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Distant Fires: Duluth to Hudson Bay

01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Duluth to Hudson Bay

By Anderson, Scott

£10.00 01 Aug 2008 Paperback University of Minnesota Press

Day Paddling Long Island Sound

19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Eben Oldmixon

£12.00 19 Jul 2008 Paperback W W Norton & Co Ltd

Day Paddling Long Island Sound

21 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Eben Oldmixon

£12.00 21 Jun 2008 Paperback W W Norton & Co Ltd

The Alaska River Guide: Canoeing, Kayaking, and Rafting in the Last Frontier

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Jettmar, Karen

£10.41 01 Jun 2008 Paperback Menasha Ridge Press

The rich tapestry of Alaska is threaded together by 365,000 miles of waterways, from cascading mountain streams to meandering valley rivers, from the meltwaters of glaciers to broad rivers that empty into the sea. This guide profiles a wide variety of rivers from all over Alaska, concentrating on trips for intermediate boaters, and including a few major expeditions for the experienced river-runner. A section on gear outlines what to take into the backcountry.

Day Paddling Long Island Sound

24 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Eben Oldmixon

£12.00 24 May 2008 Paperback W W Norton & Co Ltd

Environnements Sauvages 2009

01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

£8.24 01 May 2008 Non-Book Item Firefly Books

Paddling Montana, 2nd

01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Fischer, Hank Fischer, Carol

£9.31 01 May 2008 Paperback Falcon

Detailed paddling information on 32 Montana rivers, including such paddling destinations as the Yellowstone, Flathead, Smith, and Missouri. Access points, detailed maps, fishing information, average monthly stream flows, and much more.

The Strip Built Sea Kayak

30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Three Rugged, Beautiful Boats You Can Build

By Nick Schade

£12.99 30 Apr 2008 Paperback McGraw-Hill Education - Europe

Strip-building - assembling a pile of thin wood strips into a functional hull - has been a popular canoe-building method for many years. This title helps construct a finished kayak. It presents plans and measurements for three kayaks: Great Auk, Guillemot, and Guillemot Double.

Kayaking Alone

15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Nine Hundred Miles from Idaho's Mountains to the Pacific Ocean

By Mike Barenti

£13.99 15 Apr 2008 Hardback University of Nebraska Press

The Columbia and its tributaries are rivers of conflict. Mike Barenti entered the heart of this conflict when he slid a whitewater kayak into the headwaters of central Idaho's Salmon River and started paddling toward the Pacific Ocean. This is a narrative of man and nature, one-on-one, but also of man and nature writ large.

Basic Illustrated Camping

01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Jacobson, Cliff

£5.47 01 Apr 2008 Paperback Falcon

Basic Illustrated Canoe Paddling

01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Roberts, Harry

£5.47 01 Apr 2008 Paperback Falcon

Alaska River Guide: Canoeing, Kayaking, and Rafting in the Last Frontier

01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Jettmar, Karen

£9.31 01 Mar 2008 Paperback Menasha Ridge Press

Day Paddling Long Island Sound

01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Oldmixon, Eben

£9.31 01 Mar 2008 Paperback Countryman Press

Basic Illustrated Canoeing

01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Levin, Lon Jacobson, Cliff

£5.47 01 Mar 2008 Paperback Falcon

Wild Flowers

07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By G & J Mcguffin

£14.95 07 Feb 2008 Paperback Stoddart Publishing,Canada

A typical honeymoon story. To fulfill their dream of traveling from sea to sea in a canoe, wilderness adventurers Joanie and Gary McGuffin, recently married, set out from the Gulf of St. Lawrence (Atlantic Ocean) and two years and 6,000 miles later reached the Beaufort Sea (Arctic Ocean). Along the way, they faced innumerable hardships and challenged some of Canada's must dangerous rivers. In the process, they discovered a Canada that few will ever see.

White Water Sports

01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Davis, Jim

£13.88 01 Jan 2008 Hardback Gareth Stevens Publishing

The Strip Built Sea Kayak

11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Three Rugged, Beautiful Boats You Can Build

By Nick Schade

£12.99 11 Dec 2007 Paperback McGraw-Hill Education - Europe

Strip-building is the most flexible, and attractive way to build a small wood boat. This illustrated book provides the details that will guide you through this process. It presents complete plans and measurements for three kayaks: Great Auk, for beginners; Guillemot, for intermediate and skilled paddlers; and, Guillemot Double, a kayak for two.

Paddling Partners

10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Fifty Years of Northern Canoe Travel

By Bruce W. Hodgins, Carol Hodgins

£13.99 10 Dec 2007 Paperback Dundurn Group Ltd ,Canada

The authors have been canoeing in Canadian waters on a regular basis over the last 50 years and at all time of the year. This book features their experiences which they have set down for others to follow. It also has useful information garnered over the years and noted in their daily logs.

Canoeing and Kayaking Florida

01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Molloy, Johnny Carter, Elizabeth F. Pearce, John

£9.86 01 Dec 2007 Paperback Menasha Ridge Press

Completely updated, "Canoeing & Kayaking Florida, 2nd Edition," is the most comprehensive guide to the best of Florida's unique streams, springs, creeks, and rivers. Engaging and concise, this all-encompassing guide spares readers encyclopedic fluff in favor of practical information, and includes expanded regional maps and revised river maps.

Canoeing and Kayaking Florida

01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Molloy, Johnny Carter, Elizabeth F. Pearce, John

£9.31 01 Nov 2007 Paperback Menasha Ridge Press

Rowing and Sculling

29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Techniques in Action

By Paul Thompson

£19.99 29 Oct 2007 Dvd The Crowood Press Ltd

Presented by a successful rowing and sculling coach, this film gives you an opportunity to see the techniques of Britain's best rowers in training and to hear tips and advice from them and their coaches. It includes topics such as: biomechanical principles of rowing and sculling, stroke components, and rowing and sculling exercises.

Sally's Odd at Sea

05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Sally Kettle

£12.99 05 Oct 2007 Paperback Orana Publishing Limited

Sally Kettle and her mother Sarah Kettle became the world's first mother-and-daughter pair to row an ocean, having rowed 3,000 miles across the giant Atlantic to the West Indies. In the course of their row, they raised over GBP250,000 for an epilepsy charity, and earned their place in the Guinness World Records 2008.

Bark Canoes and Skin Boats of North America

01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Adney, Edwin Tappan Chappelle, Howard I.

£10.96 01 Oct 2007 Paperback Skyhorse Publishing

<div>The bark canoes of the North American Indians, particularly those of birchbark, were among the most highly developed manually propelled primitive watercraft. Built with Stone Age tools from available materials, their design, size, and appearance were varied to suit the many requirements of their users. Even today, canoes are based on these ancient designs, and this fascinating guide combines historical background with instructions for constructing one. Author Edwin Tappan Adney, born in 1868, devoted his life to studying canoes and was practically the sole scholar in his field. His papers and research have been assembled by a curator at the Smithsonian Institution, and illustrated with black-and-white line drawings, diagrams, and photos.</div>

Rowing

28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

£6.99 28 Sep 2007 Paperback A & C Black Publishers Ltd

Part of the "Know the Game" series, this book contains what you need to know about rowing, including equipment, rules, techniques and training tips. Providing information on how to find a club and meet new people to play the sport with, it also includes colour photos and illustrations, top tips and interesting facts.

The Strip Built Sea Kayak

11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Three Rugged, Beautiful Boats You Can Build

By Nick Schade

£12.99 11 Sep 2007 Paperback McGraw-Hill Education - Europe

Adapts the technique to crafting attractive, functional kayaks. Using computer-generated illustrations and photographs to explain key techniques, this book provides plans and measurements for three different kayaks: a simple solo craft for beginners, a high-performance solo kayak for intermediate paddlers, and a tandem design for two paddlers.

Black Spruce Journals: Tales of Canoe-Tripping in the Maine Woods, the Boreal Spruce Forests of Northern Canada, and the Barren

01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Coffin, Stewart

£13.71 01 Sep 2007 Paperback Heron Dance Press

The Practical Guide to Sailing, Kayaking and Canoeing: Includes Expert Advice, Guidelines and Information Covering Every Aspect

01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Includes Expert Advice, Guidelines and Information Covering Every Aspect of

By Evans, Jeremy Mattos, Bill

£16.99 01 Sep 2007 Hardback Lorenz Books

The ultimate how-to guide to sailing, kayaking and canoeing for sailors and paddlers at all levels of ability, from novices to those with extensive experience on the water.

Get Paid to Play

07 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Every Student Athlete's Guide to Over $1 Million in College Scholarships

By Nancy Nitardy

£12.99 07 Aug 2007 Paperback Kaplan AEC Education

A handbook for college-bound high school athletes interested in playing sports in college, this title will help students be recruited by colleges that best match their level of play. It includes detailed information about athletic scholarship opportunities, tips on matching students (and marketing them) to appropriate coaches and programs, and much more.

Above the Gravel Bar: The Native Canoe Routes of Maine

01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Cook, David S.

£7.12 01 Aug 2007 Paperback Polar Bear & Company

Native canoe routes of Maine, with translations of place names, are described in the context of Northeastern geological development and Indian prehistoric culture in the use of birch bark canoes on rivers, lakes, carries, and coastal routes, according to the archaeological and historical record, informed by accounts of early explorers. Foreword: James Francis, Penobscot Tribal Historian; Introduction: Prof. David Sanger.

Bark Canoes and Skin Boats of North America

01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Adney, Edwin Tappan Chappelle, Howard I.

£10.96 01 Aug 2007 Paperback Skyhorse Publishing

The bark canoes of the North American Indians, particularly those of birchbark, were among the most highly developed manually propelled primitive watercraft. Built with Stone Age tools from available materials, their design, size, and appearance were varied to suit the many requirements of their users. Even today, canoes are based on these ancient designs, and this fascinating guide combines historical background with instructions for constructing one. Author Edwin Tappan Adney, born in 1868, devoted his life to studying canoes and was practically the sole scholar in his field. His papers and research have been assembled by a curator at the Smithsonian Institution, and illustrated with black-and-white line drawings, diagrams, and photos.

Get Paid to Play: Every Student Athlete's Guide to Over $1 Million in College Scholarships

01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Every Student Athlete's Guide to Over $1 Million in College Scholarships

By Nitardy, Nancy

£12.99 01 Aug 2007 Paperback Kaplan Publishing

Alaska River Guide: Canoeing, Kayaking, and Rafting in the Last Frontier

01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Jettmar, Karen

£9.31 01 Aug 2007 Paperback Menasha Ridge Press

Canoeing and Kayaking Florida

01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Molloy, Johnny Carter, Elizabeth F. Pearce, John

£9.31 01 Aug 2007 Paperback Menasha Ridge Press

Completely updated, "Canoeing & Kayaking Florida, 2nd Edition," is the most comprehensive guide to the best of Florida’ s unique streams, springs, creeks, and rivers. Engaging and concise, this all-encompassing guide spares readers encyclopedic fluff in favor of practical information, and includes expanded regional maps and revised river maps.

Alaska River Guide: Canoeing, Kayaking, and Rafting in the Last Frontier

01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Jettmar, Karen

£9.31 01 Jul 2007 Paperback Menasha Ridge Press

The Practical Guide to Sailing, Kayaking and Canoeing

29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Includes Expert Advice, Guidelines and Information Covering Every Aspect of

By Jeremy Evans, Bill Mattos

£16.99 29 Jun 2007 Hardback Anness Publishing

The ultimate how-to guide to sailing, kayaking and canoeing for sailors and paddlers at all levels of ability, from novices to those with extensive experience on the water.

Sea Kayaking: Rough Waters

01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Rough Waters

By Matthews, Alex

£14.95 01 Jun 2007 Paperback Heliconia Press, Inc.

Helps learn to paddle more safely and with more confidence. This book teaches: 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.

A Canoeing & Kayaking Guide to Florida, 2nd

01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Molloy, Johnny Carter, Elizabeth F. Pearce, John

£9.31 01 Jun 2007 Paperback Menasha Ridge Press

The Practical Guide to Sailing, Kayaking and Canoeing

25 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Includes Expert Advice, Guidelines and Information Covering Every Aspect of

By Jeremy Evans, Bill Mattos

£14.99 25 May 2007 Hardback Anness Publishing

The ultimate how-to guide to sailing, kayaking and canoeing for sailors and paddlers at all levels of ability, from novices to those with extensive experience on the water.

The Crossing

10 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Conquering the Atlantic in the World's Toughest Rowing Race

By James Cracknell, Ben Fogle

£7.99 10 May 2007 Paperback Atlantic Books

Quiet Water New York, 2nd: Canoe & Kayak Guide

01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Wilson, Alex Hayes, John

£10.96 01 May 2007 Paperback Appalachian Mountain Club

The first new edition in 10 years, this completely revised and updated, Quiet Water New York describes more than 100 spectacular paddling destinations in New York State.

Environnements Sauvages 2008

01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

£8.24 01 May 2007 Non-Book Item Firefly Books

Expedition Kayaking, 5th

01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Hutchinson, Derek

£10.96 01 May 2007 Paperback Falcon

This guide, written by international expert Derek Hutchinson, is a thorough guide to coastal and open-ocean expeditions by sea kayak.

Canoeing and Camping Beyond the Basics

01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Cliff Jacobson

£11.99 01 May 2007 Paperback Globe Pequot Press

A thoroughly modern, ultra complete book for those who love canoes and the magic of wild places. Begins with the basics and progresses through expedition techniques that only experts know-and which you won't find in other books.

AMC River Guide New Hampshire/Vermont, 4th

01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

£9.31 01 Apr 2007 Paperback Appalachian Mountain Club

A Paddler's Guide to Quetico and Beyond

01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Callan, Kevin

£18.13 01 Apr 2007 Paperback Boston Mills Press

Paddling Southern Minnesota: 85 Great Trips by Canoe and Kayak

01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Diebel, Lynne Smith Diebel, Robert

£10.96 01 Mar 2007 Paperback Trails Books

Canoe Atlas of the Little North

01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Berger, Jonathan Terry, Thomas

£52.20 01 Mar 2007 Hardback Boston Mills Press

The Alaska River Guide: Canoeing, Kayaking, and Rafting in the Last Frontier

01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Jettmar, Karen

£9.31 01 Mar 2007 Paperback Menasha Ridge Press

"The Alaska River Guide" provides up-to-date information for planning a river trip whether a beginner or experienced paddler. A special section on traveling with children is included.

Moving Waters: Reflections on Northern Canoe Trips

01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Cook, Sam

£10.96 01 Feb 2007 Hardback Stone Ridge Press

Technical Writing Basics

01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A Guide to Style and Form

By Holloway, Brian R.

£24.99 01 Feb 2007 Paperback Prentice Hall

Sea Kayaking

22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Richardson, Alun, Robinson, Neil

£16.99 22 Jan 2007 Paperback The Crowood Press Ltd

Sea Kayaking, which is one of the oldest forms of transport, provides a diversity of opportunities, including long sea crossings, expeditions to isolated areas, playing in the surf, journeying to remote beaches, or simply using the kayak as a platform from which to observe the fauna and flora of coastal waters.

Canoe Paddling

01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Harry Roberts, Russ Schneider, Steve Salins, Dennis Stuhaug

£6.99 01 Jan 2007 Paperback Globe Pequot Press

A compact and authoritative book on paddling technique for the recreational canoeist. Discover how to choose a paddle, outfit a canoe, and more.