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Teaching Physical Education: Contemporary Issues for Teachers, Educators and Students - Paperback

$84.22

by Gary Stidder (Author)This book assesses the landscape of physical education today and the issues that shape it as a curriculum subject, particularly in the era of COVID-19. It explores the processes of transformation and change that follow government policy and considers what this means for physical education practitioners in schools.The book covers a wide range of important issues, across (micro-)political, social-cultural, historical and post-modernist categories. Bringing together curre...

$40.48

by John Birchard (Author) Number of Pages: 86 Dimensions: 0.38 x 9 x 6 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: November 29, 2010

The East Coast Of Florida Ports Of Call - Paperback

$35.03

by Thomas a. Henschel (Author)The many cruising destinations, Intracoastal Waterway anchorages, beaches and a wealth of vacation opportunities that have made Florida's Atlantic coast famous are depicted in stunning full-page aerial photos in this new boating guide Florida's East Coast Ports of Call. Now in the second edition, this book features a section devoted exclusively to all the major East Coast of Florida inlets and Atlantic coast lighthouses. The photographs in the book are useful for...

LeBron James In His Own Words: An Unofficial Quotebook - Paperback

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by Jesse Hines (Author), Phillip Hines (Author)LeBron James is the world's most talked-about active basketball player, stirring adoration-and intense criticism. Sports fans and journalists see the polarizing player as either the most exciting basketball player of his generation-or a selfish underachiever, and sometimes both. This book sets aside the controversy to let James speak for himself in his own words. Culling over 200 quotes on over 100 subjects drawn from print and electronic media-p...

Marcelo Rios: The Man We Barely Knew - Paperback

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by Scoop Malinowski (Author)This book is a unique, abstract portrait of former ATP #1 ranked tennis player Marcelo Rios of Chile from various sources and perspectives, including opponents, friends, media, fans, photographers, his coaches, industry people, tournament officials, etc. Rios possessed the wondrous talent which could have won ten Grand Slams - according to Marat Safin, and a maverick personality which fascinated, bewildered and awed the tennis world from 1994 to 2003. In this book ...

The Authoritative Handbook of the Kodenkan Jujitsu School: Danzan-Ryu Jujitsu as taught by Prof. Sig Kufferath and Prof Tony Janovich - Paperback

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by Tony Janovich (Author)The finest handbook ever written for a Kodenkan Danzan - Ryu Jujitsu School. All aspects for students of the Dojo are included. Informative articles on training, history and includes rank requirements to black belt. A Japanese glossary in the back is helpful when learning the technique names. Every student of Kodenkan Danzan-Ryu Jujitsu should have one of these handbooks.Author BiographyProfessor Tony Janovich holds the rank of 10th degree black belt in Danzan-Ryu Juj...

They're Not Boys - Safely Training the Adolescent Female AthleteTM: All Female Athletes Need to Value Training to Play Sports - Paperback

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by Warren J. Potash (Author)To educate adults of teen female athletes so they understand why training to play sports is important to enable their daughter-athlete to minimize her risk for injury while having FUN playing her sport(s)Author BiographyWarren J. Potash Specialist in Exercise Therapy and Sports Nutrition I studied biomechanics, kinesiology, human anatomy, and spent more than 250 hours working in sports medicine physical therapy clinics as part of 1,500 hours that were required for ...

Secrets of Wing Chun for Selfmastery: The Secrects of Wing Chun for Self Mastery contains new translations of the original Wing Chun Poetry and all th - Paperback

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by G. Yau (Author), L. L. C. Oudsten (Author)The Secrects of Wing Chun for Self Mastery contains new translations of the original Wing Chun Poetry and all the fundamentals needed to develop your Wing Chun skill; This book includes the Muscle tendon change and the Bone Marrow Washing. All is explained in a clear and understandble way. Number of Pages: 46 Dimensions: 0.12 x 10 x 8 IN Publication Date: March 23, 2011

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by Mark Hampton (Author) Number of Pages: 226 Dimensions: 0.52 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: March 16, 2011

Blue Monday: The Expos, the Dodgers, and the Home Run That Changed Everything - Paperback

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by Danny Gallagher (Author), Larry Parrish (Foreword by)Blue Monday: one of the most unforgettable days in Canadian baseball history. Danny Gallagher leads readers up to that infamous day in October 1981 when Rick Monday of the Los Angeles Dodgers hit a home run off of Montreal Expos pitcher Steve Rogers in the ninth inning, giving the Dodgers a berth in the World Series. Readers will be taken back to 1976 when a five-year plan for winning the National League championship was set in place by ...

Simply the Best: The Story of the 1929-31 Philadelphia Athletics - Paperback

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by Brett Topel (Author)When the subject of baseball's greatest teams comes up, the Philadelphia Athletics are often forgotten. However, the 1929-31 Athletics were a dynasty, with some of the greatest players to ever put on a uniform. And each had a personality that exceeded their baseball prowess. The pages of this book tell the tales of men enshrined in Cooperstown because of their abilities to hit, or throw, a baseball. Players such as Lefty Grove, Al Simmons, Mickey Cochrane and one of the...

The Golden Age of Basketball - Paperback

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by Andy Grachuk (Author), Steven a. Roseboro (Author)In "The Golden Age of Basketball - Volume I" Sports Photojournalist Steven A. Roseboro presents a words-eye view of the most exciting Decade in the History of the NBA, the Eighties. The Book chronicles the remarkable rivalry between Earvin "Magic" Johnson's Los Angeles Lakers and Larry Bird's Boston Celtics, who won a combined 8 of 10 NBA Championships in the Decade. The competitive excellence of Bird vs. Magic changed the landscape of the ...

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by Francis Marion Bush (Author)The rich heritage of Virginia horse racing traces its roots back to the colonial days of the late seventeenth century. Horse racing began as single-day events held at county fairs, family farms, and hunt meets, taking a long and meandering path to become the sport we know and love today. Colonial Downs and More examines the important changes that occurred in Virginia's horse racing industry during the last half century, with a particular focus on the debates ove...

Firearms Curios or Relics List - Paperback

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by Bureau Of Alcohol Tobac And Explosives (Author)This guide lists curios or relics firearms for gun collectors. As set out in the regulations (27 CFR 478.11), curios or relics include firearms which are of special interest to collectors by reason of some quality other than is associated with firearms intended for sporting use or as offensive or defensive weapons. This publication is a cumulative digest of determinations made by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) an...

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by Mike Mladenik (Author)In Northwoods Walleye, I follow the seasonal patterns for catching walleyes in lakes, reservoirs and natural lakes. The angler will learn the prime time to fish a specific type of water and choose the best presentation to catch those often finicky walleyes. A guide soon learns to keep things as simple as possible so the client can have an enjoyable day on the water. Many anglers make fishing too complicated and end up catching less fish. Successful walleye fishing is ...

Falsely Accused?: Mike Tyson and the Rape Trial that Destroyed a Champion - Paperback

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by Mark Shaw (Author)Was former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson falsely accused? Was the trial that convicted him of rape a fair one? Did so-called "Baddest Man on the Planet" deserve to be imprisoned? These questions and more are answered in Falsely Accused: Mike Tyson and the Rape Trial that Destroyed a Champion." Written by former criminal defense lawyer and television legal analyst Mark Shaw, the trial media coordinator who was in the courtroom during the trial, this book exposes t...

Power Hapkido - Essential Techniques - Paperback

$103.95

by Jung Kim (Photographer), Ki Kim (Author), Myung Yong Kim (Author)This book is the full color version with Korean terminology for all the kicks and techniques. Grandmaster Myung Yong Kim (founder of Jin Jung Kwan Hapkido) shows the essential techniques of JinJungKwan Hapkido in this easy to follow, step by step book. Learn abdominal breathing exercises along with kicks and self defense techniques. First, learn to cultivate your inner power through regular abdominal breathing exercises. Then...

The Weekend Angler's Guide To Good Fishing - Paperback

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by Keith Bartlett (Author)The Weekend Angler's Guide to Good Fishing provides recreational anglers with the knowledge and instruction they need to enjoy a greater level of fishing success. This book was written for those who have some experience and know much of the terminology used to describe equipment, conditions, and other intricacies of fishing. It may not be the best resource for people who have never fished. If you don't know the difference between a spinning and baitcasting rod and re...

The Complete Mental Game of Baseball: Taking Charge of the Process, on and Off the Field - Hardcover

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by Charlie Maher (Author)The Complete Mental Game is a comprehensive instructional system to guide the baseball player --- at any competitive level---- to take chagre of the process of playing the game, on and off the baseball diamond. Through this book, the baseball player will learn to establish a consistent approach to their continuous development and improvement, not only as a player but also as a person. The book includes guidelines methods and procedures so that the baseball player will...

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by Marty Urand (Author)"Not Recommended for College is a story of a young man who dreamed he could be the best he could be, but wasn't sure of the conveyance to get him there. Basketball gave him that carriage! Dribble...cut...pivot...shoot...Score! The rhythm of basketball surged through his veins, but learning the basics of an education were the farthest from his thoughts. The rigor of the classroom was not an easy task to achieve, but without eligibility, basketball could not happen. Throu...

I'll Tell You When You're Good!: The Memoir of America's Youngest College Quarterback - Paperback

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by David Moon Walker (Author)If there's anyone who could say,"I didn't sign up for this," it's Texas A&M quarterback David Walker. This is the incredible story of Walker's demanding, provocative, bitterly fought career, and the most miraculous comeback of all time. Now the hardest-fighting Fightin' Texas Aggie who ever lived reveals his life as the A&M Field General inside the cold-blooded arena of college football. Join fans now in discovering the most disturbingly fascinating career...

I'll Tell You When You're Good!: The Memoir of America's Youngest College Quarterback - Hardcover

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by David Moon Walker (Author)If there's anyone who could say,"'I didn't sign up for this," it's Texas A&M quarterback David Walker. This is the incredible story of Walker's demanding, provocative, bitterly fought career, and the most miraculous comeback of all time. Now the hardest-fighting Fightin' Texas Aggie who ever lived reveals his life as the A&M Field General inside the cold-blooded arena of college football. Join fans now in discovering the most disturbingly fascinating caree...

North of the Soo: Wilderness Adventure Stories - Paperback

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by John H. Gearey (Author)The stories in this book are all based on real-life experiences. They often involve events ranging from frigid winter excursions to canoeing life threatening river rapids in the wilds north of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. Come and join the author, his wife, and many different folks of all ages as they canoe, fish and hunt the great outdoors. Hopefully, the reader will experience the thrill of adventure we have found in nearly fifty years of traveling the northe...

Secrets Of Owning Your Swing: The Revolutionary Power3 Golf Approach - Paperback

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by Edward A. Tischler (Author) Number of Pages: 320 Dimensions: 0.67 x 11 x 8.25 IN Publication Date: July 25, 2011

Mr. A.I.P: Taking it to the Hoop - Paperback

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by Sophia Oscar (Author), Patrick Robinson (Author)Pat, Chucky, and Larry had dreams to become the best basketball players in the neighborhood. Every summer they played against the best players in the neighborhood but could never seem to win a game. This summer was going to be different for the 3 boys. They struggled along the way, but thanks to Mr. A.I.P, they were ready to prove that anything is possible Number of Pages: 28 Dimensions: 0.07 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: May 24, 2011

Golf Word Scrambles: Puzzles for Golfers - Paperback

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by Carolyn Kivett (Author), Chris McMullen (Author)This Golf Word Scrambles book is great for both golf lovers and word puzzle enthusiasts. It makes a nice gift, too. There are 101 word scramble puzzles; each puzzle consists of 10 golf-related words or phrases, like sand trap, nine iron, Tiger Woods, or St. Andrews. All 10 words from each puzzle are related - for example, they might all be common golf phrases, golf equipment, professional golfers, or famous golf courses. Knowing that the word...

Busch North Scene - The Busch Years - Hardcover

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by George Campbell (Author) Number of Pages: 398 Dimensions: 1 x 9 x 6 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: November 18, 2011

Sorry Kid, I Don't Much Feel Like Playing Today - Paperback

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by Kelly D. Cleaver Sr. (Author)In 1919, members of the Chicago White Sox "threw" the World Series, intentionally losing to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for money. Two years later, after a lengthy investigation, eight players, including the immortal "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, received lifetime bans for their part in the scandal. Debates have raged ever since about whether all of the eight banned players actively "threw" plays or games. Sorry Kid, I Don't Much Feel Like Playing Today settles ...

Basketball: So Much More Than Just a Game - Hardcover

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by Larry A. McKenzie (Author)Larry McKenzie, the only coach to win four back-to-back state titles in the 99 year history of the Minnesota State Boys Basketball tournament is sharing his success strategies for "winning" on the court and in life. Much More than just a Game is a must read for young athletes and their parents navigating the game. Incorporating 10 life lessons, Coach McKenzie shows why BASKETBALL is merely a metaphor and a tool that can be used to transform lives. Number of Pages:...

Fine Tuning Your Fast Break: 75 Concepts to Improve Any Team's Fast Break Offense - Paperback

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by Kevin Sivils (Author)Whether you run the famed Loyola Marymount fast break made famous by Paul Westhead, the Grinnell "system," the "Tiger Ball" break of Olivet Nazarene or just leave your fast break to chance, the concepts in Fine Tuning Your Fast Break: 75 Concepts To Improve Your Team's Fast Break Offense will improve your team's running game!The book is organized so each concept can be found easily. The concepts are grouped by areas of specificity such as concepts specifically for poin...

Chesapeake Bay Ports Of Call: A Boating & TravelGuide To Chesapeake Bay's Ports of Call - Paperback

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by Thomas a. Henschel (Author)This newly released Chesapeake Bay cruising guide contains dozens of color aerial photographs of Bay anchorages, harbors, channels, ports of call and marinas. Accompanied by informative text helpful for Chesapeake Bay sailing and cruising, the photographs are invaluable for visually assisted navigation and planning your next cruise. The photographs feature text overlays which identify marinas, resorts, suggested navigation routes, attractions and other points of ...

You Can Shoot 70 at 70: Age Defying Breakthroughs for the Senior Golfer - Paperback

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by Cherie L. Smith D. C. (Contribution by), Jamie Leno Zimron Lpga (Contribution by), Dave Bisbee (Contribution by)In the year 2008, there were 8.6 million seniors playing golf. That's a whopping 33% of the 28 million people who played. Even with the growing boomer population, there has yet to be a book directed specifically to golfing seniors. This is not another book about swing mechanics. It's about the challenges people face as they age, especially if they don't continue to stay fit and h...