If you are like most paddlers, you are thinking about boating all the time. Paddling books and videos help you get your fix when boating isn’t an option. There are four distinct styles of paddling books and videos. Instructional books and videos like The Kayak Roll, Kayak Fishing – The Ultimate Guide and EJ’s River Running Basics can help accelerate your learning curve. Action/music videos like Dynasty and the 7 Rivers Expedition are entertaining and show what the top athletes in the sport are accomplishing. Documentary videos like A Russian Wave and 7 Days in Tibet highlight various issues and regions through a context of exploratory paddling. Finally, guidebooks like The Grand Canyon River Guide or North Carolina River and creeks provide you with the beta you need to get where you want to be.