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Historical Shooting with Civil War Cavalry Arms - Paperback

$43.20

by Hugh Knight (Author)This book is a must for anyone interested in black-powder firearms, Civil War history, or the sport of historical shooting. In it, the reader will learn how to make period-correct ammunition for carbines and cap and ball revolvers, how to load, fire, clean, and maintain those arms, and how to shoot them according to the military manuals of the period. Lavishly illustrated, the book also contains brief overviews of the weapons and equipment of a Civil War cavalryman to h...

One Belt At A Time: Jiu Jitsu Training Log - Paperback

$9.43

by Black Belt Journey (Author)If you are serious about your Black Belt Journey of becoming a skilled Jiu-Jitsu practitioner then this Jiu Jitsu Workout Log Journal is perfect for you to outline your workout sessions and become a pro Grappler. Perfect gift for disciplined Jiu-Jitsu practitioners and Marital art fans who love the sport and the culture of Jiu-Jitsu.Features: - 2 Pages of Space per Session to write your Techniques and take Notes- Rate Workouts from 1-10- Date, Belt Rank, Weight, ...

$19.99

by Nathan Chen (Author), Lorraine Nam (Illustrator)Olympic gold medalist and three-time World Champion Nathan Chen delivers an inspirational picture book about facing your fears and finding the joy in sports, no matter the outcome. Wei has loved ice-skating ever since his first visit to the rink. He loves gliding across the ice, taking flight on jumps, and moving with the music--there's nothing else like it!But as Wei's first big competition draws near, he begins to worry. He's been training ...

History of the Nets: From Teaneck to Brooklyn - Hardcover

$39.94

by Rick Laughland (Author)Relive the Ups and Downs of the Storied Saga of the Nomadic NetsThe Nets have led a wandering existence over five decades. The team has been known as the New Jersey Americans, the New York Nets, the New Jersey Nets and now the Brooklyn Nets while constantly relocating throughout the New York metropolitan area. Though often plagued by instability and futility, the franchise has celebrated seminal moments in the course of ABA and NBA history. Julius Erving's legendary ...

Until the Last Autumn Leaf Falls - Paperback

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by Fran Janczak (Author), Teresa Carlson (Illustrator)A fun and sweet story of a little boy's love for autumn and his colorful adventures all the way... until the last autumn leaf falls.SEE OTHER BOOKS BY AUTHOR: Until the Last Raindrops FallUntil the Last Firefly GlowsUntil the Last Snow Pile Melts Number of Pages: 38 Dimensions: 0.1 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: September 20, 2022

From Cool Runnings to World Superpower: The Rise of American Fencing - Paperback

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by Igor Chirashnya (Author)Breathtaking. Unexpected. Deserved.Where has American fencing been and where is it going? This book will take you on a journey along with American fencing from the beginnings in the times of the Founding Fathers, all the way through the lackluster first decades of American competition in the Olympic Games, and on to today where American fencing stands poised to build on its success and become a major player on the world stage. It's been a complicated road for the Un...

The Spanish Lexicon of Baseball: Semantics, Style, and Terminology - Hardcover

$179.82

by John M. Chaston (Author), Robert N. Smead (Author)This entertaining and informative work uses data driven analysis to guide and enhance the study of linguistic and stylistic differences in written game summaries. Timely and illustrative, The Spanish Lexicon of Baseball: Semantics, Style, and Terminology will appeal to fans of the game as well as students of lexicon.Author BiographyJohn M. Chaston is associate professor emeritus of the University of New Hampshire. Robert N. Smead is associa...

Turkey Tails and Tales from Across the USA: Volume 3 - Hardcover

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by Tom Doc Weddle (Author), Wess Vandenbark (Artist)This is the third book in a series of turkey hunting recollections written by Tom "Doc" Weddle in which he chronologically details a life well-spent as one of America's most fervent "Turkey Men." Few people can boast of having accomplished what's known as a U.S. Super Slam...the taking of a wild turkey from all 49 states which support a spring hunting season. Weddle has three of these to his credit, and is almost finished with numbers four a...

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by Roger Angell (Author)Roger Angell, the acclaimed New Yorker writer and editor, steps up with a selection of writings that celebrate a view from the tenth decade of an engaged, vibrant life. Whether it's a Fourth of July in rural Maine, the opening game of the 2015 World Series, editorial exchanges with John Updike, a letter to a son, or his award-winning essay on aging, "This Old Man," what links the pieces is Angell's unique perceptions and humor, his utter absence of self-pity, and his a...

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by Morten Stroksnes (Author)ONE OF SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE'S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR The Lofoten islands in Norway are as isolated and forbidding as they are majestic. In this true story, two friends, the author and the eccentric artist Hugo Aasjord, set out onto the icy waters surrounding the islands. Their quest: to pursue the infamous Greenland shark--a massive creature that can grow to twenty-six feet in length and more than a ton in weight--from a tiny rubber boat. But the shark is not kn...

Getting Started In Reloading. - Paperback

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by Paul Feist (Author)Do you want to get started in Handloading your own ammunition, but need a step-by-step guide that does a little better at explaining why you're doing things? Just need a little overview on the basic steps before you start buying gear? Need some guidance on what all this stuff is supposed to do for you? This booklet might help you out At least, I hope it will... It's supposed to. This book will not give you loads for your particular cartridge - there are hundreds of othe...

A Thinking Man's Guide to Voyaging South: The Many Facets of Caribbean Cruising - Paperback

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by Frank Virgintino (Author)Frank Virgintino, author of numerous Free Cruising Guides for the Caribbean, has been working on "A Thinking Man's Guide to Voyaging South" for almost a year. Roughly 200 pages long, the Guide addresses everything North American sailors need to know to get to the Caribbean safely through a discussion of various routes from North America to the Caribbean as well as a discussion of the entire Caribbean - which the author breaks down into four quadrants. The author ho...

The Walk-On: Inside Northwestern's Rise From Cellar Dweller To Big Ten Champ - Paperback

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by Matt Stewart (Author)This inspiring true story takes you inside a major college football program from a unique point of view: the walk-on. For decades, Northwestern University finished in the bottom of the Big Ten Conference. But new head coach Gary Barnett brought a winning attitude to Evanston and engineered one of the greatest turnarounds in college sports history, leading Northwestern to two Big Ten championships. Matt Stewart's experience as a safety mirrored the team. As a freshman, ...

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by Rick Rappe (Author)Vintage Bows-I, was a beginning archer's introduction to choosing, learning to shoot and even collecting of post WW2 USA built pre-compound bows. Vintage Bows-II is directed to the more experienced stick and string archer. Focused on the "golden era" of the production built recurve bow of roughly 1955 to 1977, Vintage-II contains nearly 200 photos, 18 chapters and over 180 pages of history, shooting and choosing-a-bow tips, building wood arrows, refinish and repair, stri...

Hunting And Trapping On The Upper Magalloway River And Parmachenee Lake: First Winter In The Wilderness (1882) - Paperback

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by Fred C. Barker (Author), John S. Danforth (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 252 Di...

Golf Score Logbook: Golfer's Course Scores and Performance Journal - Paperback

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by Dubreck World Publishing (Author)Track and record each golf game in this perfect logbook, designed for you to note down your golfing scores and performance and keep all your golfing stats in one place. Pages have easy to use prompts and well laid out space for course name, date, weather, players, par, stroke, fairway, putts, hazards and scores, plus handy lined notes pages alongside for performance and other notes of interest for future use. An ideal record book for new or experienced golf...

Green and Golden Boots: Australia's overseas golden boot winners - Paperback

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by Jason Goldsmith (Author)From the not-so-well known players plying their trade in places as far-flung as Israel and Iceland, to a world superstar in Sam Kerr, Australia has produced strikers who have not only excelled at home in domestic competition and playing for Australia, but also overseas.Green and Golden Boots - Australia's overseas golden boot winners profiles the eleven men and one woman who have topped leagues as Golden Boot winners in overseas competitions. From Belgium to South K...

Old Guy Jiu Jitsu: for humans over 40 - Paperback

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by Eli Golub (Author)This comprehensive guide on starting Jiu-Jitsu is the perfect resource for anyone looking to explore the benefits of this empowering combat sport. The author, an enthusiastic practitioner with valuable insights from personal experience, shares habits and best practices that can enhance your Jiu-Jitsu journey.This book is not focused on secret techniques, but instead emphasizes healthy practices that can increase enjoyment and minimize the risk of injury, allowing mature a...

Pep Guardiola - Coaching High Pressing Tactics & Sessions Against Different Formations - Paperback

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by Athanasios Terzis (Author)This book is the first to finally provide a step-by-step tactical analysis of Pep Guardiola's High Pressing Tactics (126 Tactical Examples). Take your chance to learn how Manchester City use their innovative pressing tactics to play against all different formations (4-3-3, 4-2-3-1, 4-4-2, 4-3-1-2, 3-4-3, and 3-4-1-2), so you can coach Pep's high pressing game against various systems of play.Manchester City dictate the game with the ball and without the ball. The a...

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by Chelsi Balfour (Author)Meet Skylar. She has big dreams and even bigger roadblocks. This is the story of how Skylar pushes past everything trying to hold her back - and becomes the racer she's always wanted to be.Skylar teaches us to go ahead and do big things, even if they're scary. Alway's go for your dreams! Number of Pages: 22 Dimensions: 0.25 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: May 22, 2023

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by Peter Kaminsky (Author), Greg Schwipps (With), Dominic Garnett (Adapted by)Author BiographyPeter Kaminsky is an author and a contributor to the New York Times, Field & Stream and Outdoor Life. Greg Schwipps' work has appeared in a number of outdoor magazines. Dominic Garnett is an angling writer, blogger (dgfishing.co.uk), photographer and guide whom Angling Times recently described as 'Fast becoming one of the most readable angling writers in the business... has that rare ability to c...

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by Robyn Ryle (Author)Amanda Harkins is fed up. The Madison boys' basketball team has been getting all the attention and money for way too long. The boys barely even won a game last season while the girls' team almost made it to State. But here she is again, fighting to practice in the good gym with the girls' team, even though they signed up for it and the boys did not.Amanda and her friends-Maddie and Dot-decide it's time to take action. Amanda's an aspiring activist and this is one wrong i...

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by Robert C. Knox (Author)I realize that anyone sufficiently intrigued by the title so as to open the cover of Golf Balls Are Female has probably already conjured up some ideas as to its contents. To end the suspense, I will tell you that Golf Balls Are Female is simply about the three greatest pleasures in a man's life-drinking, golf, and the OU-Texas football game. Unfortunately, life requires a lot of living in between these most gratifying of pursuits, so Golf Balls Are Female is also abo...

The Beautiful Game - The Most Amazing Soccer Stories of All Time - Paperback

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by Michael Langdon (Author)Do you think you know everything there is to know about football? Have you heard of: The referee who lost his teeth mid-game? The player who got injured playing scrabble? The ladies who changed a nation? The one-armed goalkeeper? The game of three halves? The World Cup team that smuggled Rohypnol onto the pitch? The craziest superstitions in the sport? The seagull that scored a goal? DISCOVER THE STORIES OF SOME OF FOOTBALL'S MOST ICONIC MOMENTS - From the heart-...

Junior Ice Hockey: The Leagues Before The League - Paperback

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by Derek Schaedig (Author)Typically, American high schoolers graduate and march off to college to continue their education-and sometimes their athletic careers-at around 18 years old. Meanwhile, in men's ice hockey, the average age of an NCAA first-year is 20. Where do these players spend their time, and what do they do before they enter collegiate or professional franchises? They head to juniors.In juniors, players experience being cut or traded between teams and leagues, they battle it out ...

Sports Skills Value Book. High Performance Sport Skill Instruction, Training and Coaching + The Perfect Golf Swing In Minutes. The #1 Athelete's Sourc - Paperback

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by Ddj Publishing (Author)High Performance Sport Skill Instruction, Training, and CoachingEvery sportsperson seeks the elusive next level up. Whether at the pro or beginner level there are hidden, inner sources of power to improve and excel. Famous, three-time Grand Slam winner, Arthur Ashe, pointed out that many in sport fall victim to, "PARALYSIS BY ANALYSIS". Athletes on any level can experience the pain of overthinking and sabotaging their performance. Blame many traditional methods of te...

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by Max Donner (Author)Sports in the Pandemic Era chronicles the dramatic comeback of sports after the global pandemic forced lockdowns, border closures and quarantines.Following a near total shutdown in the spring of 2020, the sports industry rose to an exceptional challenge with discipline and innovation. This helped health experts understand how the rest of the world could adapt to the crisis.Sports in the Pandemic Era shares case studies of sports organizations that quickly implemented maj...

Build the Swing of a Lifetime: The Four-Step Approach to a More Efficient Swing - Hardcover

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by Mike Bender (Author), Zach Johnson (Foreword by)From one of Golf Digest's Top 5 teachers--a simple, scientific program to build a great swingMost golf instruction is based on helping students emulate the best players, but for top golf teacher Mike Bender, physics provides a better model for developing a swing that is as efficient, consistent, and timeless as that of Iron Byron, the PGA robot that tests clubs and balls. Now Mike Bender shows you how to put the secrets of science into your o...

Root Root Root for the Home Teams- A Chicago Fan's Odyssey to Find the Meaning of Life Through Sports - Hardcover

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by Tom Dobrez (Author)Grab your seat next to a super fan who stopped at nothing to get into his generation's premier Chicago sports events.This is your chance to experience the city's most memorable sport's moments, from the two Bears' Super Bowls, the White Sox pennant clincher in Anaheim and their World Series winner in Houston to the Blackhawks Game 7 disappointment in 1971 and the traumatic overtime win in Philadelphia for their first of three Cups. But it's not just title thrills; you ar...

The Ultimate Book of Fun Things to Do in Retirement Volume 1: Hundreds of ideas to spark your imagination for planning an exciting, active, happy, hea - Paperback

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by S. C. Francis (Author)Unleash Your Inner Adventurer: How to Plan the Ultimate Retirement That's Anything But Boring.Inside this value-packed book, you'll find hundreds of ideas to spark your imagination for planning an exciting, active, happy, healthy, and mentally sharp life after work.✓ Here's just a fraction of what you'll discover: 7 First Steps to Rockin' the Retired Life The simple secret to finding purpose and meaning in retirement. How to focus on what truly makes you happy and fu...

Fat Girl Sings: Discovering, Embracing, and Leveraging Racial Identity on the Football Field, in Business, and in Life - Hawai'i Editi - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Ray Schoenke (Author)Featuring compelling characters and integrating classic themes such as bullying, racial injustice, and coming of age, Fat Girl Sings is the profoundly moving true story of a chubby brown boy's traumatic loss of innocence and his mental and physical transformation into the warrior he has to become to achieve success in school, in the NFL, in business, and in life as he struggles to gain an understanding of himself, his environment, and his H...

Fishing with Daddy on Crystal River & Kings Bay - Hardcover

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by Deb Hamel (Author), Alena Karabach (Illustrator), Christy Frazier (Editor)Book 2 of the Daddy's Fishing Series Daddy and Debber have gone fishing again but this time they're in Crystal River Florida!With Captain Dom as their guide, they are ready to explore. Debber is eager to learn all about life on the water and see the beautiful Nature Coast of Florida! If you love this book, be sure to check out Daddy's Hunting Series! Number of Pages: 30 Dimensions: 0.25 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Publication Dat...