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My Martial Arts Lessons: A journal of my skills, my progress, and my achievements. - Paperback

$15.64

by Karleen Tauszik (Author)MY MARTIAL ARTS LESSONS is a full-sized 8 1/2 x 11" journal that will help kids make the most of their lessons as they record all the accomplishments and progress of the months ahead. This unique journal will boost the benefits of lessons by encouraging kids to: - Focus on the instructor's priorities each week.- Remember and retain what they've learned.- Improve their skills as they track their performance. Suitable for all skill levels, this book includes enough j...

Coaching Wacky Raccoon, Children, and Adults the Fundamentals of Good Sportsmanship - Paperback

$20.50

by Herbert K. Naito (Author)He spent 40 years in the medical profession. For fun, he coached skiing for over 20 years. He is a member of the Professional Ski Instructors of America, and is certified in Alpine Skiing, Level 2; Adaptive Specialist, Level 1; Children's Specialist, Level 2; and Children's Specialist Trainer. Currently, he is employed by Vail Resorts and is presently on the Vail Education Staff. He was the former Director of the Children's Advanced Training Specialist and the Expr...

Reflections from a Career in Sport Psychology: An Autobiography and Guide to Teaching, Research and Professional Practice - Paperback

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by Daniel Gould (Author)Once viewed as a novelty, the field of sport psychology has grown tremendously over the last half century. Today, many elite athletes and teams work with sport psychology specialists to improve their mental games and behind this practical work is an extensive research base. Sport psychology specialists also help to make the youth sports experience a positive one and have become central to coaches' education efforts.Dan Gould has been involved in the field for the last ...

Walking Alone: The Untold Journey of Football Pioneer Kenny Washington - Hardcover

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by Dan Taylor (Author)The inspirational story of African American trailblazer Kenny Washington, the first player to reintegrate the NFL. On September 29, 1946, football star Kenny Washington made history. When he trotted onto the field for the Los Angeles Rams, Washington broke the color barrier in the NFL. In Walking Alone: The Untold Journey of Football Pioneer Kenny Washington, Dan Taylor reveals Washington's immeasurable impact on his sport and beyond. Legends of the game hailed Washingto...

To Hold It High: Four Generations of Hockey's Most Storied Franchise - Paperback

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by Danny Geoffrion (Author), Paul Deepan (Author)To you from failing hands we throw/The torch, be yours to hold it high: This inscription from John McCrae's famous poem In Flanders Fields has adorned the dressing room of the legendary Montreal Canadiens since 1952, inspiring every subsequent generation of player. A fast-paced collaboration by best-selling author Paul Deepan and raconteur extraordinaire Danny Geoffrion, To Hold it High traces the hockey lineage of Danny's grandfather Howie Mo...

Elbow Injury Guidelines for Grappling Athletes - Paperback

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by Pt Dpt Choi (Author), Pta Augusto a. Arnesen (Author)Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) focuses on techniques of throws, takedowns, joint locks, and chokeholds, in different body positions of standing and ground. Due to its nature, joint-related injuries are more common than other types including laceration, contusion, abrasion, and concussion. Although, there are not many studies about injuries in BJJ that are available, the majority of them report that the most prevalent region of joint injury wa...

Better Boating Blunders: Sea Going Stuff Ups for Beginners and Experts - Hardcover

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by Paul Curtis (Author)This book has 202 pages including 11 pages of inside colour containing humurous cartoons by well known yachting cartoonist John Quirk. Story covers yachting incidThose suffering the merest hint of desire to go seafaring in their own boat will learn from these heart-breaking examples just what can go wrong, Read the secrets of successfully leaving a mooring with topsides unmarked, happening miraculously upon your destination, and then, for the pièce de resistance, droppi...

Swim Games: How to make swimming fun for children! - Paperback

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by Aileen Swartz (Author)Swim Games builds fun games into routine swim training to excite and strengthen young swimmers! Instructors and parents will discover how to empower young swimmers. You are encouraged to bring your children to the pool often to increase their skill set. Find out how instinct kicks in and free play polishes swim lessons.You'll discover fresh, imaginative ideas to spark a child's interest in this life safety skill. These games are designed to strengthen swimmers as a fo...

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by Richard Peddie (Author)The former head of one of the most successful franchises in the world takes readers into the boardrooms and dressing rooms of major league sports.Millions of sports fans think they know how to run the home team better than the executive in charge of the operation. Such pressure is bound to teach a person a thing or two about leadership, humility and success. Richard Peddie, former president and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE), has clearly learned a ...

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by Bill Nowlin (Editor), Mike Gibbons (Foreword by)"The history of baseball in Baltimore is as deep-rooted and tradition-rich as anywhere in America. If you are a fan of our national pastime, I am certain you will enjoy scrolling through this compelling chronicle of what makes Baltimore baseball unique. From Ruth to Ripken, from the Elite Giants to our Baltimore Orioles, there's nothing quite as intriguing as these tales of our orange and black." -Mike Gibbons, Director Emeritus, Babe Ruth Bi...

Ski Films: A Comprehensive Guide - Paperback

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by Bryan Senn (Author) Skiing in movies, like the sport itself, grew more prevalent beginning in the 1930s, when it was a pastime of the elite, with depictions reflecting changes in technique, fashion and social climate. World War II saw skiing featured in a dozen films dealing with that conflict. Fueled by postwar prosperity, the sport exploded in the 1950s--filmmakers followed suit, using scenes on snow-covered slopes for panoramic beauty and the thrill of the chase. Through the free-spirit...

Gridiron Capital: How American Football Became a Samoan Game - Hardcover

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by Lisa Uperesa (Author)Since the 1970s, a "Polynesian Pipeline" has brought football players from American Sāmoa to Hawaii and the mainland United States to play at the collegiate and professional levels. In Gridiron Capital Lisa Uperesa charts the cultural and social dynamics that have made football so central to Samoan communities. For Samoan athletes, football is not just an opportunity for upward mobility; it is a way to contribute to, support, and represent their family, village, and na...

Gridiron Capital: How American Football Became a Samoan Game - Paperback

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There is No Finish: The Backyard Ultra Story - Paperback

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by Stephen Parker (Author), Lazarus Lake (Foreword by), Harvey Lewis (Notes by)There is No Finish tells the roller-coaster story of the Backyard Ultra. Birthed from the high school musings of Lazarus Lake, renowned for the Barkley Marathons, the running event has spread globally-to over eighty countries- with sky-rocketing numbers. Runners have up to one hour to complete a 4.1-mile lap. At the start of the next hour, again they attempt to complete the same lap. The race keeps going, with no f...

Stars: A Month-By-Month Tour of the Constellations - Paperback

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by Mike Lynch (Author)Take a month-by-month approach to stargazing with this fun and informative beginner's guide to constellations.Stargazing is a perfect hobby. It can be done any time of year from anywhere, and it's easy to share with friends and family of all ages. For decades, Mike Lynch has been building telescopes, teaching classes on astronomy, and guiding tours of the stars. Let the beloved WCCO Radio meteorologist help you begin stargazing with the new edition of Stars: A Month-by-M...

The New Superpower for Women: Trust Your Intuition, Predict Dangerous Situations, and Defend Yourself from the Unthinkable - Paperback

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by Steve Kardian (Author), A. Clara Pistek (Author)It takes only seven seconds for a criminal to pick you as a target. This empowering guide for women to protect themselves and their loved ones, from a self-defense expert and longtime veteran of law enforcement, combines commonsense advice on staying safe with concrete actions on what to do if find yourself in a dangerous situation.Acts of terror. Kidnapping. Cyberstalking. Campus assaults. Getting drugged at a party by a "friend." One out of...

Trails, Trappers, and Tender-feet in the New Empire of Western Canada [microform] - Paperback

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by Stanley 1878-1950 Washburn (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be prese...

The Great Divide: Travels in the Upper Yellowstone in the Summer of 1874 - Paperback

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by Windham Thomas Wyndham-Quin Dunraven (Created by)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enou...

Police Gazette Sporting Annual ..; 1913-1914 - Paperback

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by Sam C. Austin (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reprodu...

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by Ja'mecha McKinney (Author), Sarah K. Turner (Illustrator)"The Hidden Gem" is a riveting story about a young boy, who through the game of football, discovers his gift. This book highlights the theme of persevering through challenging times and unlocking the hidden gem that is you. Follow Jr as he explores in search of his gift! Number of Pages: 24 Dimensions: 0.07 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: October 05, 2021

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by Laura Bartolozzi (Author), Eleanor Proctor (Illustrator)Meet Layla, the bass fishing enthusiast! While other girls love activities like dancing or art, there's just nothing that quite compares to the tug on her line for Layla. After competing in her first fishing tournament, BIG dreams are ignited within the little angler. This project is proudly sponsored by B.A.S.S., who encourages those young and old, professional and novice, to Go Out{side}! Together, we hope that Layla's big dream res...

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The Mighty FORD MKIV: Undefeated Two races Two Victories - Paperback

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by Mike Teske (Author), Harry Hurst (Author), Bill Riley (Author)PHIL HENNYPhil was born in 1943, in the village of Montagny-près-d'Yverdon, situated in the French-speaking region of Switzerland. After an apprenticeship as a precision mechanic at the famous Bolex camera company, Phil's dream to be a race mechanic and a driver started in 1964 when converting Swiss driver Maurice Caillet's Jaguar E type to compete in the F.I.A. World Manufacturer Championship.In 1965, Phil toured Europe with Fr...

You Can't Quit Lil Peter You Just Can't - Paperback

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by Tasche Laine (Author), Peter Valdez (Author), Mei Mei Leonard (Illustrator)An empowering story about not giving up when life gets tough.Lil Peter doesn't like to run. In fact, Lil Peter doesn't like to do a lot of things so he quits one activity after another. When he is forced to run at soccer practice, he insists on quitting soccer too. But there's one problem, his dad won't let him quit playing soccer-at least not until the end of the season.Does Lil Peter have what it takes to stick ou...

The Legendary Harry Caray: Baseball's Greatest Salesman - Paperback

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by Don Zminda (Author)Harry Caray is one of the most famous and beloved sports broadcasters of all time, with a career that lasted over 50 years. This book is the first full-length biography of Caray since his death in 1998, featuring new information on his life and interviews with over 25 people who knew and worked with this broadcasting legend.Author BiographyDon Zminda spent more than two decades with STATS LLC, first as director of publications and then director of research for STATS-supp...

The Positivity Tribe in the Locker Room - Paperback

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by Christopher J. Wirth (Author), Fred Quartlebaum (Author)Discover The "Positive Mental Advantage" Join us for another winning addition of The Positivity Tribe series. In this follow-up to the bestselling book, Westchester State brings us into their locker room as they evaluate their team's culture. Just like a college basketball season, life is packed with adversity. Authors Christopher J. Wirth and Fred Quartlebaum have found that the most successful teams, schools, and organizations embod...

The Landy Era: From Nowhere to the Top of the World - Paperback

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by Len Johnson (Author)World-class athletics was something that happened overseas, not in Australia. And then, on 13 December 1952, John Landy ran a mile at Melbourne's Olympic Park in four minutes 2.1 seconds. In those few minutes he re-ignited the race for the sub-four minute mile and inspired a generation of Australian athletes to challenge the world at distances from 880 yards to the marathon.Others, notably the charismatic coach Percy Cerutty, and Landy's Helsinki Olympics teammates Don ...

The Boxers of North, Mid and West Wales - Paperback

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by Jones Gareth (Author)Featuring over 50 boxers from North, Mid and West Wales, including first British boxer medal winner at the world amateur championships and the incredible youngster who was ranked in the world's top 10 by the American Ring magazine when he was just 16 years old, this is the seventh and final volume in Gareth Jones' acclaimed Boxers of Wales series.Casual observers of the Welsh boxing scene might well think that the best practitioners of the sport have all hailed from th...

The Warrior Diet: Switch on Your Biological Powerhouse For High Energy, Explosive Strength, and a Leaner, Harder Body [Standard Large Print 16 Pt Edit - Paperback

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by Ori Hofmekler (Author)Along with the many benefits of leisure-class living comes obesity and its attendant ailments. InÂ The Warrior Diet, Â Ori Hofmekler looks not forward but backward for a solution-to the primal habits of early cultures such as nomads and hunter-gatherers, the Greeks, and the Romans. Based on survival science, this book proposes not ordinary dietary changes but rather a radical yet surprisingly simple lifestyle overhaul. Drawing on both scientific studies and historical...

Skill Building Competitions: Baseball and Fastpitch Softball - Paperback

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by Gary E. Barr (Author)Effective coaching requires planning varied formats that keep players mentally and physically engaged throughout the practice. For example, challenging and cooperative games support exciting training sessions, improve focus, and encourage player-coach and player-player rapport. While we provide vital offensive and defensive tips for most competitions, this book is not a fundamentals book. Instead, its primary purpose is to demonstrate how to use team skill-building con...

Bulls Markets: Chicago's Basketball Business and the New Inequality - Paperback

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by Sean Dinces (Author)An unvarnished look at the economic and political choices that reshaped contemporary Chicago-arguably for the worse. The 1990s were a glorious time for the Chicago Bulls, an age of historic championships and all-time basketball greats like Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan. It seemed only fitting that city, county, and state officials would assist the team owners in constructing a sparkling new venue to house this incredible team that was identified worldwide with Ch...

Napoleon Lajoie's Official Base Ball Guide; 1906 - Hardcover

$48.89

by Napoleon 1875-1959 Lajoie (Author), M. A. Bobrick (Created by)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is i...