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by Gary G. Albrecht (Author)This is not just a book, it is actually a four hour course designed to have you develop a better understanding, and working knowledge of the expandable baton and fixed baton techniques. It will allow you to go beyond the simple basics that you were taught at the beginning of your law enforcement career. As a course it will show you how the Expandable Baton and Fixed Baton go from a simple impact weapon, which is what officers have been taught for many years, to a h...

The Bermuda Triangle II: An Odyssey of Unexplained Disappearances at Sea - Paperback

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by Gian J. Quasar (Author)After 25 years of silence, the subject of the Bermuda Triangle was spectacularly reborn in 2003 with the author's first book Into the Bermuda Triangle. It not only re-laid the accurate, original foundation, it added dozens upon dozens of new cases-- stunning disappearances happening to the very moment of publication. 　A pilot was crying out in panic over a "weird object" harassing his aircraft.　Deserted vessels found, the last log entry half written and lying by the ...

The Voyage of the Yacht, Dal: from Gdynia to Chicago, 1933-34 - Paperback

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by Andrzej (andré) Bohomolec (Author), Irene Tomaszewski (Translator), Irene Tomaszewski (Editor)I am in awe of Irene Tomaszewski's introduction and translation of the story of the Dal and her portrait of Andrzej Bohomolec, and am grateful for the opportunity to be one of the first to read it. Personally, I feel a connection to Andrzej Bohomolec--as a dreamer, in his need to organize such a bold and risky voyage, and living through the experience, surviving the catastrophe, and finding such a...

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by John McEvoy (Author)When race track owners who have banned prominent race horse owner, Ted Tilley, begin being murdered under strange circumstances, Jack Doyle steps in to tryand solve the crimes. He almost finds more than he bargained for this time. Number of Pages: 194 Dimensions: 0.45 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: October 09, 2018

Endurance 101: a gentle guide to the sport of long-distance riding - Paperback

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by Aarene Storms (Author), Monica Bretherton (Photographer)Written specifically for beginning endurance riders, this book is a step by step guide to gaining the skills you need to succeed with the horse you have and learn what endurance riders mean when they say that "To Finish is to Win." The book has a relaxed narrative style with lots of pictures, making the sport accessible to riders from a variety of riding disciplines. The anecdotes aren't just entertaining-they highlight how critical d...

Fast Muscle Building: 15 Bodybuilding Secrets to Grow Drug-Free Lean Muscle Mass Using Natural Supplement Stacks and Strength Training Workouts - Paperback

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by Carl Lanore (Foreword by), Eric D. Groleau (Editor), Rob Regish (Author)In this book, Coach Rob Regish shares 15 tips for building muscle fast. Coach Rob is known to give the straight talk on proven natural supplement stacks and unorthodox training methods that deliver stunning physique transformations and fast - without drugs. Until now, these secrets have only been available in his subscription only Blueprint Bulletins. Readers are now offered a peek into this world of natural bodybuildi...

Off the Beaten Trail: Fifty Fantastic Hikes in northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington - Paperback

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by Matt Reeder (Author)Are you ready to get off the beaten trail? This collection of 50 hikes explores some of the most obscure and beautiful hikes in northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. You'll discover quiet beaches along the Oregon Coast, hike into the curious and heartbreakingly beautiful Badger Creek Wilderness, discover colossal old-growth forest deep in the Clackamas River canyon, and get up close and personal with one of Oregon's greatest waterfalls high in the Mount Jefferson b...

101 Hikes in the Majestic Mount Jefferson Region - Paperback

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by Matt Reeder (Author)101 Hikes in the Majestic Mount Jefferson Region is the first hiking guide that focuses specifically on the Opal Creek and Mount Jefferson regions in Oregon's Cascade Range. With dozens of hikes not found in other area hiking guides, detailed directions and topographic maps, it will also be the definitive hiking guide for this region. Number of Pages: 322 Dimensions: 0.72 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: March 21, 2016

Run Smart: Training Tips for Runners - Paperback

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by Adam Hodges (Author)In Run Smart, XTERRA trail run champion and running coach, Adam Hodges, passes along decades of knowledge he has gleaned from competing and coaching in the sport. Topics cover various dimensions of running, including goal setting, mental skills, training principles, warmup protocols, running drills, functional strength, running form, running shoes, nutrition, hydration, recovery, and sleep. Each chapter consists of a concise, self-contained article that addresses a diff...

The HEMA Scholar: A Collection of Western Martial Arts Articles - Paperback

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by Nikolai Gloeckler (Author), Carl Persson (Author), Dana Mowat (Author)Here are several articles on Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA), including interpretations of some Masters' works, select techniques, basic curriculum, fight theory, and historical fitness techniques. Whether interested in the unarmed combat of our Western heritage, longsword, knife fighting, or general martial arts, there is something in here for all HEMA enthusiasts. Articles are written by practitioners of the ar...

Pilates Walk: Tips, Techniques, and Exercises for a Healthy Stride - Paperback

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by Aliesa George (Author)My Mission, and the Pilates-Walk(TM) goal is to give you lots of helpful information and exercise tips so that you can find and use the right muscles when you walk. Walking is one of the best whole-body wellness activities (when your form is good). But with poor posture and bad body mechanics even a leisurely stroll can leave you feeling worse instead of better. To help you maximize the benefits of your walking technique, I'm going to share with you some simple comm...

Northern Dancer: The Legend and His Legacy - Paperback

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by Muriel Lennox (Author)The story of Northern Dancer is the stuff of legend. A little horse, dismissed time and again because of his size, Northern Dancer not only won the 1964 Kentucky Derby in record time, today his descendants dominate racing the world over. Best selling author, Muriel Lennox, takes readers on a memorable ride into the sport of kings and queens. Lennox's deep empathy with horses results in dramatic portrayals of the animals themselves. Northern Dancer, his ancestors and d...

Voices of Classical Pilates: Men's Work - Paperback

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by Peter Fiasca (Editor), Amy Baria Bergesen (Editor), Suzanne Michele Diffine (Editor)Thirty accomplished 2nd generation Classical Pilates professionals and students write candidly about their lives and work. These individuals share ideas and experiences in ways that show intriguing diversity among those who are devoted to Joseph Pilates' traditional system of mental and physical conditioning. With honesty and perceptive insight, these educators and students reveal their fascinating journeys...

On Top of Your Game: Mental Skills to Maximize Your Athletic Performance - Paperback

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by Carrie Cheadle (Author)How far could you go in your sport if there wasn't anything holding you back? What if there is a world-class athlete inside of you just waiting to come out? Physical skill alone is not enough to deal with the demands of your sport. Knowing how to perform under pressure, tame the butterflies, and overcome setbacks are all essential if you want to be at the top of your game. Drawing on her work as a mental skills expert, Carrie Cheadle gives you the essential mental sk...

HAPPY FEET - How to Be a Gold Star Soccer Parent: (Everything the Coach, the Ref and Your Kid Want You to Know) - Paperback

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by Dan Blank (Author)HAPPY FEET is the ultimate resource for soccer parents. Written by best-selling author, Dan Blank, it will give you a better understanding of the game, its rules and terminology. This remarkable book includes links to seven free videos that help explain soccer's more mysterious concepts such as offside, the advantage rule and systems of play. By the end of Section 1, parents with no soccer background will have a working vocabulary of this strange sport and an understandin...

Soccer iQ Presents... POSSESSION: Teaching Your Team to Keep the Darn Ball - Paperback

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by Dan Blank (Author)"Excellent book! Dan Blank does an awesome job of simply and logically breaking down the fundamental approach to a possession-based style of play." Bikerby "A very well written easy to read book. It's as if Dan Blank is giving a clinic and you have a front row seat." Brandon Amos "I'm truly impressed with this book. It didn't just teach and entertain me, it spoke to me." Coach Tom POSSESSION is a step by step explanation of coaching points and on-field exercises for p...

Soccer iQ - Vol. 2: More of What Smart Players Do - Paperback

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by Dan Blank (Author)"It's as if Dan was sitting right next to you with a dry erase board saying, 'See what I mean?' This is another must have book for the soccer lover." Ray Leone, Head Coach, Harvard University A follow-up to the Amazon #1 best-seller, Soccer iQ Volume 2 is written in the same conversational and humorous tone as its predecessor. Volume 2 is an easy read that identifies more of the most common soccer mistakes and provides players with simple, connect-the-dots solutions that...

Rookie: Surviving Your Freshman Year of College Soccer - Paperback

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by Dan Blank (Author)"Must read for all college-bound student-athletes" Amazon Customer Coach Dan Blank once again over-delivers for readers with another essential how-to book for college-bound soccer players. Written in the same plainspoken tone that shot Soccer iQ to best-seller status, ROOKIE is more conversation than book. It gives rising college freshmen a revealing preview of life as a college soccer player and provides them with a wealth of survival tips for making the most of their de...

Soccer iQ Presents Shutout Pizza: Smarter Soccer Defending for Players and Coaches - Paperback

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by Dan Blank (Author)"If you want to win, buy this book. Clearly written, direct and to the point with great stories that bring the topics to life." . Buffs "Another awesome book from Dan Blank! My defenders are now getting "Shutout Pizza" to devour...both the book and hopefully lots of pizza this year!" Bikerby "Very good read, with useful information that is simple to follow and understand. Very catchy, memorable descriptions that stick with you, and will stick with your players." Darren ...

Everything Your Coach Never Told You Because You're a Girl: and other truths about winning - Paperback

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by Dan Blank (Author)"Inspiring... Motivational... Brilliant!" Amazon Customer "I just finished reading the best coach, athlete, competitor book ever!" Laura Lebowitz "There isn't anything that I didn't LOVE about this book! Dan knows how to reach girl soccer players with such a raw and real passion. I wish I could have had him as a coach during my playing years." Nikki C. This is what your coaches would have said to you if you were a boy, told through the story of a small-college soccer te...

Soccer iQ Presents... High Pressure: How to Win Soccer Games by Smothering Your Opponent - Paperback

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by Dan Blank (Author)"Inspirational. Amazing. The ultimate prize, these books are worth multiple reads." Coach Tom "Full of illuminating soccer insights and practical coaching tips." Travis Norsen A wonderful Christmas present or stocking stuffer for the soccer coach in your life! In this installment of the bestselling Soccer iQ series, college soccer coach and author, Dan Blank, educates coaches and players on the most effective ways to implement a high-pressure style of team defending. Ne...

Running Games for Track & Field and Cross Country - Paperback

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by Mark Stanbrough (Author)Running Games for Track and Field & Cross Country is divided into eight categories of running: Icebreaker and Team Building, Warm-up and Cool-Down, Tag, Relay, Running, Fartlek, Distance, and Specific. Each of the eight categories describes 20 main games and numerous variations, making a total of more than500 games presented in Running Games for Track and Field & Cross Country that will provide fun and fitness through running The number one reason people pa...

Mental Skills and Drills for Track And Field - Paperback

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by Mark Stanbrough (Author)Track and field athletes put in numerous hours of training to shape the body. You train to be strong and powerful You train to become fast, strong and powerful You train hard, running, jumping, or throwing, to be the best you can be. But are you doing everything you can to be the best you can be? Athletes often train the physical component with a well-planned, systematic program that focuses on the physiological aspects, yet the mental training tools have not been...

Tennis Inside the Zone: 32 Mental Training Workouts for Champions - Paperback

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by Rob Polishook (Author)When you play, would you like to: Adapt and Adjust under pressure in a match? Bounce back easily after setbacks and losses? Reframe negativity and use it as fuel? No longer concentrate on what you can't control? Stay focused on the present, not the past or future? Compete like a champion under the most difficult situations? Now you can Tennis Inside the Zone: 32 Mental Training Workouts for Champions is the first book of its kind that allows the athlete to be the ...

Motorcycle Meanderings: 25 Motorbike Essays Strictly for the Bathroom - Paperback

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by Johnny Winterer (Author)"Good riders are thinking riders," said moto-racing champ Reg Pridmore. We're also poets and mystics and rebels and lovers and revivalist preachers, sometimes. We find our religion, our sense of beauty, as much on the serpentine road as in the roar of a well-tuned machine. Ours is a tribe of wanderers, seekers and finders, and two-wheeled pilgrims that occasionally-or often-like to go fast. Ironically, this means slowing down and taking a detour from the rat race, t...

Be Your Own Bodybuilding Coach: A Reference Guide For Year-Round Bodybuilding Success - Hardcover

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by Scott Walter Stevenson (Author)Be Your Own Bodybuilding Coach is for bodybuilding enthusiasts who relish the rewards the endeavor, both learning and doing, as much as the physique that comes from their efforts. Dr. Stevenson has poured decades of personal experience as a competitor, scientist, coach, educator and gym rat into a highly detailed strategic plan for setting goals, and navigating the Post-Contest, Off-Season and Pre-Contest periods of the "bodybuilder's year." The book's purpos...

The Border War: The Bronze Boot Rivalry Between Colorado State and Wyoming - Paperback

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by Ryan Thorburn (Author), Robert Gagliardi (Author)The Border War football series between Colorado State and Wyoming is defined by its longevity, proximity and one of the more unique traveling trophies in sports. The universities, separated by only 65 miles, have battled on the gridiron in three centuries for the iconic Bronze Boot, which was an actual combat boot worn by a military member in Vietnam. This book covers the history of the rivalry, from its controversial beginning in 1899 throu...

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by Garry Cooper (Author)Clam Digging, Frog Gigging, Spear Fishing, Abalone Diving, Catching Striped Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie, Crawfish, Fishing from the shore of the ocean for Ling Cod and Bottom Fish and much, much more Learning how to fish using simple and easy techniques for all types of fish rather than an in depth guide to catching one type of fish. This book is made to be fun and to explain all types of outdoor activities in the most simple way so they may be enjoyed by all outdoors per...

Daily Devotions for Die-Hard Fans Missouri Tigers - Paperback

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by Ed McMinn (Author)Daily Devotions for Die-Hard Fans: Missouri Tigers combines the great passion of the Tiger fan with the grand passion of the fan of Christ in one set of devotions. The result is a book that is fun while it provides a time of reflection about God and your faith. Missouri once used a tactic to win a football game that resulted in a change in the rules that is still in effect. Missouri's 1964 pitching staff was the greatest in the history of major college baseball. Dan Devin...

Daily Devotions for Die-Hard Fans Notre Dame Fighting Irish - Paperback

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by Ed McMinn (Author)Daily Devotions for Die-Hard Fans: Notre Dame Fighting Irish combines the great passion of the Notre Dame fan with the grand passion of the fan of Christ in one set of devotions. The result is a book that is fun while it provides a time of reflection about God and your faith. Notre Dame's most successful sports program had its genesis in an automobile accident. Each fall, the Irish stay true to a promise that was made decades ago. Justin Yoon knew nothing about football, ...

Daily Devotions for Die-Hard Kids Alabama Crimson Tide - Paperback

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by Ed McMinn (Author)DAILY DEVOTIONS FOR DIE-HARD KIDS: ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE combines the excitement you feel when reading about the Crimson Tide with the fun of learning more about Jesus and your faith. You'll read stories like these: In one Alabama basketball game, the subs refused to go in. Alabama landed one of its greatest players because of a flat tire. Quarterback Jay Barker was once grateful that he was benched. No matter how hard he tried, Don McNeal couldn't kill Kate. One time, fa...

Daily Devotions for Die-Hard Kids Auburn Tigers - Paperback

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by Ed McMinn (Author)DAILY DEVOTIONS FOR DIE-HARD KIDS: AUBURN TIGERS combines the excitement you feel when reading about the Tigers with the fun of learning more about Jesus and your faith. You'll read stories like these: Legend has it Auburn once had a player so blind that he played by sound. An Auburn player got into a fight at practice -- with one of the coaches. During a game, Auburn and Georgia got together and prayed for an injured player. Auburn's greatest tennis coach ever couldn't ...