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Foundational Description of the Art of Fencing: The 1570 Treatise of Joachim Meyer (Reading Edition) - Hardcover

$64.78

by Joachim Meyer (Author), Rebecca L. R. Garber (Translator), Michael Chidester (Editor)In his short life, master cutler and Freifechter Joachim Meyer appears to have had quite a successful career as a fencing master, teaching craftsmen and nobility alike while also authoring at least four different fencing treatises (and possibly more). His works became renowned far outside of his own nation and were copied by other authors for over 100 years after his death.This book contains Dr. Rebecca Ga...

Little Book of Golf: Glorious Quotes from the Greats of the Game - Hardcover

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by Hippo! Orange (Author)Words of advice from lifetimes spent on the fairways of the world - you might even improve your game. Whether you're a weekend warrior zig-zagging your way across the course or Jack Nicklaus leading the gallery down the 18th fairway at Augusta, golf is a game of wit and wisdom as much as wedges and woods. From the game's earliest beginnings at St Andrew's in the 15th century to the modern masters of The Masters to the page, the screen and even the White House, golf h...

Foundational Description of the Art of Fencing: The 1570 Treatise of Joachim Meyer (Reading Edition) - Paperback

$43.18

by Joachim Meyer (Author), Rebecca L. R. Garber (Translator), Michael Chidester (Editor)In his short life, master cutler and Freifechter Joachim Meyer appears to have had quite a successful career as a fencing master, teaching craftsmen and noblemen alike while also authoring at least four different fencing treatises (and possibly more). His works became renowned far outside of his own nation and were copied by other authors for over 100 years after his death.This book contains Dr. Rebecca Ga...

The Alien Next Door 5: Baseball Blues - Paperback

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by A. I. Newton (Author), Anjan Sarkar (Illustrator)In the fifth book of the Alien Next Door series, Zeke, Harris, and Roxy all try out for the baseball team, but Zeke can't resist using his powers to help him play better than everyone else. It's baseball season, and Zeke, Harris, and Roxy all decide to try out for the team. Zeke doesn't quite know how to play baseball, but his powers allow him to pitch and hit better than anyone else! But Harris thinks that what Zeke is doing is cheating, si...

Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Freshwater Fish - Paperback

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by Ken Schultz (Author)A compact, authoritative guide for freshwater fishing tripsFrom one of the most respected names in the world of sportfishing comes the definitive, full-color guide to 140 of the most common freshwater fish species found in North American rivers, lakes, and streams. Featuring information on identification, habitat, size, and diet, Ken Schultz's Guide to Freshwater Fish is a must for anglers and sportfishing enthusiasts everywhere.Author BiographyKEN SCHULTZ has been a st...

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by Anthony Massey (Author)The ground hummed.Every day, all day, ocean waves and earthquakes and pulsing storms ring the Earth like a low-frequency bell. But this was different.At the edge of Colorado's Grizzly Creek Canyon, Anthony Massey discovers the precise latitude, longitude, and altitude at which a timeless question of man was answered: What is consciousness?That this answer should come to a man, average in every way, who set out to quietly pursue the elite ranks of alpinists who have c...

Forward, Upward, Onward: Life lessons from 48 mountains about love, discipline, determination, goals, habits, mindfulness, character, and confi - Paperback

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by Matt Landry (Author)Some of the most valuable lessons we learn in life can occur in unexpected places.We often find that the journey to get there is more important than the destination... Life is full of peaks and valleys.We celebrate the highs...We struggle through the lows... For me, turning forty should've been cause for happiness.I'd made it another year, through another decade. That's what it was supposed to be, in theory... Instead, I plummeted into major depression and despair. I'd ...

Joy in Mudville: Essays on Baseball and American Life - Paperback

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by John B. Wiseman (Editor) This collection of essays by experts on baseball history focuses on the national pastime as a marker of our times and our cultural ideals. Topics include the rise of baseball in the nineteenth century, the influence of iconic players from Honus Wagner to Jackie Robinson, the fates of great teams well known (the Yankees and Orioles) and undeservedly obscure (the Elite Giants), and the advances of Latinos and blacks on the field and in the broader culture.Author Biog...

Communicate! Sports Speeches - Paperback

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by Ben Nussbaum (Author)In the world of sports, players and coaches experience heartbreaking losses and pulse-pounding victories. They share their emotions, insights, wisdom, and wit through speeches. Some of these sports speeches have stood the test of time. They've been replayed, memorized, and cut into tiny snippets for the internet. These inspirational stories and speeches are celebrated in this full-color book that is packed with fun facts, fascinating sidebars, and high-interest content...

Failure: Heartbreaks in Sports - Paperback

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by Roger Sipe (Author)Although losing a sports match is never easy, losing teaches players valuable lessons. These lessons build sportsmanship and character, and challenge players to try even harder. At the end of the day, it does not matter whether you win or lose so long as you try your best. Read the inspirational stories of historic wins and losses from sports history with this full-color informational text that examines sportsmanship! Packed with fun facts, fascinating sidebars, and feat...

Sports for All: The Impact of Title IX - Paperback

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by Heather Schwartz (Author)Girls have always enjoyed playing sports. But before Title IX, they did not always get the chance to play on school sports teams. Passed in 1972, the new law required that schools provide girls with equal opportunities to play sports. This nonfiction book explores the history and impact of Title IX, and engages students in reading as they build their comprehension, vocabulary, and literacy skills. Important text features include a glossary, index, and table of cont...

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by Vince Wetzel (Author)Six People Struggling With Expectations.One Baseball Game to Find Their Moment.It's The Final Game of the Season...All Star Brett Austen has a chance to secure the first .400 batting average for a season in more than 80 years. But increasing pressure and his own hubris threaten the apex of his career.Meanwhile... A sideline reporter wrestles with a choice between career and her mom in crisis. A retiring usher takes in his final game before moving in with his son's fami...

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by Harry Coninx (Author)Pulisic plays for AC MIlan.Born in a small Pennsylvania town, it was never certain that Christian Pulisic would be able to realize his full potential.But his youth, agility and impressive skills have taken Christian to one of the most demanding leagues in the world - and made his captain of the United States national team.This is the astonishing story of how this impressive youngster became the most expensive American soccer player in history.These books offers a fresh...

The Jersey: The All Blacks: The Secrets Behind the World's Most Successful Team - Paperback

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by Peter Bills (Author)Based on exclusive interviews with past and present All Blacks, The Jersey reveals the secrets behind how the New Zealand All Blacks have dominated the game of rugby.Author BiographyPeter Bills is a world-renowned rugby journalist who has reported and written on the sport for more than forty years. He was given unprecedented access to the All Blacks to research The Jersey. Number of Pages: 320 Dimensions: 0.96 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: August 04, 2022

50 Ways to Score a Goal and Other Football Poems - Paperback

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by Brian Bilston (Author)Author BiographyBrian Bilston has been described as the Banksy of poetry and Twitter's unofficial Poet Laureate. With over 100,000 followers across all social media platforms, including J. K. Rowling, Roger McGough, Ian Rankin and Grayson Perry, Brian has become truly beloved by the Twitter community. His poetry collection, You Took the Last Bus Home, was published by Unbound. His first novel Diary of a Somebody was shortlisted for the Costa Prize and his collection A...

Last Gold, the - James Wong: An Odyssey Through Sports and Cancer - Hardcover

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by Kenneth Khoo (Author)James Wong is arguably Singapore's most successful Track and Field athlete at the SEA Games. In a stunning sporting career spanning 1987 to 2013, he amassed a total of 16 medals (10 of which were gold) at the premier Southeast Asian sporting event.In January 2023, he was diagnosed with Stage 2 Bile Duct Cancer which rocked his world and shook him out of his blissful existence.This book details his battle against cancer, drawing from lessons and strengths gained from hi...

Last Gold, the - James Wong: An Odyssey Through Sports and Cancer - Paperback

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by Jimmy Breslin (Author)The book that inspired Harrison Ford in his portrayal of Branch Rickey in the hit movie "42"In a brilliant match between author and subject, this latest addition to the Penguin Lives series features the inimitable Jimmy Breslin telling the rags-to-riches tale of Branch Rickey, the legendary manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers who integrated baseball by putting Jackie Robinson into the major leagues. Moving from the dusty Midwest towns where Rickey built baseball's farm sy...

Bat Boy: Coming of Age with the New York Yankees - Paperback

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by Matthew McGough (Author)Most of us have dreamed of sitting in the dugout with our favorite baseball team, and at sixteen Matt McGough was no different. A few months after sending a blind application letter to George Steinbrenner, on Opening Day 1992 Matt found himself walking into the legendary Yankee clubhouse. There, amid the chaos and excitement, he was greeted by none other than his idol Don Mattingly -- who promptly played a prank on him.Thus began two years of adventures and misadven...

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by Gary Player (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 164 Dimensions: 0.38 x 9 x 6 IN Publ...

Let There Be Pebble: A Middle-Handicapper's Year in America's Garden of Golf - Hardcover

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by Zachary Michael Jack (Author)It was "scary," Jack Nicklaus said of Pebble Beach, and gave him nightmares so acute he famously woke his wife on the eve of his 1972 U.S. Open victory totally spooked. "It's not a golf course," sportswriter Jim Murray wrote, "it's a hellship." Golf writer Dan Jenkins once joked that the famed venue of the Bing Crosby National Pro-Am should be dubbed "Double Bogey-by-the-Sea." A one-time failed Division One golf walk-on, Zachary Michael Jack opts to stare down ...

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by John J. Fontanella (Author)Drain three pointers, slam dunk easily, and sink that buzzer beater from half court with the help of simple science. Your coach, physicist John J. Fontanella, shows how you can improve your game if you take advice from Isaac Newton. As you read, relive some of the great moments in the game--this time with a scientist and diehard basketball fan as your color analyst. Find out why you ought to put spin on the ball. Get tips on how to improve your free throw and inc...

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by Ken McCarr (Author)This informative book shows how the influence of Kentucky Standard breeding spread across the nation and finally around the world. Here is the story of the horses and farms, the men and women who made it possible. Rich with anecdote and founded on a unique store of learning, it will delight both the newcomer to the sport and the lifelong devotee. Number of Pages: 152 Dimensions: 0.6 x 8.26 x 5.26 IN Publication Date: December 31, 1978

The Famous Gardner's Seafoods Ski Show - Paperback

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by Kent Donahue (Author)For a short period of time, the water skiing world was not centered around the professionals at Cypress Gardens. That honor belonged to a small group of friends, cousins, and an attorney who crafted a show that would rival the decades-old tourist attraction. The attention and the imagination of spectators and tourists throughout Central Florida, as well as NASCAR greats and famous Hollywood actors and entertainers, were redirected away from Winter Haven and fixed upon ...

The Art Of Skating: Containing Many Figures Never Previously Described (1868) - Paperback

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by George Anderson (Author)The Art of Skating is a book written by George Anderson and originally published in 1868. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of figure skating, containing many figures and techniques that had never been previously described in any other skating manual. The book covers both the basics of skating, such as proper posture and balance, as well as more advanced techniques, including jumps, spins, and intricate footwork. The author provides detailed instructions ...

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by Vicky Skinner (Author)When Kate has to move, she falls for the boy across the hall. Only problem? He has a girlfriend. Kate has spent her whole life working to be the best swimmer in order to earn her father's love, until he betrayed her and her family. Now, she's forced to start over and figure out what swimming really means to her, in this contemporary young adult debut from Vicky Skinner. Kate's father has been pressuring her to be perfect for her whole life, pushing her to be the best ...

The Mariner's Chronicle: Being a Collection of the Most Interesting Narratives of Shipwrecks, Fires, Famines, and Other Calamities Incident to - Paperback

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by Archibald Duncan (Author)This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We app...

Johnny U: The Life and Times of John Unitas - Paperback

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by Tom Callahan (Author)In a time "when men played football for something less than a living and something more than money," John Unitas was the ultimate quarterback. Rejected by Notre Dame, discarded by the Pittsburgh Steelers, he started on a Pennsylvania sandlot making six dollars a game and ended as the most commanding presence in the National Football League, calling the critical plays and completing the crucial passes at the moment his sport came of age. Johnny U is the first authoritat...

The Art Of Horse-Shoeing - A Manual For Farriers - Paperback

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by William Hunting (Author)This book was written for three classes of readers - for horse-owners, for established farriers, and for veterinary students who have to be examined. Although an antique text, much of the information contained herein is of timeless value and will be of much use to modern readers with an interest, either academic or practical, in the subject matter. The chapters contained within this book include: 'Form and Action of the Foot', 'Preparation of Hoof for Shoeing', 'The...

Fly-Fishing In Maines Lakes - Or Camp-Life In The Wilderness - Hardcover

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by Charles W. Stevens (Author)Originally published in 1881 this early work on Fly Fishing in Maines Lakes is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It is a fascinating novel and still an interesting read today, It will appeal greatly to the keen angler. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the...

The Boy's Complete Book of Fresh Water Fishing - Paperback

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by Oliver Rodman (Author)This early work is a fascinating guide to fishing for the younger reader. Thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the fisherman's bookshelf. Contents Include: Fresh Water Fishing - Bait Fishing for Pan Fish; Bait Fishing for Pickerel; Bait Fishing for Bass; Bait Fishing for Trout; Catching Bait; Trolling; Plug Casting; Streamcraft; Fly Casting; Fly Rods on Lakes; Dry-fly Fishing; Spinning; Ice Fishing; Dressing Fish; Knots; The Clothes to Wear; Your Tackle; Sportsmans...

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by C. J. S. Purdy (Author)This book will teach you to play chess in two hours. Studied more carefully it can make you an average player. Both the authors have world-wide reputations as a chess player, writers and teachers. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Number of Page...