Fishing in Oregon: The Complete Oregon Fishing Guide
by Madelynne Diness Sheehan
from Flying Pencil Publications
Dandelion, The Extraordinary Life of a Misfit
by Sheelagh Mawe
from Totally Unique Thoughts
Playmaker Polo
by Hugh Dawnay
from J. A. Allen
The Maltese Cat (Creative Short Stories)
Poles and Gridwork (Threshold Picture Guide)
by Jane Wallace
from Half Halt Press
Profiles in Polo: The Players Who Changed the Game
from McFarland
This book profiles over 30 of the most influential polo players from history. The players covered were selected for inclusion based on their overall impact on the game rather than their prowess on the field, although many covered are considered all-time greats. With contributions from many of the world's leading polo journalists, each chapter covers an individual player, and players include early pioneers, those who played during the "golden era" (the years between World War I and World War II), superstars, game-changers, and great contemporaries. Includes numerous photographs and a foreword by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales.
Darkness Beckons: The History and Development of Cave Diving
This profusely illustrated book, written by one of Britain's leading cave divers, is a spectacular introduction to the world's most dangerous sport.
The Darkness Beckons describes the techniques and fascinating history of cave diving from the first known cave dive in 1878 with the familiar globe shaped helmet, heavy boots, and sturdy air lines fed by surface pumps, to the sophisticated rebreather systems used by divers today. This internationally comprehensive book includes stories from the United States, France, Switzerland, The West Indies, Mexico, South Africa, UK, and Australia.
This new book includes both historical anecdotes and accounts of the most interesting recent dives. It is a chronicle of outstanding sporting endeavor, as yet little known outside an elite specialist world, but sure to inspire anyone with a taste for adventure.
The Polo Encyclopedia
by Horace A. Laffaye
from McFarland & Company
This work consolidates information about the history and tradition of polo that was previously contained in thousands of diverse sources. It provides an important reference tool for students and fans of the game and helps to preserve the sport's history while making it much more accessible.
More than 10,000 entries range from Abbot to Zwartberg, providing information about artists, authors and their writings, breeders, clubs, history, personalities, players, ponies, tournaments, an explanation of the rules of the game and a myriad of other topics. The book contains several tables and more than 100 illustrations, including drawings, photographs, paintings and portraits. Stephen A. Orthwein, chairman of the Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame and a past-chairman of the United States Polo Association, contributes a substantial foreword.
The Polo Primer: A Guide for Players and Spectators
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