Know the Game Fencing is the perfect introduction to the sport for all ages whether you are a keen club player or beginner. It is packed with expert text clear illustrations & photographs of the professionals in action. The book
Includes:: Equipment & clothing
- step by step throuh the different weapon parts & protective clothing worn Basic movements
- from On Guard to Lunge Fleche & Balestra Scoring
- how to keep score The skills
- step-by-step guide to all the basic skills from holding the foil to parries attacks & defences Variations
- including fencing with foil epee & sabre The Know the Game series is firmly established as the definitive introduction to a wide range of sports & games. Written by the experts you can be sure that they contain everything you need to know to take part.





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Fencing is not a game but a science. The outcome is invariably the same: triumph or disaster life or death... It is 1868; Spain teeters on the brink of revolution. Jaime Astarloa is a master-fencer of the old school priding himself on the precision dignity & honour of his ancient art; his friends spend their days in cafes discussing plots at court but Jaimes obsession is to perfect the irresistible sword thrust. Then Adela de Otero violet-eyed & enigmatic appears at his door. When Jaime takes her on as a pupil he finds himself embroiled in dark political intrigues against which his old-fashioned values are no protection. ...

(Book). To mark the 60th anniversary of Fender Backbeats introduced a new completely revised third edition of this bestseller. Fender guitars have long been the instruments of choice for artists such as Jeff Beck Eric Clapton Jimi Hendrix & Stevie Ray Vaughan. This book tells the complete story of Fender guitars detailing classics such as the Telecaster Stratocaster & Jazzmaster as well as lesser-known models. Dozens of photos reveal Fenders storied craftsmanship while the text

Includes:: collector details for all models. The reference section lists all models & their statistics. This new edition has been refreshed & updated with 56 extra pages & over 60 new photographs. The main text has added material & has been brought up to date to cover Fenders ever-changing history amid the fascinating developments for the company & its instruments during the eight years since the previous edition.

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Leo Fender produced his first Fender Stratocaster guitar in California in 1954. It featured a striking two-tone sunburst finish with its ash wood grain body selected for its appearance as well as tonal & lasting qualitites & a neck made from one peice of solid maple together with the drop-in assembly of the electronics. From 50s rock n roll through to 70s punk & 90s funk it has played a constant & vital role in the development of music through the latter part of the twentieth century & into the twenty-first. This book traces the history of the Stratocaster & the way in which it developed in countries such as Japan & the UK as well as its native US. ...

Leo Fender launched the Stratocaster electric guitar in 1954 as an upgrade to his revolutionary Telecaster. The ' Strat'
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In series with the best-selling manuals on the Fender Stratocaster & Gibson Les Paul electric guitars this manual covers the Telecaster in detail explaining how to maintain it set it up to get the best sound & repair it when things go wrong or damage occurs. Originally introduced in 1950 as the Broadcaster the Telecaster was the first production electric guitar & remains one of the most popular. Superbly illustrated & designed this manual

Includes:: case studies of key models
- everything from a 1948 prototype to a 2008 'closet classic'
- but also gives appropriate attention to today's affordable Squier versions.



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From understanding the basic principles of feng shui to mastering floor plans & using remedies to cure real-life problems this definitive guide covers everything you need to know about this ancient art. It

Includes:: advice on moving house tailoring feng shui to your personal requirements choosing furnishings & deciding when to redecorate. The comprehensive directory shows you how you can apply feng shui to every aspect of your life
- including your home health relationships finances career & spiritual life
- to help you achieve your full potential take control of your destiny & create a happier atmosphere at home.



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This title helps you in creating spiritual spaces in your environment with altars & shrines space clearing & the ancient Chinese art of Feng Shui. You can transform your living space with the ancient principles of Feng Shui & space clearing & enhance the harmony of your house. It offers advice on every level from how to position the furniture & what shades to paint the walls to clearing psychic clutter with placement of mirrors & lights. You can learn to sense negative energy move it on or disperse it & replace it with positive forces that nurture & support you & your family. You can be inspired by 650 photographs charts & diagrams showing how to apply the art of Feng Shui perform space clearings & create your own personal altars & shrines. It is an insightful & practical guide to transforming a home into a spiritual sanctuary. A home should be a peaceful oasis providing a calm refuge from stress & tension. This unique book is full of inspirational ideas practical advice beautiful photographs & helpful hints & tips to make every home a spiritual place. The book begins with an in-depth look at the philosophy & application of Feng Shui. The second section of the book covers the art of space clearing & the third section shows you how you can nurture the emotional aspect of your home with personal altars & shrines. With 650 photographs & illustrations this book offers ways to bring a sacred element into your living space & into your life. ...

This title

Includes:: tips for finding inner peace in today's technology-saturated world. In this new & updated

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One of a series of pocket sized folded maps to the National Cycle Network which include clearly mapped on-road & traffic-free paths easy to read contours & detailed town insets. This series is presented in 1:110 000 scale; folded 155mm X 99mm; & flat 792mm X 630mm. ...