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Gridiron Gumshoe: My Life in and Out of the NFL Films' Vault - Hardcover

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by Ace Cacchiotti (Author)"Gridiron Gumshoe" My life in and out of the NFL Films' Vault" by Ace Cacchiotti is a Pro Football Fanatics' guide to my literal life working with the most accomplished producers who have lent their artistic values to all that follow the game and who live vicariously through one who contributed to the company by "Paying attention to detail and Finishing like a Pro". From young Steve Sabol's "They Called it Pro Football" produced in 1967, to "Joe and the Magic Bean" a...

Fast Swimming with Technique and Mental Awareness - Paperback

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by Mary Damm (Author), Gene Damm (Author)Section 1 of "Fast Swimming with Technique and Mental Awareness " is aimed at describing competitive swimming strokes and other facets of swimming in simple language for swimmers, parents, and new coaches. Section 2 of this book illustrates situations where mental awareness, both consciously and sub-consciously made average swimmers into better, and sometimes great swimmers. This section is a must reading for, swimmers, parents and coaches, including a...

A Running Start: An Athlete, A Woman - Paperback

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by Lynda Huey (Author)Written before Title IX offered increased access to women in sports, A Running Start tells the story of a high school cheerleader from white suburbia who leaps into the black sports world of track and field, training alongside many of the world's fastest male sprinters. Lynda coached at several universities, finding second-class status at every turn. This frank and entertaining book looks at the doors she tore down to create opportunities that today's women athletes curr...

Ski Pioneers of Stowe, Vermont: The First Twenty-Five Years - Paperback

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by Haslam Lord and Ruschp (Author)The history of the development of the ski industry on Mt. Mansfield in Stowe, VT, the Ski Capitol of the East. Details and anecdotes of the process are told by two of the major players, Sepp Ruschp and Charlie Lord, (in their own words). Each trail, each building and each lift are chronicled. Through these documents donated to the Stowe Historical Society, we learn how trails were cut by hand, men were carried by horse and wagon, buildings (dorms, ski huts, c...

Paddle Pilgrim: An adventure of learning and spirit, kayaking the Mississippi River - Paperback

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by David Ellingson (Author)"It had been on my bucket-list since I was a boy and read Huck Finn," reports Dave Ellingson, college professor and pastor, who paddled the entire Mississippi River in his kayak during the summer of 2012. Paddle Pilgrim chronicles this "adventure of a lifetime" and recounts experiences from basking in a sublime sunset in Minnesota to dancing with a snake on an Arkansas sandbar. In addition to painting a kaleidoscope of vivid word pictures of river scenery, Ellingson...

Espada Y Daga: The Sword & Dagger Fighting Art - Paperback

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by Dan Anderson (Author)Espada Y Daga: The Sword & Dagger Fighting Art - It is said that the soul of Filipino martial Arts lies in the blade, the bolo. For someone to fully know the arts of arnis, eskrima or kali, one must know the art of the blade. This is the first book to cover the Modern Arnis viewpoint of the espada y daga, the art of the long and short blade. This book contains more than 200 pages with over 800 photographs to delineate the how and why of learning this fascinating ar...

The Scouting Journey: Guiding Scouts to Challenge, Adventure and Achievement - Paperback

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by Clarke Green (Author)The Scouting Journey is a map for Scouters guiding Scouts on a voyage of challenge, adventure, and achievement.Scouting's continued relevance hinges on the attitude of each individual Scouter. We are good, practical people concerned about the next meeting or camping trip. We have plenty of forms to fill in, records to maintain, and plans to develop.All those practicalities are meaningless if we don't strive to grasp less practical, less tangible elements of Scouting.I ...

A complete guide to Alpine Ski touring Ski mountaineering and Nordic Ski touring: Including useful information for off piste skiers and snow boarders - Hardcover

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by Henry Branigan (Author), Keith Jenns (Author)There is something extraordinarily special about sliding on snow that has excited generations of snow sports enthusiasts. Add to this the dimension of travelling through the mountains and the result is a recipe for some of the best outdoor activity days you could ever imagine. I have been fortunate to share some of these adventures with Henry Branigan: Skiing off the summit of Mount Blanc at dawn or, equally enjoyable, skiing under the northern ...

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De-Fanging The Snake: A Guide To Modern Arnis Disarms - Paperback

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by Dan Anderson (Author)De-fanging The Snake - A Guide To Modern Arnis Disarms is the first book on Modern Arnis written in the West. Prof. Dan Anderson has broken down over 80 different disarms using the single stick, double stick, stick & dagger as well as disarm reversals. This book has over 200 pages and is fully illustrated with over 800 photos. This is the first of Prof. Anderson's "Modern Arnis encyclopedia" series. Number of Pages: 204 Dimensions: 0.43 x 10 x 8 IN Publication Date...

Teaching The Flex Match-Up Zone: An Effective Defense for the High School Coach - Paperback

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by Steve Biddison (Author)Within the pages of this book, you will find a detailed approach to teaching a Match Up Zone Defense that has twice the state of Texas in scoring defense.Using man-to-man principles within the concept of a zone defense, Coach Biddison takes you through a step by step process of not only how to run the defense, but how to teach it. In a sense, the Flex Match-Up Zone takes the very best of the man-to-man techniques and combines them with the best zone principles to for...

My Wings: The world's top competition pilot tells his story. - Paperback

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by Sebastian Kawa (Author)Sebastian Kawa, world's top competition pilot, talks about sailing and flying, his first flights and first competitions, wins and loses, gliders and avionics, safety and taking necessary risk. A thrilling story for all aviation and sport enthusiasts. His book "Sky Full of Heat" contains the contents of this book plus his tips on flying strategy and technique. Number of Pages: 216 Dimensions: 0.46 x 10 x 7.01 IN Publication Date: June 11, 2015

44 Secrets for Playing Great Soccer - Paperback

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by Mirsad Hasic (Author)DISCOVER:: How to Finally Clear Away ALL The Hurdles Keeping You From Becoming a Super Soccer Smash Success Whether you call it futbol or soccer, one thing is clear: when you love the sport, it really shows. Extra practice? No big deal. Watching your soccer heroes? Yes, please Sticking to your diet? OK, why not. But if you aren't smashing through records and earning the praise of your entire team, you might be more than just a little frustrated. You may even feel lik...

The Best Seat in the House: My 48 years in local sports broadcasting - Paperback

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by Jim Doyle (Author)Jim Doyle's hands were shaking as he signed off after a radio broadcast of one of the most remarkable college football games he had ever witnessed. Although he was a seasoned broadcaster, Doyle's hope remained the same as it did when he first started in the business: that through descriptions, gusto, and accuracy, he once again provided his listeners a good feel for what it was like to be there. Doyle relies on nearly a half century of sports radio broadcasting experience...

The Best Seat in the House: My 48 years in local sports broadcasting - Hardcover

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The Nomad Prepper: A Guide to Mobile Survival - Paperback

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by Robert Paine (Author)The Nomad Prepper: A Guide to Mobile Survival is an excellent resource and foundational guide that covers many topics of going mobile in a survival situation. Especially helpful for the seeker and the new-to-prepping, there are also many great ideas for even the seasoned prepper. The reasons why you prep really don't matter. What matters is how long you're prepping for, and the means you go about doing it. This guide will show you how to determine if going mobile is th...

Between Borders: From Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail - Paperback

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by Harly D. Drum (Author)Between Borders is the true story of Harly Drum's thru-hike on the Pacific Crest Trail and the first book in the Long-Distance Adventure Series. At twenty-one years of age, he began walking north from the Mexican border and nearly 2700 miles later arrived in Manning Park, British Columbia. Between Borders has been prepared in journal form and includes details from 110 days trekking through California, Oregon, and Washington. This hiking adventure includes pictures fro...

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by Don &. Teri Murray (Author)This delightful book describes the adventures of a fascinating andfearless couple who have decided - in middle age- that life has more tooffer them than their regular day jobs.With only $200 in their pockets as they sailed their classic woodensailboat into Puerto Vallarta and without work permits, they began making a few pies in the back streets of this Mexican Coastal Resort which lead to the founding of Mexico's most famous and delicious American dessertbak...

Crow Hopper's Big Guide to Buck Stopping: Put an End to Your Horse's Bucking Fits - Paperback

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by Keith Hosman (Author)Unillustrated (no pictures), 241 pagesControl: Either you have it--or you don't.This book, "Crow Hopper's Big Guide to Buck Stopping," falls into four sections: Section I: Learn the ground work required to begin snuffing out this deep-rooted issue. Given that "you ride the horse you lead," you'll begin your fix with your feet planted safely on terra firma. You'll gain confidence and control.Section II: Learn to see a buck coming and what to do if it happens, then get b...

Southern Tiger - Series 1: Small Tiger Fist - Paperback

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by Joe Maury (Author)Southern tiger style boxing is based on the fierceness and ruthlessness of the tiger. It's motions are direct and powerful. Most people refer to southern tiger style as "Hung Style," mainly credited to the person bringing it out of the Shaolin Temple, Hung Hei Gun. Tiger style is excellent for strengthening the bones, tendons and joints. It is known for building a strong bridge (the forearm and wrist area) and excellent stances (especially the horse stance). Small Tiger F...

The Smart & Easy Guide To Winning At Tennis: An Introduction to the Rules, Mental Psychology, Coaching Instruction, Tactics & Strategy of Tennis - Paperback

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by Will Jackson (Author)Tennis is a fun, fast-paced sport that is a great way to stay in shape, as well as to spend time with friends and family. It is also, however, a relatively complicated game with it's own set of rules and regulations, terms to be defined, equipment needed and so on. Simply grabbing a tennis racquet and hitting the clay court are not even close to enough to prepare you for playing tennis. Tennis Beginners Guide, provides an accessible introduction to the basics of the ga...

Aging Horse: Helping Your Horse Grow Old with Dignity and in Health - Paperback

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by Juliet M. Getty Ph. D. (Author)The aged horse has so much to offer: wisdom, experience, and confidence, to name a few attributes. Helping him grow old in good health and with dignity is a gift every horse owner hopes to be able to bestow. In this expanded and updated edition of Aging Horse, Dr. Getty covers all the elements you need to know about feeding your mature horse to foster his longevity and prolong his usefulness.Author BiographyJuliet M. Getty, Ph.D. is an internationally respect...

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by Allen Woodman (Author), Allen Woodman (Illustrator), Allen Woodman (Editor)Master Perez has competed in many major martial arts tournaments since the 70s he was a three-time member of the U.S. Wushu team. His highlight was competing against Zhao Changjun and Yang Siwen. He has even sponsored exchanges with Chinese teams, athletes and Masters. His skills have given him opportunities to work in the movie industry as an actor, stuntman and fight choreographer. He has worked with legendary dir...

San-Tito: Vida y Milagros de Tito Trinidad - Paperback

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by Jorge L. Perez (Author)"Me gusta ganar por nocaut. Voy round por round, pero si lo puedo lastimar y acabar la pelea temprano, lo voy a hacer." -TITO TRINIDAD- QUIZ S ALG N D A el diccionario de la Real Academia Espa ola acepte la palabra Titoman a, definida de la siguiente manera: "Estallido de emotividad y celebraci n espont nea, parecido al que suele surgir el Fin de A o, instantes despu s de una victoria deportiva importante". Su origen, naturalmente, est en las celebraciones provocada...

In Their Own Write: Volume 1: Over 1000 Major Leaguers Tell Their Greatest Thrill And Most Memorable Moment In Baseball - Paperback

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by Bill "hondo" Hongach (Author)A most amazing book that was put together over 40 years, when a Yankee batboy asked the players to write their greatest thrill in baseball on a questionnaire in the early 1970's. Discovering these responses twenty years later, the batboy, who was in the baseball card business, decided to contact every living current and former major leaguer, and ask them what their greatest thrill and most memorable moment in baseball was. The response was unbelievable. Thousan...

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by Ken Chaddock (Author)Ski Well Simply describes in easy to understand terms a method for simple and effective skiing, complete with explanations and rationale for specific how-to's that underpin the method. Whether cruising gently on groomed pistes, plunging through deep powder, bouncing down moguls, or racing around gates, skiing well simply draws on a few select techniques and focuses that combine to produce competent, fun skiing in every situation. The method in Ski Well Simply derives f...

Dollar Sign on the Muscle: The World of Baseball Scouting - Paperback

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by Kevin Goldstein (Foreword by), Dave Pease (Editor), Kevin Kerrane (Author)MEET THE MEN WHO SHAPE THE GAME OF BASEBALL the men who can make--or break--careers, the men who, more than any others, were responsible for getting Mike Schmidt, Al Kaline, Darryl Strawberry, Mickey Mantle, Roberto Clemente, Sandy Koufax, and Brooks Robinson--to name just a few--into their major league positions. Here is all the inside information--trade secrets, player development, original scouting reports; the ...

Better Bidding = Better Bridge - Paperback

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by Allan Lewis (Author) Number of Pages: 40 Dimensions: 0.1 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: November 03, 2013

Guide To Fly Fishing: for the Beginner - Paperback

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by David Griffin (Author)This is THE book for the beginning Fly Fisher man or woman. Used for the past ten years by the Rip Van Winkle Chapter of Trout Unlimited in their fly fishing course, "Guide to Fly Fishing for the Beginner" is packed with information ... even for the experienced fisherman ... and will help you to get on the stream and start casting, tying knots, selecting flies and reading the water. Griffin has a way of putting concepts simply and his clear prose describes a No-Balone...

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by Ford E. Young Jr (Author)This is a new release of the original 1949 edition. Number of Pages: 124 Dimensions: 0.26 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: October 27, 2013

From Triumph to Tragedy in the NHL: Profiling pro hockey players who died tragically. - Paperback

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by Salvatore Ala (Editor), Robert J. Osborne (Editor), Brad James Lombardo (Author)From Triumph To Tragedy In The NHL profiles the personal lives, pro careers and untimely deaths of six hockey players: Bill Masterton, Terry Sawchuk, Tim Horton, Pelle Lindbergh, John Kordic and Steve Chiasson. All six were in the midst of NHL careers when tragedy struck. Informative and insightful chapters detail the lives and deaths of each player. End notes and career statistics are also provided.Author Biog...

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by Bernath E. Phillips (Author)This is a new release of the original 1940 edition. Number of Pages: 128 Dimensions: 0.27 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: October 27, 2013