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The Practice of Freedom: Aikido Principles as a Spiritual Guide - Paperback

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by Wendy Palmer (Author)Drawing on the poetic wisdom of the Tao Te Ching, American sensei Wendy Palmer translates the powerful teachings of aikido for use in everyday life. With poignant reflections on her own life, including teaching inmates in a woman's federal prison, she describes how we can regain our sense of freedom, vitality, and integrity when under the duress of life's "attacks" by transforming our negativity into budo, or unconditional love. The Practice of Freedom is invaluable no...

Invincible Warrior: A Pictorial Biography of Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido - Paperback

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by John Stevens (Author)Invincible Warrior tells the fascinating story of the life of Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969), whose quest for the true meaning of warriorship lead to the creation of the martial art called Aikido, "The Art of Peace." Ueshiba--whose name means "abundant peace"--is considered by many to be one of the greatest martial artists who ever lived. His documented ability to disarm any attacker, throw a dozen men simultaneously, and down and pin opponents without touching them has ...

Birth of a Dynasty: Behind the Pinstripes with the 1996 Yankees - Paperback

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by Joel Sherman (Author)Following the crushing defeat to Seattle in the 1995 playoffs, the Yankees replaced Buck Showalter with Joe Torre as manager and sparked a championship run that would produce four World Series titles in five years. Teeming with revelations and glorious memories, Birth of a Dynasty celebrates the unforgettable 1996 Yankees season: the season that began one of the most respected team dynasties in sports history. Veteran New York Post columnist Joel Sherman, who has spent...

Sword and Brush: The Spirit of the Martial Arts - Paperback

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by Dave Lowry (Author)This moment of perfect clarity that is the force behind all the traditional Japanese arts--from archery to flower arranging--is celebrated here in Dave Lowry's exploration of the common principles shared by calligraphy and the martial arts. Forty-two examples of Lowry's calligraphy, accompanied by his essays, show how the way of the brush reflects the strategic principles of the way of the sword. Each calligraphy represents a term from the martial arts--such as do, the ...

Fast Track: Training and Nutrition Secrets from America's Top Female Runner - Paperback

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by Suzy Favor-Hamilton (Author), Jose Antonio (Author)As she prepares for the 2004 Summer Olympics, our best hope for middle-distance gold tells young women runners where they go wrong--and shares the training and nutrition secrets that put her own career on the fast trackSuzy Favor-Hamilton is the premier female middle-distance runner in the United States, whose many honors include 6 U.S. National Championships, 9 NCAA Titles, and 4 Big Ten Athlete of the Year Awards (now called the Suzy Fav...

Playing in the Zone: Exploring the Spiritual Dimensions of Sports - Paperback

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by Andrew Cooper (Author)Our ancient ancestors believed that sports were a gift of the gods--that they were potent rituals, which, if performed correctly, would placate unseen powers, honor departed heroes, or improve the harvests. Today, sports still speak to deep yearnings, imaginings, and the irreducible need people feel to resonate with themselves and their world. But the hidden meaning, or "secret life," that lies at the heart of sports and gives them their force and magic goes largely u...

Runner's World The Cutting-Edge Runner: How to Use the Latest Science and Technology to Run Longer, Stronger, and Faster - Paperback

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by Matt Fitzgerald (Author)A state-of-the-science resource for runners--with the latest information on training, nutrition, injury prevention, and gear and gadgets that improve performance.The science and technology of running have evolved dramatically in the past 20 years. This all-inclusive resource--based on the author's own high-level running and coaching experience and his interviews with dozens of other top runners and coaches--is an indispensable tool for runners who hope to perform at...

Down and Derby: The Insider's Guide to Roller Derby - Paperback

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by Alex Cohen (Author), Jennifer Barbee (Author)Author BiographyAlex Cohen initially thought she wanted to be an actress, so she studied theater at Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan. She went on to study theater at Brown University, but became way more interested in Eastern Religions--which is what she earned her B.A. in with honors in 1993. Jennifer Barbee joined the LA Derby Dolls in October 2003, rechristened herself Kasey Bomber, and became the co-captain of the fun-loving Trust Fund T...

Peaks and Lamas: A Classic Book on Mountaineering, Buddhism and Tibet - Paperback

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by Marco Pallis (Author)Several years ago, Wendell Berry recommended we read Marco Pallis' Peaks and Lamas. He had obtained a copy of this out of print and elusive title, and upon reading it wrote saying, "I have a very high opinion of it." He praised the writing on travel and mountaineering, but he was specially drawn to the writing about Buddhism, the chapters on Tibetan Art, and went on "this is the best book, in my limited reading, in connecting a form of Buddhism with its sustaining cult...

Remembering O-Sensei: Living and Training with Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido - Paperback

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by Susan Perry (Author)Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969), founder of the Japanese martial art of Aikido, is one of the greatest and most beloved martial artists in history. Remembering O-Sensei is a portrait of Ueshiba as told by his uchi-deshi, the students who lived and trained with him as his disciples. This collection of memories--gathered here for the first time--captures the essence of this extraordinary martial arts master and visionary, revealing Ueshiba's teaching style, his daily habits...

Everyday Survival Kits: Exactly What You Need for Constant Preparedness - Paperback

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by Mark Puhaly (Author), Joel Stevens (Author)Be Prepared to Survive Everyday Emergencies The keys to your everyday survival are: situational awareness, knowledge, and practiced preparedness skills. Sure, it's important to have trustworthy survival gear, but possessing the mindset that you are prepared for anything, and that you will survive no matter what happens, is your secret weapon that will help you to stay alive in an emergency.Everyday Survival Kits contains clearly outlined packing l...

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by Mary Zeiss Stange (Author)Over two million American women hunt. By taking up weapons for the explicit purpose of killing, they are shattering one of Western culture's oldest and most firmly entrenched taboos. The image of a woman 'armed and dangerous' is profoundly threatening to our collective psyche--and it is rejected by macho males and radical feminists alike. Woman the Hunter juxtaposes unsettlingly beautiful accounts of the author's own experiences hunting deer, antelope, and elk wit...

Classical Budo: The Martial Arts and Ways of Japan - Paperback

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by Donn F. Draeger (Author)Donn Draeger was one of the most famous and well-respected martial artists of the twentieth century, and he was a pioneer in bringing Asian martial arts study to the West. Here, he illuminates the compelling historical, political, and philosophical events that gave rise to the development of the budo arts. The classical budo, or "martial ways" are not combat systems like their forerunner, bujutsu, or "martial arts"; nor are they sports like modern judo, kendo, or ka...

Shut Out: A Story of Race and Baseball in Boston - Paperback

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by Howard Bryant (Author)WINNER OF SPITBALL MAGAZINE'S 2002 CASEY AWARD FOR BEST BASEBALL BOOK OF THE YEAR "An essential read." -John Henry, principal owner of the Boston Red Sox With a new introduction by celebrated baseball writer Roger Kahn and a new afterword by the author, updating John Henry's first year of ownership after nearly six decades of the Yawkey dynasty, the legacy of the late Will McDonough, and the author's return to his native Boston after a seventeen-year absence, Shut Out...

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by Dirk Hayhurst (Author)Old demons together with new enemies and a season ending-- possibly career ending-- injury look to knock Hayhurst out of baseball forever. Isolated from his family, broken, and branded a traitor by his teammates for writing inside the locker room, Hayhurst finds himself at a crossroads: should he continue down the spiral of depression and prescription drug abuse he's falling into, or seek psychological help at the risk of being labeled a "head case" by an industry b...

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by Haha Lung (Author)Sun Tzu's The Art of War is an acknowledged masterpiece-for the general reader. Yet the deeper truths of strategy and mind manipulation have been, until now, known only to true scholars dedicated to deciphering illegible scrolls and mastering the nuances of lost languages. Now, Dr. Haha Lung has at last gathered and fully translated these teachings from the shadows of history-the truly dangerous wisdom of the lesser-known masters-and presents them here for those daring, ...

Assassin!: The Deadly Art of the Cult of the Assassins - Paperback

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by Haha Lung (Author)From the shadows of the ancient Middle East comes the terror known as the hashishin, an order of professional assassins that evolved from the ancient and infamous Brotherhood of the Blood-Lickers. No group has had a more lethal influence throughout history than this fraternity of trained killers. In this unique and astonishing book, Dr. Haha Lung not only traces the complete history of the hashishin, but explains the rules of Islamic warfare and the true concept of jihad...

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by Jotaro (Author)"He who knows when he can fight and when he cannot will be victorious." -Sun Tzu The revered secrets of the Samurai code kishido are strictly for the strong of heart. The Way of the Warrior is a series of lessons that Jōtarō's martial-arts master passed on to him, as well as teaching virtues embedded in all traditional martial ways. Demanding unquestionable ethics and unconditional chivalry, kishido embraces both Eastern and Western customs and practices, and is essential kn...

The Nine Halls of Death: Ninja Secrets of Mind Mastery - Paperback

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by Haha Lung (Author)More than 1,000 years ago, the people of Iga, the mountainous region of Japan, were forced to rise up against their merciless Samurai oppressors. Out of this struggle, nine traditions of the ninja arts grew. The ninjas' strength enabled the mind to believe it was the master of its fate. This power is known as ninjitsu. In his groundbreaking books Knights of Darkness and Mind Manipulation, Dr. Haha Lung has shown the ultimate power of controlling the mind of your enemy. ...

Mind Warrior: Strategies for Total Mental Domination - Paperback

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by Haha Lung (Author), Christopher B. Prowant (Author)From Dr. Haha Lung, the master of mental manipulation, come these ancient mind-control techniques to overcome any foe! The true secret to vanquishing your enemies--whether on the battlefield, in the conference room, or even in a barroom brawl--is truly knowing and understanding both yourself and your foe. Once again the elusive Dr. Haha Lung is your master, delving deeply into the historical, psychological, spiritual, and mystical elements...

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by Dirk Hayhurst (Author)"A true picture of baseball." -Tim McCarver From the humble heights of a Class-A pitcher's mound to the deflating lows of sleeping on his gun-toting grandmother's air mattress, veteran reliever Dirk Hayhurst steps out of the bullpen to deliver the best pitch of his career-a raw and unflinching account of his life in the minors. "A rollicking good bus ride of a book." -Tom Verducci, Sports Illustrated "Funny and honest. I loved it." -Tim Kurkjian, senior writer, ESPN T...

Kids' Book of Hockey: Skills, Strategies, Equipment, and the Rules of the Game - Paperback

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by John Sias (Author)Did you ever have a question about hockey, America's fastest-growing major sport? Kid's Book of Hockey is the first book that's organized in an easy-to-use question-and-answer style. Among the more than 700 questions and answers here, you are sure to find whatever you want to know about penalties, scoring, rules, strategy, or even the history of the game. More than a quarter million people play amateur hockey; more than 13 million attend NHL games; countless fans attend ...

Fly-Fishing for the Clueless - Paperback

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by Donald a. Henderson (Author)Becoming a fly-fisherman can be ideal for those who enjoy the outdoors and a genuine communion with nature and are looking for ways to experience one of the most challenging sports ever. How to start? Fly-Fishing for the Clueless has all the answers about this hugely popular sport, so often shrouded in secrecy, confusion, and mystical mumbo-jumbo.Beginners will learn everything they need to know about catching salt-water and fresh-water fish with a line, a hook,...

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by Ashida Kim (Author)In Ashida Kim's new book, the author draws on ancient wisdom, Chinese medicine, and his expertise in numerous martial arts traditions to show students of ninjitsu the path to achieving superior strength of body, mind, and will. Readers will learn meditation techniques and exercises aimed at attaining optimum performance of all the body's organs, limbs, and systems. Photos throughout.Back JacketIron Body Ninja reveals for the first time the secrets of the Ninja art of bre...

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by Brooks Clark (Author)Boys, girls, soccer Moms, soccer Dads, coaches, and anyone in love with the exciting game of soccer will find this information-packed book to be an invaluable resource. Geared especially toward children just learning the game, but also for those who want to know it better, this easy to understand, cleverly illustrated book includes the history of the game; the basics of how to play, including dribbling, passing, kicking, and their skills; and explanations of team strat...

Game Plan: Building Elite Level Goaltenders Workbook - Paperback

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by Pasco Valana (Author)The Elite Goalies Game Plan is a Blue Print for building highly successful goaltenders from minor hockey to the National Hockey League. This workbook is designed for a goaltender or goaltending coach to guide the developmental process through a progressive algorithm. There are no short cut to success but there is a map that you will find within these pages. This self guided masterplan is best supported with detailed book by Pasco Valana called Building Elite Level Goal...

Fish of Minnesota Field Guide - Hardcover

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by Dave Bosanko (Author)This updated field guide, organized by family, features full-color illustrations and information to help readers quickly and easily identify Minnesota fish.Author BiographyDave Bosanko was born in Kansas and studied engineering before following his love of nature to degrees in biology and chemistry from Emporia State University. He spent thirty years as staff biologist at two of the University of Minnesota's field stations. Though his training was in mammal physiology,...

Making the Cut: Revolution Hockey Series - Paperback

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by Bradley J. Burton (Author)The Revolution Junior A Hockey Club is set to commence their first year of existence-and it's time to select the team. All of the hard work put into preparing for this moment will finally be realized. With a lot of local talent to choose from-and some returning players from Major Junior hockey-the team will find out how they match up against the rest, as they prepare for battle in the Labour Day Classic Tournament.Among the 40+ training camp attendees are top pros...

How Steven the Bear Invented s'Mores - Hardcover

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by Scott Hall (Author), Madison Brake (Illustrator)How Steven the Bear Invented S'mores is a wonderful read aloud picture book with fun life lessons and beautiful illustrations. How Steven the Bear invented S'mores is a fun camping story with Steven and his friends. They hike, camp, find animals, bird watch, and, on this particular adventure, Steven accidentally invents the amazing treat of S'mores. Number of Pages: 32 Dimensions: 0.4 x 8.7 x 8.6 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: March 01...

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

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by Ray Walker (Author)Do you intend to be the professor or the student when it comes to the history of Borussia Dortmund?If it's the teacher you want to be, then make sure you pick up the latest trivia book on the famous Bundesliga soccer team! You'll be able to relive unforgettable events, such as their German and Bundesliga titles, their German Cup and Supercup triumphs, and their other famous victories in Europe. Who will ever forget the team's top players and managers, such as the incompa...

Special Operations Mental Toughness: The Invincible Mindset of Delta Force Operators, Navy SEALs, Army Rangers and Other Elite Warriors! - Hardcover

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by Lawrence Colebrooke (Author)The members of America's Special Operations Forces are renowned world-wide for their exceptional military prowess and sheer physical toughness. However, the major factor in the success these warriors achieve is their mental toughness, decisiveness, resilience and ability to control their natural physical and psychological responses to fear and stress during some of the most dangerous situations imaginable.These extraordinary warriors possess a unique mindset tha...

It's All About the Werewolf: an early chapter book for young readers - Paperback

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by Ann Thornton (Author), Daniel Naranjo (Illustrator)The whole school has werewolf fever!Silas can't seem to go anywhere without hearing about how wonderful his friend Axel is.Just once, Silas would like to be the one who gets picked first or who makes the winning shot at recess.But can he come out on top and still be friends with Axel? Or will their competition mean the end of the HOWL Club for good?If you and your child enjoy fun, adventurous stories with a touch of the paranormal...then t...