Men Who Knit The Dogs Who Love Them or The Complete Book of Sports Nutrition

Men Who Knit & The Dogs Who Love Them: 30 Great-Looking Designs for Man & His Best Friend

Author: Annie Modesitt

Two hot topics—male knitters and knits for dogs—come together in this one fabulous, fun volume! It’s a stand-out-from-the-crowd collection that features strong, colorful, and masculine designs that will appeal to men of all ages...plus companion items for their four-legged friends. The writing is informative, supportive, and humorous; crowd-pleasing images of well-dressed pooches with their sartorially splendid owners add to the entertainment. Geared toward knitters of all levels—but with an emphasis on intermediate and advanced techniques—the projects will wow readers. Imagine a quirky Rasta-inspired hat and a cool matching doggie jacket. Or a classic gray, cabled vest in merino wool and cashmere—one for him and one for Fido. Hit the town in a colorful patchwork pullover; matching saddlebags turn walk time into a fashionable outing. The projects are offered in a wide range of sizes to fit a variety of male and doggie body types—and, as an added feature, there are tips and anecdotes from more than a dozen male knitters.

 

Jan Zlendich - Library Journal

Despite bearing a title that sounds like a Jerry Springer episode, Modessit's (Confessions of a Knitting Heretic) excellent book is full of knitwear designs for garments men might actually want to wear. As a bonus, it also features items for dogs that won't embarrass men when they're taking their animals on walks. It is targeted to an audience of intermediate and advanced knitters and includes step-by-step patterns for a wide range of sizes, plus interesting sidebars about men who knit. Among the designs for men are a diagonal colorblock pullover, a classic cabled vest, and a comfortable plaid zip-front jacket. Dogs, meanwhile, get not only sweaters to protect them from the cold but also blankets and "mutt-luks" socks for taking walks in snowy weather. A good selection for large public libraries where demand warrants.

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The Complete Book of Sports Nutrition: A Practical Guide to Eating for Sport

Author: Shelly Meltzer

Marathoners need to store large amounts of energy. Soccer players have to build muscle. Every sport has its own metabolic needs and its own dietary requirements, as the authors of this practical, scientifically sound book explain. Starting with the basics of a balanced diet, they recommend combinations of foods and eating plans that deliver the ideal proportions of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals for each type of sport. The important subject of fluid intake is covered in an extended discussion of hydration, including the pros and cons of juices, energy drinks, and smoothies. With full coverage of the needs of women, as well as vegetarians and others with special dietary restrictions, this is the definitive guide to all aspects of sports nutrition.