Discover all the skills needed for survival in the wild. Being able to make a fire is an essential bushcraft skill. A fire provides warmth, light and protection from animals and insects. It lets you cook food, boil water and dry out clothes. In an emergency, a fire could even make the difference between life and death." Find out more in Fire and Cooking
Introduces camping and hiking activities, including the equipment required, planning a hiking route, choosing a campsite, safety regulations, and administering first aid.
This is a story about my personal recovery. It goes through all the elements of the things I have struggled with, including where, when, why, and how. It tells of how I overcame my struggles, but yet, still fight some of them on a daily basis. It is an autobiography. It is short and very interesting. It should be an easy read! Enjoy!
Introduces readers to the sport of mountain biking by teaching how to size up your own bike, the gear needed to ride and repair your bike, and techniques and tricks of mountain biking. Includes famous mountain bike trails around the world, label diagrams, and reading quiz"--Provided by publisher.
This volume is part of a biography series exploring the lives and achievements of important inventors and pioneers. As well as providing the life story of John Cabot and an analysis of his work, this book places his achievements in context by looking at the technological and historical context of the time. The book includes: a look at the ongoing impact of Cabot's work; quotes and writings from the newspapers and journals of the time; and information about the men and women who affected his life and work.
31 years after the Perfect Game &– Villanova's shocking national championship upset over Georgetown &– Nova struck again with the Perfect Shot, taking down North Carolina in one of the most thrilling finishes in sports history. The shot and second national title in school history were the culmination of 15 years of Coach Jay Wright painstakingly building the unheralded program, through ups and downs, heartbreak and triumph. In Long Shots: Jay Wright, Villanova, and College Basketball's Most Unlikely Champion, ESPN senior writer Dana O'Neil uses exclusive access to Coach Wright and Nova basketball to delve into the inner-workings of a championship program. In the spirit of A Season on the Brink, O'Neil not only explores behind-the-scenes of the historic 2015-2016 NCAA championship season but also the improbable path that the Nova program took to college basketball immortality. In overcoming a disappointing NCAA Tournament track record, the breakup of the Big East conference as we knew it, and Nova's underdog status among traditional college hoops powerhouses, Jay Wright and his team provided the blueprint for how a “have-not” can prevail over the blue bloods the right way &– the Villanova Basketball Way.
Describes the oceans of the world, the animals and plants that live in them, and current worldwide threats to sea life such as pollution, overfishing, and extreme weather.
For centuries people have been attracted to the challenge of climbing high mountains or scaling difficult rock faces. 'Wild Rock' shows how to get started on this adventure activity.
‘It’s one of the real sports that’s left to us: a bit of danger and a bit of excitement, and the horses, which are the best thing in the world.' HM The Queen Mother on National Hunt racing. This book traces how much National Hunt racing has changed since 1945- and also how Britain has changed too. The advent of motorways has made travel easier and racecourse safety has improved but the challenges for jump jockeys -the bravest of the brave- remain. It covers some of the biggest stories in jump racing over the last seventy-five years, including the dramatic collapse of Devon Loch in the 1956 Grand National and the incredible exploits of three-times Grand National winner Red Rum. But it also contains lots of fascinating stories which the reader will not be so aware of, of trainers and horses long forgotten.
This is one in a series of titles that take an in-depth look at various countries around the world, covering each country's physical geography, natural environment, politics, and more.
Stewart, a mundane, with hidden masked talents is welcomed into the Community of Sorcerers to attend University. All is well, but is it. After he finds and rescues two child Essences trapped on the beach, he must find and stop who ever has separated them from their shells.
Describes the rivers and wetlands found around the world; the animals and plants that live in them; their significance in the worldwide ecosystem; and the actions that threaten their existence, such as dams, drainage, and pollution.
Examines the life and contributions of the English mathematician and inventor, whose work with calculating machines caused him to be called the father of the modern computer.
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