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Koma Kulshan: The Story of Mt. Baker - Paperback

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by John C. Miles (Author)Rising above the northwestern part of the Cascades is the magnificent bulk of Mount Baker - "Koma Kulshan" ("the steep white mountain" to the early Nooksack Indians). Long a focal point of human interest, this slumbering volcano has been seen in many different lights--as a sacred object, a great challenge, a stimulus for creativity, a playground. Yet, despite all human actions and aspirations over the years, the mountain retains its majesty, power and mystery. This is...

Tracks of the White-Tailed Buck: A Deer Tracking Guide - Paperback

$18.83

by Wayne A. Laroche (Author)Every white-tailed deer hunter looks for deer tracks and other deer sign while hunting and scouting. Few hunters actually can effectively "read" deer sign. This is the most detailed and comprehensive guide to whitetail hoofs, tracks and tracking that has ever been written. Based on original research and documented by more than 60 photographs and illustrations, this guide describes details that will help you distinguish buck tracks from doe tracks, age tracks, estim...

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by Mick Wade (Author)CRASH AND BURN   Even as he dialed, Nick Bishop ran through the trees toward the rising dark plume. "911. Is this an emergency?" "Yes." Nick coughed on the smoke. In the second book in the Mud, Blood and Motocross series, mysterious fires plague West Central. No one believes the fires are related, but the action reaches a fever pitch when Nick finds himself in the middle of a dangerous conspiracy. Arrogant, cruel, and greedy - a group of unscrupulous criminals is at work ...

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by Mick Wade (Author)KILLER AIR "Bishop Wait. What difference does it make?" Finn asked. "Why do you care?" Nick turned around. "Because someone hurt him. Really hurt him. They bashed his head open and left him there to die." Vincent Barnes, lays in coma, and his friend, Nick Bishop, needs to know why. In the third book of the Mud, Blood and Motocross series, Nick dives into the mysterious events surrounding his friend's attack. Exposing other people's secrets, while keeping his own, Nick pl...

Oklahoma Sooners IQ: The Ultimate Test of True Fandom (OU Football History & Trivia) - Paperback

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by Keith Gaddie (Author), Black Mesa Publishing (Editor), Scott Cooper (Author)Love OU Football? Love trivia? Think you know every bit of trivia on Oklahoma Sooner Football? Think again. It's time to find out how smart you really are about the Sooners. Test your knowledge of one of the greatest sports programs in America. Learn the fascinating facts that made the Oklahoma Sooners an elite college football power. Anybody can recite a few famous players and coaches, but is your Sooner Nation IQ...

Texas Longhorns IQ: The Ultimate Test of True Fandom (UT Football History & Trivia) - Paperback

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by Black Mesa Publishing (Editor), Richard Brown (Author)Think you know Texas Longhorns Football? Think again. In this brand new book in the Trivia IQ Series find out how smart you really are about the Horns. Anybody can tailgate, but can you make it through the whole game? Playing under the hot Texas sun? Grinding it out at the Texas State Fair against Oklahoma? Will you earn that cool drink that tastes of success and hear the peal of the "Texas Fight" marking yet another victory? We'll let ...

Cincinnati Reds IQ: The Ultimate Test of True Fandom (History & Trivia) - Paperback

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by Joe Soriano (Author), Black Mesa Publishing (Editor), Tucker Elliot (Author)In 1968, Johnny Bench was a 20-year-old rookie embarking on his first full Major League season with the Cincinnati Reds. He was also the Reds starting catcher, an All-Star, and the National League Rookie of the Year. And he was one other thing as well: the foundation for one of the greatest teams ever assembled in Major League history-the Big Red Machine. Bench's Major League journey lasted 17 seasons-all in Cincin...

New England Patriots IQ: The Ultimate Test of True Fandom (History & Trivia) - Paperback

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by Black Mesa Publishing (Editor), Tucker Elliot (Editor), Chuck Burgess (Author)The New England Patriots came into being as a bargain basement franchise in an untested upstart professional football league. During the first ten years of their existence, they were nomads without a home field and lost more games than they won. Yet the team, then known as the Boston Patriots, eventually captured the hearts and minds of football fans across the six state region and in "Patriots Nation" throughout...

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by Don Eminizer (Editor), Nick Munson (Illustrator), Alex Polyakov (Author)The book guides a reader through one player's quest to break the magic mark of United States Table Tennis Association ranking of 2000. It describes the challenges faced in the process, the details of the training, and the experience gained in tournament matches. This book outlines the steps and provides invaluable information that would help an aspiring player to achieve the same goal. "I really love this book Many g...

Buffalo Bills IQ: The Ultimate Test of True Fandom - Paperback

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by Tucker Elliot (Editor), Jim Baker (Author)Think you know Buffalo Bills Football? Think again. It's time to find out how smart you really are about the Bills. Anybody can tailgate, but can you make it through the whole game, playing in frozen Ralph Wilson Stadium, grinding it out in the chill of the Buffalo winter? Will you earn that cool drink that tastes of success as you savor  memories of O.J., Drew Bledsoe, Marv Levy, Jim Kelly or Doug Flutie marking yet another victory? We'll let you ...

Going Trad: Out There, with Elkheart - Paperback

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by David Petersen (Author) Number of Pages: 226 Dimensions: 0.52 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: May 22, 2013

Spandex Simplified: Custom Swimwear - Paperback

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by Marie Porter (Author), Michael Porter (Photographer)Custom Swimwear is the sixth title in Marie Porter's Spandex Simplified series, and is all about designing and creating flattering, comfortable, and durable swimwear. This sewing manual is written from the experience of not only a spandex designer, but a former "performance" athlete. Written in layman terms, Custom Swimwear features carefully explained, step-by-step instructions and more than 250 full colour photos and diagrams. Requirin...

Spandex Simplified: Synchro Swimwear - Paperback

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by Marie Porter (Author), Michael Porter (Photographer)Synchro Swimwear is the first in Marie Porter's Spandex Simplified series, and is all about designing and creating spectacular and durable competitive synchronized swim costumes. This book is appropriate for beginner to advanced levels of sewing ability, and is written from both a designer, and former "performance" athlete's point of view. It will teach everything from the basics, to tricks of the trade. Spandex Simplified: Synchro Swimwe...

Sport Karate Point Sparring: An essential guide to the point fighting method - Paperback

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by Ed Yuncza (Author)Finally, a book dedicated specifically to Sport Karate point sparring! Learn what the successful fighters do and become a more successful point fighter. Whether your goal is the national tournament circuit or sparring at your local school, this easy-to-follow book is sure to improve your sparring abilities. This is an end-to-end comprehensive point sparring "how to" manual written for the beginner to the Black Belt, designed to further your overall understanding of this d...

Spandex Simplified: Sewing for Skaters - Paperback

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by Marie Porter (Author), Michael Porter (Photographer)Sewing for Skaters is the second title in Marie Porter's Spandex Simplified series, and is all about designing and creating spectacular and durable figure skating dresses. It combines techniques taught in two of Marie's early manuals (Skaters and Gynmasts and Dancers... Oh My & The Skating Dress Style Book), updated with new styles and techniques... now in beautiful full color, featuring many photos and sketches. This book is approp...

Spandex Simplified: Sewing for Gymnasts - Paperback

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by Marie Porter (Author), Michael Porter (Photographer)Sewing for Gymnasts is the third title in Marie Porter's Spandex Simplified series, and is all about designing and creating spectacular and durable leotards for gymnasts of all disciplines - Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Trampoline, Tumbling, Acrobatic Gymnastics, Aerobic Gymnastics, and more. This book is appropriate for beginner to advanced levels of sewing ability, and is written from both a designer, and former "performan...

The Flower of Battle: MS Latin 11269 - Hardcover

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by Richard Marsden (Author), Benjamin Winnick (Translator)Fiore dei Liberi was a weapons-master from Italy who was active in the 14th and early 15th century. After fifty years of training Italy's elite, he put his art to paper and created the Flower of Battle. The Flower of Battle covers unarmed combat, the use of the dagger, sword, spear, axe as well as fighting in armor, without and on horseback as well as other odds and ends. MS Latin 11269 is a copy of the Flower of Battle in full color w...

Spandex Simplified: Sewing for Superheroes - Paperback

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by Marie Porter (Author), Michael Porter (Photographer)Sewing for Superheroes is the fifth title in Marie Porter's Spandex Simplified series, and is all about designing and creating flattering, comfortable, and show-stopping spandex cosplay. (BAM POW ) This sewing manual is written from the experience of not only a spandex designer, but a former "performance" athlete. Written in layman terms, Sewing for Superheroes features carefully explained, step-by-step instructions and more than 250 f...

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by Richard Marsden (Author)Polish Saber - The use of the Polish Saber on foot in the 17th century covers the history, anecdotes and use of Poland's iconic weapon. In matters of honor and personal safety the saber was the Polish nobleman's choice of arms. The concept of the duel, the form and function of the weapon, as well as source material from Poland, Italy and Germany are blended together in an interpretation presented in full-color. The work is suitable for history enthusiasts, Historica...

Historical European Martial Arts in its Context: Single-Combat, Duels, Tournaments, Self-Defense, War, Masters and their Treatises - Hardcover

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by Richard Marsden (Author)Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) is based on reading source material to recreate the lost martial arts of Europe. While reading the treatises and performing depicted techniques helps understand HEMA, there is more to it. The sources were not written and illustrated in a vacuum, but rather in a rich and complicated world. Historical European Martial Arts in its Context places the sources in a time and place with details about single-combat, duels, tournaments,...

Historical European Martial Arts in its Context: Single-Combat, Duels, Tournaments, Self-Defense, War, Masters and their Treatises - Paperback

$71.98

The Flower of Battle: MS Ludwig XV13 - Hardcover

$71.98

by Colin Hatcher (Translator), Tracy Mellow (Designed by)Fiore dei Liberi was a weapons-master from Italy who was active in the 14th and early 15th century. After fifty years of training Italy's elite, he put his art to paper and created the Flower of Battle. The Flower of Battle covers unarmed combat, the use of the dagger, sword, spear, axe as well as fighting in armor, without and on horseback as well as other odds and ends. MS Ludwig XV 13 is the most complete surviving copy of Fiore's wo...

The Flower of Battle: MS Ludwig XV13 - Paperback

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by Jerry Walls (Author)Drawing on time tested wisdom and insight from hardwood stars from high through the NBA, this fast paced book provides a clear and practical framework for success that can be applied to our personal as well as professional lives. From Larry Bird to Jeremy Lin, from Jackie Stiles to Lebron James, from Judi Warren to Michael Jordan, these hardwood philosophers assist us in setting worthwhile goals, and more importantly, in following through until we reach them. This book ...

Discovering the Apostle Islands - Paperback

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by Lawrence William Newman (Author), Lawwrence William Newman (Photographer)The ultimate guide for visitors to the Apostle Islands, which are located off the northern shore of Wisconsin, in the southwest corner of Lake Superior. The book is filled with colorful photos of the 22 islands comprising one of the most scenic areas in the United States. Recommendations as to places to visit on the islands and in the towns on the surrounding mainland are included. Number of Pages: 128 Dimensions: 0.5...

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by Pat Wheeler (Author)"When Golf was Fun" is a collection of tales from what is known as the "beer and barbecue circuit" of golf tournaments. These tournaments held in small town all across the state of Texas were not only the beginning of the careers of many great golfers but also produced some local legends. It was a time when golf was still a game, not a big business. This collection of 38 stories will entertain and amaze as you read first-hand accounts of some of the greatest exploits in...

Boat Girl: A Memoir of Youth, Love, and Fiberglass - Paperback

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by Melanie Neale (Author)"Boat Girl" is the heart-breaking memoir of growing up aboard a sailboat. Throughout the 1980's and 90's, Melanie's family lived aboard a 47-foot sailboat, spending their summers along the US East Coast and their winters in the Bahamas. But the cruising life was not all fun in the sun. The family had to work hard to pay for their way of life. They dodged hurricanes, overzealous federal agents and bullying land-kids. And they endured a boatload of family drama. As her ...

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by Theresa Delbert (Author), Karen Jacobs (Author), Mia Whittemore (Illustrator) Number of Pages: 64 Dimensions: 0.17 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: May 18, 2016

The YOGA of POOL: Secrets to becoming a Champion in Billiards and in Life - Paperback

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by Paul Rodney Turner (Author)If you're like me, you've probably read all the books on how to improve your game, including the classics from Phil Capelle. I don't propose that this book will cover every facet of the game of billiards; Capelle's books do a great job of that. However, what I will declare is that The YOGA of POOL - Secrets to becoming a Champion in Billiards and in Life will provide you all the essential tools you need to become a great player, while simultaneously helping to ma...

The Cross Country Adventures of the Blue Highways Cycling Elite - Paperback

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by Eric Krimmel (Author), Eric Krimmel (Illustrator), Eric Krimmel (Photographer)The true life story of an epic 4200 mile bicycle journey across America. Three friends who are anything but elite riders, decide to embark on a journey that will take them across the country, even though it is their very first touring trip. They are met with voracious winds, seemingly perpetual rains, the most difficult climbs they have ever faced, bike malfunctions, and physical ailments, among other challenges....

Cycling's 50 Craziest Stories - Paperback

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by Les Woodland (Author)Professional cycling has been around for more than 100 years, more than enough time for nearly anything imaginable to have happened. Whether it's the Tour de France racer who thought the worst thing that could happen to him was being forced to wear the Yellow Jersey, or the communist team director who insisted, on a whim, that a rider have a toe amputated or the fit of jealousy that started the Giro d'Italia, the sport has an endless supply of examples of human folly. ...

The Story of the Giro d'Italia: A Year-by-Year History of the Tour of Italy, Volume 1: 1909-1970 - Paperback

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by Bill McGann (Author), Carol McGann (Author)The Giro d'Italia is one of the world's most important and popular bicycle races, yet there is almost no information in English about this magical Italian race's rich past. With "The Story of the Giro d'Italia", the fabulous history of Italy's national tour is at last available. Volume One takes the story of the Giro from its origin as a desperate promotional gamble by a nearly broke newspaper to Eddy Merckx's convincing 1970 victory. Number of Pa...