Descriere: A hilarious odyssey in which an amateurish bunch of English eccentrics go cricketing across the globe
Page dim. 129 x 197 x 56
Weight: 232 grams
Autori: Thompson Harry, Thompson Harry | Editura: John Murray Press | Anul aparitiei: 2007 | ISBN: 9780719563461 | Numar de pagini: 320 | Categorie: Sports
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The Sailing Bible: The Complete Guide for All Sailors from Novice to Experienced Skipper
1, This new, revised edition of The Sailing Bible is the complete, hands-on manual packed with detailed, step-by-step diagrams, lively action photos, and helpful advice on getting the most out of your sailing at every level. Whether one is a dinghy or yacht sailor, just learning the basics or wanting tips on sailing with the best, this book will deliver all the answers needed. Contents include: What type of dinghy or yacht? Cruising and racing Launching, helming and capsizing Mastering the trapeze Sailing with a spinnaker Managing a crew Reading the weather Racing techniques and tactics Buoyage, tides, charts and navigation Anchoring, and marina berthing Knots, ropes and flags Boat etiquette and seamanship Rules of the road, safety and emergencies Boat maintenance and repair. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and brought completely up to date. Hundreds of improvements cover new technology to help with navigation, communications and safety. There is also increased coverage of dinghies and racing.
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Formula 1 Circuits: Maps and Statistics from Every Grand Prix Track
6, Explore the unique stories behind every Grand Prix track in this fully updated second edition. Written by award-winning journalist Maurice Hamilton and complete with bespoke digital maps of each course, this is the ultimate guide to the circuits of Formula One. Each venue is listed in chronological order from the first time it hosted a Grand Prix, starting with Monza, then taking in renowned locations such as Spa, N?rburgring, Monaco and Silverstone, all the way up to F1's latest destination: Miami. Uncover little-known facts about famous circuits and discover the story behind some of the sport's lesser-known venues. This fully updated second edition includes: * All 77 Formula 1 circuits, featuring six additional venues from the previous edition * Bespoke digital maps of every racetrack * Statistics including circuit lengths, lap records, and names of corners and straights * Alphabetical and 'by country' indices for ease of reference
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Insurgent Fandom: An Ethnography of Crowds and Unruly Sounds
Insurgent Fandom offers a behind-the-scenes look at a transnational subculture known to few