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The Hope That Kills Us Description: `The Hope That Kills Us` brings together specially commissioned stories from some of Scotland`s best contemporary writers. Each story examines, from its own unique viewpoint, the participants, observers, experience and emotion that feed our nation`s obsession with football.... Read More about the "The Hope That Kills Us" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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The Mountaineering Handbook Description: Modern Mountaineering on Alpine Rock, Snow, and IceIf your experience as a backpacker or rock climber is drawing you higher; if the cold, remote alpine environment calls you nearer, this book is for you. The Mountaineering Handbook will teach you the skills that will take you to the top. Even if you’re already an experienced mountaineer, you’ll find detailed descriptions of the newest and most effective techniques to refine and organize your methods and equipment. The Mountaineering Handbook isn`t mired in outdated traditionalism; its new-school techniques are safer, more effective, and more fun for mountaineers at every level. With constant emphasis on light, fast, and efficient mountaineering, Craig Connally shows you how to: Move quickly up and down rock, snow, and ice with appropriate safety systems Manage mountain hazards, including rockfall, avalanche, lightning, and high-altitude illness Select the best equipment for your personal style and objectives Maintain sound nutrition and training according to the most up-to-date science Understand the human factors of mountaineeringthe social and psychological forces that influence critical decisions Connally’s passion for mountaineering is evident in his writingThe Mountaineering Handbook is clever, insightful, and entertaining. He intends to move mountaineering into the twenty-first century, but he’s also determined to turn the traditional how-to book on its ear by injecting personality, humor, and thoughtfulness into every page. “Backpackers venture into the wilderness to see a little farther, but mountaineers describe their adventures as means of looking more closely into their own selvesto see a little deeper. Climbing mountains compels introspection because every detailfrom the smallest to the most ominousmust be constantly attended to. That’s both exhausting and exhilarating. Exhilarating, because the criteria for success are absolute and absolutely objectivethey are c... Read More about the "The Mountaineering Handbook" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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The Nature Of Boats Description: Boat noodling. Boat lovers suffer universally from this benign affliction. In its mildest form, boat noodling is nothing more than wondering why that sloop in the next slip is faster than yours. In a more significant manifestation it could mean serious daydreamingdrifting off for extended periods, sketching design ideas on the back of an envelope. Chances are, if you`ve picked up this book just to see what`s in it, you`re beyond help. Naval architect Dave Gerr offers the perfect antidote, a browser`s reference to understanding how boats tick: all you`ve ever wanted to know about boatspower and sail, racer and cruiser; dinghy and motoryacht. In the clear, friendly, nontechnical style that has made his column for Offshore magazine so enduring and popular, Gerr explains everything from how thick a hull should be to why one sailboat tips less than another, from choosing an engine to designing a rig for your trawler yacht, from building a dinghy to simple rules of thumb for dozens of design quandaries. Gerr writes for the boat noodler in all of usthose seriously interested in learning and dreaming about all types of watercraft. There is no better way to become a better sailor, equipped to handle any contingency. And there`s no better place to start than right here.... Read More about the "The Nature Of Boats" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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Through Europe At Four Knots: A Tale Of Boating Mayhem And Family Adve Description: A family odyssey from England to the Aegean through the inland waterways of Europe. A mix of a writer`s gifts of humour and description with a historian`s eye for Europe`s epochal upheaval of the early 1990s. A traveller`s talent for bumbling into and out of every sort of jam imaginable, two forgiving children, a not-so-forgiving wife, a tiny and balky boat, and a charming we`ll-get-through optimism masquerading as pessimism. A hilarious tale, a small-boat classic in the vein of Farley Mowat`s The Boat Who Wouldn`t Float or Jerome K. Jerome`s Three Men in a Boat.;This journey came about in 1991 when the narrator, a native of Scotland living in New Zealand, convinced his Greek wife and two children (daughter, 10; son, 12) that it would be fun and rewarding to travel by small sailboat down the Thames River, across the English Channel, and then via the Seine, the Rhine and Danube to the Black sea, the Aegean and ultimately to Greece. Along the way the passed through part of France, Germany, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Yugoslavia, Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey, witnessing first hand and in many immediate and unexpected ways the crumbling of the Iron Curtain and the nascent democratic and capitalistic yearnings of Eastern Europe, as well as the petty bullying of the passing order. As in all worthwhile adventures, they began with no comprehension of the discomforts, inconveniences, and minor hardships they would face - or else they would never have begun. Fortunately, Les Horn uses it all for fodder in this tale that is often funny and always shrewdly observant. Travelling through the heart of Europe at the speed of a brisk walk, on a tiny sailboat with a cranky outboard motor that was no match for the Danube in flood stage, confronted by in... Read More about the "Through Europe At Four Knots: A Tale Of Boating Mayhem And Family Adve" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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Tourism And Hospitality In The 21st Century Description: `Tourism and Hospitality in the 21st Century` is a collection of essays which consider the future of tourism and hospitality. The international team of contributors represent a wide range of interests involved in tourism and hospitality. Divided into three parts, this book analyses: Global dimensions, patterns and trends -demographic, social, economic and technicalRegional development of such areas as Africa, Asia, Europe and America, among others The future of various sectors within the industries - such as transport, tourist attractions, coastal resorts and timesharing.`Tourism and Hospitality in the 21st Century` is suitable for: senior personnel in private and public sector tourism and hospitality operations; international and national official tourism bodies and other organizations; universities and other higher education institutions; universitties and other higher education institutions; consultancy; finance, construction and supply industries; and as a reference point for students.Well known contributorsInternational perspective on tourism and hospitality... Read More about the "Tourism And Hospitality In The 21st Century" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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Troubleshooting Marine Diesels Description: This densely illustrated, hands-on guide to diesel engine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair renders its subject more user-friendly than ever before. Finally, boatowners who grew up with gas engines can set aside their fears about tinkering with diesels, which are safer and increasingly more prevalent. As in other volumes in the International Marine Sailboat Library, every step of every procedure is illustrated, so that users can work from the illustrations alone. The troubleshooting charts in the second chapterprobably the most comprehensive ever publishedare followed by system-specific chapters, allowing readers to quickly diagnose problems, then turn to the chapter with solutions. Diesel engine systems covered include: mechanical; oil; fresh- and raw-water cooling; low- and high-pressure fuel; exhaust; starting; charging; transmission and stern gear.... Read More about the "Troubleshooting Marine Diesels" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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Understanding Boat Design Description: For new boating enthusiastseven if they`ve been at it awhilethere are scores of burning questions. If one boat has a round bottom and another`s is veed, what difference does it make in the way they perform? What are the advantages of a cutter rig over a sloop? Why does one sailor swear by a full keel, while others won`t have anything but a fin keel? Why does one powerboat have more flare in its topsides than another? And what is flare? Why do some hull shapes look right? How big an engine and propeller will it take to move that powerboat? What elements make a boat safe, or comfortable? Understanding Boat Design has been the place to look for quick, uncomplicated answers since 1971. Founder of the Yacht Design Institute, a highly respected designer for more than 30 years, and a frequent contributor to SAIL, Cruising World, and other magazines, Ted Brewer has again revised his classic primer. This new volume has been greatly expanded and contains information on many aspects of design that were not even thought of twenty years ago. Understanding Boat Design has eased tens of thousands of readers into the complex world of small-craft design. It is the ideal introduction for backyard boatbuilders, students of boat design, or someone looking to buy a first boat. This tight little book should be required reading.SoundingsA natural for those embarking on a first purchase, or the amateur builder.SailingOne of the cleanest and clearest expositions on the elements of yacht design ever published . . . by a naval architect who knows what he is talking about.WoodenBoat... Read More about the "Understanding Boat Design" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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When A Loose Cannon Flogs A Dead Horse There`s The Devil To Pay: Seafa Description: Ever wondered about the origin of big-wig, flogging a dead horse, mind your Ps and Qs, or three sheets to the wind? This text presents over 250 words and phrases having nautical origins and histories, arranged alphabetically, and with sections on yarns, legends, and superstitions of the sea.... Read More about the "When A Loose Cannon Flogs A Dead Horse There`s The Devil To Pay: Seafa" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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Why Didn`t I Think Of That? Description: Cruising on a small boat is a continuous learning experience. Sometimes you discover answers on your own, but more often the best lessons come from casual conversations with other cruisers. Why Didn`t I Think of That? brings together the lessons learned, the tested advice, and the ingenious solutions of more than 200 sailors from around the world. Here you`ll find nearly 1, 200 tips on everything from anchors to bilge pumps, refrigeration to communication, food preparation to handy gadgets, finding just the right tool to weathering the weather, and cruising with children to making your boat a secure and comfortable home. Whether you`re new to cruising or a full-time liveaboard, this book belongs on board.... Read More about the "Why Didn`t I Think Of That?" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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Wine Tourism Around The World Description: Wine tourism is a rapidly growing field of industry and academic interest with changes in the consumer markets in recent years, showing an enormous interest in `experiential` travel. Wine Tourism Around the World is therefore an invaluable text for both students and practitioners alike and provides: The first comprehensive introduction to wine tourism from a business, social science and policy perspective An international perspective on wine tourism and includes detailed examples from Australia, Canada, France, Greece, Hungary, New Zealand, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, UK and the USA Detailed information on the growth and development of wine tourism from both supply, demand, marketing and management perspectives Academic researchers and students in tourism and hospitality fields, as well as anyone connected with the wine industry, will find this book an essential guide to understanding the global impacts of wine tourism and the consequent economic, social and environmental impacts and opportunities.C.Michael Hall is based at the University of Otago in New Zealand and is Visiting Professor in the School of Leisure and Food Management, Sheffield Hallam University. He has written widely on wine, food and rural tourism and has a major interest in cool-climate wine tourism.Liz Sharples is a lecturer in the School of Leisure and Food Management, Sheffield Hallam University. She has extensive practical and academic experience in the hospitality industry and has major research interests in the interrelationships between cuisine, tourism and rural production.Brock Cambourne is the owner - operator of multiple tourism award winning National Capital Wine Tours and principal of Benchmark Tourism Consulting. He has researched and published extensively on wine and culinary tourism and is a member of the Australian National Wine Tourism Working Party.Niki Macionis is a lecturer at the University of Canber... Read More about the "Wine Tourism Around The World" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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