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Learn, Improve, Master: How to Develop Any Skill and Excel at It - Paperback

$16.18

by Nick Velasquez (Author)Develop the power to learn and master any skill.Do you dream of excelling at a sport, music, art, cooking, writing, public speaking, or anything else? Learn, Improve, Master will help you make that dream a reality. Through a combination of learning science and strategies used by world-class performers, this guide will teach you what it really takes to master a skill (no, it isn't talent or 10,000 hours).You will learn HOW TO: Use your memory like top memory champion...

Healthy Happy 100: A Biohacker's Guide To Ageing. Heal From Within, Lose Weight And Look Younger For Longer - Paperback

$21.58

by Curious Kirsty (Author)A biohacker lives on a different timescale. Many are around thirty years younger than their true age. You are about to learn the biohacking tricks which will turn back your biological clock. You will be fighting fit at 100 years of age This is not a boring health book. You will be entertained and intrigued. The health tips are highly actionable. There is no risky or experimental advice here What's more, most of them are completely free. I transformed my health, and ...

$12.82

by Klara-May Armstrong (Author), Vineesh Viswanath (Illustrator)An illustrated children's book for ages 4 - 7 with a message on empathy and pursuing dreams, titled Allie's Big Dream. Packed with fairy-tale elements, fun-to-read-aloud text and attractive illustrations, it is sure to stand out among parents and football lovers. The story is a great conversation starter and will spark the imagination of little ones. This delightful book has a message, especially for young sports lovers, as it te...

Weight Lifting Is a Waste of Time: So Is Cardio, and There's a Better Way to Have the Body You Want - Paperback

$15.99

by John Jaquish (Author), Henry Alkire (Author)You've been lifting for a few years. When you take your shirt off, do you look like a professional athlete? Do you even look like you work out?Many fitness "experts" defend weights and cardio like they are infallible, but where are the results? Why does almost nobody look even marginally athletic?Fitness may be the most failed human endeavor, and you are about to see how exercise science has missed some obvious principles that when enacted will t...

The Positive Coaching Movement - Paperback

$12.96

by James Devlin (Author)The Positive Coaching Movement is a book with practical steps in enhancing individual performance, focusing on creating enjoyment and meaningful lives beyond sport. Number of Pages: 90 Dimensions: 0.19 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: August 01, 2020

Dynasty: The Rise and Fall of the Greatest Teams in NBA History - Paperback

$20.50

by Agu Ibañez Baldor (Author)Do you sit around wondering how Bill Russel's Celtics managed to win eight straight NBA titles? What had to be done to create that perfect team? Author Agu Iba ez-Baldor demystifies these questions and more in his book DYNASTY: The Rise and Fall of the Greatest Teams in NBA History. In this book, you'll read about the seven teams that won at least three championships in a five-year period to get their "dynasty" label including: Michael Jordan's two three-peats wi...

Eastside Seattle Walks: 20+ routes to explore nature, history, and public art in Seattle's eastern suburbs - Paperback

$16.95

by Janice M. King (Author)From a country path in Carnation to a riverside walk in Redmond...a nearby mountain lake in North Bend to an art-filled urban park in downtown Bellevue...the cities and towns in the eastern suburbs of Seattle offer a terrific variety of interesting walks. Eastside Seattle Walks will help you explore routes that showcase nature, local history, and public art. Most of the walks can be done in under an hour, are easy to access by car or public transit, and make a fun ou...

The Science of the Marathon and Art of Variable Pace Running - Paperback

$14.02

by Veronique Billat (Author), Johnathan Edwards (Author)The Science of the Marathon and the Art of Variable Pace Running encourages you to rediscover running by gradually slowing down, running at your own pace, and learning to accelerate. This book is about Veronique Billat's 30 years of research, life studies, and practical experience. This research takes place in real life and extreme racing situations; it does not take place on treadmills, rather in marathon races and the high mountains. I...

The Silver Lining: The Intersection of Sexual Assault and Anxiety Through the World of Gymnastics - Hardcover

$28.06

by Serena Pergola (Author)The Silver Lining: The Intersection of Sexual Assault and Anxiety Through the World of Gymnastics explores the intricacies of the silver medal, the silver between the black and white of life and best of all, the silver lining. In this book, author Serena Pergola shares stories of trauma and challenges and explains how she leveraged a daunting mental health journey, a solid foundation in her support systems and unexpected optimism to become stronger than ever before.D...

My Pal The Boxing Legend Ken Buchanan - Paperback

$14.02

by Jock McInnes (Author)My Pal The Boxing Legend, Ken Buchanan.The book is a series of rounds (Chapters) containing short stories with the author enjoying life with Scotland's greatest ever boxer, Ken Buchanan. Stories of general life in the company of the great man long after his boxing career finished. Travel, meeting other great fighters at corporate events etc.The book will appeal to all adults, all athletes, all military individuals, and the general public, looking for a no holds bard ac...

King of Cheer: Stories of Showing Up, Getting Up, and Never Giving Up from the World's Most Electrifying Crowd Ignitor - Paperback

$20.72

by Cameron Hughes (Author)We've all seen him. The wild dancing guy throwing shirts at major sporting events from the Olympics to the NBA Finals. And we've all wondered..."Who IS that guy?" THAT guy is...Cameron Hughes. And yes...THAT is his job. For over 26 years, Cameron Hughes has ignited crowds at sporting events across the globe. The only professional sports entertainer of his kind in the world, Cameron has performed at over 1,500 events including 2 Olympic Games, 5 NBA Finals, 2 Stanley ...

The Apache Gift: An Incredible Experience - Hardcover

$23.76

by Ed Sowash (Author), Dale Flowers (Author)In Vallejo, California, in 1954, a most extraordinary football season came to its conclusion for the Vallejo High School team. The team was undefeated, and Sports Illustrated wrote that the team was most likely the best high school football team in America. In addition, the magazine wrote that Dick Bass, the team's star running back, was the best running back in the nation. The young men on the team had experienced something that only dreams are mad...

Renaissance Triathlete: Enjoying Sport as an Older Athlete, Managing Mind and Body - Paperback

$24.19

by Douglas Wood (Author)A compelling account of sport after 70 that gives an inspiring message for athletes of all disciplines. Renaissance Triathlete encapsulates the thrill, excitement and lifestyle delivered through sport at any age.Having competed in triathlons around the world, the author combines reflections, anecdotes and practical experiences of his route into triathlon. From starting out to entering into the ranks of competitive age group racing, he charts his inspiring journey.Wheth...

Rise From Fear To Courage: Saddle Up and Enjoy Riding Your Horse Again - Paperback

$16.15

by Elise Hittinger (Author)After my Accident, I found myself with more excuses NOT to ride than grains of sand in an arena. Wind, rain, sun, breeze, sneeze, if I could come up with an excuse not to trail ride, I would. I was not enjoying my horses and this had to CHANGE.I went on a journey to find my courage and what I found was so much more than just riding. I found the Path to Courage. I show you how to look at mind and body, knowledge, and experience, and put all those pieces together to f...

Before You Buy a Vintage Camper: finding, choosing, assessing, buying, & figuring out what to do with an old camper - Paperback

$25.33

by Crystal McCullough (Author)This is your new go-to guide to getting started on your old-camper search. Many inexperienced vintage- and classic-camper buyers skip critical precautionary steps in their eagerness to become owners. The author was one of them. In this book, Crystal McCullough shares her naive, joyful, and sometimes excruciating foray into old-camper ownership and reveals what she's learned from enthusiasts, experts, and hard-won experience along the way. Number of Pages: 184 Dim...

Halterofilia perfeccionamiento técnico - Paperback

$27.00

by Gonzalo Remiro (Author)Desde su propia gestaci n esta obra se desarroll pensando exclusivamente en el lector, enfatizando una lectura clara y amigable que se centre en el tema principal. De esta forma, el libro no utiliza terminolog as complicadas ni recurre excesivamente a explicaciones fisiol gicas o biomec nicas complejas que puedan generar una lectura pesada, pero sin que esto, a su vez, signifique una omisi n en la calidad del contenido que se desarrolla. El objetivo es ofrecer la in...

Soccer Coloring Book For Kids: Soccer Lovers Colouring Book for Kids, Children, Players, Boys & Girls, Age 4-8, 8-12 - Kids Football Activity Book - Paperback

$8.35

by Amigos Press (Author)Fun Fun Fun Soccer coloring book for kids - 30 illustrations Appropriate pictures for even toddlers This children's coloring book is full of Soccer Themed Pictures ready to be colored. For anyone who loves soccer, this book makes a nice gift for every soccer lover, even adults can use it for stress relief Number of Pages: 62 Dimensions: 0.13 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: December 07, 2020

Pistol Shooting Sports: A Beginner's Guide to Practical Shooting Competition - Paperback

$18.29

by Ken Adcock (Author)Pistol Shooting Sports is a comprehensive guide for firearms enthusiasts of all levels and skills. The book and its companion website, pistolshootingsports.com, are the best resources to get you started in practical shooting competitions. The competencies learned in Pistol Shooting Sports translate to better competitive performances, gun handling skills, and firearm safety awareness.You will learn how to: experience the fun of organized competition get started with the...

$21.58

by Sherilyn Jones (Author), Sherilyn Jones (Illustrator)J1ONES have a winning mentality and they love to show up and show out when given the opportunity. Their goal is to be number one, in hopes of an overall victory and they know each challenge will force them to work harder.The city may never be the same if J1ONES can't stop the bully known as Gitbad and his crew from causing more trouble. When time starts running out, they find a way to change the outcome. There's a two minute warning in t...

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by Laura Lieff (Author)Most people know Brian "Wookie" Fleming as a professional snowboarder and longtime Vail Valley local who created the most notorious invite-only snowboard event in Colorado history. But there is much more to his story. Born in Pennsylvania and raised in San Diego, he picked up skateboarding and surfing as a child, but didn't strap into a snowboard until he was a teenager. His passion for the sport led him to Arizona where he attended college and became a professional sno...

Modern Periodisation - Tactical Periodization v Microciclo-Estructurado: Understanding Guardiola's Training Model - Paperback

$50.40

by Thefootballcoach (Author)For any Football Coach, this is a fantastic journey and insight into the periodization model, Microciclo-Estructurado. It has received very little attention in English speaking media, however this model used by Pep Guardiola can help coaches deliver sessions with improved technical and tactical detail. The book also includes many different sessions, to help coaches improve their delivery and understanding. Number of Pages: 100 Dimensions: 0.27 x 9.69 x 7.44 IN Publ...

A Paddler's Guide to the Little Miami River - Paperback

$17.23

by Daniel Kaufman (Author), Alex Kaufman (Author)This guidebook contains everything you need to know for paddling the Little Miami River, whether you're a beginner, or an experienced paddler. Each section of the river is laid out with a map and public access points to make planning your paddling adventure easy. The Little Miami River runs from the Yellow Springs, OH area to it's confluence at the Ohio River near Cincinnati, OH. This guidebook covers the 86 navigable miles along this national ...

$21.58

by Jamie B. Brown (Author)"Nutz" is a story about a very playful squirrel who wanders out of the forest and finds himself in a football stadium. He confuses the football with the Mother of all Nutz. The excitement gets the best of him as he runs onto the field to join in the fun! Number of Pages: 34 Dimensions: 0.25 x 10 x 8 IN Publication Date: February 26, 2021

The Legend of the Stinky Sock - Hardcover

$31.50

by Laura Riley (Author), Chris E. Hammond (Illustrator) Who doesn't like a little bit of magic? Especially when it helps you win baseball games. This humorous and delightful story is about a young boy named Conner who is searching for "The Legend of the Stinky Sock". According to the myth, the sock holds special baseball powers that will make anyone an incredible player. Will Conner discover the secret to the legend? Or, will he find out the magic to improving his skills is through hard work...

Combat Chum Kiu: Seeking the Bridge - Hardcover

$75.55

by Greg Tupper (Author), Paul P. Chu (Author)Combat Chum Kiu is about the second training set of Wing Chun Kung Fu. Chum Kiu means "Seeking The Bridge". The effectiveness of Wing Chun stems from correctly aligning one's bones against an opponent's force. The first Wing Chun set, Sil Lim Tao, teaches how to align your arm bones in relationship to a conceptual centerline that points where your chest is pointing. The second set, Chum Kiu moves that bone unit to point at a moving opponent.Daily p...

Caviar and Sausages: Arsenal in the Time of Wenger - Paperback

$50.33

by Tony Kokkinos (Author)"This is a beautifully-produced book forensically recounting the Wenger years using a nice mix of graphics and anecdotes. One for any Arsenal fan." Arsenal legend Alan Smith."If you eat caviar every day, it's difficult to return to sausages." Arsène Wenger, November 1998.Caviar and Sausages takes football fans from Arsène Who? in 1996 to Wenger Out in 2018 - a revolutionary era for Arsenal Football Club and English football. Tony Kokkinos uniquely breaks down Arsène W...

Body, Mind, Spirit and Basketball: How Fletcher Arritt and Fork Union Military Academy Helped Turn Hundreds of Boys Into Men - Paperback

$22.14

by Bethany Bradsher (Author)It's not hyperbole to say that no basketball coach has had the opportunity to influence as many young men as Fletcher Arritt. In forty-two years leading a program with a brand-new group of players every year, Coach Arritt studiously avoided the spotlight but still became a life-altering presence for hundreds of athletes who passed through the gates of Fork Union Military Academy. By steadfastly maintaining the same values and discipline that he brought to the job i...

The Sporting Parent: Everything you need to ensure your child succeeds in sport and in life - Paperback

$31.30

by Nathan Parnham (Author)Are you a sporting parent who wants to see your child succeed not only in sport, but also in life? And do you want to give them every chance to do that, the right way?If you answered 'yes' to both of those questions, then this book is for you! Author Nathan Parnham draws on close to two decades of experience in the athlete development space in both the amateur and professional ranks to provide you with the key insights and knowledge you need to help your sporting chi...

$15.82

by Fran Hilton-Smith (Author), Alan Whelan (Author)Fran Hilton-Smith is an award-winning coach and sports personality, and a crusader for women's rights.But that's not half the story of this remarkable South African's life. In a frank, poignant and often hilarious account of her time playing and leading women's football, A Song for Banyana goes behind the scenes when she was at the centre of Banyana Banyana's rise from dusty pitches in the townships to the biggest football stadia in the world...

Chun Kuhn Taekwondo: The Complete Wellness Art (Volume 2) - Hardcover

$64.75

by Bok Man Kim (Author)Chun Kuhn Taekwondo, also called Chun Kuhn Do, is interpreted as "The Universal Art of Complete Wellness." It is a conglomeration of traditional martial arts and health arts. Chun Kuhn Taekwondo is an exciting approach to enhance the mind, body and spirit, and addresses the need for an efficient and practical means of self-defense and physical fitness. Supreme Master Kim, has devoted his entire life to the development and promotion of martial arts, traveling throughout ...

$61.47

by Robert Lyon (Author), Judy Lyon (Author) I shut the door to the old Buick, shouldered the sail bag, and turned towards the harbor. I was eleven years old, dressed in my blue denims, hat, jacket, and pants to match. The tide was in, and the day was clear, and already a slight breeze was stirring...plenty for my little boat. How I treasured those days of sailing by myself on the south San Francisco Bay. My little twelve-foot sailboat would take me away physically and mentally to another pla...

$21.58

by Daniel Harding (Author)Wrestling is the world's oldest sport, and yet it's one of the least understood; misconceptions and stereotypes abound. Today, wrestling is also the fastest growing sport, thanks in part to the meteoric rise in popularity of mixed martial arts and the UFC.Guiding your child through the sport of wrestling-when done right-can be one of the most rewarding journeys you embark on together. When pursued as a team, it will not only prepare them for the challenges of life, b...