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Daddy took me fishing on the Homosassa & Chassahowitzka Rivers - Hardcover

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by Deb Hamel (Author), Alena Karabach (Illustrator), Christy Frazier (Editor)Book 1 of the Daddy's Fishing Series Hamel is back with a new adventure! Daddy and Debber have gone fishing. Join Debber on her first fishing charter with Captain Mike Baize where she learns all about fishing in Homosassa Florida. From manatees to mangroves and then back to MacRae's Marina for a snack, this story is full of fast paced fun.If you love this book, be sure to check out Daddy's Hunting Series! Number of ...

Don't Back Down: A True Story of Perseverance Through Faith, Determination and a Positive Attitude - Paperback

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by Mike O'Neill (Author)"This wasn't part of the game plan..." After a second advanced cancer diagnosis, Coach Mike O'Neill found himself reflecting on how his journey through life and sports had prepared him for the ultimate test and foe-cancer. In his memoir, the beloved Tennessee high school football coach shares the experiences that shaped his approach to life, love, and work. Lessons from the gridiron provided O'Neill a foundation of strength for the unforeseen battles off the field. Fr...

Good news from the DUGOUT: Trading a Diamond for a Crown - Paperback

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by Frank D. Minton (Author)Former Dodger pitcher Frank D. Minton now preacher, is straight talking and plain dealing. He doesn't pull any punches about his love for baseball and the Bible. Infact many people think he is not very preacherly. Minton recounts an incident when he nearly caused a baseball riot. "I had gotten into a fight with an opposing player." "The next day, I was interviewed on television, black eye and all. Of course, they were interested in the fight and my reactions as a on...

PowerRev Way: Developing the Total Athlete - Paperback

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by International Performance Sciences (Author), Tim Dornemann (Author), Tim Anderson (Author)The PowerRev Way is to develop the total athlete; meaning their body, mind, and heart; through sports performance training. Designed to encourage, equip and enable individuals and coaches with the tools to develop safe and effective training programs for any sport. As a comprehensive resource for students interested in a career in performance training or those coaches with years of experience or new t...

Balance Exercises for Seniors: The Ultimate Fall Prevention Guide with Simple Home Workouts for Improving Stability, Mobility, and Posture - Hardcover

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by Scott Hamrick (Author)Do you need to regain the balance you had when you were younger? Has the loss of muscle mass affected your balance? If you are worried about trying to keep conditioned but feel that balance issues limit you, you've come to the right place!This book provides a safe, reliable, and doctor-approved way to improve your balance - simple exercises you can perform seated in a chair or standing. We've also included helpful tests to assess your current balance level; for instan...

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by Robert Bilger (Author)Anyone who has a desire to work "with" a horse can be a Horse Trainer. This technique is the perfect way to start a horse under saddle that has never been ridden! Purchased a horse that has already been ridden, this technique will make both of you much safer on your very first ride! This technique will create the perfect relationship and partnership with every horse; regardless of breed, age, size, or riding discipline! There is 45+ years of horse training and behavio...

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Your Word, Lil Peter, Is Your Word - Hardcover

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by Tasche Laine (Author), Peter Valdez (Author), Mei Mei Leonard (Illustrator)Your Word Lil Peter Is Your Word BLURBA meaningful story about learning what it means to keep your word.Spring break is here and Lil Peter has to work with his uncle at a construction site while his friends have fun without him. No fair!As Lil Peter tells his uncle what he wants to hear, he realizes he is not telling the full truth. When his uncle challenges him to view things differently, he learns more than just h...

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by The Experts at Dummies (Author)The fun way to get a grip on every aspect of golf Golf is a popular spectator sport, but for those who play it's a great source of low impact cardiovascular, strength, and aerobic exercise. In addition, golf is by nature a social game that provides the opportunity to meet new people. Golf All-In-One For Dummies shows you not only how to get the most physical benefit from a round of golf, but also the tools you need to truly enjoy the game. From perfecting you...

The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship: Basics for Beginners/D Level - Paperback

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by Susan E. Harris (Author)Required reading for every Pony Club Member--now in a valuable new editionThe United States Pony Club (USPC) is among the largest equestrian organizations in the United States, with more than 14,000 members in 600 clubs spread across 49 states, credited with training many current and past Olympic competitors. The USPC Manuals are required reading for every Pony Club Member, and will continue to be required reading into their new editions.This book is written and ill...

The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship: Intermediate Horsemanship/C1-C2 Level - Paperback

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by Susan E. Harris (Author)Updated and enhanced information on the most recent topics added to the Pony Club curriculumThis C Level manual builds on material covered in The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship: Basics for Beginners/D Level. Whether you're a Pony Clubber who has passed the D Level tests or simply a rider who has mastered the same basics, this manual enables you to increase your skills and teach you what you need to know in order to rise independently and correctly wi...

The United States Pony Clubs Manual of Horsemanship: Book 3: Advanced Horsemanship Hb - A Levels - Paperback

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by Susan E. Harris (Author)This new edition includes updated and enhanced information on the most recent topics added to the Pony Club curriculum, including land conservation, horse health and safety, nutrition and veterinary topics, better organization for easy reference, and a full update of critical developments in riding, instruction, and competition. This manual, the third of the United States Pony Club Manuals of Horsemanship, builds on the fundamentals covered in Basics for Beginners/...

Running a Marathon For Dummies - Paperback

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by Jason Karp (Author)Get ready to run the race of your life Marathons in the U.S. have seen record increases in participation during the past few years. Running a Marathon For Dummies helps aspiring marathon runners prepare to successfully complete their first race, and shows experienced runners how to take their game to the next level. Running a Marathon For Dummies gives you exercises, programs, and tips to improve your running stamina, speed, and overall health. It takes you from sitting ...

ABC of Sports and Exercise Medicine - Paperback

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by Gregory Whyte (Editor), Mike Loosemore (Editor), Clyde Williams (Editor)Back JacketThe ABC of Sports and Exercise Medicine provides general practitioners with a comprehensive overview of the field of sports medicine. This highly illustrated and thoroughly revised and updated new edition: - Reflects new developments and current practice- Includes new chapters on medical care at sporting events, environmental factors of sports and exercise, benefits of exercise in health and disease, nutriti...

Perfection: The Inside Story of the 1972 Miami Dolphins' Perfect Season - Hardcover

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by Bob Griese (Author), Dave Hyde (Author)The inside story of the only undefeated team in NFL history, the 1972 Miami Dolphins--by the Hall of Fame quarterback who led it to victoryHall of Fame quarterback and long-time ABC college football announcer Bob Griese is a living football legend. Now, on the 40th anniversary of the 1972 Miami Dolphins' incredible championship season, Griese tells the behind-the-scenes story of the team both on and off the field as it achieved a feat no other team ha...

Saturday Millionaires: How Winning Football Builds Winning Colleges - Hardcover

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by Kristi Dosh (Author) Last year Football Bowl Subdivision college football programs produced over $1 billion in net revenue. Record-breaking television contracts were announced. Despite the enormous revenue, college football is in upheaval. Schools are accused of throwing their academic mission aside to fund their football teams. The media and fans are beating the drum for athletes to be paid. And the conferences are being radically revised as schools search for TV money. Saturday Millionai...

Football's Secret Trade: How the Player Transfer Market Was Infiltrated - Hardcover

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by Alex Duff (Author), Tariq Panja (Author)A no-holds-barred exposé on the financial transactions of the world's favourite sport The transfer fees clubs pay to sign top players now top 4 billion a year but much of the money has been flowing out of the game. A small group of wealthy investors including Russian oligarchs, English racehorse owners and a former billionaire gold miner have seized the opportunity to enter this booming market. Some have moved in on the territory of banks and lent mo...

Spike Up!: Becoming an athlete at 60 - Paperback

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by Jeanne M. Roy (Author)What do you want to do? What's holding you back? You might not be good enough? You might fail? People might laugh? So what? In SPIKE UP!, Jeanne Roy takes you on a 60-year journey, from tap shoes to track spikes, from going with the flow to going against the flow, to become what she never thought she could, a competitive athlete. Now, it's your turn to "Spike Up!" Number of Pages: 72 Dimensions: 0.17 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: June 01, 2023

The Seaman's Friend: Containing A Treatise On Practical Seamanship (1851) - Paperback

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by Richard Henry Dana Jr. (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: 242 Dimensions: 0.51 x 9...

The Sexual Politics of Ballroom Dancing - Hardcover

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by Vicki Harman (Author)This book presents an engaging sociological investigation into how gender is negotiated and performed in ballroom and Latin dancing that draws on extensive ethnographic research, as well as the author's own experience as a dancer. It explores the key factors underpinning the popularity of this leisure activity and highlights what this reveals more broadly about the nature of gender roles at the current time. The author begins with an overview of its rich social history...

Identity and Nation in African Football: Fans, Community, and Clubs - Hardcover

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by C. Onwumechili (Editor), G. Akindes (Editor)The 2010 South African World Cup launched African football onto the global stage. This volume brings together top scholars on African football to explore a range of issues such as gender, identity, nationalism, history, cyber-fandom, the media and fan radicalization.Author BiographyPeter Alegi, Michigan State University, USA Manase Kudzai Chiweshe, Rhodes University, South Africa James M. Dorsey, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Marc F...

Leveraging Legacies from Sports Mega-Events: Concepts and Cases - Hardcover

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by J. Grix (Editor)This volume offers a panoramic and interdisciplinary view of the growing field of Sports Mega-Event studies. Contributions explore leveraging strategies and the legacies from previous sports megas (London, Seoul, Sydney, Vancouver) and recent and future 'emerging' states and their hosting strategies (India, China, Qatar, Russia, Brazil).Author BiographyAlan Bairner, Loughborough University, UK Amita Baviskar, The Institute of Economic Growth, India David Black, Dalhousie Un...

DNF My Ass!: (Mis)Adventures of a Single Mom Triathlete - Paperback

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by Diane Casselberry (Author)GROWING UP, I ALWAYS WANTED TO BE AN ATHLETE OR A CHEERLEADER, EXCEPT FOR ONE SMALL FACT. I HAD NO ATHLETIC BONE IN MY BODY. NOT ONE. ALWAYS PICKED LAST FOR THE TEAM, I WAS DETERMINED TO PROVE MY CRITICS WRONG.I STARTED SMALL BY GOING TO THE GYM, THEN GRADUATED TO TEACHING AEROBICS. THAT WASN'T ENOUGH. I STARTED RUNNING, ALL DISTANCES UP TO AND INCLUDING AN ULTRA-MARATHON. I MADE A WHOLE NEW SET OF FRIENDS, YET STILL FELT INFERIOR. I HAD NO SELF-CONFIDENCE.THEN I ...

Female Fans of the NFL: Taking Their Place in the Stands - Paperback

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by Anne Cunningham Osborne (Author), Danielle Sarver Coombs (Author)In the past, sport, particularly football, has been defined as a male domain. Women's interest stereotypically ranges from gentle tolerance to active resistance. But increasingly, women are proudly identifying themselves as supporters of their teams, and have become highly desirable audiences for sport organizations and merchandisers. Football provides a unique site at which to examine the complex interplay between three theo...

Performance as Research: Knowledge, Methods, Impact - Paperback

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by Annette Arlander (Editor), Bruce Barton (Editor), Melanie Dreyer-Lude (Editor)Performance as Research (PAR) is characterised by an extraordinary elasticity and interdisciplinary drive. Performance as Research: Knowledge, Methods, Impact celebrates this energy, bringing together chapters from a wide range of disciplines and eight different countries. This volume focuses explicitly on three critical, often contentious themes that run through much discussion of PaR as a discipline: Knowled...

Shooting Log Book: A Complete Journal To Keep Record Date, Time, Location, Target Shooting, Range Shooting Book, Handloading Logbook, Dia - Paperback

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by Miriam Arm (Author)This book will help you plan and organize your progress, record target shooting data, weather and light conditions, firearm, scop type, bullet type, powder, etc. That will help you track and analyze your performances and improve your skills, take notes on what to do better, so you won't repeat mistakes. Book features: ✔ Detail-oriented, organized, and accurate✔ Double-sided✔ Great for recording target shooting data, handloaders✔ Perfect for recording your progression...

Jérôme Bel: Dance, Theatre, and the Subject - Hardcover

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by Gerald Siegmund (Author)Jérôme Bel: The Theatricality of Dance is the first English-language monograph on the work of French choreographer Jérôme Bel. It covers his 20-year career as a now internationally-renowned choreographer from the beginnings in 1994 with his piece Nom donné par l'auteur to his most recent global productions like Disabled Theatre. The book provides an overview and an in-depth analysis of Bel's choreographies and the contexts they resonate with, exploring the intersect...

Ethics and Governance in Sport: The Future of Sport Imagined - Paperback

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by Yves Vanden Auweele (Editor), Elaine Cook (Editor), Jim Parry (Editor)What is, or what should be, the function of sport in a globalized, commercialized world? Why does sport matter in the 21st century? In Ethics and Governance in Sport: the future of sport imagined, an ensemble of leading international experts from across the fields of sport management and ethics calls for a new model of sport that goes beyond the traditional view that sport automatically encourages positive physical, psyc...

The Global Gym: Gender, Health and Pedagogies - Hardcover

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by J. Andreasson (Author), T. Johansson (Author)By participating in the everyday life of fitness professionals, gym-goers and bodybuilders, The Global Gym explores fitness centres as sites of learning. The authors consider how physical, psychological and cultural knowledge about health and the body is incorporated into people's identity in a local and global gym and fitness context.Author BiographyJesper Andreasson is a Senior Lecturer in Sport Science at Linnaeus University, Sweden. Thomas J...

Understanding Sport Management: International Perspectives - Paperback

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by Trish Bradbury (Editor), Ian O'Boyle (Editor)Sport management is a rapidly developing industry which continues to grow in size and scope on an international scale. This comprehensive and engaging textbook offers a complete introduction to core principles and best practice in contemporary sport management. Adopting an issues-based approach and drawing on the very latest research, it demonstrates how theory translates into practice across all the key functional areas of sport management, fro...

Boys' Bodies: Sport, Health and Physical Activity - Hardcover

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by Murray Drummond (Author)1. Introduction: Personal reflections.- 2. Surveying the Landscape of Male Body Image.- 3. Male Body Image across the Lifespan.- 4.The Stories of Boys' Bodies, Sport, Health and Physical Activity.- 5. Boys, Sport and Physical Activity.- 6. Muscles, Strength and Power.- 7. Boys' Bodies in Early Childhood.- 8. Boys' Bodies in the Middle Years.- 9.The Pre-pubescent Years.- 10. Boys and Young Males' Bodies in the Age of Social Media.- 11. Boys' Bodies.Back JacketThis is...

Motor Control, Learning and Development: Instant Notes, 2nd Edition - Paperback

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by Andrea Utley (Author)An understanding of the scientific principles underpinning the learning and execution of fundamental and skilled movements is of central importance in disciplines across the sport and exercise sciences. The second edition of Motor Control, Learning and Development: Instant Notes offers students an accessible, clear and concise introduction to the core concepts of motor behavior, from learning through to developing expertise. Including two brand new chapters on implici...