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An Athlete's Guide to Agents: . - Paperback

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by Robert H. Ruxin (Author)An Athlete's Guide to Agents, Fifth Edition is designed to better prepare athletes and their families to screen, select, and work with an agent. It teaches families about the importance of sports agents and allows athletes and their families to be active participants instead of handing all power away to a sports agent upon signing an agency contract. It examines: agent services and fees, financial management, insurance, endorsements, replacing an agent, renegotiatin...

Mastering the Job Search Process in Recreation and Leisure Services - Paperback

$196.11

by Craig Ross (Author), Brent Beggs (Author), Sarah J. Young (Author)Mastering the Job Search Process in Recreation and Leisure Services, Second Edition, is a practical guide full of tools and advice for recreation and leisure service professionals. This book simplifies the process of securing a job in recreation and leisure service by explaining every step from both an employer's and applicant's point of view. Based on years of experience in the hiring process, this book reflects research co...

100 Questions and Answers about Sports Nutrition & Exercise - Paperback

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by Lilah Al-Masri (Author), Simon Bartlett (Author)100 Questions and Answers About Sports Nutrition & Exercise provides easily accessible answers to questions that athletes, athletic trainers and coaches may have about sports nutrition. Equipped with case studies, quick tips, and testimonials, this practical guide covers topics such as: vitamins and minerals, fluids, medications and supplements, weight management, warm ups and cool downs, flexibility, and more. Number of Pages: 256 Dimens...

Ultralight Backpackin' Tips: 153 Amazing & Inexpensive Tips for Extremely Lightweight Camping - Paperback

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by Mike Clelland (Author)Short, to the point, and humorously illustrated by famed outdoor illustrator Mike Clelland, this book presents everything hikers and backpackers need to be safe, comfortable, and well-fed while carrying a very small and lightweight pack.Back JacketWalking into the wilderness with a pack on your back is an empowering experience--all the more so when that pack on your back isn't weighing you down. That's where this book comes in. Outdoors expert and celebrated illustrat...

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by Therese Iknoian (Author)For nearly 5,000 years, people have practiced T'ai Chi as a way to prolong life, build strength and stamina, improve concentration, and achieve psychological balance. Hundreds of millions of satisfied customers can't be wrong. Whether you already dabble in T'ai Chi and would like to get a deeper understanding of the basics, or you're only thinking about trying it and want to find out more before you take the plunge, T'ai Chi For Dummies is for you. In plain English,...

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by Jennifer Lawler (Author)There's plenty of good reasons that millions of people around the world study martial arts. Besides the fact you can get a great workout when you study a martial art, you may also experience a rewarding balance between your mind, body, and spirit that you just won't find anywhere else. Plus, it can be a lot of fun No matter what shape you're in, martial arts is a great way to drop extra pounds, learn to defend yourself, and develop personal and physical discipline....

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by Gaia Cornwall (Author), Gaia Cornwall (Illustrator)Working up the courage to take a big, important leap is hard, but Jabari is almost absolutely ready to make a giant splash. Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He's finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he's a great jumper, so he's not scared at all. "Looks easy," says Jabari, watching the other kids take their turns. But when his dad squeezes his hand, Jabari squeezes back. He needs to figure out...

The Last Lap: The Life and Times of NASCAR's Legendary Heroes - Hardcover

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by Peter Golenbock (Author)Stock car racing is not only the most popular sport in the country, but it's also among the most dangerous, as well. Traveling at speeds of over 200 miles per hour, drivers risk their lives every time they take the wheel. To be competitive, drivers must feel invincible. The best of them did, and lived life--on the racetrack--to the fullest. Their zest for life and for racing is celebrated in this powerful book.In The Last Lap, updated edition, best-selling author Pe...

Golf's Short Game for Dummies - Paperback

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by Michael Patrick Shiels (Author), Michael Kernicki (Author)Easy-to-grasp techniques for improving the short game About 70 percent of the shots in a round of golf are taken 75 yards from the pin or closer, making the short game the most significant factor in a golfer's score. This practical guide shows readers how to shave strokes off their game by improving their pitching, chipping, bunker play, and putting. Golfers will find expert tips on choosing the right wedges, putters, and balls, as ...

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by Karen L. Davis (Author)The definitive guide to dressage--the art, science, and secrets of graceful horsemanship for riders who want to exude natural elegance in the saddle Dressage has been described as ""a beautiful ballet on horseback."" It embodies an innate grace, a seemingly effortless flow, and an easy harmony between horse and rider. Dressage elevates riding from a sport to an art form. One of the fastest growing equestrian sports in America, it appeals to competitive riders as well...

Trail Riding: A Complete Guide - Paperback

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by Audrey Pavia (Author)Experience the sheer joy of being one with your horse and one with nature. When you're riding the trails with your horse, you enjoy a refreshing feeling of freedom, the exhilaration of exploration, and an invigorating escape from the demands of the day. You're in control--as long as you can control the 1,000-pound creature you're riding. Trail Riding: A Complete Guide takes you from the basics to more advanced trail riding skills with information on: * How to choose a ...

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by Donna Snyder-Smith (Author), Dana Bauer (Illustrator)With a rugged yet romantic mystique, western riding is as American as the Old West, Roy Rogers, and John Wayne. Whether you're more at home on the range, exploring the trails, or competing in the show arena, The Classic Western Rider will help you hone your skills. From America's proud cowboy heritage to today's training methods and competitive events, it covers: * ""Make or break"" information about equipment, especially the saddle* A g...

Little Black Book of Sports Medicine - Paperback

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by Thomas M. Howard (Author), Janus D. Butcher (Author)Thoroughly revised and updated, the second edition of this pocket-sized handbook provides comprehensive, concise, evidence-based information on diagnosing and treating sports medicine injuries and illness. The Little Black Book of Sports Medicine is a convenient resource offering quick access to vital information and makes a great reference for solving pressing problems on the ward, in the clinic, or on the playing field. Number of Pages:...

And God Said, Play Ball!: Amusing and Thought-Provoking Parallels Between the Bible and Baseball - Paperback

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by Gary Graf (Author), Jack Zehrt (Photographer)This book manages to be entertaining and educational, as well as fanciful and inspirational. It draws from the lives of Jesus Christ and Yogi Berra, Joseph of Nazareth and Joe DiMaggio, Moses and Hank Aaron, Saint Peter and Jackie Robinson. And God Said, "Play Ball!" makes the Bible more approachable by relating it to a game loved by both children and adults. It shows that baseball is not only a game, but a never-ending series of lessons about l...

Training Strategies for Dressage Riders - Hardcover

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by Charles de Kunffy (Author)Training Strategies for Dressage Riders is a unique guide to the art and technique of dressage, written by one of the most renowned equestrian trainers in the world today. It offers a complete training system for both horse and rider, paying special attention to how a rider's actions can influence a mount. The book provides practical, in-the-saddle advice on a wide range of dressage topics, including: The art of classical equitation The development of the rider'...

What Your Horse Wants You to Know: What Horses'

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by Gincy Self Bucklin (Author)Listen to and communicate with your horse-successfully ""This is a book for everyone who has ever looked at the constantly increasing list of methods and systems marketed as 'horsemanship' and wondered which of the many possible approaches would be most suitable for a particular behavior problem. Gincy Bucklin has distilled her many years of experience with horses and riders into a very useful, step-by-step, hands-on book. Bucklin's writing is smooth and easy to ...

The All-Around Horse and Rider - Hardcover

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by Donna Snyder-Smith (Author)Cinch today's top new riding techniquesIn the past twenty-five years, a number of major innovations in horse handling have gained acceptance in the global community. Now Howell presents a one-stop resource for amateur adult riders to help them understand the new approaches and implement them to achieve fast results.Written by renowned professional riding instructor Donna Snyder-Smith, The All-Around Horse and Rider is the first equestrian book to offer a precise ...

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by Florence Griffith Joyner (Author), John Hanc (Author), Jackie Joyner-Kersee (Foreword by)Running For Dummies is for everyone with a desire to run. If you're a reforming couch potato, it helps ease you into a healthier lifestyle. If you have Olympic aspirations, take a look at different ways to improve your training. This easy-to-understand guide is also for those who want to: Lose weight Decrease blood pressure Live longer Relieve stress Boost creativity Find a fun way to exercise Find d...

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by Liz Neporent (Author)Call it power walking, fitness walking, or just plain walking. Indoors or out, walking is one of the healthiest and most rewarding forms of exercise available to all sorts of people, young and old. In fact, walking burns about the same number of calories per mile as running (and it's a lot easier on your knees). Walking is one of the most adaptable workout activities around - you can walk for an hour straight to make your walking program effective and to achieve your g...

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by Michael Hodgson (Author)Your straightforward guide for succesfully enjoying the great outdoorsYou love the great outdoors, but you're not always sure the great outdoors loves you. You can pitch a tent, start a campfire, build furniture by lashing tree branches together - in theory anyway But while you may not have gotten your Girl Scout Gold Award, or your Eagle Scout with cluster, you can still enjoy a night out under the stars with those near and dear to you, or even work towards becomi...

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by Tony Ryan (Author), Martica Heaner (Author)Anyone can get into a fitness rut. You could be exercising regularly but feeling unmotivated about your current routine. Or you could be enjoying your workouts but not getting the results you really want. You can even be on health club hiatus and looking for a way to get back into exercise-mode. Whatever your situation, cross-training is a practical solution. Cross-training is a well-rounded way of approaching exercise. It allows you to vary your ...

Golf Rules and Etiquette for Dummies - Paperback

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by John Steinbreder (Author)How to stick to the rules -- and avoid the traps of the game Filled with tips and anecdotes from the pros plus the 34 rules of golf, this ideal companion to the top-selling Golf For Dummies, 2nd Edition includes: Expert advice on the do's and don'ts of golf etiquette -- from dress code to betting on the game Advice on how to survive a business golf outing -- plus tips on behavior as both a spectator and a player The inside scoop on proper etiquette, from replacin...

Weight Training Diary For Dummies - Paperback

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by Allen St John (Author)From free weights and resistance bands to Pilates and yoga, weight-training is an exciting -- and healthy -- trend. The Weight Training Diary For Dummies is the perfect tool for any avid body builder. Filled with expert advice on health, nutrition, equipment, and accessories, it also includes injury prevention exercises and body fat to weight conversion charts to help you keep track of your progress.Back JacketSet goals -- track progress see results! Take your weight...

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by Demetra Brodsky (Author)"A tense psychological drama with a voice that pulls you in and a twist you won't see coming."--Gretchen McNeil, author of TenA 2018 Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection. Theo Mackey only remembers one thing for certain about the fire that destroyed his home: he lit the match. Sure, it was an accident. But the blaze killed his mom and set his dad on a path to self-destruction. Everything else about that fateful night is full of gaping holes in Theo's mind, ...

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by William Allen White (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 560 Dimensions: 1.25 x 9 x 6...

Raise the Roof: The Inspiring Inside Story of the Tennessee Lady Vols' Groundbreaking Season in Women's College Basketball - Paperback

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by Pat Summitt (Author), Sally Jenkins (Author)"It wasn't a team. It was a tent revival." So says Pat Summitt, the legendary coach whose Tennessee Lady Vols entered the 1997-98 season aiming for an almost unprecedented "three-peat" of NCAA championships. Raise the Roof takes you right inside the locker room of her amazing team, whose inspired mixture of gifted freshmen and seasoned stars produced a standard of play that would change the game of women's basketball forever. The 1997-98 season s...

Fair Ball: A Fan's Case for Baseball - Paperback

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by Bob Costas (Author)From his perspective as a journalist and a true fan, Bob Costas, NBC's award-winning broadcaster, shares his unflinching views on the forces that are diminishing the appeal of major league baseball and proposes realistic changes that can be made to protect and promote the game's best interests. In this cogent--and provocative--book, Costas examines the growing financial disparities that have resulted in nearly two-thirds of the teams in major league baseball having virtu...

Devotions from the World of Sports - Paperback

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by John Hillman (Author), A01 (Author), Kathy Hillman (Author)How can you reach an enthusiastic young sports fan--particularly boys--with biblical truth? Try this daily devotional that is full of sports history, heroes, and anecdotes that direct teen readers to scriptural principles.Author BiographyJohn Hillman, a CPA and authority on sports history, devotes his energies to consulting and writing. His articles have appeared in Junior Baseball, Boys Quest, and Sports Collectors Digest. John co...

Harry Wright: The Father of Professional Base Ball - Paperback

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by Christopher Devine (Author)""Every magnate in the country is indebted to [Harry Wright] for the establishment of baseball as a business, and every patron for fulfilling him with a systematic recreation. Every player is indebted to him for inaugurating an occupation in which he gains a livelihood, and the country at large for adding one more industry to furnish employment""--The Reach Guide (1896). This full-length biography resurrects perhaps baseball's foremost-unrecognized legend, ""The ...

The Ashes of Lou Gehrig and Other Baseball Essays - Paperback

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by Sean Peter Kirst (Author)The parents and widow of Lou Gehrig were so concerned about the potential desecration of his grave that they considered moving his ashes to the Hall of Fame. Officials embraced the idea of creating a mausoleum for baseball greats, but the idea was killed by Gehrig's wife--whose cryptic remarks leave us wondering to this day about the disposition of his remains. Kirst's essay on Gehrig's ashes and numerous other essays are put together from dozens of personal interv...

Synchronized Swimming: An American History - Paperback

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by Dawn Pawson Bean (Author)From novelty tricks in swim classes, through the Aquacades and movies, to the highly complex Olympic competitions--this history of synchronized swimming tells how the sport grew, examines the role the United States has played in its worldwide development, and describes the status of synchronized swimming in world sporting events today. Among the topics covered are competition development, development around the United States, rules and technical changes, and leader...

The Evolution of Pitching in Major League Baseball - Paperback

$63.00

by William F. McNeil (Author)Are today's major league baseball pitchers better than ever? Or do they pale in comparison to the great hurlers of 20, 30 or 40 years ago? This book tackles a debate that has been traveling baseball circles for several years. With changes in everything from the size of the playing field to the composition of the ball, it's a tall task to compare pitchers over the 170-year history of the sport in America. No stone is unturned as this work delves into every facet fr...