How to Skim a Stone - Little Ways to Live a Big Life

'A modest masterpiece and a complete delight' - Derren BrownThis is the ultimate guide to skimming a stone.Stone skimming is an art and a science: a brief distraction on a country walk and an international sport with highly competitive championships.Ralph Jones covered last year's World Stone Skimming Championships and here, he investigates the physics, the strategy and the philosophy behind the urge we all experience when we come across a body of water and some nice flat stones. In this beautiful little book, you'll learn how to select the perfect stone, add just the right amount of spin, calculate the angle and measure the ideal distance to the first bounce on the water. Whether you're a rookie beginner or a seasoned pro, or somewhere in between, this delightful book will have you making ripples in no time.

ISBN:	9781529410495
Publisher:	Quercus Publishing
Imprint:	Quercus
Published date:	10 Sep 2020
DEWEY:	790.13
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	64
Weight:	124g
Height:	117mm
Width:	184mm
Spine width:	11mm

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