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Kyrie Irving: A biography of NBA basketball star Kyrie Irving - Hardcover

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by Shaun Carroll (Author)KYRIE IRVINGOver the past decade, Kyrie Irving has become one of the most well-known names in the NBA and is now widely regarded as one of the best point guards in the league. However, he is not only well known for his basketball prowess, but also his outspoken attitude and sometimes controversial interviews.In this book, we will cover everything there is to know about Kyrie Irving as a basketball player, and also as a man, looking deep into his NBA, College, and High...

Thrasher's Fly Fishing Guide: An Essential Handbook for All Skill Levels - Hardcover

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by Susan Thrasher (Author), Ron Ellis (Foreword by)This all-in-one guide mixes entertaining anecdotes with essential information to teach readers how to begin and become successful at fly fishing.Author BiographySusan Thrasher started fishing at a young age with her dad in East Tennessee and has been passionate about the outdoors all her life. In 2004, she started Southern Brookies Fly Fishing, a guide service and instructional school based in Nashville, Tennessee. She left a successful engin...

Breaking Free: Shattering Expectations and Thriving With Ambition in Pursuit of Gold - Paperback

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by McKenzie Coan (Author), Holly Neumann (Author) "I have no interest in living my life like a China doll." McKenzie Coan is an elite athlete. A world champion. A Paralympic gold medalist. A world record holder.And she's not done yet.In Breaking Free, McKenzie tells how she finds strength through swimming, despite the limited expectations placed on her by having osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease. With her graceful freestyle stroke and never-quit attitude, McKenzie breaks throug...

Amos Alonzo Stagg: College Football's Greatest Pioneer - Paperback

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by David E. Sumner (Author) Amos Alonzo Stagg (1862-1965) grew up one of eight children in a poor New Jersey family, graduated high school at 21 and worked his way through Yale. His goal was to become a Presbyterian minister, but he dropped out of Yale Divinity School because he felt he could have more influence on young men through coaching. He was hired as the first football coach at University of Chicago after its founding in 1892. Under Stagg's leadership, Chicago emerged as one of the n...

Golf Through the Eyes of a Child - Paperback

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by Aga Kubish (Illustrator), Dominique Deserres (Author)"Hi, my name is Henry Join me as I walk you through the great game of golf and explain what it means to me." Golf Through the Eyes of a Child is a golf children's book that seeks to explore the essence of golf. Fundamental golf themes such as family, honesty, perseverance, and of course enjoyment are visited and supported by colourful illustrations in a timeless art style. Number of Pages: 34 Dimensions: 0.09 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication D...

Strong and Free: Stories and photos of Canadian women in sport from the popular #superROLEmodels project - Hardcover

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by Lyndsay Doyle (Author)Adolescent girls are dropping out of sports at an alarming rate, despite having more opportunities than ever before. More than that, mainstream media coverage of women's sports has declined over the last twenty years, and currently accounts for less than 5 percent of the total. Is it possible that there's a connection between these dispiriting statistics? Is it possible that young girls would have a better chance of staying in sports if they could actually see the old...

Mental Combat: The Sports Psychology Secrets You Can Use to Dominate Any Event! (Stronger Brain: Stronger Body) - Paperback

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by Phil Pierce (Author)Finally! An easy way to use the science of Sports Psychology to Skyrocket Your Performance! You may already know that Pro Athletes use the power of Sports Psychology to boost motivation, manage nerves and become top performers. The problem is that many of these techniques are kept secret and other guides are heavy and full of jargon. So how can you use the simple power of Sports Psychology techniques to revolutionize your performance today? Clearly you need more than ...

Where Are They Now? West Bromwich Albion - Paperback

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by Ian Atkins (Author)Have you ever wondered what happened to all of those players that you have seen come and go over the years? The heroes and the villains, the saints and the sinners, the stars that you talked about for years after they had retired and those who you instantly forgot? WHERE ARE THEY NOW?The old belief was that ex-footballers became publicans or TV pundits. However, we hope that you will be interested, and in some cases amused, to learn that this is no longer the case.The ch...

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by Harry Aveira (Illustrator), Claire McGee (Author)Kevin tries to overcome his fears while still enjoying the adventure of learning to ski. The courage he gains from the ski instructor and his family provides just the boost he needs. Kevin learns that bravery comes from love, kindness, and encouragement from those you trust. Number of Pages: 34 Dimensions: 0.09 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: July 17, 2020

Golf Is More Than Just A Game: A Life Journey In Golf - Paperback

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by Michael Lechtman (Author)This book is filled with insightful golf stories that cover eight decades of a life in golf. In a blend of anecdotes, lessons, and ethos, the author's extraordinary experience is told in a conversational style using the game of golf as the focal point.You will learn everything you ever wanted to know about golf, from casual play on a Sunday afternoon with your family to the art of intricate golf bets and the pitfalls to avoid. From curing putting "yips" to match an...

Black College Football: The Game That Time Forgot: The Game That Time Forgot - Paperback

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by Carlos A. Lock (Author)Black College Football: The Game That Time Forgot features everything you thought you knew and didn't know about Black College Football. It recounts forgotten games, celebrates legendary players and coaches like Steve McNair, Jerry Rice, and Eddie Robinson, and makes abundantly clear that Black College Football matters. Told with passion and commitment, the book recognizes BCF contributions to African-American Culture and the game of football at large. As a pocket gu...

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by Esperanza Aparicio Romero (Author), Javier Pérez Pont (Author)How to reach a stronger and more flexible body?In this collection, Esperanza Romero and Javier P rez Aparicio Pont, directors of the only center that imparte the original teachings of J. Pilates in Spain, show, step by step and easily, the keys to maximize the benefits of this method, which considers the body, the mind and the spirit as an Unit, and its main target is to coordinate them in order to achieve a stronger and flexibl...

The Amazing Appleknockers: Illinois' Cinderella Basketball Team of 1964 - Paperback

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by Anne Ryman (Author), Teri Campbell (Author)In 1964, Cobden was a quiet village of 900 residents tucked in the Shawnee Hills of Southern Illinois. The high school's basketball team changed that, grabbing the attention of sports fans throughout Illinois as it made a dramatic run to the finals of the Illinois state high school basketball tournament. An unusually tall and talented team with a catchy mascot, the Appleknockers, Cobden played at a time before schools were divided into classes bas...

The Life Of Horace Benedict De Saussure - Hardcover

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by Douglas W. Freshfield (Author)This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature. Number of Pages: 532 Dimensions: 1.13 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN Publication ...

Foundations of Strength Training for Swimmers: A complete guide to develop swimming power and manage injuries - Paperback

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by Deniz Hekmati (Author)Swimming is among the most physically demanding sports on the planet, involving endless hours of grueling training. Intensity and volume often overrule other critical aspects of performance, like preparing the body to withstand such taxing work. As a result, swimmers suffer from more overuse injuries than almost all other athletes.It does not have to be this way. Success in the pool means taking into account all aspects of training. With this book, Deniz Hekmati takes...

Throwing Back the Chair: Legendary Official Phil Bova shares his untold stories and memories from three decades working Big Ten and NCAA Basketball - Paperback

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by Nino Frostino (Author)In Throwing Back the Chair, NCAA Basketball Official Phil Bova shares decades of memories and stories from his time on the hardwood. Not only does Phil take us from childhood to landing in college basketball, he chronicles the steps along the way. Want to know what it's like to be in the arenas of the Big Ten? Phil tells us. Want to learn the intricacies of officiating? He tells us that too. Want to know his thoughts on the top arenas in the country? The All-Bova Team...

FREESTYLE Competitive Swimming Drills: 100 Drills Improve Technique Add Variety For Coaches For Teachers For Swimmers - Paperback

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by Arthur Horsfield (Author)A very warm welcome to 'Freestyle Competitive Swimming Drills'.About this publicationThis publication provides coaches, teachers and swimmers with a series of tried and tested competitive freestyle swimming drills. These can be easily incorporated and adapted into your training or teaching programmes, whether you coach or teach rookie or national swimmers.Delivering the technical demands of our sport Competitive swimming can be a gruelling sport, requiring swimmers...

Infusion: Advanced Internal Power Drills - Paperback

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by Jeremy Ray (Illustrator), Scott Meredith (Author)INFUSION is a graphical compendium of detailed performance instructions for optimal internal power generation using the most intensely effective drills sourced from the classical Chinese martial arts of: Tai Chi, Bagua, Xingyi, Praying Mantis, Yiquan, and others. It's large-format and graphics-centric. Figure-8 Internal Hip & Tiger-Mouth Hands (Baguazhang) Stepping Chop Fully-Body Resonance (Xinyiliuhequan Neri (Yiquan/Taikiken) Mantis ...

Major League Life: Why Major League Lacrosse Players, Coaches, and Fans Share a Passion for a League that Often Goes Overlooked - Paperback

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by Phil Shore (Author)What motivates professional athletes? Mike Trout's 12-year, $430 million contract or Cristiano Ronaldo's 82 million Twitter followers show fame and fortune are large driving forces. Players in Major League Lacrosse, however, are not as fortunate. The league's average attendance in 2018 was 3,619 people per game, and players held other jobs to make ends meet. In 2019, many high-profile MLL players left to start their own league, the Premier Lacrosse League, believing they...

Black College Football: The Game That Time Forgot - Hardcover

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by Carlos A. Lock (Author)Black College Football: The Game That Time Forgot features everything you thought you knew and didn't know about Black College Football. It Black College Football: The Game That Time Forgot features everything you thought you knew and didn't know about Black College and makes abundantly clear that Black College Football matters. Told with passion and commitment, the book recognizes BCF contributions to African-American Culture and the game of football at large. As a ...

Happy Trails: Biking and Hiking Adventures in the Greater Toronto Area - Paperback

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by Shawn Smith (Author)*This version is printed in black and white. For the colour version, click "see all 3 formats and editions" and then the ">" next to paperback. The best memories often cost very little. This family-tested guide includes 40 day trip ideas to get outdoors and explore the Greater Toronto Area through off-road trails. Nature-lover? Park-hopper? Urban explorer? Foodie? Romantic? Whatever you're looking for, this book will help you get the most out of your next trail adven...

Coaching Women's Softball: A Practical Guide with Insights from Players - Paperback

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by Steve Meyer (Author)What do women softball players look for in a coach? Drawing on interviews with 50 college players and a survey of players from all NCAA divisions, this book explores what players want and need: someone who connects with them on and off the field, a competent leader who knows and loves the game and mentors them with a vision beyond softball. Coaches from major Division One conferences, as well as Divisions Two and Three and Junior College ranks, share their experiences a...

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by John H. Murphy II (Author)Each week, for three years, a group of guys gathered at Seneca Bowl in Wichita, Kansas, as members of the Rockwell Collins Fantasy Bowling League. A brainchild of author John H. Murphy II, the league served as a source of fun and fellowship, complete with a weekly newsletter. In Newsletters to the Bowling Club, Murphy presents a collection of those bowling memories, tales, and antics sprinkled with profound Biblical wisdom. He shares his passion for bowling in a ...

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by Yasushi Kajitsuka (Foreword by), Jack Hathway (Author)This first volume of Yagyu Munenori's treatise on martial philosophy is about being observant and adaptable, and is a lesson in how to progress on difficult paths. He entreats us to observe what is around us, evaluate our own motivations, and find peace with ourselves such that we can ensure that our actions promote life. After 14 years of training in the martial arts passed down from the Yagyu family, and applying the lessons in busine...

Soccer Drills: A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Coach the Perfect Practice - Paperback

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by Dylan Joseph (Author)There are complimentary YouTube videos to help you follow along for several chapters in this book. Ever wish you had pre-planned drills to use in practice? Wish you had drills with specific coaching points that doubled your confidence by pointing out what to teach your team? Want to learn which drill best develops the "Big 3" soccer skills? Are you ever uncertain that your practices are not developing your players quickly enough? If any of these situations describe whe...

Sword Imperatives: Mastering the Kung Fu and Tai Chi Sword - Paperback

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by Wen-Ching Wu (Author), Ju-Rong Wang (Author)"Sword Imperatives is a beautifully written book with captivating stories, clearly described movements, photos, and illustrations." The Chinese double edged sword is known in martial arts traditions as the king of blades. It is regarded by both scholars and martial artists as the most distinguished of all weapons. Sword ownership in ancient China represented power, prestige and rank. Sword Imperatives is the authoritative reference book dedicated...

Survival 101 Beginner's Guide 2021: The Complete Guide To Urban And Wilderness Survival - Hardcover

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by Rory Ander (Author)Do you know how to survive without access to modern supply chains?If you had to evacuate your town immediately, would you feel confident in your ability to survive?Our modern world has made survival easy for us. That means that many of us do not know how to survive without the luxuries of the modern world.. And the reality is that they can all be taken away in a matter of minutes. What then? A global pandemic has left many realizing that survival is not as easy as going ...

Survival 101 Bushcraft: The Essential Guide for Wilderness Survival 2021 - Hardcover

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by Rory Anderson (Author)Surviving a wild situation seems like a hefty task, but what if it is inevitable? Have you ever found yourself wondering how you would fare in the bush? Do you worry about what might happen if you find yourself having to evacuate the safety of your home due to an emergency? Could you survive it? Wonder no more. The reality is, survival is a task we are all faced with in life, but in our modern society, we have become so accustomed to having all of our survival needs m...

Survival 101 Beginner's Guide 2021 AND Bushcraft: The Complete Guide To Urban And Wilderness Survival For Beginners in 2021 (2 Books In 1) - Paperback

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by Rory Anderson (Author)Do you know how to survive without access to modern supply chains?Do you worry about what might happen if you find yourself having to evacuate the safety of your home due to an emergency? Could you survive it? Wonder no more. The reality is, survival is a task we are all faced with in life. In our modern society, we have become so accustomed to having all of our survival needs met that the idea of having to meet them ourselves seems... impossible. It doesn't have to b...

Survival 101 Beginner's Guide 2021 AND Bushcraft: The Complete Guide To Urban And Wilderness Survival For Beginners in 2021 (2 Books In 1) - Hardcover

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How To Hunt and Trap: Instructions For Hunting Buffalo, Elk, Moose, Deer, Antelope, Bear, Grouse, Quail, Geese, Ducks, Etc. - Paperback

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by Roger Chambers (Introduction by), J. H. Batty (Author)This special re-print edition of J.F. Batty's "How To Hunt and Trap" is a treasury on the art of hunting Buffalo, Elk, Moose, Deer, Antelope, Bear, Grouse, Quail, Geese, Ducks, Etc., as well as trapping fur bearing animals. Written in 1878, this historical masterpiece on the subject of trapping and hunting, has not been available to the public for over a century. An excellent work on the subject, chock full of old fashioned knowledge on...

Karate-Do: The Art Beyond Techniques - Paperback

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by Albert Cheah (Author)"Karate-do: the Art Beyond Techniques" offers a unique insight into the history, culture, and philosophy of martial arts, and in particular how karate-do training applies to daily life. In this modern era of karate-do training, students of the art are more engaged in perfecting their technical skills and forgetting the philosophical principles that seeks to perfect the character of the person. In this thought-provoking book, Albert Cheah engages newcomers to the art as...