Collection: Adult Non Fiction - Leisure

"Master the techniques of aikido with this illustrated martial arts guide. Complete Aikido is the authoritative text on this enlightening martial art and self-defense system. This definitive aikido guide is packed with history and philosophy and offers precise descriptions with over 400 photograp...

What makes Mozart's music so great? Why does a minor chord sound sad and a major chord sound happy? What's the difference between opera and operetta? From Bach to Bernstein, this definitive guide offers a complete survey of the history of classical music. Whether you already love classical music ...

A new and fully updated edition of the essential reference to fly, coarse, and game fishing, for beginners and experts alike. This is the perfect book for you - whether you're an experienced angler or have only just picked up a rod. The Complete Fishing Manual is the definitive guide to fishing, ...

The ultimate do-it-yourself guide for the fresh and saltwater angler. From the author of the award-winning Complete Outdoors Encyclopedia, this volume will prove to be the most complete fishing instruction book ever published. This indispensable resource offers in-depth coverage of spin, bait, an...

Learn all there is to know about horse riding, from horse care and show jumping to mastering dressage. Suitable for both novice and advanced riders, and for equestrian fans of all ages, this book will guide you through every stage of the riding process from the first time in the saddle to advance...

Every year, the world's toughest athletes gather in Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i, to compete in one of the toughest races ever run. Just to take part is an achievement, and those who finish are able to count themselves among the fittest in the world. This book provides everything an aspiring competitor ...