I am listening to the audio version of this book narrated by Holter Graham. I am really enjoying it but it did take me a while to get used to the format. Phelps and Abrahamson skip around a lot, but you have to realize this isn't Phelps' autobiography. It isn't "Then when I was 14, I tried out... more info
Customer Review: This is an easy and great read. It is very interesting, entertaining and educational. Laird really is a force of nature. His story, his life and all the accomplishments are really amazing. On top of that, he provides very good information and insight on physical and mental fitness. This book is... more info
Customer Review: This book is a good reference for both beginners and advanced swimmers. Explains the science behind swimming in a technical yet simple manner that is easy to understand. I will recommend this to people interested in anything to do with swimming.
Customer Review: I bought this for my 13 year old grandson which truly loves it. He has just gotten started reading it when I talked to him but he really liked it as far as he had read.
Customer Review: With this book you can get very entertained. It is written in plain english, without complicate words and ideas; it explains the relation between time keeping and navigation problems in a very clear way: In the future I would like to read a Sobel's book about atomic clocks! I recommend this... more info
Customer Review: This book is a great reference for anyone interested in sailing. If you're looking for a book that covers both power boating as well as sailing, Chapman's might be a better choice. However, on the topic of sailing, I prefer Annapolis over Chapman's.
Customer Review: "Eye of the Needle" is the novel that got me hooked on the suspense genre. This World War II thriller set in London and then a remote island off the coast of Great Britain is rich with spy lore, intrigue, fact-based characters, and features some of the most sizzling scenes ever depicted in a spy... more info
Customer Review: It has the feel of an oversized promotion of Slater by Quicksilver, and it probably is ,but it is interesting reading and has great pictures. if you are a pro surfing fan or just think Slater is worth knowing about, it is a good book to browse through. I grew up on the space coast of Florida at the... more info
