Self-Working Rope Magic: 70 Foolproof Tricks (Dover Books on Magic)  by Karl Fulves (Author)

70 of the best rope tricks ever devised using overhand knots, slip knots and square knots.

On Rope: North American Vertical Rope Techniques for Caving ... Rappellers (Hardcover)  by Bruce Smith, Allen Padgett (Author)

A really outstanding book! It presumes a very basic level of knowledge and builds your confidence - from the history and making of climbing rope to all the hardware and knowledge needed to descend and ascend.

The Art of Rigging  by George Biddlecombe (Author)

The best manual ever produced on rigging a sailing ship, based on extensively revised and updated 1848 edition prepared by Biddlecombe, Master in the Royal Navy.

Stage Rigging Handbook, Revised, 2nd Edition  by Jay O. Glerum (Author)

Explaining his purpose, Jay O. Glerum points out that four main principles constitute the core of this book: know the rigging system; know that it is in safe working order; know how to use it; keep your concentration. Glerum applies these principles to all the major types of stage rigging systems, including block and tackle, hemp, counterweight, and motorized. He describes each type of rigging and then thoroughly reviews the operating procedures and ways of inspecting existing systems.