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Get Outdoors

10 books in this series

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  Offers an introduction to the sport with information on how to get started, the equipment used and step-by-step instructions on the basic techniques needed to participate in each sport. 
  

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  Specially commissioned photography by an expert outdoor photographer
  shows each skill in detail.
  

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  Includes information on societies, good locations and competitions for each sport.
  

Sample Spread From Series

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  Camping and Hiking

  Contents:
  

  • The world of camping and hiking
  • Walking for fitness
  • How to get started
  • Equipment for hiking
  • Equipment for camping
  • Packing your rucksack
  • How to walk
  • Planning your trip
  • Choosing a campsite
  • Food, water and cooking
  • Hazards on the hill
  • Hikers' first aid
  • Great hikes around the world
  • Glossary
  • Further information
  • Index

  
  

  ISBN 978 0 7502 6220 0

  
  

  270x219mm - 32 pages

  
  

  £12.99 HB

  
  
   

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  Canoeing

  Contents:
  

  • What are canoe sports?
  • Why go paddling?
  • How to get started
  • Equipment
  • Get ready
  • Launch and land
  • Feel the water
  • Get right in!
  • Full spead ahead
  • Trips and expeditions
  • Moving on
  • Whitewater
  • A world of paddling
  • Glossary
  • Further information
  • Index

  
  

  ISBN 978 0 7502 5061 0

  
  

  270x219mm - 32 pages

  
  

  £12.99 HB

  
  
   

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  Canoeing and Kayaking

  Contents:
  

  • What are canoe sports?
  • Why go paddling?
  • How to get started
  • Equipment
  • Get ready
  • Launch and land
  • Feel the water
  • Get right in!
  • Full spead ahead
  • Trips and expeditions
  • Moving on
  • Whitewater
  • A world of paddling
  • Glossary
  • Further information
  • Index

  
  

  ISBN 978 0 7502 6755 7

  
  

  270x219mm - 32 pages

  
  

  £8.99 PB

  
  
   

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  Fishing

  Althouh each of these sports require a variety of different skills and techniques, they all have the love of outdoors in common. They are also accessible to all - from young to old and able-bodied to disabled. The series is inspirational for those readers who want to explore the sports and it also offers information on how to get started and how to participate in the sport, including step-by-step instructions for the key techniques.

  
  

  ISBN 978 0 7502 5058 0

  
  

  270x219mm - 32 pages

  
  

  £12.99 HB

  
  
   

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  Mountain Biking.

  Contents:
  

  • What is mountain biking?
  • Getting started
  • Bikes and bike set-up
  • Check your bike!
  • Clothing and other kit
  • Basic technique
  • The uphill grind
  • Downhill rippers
  • Cornering skills
  • Riding singletrack
  • Competition mountain biking
  • Long-haul off-roading
  • Biking hotspots
  • Glossary
  • Further information
  • Index

  
  

  ISBN 978 0 7502 6221 7

  
  

  270x219mm - 32 pages

  
  

  £12.99 HB