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The Cowboys' Turtle Association: The Birth of Professional Rodeo - Paperback

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by Gail Hughbanks Woerner (Author), Gail Gandolfi (Illustrator)The story of the cowboy strike in 1936 at the Boston rodeo is a well-known bit of rodeo history. It is also no secret that the Cowboys' Turtle Association was the forerunner of the Rodeo Cowboys Association and today's Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. But Gail Hughbanks Woerner charts new territory by telling the whole story about how professional rodeo got it's start. From the men and women who were the pioneers to the beh...

MACH 4 Mental Training SystemTM: A Handbook for Athletes, Coaches, and Parents - Paperback

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by Anne E. Smith Ph. D. (Author)MACH 4 WILL ENHANCE YOUR PERFORMANCE AND CHANGE YOUR LIFE The MACH 4 Mental Training SystemTM is unique because it teaches how to develop empowering relationships between parents, coaches, and athletes: how to produce an independent, strong, and confident athlete; and how to create a powerful partnership between the mind and the body. Incorporating this easy, fast, fun System into your practice sessions will give you the mental edge to win. Imagine being able t...

Grand Slam Coach Your Mind to Win in Sports, Business, and Life - Paperback

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by Anne Smith (Author), Scott Edwards (With)GRAND SLAM: Coach Your Mind to Win in Sports, Business, and Life is a prescription for winning. Through anecdotes from her storied career in professional tennis and her own personal transformation, winner of 10 Grand Slam doubles and mixed doubles titles Dr. Anne Smith, talks about effective strategies for helping athletes, employers, parents and others develop a winning attitude, reach their maximum potential, and put themselves in the best positio...

MACH 4(R) Mental Training System Tennis Workbook - Paperback

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by Ph. D. Anne Smith (Author)The MACH 4(R) Mental Training System Tennis Workbook was created to be a supplement to my book titled "MACH 4(R) Mental Training System A Handbook for Athletes, Coaches and Parents". By implementing MACH 4 during practice sessions, lessons, and matches, players and coaches will have the complete package. Ultimately, the mind is in control and will determine whether technique and physical training will all come together at the same time to produce the best results....

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by Joe A. Oakes (Author)This is the story of a non-motorized circumnavigation of the earth. The author made his way around the world in stages over several years using whatever means of forward progress were appropriate to the terrain and season. En route he walked, ran. bicycled, mushed dogs, climbed, kayaked, sailed and swam, and in the process became the first person to swim from Russia to Alaska. Number of Pages: 270 Dimensions: 0.6 x 8 x 5 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: May 01, 2009

Mach 4 Mental Training System Tennis Handbook and Workbook II for Coaches, Parents, and Players - Paperback

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by Ph. D. Anne Smith (Author)The MACH 4 Mental Training System Tennis Handbook and Workbook II for Coaches, Parents, and Players was created to be a supplement to my book titled MACH 4 Mental Training System: A Handbook for Athletes, Coaches and Parents. In addition to the worksheets for players in my book, I have included worksheets for coaches and parents in this Workbook. MACH 4 is a simple, effective system that provides organization and structure for tennis programs and tennis families b...

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by Sergio Oliva (Author), Francisco G. Marchante (Author)Sergio Oliva, The Myth, the only man to have ever won the Mr. Olympia title uncontested. Now at last Oliva tells all. His early childhood, his daring escape from a communist country to gain his freedom, and how he developed his once in a lifetime, out of this world, Herculean and powerful body with perfect symmetry and mind blowing proportions that made him the most muscular and incredible body of all time. Learn the facts behind the wo...

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by Melissa Dawn Johnson (Author)The greatest distance between your dream and your reality is you. Brand Me T: Make Your Mark: Turn Passion into Profit, authored by Lifestyle Brand Strategist, Melissa Dawn Johnson, offers a savvy guide to brand your success in life. Today, making your mark in life is paramount to your ability to create demand for you in a cluttered and competitive world. In this compelling book she shares the 7-Step Brand Me Blue Print T designed to offer a personalized action...

Doggin' Massachusetts: The 100 Best Places To Hike With Your Dog In The Bay State - Paperback

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by Doug Gelbert (Author)Massachusetts can be a great place to hike with your dog. Within a short drive your canine adventurer can be climbing mountains that leave him panting, trotting through impossibly green ravines, exploring the estates of America's wealthiest families, circling lakes for miles and never lose sight of the water, or running down a sandy ocean beach. Doggin' Massachusetts selects the 100 best places to take your dog for an outing and ranks them according to such criteria as...

Hooked on Fly Fishing from A to Z - Hardcover

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by Beverly Vidrine (Author), Matthew Tabbert (Illustrator)A Childs Alphabet book. Explore the wonderful world of Fly Fishing. Contains fun facts and history of the sport. Number of Pages: 34 Dimensions: 0.25 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: August 20, 2013

The Old Man and the Marathon - Paperback

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by Joe Charles Ellis (Author)The Old Man and the Marathon is a story about taking on a challenge despite the odds. Sixty-four year old Angelo Santiago has been a distance runner most of his life. However, he has never run a marathon because of a history of sciatica problems. This missing piece in his competitive career has always gnawed at him, reminding him of his inferiority among his running peers. After three months of pain-free running, he decides to train for his first marathon. With en...

Rebel Isshinryu: The 57 Challenges: Exploring Karate Myths, Madness and Mysteries - Paperback

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by Hayashi Tomio (Author)This book throws down a gauntlet with a bold challenge to Okinawan karate practitioners, and particularly Isshinryu karateka to wake up to the amazing wisdom of Asian Esoteric Teachings embedded in all of Okinawan karate. Learn the secrets behind Isshinryu's unique fist formation, the Kihon, the Kiai, the Crescent Step, Sanchin kata, the reason for Isshinryu's eight Forms, how the blocks aren't blocks, how the Cat stance manipulates the human energy field, and more......

Golf in Scotland: The Hidden Gems: Scotland's Hidden Gems: Golf Courses and Pubs Revised - Paperback

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by Anne Jones (Author), Bob Jones (Author)GOLF IN SCOTLAND: The Hidden Gems has been revised in February, 2020. The revision includes six new golf courses, many new pubs, eateries and attractions, and numerous newly suggested B&Bs and Guest Houses throughout Scotland. Golf courses descriptions include details of the course, amenities, comments about history and selected holes, and many include comments directed toward lady golfers. Pubs, restaurants, and tearooms are organized in relation...

Horses: From Our Side of the Fence - Paperback

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by Sandy Lagno (Author)Horses owners are always saying, I wish I knew what my horse is THINKING . The author translates the horses point of view about breeding, shoeing, death, being wild and many other topics. Amazing information. From racing, to cutting cattle, to raising foals, to working in a lesson barn, THE horses TELL THE READER WHAT THEY think of the jobs we give them and the demands we make upon them. GROUND BREAKING first-hand stories in Horses: From Our Side of the Fence. Number ...

Buen Camino Hiking the Camino de Santiago - Paperback

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by Jim Clem (Author), Eleanor Clem (Author)The day to day account of two modern day pilgrims, Jim and Eleanor Clem, as they hike the Camino de Santiago. With over 160 photos, and a practical description of life on the trail, Buen Camino is a must read for anyone interested in the Camino de Santiago, long range hiking, or just a good adventure. Number of Pages: 264 Dimensions: 0.6 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: September 07, 2007

El Camino de Santiago A Pictorial Pilgrimage - Paperback

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by Jim Clem (Author), Eleanor Clem (Author)For over a thousand years pilgrims from all over the world have made the journey from St. Jean Pied de Port, France to Santiago de Compostela, Spain on the Camino de Santiago. The path takes the pilgrim over four mountain ranges, through big cities, rural areas, across the vast Meseta of central Spain, and through the green hills of Galicia. This pilgrimage is both a physical and spiritual challenge and is truly a once in a lifetime journey. Experien...

War Machine: How to Transform Yourself Into A Vicious And Deadly Street Fighter - Paperback

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by Sammy Franco (Author)War Machine: How to Transform Yourself into a Vicious and Deadly Street Fighter is a book that will change you for the rest of your life This unique combat conditioning system is specifically designed to transform you into a vicious and deadly modern day warrior.When followed accordingly, War Machine will forge your mind, body and spirit into iron. Once armed with the mental and physical attributes of the War Machine, you will become a strong and confident warrior tha...

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by Robert Downes (Author) "Bicycle Hobo" revisits the story of Moby-Dick in a thriller set on the underside of modern America. When a homicidal motorist kills his wife during a bicycle tour of the South, a man known only as Jake spends months trying to track the killer down through the efforts of the law, social media and a private investigator, all in vain. Driven to the brink of insanity, Jake receives a divine clue. He quits his job to cycle the highways of America, following the wind in t...

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by Jon Tucker (Illustrator), Jon Tucker (Author)A sailing-camping holiday on a small Australian island is planned around some pirate fantasies and an Optimist sailing dinghy. But when a series of unexpected events unfold, the youngsters need to dig deep into their personal reserves, and the treasures they all gain are very different from the ones Jake has set out to find. An uplifting tale of youthful naivety, camaraderie, calamity and courage which is already becoming an international, class...

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by Steve Ruis (Author)An introduction to archery written for young archers but good information for their parents to have as well. How to shoot, safety rules, choosing the right equipment, working with a coach, competition, and more.Steve Ruis is the author of A Parent's Guide to Archery, Coaching Archery, Precision Archery and is the editor of Archery Focus Magazine.Author BiographySteve Ruis is a USA Archer Level 4 Coach, NFAA Master Coach, author of numerous books and articles on archery a...

In the Ring with Bob Fitzsimmons - Hardcover

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by Adam J. Pollack (Author)This is the third book in Adam Pollack's series on the heavyweight champions of the gloved era. Bob Fitzsimmons was boxing s first pound for pound great, winning the world middleweight title before becoming the world heavyweight champion (and later lightheavyweight champ). Combining both crafty skill and crushing power, Fitzsimmons was able to knock out heavyweights when he only weighed 158 pounds This meticulous and tremendously researched book uses multiple local...

In the Ring with James J. Jeffries - Hardcover

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by Adam J. Pollack (Author)In the Ring With James J. Jeffries is Adam Pollack's 4th book in his heavyweight champion series. It describes in meticulous detail Jeffries' bouts from the 1890s up to 1905 (including round by round accounts as well as pre- and post-fight analysis), his opponents, and his training regimen. It discusses the time's heavyweight scene, including contenders, pre-fight hype and negotiations, political and legal obstacles, and the color line. Chapters also include descrip...

In the Ring with Tommy Burns - Hardcover

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by Adam J. Pollack (Author)In the Ring With Tommy Burns is the sixth book in Adam J. Pollack's heavyweight boxing champion series. It thoroughly and meticulously describes Tommy Burns' boxing career, using multiple local next-day primary sources to give the book an unparalleled accuracy and authenticity that has been the hallmark of the series. As always, Pollack offers round by round descriptions, pre- and post-fight analysis, bout preparation and negotiations, and provides context for the p...

Billy Miske: The St. Paul Thunderbolt - Hardcover

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by Clay Moyle (Author), Jake Wegner (Foreword by)Billy Miske: The St. Paul Thunderbolt is Clay Moyle's second biography and a worthy successor to his critically acclaimed tome concerning the life and career of Sam Langford. Hall of Fame boxer Billy Miske was arguably the most courageous and inspirational figure in boxing history, and his story is long overdue. During a career that was impeded and cut short as a result of his ongoing battle with a terminal illness, Billy fought a number of the...

In the Ring with James J. Corbett - Hardcover

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by Adam J. Pollack (Author)This is the most thoroughly researched boxing-detailed biography of James J. Corbett's career ever written. It reveals new dates, bouts, and facts, shedding fresh light on his experience, skills, and ability. It meticulously describes his bouts and provides multiple viewpoints by local next-day newspapers, giving it unparalleled authenticity and accuracy. The exhaustive research provides an encyclopedic wealth of knowledge about Corbett's boxing career. His bouts ar...

In the Ring With Jack Johnson - Part I: The Rise - Hardcover

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by Adam J. Pollack (Author)At over 700 pages, In the Ring With Jack Johnson - Part I: The Rise is the most detailed and thorough book ever written on Jack Johnson. This book alone (the first of two on Johnson) covers the start of Jack Johnson's career up to his winning the world heavyweight championship. It is chock-full of detailed descriptions of each bout from multiple local next-day primary sources. The book also contains plenty of context and background, details and perspectives about ra...

Bicycling Guide to the Lake Michigan Trail: A Complete Route Guide Around Lake Michigan - Paperback

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by Bob Robinson (Author)When you look at a map of North America the Great Lakes shout out to you, "Come and explore me " With Lake Michigan being the only one of the lakes located entirely within the United States it makes for an inviting bicycle tour. Your ride around the lake will include panoramic bluff views across the expansive clear waters of the lake, endless numbers of clean pristine sandy beaches with gentle lapping waves to swim in, quaint small villages that have been catering to t...

Positive Waves: a history of Indianapolis Racers hockey 1974-1979 - Paperback

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by Timothy Gassen (Author)When major league hockey came to Indianapolis in 1974, no one knew the sport's two greatest players would wear the Racers' red, white & blue. But the Racers story is so much more than just a launch pad for Wayne Gretzky & Mark Messier - it is a time when the city's love affair with hockey grew to dizzying heights, then crashed in heartbreaking defeat. Journalist & WHA expert Timothy Gassen was there, and details the only ﬁrsthand account of the golden era...

WHA Gameday: 1972-1979 game program stories from the archives of the WHA Hall of Fame - Paperback

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by Timothy Gassen (Author)Rest In Peace to the paper hockey game program. For decades it was a ubiquitous game day companion for fans at pro hockey games, but now it is sadly replaced by electronic team web pages or cellular phone updates. Slowly, from the 1990s onward, the paper game programs were reduced in page count, and then in physical size, and then in frequency of publication. Then they were gone altogether. Actual paper game programs once were king of the informational grapevine for ...

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by Timothy Allen Gassen (Author)Paper media guides were once the norm for all professional hockey teams. They were small in physical dimensions, usually around 6" wide and 8" long - perfect to fit into a pocket or briefcase. Their main purpose was to give newspaper, radio, and TV media professionals a quick reference guide for their reporting, but they were also used widely by team and league personnel. Like paper game programs, the paper team media guides were phased in the early 2000s, and ...

The Anabolic Index: Optimized Nutrition and Supplementation Manual - Paperback

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by David S. Lounsbury M. Sc (Editor), Jeffrey D. Urdank (Editor), Sabrina a. Barr (Editor)Along with the popular 5 Keys to The Anabolic Index, the Nutrition and Supplement Manual will show you how to make your diet work for you. This step-by-step guide covers everything you need to know to optimize your results through active nutrition and supplementation. No longer will you view nutrients as passive substances; active nutrition is the future and it's here. The Anabolic Index will show you ho...

Essential Guide To Training For Your First Half-Marathon - Paperback

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by Joe Donovan (Author)A step-by-step guide to running a half-marathon. Few experiences match the accomplishment a runner feels after finishing a half-marathon, yet not many people are able to run 13.1 miles. In this guide, Joe Donovan provides a practical and effective training schedule designed to condition you both physically and mentally for your first half-marathon. Whether you're looking to make a lifestyle change or just want to know how it feels to conquer an extraordinary goal, this ...