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Alaskan Sunrise to African Sunset: Hunting Adventures in the Great Outdoors - Hardcover

$29.11

by Glenn T. Bingham (Author)Immerse yourself in the rich sights, sounds, and smells of big game hunting in Alaskan Sunrise to African Sunset, a rollicking tale of one man's hunting adventures in the great outdoors. With stunning detail and a flair for storytelling, Glenn T. Bingham shares his thirty-year journey from his humble beginnings hunting small game and deer in upstate New York to escapades throughout the lower 48 states, Canada, Alaska, and Africa. Follow Bingham as he hunts whitetai...

Ride the Breath: Classic Climbs Around the World - Paperback

$20.47

by Gerry Roach (Author)In part two of his gripping autobiography, world-class climber Gerry Roach continues his action-packed tales of mountaineering around the world. His stories are laced with a hard-edged reality that is tempered by his spiritual growth. Ride the Breath follows his continuing quests, picking up where his first book Transcendent Summits ends. This candid memoir takes you to some of Earth's most captivating peaks and lands: the Tetons, the North Cascades, the Canadian Rockie...

The Ultimate Ultimate Detroit Tigers Trivia Book: A Journey Through Detroit Tiger History By Way of Trivia - Paperback

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by Eric J. Pierzchala (Author)A buzz is in the air... Baseball is back in the Motor City And for the first time in nearly two decades so is Detroit Tiger Baseball Trivia. The Ultimate Ultimate Detroit Tigers Trivia Book: A Journey Through Detroit Tiger History By Way of Trivia. Containing over seven hundred and fifty questions that celebrate the one hundred plus years of Detroit Tiger baseball, The Ultimate Ultimate Detroit Tigers Trivia Book is a unique, fun, and interactive way to take a n...

Book Of Mulligan: 18 Guaranteed Ways To Lower Your Golf Score Today - Paperback

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by Michael Neal (Author), Louis Faust III (With)The Book of Mulligan-18 Guaranteed Ways to Lower Your Golf Score Today is a classic book of golf humor. It follows the entertaining life of Stewart ("Stewie") J. Mulligan from his early days in his home country of Ireland through his adventures on several continents finally ending in Boston where his story continues. The book cleverly traces the history of the Mulligan, the most used and misunderstood part of the game of golf. Stewie's notebook...

Complete Game: The Emotional Dynamics of In-Game Focus - Paperback

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by Rob Crews (Author)Many coaches and athletes will say the game is 80% mental but never spend enough time developing this part of their game. Is it because we don't know how? Or do we love to ignore those things we aren't good at? In sports and competition, mind activity and physical activity occur at the same time. When it is time to perform, we cannot get caught up into whatever emotions are going to distract us from achieving our Full Genetic Potential. So if your mental game is not up to...

Screamer: The Forgotten Voice of The Pittsburgh Steelers - Paperback

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by Murray Tucker (Author)"The Steelers Needed Exposure, and I was in the right place at the right time" Radio was key to the development of Pittsburgh Sports I was there from the start for Football and Hockey A First Hand Account of Becoming a Sportscaster The Thrills and Letdowns of Cheerleading for over 30 years The people: Art Rooney, Bob Prince, Bill Cullen and many others Number of Pages: 180 Dimensions: 0.41 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: October 12, 2007

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by Kimberlee Jensen Stedl (Author), Todd Stedl (Author)Yoga for Scuba Divers teaches you poses, breathing exercises, visualization methods, and yoga ethics that make you a better diver. By practicing the poses you can: enhance your finning techniques and underwater stability, build core power and abdominal control to fine-tune your buoyancy, and improve your balance and strength for walks on the shore in full gear. The breathing exercises teach you to breathe steadily during physical exertion...

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by Stephen W. Templar (Author)Hunt Tyrannosaurus rex: Which Gun Would You Choose Originally published in 2008, much of the information presented was ahead of its time; some of it still is. "The selection of a rifle for use in the sporting pursuit of Tyrannosaurus rex, a rexGun, is so deserving of thoughtful assessment and requires such careful consideration because your life, and the lives of those in your hunting party, may very well depend upon it. The question of how much gun is truly enou...

Attempted Escape from Western Civilisation - Paperback

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by Kingsley Cox (Author), Tim Cox (Author)This book is the tongue-in-cheek (and true) story about the building of a wooden catamaran by two brothers as they attempt to escape the clutches of Western Civilisation by sea. Part carpentry, part oddjob, part philosophy, hopefully part funny, and above all part sailing, the narrative takes you from the early terrors experienced whilst sailing dinghies as children to the high seas twenty years later. Number of Pages: 196 Dimensions: 0.45 x 9 x 6 IN ...

Mastering The Mental Side Of Tournament Golf - Paperback

$28.73

by Ernest Solivan (Author)Tournament players will spend hours working on mechanics for an upcoming golf tournament, but what do they do to mentally prepare? What do they do to insure that the decisions they make during competition best supports them in shooting the lowest score possible? From amateur to professional players, this remarkable book will show you why you may be struggling with your game and what you can do to change struggle to success on the golf course using Hemispheric Kinesio...

Open Water Swimming: Lessons from Alcatraz - Paperback

$35.91

by Joe Oakes (Author), Gary Emich (Author) Number of Pages: 148 Dimensions: 0.32 x 5 x 8 IN Publication Date: December 06, 2010

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by Sabir K. Muhammad (Author), Toni Scott Daniel (Illustrator)Although he's no stranger to the swim community, Sabir Muhammad is a novice writer who knows how to tell a story which just happens to be his own. This inspirational children's picture book tells of a little boy and his fantasy of becoming a great swimmer. A fantasy which becomes a reality larger than he could have ever imagined. Each page features beautiful, vibrant watercolor illustrations from artist Toni Scott Daniel, which bri...

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by Malcolm Ater (Author)This book is based on the true story of Tyler Moore, a teenage boy with cystic fibrosis who leads his team on the most magical sports ride in West Virginia public school history. No one at Harpers Ferry Junior High knew why Tyler wanted to wrestle when he had cystic fibrosis. Maybe he wanted to do something with his life while he still had time. We just knew that he loved wrestling and being a part of our team. But whenever he went to the hospital, we always expected h...

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by Josh Eidem (Author)Beyond the Fence is a slice of Americana at its irreverent best . . . A story of baseball played out on hard scrabble fields under the municipal lights of Wisconsin . . . An honest and unapologetic examination of the young and not-so-young men who refuse to grow old gracefully . . . It will make you want to cash in that big league ticket and spend the evening in the bleachers with a beer, watching the game as it was intended to be played.Author BiographyJosh Eidem has pl...

Natali's Journey, The True Story of a Rhythmic Gymnast - Paperback

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by Fran Victor (Author)A modern day ugly duckling, Natali finds herself frustrated with gymnastics until she discovers rhythmic gymnastics. Once she finds a sport that works with her strengths, she thrives and accomplishes more than she ever had imagined. Her determination and training allow her to overcome her fears and finally succeed, changing her life forever. This book is based on a true story about my daughter who began rhythmic gymnastics at age eight and went on to win a junior olympi...

The Little Who Dat, who didn't - Paperback

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by Alexander Brian McConduit (Author)"The Little WHO DAT, who didn't", is a book about a little boy named Buddy and his Love/Hate relationship with the Saints. The book takes you through the Saints Superbowl season and tries to put into words what THAT season was like through the eyes of Buddy. All of the characters are named after Saints players & figures, pre & post. Follow Buddy, his family, friends & the city of New Orleans as we relive one of the most memorable times the citi...

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by Mark James (Author)My objective is to help women increase their awareness of risks and threats, while giving you effective countermeasures to prevail in the event of an attempted assault. At the start of each chapter on defensive techniques are everyday real life events that serve to caution. We or someone we love may stand just a moment away from a life altering situation. Our defense concepts are simple and focus on the tried and true elements of traditional martial arts training. Attack...

Fishing the Maumee River Walleye Run - Paperback

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by Brian F. Miller (Author)At some point, most anglers realize their sport is so much more than catching a walleye. For me, it is the enjoyment of the spring sun warming my face on a cold morning. It's the time shared with my father and brother on the water. It's the cold splash of water from a walleye as I release him back for another day. It's the feeling of excitement when the reel screams out a cry from a walleye. The exhilaration overtook me at a young age and keeps me traveling back to ...

The Sports Mindset Gameplan: An Athlete's Guide to Building and Maintaining Confidence - Paperback

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by Brian Baxter Ma (Author)A perfect complement to technical, tactical, and physical training, The Sports Mindset Gameplan will help you fine-tune your mental game to improve confidence and performance. You will learn more than just the sport psychology techniques used by elite athletes - with thought-provoking focus questions and power play action steps, you will learn more about yourself and just how mentally tough and confident you can be.Author BiographyBrian Baxter, MA is a sport psychol...

Smoothies for Runners: 32 Proven Smoothie Recipes to Take Your Running Performance to the Next Level, Decrease Your Recovery Time and Allow Y - Paperback

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by Cj Hitz (Author)Smoothie. Doesn't that word just roll off the tongue nicely? The smoothie has to be one of the greatest inventions (or accidents) in the world of food. But for the runner, it can be one of our best friends. A smoothie can be the perfect recovery food after a long run, provide fuel before a workout and offer a quick and nutritious meal on the go. CJ Has Been a Big Fan of Smoothies For YearsNot only are there endless combinations that taste great, but these same combinations ...

Atlanta Braves: An Interactive Guide to the World of Sports (Sports by the Numbers / History & Trivia) - Paperback

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by Dale Murphy (Introduction by), Tucker Elliot (Author)THE TEAM: The Braves are the oldest continuously operated franchise in National League history and are one of just six Major League clubs with more than 10,000 victories-that's more than the Boston Red Sox or the New York Yankees and nearly 1,000 more than the Philadelphia Phillies (though the Phils have lost 10,000-plus games). In baseball's modern era the Braves franchise has won three World Series titles, 17 Pennants, and made 21 play...

The Professional Golf Management Workbook: A Supplement to PGM Coursework for Levels 1, 2, and 3 (4th Edition) - Paperback

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by Ryan Brandeburg (Author), Matthew Brandeburg (Author)Professional Golf Management (PGM) Practice Question Workbook provides 600 comprehensive practice questions to prepare for PGM levels 1, 2, and 3. Master PGM 2.0 curriculum topics with intensive practice in the areas you'll find on each test. All questions are test-level difficulty and focused solely on helping you pass. Whether you're challenging the Knowledge Tests for the first time or trying again after an unsuccessful attempt, you w...

Baseball Hitting Drills for a Batting Tee: Practice Drills for Baseball, Book 1 (Edition 2) - Paperback

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by Sarah Bernier (Author), Sarah Bernier (Photographer), Sarah Bernier (Editor)20 baseball hitting drills from former MN Twins infielder Doug Bernier. BONUS - Free access to 20 streaming videos - one to describe and demonstrate each drill in the book ($49 Value, Free with purchase of paperback version through Amazon). Illustrated with full color diagrams, and includes bonus material. Written by former Major League baseball player, Doug Bernier. This is the 4th Edition of this bookAuthor Biogr...

Starting Off On The Right Foot: A Beginner's Guide To Running Well - Paperback

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by Cj Hitz (Author)No matter the sport, everyone has to start somewhere. The simple sport of running is no different. Running came natural to us as kids but for various reasons, many of us gave it up at some point.In Starting Off on the Right Foot, best-selling author CJ Hitz (Smoothies For Runners) shares some of the valuable information he's learned along the way since picking up running again in 2008. After running in the 1989 State Cross Country meet in Eugene, Oregon as a high schoolsoph...

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by Andrew Starykowicz (Author)This book was inspired by swimmers I have met over the years who train in small groups or on their own repeating the same boring sets over and over. When I set out to write this book I was surprised at the limited workout material that was available for swimmers. The goal was to take my favorite workouts and share them with you to increase your workout creativity which will transfer into positive results. Each of the 365 sets has four ability levels identified as...

The Gift of Running: a book for runners and future runners - Paperback

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by P. Mark Taylor (Author)Running is a gift, but not only for the gifted. Whether you run just for fun or want to become a more competitive runner, The Gift of Running is for you. In The Gift of Running, P. Mark Taylor shows runners how to get started and stay motivated. The book includes: advice on how to get started as a runner, tried & true methods of running faster and longer, how to prepare for a marathon, tips on staying healthy & happy, motivation to keep you running, an inside...

Bittersweet Farm 2: Joyful Spirit - Paperback

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by Barbara Morgenroth (Author)Life at Bittersweet Farm is one long challenge for Talia Margolin. Their trainer, Lockie Malone, believes she can become a dressage rider. But Talia is unconvinced, even with her talented new horse, Joyful Spirit. Her half-sister is easily switching to jumpers, her friends have unshared secrets and there's a hunter pace looming in the near future. Can life get more complicated? Yes, it can.Author BiographyBarbara was born in New York City but now lives at Black C...

A Golf Lesson at Machrihanish - Paperback

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by J. L. Gubler (Author)Jim Wedge finds a magical course, Machrihanish Golf Club, designed by Old Tom Morris. Overlooking the Hebridean Sea in Scotland the course is a rolling group of sand dunes. While there, he learns a new swing from Hector McDonald.Author BiographyAfter twenty-six years of criminal defense, J.L. discovered a one-of-a-kind golf course in a remote part of Scotland. He now spends his summers there. Like all golfers wanting to improve their game, he started taking lessons thr...

Golf's Pace of Play Bible: A Practical Guide and Plan for Improving Golf's Pace of Play and the Science Behind It - Paperback

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by Lucius J. Riccio Ph. D. (Author)This book is designed to provide a blueprint, a road map, a plan to improve the pace of play in America. It does that by taking advantage of a wide range of scientific studies, data collection efforts and real-world experiences. It recognizes the complexity of the problem but also points out practical, simple-to-understand principles which, when applied, can make a big difference in how long it takes to play the game and increase the enjoyment of all golfers...

TroubleShooting: Mastering your Pistol Marksmanship - Paperback

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by Gabby Franco (Author)Troubleshooting: Mastering Your Pistol Marksmanship, is a shooting manual written and designed by Gabby Franco (Olympian and Firearms instructor) with the sole intention to teach you in a very personal and technical way how to shoot precisely with a handgun.Gabby Franco wants you to feel as if you are being coached by her, therefore she encourage you to carry this shooting manual in your range bag at all times and use it regularly at the gun range during practice and e...

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by Scott L. Nation (Editor), Gregory Bart Nation (Author)The Sound of the Hounds is a collection of stories about coon hunting, coon dogs and the culture surrounding it. It is an easy read to get hooked on as the stories draw you in to the world of hunting from the point of view of a veteran hunter. Gregory Nation has been a hunter and dog trainer most of his life and is considered to be an authority in the sport. He has also won his share of big hunts. He knows hunting and he tells the stori...

Left-Handed Golf Swing Fundamentals - Paperback

$21.92

by Warne Palmer (Author)Written specifically for the left-handed golfer, eliminating the need to try to transpose techniques geared to right-handers, this book presents a simple system that can help you improve your swing, and your game, by identifying and correcting both technical and instinctive mental or physical flaws. Warne Palmer is a Class A PGA Golf Professional in the Northern Ohio Section of the PGA of America and an Instructor of Golf at Avalon Golf and Country Club in Warren, Ohio...