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	Beginner's Guide to Rock Climbing by Malcolm Creasey A complete introduction to climbing, from belaying and leading to abseiling, indoors and out. It gives comprehensive help with choosing and using first equipment; useful training tips and advice and the basic dos and don'ts of rock climbing. 1-84038-861-7, Hermes House, 2000  Price:  £6.99
	Boater's Safety Handbook by American Outdoor Safety League A practical guide to keep handy on board your boat or in your stuff sack. Concise and small enough to tuck away. In a plastic sealable cover to stay dry in the wettest conditions! 0-89886-072-5, OSL, 1994  Price:  £2.50
	Canoe and Kayak Handbook by BCU, ed. Franco Ferrero Third edition. The complete reference book completely re-written. Previous edition was called Canoeing Handbook. Essential reading for all paddlers. 0-9531956-5-1, Pesda, 2002  Price:  £16.95
	Canoe and Kayak Games - 4th Edition by Dave Ruse and Loel Collins Fourth edition. Completely revised and updated with a majority of new games contributed by BCU coaches. Provides original ideas for both serious canoe training and fun paddling. Includes 250 best paddle sport games and skills suitable for all types of water and all leveles of ability. Produced in association with the British Canoe Union Coaching Scheme and Plas y Brenin National Mountaineering Centre. 0-9550614-0-7, Rivers, 2005  Price:  £12.95
	Climbing Dyno-mite: learning to climb indoor walls by David Atchison-Jones Comprehensively graduates on to outdoor bouldering and lead sport climbing, with tips and illustrations. 1-8736-6571-7, Jingo Wobbly Euro Guides, 2004  Price:  £18.95
	Climbing Walls by Stiehl and Ramsey A complete guide for instructors and administrators, who can use this book to: - design and select equipment options for climbing walls based on up-to-date industry standards and guidelines; - customize their walls to accommodate the particular needs of their sites or situations; - operate and maintain their walls; - develop and implement operating procedures; - teach basic climbing skills and 15 climbing wall games to diverse populations. 0-7360-4831-6, Human Kinetics, 2005  Price:  £13.00
	Complete Guide to Knots by Lindsey Philpott A self explanatory title. Hundreds of photographs illustrating knots for climbing, sailing and camping. 1-84330-455-4, 2004  Price:  £17.99
	Complete Ropes Course Manual by Rohnke, Wall, Tait and Rogers 3rd Edition. A checklist of procedures, techniques and responsibilities for ropes course facilitators. 0-7872-9309-1, Kendall/Hunt, 2003  Price:  £28.95
	Crampons and Ice Axes by BMC A comprehensive resource. Specification, selection, maintenance. 0-903908-57-3, BMC, 2002  Price:  £4.00
	English White Water - BCU Guidebook by BCU Coaching 250 river runs and playspots on 170 rivers. 32 pages of full colour photos. 0-89886-523-9., Pesda, 2003  Price:  £15.95
	Everyday Wisdom by Karen Berger Here are expert tips and tricks for walkers and backpackers covering everything from packing and planning to field repairs and emergency improvisations. 1001 fun-to-read tips for beginner to expert hikers and backpackers. Concise and easy to use. A good book for the centre, school, college or Award Scheme library. 0-89886-523-9., Mountaineers, 1997  Price:  £6.95
	Forget Me Knots by Karl Rohnke A reader-friendly reference; a gentle reminder of the knots, ropes and lore used on a challenge rope course. Recommended to all those working on ropes courses or 'pioneering' projects. 0-8403-7138-1, Kendall/Hunt, 1992  Price:  £13.95
	Hillwalkers Survival Guide A portable guide to the skills and techniques of hillwalking. Advice on preparation, navigation and handling emergencies. Fully illustrated with explanatory photographa and diagrams By Barry Davies ISBN 0-00-771959-0 Collins Gem  Price:  £4.99
	Hillwalking by Steve Long The official handbook for the Mountain Leader and Walking Group Leader schemes. Packed with essential information and techniques. This is the first volume in the Mountain Leader Training Handbook series. (The second book is Rockclimbing, Essential Skills and Techniques.) 0-9541511-0-0, MLTUK, 2003  Price:  £14.99
	Kayaking and Advanced Canoeing by Bill Mattos A practical guide to paddling on white water, open water and the sea. An in-depth look at kayaking and canoeing for the intermediate level paddler, with clear, accessible text and step-by-step how to sequences. 1-84476-038-3, Southwater, 2004   Price:  £8.99
	Knot Know-How by Judkins and Davison How to tie the right knot for every job. Full colour book covering knots, splices and whippings. 1-898660-98-0, Fernhurst, 2003  Price:  £8.95
	Knots by Trevor Bounford A guide to over 30 basic and most useful knots. Clear step-by-step instructions to tying stopper knots, fixed loop knots, hitches and bends as well as decorative knots. Includes a table of their uses. 0-00-719010-7, HarperCollins, 2005  Price:  £4.99
	Lake District Rock by FRCC New guidebook. All the best rock climbs in the Lake District. Fully revised and updated maps to help you find the crags, detailed drawings to find the routes. 0-85028-045-1, FRCC, 2003  Price:  £18.50
	Mountain Weather for Skiers and Hillwalkers by William Burroughs An informative and readable guide for skiers and hillwalkers. Illustrated and practical. 1-85223-877-1, Crowood Press, 1995  Price:  £10.99
	Mountain Bikes Maintenance and Repair By John Stevenson and Brant Richards The most comprehensive book on the care of mountain bikes. Step by step instructions on the maintenance and repair of your mountain bike 0-7136-5694-8 Springfirld Books Revised 2003  Price:  £12.99
	Mountaincraft and Leadership - Revised Third Edition by Langmuir The definitive text of the Mountain Leader Award. Relevant to all who venture into the hills; from novice to leader. 1-85060-295-6, MLTB, 2004  Price:  £16.99
	Navigation for Walkers by Julian Tippett An easy to follow instruction book on how to fully undrestand and use maps. Illustrated in colour with 50 linked pairs of landscape photographs together with their exact map extract alongside. 1-87189-054-3, Cordee, 2001  Price:  £8.99
	Northern Isles - Orkney and Shetland Sea Kayaking by Tom Smith and Chris Jex Illustrated with colour photos and useful maps throughout, this book is a practical guide to help you select and plan trips. It will provide inspiration for future voyages and a souvenir of journeys undertaken. As welll as providing essential information on where to start and finish, distances, times and tidal information, this book does much to stimulate interest in the environment. It is full of facts and anecdotes about local history, geology, scenery, seabirds and sea mammals. 978-1-906095-00-0, Pesda, 2007  Price:  £20.00
	Open Canoe Technique by Nigel Foster A complete guide to paddling the open canoe. A new manual covering all the skills. recommended for all practitioners and coaches. 1-898660-26-3, Fernhurst, 1996  Price:  £9.95
	Orienteering: First Steps parts 1 and 2 - video by Pearson and Warner Designed to help teachers, leaders and more importantly their students. Part 1 is based in the school grounds, learning what a map is and how it relates to the ground. Part 2 moves to the forest and includes the use of a compass. Mike's Eye, 1995  Price:  £19.95
	Orienteering: Going For It parts 3 and 4 - video by Pearson and Warner This video follows Parts 1 and 2 helping teachers, leaders and their students to progress from a basic level of skill to a high level of proficiency. Part 3, 'Off the Beaten Track', goes into detail about compasses, taking bearings and route choice. Part 4, 'Going for Gold', investigates ways of improving one's performance. Mike's Eye, 1997  Price:  £19.95
	Orienteering in the National Curriculum KS 1-3 by McNeill, Martland and Palmer Second edition. A practical guide for teachers, this book shows how orienteering is used to deliver attainment targets in geography, PE, english and maths. For Key Stages 1 to 3.includes 20 lesson plans in 64 pages; well illustrated. 1-85137-399-3, Harveys, 1998  Price:  £12.95
	Orienteering in the National Curriculum KS 3-4 by Palmer and McNeill Gives guidance on delivery of attainment targets in orienteering as an outdoor adventure sport. Includes 20 lesson plans, many illustrations and diagrams. 1-85137-010-2, Harveys, 1995  Price:  £10.95
	Orienteering in the Scottish 5-14 Curriculum eds. Renfrew and Michie Specifically for the Scottish National Curriculum. Informs outcomes, strands, attainment targets and assessments in the five curriculum areas. Numerous illustrations, diagrams and maps. 1-85137-241-5, Harveys, 1994  Price:  £12.95
	Orienteering - Pathways to Excellence by Peter Palmer Has sections on basic tachniques and advanced skills. Highlights and illustrates pathways to excellence through the exploits of members of a fictional family. Fully illustrated. 1-85137-015-3, Harveys, 1994  Price:  £5.99
	Orienteering - Skills of the Game by Carol McNeill The author draws on unique experience as a competitor and coach to provide an instructive yet highly enjoyable guide to what is a Sport for All. 1-85223-558-6, Crowood Press, 1996  Price:  £8.99
	Orienteering: Teaching Orienteering by McNeill, Cory-Wright and Renfrew 160 pages including over 50 coloured maps. Contains more than 100 lesson plans each annotated with a list of equipment required and the time needed to complete the exercise. For teachers and coaches of the sport. 0-88011-804-0, Harveys, 1998   Price:  £15.95
	Orienteering: Trail Orienteering - video by Pearson and Warner The three sections of this video are: showing orienteering in all its forms; map reading and navigation for different levels of physical ability or disability; the sport adapted for those with sensory or learning disabilities. Mike's Eye, 1996  Price:  £9.99
	Rock Climbing - Essential Skills and Techniques by Libby Peter The official handbook of the Mountaineering Instructor and Single Pitch Award schemes. It is a reference tool for every climber as well as containing specific ideas for anyone wanting to help coach and instruct others. This book compliments the new title, Hillwalking. It is the second in the series of Mountain Leader Training Handbooks. 0-9541511-1-9, MLTUK, 2004  Price:  £16.99
	Road Bike Maintenance by Guy Andrews Whether you are an experienced racer or just starting out, knowing how to keep your bike in peak condition is essential to your enjoyment of the sport. Being able to recognise the early warning signs of trouble - and what to do about them - means less time and money wasted getting your bike fixed and more time in the saddle 978-0-7136-819-4 A & C Black 2007  Price:  £16.99
	Rope Techniques in Mountaineering by Bill March A valuable guide for all climbers, instructors and guides. 1-85284-120-6, Cicerone, 1992  Price:  £7.99