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by Roger J. Hughes (Author)A story of Struggle and Survival on the path to Climbing Mastery.From one of our more colorful characters in climbing lore comes an epic, true story of sidestepping danger at every level of the game. From an early age, Strappo embarks upon the toughest of roads by teaching himself to lead rock climbs purely by reading an instructional book. That doesn't quite get him, but the French alps almost do. Beautifully crafted stories transport the reader to some of the wil...

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by Harwell Thrasher (Author)Pétanque is a French game of throwing skill. This book will teach you the technique, strategy and tactics you need to play well, using over 100 illustrations and diagrams. We'll start with the basics, describing the throwing technique that is the key to consistency. Using step-by-step instructions and multiple illustrations, you'll learn the best way to throw a boule. Then you'll see how to alter that throw by varying the velocity, angle, and height of the throw, a...

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by Kerry Carlson (Author), Angelica Baldit (Illustrator)Come along with Finn the Bernadoodle as he chases his dream of becoming a pup-a-rific soccer player. Follow this adorable pup and his sea-loving friends as he learns the value of teamwork and overcomes the challenges of scoring his way to the top. Number of Pages: 30 Dimensions: 0.25 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: March 13, 2024

Baseball: It's More Than Statistics: A Nostalgic Journey Through 120 Years of Major League Baseball Stories, Seasons, Standings, and Forgotten Moments - Hardcover

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by Jim Halloran (Author)Baseball: It's More Than StatisticsA Nostalgic Journey Through 120 Years of Major League Baseball Stories, Seasons, Standings, and Forgotten Moments.On October 1,1903, 16,242 Bostonians crowded into Huntington Avenue Grounds to witness the historic first game of a championship battle between the Pittsburgh Pirates of the established National League versus the champion of the upstart three-year-old American League, Boston Americans. The World Series was born and the for...

Galleon Clan Escrima: The Journey of Sinawali - Paperback

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by Joseph L. Galleon (Author) Number of Pages: 170 Dimensions: 0.46 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: May 13, 2024

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by Ian McCranor (Author), White Magic Studios (Cover Design by)How did a self-professed, non-violent pacifist become not only an international karate champion but also a well-respected nightclub bouncer in some of the toughest pubs and clubs in Britain? Ian McCranor relives in graphic detail how, in his own words, his alter ego only had to be ruthlessly awesome for a few seconds when violence came calling. From the rough and tough streets of Coventry, England, to the glitz and glamour of Las ...

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by Lewis Segal (Author) Number of Pages: 360 Dimensions: 0.8 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: June 04, 2024

Behave: the power of coach behaviour in shaping athletes' performance and personal growth. - Paperback

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by Brett White (Author)In sports, coach behaviour can make all the difference. "Behave," reveals how effective behaviour can enhance your coaching impact, improve team dynamics, and foster a healthy, positive culture. Great coaching goes beyond skills and drills-it's also about who you are. Explore practical tips and insights to inspire, motivate, and lead your athletes to success. Discover the keys to becoming a more effective and inspiring coach. Number of Pages: 52 Dimensions: 0.11 x 9 x ...

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by Michael Brennan (Author), Catarina Neto (Illustrator)The Epic Beach Day is the first book in "The Epic Series" by Michael Brennan and is a children's book that was inspired by Mike's annual family vacations to Sea Isle City, NJ. He seeks to highlight the beauty in the routine beach day, push back against the distractions of screens and technology, and embrace the presence of family, friends, and loved ones around us. He hopes this book will encourage children to experience the beauty in na...

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by Paula Benge (Author)With everything she loves on the line, she faces the ultimate challenge... Haunted by her missing father and wishing her family would treat her like an adult, seventeen-year-old softball pitcher River Harte is most alive when she's zipping the ball past opposing batters. She's thrilled when she earns a scholarship to play for her dream coach, but after arriving at college, she's flustered when her math tutor turns out to be the hot guy she kissed over the summer. Battli...

Let's Go! A Guide to Increasing Your Confidence - Paperback

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by Emily Jaenson (Author)Let's Go! is an essential guide to increasing confidence to lead a more intentional, goal-directed, fulfilled and happy life.Most people believe that confidence is a character trait bestowed upon a lucky few who were born with it. That's not true. Confidence is a skill set that anyone can build over time by practicing confident behaviors. While behaving differently, a person can then, over time, begin to transform into a more self-assured person.Read the true stories ...

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by Jack Walkaholic (Author), Jack Walkaholic (Photographer)Embark on an Epic Welsh Adventure!Join Jack, a 50-something adventurer with a tendency for mishaps and a heart full of dreams, as he tackles the awe-inspiring Wales Coast Path. This 870-mile odyssey is no walk in the park - it's a test of endurance, a celebration of stunning landscapes, and a hilarious journey of self-discovery.From dodging stampeding cows and navigating flooded fields to conquering steep cliffs and stumbling upon hid...

The Dutchman and Portland's Finest Rose: A Love Story Inspired by the Life of Football Legend Norm Van Brocklin - Paperback

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by Karen J. Vanderyt (Author)After WWII ends, two young people from different backgrounds, poised to begin disparate careers, collide under a Big Leaf Maple on the University of Oregon campus.Spanning 1946-1949, Norm enthusiastically pursues the woman he loves while his star rises as the Oregon Ducks' quarterback. Gloria hesitantly falls in love as she struggles with whether to pursue a career path in medicine or acquiesce to the pre-war traditional role of wife and mother. Norm and Gloria's ...

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by C. K. Slorra (Author) Number of Pages: 258 Dimensions: 0.54 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: October 04, 2024

C is for Cheer: A Cheerleading Alphabet - Paperback

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by Lexie Freedman (Author), Simon Semchuk (Illustrator) Number of Pages: 44 Dimensions: 0.12 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: October 17, 2024

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by Patti M. Walsh (Author), William E. Green (Illustrator)The Karate Kid meets Percy Jackson in Hounded, a contemporary and illustrated coming-of-age novel inspired by the legendary Irish warrior C? Chulainn, who is known in mythology as "The Hound."It is the second book of Celtic-inspired middle-grade fiction by award-winning author Patti M. Walsh.Thirteen-year-old Tony plays the harp, but wants to play soccer. His parents won't let him. While pining away for a chance to play-or even watch-...

Gooder: The Writings of Marty Crowe Selected from Five Decades of His Thoughts On Teaching, Coaching, Humanity, God, and Life - Paperback

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by Marty Crowe (Author), Maureen T. Slauson (Editor)"To teach one must know compassion. One must learn to be kind. And when he forgets, he must remember that he forgot.""I've had a lot of teams - some of them were outstanding, some not. But they all had one thing in common - they were made up of pretty good kids.""Simply because a man's mind, new breed or old, cannot comprehend the idea of God is not reason enough to deny it. A man's mind cannot comprehend the idea of no God, either." "Becaus...

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by Pete Geissler (Author), Bill O'Rourke (Author)From Fun to Fortune is a riveting historical drama that explores the chaotic rise of professional sports and mass entertainment in late 19th and early 20th century America. Set in the now-vanished Allegheny City, this immersive tale weaves fact and fiction to reveal how visionary athletes, entrepreneurs, and adventurers fueled the Age of Consumerism and gave birth to the modern sports industry.Through the eyes of imagined protagonist Sarah Scri...

Hatteras Blues: A Story from the Edge of America - Paperback

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by Tom Carlson (Author)Tom Carlson tells the story of Ernal Foster and the Foster family of Hatteras Village, who gave birth to what would become the multi-million dollar charter fishing industry on the Outer Banks. Today, Ernal's son, Captain Ernie Foster, struggles to keep the family business alive in a time of great change on the Banks. Within the engaging saga of the rise and decline of one family's livelihood, Carlson relates the history and transformation of Hatteras Village and the hig...

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by Michael Oriard (Author)Professional football today is an $8 billion sports entertainment industry--and the most popular spectator sport in America, with designs on expansion across the globe. In this astute field-level view of the National Football League since 1960, Michael Oriard looks closely at the development of the sport and at the image of the NFL and its unique place in American life. New to the paperback edition is Oriard's analysis of the offseason labor negotiations and their po...

Backpacking North Carolina: The Definitive Guide to 43 Can't-Miss Trips from Mountains to Sea - Paperback

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by Joe Miller (Author)Joe Miller brings us the first-ever stand-alone guidebook to backpacking in North Carolina, a state long known as a terrific backpacking destination. Covering 43 of the best trips the state has to offer, Backpacking North Carolina provides all the information necessary for beginning and experienced backpackers alike to enjoy hiking destinations from the mountains to the coast. Each trip description offers key maps and navigation information, including water sources and c...

Fishing North Carolina's Outer Banks: The Complete Guide to Catching More Fish from Surf, Pier, Sound, & Ocean - Paperback

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by Stan Ulanski (Author)In this hands-on, how-to guide to fishing North Carolina's Outer Banks, expert fisherman Stan Ulanski combines his enthusiasm, his experience, and his scientific expertise to show anglers how to catch more fish.Focusing on the essential but often misunderstood links between recreational fishing and the biology, geography, and natural history of the region, Fishing North Carolina's Outer Banks fosters an understanding of the aquatic environment of one of the nation's pr...

Touching All the Bases: Baseball in 101 Fascinating Stories - Hardcover

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by Thomas D. Phillips (Author)Past to present, this book covers baseball in its entirety, from its defining moments on the field to the outside-the-ballpark influences that have shaped the game over the years. Unique chapters--such as the impact of World War II, labor disputes, the legacy of Jackie Robinson, and the doping dilemma--complement accounts of milestone events, individual and team achievements, and the most famous games, plays, and players of the sport. Appendixes provide lists of ...

Never Just a Game: Players, Owners, and American Baseball to 1920 - Paperback

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by Robert F. Burk (Author)America's national pastime has been marked from its inception by bitter struggles between owners and players over profit, power, and prestige. In this book, the first installment of a highly readable, comprehensive labor history of baseball, Robert Burk describes the evolution of the ballplaying work force: its ethnocultural makeup, its economic position, and its battles for a place at the table in baseball's decision-making structure. In the late nineteenth and earl...

The Trails of Virginia: Hiking the Old Dominion - Paperback

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by Allen de Hart (Author)In this new edition of the most comprehensive guide to the trails of Virginia, Allen de Hart gives directions to and descriptions of more than 1,400 trails, noting nearby points of interest, botanical and zoological features, and characteristics of the region's terrain. From the mountains to the coast, he covers all national, state, county, and city recreational areas with hiking or interpretive trails accessible to the public. Maps and photographs supplement the desc...

Ultimate Guide to Tai Chi: The Best of Inside Kung-Fu - Paperback

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by John Little (Author), Curtis Wong (Author)Practiced by millions of people around the world, the ancient and gentle Chinese martial art of tai chi offers the perfect balance of mind and body, strength and flexibility, grace and agility. Its smooth, fluid movements demand precision and control while offering exercisers of all ages improved fitness, stress reduction, and self-defense skills. Whether you are a curious novice, an intermediate student seeking deeper understanding, or a tai chi e...

Tales from the Dugout: The Greatest True Baseball Stories Ever Told - Paperback

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by Mike Shannon (Author)Batter up--here comes the most memorable collection of anecdotes about the national pastime ever assembled. Tales from the Dugout brings together never-before-told stories from baseball personalities such as Roger Maris, Ken Griffey Jr., Pete Rose, Phil Rizzuto, and Gaylord Perry in this illustrated, one-of-a-kind compendium.Author BiographyMike Shannon is the editor of Spitball: The Literary Baseball Magazine and the author of five baseball books, including Diamond Cl...

The Incredible Hockey Drill Book - Paperback

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by Dave Chambers (Author)"Dave has produced what every coach dreams about . . . a smarter drill book for all situations and ages!" -- Roger Nielson, National Hockey League head coach for 20 years "The Incredible Hockey Drill Book is of great use for all coaches as well as young and older hockey players." -- Jacques Demers, National Hockey League head coach for 10 years (coached the Montreal Canadiens to the Stanley Cup championship in 1993) Properly run practices with well-executed drills are...

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by Bob Cluck (Author)A complete self-coaching system for winning baseball. Number of Pages: 144 Dimensions: 0.36 x 9.15 x 7.43 IN Publication Date: April 22, 1995

The Native American Mascot Controversy: A Handbook - Hardcover

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by C. Richard King (Editor)Sports mascots have been a tradition for decades. Along with the usual lions and tigers, many schools are represented by Native American images. Once considered a benign practice, numerous studies have proved just the opposite: that the use of Native American mascots in educational institutions has perpetuated a shameful history of racial insensitivity. The Native American Mascot Controversy provides an overview of the issues that have been associated with this topi...

Joe Weider's Ultimate Bodybuilding: The Master Blaster's Principles of Training and Nutrition - Paperback

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by Joe Weider (Author), Bill Reynolds (Author)"This massive and authoritative Master Blaster book is the greatest bodybuilding book ever written, primarily because it is firmly based on the training principles of the Weider System of Bodybuilding, which have been followed by literally every bodybuilder in the modern history of the sport. I began developing my Weider System back in the 1930s and continue to refine and add new Weider Training Principles to it. You can rely on the information I ...

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by Masaaki Hatsumi (Author)Looking back almost 1,000 years, the mists of Japan's chaotic past shroud the development of a way of life, an ancient struggle waged against fierce feudal lords who ruled the island nation with swords of steel and a code of death before dishonor. The people of the mountainous regions of what is now Iga prefecture wanted to live in peace, but their lords had other plans-so the people learned the martial arts of self-defense and used their meager farm tools as weapon...