{"product_id":"2026200015594-secondhand-the-spare-time-book-a-practical-guide-to-adventure","title":"The Spare-Time Book: A Practical Guide To Adventure","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat would you do if every weekend became a gateway to genuine adventure? The Spare-Time Book: A Practical Guide to Adventure answers that question with infectious enthusiasm, presenting a wide-ranging compendium of activities, pursuits, and outdoor challenges designed to transform idle hours into unforgettable experiences. Tony Gibson and Jack Singleton chronicle a world where amateur exploration, natural history, and hands-on discovery are not merely hobbies but a philosophy of living — accessible to anyone curious enough to step beyond their front door.\n\nPublished as part of the celebrated Penguin Handbooks series, this volume reflects the mid-20th century British spirit of democratising knowledge and making enriching leisure pursuits available to all. Gibson and Singleton write with the breezy authority of seasoned enthusiasts, guiding readers through disciplines ranging from geology and fossil-hunting to aviation and group expeditions, all rendered in crisp, accessible prose. A testament to the enduring belief that the most extraordinary adventures are those hiding just around the corner, this guide leaves one wondering: which adventure will you choose first?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49203224215771,"sku":"2026200015594-SECONDHAND","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/9e7316f4-c451-4320-a491-4b29ffeba422.png?v=1788146153","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200015594-secondhand-the-spare-time-book-a-practical-guide-to-adventure","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}