Sports & Recreation

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by Nicholas Oldland (Author), Nicholas Oldland (Illustrator)The lovable Life in the Wild trio can't wait to get out on the ice to play hockey. Except, well, they're going to have to! It's wintertime, and the bear, the moose and the beaver can't wait for hockey season to start. They're so eager, in fact, they head out onto the ice before it's thick enough, and they all fall through. Twice. While they wait for the lake to freeze, they try to take their minds off hockey. There's competitive napp...

Five Banners: Inside the Duke Basketball Dynasty - Hardcover

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by John Feinstein (Author)On an early morning in 1983, after the worst loss of his career (109-66 against Virginia) and amid the cries of powerful athletics boosters calling for him to be fired, Duke men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski went to breakfast at 2:00 a.m. to vent with friends. Sports journalist and Duke alumnus John Feinstein was at the table. For Coach K, "the night at Denny's" would mark a turning point in his career and for the team, and eight years later, the Blue Devils wou...

The Golfer's Survival Guide: The Perfect Christmas Gift for Golf-Lovers - Hardcover

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by Charles Rapshot (Author)Do you know someone who plays golf? Then you know someone who struggles with golf. It's a hard sport! (Or, at least, that's what they say.) In this, the ultimate survival guide to the game, Charles Rapshot shows you how to get back your love of the game (or make excuses as to why you hated it all along). Featuring: - Alternative rules for bad golfers- Ready-made excuses for when it's just not your day- Slang for bad shots (that makes them a little funnier)- A fool-p...

Authentic Shaolin Heritage: Dian Xue Shu (Dim Mak) - Skill Of Acting On Acupoints: (2nd Edition) - Paperback

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by Andrew Timofeevich (Author), Jin Jing Zhong (Author)The book was written in 1934 with blessing and direct participation of the Abbot of the Shaolin Monastery Reverend Miao Xing nicknamed "Golden Arhat". Book are about methods of acting on acupoints and their practical application in Martial Arts. DIAN XUE SHU that is literally means "The Art of Touching Acupoints" is more known in the West as DIM MAK ("Blows at arteries" in Cantonese dialect) or "Death Touch". It should be noted that the l...

Ski Moms Apres Ski Cocktails - Paperback

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by Sarah Butler (Author), Nicole Feliciano (Author)Ski Moms Apr?s Ski Cocktail Book: 52 Warming Cocktails to Savor After a Day on the SlopesHit the slopes, then gather around for the ultimate apr?s ski experience with Ski Moms Apr?s Ski Cocktail Book. This collection brings together 52 unique cocktail recipes designed for winter lovers and apr?s enthusiasts alike. Packed with 41 classic and creative boozy cocktails plus 11 delicious non-alcoholic options, this book is perfect for anyone looki...

Afoot & Afield: San Diego County: 282 Spectacular Outings Along the Coast, Foothills, Mountains, and Desert - Paperback

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by Jerry Schad (Author), Scott Turner (Author)San Diego County's premier trail guide for hikers, backpackers, and mountain bikers, this book presents 282 trips, from short and easy to challenging.Author BiographyJerry Schad (1949-2011) was Southern California's leading outdoors writer. His 16 guidebooks, including those in Wilderness Press's popular and comprehensive Afoot & Afield series, along with his "Roam-O-Rama" column in the San Diego Reader, helped thousands of hikers discover the...

The Last Folk Hero: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson - Paperback

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by Jeff Pearlman (Author)A New York Times BestsellerBy the author of Showtime--the source for HBO's Winning Time--the definitive biography of mythic multi-sport star Bo Jackson."A legendary tome on a legendary athlete." --Chris Herring, author of Blood in the GardenFrom the mid-1980s into the early 1990s, the greatest athlete of all time streaked across American sports and popular culture. Stadiums struggled to contain him. Clocks failed to capture his speed. His strength was legendary. His p...

Sammy Keyes and the Psycho Kitty Queen - Paperback

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by Wendelin Van Draanen (Author)Sammy's mom comes to town with a birthday bombshell... "A strong female character looking for more than just a boyfriend. Highly recommended." --Children's Literature It's Sammy's birthday, which should be a good thing, right? Not when her mom lets her cat out and now he's missing. Not when Sammy finds three dead cats while she's looking for him. And not when a psycho cat lady blames Sammy because one of the dead cats belonged to her. Add a suspicious pro-wrest...

Leadership: Lessons From My Life in Rugby - Paperback

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by Eddie Jones (Author)England Rugby Union's head coach gives the full insight into what it takes to be a great leader.Author BiographyEddie Jones is the head coach of the England Rugby Union team and led them to the 2019 World Cup final. He took Australia to the 2003 World Cup final as well, and masterminded Japan's famous victory over South Africa in 2015 - one of the biggest upsets in sport. He was also the assistant coach for South Africa when they won the 2007 World Cup. His autobiograph...

Houghton: The Birthplace of Professional Hockey - Paperback

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by William J. Sproule (Author)The story of how a Canadian-born dentist and Houghton entrepreneur changed hockey by openly playing players to come to Michigan's Copper Country to play hockey. In the early days of hockey it was a game for amateurs, however there were rumors that some players were secretly paid. It was not until 1903 that Jack "Doc" Gibson and James R. Dee decided to recruit the best players from Canada and pay them to play for the Portage Lake (Houghton) hockey team. The team w...

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by Tim Tebow (Author), Nathan Whitaker (Author)FormerUniversity of Florida star quarterback, 2010 first-round draft pick for theDenver Broncos, and devout Christian Tim Tebow tellsthe story of his faith, his life, and his career in football in Through MyEyes. Written with Nathan Whitaker, the New York Times bestsellingcoauthor of Quiet Strength, with Tony Dungy, Through My Eyes givesfans a first look into the heart of an athlete whose talent and devotion havemade him one of the most provocat...

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by Dan Jenkins (Author)In His Ownself, Dan Jenkins takes us on a tour of his legendary career as a sportswriter and novelist. Here we see Dan's hone his craft, from his high school paper through to his first job at theFort Worth Press and on to the glory days of Sports Illustrated. Whether in Texas, New York, or anywhere for that matter, Dan was always at the center of it all--hanging out at Elaine's while swapping stories with politicians and movie stars, covering every Masters and U.S. Open...

The Cheater's Guide to Baseball - Paperback

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by Derek Zumsteg (Author)Ever see Mike Piazza block the plate? Or Derek Jeter slide hard into second? Illegal. But it happens every game. Baseball's rules, it seems, were made to be broken. And they are, by the players, the front office, and even sometimes the fans. Like it or not, cheating has been an integral part of America's favorite pastime since its inception. The Cheater's Guide to Baseball will show you how cheating is really done. In this lively tour through baseball's underhanded hi...

The 1940 Cincinnati Reds: A World Championship and Baseball's Only In-Season Suicide - Paperback

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by Brian Mulligan (Author)One of the oldest and most celebrated franchises in baseball history, the Cincinnati Reds have left an indelible mark on the national pastime. Perhaps the most compelling but overlooked period in Reds history is the 1940 championship season, during which the team won 100 games and earned the world title while overcoming an in-season tragedy faced by no other team in baseball history. Four attempted suicides, three of which were successful, by individuals connected to...

Champagne Tony Lema: Triumph to Tragedy - Paperback

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by Bill Roland (Author)Although he nearly captured Rookie-of-the-Year honors on the PGA Tour in 1958, Tony Lema of San Leandro, CA struggled for five grueling years before a major breakout in the fall of 1962. Celebrating his first PGA Tour victory at the Orange County Open, the handsome, former Marine with a "playboy" reputation became know as Champagne Tony when he uncorked bottles of champagne for the press. Find out about the changes he made in his golf game and in his life as he quickly ...

Canoeing the Mountain Gifts from the Waters - Paperback

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by Phil Weir (Author)Canoeing the Mountain transports the reader, bringing them along on a life-changing wilderness canoeing adventure on the wild and beautiful Mountain River in Canada's Northwest Territories. Only a few days into the 18 day trip, close calls and serious challenges begin for eight friends when one of their four canoes wraps around a rock. This true adventure campfire tale shares the many joys and trials of an unforgettable trip, while celebrating whitewater canoeing, the won...

End of the Portage: A Canoe Memoir - Paperback

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by Phil Weir (Author)Whether a person is a canoeist or kayaker, someone who once paddled or has never paddled, someone who might like to paddle, or someone who just loves to read true stories that celebrate wild nature, End of the Portage will bring them along on a wonderful canoe journey. In the heart of Algonquin Park, on the beautiful Petawawa River, in Ontario Canada, a lone paddler gets into difficulty.End of the Portage is a true story, the kind that might be told around a campfire - an...

The Percheron Horse: In America, In France (1886) - Hardcover

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by Mason Cogswell Weld (Author), Charles Du Hays (Author)""The Percheron Horse: In America, In France"" is a book written by Mason Cogswell Weld in 1886. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Percheron horse breed, which is known for its strength, size, and versatility. The author discusses the history of the breed, its origins in France, and its introduction to America. The book also covers the characteristics of the Percheron horse, including its physical appearance, temperament...

The Horse In Art: From Primitive Times To The Present - Hardcover

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by Lida L. Fleitmann (Author), A. J. Munnings (Foreword by), Edward King (Illustrator)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 origi...

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by Joseph Vince (Author)The conciseness and simplicity with which this work has been written will greatly aid the student of the game in the complete understanding of the fundamentals of this fascinating sport. Illustrated with black and white diagrams. Contents Include: History of Fencing; Foil; Epee; Saber. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Number of Pages: 72 ...

Dream Again: A Story of Faith, Courage, and the Tenacity to Overcome - Paperback

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by Isaiah Austin (Author), Matt Litton (With), Robert Griffin (Foreword by)The inspiring story of Isaiah Austin, the man who captured our hearts when he was made the honorary NBA draft pick after a shocking diagnosis ended his professional basketball career before he could even step onto the court. "There are two choices in life: you make it your excuse or you make it your story." Isaiah Austin's mother shared these words of wisdom with him as a child as he came to terms with a torn retina ta...

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by Timothy P. O'Brien (Author), Ed Pritchard (Author)Today, it is hard to conceive that at the turn of the 20th century Miami, Florida, was a sleepy town of 500 inhabitants. Over the years, many influences have shaped Miami into the cultural, educational, tourism, and commercial center that it is now. One of the primary reasons for the city's growth was the development of sportfishing. It all began in the 1920s, and by the beginning of World War II an entire industry was born. This is a picto...

Bicycling Magazine's Ultimate Ride Guide: Programs, Tips, and Techniques to Enjoy Cycling Year-Round - Paperback

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by John Reeser (Author)Bicyclists are a passionate bunch. But for the average road cyclist or mountain biker, a basic training log has been hard to find -- until now. Bicycling Magazine's Ultimate Ride Guide by John Reeser is a handy log that not only includes the essentials -- date, distance, time of ride, course, speed, and personal remarks -- but lots of useful and fun facts about stretching, how to fix a flat in under three minutes, which tools you shouldn't ride without, and much more. I...

Cruising the Caribbean with Kids: Fun, Facts, and Educational Activities - Paperback

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by Nadine Slavinski (Author)Caribbean Cruising - fun for the whole family The Caribbean is a sailor's dream, with its steady breezes, beautiful islands, and fascinating history. Sailing as a family only makes the experience richer. But how do you keep kids occupied on and off the boat? How can you keep them tuned in to their unique surroundings? This book answers those questions and more. It's intended as a resource for sailing families of all types, whether you're kicking back during a week...

Sauber-Mercedes - The Group C Racecars 1985-1991: World Champions - Paperback

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by John Starkey (Author)An in-depth study of the Sauber-Mercedes racecars that dominated the Group C racing scene during the late 1980s and early 1990s.When Peter Sauber started using Mercedes V8 engines in his Group C sports cars in 1985 the result was World Championship wins in 1989 and 1990. Utterly dominant, the three-pointed star of Mercedes beat the TWR Jaguars and Nissans, and introduced a certain M Schumacher into the factory team in 1990.This book features interviews with many of the...

Soccer Dribbling & Foot Skills: A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Dribble Past the Other Team - Paperback

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by Dylan Joseph (Author)There are complimentary YouTube videos to help you follow along for several chapters in this book. If you are NOT interested in dribbling the other team or teaching others how to use foot skills to get the ball in the net, this book is NOT for you. With game-proven methods to get more goals against any team, this is your manual for dribbling success! How defenses think and react during a game is not easily understood... or is it? Through countless hours of practice, tr...

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by Simon James Taufel (Author)Having spent over two decades studying the world's best in different endeavours, to see what they did to get to world class, I don't believe the "formula" or "ingredients" have changed. My development as an umpire on the cricket field from grassroots to the international level, followed by several years in training, coaching and administration, has taught me a lot about myself and what it takes to get to number one. I wanted to share my successes, failures, and l...

Sunny Days: Sunil Gavaskar's Own Story - Paperback

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by Sunil Gavaskar (Author)Sunny Days is the fascinating account of the growth of one of India's greatest batsmen, one whose astonishing feats on the cricket field have caused innumerable records to be re-written and set close to impossible targets. How did the story of Sunil Manohar Gavaskar begin? What was the genesis of the man who grew to be a legend in his own lifetime? The story starts with a baby being switched after birth - luckily restored by an eagle-eyed uncle, he grows up to almost...

Advanced Aerobatics Down Under: Getting Into A Pitts - Paperback

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by William B. Finagin (Foreword by), William B. Finagin (Contribution by), Kathy Mexted (Photographer)Moving on from the Super Decathlon in the book, Aerobatics Down Under, to performing more complex figures and having more fun in a Pitts Special. Many aerobatic pilots have taken that route over many years although monoplanes have interloped in later years. Whichever model Pitts is flown, that well known Pitts grin is evidence of having made the right choice.The book gives much useful guidanc...

Treeing Walker Coonhound Activities Treeing Walker Coonhound Activities (Tricks, Games & Agility) Includes: Treeing Walker Coonhound Agility, Easy to - Paperback

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by Austin Howard (Author)"Unique in its approach and really helpful with its information - this book is a must have for any owner" Written for the admirers, fans and owners of this wonderful breed, we are confident that you will greatly benefit from the techniques and information in this book. A must have addition to your collection. Written for the admirers, fans and owners of this wonderful breed, we are confident that you will greatly benefit from the techniques and information in this boo...

White Sports/Black Sports: Racial Disparities in Athletic Programs - Hardcover

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by Lori Latrice Martin (Author), Brian D. Behnken (Editor)Sports can serve as an inspirational example of what can be achieved through hard work and perseverance, regardless of one's race.However, race still plays a major role in sports, and sports are key agents of racial socialization.This new edition challenges the idea that America has moved beyond racial discrimination and identifies the obvious and subtle ways in which racial identities and athletic determinism affect individuals in the...

Practical Guide to the Operational Use of the HK416 - Paperback

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by Erik Lawrence (Author)The objective of this manual is to allow the reader to be able to use the various HK416 variants competently. The manual will give the reader background/specifications of the weapon; instructions on its operation, disassembly and assembly; proper firing procedure; and malfunction/misfire procedures. Operator-level maintenance will also be detailed to allow the reader to understand and become competent in the use and maintenance of the HK416 rifle. Number of Pages: 36 ...