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

$21.99

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

$37.00

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...

Baseball's No-Hit Wonders: More Than a Century of Pitching's Greatest Feats - Paperback

$18.95

by Dirk Lammers (Author), Fay Vincent (Foreword by)Baseball's No-Hit Wonders, with a foreword written by former Major League Baseball commissioner Fay Vincent, honors such legendary pitchers as Cy Young, Bob Feller, Nolan Ryan and Sandy Koufax, while introducing readers to other eccentrics and one-shot wonders who have thrown no-hitters. The book fleshes out the colorful characters, compelling narratives and statistical oddities from baseball's 294 no-hit efforts--as well as the many near mis...

7 Weeks to a Triathlon: The Complete Day-By-Day Program to Train for Your First Race or Improve Your Fastest Time - Paperback

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by Brett Stewart (Author), Lewis Elliot (Author)Train and prepare for your first race with this comprehensive guide to triathlons for beginners from bestselling fitness author and professional trainer, Brett Stewart. "Learning the ins and outs of triathlon can be daunting, but 7 Weeks to a Triathlon is the perfect tool to prepare yourself for the sport whether you are a newbie or a professional. Excellent!" --Desiree Ficker, Professional Triathlete Follow the 7-week programs in this book, an...

Sport, Peace, and Development - Paperback

$59.40

by Keith Gilbert (Editor), Will Bennett (Editor) Number of Pages: 530 Dimensions: 1.07 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: December 11, 2012

Fighting: Intellectualising Combat Sports - Paperback

$59.40

by Keith Gilbert (Editor) Number of Pages: 424 Dimensions: 0.86 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN Publication Date: April 25, 2014

Injury Rehab with Resistance Bands: Complete Anatomy and Rehabilitation Programs for Back, Neck, Shoulders, Elbows, Hips, Knees, Ankles and More - Paperback

$16.95

by Karl Knopf (Author)Discover the power of resistance bands in rehabilitating injuries and strengthening the body through low-impact workouts complete with step-by-step photos. Ranging in intensity from super easy to extremely hard, the resistance band exercises in this book are sure to effectively and safely help you overcome any injury by building up strength and stability over time. Each section of the book by Dr. Karl Knopf targets a specific body part, with detailed anatomical informa...

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by Jack London (Author)South Sea Tales is a collection of Jack London short stories set in island communities like Hawaii, or aboard a ship. Stories include; The House of Mapuhi, The Whale Tooth, Mauki, "Yah Yah Yah ", The Heathen, The Terrible Solomons, The inevitable White Man, and The Seed of McCoy. Jack London was an American author, journalist, and social activist, a pioneer in the world of commercial magazine fiction and was one of the first fiction writers to obtain worldwide celebri...

Insightful Player: Football Pros Lead a Bold Movement of Hope - Paperback

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by Chrissy Carew (Author)Insightful Player(TM) is a bold movement of hope committed to lifting the spirit of the human race, starting with our kids. Each Insightful Player(TM) story shows solid evidence of the immense power of the human spirit. We all need to be reminded of this, especially kids and especially now! Insightful Player provides an answer to a crucial worldwide calling for messages of hope that provoke positive action.Author BiographyChrissy Carew is a Master Certified Personal a...

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by Todd Millar (Author)Journey through the boardrooms of North America and trek along the Himalayas to discover the formula for brilliant leadership in Boardroom to Base Camp. After 25 years of exceptional success in the boardrooms of North America and 25 days trekking to Mount Everest base camp, Millar reveals new, powerful habits in leadership that will revolutionize your approach to work and play. With advancing technology and the expectation of instant exchange, the world is shifting. But...

Woodchucks and Woodchuck Rifles [Illustrated Edition] - Paperback

$32.76

by Charles Singer Landis (Author)2012 Reprint of 1951 Edition. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Profusely illustrated. Charles Singer Landis was the preeminent small-bore writer and target/varmint shooter of his time. Above all, Landis was an experimenter with a keen interest in the "how" and "why" of firearms and ammunition performance. He was a perceptive observer of wildlife, which made him an expert hunter. Best of all, he was a go...

30 Christian Impact Athletes - Paperback

$28.06

by Michael Louthian (Author)What Christian was named the greatest coach in the history of team sports by Sporting News Magazine? Can you name the Christian who invented basketball? Can you name three Christian athletes who came to the Lord during their professional careers? Do you know which Christian athlete died in the arms of Dr. James Dobson? At the age of five Michael Louthian traded his kindergarden books for the sports pages. His avid desire to know everything there was to know about s...

The Fields of Fall: Small-Town High School Football in Iowa - Paperback

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by Todd Weber (Author)The Fields of Fall follows several high school football dynasties in Iowa for a year. The book is an enlightening and entertaining ride through the 2010 season; dissecting the teams' philosophies and telling the stories of the people and the communities that make the game so special. Fields of Fall captures the emotional power of the game, detailing the teams' journeys through a season of highs and lows - and describes the fun that everyone was having. Number of Pages: 2...

The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing - Paperback

$24.99

by Philip Maffetone (Author), Mark Allen (Foreword by)Are you a triathlete, runner, cyclist, swimmer, cross-country skier? Learn how to stay healthy, achieve optimal athletic potential, and be injury-free. Dr. Philip Maffetone's approach to endurance offers a truly "individualized" outlook and unique system that emphasizes building a strong aerobic base for increased fat burning, weight loss, sustained energy, and a healthy immune system. Good nutrition and stress reduction are also key to th...

Curt Flood in the Media: Baseball, Race, and the Demise of the Activist-Athlete - Hardcover

$198.00

by Abraham Iqbal Khan (Author)How the interplay of media, race, and one player's defiance created free agency and changed baseball forever Curt Flood in the Media examines the public discourse surrounding Curt Flood (1938-1997), the star center fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals throughout the sixties. In 1969, Flood was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies. At the time, all Major League Baseball players were subject to the reserve clause, which essentially bound a player to work in perpetuit...

Curt Flood in the Media: Baseball, Race, and the Demise of the Activist-Athlete - Paperback

$63.00

Ping-Pong: The Game, Its Tactics and Laws (Reprint) - Paperback

$20.43

by Cornelius G. Schaad (Author), William T. Tilden (Introduction by)Table tennis (or ping-pong) is a popular activity for both youth and adults. For those who want a better understanding of the game, its rules, and tactics, this 1930 guide relates the history of the game and how it has been played, as well as discussing various strokes and how to play defense and offense. Even today, Cornelius Schaad's guide provides the beginning table tennis player with a great start to the game. Number of ...

The Worst Journey in the World - Paperback

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by Apsley Cherry-Garrard (Author)In 1910 - hoping that the study of penguin eggs would provide an evolutionary link between birds and reptiles - a group of explorers left Cardiff by boat on an expedition to Antarctica. Not all of them would return. Written by one of its survivors, "The Worst Journey in the World" tells the moving and dramatic story of the disastrous expedition. Number of Pages: 352 Dimensions: 0.73 x 10 x 7.99 IN Publication Date: December 23, 2011

Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Saltwater Fish - Paperback

$30.22

by Ken Schultz (Author)The definitive field guide to North American saltwater fish--from the absolute authority on sportfishing Before you head out to the open seas, listen up: Your tackle box is not complete without Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Saltwater Fish! Written by one of the foremost experts in sportfishing, this colorful reference provides anglers and fish enthusiasts of all levels an easy-to-use, indispensable guide to help you identify and learn about the most common species found ...

$37.42

by Andy Purvis (Author)Comments About the Author's Work Sports Figures Come Alive Now I Remember Why I Love Sports So Much Definitely Worth Reading Great Book, Highly Recommended Terrrific Stories Awesome, Very Entertaining Wonderful Book, Great Gift Like Opening Day Almost Makes You Cry Unusual and Informative It Makes These Heroes Human Like An Old Friend Telling Stories Purvis's Latest Book "Knocks It Out of the Park" Number of Pages: 482 Dimensions: 1.07 x 9 x 6 IN Illustrated: Yes Publi...

The Green Tunnel, A Hiker's Appalachian Trail Diary - Paperback

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by Patrick Bredlau (Author)"The Green Tunnel, A Hiker's Appalachian Trail Diary" is the true-life story of a retiree's joys, challenges, and physical rigors while thru-hiking the entire 2,185 miles of the Appalachian Trail in one great epic walk. The book's title refers to the nickname, Green Tunnel, given by hikers for deeply-shaded trail sections that cut through dark and densely-wooded forests. All too often, tree canopies block out all sunlight or views of the sky, sometimes for hundreds ...

Carriage Driving: A Logical Approach Through Dressage Training - Hardcover

$43.15

by Heike Bean (Author), Sarah Blanchard (Author), Joan Muller (Illustrator)""A book that will take the most novice beginner and permit him or her to progress to any level of driving with a clear understanding of how and why things are done."" -William E. Miller, M.D., President, American Driving Society ""[The authors] obviously know their subject well and treat it with much sensitivity and wisdom. I only wish I had this book before I started my driving program."" -Sasha Rockefeller The moder...

Golf Injury Handbook: Professional Advice for Amateur Athletes - Hardcover

$29.11

by Allan M. Levy (Author), Mark L. Fuerst (Author)Steer clear of golf injuries once and for all with this expert fitness and prevention program.""Without question, Golf Injury Handbook is the most comprehensive, easy-to-use reference for amateur golfers to take care of themselves and improve their games.""--Bud Ferrante, P.T., founder, Back to Golf Performance Program.""A good job of providing the basics of recovering from golf injuries . . . also a useful guide to developing a proper strengt...

The Floating Brush: Learning Japanese Shodo from a Kendo Master - Paperback

$35.93

by Dan Popp (Author)Dan Popp had the good fortune to meet Duk Yeong Kim Sensei in 1990, and what transpired was a 17 year journey of studying traditional Japanese Kendo (Way of the Sword) and Shodo (Way of the Brush). THE FLOATING BRUSH presents the ancient Japanese art of Shodo... or Way of the Brush. This book provides a glimpse of how he learned this aesthetic art form and includes examples of his sensei's art as well as Dan's own artwork over the years. Dan began his study of Kendo (tradi...

Managing Organizations for Sport and Physical Activity: A Systems Perspective - Paperback

$161.98

by Packianathan Chelladurai (Author)Managing Organizations for Sport and Physical Activity, fourth edition, presents a clear and concise treatment of managing organizations in sport and physical activity. The four functions of management--planning, organizing, leading, and evaluating--provide a general framework that represents the simplest and best approach for introducing readers to the intricacies of management. For each management function, Chelladurai presents relevant theories and their...

Marshall Meets the Little Dragons - Paperback

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by Jan Hazel (Author)Thumping and bumping? Punching and kicking? Marshall the mouse can't believe his eyes Little Dragons are fighting while adults look on cheerfully How is a meek little mouse supposed to live in a neighborhood full of fighting Little Dragons? Can anything good come from a neighborhood like that? Number of Pages: 38 Dimensions: 0.08 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: January 30, 2013

From Vick-Tim to Vick-Tory: The Fall and Rise of Michael Vick - Paperback

$24.14

by Kenneth Robinson (Author)Far beyond detailing NFL star Michael Vick's conviction for dog fighting, his prison sentence, and comeback, Kenneth N. Robinson raises important issues concerning the way race and deviance are treated in America. His book offers a critical analysis of the broader sports culture of the NFL and its dominant alliance, including the media, corporate sponsors, and the politics of the state.The book examines differential treatment by race and how this pertains to Vick, ...

Running for Women: Ditch the Excuses and Start Loving Your Run - Paperback

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by Danica Newon (Author)Down-to-Earth Tips to Embrace Running-at Your Own PaceAfter losing her mother to cancer, Danica Newon reignited her relationship with running and rediscovered how running provided balance in all areas of her life.Now a high school track coach, Newon shows why running is worth every mile in Running For Women. Runners lose weight, boost energy, get leaner, develop discipline, and cultivate healthy relationships.Newon knows that running for beginners can be intimidating. ...

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by Charles J. Acquisto (Compiled by)Jump inside this amazing, original golf book... Filled with the ABC's of success to life and the game of golf, this book is written by the very people who have achieved fame and fortune in their respective golf-related field. Historically compelling and just plain fun to read, Wisdom For A Young Golfer will fascinate those golfers new to the game, as well as the serious golf historian and weekend hacker. You will not be able to put these compelling letters ...

Pirate Gold: The 1960 Season - Paperback

$21.55

by Bob Marchinetti (Author)"Pirate Gold: The 1960 Season" is a day by day account of the 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates, who rose from a decade of futility to become the champions of major league baseball. After exceeding expectations to win the National League pennant, they found themselves matched in the World Series against the most prolific dynasty baseball had ever seen: the New York Yankees. Featuring stars like Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Yogi Berra and Whitey Ford, the Yankees were entering ...

Golf Fundamentals: Orthodoxy of Style - Hardcover

$46.01

by Seymour Dunn (Author)In this historic manual, discover the formula for optimal golf techniques that made Seymour Dunn a legend and will make you a master of the game. Do you wonder what makes a swing consistently accurate? Dunn demystifies the mechanical laws of the golf swing and dynamic laws of the golf stroke. He also provides ample insight on golf psychology. In the section on his Orthodoxy of Style, Dunn breaks down each simple and scientific stroke to ease comprehension and mastery. ...

Japanese American Baseball in California: A History - Paperback

$24.99

by Kerry Yo Nakagawa (Author), Tom Seaver (Foreword by), Noriyuki Pat Morita (Preface by)Four generations of Japanese Americans broke down racial and cultural barriers in California by playing baseball. Behind the barbed wire of concentration camps during World War II, baseball became a tonic of spiritual renewal for disenfranchised Japanese Americans who played America's pastime while illegally imprisoned. Later, it helped heal resettlement wounds in Los Angeles, San Francisco, the Central V...