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Collective Bargaining in Professional Sports: Player Salaries, Free Agency, Team Ownership, League Organizational Structures and the Power of Commissi - Paperback

$90.70

by Scott Bukstein (Author)Collective Bargaining in Professional Sports provides a timely and practical overview of the impact and importance of the collective bargaining process in the business of professional sports in the United States. Focusing on the contemporary history of collective bargaining in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Football League (NFL), but drawing out important lessons for all professional sports, the book sheds light on some of the key issues w...

School Physical Education and Teacher Education: Collaborative Redesign for the 21st Century - Paperback

$90.70

by Ann MacPhail (Editor), Hal Lawson (Editor)Setting a common international agenda for physical education, this book asks how physical education and physical education teacher education can be reconfigured together so that they are responsive to changes in today's fast-paced, diverse and uncertain global society. It argues that only a revolutionary move away from national policy silos can reinvigorate physical education and lead to improved, equitable outcomes for children and youth, and both...

Routledge Handbook of Sport Governance - Paperback

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by David Shilbury (Editor), Lesley Ferkins (Editor)The Routledge Handbook of Sport Governance is a comprehensive and authoritative survey of the wide range of issues shaping sport governance. It considers the evolution of the sport industry from a largely amateur, volunteer-driven sector into the globalised business that it is today and examines how professionalisation has fundamentally shifted the governance landscape for sport organisations and all those working within sport.Written by a te...

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by Joey Monteleone (Author)According to a recent national survey by various federal agencies, fishing is one of the most popular recreational sports in America, with more than 36 million people older than 16 spending $43 billion on equipment and travel in pursuit of that trophy wallhanger. And the fish most often cited as the target for these eager anglers? The Bass!"It's easy to catch fish," says legendary bassmaster Joey Monteleone. "The hard part is finding them!"After 60 seasons of chasin...

Willie Horton: 23: Detroit's Own Willie the Wonder, the Tigers' First Black Great - Hardcover

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by Willie Horton (Author), Kevin Allen (With)A compelling autobiography from one of Detroit's favorite sons At 15, Willie Horton received his first contract offer to become a professional baseball player. At 20, he smacked his first major-league home run. At 24, Horton stood in full uniform on the hood of his car, in the midst of burning homes and overturned vehicles, and pleaded for an end to the violence of the 1967 Detroit riots. In this new autobiography, Horton shares the fascinating s...

How to Master the Trail Camera - Paperback

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by Kris Jmaeff (Author)A very helpful tool for hunters, explorers, naturalists and photographers is the trial camera. This book tells of 20 years of experience of a woodsman in the Interior of beautiful British Columbia. It gives information on placement, strategies, examples, success results from many real life explorations. Vivid pictures that help the reader to see the art of placing and using wildlife, game and trail cameras. Number of Pages: 74 Dimensions: 0.15 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Dat...

Recent Hunting Trips in North America - Paperback

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by Frederick C. Selous (Author)Follow Boone and Crockett Club member and explorer Frederick Courteney Selous on his hunting adventures for moose and caribou, and a vast array of other game, primarily by traversing rivers and lakes by canoe. Experience a first-hand account his first moose hunt in Canada, along with adventures in caribou hunting in Newfoundland and the Yukon Territory. He was accompanied by B&C members, Charles Sheldon, William Osgood, and Carl Rungius throughout his advent...

Wanderful New Zealand: Hiking the 3,000 kilometre Te Araroa Trail - Paperback

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by Melanie Bertsch (Author)Experience long-distance hiking first-hand. This is a story about freedom and the challenges of living out of a backpack, liberated from unnecessary baggage. Walking comes natural to us. It is something we do daily without much thought. Yet what happens when it becomes our life's purpose? Are humans even made for walking that much? On a five-month long-distance hike across New Zealand's scenic landscape, Melanie Bertsch, together with her husband Henning, covered a ...

Outdoor Tales of Northeast Ohio - Hardcover

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by Andrew J. Pegman (Author)The fields, woods and streams of Northeast Ohio promise no dearth of inspiration and adventure for outdoor enthusiasts. Few know this as well as Ohio native and award-winning author Andrew J. Pegman. Join him on a journey to land trophy fish, reflect on ones that got away and embrace the beauty and freedom of the outdoors. Gain expert tips on fly-fishing the Chagrin River, night fishing on Lake Erie and searching for elusive winter birds. This collection of classic...

Niv, Heart of the Outdoors Bible, Paperback, Comfort Print: Encouragement for Hunters and Anglers - Paperback

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by Zondervan (Author)A compact Bible designed specifically for the hunting and fishing enthusiast.The NIV Heart of the Outdoors Bible includes the most popular modern-English Bible translation, the New International Version, with added color pages of adventure stories and inspirational photos of well-known sport and gaming enthusiasts, like Ed Weatherby, Kathy Butt, and Jay Yelas. Expertly designed for the New International Version (NIV) text, Zondervan's exclusive NIV Comfort Print(R) typefa...

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by Dunbar Hardy (Author), Kate Stepan (Revised by)Paddling Colorado describes 30-40 trips in a remarkable variety of settings--from downtown Denver to the remote canyons of the Dolores River. Offering useful guidance on river access, hazards, and regulations, this guide shows the way to the best paddling opportunities in the state.Author BiographyKate Stepan teaches whitewater kayaking, rafting, swiftwater rescue, and wilderness first-aid/CPR at Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center, where she is par...

How Did I Do That?: A Life of Risk and Reward - Paperback

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by Bill Dutcher (Author)You may be wondering: "How did he do what?"Here are three examples: - Surviving a turbulent boyhood, even if I was the one causing the turbulence.- Turning a journalism degree and a $500 investment into a thriving, family-owned, multi-generation, oil and gas producing company.- Enjoying a lifetime of playing basketball, competing against players ranging from Globetrotter Marques Haynes in the early 1960s to current NBA stars Kevin Durant and Trae Young. A lot can happe...

So You Want to Learn About Pitching: A Guide for Players, Parents, and Coaches - Paperback

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by John Petre (Author)So You Want To Learn About Pitching: A Guide for Players, Parents, and CoachesBy: John Petre PhDThe game of baseball is played with nine players on each team. However, one key team player controls many aspects of the game and, in many cases, the success of the team. That player is the PITCHER. So You Want to Learn About Pitching details key requirements for the pitching position. Chapters are designed to be easily used as reference for specific topics. Illustrations, cha...

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by Celia C. Pérez (Author)From the award-winning author of The First Rule of Punk and Strange Birds, a dazzling novel about a young girl who collects the missing pieces of her origin story from the family of legendary luchadores she's never met. A 2023 Pura Belpré Author Honor Book Twelve-year-old Adela "Addie" Ramírez has a big decision to make when her stepfather proposes adoption. Addie loves Alex, the only father figure she's ever known, but with a new half brother due in a few months and...

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by Joann M. Dickinson (Author), Keith E. Mitchell (Illustrator)In I Love To Go Camping, four-year-old John excitedly shares his love of nature, family time, and friends.On special weekends, John and his family travel to a variety of campsites, where he can fish, hike, and ride his quad. Two days fly by, and as the family returns home, they are already looking forward to their next trip.Read I Love To Go Camping today and join in on the fun! Number of Pages: 34 Dimensions: 0.09 x 8.5 x 11 IN P...

The Logs of the Good Ship Triteia - Paperback

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by James Frederick (Author)This collection of my logs was originally published as daily blog posts on my satellite tracker page during my solo ocean crossing from Los Angeles to Honolulu, Hawaii. The passage lasted thirty-two days and spanned 2300 nautical miles with the last 1000 miles being without the use of a rudder to steer my boat. At the time, I had no idea how many people would regularly access the updates and watch my progress. For the first half of my passage, only the handful of my...

Seventy-Five: Best NBA Players and Teams Rated by Statistician who has Seen Games Since 1947 - Paperback

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by Dave Heeren (Author)This book features the NBA's statistical history, its all-time greatest teams and players, the best shooters, rebounders and playmakers. One chapter features statistical evidence that TENDEX was much more effective in rating players for the NBA draft than were the league's professional scouts. Book ends with a chart listing in order the 75 greatest players in NBA history. Number of Pages: 168 Dimensions: 0.36 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: November 17, 2021

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by Peter (Author)Are you looking for a Rock Climbing Log Book to track all your Climbing informations in one place ? Then this Climbers Journal is for you.Perfect gift for rock climbers !This 100 Pages Journal, with Portable size 6"x9", includes: - ROCK CLIMBING LOGBOOK- DATE- SCORE- NAME OF CLIMB- ACHIEVED: YES/NO- STYLE- LOCATION- ROUTE- LENGTH- BETA- ATTEMPTS- PARTNERS- STRENGTHS- WEAKNESSES- NOTES- SKETCH- PHOTO Number of Pages: 100 Dimensions: 0.24 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: November 0...

GIRLS! 7 reasons why calories in calories out don't count!: The 7 step simple shortcut to amazing mental and physical health and NO counting calories - Paperback

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by Coach Blade (Author) Are you tired of the lies that counting calories will work for you to get lean and healthy? Are you overweight, and feel uncomfortable in your own skin?Or maybe you are happy with your weight and body fat percentage and just want to be even better? Then This book, GIRLS! 7 Reasons Why Calories In Calories Out Don't Count! -Sensational Metabolic Health and Happiness for Life! The 7 Step Simple Shortcut to Amazing Mental and Physical Health and NO Counting Calories Or De...

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by Thomas Gompf (Author), Elaine K. Howley (With), Steve McFarland (Foreword by)Back when he was first learning to fly an airplane, Tom Gompf found himself applying terms from his beloved sport of diving to the maneuvers he was mastering. The line began blurring between the two disciplines, and he realized being a pilot and being a diver had an awful lot in common. Both were forms of flying. Being airborne, aloft, free of the bonds of gravity-that, for Tom, has always been the stuff of life. ...

Buster's Trip to Victory Lane - Hardcover

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by Dale Earnhardt Jr (Author), Ela Smietanka (Illustrator)Will it be A-OK on race day, or will Buster's anxious, nervous rumblies keep him from victory?When Coach Hog rescues Buster from a failed racing team, Buster has to figure out how to race with new teammates, learn to keep going even after he makes mistakes, and try with all his might to make it to the finish line before all the other cars! But can Buster navigate his anxiety before race day?Roaring with bright and energetic illustratio...

The Amazing Arsenal Colouring Book 2022 - Paperback

$53.98

by Andy Turner (Author), Pedro Hernandez (Illustrator)Let the Amazing Arsenal Colouring Book bring you Peace, Relaxation and Positivity. Inside you will find 33 beautiful pieces of black and white Arsenal Artwork of the Greatest Gunners from the 1930s to the present day.Make them come alive in Colour!Our brain is our greatest asset in life. We could all do with a healthier brain, especially as we get older. Colouring daily can be like pressing a reset button in your routine.Bringing you- A so...

The Amazing Chelsea Colouring Book 2022 - Paperback

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by Andy Turner (Author)Let the Amazing Chelsea Colouring Book bring you Peace, Relaxation and Positivity. Inside you will find 33 beautiful pieces of black and white Chelsea Artwork of Blues from the 1960s to the present day.Make them come alive in Colour!Your brain is your greatest asset in life. We could all do with a healthier brain, especially as we get older. Colouring can be like pressing a reset button in your daily routine.Bringing you- A soothing sense of calm- A moment of pure pleas...

The Amazing Liverpool Colouring Book 2022 - Paperback

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by James Cormack (Author)Let the Amazing Liverpool Colouring Book bring you Peace, Relaxation and Positivity. Inside you will find 33 beautiful pieces of black and white Liverpool Artwork of Reds from the 1960s to the present day.Make them come alive in Colour!Your brain is your greatest asset in life. We could all do with a healthier brain, especially as we get older. Colouring can be like pressing a reset button in your daily routine.Bringing you- A soothing sense of calm- A moment of pure ...

Abandoned: An Ethan Wares Skateboard Series Book 2 - Paperback

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by Mark Mapstone (Author)Pro skateboarder, Ethan Wares, has been dropped by every sponsor and has one last deal on the table: a failing TV station, Network 27. In desperation to keep their ratings high, filming unique and inaccessible skate-spots adds to the pressure which claustrophobic Wares could do without.With the ultimate wall-ride found in an old Psychiatric Hospital, the only thing stopping him from delivering an edit which blows people away is a batshit crazy security guard and being...

La búsqueda de los espacios en el fútbol - Paperback

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by Matteo Von Der Horst (Author)Para crear espacios, además de tener una gran velocidad mental y física, es necesario entrenar la técnica. La prontitud en la ejecución combinada con la rapidez de los movimientos, son las claves para que los jugadores puedan marcar diferencias con los tiempos durante un partido de fútbol. Esta obra incluye 26 prácticas para que los entrenadores puedan generar espacios útiles en sus equipos, aprovechando al máximo la amplitud del campo y encontrando futbolistas...

Resilient Hope: 100 Devotions for Building Endurance in an Unpredictable World - Hardcover

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by Christine Caine (Author)Discover a life of resilient hope and develop the endurance you need to keep moving forward in life--one mountain at a time--through this 100-day devotional journey from bestselling author, speaker, and activist Christine Caine. Christine learned firsthand from the joys and challenges of hiking California's mountains that endurance is key to finishing any difficult climb. Drawing on life lessons learned from those mountain trails, Christine offers Resilient Hope for...

Spotting Danger Before It Spots Your Kids: Teaching Situational Awareness to Keep Children Safe - Hardcover

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by Gary Dean Quesenberry (Author), Loren W. Christensen (Foreword by)Crime facts: According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, roughly 800,000 children are reported missing each year in the United States. This book provides the information your child needs to spot those dangerous situations before they have a chance to materialize. Parents get: A step-by-step guide to teaching children how to safely engage with and accurately interpret their surroundings. Kids benefit:...

Tackle Life Head On: A Playbook on Defeating Life's Obstacles - Paperback

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by Jeff Ogden (Author)"I'm one of the ninety-percent who, for a brief time, got to live like the one percent." Ask a group of little kids what their dream job is and most will tell you they want to be a professional athlete. Their chances of actually becoming one, however, are less than one percent. Of those who do make it, the vast majority won't last for more than three years. Jeff Ogden was one of those rare few, overcoming a series of obstacles to have a five-year career with the Dallas C...

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by Jacory Wiley (Author)Vision to Dream is about a visually impaired boy who loves to play sports, especially baseball. Since he is visually impaired, he finds a sport that is just for him, Beep Baseball! Number of Pages: 32 Dimensions: 0.25 x 8.5 x 11 IN Publication Date: November 17, 2021

How You Bear It: Triumph and Resiliency in Life - Paperback

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by Tom Deblass (Author), Louis Martin (With)Jiu-jitsu champion, professional fighter, and world-class coach Tom DeBlass became a hero in the martial arts community for his blue-collar roots and no-excuses approach to life. Today, he heads dozens of academies and has coached elite athletes such as world champion Garry Tonon. He's also the creator of some of the most popular jiu-jitsu instructionals in the world.Follow the story of a runt from New Jersey, told by Tom to his father during the la...

Champions Way, Inspiring Stories from the Journeys of Hometown Champions - Paperback

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by Beth Donofrio (Author)When the town of Venice, Florida, average age of 69, produced three high school teams of State Champions and three individual State Champions in one academic year, followed up by three more team State Champions the next year, they knew something magical was happening, and it was not coming from the Fountain of Youth or the sparkling waters of the Gulf. They knew they had found a way to create champions. They knew that champions are made, not born. That is good news be...