This annual investigative handbook offers detailed reports on more than eighty climbing accidents that occurred in the United States and Canada in 1999. Produced jointly by the Safety Committees of the American Alpine Club and the Alpine Club of Canada, Accidents analyzes what went wrong in each situation to give experienced and beginning mountaineers the opportunity to learn from other climbers' mistakes. From inadequate protection, clothing, or ...

The history of fighting and the future of violence in hockey is addressed in this powerful tribute to the players who go out there night after night and fight for their team. ...

Donnellan, a.k.a. "The Fabulous Sports Babe, " host of the #1 nationally syndicated sports radio talk show, offers her unsolicited opinions on such topics as O.J. ...

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The Index is invaluable for researching climbs, mountains, climbers, and book reviews found in all previous American Alpine Journals. ...

Sooner or later everyone who ventures out on the water will encounter strong winds and confused seas, fog, thunderstorms, or heavy rain. This book acquaints boaters with the forces that shape weather, allowing them to predict what changes can be expected. Part I presents a logical explanation of climate and weather, concentrating on those aspects that affect the mariner the most -- wind speed and direction, low visibility, thunderstorms, gales, ...

The unique format provides instant information for serious golfers of all levels. ...

There are many thousands of miles of paths and lanes in the UK in which the family can cycle safely away from the dangers and pollution caused by traffic - routes often close to many of the most attractive features of the landscape, both natural and man made.Each volume in the Cycling Without Traffic series examines in detail around 30 of the most attractive routes, with more basic information on many others. Information given includes: ...

Dockmanship, according to author Bell, is "the art, skill, and practice of safely berthing and unberthing a vessel." Anyone who's ever spent time observing the action at a marina or boat ramp will concede that the way the docking skill is practiced by many recreational boaters today can hardly be considered an "art."<P>Here, finally, is a book that provides the needed information to turn any skipper -- even a novice -- into a master of the ...

A clearly illustrated handbook explaining basic care and advanced servicing of marine diesel engines up to 150 hp, with well-known engine brands as examples. ...