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Mark Wood: England Cricketer - Paperback

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by Vivek Kumar Pandey Shambhunath (Author)Short biography of Mark Wood and about life.During writing this book No character & No religious are harmed written by Mr Vivek Kumar Pandey. winner youngest writer award 1st rank in india 2020.He is only one writer can publish 870+ own book that was greatest successfull in his life.This All Credit Goes To My Super Hero Daddy. Number of Pages: 76 Dimensions: 0.18 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: January 25, 2022

The Empty Cabin: A Choose Your Path Mystery - Hardcover

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by Deb Mercier (Author)In this interactive Choose Your Path mystery, the reader must identify suspects, gather clues, navigate challenging puzzles, and determine what happened to a missing hiker.Author BiographyDeb Mercier lives in greater Minnesota with her husband and outdoor critter friends. She writes books for young readers and works as a technical writer at Douglas Machine, Inc. When Deb's not writing, you can find her wandering the trails on bike and on foot, saving turtles from roadwa...

Return of the Grasshopper: Games, Leisure and the Good Life in the Third Millennium - Paperback

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by Bernard Suits (Author), Christopher C. Yorke (Editor), Francisco Javier López Frías (Editor)In this sequel to Bernard Suits' timeless classic philosophical work The Grasshopper: Games, Life and Utopia, published in its full and unabridged form for the first time, Suits continues to explore some of our most fundamental philosophical questions, including the value of sport and games, and their relationship to the good life.In Return of the Grasshopper, Suits puts his theoretical cards on the...

A Constraints-Led Approach to Figure Skating Coaching - Paperback

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by Garrett Lucash (Author)Motor skill acquisition and athlete development practices are rapidly evolving. Positioned at the forefront of this evolution, the constraints-led approach encourages practitioners to consider the athlete as a whole person, with unique traits, abilities, and capacities. Accordingly, an athlete's competitive success lies in the practitioner's ability to adapt programming to the unique needs of each athlete and to facilitate the athlete-environment relationship.A Const...

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by Alyson Gerber (Author)From beloved author Alyson Gerber comes another realistic contemporary novel perfect for fans of Judy Blume. Sarah loves basketball more than anything. Crushing it on the court makes her feel like she matters. And it's the only thing that helps her ignore how much it hurts when her mom forgets to feed her.But lately Sarah can't even play basketball right. She's slower now and missing shots she should be able to make. Her body doesn't feel like it's her own anymore. Sh...

Putting by the Numbers: A Quantitative Method of Lag Putting - Paperback

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by Bob Labbe (Author), Mike Shaw (With)Are you looking to better your golf score? You can achieve this goal by improving your lag putting. In Putting by the Numbers, author Bob Labbe provides a quantitative method of lag putting applicable for all golfers whether recreational, amateur, or professional. It can you help you reduce your score by four to five strokes per round regardless of skill level. This method is based upon science, including physics and engineering mechanics, but is simplif...

Ladies Of Skydiving A Comprehensive History: Volume One The Early Years 1799--1942 - Paperback

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by Robert V. Lewis (Author)Women have been safely falling from great heights using parachutes for over three hundred years. The Early Years is the first volume of this five-part series on the history of Ladies of Skydiving. This first volume, The Early Years, covers the era from 1799 to 1942. Jeanne-Geneviève Garnerin, the first lady to jump, actually drop in a basket under a parachute, plus innovators such as Käthe Paulus, Tiny Broadwick and Adeline Gray are profiled alongside the lady dared...

Together: The Amazing Story of Carolina Basketball's 2021-2022 Season - Hardcover

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by Adam Lucas (Author), Steve Kirschner (Author), Matt Bowers (Author)When Hubert Davis was named head men's basketball coach at the University of North Carolina in April 2021, history had already been made, as Davis became the program's first Black head coach. But after two difficult seasons, it was hard to imagine how quickly a new staff, a new playing style, and a new roster blending established players with prominent transfers and talented freshmen would be able to change the story--excep...

Respect Earned: The Story of Eddie Imada and the San Luis Valley Judo Club - Paperback

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by Matthew H. Dick (Author)The San Luis Valley Judo Club in the small town of Alamosa, Colorado, began in the autumn of 1962 and continued through 1977. The driving force behind it was Judge Whitford W. "Whit" Myers, who initiated, handled logistics for, and generally promoted the club. In 1963, he arranged for a black-belt instructor from the Denver School of Judo to move to Alamosa. This person was Edwin Jun "Eddie" Imada, who taught judo to hundreds of kids and young adults in the San Luis...

Winterdanse: The Misplaced Art of Snow Ballet - Paperback

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by Michael Russell (Author)The story of ballet skiing is one of unrealized adulthood: a child of clashing influences became a mentor-deprived adolescent, ultimately orphaned and abandoned while searching for self. This wandering youngster answered to a mélange of shifting monikers - Trick, Exotic, Hotdog, Freestyle, Stunt, Ballet, Acro - with Skiing for a surname and blessings by officialdom as inspiration. Winterdanse contemplates the foreshortened life of snow skiing's most creative discipl...

Winterdanse: The Misplaced Art of Snow Ballet - Hardcover

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Reflections on the Appalachian Trail: One Woman's Journey of Faith - Paperback

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by Beth Eden Abel (Author)My interest in the Appalachian Trail (AT) began as a travel adventurer, but as I experienced God's Nature touching my soul and renewing my spirit, the AT hiking trips became a series of faith journeys over 25 years. AT enthusiasts will enjoy detailed Trail descriptions and 30 photos of the Trail. Each one of the 40 reflection devotionals addresses a specific experience in my spiritual growth journey. The devotionals are grounded in scriptural quotes. Every devotional...

First Win: How Friendship and a Bit of Kindness Makes Every Team Stronger - Paperback

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by Ricky R. Jimenez (Author)Ricky Jimenez is a little boy who is only eight years old with stars in his eyes. He is a thoughtful, empathic, observant, and considerate soul, which is already showing in his decision-making and writing. He lives in Riverside, California, with his mom, dad, little sister, and dog. He goes to a Private Christian School and loves History. Interestingly, he is the star of both spectrums; games, and studies. After doing his homework, he loves to play video games, whi...

Muhammad Ali: A Champion Is Born - Paperback

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by Gene Barretta (Author), Frank Morrison (Illustrator)"A high-quality children's biography that little readers are sure to enjoy. There are themes of hard work, determination, overcoming obstacles, boxing, sports, persistence, and confidence--something Muhammad Ali clearly had plenty of."*In this picture book biography of Muhammad Ali, author Gene Barretta and illustrator Frank Morrison tell the unforgettable childhood story of this legendary boxing champion and how one pivotal moment set hi...

Poughkeepsie Regatta: 1891-1950 - Hardcover

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by Elizabeth Clarke (Author), Ann Sandri (Author)Early each summer, rowing enthusiasts flocked to the Hudson Valley and crowded the banks of the Hudson River between Highland and Poughkeepsie, New York, to get a glimpse of the biggest intercollegiate event of its kind. In 1895, Cornell University, Columbia University, and the University of Pennsylvania organized a contest that continued for over 50 years in this historic location. Over its tenure on the Hudson River, other universities joined...

Northern California Drag Racing - Hardcover

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by Steve Reyes (Author)Organized drag racing began in Northern California in 1949 thanks to World War II veterans with a need for speed. Towns like Redding, Lodi, Fresno, Bakersfield, and Fremont would host their own drag events featuring homebuilt jalopies. Anyone with a driver's license and a paid entry fee could participate, and as the cars got more sophisticated and faster, more and more spectators came to watch the local speed demons. By the 1960s, a metamorphosis began with the introduc...

Wisden on the Great War: The Lives of Cricket's Fallen 1914-1918 - Hardcover

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by Andrew Renshaw (Editor)Readers of the 1917 Wisden Cricketers' Almanack were advised by the editor, Sydney Pardon: "Its chief feature is a record of the cricketers who have fallen in the War - the Roll of Honour, so far as the national game is concerned." By the time the conflict was over, Wisden had carried almost 1,800 obituaries. Test players like Colin Blythe were far outnumbered by men with a lesser claim to fame, as schoolboy cricketers were sent out to the battlefields fresh from the...

Until the Last Firefly Glows - Hardcover

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by Fran Janczak (Author), Teresa Carlson (Illustrator)Until the Last Firefly Glows is a fun and sweet story of a little boy's love for summer and his carefree adventures all the way . . . until the last firefly glows.Other titles by Fran Janczak: Until the Last Snow Pile MeltsUntil the Last Raindrops FallUntil the Last Autumn Leaf Falls Number of Pages: 36 Dimensions: 0.25 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: September 20, 2022

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by David A. Adler (Author), Sam Ricks (Illustrator)Mo plays volleyball at the beach in this next title in the perenially popular, Geisel Award-winning series by David A. Adler! Mo and his parents are enjoying a sunny day at the beach! When the water is too cold to swim, Mo and his dad go for a walk and run into some of Mo's friends who are playing volleyball. After learning the rules, Mo and his dad join in to serve, set, and spike the ball. When the score is tied, will the smallest boy on th...

Everything You Need To Know About Formula 1 2022: All the news, all the gossip and all the stories. - Paperback

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by Melvin C. Wezenberg (Author)Formula 1. Some call it the elite of motor sport, some call it Netflix's greatest reality show. However, you view it, the fact that you purchased this book indicates that you're interested enough to learn more about the sport.I've been a Formula 1 watcher since 2010 but started to truly understand all the rules, teams, drivers, and tech since 2016. This year, more and more of my friends, family and colleagues started watching Formula 1. While Formula 1 is very e...

One Jump at a Time: My Story - Hardcover

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by Nathan Chen (Author)In this exhilarating memoir, three-time World Champion and Olympic gold-medalist Nathan Chen tells the story of his remarkable journey to success, reflecting on his life as a Chinese American figure skater and the joys and challenges he has experienced--including the tremendous sacrifices he and his family made, and the physical and emotional pain he endured. When three-year-old Nathan Chen tried on his first pair of figure skates, magic happened. But the odds of this y...

Religion and the Rise of Sport in England - Hardcover

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by Hugh McLeod (Author)Tells the story of the changing relationship between sport and religion from 1800 to the present day Both religion and sport stir deep emotions, shape identities, and inspire powerful loyalties. They have sometimes been in competition for people's resources of time and money, but can also be mutually supportive. We live in a world where sport seems to be everywhere. Not only is there saturation media coverage but governments extol the benefits of sport for nation and in...

Capoeira Connections: A Memoir in Motion - Paperback

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by Katya Wesolowski (Author)This book is freely available in an open access edition thanks to TOME(Toward an Open Monograph Ecosystem)--a collaboration of the Association ofAmerican Universities, the Association of University Presses, and the Associationof Research Libraries--and the generous support of Duke University. A portraitof the game of capoeira and its practice across borders Originating in the Black Atlantic world as a fusion of dance and martialart, capoeira was a marginalized ...

The Baguazhang Living Tao GONGFU EDITION - Paperback

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by Peter Hainzl (Author)The internal martial art of baguazhang is strongly rooted in the spiritual philosophy of the Tao or Taoism as it is commonly referred to in the west. This book is more than just an update of the previous book titled The Baguazhang Living Tao. In it you will find a new baguazhang form that will hopefully bring you closer to the natural way. Not through words but images. Only so much can be said through words. This book is for the doers that want the manual to go along w...

The Brompton: Engineering for Change - Hardcover

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by William Butler-Adams (Author), Dan Davies (Author)The story of how Brompton, the iconic folding bicycle that you can take anywhere--and that can take you anywhere--grew from a small cult bike company to a multimillion-dollar business Lightweight, compact, distinctively styled, and now, electric: The Brompton isn't the only folding bicycle--or even the first. But everyone who has been on one will enthusiastically testify to its marvelous design (virtually unchanged over decades) and the pa...

KARATE, KOBUDO & TE, Self Defence Decoded (Book One & Book Two) COLLECTOR'S EDITION - Paperback

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by Mark D. Bishop (Author)FIND CONFIDENCE in SELF-DEFENCE Culture is a transient beast; it is ever-changing and always evolving into new 'traditions'. Martial culture and values are no less so and are constantly being upgraded with the varying conditions of society. Likewise, personal self-defence needs to move with the times. Following suggestions from the publisher and interested readers, this work is the amalgamation of two previous books by the author in the "Karate, kobudo & Te" seri...

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by Brent Suter (Author), Jayden Ellsworth (Illustrator)Wally the Doodle is a happy puppy in a growing home. Everything changes with the arrival of a baby, and with a baby comes BINKIES! Wally must balance jealousy and the tantalizing temptations of the delicious binkies. Join Wally in his journey of discovering that individual choices can make a world of difference! Number of Pages: 30 Dimensions: 0.08 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: June 06, 2022

Boatowner's Guide to Marine Electronics - Paperback

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by Freeman Pittman (Author), Jim Sollers (Illustrator), Gordon West (Preface by)No matter what type of boat you own, or what you do with it, the rapidly changing marine electronics field offers something to make your life easier -- from VHF and single-sideband radios to depthsounders, fishfinders, electronic chart plotters, radar, cellular phones, loran, and GPS systems. Here's all you need to compare, assess, buy, install, and operate marine electronics gear -- in an objective, straightforwa...

French Verbs & Essentials of Grammar - Hardcover

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by Oudot (Author) Number of Pages: 146 Dimensions: 0.38 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: September 27, 2007

Applying Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Approaches in Sport - Paperback

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by Martin J. Turner (Editor), Marc V. Jones (Editor), Andrew G. Wood (Editor)Cognitive-behavioural therapies (CBTs) are foundational to sport psychology. The majority of the psychological techniques employed by sport psychologists in their work with athletes stem from CBTs. However, there is a knowledge gap concerning what CBTs are and how the different types of CBTs can be applied in sport. This knowledge gap is important to fill, because CBTs are highly effective and are easily integrated i...

American Victory: Wrestling, Dreams and a Journey Toward Home - Paperback

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by Henry Cejudo (Author), Bill Plaschke (Author)"Compelling...American Victory represents the triumph of the human spirit." --Los Angeles Times Henry Cejudo's remarkable journey follows an unlikely hero, the son of illegal immigrants, from the mean streets of South Central LA to the glory of the Beijing Olympics. The first American in sixteen years to win the gold medal in freestyle wrestling and the youngest American gold medalist ever in this event, Henry's grit, passion, and resolve on d...

Every Woman's Guide to Cycling: Everything You Need to Know, From Buying Your First Bike to Winning Your First Race - Paperback

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by Selene Yeager (Author)More women than ever before are jumping on their saddles to enjoy one of the fastest growing sports in the country-and to improve cardiovascular fitness, control their weight, and liven up their social lives. At the same time, cycling remains very much a "man's sport," an intimidating world that can be difficult for women to navigate. Now celebrity spokeswoman Selene Yeager covers all the basics-for all ages and fitness levels. Women will learn... - How to find the ...