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Golf Word Scrambles: Puzzles for Golfers - Paperback

$13.48

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

$48.58

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

$19.39

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

$35.12

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

$26.93

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

$35.03

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...

Go Blue Devils!: A History of Plattsmouth High School Football, 1893-1979 - Hardcover

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by Jim Elworth (Author)Plattsmouth, Nebraska lies at the confluence of the Platte and Missouri rivers. The people of Plattsmouth are proud of their small town's rich history, of their strength and determination as a community. They also share something that larger towns cannot, something that for generations has helped unite them and shape their very lives. What they share is a community-wide excitement on fall Friday nights, the rush of a close game, the heartbreaking losses, the exhilaratio...

No Roads to Follow: Kayaking the Great Lakes Solo - Hardcover

$34.51

by Michael Herman (Author)When people are searching for direction or meaning in their life, they say that they are looking for "a road to follow." In the spring of 1994, author Michael Herman was searching for a new road. Dissatisfied with his job and feeling unsuccessful, Michael began what some people considered unthinkable. Under the watchful eyes of a small crowd of friends and onlookers, he embarked on a 127-day solo sea kayak expedition of the Great Lakes. His goal was simple: to raise ...

The Crazy Kid: My Life as a Coach and Athletic Director in Garland, Texas - Hardcover

$28.03

by Homer B. Johnson (Author) Number of Pages: 240 Dimensions: 0.69 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: October 06, 2011

Danzan-Ryu Essentials: A Sourcebook from The Danzan-Ryu Jujutsu Homepage and MORE! - Paperback

$33.75

by George E. Arrington III (Author)Danzan-Ryu Essentials provides a handy reference of material derived from the highly popular Danzan-Ryu Jujutsu Hompage and other sources. The book gives the reader access to the highlights of the website in a form that is easily portable to the Dojo or anywhere. The content includes martial techniques, healing techniques, history, people, language and more. This edition has been updated with information as of June 2013.Author BiographyProfessor George Arrin...

Are you Kidding Me?: True Lifeguard Stories - Paperback

$14.83

by Nicole B. Palevsky (Author)Have you ever jumped in a pool, splashed a swimmer, and gotten the evil eye? This book is a collection of hilarious true examples of the quirks and odd behaviors of swimmers from the perspective of a lifeguard. Also included are stories of patron fights, swimwear, and other funny and disgusting things that have happened while I was lifeguarding. Number of Pages: 80 Dimensions: 0.17 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: September 03, 2011

The Horse Crucified and Risen - Paperback

$26.93

by Alexander Nevzorov (Author)This book became a best-seller in Russia, was reprinted several times and changed the worldview of many people.This is the first book in the history of mankind revealing the whole truth about horse and man relationships. Its author is well-known journalist, film director, scientist and founder of the most difficult and the most beautiful school of horse training and education, Nevzorov Haute Ecole, and he is living proof that a horse can be trained and educated w...

The Encyclopedia & Guide to Diving with a Full Face Mask - Hardcover

$34.99

by Matthew W. Robinson (Author)Diving is an exciting sport as well as a requirement of some vocations such as commercial diving, military diving, public safety diving, and scientific diving. In sport diving, most learn to dive with a half mask to cover their eyes and nose. A second stage regulator supplies their breathing gas (air). This method of diving is safe, simple, and time-tested over the last half century. The diving scenarios that appear throughout this guide are actual situations th...

Fine Tuning Your Man-to-Man Defense: 101 Concepts to Improve Your Team's Man-to-Man Defense Plus 60 Man-to-Man Defensive Drills - Paperback

$26.93

by Kevin Sivils (Author)There is something about teams who play intense, effective and hard nosed man-to-man defense that sets those teams a notch above other good teams. These great defensive teams exude a confidence that other teams often find intimidating. What sets these great defensive teams apart from average man-to-man defensive teams is usually not the overall defensive system. It is a combination of small details, intensity and an emphasis on the team concept. Fine Tuning Your Man-to...

Flying the Tail Wheel Airplane - Paperback

$32.33

by Jim Alsip (Author)As a licensed pilot, have you ever wondered why pilots who fly tailwheel airplanes are always smiling? While the FAA requires additional training to earn a tail wheel endorsement, those who master the requisite skills never look back from this fun, rewarding adventure. Now, seasoned flight instructor Jim Alsip delivers Flying the Tail Wheel Airplane: Stick and Rudder Skills for All Pilots. With numerous photographs, diagrams, and concise key points, this accessible, exper...

Deadfalls And Snares ( Elemental Historic Preparedness Collection): A Book Of Instruction For Trappers About These And Other Home-Made Traps - Paperback

$17.21

by Ron Foster (Author), A. R. Harding (Author)The old ways of trapping and snaring are forgotten by most today and the times to remember them are once again upon us in these times of economic and disaster uncertainty. This old style survival book of trapping and snaring lore, contains one of the greatest descriptive and applicable primitive and modern ways of acquiring game for food and sustenance. The book that was originally published in 1907 has been digitalized painstakingly, not a cheap ...

Shelters, Shacks and Shanties (Elemental Historic Preparedness Collection) - Paperback

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by Ron Foster (Introduction by), D. C. Beard (Author)Although this fine book was meant orginaly for boys to build something beyond a scrap lumber club house, or create something more interesting out of a pile of loose brush, than a child's imagined fort, the wisdom is ageless for all to apply as a survival skill, or a temporary refuge. This is a practical, hands-on guide by one of the founders of the Boy Scouts of America and a joy to read.Over 332 illustrations and clear, easy-to-follow text...

Science of Trapping ( Elemental Historic Preparedness Collection): Describes the Fur Bearing Animals, Their Nature, Habits - Paperback

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by Ron Foster (Introduction by), Elmer H. Kreps (Author)It has been said that trapping is the only outdoor activity that pays you back. Like hunting, trapping was not just recreation, but a way of life for many and it paid well in bounty and trade.There are still a lot of the old timers that still do it. As long as there is still demand for furs, there will be those who will go out and trap them. This book was orginaly printed in 1909 and contains embracing observations on the art of hunting ...

Strength Through Muscular Development: (Original Version, Restored) - Paperback

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by Earle Liederman (Author)"The effects of this kind of gym work are more visible than the effects of farm work, and also of a different character. While work on the farm provides active exercise, and increased strength in the back, the shoulders, the forearms and part of the legs; the gym work tends to give less work to those parts and more to the upper arms, the chest, and abdominal and side muscles, and to other, and different muscles on the legs. Moreover, gym work makes you springier and...

How To Anchor Safely: So You Sleep Well! - Paperback

$64.78

by Malcolm Snook (Author)How to anchor a yacht, or motor boat, safely in a wide variety of circumstances. Includes advice for people who just want to anchor for lunch, right through to those who plan to live on their boats and travel extensively, or even spend months at anchor in one location to save on marina fees or harbor dues. Includes information about a wide range of associated issues including: getting to and from your boat, what to do when things go wrong, storm preparation, equipment...

How to Develop a Powerful Grip: (Original Version, Restored) - Paperback

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by Edward Aston (Author)"To exert your gripping powers you have to bring your mental powers into play. You may perform free exercises until the cows come home with little benefit to your health, strength or muscularity if your mind is wandering from the thoughts of breakfast to your best girl, for it is only when you focus your full attention to the muscles being used that the work becomes strenuous and result-getting. Attempt to pick up a weight from the floor, one just within your compass, ...

Perfect Learning Karate Kata For Athletes: Seienchin: To the best of my knowledge, this is the first book to focus only on karate

$18.88

by Yasushi Abe (Author)This book illustrates a kata named "Seienchin" by three methods. Front Section: Sequential pictures demonstrate the views in front of the kata performer: You can see stance, the name of stance, and the direction of movement. 4 Angle Section: Sequential pictures taken from four different angles around the kata performer: You can see the detail of each movement of the kata. Count Section: List of count (static) pictures. You can use this section when you do review for the...

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by Lee Brett (Author)The Secret Art Of Pool Is the instructional book by Lee Brett, having coached and advised numerous top players including Darren Appleton, Shane Van Boening, Mike Dechaine, John Morra & many more. Lee has decided now is the time to share these secrets in his instructional book. Covering his "V" grip technique, his 1 to 5 set up sysytem, Inside & Outside the box, how to have strong fundamentals, including sighting, alignment, stance, bridge hand & arm, follow th...

Martial Arts For Kids: Kids Activities For Healthy Kids - Paperback

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by Aaron J. Perry (Author)Are your children learning martial arts for kids? "Martial Arts For Kids: Kids Activities For Healthy Kids" contains a collection of solo challenges and martial arts games to boost strength, speed, balance and co-ordination to accelerate their martial arts training. This book is for Parents of Martial Art Kids. Filled with strength, balance and co-ordination drills and games to set as challenges at home, at the beach or out in a park. These challenges will get your k...

Up One Side and Down the Other: the story of a climb of Aconcagua - Paperback

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by J. E. Arle (Author)Aconcagua - The highest mountain in the world outside the Himalayan and Karakoram ranges. This is the story of one typical expedition from a fairly average climber who was successful. It also serves as a typical description of what such expeditions are like for those aspiring to climb the seven summits or other high peaks with guided groups.Author BiographyJeff Arle, MD, PhD is a neurosurgeon and sometime hiker who has also climbed Mt. Rainier, Mt. Elbrus, Denali, Kilima...

Clemson Tough: Guts and Glory Under Dabo Swinney - Paperback

$21.99

by Larry Williams (Author), Zachary Hanby (Author)Re-visit 2015-16 in Clemson football history, a truly special season. Author Larry Williams relays the details of Coach Dabo Swinney's life, his impact on Tiger Town and his mission to create an elite program on and off the field.The 2015-16 season marked a significant moment in Clemson football history. Not only did the team play in its first national championship in thirty-four years, but the nation also finally took note of the burgeoning r...

Lost Ski Areas of the Berkshires - Paperback

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by Jeremy K. Davis (Author)The Berkshires of Massachusetts have long been known as a winter sports paradise. Over the years, many of these ski areas faded away and are nearly forgotten.Forty-four ski areas arose from the 1930s to the 1970s. The Thunderbolt Ski Trail put the Berkshires on the map for challenging terrain. Major ski resorts like Brodie Mountain sparked the popularity of night skiing with lighted trails. All-inclusive resorts - like Oak n' Spruce, Eastover and Jug End - brought t...

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by Ken Griffin (Author)From infant memories in a heavily bombed post-war naval city, to the sudden upheaval and arrival in a resin-scented, traditional Highland glen, the boy experienced a steep learning curve. It was, however, to quickly become a part of his nature as he wandered alone, observing and empathising with the wild creatures then engaging in the manual skills of survival where technology was still a distant idea. Biddable in behaviour because of childhood and army training, but a ...

Short Game Magic: A Guide to Golf's Scoring Skills - Paperback

$13.48

by Bill Forbes (Author)Instruction manual for putting, chipping, sand play, and other golf scoring skillsAuthor BiographyBill Forbes has been teaching golf for 20 years Number of Pages: 64 Dimensions: 0.13 x 10 x 7.99 IN Publication Date: November 07, 2011

A Guide to Wilderness Canoe Fishing - Paperback

$22.88

by Frank R. Richards (Author)A Guide to Wilderness Canoe Fishing is an informative how-to book about fishing from a canoe. It is written from the perspective of canoe camping in the wilderness. However, the tips and techniques apply to fishing from a canoe on any lake or river.Frank R. Richards brings more than thirty years of hands-on experience to the table with his first book, a detailed, introductory guide to anyone who may be interested in fishing and canoeing, whether they are beginners...

$20.18

by C. J. Geotis (Author)This book contains stories and photos collected over a period of four years in the fabulous Florida Keys. Inshore and offshore saltwater fishing experiences and techniques abound. Florida Keys photos (in black and white), fishing columns by C.J. Geotis, recipes, underwater photos, personal stories, fishermen, fisherwomen, big fish, strange fish, Gulfstream adventures, wahoo, dolphin, mahi mahi, blackfin tuna, yellowtail snapper, mangrove snapper, flying fish, sailfish,...