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Swimming eBooks

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  • The Swimmer

    The Wild Life of Roger Deakin

    by Patrick Barkham ...
    BEST BOOK OF 2023 ACCORDING TO THE NEWSTATESMAN AND OBSERVER'The Swimmer is a wonderful, original achievement; teeming with stories, glittering with images, and experimental in form and tone' Robert MacfarlaneRoger Deakin, author of the immortal Waterlog, was a man of many parts: maverick ad-man, cider-maker, teacher, environmentalist, music promoter and filmmaker. But, above all, he was the ... Read more

    $7.19 USD

  • The Sunrise Swimming Society

    by Rosie Hannigan ...
    A heartwarming novel to fall in love withThe day Heather, Niamh and Lauren met, they promised to be best friends for life, and that instant connection only grew stronger with their weekly sunrise swims in their stunning local lake. When they left school, they agreed that, no matter where life took them, every year on midsummer’s dawn, they would meet at their old spot and swim together.Now, ... Read more

    $2.43 USD

  • The Wildwater Women

    by Ellie Wood ...
    Sometimes the best things in life happen when you dare to get out of your depth.Abby lives and works in the heart of the Lake District. She splits her time between bringing up her daughter, working in the Plum Pie Bakery – and dreaming of the time before her husband, Ben, left.Lori is on holiday from the States, hoping to find her way to the lake that she’s looked at for years in a picture on her ... Read more

    $8.49 USD

  • The Self-Coached Swimmer’s Guide

    120 Structured Workouts To Help You Swim Better, Longer, And More Often

    by Cori Linder ...
    A recipe-style swim workout book for adults who want more from their time in the water.The Self-Coached Swimmer’s Guide delivers structured, challenging, and creatively designed sets for seasoned lap swimmers, former competitors returning to the pool, triathletes refining technique, and recreational swimmers chasing consistency (and enjoyment!).Each of the 120 workouts is tied to a specific goal ... Read more

    $8.69 USD

  • Gold in the Water

    The True Story of Ordinary Men and Their Extraordinary Dream of Olympic Glory

    by P. H. Mullen ...
    "The tale of a journey of self-awareness, self-belief and the important relationships between coaches and a band of elite swimmers." — The London TimesIn California, a team of talented young men begin pursuing the most elusive dream in sports, the Olympic Games. The pressure steadily increases as two best friends (a mentor and his protégé) reach the top of the world rankings and unexpectedly find ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Deep

    Freediving, Renegade Science, and What the Ocean Tells Us About Ourselves

    by James Nestor ...
    From the bestselling author of Breath, a “fascinating, informative, exhilarating” voyage from the ocean’s surface to its darkest trenches (Wall Street Journal)New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice • An Amazon Best Science Book of 2014 • Scientific American Recommended ReadFascinated by the sport of freediving—in which competitors descend great depths on a single breath—James Nestor embeds ... Read more

    $12.79 USD

  • Downriver Nomad

    A Triathlete's Adventures and Adversities into the Rapids

    by Rob Hutchings ...
    "A fascinating story of perseverance! Come hell or high water, Rob Hutchings keeps going!" - Dean Karnazes, author of Ultramarathon Man and A Runner's HighTriathlete and marathon swimmer, Rob Hutchings takes us on a whirlwind journey from triathlons and his first marathon swim in his home country of Canada, to Ironman competitions across the pond. Then Down Under to Australia and New Zealand where ... Read more

    $8.50 USD

  • Freediving Manual: Learn How to Freedive 100 Feet on a Single Breath

    by Mike McGuire ...
    Freediving is one of the fastest growing water sports.Not only is it easy to learn to freedive, you can dive all over the world. No matter where you go, you can always find a place to practice your freediving training. While you used to have to take weeks and weeks of classes to learn to freedive properly, you can now learn how to hold your breath, diaphragmatic breathing, and the very best ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • The Swimming Drill Book

    by Ruben Guzman ...
    Series series Drill Book
    Technique is critical in swimming performance. In the pool or open water, coaches and athletes alike know that efficiency in entering the water and in moving through it equates to milliseconds of improvement—milliseconds that make all the difference in a competition.That’s where The Swimming Drill Book continues to deliver. The first edition quickly became the best-selling drill book in the sport. ... Read more

    $14.39 USD

  • Lifesaving for Beginners

    by Josie Lloyd ...
    ‘Heart-warming and life-affirming, full of humour and compassion’ ADELE PARKS, PLATINUM‘A beautifully warm-hearted tale of friendship and hope’ MY WEEKLY‘I loved this incredibly touching book…[it’s] a life-belt that will help any reader through a tough patch’ VERONICA HENRY***In life’s stormy waters, it’s your friends who keep you afloat…Maddy Wolfe’s life has just... ... Read more

    $7.39 USD

  • Haunts of the Black Masseur

    The Swimmer as Hero

    by Charles Sprawson ...
    In a masterful work of cultural history, Charles Sprawson, himself an obsessional swimmer and fluent diver, explores the meaning that different cultures have attached to water, and the search for the springs of classical antiquity.In nineteenth-century England bathing was thought to be an instrument of social and moral reform, while in Germany and America swimming came to signify escape. For the ... Read more

    $5.69 USD

  • The Art of Resilience

    Strategies for an Unbreakable Mind and Body

    by Ross Edgley ...
    ‘Incredible individual, incredible book, incredible story.’ CHRIS HEMSWORTH‘A hero who is as humble as he is resilient… testament to a “never give up” spirit!’ BEAR GRYLLS‘From reading this book, the message that comes shining through is this: you can achieve anything.’ ANT MIDDLETON'Inspiring, especially if you're suffering with adversity, injury or setbacks.' CHRIS WILLIAMSONBestselling au... ... Read more

    $16.89 USD

  • The Outdoor Swimmers' Handbook

    by Kate Rew ...
    **'An important, inspiring book by someone that has encouraged million of people to experience the wonders and friendships of Britain's rivers, lakes and seas' ROBERT MACFARLANE'A treasured guide for anyone who wants to venture into rivers, estuaries, lakes and seas for a dip, a moonlit swim or a great adventure. I loved this book!' LYNNE COXCapturing the freewheeling spirit, community and wisdom ... Read more

    $14.79 USD

  • Wild Waters

    A wildlife and water lover's companion to the aquatic world

    by Susanne Masters ...
    About seventy-one per cent of the Earth’s surface is water, and even on dry land we remain closely connected to aquatic life. It provides us with oxygen, food, medicine and materials. Wild waterlife infiltrates our lives in many surprising ways. Every other breath we take is filled with oxygen provided by ocean-dwelling microscopic plants. A type of seaweed provides a means to directly test ... Read more

    $20.19 USD

  • Into Enemy Waters

    A World War II Story of the Demolition Divers Who Became the Navy SEALS

    by Andrew Dubbins ...
    With echoes of Unbroken; the derring-do and bravado of The Right Stuff; and the battle-forged camaraderie of Band of Brothers, this is the World War II story of 95-year-old veteran George Morgan and the Underwater Demolition Teams. Forerunners of the Navy SEALs, the elite unit was given nearly impossible pre-invasion missions from D-Day to the most crucial landings in the Pacific Theater.Into ... Read more

    $14.79 USD

  • Find a Way

    by Diana Nyad ...
    **NOW THE NETFLIX FILM NYAD, STARRING ANNETTE BENING AND JODIE FOSTERHillary Clinton said that Find a Way would stay with her through the general election: “When you’re facing big challenges in your life, you can think about Diana Nyad getting attacked by the lethal sting of box jellyfishes. And nearly anything else seems doable in comparison.”**When Diana Nyad arrived on the shore of Key West ... Read more

    $10.39 USD

  • Thirteen Lessons that Saved Thirteen Lives

    The Thai Cave Rescue

    by John Volanthen ...
    **READ ABOUT THE HEROIC RESCUE, AS SEEN IN RON HOWARD'S THIRTEEN LIVES, FROM THE MAN AT THE HEART OF THE SEARCH.‘A profound and thrilling read.’** —COLIN FARRELL‘Riveting...a powerful story written by a hero who lived it.’ —RON HOWARD, Oscar-winning director of Apollo 13This is the thrilling account of the dramatic Thai cave rescue which saved the lives of thirteen people, from the diver who led ... Read more

    $12.39 USD

  • The Golden Rules

    Finding World-Class Excellence in Your Life and Work

    by Bob Bowman, Charles Butler ...
    Bob Bowman, best known as the coach for the record-breaking run of Michael Phelps, is one of the most successful coaches in sports history. He is lauded for his intense personality, incredible dedication to his athletes, and his ability to nurture talent in athletes who have the heart and drive to win. This is his motivational book about winning in all walks of life and what you have to do to get ... Read more

    $10.49 USD

  • Swimming for Fitness

    A Guide to Developing a Self-Directed Swimming Program

    by David A. Grootenhuis ...
    Swimming is one of the most beneficial and refreshing ways to exercise. However, many swimmers miss the greatest benefits of the sport. These swimmers train by swimming continuously for an allotted time or for a specified distance. By organizing and structuring their time in the pool, swimmers can greatly increase the benefits and enjoyment they derive from their workouts. Swimming for Fitness is ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Master Swimming - A Manual

    by Lucero, Blythe ...
    The popularity and growth of Masters swimming underscores the movement towards adult fitness in the 21st century. This book, written jointly by a Masters coach and a Masters swimmer, provides an exciting and comprehensive look at the international phenomenon of Masters swimming, its opportunities, rewards and challenges. Adult swimmers of all ages and levels of experience, as well as those ... Read more

    $13.09 USD

  • Golden Girl

    How Natalie Coughlin Fought Back, Challenged Conventional Wisdom, and Became America's Olympic Champion

    by Michael Silver, Natalie Coughlin ...
    The story of Natalie Coughlin's remarkable battle back from injury and burnout to be-come America's Golden Girl—a two-time Olympic Gold Medal winner in swimming and the most decorated female athlete at the 2004 OlympicsFive years ago, Natalie Coughlin's promising swimming career was all but extinguished when a devastating shoulder injury ended her dreams for the 2000 Olympics. After becoming, at ... Read more

    $13.69 USD

  • Mind Gym : An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence

    An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence

    by Gary Mack, David Casstevens ...
    Drawing on his work with some of the top teams in professional sports, noted sport psychology consultant Gary Mack shares with you the same techniques and exercises he uses to help elite athletes build mental "muscle." These 40 accessible lessons and inspirational anecdotes will help you gain the "head edge" over the competition. ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Swimming for Total Fitness

    A Progressive Aerobic Program

    by Dr. Jane Katz ...
    Swimming is one of the best, most enjoyable, and most effective forms of exercise available, and this is the classic guide for beginners and expert swimmers alike, completely revised and updated for the '90s.B & W line drawings throughout. ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • NUOTARE GIOCANDO VOL.3

    La didattica nell’apprendimento della tecnica natatoria

    by Pietro Luigi Invernizzi, Beppe Romagialli ...
    Series series Carabà UNIVERSITARIA
    Questo testo presenta, in forma originale e organica, un'analisi e una riflessione su situazioni pedagogiche e modalità di insegnamento del nuoto in età evolutiva.La concezione formativa del nuoto è l'elemento cardine sul quale i due autori, impegnati in settori formativi specifici diversi (formazione universitaria, formazione giovanile sportiva, formazione federale) orientano quest'opera.In quest ... Read more

    $8.23 USD