Basic Illustrated Archery

The new Basic Illustrated books are information-packed tools in a heavily illustrated, richly designed, contemporary four-color format. Written for the novice but great as a handy reference for the veteran, these highly illustrated guides distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable packages. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, Basic Illustrated books show you what you need to know.

Discover how to: master the basics of equipment and gear; safely shoot and retrieve arrows; hone your shooting technique for better accuracy; increase your strength and flexibility for consistent performance; care for, maintain, and store your equipment; enter target shooting and archery competitions.

Richly illustrated and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, BASIC ILLUSTRATED books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides. Whether youre planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, the BASIC ILLUSTRATED series shows you what you need to know. Discover how to:

• Master the basics of equipment and gear

• Safely shoot and retrieve arrows

• Hone your shooting technique for better accuracy

• Increase your strength and flexibility for consistent performance

• Care for, maintain, and store your equipment

• Enter target shooting and archery competitions

Teaches the basics of equipment and gear, safety, technique, care and maintenance, target shooting, competition, and background history of archery.

BASIC ILLUSTRATED GUIDES

A new series of full-color how-to guides, the BASIC ILLUSTRATED guides are written by experts and aimed for beginners, but even veterans will use these books as basic reference tools. Each book contains comprehensive information for a specific activity, has an affordable price and a portable format, and includes full-color photographs throughout. A great impulse item as well as a gift for all ages and all occasions.

 

BASIC ILLUSTRATED ARCHERY

Beth Habeishi and Stephanie Mallory show how to select equipment, safely shoot and retrieve arrows, fine-tune accuracy, increase strength, and enter competitions. 

Beth L. Habeishi is a communication-arts professor and a freelance writer, editor, and outdoor photographer. She has written numerous articles in a variety of local and national publications and has enjoyed the sport of archery for many years.

Stephanie Mallory, the public relations coordinator for Jordan Outdoor Enterprises, has published numerous articles and photographs nationally as a freelance writer and photographer. She spends her leisure time practicing her archery skills.

(1) Introduction (2) The History of Archery (3) Equipment and Gear (4) Care, Maintenance, and Storage (5) Archery Safety (6) Archery Technique (7) Target Shooting and Competition (8) Glossary (9) Index