Water sports web addendum
-- Library Journal, 6/1/2007
Swimming: Books
Colwin, Cecil M. Breakthrough Swimming. Human Kinetics. 2002. 246p. illus. ISBN 978-0-7360-3777-8. pap. $24.95.
This history and science book by a swimming coach and researcher focuses on the historical development of strokes and biomechanics. Clear multi-phase drawings accompany good descriptions of each stroke. No workouts or drills. For larger, specialized sports collections.
Cox, Lynne. Swimming to Antarctica: Tales of a Long-Distance Swimmer. Knopf. 2004. 324p. ISBN 978-0-375-41507-4. $24.95; pap. Harvest: Harcourt. SBN 978-0-15-603130-1. $14.
The famed long-distance swimmer tells her inspiring stories of swimming to Catalina, the length of the English Channel, Strait of Magellan, Bering Strait, and around the Cape of Good Hope. (LJ 12/03)
Surfing: Books
Dixon, Peter. The Complete Guide to Surfing. Lyons Pr. 2004 224p. photogs. ISBN 978-1-59228-292-0. pap. $17.95.
This is a no-nonsense classic guide for the beginning surfer by a noted surfer and teacher. There are no diagrams for learning technique, but the 150 photographs are excellent. Also includes chapters on boogie boards and body surfing.
Kampion, Drew. The Way of the Surfer: Living It, 1935 to Tomorrow. Abrams. 2003. 192p. photogs. ISBN 978-0-8109-4638-5. $29.95.
Former Surfer magazine editor-in-chief Kampion's colorful salute to the history of surfing focuses on long biographical profiles of 11 greats of the sport, including recent stars Lisa Andersen and Kelly Slater. There are great historical photos and newer, bold colorful images, and poetically written essays. (LJ 2/1/04)
Scuba Diving: Books
Strauss, Michael B., M.D. & Igor V. Aksenov. Diving Science. Human Kinetics. 2004. 395p. illus. index. ISBN 978-0-7360-4830-9. pap. $27.95.
For divers interested in goingbeyond what they study in their certification class about the science of diving, this book, authored by two two experts in diving physiology and medicine, will help them understand the physical, physiological, and psychological reactions to diving. Accessible to the lay reader , the volume is laid out like atextbook, a preview and review for each chapter and a glossary of highlighted words..
Also of Interest
Martin, Andy. Stealing the Wave: The Epic Struggle Between Ken Bradshaw and Mark Foo. Bloomsbury. Jun. 2007. ISBN 978-1-5961-360-6. $24.95.
Surfing journalist Martin (Walking on Water) chronicles the legendary feud between two big-wave surfers that ended tragically in 1994. Unfortunately no photos of the two men in action, but hard-core surfers may want to read. [This title arrived too late to be reviewed by Hennessey.—Ed.]
