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by Eric Dominy (Author)Judo is a fighting sport, calling for courage and endurance, but it also teaches both mental and physical control and balance. If you want to excel at the sport of judo, this remarkable handbook offers you a ready-made course. It gives you a complete orientation to the principles, practices and techniques of judo, helps you develop split-second timing and flawless technique as you learn to master the most difficult throws and counters.Dealing exclusively with throws and...

The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde - Paperback

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by Robert Louis Stevenson (Author)It is about a London lawyer named John Gabriel Utterson who investigates strange occurrences between his old friend, Dr Henry Jekyll, and the evil Edward Hyde. Number of Pages: 82 Dimensions: 0.2 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: July 01, 2020

The Making of a Doctor Part 2: The Sequel - Paperback

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by Julius Adebiyi Akanni ?Odip? (Author)Introduction. Query results listed in tables for results of queries that list appointments before 1050 hours and after 1730 hours in: (a) June 2004 to June 2015 (b) July 1997 to July 2015 (c) August 1997 to August 2006 Number of Pages: 978 Dimensions: 2.18 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: July 28, 2022

2001 Games (And Counting): A Sports Odyssey - Paperback

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by Steve Basford (Author)Steve Basford is the play-by-play voice of multiple sports for Ohio Wesleyan University and is on the official statistics crew for Ohio State football. He got his start on February 8, 1975, by working the stats and providing some color commentary for a high school boys' basketball game broadcast on Time Warner cable TV in Columbus, Ohio. He Iogged his activity for that game on a sheet of notebook paper and has continued to log his games worked as a statistician, play-...

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by Lia-Mae Kass (Author)It's been a long hot season filled with many ups and downs. Everyone has worked so hard to get to this point-the final game. But ugh. It's 90 degrees, no shade and no breeze. It's going to be a miserable day...or is it? Number of Pages: 68 Dimensions: 0.31 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: July 26, 2022

Bicycling, Motorcycling, Rhetoric, and Space - Hardcover

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by Hunter H. Fine (Author)Bicycling, Motorcycling, Rhetoric, and Space draws from cultural studies, rhetorical theory, and political philosophy to examine bicycling and motorcycling as serious forms of communication and thought.Author BiographyHunter H. Fine is assistant professor of communication at the University of Guam. Number of Pages: 244 Dimensions: 0.69 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: October 03, 2022

If You Think You Know Fantasy Football... Think Again - Paperback

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by Noah Lieberman (Author)IF YOU THINK YOU KNOW FANTASY FOOTBALL... THINK AGAIN This book will transform the way you think about fantasy football. Instead of giving you short-term "tips and tricks" that are bound to fail, Noah Lieberman provides you with a deeper understanding of fantasy sports that will answer all the tough questions. By reading this book, you'll learn the answers to the following, and much more: What goes on behind the scenes in fantasy sports? Is fantasy football healthy...

Lessons in the Art of War: Martial Strategies for the Successful Fighter - Hardcover

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by Martina Sprague (Author)Become a Better Martial Artist by Applying Lessons from the World's Greatest Military Strategists from Sun Tzu to Von Clausewitz Lessons in the Art of War investigates the theories and philosophies of the most prominent military thinkers in Asia and Europe and examines the combat roots of a variety of fighting styles from traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean martial arts to the fighting arts of the ancient Greeks and modern Israelis. It also demonstrates how th...

Best of Boxing World Magazine: The Angelo Prospero Collection - Paperback

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by Angelo Prospero (Author), Editors Of Boxing World Magazine (Author)Boxing World Magazine was published by Tom Huff from 1997 through 2017 out of Cleveland Ohio. This compilation book is the first of a series of books to feature previously published articles selected from back issues of Boxing World Magazine. This volume features the contributions by boxing writer and historian Angelo Prospero over a seventeen year period. In addition to Angelo Prospero, Boxing World has featured writers su...

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by William Zinsser (Author)Spring training, a time when every team is in first place, is an American tradition dating back to the early years of the twentieth century. William Zinsser vividly brings to life the unique, once-a-year relationship between Bradenton, Florida, and its adopted team, the Pittsburgh Pirates.In 1988 the Pirates were an unproven yet promising bunch with high hopes of competing for the National League pennant. Given rare access to players, management, scouts and umpires,...

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by Kermit Roosevelt (Author)This book "" The Happy Hunting-Grounds "", has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable. Number of Pages: 86 Dimensions: 0.21 x 9 x 6 IN Publicatio...

Pathways: Exploring the Routes of a Movement Heritage - Paperback

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by Daniel Svensson (Editor), Katarina Saltzman (Editor), Sverker Sörlin (Editor)Paths exist because there is walking, or at least the trampling of many feet, human and other-than-human. They connect us, here and now, with those who walked before us and those who might follow our footsteps. Even when other forms of mobility have grown in importance and changed our societies in dramatic ways, most of us still depend on walking in our daily life. The authors of this volume follow footpaths in va...

Natural Weapons: A Manual of Karate, Judo and Jujitsu - Paperback

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by Karl Freudenberg (Author)Many Americans who would like to learn Karate, Judo, and Jujitsu have neither the time nor the money to devote to studying them. Thus those who teach these techniques throughout the United States are continually being asked to compile a single course of instruction in attack and defense. One such teacher, Karl Freudenberg-a prominent exponent of all three techniques-has here prepared a manual of essentials to help the man who wants to increase his ﬁghting potential...

The Bushido Code: Words of Wisdom from Japan's Greatest Samurai - Hardcover

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by Tadashi Kamiko (Author), William Scott Wilson (Translator)Words of wisdom from great samurai leaders: A collection of inspiring essays and aphorisms from Japan's leading warriors Samurai warrior leaders had to deal with grim conditions of life, death and survival. But such men were not simply rough uneducated fighters: they often personified the Far Eastern ideal of balancing cultural awareness and artistic expertise with high martial abilities. Their sayings, precepts and the anecdotes ab...

An Insider's Guide to the Japanese Martial Arts: A New Look at Japan's Fighting Traditions - Paperback

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by Alexander Bennett (Author)The ultimate guide to the Japanese martial arts by the world's foremost expert! Author Alexander Bennett is the ultimate insider, having lived in Japan for decades. He holds multiple black belts in Kendo and Naginata, as well as PhDs in Japanese literature and history. An Insider's Guide to the Japanese Martial Arts is Bennett's personal guide for fellow martial artists and seekers who wish to undertake their own personal quest to study or practice a martial art i...

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by Ruth Rouff (Author)The life of Babe Didrikson reimagined. As a poor kid growing up in Beaumont Texas, brash, scrappy Babe Didrikson dreams of becoming a great athlete. She is on her way to fulfilling her dream when in 1932 she wins five track and field events at the AAU National Championships and then medals three times at the 1932 Olympic Games. Babe is suddenly a celebrated athlete, but the ways she can make a living as a female athlete are limited in the 1930s. Female athletes are enoug...

Ninjutsu: The Ninjutsu Traditions of the Ninja (The Ultimate Guide to the Secret History of the Ninja): The Ninjutsu Traditions - Paperback

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by Anna Wright (Author)Does your brain feel like a cluttered desk? Papers stacked in piles, endless unanswered emails, teetering towers of leftover food wrappers?How do you move forward? How can you accomplish your goals? How can you take command of your life?Time to clean it up! Let Ninja Life Hacks help you through the discovery process. Chapters include: Entering the World of the Ninja History and Organization Training and Skills Operating Techniques Costume Tools and Weapons Tactics, Ru...

Coaching Sides to Play out From The Back - Paperback

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by Thefootballcoach (Author)Coaching Sides to Play out From the Back This is the complete coaching book for coaching individuals and teams to play out from the back. The book looks at the individual needs of a player and how we can develop individuals capable of playing out. It also looks at how different systems can play out from the back, for example, how can you build out with a back three compared to a back four. The book contains exclusive sessions from professional coaches that have bee...

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by Juana Medina (Author), Juana Medina (Illustrator)Beginning readers--and beginning riders--will be drawn to this bright, buoyant story of a determined elephant and her loyal sidekick, from the award-winning creator of Juana & Lucas. Conoce a la valiente Elena y al pajarito rojo que la anima a no darse por vencida en este libro ideal para nuevos lectores! Elena quiere montar en bici. Empieza a montar, empieza a rodar. Ella se mece y se bambolea ... CATAPLAM!Elena, aprender a montar en ...

Critters of Minnesota: Pocket Guide to Animals in Your State - Paperback

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by Alex Troutman (Author)Get the perfect kids' introduction to Minnesota's mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Put nature in the hands of children! Critters of Minnesota is your wildlife pocket guide that's informative, concise, and easy to use. Written by wildlife biologist and debut author Alex Troutman, this handy book presents 63 critters from the Land of 10,000 Lakes-if an animal is in this book, it's found in Minnesota. Each species is showcased in a professional-quality photograp...

The Economics and Finance of Professional Team Sports - Paperback

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by Daniel Plumley (Author), Rob Wilson (Author)This book takes an in-depth look at the economics and finance of professional team sports, with a strong focus on applied analysis and performance measurement, to enable students, researchers, and practitioners to develop their professional knowledge of contemporary sport business. It examines the key themes that define professional team sports today, including the unique features of the team sport market place, the operation of leagues, competit...

Five-Star Trails: South Carolina Upstate: Spectacular Hikes Near Greenville, Spartanburg, Oconee, and Pickens Counties - Paperback

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by Sherry Jackson (Author)Discover 27 five-star hiking trails in northwestern South Carolina, including popular routes and hidden gems.From its mountains and lakes to its waterfalls and trails, the Upstate is an outdoors lover's paradise. The trail system is quite extensive, and opportunities range from day hikes to backpacking trips along the Foothills and Appalachian Trails. This diverse geographical wonderland offers a variety of easy, moderate, and strenuous hikes. You can hike through hi...

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by George Falkowski (Author)During the mid-1970s through mid-1980s, George Falkowski spent most of his time obsessing over the New York Yankees, attending Yankees games. Those great teams and players provide the backdrop for this book. He recalls those memorable games and more importantly, the people he shared those games and events with, all spurred by the discovery of an envelope packed with old ticket stubs. Number of Pages: 286 Dimensions: 0.64 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: January 03, 2022

RVing Across America: A Quest to Visit All 50 States - Paperback

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by Alyssa Padgett (Author)From the best-selling author of A Beginner's Guide to Living in an RV comes a funny travel memoir detailing what it's like to visit all 50 states in a year. When Alyssa Padgett realized the highlight of her day was eating chocolate alone at her desk, she knew it was time to make a change. She just didn't anticipate that change would involve moving into an RV and visiting all 50 states in her first year of marriage. In this humorous travel book, Alyssa and her husban...

Bluegrass Brawlers: The Story of Professional Wrestling in Louisville - Paperback

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by John Cosper (Author)Louisville loves sports. It's the birthplace of the Muhammed Ali, the home of the Louisville Cardinals, and proud host of the Kentucky Derby. But Louisville has another obsession nearly as old as the Derby: professional wrestling.As early as the 1870s fans gathered downtown to see men like William Muldoon and women like Ida Alb grapple on the mat. In the early 20th Century Louisville gave Ed "Strangler" Lewis the name that made him famous. The 1930s saw the first turf w...

Jack's Shirt, Deano's Bottoms: A Carlisle United Memoir - Paperback

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by Tim Pocock (Author)With over four decades supporting Carlisle United, travelling to more than 100 grounds to cheer them on in close to 1,000 games, author Tim Pocock has written this memoir to celebrate his sporting life with the Blues. He uses his personal match reports to bring a contemporary feel to his memories, from being abused by the Paddock, pulled over on the motorway by a United legend and nearly assisting a United goal. A former Carlisle fanzine publisher, Tim has written the bo...

STIRRUP STORIES and LAMBS' TALES: Country Days - and Nights - with Animals - Paperback

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by Anne Holland (Author)'Step right in and enjoy the journey.' Brough ScottThe myth of pretty lambs gambolling around in spring sunshine is exploded as the would-be farmers struggle through the worst spring for decades with a mix of humour and ill temper, sorrow and, occasionally, joy. Life in the saddle, on the farm and with the pen is told in diverse tales of orphan lambs, runaway racehorses, pigs in the bath (dead), and lambs in the Rayburn (alive). Amusing anecdotes encountered by the fir...

Rail-Trails California: The Definitive Guide to the State's Top Multiuse Trails - Paperback

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by Rails-To-Trails Conservancy (Author)Explore 72 of the best rail-trails and other multiuse pathways throughout California. All across the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted into public multiuse trails. Level and accessible, these paths are ideal for a brisk fitness walk, bike ride, or stroll with the family. In Rail-Trails California, the experts from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy present the best of these routes, as well as other multiuse pathways. Many rail-trails are pa...

Land's End to John O'Groats Self Help Cycle Guide - Paperback

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by Royston G. Wood (Author)Fully revised and updated for 2020s following four further Lands End to John O'Groats end to end ridesThe ideal gift (even if to yourself) for anyone thinking about cycling from Lands End to John O'Groats.'...I was finding the lack of information in a single source frustrating and then found this!...''...the best by far of all that I have read; informative, practical, thoughtful and best of all humorous and entertaining...'Reader Comments (see reviews)Always dreamt ...

Run for Your Life: A Manifesto - Paperback

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by Scott F. Parker (Author)A classic of the genre, Run for Your Life: A Manifesto is a slip-in-your-pocket spiritual reference book for runners. Its 96 theses are not for everyone. Neither is running.NOW BACK IN PRINT Number of Pages: 102 Dimensions: 0.26 x 6 x 4 IN Publication Date: January 01, 2018

Gloria's Promise (American Ballet Theatre): A Ballet Dancer's First Step - Hardcover

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by Robin Preiss Glasser (Author), Jacqueline Preiss Weitzman (Author)From the New York Times bestselling illustrator and former ballet soloist Robin Preiss Glasser comes a story about a young ballet dancer whose boundless determination makes her dream of dancing with the American Ballet Theatre come true. Gloria has a very big dream: to be admitted to the summer program at the American Ballet Theatre. The day of the audition arrives, and Gloria couldn't be more excited! She can't wait to danc...

Sugarball: A Novel of Negro League Baseball - Paperback

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by R. Lee Procter (Author)In 1937, the dictator of the Dominican Republic, Rafael Trujillo sent his representative, Dr. Enrique Aybar to America to enlist the greatest Negro League players-Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson and Cool Papa Bell-to represent his country in a national baseball tournament. The players quickly found themselves celebrated in a country with no race prejudice. What they couldn't know is that they were pawns in a deadly, winner-take-all political game for the soul of the count...