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by Charly Froh (Author), Meritxell Andreu (Illustrator)Based on a true story! A powerful tale about never giving up."A sweet and beautiful story that inspires readers to never give up." - Lexi Montee Busch, Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Happiest Baby, Inc. and speaker at TEDxUCLADreams are made of zigzags!Lotti wants to be a rhythmic gymnast. There is only one problem: She is not flexible- her knee won't even bend all the way through. Are grit and determination enough?Join...

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by Mike Rodgers (Author), Frank Culbertson (Editor)What happens when you can't fit all the outstanding interviews into one book? You make a Volume 2! Excitement in the Air - The Voices of NW Wrestling, Volume 2, brings you additional interviews with the stars that shaped professional wrestling in the NW and beyond. Men who held World Championships, NWA's Dory Funk Jr, WWWF's Ivan Koloff, AWA's Rick Martel and ROH's Davey Richards, all made an impact in the NW, and give Mike Rodgers their pers...

Laila's Adventures in Kung Fu - Hardcover

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by Jeffrey R. Walker (Author)Meet Laila, an awesome little go-getter with a passion for Kung Fu! With her dad by her side, Laila is ready to take on anything that comes her way - whether it's practicing her moves or competing in a tournament.Jeffrey R. Walker is a dad on a mission - to provide Laila with every opportunity to learn, strive for her goals and experience all that life has to offer. The bond between this daddy-daughter duo is unbreakable and they are always doing something fun and...

Project Save Collegiate Athletes - Paperback

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by Ryan Alu (Author)Are you dissatisfied with your collegiate athlete experience? You grinded and sacrificed to achieve the dream of playing your sport at the collegiate level, only to find out that the dream wasn't what you envisioned it to be. Instead of flying high and enjoying the sport you love, you face mentally abusive coaches, unjust playtime, confidence issues, toxic team cultures, loss of passion, and tearful calls home to your parents.Drawing on personal experience as a former coll...

Motorsport and Fascism: Living Dangerously - Paperback

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by Paul Baxa (Author)This book is the first English-language study of motorsport and Italian Fascism, arguing that a synergy existed between motor racing and Fascism that did not exist with other sports. Motorsport was able to bring together the two dominant, and often opposed, cultural roots of Fascism, the Futurism of F. T. Marinetti, and the Decadence associated with Gabriele D'Annunzio. The book traces this cultural convergence through a topical study of motorsport in the 1920s and 1930s ...

Guy Wilson Creating Golf Excellence: The Genesis of Lydia Ko & More Stars - Hardcover

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by Bruce Miller (Author), John Phillip Key (Foreword by)Discover how Guy coached the famed Lydia Ko to become one of the world's most envied golfers and how he continues to create amazing golfers quickly and efficiently using new technology. With this book, you will learn the methods of an amazing golf coach and how to play better golf. You will gain access to Guy's coaching style, guidance, attitude, humor, and natural talent, and learn how to keep your composure after a disastrous shot. You...

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Classical Ba Gua Zhang: The Old Eight Palms of Master Wang Shi Tong - Paperback

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by Tom Bisio (Author)Ba Gua Zhang is known for its circle walking practices and for its ability to crate a thousand transformations and changes from a single movement - a single palm change. The Eight Basic Palm Changes known as Lao Ba Zhang (Old Eight Palms) are the seed from which all of these possibilities take shape. To master Lao Ba Zhang is to master the art of Ba Gua Zhang. Almost every style of Ba Gua Zhang has a version of Lao Ba Zhang or "The Old Eight Palms." The expression of Lao ...

Tennis Trivia Quiz Book: 500 Questions on the Kings and Queens of the Court - Paperback

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by Chris Bradshaw (Author)Know your lobs from your drop shots? Your Nadals from your Navratilovas? Put your tennis knowledge to the test with this bumper collection of quizzes on the kings and queens of the court.The Tennis Trivia Quiz Book covers all aspects of the game including Wimbledon, the Australian Open, the French Open, the U.S. Open, the Davis Cup, the Billie Jean King Cup and much else besides.The biggest names in the history of the game are present and correct so look out for ques...

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by Kristen Emily Behl (Author)Sharing quality time in nature gives Kate and her dad a special bond as they navigate life together. This book highlights the power of a loving Christian father leading his daughter to Jesus through all of life's joys and challenges. Number of Pages: 36 Dimensions: 0.25 x 10 x 8 IN Publication Date: June 01, 2023

Baseball from the Broadcast Booth: So You Think You Know Baseball? - Hardcover

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by Lee Anderson (Author)Baseball from the Broadcast Booth is filled with baseball metaphors that various announcers have used throughout the years. Do you know what they all mean? If you think you know baseball, Lee Anderson invites you to test your knowledge of what announcers are conveying when they are calling a game. For instance, do you know the meaning of phrases like: - the pitcher is taking the mound; - ducks on the pond; - he got it all; - toe the rubber; - paint the corner; - he wil...

Baseball from the Broadcast Booth: So You Think You Know Baseball? - Paperback

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The AR-15 Assembly Guide: How to Build and Service the AR-15 Rifle - Paperback

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by Erik Lawrence (Author)At last - the definitive, no-nonsense guide to assembling and servicing the popular AR-15 rifle system. The AR-15 Assembly Guide and Service Manual takes you step-by-step through the process of building an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle. Utilizing high-quality photography and concise, easy-to-read instructions that anticipate problem areas, the author applies his years of working on and employing the AR-15 and its M16/M4 progenitors in the field to develop a manual that n...

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by Tyler Hundley (Author)Carl the Cow desires to become the greatest Karate Master of all time. His friend, Romeo introduces him to Grand Master Yoshi, who takes time to pour into Carl the real meaning of martial arts, and what it takes to become a Karate Grand Master. Come watch Carl learn and grow into the Karate Master he wants to become. Number of Pages: 48 Dimensions: 0.13 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: April 03, 2023

Straightening the Crooked Horse - Paperback

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by Gabriele Rachen-Schoneich (Author), Klaus Schoneich (Author), Chris Belton (Translator)It is well known that the horse naturally carries more weight on his forehand than on his hindquarters. This forward center of gravity, combined with an often unrecognized, inborn crookedness from poll to tail, can greatly inhibit training and ultimately affect the horse's physical soundness and willingness to perform. In fact, Gabriele Rachen-Schoneich and Klaus Schoneich attribute 95 percent of all loc...

We Win Here: The Definitive Essays You Need About The Texas Stars - Paperback

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by Sean Shapiro (Author), Stephen Meserve (Author)With We Win Here, Stephen Meserve and Sean Shapiro have delivered the definitive book you need about the Texas Stars hockey club with essays about Jamie Benn's dominant run in the AHL, how Jack Campbell set the stage for Jake Oettinger's success, the case to retire Max Fortunus' number, and the importance of the Calder Cup, amongst many more. Meserve and Shapiro have covered the Texas Stars thoroughly since the franchise's inception in Central...

Women in American Soccer and European Football: Different Roads to Shared Glory - Paperback

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by Andrei S. Markovits (Author)Different Evolutionary Models - Past, Present, and Future - Certain to Collide at Women's World Cup 2023With this new edition of his feted 2019 volume, Dr. Andrei Markovits - author of many books and academic papers on world fútbol, published in multiple languages - trains his canny, socio-historical eye on the contrasting cultural forces shaping women's soccer in 2023. A head start. Where North American women, starting in the 1970s, enjoyed newly rendered sys...

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by Emma Dredge (Author)Julius loved soccer. He's desperate to play in the team, but whenever he tries, he always falls over his feet. Whenever Julius comes to the pitch, the other team members sigh.Then one day, one of the usual players is sick, and Julius has to play. Still falling over all the time, his team is losing by half time. But when Julius sees a pile of plates and cups starting to wobble, he dives forward quickly as a flash and catches them all.Seeing this, the manager realizes tha...

Black Knights and Fighting Irish: A Rivalry, a Game, and America One Year After the End of World War II - Paperback

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by Richard Cacioppe (Author)For thirty-three years, the football rivalry between the US Military Academy and Notre Dame provided countless thrills to fans across the country. Yet both schools decided to end the series at the peak of its popularity, after the 1946 game that many consider to be the "Game of the Century."Black Knights and Fighting Irish traces the history of one of the most storied rivalries in college football. However, it's also a story of a nation emerging from years of carna...

Black Knights and Fighting Irish: A Rivalry, a Game, and America One Year After the End of World War II - Hardcover

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Curious Casey's Cargo Bike Caper - Paperback

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by Steve Bull (Author), Adam Riong (Illustrator)Get ready to ride on a thrilling adventure with Casey, the curious and courageous kid who loves to explore the neighborhood on their trusty cargo bike! When the beloved golden egg goes missing from the park, Casey transforms into Detective Casey and sets off to solve the mystery.Along the way, they encounter clues, unexpected suspects, and heart warming lessons about community, forgiveness, and the power of creativity. This fun and inspiring sto...

Murder on Federal Street: Tyrone Everett, the Black Mafia, Fixed Fights, and the Last Golden Age of Philadelphia Boxing - Paperback

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by Sean Nam (Author), Carlos Acevedo (Foreword by)"Nam has been one of this era's best boxing writers for quite some time. ... Until now, only hard-core boxing fans were aware of Everett's story. ... Now, thanks to Nam, the picture has gone from cloudy to clear and complete."-Steve Farhood, boxing analyst for Showtime, 2017 inductee into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, and former editor of The Ring magazine"It's investigative reporting and storytelling at its finest with a touch of ......

The Ghost Racetracks of Portland, Oregon - Paperback

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by Bob Kehoe (Author), Ralph Hunt (Author)The Portland Speedway, dating back to 1924, stood as the anchor for automobile racing in Portland, Oregon, principally from 1936 until its demise in 2001. Two more racing venues - Jantzen Beach Arena and, for a few years, the horse racing track at Portland Meadows were added. These facilities were located within a one-mile radius of the Speedway. Northwest racing history was made at these speedways, much to the delight of millionsw of fans, who all ha...

Onward to Victory! History of Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football - Paperback

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by Steve Fulton (Author)Read about the great history and traditions of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football throughout the years. Season by season recaps with game recaps along with schedules for each season. Rivalry games, Bowl games and much more. Whether you are a Notre Dame fan or a College Football fan, this is a must read for all. Number of Pages: 328 Dimensions: 0.69 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: March 31, 2023

Hoofprints Across Time: A Trail Ride to Remember - Paperback

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by Christy Wood (Author)Have you ever wanted to step back in time and ride in a wilderness that was rich in history? Then come with me back to 1877 and follow a trail the Nez Perce traveled in search of freedom. General O.O. Howard had orders to move the Nim-ee-poo onto a reservation and force them to live under white man's rules. Chief Joseph refused and led nine-hundred people and two-thousand Appaloosa horses on a flight to freedom for thirteen-hundred miles. The exodus took its toll with ...

Hoofprints Across Time: A Trail Ride to Remember - Hardcover

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Guy Wilson Creating Golf Excellence: The Genesis of Lydia Ko & More Stars - Paperback

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by Bruce Miller (Author), John Key (Foreword by)Do you want to learn the methods of an amazing golf coach and play better golf? Discover how Guy coached Lydia Ko to be an outstanding great player and how he continues to create amazing golfers quickly and efficiently using new technology. It all started when Guy was in the pro shop and Tina walked in and asked him about giving her 5-year-old daughter, Lydia, her first golf lesson. Lydia couldn't even speak English and could barely see over th...

Hockey Wars 12: Euro Tournament - Hardcover

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by Sam Lawrence (Author), Ben Jackson (Author), Tanya Zeinalov (Illustrator)The kids from the Dakota Hurricanes and Lightning are back, and this time the girls could be heading away on an international trip to play a hockey tournament in Sweden!Since the Swedish girls had stayed in Dakota for their International Hockey Festival, Millie and the rest of the girls had wanted to catch up with their old friends. An invitation to play in a tournament in Sweden was an opportunity too good to pass up...

Hockey Wars 12: Euro Tournament - Paperback

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by Sam Lawrence (Author), Ben Jackson (Author), Tanya Zeinalova (Illustrator)The kids from the Dakota Hurricanes and Lightning are back, and this time the girls could be heading away on an international trip to play a hockey tournament in Sweden!Since the Swedish girls had stayed in Dakota for their International Hockey Festival, Millie and the rest of the girls had wanted to catch up with their old friends. An invitation to play in a tournament in Sweden was an opportunity too good to pass u...

Running For Your Life: Exploring the Amazing Benefits of Regular Exercise - Paperback

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by Rob Fryer (Author)The running boom that started in the 1970s saw millions of people begin to experience the benefits of improved physical fitness, sound sleep and a sense of mental wellbeing. The following decade saw an explosion of interest in big city marathons from New York to Tokyo, now major events in cities all around the world. Extensive findings over the past two decades confirm that running throughout one's life can significantly reduce the risk of developing a range of debilitati...

Hockey Wars 10: State Tryouts - Paperback

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by Sam Lawrence (Author), Ben Jackson (Author), Mary Metcalfe (Editor)The kids from the Dakota Hurricanes and Lightning are back, and this time they've headed to the state team tryouts! Will Millie or Cameron make the team, or will they miss out?For Millie, joining the state hockey team has been a long dream that she'd never had the courage to commit to before fully. But, after the disaster of her first tryout several years ago, Millie was determined to put everything she had into her tryout ...