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The Wrestler: A Life of Passion and the Pursuit of Greatness - Paperback

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by Michael Fessler (Author)Michael Fessler peers into the life of a wrestler. From the internal struggles of balancing glory and humility, to the mental struggles of confidence and self-defeat, "The Wrestler" brings the reader into the competitive arena. And often times, aspects of this arena are hidden. What occurs in the heat of battle on the mat is only half the story. This book helps current competitors recognize what exactly they're participating in. It seeks to help them appreciate the ...

An Inexplicable Attraction: My Fifty Years of Ocean Sailing - Paperback

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by Eric B. Forsyth (Author)Sailing well into his eighties, Captain Eric Forsyth shows in his book, An Inexplicable Attraction: My Fifty Years of Ocean Sailing, that age need not be a barrier to an adventurous retirement. His love of ocean sailing was ignited in 1964 when he crossed the Atlantic with his wife, Edith, crewing aboard a friend's 46-foot boat. For more than fifty years, mostly aboard his sturdy cutter Fiona, Forsyth has cruised the oceans of the world, making voyages that include...

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by John Greenburg (Author), Pinklon Thomas (Author)Back from the Edge of Hell is Pinklon Thomas' amazing true story. Born into a stable family unit with loving, hard working, God fearing parents, Pinklon allows himself to be lured into the gangster lifestyle and becomes a heroin addict at age twelve. When fifteen, he quits school, commits armed robberies, steals from a drug lord and is hunted by hired killers. Boxing offers him a way out and he wins a world heavyweight title, but remains in t...

I Am A Baseball Player: A True Story About Baseball's Youngest Pro - Paperback

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by Gloria Price Stimpson (Author), Maria E. Stimpson (Author)Before there was Little League Baseball... Before Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color line... There was... Marvin Daniel Price. A little boy from Chicago who would make history as baseball's youngest pro. I Am A Baseball Player captures the energy and indomitable spirit of a young boy in the 1940s who would become a modern day role model by living up to the daily mantra of his youth... "I Am A Baseball Player " Beautifully writte...

Muhammad Ali: By the Numbers - Paperback

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by Lee Groves (Author), Bob Canobbio (Author)"Muhammad Ali's iconic life has been the subject of countless books, films and documentaries, but until now one part of his boxing life has never been fully examined: The punches he dished out and the punches he took. For the first time ever, "Muhammad Ali: By the Numbers" will reveal the hits and misses of Ali's immortal career, from his TV debut against Alonzo Johnson, the earth-shaking upset of Sonny Liston, the wondrous Cleveland Williams fight...

The Kansas City Monarchs: Champions of Black Baseball - Paperback

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by Janet Bruce (Author)Charter members of the Negro National League, stepping stone for Jackie Robinson, home base for Satchel Paige, and training ground for more than twenty blacks sent to the major leagues, the Kansas City Monarchs survived the entire thirty-five-year span of black baseball (from 1920 to mid 1950) and were widely regarded as the dominant black professional team, "the New York Yankees of the Negro leagues." Rich in anecdote and illustrated with more than ninety photographs o...

The Book of Speed for Martial Artists: Everything That You've Never Been Taught About How To Develop Dominating Speed - Paperback

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by David Howell (Author)Speed you can put to work right now!No gimmicks, no bogus methods, no fluff, and none of the junk you've heard before.The Book of Speed for Martial Artists is the most comprehensive, informative, and practical book ever written about speed for the martial arts. Speed is covered in nearly every aspect of martial art training.Note: If you are looking for a magic method or just a bunch of drills, this is not the book for you.This book is packed with real skills you can pu...

After Further Review: A Fan's Guide to Understanding What's Really Happening on the Football Field - Paperback

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by Ken a. Woody (Author), Bob Welch (Editor)What do players talk about in the huddle? Why did the coach choose pass instead of run? What plays are reviewable? After Further Review answers these questions and hundreds more. From coin toss to conclusion, learn the game's tactics, formations and terms. Understand the history that shaped it. And gain new appreciation for its oft-overlooked nuances--all from an expert who has spent his life on the sidelines and in the press box.The book is easy to...

The Leadership Warrior: Coaches Edition: Lessons from the Samurai - Paperback

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by Alison Jill Arnold (Author)Peak performance coach, author, and speaker, Dr. Alison Arnold, gives you a step-by-step practice to develop the leader within you. The Samurai were 12th century noble members of the military class - the Japanese warriors. The word Samurai comes from the Japanese verb saburau, meaning to serve or attend. A Samurai is both a warrior and a servant.This transformational 28-day practice for coaches melds warrior characteristics (loyalty, respect, ethical behavior, an...

The Last Wild Places of Kansas: Journeys Into Hidden Landscapes - Paperback

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by George Frazier (Author)Ferguson Kansas History Book Award Since the last wild bison found refuge on the back of a nickel, the public image of natural Kansas has progressed from Great American Desert to dust bowl to flyover country that has been landscaped, fenced, and farmed. But look a little harder, George Frazier suggests, and you can find the last places where tenacious stretches of prairie, forest, and wetland cheat death and incubate the DNA of lost, wild America. Documenting three y...

College Football America 2017 Yearbook - Paperback

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by Kendall D. Webb (Author), Chuck Cox (Author), Matthew Postins (Author)The College Football America 2017 Yearbook Encyclopedia is here College Football America is the only preseason yearbook that includes information about EVERY COLLEGE FOOTBALL TEAM IN AMERICA From the major college programs of the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) to the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) of Division I along with the small college programs of NCAA Division II and Division III. Then we include th...

Isshinryu Textbook: Second Edition - Paperback

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by Jeffrey David Modell (Author)"This is a must read book for anyone who wishes to further their knowledge in the martial arts, regardless of style or system. I highly recommend this book for the serious martial artist. It will be most beneficial to you." Grandmaster "Willie" Adams, Hanshi, 10th Dan Isshinryu Karate. Isshinryu Karate is designed for the way the body actually works and people fight under pressure. It rapidly builds self-defense capability and confidence. Isshinryu is a complet...

Confessions of an Unlikely Runner: A Guide to Racing and Obstacle Courses for the Averagely Fit and Halfway Dedicated - Paperback

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by Dana Ayers (Author)Witty, observant, and full of cringe-worthy confessions and heartwarming encouragement, Confessions celebrates both running and life. Part Bridget Jones, part Forrest Gump, Dana Ayers chronicles her awkward mishaps and adventures in transitioning from childhood bookworm to accidental accomplished athlete. Over the last ten years, Ayers has completed a vast array of races. She runs them all while admittedly not getting much faster, much thinner, or much more disciplined-t...

Hopi Runners: Crossing the Terrain Between Indian and American - Hardcover

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by Matthew Sakiestewa Gilbert (Author)In the summer of 1912 Hopi runner Louis Tewanima won silver in the 10,000-meter race at the Stockholm Olympics. In that same year Tewanima and another champion Hopi runner, Philip Zeyouma, were soundly defeated by two Hopi elders in a race hosted by members of the tribe. Long before Hopis won trophy cups or received acclaim in American newspapers, Hopi clan runners competed against each other on and below their mesas--and when they won footraces, they rec...

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by Tyler Ross (Author), Elizabeth Prillaman (Illustrator)After long days of being on the farm, all the animals and even the farmer himself suit up for a fun game of baseball. Everyone loves it, but Donkey always struggles with catching, throwing and hitting. Donkey is no natural athlete, but a willingness to work hard, practice and accept coaching from his mentor, the Toad, puts Donkey in a position to succeed. Under Toad's tutelage, Donkey learns that no matter your skill, if you practice an...

Tales from a Mountain Town: Musings from 25 years of living in the Colorado Rockies - Paperback

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by Eugene Buchanan (Author)A collection of humorous and lighthearted essays from award-winning writer and author Eugene Buchanan centered around 25 years of living in the mountainous environment of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. A must for anyone already living in or thinking about moving to a mountain town. Number of Pages: 284 Dimensions: 0.64 x 7.99 x 5 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: December 15, 2017

Jayhawker: On History, Home, and Basketball - Paperback

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by Andrew Malan Milward (Author)Wars ravage Iraq and Afghanistan. An earthquake devastates Haiti. The economy is in crisis and America is in the death grip of partisan politics. But what really, really gets you down? Your college basketball team loses a key game. It kind of makes a person wonder--first, of course, about his priorities, but then, inevitably, about the nature of such an obsession, one clearly shared with millions of sports fans spanning the United States. In a book that begins ...

Banana George!: Don't Wait for Life to Happen Make It Happen - Paperback

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by Karen Putz (Author), Georgia Blair (Author)BananaGeorge is the story of an extraordinary life that lasted almost 100 years. It starts in the 1920s, runs through the Depression and concludes in the twenty-first century. Learn how this man transformed himself from a debilitated forty-year-old to a star athlete, entrepreneur, inventor, business man, and banker.He is an inspiration to athletes, active seniors, and entrepreneurs. The story is told from his family's intimate perspective, and dra...

Life to the Fullest: A Story About Finding Your Purpose and Following Your Heart - Paperback

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by Darrin Donnelly (Author)A powerful book about following the dreams in your heart.The world's happiest and most successful people tell us it's ESSENTIAL that we follow our true purpose in life. Unfortunately, many people don't know what their true purpose is. Or, they hesitate to follow their purpose because it seems too risky or impractical. Or - worst of all - they give up on their dreams when times get tough.This is a book that will show you exactly how to discover your true purpose and ...

Athletic Identity Transition To Transformation: You are more than an athlete - Paperback

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by Mark D. Robinson (Author)Through decades of global research and observation of athletes at all levels, I have analyzed their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This book delivers an examination of the athlete's personal development process. Specifically, I explore the multi-level platform of the transition to transformation dynamics and detail how athletes are affected by external factors. This includes examining the circumstances that lead to a vulnerable athlete who lacks the development...

Faith and Wrestling: How the Role of a Wrestler Mirrors the Christian Life - Paperback

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by Michael Fessler (Author)Michael Fessler captures the heart of a Christian wrestler pursuing God's glory. With a combination of biblical truths and real-life stories, you will be encouraged and inspired as Fessler explains the biblical basis for competing. The book is groundbreaking in uncovering the unique aspects of the sport of wrestling that are shared with the Christian life and faith. Number of Pages: 174 Dimensions: 0.4 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: April 11, 2017

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by Gerry Garcia (Author)See that kid, huffing out the miles in clearly worn out shoes, but not slowed down by them? Believe it or not, that was me I'm a successful runner now, but back then I was much like you, a passionate young runner, pushing myself against all odds and going further then I ever could have imagined. My journey had laughs and tears and lots of hard work. I invite you to come along on this journey, and we'll run together. Number of Pages: 122 Dimensions: 0.26 x 9 x 6 IN Pub...

From the Pitch to the Page: Inspiring soccer poems for aspiring soccer players - Paperback

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by Amanda Whiting (Author)Covering every aspect of a soccer girl's experience, From the Pitch to the Page explores the highs and lows in poetry form. This unique and emotionally honest approach helps girls process both the thrilling successes and the disappointing moments of competitive sports. From fitting in on a new team, to missing a penalty kick, this collection of poems will uplift and build the confidence of any young athlete. Number of Pages: 140 Dimensions: 0.33 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Illust...

The Keepers of the Sand: A Waikiki Beachboy's Story - Paperback

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by Barry Napoleon (Author)The Keepers of the Sand is a personal memoir written by former Waikiki Beachboy Barry Napoleon, who was born in 1929 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Barry's father, Walter Napoleon, was the Captain of the lifeguards at the War Memorial Natatorium at Waikiki, and Barry grew up following his father to work at the beach. He began working as a beachboy in 1952 and continued for the next 30 years. The Keepers of the Sand details his life and times on the beach, the people he knew, a...

The OWNERS - All NBA, NFL & MLB Team Owners Since 1920: (Who Paid How Much & When) - Paperback

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by Bill Beermann (Author)The Owners chronicles all the owners of America's "big three" professional sports teams (NFL-Football, NBA-Basketball and MLB-Baseball) from 1920 to present. The focus is on who they are or were, how they made their fortune, and how their team performed under their ownership reign.It is a book about yesterday's millionaires and today's billionaires dabbling in the exciting arena of professional sports-team-ownership. Which owners built dynasties? Who were the original...

Lessons from Legends: 12 Hall of Fame Coaches on Leadership, Life, and Leaving a Legacy - Paperback

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by Scott Bedgood (Author)Lessons from Legends may be the greatest collection of college football knowledge ever assembled. With over 260 years, 2,100 wins, 95 conference titles, and 13 National Championships of combined coaching experience, any football fan, coach, or player can learn from the wealth of wisdom contained in these pages.The book features Q&As with 12 Hall of Fame coaches as they discuss their careers, the lessons they learned, and specific features or topics that marked the...

Lessons from Legends: 12 Hall of Fame Coaches on Leadership, Life, and Leaving a Legacy - Hardcover

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by John Leather (Author)This book describes clinker and cold-moulded construction methods for sailing, rowing or powered boats up to 20 feet in length. Number of Pages: 244 Dimensions: 0.7 x 8 x 5 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: January 02, 2002

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by Eric Hiscock (Author)This book has for many years enjoyed a considerable reputation as an important work which covers every practical aspect of cruising for the beginner and expert alike. Number of Pages: 192 Dimensions: 1.56 x 9.26 x 5.92 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: January 02, 2002

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by Maurice Griffiths (Author)For over fifty years Maurice Griffiths cruised in a variety of smallyachts amongst the rivers and creeks of the Thames Estuary and roundthe coasts of Suffolk, Essex and Kent. In this classic book he tells ofthe boats he owned in that time, and shows how the experience gainedwith these small craft helped to turn him into a dedicated yacht designer. There is more than an echo here of the magic the author found amongsthis beloved swatchways, so although this book con...

Multihulls for Cruising & Racing - Paperback

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by Derek Harvey (Author)An analysis of the design, performance and handling of multihulls. Beginning with their evolution, how they are designed and their sailing performance, the author goes on to examine reasons for choosing a multihull. Number of Pages: 1 Dimensions: 0.44 x 9.68 x 7.48 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: January 01, 1990

Sporting Nationalisms: Identity, Ethnicity, Immigration and Assimilation - Paperback

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by Mike Cronin (Editor), David Mayall (Editor)This volume examines the ways in which sport shapes the experiences of various immigrant and minority groups and, in particular, looks at the relationship between sport, ethnic identity and ethnic relations. The articles in this volume are concerned primarily with British, American and Australian sporting traditions and the themes covered include the consolidation of ethnic identity in host societies through participation immigrant sports and excl...