Swimming category: 208 books

The adventurous life of Lieut. Harry E. Rieseberg could probably fill a hundred books. But here, in this one dramatic volume, are the outstanding highlights of this world-renowned treasure hunter's amazing carrer. Get set for strange and exciting adventure! Down, down, down we go --- with tthe dautless...

The Oregon Coast is well known for its beauty. The rugged coastline with its constant wave and surf action provides the calming sounds of the ocean that all can hear, but a diver also sees the giant kelp forests and gets excited about the promise of abundant marine life, brilliantly colored anemone,...

Dive Scapa Flow has been THE definitive guide to diving the fabled wrecks of Scapa Flow, one of the world’s greatest wreck diving locations. This completely re-written and updated centenary edition is produced to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the scuttle of the 74 warships of the interned...

Insieme con l’atletica, il nuoto è una delle discipline cardine dei Giochi olimpici moderni, del cui programma fa parte sin dall’edizione inaugurale di Atene 1896. Ai suoi albori, questo sport è praticato in acque aperte e la sfida più affascinante e pericolosa è rappresentata dall’attraversamento...

This  is the autobiography of air diver/welder Robert 'Bob' Acton. It is an amusing and very readable story of how Bob managed to break into professional diving at the age of 23 in 1976 with North Sea Diving Services, having been a keen amateur and how his career developed the hard way, in West Africa....

Have you ever struggled in the ocean? Things can quickly get scary in the surf, even under ideal conditions. Rip currents can emerge without warning and sweep unsuspecting bathers into deeper water. Lifeguard Ken Tells All brings simple, effective strategies to readers from the witty perspective...

According to the Centers for Disease Control, drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in children under fourteen years of age, and it also ranks among the top causes of death for young men in their teens and twenties. The good news is that many of these tragedies can be prevented. Ben...

Lifeguard Training Activities and Games is a complete resource for aquatics managers or lifeguard supervisors responsible for conducting site-specific on-the-job training for lifeguards. The compilation of games, skill drills, activities, and guidance enhances training and conditioning of lifeguards...

Aquatic fitness is not just for older adults or those with physical limitations. Water exercise is a proven fitness activity that is challenging and fun for all age groups and abilities. It offers reduced-impact options for group exercise, small-group fitness, and personal training. As the primary...

Following the successful previous book, this new and expanded edition is the most informative and comprehensive book available, particularly for the diving fraternity, and will be essential for divers wishing to experience the rich underwater heritage around the 28 Farne Islands. However, it is not...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to playing water polo. Primarily designed for the beginner, it gives instructions on preparatory work, rules and strategy, as well as providing some historical information on the development of the game. This profusely illustrated guide is ideal for...

Aventuras y desventuras por los 5 continentes, protagonizado por Jesús Calleja. «Mi ascensión al Everest (8.850) ha sido la experiencia más emocionante de mi vida». Cumplí un sueño infantil en un año en que el clima de la montaña fue muy adverso y pocos conseguimos su cima....

Natação, Saltos Ornamentais, Polo Aquático & Nado Sincronizado mostra como as braçadas que garantiam a sobrevivência nos primórdios da humanidade se transformaram em um esporte de alto rendimento, em que campeões estabelecem recordes e marcas espetaculares. Esse livro explica também como...

The seventeen thousand islands of the Indonesian archipelago sweep across the single richest marine environment in the world. These warm, clear, uncrowded waters contain fully fifteen percent of the world's coral reefs, and support close to 4,000 species of fish. It is, indisputably, a diver's paradise. Periplus's...