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Home Runs: Tales of Tonks, Taters, Contests and Derbies - Paperback

$16.18

by Andy Strasberg (Author)With home run derbies ascending to prominence during the 2021 and 2022 baseball seasons, the sport's most celebrated competition takes center stage in Home Runs: Tales of Tonks, Taters, Contests and Derbies. Set for a March 2023 release from August Publications, Home Runs begins with the story of the most famous home run derby competition-TV's Home Run Derby-and focuses on memorable derbies and competitions through the years. Home Runs: Tales of Tonks, Taters, Contes...

The Psychology of Sport Injury and Rehabilitation - Paperback

$84.22

by Monna Arvinen-Barrow (Editor), Damien Clement (Editor)The Psychology of Sport Injury and Rehabilitation draws on the latest research in sport psychology and sports medicine. This new edition emphasizes the importance of a holistic, interprofessional approach to sport injury management and care.Author BiographyMonna Arvinen-Barrow is Associate Professor in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences and Technology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA; an online contributing faculty at th...

Counselling Skills in Applied Sport Psychology: Learning How to Counsel - Paperback

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by Paul McCarthy (Author), Zoe Moffat (Author)This new text provides a 'how to' in basic counselling skills for sport psychology students and practitioners. The book supports scholarship in applied sport psychology at the upper undergraduate and postgraduate levels, especially those training to become sport psychology practitioners.Author BiographyPaul McCarthy, PhD leads the taught doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland. He is a British Psycholo...

¿Cuánto sabes del Madrid?: ¿Aceptas el reto? Regalo para seguidores del Madrid. Un libro del Real Madrid diferente para aficionados al equipo blanco - Paperback

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by Fútbol Rocks (Author)Buscas el regalo perfecto para un hincha del Madrid? Lo has encontrado! Este original libro con 120 preguntas sobre el equipo merengue sorprenderá a cualquier seguidor blanco. Una oportunidad única para poner a prueba sus conocimientos y para aprender sobre la historia del mítico equipo blanco. El pasado y el presente se unen para que las viejas y nuevas generaciones conversen y disfruten de tiempo juntos rememorando y conociendo más a fondo la historia del Madrid. Un...

Two in a Boat: A Marital Rite of Passage - Paperback

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by Gwyneth Lewis (Author)In her forties Welsh poet Gwyneth Lewis decided to trade in her landlubber life - a nice house in Cardiff and a sensible job at the BBC - for life aboard a small yacht with her husband Leighton, a former bosun with the Merchant Navy and now in his mid-sixties. "We bought our first sailing boat by accident... She was a twenty-three-foot Intro class racer called Nitro, had a yellow hull and was totally unsuitable for beginners, so we bought her and started to learn how ...

Paddleways of Mississippi: Rivers and People of the Magnolia State - Hardcover

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by Ernest Herndon (Author), Patrick Parker (Author)Mississippi rivers and creeks have shaped every aspect of the state's geology, ecology, economy, settlement, and politics. Mississippi's paddleways--its rivers, rills, creeks, and streams--are its arteries, its lifeblood, and the connective tissues that tie its stories and histories together and flood them with a sense of place and impel them along the current of time. The rivers provide structure for the telling of stories. In Paddleways of ...

50 Tips On How To Coach A Children's Soccer Team - Paperback

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by Chris King (Author)REVIEWS FOR CHRIS KING'S PREVIOUS KIDS SOCCER COACHING BOOKS: "These books are great for new coaches. They have plenty of information and are easy to understand."- Verified review"It teaches you how to set up training and be well organised in running coaching sessions!" - Verified review"One of the best new Soccer Coaching ebooks" - BookAuthority.com ABOUT THE BOOKAre you a first time soccer coach, parent or volunteer new to coaching grassroots soccer?Then this short soc...

Schalk's Little Book on Fundamentals - Paperback

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by Schalk Holloway (Author)Striking and take-downs are the two primary tools in the martial arts or combatives practitioners arsenal. However, when we do not understand the fundamentals behind these tools they inevitably degenerate - strikes become less and less powerful and takedowns are ineffective and easily resisted or countered. In this Little Book: How all take-downs fundamentally work and how to fix take-downs that aren't effective. How you can perfect your own take-downs as well as i...

Pickleball Essentials For Beginners: The Only Book You'll Need to Start Playing Pickleball and Get Good Fast - Paperback

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by Joshua Aerhart (Author)Discover the ultimate guide to mastering pickleball, designed specifically for beginners! This comprehensive book is your key to unlocking the joys and skills of one of the fastest-growing sports. Step into the world of pickleball with an engaging introduction to its history and allure, especially for newcomers. Each chapter methodically unfolds essential aspects of the game, from basic rules and equipment selection to advanced playing techniques and strategic gamepl...

Why I Hate & Love Pickleball And How You Will Too - Paperback

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by William Wong (Author)Why I Hate & Love Pickleball is a love letter to Pickleball and a prescription for an improved and more fulfilling relationship with it. This book explains and demonstrates the key elements of success both on a pickleball court and in life by sharing intimate stories of everyday players. Easy-to-understand graphics such as In the Zone Pyramid and frameworks such as Critical Communications and 7 H's of Partnership enhance the stories to help guide you on your journe...

Pankration - An Olympic Combat Sport, Volume II: An Illustrated Reconstruction - Hardcover

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by Andreas V. Georgiou (Author)Pankration-An Olympic Combat Sport is an illustrated reconstruction of the ancient Greek sport of pankration. This sport lasted over a millennium (from at least the seventh century BCE to the fourth century CE) and was the most popular event in the ancient Olympic Games. In pankration, well rounded fighters used whatever worked, with minimal rules, to respond to the circumstances of a specific competition and, with no restrictions, to fight in actual battle. The...

Run To Be Righteous: Reflections on Running and Faith - Paperback

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by Susan Merrell (Author)Susan Merrell is a first-time author. Her passion for international travel, research, and the wonders of nature, combined with her running experiences, give this book a unique perspective of the Christian life. She became a member of the Seven Continents Club in 2005. Number of Pages: 112 Dimensions: 0.23 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: March 22, 2024

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by Carrie Harris (Author)For fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer comes a teenage zombie assasin who is taking on the humor and horror of high school one monster at a time. Kate Grable is horrified to find out that the football coach is giving the team steroids. Worse yet, the steriods are having an unexpected effect, turning hot gridiron hunks into mindless flesh-eating zombies. No one is safe--not her cute crush Aaron, not her dorky brother, Jonah . . . not even Kate She's got to find an anti...

The Theory And Practice Of Gamesmanship Or The Art Of Winning Games Without Actually Cheating - Hardcover

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by Stephen Potter (Author), Frank Wilson (Illustrator)""The Theory and Practice of Gamesmanship"" is a classic book written by Stephen Potter that explores the art of winning games without actually cheating. The book provides readers with a humorous and satirical guide to the various tactics and strategies that can be used to gain an advantage over opponents in a variety of games, including chess, tennis, golf, and poker.Potter's writing style is witty and entertaining, and he uses a variety ...

As Good as It Got: The 1944 St. Louis Browns - Hardcover

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by David Alan Heller (Author)World War II threatened to ruin Major League Baseball. By 1945, over 500 major leaguers and 3,000 minor league prospects had been enlisted for the war effort, leaving a dearth of talent for the Big Leagues. The St. Louis Browns, like other AL and NL clubs, would be forced to fill holes in their roster with scrubs-4-F players (those dismissed from the military due to physical ailments), retired major leaguers, and youngsters not yet ready to leave the minors. But t...

3D Tennis Tacticboard and Training Workbook: Tactics/strategies/drills for trainer/coaches, notebook, training, exercise, exercises, drills, practice, - Paperback

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by Theo Von Taane (Author)The 2 in 1 Tacticboard & Training Workbook for fast creation of coaching instructions/game tactics and schemes, doesn't only offer sport specific preprints (playing field and space for notes), but also a cover, usable as a dry erase panel (whiteboard pen is needed). ADVANTAGES: *** notebook with sport specific preprints (playing field) for fast and simple sketching of coaching instructions/game tactics and schemes *** If all pages of the notebook are used, the co...

The Practical Fly Fisher: Lessons Learned from a Lifetime of Fly Fishing - Hardcover

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by Doug Stewart (Author)Sprinkled in between the fly dressings and tying lessons are hundreds of illustrations drawn by longtime fishing guide Doug Stewart as well as personal stories and anecdotes. These are interesting and informative--each one containing an element of knowledge or instruction that will add to your fishing success. The book's purpose is to help you become a more complete angler, a better fly tier, and a more successful fly fisher. It covers all aspects of fly fishing: cast...

Pittsburgh Sports in the 1970s: Tragedies, Triumphs and Championships - Hardcover

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by David Finoli (Author), Chris Fletcher (Author), Frank Garland (Author)Sports in the Steel City has never reached the highs and lows that fans in Pittsburgh experienced in the 1970s.Most remembered may be the multiple championships celebrated in city during the era, including two World Series titles, four Super Bowl victories and a NCAA football championship. Despite those successes, fans still recall major trageidies such as the deaths of Bob Moose, Roberto Clemente and others. Local autho...

Inspiring Baseball Stories For Kids - Fun, Inspirational Facts & Stories For Young Readers - Hardcover

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by Falcon Focus (Author)Curious about the player who broke baseball's toughest barrier? Ever heard of the woman who struck out Babe Ruth? Wonder what it takes to pitch a perfect game in the World Series?Dive into the exciting world of baseball with Inspiring Baseball Stories For Kids. This book is a grand slam of tales showcasing the determination, skill, and heart that define baseball legends.Inside, you'll discover: Breaking Barriers: Jackie Robinson - Follow Robinson's journey from hi...

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by Steve Cannane (Author) Number of Pages: 240 Dimensions: 0.55 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN Publication Date: August 27, 1900

Inside the World of a Football Agent - Hardcover

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by Gennaro Giulio Tedeschi (Author)Inside the World of a Football Agent provides a series of practical cases, experienced first-hand by the author, that will help the readers to immerse themselves in the reality of a football agent that interacts with presidents, CEO, sports directors, supporters, footballers, and their families. The audience for the book is represented by all the current or aspiring professionals involved in the football industry: from football agents who want to keep up to ...

Nail The Recruiting Process: The Data Driven Gear You Need To Become A College Athlete - Paperback

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by Jared Zeidman (Author)Dreaming of a wearing a college jersey? Stop. Your data-driven guide to turning those dreams into a reality is right here. Regardless of your sport, gender, or desired competitive level, you'll learn to do exactly what the title says - Nail The Recruiting Process. Gleaned from personal insights, information from over 50 college coaches, and interviews with current and former players like you, veteran college coach Jared Zeidman reveals what-and what not-to do, for bot...

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by Ernest Jones (Author), Innis Brown (Author)Swinging Into Golf by Ernest Jones is a comprehensive guide to improving your golf swing. Jones, a renowned golf instructor, shares his expertise and insights on the mechanics of the golf swing, providing step-by-step instructions and drills to help golfers of all levels improve their game. The book covers everything from grip and stance to body position and swing plane, with detailed explanations and illustrations to help readers understand the c...

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by Ernest Jones (Author), Innis Brown (Author)Swinging Into Golf is a comprehensive guide to the game of golf written by Ernest Jones. The book covers all aspects of golf, from the basics of grip and stance to more advanced techniques such as the swing plane and clubface control. The author emphasizes the importance of a smooth, natural swing and provides tips on how to achieve this. He also offers advice on course management, mental preparation, and practice routines. The book includes detai...

Paddling Long Island & New York City: The Best Sea Kayaking from Montauk to Manhasset Bay to Manhattan - Paperback

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by Kevin Stiegelmaier (Author)Get the most informative paddling guide to the area, featuring 50 of the best routes for canoeing and kayaking.Boasting more than 400 miles of coastline, beautiful sandy beaches, expansive salt marshes, and dozens of protected bays and harbors, Long Island is truly a paddler's paradise. It offers something for everyone, from expert sea kayakers to families with young children. Amazing wildlife; ever-changing landscapes; charming history; and, on its western edge,...

A Guide to Primitive Camping: Tips For Any Type of Outdoor Camping - Paperback

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by Jerry Darsey (Author)The principal audience for this book is the person or persons who wish a camping experience with a minimum of camping equipment. It is oriented for those who go camping with a minimum of food or no food, without a tent, without utensils, etc. It is based on this author's years of experience camping in the swamps of South Louisiana. It covers instructions on how to build shelters, how to minimize biting insects, how to construct a campfire, how to boil water with and wi...

The Starling's Surprise: How Meadowbrook High School, St. Andrew Jamaica Won 7 Trophies In 4 Years In The 1980's - Paperback

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by Glaister Prince (Author)A history of how Meadowbrook High a Cinderella co-educational School in Kingston, Jamaica won 7 major trophies in 4 years in the 1980s and soaring beyond all expectations with DISCIPLINE, DETERMINATION and DEDICATION. Number of Pages: 98 Dimensions: 0.2 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: February 11, 2024

The All-Time Dodgers Art Book - Paperback

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by Ned Colletti (Author), Dave Hobrecht (Illustrator), Orel Hershiser (Foreword by)Author BiographyAuthor NED COLLETTI has worked in Major League Baseball for 40 years, including 17 years with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He led the Dodgers as General Manager for nine of those seasons. During that time the Dodgers captured five division titles with no National League GM winning more games than Colletti. Ned has also won four Emmy's on Dodgers SportsNet LA network and authored a best-selling book,...

Underdog: Rise Above When You Feel Below - Paperback

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by Nick Graham (Author)Repair, Recalibrate, and Restore the Competitive Spirit. If you're not living ambitiously enough to be an underdog, are you really living? Most agree that competition is 80 percent mental and just 20 percent physical; this book of affirmative, encouraging, and relatable stories will give underdogs the mental fuel needed to drive past their obstacles and arrive healthily at their finish lines. Underdog helps equip the reader with the mental and emotional toughness and e...

Sports Illustrated the Baseball Vault: Great Writing from the Pages of Sports Illustrated - Hardcover

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by Sports Illustrated (Author)Sports Illustrated, the most respected voice in sports journalism, has covered Major League Baseball for over seven decades, documenting its heroes, villains, great characters, and iconic moments. A wide-ranging portrait of America's pastime, this anthology features the best baseball writing from the SI archives by nationally renowned journalists including Frank Deford, Mark Kram, George Plimpton, Peter Gammons, and Tom Verducci.Author BiographySports Illustrate...

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by Pauline Oud (Author), Pauline Oud (Illustrator)A cheerful summer story about camping. For toddlers ages 24 months and up, with a focus on the world surrounding the child.Lily and Milo are going on vacation. They're going camping! Before they can leave, they have to pack their suitcases. That's not easy! Which camping equipment do they need? What do they leave at home? At the camping site, Lily immediately tries to put up the tent. But where did Milo suddenly go?Author BiographyPauline Oud,...

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by Raisa Tolchinsky (Author)Striking and big-hearted, Glass Jaw depicts the grit and glamor of women's boxing based on the poet's time training as a fighter in New York City. Beginning on the ropes, fighting back against the limitations of gender, Raisa Tolchinsky situates us within the dynamic context of the boxing gym, through both a chorus of named women boxers and a single fighter battling for her selfhood. In a Dantean reimagining, we follow the boxer as she descends into the hellish "ri...