Swimming & Diving

Even though swimming is the closest thing to a perfect exercise you can name, too few people experience its full benefits. That's because most find themselves fighting to stay afloat, struggling for air, and feeling exhausted after just a lap or two, all...

A remarkable new book in praise of marine fauna. Of Sea takes the form of a poetic bestiary of creatures living beneath, beside and above the water: in wetlands, salt marshes and the intertidal zone. In a sequence of 46 poems, Burnett captures the...

Motor skill acquisition and athlete development practices are rapidly evolving. Positioned at the forefront of this evolution, the constraints-led approach encourages practitioners to consider the athlete as a whole person, with unique traits, abilities,...

The Outdoor Swimming Guide features over 400 great places to swim outside in Great Britain. Edited by Kathy Rogers, and covering England, Scotland and Wales, it includes lidos, rivers, lakes and other stretches of water specifically designated for open...

A candid and inspiring memoir from Olympic gold medalist, world champion, and one of the best swimmers ever to compete: Katie Ledecky. Katie Ledecky has won more individual Olympic races than any female swimmer in history. She is a three-time Olympian, a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780345806093Author Lynne CoxFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Vintage BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 318gDimensions(mm) 234mm * 132mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780156027076Author Rohinton MistryFormat PaperbackPage Count 195Imprint Harper PerennialPublisher Harper PerennialWeight(grams) 222gDimensions(mm) 192mm *...

DISCOVER THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY BEHIND NETFLIX'S BLOCKBUSTER MOVIE NYAD.After four attempts, sixty-four year-old Diana Nyad finally swam from Cuba to the Florida Keys. She swam for fifty-three hours, across one hundred and ten miles. Find a Way is her...

What makes the perfect swim?It's all about the most magical locations (and how to protect them), finessing your kitbag, keeping yourself and others safe ... and maybe discovering a nice place for a warm-up cuppa and cake.Whether you're a seasoned dipper...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781578266821Author Terri SchneiderFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Hatherleigh Press,U.S.Publisher Hatherleigh Press,U.S.

The Monocle team dips its toe into the world of swimming, revealing 100 beautiful and inspiring places to take the plunge. Swimming is excellent exercise of course, but it's so much more than that: it can be a transcendental experience, offering us...

In this stunning and inspiring guide, Kate Rew, founder of the Outdoor Swimming Society, takes you on a wild journey across Britain, braving the elements to experience first-hand some of the country's most awe-inspiring swim spots, from tidal pools in...

Mindfulness in Wild Swimming explores how swimming in rivers, lakes and seas is the epitome of conscious living. Environmental professional and zen-seeker Tessa Wardley reconnects the physical and spiritual cycles of life to the changing seasons and flow...

'I Found My Tribe is inspiring, humbling and a picture of what love really looks like' Marian KeyesAn invocation to all of us to love as hard as we can, and live even harder, I Found My Tribe is an urgent and uplifting letter to a husband, family,...

BEST BOOK OF 2023 ACCORDING TO THE NEWSTATESMAN AND OBSERVER'The Swimmer is a wonderful, original achievement; teeming with stories, glittering with images, and experimental in form and tone' Robert MacfarlaneRoger Deakin, author of the immortal...

The manual every amateur wild swimmer needs to read before diving in.Whether you want to explore remote beaches and mountain lochs, improve your confidence in open water, refine your swimming technique, or have a race or long-distance swim challenge...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781948007054Author Gerry RodriguesFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint VeloPressPublisher VeloPress

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781911547396Author Margaret DrabbleFormat PaperbackPage Count 198Imprint Daunt BooksPublisher Daunt Books

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781617754449Author Anthony ErvinFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Akashic Books,U.S.Publisher Akashic Books,U.S.Weight(grams) 333g

This brilliant new guide for Londoners reveals hidden rivers, wooded lakes and Art Deco lidos, all within an about an hour of the capital on public transport, perfect for those who love to swim under the open sky. 150 locations cover the best of the...

Shortlisted: TGO Magazine Outdoor Book of the YearSwimming Wild in the Lake District by Suzanna Cruickshank is an informative and inspiring book for both new and experienced wild swimmers, exploring the larger lakes in the beautiful Lake District...

'A delightful story that shows the value of kindness, acceptance and humour in creating bonds that truly matter among unlikely friends! It's a perfect summer read!' Faith Hogan, #1 bestselling author of The Midnight Ladies Swimming Club ...

What makes the perfect swim?It's all about the most magical locations (and how to protect them), finessing your kitbag, keeping yourself and others safe . . . and maybe discovering a nice place for a warm-up cuppa and cake.Whether you're a seasoned...

The famous swimming Ladies of Hampstead ponds bring us their favourite walks with a dip in London and south east England, all accessible by train. Featuring secret lakes, river meadows and sandy beaches, this is the perfect way to escape this summer, and...

'I love this book ...' - Louise Minchin 'The perfect companion for anyone who wants to swim outdoors.' - Your Healthy Living This is the ultimate practical guide to get you swimming outdoors, 365 days a year. Whether you want to take your first...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017 Part social history, part memoir, Swell shines a light on the 'swimming suffragettes'. These days, swimming may seem like an egalitarian pastime, open to anyone with a swimsuit - but...

'Prose written with the pen of a poet' - Desmond Morris, author of The Naked Ape'Full of wisdom and poetry and epic emotion, This is My Sea explores grief, memory and loss through vivid words and striking imagery. It echoes lost summers and the beauty of...

This essential guide scours the four corners of the British mainland to discover and record the top 100 shore dives. Choose from marine life hotspots, spectacular cliff walls to sites of historical significance. Following her successful British Sea Life...

The inspirational story behind the film The Swimmers on Netflix, by Syrian refugee and Olympic swimmer, Yusra Mardini.'An extraordinary tale of bravery, survival, and winsome, never-give-up moxie. It is impossible not to be won over by Yusra.' - Khaled...

Discover over 150 magical places to swim and explore in Spain. With stunning photography this book reveals the best crystal mountain lakes, secluded lake-side beaches, and turquoise pools hidden deep in waterfall-filled gorges. With recommendations for...

"Discover untouched lakes, rivers and waterfalls in the Alps and foothills of Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Slovenia. Over 150 secret bathing and swimming spots with detailed descriptions and tips on safety and access. Including...

'Immersive and compelling. I read it in a single day! Everyone should take a plunge into this book.' CATHY RENTZENBRINK'The Tidal Year is some of the best writing on wild swimming that I have encountered.' MARIANNE LEVYFreya is still searching. For four...

A natural swimming pool is an exciting addition to a garden. It is the ultimate play resource that provides a healthy, chlorine-free environment for swimming, a living ecosystem for nature lovers and whole new world of aquatic plants for gardeners. This...

In this lovingly-researched new guide, Matt Newbury and Sophie Pierce take the reader beyond the popular beaches into a hidden world. Torbay's 22 miles of coastline is enormously diverse, from the terracotta crags of Maidencombe, to the spectacular...

A heartwarming novel to fall in love with The day Heather, Niamh and Lauren met, they promised to be best friends for life, and that instant connection only grew stronger with their weekly sunrise swims in their...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780992436360Author Katie SmithFormat PaperbackPage Count 98Imprint Helen McKennaPublisher Helen McKennaWeight(grams) 154gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 6mm

Live a more creative, content and fulfilled life by reconnecting with nature.Brothers Jack, Calum and Robbie have been swimming together their whole lives, and have never lost the sense of wonder, excitement and relief that getting in open water brings...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781848892804Author Maureen McCoyFormat PaperbackPage Count 210Imprint The Collins PressPublisher The Collins PressWeight(grams) 428g

AN INSPIRING STORY OF STARTING OVER'We all need a Devorgilla Cottage somewhere in our hearts' - KIRSTY WARK'Beautifully written' - ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG 'A magical and beautifully written memoir and so evocative of Wigtown and its landscape' - RUTH...

Riley Gaines has been called many things: Collegiate athlete. All-American. Champion. But in 2022, everything changed. The narrative shifted. Now, critics smeared her as: Transphobic. Narrow-minded. Evil.What changed? Riley gave the truth a voice. She...