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by Mike Callan (Editor)The Science of Judo is the first book to set out and discuss the science, coaching and history behind judo performance. Evidence-based and informed by the latest research, the book offers practical guidance on preparing athletes for high performance and understanding the core tenets of sport science underpinning it.Featuring contributions from world-leading experts, the book consists of chapters on all aspects of judo performance, including: The historical development...

Murder in the Squash Court: The Only Way to Win - Paperback

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by Jonah Barrington (Author), Angela Patmore (Author)Squash is not just a game; it also builds independence. As with any sport approached properly and with concentration, one has to be independent in that area, because it's ruthless. You have to stand on your own two feet entirely. Basically it's the individual down there in the pit who has to promote himself or herself, and persevere, and learn all kinds of little things that are character-building.The average person playing squash on a soci...

Age Is Just a Number: Achieve Your Dreams at Any Stage in Your Life - Paperback

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by Dara Torres (Author), Elizabeth Weil (Author)From legendary Olympic gold medalist Dara Torres comes a motivational, inspirational memoir about staying fit, aging gracefully, and pursuing your dreams. Dara Torres captured the hearts and minds of Americans of all ages when she launched her Olympic comeback as a new mother at the age of forty-one--years after she had retired from competitive swimming and eight years since her last Olympics. When she took three silver medals in Beijing--includ...

Ezzard Charles: A Boxing Life - Paperback

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by William Dettloff (Author) Greatness is often overlooked in its own time. For Ezzard Charles--one of boxing's most skilled practitioners, with a record of 93-25-1 (52 KO)--recognition took decades. Named by The Ring magazine as the greatest light heavyweight of all time, Charles was frustrated in his attempts to get a shot at the 175-pound title, and as World Heavyweight Champion (1949-1951) struggled to win the respect of boxing fans captivated by Joe Louis' power and charisma. This first-...

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by Sabrina Monday (Author), Kenny Monday (Author), J. C. Gardner (Editor)The Gold Standard: Winning Ways with the Mondays" is a true American success story. Sabrina, a top Independent National Sales Director with Mary Kay Cosmetics, Inc. and Kenny, the first African American to win Olympic Gold in the sport of wrestling, masterfully share their real-life experiences and insights on what it means to be goal-getters who are bold, focused, and intentional. With faith as the cornerstone of their ...

The Circuit: A Tennis Odyssey - Paperback

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by Rowan Ricardo Phillips (Author)Winner of the 2019 PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing"The Circuit is the best sports book I've read in years, maybe ever." --Rich Cohen, author of The Chicago Cubs and Monsters "As sports writing goes, The Circuit is unusual in the very best way. Rowan Ricardo Phillips writes with such fluidity, and packs the book with bursts of brilliance. This is a compulsively readable guide to one truly Homeric year of professional tennis." --John Green, author of...

The Cheetah Cub Running Club - Paperback

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by Philip Laslett (Author), Agnes Saccani (Cover Design by), Amanda Horan (Editor)A story to warm the heart, entertain young and old, and told with humour. The Cheetah Cub Running Club is the first in a series of chapter books by the same name for 7-9 year olds introducing the cherished characters of Rapid Rory, Chiku Cheetah, Raziya Rhino and Elon Elephant who form a strong bond through dealing with adversity and their mutual love of running.Meet Rory, A ten-year-old boy with a love of runni...

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by Oliver Talmadge (Author)The Free Agent introduces Abel Richards, a young basketball prodigy navigating the ruthless world of the USBA. After a near-fatal injury during his debut game, Abel uncovers a sinister conspiracy within the league, where players are controlled through manipulation, threats, and a mysterious implanted technology. Facing betrayal, loss, and his own internal struggles, Abel must decide between pursuing personal gain and exposing the organization's dark secrets. Through...

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by J. Francis Quigley (Author)It was a much different world when I wrote the majority of this book in the last half of the year 2017. Even though I've been writing on a whole menagerie of topics for the better part of my life, in 2017, I had never had anything published.Compared to this time of 2024, life was much more carefree just seven years prior. COVID hadn't been created yet, thus the word pandemic was the furthest thing from almost any human mind in the world then. The only reason that...

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by Franklin Haws Jr. (Author)Good Curling is a cartoon book based on the (fictitious) Wiggle River Curling Club, in the (again, fictitious) small logging town of Wiggle River Minnesota. Follow the members and staff that spend much of their free time playing the 'roaring game'. Even if you're not a curlier, this book will entertain you with humor that transcends the sport of curling. Oh sure, there are a few curling specific jokes, but much of the humor rings true in all walks of life. Enjoy ...

Get Your Butt Out the Door: A 365-Day Motivational Runner's Companion - Paperback

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by Randy Step (Author)This book is intended to do just that, to help make your daily run happen. No matter if you are an Olympic athlete or just trying to break a sweat. When work, family or your mind and body seem to gang up to stop you from getting out that door, these 365 motivational pokes will give you the ammo you need to thwart the assault on your daily run-your daily bread. Number of Pages: 246 Dimensions: 0.52 x 8 x 5.25 IN Publication Date: November 24, 2020

DEFENDU Scientific Self-Defence In Colour - Hardcover

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by Captain W. E. Fairbairn (Author)The Fairbairn's system was based on his training and knowledge in boxing, wrestling, savate, jujutsu, judo and fights he was involved in during his police work, Fairbairn began to develop his own system of hand to hand combat, initially referring it as "Defendu". It was designed to be simple to learn and to provide effective results. Fairbairn published his book, Defendu, in 1926[2] (reprinted as Scientific Self Defence in 1931), illustrating this method and...

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by Michael E. Moore (Author)When the Montreal Canadiens won 16 Stanley Cup championships in the 27 NHL seasons between 1953 and 1979, they were favoured to win hockey's greatest prize most of the time. After missing the playoffs in 1970 for the first time since 1948, the 1970-71 season was supposed to be a rebuilding year, but Habs general manager Sam Pollock had no patience for anything less than winning. Even though for once, "Nos Glorieux" were underdogs in 1971, they won again. The 1971 S...

How to use a compass for kids (and adults too!): Your Little Guide to Becoming an Expert Navigator With a Trusty Compass - Paperback

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by Henry D. Bridges (Author)The fantastic little guide to learning how to use a compass!Today, we primarily use these tiny computers called cellphones that fit in our pockets to help us navigate. It's never been easier to know exactly where you are and find a route to where you want to go. Still, these fancy computers can have their fair share of problems. Batteries run out of charge, GPS lose signal outside of cities, and they can run out of data...This is where this fantastic yet simple too...

My Sporting Hero: Michael Jordan: Learn all about your favorite NBA star - Paperback

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by Rob Green (Author)Step into the world of Michael Jordan, the greatest basketball player of all time, with this engaging biography tailored for young readers. Uncover the remarkable journey of a true icon, from his humble beginnings in Wilmington, North Carolina, to his ascent to global superstardom as a six-time NBA champion. This book delves into Jordan's life both on and off the court, revealing the determination, resilience, and unwavering passion for the game that fueled his pursuit of...

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by Charles Singer Landis (Author)2012 Reprint of 1950 Edition. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Profusely illustrated. Charles Singer Landis was the preeminent small-bore writer and target/varmint shooter of his time. Above all, Landis was an experimenter with a keen interest in the "how" and "why" of firearms and ammunition performance. He was a perceptive observer of wildlife, which made him an expert hunter. Best of all, he was a go...

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by Stefan Kowalski (Author)As the best fourth grade basketball player in town, Peyton Washburn is invited to try out for the middle school basketball team.After she makes the squad, Peyton has to try and make new friends and deal with not being the best player on her new team, and she faces additional challenges, all while trying to help Holland Middle School earn the opportunity to make the playoffs.About the Author: First-time author Stefan Kowalski lives in suburban Syracuse, New York, whe...

New Japan Pro Wrestling History Book: A Must-Read For Those Who Are Fans Of Professional Wrestling: Professional Wrestling Book - Paperback

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by Beau Siders (Author)With huge global attention and a legacy of significant moments, the Tokyo Dome is inarguably one of professional wrestling's most iconic venues.In this Japan Pro Wrestling book, you will have a chance to explore NJPW's triumphs and tribulations. Starting with the origins of pro wrestling in post war Japan, Lion's Pride covers the company's inception in 1972, through its boom in the early 1980s, its influence on the medium at large in the '90s, and its downturn and subse...

Clásicos del Fútbol Mexicano - Paperback

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by Luciano Campos Garza (Author), Librofutbol Com Editorial (Editor) Los clásicos del fútbol nacen o se hacen? Esta duda existencial del mundo de la pelota encuentra explicaciones, argumentos y razones en este libro que recorre y relata historias del apasionante balompié azteca. Clásicos del Fútbol Mexicano es un fino y trabajado compendio de los cinco encuentros más importantes del país: América-Guadalajara, Pumas-América, América-Cruz Azul, Tigres-Rayados y Atlas-Guadalajara. Una obra donde...

The Diver and the Cook: Trapped in 102 Feet of Water - Paperback

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by Lasse Spang Olsen (Author)A ship lost. No survivors. A grim recovery mission begins, pushing a team of commercial divers well beyond their comfort zone. Braving treacherous conditions, saturation diver Nico van Heerden single-handedly combs the cramped, debris-strewn, zero-visibility Jascon 4 shipwreck searching for any sign of the lost crew.Then, in a scene akin to a horror movie, while exploring a small, isolated compartment, Nico feels a tap on his shoulder. Could someone have survived ...

Disc Golf: How to play, and how to play better - Paperback

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by Steve G. Pease (Author)Have you thought about trying Disc Golf?Do you play now and want to get better?I got a great story sent to me a couple years ago. A player who was fairly new went out to play a round with his dad, there was a reporter and a photographer at the course from the local paper. He asked if you could take a couple pictures for a story they were doing on disc golf, the guy said sure. The photographer got into position about 50 feet up the edge of the fairway, the guy let loo...

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by C. J. H (Author)This football field notebook is a must have for coaches. With 120 pages that are half blank and half lined notebook, it can be used as a playbook, scouting notebook, or practice planner. It makes a great gift idea for any serious football coach or kid that loves to design plays for flag football. Large size 8.5x11 120 pages Glossy cover Number of Pages: 122 Dimensions: 0.26 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: January 09, 2020

Best Hiking in Switzerland in the Valais, Bernese Alps, the Engadine and Davos: Over 100 Hikes in the Spectacular Swiss Alps - Paperback

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by Diane Greer (Author)This book showcases over 100 of the best hiking trails in the Swiss Alps focusing on the Valais, Bernese Alps, the Engadine and Davos.Switzerland boasts a stunning collection of majestic, glacier-clad peaks soaring above idyllic valleys cloaked in emerald green meadows and lovely forests. An extensive network of well-marked and maintained trails allows hiker's easy access to this spectacular alpine scenery.Day hikers will delight in the variety of base camps, ranging fr...

'I Can't Watch Anymore': The Case for Dropping Equestrian from the Olympic Games - Paperback

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by Julie Taylor (Author)'Catalogues what happens to sport horses in plain sight ... should be compulsory reading for all of us who care about horses.' - Professor Paul McGreevy BVSc, PhD, FRCVS; author, Equine BehaviourPassionate, yet rigorous and meticulously researched, this eye-opening book holds equestrian sport up to Olympic standards and finds it sadly wanting.Doping agents that used to cost Olympic medals, rebranded as benign 'medication'. Shell federations with no riders or horses, pr...

Battleground Baltimore: How One Arena Changed Wrestling History - Paperback

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by Grant Sawyer (Editor), Graham Cawthon (Author)In 1963, Baltimore was a city without pro wrestling. In the years that followed, it would grow to become one of the most sought after fanbases in America, with nearly every top promotion regularly running the Baltimore Arena. Here, for the first time ever, is a detailed look at more than 50 years of pro wrestling history at the venue. From Bruno Sammartino and the Great American Bash to McMahon vs. McMahon and the debut of the Wyatt Family, it'...

Sumo for Mixed Martial Arts: Winning Clinches, Takedowns, & Tactics - Paperback

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by Andrew Zerling (Author)CATCH YOUR OPPONENT OFF GUARD WITH WINNING CLINCHES, TAKEDOWNS, AND TACTICS This innovative book demonstrates how the study of sumo wrestling techniques can benefit practitioners of modern mixed martial arts (MMA), as well as other grappling arts. Sumo, Japan's ancient martial art, has its own particular variations of MMA-style body locks, throws, and trips, among other techniques. MMA competitors know their sport grew with the evolution of jujitsu, but many do not r...

Home Taxidermy For Pleasure And Profit (Legacy Edition): A Classic Manual On Traditional Animal Stuffing and Display Techniques And Preservation Metho - Paperback

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by Albert B. Farnham (Author)A Classic Vintage Handbook on Taxidermist's Methods and EquipmentThis deluxe unabridged reprint Legacy Edition of Albert Farnham's classic manual Home Taxidermy For Pleasure And Profit is full of classic tips and methods for making your very own home displays and mounts of animals. Originally published in 1916, this vintage book is a great addition to the library of any budding or veteran taxidermist, outdoorsman, cabin enthusiast, hunter, or traditional handcraft...

The Ultimate Chicago Bulls Trivia Book: A Collection of Amazing Trivia Quizzes and Fun Facts for Die-Hard Bulls Fans! - Paperback

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by Ray Walker (Author)Are you proud to call yourself a Chicago Bulls fan? Do you get a thrill when you hear "Sirius" on the radio? Does your blood start to boil whenever someone calls LeBron James "the greatest of all time", when it's clearly Michael Jordan? If you're passionate about your Bulls fandom, you've got a chance to prove your devotion and show your fandom to the world with a copy of the new Ultimate Chicago Bulls Trivia Book. This book takes you behind the scenes into some fantast...

Kobe Bryant: (Children's Biography Book, Kids Books, Age 5 10, Basketball Hall of Fame) - Hardcover

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by Inspired Inner Genius (Author)Gift your kid the inspirational tale of Kobe Bryant! Inspire excellence, grit, and unlimited possibilities. Are you looking for an inspirational book to inspire the inner genius of your kids? Can you imagine your little one having so much fun reading, they prefer reading over screen time? Then, you will love our child-friendly biography of Kobe Bryant! Use this exciting biography book to instill timeless values & principles in your child.This inspirational...

Soccer Is My Passion .Draw Your Team.: FDraw your team/25 pages/Gret For kids/Great for soccer fans and players - Paperback

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by World Soccer Logos Coloring Book (Author)World football team badges of the best clubs in the world, this coloring book is different as in the colored badges are on the cover so you can copy badge. It also has information on each club. There are 80 teams to enjoy. Great for kids and adults.Best Teams In The World.Soccer Is My Passion .DRaw and color your favorite team Number of Pages: 26 Dimensions: 0.07 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: January 06, 2021

For a Fly Fisherman Who Has Everything: A Funny Fly Fishing Book - Paperback

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by Bruce Miller (Author), Team Golfwell (Author)From the cover, "If fishing is like religion, then fly-fishing is high church!" -- Tom BrokawThis is a great gift book for any fly fisherman! Discover this unique and exceptional fly fishing book specially written for fly fishermen!This entertaining book has everything with its hilarious fly fishing tales, true, fascinating, and little-known fish facts, the enchantment of the sport, the best places to fly fish, heart-warming stories, jokes and p...

Street Fighting Secrets: Mastering the Combat Walking Stick - Paperback

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by D'Arcy Rahmig (Author)The walking stick is one of the most common improvised weapons that can be found anywhere. It is completely legal to carry and can be used to defend against any type of attack. This heavily illustrated step-by-step manual gives you the tools you need. Also included the Street Smart Jujitsu unarmed student manual. Number of Pages: 246 Dimensions: 0.52 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: January 06, 2016