Improve Your Golf

The ultimate golf bible

Improve Your Golf is for any new, returning or experienced golfer who wants to go back to grass roots on their swing, choosing the right clubs and understanding the basic rules of golf. Providing instruction advice in an uncomplicated way, this comprehensive MagBook will enhance the basic and advanced skills of any golfer’s game. Choosing the right clubs can be bewildering. We will give you an honest insight of what is available in 2013 to best suit your budget including apparel to look out for. We will also review the best pay and play courses across the UK. This grass roots MagBook is the only golf guide you will want to refer to time and time again.

1 issue  /  £4.98

The Stormrider Surf Guide: Europe Collection

Reliable Surf Travel Information

The ultimate ebook for travelling boardriders on the Continent and throughout the Atlantic Islands of Europe. Crammed full of detailed surf information, accurate maps and superb surf photos, displayed in an elegant style that has made The Stormrider Guides the best-selling surf guidebooks ever published. Often referred to as ‘The Surfers Bible’, these completely revised and updated 4th editions of The Stormrider Surf Guide Europe eBooks are an indispensable surf travel resource.

The Stormrider Surf Guide Iceland and Scandinavia
The Stormrider Surf Guide Ireland
The Stormrider Surf Guide Wales
The Stormrider Surf Guide England
The Stormrider Surf Guide Scotland
The Stormrider Surf Guide North Sea Nations
The Stormrider Surf Guide France
The Stormrider Surf Guide Spain
The Stormrider Surf Guide Portugal
The Stormrider Surf Guide Mediterranean
The Stormrider Surf Guide Morocco
The Stormrider Surf Guide Madeira
The Stormrider Surf Guide Azores
The Stormrider Surf Guide Canaries

1 issue  /  £23.17

The Stormrider Surf Guide: Iceland & Scandinavia

Reliable Surf Travel Information | 22 pages

Few European surf destinations can claim to be frontiers and none come on the huge scale that Iceland and Scandinavia represent. Iceland sits mid-North Atlantic, soaking up swells from all directions. Norway has more west-facing coast than any other European country while Sweden gets waves from both the North Sea and the Baltic. Protected beaches, long pointbreaks or heavy slabs of volcanic reef are all on offer and twisting coastlines provide shelter from the malevolent arctic winds and swells. Freezing temperatures, strong winds, snowstorms and lack of daylight all add to the unique experience that Iceland and Scandinavia offers to those willing to take a walk on the wild side.

1 issue  /  £6.18

The Stormrider Surf Guide: Australia

Reliable Surf Travel Information | 46 pages

Synonymous with surf and the surfing lifestyle, Australia is the island continent that offers an endless array of ocean rides. Whether it's cold southern juice or a fabled sub-tropical point, The Stormrider Surf Guide Australia has all the main regions covered, plus some off the beaten track. Accurate seasonal info and the handy Stormrider wetsuit symbols guarantee proper preparation is simple for all Stormrider Surf Guide readers.

1 issue  /  £10.04

The Stormrider Surf Guide: Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua

Reliable Surf Travel Information | 20 pages

gnore the geopolitical confusion surrounding Mexico and the real Central America begins in earnest with Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua on the PaciÞc coast, wedged by Belize and Honduras on the Caribbean coast. Diversity is high, ranging from coral cays in the northeast to sandy, cliff-lined bays in the southwest, delimiting a mountainous, volcano-pocked land cloaked with jungles, fed by rivers and lakes. As memories of civil war and unrest recede, more surfers are discovering this fascinating region is drenched in quality waves.

1 issue  /  £6.18

The Stormrider Surf Guide: Maldives

The Stormrider Surf Guide: Maldives

It's strange to think that the lowest, flattest country in the world is in fact perched atop one of the most impressive mountain ranges on the planet and that these lofty peaks are flecked with sand instead of snow. From the Lakshadweep Islands off India's west coast all the way to the British Indian Ocean Territories of Chagos, the 2000m high Deccan Plateau is a result of two tectonic plates meeting. The magma spewed out, massive volcanoes were formed, before sinking back into the sea, leaving behind the rings of limestone and coral we now call atolls. Circular reefs and their passes have turned out to be a pretty good shape for wave creation and this chain just happens to have 26 atolls slung across 2200km (1370mi) of ocean that receives plenty of pulses from the Great Southern Ocean.

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The Stormrider Surf Guide: Portugal

Reliable Surf Travel Information | 23 pages

Sitting on the western edge of the continent, Portugal has always been a little bit different. Steeped in seafaring traditions, it has historically been the stepping stone for epic exploration. Following these legendary voyagers, the local surfing population has long been discovering new watery gold along the entire Portuguese coast. It's wealth lies in the variety, power and consistency of cool-water waves that strike the gnarled, rocky reefs and explosive sandbanks. Considering the year-round reliability, quality of the set-ups and sun that just won't quit, it's little wonder that for many surf travellers, Portugal leaves the fondest of European memories.

1 issue  /  £6.18

The Stormrider Surf Guide: Morocco

Reliable Surf Travel Information | 18 pages

Much like Mexico is for the Americans, Morocco serves as a cultural escape from the normality of the European surf trail. This ancient, exotic, kingdom is home to some fantastic righthand points that peel in green-blue symmetry, down rock and sand points, fanned by winter offshores. There’s a wealth of empty beachbreaks stretching right down into the Sahara and there are few crowds away from the main spots. Joining the long-term van trippers and surf camp charter tourists in the line-up is a growing number of enthusiastic locals, who have discovered the quality of the incomparable, Moroccan surf experience.

1 issue  /  £5.40

The Stormrider Surf Guide: East Asia

Reliable Surf Travel Information | 84 pages

The Stormrider Surf Guide Indonesia and East Asia portrays what many believe are the best waves in the world. The Mentawai's, Bali and Sumbawa are all now famous, but there are literally hundreds more spots to discover across Indonesia and East Asia, as detailed in this massive publication. Crucial stats on swell, wind, tide and weather are just a few of the reasons this guide should be top of the packing list.

1 issue  /  £11.58

Bicycling Magazine's Complete Book of Road Cycling Skills

"Take your road cycling to the next level with the newest techniques, equipment, and skills from the leading magazine in the sport. Check out how to: * Ensure your bike is in tip-top shape in 8 easy steps * Boost your efficiency with smooth pedaling and proper form * Brake without wasting speed or wiping out * Ride safely in wet, cold, and hot weather * Master the skills of riding in traffic"

1 issue  /  £9.26

The Stormrider Surf Guide: Costa Rica and Panama

Reliable Surf Travel Information | 28 pages

Costa Rica has rapidly become the most popular Central American surÞng holiday destination and it is not just because it has great surf on both coasts. Other factors like political stability, tourist infrastructure, clean water, cheap cost of living, natural beauty, friendly people and good security compared to it's neighbours has driven a tourism and property investment boom over the last 2 decades. Panama might not tick all those boxes at the moment, but it is fast playing catch-up and the quality of it's waves easily matches those of Costa Rica, on both Pacific and Caribbean coasts.

1 issue  /  £6.18

The Stormrider Surf Guide: India and the Bay of Bengal

The Stormrider Surf Guide: India and the Bay of Bengal

A whole sub-continent of waves have largely been ignored by the traveling surf tribes for the best part of half a century and aside from Sri Lanka, very few countries in the Bay of Bengal would be considered true surf destinations. This is not to say there is no surf - quite the opposite in fact - but India, Myanmar and Thailand are on a completely different travel agenda, so few bother to lug a board round for what most perceive as 2ft monsoonal wind slop. The reality is there are days of real quality to be had on all these coasts during their on season, with surprising wave height, power and shape.

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12 Week Triathlete, 2nd Edition-Revised and Updated

Imagine being able to compete in a triathlon in just three short months! You can, with this all-encompassing, easy-to-use training program! The 12-Week Triathlete gives the most exciting, encouraging, and up-to-date exercise information for the fitness enthusiast. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned triathlete, this book offers a complete program that will help you strengthen, tone-up, and both physically and mentally prepare for the big day. It will appeal to both men and women and includes:

• 12 weekly training programs
• nutrition information
• logs
• sport specific question & answer sidebars (biking, running, and swimming)
• information on weight-training, endurance training, speed work, and more
• basic questions about competing: Can you eat during a race? How do you line up your bike so you can jump right on it? What's the best way to quickly shed your swimsuit?

1 issue  /  £12.36

Yacht Design According to Perry : My Boats and What Shaped Them

A great designer offers you a virtuoso tourthrough the world of sailboats

Bob Perry initiated the trend toward fast voyagingsailboats with his world-famous Valiant 40, whichhas been in production longer than any other cruisingsailboat in history. But Perry is not only a leading yachtdesigner--he is also an accomplished wordsmithwhose blunt, insightful, irreverent, and always entertainingboat reviews have captivated readers of Sailingmagazine for 24 years. This book is vintage Perry, ano-holds-barred tour of the world of yacht designthrough the benchmark boats of his 30-year career.

1 issue  /  £30.86

The Stormrider Surf Guide: Mid-Atlantic

26 pages

The Mid-Atlantic surfing states include New York (NY), New Jersey (NJ), Delaware (DE), Maryland (MD) and Virginia (VA). In the global surfing consciousness, these locales might not automatically conjure up images of epic surfing conditions, but the fact is, they are home to an abundance of good quality, hard-breaking beachbreaks. Endless man-made structures litter the coast in the form of piers, jetties and breakwalls providing plenty of options and some organized sandbars. This area of the eastern seaboard is full of sharp contrasts, where miles of deserted white sand beach may be a short drive from a sprawling metropolis, like New York, Philadelphia, or the nation’s capital, Washington DC. Deeply rooted in the complex history of the most powerful nation on Earth, these Mid-Atlantic states encompass all aspects of modern American culture. As with most of the East Coast, the best time to find consistent waves along this Atlantic shoreline is right before, during, and just after the winter season. The only hope during the warmer months is to luck into some summertime hurricane action. Even so, you won’t get lonely. There will always be other surfers at the main breaks, and they can be both friendly and competitive when sharing their waves with the large number of travelers and vacationers that flock to these shores every summer.

1 issue  /  £6.18

The Stormrider Surf Guide: Europe

Reliable Surf Travel Information | 80 pages

Compiled from The World Stormrider Guide European zones providing the ultimate surf travel planner to the Continent, Atlantic Islands and Mediterranean destinations. Fresh photos, surfer-specific travel info and all the Stormrider surf info needed to explore the diverse corners of Europe’s surf. Contains rare zones including Greece, Malta, Black Sea and Israel, confirming The Stormrider Surf Guide Europe as the most comprehensive guide available.

1 issue  /  £11.58

The Stormrider Surf Guide: North America-The South

Reliable Surf Travel Information | 18 pages

In surfing terms, the South Atlantic includes North and South Carolina and Georgia (Florida gets it own chapter). For East Coast surfers, this region represents both heaven and hell in the beachbreak bible. Heaven being the specks of sand that have congregated up to 30 miles (48km) offshore to form the crescent of slender barrier islands known as the Outer Banks. This is where barrel devotees come to worship from all over the eastern states and where the Atlantic throws up the biggest and most consistent swells year-round. The continental shelf is as narrow as it gets off the Outer Banks, but unfortunately for Georgia, some 400 miles (644km) south, this same shelf is at its maximum swell destroying width. South Carolina shares more surf similarities to Georgia than North Carolina, but any major redemption for this southern coast has to await those big hurricane swells.

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The Stormrider Surf Guide: Spain

Reliable Surf Travel Information | 28 pages

Spain has a huge variety of surf, including some of the biggest, longest and most perfect waves on the planet. Surfing in Spain has been growing exponentially in the last few years, with a new generation of toreadors taking on the raging waves. Despite the obvious bravado, locals tend to be friendly and sociable and still treat outsiders with respect and curiosity. Surfers tend to accumulate at the known breaks, leaving long, empty stretches of coastline to explore. All in all, Spain offers a tantalising taste of the true spirit of surfing continental Europe.

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The Stormrider Surf Guide: Canary Islands

Reliable Surf Travel Information | 26 pages

Despite being more Africa than Europe, las Islas Canarias have been the proving grounds for a generation of the Continents’ surfers. The Canaries are blessed with warm water, volcanic reefs and a winter swell pattern that has earned them constant comparisons with Hawaii. North Atlantic swells march south unimpeded, before striking the volcanic islands with challenging power and purpose. It’s not all heavy waves and many islands have mellow beachbreaks for the increasing number of beginners and locals taking to the water. While the strong Latino culture can cause localism problems at some spots, there are plenty of options around all the islands to get away from the crowds and go surfing 'island style'.

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The Stormrider Surf Guide: New England

Reliable Surf Travel Information | 24 pages

New England, the cluster of six states occupying the extreme northeast corner of the United States, is fabled for its fiercely cold winters, yet it is situated on about the same longitude as southern France. Four of these states touch on the Atlantic coast and have surfable waves: Maine (ME), New Hampshire (NH), Massachusetts (MA) and Rhode Island (RI). In fact, New England boasts the American East Coast's best surfing areas. Further to the south, a broad, smoothly sloping continental shelf drains incoming swells of much of their wave energy, but here the offshore waters are deep, and swells sweep into shore with plenty of punch still left in them. New England's four surfing states are the only places in the east where you're likely to encounter rocks in the surf. Pointbreaks and reefs, consisting of boulders, pebbles, or fingers of rock, provide a contoured base for some killer waves.

1 issue  /  £6.18