"In many ways, we're more comfortable than ever before. But could our sheltered, temperature-controlled, overfed, underchallenged lives actually be the leading cause of many our most urgent physical and mental health issues? [Author and] journalist Michael Easter seeks out off-the-grid visionaries, disruptive genius researchers, and mind-body conditioning trailblazers who are unlocking the life-enhancing secrets of a counterintuitive solution: discomfort"--Flap...

A well-illustrated and highly entertaining sequel to the author's The Happy Camper, this book is a practical, informative and comic look at all aspects of wilderness camping: from planning to companions, wildlife to martinis.

Hike, camp, backpack, and navigate the wilderness like a pro with this fun and comprehensive survival guide for outdoors-women and fans of Cheryl Strayed’s Wild
This fun, practical handbook covers everything from “feminine functions” (like dealing with your period and peeing in the woods) to staying safe (like protecting yourself from strangers). You'll also find chapters that help you...

"From a celebrated writer on the outdoors, hilarious stories about the joys and pitfalls of hunting, fishing, family, and adventure" -- Amazon.com. "For more than twenty years, Bill Heavey--- a three-time National Magazine Award finalist--- has staked a claim as one of America's best writers. In feature stories and his Field & Stream column, 'A Sportsman's Life,' as well as other publications, he has taken readers across the country and beyond to...

The modern game of tennis can be traced back to 18th-century France, where it was once played using bare hands instead of rackets. An overview of the game is provided in this program, with information on techniques, terminology, types of racquets and tennis shoes, categories, and variations of the field of play according to International Tennis Federation rules. Viewers learn details such as what constitutes a set, and the serve, forehand drive, backhand...

Offers survival skills on using the surrounding wilderness as a useful resource, including how to manufacture needed tools, how to collect and cook food, and how to guard against the elements. --Publisher's description.

Handball is a fast-paced sport that primarily uses the hands, but which allows players to bounce the ball off any body part except the feet. The basics of handball are described in this program, with specific information about the field of play, uniforms, and necessary gear. Interaction among the backcourt players, wingmen, and pivot, and special rules pertaining to the goalkeeper are all described. Viewers learn techniques for receiving and passing...

Swimming contributes to personal development as it strengthens discipline and perseverance, and can be enjoyed from birth until well into one's later years. This program lets viewers know how to perform the freestyle stroke (also called the crawl), breaststroke, butterfly, and backstroke, along with different types of starts and turns. Other facets of competitive swimming, including pool sizes, width of lanes, depth and temperature of water, gear...

Originating as a Korean martial art, taekwondo became an Olympic event in 2000 and is now practiced in more than 200 countries. This program explains taekwondo, focusing on its three basic disciplines of sparring, poomsae (patterns), and breaking. The video shows attack and counterattack movements; foot, arm, and leg techniques; acrobatics; and more. Features of the tatami mats and garments worn are also considered, along with general rules for sparring,...

Broken into the following fact-filled sections: At a Glance, Overview, and Interview, this book profiles approximately 30 careers in agriculture and nature, from agronomist to landscape designer to winegrower.