Zen in the Art of Archery
by Eugen Herrigel
from Vintage
So many books have been written about the meditation side of Zen and the everyday, chop wood/carry water side of Zen. But few books have approached Zen the way that most Japanese actually do--through ritualized arts of discipline and beauty--and perhaps that is why Eugen Herrigel's Zen in the Art of Archery is still popular so long after it first publication in 1953. Herrigel, a philosophy professor, spent six years studying archery and flower-arranging in Japan, practicing every day, and struggling with foreign notions such as "eyes that hear and ears that see." In a short, pithy narrative, he brings the heart of Zen to perfect clarity--intuition, imitation, practice, practice, practice, then, boom, wondrous spontaneity fusing self and art, mind, body, and spirit. Herrigel writes with an attention to subtle profundity and relates it with a simple artistry that itself carries the signature of Zen. --Brian Bruya
It is almost impossible to understand Zen by studying it as you would other intellectual pursuits. The best way to understand Zen is, simply, to Zen. This is what author Eugen Herrigel allows us to do by sharing his own fascinating journey toward a comprehension of this illuminating philosophy. In Japan, an art such as archery is not practiced solely for utilitarian purposes such as learning to hit targets. Archery is also meant to train the mind and bring it into contact with the ultimate reality. If one really wishes to be master of an art, technical knowledge of it is not enough. One has to transcend technique so that the art becomes an “artless art” growing out of the Unconsciousness. In this way, as the author simply, clearly demonstrates, archery becomes a path to greater understanding and enlightenment.
Cartridges of the World (11th Edition)
by Frank C. Barnes
from Gun Digest Books
This benchmark volume is the foremost source for cartridge information. Hunters, target shooters, military history buffs, ammunition reloaders and cartridge collectors alike will find all the answers to their cartridge and shotshell questions in this comprehensive book that includes 1,500+ cartridges.
This reference book includes detailed photos, dimensional drawings and loading data. Descriptions of obsolete American cartridges tell the tale of ammunition used by settlers, cowboys and outlaws during the nation's westward expansion, and offer insights into unusual rounds that never caught on. Hunters and shooters can improve their success with the useful ballistics tables.
-Completely updated with new cartridges and information on electronically fired rounds.
-Includes European and American cartridges, shotshells, wildcats and black powder rounds.
-450 b&w photos for helpful reference.
-Handy index included.
The Traditional Bowyer's Bible, Volume 4 (Traditional Bowyer's Bible)
by Jim Hamm
from The Lyons Press
The Traditional Bowyer's Bible, Volume 1
from The Lyons Press
Archery Fundamentals (Sports Fundamentals Series)
from Human Kinetics Publishers
Head to the range with the skills to hit the bull's-eye. Archery Fundamentals will have you shooting on target in no time.
Instruction in all the essentials--from stringing the bow through the anchor to learning aim, grip, and release--will put your technique right on the mark. Sequential instructions and accompanying photographs will guide your execution through every phase of the shot.
In addition, you'll find inside tips for choosing and maintaining equipment as well as using accessories to improve your accuracy with both recurve and compound bows. You'll also discover how to use arrow patterns to correct errors. And, if you want to compete, you'll appreciate the recommendations for entering and participating in archery tournaments.
Archery Fundamentals is a better, faster way to learn the basics. With this book, you'll have as much fun learning the art of shooting as you'll have hitting your mark consistently.
The Traditional Bowyer's Bible, Volume 2
from The Lyons Press
The Traditional Bowyer's Bible, Volume 3
from The Lyons Press
Many archers and bowhunters will be surprised to learn that a wooden bow, whose ancestry dates back thousands of years, will shoot an arrow as fast and as effectively as the most modern fiberglass-laminated bows. Never before have such detailed instructions been available for the home craftsman, with information on how to make fine bows and arrows from natural materials. The authors thoroughly explain every facet of the process, from choosing wood to applying finishes, making construction easy even for the first-time bowyer.
With combined experience totaling over a century, the authors have constructed over thousands of bows. Now they reveal their secrets and techniques in The Traditional Bowyer's Bible series, three essential volumes filled with history, humor, and practical advice - invaluable information for anyone interested in the age-old lure of archery.
Volume Three covers tools, Korean and African archery, bows of the Plains Indians, custom shafts, stone points, and much more.
Beginner's Guide to Traditional Archery
by Brian J. Sorrells
from Stackpole Books
Traditional bowhunters must be close to their quarry before they take a shot, and that nearness is what makes the hunt so thrilling and personally rewarding. That excitement and respect for natural resources and the hunting tradition infuses this unique guide. A chapter on the whitetail deer population and increases in urban and suburban areas deals with this recent phenomenon and tells how traditional bowhunters can help solve the problem. The follow-up to Beginner's Guide to Traditional Archery (0811731332) includes recipes for venison and a list of traditional archery suppliers.
Precision Archery
from Human Kinetics Publishers
Written by top coaches and competitors, this instructive resource covers all archery disciplines, including recurve, compound, and barebow archery. Whether you're a target archer, field archer, or bow hunter, you'll find in-depth instruction to perfect your stance, body alignment, muscle use, and shot sequence. You'll find cutting-edge advice on
·selecting and maintain equipment, with detailed advice on bow tuning and setup, arrow tuning, and testing new equipment;
·employing mental preparation, focus, and relaxation techniques to improve your consistency and accuracy;
·adjusting your technique for various weather and terrain conditions; and
·using fitness training to condition your body in ways that will directly enhance your archery performance and skills.
Go beyond the basics of shooting and develop pinpoint accuracy. Precision Archery will put you on target to perform your best.
The Gun Digest Book of the 1911: A Complete Look at the Use, Care & Repair of the 1911 Pistol, Vol. 2
by Patrick Sweeney
from Gun Digest Books
Handgun, self-defense and target-shooting enthusiasts gain valuable technical data and access to more than 350 detailed photos in this superior resource devoted to using, caring for and repairing 1911 pistols.
In exhaustive detail, The Gun Digest Book of The 1911, Volume 2 gives shooting enthusiasts, military buffs and competition shooters expanded information for using and upgrading the 1911, including reviews of the latest models, new factory ammunition and test-fire evaluations for more than 20 additional pistols. This enhanced new volume also gives readers technical specifications including trigger pull, chamber depth and weight for this new collection of pistols. This second volume completes the story of the 1911 for anyone interested in customizing the classic John Browning design.
-350 detailed photos for easy identification
-Performance reviews for 20+ additional pistols give enthusiasts valuable field data
-Technical specifications for each model aid in customizing efforts
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