Tao Jeet Kune Do

Top Notch! One of history’s most admired Martial Artist of our time gives us a look into the master’s mind. This is a must have for anyone studying the arts, detail explaintions and drawing from Mr.Lee himself. The book shows the reader all ascept of the fighting arts with differrent take on defensive and counter moves from strikes and attackes. Nice overall view on the Jeet Kune Do movement and Mr. Lee’s take on trying to provide the most effeicent way of defending yourself regardless of your attackers abilities.Truly recommend to martial artist and those wanting to take part in them. Also highly recommend a book to improve your flexibility and conditioning by another martial artist"The Backsmart Fitness Plan" great leg stretches have improved my kicking. Cheers

At last a replacement to Eric Langmuir's"Mountain Leadershi

At last a replacement to Eric Langmuir's"Mountain Leadership. Any one who uses the mountains in the UK or leads groups in the mountains needs to have read this book. It tailors very neatly with the Mountain Leaders Award syllabus, making it vital to any one doing there Mountain Leaders Award, BELA or WGA.

It does not assume you ’ re a mountaineering guru nor is it to basic and patronising.

All mountain users should be equipped with the knowledge to minimise perceived and real risk as well as deal with the resulting problems of travelling in a mountainous environment, and this book contains all the basic information you will need. It is easily and clearly explained in simpler format than previous books and the navigation rivals Peter Cliffes “ Mountain Navigation ” , for its ease of understanding.

If you use the UK mountains; use this book.

A Sequel Is On It's Way, So Buy A Lion's Tale Right Now~!

This book is superb. It's the most entertaining wrestling book I've ever read, and as a journey there are few as unique as that of Chris Jericho. If you are looking at this page and therefore have a modicom of interest in this book, buy it immediately. <br /><br />The purpose for this review is actually to address one issue. In a number of the reviews you'll read on this page; the principle gripe is with where the book ends; i.e. with the countdown to Jericho's August 1999 WWF debut. There is good news. A second book is in development. <br /><br />Jericho has confirmed the release of a second book via Lance Storm's official website, StormWrestling.com. He wrote an article on Storm's website regarding his book and the reaction to it thus far. Jericho said the first book left the book open for a sequel because the first one only focuses on the stage in his life in which he is trying to achieve his dream of joining WWE. Once he got to WWE, that stage in his life was over. He has signed a new book deal for the second book with Grand Central. The second book will be called"Undisputed Attitude," which as you would imagine, will be an indepth look into his WWE tenure. The title is a reference to both the Attitude Era and his Undisputed Championship reign. It is also an homage to the Slayer compilation album of the same name. The second book will be released in the US and Canada in Autumn 2009, with a UK release following shortly after that.<br /><br />Hope that helps you guys out. In the meantime, pick up this book. Even if you've never watched professional wrestling, this book will entertain you. Jericho's writing style is very inviting, witty and down to earth, with more Spinal Tap references than you can shake a stick at.

An excellent guide

If I'm honest, I bought this book a little too soon into my poker learning and it therefore confused me. However, once I had more experience I returned to the book time and again and it has helped me immensley. It isn't a fun read - it is more like a textbook - but if you want to understand the thinking behind winning poker players, this is an excellent place to find it. Buy, read, study, reread and profit.

Hilarious and poignant

Charming, witty and frequently laught-out-loud funny. Harry Thompson's book is a tale of a group of oddball friends all sharing a total addiction to village cricket. But things really become strange when they embark on a worldwide tour that will see them play cricket on every continent in the world. Cricket fans will adore this great little book but even those, and I include myself in this category, who have never watched or played a minute of cricket will be charmed and delighted.

Couldn't Put It Down...

This is a great book full of humour and true diving stories from the Falklands to the cold north sea.<br /><br />Anyone considering diving as a profession should read this book in my opinion. There is alot of information for a prospective commercial/navy diver to be absorbed from this book, and you'll have a laugh too...<br /><br />5/5<br /><br />Gav

Well done Tess and Kat!

What a delightful, beautifully presented timeless book; aimed at people who have an appreciation for their surroundings and the finer things in life. These girls have been camping since they were children and as such are an authority on how to camp contentedly and in style. <br />A cursory glance at this book makes it patently clear that it is aimed at a certain audience, families, groups of friends and couples. I don't know of another book that fills this niche so beautifully. I have only slight interest in outdoor manuals that tell you what equipment to buy, you can get all that kind of info off the internet anyway. The Happy Campers is a book that you will want to keep going back to, it is really so joyful.<br />We presume reviewer W.J Pye thinks this book is for backpackers, perhaps that is why he scored it so poorly and enthused about Chris Townsend's"The Backpacker's Handbook" the well known authority on desert hiking and how to ford rivers safely. Deserts...!!!??? Give me a break!It never stops raining here why would I need that. And how odd of Pye to want to review a book and score it a zero. Who could be bothered?<br />And to imply that all other reviews were written by friends is rather insulting to the opinions of others.

Guinness goes gaming

This is a nice full-colour hardback book, put together with the professionalism you expect from Guinness. In terms of content though it's not quite the book I was hoping for. Rather than actual records, i'd describe most of the content as being gaming factoids, little mcnugget sized bits of trivia, most of which are common knowledge in the gamin g community. For example, does the fact that VIRTUA TENNIS was the first 3d tennis game justify including it as a world record? The claim the book makes of being 'the gamer's bible' also strikes me as silly, perhaps a more substantial book like The Video Games Guide could justifyt that claim but Guinness Gamer's Edition is far too lightweight for that. I think it might be aimed at a younger reader than me (thirties) and for those readers it's bitesize content might be more appealing.

My putting bible

If you are an amateur and like me, you can't (couldn't putt!) this is the book for you. Sure if you don't ever have to go to work, are a millionaire so you can afford all his stupid gadgets and have the patience to read 400 pages of repetative scientific wittering please go with Dave Pelz's Putting Bible. If you are a twice a week amateur who has a life outside of putting and doesn't want to be sent into an eternal sleep from reading a book, then this is the book you want. Rotella keeps it simple. He's worked with the best and thus his method is proven. There is no scientific rubbish or stroke mechanics, just plain simple common sense for the average golfer. Although i'm sure the likes of Sergio Garcia (Who can't seem to putt anymore) would find this sort of help a site more useful than Pelz's warbling garbage...

A highly readable book from a great champion

No Ordinary Joe is the autobiography of Joe Calzaghe and takes his story up to April 2007 when he beat Peter Manfredo Jnr at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff. At the time the book was written, Joe had been the WBO super-middleweight champion for 10 years making 20 successful defences, as well as gaining the IBF super-middleweight title in 2006 in a fight against Jeff Lacy described by the respected commentator Hugh Mcllvanney as"one of the greatest displays of superb technique, confidence and fighting intelligence a British boxer has delivered in a major contest." Despite his record, recognition had been slow coming to Joe before the Lacy fight. This is surprising, as he has a broad appeal capable of crossing over to a female fan base with the looks that led to the offer of an M & S modelling contract (which he declined) as well as being a devoted father and family man. The book is remarkably objective for an autobiography and Joe is able to come up with a number of reasons for his comparatively low profile: He came after the barnstorming Benn-Eubank-Collins years and boxing's move away from terrestrial television to Sky; he has been dogged by hand injuries; the fact that his talent scared off the biggest names; possibly it's the British inability to fully embrace winners but perhaps most of all in a celebrity driven age, Joe has never been interested in the fame game. You get a clear idea from the book as to how Joe has developed as an athlete. He very courageously discusses how he was very badly bullied at school despite being a schoolboy boxing champion. This ended a reasonably promising academic performance and it could be that this intelligence was diverted away from academia to the ring. He acknowledges tensions in the relationship with his father and trainer, Enzo who clearly recognised his son's prodigious talent at an early age. There could have been more analysis of Enzo as his story is, in many ways, just as remarkable as he had no previous experience of boxing training. Although Enzo could see the talent, Joe's career was set back by a number of people who did not know how to handle it. So astonishingly the Wales ABA did not put him forward for the Barcelona Olympics qualifiers and whilst managed by Mickey Duff he was not being brought on sufficiently quickly. There are also some great anecdotes such as Joe's mounting discomfiture when Enzo decides verbally to have a go at Tyson. The forward by Sugar Ray Leonard is a little odd as it seems far more about Sugar Ray Leonard than about Joe but that's a minor quibble. Overall it's a highly readable book from a great and modest champion.

Great book

This book is well written, clear, practical and excellent all round. I bought it when I was unsure what GPS did and whether I wanted one: it convinced me that I did want one, clarified what it would do and what it wouldn't do, and helped with how to choose one. It also explained a lot about how to use GPS and will be a standby when I want to expand, eg with using it abroad.

Major League Analysis

Moneyball, by Michael Lewis, takes as its central focus the exploits of the Oakland A's and their svengali general manager Billy Beane. Ignoring conventional baseball wisdom, he and Paul DePodesta have developed a whole new strategy, using the groundbreaking work of the likes of Bill James, for competing in the big leagues on a fraction of the budget of teams like the New York Yankees.<br /><br />In essence this very readable book can be divided into two distinct styles, the personal and the scientific. When Lewis addresses the history and use of baseball theory, that is to say statistical analysis in the judging of players and games, he creates a sense of an almost academic approach to a national passtime. While this could be utterly confusing to a non baseball fan, to anyone with an interest in the game his discussions come as something of a revelation and can only serve as a starting point to further reading.<br /><br />But where this book really comes into its own is in the personal stories and psychology of Billy Beane and his team. While it is made abundantly clear that Beane is no ordinary GM, the insight this book provides into the workings of a front office and its relationship with both the playing staff and management is utterly compelling. <br /><br />All in all, for a baseball fan this is an absolute must read and for everyone else, you are guaranteed to find something of interest.

A very flexible book.

I liked this book on stretching for several reasons. The first is its simplicity. The pictures and instructions are very straightforward, making it quite easy to do basic stretches. Stretches are given for just about every muscle and limb you'd ever want to stretch and the author has even included some suggested stretching routines for various sports. Whether you're a competetive athlete, business person or housewife, I feel that this is book will have something to offer everyone making it a very handy and"flexible" book. Also recommend"Treat Your Own Rotator Cuff" for anyone looking for more specific rotator cuff and shoulder stretches. <br /><br />

An easy and interesting read

A most informative, and enjoyable book to read. Clear and understandable text and pictures, without loads of medical or jargon words. A great source of help & interest for my Sports Massage Therapy Diploma.

Awesome

So you wanna learn magic?

In one word buy this book. You wont be disappointed. Beautifully Illustrated, Well made and Easy to follow!

The colour images help you understand better. As far as magic books go this is one of the best I have come across.

Very entertaining and got me to take the plunge with spreadbetting.

Sally makes you realise that you just have to have the guts to go for it with spreadbetting and the man (or woman) in the street is just as entitled to"play the markets" as anyone else.<br /><br />Of course, she also makes you realise what the pitfalls are, but always in a humble and entertinaing way.<br /><br />I am so pleased I read her diary. It got me to take the plunge and now I'm a little richer - so the book has certainly paid for itself!

Very good

Well, I can safely say I’m not going to perish on the village green when the fog falls.
Great book, gives all the right details, misses nothing and is not too big, so can be carried in backpack.
Very concise and clear.

Useful on the whole

The strength of this book is in its large and very clear photographs, which are very helpful in identifying edible plants for one's own use. It's pretty clear that the majority of the actual botanical entries are by Mr Hillman rather than Ray Mears, but obviously his is the face and name that sells. I only wish that whoever proof-read and edited the book had done a better job because there are quite a few appalling typos and mistakes.