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If every freshwater angler could have just one book on fishing, this would be the one! Stunning illustrations of more than 170 species are included. More than just a guide to fish identification, inside you'll find information on where the fish live, their size range, their fighting ability and table quality. Plus you'll get tips on tackle, bait, and the techniques you'll need to hook up. ... Read more

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I enjoyed "Sport fish of Fresh Water"
I enjoyed the book "Sport Fish of Fresh water" it is well written.I think the readers of This book would love to read "[...]" by: Lonnie L. Williams.The book [...] is supported by a Website named [...]. I think novice and experienced Anglers would enjoy owning both books.

Great Fishing book especially for the beginner.
All of the books by Vic Dunaway about fish identification are very well written and useful. ... Read more

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Features 34 conditioning drills, 11 individual defense drills, 8 two-meter defender drills, 6 defense against the counterattack drills, 15 team defense drills, 6 5-on-6 drills and nearly 20 goalie drills. Each drill is thoroughly explained, illustrated, and many are diagrammed to make them easy to understand and apply. ... Read more

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WATER AEROBICS FOR FITNESS AND WELLNESS, Third Edition offers the latest information for obtaining and maintaining wellness through water aerobics. Full of illustrations and over 100 photos, the text is appropriate for water aerobic classes or activity programs in colleges and universities, health/fitness clubs, and health promotion programs in general. It provides students with guidelines, exercises, and examples to develop a water aerobic program. The text also includes unique chapters on fitness assessment, nutrition, and weight management to encourage a lifetime of fitness and wellness program. Since most theoretical information is often overlooked, the use of this text will provide an excellent resource guide to all participants. ... Read more

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Excellent illustrations!
I really like this book and find it very user friendly.The exercises contained are excellent! ... Read more

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In a time when racing boats are mass-produced from synthetic materials, a dying breed of craftsman continues to build wooden sailboats of astonishing beauty. Boatbuilding is an ancient art, and Joel White was a master. Son of the legendary writer E.B. White, he was raised around boats and his designs were as sublime and graceful as his father's prose. At a boatyard in Maine, White and his closely knit team of builders brought scores of his creations from blueprints into the ocean.

In June 1996, six months after being diagnosed with cancer, Joel White began designing the W-76, an exquisite racing yacht. It was his final masterpiece. Douglas Whynott spent a year at Brooklin Boat Yard, observing as this design took shape, first in sketches and then during the painstaking building of the wooden craft.

The result is the poignant tale of both a genius at work and the people devoted to his art. Evoking E.B. White's New England and its salty residents, A Unit of Water, a Unit of Time is a classic portrait of dignity, charm, and humble magnificence-and of a maritime community that keeps a vanishing world alive.Amazon.com Review
E.B. White and hisson Joel both had a respect for beauty, simplicity, and practicalitywhen it came to their work. For E.B., it was writing. He talksabout these qualities in The Elements ofStyle, the classic guide to English-language usage, and hedemonstrates them in works like Charlotte's Web andStuartLittle. For Joel, it was building and designing boats that are"simple of line yet sound in engineering, traditional above water andmodern below." A Unit of Water, a Unit of Time is a touching,engaging look at the life, work, and influence of Joel White and thecraft of boat making.

Whynott spent a year (June 1996 to July1997) at White's boat yard in Brooklin, Maine. At the time, White wasbattling cancer, nearing the end of his life, and designing what wouldbe his last boat, the W-76, a wooden racing yacht with "sublime linesand exquisite rigging." A Unit of Water, the result of thatexperience, traces White's life from his birth in 1930 to hischildhood spent in New York and Maine, his naval architecture studiesat MIT, and his eventual move to Brooklin, where he began working atthe small boat yard that eventually became his own. In the early '80s,White and his crew stopped making fiberglass boats in favor of woodenones; Brooklin, headquarters for WoodenBoat magazine and theWoodenBoat School, became the center of the wooden-boat revival andWhite something of a boat-building guru. The book looks closely at theart of boat making--shaping deck beams, making bronze chocks, boringholes through sternposts--and the many characters in the Brooklinboat-building community. It's very interesting stuff, and Whynotttells the story simply and thoughtfully, emulating White'sphilosophies. He also describes White's health battles with respectand poignancy and without getting overly sentimental.

Joel Whitewas a man of few words who tended to downplay his accomplishments, butthey shine through in A Unit of Water. One Brooklin boatbuilder, describing the "soul" of boats, could have been describingWhite: "Boats are live. They talk. The more poorly made boats talkmore. The best-made boats don't talk as much. They're quiet--quietsoldiers, they call them." --Andy Boynton ... Read more

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Well done
Reading this books just makes me want to quit my day job, move to Maine and build wooden boats.I have spent some time in my youth working in a Maine boatyard, and this book perfectly captures the character of that experience.But for now I guess I'll just need to be transported through the writing in this wonderful book.I've been a fan of Joel White's designs for years this book has built my appreciation for the man as well.

Life in a Boatyard
As someone who has spent time scraping and painting the bottom of a large sailing boat, this book brought back all the sights and sounds of a boatyard.I could smell the dust and paint fumes, feel the smoothness of varnished rails, and sense the excitment when each boat was hoisted into the water.This book should interest all aspiring boat builders, and prepare them for the painstaking work of boat design, construction and restoration.

Wynott does a superb job describing the interpersonal dynamics of a boatyard's personnel and the importance of good management.Though I found myself irritated at Steve, Joel White's son, for spending his winter in the Carribean during his father's last year, Steve's management style is instructive for leading a group of talented artisans, be they boat builders, scientific researchers, or writers.

I savored every page of this short book, sometimes reading each section twice as not to miss the rich details.It made me laugh, such as the passage about novice sailors who they ended being towed into port and decided to buy a boat anyway, and cry -- Joel's death. I recommend it highly for all whofind satisfaction in "messin' around with boats." This book squarely dispells what every boat owner already knows: Boating only looks romantic!

Beautifully written
I read this book while I was vacationing in Maine.It made me have anunderstanding and appreciation of what goes on in those boat yards alongthe coast.It also made me wish I knew Joel White and some of the otherboatbuilders.I found the end of this book very touching.The authorportrays White's illness, but doesn't make it seem maudlin or sentimental.I'd recommend this to anyone interested in boats or the people who live inMaine.

Beautifully written
I read this book while I was vacationing in Maine.It made me have anunderstanding and appreciation of what goes on in those boat yards alongthe coast.It also made me wish I knew Joel White and some of the otherboatbuilders.I found the end of this book very touching.The authorportrays White's illness, but doesn't make it seem maudlin or sentimental.I'd recommend this to anyone interested in boats or the people who live inMaine.

Not quite what I expected...
I agree with the reviewer who suggested that this book really needs some illustrations. Whynott's word-pictures just aren't sufficient for those whose knowledge of sailing boats is limited.

As a non-reader of WoodenBoats magazine,the source of much of the info here, I'd love to have seenphotos or sketches of the boats mentioned, as well as the boatyardcrew.

And for the ocean-loving landlubbers among us, a good glossarywould be a godsend. For example, what's deadwood? or a spoon-shapedbow?

It's also a bit of a stretch to say that Whynott wrote this book.Take out the extensive -- and wonderful -- citations from the writings ofE.B. White and his son, Joel that Whynott lovingly included, and not muchof the writing came from the pen/typewriter/PC of Whynott. What did isquite well written, sometimes really well written, however.

What thisbook really did is send me searching for my copy of E.B. White's "OneMan's Meat." I'm not surprised to see this title in the "otherswho bought this book" section here on amazon.com.

I'm also gonnacheck out "The Yard: Building a Destroyer at the Bath IronWorks," by Michael S.Sanders. The Boston Globe review of this bookis what interested me in Whynott's book -- which the reviewer liked a lot. ... Read more

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"Water Exercises" introduces the numerous possibilities of how to keep fit in the water with the so-called fun- or aqua-noodle. In a short theoretical introduction the book explains the characteristics and the areas of usage of the fun noodle. In the big practical section plenty of possibilities for exercises with usually two variations are introduced, in each case with accompanying photos and an explanatory text. The book is structured into six main fields: Stretching, Balance, Endurance, Muscle Training, Games & Fun, and Massage & Relaxation. The clear structure enables a quick finding of all the different exercises. This versatile catalogue of exercises guarantees for a varied workout with the fun noodle! ... Read more

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Water Exercises OK help for Water Aerobics
This book is very simplified. It would be great for someone who has no idea what they're doing in aquatic exercises. I purchased it to gather some new ideas for the water aerobics classes i teach implementing the aqua noodles we have but rarely use. I got a few stretches, leg exercises, and fun games out of it, but since we have other equipment that is much more useful than the way they use the noodle in the book, I have probably already used all the new moves from the book that I ever will. It would be great for someone looking to do a light workout or possibly activites with children, but is not extremely helpful for those with prior aquatic exercise knowledge.

be cautious when purchasing this book
As a water fitness instructor, I did not find this book to be a very good resource. 1) Most of the exercises in the this book can be done without an aqua noodle. 2) Some of the exercises, in particular, those in which the participant hangs suspended by the shoulders, with the noodle under the armpits, are contraindicated--hanging by the shoulders from any floation device can cause joint injury. 3) In large classes, the exercises using 2 noodles and other floataion devices are not feasible. 4) the abdominal exercises shown do not use water resistance effectively---many upright exercises that encourage participants to stabilize in turbulent water are much more effective. I was hoping for some creative, innovative, and safe exercises, but there are none in this book.

Workouts with the Aqua Noodle
I really like this exercise book.It gives you an example of how to perform the exercise as well as variations of the exercise.It tells you what part of your body you are working and that is extremely helpful when teaching a class.I like that the books starts from your head to your toes and there are exercises for every part of the body.I am getting a lot of use out of this book!!!

Picture Perfect!
This illustrated book was much more helpful to me than I had anticipated. ... Read more

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This comprehensive title covers individual ball handling, passing, combination basic passing, individual fundamentals of shooting, shooting, counter attack, two-meter player and front court offense, and six-on-five extra player basic drills. Dozens of diagrams and illustrations make learning these drills easy for both coach and player. ... Read more

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101 WP Offensive drills
Again a simple good book on drills needed to teach offensive plays and tactics for Water Polo = price is right

A must for all coaches
Great book. It outlines excellent drills, and the reasons for doing them. I would recommend it for all coaches and/or players looking to improve their game.

Very helpful
I am a relatively new coach, and this book is making my job a lot easier. The drills are easy to understand and useful and the book is very well organized. I always consult it when planning practice. I'm ordering the defensive book right now. ... Read more

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Whether your interest is in paddling in more challenging conditions, or in learning new skills and concepts that will boost your confidence for more sheltered paddling, Sea Kayaking: Rough Waters will help you get the most out of your time on the water.

With stunning photography by Jock Bradley and Paul Villecourt, fun illustrations, and a gold mine of knowledge passed on by expert paddler and instructor, Alex Matthews, Sea Kayaking: Rough Waters is a must-have for all sea kayakers.

YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

• Choosing and caring for equipment
• Optimizing your strokes and paddling techniques
• Rough water safety and rescue
• Navigating through tidal currents
• Paddling in surf zones
• Dealing with wind
• And much more...

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Beautiful but disappointing
No doubt one of the better produced books.Unfortunately, the content does not live up to the glimmer of the pictures and illustrations.If motivation is your goal and you get it by looking at excellent images of sea kayaks in rough conditions, then by all means get this book!If you already have a solid grasp of sea kayak basics and consider yourself an intermediate paddler, you will not find much new information in this book.Pages and pages are spent on detailed descriptions of paddling techniques and gear that you can find in any other book.Here and there a sentence or two sneak in trying to apply the descriptions to rough water but they rarely exceed the level of common sense.

There is a table of for distance covered in a certain amount of time when traveling at a certain speed.If you look up a cell that corresponds to 4MPH speed and 2 hours the answer is 8 miles!WOW!The author recommends that you tape this table to your kayak!Are you kidding me?Haven't most kayakers passed 4th grade multiplication and division?

Another disappointment is at the end of the book.I always go there for a good index that makes for efficient use of material.In this book, you'll find numerous pages of advertisements and no index.

In summary, I found that this book covers what every other book on the market covers and does not contribute anything to the literature on sea kayaking.The title jumped out at me as there is a gap in the literature on rough water and surfing.Having read the book, I am deeply disappointed!Good pictures but little else to recommend it!

Good information
There is no doubt about the authority of the author. His experience is our gain. Even if you are a flat water boater, the information in this book can save you a lot of grief.

Great Reference
As a dedicated sea kayaker, I found this book to be an excellent addition to my library on sea kayaking.It's beautifully illustrated with numerous high-quality photographs.I wouldn't characterize it as an instructional book but more of a celebration and introduction to kayaking in challenging "big water" conditions.There's enough information to get one's appetite engaged and probably enough to get one started in learning the techniques needed to manage those conditions.However, it shouldn't be regarded as a substitute for formal instruction and practice. ... Read more

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Great series for Kayak locations
WE have the New England series of the Quite Water books. All the books have good directions, descriptions of paddling locations, and description of wildlife and plants. These books have greatly expanded our kayaking adventures.

Good book if you live in southern or central Maine
I liked the book.Material was readable and well presented.There was not nearly enough information about paddling in northern Maine.We have a lot of good waterways and more could have been included.

Excellent resource for mellow paddling in Maine
There are more places to canoe & kayak in Maine than you can shake a paddle at, and the possibilities and choices can be overwhelming.This is a great book to start out with.Whitewater paddlers need not apply unless they are looking for a change of pace.This book is well suited to beginners and experienced paddlers alike as well as solo paddlers and those paddling with kids & dogs.Nicely detailed and well written.While I can plop my canoe into any one of the lakes and ponds in my area, it's nice to read about some places I've never considered (or even heard about).Variety is the spice of life.So far I've put in at five of the recommended ponds in this book and I have been pleasantly surprised each time.Highly recommended if you are a quiet water paddler looking for a new place to dip your paddle in Maine.

More than 100 ponds, lakes, and rivers in Maine that are particularly suitable for canoeing and kayaking
Now in a completely revised second edition, Quiet Water Maine: Canoe & Kayak Guide identifies more than 100 ponds, lakes, and rivers in Maine that are particularly suitable for canoeing and kayaking. Each suggested trip includes directions, parking, and launch information; tour descriptions with estimates of time, distance and difficulty; notes of flora and fauna to be seen in the area; and more. Written for paddlers of all skill levels from beginner to experienced, as well as for birdwatchers, anglers, and families with children, Quiet Water Maine is enthusiastically recommended both for its attention to detail and its enthusiasm for nature.
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This new 8th edition of Rod Heikell's guide to the coast of Turkey from the Bosphorus to the Syrian border and Cyprus has been revised following the author's visits to the coasts. Details of new yacht harbours have been collected and the data on the existing entries has been updated and improved throughout. There are many new plans and new photographs from the author and high quality aerial photos of most of the major harbours which gives a fascinating overview and support for the plans. This edition sees a reworked introduction that takes accounts of changing cruising patterns and interests. There is no other guide written in English. Turkish Waters Pilot sets the standards both for pilotage and describing the places to visit and see.Contents: Prefaces; Introduction; General information; Technical information; 1. The Dardanelles to Istanbul; 2. The Aeolian coast; 3. The Ionian coast; 4. The Carian coast; 5. The Lycian coast; 6. The Pamphylian and Cilician coasts; 7. Kastellorizon; 8. Cyprus; 9. The Black Sea and Appendix. ... Read more

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Don't sail Turkish Coast without this book
I am familiar with the Turkish Coast. I am from Turkey and speak the language. The summer of 2011, we will cruise the Southwest Turkey. I purchased this book and went through the entire length. It has just about all the information one needs to safely and enjoyably cruise the area. Aside from cultural information, food, language etc. it has detailed information about anchorages, boat harbors and other information needed during a cruise. Every bay and anchorage is mapped and useful soundings, rocks, reefs, shallow areas are indicated. It even includes the coastal restaurants one can visit moored at a small village! We have also purchased the charts of the area but I think they aren't as detailed as the drawings in this book. Photographs are great; customs clearing, peculiarities of legal and authority figures are sensitively described. I will have more detailed review after we use the book next summer but I feel very confident having it with us while sailing our chartered boat from Bodrum to Kas and back. ... Read more

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great source of info
This book has wonderful reviews of many, many spots to kayak and canoe in VT and NH. The directions to the various spots are usually right on. The places are sorted by which part of the state they're in. We've found this book very helpful when we want to find a spot for a quick paddle, or an all day adventure. ... Read more

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This study of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue demonstrates how the magazine encourages individual and institutional practices that create and maintain inequality. Laurel Davis illustrates how the interactions of media production, media texts, media consumption, and social context influence meaning. Individuals' interpretations of and reactions to the magazine are influenced by their views about gender and sexuality, views that have been shaped by their social experiences. Based on extensive interviews with Sports Illustrated producers and consumers, as well as analysis of every swimsuit issue from the first in 1964 to those of the 1990s, the book argues that Sports Illustrated uses the swimsuit issue to secure a large male audience by creating a climate of hegemonic masculinity. This practice produces considerable profit but on the way to the bank tramples women, gays, lesbians, people of color, and residents of the postcolonialized world. ... Read more

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Illustrated with a diverse collection of historic and contemporary artwork, a study of the spiritual and sensual attractions of water traces the evolution of spas from prehistoric times to the present. By the author of Harem. ... Read more

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Spirit, Spas, Art, Sensuality, History, Mythology of Water
Ms Croutier gives a well researched and thorough perspective on the human history and adoration for our "Noblest Element", water. The focus of this book is spas, health retreats, baths and drinking water- and that's great, but there is so much more!

The many posters, photos, renown paintings and drawings are well chosen and beautiful and makes this book a beautiful table top addition.

Ms Croutier states that "...I was born under the sign of Aquarius-the Water Bearer-in a house facing the sea... and now living in a house facing another sea". No wonder she shows such remarkable sensitivity to the subject.

All through the book are quotes, lines and poetry from notables throughout history regarding their observations on the value and dynamics of water. In the Preface for instance, there is: ["As Benjamin Franklin's `Poor Richard's Almanac' observes: "When the well's dry, we know the worth of water".] and in Ms Croutier's own words: "Water has it's own language. I believe that by observing the ways that people have danced with it throughout history, we can gain a deeper awareness of this most precious element. A responsible appreciation of water is fundamental to our ecological, environmental, and spiritual values." Well put and what a "dance" she portrays!

From Hegel: "Water is the element of selfless contrast, it passively exists for others... water's existence is thus an existing-for-others... Its fate is to be something not yet
specialized... and therefore it soon came to be called `the mother of all that is special'." (p 13)

On page 14 in "Myths of Creation" is: "Among ancient civilizations, water was sanctified as the source of life, the seminal fluid, the juice of the earth's womb. It formed a common thread in their creation myths. The act of creation was perceived by the primitives as the catharsis of a dance that the great deities performed. These deities were the elements, inseparable and interdependent systems orchestrating the cycles of nature, the seasons, and the sustenance of all beings. Water could not exist without earth, fire, or air."

From the Kogi Indians (spelled Cogui in this book), who live in the Columbian mountains, comes an admonition to the world about the abuse of water and environmental degradation: ["What is water?" Water is life itself.]To the Kogi, the word for water and spirit are the same. ("The Prophecy of Water"- p 183)

At the end of the book is a resource guide to famous spas/health resorts from all over the world. After reading this book, one will no doubt have a more profound respect for the awesome medium that makes spas and health retreats so refreshing, rejuvenating and enjoyable!

WATER IS LIFE
TAKING THE WATERS is just a warm-up for Alev Lytle Croutier. Her previous book, HAREM, was a blockbuster breakthrough in nonfiction, selected by independent book clubs all over the world. Ms Croutier will soon be theauthor of remarkable fictional works that will stun many readers with theirprofound sensitivity. I predict a sensation. ... Read more

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If you're looking for a book that combines great fun with solid learning, then look no further! Water Learning contains fun-filled water activities that help children develop cognition, perceptual-motor abilities, physical fitness, social interaction skills, and self-esteem. Even though all of the 95 activities use water in some way, this book includes 51 activities in which a pool is not necessary, making this a wonderful resource for any setting. This book is not a "how to swim" book, but rather a guide filled with activities that can be

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In this unique anthology, Clint Willis gives readers some of the best sea stories of all time. Included are excerpts from R. H. Dana's classic Two Years Before the Mast, a shipwreck survivor's 74-day ordeal aboard an inflatable life raft; an eyewitness account of the Titanic disaster; a dramatic rescue at sea in a Force-12 storm; a solo circumnavigation of Antarctica, and a one-man cruise through the Roaring Forties. Rough Water delivers page after page of high adventure amid gales, swells, surges, shoals, icebergs, fog banks, sharks, and mutineers.Amazon.com Review
Clint Willis, the anthologist de l'extrème who brought us High, takes to the brine for a wide-lens collection of tales from the high seas in Rough Water. Much of it aims for the outer reach as portrayed in Sebastian Junger's Perfect Storm. Armchair navigators will thrill to the dangers and codes of honor that intermingle in the surf, as in Robin Knox-Johnston's stiff-upper-lip telling of his solo circumglobal sail: "I was in the lead and stood a slight chance of winning, and I felt that this would be worth giving an eye for, so I carried on." And like many anthologies, this one may draw readers to the full-length versions. Tony Farrington's harrowing account of a rescue in the South Pacific stands on its own, but others, like Steven Callahan's "Adrift: Seventy-six Days Lost at Sea," beg for a full telling. Not recommended for a pleasure cruise. --Tipton Blish ... Read more

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Save Your Money
Save your money and purchase the REAL stories 'outlined' in this cheap book put together to ride the wave of The Perfect Storm.The collection of stories is nothing more than a collection of extended abstracts of the real stories.Many of the 'abstracts' are taken out of context and the reader does not get an accurate picture of what and why the nautical situation developed or how it concluded.Pass on this one.

An average anthology
This book is in a series put out by Adrenaline books and each book contains certain selections chosen by the editor. The selections are either excerpts from books, excerpts from diaries and journals, short stories, oran occasional essay. I look at how good the writing is, and how good thestories are.

There are 16 selections in this book. Half of them rangefrom good to great, and the other eight are fairly poor. The writing isokay throughout, with some being more exceptional than others, but it's thestories that differ the most in quality. Six of them, whether written wellor not, have virtually no story whatsoever or are very poor. As it turnsout, the best stories in this book are also some of the better written.This is where the book's strength shows up. The selections introduce you tostories and books you may have never read and after reading some of thegood selections, it makes you want to go read the books they were takenfrom. So I would mostly recommend this book to people who have not readmuch or any sea stories. It introduces you to a wide variety of sealiterature. But otherwise I would only lightly recommend it by saying thateveryone would find some selections that they really like.

Oustanding collection
Clint Willis has created a fascinating series of books with Epic, Climb, High, Wild, Ice, Rough Water, and The War.Each of these volumes presents the best literature about their respective subjects in a powerful cohesive manner.These books are a quick read, but intricate and spellbinding.Ihave given many of them to friends and family as gifts.

Smooth stories of rough water.
I have never known much about life at sea. I got this book because it was in the series of good collections by Clint Willis. I figured it would probably not be as good as his others, but I was pleasantly surprised. Iliked as much if not more. Stories ranging between the plights of sea-mencaught in huge storms to single individuals trapped in the solitude of anopen sea. These stories are from today as well as from the distant past. Ifyou're intrigued by the sea but don't have much knowledge of the world itcreates, take a look at this book. It's wonderfully diverse and highlyadventurous.

Humbling examples of humanity at its best and worst
These accounts by sailors captured in truly overwhelming situations form a microcosm of humanity in extremis--the reader can't help but compare his or her notions of his/her bravery, cowardice, fortitude, skill, intelligence,and sanity to those of the real-life characters in the anthology. Though the book is awash in humbling, awe-inspiring accounts of the almostmythic power of the ocean, its storms and waves and wind and rain aresecondary to the humanity of the people in its grasp. The most compellingelement of these stories is the will to survive of their characters, andthe craftiness and real bravery employed in doing so (with a couple notableand harrowing exceptions). There isn't a weak selection here. ... Read more

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Nicely Updated
This new edition clearly has updated information which in some cases, needed to be. It makes this book more useful and a fine resource for good paddling choices. It added a few new areas but left some still not included, which, in my opinion - is good - something should be left for the explorers out there. This series continues to improve and offer new paddlers some great choices to find and remind experienced paddlers some places they may have over looked.
Rick

Need more water sites
Disappointed; very little in my area. I have AMC guides when I lived in New Hampshire; this is nothing like those little books. There is good info, but not all lakes, rivers covered. Sometimes they refer you to other books for info!?!

Could have more useful info...
Definitely a nice book overall, with thorough descriptions of calm bodies of water in New York State.However, I'm disappointed with the lack of map detail.In addition, there are no coordinates given (i.e., lattitude and longitude).This is an updated book and should definitely include coordinates for modern-day GPS users.I had to cross-reference another book that had better map detail and included coordinates (title: The Hudson River Water Trail Guide-6th edition).

very helpful
In time for spring and summer, the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) has released a new, second edition of Quiet Water: New York, a Canoe and Kayak guide to the Empire State compiled by John Hayes and Alex Wilson.



As the title suggests, the authors are very clear that their new guidebook is designed for the canoe and kayak enthusiast who is look for quiet or solitude.There is no whitewater assistance offered here.However, ninety different options around New York State including nine locations within Central New York are suggested in this book.



"Quiet Water" also includes a plethora of helpful suggestions to plan your next outing on the water.The books provides maps, habitat descriptions of each area, phone numbers, websites, even a description of animal habitats one might encounter on the water.Scattered throughout the volume are photos from the water and profiles of local animals.



A great companion guide to anyone who looking to paddle this summer. ... Read more

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Get Your Ass in the Water and Swim Like Me is considered one of the great, classic collections of African-American literature and folklore.Originally published by in 1974 in hardcover only, it quickly gained the reputation as a classic collection of Black folk poetry known as "toasts." Toasts are probably the only living form of oral narrative poetry in the U.S.; they represent a vital genre of black folklore.They come from various sources: from streetcorners to jails, from barrooms to academic halls.
The toasts celebrate mythological figures from African-American culture, including the famed "bad man" Stackolee who is said to have murdered a man over a Stetson hat; the famous exploits of the "Signifying Monkey," who outsmarts his stronger opponents in the forest by using his native wits; and stories of the loss of the Titanic, famed in black folklore because of its symbolic significance as a failure of the era's powerful white establishment-and the (perhaps apocryphal) story that the ship's owner had refused to sell tickets to famed blacks including prize figher Jack Johnson.Get Your Ass in the Water and Swim Like Me will delight students of African-American culture and folklore, and anyone who enjoys the double entendres and hidden meanings found in the oral tradition, from its African roots to contemporary rap. ... Read more

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Presents some basic information about such concepts of physics as energy, buoyance, and waves while describing the mechanics of various water sports, including swimming, surfing, and boating. ... Read more

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This full-color, extensively illustrated, and highlyrespected dive manual includes the information necessary to learn openwater diving. Timely discussions include ecology and scuba techniques,equipment and safety materials, women's diving issues and concerns,expanded CPR information, air sharing, and hand signals. ... Read more

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great open water text book; facts, not hype
this book saves the student from the hype and promo that the PADI books now have, and is actually a very good basic text for open water.Jeppesen, the original publisher, publishes all the texts that airplane pilots use and carry in those black bags, called 'jep kits'.

Not a bad book.
Lots of good general information but I found it required more depth in many areas. ... Read more