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Fitness Books

Stretching
20th Anniversary Revised Edition
by Bob Anderson
Stretching cover

One of the most popular fitness books of all time, Stretching has been completely revised, with all new drawings, 25 new stretching routines, and updated stretching information throughout.
$17.95
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Stretching in the Office
by Bob Anderson
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Help for the office worker. Twenty stretching routines to help prevent neck and shoulder stiffness, lower back pain, stiff muscles and tight joints.
$11.95
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More on Staying Flexible

Office Fitness Clinic
How to stay fit even though you sit at a computer or desk each day.

Online Stretches 
Try them now. You'll feel better!


Lifelong Fitness

It's time to honor that New Year's resolution to get back into shape. Here's the book that will show you how!

Getting Back in Shape
by Bob Anderson, Bill Pearl,
Jeff Galloway, & Ed Burke
Getting in Shape

A unique workout book for anyone who wants to get back into shape. Written by bodybuilding legend Bill Pearl, international stretching authority Bob Anderson, Olympic runner Jeff Galloway, and exercise physiologist Edmund Burke.
$16.95
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Getting Stronger
20th Anniversary Edition
by Bill Pearl
Getting Stronger Revised cover

The most complete book on weight training ever produced, written by 4-time Mr. Universe Bill Pearl. Programs for general conditioning, body building, and strength training for 21 sports. Newly revised, with updated information on nutrition and supplements.
$21.95
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Running

Galloway's Book on Running
2nd Edition
by Jeff Galloway
Galloway's Book on Running 2nd Edition cover

Olympic runner Jeff Galloway's definitive guide to running, completely revised and updated. With state-of-the-art training and techniques for both novices and competitive runners.
$16.95
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Marathon
You Can Do It!
By Jeff Galloway
Marathon: You Can Do It! cover

In-depth information, planning, and training for anyone who wants to run a marathon, by Olympic running guru Jeff Galloway.
$15.95
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Chi Gung

Ancient Way to Keep Fit
by Zong Wu & Li Mao
Ancient Way to Keep Fit cover

Our book on the internal martial arts from ancient China — Taoist exercises, including: Chi Gung, Taoist Yoga, Yijinjing, and self-massage. Beautifully illustrated.
$18.95
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Posters

101 Stretches Poster
by Bob Anderson

A large, beautiful four-color poster, laminated, with 2 brass grommets for hanging. Put this on the wall as a reminder to take stretching breaks throughout the day. You'll feel better

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$13.95
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Stretch & Strengthen Poster
by Bill Pearl and Bob Anderson


Large laminated poster shows stretches and exercises for each muscle group.
$15.95
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Shelter Fitness Re-Seller Program

Click here to find out how you can make money selling our fitness books and software.

Architecture & Building Books

COMING 2009
William Cooper Catalogue
William Cooper Catalogue cover

A 1903 catalogue of prefab greenhouses, cottages, bungalows, chicken coops, potting sheds, garden furniture, gazebos, and tools.
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Home Work: Handbuilt Shelter
by Lloyd Kahn
Home Work cover

A stunning sequel to Shelter, Home Work illustrates even more imaginative ways to put a roof over one’s head, some of which were inspired by Shelter itself.
$26.95
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The Barefoot Architect:
A Handbook for Green Building

by Johan van Lengen
Home Work cover

Techniques and materials using adobe, rammed earth, bamboo, ferro-cement, and cob to build simple homes.
$17.95
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Shelter
edited by Lloyd Kahn
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Our classic namesake book from 1973, with over 1000 photos of amazing handbuilt shelters: huts, tents, domes, yurts, caves, barns, houseboats, treehouses, sheds, and much, very much more.
$24.95
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Mongolian Cloud Houses
by Dan Frank Kuehn
Mongolian Cloud Houses cover

How to build a yurt, using natural, low-cost materials. Clear step-by-step illustrations. Many yurt resources for materials, supplies, ready-made yurts.
$16.95
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Wonderful Houses Around the World
by Yoshio Kumatso
Wonderful Houses cover

Photos of homes in Mongolia, China, Indonesia, India, Romania, Tunisia, Spain, Togo, Senegal, and Bolivia, along with colorfully colored illustrations of each home, make this a wonderful book for children.
$8.95/14.95
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The Septic System Owner’s Manual 
by Lloyd Kahn
The Septic System Owner's Manual cover

How they work, how to maintain them, what to do if things go wrong. Simple, clear, informative. Plus great drawings by VW Idiot Book artist Peter Aschwanden.
$17.95
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Classic Reprints

Shelters, Shacks, & Shanties
by Daniel C. Beard
Shelters, Shacks, and Shanties cover

Written in 1914 by the founder of the Boy Scouts, this unique book shows how to build both simple and complex sheds and shacks. Contains hundreds of wonderful pen-and-ink drawings and illustrations by the author.
$10.95
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Wildwood Wisdom
by Ellsworth Jaeger
Wildwood Wisdom cover

Written in 1945, this masterpiece of outdoor living contains 500 richly illustrated pages of woodcraft lore rarely seen today.
$14.95
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Our Eclectic Mix

The Paper Propeller, The Spinning Quarter, The Jumping Frog
by Arthur Okamura
Paper Propeller cover

Author and illustrator Arthur Okamura fashions paper frogs that actually jump, uses a mirror to draw a magical star, and shows how to unpeel a sliced banana. Plus 35 other amazing tricks! Ideal for kids, car rides, and picnics, this book makes anyone an instant magician.
$7.95
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Getting Your Affairs in Order
By Elmo Petterle
Getting Your Affairs in Order cover

A unique workbook, a single place where you can document the many things that must be taken care of by your survivors after your death. A thoughtful, wonderful legacy for your loved ones.
$24.95
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Grab Bag

Gimme Shelter  
Newsletters by Lloyd Kahn
“I send out an email newsletter every few months. There are about 300 people on the mailing list. It usually starts with publishing news, and then I add on accounts and photos of what I've been doing. Here they are republished, with some of the publishing business matters edited out.”

Septic System Bulletin Board
Ongoing information on onsite wastewater from 2007-on

Baja California  
Ranchos, surfing, fishing, shipwrecks, sea serpents, camping, and small hotels…

Kayaking
Join Lloyd on an ocean kayak trip from his home thru the Golden Gate and into San Francisco.

Skateboarding
Longboards & Big Sticks

Lawyer Jokes
From our book Skid Marks

Special Information about Domes
Refried Domes
Smart, But Not Wise
Domebuilder's Blues
Domes vs. Rectangles

Ergonomic Stretching Software
The same machine that causes the problem now contains the solution!

For both and PC's and Macs

StretchWare is software that reminds you to stretch while working at your computer. Developed from the stretching exercises of Bob Anderson, author of our best-selling book STRETCHING.

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Shelter Publications
POB 279
Bolinas, CA 94924

email:
orders@shelterpub.com

or call 800-307-0131.

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