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The Camino Preparation Handbook: Get the most out of your Camino by being prepared. - Paperback

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by Miles C. Hermannsdorfer (Author)The Camino Preparation Handbook is a guide to prepare pilgrims for walking the Camino de Santiago or Way of St. James. The handbook contains extensive and extremely useful information for pilgrims about to begin their first journey. Not only are topics such as selecting the right backpack, footwear and packing lists covered, insight into the spiritual preparation one must make is also covered. Avoid having to learn the hard way, by getting the inside tips be...

15 Tennis Serve Drills to Master Consistency, Spin, and Power: Learn how to train your serve to be the best in the world - Paperback

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by Correa (Certified Professional Tennis Pl (Author)15 Tennis Serve Drills to Master Consistency, Spin, and Power will help you develop a world class serve through drills and advanced techniques. Do you want to start winning more matches thanks to your serve? Want to make a big difference in the results you have in your matches and tournaments? Well, in tennis, YOU SPEND AT LEAST 46% OF THE TIME SERVING Which means that the better you serve, the better your chance is of controlling that 46% ...

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by G. Thomas Baer (Author)Mike Daniels wants more than anything to make the freshman basketball team. Although he has excellent basketball skills that were gained on a grass and dirt court during elementary school, one fact works against him-he is only four feet eleven inches tall. During tryouts, six footer John Reardon deliberately smashes into a pick set by Mike sending him crashing to the hardwood. With the cracking of bones in his right wrist, Mike realizes his freshman dream is over. Hi...

Senior Tennis: Strokes, Strategies, Rules and Remedies - Paperback

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by Roy Emerson (Foreword by), George Wachtel (Author)A great How-To book on playing the game of tennis, with information about all the strokes, match strategy, rules of the game, and staying healthy -- with a foreword by Australian tennis legend Roy Emerson: "Apart from having instant appeal to tennis lovers everywhere, the knowledge in this book will provide invaluable information to all who read it." "There's tons to read here that will benefit players of all shapes and sizes." Joel Drucker...

Fly Fishing for Beginners: Learn the Basics of Fly Fishing - Paperback

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by Ron D. Kness (Author)If you have always wanted to learn how to fly fish, this book is for you. It starts out with how to select the right gear for you, such as rod length and weight, fly reel weight, fly line, etc. Now that you have your equipment, you have to know how to put everything together. Now that your rod and reel are together, you'll have to put backing and fly line on it. Needing that information, we move to the chapter on knots and specifically, the basic ones you'll need to kn...

College Football America 2014 Yearbook Encyclopedia - Paperback

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by Chuck Cox (Author), Matthew Postins (Author), Kendall D. Webb (Author)College Football America is the most complete college football annual yearbook on the market featuring team pages and capsules for every known college football program in the United States and Canada. This includes 'quick-take' conference previews for every college football conference in the country including all four levels of the NCAA along with the NAIA and the junior colleges of the NJCAA and the CCCAA. Additionally,...

Rockachusetts: An Explorer's Guide To Amazing Boulders of Massachusetts - Paperback

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by Christy Butler (Photographer), Russell Dunn (Author), Christy Butler (Author)"Rockachusetts." An Explorer's Guide to Amazing Boulders of Massachusetts: New hiking destinations and fun-filled adventures for individuals, couples or the entire family. A total of 155 chapters richly enhanced with photographs, GPS coordinates, maps, directions along with historical backdrop, direct hikers and outdoor enthusiasts to some of the most astonishing glacial boulders, balanced or perched rocks that ha...

Self Defense for Beginners - Be Your OWN Hero!- - Paperback

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by Jacob Hill (Author)About The Book: In the pages of our beginners' guide to self-defense, it is our hope that you gain a newfound knowledge and coat of security in the topic of self-defense. We created this guide for those that have always wanted to educate themselves in the important fields of self-defense and have chosen NOW as the time to begin. We would like to stress that this guide is an excellent BEGINNER'S guide. Our guide is loaded with thorough and highly useful and applicable beg...

NFL (American Football): A Fascinating Book Containing NFL Facts, Trivia, Images & Memory Recall Quiz: Suitable for Adults & Children - Paperback

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by Matthew Harper (Author)Hi and a very warm welcome to "NFL (American Football)". A Fascinating Book Containing NFL Facts, Trivia, Images & Memory Recall Quiz: Suitable for Adults & Children. I'm one of those people who loves to hear about extraordinary facts or trivia about anything. They seem to be one of the few things my memory can actually recall. I'm not sure if it's to do with the shock or the "WoW" factor but for some reason my brain seems to store at least some of it for a l...

Mastering the Skills of Professional Baseball: Learn the Game the Pros Play - Paperback

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by Kevin B. O'Connell (Author)This is one of the most complete baseball manuals available. Designed to speak to coaches, players and parents alike, the manual covers all aspects of the game, addressing all skills and tools. The information is delivered conversationally, and is derived from over 35 years of experience as a coach, instructor, trainer and player. The knowledge in these pages has helped to recently produce both a first round and second round pick, one currently playing at the MLB...

Raising a Rugby Champion: A complete guide to unlocking your childs potential - Paperback

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by Mariana Correa (Author)Raising a Rugby Champion is the best and most complete book out there for any rugby parent. With the perfect combination and inspiration your child will be on the path to greatness. The author Mariana Correa is a former professional athlete and certified sports nutritionist that competed successfully all over the world. She shares years of experience both as an athlete and a coach bringing a priceless perspective to parents. This book goes beyond the subject of rugby...

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by B. T. Milnes (Author) This book is ideal for any student of Taekwondo looking to broaden their Korean vocabulary or improve their pronunciation of Korean terms. The first part of the book includes explanations on the pronunciation of Korean words and the construction of basic sentences. There is also an abbreviated history of the Korean language, and a description of the different romanisations used to represent Korean words with Latin letters. The second part of the book gives informat...

White Eyebrow Bak Mei Pai Kung-Fu Applications and Training Details (Volume 1) - Paperback

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by Tyler Rea (Author)White Eyebrow Kung Fu (Bak Mei) is a close quarter method of Chinese boxing. Known for it's explosive power and effective techniques It is one of the treasured kung fu systems of Southern China. Number of Pages: 148 Dimensions: 0.32 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: August 15, 2014

La Guia Definitiva para la Nutricion del Ciclismo: Maximiza tu Potencial - Paperback

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by Correa (Nutricionista Deportivo Certific (Author)La Gu a Definitiva para la Nutrici n del Ciclismo te ense ar como incrementar tu TMR (tasa metab lica en reposo) para acelerar tu metabolismo y ayudarte a cambiar tu cuerpo para bien. Aprende como ponerte en ptima forma y alcanzar tu peso ideal mediante nutrici n inteligente para que puedas desempe arte al m ximo. El comer carbohidratos completos, prote nas y grasas naturales en las cantidades y porcentajes adecuados e incrementar tu TMR t...

Average to Amazing Weight Training: A complete guide to getting better results - Paperback

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by Mariana Correa (Author)Average to AMAZING is the best and most complete book out there for any weight trainer who is looking for better results. With the perfect combination and inspiration you will be on the path to greatness. The author Mariana Correa is a former professional athlete and certified sports nutritionist that competed successfully all over the world. She shares years of experience both as an athlete and a coach bringing a priceless perspective. This book goes beyond the subj...

Life Lessons, Wisdom and Advice from Legendary College Football Coaches - Paperback

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by Derek D. Williams (Author)The wisdom and knowledge contained in this book is timeless and transcends the sport of football. Iconic, legendary coaches like Bear Bryant, Woody Hayes, Darrell K Royal, Bobby Bowden and Lou Holtz were not only outstanding football tacticians, they were terrific motivators of men. ** UPDATED JANUARY 2017 WITH LARGER FONT SIZE FOR EASIER READING ** Life Lessons, Wisdom & Advice from Legendary College Football Coaches is packed with hundreds of inspirational a...

Authentic Lama Pai Kung Fu: The teachings of the late Chan Tai-San - Paperback

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by David Aram Ross (Author)Lama Pai Kung Fu, often called a Tibetan martial art, actually originates on the Western frontier and is a combination of many influences. The late Chan Tai-San, a decorated war hero who was named by China a "living national treasure" relocated to the United States and taught in New York for almost two decades.David Ross, one of the late Chan Tai-San's senior students, has compiled a detailed history of the martial art tradition known as Lion's Roar and a comprehens...

The Airgun Dictionary: A Study Guide - Paperback

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by Poorman Plinker (Author)The first and only non-illustrated dictionary of its kind to help you discover "what those guys on the forum are talking about," and immediately improve your understanding of the terminology. There are over 2,000 terms and 1,500 definitions related to air guns including: Airsoft; Paintball; BB; CO2; PCP, and; Pellet guns. Buying and using this book will make it easy to understand air gun lingo.You will find help with over 450 definitions related to guns, 300 to air ...

The Bushman's Guide to Field Medicine: Using Medicinal Plants for First Aid - Paperback

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by Arizona Bushman (Author)The Bushman's Guide To Field Medicine covers many aspect of wilderness medicine. This book covers many medicinal plants to deal with such issues as bleeding, infections, pain, plant soaps, and much more. There is a lot of information covering a variety of plants from the southwest region of the US.Author BiographyJohn Campbell is a former desert survival instructor from Arizona. He has been into wilderness survival since the age of 8. He grew up in Oklahoma in a sma...

Game Changers: The Unsung Heroines of Sports History - Paperback

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by Molly Schiot (Author)"The embrace of women's sports sometimes feels almost like a political act...Molly Schiot's Game Changers: The Unsung Heroines of Sports History is so valuable." --The Wall Street Journal "A thoughtful, exhaustively researched, and long-overdue tribute to the women who have paved the way for the likes of Serena Williams, Abby Wambach, Simone Biles, and more." --espnW Based on the Instagram account @TheUnsungHeroines, a celebration of the pioneering, forgotten female ...

Molina: The Story of the Father Who Raised an Unlikely Baseball Dynasty - Paperback

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by Bengie Molina (Author), Joan Ryan (Author)La inspiradora y verdadera historia del pobre obrero de factoría puertorriqueño Benjamín Molina Santana, quien contra viento y marea crió a la mayor dinastía de béisbol de todos los tiempos. Los tres hijos de Molina--Bengie, José y Yadier--han ganado cada uno dos anillos de Serie Mundial, algo sin precedentes en ese deporte Uno de ellos, Bengie, narra su historia. Un libro de reglas del béisbol. Una cinta de medir. Un boleto de lotería. Esas cosas ...

The Parent's Guide to Girl's Fastpitch Softball: Preparing Your Child For A College Scholarship - Paperback

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by Antonio R. Longoria Jr (Author)The book is a guide for parents of female softball players. The book provides an easy-to-read format for preparing an athlete to successfully compete for college scholarships. The author analyzes the variables in preparing children mentally, physically and socially. These variables are then juxtaposed against the needs of the college coach. The book utilizes the concept of the "Division 1 NCAA a.k.a. D-1 player" in creating a paradigm from which a parent may ...

Sport Optics: Binoculars, Spotting Scopes & Riflescopes - Paperback

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by Alan R. Hale (Author)Sport Optics is a helpful guide for purchasers of binoculars, riflescopes, and spotting scopes for use in hunting, bird watching, astronomy, nature viewing, and other hobbies. The book helps one make the correct purchasing decision after considering the various optical parameters with the intended use for the product. The author has been in the optical industry for over 50 years selling and designing optical instruments and intimately knows optics. Number of Pages: 184...

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by Robert Riger (Author)Robert Riger's documentary of football in America highlights the careers and accomplishments of the nation's best players from Curly Lambeau and Jim Thorpe to Sam Huff and Lennie Moore. The Pros is the story in pictures and words of all the great professional football stars who have made football America's most exciting sport. From Johnny Blood, Cal Hubbard, Dutch Clark, and Mel Hein--the full roster of the Greats is too long to list, but this book covers them all. The...

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by Sam Snead (Author), John Johnson (Author), Jc Snead (Author)Written by two PGA winning golfers and the dean of NCAA coaches this book is considered to be the best book yet written for beginning and intermediate golfers.Author BiographyAbout the Authors J.C. Snead Professional Golfer J. C. Snead is one of the top touring pros. He has won eight major tournaments including the Australian Open and the 1987 Westchester Classic and an unbelievable double victory of two Andy Williams ' Opens in a...

Jock: a memoir of the counterculture - Paperback

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by Robert Coe (Author)"What magnificent, important work... I can clearly imagine you and me continuing our talk about the meanings and paradoxes of sporting effort, community and service, and me inviting you to train in Eugene after the '72 trials. Where I would have tried to shake you out of the provably erroneous assumption that four college years were all you were allowed for a career..." *Kenny Moore, two-time Olympic Marathoner, thirty-year veteran journalist with Sports Illustrated, scr...

Notre Dame, Chicago Bears and Hunk - Paperback

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by Heartley "hunk" Anderson (Author), Emil Klosinski (Author)Heartley "Hunk" Anderson is a legitimate icon of both college and professional football. This is his story, in his own words as told to veteran writer Emil Klosinski. From his days as a hard-hitting lineman under Knute Rockne at Notre Dame, where he was a teammate and best friend of George Gipp, to his years as the NFL's best defensive line coach with George Halas and the Chicago Bears, Hunk was one of a kind. His life story makes f...

Physical Education Theory Workbook Grade 4-6, Teacher's Manual - Paperback

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by Cedricka S. Rolle (Author)A guide to enhance the physical education practical experience from a theory stand point while integrating the skills taught in the classroom. Number of Pages: 110 Dimensions: 0.29 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: September 10, 2014

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by Eric Shahan (Translator), Gingetsu Itoh (Author)A translation of a 1909 book titled Ninjutsu and Magic 忍術と妖術 It was written by a newspaper reporter and researcher named Gingetsu Itoh. He began researching Ninja and Ninjutsu starting in the early 1900s, and his books became extremely popular, helping to launch the Ninja Boom in the early 20th century in Japan. Originally serialized in the Asahi Newspaper in Japan, it was later published in book format. Long out of print and sought after by ...

Dogs Ride: Motorcycle Sidecar Riding for Dogs (and humans) - Paperback

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by Connie M. O'Connor (Author), Timothy S. O'Connor (Author)Dogs Ride is a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in taking their dog motorcycle riding in a sidecar. It contains hints, tips, product reviews, services, sage advice, safety information and a guide to all topics related to dogs riding in motorcycle sidecars. This book is intended for people that are not yet experienced side-car operators, and would like to learn what to expect. Tim and Connie O'Connor have been riding motorcyc...

Creando un Campeon de Boxeo: Una guia completa para desbloquear el potencial de tu hijo - Paperback

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by Mariana Correa (Author)Creando un Campe n de Boxeo es el mejor y m s completo libro de boxeo que existe para cualquier padre. Con la combinaci n e inspiraci n perfecta tu hijo estar en el camino a la grandeza. La autora Mariana Correa es una ex atleta profesional y una nutricionista deportiva certificada que compiti exitosamente en todo el mundo. Comparte sus a os de experiencia tanto como una atleta y como entrenadora brindando una perspectiva invaluable a los padres. Este libro va m s ...

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by John Johnson (Author)Written by America's most experienced golf coach, this book gives the golfer hints to quickly drop one's handicap. From driving and putting to strategy on the course-this book will help your game. While originally written for golf coaches, many players found the tips, history, philosophy and psychology helpful for their games. Number of Pages: 162 Dimensions: 0.35 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: November 07, 2014