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  The Mountain Path - A climber's...

  Paul Pritchard

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  'All I wanted to do was go to sleep. And I was certain that if I did drift off, it would be for the last time.'
  In 1998, Paul Pritchard was struck on the head by a falling rock as he climbed a sea stack in Tasmania called the Totem Pole. Close to death, waiting for hours for rescue, Pritchard kept himself going with a promise that given the chance, he would 'at least attempt to live'.
  Left hemiplegic by his injury, Pritchard has spent the last two decades attempting to live, taking on adventures that seemed impossible for someone so badly injured while plumbing the depths of a mind almost snuffed out by his passion for climbing.
  Not content to simply survive, Pritchard finds ways to return to his old life, cycling across Tibet and expanding his mind on gruelling meditation courses, revisiting the past and understanding his compulsion for risk. Finally, he returns to climb the Totem Pole, the place where his life was almost extinguished.
  The Mountain Path is an adventure book like no other, an exploration of a healing brain, a journey into philosophy and psychology, a test of will and a triumph of hope.

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  My Life in a Blue Suit - The man...

  Jim Saltonstall

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  At five out of the last six Olympic Games team GBR has been the top nation in sailing, a result of strong leadership from the Royal Yachting Association and very talented sailors and coaches. But Barry Pickthall, formerly the Yachting Correspondent of The Times observes: "If one man deserves recognition for Britain's remarkable success within the sailing Olympic arena, it is Jim Saltonstall – the coach who has cajoled, encouraged and inspired so many youngsters towards world stardom over the past 3 decades." This is the story of Jim Saltonstall and his contribution to the success of British sailing. It starts in his home county of Yorkshire and the seaside town of Bridlington where he learnt to sail. It goes through his experiences in the Royal Navy, which he joined aged 15, with tours all around the world but, particularly, sailing with the Royal Navy team and becoming the Royal Navy Sailing Coach. This led to his appointment as the first RYA National Yacht Racing Coach, the development of the GBR Race Training Scheme and, in due course, great success at youth, world and Olympic levels. The 31 Olympic medals won by the 19 sailors who give glowing praise to Jim in the Foreword confirms his contribution to this success.
  Jim retired from his Team GBR role in 2000, after the Sydney Olympics, but it is a testimony to him that two of the gold medallists from Tokyo 2020 (which took place in 2021 – in elite sports a lifetime since Jim retired) credit him in their success, saying he was a 'huge inspiration' and they 'couldn't help be motivated' by him. On top of twice winning the Yachting Journalists' Association Yachtsman of the Year Award (1984 and 1995), Jim was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2022 British Yachting Awards. The story is told as modestly as a Yorkshireman can, and is interspaced with tales of cars, car journeys and one or two parties! Jim also takes time out of the story to give his thoughts on all aspects of youth training, competing internationally and coaching. Anyone involved in race training will benefit from the wisdom he provides in these pieces.

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  Instant golf 2 - Advanced Tips...

  Infinite Ideas

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  This handy little guide is written for the amateur golfer who wants to get better. In other words it’s written for every amateur golfer in the world. It offers a range of tips and techniques (some common sense, some quirky) but all designed to make you re-evaluate your mental and physical game. There are things you can try out while on the course, on the practice greens or in the privacy of your own home. We can’t promise we’ll halve your handicap but we can promise you that these tips will help you think about your game in a different way and with practice you will become a better player.

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  It's Only Slow Food Until You...

  Bill Heavey

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  From the beloved Field & Stream columnist: “Heavey takes us back to the joys—and occasional pitfalls—of the humble edibles around us” (The Wall Street Journal).   For Bill Heavey, being a sportsman is more than a hobby—it’s a way of life. So despite living inside the DC Beltway, raising a daughter who has an aversion to “nature food,” and having zero experience with foraging or gardening, Bill attempts the ultimate sportsman’s dream: living off the land.   Unsurprisingly, Bill’s foray into catching, finding, and growing his dinner doesn’t go exactly as planned. From battles with tomato-eating squirrels to a grizzly attempt at gutting perch to multiple failures at harvesting an appetizing salad, Bill stumbles through his quest for wild food with blood loss, humiliation, and hard lessons. Still, with the help of his locavore girlfriend and an eccentric neighbor who runs an under-the-table bait business, he manages to eat the way our ancestors did—and uncovers the true meaning of being full.   “Bold, courageous, hilarious, honest, and touching” (Duff Goldman), Bill Heavey’s first full-length book is a must-read look at how we consume, consider, and source our most basic of needs.

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  Wooden Spoon: Rugby World...

  Ian Robertson

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  Here it is – the 2018 and 22nd Wooden Spoon Rugby World Year Book. Now of age, this firmly established annual is the only illustrated yearbook produced for the rugby enthusiast. In this beautifully illustrated book many of the country's leading rugby writers reflect on the happenings of the past season and look ahead to what is in store for 2018. All aspects of rugby - club, internationals, women's, sevens, youth - are covered in a book which celebrates winners around the world and tackles some of the issues that rugby faces as it continues to attract lager audiences both at the grounds and on television following the great success of the Rugby World Cup tournament. Royalties from book sales go the Wooden Spoon rugby charity which has raised millions for disadvantaged children and young people.

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  Everyman's fitness guide - How...

  Infinite Ideas

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  There was a time when a man would be no more likely to look at a guide to fitness than he would be to ask for directions. Well, times have changed. Now we all need to look like models and for most blokes that means hard work. Giving up (or cutting down) on the beer and tobacco, eating a balanced diet (whatever that is) and taking more exercise than a stroll to the bar. This book contains 20 simple ideas to start you off on the route to total fitness. You’ll find out what to eat, the best exercises for fitness and muscle tone and how to build both of these into your daily life with the minimum of effort. You might even enjoy it!

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