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by Hervey Garrett Smith (Author)In print continuously since it was first published in 1953, "The Arts of the Sailor" by marine expert Hervey Garrett Smith is one of the finest compendium on the art and skill of rigging ever written. Smith, born in 1896 in Long Island, New York was a graduate of the Pratt Institute and was an artist and illustrator who provided illustrations for such publications as National Geographic and boating magazines. He also wrote several books on the traditional arts ...

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by D. Collins (Author)I wrote this short story to inspire all boys and girls to play more football. Even with just yourself and a football, you can get better. I am very happy in my football career now. I often think about my journey and always wanted to share my rather unique story. To all readers, please enjoy this book. It is just the beginning of my story. Don't give up because you have a few bad days. Speak about it. It can help. Number of Pages: 30 Dimensions: 0.08 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Public...

Aproximación a la Sociología del Deporte Adaptado - Paperback

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by Javier Gómez Vallecillo (Author)La discapacidad es un tab social. Creemos ser conscientes de los problemas del mundo, de quienes nos rodean, pero hay un sector de la poblaci n que pasa pr cticamente desapercibido, y por supuesto su problem tica. Hablar de discapacidad es hablar tambi n de capacidad. El t rmino en s es selectivo por contraposici n. Cualquier prefijo del t rmino capacidad es ya un prejuicio, condiciona. Todo el mundo es susceptible de una discapacidad. Una realidad que a t...

Hardball Architects - Volume 1 (American League Teams): Evaluating Roster Construction and Team Performance Based On Player Acquisition Methods - Paperback

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by Marianne Landrum (Editor), Renee Bain (Photographer), Derek Bain (Author)Hardball Architects (Volume 1 - American League Teams) examines the trades, free agent acquisitions, draft picks and other transactions for the 15 Major League Baseball - American League franchises. This is the first of a 2-volume set (Volume 2 - National League Teams was published in April 2022). All key moves are scrutinized for every team and Sabermetric principles are applied to the roster construction throughout ...

The Commercial Diver's Handbook: Surface-Supplied Diving, Decompression, and Chamber Operations Field Guide - Paperback

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by Hal Lomax (Author)For several generations, the U.S. Navy Diving Manual has been considered the Bible of both military and commercial diving, regardless of where in the world these operations were performed. In the past, the U.S. Navy Diver's Handbook was the go-to source for military and commercial divers when they were in the field and did not wish to carry the complete manual with them. The last official printing of the handbook was in 1994, and after that time there was a desperate requ...

Freshwater Fish Coloring Book - Paperback

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by Andy Steer (Illustrator), Andy Steer (Author)Freshwater Fish Coloring Book29 individual line illustrations each printed on a single page, just waiting to be colored.Included in this 1st edition are: Asp, Barbel, Black bass, Bream, Brown trout, Bullhead, Carp, Catfish, Chub, Crayfish, Crucian carp, Dace, Eel, Grass carp, Grayling, Great diving beetle, Gudgeon, Minnow, Perch, Pike, Pumpkinseed, Roach, Rudd, Salmon, Sturgeon, Ten spined stickleback, Tench, Three spined Stickleback, Zander.Dis...

Shotguns, All Types - TM 9-285 US Army Technical Manual (1942 World War II Civilian Reference Edition): Unabridged Field Manual On Vintage and Classic - Hardcover

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by U S War Department (Author)Master Your Collectible Shotgun With This Expert Military GuidebookPrepare yourself and brush up on your skills with this unabridged, high-quality World War II Civilian Reference Edition reissue of the official Shotguns, All Types TM 9-285 US Army War Department Technical Manual, 1942 release. This unclassified civilian reference edition manual represents the best knowledge about shotguns and firearms in general from the World War II era and is packed full of ess...

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Pistols and Revolvers - FM 23-35 US Army Field Manual (1946 World War II Civilian Reference Edition): Unabridged Technical Manual On Vintage and Colle - Paperback

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by U S War Department (Author)Master Your Collectible Pistol or Revolver With This Historic Military GuidebookPrepare yourself and brush up on your skills with this unabridged, high-quality World War II Civilian Reference Edition reissue of the official Pistols and Revolvers FM 23-35 US Army War Department Field Manual, 1946 release. This unclassified civilian reference edition manual represents the best knowledge about pistols, revolvers, and firearms practice in general from the World War I...

Zack Wheat: The Life of the Brooklyn Dodgers Hall of Famer - Paperback

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by Joe Niese (Author)Zack Wheat was long considered the greatest player in Dodgers history. The Missouri native parlayed his tenacious work ethic and raw skills into a major league career. For almost two decades, the mild-mannered outfielder was a mainstay for the Dodgers, bringing stability to a team that was at times unhinged. To this day, Wheat is the franchise leader in several batting categories. Greatly respected by his peers and adored by fans, Wheat served as Brooklyn's captain for se...

Historias insólitas de los Mundiales de Fútbol - Paperback

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by Luciano Wernicke (Author)Estas p ginas recorren cada una de las etapas mundialistas a trav s de los choques inolvidables, las figuras, los r cords, pero especialmente las curiosidades y an cdotas m s divertidas y sorprendentes, y las apasionadas haza as que muestran el costado humano del "m s popular de los deportes". La historias de varios jugadores que se negaron a abandonar la cancha a pesar de tener un hueso fracturado, un delantero que prefiri morir antes de servir a la propaganda na...

Martial Advice for Training & Living: The UA Way - Paperback

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by Randy B. Haskins (Author)Martial Advice for Training and Living: The UA WayBy: Randy B. Haskins It takes many years to develop martial skills, but a martial understanding is a different matter all together. Martial Advice for Training and Living serves as a guide for the reader to those basic universal principles inherently present in all styles which are observed through a pragmatic lens, regardless of the martial system studied. About the Author: Randy B. Haskins has martial ties to Japa...

Sylvia Hatchell: The Life and Basketball Legacy - Paperback

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by Roberta Teague Herrin (Author), Sheila Quinn Oliver (Author)As a young girl, Sylvia Hatchell longed to play little league baseball and, later, high-school basketball, but both were closed to her because she was a girl. In college, her world shifted when she discovered a passion for coaching that would lead her to become a Naismith Hall of Fame coach of women's basketball at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In this book, Coach Hatchell's life story unfolds against the backdr...

When Skies Are Grey: Super Frank, Chelsea and the coronavirus crisis - Paperback

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by Mark Worrall (Author)When Skies Are Grey: Super Frank, Chelsea and the coronavirus crisis every goal, every game and everything in between, the definitive account of the 2019-2020 season"You are my Chelsea, my only Chelsea. You make me happy when skies are grey. You'll never notice how much I love you, until you've taken my Chelsea away." A traditional anthem sung by Blues supporters for decades takes on true-to-life meaning during the 2019-2020 season when the deadly coronavirus pandemic ...

The Ultimate Washington Capitals Trivia Book: A Collection of Amazing Trivia Quizzes and Fun Facts for Die-Hard Caps Fans! - Paperback

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by Ray Walker (Author)Want to prove you're the wizard of Washington Capitals trivia? Pick up this fact book to fully equip yourself with as much information on the franchise as possible The book begins with the Capitals' NHL debut in 1974-75 and carries on until the end of the infamous Covid-19-ridden regular season. All the Capitals fan favorites and stars are represented, including: Mike Gartner, Rod Langway, Olaf Kolzig, Scott Stevens, Dale Hunter, Adam Oates, Jaromir Jagr, and, of cours...

A Twisting Journey: Southern Oregon Backroads Guide to the PCT - Paperback

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by Ed W. McBee (Author)A Twisting Journey describes a high country backroads trip following and intersecting the Pacific Crest Trail in Southern Oregon from California to Willamette Pass. It's filled with detailed descriptions of the sights, attractions, and human and natural histories along the way.Divided into four regions, each representing about a day's exploration, the book provides a seamless road route that parallels the Pacific Crest Trail through some of Southern Oregon's most scenic...

Skateboard Design Templates Sketchbook: Templates for drawing and creating your own Skateboard designs with Five Different Designs 124 Page - Paperback

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by Nui Coloring Book (Author)This sketchbook is perfect for the creative, artistic skateboarder, any age, boy or girl. Makes a wonderful Skateboard template to draw, design, and many more creativity. Each template has a facing page with space to name the designs, and make note of details and inspiration.Book Features: ★ 124 pages★ 5 Skateboards Template in book★ Perfect for Deck designer, artists, and any drawing activities★ Size at 8.5 x 11 in / 21.59 x 27.94 cm Number of Pages: 126 Dimensi...

7 Strokes in 7 Days: Quick and Easy Break-Through Mental Training That Will Revolutionize Your Golf Game and Life - Hardcover

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by Dawn Grant (Author), Brian Shull (Illustrator)Dawn Grant knows what you want. As a professional mental trainer and hypnotist who has had a successful private practice since 2001; she has a profound understanding of the human psyche, altered states of consciousness, and how to train people in the best use of their mind for optimal performance. 7 Strokes In 7 Days is full of concrete, specific, "secret-weapon" techniques that have helped every-day athletes globally, as well as those credenti...

Shadows on the Green: Golf's Scandals, Tragedies, Triumphs, and Offbeat Tales - Paperback

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by Lyle Slovick (Author)Walk in the shoes of people from golf's untold and "hidden" past, as SHADOWS ON THE GREEN brings us into their lives and reveals both the destructive and inspiring sides of human nature. The frailtiesand strengthsof men and women are represented equally, allowing us to empathize with their experiences - which were not so different from our own - and consider our own power to do good or bad in this world. These are told in the stories of people who suffered from drug ad...

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by Tom Roy (Author)A new release from Tom Roy, detailing wisdom and insight gained from over 45 years of ministry and coaching experience. Be invited to read and apply a revolutionary system coined by Tom as "Shepherd Leadership." Find practical truths, thought provoking questions, and points of action to help you refine yourself in your role as a leader. Number of Pages: 120 Dimensions: 0.31 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: October 07, 2020

The Baguazhang Qigong Illustrated: through 64 I-Ching inspired Postures - Paperback

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by Peter Hainzl (Author)Stuck with your internal martial arts training? Unable to move to the next level? Originally released through social media to fellow Baguazhang practitioners, these 64 illustrations (inspired by the 64 hexagrams of the I-Ching of the Mawangdui texts) are there to help you understand the deeper aspects of Baguazhang through the medium of the subconscious. And allow to tap into your innate qi that resides in all of us because at a certain level of training Baguazhang and...

Oregon Latino Basketball Tournament - Paperback

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by David Espinoza (Author)This is a must-read book. Learn about the history of a Latino tournament that reunited the community through the game of basketball every year. The richness of the Latino flavor doesn't get any better.In 1986, Victor Alvarado founded the Oregon Latino Basketball Tournament in Woodburn, Oregon. After the fifth year, the tournament paused for five years. Anthony Veliz revived this mega event and continued what Victor had started. The tournament continued for ten more y...

How to Walk yourself Healthy & Happy: Why Walking Exercise Boosts Physical And Mental Health - Paperback

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by Russ Williams (Author)Walking is aerobic exercise; it is also the 'Superfood' of exercise.Most of us do it every day to varying degrees and many of us do not fully appreciate the many proven benefits for the body and mind that you can get simply by taking regular walks.Author Russ Williams - a UK based broadcaster - has been a walker for many years and noticed a distinct upturn in his physical and mental health as a result of walking regularly.He researched and subsequently wrote this book...

Chen Style Taijiquan: The Source of Taiji Boxing - Paperback

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by David Gaffney (Author), Davidine Siaw-Voon Sim (Author)Chen style is the oldest form of Taijiquan from which all the major styles originated. Created at the end of the Ming dynasty, it is based upon a profound body of ancient knowledge that has influenced the Chinese way of thinking through the ages. It draws upon the principles of the Yijing (Book of Change), the Yin-Yang theory, and Daoist philosophy. Chen style Taijiquan combines the study of traditional Chinese wu shu, movement science...

The Nfl's Pivotal Years: Remaking Pro Football, 1957-1962 - Paperback

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by Brad Schultz (Author)Recent years have been among the most challenging in NFL history, culminating in the 2020-21 coronavirus and social justice issues. Yet a complete understanding of where the NFL is today begins with a five-year period that was the most transformative for the league. From 1957 to 1962, the NFL saw: the advent of unionization, with a landmark Supreme Court decision; the legendary 1958 title game, the first to go into sudden death overtime; a challenge from the American F...

Macho Time: The Meteoric Rise and Tragic Fall of Hector Camacho - Paperback

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by Christian Giudice (Author), Carlos Acevedo (Foreword by)"In yet another skillful excavation of a dazzling Latino champion, Christian Giudice...follows Hector 'Macho' Camacho from his embattled childhood in Spanish Harlem, to the heights of his electrifying yet too-brief stardom and onto his abject end by hail of gunfire in a carful of cocaine. It is a compelling journey."--Mark Kram Jr., author of Smokin' Joe: The Life of Joe Frazier Hector Camacho lived fast, and his fists flew even fast...

Topographic Symbols - FM 21-31 US Army Field Manual (1952 Civilian Reference Edition): Unabridged Handbook on Over 200 Symbols for Map Reading and Lan - Hardcover

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by U S Department of the Army (Author)Master Your Map Skills with This Essential Manual on Topographic SymbolsPrepare yourself and brush up on your skills with this unabridged, high-quality Civilian Reference Edition reissue of the official Topographic Symbols FM 21-31 US Army War Department Field Manual, 1952 release. This unclassified civilian reference edition manual features over 200 icons, symbols, and abbreviations that adorn USGS quadrangle maps and military-style grid maps. This book ...

Tents and Tent Pitching - FM 20-15 US Army Field Manual (1956 Civilian Reference Edition): Unabridged Guidebook to Individual and Large Military-Style - Paperback

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by U S Department of the Army (Author)A Comprehensive Handbook on Historic Army Canvas Tent Setup, Maintenance, and CareBuild your library with this unabridged, high-quality Civilian Reference Edition reissue of the official Tents and Tent Pitching - FM 20-15 US Army Department Field Manual, 1956 release. This unclassified civilian reference edition manual features dozens of illustrations depicting the components, setup, takedown, maintenance, and other care of both large and personal/individ...

Lou Ambers: A Biography of the World Lightweight Champion and Hall of Famer - Paperback

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by Mark Allen Baker (Author)Born Luigi d'Ambrosio, Lou Ambers grew up in Herkimer, New York, during the Great Depression. He and his nine siblings watched their father lose his business. Then they lost their father. Taking to the ring as a bootleg boxer to support his family, The Herkimer Hurricane soon became an undefeated contender, losing only one of more than fifty fights in his first three years as a professional. A keen judge of distance with prodigious hand speed, he worked just within...

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by Dub Evans (Author), M. H. Dutch Salmon (Preface by)6 x 9, 244 pages, section of black and white photos. A New Mexico classic, hounds, lion hunts, bear and more. Lots of New Mexico history and color. Everyone has their favorite among hounds and hunting books but Slash Ranch Hounds is certainly among the best in any section. It is very strong on the intricate workings of hounds in pursuit of scent. While not a "how-to" book, any dog man can benefit from Evan's training tips and hunting techn...

Nature Over Humans Camping Journal: Family Camping Keepsake Diary Great Camp Spot Checklist Shopping List Meal Planner Memories With The Kids Summer T - Paperback

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by Trent Placate (Author)Nature OVER HUMANS so... MORE MOUNTAINS PLEASE Get organized and out into nature with this awesome Camping Journal 8 X 10 Inches120 PagesThere's nothing better than spending time out in nature, roasting marshmallows and creating new memories with your family on a camping trip And now, you can capture every special moment and record all your adventures with this beautiful camping journal This Camping Journal features: Large 8" x 10" soft cover book with over 120 pre...

Raised by the World: My Path to Becoming Zambia's First Pga Golf Professional - Hardcover

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by Vincent Kabaso Pga (Author)Raised By The World is an adventurous book about hope, perseverance, passion, and grit. It recounts Vincent's passionate journey of self-discovery which began when his dad introduced him to golf. Until then, he was an uninspired boy hunting for birds and mice with prospects limited to the confines of this economically depressed rural Zambian town. When he emerged as a young golfing prodigy and decided to pursue a career in golf, it introduced him to a new world o...