experienced voices to share their stories from the field If there’s one thing hunters and...
| Автор | Группа авторов |
This one-stop practical guide will show you how to get a good night’s sleep. With practical tips and advice throughout to make your progress easier.Do you have problems getting to sleep? Are you a fitful sleeper? Do you wake up feeling tired?You’re not alone. One in three Britons suffers from some kind of sleep disorder.This book provides a variety of personalised solutions for you to try, ranging from changes in behaviour to natural and orthodox treatments and techniques.Contents include: the...
| Автор | Prof. Idzikowski Chris |
Leon Chaitow, N.D. и др.
By allowing the body to rest and heal itself naturally, fasting not only restores energy and well-being but also treats conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and eczema.Fasting has steadily grown in popularity and evidence suggests there is no more powerful healing method. By allowing the body to rest and heal itself naturally, fasting not only restores energy and well-being but also treats conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and eczema.This introductory guide...
| Автор | Leon Chaitow, N.D. и др. |
This vintage book explores the subject of skiing. Skiing is a means of transport, a recreational activity and a competitive winter sport in which the participant uses skis to move on snow. This illustrated volume looks at the history of the sport, as well as equipment, different styles and techniques, and much more; making it perfect for those with an interest in the origins and development of this universally-enjoyed winter sport. Contents include: “The Antiquity and Renaissance of Ski”,...
| Автор | E. Wroughton |
Kooliujumise juhendmaterjal „Teekond ujumisoskuseni“ aitab liikuda ujumisoskuse omandamiseni samm-sammult. Kooliujumise juhendmaterjal koosneb e-raamatust ja lamineeritud trükisest, mida saab kasutada basseini ääres ujumistunde andes. Elektrooniliselt kättesaadav e-õppematerjal koos elektroonilise ujumiskursusega www.ujumiskursus.ee on kasutamiseks kõigile, kes õpetavad lapsi või täiskasvanuid ujuma, või kes soovivad ise ujuma õppida. E-raamat sisaldab õppevideosid, mis toetavad iga osaoskuse...
| Автор | Rune Larsen Ja Per Irgens |
Громкие трансферы звезд нашего футбола – Дасаева, Заварова, Родионова, Черенкова, Блохина, Кирьякова, Бубнова, Тишкова, Шмарова, Шавло, Сарычева и многих других незаурядных футболистов, а также работа Бескова, Бышовца, Лобановского, Непомнящего, Бердыева, Сёмина, Слуцкого, Черчесова и, конечно, Сарсания являются темой увлекательных рассказов и эссе, написанных рукой известного футбольного агента. Эта книга служит во многом ответом автора на просьбы любителей спорта написать о том, как на самом...
| Автор | Владимир Абрамов |