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Zona: A Book About a Film About a Journey to a Room - Paperback

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by Geoff Dyer (Author)A Huffington Post Best Book of the Year There is no other writer at work today like the award-winning Geoff Dyer. Here he embarks on an investigation into Andrei Tarkovsky's Stalker, the masterpiece of cinema that has haunted him since he first saw it thirty years ago.Author BiographyGeoff Dyer is the author of four novels (most recently Jeff in Venice, Death in Varanasi); a critical study of John Berger; a collection of essays, Otherwise Known as the Human Condition; a...

The Origins of Southern College Football: How an Ivy League Game Became a Dixie Tradition - Hardcover

$39.95

by Andrew McIlwaine Bell (Author)College football is a massive enterprise in the United States, and southern teams dominate poll rankings and sports headlines while generating billions in revenue for public schools and private companies. Southern football fans worship their teams, often rearranging their personal lives in order to accommodate season schedules. The Origins of Southern College Football sheds new light on the South's obsession with football and explores the sport's beginnings be...

Herb Brooks: The Inside Story of a Hockey MasterMind - Paperback

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by John Gilbert (Author)The U. S. hockey team's victory at the 1980 Olympics was a "Miracle on Ice"--a miracle largely brought about by Herb Brooks, the legendary coach who forged that invincible team. Famously antagonistic toward the press at Lake Placid, Brooks nonetheless turned to sportswriter John Gilbert after each game, giving his longtime friend and confidant what became the most comprehensive coverage of the '80 team. This book is Gilbert's memoir of Brooks. Neither strictly biograph...

Getting Physical: The Rise of Fitness Culture in America - Paperback

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by Shelly McKenzie (Author)John G. Cawelti Award Archivists and Librarians in the History of the Health Sciences Award From Charles Atlas to Jane Fonda, the fitness movement has been a driving force in American culture for more than half a century. What started as a means of Cold War preparedness now sees 45 million Americans spend more than $20 billion a year on gym memberships, running shoes, and other fitness-related products. In this first book on the modern history of exercise in America...

The Book of Fish and Fishing - A Complete Compendium of Practical Advice to Guide Those Who Angle for All Fishes in Fresh and Salt Water - Hardcover

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by Louis Rhead (Author)This antiquarian book contains a complete compendium of practical advice to guide those who angle for all fishes in fresh and salt water. The object of this book is to inform anglers about every kind of fresh-water and especially marine fish native to American waters. Complete with a wealth of interesting practical information, as well as being profusely illustrated, this text will be of considerable utility to those with an interests in angling in America, and it would...

Making Pigeons Pay - A Manual of Practical Information on the Management, Selection, Breeding, Feeding, and Marketing of Pigeons - Paperback

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by Wendell Mitchell Levi (Author)This book contains a complete guide to breeding pigeons for profit, with information on common problems, selection, necessary equipment, ailments and diseases, marketing, and many other related aspects. An accessible and comprehensive guide, "Practical Pigeon Production" will be of utility to anyone occupied in keeping pigeons for economic gain, and would make for a useful addition to collections of allied literature. Many vintage books such as this are becomi...

Billiards - As It Should Be Played - Paperback

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by Willie Hoppe (Author)This antiquarian book contains a complete introductory guide to billiards, with information on striking the ball, different strokes and techniques, ball control, common mistakes, and much more. This easy-to-digest guide is full of useful tips and helpful illustrations, and is highly recommended for those looking to hone their snooker or pool skills. The chapters of his book include: "Requisites to Remember", "Selection of the Proper Cue", "Fundamentals - The Keynote", ...

Every Town Is a Sports Town: Business Leadership at Espn, from the Mailroom to the Boardroom - Hardcover

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by George Bodenheimer (Author), Donald T. Phillips (Author)ESPN's rise is one of the most remarkable stories about business and sports in our time, and nobody can tell it better than George Bodenheimer. It may be hard to believe, but not long ago, getting sports updates was difficult and frustrating. ESPN changed everything. George Bodenheimer knows. Initially hired to work in the mailroom, one of Bodenheimer's first jobs was to pick up sportscaster Dick Vitale at the Hartford airport and d...

Mine Eyes to the Hills - An Anthology of Deer-Stalking in the Highland Forest - Illustrated by V. Balfour-Browne - Paperback

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by Patrick R. Chalmers (Author)This early work by Patrick R. Chalmers was originally published in the early 20th century and we are now republishing it. 'Mine Eyes to the Hills' is a wonderful work on the Highland forests of Scotland and the hunting to be found there. Number of Pages: 398 Dimensions: 0.89 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: August 21, 2013

Seven Easy and Cheap Methods for Preparing, Tanning, Dressing, Scenting and Renovating all Wool and Fur Peltries: Also all Fine Leather as Adapted to - Paperback

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by Chauncey Goodrich (Author)This vintage book contains a guide to the various methods employed in preparing, tanning, dressing, scenting, and renovating wool and fur pelts, as well as fine leather. With simple instructions and a wealth of timeless information, this volume is highly recommended for novice leather workers and tanners. Contents include: "Cautions and Directions", "General preparatory Method", "For Hairing, Fleshing, Graining and Cleaning all Leather Skins", "Process 1", "Proces...

My Favorite Sport: Gymnastics - Paperback

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by Nancy Streza (Author)What's your favorite sport? In My Favorite Sport: Gymnastics students will learn all about the sport of gymnastics. Each My Favorite Sport book includes engaging nonfiction text about the sport, the equipment, and the skills needed to play the game. Number of Pages: 36 Dimensions: 0.1 x 9.25 x 7.5 IN Publication Date: October 15, 2019

Automatic Pistol Shooting: Together With Information On Handling The Duelling Pistol And Revolver - Paperback

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by Walter Winans (Author)Automatic Pistol Shooting: Together With Information On Handling The Duelling Pistol And Revolver This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The complete work has been re-designed via professional layout, formatting and type-setting tools to re-c...

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by Car Racing Addicts (Author)A great Car Racing log book where you will be able to keep all your motor racing records in, an excellent book to refer to when you return to the same venue, you will be able to see what adjustments can be made to improve your racing performance if needed, maybe you decided to write in the notes that 2nd gear should be used at a certain corner or tyre pressure needs to be adjusted from last time, template also inc circuit, class, tyres used, front, rear, fastest ...

Baseball History: The History of Baseball Along With Fascinating Facts & Unbelievably True Stories - Hardcover

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by Ace McCloud (Author)Would you love to know the incredible and exciting history of baseball?Whether you want to (1) learn incredible and interesting facts about baseball history, (2) discover some of baseball's greatest events and stories, or (3) be thoroughly entertained as you learn how baseball has evolved over the years, this book will teach you everything you need to know.See what happens inside the game.This book is about what makes baseball the sport it is today. We'll take you insid...

The Athlete and Their Mechanisms of Defense: A Psychoanalytic Approach to Sport Psychology - Paperback

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by Tom Ferraro (Author)This important book explores the way athletes use defense mechanisms and coping skills to manage internal and external stress faced in competitive sport. Covering case studies across various sports, the text showcases immature, neurotic and mature defences available to the athlete and describes the benefits and drawbacks of each. Author BiographyDr. Tom Ferraro is a psychoanalyst in private practice who works with both amateur and professional athletes and teams. Workin...

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by Laura Shovan (Author)Discover what happens when one girl wants to break barriers in a sport dominated by boys in this exciting and thoughtful novel by the author of The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary. Mikayla is a wrestler; when you grow up in a house full of brothers who wrestle, it's inevitable. It's also a way to stay connected to her brothers and her dad. Some people object to having a girl on the team. But that's not stopping Mikayla. She's going to work hard, and win. Lev is ...

The Dh (the Triple Threat, 3) - Paperback

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by John Feinstein (Author)Perfect for baseball lovers and fans of Mike Lupica, book three in the Triple Threat series by New York Times bestselling sports writer John Feinstein explores what happens when athletes break the rules. Alex Myers's football and basketball seasons were mired in controversy, and his dad's been MIA since his parents split up. All Alex wants this spring is to work on his fastball and hang out with his maybe-girlfriend, Christine. But he runs into unexpected competit...

The Black Stallion's Sulky Colt - Paperback

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by Walter Farley (Author)Bonfire, the Black Stallion's colt who is a champion harness racer, is in training for the biggest race of his career: the Hambletonian. But a routine practice race turns disastrous in a collision of wood, metal, horses, and jockeys. Bonfire escapes unharmed, but is spooked and refuses to race. Alec Ramsey, the owner of the Black, witnesses the crash and is determined to see that Bonfire follow in the winning footsteps of his world-famous sire.Author BiographyWalter F...

The Muscle Ladder: Get Jacked Using Science - Hardcover

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by Jeff Nippard (Author)The Muscle Ladder: Get Jacked Using Science is the best all-in-one science-based guide for building a strong and muscular physique. Jeff Nippard, professional natural bodybuilder and coach, has developed a clear blueprint for anyone at any level to achieve their fitness goals. Having architected tens of thousands of programs for athletes and gym-goers, Jeff possesses a mastery of the scientific mechanisms that will help you unlock your hypertrophic potential. Jeff's 12...

Infinite Baseball: Notes from a Philosopher at the Ballpark - Hardcover

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by Alva No? (Author)Baseball is a strange sport: it consists of long periods in which little seems to be happening, punctuated by high-energy outbursts of rapid fire activity. Because of this, despite ever greater profits, Major League Baseball is bent on finding ways to shorten games, and to tailor baseball to today's shorter attention spans. But for the true fan, baseball is always compelling to watch -and intellectually fascinating. It's superficially slow-pace is an opportunity to partici...

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by Ryan G. Van Cleave (Author)Aaron Judge was a big kid with big talent. He was a star in basketball, baseball, and football. Many colleges tried to recruit him to play football, but his true love was always baseball. From winning the Home Run Derby his rookie year to smashing a home run during his first at-bat with the Yankees, Judge has had many amazing moments. Find out all about this superstar slugger in this captivating sports biography. Number of Pages: 32 Dimensions: 0.1 x 8.9 x 6.9 IN...

The Only Game in Town: Sportswriting from the New Yorker - Paperback

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by David Remnick (Editor)For more than eighty years, The New Yorker has been home to some of the toughest, wisest, funniest, and most moving sportswriting around. The Only Game in Town is a classic collection from a magazine with a deep bench, including such authors as Roger Angell, John Updike, Don DeLillo, and John McPhee. Hall of Famer Ring Lardner is here, bemoaning the lowering of standards for baseball achievement--in 1930. John Cheever pens a story about a boy's troubled relationship w...

Playing Games in Nineteenth-Century Britain and America - Hardcover

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by Ann R. Hawkins (Editor), Erin N. Bistline (Editor), Catherine S. Blackwell (Editor)A vital part of daily life in the nineteenth century, games and play were so familiar and so ubiquitous that their presence over time became almost invisible. Technological advances during the century allowed for easier manufacturing and distribution of board games and books about games, and the changing economic conditions created a larger market for them as well as more time in which to play them. These ch...

Quick Stick Harry and the Legend of Lax Bro Johnny: A Quick Stick Harry Series - Paperback

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by John R. Sardella (Author)Follow Quick Stick Harry and his best friend, Lax Bro Johnny as they play the game of lacrosse. Follow the stories of how Lax Bro Johnny got his name, the excitement of winning a championship and many more experiences as they learn about the game and meet new friends. Boys and girls will be able to relate to Quick Stick Harry and Lax BroJohnny while enjoying the colorful illustrations of the book. In addition, another character who will be introduced in the series ...

Education in Sport and Physical Activity: Future Directions and Global Perspectives - Paperback

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by Karen Petry (Editor), Johan de Jong (Editor)Sport and physical activity are embedded in our education systems and in wider society. This book takes the broadest possible look at this topic, across every key discipline and on different continents, opening up important new directions for the future development of sport and physical activity education. The book examines education in sport coaching, sport management, PE teacher training, physical activity and health promotion, and the emergin...

The Long Win - 2nd Edition: There's More to Success Than You Think - Paperback

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by Cath Bishop (Author)'This is a deep and rewarding exploration of human motivation' The Financial Times'Powerful and profound' - Matthew Syed'This book will change your outlook on everything.' - Clare BaldingReimagining success in sport, business, education, politics and life.In this compelling examination of our obsession with winning, Cath Bishop draws on her extraordinary mix of experience to trace how increasingly narrow concepts of winning constrain our personal and professional lives....

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by Ron MacLean (Author) Number of Pages: 336 Dimensions: 0.9 x 8 x 5.25 IN Publication Date: February 01, 2023

Mar: A Glimpse Into the Natural Life of a Bird - Paperback

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by Louise de Kiriline Lawrence (Author)Writing with uncanny skill, Louise de Kiriline Lawrence leads us gently into the world of birds. Her perception, intuition and experience give her insights that she here freely shares with us all. Number of Pages: 103 Dimensions: 0.33 x 8.26 x 5.54 IN Publication Date: April 15, 1986

Breaking Through: The Secrets of Bassai Dai Kata - Paperback

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by Colin Wee (Author)In Breaking Through, Master Colin Wee explores applications and concepts extrapolated from Bassai Dai kata. Bassai Dai is one of a group of forms which transcends cultures and styles through traditional martial arts originating from Okinawa to Japan to Korea. Inspired by this kata, Wee's twelve combative applications are compelling and practical as lessons for martial artists who train using fixed set patterns. More than 200 photos clearly illustrate not only hard-style s...

Sidecountry: Tales of Death and Life from the Back Roads of Sports - Paperback

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by John Branch (Author) New York Times reporter John Branch's riveting, humane pieces about ordinary people doing extraordinary things at the edges of the sporting world have won nearly every major journalism prize. Sidecountry gathers the best of Branch's work for the first time, featuring 20 of his favorites from the more than 2,000 pieces he has published in the paper.Branch is renowned for covering the offbeat in the sporting world, from alligator hunting to wingsuit flying. Sidecountry f...

The 20 Greatest Moments in New York Sports History: Our Generation of Memories, from 1960 to Today - Hardcover

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by Todd Ehrlich (Author), Gary Myers (Author), David Tyree (Foreword by)Can you guess the most memorable sports moments to happen in the Big Apple? Collected together for the first time, The 20 Greatest Moments in New York Sports History chronicles the most memorable sporting events to be held in New York, ranking them based on importance and effect on the sport (and city). Broken down into four parts, each event will include the storyline that led up to the moment, original materials from ...

Student-Athletes: Control Your Own Destiny: A Handbook for High School and College Student-Athlete Success with Guidance for Parents, Co - Paperback

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by David T. Morris (Author)The book underscores the idea that student-athletes are in control of their own destiny. It provides a roadmap to success, equipping them with the necessary tools to navigate the challenges they may face in their academic and athletic pursuits. It emphasizes the importance of balance, discipline, and resilience, and how these qualities can shape their future.The handbook delves into significant topics and concepts that are relevant in today's high school and college...