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

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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

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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

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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...

Atomic Golf: The Alternative to Swing Gurus, Pie-In-The-Sky Theories, Perfect Greens, and Everything Else That's Failed - Paperback

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by Steve Michalik (Author), Michael Manavian (Author)World-famous bodybuilder Steve Michalik and professional gold coach Michael Manavian team up in this powerful new book, which presents Atomic Golf - a system that joins Michalik's undeniably effective methods of mind-body training with Manavian's unique techniques for creating the perfect golf swing. Number of Pages: 340 Dimensions: 0.71 x 8.9 x 6.06 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: September 01, 2008

Best Minnesota Camper Cabins: Roughing It in Comfort - Paperback

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by Tom Watson (Author)Enjoy nature in comfort Cabin camping is more comfortable than tent camping, and Minnesota is the perfect place to do it. Outdoors writer Tom Watson shares what he's learned while personally visiting and inspecting 98 camper cabins throughout the state. Get firsthand advice about each site, including cabin ratings, features, amenities, park highlights, and more. Most camper cabins are open to the public and situated in wild places like Jay Cooke and Forestville/Mystery C...

North Shore Adventures: The Best Hiking, Biking, and Paddling from Duluth to Grand Portage - Paperback

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by Katie Berg (Author)This guidebook introduces more than 40 options for outdoor adventure-hiking, paddling, and more-along Minnesota's North Shore of Lake Superior.Author BiographyAfter moving to Duluth, Minnesota, for college, Katie Berg never left. While working her way through undergraduate and graduate school, she served as a climbing instructor for a small local climbing gym. At the same time, she explored northern Minnesota (and the rest of the world) on foot, in a kayak and canoe, in ...

The Kids' Guide to Birds of Minnesota: Fun Facts, Activities and 85 Cool Birds - Paperback

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by Stan Tekiela (Author)Focusing on birds of Minnesota, this children's field guide features full-color photographs and information about 85 bird species, organized by color to help kids quickly and easily identify birds throughout the state.Author BiographyNaturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 175 field guides, nature books, children's books, wildlife audio CDs, puzzles and playing cards, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amph...

The Kids' Guide to Birds of Florida: Fun Facts, Activities and 87 Cool Birds - Paperback

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by Stan Tekiela (Author)With fun activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food, this is a must-have beginner's guide to bird watching in the Sunshine State Stan Tekiela's famous Birds of Florida Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children The Kids' Guide to Birds of Florida features: 87 of the most common and important birds to know Species ...

The Story of the Plott Hound: Strike & Stay - Paperback

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by Bob Plott (Author)The Plott bear hound, a dog originally from Germany and developed in the North Carolina mountains, is known as one of the world's best hunting dog breeds.Recognized now as one of the premier hunting dogs in America, the Plott bear hound is unique among hunting dog breeds because it descends from Germanic stock rather than the traditional English foxhound. The breed's story began when its original breeder, Johannes Plott, and his brother Enoch left Germany in 1750 with the...

Holding Fast: The Untold Story of the Mount Hood Tragedy - Paperback

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by Karen James (Author)A journey of adventure, tragedy, love, and loss on the summit of Mt. Hood.In December 2006, millions of people across the world prayed and waited in anguish to learn the fate of 3 climbers trapped on Mt. Hood. The worst storm in the last decade was pounding the mountain with hurricane-force winds that would not permit the army of rescue workers to do their work. No one below could forget the last phone call Kelly James placed to his wife, telling her that he was trapped...

Gary Carter's Iron Mask: Home Run! - Paperback

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by Robert Montgomery (Author), Gary Carter (Introduction by)Why won't anyone listen to me? That's what Robbie Belmont wants to know. He's been a star pitcher all through grade school. But Coach Franklin won't let him use his best pitch, a slider. Without it, Robbie knows he won't make Riverton High School's varsity as a pitcher. How will he impress pretty Cynthia Wu then? But Robbie does make varsity-as a catcher That's not what he wanted at all. But he'll have to decide: catch or be off the...

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by Lynne M. Caulkett (Author)This newest book by Lynne M. Caulkett focuses on the expanding field of hippotherapy and therapeutic horseback riding. "Big Smiles, Small Miracles" is the story of some of the children and their families involved in this remarkable form of physical and mental therapy. Heartrending in its graphic presentation of the challenges of children who have rare diseases and the handicaps that they face from the moment of their birth, their stories of courage, determination ...

Scholathlete's Survival Guide: Essential Study Skills for the Scholar Athlete - Paperback

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by Tamsen Valoir (Author), Jolanda Jones (Author)A fun, illustrated guide to help the student athlete balance the competing demands of academics and sports. Teaches basic study skills and life balancing skills. Written specially for the college athlete with sport scholarship-the ScholAthlete. Number of Pages: 144 Dimensions: 0.31 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: December 31, 2008

The Ultimate Guide to U.S. Army Survival: Skills, Tactics, and Techniques - Paperback

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by Department of the Army (Author), Jay McCullough (Editor)With almost 1000 illustrated pages of official US Army instruction, this is the biggest, most thorough book of Army skills available. It's a treasure trove for active soldiers and anyone who wants to know how the US military operates. Here are the most useful and curious tactics for the would-be soldier, historian, movie-maker, writer, or survivalist, including techniques on: First aid Survival in the hottest or coldest of climates F...

The Modern Day Gunslinger: The Ultimate Handgun Training Manual - Paperback

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by Don Mann (Author), David Grossman (Foreword by)"This book will save lives." --Dick Conger. An all-encompassing manual that addresses safety, equipment, tactics, and the best practices for all shooters, here is an all-encompassing book of use to every gun owner. A result of twelve years of research, The Modern Day Gunslinger was written to meet the needs of the gun owner, the experienced shooter, those who own a weapon strictly for home and self-defense, and for the military member who want...

Finding Your Flow - How to Identify Your Flow Assets and Liabilities - the Keys to Peak Performance Every Day - Hardcover

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by Bruce H. Jackson (Author), Stephen R. Covey (Foreword by)Do you remember your last peak performance? Do you remember asking: how do I do this? How can I do it again? If you have asked this question, and want to know the answer, then this is the book you have been searching for. The Holy Grail of performance has many names: the zone, peaking, even flow. The elements of this experience are many, yet the formula is all too personal. It is something you have to figure out for yourself. "Findin...

Basic Training for a Safe Trail Horse: Learn How to Improve Horse Behavior Without Resorting to Scare Tactics or Medicinal Supplements - Paperback

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by Martha Leynes-Selbert (Author)For equestrians, horse trainers, and animal lovers, Basic Training for a Safe Trail Horse is a comprehensive, in-depth look at logical and humane training tips for optimal trail riding. Martha Leynes-Selbert, published writer and horse training specialist, has written a superb user's guide that gives trainers, riders and owners a distinctive way to establish a quiet and successful relationship with a horse. Leynes-Selbert's approach to a gentle way of training...

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by Brad M. Epstein (Author)Denver Broncos 101 is required reading for every Broncos fan! Enjoy all the traditions of your favorite team, learn the basics about playing football and share the excitement of the NFL! Dimensions: 0.7 x 6 x 6.5 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: August 30, 2012

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by Brad M. Epstein (Author)New York Jets 101 is required reading for every Jets fan! From the "Monday Night Miracle" and legendary Joe Namath to the 1968 Super Bowl Championship, you'll share all the memories of Gang Green with the next generation. Enjoy all the traditions of your favorite team, learn the basics about playing football and share the excitement of the NFL! Dimensions: 0.6 x 5.9 x 6.2 IN Publication Date: December 01, 2010

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by Brad M. Epstein (Author)Pittsburgh Pirates 101 is required reading for every Pirates fan! From Roberto Clemente's 3,000th career hit to cheering on the team with Pirate Parrot, you'll share all the memories with the next generation. Dimensions: 0.7 x 5.8 x 5.8 IN Publication Date: June 15, 2014

Michigan Memories - Hunting and Fishing Tales - Paperback

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by Dave Van Til (Author)A collection of short hunting and fishing stories suitable for children and adults. This book is an accumulation of stories sent to my grandchildren. These stories will capture the attention of young and old - especially young boys. Number of Pages: 100 Dimensions: 0.21 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: July 25, 2012

The Games People Play: Theology, Religion, and Sport - Paperback

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by Robert Ellis (Author)In The Games People Play, Robert Ellis constructs a theology around the global cultural phenomenon of modern sport, paying particular attention to its British and American manifestations. Using historical narrative and social analysis to enter the debate on sport as religion, Ellis shows that modern sport may be said to have taken on some of the functions previously vested in organized religion. Through biblical and theological reflection, he presents a practical theol...

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by Andy Purvis (Author)SYNOPSIS This book contains sixty-eight stories of some of the greatest athletes, coaches, managers, owners, announcers and journalists who have now passed away. Also included are the author's own personal encounters with most of these sports icons. The timeline spans back 15 years from 1995 to 2009. These are their stories. They are all here, from Mantle to McKay, Payton to Patterson, "Wilt" to Williams, and Unitas to Upshaw. Some of them were thought of as "more famou...

Pinewood: Winning by the Rules - Paperback

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by Phil C. Reinke (Author)Creating a pinewood derby car is a wonderful hands-on project for anyone interested in building, designing and ultimately racing your very own one-of-a-kind racer. This book contains over four years of scientific testing distilled into an easy-to-follow "how to" guide that will help fathers and sons achieve higher speeds and better performance with their custom-made cars. Author Phillip C. Reinke's first experience with pinewood derby racers began in the Cub Scouts w...

The Kingdom of God Is Like . . . Baseball: A Metaphor for Jesus's Kingdom Parables - Paperback

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by James S. Currie (Author)Description: Jesus used parables to teach his disciples certain truths about the gospel. The parables employed word pictures, such as of planting seeds and other agricultural images, that were familiar to his listeners. What kind of imagery could be used today to talk about the gospel? Baseball, ""America's pastime,"" might be one source of such familiar images. In this book Currie has attempted to find theological themes and to describe the gospel in the sport of b...

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by Lisa Herbertson (Author), Catherine Kennedy (Illustrator)Emilie and Jack are a young brother and sister off to their first day of swimming lessons. They're excited and nervous to be finally learning how to swim. Jack sings a little song to give him courage: "I'm Swimming Along, singing a song." By the end of this colorful children's book, everyone has had a great day at the pool, and even their mom is singing Jack's song Author Lisa Herbertson wrote this book to encourage children to over...

Belair Stud: The Cradle of Maryland Horse Racing - Paperback

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by Kim Gatto (Author)From their opening in 1740 through the 1955 closing, Belair Stud Farm became known as one of the most important stables in American racing. Although the high-profile murder of the farms final owner, Billy Woodward, eventually forced the farm to close, it did produce an extraordinary number of winning horses throughout its expansive history. The farm claims three Kentucky Derbies, three Preakness Stakes, and six Belmont Stakes, winning titles in several prestigious English...

The Lure of Long Distances: Why We Run - Hardcover

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by Robin Harvie (Author)Robin Harvie was a fairly ordinary runner. He ran his first marathon after a bet. Then he found that although he couldn't run fast, he could run long distances -- very long. A casual hobby turned into a 120-miles-a-week obsession, and a training route along the River Thames morphed into a promise to himself that he would tackle the oldest and toughest footrace on earth: the Spartathlon from Athens to Sparta. This race, a recreation of Pheidippides's legendary journey, ...

Deer Isle's Undefeated America's Cup Crews: Humble Heroes from a Downeast Island - Paperback

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by Mark J. Gabrielson (Author)A thrilling tale fit for sailing experts and history buffs alike, historian Mark J. Gabrielson delivers the exciting tale of the Deer Isle Crew: a sailing story that offers an uncommon glimpse into American life at the turn of the twentieth century.In 1895, emissaries from the New York Yacht Club traveled to Deer Isle, Maine, to recruit the nation's best sailors, an All American crew. This remote island in Penobscot Bay sent nearly thirty of its fishing men to sa...

A History of Fishing in the Florida Keys: Angler's Paradise - Paperback

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by Bob T. Epstein (Author)Since the arrival of Ponce de Leon in the 1500s, the Florida Keys have evolved from a dense, nearly impenetrable jungle full of bears, pumas, snakes, alligators and crocodiles into America's Caribbean islands. And the fish in the region have made the Keys one of the nation's favorite playgrounds for anglers. The Keys are home to more saltwater fishing records than any other angling destination in the world and offer sportsmen an array of amazing fish, from tarpon and...

Benchwarmer: A Sports-Obsessed Memoir of Fatherhood - Hardcover

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by Josh Wilker (Author)A moving, funny, inventive parenting memoir, written in a surprising form: an encyclopedia of failure in sports What can a new father learn about parenthood from reading sports almanacs? For most dads, the answer to this question is: nothing. But to Josh Wilker, whose life and writing have been defined by sports fandom, all of the joy, helplessness, and absurdity of parenthood are present between the lines. After all, what better way to think about losing control than...