Nature, recreation and sports

Born to Run

by Christopher Mcdougall

An epic adventure that began with one simple question: Why does my foot hurt?

Isolated by Mexico's deadly Copper Canyons, the blissful Tarahumara Indians have honed the ability to run hundreds of miles without...

Positive Training for Show Dogs: Building a Relationship for Success

by Vicki M. Ronchette

Apply the latest scientific research on how dogs learn to the world of dog showing. Whether you are just getting started in the breed ring or are an experienced show dog handler, you will enjoy learning how...

Knife Throwing: A Practical Guide

by Harry McEvoy

A concise, informative book on "the sport of the pioneers". Knife Throwing includes beginning and advanced throwing techniques and covers everything from home practice to hunting methods with accurate instructions....

Plenty in Life is Free: Reflections on Dogs, Training and Finding Grace

by Kathy Sdao

What if the secret to great dog training is to be a frequent "feeder" rather than a strong leader? A skilled reinforcer rather than a strict enforcer? Over the past two decades, countless dog trainers across...

Love, Life, and Elephants

by Daphne Sheldrick

Daphne Sheldrick, whose family arrived in Africa from Scotland in the 1820s, is the first person ever to have successfully hand-reared newborn elephants. Her deep empathy and understanding, her years of observing...

Stitch, Craft, Create: Crochet: 9 quick & easy crochet projects

by Various

Want to try your hand at making gorgeous homemade goodies? Then unleash the crafter within you with this collection of all-new crochet projects! With simple step-by-steps, these quick makes ensure fast results....

Garden Scenes Quilt Pattern

by Lynette Anderson

Lynette Anderson's country cottage garden provides the inspiration for her beautiful quilting and stitchery designs. Soft, smudgy colours set off the nine garden-themed blocks nicely in this delightful 31in...

Crocheted Flowers

by Jan Ollis

Confirming the old adage that big things come in small packages, the compact volumes of this ongoing series offer crafters an easy outlet for their passions—be they for fiber arts, sugarcraft, polymer clay,...

Contemplative Crochet: A Hands-On Guide for Interlocking Faith & Craft

by Cindy Crandall-Frazier

With Hook in Hand, Enrich Your Spiritual Practice and Renew Your Awareness of the Connections of Creativity to Spirit. Follow the crochet journeys of the author and other crocheters to discover how they have...

Those Guys Have All the Fun: Inside the World of ESPN

by James Andrew Miller & Tom Shales

It began, in 1979, as a mad idea of starting a cable channel to televise local sporting events throughout the state of Connecticut. Today, ESPN is arguably the most successful network in modern television history,...

The Ryder Chronicles: Can Sarah uncover her horse's mysterious past?

by Vicki Sach

When it came to buying her first horse, Sarah Ryder broke every rule in the book. She thought 'Solomon's Gold' was the horse of her dreams, but later discovered he'd been drugged by a rogue dealer the day she...

Justin Bieber - The Ultimate Quiz Book

by Jack Goldstein

Are you the world's ultimate Belieber? Do you know absolutely everything there is to know about the world's favourite pop star? Then this is the book for you. Test your friends and family on their knowledge...

Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: Cricket

by Brian Levison

This essential companion for all cricket lovers documents the illustrious history of the gentleman's game. It is crammed full of fascinating feats, sticky wickets and intriguing trivia, so even if you don't...

The Best Calf Exercises You've Never Heard Of: Shape and Strengthen Your Calves

by Nick Nilsson

If you've reached a plateau in your workout and your training routine has become stale and boring, it's time to shake things up. The Best Calf Exercises You've Never Heard Of is the essential workout guide for...

Instant surfing: Tips and techniques for riding the waves

by Infinite Ideas

This handy little guide is packed with tips and techniques for the surfing beginner. Clearly the best place to learn to surf is on a board in the ocean but we hope these ideas will give you background on kit,...

The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance

by W. Timothy Gallwey, Zach Kleinman & Pete Carroll

The Inner Game of Tennis is a revolutionary program for overcoming the self-doubt, nervousness, and lapses of concentration that can keep a player from winning. Now available in a revised paperback edition,...

Woodworking For Dummies

by Jeff Strong

You've seen a few shows on TV, and working with wood looks like it could be quite entertaining and rewarding. After all, you get to create something that you can proudly display to your friends and family. But...

Waking Up in Time: Finding Inner Peace in Times of Accelerating Change

by Peter Russell

In this unique book, visionary scientist Peter Russell updates his classic 1998 manifesto for awakening to the mounting planetary crisis--even while deepening our connection to inner tranquility. Amid fears...

Blind Into Baghdad: America's War in Iraq

by James Fallows

In the autumn of 2002, Atlantic Monthly national correspondent James Fallows wrote an article predicting many of the problems America would face if it invaded Iraq. After events confirmed many of his predictions,...

Wirework: An Illustrated Guide to the Art of Wire Wrapping

by Dale Cougar Armstrong

Wirework is a step-by-step guide for the intermediate artist seeking new design possibilities combined with solid technique instruction. Jewelry artists will learn how to wire-wrap using faceted stones, how...