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Study the masters! Improve your handicap, swing, and technique.Move from Saturday-golfer to amateur extraordinaire. Packed with everything golfing - from the history of golf, key players, and famous courses to insightful tips on how to step up your own game and master key shots. Learn golf as a beginner or improve your game through tried and tested tips, a look into the most common mistakes and how to fix them, and how to perfect every swing. Inside, you'll find: - Practical instructions about every aspect of golf- 1,500 photos, illustrations, maps, and diagrams to develop correct, consistent technique - Performance charts to assess your progress - Chapters to help you "read" the course, deal with different situations, learn the all-important etiquette, terms and rules, and make decisions about choosing equipment- Recent changes to the official rules of golf and the latest clubs, kit, and accessoriesAuthored by award-winning golf writer, Nick Bradley, this golf book engages keen golfers from start to finish. There is little about golf left untouched and the pages of this exciting book. It explores the game from its ancient origins to where it stands today, profiles great golfers, women's golf, competitions, and key moments in golfing history. Brimming with detail and superbly illustrated, The Golf Book is the ultimate golfing gift and definitive guide to the famous game for players and fans alike. Bringing you face-to-face with stars such as Tiger Woods, Gary Player, and Nancy Lopez - golf courses like Augusta National USA and prolific competitions such as The Open, The Ryder Cup, and the Curtis Cup. You'll be inspired to book your time on the green and master your chip, pitch, and hybrid shots.

Whether you are a novice or a sailor looking to expand your skills, this indispensable sailing companion will guide you every step of the way.A compact, easy-to-carry reference ebook, DK's Sailing Essentials includes all the essential information for practical sailors or just anyone who is interested in the topic.Start with the introductory section on comfort and safety to remind or familiarize yourself with the equipment on board and some basic knowledge, such as when to sail and what to wear.The following sections are full of practical advice on every aspect of sailing, from basic manoeuvres to dealing with difficult weather conditions. There is also guidance on maintenance and repairs to ensure you know how to keep your boat in good shape, as well as clear instructions about tying a perfect figure-of-eight and other knots... and much, much more!Sailing Essentials is perfect as a skipper's back-up manual or a quick reference e-guide for novice sailors. You won't want to set sail without it.

Discover everything you need to know to keep your bike in peak condition. The most accessible and up-to-date bike maintenance ebook on the market, covering all types of manual bicycle - road, racing, mountain, BMX, and children's - this is the essential e-guide for cyclists of all levels.Step-by-step sequences show how to carry out bicycle repairs, from vital servicing to improving its performance. Learn how to maintain every essential area, such as brakes, drivetrain, and steering, as well as complex components, including hub gears, hydraulic brakes, and suspension. Detailed chapters range from showing how to set up your bike correctly, the must-have kit for successful repairs, to troubleshooters to help keep your bike in top form. This new edition is fully revised and updated, covering the latest bike brakes, gears and hubs, models, and the latest technology, such as GPS trackers.Featuring easy photographic tutorials and handy add-ons, such as a step locator and toolbox, DK's Bike Repair Manual makes bicycle repair simple for every bike owner. No garage or shed is complete without it.

Discover the history of one of the world's most popular sports, and learn how to master the perfect swing along the way. Find out all there is to know about golf, from its ancient origins to its most celebrated competitions. Learn about the turning points and winning strokes of the most famous championships ever played - from the Open to the Curtis Cup. Bringing you face-to-face with the stars, such as Tiger Woods, The Golden Bear, and The Shark, entries analyse their trademark strokes and detail their finest performances. Showing you exactly what it takes to achieve an effective - and consistent - golf swing, this ebook also walks you through the fairways of all the pre-eminent courses, while working systematically through every type of shot, from tee shots, iron play, pitching, and chipping, to coping with bunkers and putting. Learn the sport's key rules and golfing terms, and discover everything you need to know about how to buy the right equipment - from drivers to carts, along with guidance on custom fitting - and the all-important golf etiquette. Brimming with detail and superbly illustrated with over 1,500 photographs, illustrations, maps, and diagrams, The Golf Book is the definitive guide to the famous game for players and fans alike.

This is the ultimate guide to sports and the perfect reference for the Paris Olympics 2024 - an amazing year for sport.Discover everything you need to know about more than 200 sports, including all the Olympic and Paralympic events featured in Tokyo and Beijing. Get the authoritative inside scoop from leading experts in each sport. Discover match-winning insights into the strategies and tactics of the world's top competitors. And learn all of the facts, stats, and stories behind the Olympic Games - the most spectacular sporting event on the planet.Whether you love your sports or want to learn more about this worldly topic, this book will be a great guide. The Sports Book includes profiles of the major sporting competitions and the most successful players and sporting nations. Explore chapters about football, watersports, motorsports and more! In this book, you will find: -More than 200 of the world's most popular sports – from football and basketball to less widely-known sports such as korfball and dragon boat racing-Details updated with the latest rules and stats for every featured sport and competition, including the stories behind every Olympic Games leading up to Paris-Clear step-by-step artworks explain key sporting skills and techniques, fields of play, and player positions-Fascinating insights and fun anecdotes that capture the lighter side of each sportFully revised with the latest facts, stats, rules, and results of world sport, The Sports Book also includes details of the current world and Olympic records. It is perfect for sports buffs needing an ultimate quick-reference guide or anyone looking to improve their knowledge.

This is the ultimate guide to sports and the perfect reference for the Paris Olympics 2024 - an amazing year for sport.Discover everything you need to know about more than 200 sports, including all the Olympic and Paralympic events featured in Tokyo and Beijing. Get the authoritative inside scoop from leading experts in each sport. Discover match-winning insights into the strategies and tactics of the world's top competitors. And learn all of the facts, stats, and stories behind the Olympic Games - the most spectacular sporting event on the planet.Whether you love your sports or want to learn more about this worldly topic, this book will be a great guide. The Sports Book includes profiles of the major sporting competitions and the most successful players and sporting nations. Explore chapters about football, watersports, motorsports and more! In this book, you will find: -More than 200 of the world's most popular sports – from football and basketball to less widely-known sports such as korfball and dragon boat racing-Details updated with the latest rules and stats for every featured sport and competition, including the stories behind every Olympic Games leading up to Paris-Clear step-by-step artworks explain key sporting skills and techniques, fields of play, and player positions-Fascinating insights and fun anecdotes that capture the lighter side of each sportFully revised with the latest facts, stats, rules, and results of world sport, The Sports Book also includes details of the current world and Olympic records. It is perfect for sports buffs needing an ultimate quick-reference guide or anyone looking to improve their knowledge.

Fully revised and updated, this is the ultimate guide to the “beautiful game” for any football fan who wants to discover everything there is to know about the biggest clubs of all time and World Cup winners, or brush up on their football skills and techniques.Whether you are a keen player, a lifelong supporter, or an armchair football manager, this book illustrates every aspect of the most popular sport in the world.The Football Book reveals the story behind the sport – from its history around the globe to the results of the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, and the build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.Take a trip to “Planet Football” with this fantastic guide, including:• The very latest facts and stats from all over the world• Bold graphics that explore everything from team formations and attacking strategies to football shirts and the most iconic haircuts from soccer history• The history of the sport, the rules of the game, key skills, the clubs, competitions, and records• Special profiles that profile famous matches, celebrated stadiums, and much moreStep-by-step artworks and jargon-free text profile the roles of players, football kit and equipment, team formations, strategies, and individual skills, while maps, quotes, and statistics give you all of the key facts on national teams, famous club sides, and iconic players, as well as the greatest competitions around the world.Packed with everything there is to know about the sport, this is the ultimate book for footie fans everywhere – whether young or old.