Join us on a literary world trip!
Add this book to bookshelf
Grey
Write a new comment Default profile 50px
Grey
Subscribe to read the full book or read the first pages for free!
I want to read the book!
All characters reduced
Thrilling Surf Waves - cover

Thrilling Surf Waves

Ava Thompson

Translator A AI

Publisher: Publifye

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Summary

"Thrilling Surf Waves" presents a comprehensive exploration of big-wave surfing, masterfully combining the raw power of nature with cutting-edge sports science. This multifaceted book reveals how massive waves reaching heights over fifty feet form through complex interactions of ocean physics, wind patterns, and underwater topography, while detailing the incredible human preparation required to ride them safely.Through extensive research including data from wave-monitoring buoys and interviews with professional surfers, the book illuminates how legendary locations like Nazaré and Jaws consistently produce these monster waves. The book's three-part structure progressively builds readers' understanding, beginning with the science of wave mechanics and forecasting, moving through the evolution of specialized equipment and safety gear, and culminating in detailed coverage of the physical and mental conditioning required for big-wave surfing.What sets this work apart is its successful integration of multiple scientific disciplines, from fluid dynamics to sports psychology, making complex concepts accessible to both experienced surfers and curious observers. Drawing from peer-reviewed studies and real-world expertise, the text balances technical information with practical application, offering actionable insights for wave forecasting, equipment selection, and training programs. While maintaining its focus on waves over twenty feet, the book serves as an authoritative resource that bridges the gap between scientific understanding and athletic achievement in one of nature's most challenging environments.
Available since: 01/12/2025.
Print length: 115 pages.

Other books that might interest you

  • Anxiety And Depression & Runners Handbook - cover

    Anxiety And Depression & Runners...

    Charlie Mason

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Anxiety And Depression:Do you feel down in the dumps?Does everything seem blue to you?Does it feel like all hope is lost?Is getting up in the morning and facing the world as hard as climbing a mountain? 
If you, or someone you care for, feel like this, then you might be in the grips of depression. 
In this book, “Anxiety and Depression Cure: Simple Workbook for Anxiety Relief. Stop Worrying and Overcome Depression Fast” we will go over anxiety and depression and how this potentially debilitating condition can keep you from becoming the best possible version of yourself! 
In this book, we will cover the following areas:The definition of anxietyThe definition of depressionThe causes of both anxiety and depressionTreatment options for sufferersAlternative treatment options 
…and much more. 
In this book, we will go over the ways in which you can help yourself, and others, overcome depression and anxiety.Runners Handbook:Are you looking to improve your physical fitness by running or jogging? 
If that's the case, The Novice Runner's Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Get You Started as a Runner or Jogger is a must read for you. 
Even if you have been training as a runner for a while, and even if you have already read several books on running, the insights that you will gain from reading this book are unique, and they will go a long way in helping you understand how you can overcome your own boundaries as a runner and how you can seek out and conquer bigger running challenges.
    Show book
  • The Zen of Climbing - cover

    The Zen of Climbing

    Francis Sanzaro

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    "Outstandingly good … It may be the single most insightful book about climbing ever written."  Paul Sagar, Climber, writer, thinker 
What do Zen masters, sixteenth-century Samurai, and the world’s elite climbers have in common? 
They have perfected the of awareness, of being in the moment, of trusting the process. 
Climbing is a sport of perception, and our successes and failures are matters of mind as much as body. 
Written by philosopher, essayist, and lifelong climber Francis Sanzaro, The Zen of Climbing explores the fundamentals of successful climbing, delving into sports psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, and Taoism. Awareness, he argues, is the alchemy of climbing, allowing us to merge mental and physical attributes in one embodied whole. 
This compact volume puts the climber’s mind at the forefront of practice.
    Show book
  • Ronaldo - cover

    Ronaldo

    Luca Caioli

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Strength, speed and dedication: Cristiano Ronaldo is known throughout the 
world as a colossus of the modern game. But did you know that he underwent laser heart surgery aged just fifteen to enable him to continue playing the game he loved? Or that Nacional, his first professional club, donated twenty balls and two sets of kits to his youth team in order to sign him? Or how he came to be known as abelhinha -'little bee' - a name he would later pass on to his Yorkshire Terrier? 
 
Find out all this and more in Luca Caioli's biography of the global superstar, featuring exclusive insights from those who know him best and even the man himself.
    Show book
  • The Cycling Bible - The cyclist's guide to technical physical and mental training and bike maintenance - cover

    The Cycling Bible - The...

    Chris Sidwells

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    The Cycling Bible by renowned cycling author and journalist Chris Sidwells is a comprehensive guide to help you get the most out of cycling, whether you go road cycling, gravel riding, mountain biking or enjoy any other kind of two-wheeled fun.
Based on the author's extensive experience and research, this book collates the knowledge you will need to specifically train for the technical, physical and mental aspects of cycling training. It includes riding positions, strength and conditioning, endurance training, the psychological side of training, tailoring nutrition to your goals and bringing it all together to create your own training plan. It also deals with choosing the right bike for you, making essential safety checks and carrying out maintenance.
Extensively illustrated, packed full of action photos, The Cycling Bible will help and motivate you to improve and develop as a cyclist and find even more joy in this fantastic sport.
    Show book
  • Tuffers' Ashes Heroes: Legends and characters from both sides of cricket's divide - cover

    Tuffers' Ashes Heroes: Legends...

    Phil Tufnell

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Phil Tufnell played in five Ashes series and has commentated on another ten. Now he's sat down and personally chosen his 50 Ashes 'legends' from the modern era and from both sides of the divide. 
Shortlisted for Sports Entertainment Book of the Year at the 2026 Sports Book Awards 
Tuffers' Ashes Heroes is crammed with cricketers he has played with or against, admired from afar, enjoyed a drink with or just knows well. Everyone from Ian Botham, Freddie Flintoff, Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad to Merv Hughes, Ricky Ponting, Shane Warne and Steve Smith. 
Each 'hero' gets a properly funny, entertaining and affectionate pen portrait. 'Heroes', 'legends' and 'characters': all knitted together into the perfect cricket lover's book and written with Tufnell's trademark warmth, self-effacing humour and unmatched storytelling. 
In his latest memoir, Sunday Times bestselling author Phil Tufnell offers a rich and entertaining look into the world of cricket. His unique storytelling and famous humour make this sports biography a must-read for any fan. 
For fans of Shane Warne (Shane Warne's Century), Barry Johnston (The Wit of Cricket), Gideon Haigh (Ashes 2023), Peter Crouch (How to Be an Ex-Footballer), and Ian Wright (A Life in Football). 
HarperCollins 2025
    Show book
  • Movies with Balls - The Greatest Sports Films of All Time Analyzed - cover

    Movies with Balls - The Greatest...

    Rick Bryson, Kyle Bandujo

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    "Movies with Balls is equal parts fandom, analysis, and nerdiness. It's a wonderful time." —Shea Serrano, New York Times bestselling author of Movies (and Other Things) 
 
 
 
Movies with Balls will make you want to rewatch the movies you already love, and discover gems you've never seen. Play ball! 
 
 
 
If you're the kind of fan who cheers every single time you watch Rocky beat Drago, or remembers who said "Be the ball, Danny" and "If you build it, he will come," this is the book for you. 
 
 
 
Movies with Balls celebrates and analyzes more than two dozen of the greatest sports films of all time, with expert play-by-play and color commentary on the movies themselves and the athleticism they portray. 
 
 
 
You'll be transported into fictional arenas, stadiums, gyms, fields, and golf courses to relive the climactic moments from: Caddyshack; The Natural; Field of Dreams; Dodgeball; The Karate Kid; Rocky IV; The Waterboy; Bend it Like Beckham; Creed; and many more!
    Show book