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The Art of Restoring Split Cane Fly Rods - Paperback

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by J. C. Dougherty (Author)Not everyone should own or fish a split cane bamboo fly rod. Some folks are just too addicted to high tech. After all bamboo only offers a fly rod that warms the heart, bounces the summer sun in a thousand different directions and is uniquely in tune with the rhythms of the rivers, streams and lakes it touches.Bamboo's unique characteristics made it one of the finest choices for the construction of fly rods. Its' flexibility, recoil and recovery and overall toughnes...

$66.17

by Richard H. Holm (Author) Number of Pages: 572 Dimensions: 1.16 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: April 30, 2013

Professional Golf Management (PGM) Flashcard Review Book: Comprehensive Flashcards for PGM Levels 1, 2, and 3 (3rd Edition) - Paperback

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by Ryan Brandeburg (Author), Matthew Brandeburg (Author)Professional Golf Management (PGM) Interactive Flashcard Book provides over 300 bound flashcards to help you prepare for PGM levels 1, 2, and 3. Inside this innovative book you will find PGM 2.0 exam topics neatly featured on the front of each page, with detailed explanations and analysis located on the back. The convenient bound design means you no longer need to carry hundreds of loose, bulky flashcards that can be misplaced or destroy...

Play Your Best: How To Be The Athlete You Want To Be - Paperback

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by Jeremy Boone (Author)What if you could more consistently play your best? What if you could develop a better mindset to take advantage of all of the hard work you put in practice everyday? Imagine the kind of athlete you could be if you learned how to leverage your love for your sport and believe in yourself when it counts the most? The world's best athletes know what it takes to consistently be their best and now you can too with the help of Play Your Best. This uniquely designed interacti...

Modern Training and Physiology for Middle and Long-Distance Runners - Paperback

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by John Davis (Author)Planning your training schedule for high school and college running is a daunting task, whether you are a coach or a young runner yourself. What should your weekly workouts look like? How much mileage should you run? How do you ensure that you are on the right track for long-term development? Modern Training and Physiology for Middle and Long-Distance Runners answers these questions and many others. It is a short but detailed explanation of the practical aspects of exerc...

Inside Taekwondo: A Collection of Articles on the Mental Aspects of Taekwondo & other Martial Arts - Paperback

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by Sean Pearson (Author)Taekwondo is easily recognized as one of today's most widely practiced martial arts in the world. Now, enhance your practice with this collection of articles on the mental aspects of Taekwondo and other martial arts. Meticulously compiled by Master S. Pearson after years of writing, this work stands apart from other Taekwondo books. This stunning book is a must have for all practitioners of martial arts, particularly those students of Taekwondo, regardless of with whic...

Riding Right Young Rider's Workbook: A Guide to Horses, Barns, and the Fun of Riding - Paperback

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by Michael J. McNeil (Photographer), Andrea L. Beukema (Author)A perpetually popular guide, this workbook-oriented approach to teaching young riders the basics of English riding. The book includes horse physiology and psychology, preparing and tacking horses, basic riding techniques, and much more, for pre-teen and early-teen readers. Black-and-white, with 160 photographs and illustrations. Number of Pages: 112 Dimensions: 0.23 x 10 x 7.99 IN Publication Date: June 07, 2012

Live Fast, Die Young the Life and Times of Harry Greb - Hardcover

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by Stephen Compton (Author)Live Fast, Die Young tells the story of Harry Greb, the Pittsburgh Windmill, one of the most feared boxers in history. Greb terrified champions and contenders across three weight divisions for nearly a decade. Greb would become famous for fighting anyone regardless of size or race. Prior to his untimely death he harbored a long standing ambition to challenge for legendary heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey's title despite rarely weighing over 165 pounds. Along the wa...

Mountain Lust: The Allure of Mont Blanc - Paperback

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by Luci A. Woodley (Editor), Jon Miller (Author)It had happened again. On July 12 2012, nine climbers were killed on Mont Maudit, one of the mountains that make up the Mont Blanc range in Chamonix, France. Freelance writer Jon Miller and his wife, Ana, travel on assignment to cover the disaster and write about those who dare to ascend the highest peak in Western Europe. Grieving the recent loss of their son in a freak accident, Jon begins to notice profound changes in Ana soon after they arri...

With Two Oars: Reflections on Sculling - Paperback

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by William B. Irvine (Author)WITH TWO OARS explores the art and science of sculling. Written with intermediate and advanced-intermediate rowers in mind, it addresses questions any thoughtful rower will want answered, including these: What is boat set, and why is it important? Who is smarter, rowers or their oars? How can you avoid splashing at the catch? How can you row "with your ears"? Where should your foot stretchers be set? What role does hydrodynamic lift play in sculling? Should your h...

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by Karin Tetlow (Author), Tessa Guze (Illustrator)For children ages 3-8 years old. Philadelphia's history of rowing and Thomas Eakins paintings have inspired this children's story about Harry and his horse friends from the carousel who are learning to row. When the Coach asks Harry to be the cox and steer the boat, Harry is not happy. He thinks the Coach chooses him only because he is small. In a dream he meets Will who tells him that the cox is very important because he or she wins or loses ...

The Child Golfer: A Parent's Guide. Foreword by Mrs. Julius Boros. - Paperback

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by Julius Boros (Introduction by), Marlene Glatt (Photographer), Terry L. Glatt (Author)If you're interested in golf for your child, this book is for you. The Child Golfer is an easy-read for "every parent" ... those who would like to give golf to their child and could use a bit of know-how. Even if you play golf, being a Daddy Caddy is a whole new game It's not easy. Rules, clubs, tournaments, nutrition ... and a lot more. Terry Glatt has been Daddy Caddy for his young child golfer since th...

Methods of Early Golf Architecture: The Selected Writings of C.B. Macdonald, George C. Thomas, Robert Hunter - Paperback

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by George C. Thomas (Author), Robert Hunter (Author), C. B. MacDonald (Author)Methods of Early Golf Architecture features selected writings from premier architects C.B. Macdonald, George C. Thomas, and Robert Hunter. With precision and detail, these visionaries discuss each element of golf course design, and no detail is left untouched. Methods of Early Golf Architecture Includes: - Characteristics of a Golf Architect - Psychology of Design - Deciding Where to Build - The Design Process - ...

Methods of Early Golf Architecture: The Selected Writings of Alister MacKenzie, H.S. Colt, and A.W. Tillinghast - Paperback

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by H. S. Colt (Author), A. W. Tillinghast (Author), Alister MacKenzie (Author)Methods of Early Golf Architecture features selected writings from 19th century architects Alister MacKenzie, H.S. Colt, and A.W. Tillinghast. With precision and detail, these prominent architects discuss each element of golf course design, and no detail is left untouched. Methods of Early Golf Architecture Includes: - Characteristics of a Golf Architect - Psychology of Design - Deciding Where to Build - The Desig...

Bittersweet Farm 3: Wingspread - Paperback

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by Barbara Morgenroth (Author)Always believing that even if she was good enough for nothing else, Greer Swope was good on a horse. History hasn't borne that out. Now Greer's left equitation behind for show jumping but it won't happen overnight. It might even take the help of a new trainer. Enter Cameron Rafferty. His horse is lame, he lost his last job and he wants the new Bittersweet prospect. One of the top riders in the country, Cam is known as a player. Can Greer handle her horse, and Cam...

Finding The Fairway: A Journey To The Game Of Golf - Paperback

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by Lee Wood (Author)Sam Snead Calvin Peete Ben Hogan Arnold Palmer Charlie Sifford George Archer Kathy Linney Johnny Revolta Tom Watson Pete Brown Bobby Jones Babe Zaharias Henrik Stenson Nick Faldo Gary Player Johnny Miller Billy Casper Lee Elder Lee Trevino Phil Mickelson Bobby Locke Julius Boros Tom Weiskopf Gene Sarazen Tiger Woods Jack Nicklaus Billy Mayfair Roberto De Vicenzo Peter Thomson Jerry Pate These are just a few of the famous names that attract us to the game of golf or inspire...

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by Mike Gemus (Author)In this recollection of a life-time of ocean sailing, Mike Gemus describes his sailing roots racing on the Detroit River, the blinding obsession with sailing he acquired, and the several offshore ocean passages - including three Atlantic crossings - that followed. True stories all of them, Mike brings you aboard to see the storms, the ego-eccentric crew mates, the lunatic captains, and the wonderful folks and experiences that came along during these Ocean Passages. Writt...

Bittersweet Farm 4: Counterpoint - Paperback

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by Barbara Morgenroth (Author)Greer Swope has something to prove. But even she doesn't quite know what. Always believing that even if she was good enough for nothing else, she was good enough on a horse. History hasn't borne that out. Now Greer's left equitation and hunter classes behind for show jumping but it won't happen overnight. It might even take the help of a new trainer. Enter Cameron Rafferty whose horse is lame, who was fired from his last job and who wants the newest Bittersweet p...

The Art of Mental Training: A Guide to Performance Excellence - Paperback

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by DC Gonzalez (Author)Achieve the Champion Mindset for Peak Performance with this Amazon Best- SellerReach New Levels of Success and Mental Toughness With This Ultimate Guide.Learn the "Science of Success" - Step by Step - and Prepare to Excel.In this concise and highly acclaimed training guide, Coach DC Gonzalez teaches a blend of unique mental training technologies, sports psychology essentials, and peak performance methods that are effective and motivational, and designed to help you in b...

Rebuilding Year: A Boy, His Father, and the 1998 Tennessee Volunteers - Paperback

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by John Norwood (Author)When Charlie Trotter starts the seventh grade his whole world is changing, his best friend abandons him, the weirdest girl in school won't leave him alone, and his hero Peyton Manning has left his beloved Tennessee Volunteers for a career in the pros. So when his parents tell him they are getting a divorce it seems like happy doesn't happen anymore. Knowing he is getting him on the weekends, Charlie's Dad splurges on season tickets while claiming that this year's Volun...

The Little Rippers: Volume 1: Here Come the Little Rippers! - Paperback

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by Ryan Hueston (Illustrator), Rebecca Munsterer (Author)Get ready for an exciting ski adventure with the Little Rippers Brother and sister, Max and Molly Beckett, are looking forward to their annual ski weekend with their grandfather at Powderhound Mountain. But when they arrive, Grandpa tells the kids that he signed them up for the Little Rippers ski group. Max and Molly are worried about keeping up with the other Little Rippers. Wyatt is a waterskier from Florida, Jenna is a well-traveled ...

Cracking The Channel Catfish Code - Paperback

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by Brad Durick (Author)Catfish are the nation's fourth most targeted fish.Yet there has been very little new information about how to catch catfish that's been published during the past decade."Cracking the Channel Catfish Code" introduces fresh, in-depth research about river current, water temperature and metabolism. It explores each of these factors and a few others before explaining how to tie all of the information together, season by season, to catch trophy channel catfish. We also intro...

El Arte del Entrenamiento Mental: Una Guia Para El Rendimiento Excelente - Paperback

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by DC Gonzalez (Author)Logre la Mentalidad del Guerrero/Campeon para obtiner el Rendimiento Maximo.Alcance nuevos niveles de exito y fortaleza mental con esta guia esential.Aprenda la "Ciencia del Exito" y preparese para la excelencia. En esta guia de entrenamiento mental concisa y de enorme exito el entrenador del rendimiento maximo DC Gonzalez ensena una mezcla unica de tecnologias de entrenamiento mental, bases esenciales de psicologia del deporte, y metodos de rendimiento maximo que son e...

Dirt Track Racings Best Kept Secrets: What the Pros Know But Won't Tell the Average Racer - Paperback

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by Kevin Katzenberg (Author)Aloha, I'm Kevin Katzenberg and I have something pretty special in store for you.I've taken a slice of what I have learned over the past twenty five years as a mechanic and car builder in the dirt track racing industry and put it inside this easy to read easy to understand book. The focus is mainly the dirt late model and dirt modified race cars, but the general principles I illustrate can be easily supplied to any type of dirt race car or any race car in general.H...

Where It All Began: The 1978 Hawaiian Iron Man Triathlon - Paperback

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by Tom Knoll (Author)There has been a lot said about how the Original Hawaiian Iron Man triathlon came to be. A lot of it is completely false. It came into being after a debate over cold beers at the Primo Brewing Company about who was the most fit athlete: was it runners, cyclists, or swimmers? They decided to put it to the test and end the debate. The question would be answered by who finished the triathlon first, or if it was even possible to finish... This book will give you the straight ...

Dynasty: The Oral History of the New York Islanders, 1972-1984 - Paperback

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by Greg Prato (Author)Ask any hockey historian about the greatest all-time teams, and the 1980-1984 New York Islanders are sure to be towards the top of their list. Assembled by general manager Bill Torrey and taught the art of dominance by head coach Al Arbour, the Islanders of this era included such subsequent Hall of Famers as Bryan Trottier, Mike Bossy, Denis Potvin, Clark Gillies, and Billy Smith, and won four consecutive Stanley Cups. Dynasty: The Oral History of the New York Islanders,...

Coaching Youth Baseball: COACH LIKE A CHAMPION: Coaching America's Pastime...Responsible for America's Future - Paperback

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by Drew Coolidge (Author)"I coached with Drew in the early '90s and his style and ideas continue to maximize all players' potential by simplifying and slowing down the speed of the game." - John Mozeliak St. Louis Cardinals General Manager There are some books that teach coaches what to do in practice and how to run certain drills. This book goes into extra innings and explains why and how to create a situational practice. Plus, you will learn strategic coaching skills that will put your tea...

The History of Biesemeyer Boats - Paperback

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by Bill Biesemeyer (Author), Tawna Pryor (Editor), Diane Palmer (Compiled by)Bill Biesemeyer started designing and building boats in 1949. His brother, Rusty, joined him in 1956 and they started building Biesemeyer Boats. They are best remembered for the racing-style speedboats that set speed records, but Bill and Rusty also created open deck and day cruiser boats, along with ski boats. This book follows the inception, successes, and failures of their businesses and their boats, which were bu...

The First Tee Panic: And Other Very Real Golf Stories - Paperback

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by Dean Wesley Smith (Author)Former PGA Golf Professional and USA Today bestselling author Dean Wesley Smith walks you step-by-step, club-by-club from your car to the first tee and beyond in a laugh-out-loud style that not only teaches, but entertains. Any golfer recognizes the fears, the patterns, the downright horrors of the first shot of a round. Ever topped that first shot just off the front edge of the tee box? Or worse yet, whiffed it completely? Come on, admit it. It happened. Remember...

Pitching. Isn't. Complicated.: The Secrets Of Pro Pitchers Aren't Secrets At All - Paperback

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by Alan Jaeger (Foreword by), Lucas Cook (Illustrator), Dan Blewett (Author)The perfect pitching book for coaches and players who want high-level pitching knowledge that's easy enough for beginners to understand. Pitching Isn't Complicated is a book of advanced pitching drills, concepts and strategy, explained in simple, easy-to-understand terminology.If you're a young player to learn or a coach trying to do better for his players, this book will teach you everything you need to know, and not...

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by John Edgar Wideman (Author)A multilayered memoir of basketball, family, home, love, and race, John Edgar Wideman's Hoop Roots brings "a touch of Proust to the blacktop" (Time) as it tells of the author's love for a game he can no longer play. Beginning with the scruffy backlot playground he discovered in Pittsburgh some fifty years ago, Wideman works magical riffs that connect black music, language, culture, and sport. His voice modulates from nostalgic to outraged, from scholarly to stree...

The Science of Running: How to Find Your Limit and Train to Maximize Your Performance - Paperback

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by Steve Magness (Author)Reviews of The Science of Running: "The Science of Running sets the new standard for training theory and physiological data. Every veteran and beginner distance coach needs to have this on their book shelf."-Alan WebbAmerican Record Holder-Mile 3:46.91 "For anyone serious about running, The Science of Running offers the latest information and research for optimizing not only your understanding of training but also your performance. If you want to delve deeper into the...