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Paperback. Zustand: Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Crowood Sports Guides provide sound, practical advice that will make you a better player, whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques or reviewing the fundamentals of your sport.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Crowood Sports Guides provide sound, practical advice that will help make you a better sportsperson whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques or reviewing the fundamentals of your game. There is valuable advice on practice, skills, techniques, team spirit, self-control and all aspects of playing bowls and photographs of top players in action. Information boxes contain Key Points and Useful Tips. There are sequence photographs and detailed diagrams in colour and finally, an introduction to rules and equipment. …

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Drawing on two case histories to demonstrate precisely what is involved, this is a guide through the minefields of finding and acquiring a racehorse. Topics covered include: understanding the thoroughbred; finding your horse; assessing conformation; evaluating your horse's potential; planning an effective training programme; physical preparation and turning away; training in the loose school; working over poles; riding away; and further training.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Riding a Dressage Test demystifies the requirements for dressage competition at preliminary, novice and elementary levels. The international dressage judge, David Trott, explains in an easy-to-understand way exactly what the judge expects to see in the different movements of the tests. In addition, an example of each test movement is given, with comprehensive guidelines for riding the movements correctly. This book, together with its stable companion, Preparing for a Dressage Test, is essential reading for both trainers and riders and will help competitors to maximize their test-riding potential.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Drawn from research of all the raids on Berlin between November 1943 and March 1944, these are the stories of individual crews who flew on them, of those who returned safely and those who were shot down, becoming POWs or evading capture, either returning to the UK or remaining at large in Europe.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This text is part of a series of instructional sports books written by some of the country's leading sports coaches. This book on squash is aimed at players and coaches at all levels, and demonstrates the best way to develop and build the game. It emphasizes the importance of good technique, practice and training, and includes photographs of some of the world's top players in action. The author has coached many top international players, including Ross Norman and Lucy Soutter.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. The successful bond between horse and rider is the basis for all work together. In this book, Kelly Marks shows the reader how to create a happy and productive partnership. Kelly describes the process known as 'join up', explains how body language affects the horse and the common mistakes to avoid. She also uses her interest in human psychology to look at the dark side of human treatment of horses and gives advice on stress relief and controlling anger.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Readers of any age will be captivated by pony-mad Annie, and Daisy, the mint-addicted, crafty, endearing pony, who never fails to put forward the equine point of view. Every page is packed with fun and information with the delights and disasters of riding explored on each page.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. Basic Jumping is a complete introduction for every horse owner and rider. It covers everything the novice needs including first jumping lessons, riding a simple course, and making your own jumps, as well as schooling over jumps, tack and equipment, cross-country jumping, show-jumping, and hunter trials. The book will enable the young rider to develop both skills and confidence in this area of riding. …

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Designed to help students, instructors and parents alike, this book offers advice and information on teaching the young rider. It covers the menage, jumps and rallies - mounted and dismounted - with exercises and games included to build confidence and ability.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Investigations into the causes of aircraft accidents have for decades focused on what happened and who did it - very rarely Why? It is the question Why? that David Beaty has addressed here, fighting the misnomer of 'pilot error' and propounding that the cause should be sought deeper inside human beings who make apparently simple human errors.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Investigations into the causes of aircraft accidents have for decades focused on what happened and who did it - very rarely Why? It is the question Why? that David Beaty has addressed here, fighting the misnomer of 'pilot error' and propounding that the cause should be sought deeper inside human beings who make apparently simple human errors.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This text is intended to provide the reader with the essentials of dog anatomy and has been produced for people who enjoy dogs and wish to know a little more about their overall structure. Consequently dog owners, breeders, exhibitors, judges - anyone requiring information about the anatomy of the dog - should find the book useful. It should also be of interest to students beginning a course in veterinary anatomy. The emphasis throughout the book is placed on those points of anatomy that can be seen or felt from the surface through the skin. Surface views therefore form an important component of many of the drawings. A number of other drawings specifically relate internal anatomy to the surface of the body. Therefore the position and relationships of various internal components of the vascular, digestive, respiratory and urogenital systems are shown in surface projections.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. This text provides step-by-step instructions for a series of feltmaking projects, from beginner to masterclass. It also provides information on sheep and wool, the historical and anthropological background to feltmaking, and its mythology.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. This text provides step-by-step instructions for a series of feltmaking projects, from beginner to masterclass. It also provides information on sheep and wool, the historical and anthropological background to feltmaking, and its mythology.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Using the methods practised so successfully on her Intelligent Horsemanship courses, Kelly Marks helps the reader to overcome two of the most common problems encountered by horse and pony owners. In this book, Kelly shows the reader how to lead a reluctant horse. Her methods are based on kindness and basic horse psychology. She then goes on to demonstrate ways of loading a horse into a horsebox at any time and in any situation without causing stress or trauma to either the handler or the horse.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Any rider who has tangled at all seriously with the task of discovering the deep mysteries of horsemanship will readily be able to identify with this account of the author's journey through the bowels of Equestrian Hades, in his search for truth about the horse. The author shares his personal experiences of the unconventional and divergent paths he has travelled. From the ancient masters of horsemanship to modern international trainers, via the wisdom of the martial arts to basic psychology, he seeks out the common thread of fundamental values and attempts to apply it to his own riding.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Any rider who has tangled at all seriously with the task of discovering the deep mysteries of horsemanship will readily be able to identify with this account of the author's journey through the bowels of Equestrian Hades, in his search for truth about the horse. The author shares his personal experiences of the unconventional and divergent paths he has travelled. From the ancient masters of horsemanship to modern international trainers, via the wisdom of the martial arts to basic psychology, he seeks out the common thread of fundamental values and attempts to apply it to his own riding.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. This title discusses the underlying principles of both classical equitation and the judging process itself. The author explains how the judge's equestrian knowledge must be combined with the highest standards of analytical thought and integrity to produce fair, unbiased and consistent marking.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. This title discusses the underlying principles of both classical equitation and the judging process itself. The author explains how the judge's equestrian knowledge must be combined with the highest standards of analytical thought and integrity to produce fair, unbiased and consistent marking.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Suitable for squash players who want to improve their game and benefit from advice on match tactics, this title covers the basics and develops your game in a step-by-step manner to include advanced shots and matchplay.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Sir William Wallace was one of the greatest heroes in the story of Scotland's long struggle for independence from the English yoke. D.J. Gray probes the character and life of this resolute, at times pitiless, warrior. Wallace raised a people's army to fight against the forces of Edward I. His victory at the battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297 resulted in his elevation to the status of Guardian of Scotland. However, Edward furious at the success of a man he regarded as a guerrilla, relentlessly pursued Wallace to his death. Remembered today as the architect of Scottish independence, Wallace's story gives a curious insight into the mind of the modern freedom fighter.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. In this volume Neil Fraser, who teaches the subject at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, provides a comprehensive guide to designing effective and appropriate stage lighting. Assuming no previous knowledge, the book guides the reader through the various aspects involved in this craft. The text is accompanied by practical exercises to encourage the reader to explore and try out the concepts discussed. These exercises are designed to allow the reader to discover the reality of what works at a technical level and at an artistic level, and can be used within a limited budget. The emphasis is on the practical, and each exercise is followed by an analysis of expected results, lessons learnt and conclusions drawn.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. The Allen Illustrated Guide to Horse Clothing is the third in the series which began with the widely acclaimed Allen Illustrated Guide to Bits and Bitting and continued with The Allen Illustrated Guide to Training Aids. Hilary Vernon now examines the varied and confusing proliferation of horse clothing on offer to the horse owner. Advice is given on the use, suitability and correct fitting of each item and the author weighs up the pros and cons of different materials and explains what can be expected of modern fibres. Clear diagrams show exactly how to size rugs and measure the horse for a perfect fit. The book covers outdoor and indoor rugs, vests, hoods and bibs, as well as coolers and sweat rugs, travel wear, numnahs, fly veils and masks, boots and bandages, and safety and wet weather clothing. Fully illustrated with a wealth of colour photographs and colour illustrations by talented equestrian artist. Maggie Raynor, this is an invaluable guide for any horse owner, student, or anyone involved in the retail saddlery trade.…