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DEFENDU Scientific Self-Defence In Colour - Paperback

$43.20

by Captain W. E. Fairbairn (Author)The Fairbairn's system was based on his training and knowledge in boxing, wrestling, savate, jujutsu, judo and fights he was involved in during his police work, Fairbairn began to develop his own system of hand to hand combat, initially referring it as "Defendu". It was designed to be simple to learn and to provide effective results. Fairbairn published his book, Defendu, in 1926[2] (reprinted as Scientific Self Defence in 1931), illustrating this method and...

Scientific Self-Defence in Colour - Paperback

$43.20

by Captain W. E. Fairbairn (Author)The Fairbairn system was based on his training and knowledge in boxing, wrestling, savate, jujutsu, judo and fights he was also involved in during his police work. Fairbairn began to develop his own system of hand-to-hand combat, initially referring to it as 'Defendu'. It was designed to be simple to learn and to provide effective results. Fairbairn published his book, 'Defendu', in 1926 (reprinted as 'Scientific Self Defence' in 1931), illustrating this met...

$13.91

by Jack Boyd (Author)Skateboarding Tricks: Step By Step Instructions & Videos To Help You Land Your Next Trick Do you like riding your skateboard? Have you tried doing some tricks, but no matter how hard you try, you always fail?If you want to learn dozens of incredible skateboard tricks, then this book will show you the easiest way to do so. From flip tricks and grab tricks, to air tricks and slide tricks - learning all of them will be a piece of cake. The only thing you will have to do ...

El Nottingham Forest de Brian Clough: de la Segunda División a Bicampeón de Europa En 1000 Días - Paperback

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by Lorenzo Guarnieri (Author), Librofutbol Com Editorial (Editor)Hasta el m s ateo de Nottingham atribuir a lo hecho por el Forest a un milagro del m s all . Un club peque o, sin tradici n en el f tbol ingl s, en apenas cuatro a os cambi radicalmente todo lo preestablecido. La d cada del 70 lo encontr en un lugar que nunca hubiese imaginado: la cima de Europa. De la mano de Brian Clough, el padre de la criatura (el hito futbol stico m s grande la historia), los rojos ascendieron a la First ...

Che Pep: La conexión de Guardiola con el fútbol argentino - Paperback

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by Vicente Muglia (Author), Librofutbol Com Editorial (Editor) Cuando jugaba en el Barcelona solía charlar de fútbol con Valdano y Cappa y les preguntaba por La Máquina de River. Con Pizzi y Pellegrino aprendió malas palabras y canciones de las hinchadas de Boca, River y Central. De Batistuta agendó el consejo de visitar algún día a Bielsa. En México fue el "chofer" de Matute Morales. Antes de ser entrenador viajó a la Argentina, donde fue a la cancha y se juntó con Menotti y con Bielsa. Como...

Flip the Script: Lessons Learned on the Road to a Championship - Paperback

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by Ed Orgeron (Author)The path to success is never easy. In Flip the Script you will learn the life-changing lessons of leadership and determination Coach O discovered on the road to a championship. Ed Orgeron, head coach of the record-breaking national champion LSU Tigers football team, tells the inspiring story of reversing the team's fortunes and culture, as well as his own remarkable leadership journey from disappointment and setback to the apex of college sports.The storybook football se...

The Breech-Loader, And How To Use It: With Notes On Rifles - Paperback

$35.87

by W. W. Greener (Author)The Breech-Loader, And How To Use It: With Notes On Rifles, 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: 418 Dime...

The Mental Commandments of Personal Safety with Willie

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by Willie the Bam Johnson (Author), Kimber Johnson (Author)The Mental Commandments of Personal Safety are the guiding principles of living a safe and healthy life from the inside out. Commandments, as guiding principles for life, have taken a very unlikely journey from Mount Sinai with Moses, through the streets of Brooklyn with Biggie Smalls, to any group or individual seeking this guidance. The purpose of the Commandants have changed from directions for life, to navigating the street life. ...

Penn State Bowl Games: A Complete History - Paperback

$89.91

by Tommy a. Phillips (Author)With play-by-play coverage of every Nittany Lion bowl game, this book chronicles Penn State football's vibrant history all the way back to the 1923 Rose Bowl. The team broke the color barrier at the Cotton Bowl in 1948, finished undefeated after back-to-back Orange Bowl victories in 1969 and 1970, and reigned over the college football world with national championships in the 1983 Sugar Bowl and 1987 Fiesta Bowl.Author BiographyTommy A. Phillips is a Penn State alu...

Cccp Hockey Dynasty: The Inception of a Red Tidal Wave - Paperback

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by Timothy James Thompson (Author)For nearly four decades, commencing in 1954, and running all the way through 1991, the USSR dominated the sport of International hockey on the world stage. During that time period, the Soviet Red Army Men's Ice Hockey Team totally and thoroughly demolished virtually every single opponent that was unlucky enough to go up against them. They smashed their opposition to smithereens. In a phrase, it was a suicide mission to play the Soviet Union at ice hockey; bec...

Boxing Head Movement: Drills, Techniques, Tips & Tactics To Become Untouchable Via Head Movement - Paperback

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by Frank Sasso (Author)Ready To Take Your Boxing Head Movement To The next Level?If so you've found the right book to turn that dream into a reality.I'm Frank Sasso, and I created this book to share with you a ton of fun and unconventional boxing drills and activities to improve your head movement - regardless of whether you're a beginner or seasoned veteran in the ring. Head movement seperates the good from the great, head movement seperates the gold medalist from the runner upHere's A Previ...

Strategic Sport Communication: Traditional and Transmedia Strategies for a Global Sports Market - Paperback

$108.52

by W. Timothy Coombs (Author), Jennifer L. Harker (Author)Authors Coombs and Harker provide step-by-step guidance on how the strategic communication process--an integration of marketing communication, public relations, and advertising--can be applied to sports communication for individual athletes, teams, and leagues.The book is founded on the premise that the strategic communication process in sport communication is grounded in understanding the fans and sources of revenue. Looking at sports...

Can't Be Tamed (Horse Country #1) - Paperback

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by Yamile Saied Méndez (Author)Welcome to Paradise Ranch, where everyone can get a second chance.Carolina Aguasvivas grew up on Paradise Ranch, which she knows down to every last pony. But things are sure to change when the new owner's daughter, Chelsie Sánchez, sweeps in with an attitude and a feisty Thoroughbred named Velvet. The mare is skittish, headstrong, and hurt -- and Carolina is determined to ride her.Chelsie, who considers herself too good to clean stalls, certainly doesn't seem li...

Feast on Adventure: Lightweight, scrumptious recipes for the outdoor enthusiast. Just add water. Scenic views optional. - Hardcover

$79.18

by Paul Shipman (Author), Hydesmith Family (Photographer), Patricia Shipman (Photographer)Good food can be lightweight, convenient and delicious!Feast on Adventure guides you through the world of freeze-dried, dehydrated, and instant foods. Learn how to dream up meals for your own adventures, or choose from over 40 field-tested, delectable, lightweight recipes sure to wow on your next escapade. These meals are simple to prepare, require minimal tools, and leave little to clean up. Customize a...

The Ultimate Los Angeles Angels Trivia Book: A Collection of Amazing Trivia Quizzes and Fun Facts for Die-Hard Angels Fans! - Paperback

$12.85

by Ray Walker (Author)Test Your Los Angeles Angels Knowledge!The Ultimate Los Angeles Angels Trivia Book is a staple for anyone who loves baseball, sports trivia, and the Halos. You will be tested on your knowledge of mind-blowing facts from the early days of the franchise, as well as the current era of Angels baseball led by the likes of Mike Trout, Albert Pujols, and Andrelton Simmons. Within these pages, you will find answers to over 350 trivia questions as well as hundreds of interesting ...

Managing Intercollegiate Athletics - Paperback

$140.92

by Daniel Covell (Author), Sharianne Walker (Author)Managing Intercollegiate Athletics is the leading introduction to the management and governance of college sport.Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, this book reveals the inner workings of athletic departments and the conferences and governing organizations with which they work, offering insider perspectives to help prepare students who are interested in pursuing a career in collegiate athletics management. Written in a user-fr...

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by Amirah Palmer (Author), L. David Stewart (Author), Michelle Barrios (Author)"Great skaters are not great because of their technique, but are great because of their passion" unknown You still roller skate? This is the age-old question that seasoned skaters hear each time they mention this passionate pastime, the truth is skating never ceased. Sure, it fell out of the headlines for a while until some famous and fresh faces were spotted "having a little fun". The evolution of skating is the j...

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by Janée Hayes (Author)Jana is a ball of energy eagerly awaiting her chance to make her mark on the world. She always asks her mother what sport she will play. She gives a few things a try, but nothing seems to fit-until she sees a female athlete gracefully flying through the air while making a powerful volleyball play. Young Jana wants to become like this impressive athlete, but practice proves difficult. Jana ends up with stinging muscles and bruises everywhere. She wants to give up, but he...

$36.00

Boxing: Your Comprehensive Guide To Boxing Punches, Footwork, Head Movement & Combinations - Paperback

$17.87

by Frank Sasso (Author)Ready To Learn How To Box Correctly?If so you've found the right book to turn that dream into a reality.I'm Frank Sasso, and I created this book to teach you how to box. No, I'm not just going describe how to throw a punch or two, I'm going to teach you everything from correct footwork and head movement to combos your adversary won't see coming. Here's A Preview Of What My Comprehensive Boxing Book Contains... An Introduction To Boxing A Breakdown On Punches & How T...

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by Jonah Seyum (Author), Nejla Shojaie (Illustrator)Jonah can't decide if he likes basketball or soccer best. There's so much he loves about both, from watching live games and cheering on his favorite players to getting out and playing himself with friends and family! Which one do you think he will choose? Number of Pages: 24 Dimensions: 0.25 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: March 22, 2021

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by Tim Good (Author)Tim Good, retired business executive, completed a life-long dream of hunting in Africa by participating on several safaris in the last ten years. This memoir is a summary of those safaris, written for the reader as a compilation of his hunts of different species, as well as his experiences with the people and culture of Zimbabwe. As a worldwide traveler, having visited 45 countries in his personal life and business career, Mr. Good recognized the great opportunity to expan...

Philadenphia Flyers Trivia Quiz Book: The One With All The Questions - Paperback

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by Scott Ziebell (Author)Philadelphia Flyers Trivia Quiz Book is the latest title to test your knowledge in the Trivia Quiz Book series. All of our trivia quiz books were written to keep you entertained while challenging you to some tough trivia questions on Philadelphia Flyers.The paperback edition makes a great gift for anyone who is a fan of Philadelphia Flyers . Our unique Philadelphia Flyers Trivia Quiz Book will give you a variety of questions on Philadelphia Flyers . Each of our trivia...

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by Kenny Simpson (Author)Coach Simpson's Offensive Line Manual is over 140 pages full of information to help all offensive linemen. In this book Coach Simpson walks through-Personnel Choices in his offensive line -Flopping strong and quick sides and why-Drills - Drills for pulling, down blocking, double teams and more-Plays in his Gun-T System and adjustments-Cheats and Alignment tips to help your offensive line-"If-Then" Scenarios section with making the same play work by minor adjustments a...

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by James L. Gamble (Author)Professional baseball is played around the world, with established leagues in multiple countries. Yet, if a player grows up in the United States, when they dream about becoming a professional baseball player, there's a good chance they see themselves in their favorite MLB team's uniform. As players mature, they look at professional baseball through a wider lens. From the world-renowned Major Leagues to their Minor League affiliates, and from the maverick Independent...

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by Katherine Willow (Author), Laure Braconnier (Illustrator)A Climbing Alphabet is a celebration of the sport of climbing, from the gym to the crag, from rock to ice. Featuring text by Katherine Willow and artwork by Laure Braconnier, this picture book introduces climbing vocabulary in a playful format that can be enjoyed by younger and older climbers alike. Number of Pages: 46 Dimensions: 0.12 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: April 01, 2021

Practical Escrima Knife Defense: Filipino Martial Arts Knife Defense Training - Hardcover

$24.46

by Sam Fury (Author), Giacomo Pilato (Author)Teach Yourself Knife Defense!Discover how to use the "block/grab" knife defense system developed by GM Larry Alquezar.This training manual is packed with knife-flow drills and other exercises.Develop your Filipino knife defense skills, because these techniques are generations old.Get it now.IMPORTANT: Trying to disarm a knife wielding attacker is extremely dangerous. The techniques in this book are for Martial Arts enthusiasts and are NOT meant fo...

Practical Arnis Stick Fighting: Vortex Control Stick Fighting for Self-Defense - Hardcover

$28.78

by Sam Fury (Author), Eliana Bastida (Author)Teach Yourself Stick Fighting for Self-Defense!Discover a stick fighting method that actually works in the streets of today.This training manual focuses on the most practical stick fighting techniques for self-defense.It combines stick fighting techniques from a variety of Kali Arnis grandmasters. Although highly effective, the training and techniques are easy to learn.Now you can learn stick-fighting adapted for the streets of today, because this ...

The Disaster Survival Handbook: The Disaster Preparedness Handbook for Man-Made and Natural Disasters - Hardcover

$28.78

by Sam Fury (Author), Diana Mangoba (Illustrator), Neil Germio (Illustrator)Do You Know How to Survive a Disaster?If the answer is "NO" then The Disaster Survival Handbook is a MUST-HAVE!This is a no-nonsense reference book on how to stay alive during man-made and natural disasters.It will also teach you the basics of prepping so you can survive the aftermath.Prepare yourself with the knowledge you need, because you never know when disaster will strike.Get it now.Knowledge is Your Best Disast...

The Legend of the Stinky Sock - Paperback

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by Chris E. Hammond (Illustrator), Laura Riley (Author)Who doesn't like a little bit of magic? Especially when it helps you win baseball games. This humorous and delightful story is about a young boy named Conner who is searching for "The Legend of the Stinky Sock". According to the myth, the sock holds special baseball powers that will make anyone an incredible player. Will Conner discover the secret to the legend? Or, will he find out that the magic to improving his skills is through hard w...

W.E. Fairbairn's Complete Compendium of Lethal, Unarmed, Hand-to-Hand Combat Methods and Fighting. In Colour - Hardcover

$172.80

by Major W. E. Fairbairn (Author)The fully illustrated distilled knowledge of W.E. Fairbairn, legendary SOE instructor in unarmed combat, and co-inventor of the Sykes-Fairbairn knife, who learned his deadly skills in 30 years on the Shanghai waterfront. It has been suggested that Fairbairn was the inspiration for Q Branch, in Ian Fleming's fictional books about the British Secret Service agent James Bond.All 844 images of Fairbairn and his assistants can now for the first time be seen in full...

The Digital World of Sport: The Impact of Emerging Media on Sports News, Information and Journalism - Paperback

$68.40

by Sam Duncan (Author)The book analyses how new media, and in particular, digital and social media, has changed the world of sports forever, from its pivotal role in the evolution of the sports industry and its trailblazing impact on the broader media industry. Author BiographySam Duncan is a lecturer of sports media and sport business, published author and contributor to a range of Australia's media publications including The Age, Ten Daily, The New Daily and the AFL Record. Number of Pages:...