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Using Plants for Stormwater Management: A Green Infrastructure Guide for the Gulf South - Paperback

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by Dana Nunez Brown (Author)The subtropical climate of the Gulf South supports a varied abundance of flora, and this diversity is sustained by the ample amount of rainwater that characterizes the region. Managing rainwater in a planned environment and mitigating its effect on human habitation can test the skills of even the most seasoned landscape architect or designer. That challenge has never been more acute as increased human demand for natural resources compels professionals and home gard...

British Drums on the Southern Frontier: The Military Colonization of Georgia, 1733-1749 - Paperback

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by Larry E. Ivers (Author)This lively account of the southern frontier is the first to give a detailed critical analysis of the 1733-1749 period during which Georgia served as a British military buffer colony between Spanish-dominated Florida and British-held South Carolina. Primarily a military history, British Drums on the Southern Frontier also emphasizes frontier politics and Indian diplomacy. Since James Oglethorpe, first as Georgia's civil leader and later as a British general, implemen...

Billy Cannon: A Long, Long Run - Hardcover

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by Charles N. Degravelles (Author)Billy Cannon's name, his image, and his remarkable athletic career serve as emblems for Louisiana State University, the Southeastern Conference, and college football. LSU's first Heisman Trophy winner, Cannon led the Tigers to a national championship in 1958, igniting a love of the game in Louisiana and establishing a tradition of greatness at LSU.But like many stories of lionized athletes who rise to the status of legend, there was a fall--and in the case of...

A Whole New Ball Game: An Interpretation of American Sports - Paperback

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by Allen Guttmann (Author)Sports in America, particularly big-time collegiate and professional sports, have never been more popular. Modern sports events bring us breathtaking demonstrations of grace and power and provide the focal point for the leisure time of hundreds of thousands of Americans. But the world of sports is also increasingly a scene of moral corruption and physical abuse. In A Whole New Ball Game, Allen Guttmann examines the American fascination with sport and what that fascin...

The Best of Peter Finney, Legendary New Orleans Sportswriter - Hardcover

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by Peter Finney (Author), Peter Finney (Introduction by)Five times each week over the past several decades, sports fans in New Orleans began their mornings by reading local sportswriter Peter Finney. Finney's newspaper columns -- entertaining, informative, and inspiring -- connected New Orleans readers to the world of sports, for nearly 70 years. From a career total of 15,000 articles, this book offers a prime selection of the very best of Finney's writing as well as an introduction from Pete...

Autumn Glory: Baseball's First World Series - Paperback

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by Louis P. Masur (Author)A suspenseful account of the glorious days more than a century ago when our national madness began, the first Major League Baseball World Series. A post-season series of games to establish supremacy in the major leagues was not inevitable in the baseball world. But in 1903 the owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates (in the well-established National League) challenged the Boston Americans (in the upstart American League) to a play-off, which he was sure his team would win. T...

The Complete Guide to Soccer Fitness and Injury Prevention: A Handbook for Players, Parents, and Coaches - Paperback

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by Donald T. KirKendall (Author)What are the best fuel foods for soccer players? What training regimen will best prepare young soccer players and improve their resistance to injuries? This comprehensive guide to health and fitness for soccer players offers expert advice for soccer teams at all levels. With decades of combined experience treating and training elite soccer players, exercise physiologist Donald Kirkendall and orthopedic specialist William E. Garrett Jr. present complex issues in...

Buffalo Bill's Wild West: Celebrity, Memory, and Popular History - Paperback

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by Joy S. Kasson (Author)Buffalo Bill's Wild West presents a fascinating analysis of the first famous American to erase the boundary between real history and entertainmentCanada, and Europe. Crowds cheered as cowboys and Indians--and Annie Oakley!--galloped past on spirited horses, sharpshooters exploded glass balls tossed high in the air, and cavalry troops arrived just in time to save a stagecoach from Indian attack. Vivid posters on billboards everywhere made William Cody, the show's origi...

Cuban Star: How One Negro-League Owner Changed the Face of Baseball - Paperback

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by Adrian Burgos (Author)In Cuban Star, an interpretive account of Alejandro "Alex" Pompez's life in context, Adrian Burgos, Jr. follows Pompez's--and baseball's--path through the twentieth century's changing social and racial landscape. When the selection committee voted Alex Pompez into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006, some cried foul. A Negro-league owner during baseball's glory days, Pompez was known as an early and steadfast advocate for Latino players, helping bring baseball into th...

Farmers and Fishermen: Two Centuries of Work in Essex County, Massachusetts, 1630-1850 - Paperback

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by Daniel Vickers (Author)Daniel Vickers examines the shifting labor strategies used by colonists as New England evolved from a string of frontier settlements to a mature society on the brink of industrialization. Lacking a means to purchase slaves or hire help, seventeenth-century settlers adapted the labor systems of Europe to cope with the shortages of capital and workers they encountered on the edge of the wilderness. As their world developed, changes in labor arrangements paved the way f...

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by Y. K. Chen (Author)Tai-chi Ch'uan is an ancient Chinese art based on the principles of physiology, psychology, and dynamics for the purpose of increasing and sustaining health. By practicing Tai-chi Chu'an, you can strengthen muscles, promote and regulate good blood circulation, refresh your whole body-and stimulate your spirit as well. Proper practice of the simple exercises clearly shown in this book can improve your digestion, adjust your weight up or down, clear your mind, allow you to...

Bring Your a Game: A Young Athlete's Guide to Mental Toughness - Paperback

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by Jennifer L. Etnier (Author)Mental training is just as important as physical training when it comes to success in sport. And like physical fitness, mental toughness is something that can be taught and learned. Yet many young athletes have not learned the psychological skills needed to develop their best game. This book was written specifically for young athletes interested in improving their performance and reaching their potential in sport. Bring Your "A" Game introduces key strategies for...

The Essentials of Surfing: The Authoritative Guide to Waves, Equipment, Etiquette, Safety, and Instructions for Surfriding - Paperback

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by Kevin D. Lafferty (Author), Johnson Jr. (Illustrator)The Essentials of Surfing is a textbook for surfing. You can't learn to surf by reading a book, but The Essentials of Surfing will give you the knowledge you need to be more confident about learning to surf, avoid conflicts with other surfers, and diminish your chances of becoming a productive member of society. The Essentials of Surfing has useful information for surfers of all levels, but it does not cover advanced topics, like pulli...

Introducing Your Child to Sports: An Expert's Answers to Parents' Questions about Raising a Healthy, Balanced, Happy Athlete - Paperback

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by Ross Flowers (Author)If you're a parent of one or more children and are considering involving them in sports, you likely have a lot of questions. Because you treasure your children and want to make the best decisions for them, it's only natural for you to be concerned about everything from your child fitting in or getting hurt, to having the appropriate time to commit, to having good role models for them, to helping them learn to be motivated, self-confident, and an excellent team player. ...

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by Chris Kreie (Author)Little League ball player Casey Conrad has suddenly made it to the majors. It's his superhuman eyesight and uncanny ability to predict pitches that have gotten him there. Twelve-year-old Casey can read every lip curl, nose wiggle and eyebrow raise made by the opposing pitcher to know exactly what he'll be throwing next. Seeing the spin of the baseball the instant it leaves the pitcher's hand doesn't hurt either. Casey has never stuck out - ever. Casey's dreams come true...

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by Tt Magee (Author)Do you like WINE?Do you like to COLOR? Do you like to LAUGH?Then this is the book for you!-40 pages of beautiful designs will provide hours of fun, stress relief, creativity, and relaxation -For anyone who loves to laugh while relaxing and drinking some wine-Also included on each page is a hilarious wine inspired quote to keep you engaged.-In addition, hidden wine items are throughout the book and may be harder to find the more you drink!-Full page designs are printed sin...

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by Bonner Paddock (Author), Neal Bascomb (Author)Bonner Paddock grew up just wanting to be ordinary. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age eleven, he guarded the truth about his health, building a normal life and keeping his secret from everyone-most of all himself-for the next eighteen years. But the sudden death of a friend's young son due to cerebral palsy forced Bonner to reevaluate who he was and spurred him to pursue one breathtaking experience after another. This pushed him to the top o...

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by David Hume (Author), Peter R. Murray (Author)Sent blind soon after birth David Hume stubbornly refused to live the limited life well-meaning elders and social norms expected. 'I do not wake in the morning and regret I'm blind. No, I wake and look to another win in a busy life.' To date, that encompasses years in a blind institute, two marriages, grieving for two outstanding wives, founding recruiting firms, devising marketing techniques, facing business collapse, sailing ocean races and th...

Touchdown Genius: The Unprecedented Football Playbook to Unleash Your Offense and Maximize Your Coaching Capability - Paperback

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by Xos Playmaking (Author)Every football romantic dreams of winning a championship.Since the inaugural season of the College Football Playoff in 2014, national championship-winning teams have combined for an astonishing average of 41.9 points per game. Having an efficient, high-powered offense is no longer a luxury when it comes to winning championships at any level in today's game - it is a necessity.Touchdown Genius takes you into the meeting room with the finest championship coaches in col...

THE LAST CHANCE FISHING CLUB and other stories - Paperback

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by Steven Murgatroyd (Author)A mixture of old and new writing - some fact, some fiction; some fact and fiction - comprises this sometimes amusing, sometimes thoughtful take on the fly fishers life. Steven Murgatroyd has been a fanatical fisherman for over fifty years. These days he fishes almost exclusively with the fly rod; eagerly pursuing game, coarse and saltwater species and documenting his various piscine escapades, His writing, collected together here for the first time, has been fea...

The Middle Distances: Running Seasons and the Wildcats of West Genessee High School - Paperback

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by James P. Vermeulen (Author)Focused on the drama in the lives of 'ordinary' high school runners rather than just the team elites, The Middle Distances is a blend of narratives about their three seasons of a running year and vignettes of past West Genesee competitors and others who helped shape the traditions of Wildcats distance running. Number of Pages: 366 Dimensions: 0.76 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: March 20, 2023

Outrunning Age: Meeting Midlife with Courage, Compassion, and a Few Blisters - Paperback

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by Melinda Walsh (Author)Do you ever wonder how to handle the changes that getting older brings?Learn how one woman found her own answers Melinda Walsh started running at age 37 as her first marriage was ending. By 55, she'd embraced a new life as a runner, and found love again with a wonderful man. As 60 approached-having never tackled more than a 5K-she set a goal of completing a half marathon.However, no matter how many miles she ran, she couldn't outrun her self-criticism. Fears about not...

A Coaching Life: A Leadership Journey Guided by The Best-Laid Plans - Paperback

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by Matt Kramer (Author)In a sea of leadership and coaching books that are written by coaches in professional and collegiate sports, A Coaching Life offers the perspective of two high school coaches writing specifically for the millions of people out there leading youth and high school programs today. Just as they did in their first book, The Best-Laid Plans of a High School Basketball CEO, Randy Montgomery, a newly retired, 600-win, Ohio Hall-of-Fame coach, and Matt Kramer, a 200-win coach wh...

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by Simon Leeson (Author)An invitation to be a football medic seemed a dream come true after a lifetime of being a football fan and a hospital doctor.There were many surprising twists and turns: player injuries turned out to be the easier part of the job.What follows is a light-hearted account of the bonkers world of club football in deepest Wales. Number of Pages: 148 Dimensions: 0.32 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: February 23, 2023

Chair Yoga for Seniors Over 60: Step By Step Guide to Chair Yoga Exercises For Optimal Agility, Flexibility, Balance and Fall Prevention - Paperback

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by Olivia Rose (Author)Take the first step towards a healthier, happier and more fulfilling lifestyle with chair yoga for seniors today!With clear, step-by-step instructions and illustrations, this comprehensive guide is your one-stop resource for everything you need to know about chair yoga. Whether you are looking to improve your overall health and wellbeing, boost your energy levels, or simply reduce stress and tension, this book has got you covered.So what are you waiting for?Embrace the ...

Games and the Fight: An Untold Story - Paperback

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by Benny Sinclair (Author)Benny moves into an expensive suburb when his mother re-marries. Feeling totally out of place and exposed to negative influences, he retaliates through acts of petty crime and violence. Benny's spiritual intuition comes to his aid: he finds focus in boxing and expression through rapping, which ultimately leads him down a better road. Games and the Fight is a raw and honest guide to rising above your circumstances and finding success, regardless of where you're from a...

The Good Bad Kids: Fast Food Fred - Paperback

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by Thomas Gowan (Author)Fred secretly trades his boring lunches for exciting ones but soon discovers the downside of such a dietary switch-a-roo.An all you can eat buffet of rhymes, adventure and beautifully detailed images, with a not-so-subtle nod to the importance of healthy eating."At school the next day, lunch went out of routine, as a classmate had coupons to get free poutine! "Here you go, take that there, oops don't drop it" said Stu. Then he reached out to Fred. "And this last one's ...

Animals Move: A Pilates Workout for Children - Paperback

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by Kate Hawkins (Author), Sam Hawkins (Illustrator)You are never too young for Pilates! Roll like a hedgehog, sway like an elephant and breathe like a panda; feel calmer, stronger and happier. Copy the animals bending, balancing, stretching and rolling. Improve fine and gross motor skills, posture, flexibility, balance, coordination, concentration, strength and well-being.Animals Move helps you feel better inside and out. Number of Pages: 42 Dimensions: 0.11 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: De...

Golfing with Lewis and Clark: My Rediscovery of America - Paperback

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by Lex McMillan (Author)Having recently retired, the author set out on a cross-country adventure following the Lewis and Clark Trail, playing 16 rounds of golf at some of the highest-rated public courses along the way, and talking with folks he met about their perspectives on America: what they most appreciated, what worried them, and what they would change if they had a magic wand. This engaging narrative includes reviews of historic and less well-known golf courses, reflections on the state...

Lipstick Football: 8 Game-Changing Principles to Bust Through Limitations and Achieve the Impossible While Learning the Game of Football - Paperback

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by Diana Weynand (Author)LIPSTICK FOOTBALL is a fun, informative and inspiring mash up of football and life. This exciting new goal-busting method will help you break through limitations and achieve what you thought was impossible-while learning a bit more about America's favorite sport.Author Diana Weynand has taken her on-the-field experience as a football player, manager and lifelong fan and applied it to the game of life. She uses LIPSTICK as an acronym for 8 simple yet powerful principle...

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by Gc Fabbri (Author)UG - Twelve-year old Rebecca's life is falling apart until she pursues her extraordinary gift with the help of her best friend Lorenzo. Rebecca has a dismal life. Ignored by her single working mom, and tormented by her two older brothers who call her UG, Rebecca learns to fend for herself. She lives in fear that kids at school will find out her nickname, which stands for ugly. Rebecca finds solace in practicing soccer skills on weekends with her best friend and soccer-ma...

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by Ashley Allen (Author), Jennifer Rees (Editor), Basia Tran (Illustrator)In The Number Mountain, a book about teaching numbers 1-10, a mountain makes new friends and along the way, they teach you how to write numbers! Number writing practice has never been this fun, engaging, and silly!Meet the Numbers who enjoy singing their rhymes about how they make themselves! "Across the sky, then make a line, you'll make a seven every time!" Find out how the little mountain makes friends of a lifetime ...