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Training Circular 3-22.9 Rifle and Carbine: May 2016 - Paperback

$27.32

by Headquarters Department of The Army (Author)A complete carbine class in a book A must-have item for the range bag of any AR-15 series owner, TC 3-22.9 Rifle and Carbine contains the very latest military tactics, techniques and procedures for the use of the M4 series 5.56mm NATO carbine and the M16 series 5.56mm NATO rifle. In a stunning departure from previous US Army weapon training programs, the TTPs detailed in TC 3-22.9 are designed to teach the shooter how to operate his or her weap...

Building Mental Toughness In Sport: An Introduction Into Sports Psychology For Athletes - Paperback

$20.23

by Benjamin P. Bonetti (Author)Building Mental Toughness In Sport: An Introduction Into Sports Psychology For Athletes The power to become better, greater, more refined versions of ourselves is something that each one of us possesses. It is a power with which we are born, like infinite gold inside the equally infinite mine shafts that are our minds. Now, to get at that gold, there is the rub. Since time immemorial, people have struggled to manage the darkness within themselves. How do we reck...

The Rifle Gold Book: Supplement to TC 3-22.9 - Paperback

$24.28

by Us Army Marksmanship Unit (Author)The Rifle Gold Book is a full-color supplement to Training Circular 3-22.9 Rifle and Carbine. The Rifle Gold Book details the following: Firearms Safety & Weapons Handling; Clearing Procedures; Loading the Weapon; Cleaning and Lubrication of the M4/M16 Series Rifle; Fundamentals of Marksmanship; Steady Position Fundamentals; SHOT Process; Ballistics; Zeroing; Target Analysis; Complex Engagements; Ammunition; Myths; Misconceptions; Frequently Ask...

Judo: Coloring and Activity Book (Extended): Judo is one of Idan's interests. He has authored various of Coloring & Activity - Paperback

$18.88

by Idan Boaz (Author)Does your child have a knack for mixed martial arts and unarmed combat? Nourish their young mind with this activity book that showcases the sport Judo. Befriend the Judoka fox and Judoka rabbit as they battle their way to becoming the ultimate judo champion You will thoroughly enjoy coloring the beautifully illustrated pages of throwing, grappling, and striking techniques set in different Dojos. Your mind will also be challenged to think by solving mazes and matching gam...

ST 31-205 Special Forces Caching Techniques: December 1982 - Paperback

$12.47

by Army John F. Kennedy Spe Warfare Center (Author)Out of print for decades, this classic special forces manual is back This is the real deal, not some incomplete, poorly-done internet mashup. ST 31-205 is the exact manual issued to US Special Forces. Page count, illustrations, table of contents; it's all there in its entirety. Nothing added and nothing taken away. Survival depends on having what you need - when you need it. The elite U.S. Army Special Forces are trained to operate far behi...

The Barbless Hook: Inner sanctum of angling revealed - Paperback

$16.13

by Dennis Dauble (Author)The stories in The Barbless Hook are drawn from a lifetime of fishing experiences and explore a range of topics anglers often don't discuss - trespassing, giving up a secret hole, losing fish at the net, competition between buddies and taking turns when on guided trips. While sometimes exposing what might be considered the "dark side of angling," author Dennis Dauble manages to both entertain and inspire anglers. "Only by reflecting on good and bad behavior can we hop...

Fly Fishing: A Guide to Gear, Fly Fishing Techniques, and Destinations - Paperback

$26.98

by Chris Lutz (Author)Fly fishing is an ages old art. It opens up a whole new world for modern day sport fishermen. Some become so involved they never leave its pleasure. Fly fishing is unique and offers continuous challenges for the seasoned angler and the beginner, alike. This book is a guide for all interested in each aspect of the fly fishing sport. From history, to tackle, equipment, and great fly fishing destinations. Other fly fishing resources such as clubs, schools, books, videos, an...

Downright Filthy Pitching Book 2: Hitters' Attention - Paperback

$40.43

by Tom House (Foreword by), Perry L. Husband (Author)Downright Filthy Pitching Book 2 - Hitters' Attention is the second book of the Downright Filthy Pitching Series, describing the incredible discovery of the science of Effective Velocity. Every hitter that ever stepped into a batters box is limited by the human condition. A fastball at the Major League level at 95 MPH travels to home plate in under .395 seconds. The average MLB hitter takes about 1/3 of that time or about .13 to .15 seconds...

Over the Next Hill: An Ethnography of RVing Seniors in North America, Second Edition - Paperback

$49.50

by David Reese Counts (Author), Dorothy Ayers Counts (Author)Over the Next Hill addresses an understudied but fast growing group in our society--the elderly. Number of Pages: 352 Dimensions: 0.9 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN Publication Date: May 01, 2001

Vegas Pro's BEST Racing Angles: Betting & WINNING Horse Races - Paperback

$13.48

by Michael Haskett (Author)Vegas Pro s BEST Racing Angles is based on the author's 25-plus years in gambling, betting and WINNING thoroughbred horse races. This is a condensed Manual that is best for experienced horseplayers only. The Angles shown are the result of many years of experience and intensive research. Thousands of hours and thousands of dollars have been spent to locate, test, develop, and prove these Angles. Average odds on winning bets range between 8 and 9 to 1. READER REVIEWS ...

Hiking the Continental Divide Trail: One Woman's Journey - Paperback

$22.88

by Jennifer a. Hanson (Author)5 States, 148 Hiking Days, 25 Supply Points, 130 Mapsbr>A how-to adventure for both armchair and real-life hikers. Foreword by Steve Dudley, Executive Director of the Continental Divide Trail Alliance. An avid outsoorswoman, West Point graduate and former Captain in the U.S. Army, Jennifer Hanson - with her husband Greg Allen - set off to thru-hike the 2,400-mile Continental Divide Trail. Together they traversed: * Arid ranchlands of New Mexico* Snow-capped m...

Ultimate Kettlebell Workbook: The Revolutionary Program to Tone, Sculpt and Strengthen Your Whole Body - Paperback

$15.95

by Dave Randolph (Author)TAKE YOUR WORKOUT TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH KETTLEBELLSWhether you're looking to get in better shape, enhance your strength training or challenge yourself with the ultimate high-intensity workout, kettlebells are the perfect tool to get the body you want with less time in the gym. With over 300 step-by-step photos, this book illustrates over 100 kettlebell exercises that produce unmatched results for: - burning fat and building muscle - enhancing balance and coordination...

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by Jon Lurie (Author)The first time journalist Jon Lurie meets José Perez, the smart, angry, fifteen-year-old Lakota-Puerto Rican draws blood. Five years later, both men are floundering. Lurie, now in his thirties, is newly divorced, depressed, and self-medicating. José is embedded in a haze of women and street feuds. Both lack a meaningful connection to their cultural roots: Lurie feels an absence of identity as the son of a Holocaust survivor who is reluctant to talk about her experience, a...

A Year in the Wilderness: Bearing Witness in the Boundary Waters - Hardcover

$35.00

by Amy Freeman (Author), Dave Freeman (Author)Since its establishment as a federally protected wilderness in 1964, the Boundary Waters has become one of our nation's most valuable--and most frequently visited--natural treasures. When Amy and Dave Freeman learned of toxic mining proposed within the area's watershed, they decided to take action--by spending a year in the wilderness, and sharing their experience through video, photos, and blogs with an audience of hundreds of thousands of concer...

A Year in the Wilderness: Bearing Witness in the Boundary Waters - Paperback

$25.00

Cowboy Up!: The History of Bull Riding - Paperback

$33.68

by Gail Hughbanks Woerner (Author), Gail Gandolfi (Illustrator)What started as an exhibition to entertain audiences has turned into the most popular-and dangerous-event in rodeo: bull riding. When a 150-pound man attempts to ride a two-ton bull with a killer instinct, it's not a matter of whether the rider will get injured, but when, and how badly. As cowboy Jim Shoulders says, "You can't stop something like an injury from hurtin', but you can damn well not let it bother you." What motivates ...

Body Mind Mastery: Training for Sport and Life - Paperback

$16.95

by Dan Millman (Author)Physically demanding sports such as tennis and basketball have a lot in common with skills such as playing the piano. In addition to physical training, mastering these activities requires developing mental and emotional talents as well. Drawing on his own experiences, Dan Millman, in this revised and updated edition of The Inner Athlete, offers a regimen to integrate physical training with psychological growth. He examines the motivations for athletic excellence and off...

The Agony of Winning: Seven Strategies for Winning Bigger with Greater Freedom, Spirit and Integrity - Paperback

$28.73

by Kevin M. Touhey (Author)Sports in modern-day America are no place for fun and games. Scholarship, all-conference, all-state, all-America, player of the year-there's serious stuff at stake here. Competition is a killer instinct that coaches and parents have instilled in young athletes almost from the time they're old enough to walk. The idea of competing while having fun sounds as if it will smother that killer instinct. So maybe no coaches or parents or players will dare pick up this book....

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by Steve Belichick (Author)"Considered the bible of scouting techniques" according to the Los Angeles Times, Football Scouting Methods explains the basic scouting strategies and insights of author Steve Belichick. He was widely viewed as the ablest football scout of his time and coached at the U.S. Naval Academy for 33 years; his son is New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick, a three-time Super Bowl winner. When Steve Belichick died in November 2005, the New York Times headline cited him a...

Up for Air: Diving for a Living - Hardcover

$34.11

by Frank Meier (Author)2009 Reprint of the original 1940 edition. Hardbound. 287pp."The story you are about to read is a recital of my work for thirty-five years as a diver, on many types of assign¬ments and in many kinds of circumstances and conditions. You will learn what I did; why, how, and for whom I did it. You will lean about others, associated with me in this fascinating profession, and some of their experiences. In giving you this account, in this way, I sincerely hope that I shall h...

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by W. G. Simpson (Author)2009 reprint of 1887 First edition.First published in 1887, the first edition of the Art of Golf is considered a rarity. According to Bernard Davis, "The Art of Golf is not a book that even when it was first written could safely have been recommended to a student but it is the most entertaining book ever written about the foibles of the human golfer." This book, with its instructional photographs, can be read today with as much enjoyment as any modern instruction book...

The Florida Spiny Lobster: How to Catch It, Its Biology, a Crawfish Cookbook, and First Aid for Minor Diving Injuries - Paperback

$27.27

by John J. Kappes (Author)The "Florida Spiny Lobster" tells what every crawfish hunter ought to know about his quarry, what equipment he'll need, where to find them, and how to catch them. It also provides some tried and true recipes for those lucky lobster hunters who get some of these spiny delicacies as far as the kitchen. It also delves into the rules and regulations covering its capture and gives some common sense suggestions on how to safely manage the hunt. In writing the section on th...

Browns Glory: For the Love of Ozzie, the Toe, and Otto - Paperback

$15.10

by Alan Ross (Author)Stats, team lists, and all the info a fan would need to follow the Browns from their start to their current season. Number of Pages: 256 Dimensions: 0.74 x 7.28 x 5.06 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: August 15, 2005

Bulldog Madness: Golden Ages of Georgia Football - Paperback

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by Wilton Sharpe (Author)A new series for college football fans containing all the stats and information on their favorite teams. Number of Pages: 256 Dimensions: 0.74 x 8.24 x 5.34 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: July 15, 2005

Mets Pride: For the Love of Mookie, Mike and David Wright - Paperback

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by Alan Ross (Author)They started out as a joke, but the last laugh was on their foes. The New York Mets were birthed in a riotous jumble of errors, over-the-hill ballplayers, and Casey's barely decipherable Stengelese. And then there was Marv Throneberry, a player destined for infamy for his head-scratching botches on the diamond. But just eight years later, the Amazin' Mets were world champions, boasting a team of young athletes headed by near-bionic pitchers Tom Seaver, Jerry Koosman, and ...

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by Chimp Robertson (Author)The start of this book corresponded with the increasing interest in rodeo as a media attraction. People were ready to hear from cowboys and cowgirls twenty to forty years after they'd competed in arenas around the country and RODEO STORIES II capitalizes on that popularity. Their effort is clearly seen because of the authority from which they stake their claim to tell their unique stories. They were there. There were young sunburned faces against old wooden chutes. ...

The Triple Crown Contenders: Baseball's Greatest Hitters - Paperback

$15.95

by Robert L. Minteer (Author) Number of Pages: 320 Dimensions: 0.72 x 9 x 6 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: December 01, 1999

$35.93

by Bernarr Macfadden (Author) Number of Pages: 228 Dimensions: 0.57 x 8.58 x 5.52 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: September 18, 2001

Wild Berries & Fruits Field Guide of the Rocky Mountain States - Paperback

$14.95

by Teresa Marrone (Author)Learn to identify wild berries and fruits with this handy field guide, organized by color. Get the popular field guide by expert author Teresa Marrone, and get started on your way to becoming a forager. Teresa has been gathering and preparing wild edibles for more than 20 years, and she shares her foraging experience with you. Use this book with confidence as you learn about more than 200 species found in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. The s...

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by Wayne Harrison (Author)The 4-2-3-1 is the favored formation of many top teams in world soccer at both club and national team level. This fluid, attack minded system has come to the forefront thanks to it's success at the highest levels. Most notably, Spain utilized the 4-2-3-1 in winning both the 2008 European Championship and the 2010 World Cup. Top club sides Arsenal, Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Bayern Munich have also had success with the system. In this book, Wayne Harrison breaks dow...

Playing Out of Your Mind: A Soccer Player and Coaches Guide to Developing Mental Toughness - Paperback

$13.43

by Alan Goldberg (Author)With patience, a little hard work and consistent practice, you can train yourself to develop the mind of a champion. Mental toughness can be learned You can do it This book provides you with all the strategies you need to become a mentally tough soccer player. Remember, if you have a dream to go as far as possible in this sport, you have to train your mind as well as your body. Great soccer players do not leave the mental side of their performance to chance. This is...

Soccer Coaching: Principles of Technical and Tactical Development - Paperback

$22.88

by Andrew Caruso (Author)Over twenty million Americans are playing the great game of soccer. This guide is for their coaches; it will help both the new and the experienced youth and high school coaches develop complete players, those who master the three fundamental elements of tech-nique, tactics, and function. There are many technique books on the market, and a few tactical books, but none which attempt to integrate technique, tactics, and function with accompanying game activities. As in s...