June New Release - Tag, Toss & Run

Title: Tag, Toss & Run

           

Subtitle: 40 Classic Lawn Games

           

Author/s: Paul Tukey & 

Victoria Rowell

RRP: $16.99

ISBN: 9781603425605

Format:  Paperback, 208 pages

Dimensions: 190mm x 165mm

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Aust. Release Date:  June 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Lawns aren’t just for mowing anymore! Today’s families are rediscovering the timeless pleasure of family lawn games including classics like capture the flag, croquet and badminton. These simple games appeal to every age and can be adapted to fit groups of any size. Tag, Toss & Run features 40 exciting games – from old-time favourites like bocce and Red Rover to lesser-known games such as Cherokee marbles, cornhole and Kubb. Offering a quick overview of the basic sequence and strategies for each, this book is proof that the best games don’t come from a store.

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February New Release - The Only Book You'll Ever Need Running

Title: Running

             

Series: The Only Book You’ll Ever Need

                

Author/s: Art Liberman

RRP: $19.99

ISBN: 9781446301401

Format:  Paperback, 352 pages

Dimensions: 21cm x 16cm

Publisher: David & Charles

Aust. Release Date: February 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

These handy, accessible books provide literally all the information you need to know to gain a new hobby or understand a difficult topic. From gentle jogs to intense marathons, Running will help you to choose the right equipment, get going and keep going, train safely and meet your running and racing goals. It covers everything you need to know: correct posture and mechanics, avoiding injuries and plateaus, regulating water intake, physical and mental strength and more. With additional information on tailoring running to your age, training for marathons and eating right, this practical guide has everything you need - from start to finish!

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Winning Baseball

Title: Winning Baseball for Beginner to Intermediate Play

Subtitle: The Coach’s Companion

               

Author/s: Trent Mongero

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781402758089

Format: Paperback, 256 pages

Dimensions: 15.2cm x 22.8cm

Publisher: Sterling Publishing

Aust. Release Date: April 2011

From age-appropriate drills to motivation strategies, this step-by-step guide to youth baseball offers all the information parents and coaches need to help young players reach their full potential. Perfect for the T-ball through 9- and10-year-old levels, it contains more than 100 full-color photos and an instructional DVD, along with detailed tips and techniques that make learning, playing, and coaching baseball fun for everyone.

Similar Titles:

One week in April: The Masters – RRP: $24.99 – ISBN: 9781402765377

Basketball Drills, Plays and Strategies – RRP: $19.99 – ISBN: 9781558708105

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The Golfer's Companion

Title: Golfer’s Companion

           

Subtitle: Your Perfect Caddy On or Off the Course

                   

Author/s: Various                

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9780715332108

Format: Kit, 544 pages

Dimensions: 17cm x 12cm

Publisher: David & Charles

                  

Aust. Release Date: April 2011

This is a great value three-book box set with comprehensive tips and information about the grand old game. It includes tips from the top golf pros, clear instruction on the mental and physical side of the game, as well as Bill Elliott's useful and entertaining "The Golf Bag Buggy". It is fully illustrated with step-by-step colour photographs and clear instructions. You can learn the rules, get yourself in the zone, and take your game to the next level with The Golfer's Companion - the indispensable guide to everything the game of golf has to offer.

Similar Titles:

100 Years of Golf – RRP: $24.99 – ISBN: 9781906672041

Golf Problems & Solutions – RRP: $19.99 – ISBN: 9780715331613 

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Soccer: The Players Handbook - Available Now!

Soccer: The Player's Handbook
by M. B. Roberts

RRP: $24.99, Paperback, 256 pages
ISBN: 9781402758720, Sterling Publishing

A fully illustrated, all-inclusive guide to the most popular game on the planet! Meant for players of all ages, Soccer: The Player's Handbook provides information on everything from the evolution of the game to the basics of rules and gear to the finer points of technique and training. Exhibiting sidebars, quotations, tips and fascinating historical tidbits throughout, the book also includes separate chapters especially for coaches and referees. And most stunning of all, more than 200 full-color photos taken by longtime Sports Illustrated photographer Ron Modra—an expert at capturing both the small details and the big action—bring the game to life.

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The Surfing Handbook - Available June 2010

The Surfing Handbook
by Ben Marcus

Whether beginner getting started or an experienced surfer looking to take your skills to the next level, this book gives all the information needed to maximise your performance on water, with guidance on training, conditioning, technique, style, safety, etiquette, gear, equipment. Written by veteran pro surfing journalist Ben Marcus, this guide is illustrated with instructional photos and drawings, providing step-by-step instructions, background history, stories and tips from legendary surfing masters, making this an informative and entertaining guide to help you master the waves, and achieve your full surfing potential.
RRP: $29.99          Publisher: Voyageur Press

Format: Paperback, 225 pages          ISBN: 9780760336922

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