Swimming & Diving

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780615633367Author Lunn LestinaFormat PaperbackPage Count 84Imprint Lunar PressPublisher Lunar PressWeight(grams) 122gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 6mm

READ ABOUT THE HEROIC RESCUE, AS SEEN IN RON HOWARD'S THIRTEEN LIVES, FROM THE MAN AT THE HEART OF THE SEARCH. 'A profound and thrilling read.' COLIN FARRELL 'Riveting...a powerful story written by a hero who lived it.' RON HOWARD, Oscar-winning director...

Based on a 35-year voyage of discovery into the art of swimming, this work looks at the most popular strokes - front crawl, back stroke, breast stroke and butterfly - focusing on maximum efficiency and minimum strain. Swimming improves your...

'Remarkable' Observer'A joy to read' Daily Telegraph'Soaringly beautiful' Sunday Times Magazine'Genuine and persuasive' GuardianAlexandra Heminsley thought she could swim. She really did. It may have been because she could run. It may have been because...

Discover 120 of the most beautiful places to swim, from the Mediterranean coastline of Croatia to the mesmerising mountain landscapes of Slovenia. Including secret coves, sea caves, rock arches, waterfall pools, aquamarine canyons and hidden lakes - many...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780995484290Author Mark YoungFormat PaperbackPage Count 212Imprint Educate and Learn PublishingPublisher Educate and Learn PublishingWeight(grams)...

In 2007, Adam, then a toaster salesman, was inspired by a film about a man attempting to change his life by swimming the English Channel to try to emulate the feat. After a year of rigorous training without a coach, Adam achieved his goal in 11 hours 35...

The Learn to Swim book is a superb how-to guide for parents and caregivers to teach their baby the basics of swimming and water familiarization in the lead up to, and in conjunction with, swimming lessons. Each chapter focuses on a new skill for the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780992742829Author Mark YoungFormat PaperbackPage Count 246Imprint Educate & Learn PublishingPublisher Educate & Learn Publishing

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780992742836Author Mark YoungFormat PaperbackPage Count 74Imprint Educate & Learn PublishingPublisher Educate & Learn Publishing

THE ENTHRALLING INSIDE STORY OF THE THAI CAVE RESCUE FROM THE MAN AT THE HEART OF THE MISSION, AS SEEN IN THE SUNDAY TIMES'The British divers are all heroes' Clive Cussler'A case study in courage' Ron Howard, Oscar-winning director of Apollo...

Telling the unforgettable story of America's greatest Freediver, One Breath is a gripping and unforgettable read for anyone captivated by Netflix's The Deepest Breath.Competitive freediving-a sport built on diving as deep as possible on a single...

As depicted in Ron Howard's hit film THIRTEEN LIVES, this is the THRILLING account of the dramatic Thai cave rescue which saved the lives of thirteen people, FROM THE DIVER WHO LED THE RESCUE. 'A profound and thrilling read.' COLIN FARRELL 'Riveting...a...

'Rain pelted down on the back of my neck and saltwater rushed down my throat as I tried to breathe into a wave. A foghorn started booming from a lighthouse in the distance. For a moment I thought it was a rescue siren for me. Imagine if I got rescued on...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780473588342Author Rob HutchingsFormat PaperbackPage Count 384Imprint Rob HutchingsPublisher Rob HutchingsWeight(grams) 417gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm *...

In 1927, Mercedes Gleitze became the first British woman to swim the English Channel, transforming her from a humble working-class typist into one of the most iconic sportswomen of her age. Fiercely independent and with no financial backing, Mercedes was...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780992742898Author Mark YoungFormat PaperbackPage Count 282Imprint Educate & Learn PublishingPublisher Educate & Learn Publishing

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 9781781727546Author Katrina NaomiFormat PaperbackImprint SerenPublisher Poetry Wales Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780648159605Author Levi BrownFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Noob SpearoPublisher Noob SpearoWeight(grams) 327g

Waterlog celebrates the magic of water and the beauty of wild Britain.In 1996 Roger Deakin set out to swim the British Isles. He swam in the sea, in rivers, in streams, tarns, lakes, lochs, ponds, lidos, swimming pools, fens, dykes, moats, aqueducts,...

A new re-issue of the cult swimming classic, a beautiful read filled with detailed description and powerful prose.WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY AMY LIPTROT'A luminously romantic history of swimming' GuardianHaunts of the Black Masseur is a dazzling...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781925979251Author Sam FuryFormat PaperbackPage Count 152Imprint Survival Fitness PlanPublisher Survival Fitness PlanWeight(grams) 163g

'Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of wild swimming - you won't regret it.'DR RANGAN CHATTERJEEEach of us is just a drop. But together we create ripples.Wild swimming isn't just an activity. It has been a movement, a wave that has surged in...

About seventy-one per cent of the Earth's surface is water, and even on dry land we remain closely connected to aquatic life. It provides us with oxygen, food, medicine and materials. Wild waterlife infiltrates our lives in many surprising ways. Every...

During the last few years technical diving has become much more popular and has moved into mainstream diving. As a result a significant number of recreational divers are moving towards technical diving. Despite this, there are still many misconceptions...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780757001987Author Douglas DomanFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Square One PublishersPublisher Square One PublishersDimensions(mm) 234mm * 189mm * 8mm

This book about the world's best swimming pools is a visual exploration that showcases 200 of the most remarkable and innovative pools from around the globe. From rooftop pools situated on skyscrapers or upscale hotels, offering breathtaking views of the...

Peek into the mind of a champion swimmer Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time (28 medals, including 23 gold)In this candid memoir, Phelps talks openly about his battle with attention deficit disorder, the trauma of his parents'...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780977191680Author Craig TownsendFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint BellissimaPublisher BellissimaWeight(grams) 381gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 14mm

Since the nineteenth century, tensions between beauty and strength, aesthetics and athleticism have both impeded and propelled the careers of female swimmers—none more so than synchronised swimmers. In this deeply researched history, Vicki Valosik traces...

Longlisted for the 2020 Laurel PrizePlunge into mountain lakes and drift along meandering rivers in Swims, the debut poetry collection by Elizabeth-Jane BurnettA long poem taking many forms, Swims begins and ends in Devon, moving across the waterways of...

Triathletes spend a lot of time and money making sure they have the right gear, optimizing their training plans, and selecting their races. And part of that preparation for big race days is taking care of diet to be sure the body is properly fed to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913590505Author Jo GiffordFormat PaperbackPage Count 106Imprint Unbound PressPublisher Unbound PressWeight(grams) 154gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm * 7mm

The perfect summer read from the internationally bestselling author. If you loved The Lido, you won't want to miss The Shelly Bay Ladies Swimming Circle . . . 'Heart-warming' Hello 'Wonderfully atmospheric' Sunday Mirror 'A heart-warming tale' Woman...

'The water slips over me like cool silk. The intimacy of touch uninhibited, rising around my legs, over my waist, up to my collarbone. When I throw back my head and relax, the lake runs into my ears. The sound of it is a muffled roar, the vibration of...

'Lovely, lively, passionate... a celebration of nature's ability to inspire healing and joy' Robert MacFarlane In the breaststrokes of Roger Deakin's Waterlog, this is the story of one man's search for himself across the breadth of Britain's wild...

Shifting Currents is an original and comprehensive history of swimming. It examines the tension that arose when non-swimming northerners met African and Southeast Asian swimmers. Using archaeological, textual and art historical sources, Karen Eva Carr...

Endurance sports continue to grow in popularity, with millions of people participating in events each year. To sustain such prolonged activities, athletes need a high level of aerobic and muscular fitness that can only be achieved through a properly...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913627065Author Samantha Wynne-RhydderchFormat PaperbackPage Count 20Imprint Candlestick PressPublisher Candlestick Press