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

$17.53

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

$18.00

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...

Catching Giants: World-beating business lessons from the small team with a big dream that took on the world and won - Paperback

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by Kevin Gaskell (Author)Can a small business really compete with the biggest business giants?The typical argument is that they wouldn't have the budget, skills or experience. But Catching Giants demonstrates that this simply isn't true and shows how, even in the toughest of circumstances and competitive environments, it is possible for the small player to win big.When Kevin Gaskell and his small, inexperienced crew took on the 'World's Toughest Row' and set out to cross the Atlantic Ocean in...

Conquer Your Fear of Water: A Revolutionary Way to Learn to Swim Without Ever Feeling Afraid Color Version - Paperback

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by Melon Dash (Author)If you have tried to learn to swim with traditional lessons or with friends, family, lifeguards, or Olympians, and you're still afraid in water, it's not your fault. There is a profound misunderstanding of how to overcome fear--especially for adults--in the swimming instruction establishment. This misunderstanding is accepted as truth. You can learn to put your face in water happily, float, roll over, propel yourself, rest in deep water, bob, and get air at will if you'r...

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by M. L. Tarpley (Author), Monica Bruenjes (Illustrator)Will Maylie survive haggis, the Highland Games, and a crush?Maylie's next stop is Scotland-a land of tartans, kilts, bagpipes, and a new crush? When she meets 12-year-old Kieran MacGregor, a volunteer at Glamis Castle, she forgets all about Alex, the guy back home she has liked since kindergarten.The more time she spends with Kieran, the more she likes him. But she's not as secretive about it as she thinks. When her brother finds out abo...

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by Susie Heinzelman (Author), Rebecca Hirsch (Illustrator)Splash Into Safe Swimming was written for both children and adults. Water safety and all the skills associated with it have been uppermost on my mind for the past fifty-plus years. As I have continuously demonstrated and instructed the proper methods for children to engage in, my hope is to have all of you enjoy the thrills water can provide. Always remember to swim safely Number of Pages: 18 Dimensions: 0.05 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Publication...

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by Matt Tavares (Author), Matt Tavares (Illustrator)A work of fiction inspired by a true story, Matt Tavares's debut graphic novel dramatizes the historic struggle for gender equality in high school sports. It is 1975 in Indiana, and the Wilkins Regional High School girls' basketball team is in their rookie season. Despite being undefeated, they practice at night in the elementary school and play to empty bleachers. Unlike the boys' team, the Lady Bears have no buses to deliver them to away ...

This Too Was America: Philadelphia's Era of Cricket - Paperback

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by Tom Melville (Author)Cricket in America achieved its greatest acclaim, most extensive organization and highest level of competition in Philadelphia in the mid-19th century. The city took upon itself the burden of representing the entire U.S. during the sport's emerging international popularity. It was a story of amazing successes, abysmal failures and engaging personalities--like John B. King, revered to this day as one of the all-time greatest players--and eventual decline and demise. Thi...

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by Paul F Petricca (Author) Number of Pages: 36 Dimensions: 0.9 x 10.5 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: June 20, 2022

Purple Heroes: Football Stories from the Gridiron to the Cross - Paperback

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by Craig Olsen (Author), Mark Mullaney (Foreword by), Anthony Bass (Afterword by)As a child growing up in Minnesota in the '70s, the purple warriors of the gridiron, like Fred Cox, Bobby Bryant, Milt Sunde, Jeff Siemon, Mark Mullaney, Ed White, and Paul Krause, were my "heroes." Imagine, nearly 50 years later, having the opportunity to talk to those heroes and many veterans of college and pro football. When I learned that many of my boyhood heroes were also men of faith, I felt called to ask ...

Six Fish Limit: Stories from the Far Side of Fly Fishing - Hardcover

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by Steve Raymond (Author)"Few angler-authors can match the skill and insight of Steve Raymond. . . . Raymond leads his reader to a refined and refreshed understanding of what the natural world is really all about."--The New York Times Perhaps the most innovative fly-fishing writer of his generation, Steve Raymond reaches a new level in this collection of five short stories and a novella. Here you'll learn the fate of the world's first genetically modified fly fisher, discover the secret behi...

Hunting Big Mule Deer: The Stories - Paperback

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by Randy Ulmer (Contribution by), Ryan Lampers (Contribution by), Brian Latturner (Contribution by)Muley buck hunters and rokslide.com fans raved about Robby Denning's first book, and many of them said the best part was the hunting stories. This second book includes more stories, not only from Robby Denning but also stories contributed by nine other hunting authors. Number of Pages: 410 Dimensions: 0.84 x 9 x 6 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: June 14, 2022

Fox Trapping A Book of Instruction Telling How to Trap, Snare, Poison and Shoot - A Valuable Book for Trappers - Paperback

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by Arthur Robert Harding (Author)The book "" Fox Trapping A Book of Instruction Telling How to Trap, Snare, Poison and Shoot - A Valuable Book for Trappers "" 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 th...

Princess Chinni Goes to School - Paperback

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by Isabella Dipesh (Author) Chinni, a simple little girl, lived in a shanty home with her parents who earned a meagre income. But that didn't deter Chinni from dreaming to be a princess. With her intelligence, courage and sharp presence of mind, Chinni made a difference to the lives of her parents and also to the environment around her. Did she achieve her dream? Let's join Chinni on her journey. Princess Chinni Goes to School has been written by young and budding author Isabella Dipesh. Abou...

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by Steve Fulton (Author)Read about the great history and traditions of the Miami Hurricanes football throughout the years. Season by season recaps with game recaps along with schedules for each season. Rivalry games, Bowl games and much more. Whether you are a Miami Hurricanes fan or a College Football fan, this is a must read for all. Number of Pages: 216 Dimensions: 0.46 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: June 08, 2022

From the Sidelines to the Headlines: The Legacy of Women's Sports at Trinity University - Paperback

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by Betsy Gerhardt Pasley (Author), Jody Conradt (Foreword by)An expansive history of women's sports at Trinity University against the national backdrop of the women's rights movementAuthor BiographyJody Conradt coached women's college basketball for thirty-eight years, retiring in 2007 after serving as the head coach for the University of Texas for thirty-one years. In 1998 she became the second woman inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. She remains a pioneer and passi...

Skateboarding Is Not a Fashion: Revised and Expanded Edition - Hardcover

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by Juergen Blumlein (Author), Dirk Vogel (Author), Cap10 (Author)Skateboarding Is Not A Fashion is the culture's magnum opus look book. The gigantic first edition was an instant sellout, so the authors felt compelled to stuff even more content into this revised volume, now standing at almost 700 pages! As the culture moved on from its "novelty" stage as an offshoot of the surfing craze in the early days and developed its own distinct identity, brands core to the scene such as Vans, Santa Cruz...

Movement and Visual Impairment: Research Across Disciplines - Paperback

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by Justin A. Haegele (Editor)This is the first book to offer an in-depth review of research pertaining to individuals with visual impairments across the full span of movement-related disciplines, from biomechanics and motor learning to physical education and Paralympic sport.Each chapter highlights current research trends, future research directions, and practical implications in a key discipline or area of professional practice, drawing on empirical research evidence and opening up new avenu...

The Uchideshi: Interview with Jacques Payet - Paperback

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by Jacques Payet (Author), Simone Chierchini (Author)Jacques Payet has been a student of Aikido since 1980, when he first moved to Japan to learn under one the Aikido greatest, Gozo Shioda. It was during this time that he became the longest serving foreign uchideshi to serve at the Yoshinkan. In the Yoshinkan organisation he achieved the rank of Hachidan (8th dan) and the title of Shihan.Today Payet sensei is the Head Instructor of the Mugenjuku, his own dojo based in Kyoto, Japan. He is also...

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by Paul G. Markel (Author)The author has spent 30 years teaching and coaching shooters in rifle marksmanship. This book is designed to answer innumerable questions and to provide a solid foundation for any person seeking to become an expert marksman with a rifle.Topics Include: Foundational Marksmanship PrinciplesShooting PositionsConsistency with a RifleChoosing the Best OpticsUnderstanding Precision Rifle TermsCalling Shots and Self-EvaluationThe Importance of a Spotter...and much more. Num...

Strategy for Street Fighting - Paperback

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by Mick Franklin (Author), John Nawn (Author)John Nawn is an experienced boxing coach and veteran street fighter. Here in this book he shares a great deal of his wisdom that was won the hard way, in physical combat. This book covers precise fighting technique, winning against various types of fighters, managing fear, and many other lessons. Mick Franklin holds two black belts in Kyokushin Karate and is a long term student of John Nawn. Both John Nawn and Mick Franklin are the creators of the ...

Routledge Handbook of the Olympic and Paralympic Games - Paperback

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by Dikaia Chatziefstathiou (Editor), Borja García (Editor), Benoit Séguin (Editor)This handbook offers an important and timely contribution to the interdisciplinary field of Olympic studies. It brings together for the first time in a single volume a complete analysis of current and future economic, commercial, socio-political, cultural and governance challenges facing both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, their athletes and institutions. The book presents new research and broad surveys explo...

Before and After School Physical Activity Programs: Frameworks, Critical Issues and Underserved Populations - Paperback

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by Risto Marttinen (Editor), Erin E. Centeio (Editor), Thomas Quarmby (Editor)This is the first book to offer a critical examination of the delivery of before and after-school physical activity programs, from global perspectives. It introduces key theory and best practice in before and after-school physical activity research and programming, and is an essential resource for educators involved in the design and implementation of after-school programs.With contributions from leading internation...

The Routledge Handbook of Sport in Asia - Paperback

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by Fan Hong (Editor), Lu Zhouxiang (Editor)This is the first book to offer a comprehensive overview of the history, development and contemporary significance of sport in Asia. It addresses a wide range of issues central to sport in the context of Asian culture, politics, economy and society.The book explores diverse topics, including the history of traditional Asian sport; the rise of modern sport in Asia; the Olympic Movement in Asia; mega sport events in Asia; sport governance and policy; g...

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by Paddy Macklin (Author)Captain Bungle's Odyssey. Single-handed round the world. The author describes life as a cruising sailor culminating in an attempt to break the Solo Circumnavigation Record. Number of Pages: 288 Dimensions: 0.88 x 10 x 7 IN Publication Date: March 17, 2014

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by Alfy Smith (Author)How does a young basketball star become the close friend and trainer for world-class boxer, Roy Jones Jr.? Through compassion for others, a spirit of integrity, and the willingness to make trade-offs. At the tender age of seven, Alfy Smith found his purpose in life. Gifted with phenomenal athletic skill, he was bound for the NBA until a small injury in college inflicted huge consequences. But he persevered and traded one dream for another. "The trade-off leads to the pay...

Eldarlands LARP Player's Handbook - Paperback

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by Levi Samuel (Author)Cunning plots, heroic adventures, harrowing conquests... there's no end to the possibilities.Eldarlands LARP is a fantasy based live-action role-playing game in which the players create and become their characters, driving the story through conflict and roleplay. Within these pages, you'll find everything you need to create and advance a character, build safe weaponry and armor, and learn the rules of combat.If you've picked up this book, one can only assume you're one ...

Diego Maradona: A Socio-Cultural Study - Paperback

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by Pablo Brescia (Editor), Mariano Paz (Editor)This is the first book in English to closely examine the life of Diego Maradona from socio-cultural perspectives, exploring how his status as an icon, a popular sporting hero, and a political figurehead has been culturally constructed, reproduced, and manipulated.The volume looks at representations of Maradona across a wide variety of media, including literature, cinema, popular music, printed and online press, and radio, and in different countri...

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by William Daye (Author)Expectations are high when eighth-grade soccer star and high honor roll student Alex Tomassini starts soccer season at Beaumont Christian School in Greenbriar, Connecticut. He's constantly compared to his standout older brother S.J. who receives most of the attention and praise from their prominent United States Senator father. If things weren't already challenging enough, Alex's team is poised for a huge year and hopefully a championship.As the season gets underway, C...

Bent Poles, Happy Souls: Fishing Stories Gleaned from Sixty Years of Journaling - Paperback

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by Tom Friedemann (Author)The author logged his first fish in 1957 when he was just 9 years old and has since been journaling his fishing trips throughout his entire life. Six decades of documenting the accounts of each trip has resulted in numerous sweet stories that naturally come from spending time on the water with family members and good friends in some of the most beautiful places on earth. In addition to these heart-warming stories, the reader will be exposed to a wealth of fishing kno...