What makes HEROES unique is that author Ralph Wimbish puts himself into many of his stories, a perspective we do not often see in sports writing today. Wimbish's recollections...więcej »
Sun Tzu's The Art of War is an acknowledged masterpiece-for the general reader. Yet the deeper truths of strategy and mind manipulation have been, until now, known only to true scholars ded...więcej »
9 out of 10 climbers make the same mistakes - navigation through the maze of advice for the self-coached climber
9 out of 10 climbers are stuck. They are stuck on the same things. Some of the thin...więcej »
As Wolfgang Gullich said, "getting strong is easy, getting strong without getting injured is hard". Sooner or later, nearly all climbers get injured and it will be injuries that ultimately dictate ...więcej »
Every entrepreneur knows that achieving success in a new business is all about effective marketing. And good marketing is all about branding. Choosing the right brand can make or break a company...więcej »
This unusual book will greatly appeal to card game enthusiasts and historians of the pastime. A fascinating look at the style and type of the suits with sections on the different types of cards - t...więcej »
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 ill...więcej »
This rare book contains the account of John Tyndall’s attempt to scale the Aletschhorn, one of the highest peaks in the Alps. This thrilling text is both informative and exciting, detailing a peril...więcej »
This beautiful volume contains a detailed treatise on the embryology of the pig, with a wealth of information on every step of embryonic development. A thorough exposition, complete with a plethora...więcej »
This book contains a comprehensive introductory guide to bee-keeping, being a complete index and reference book on all practical subjects connected with bee culture - in both common and movable-com...więcej »
Fly fishing is a method of angling whereby an artificial "fly" is used to catch fish, while worm fishing refers to fishing using a live worm as bait. This vintage volume contains a beginner-friendl...więcej »
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordabl...więcej »
This vintage book contains a complete guide to preparing and training for a wide variety of sports, including running, high jump, boxing, hammer throwing, baseball, and many more. It also includes ...więcej »