Fencer's Start-Up: A Beginner's Guide to Fencing
 too shallow: Although this book provides an excellent introduction to the sport of fencing, it lacks much detail in terms of various attacks and footwork. The book also seems to concentrate on the sabre area of fencing, usually not a concern for [... more]
CDN$17.95
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Backpacker's Start-Up: A Beginners Guide to Hiking and ...
An excellent "how-to" book: I bought this for my husband, who has recently taken up hiking. He loves it and in fact reads it at bedtime every night. Says it is the best book he has seen for beginners. And, not a bad price either! Author: Doug [... more]
CDN$14.95
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Boxer's Start-Up: A Beginner's Guide to Boxing
great book on the basics: This is a great book for anyone interested in learning to box, as well as for martial artists interested in more practical striking and footwork. If you're serious about learning to do it right though, find a qualified trainer. [... more]
CDN$17.95
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Sailor's Start-Up: A Beginner's Guide to Sailing
Quick, Simple, Basic: I am planning to take a sailing class and take up the activity as a serious pastime. So I purchased several books, including this one, to make sure I didn't go into things a complete ignoramus. This book is designed as a quick read, [... more]
CDN$17.95
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Skateboarder's Start-Up: A Beginner's Guide to Skateboarding
here is a good idea: all this book can tell u for tricks is where to put your feet and you're never gonna magically get good by reading. Skate: You dont need a book to tell you how to skate. You need to go to your local spots, and parks and watch people [... more]
CDN$17.95
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Snowboarder's Start-Up: A Beginner's Guide to Snowboarding
Doug Warner is awesome!: I also have the Start-Up surfer's book and it was great! I kmnew immeaditaly hat i had to buy his other books. Snowboarding rocks too! He always gives cool descriptions, fun context, and help! Trust me, if you know you want to [... more]
CDN$17.95
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Fighting Fit: Boxing Workouts, Techniques, and Sparring
Solid Book but a supplement not subsitute: This is the best book on boxing I've encountered. The author does a good job of explaining technique and providing drills for exercise. However, ANY book on boxing will be inadequate for learning how to box. [... more]
CDN$17.95
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