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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...

Practical Rowing With Scull And Sweep And The Effects Of Training (1906) - Paperback

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by Arthur W. Stevens (Author), Eugene Abraham Darling (Author)""Practical Rowing With Scull And Sweep And The Effects Of Training"" is a book written by Arthur W. Stevens and published in 1906. The book is a comprehensive guide to the sport of rowing, covering both sculling and sweeping techniques. It also delves into the effects of training on the body and how to achieve optimal performance through a combination of physical and mental preparation.The book begins with an introduction to the s...

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by Arthur Edmunds (Author)Arthur Edmunds has created a tremendously informative book concerning fiberglass boats and their systems. Fiberglass Boat Survey will guide you through the process of choosing a boat type for your intended use. This book then continues by detailing exactly what you should inspect on any boat before you make an offer of purchase. Granted, a professional surveyor's report will be required at a later date to secure financing and insurance, but this book will guide you t...

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by Heikki Nousiainen (Author)This book covers tai chi chuan short form. It is a step by step instruction, easy to follow. For beginners it is an excellent training aid when you do not have your teacher or tai chi brothers around. For instructors or becoming ones, it is a tool to analyze the movements in their basic, square form. Oncoming books will cover self-defence, pushing hands, history, principles, tai chi classics, Nei Kung etc.Author BiographyHeikki Nousiainen on aikaisemmin toiminut j...

The 100 Greatest Climbing and Mountaineering Books - Paperback

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by Jon Barton (Author)Here is a list.It contains 100 climbing and mountaineering books.Some are brilliant; some are not.Some have won awards; some of them should have.Some of them are only a year or two old; some were written over 100 years ago.One of these books might make your top five; one of them might be the worst climbing book you've ever read - if you even finished it.Most of the big names are here - Harrer, Simpson, McDonald, Roberts, Krakauer, Bonatti, Kirkpatrick, Moffat (and Moffat...

Right or Left?: At Heaven's Floating Bridge - Paperback

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by Don Dickie (Author)Morihei Ueshiba founded the martial art Aikido, believing that the combination of mental and physical training would allow Aikido practitioners to make a difference in their lives. With time, that difference, born out of activity and stillness, would ripple outwards to bring about a more peaceful world. O Sensei left us with many lectures, poems, and calligraphy guiding not only the physical practice but the mental practice of Aikido in the pursuit of unifying body and m...

Marshmallow and Muffin Go Swimming - Paperback

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by Corey J. Orthmann (Author), Rebecca Aw Orthmann (Illustrator) Number of Pages: 48 Dimensions: 0.1 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: April 06, 2024

Celebrating 100 Years of Baseball in Greater Binghamton: Tales from the Binghamton Baseball Shrine - Paperback

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by Michael J. McCann (Author), Jim Maggiore (Author)During its 100 years of hosting minor league baseball, Binghamton has been an affiliation of either the Yankees or the Mets for 57 years and the names of the players who have passed through Binghamton and are members of its shrine read like a Who's Who of baseball in New York City, including such notables as Edgardo Alfonzo, Clete Boyer, Whitey Ford, Lefty Gomez, Bobby Jones, "Wee Willie" Keeler, Thurman Munson, Joe Pepitone, Bobby Richardso...

Marshmallow and Muffin Go Swimming - Hardcover

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by Corey J. Orthmann (Author), Rebecca Aw Orthmann (Illustrator) Number of Pages: 48 Dimensions: 0.25 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: April 13, 2024

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by Deborah Furmanski-Zabek (Author)This is the story of Max, a boy training for a 15k race with his dad. When tragedy unexpectedly strikes, Max needs more encouragement to keep running than his friends and family alone are able to give. Can a stranger offer him the healing and support he needs? Number of Pages: 66 Dimensions: 0.14 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: November 26, 2022

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by Michael Fasher (Author)A guide to using ebikes as a viable mode of transport for saving money as well as health and fitness. I have been road cycling since 2007 and bought a Giant Quick E electric bicycle in 2019 so I have had some experience in cycling before I had an ebike. But even then I made a lot of mistakes. Ebikes are definitely cheaper than cars as a means of commuting but its not as much of a slam dunk as what you would think, they are definitely more expensive than non assisted ...

Runt, Buck & Coco and The Snipe Hunt - Paperback

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by Perry Buck Fuller (Author), Nathan Fuller (Author), Kristen Willis (Author)Snipe hunting is an adventurous fun outdoor activity that has been around since the 1840's. Some form of snipe hunting is practiced in all 50 states and in several countries. Snipe hunting is a nighttime activity practiced on camping trips, summer camps, and by boy and girl clubs. Although a snipe is known as a bird, a "Snipe Hunt", is the pursuit of a mysterious imaginary creature whose description varies. Go SNIPE...

Creatures That Eat People: Why Wild Animals Might Eat You (Man Eater Survival Skills, Lion & Tiger Attacks and Behavior, Interest in Wildlife) - Paperback

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by Richard Freeman (Author)Creatures That Eat People is an action packed deep dive on predators that turn man eater. Learn about past and present cases on human-eating animals-big and small--so you can survive being hunted! Number of Pages: 246 Dimensions: 0.62 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: May 28, 2024

Rail-Trails Southeast: The Definitive Guide to Multiuse Trails in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina - Paperback

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by Rails-To-Trails Conservancy (Author)Explore 81 of the best rail-trails and other multiuse pathways in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.All across the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted into public multiuse trails. Level and accessible, these paths are ideal for a brisk fitness walk, bike ride, or stroll with the family. In Rail-Trails Southeast, the experts from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy present the best of these routes, as well as other multiuse p...

Jack and Bobby: A story of brothers in conflict - Paperback

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by Leo McKinstry (Author)The history of modern British football can largely be written through the stories of Jack and Bobby Charlton. Both were in the World Cup winning team of '66, and each has remained deeply involved in the game ever since. The book traces the parallel lives of Jack and Bobby Charlton, following them from their schooldays through to the present day. The brothers both played prominent roles in the finest hour of English football, the 1966 World Cup triumph. Each played for...

100 ejercicios y juegos seleccionados de iniciación al voleibol - Paperback

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by María Repullo Moreno (Author), Olaya Hernández Pinilla (Author)Este t tulo forma parte de una colecci n de juegos y ejercicios para los t cnicos y monitores de los distintos deportes, en la que, de cada uno de ellos se ofrecen 100 juegos y ejercicios para su entrenamiento y para su ense anza. Esta colecci n cubre un hueco en la bibliograf a sobre el proceso de ense anza-aprendizaje deportivo.Metodol gicamente, estas actividades, ofrecen una pr ctica cercana a la situaci n real de competici...

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

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by Falcon Focus (Author)Ever wondered how high Stephen Curry can leap toward stardom? Want to know what it takes to craft a legacy like Kobe's? Or how a high school prodigy like LeBron James becomes an NBA icon?Inside Inspiring Basketball Stories For Kids, you'll be immersed in: Stephen Curry's Rise to Stardom: Discover how Curry, once overlooked, became one of the greatest shooters in NBA history. Kobe Bryant's Work Ethic: Learn about the Mamba Mentality and how Kobe's relentless drive an...

Short Inspiring Sport Stories For Kids - Paperback

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by Mahdi Amini (Author)Dive into the world of triumph and perseverance with "Short Inspiring Sport Stories for Kids." Tailored for young readers ages 7-11, this collection showcases spectacular tales of resilience and courage. From the tennis court to the soccer field, swimming pools to basketball courts, golf greens to sprint tracks, and even the NFL and boxing ring-these stories not only entertain but impart valuable life lessons. Join young athletes as they navigate challenges, overcome ob...

Repairing the Athlete's Image: Studies in Sports Image Restoration - Paperback

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by Joseph R. Blaney (Editor), Lance R. Lippert (Editor), Scott J. Smith (Editor)This book presents case studies of various athletes, sports, and public relations scenarios with prescriptive advice for those attempting to repair athletic reputations. This invaluable study is an essential resource for graduate and upper-level undergraduate courses in sports communication and popular culture.Author BiographyJoseph R. Blaney is associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and professor of c...

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by Ross Davies (Author)The tremendous figures presented in this exciting, high-interest new series are some of the wrestling world's greatest heroes. Young teens drawn to the sport because of the colorful nature of its participants and because of the traits these men possess -- courage, tenacity, a sense of adventure, strength, endurance, and commitment -- will find hours of action-packed reading here. Each handsome volume, chock-full of fascinating photos and lively text, will provide an exc...

Munson: The Life and Death of a Yankee Captain - Paperback

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by Marty Appel (Author)Our captain and leader has not left us, today, tomorrow, this year, next ... Our endeavors will reflect our love and admiration for him."--Honorary plaque to Munson in Yankee Stadium Thurman Munson is remembered by fans as the fiercely competitive, tough, and--most of all--inspiring Yankee captain and champion from the wild Bronx Zoo years. He is also remembered for his tragic death, at age thirty-two, when the private plane he was piloting crashed in Canton, Ohio, on A...

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by Stanley Newman (Author)Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Number of Pages: 98 Dimensions: 0.23 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: August 25, 2010

Love That Golf - It CAN Be Better Than You Think - Hardcover

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by Don Herold (Author)Love That Golf - It CAN Be Better Than You Think By DonHerold Feeling that most golf books are written by top-flight professionals who are miles removed from the problems of the ordinary deskbound, musclebound amateur, Don Herold believed there was room for one golf book written sympathetically by a learner for fellow learners. He believes every golf club should have a consulting psychiatrist and psychoanalyst. His book doesn't pretend to profundity along these lines, bu...

Ping-Pong - The Game And How To Play It - Paperback

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by Arnold Parker (Author)A comprehensive guide to the game of Ping-Pong, originally published in 1902. Comprising of detailed illustrated chapters explaining all aspects of the game including grips, service, styles of play, different strokes, and much more. Includes additional chapters Ping-Pong in Dublin by Mr. T.G. Figgis and Ping-Pong for Ladies by Mrs. Houlbrook. All chapters are written in the simplest and clearest manner so that it can be read by all abilities of player including those ...

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by Marjorie Hope (Author)When we talk about awesome gymnasts, we think of those who have done amazing things and won big at the Olympics! Like Simone Biles, Nadia Comăneci, Larisa Latynina, Olga Korbut, Svetlana Khorkina, Shawn Johnson, Mary Lou Retton, and Kohei Uchimura. They have done flips and jumps that make everyone go 'Wow!' Their hard work and super skills show us that if we try our best and never give up, we can do remarkable things too! These impressive gymnasts have not only won me...

Grandmasters of China Volume One: Traditional Chinese Kung Fu Series - Hardcover

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by Charles Alan Clemens (Editor), Patrick M. Wright (Editor), Roger D. Hagood (Compiled by)China National Kungfu SurveyTM - Direct from Beijing 3 Year National Survey of all China 8,000 Researchers / Field Workers 15,000 Kungfu Masters Interviewed Encyclopedia Compilation / Over 400 Hours of Video In this Tradtional Chinese Kungfu SeriesTM 12 Volumes in Print Over 100 Hours of Video on DVD and Download About this Volume One: Coffee Table Color Pictorial of Traditional Chinese Kung...

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by Brandt Galloway (Author)"Whenever I hear someone mention the year 1996, I immediately think of that magical baseball season in which a special group of young men won forty-three consecutive baseball games. But it was so much more than just those forty-three games. It was the culmination of years of hard work and dedication to both the game they loved and the teammates they competed with. I feel truly blessed to have been a part of their journey." -Tim Dowdy, Former New Hope Baseball Coac...

Sports Memories of Sonoma County - Hardcover

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by Lee Torliatt (Author)Covering the beautiful sprawl of Sonoma County, from Sebastopol and the coast to Healdsburg and Windsor and through Santa Rosa, Sonoma, and Petaluma, author Lee Torliatt offers readers a glimpse of the vivid and lively activities of the region's athletes and teams over 100-plus years. These photographs and images trace the accomplishments of the county's pivotal figures in football, baseball, track, basketball, boxing, ice hockey, tennis, and other sports.Fans will rec...

How To Be A Swimming Teacher: The Definitive Guide To Teaching Outstanding Swimming Lessons - Paperback

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by Mark Young (Author)Teaching swimming is one of the best jobs in the world. Giving adults and children one of the most important life skills is challenging, hugely rewarding and great fun all at the same time. How To Be A Swimming Teacher gives you everything you need. Discover: - the essential qualities that make an outstanding swimming teacher- the equipment needed to teach effective swimming lessons- how to teach the all-important basics such as floating, breathing and submerging- how to...

Big Apple Baseball Wars: New York's 14 Subway Series - Paperback

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by Ammie Nurse (Author)The 1950s clashes between the Yankees and Dodgers put New York at the center of the baseball universe. But the history of Subway Series extends way beyond those classic October battles. No fewer than 14 times have the top AL and NL teams hailed from the Big Apple and the all-New York match-ups have resulted in some of the most dramatic World Series ever played.Big Apple Baseball Wars is the ultimate resource for all things Subway Series. Included are box scores, game ac...

The Barefoot Running Book: The Art and Science of Barefoot and Minimalist Shoe Running - Paperback

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by Jason Robillard (Author)For readers of Born to Run by Christopher McDougall, The Barefoot Running Book lends practical advice on the minimalist running phenomenon Ditch those cushiony running shoes--they're holding you back and hurting your feet! You've heard about barefoot running and how it can reduce injury and allow for better form. Maybe you've even tried it and learned how shedding those heavy, overly- manufactured shoes can make running more enjoyable. Regardless of your expertise l...

Tennis Injury Handbook: Professional Advice for Amateur Athletes - Hardcover

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by Allan M. Levy (Author), Mark L. Fuerst (Author)A very comprehensive and well-written book about the most common tennis injuries. I certainly wish something like this had been available 25 years ago.--Fred Stolle, member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. "Maintaining fitness is a high priority for people of all ages, especially those of us addicted to tennis. This book can help you improve not only your game but your quality of life as well."--David N. Dinkins, USTA and USPTR Board ...