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by Alexander H. Ter Weele (Author)Which NFL coach, with the Super Bowl in hand, managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory? And with a single boneheaded call! And the World Cup? Who managed to throw that away by pulling one of the world's best strikers off the field when he could have taken a penalty kick for a win? Who was the ACC basketball coach whose team was trailing an undefeated 19 and 0 opponent late in the fourth quarter, needed scores, and won by switching tactics-at the def...

Lifesaving Lessons: Notes from an Accidental Mother - Paperback

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by Linda Greenlaw (Author)New York Times-bestselling author Linda Greenlaw tells of her greatest challenge: adopting a teenage daughter The only female swordfish boat captain in the country and a survivor of the real Perfect Storm, Linda Greenlaw was not a woman to shy away from a challenge. Then came fifteen-year-old Mariah--the greatest force of nature Greenlaw has ever encountered. In this chronicle of becoming a mother to a troubled teenage girl, Greenlaw's fans will be delighted by her t...

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by Weldon Owen (Author)Made in a lightweight, durable, wipe-clean format, The Forager's Journal is designed especially for foragers to document the vivid details of their wild food expeditions, describe and draw edible plants and fungi, and capture priceless memories in the outdoors. Made in a lightweight, durable, wipe-clean format, The Forager's Journal provides space to record everything about your foraging treks. Logs include guided prompts to track key information, such as each plant's...

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by Aly Aziz (Author), Paul Schultz (Illustrator)Jay Scott loves everything about the game of baseball. He wants to be like his dad, a professional baseball player. When Jay grows up, he makes it to the pros and plays for the same team as his father did. Even though Jay has spent years doing the hard work necessary to prepare to be a pro, things don't go smoothly. He is too focused on winning. Then Jay's father reminds him that playing well means simply enjoying the game's moments. At the core...

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by Michael Berkowick (Author)Buddy is a thirteen-year-old boy who loves baseball. Arriving at the field for the first practice of the new season, he is excited about his prospects and those of his team, the Blue Sox. But then he sees a new boy, Ben, wearing a catcher's mitt. Catcher has always been Buddy's position, and Buddy is a little worried about his place on the team. And with good reason, because Ben, a superb athlete whose family just moved to town, earns the starting position at catc...

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by Harry Vardon (Author), James Braid (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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This wor...

Martial Tai Chi: Yang Cheng Fu Style - Paperback

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by Marlon Pilossoph (Author)A precise and easy to follow instructional manual in the Yang style Tai Chi long (108) form with detailed step by step descriptions of the movements and how to use each of the movements for self-defense. Get all the manifold health benefits of Tai Chi PLUS learn how to defend yourself! Number of Pages: 160 Dimensions: 0.34 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: June 11, 2024

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by T. J. Dorsey (Author)Tigermania and the OMYGABy: T. J. Dorsey, D.D.S.Tigermania and the OMYGA is about a golf program that mainly serves African American youth but is open to all youth. The program, the Orlando Minority Youth Golf Association (OMYGA), operates in Orlando and began in 1991, long before the emergence of Tigermania in 1996. OMYGA had a humble beginning with four youth and has grown to almost ninety participating annually.About the AuthorDr. T. J. Dorsey, an Orlando dentist, i...

Artificial Flies And How To Make Them (1888) - Hardcover

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by Malcolm A. Shipley (Author)""Artificial Flies And How To Make Them"" is a comprehensive guide to the art of fly tying, written by Malcolm A. Shipley and originally published in 1888. The book provides detailed instructions on how to create a wide variety of fly patterns, including dry flies, wet flies, nymphs, and streamers. It covers the materials and tools needed for fly tying, as well as techniques for preparing and using them. The book also includes information on the different types o...

A History of the Horse Drawn Carriage - A Collection of Historical Articles on Varieties of Coach and Their Evolution - Paperback

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by Various Authors (Author)"A History of the Horse Drawn Carriage" is a collection of classic articles on the subject of horse drawn carriages in England, exploring their origins and developments over the centuries with reference to notable events and figures. This fascinating and informative treatise is highly recommended for those with an interest in traditional transportation and its evolution, and it would make for a fine addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Th...

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by Leslie Stephen (Author), G. Winthrop Young (Introduction by)Sir Leslie Stephen (November 28, 1832-February 22, 1904) was an English author, critic, and mountaineer, and the father of Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell. Literary career: While at Cambridge, Stephen became an Anglican clergyman. In 1865, having renounced his religious beliefs, and after a visit to the United States two years earlier, where he had formed lasting friendships with Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., James Russell Lowell, a...

Football.Theory of training of speed and precision of actions with the ball by players. - Paperback

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by Stainslav Golomazov (Author), Boris Chirva (Author)This monograph presents theoretical basics of footballers' training of speed and precision of actions with the ball. Main provisions, principles and methods of training of speed and precision of actions with the ball are enunciated on the basis of researches of individual characteristics of demonstration of precision in movement, impact of various factors on the quality of actions with the ball and transition of fitness in speed and precis...

Kwesi's First Football Match - Paperback

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by Leanne Armstrong (Author), Izzie Kpobie-Mensah (Author)Kwesi Tawiah is a 6-year- old from south London, playing in his first football match for his team, The Wonders.Follow him and his team as they get ready to play their rivals. This book is suitable for Children aged 3-10 years old Number of Pages: 38 Dimensions: 0.1 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: March 12, 2022

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by Barnaby Starr (Author)Switch-Hitter is the story of an ambidextrous female tennis player who plays the game with two forehands but quits after the untimely death of her father, a baseball switch-hitter who was her only coach. Enticed back into the game, she joins forces with an older Bahamian tennis coach who ends up moving in with her family. It is a feel-good American story about the obstacles encountered on the way to the top of the sport. In spite of issues including teenage pregnancy,...

Self Defence or the Art of Boxing - Paperback

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by William Ned Donnelly (Author)Ned Donnelly was a pioneer of boxing training during the late Victorian era. Explore the strategies and techniques used by this trainer of champions via a series of easy-to-follow illustrations and clear, concise coaching steps.Ned Donnelly's 1880 boxing treatise is designed to showcase the finer points of the noble science to amateurs and professionals alike. Donnelly was a proliferate sportsman, having boxed professionally across the UK before a well-respecte...

Rooster and Squid: Lost and Found - Paperback

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by Jen Cole (Author), Andrew Laitinen (Illustrator)Lost and Found is the third book in the Rooster and Squid series, and things are really heating up. It is the hottest part of the summer, and the family heads to the mountains for a much-needed camping vacation. Rooster, who loves the outdoors, and Squid, who despises anything without air conditioning, are along for the ride. The camping trip offers fun and adventure until the unthinkable happens...Jes is lost. Rooster and Squid must brave th...

United States Judo Association Coach Education Program Level 1 - Paperback

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by Chris Dewey (Author)Training in the martial arts leads to technical prowess associated with the development of a grace and economy of movement as well as strength and speed. With the learning comes power. With power comes responsibility.the greater the power, the greater the responsibility. Power is something that should be used for the benefit of all. Do not confuse power with force. With power come deeper levels of compassion and caring. True power always leads to higher states of being ...

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by Lucía Somma Pugliese (Author)Te sientes tapada de responsabilidades, obligaciones e inseguridades? Tienes la agenda tan repleta que no encuentras lugar para ti en esta? Te cuesta sentirte conforme con la imagen que te devuelve el espejo? Vives con la certeza de no ser suficiente? No eres fan de la gimnasia, pero quieres verte y sentirte mejor? Estás cansada de hacer dietas imposibles de seguir? Estás buscando un cambio en tu vida que sea estético y sostenible, quemejore tu salud física y e...

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by David Stogdill (Author) Number of Pages: 26 Dimensions: 0.07 x 8 x 8 IN Publication Date: July 16, 2024

My Journey: Trust the Process - Paperback

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by Bee Ding (Author), Leanne Wong (Author)In My Journey: Trust the Process, you will learn how I reached the highest level of artistic gymnastics, became an Olympic alternate, four-time World medalist, earned a full-ride scholarship to the University of Florida, and became an entrepreneur as CEO and Founder of Leanne Wong Bowtique.This is a step-by-step guide where I talk about my journey through my eyes since I was 5 years old in 2008 (with the help of my mom) until 2021. I also explain how ...

Short Walks in Auckland: Best of the West - Paperback

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by Grace Haden (Author), Helen M. Wenley (Author)"Best of the West" is part of a series of books encouraging residents and visitors alike to discover on foot the magnificence and uniqueness of Auckland, New Zealand. In this edition, we take you on twelve circular short walks that have been selected to give you a good sampling of the diversity of urban West Auckland and you will be astounded by the beauty which can be experienced. Our walks take you from Blockhouse Bay to Henderson, from bush ...

Reconceptualizing Physical Education: A Curriculum Framework for Physical Literacy - Paperback

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by Ang Chen (Author)This book proposes a conceptual framework to focus on the life journey of physical activity, which is guided by the monist perspective and a lifelong approach to physical literacy. Section 1 lays out theoretical articulation for a two-dimensional framework. Section 2 presents curriculum frameworks for primary and secondary schools. Author BiographyAng Chen is professor of kinesiology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, United States. His research focuses on ...

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by Kim Soderberg (Illustrator), Danielle Soucy Mills (Author)Featured in Us Weekly Magazine and People.com After watching gymnasts flip across the TV screen, Tina wants to do nothing but gymnastics at all hours of the day. But Tina learns that even a cartwheel is not as easy as it looks. She just can't land on her feet. Will Tina gain the confidence she needs to complete the skill without falling? Tina Tumbles was awarded Honorable Mention in the Preschool category for the Readers' Favorite I...

High Cols and Deep Canyons: Ordinary Adventures in Extraordinary Places - Hardcover

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by Stephen Legault (Author)"I am drawn to the empty quarter, to open country, to the place on the map where there are dragons and giants, and the vast open spaces of mountains, canyons, rivers, prairies, and oceans. However, as the subtitle of this book declares, I am merely an ordinary adventurer in search of extraordinary places."In this series of fascinating and beautifully written essays about his deep desire for meaningful connection with the natural world, his steadfast commitment to pr...

Run the Alps' Trail Running Chamonix-Mont Blanc: 30 Must-Do Trail Runs - Paperback

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by Doug Mayer (Author), Charlie Edwards (Author), Run the Alps (Author)30 of the best routes in the world's top trail running destination in Chamonix and around Mont-BlancTrail Running Chamonix Mont Blanc is a trail-running guide to the greater Mont Blanc region produced by the Chamonix-based outdoor adventure company Run the Alps. This collection of 30 easy, moderate, and strenuous runs features carefully chosen routes ranging from 10 to 40 kilometers. Each route comes with options to bail o...

Bushido Explained: The Japanese Samurai Code: A New Interpretation for Beginners - Hardcover

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by Alexander Bennett (Author), Baptiste Tavernier (Illustrator)This seminal work by historian Alexander Bennett presents a broad overview of the Japanese "Way of the Warrior" as it is expressed in scores of classical Japanese texts written by famous Samurai themselves. Bennett's analysis of these writings shows that the essential meaning of Bushido, the Samurai's code of conduct and ethics, evolved significantly over time--from the 12th century when the warrior class was elevated to become an...

Krav Maga Extreme Survival: Active Shooter * Carjacking * Home Invasion * Predator Profiling - Paperback

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by Gershon Ben Keren (Author)The result of extensive research, including an analysis of over 140 active shooter/killer incidents, Krav Maga Extreme Survival provides an apolitical view of personal safety--concentrating on practical methods to survive violent situations. In his third book, Gershon Ben Keren explains how Krav Maga techniques can be used to survive some of the most relevant, extreme situations including carjackings, home invasions and attempted mass killings. The book also detai...

Top Trails: Glacier National Park: 42 Must-Do Hikes for Everyone - Paperback

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by Jean Arthur (Author)Discover classic destinations and lesser-known jewels of Glacier National Park through 42 incomparable hikes.With its crystalline lakes, towering mountains, impressive waterfalls, diverse plant and animal life, and, of course, dynamic glaciers, Glacier National Park offers countless opportunities for outdoor adventure. To find the best of them, follow expert author Jean Arthur--who has spent decades hiking hundreds of miles of trails throughout the park!Leave the roads ...

Gender Performativity in Sports and Physical Education - Paperback

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by H?kan Larsson (Author)The purpose of Gender Performativity in Sports and Physical Education is to explore a perspective of gender called gender performativity as an alternative to the tendency in sports and physical education to think about gender in terms of 'naturalness' and how girls and boys, men and women 'are.' The notion of gender performativity, which was coined by Judith Butler in the early 1990s, starts from the idea that gender is something people do rather than something they a...

Learning To Float Color Me In & Learn To Swim Activity Book For Kids Ages 4 To 12 Years: Floating Activities and Coloring In Pages For Swimmers - Paperback

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by Allison Tyson (Author), Aly T (Author)Color In! Design!! And Learn To Swim!!!Created for 4 - 12-year-olds, parents, and swim teachers, this coloring book is a creative guide to mastering floating techniques for body positioning and breath control while learning to swim.We Take The Stress Out Of Learning To Swim! Now kids have a stress-free way to relax and learn essential swimming skills - from butterfly to backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle, they'll discover a variety of floating pos...

Zack Jones: Fisherman-Philosopher - Paperback

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by Helen Swift (Author)Zack Jones: Fisherman-Philosopher is a book written by Helen Swift. The book tells the story of Zack Jones, a fisherman who lives in a small coastal town. Zack is not just an ordinary fisherman, he is also a philosopher who loves to ponder the mysteries of life.The book follows Zack as he goes about his daily life, fishing, and contemplating the world around him. He shares his thoughts and insights with his friends and family, and they are often amazed by his wisdom and...

In the Rough: The Business Game of Golf - Paperback

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by David Hueber (Author)There has never been a book about the inner workings of the golf business or its leading players from an insider's point of view. In the Rough reads like a novel, but it could also be required reading in a business school. This book takes the reader on a ride through the author's unusual professional career and what he discovered in the most revealing settings and scenes of the golf industry at its awkward and colorful best. Most of the events and incidents appearing h...