The Complete Idiot S Guide To Swimming

Provides helpful tips and advice on everything a swimmer needs to know, including detailed instructions on the four basic strokes, programs and exercise drills for fitness and competition and information on indoor and ocean swimming. Original. 12,000 first printing.

Dive in! The water's fine. Packed with clear, professional instructions, helpful tips and advice, and information on indoor and "open" (ocean) swimming, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Swimming, has everything a swimmer needs, no matter what skill level, to make the most of their time in the water. ? Detailed instructions for the four basic strokes-breast stroke, backstroke, butterfly, and freestyle-as well as the "fifth stroke" dolphin kick ? Features beautiful underwater and above-water photographs ? Information on programs and exercise drills for fitness and competition

Dive in! The water's fine Packed with clear, professional instructions, helpful tips and advice, and information on indoor and "open" (ocean) swimming, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Swimming, has everything a swimmer needs, no matter what skill level, to make the most of their time in the water. • Detailed instructions for the four basic strokes-breast stroke, backstroke, butterfly, and freestyle-as well as the "fifth stroke" dolphin kick • Features beautiful underwater and above-water photographs • Information on programs and exercise drills for fitness and competition

Written by an expert in marine biology, this book is a voyage across-and beneath-the vast seas that have fascinated us since history's beginnings, with information on such topics as:

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Every man an Iron Man, and every woman, too! No longer exclusive events reserved for only the most committed athletes, triathlons, duathlons (bike and run), and aquathons (swim and run) now attract hundreds of thousands of Americans. Filled with the inside tips, practical advice, and photos, this is the book for any man or woman who wants to compete in multi-sport events, regardless of experience level. --Authors are experienced triathlon competitors and personal trainers --Tips on setting up, equipment, training, diet, and motivation --Dozens of exciting instructional photos

Offers advice to aspiring journalists on how to write effective feature articles, and explains how to sell the articles to newspapers, magazines, and trade publications.

An objective overview of the biggest controversy in American education. Intelligent Design is one of the hottest issues facing parents and educators to day, but it can be hard to separate the facts from the heated rhetoric. This expert and objective guide gets to the bottom of the questions: What is Intelligent Design? Should it replace or complement traditional science? What's all the fuss about? * Explains the terms, the controversy, and the involvement of the American courts * Indispensable guide for concerned educators and parents * Written by an expert in the field