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Measurement and Analysis of Human Locomotion - Paperback

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by Vladimir Medved (Editor)This book addresses instruments, methodologies and diagnostic methods used to evaluate and diagnose human movement, locomotion and physical status in general. Starting from historical perspective, the idea of understanding human locomotion by applying technical measurement devices and incorporating measurement data into physical representation of gross body movement is presented and explained, an approach known as inverse dynamics. With this approach as a kind of um...

Prepper Pantry: The Survival Guide to Modern Day Emergency Food & Water Storage (Steps for Creating Long-term Storage to Survive Any Disaster) - Paperback

$21.55

by John Welch (Author)Is your pantry ready to carry your family through any emergency? It's time to discover the satisfying secrets of food preservation...Did you know that drying is the oldest method of preserving food? We rely so heavily on products that have been preserved for us that it's easy to forget that food preservation is even necessary - let alone something our ancestors practiced in ancient times.And the trouble is, with our reliance on commercial products, as a society, we're sh...

Calvin: Baseball's Last Dinosaur - Paperback

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by Jon Kerr (Author)Calvin: Baseball's Last Dinosaur is the story of Calvin Griffith, who was rescued from poverty and adopted by his uncle (Hall of Famer Clark Griffith) and went on to become owner of the Washington Senators and Minnesota Twins. Calvin's life included friendships with many greats of the game and figures in American history from the 1920s through the 1980s. The Griffith family operation would see many highs and lows, finally succumbing to the corporate-driven economic realiti...

Foraging Edible Wild Plants: The 38 Mountain West Plants You Need to Know, Identify, Store, and Prepare - Paperback

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by Kami Kessel (Author)Feed your family, have fun, enjoy quality time, get some exercise, and unleash your creativity, all with one simple activity - foraging!Do you ever look at a plant, nuts, or fruit you find out in the wild and wonder if it is safe to eat?Would you like to do anything other than trawl the mall once again this weekend?Do the Rocky Mountains and the vast beauty of America's nature call to you?Maybe it's time to learn a new skill - one that is not only interesting and useful...

Pandemic Survival Guide: How to Survive if You Become Infected (Medical Face Masks to Protect Your Family's Immune System) - Paperback

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by Sandra Santos (Author)You will learn quickly and save a lot of money, especially if you have a large family.You don t need any specific knowledge, and you don t need to be a chemist or a professional. It s all fun and straightforward! You have to try it!Pandemic survival guide will guide you step-by-step and quickly to discover more than a hundred disinfectant recipes with your favorite fragrances. And all this from the comfort of your own home! This book covers the following topics: Prop...

HowExpert Guide to Scuba Diving: 101 Tips to Learn How to Scuba Dive, Get Certified, Find Gear, Explore Top Destinations, and Experience All Types of - Hardcover

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by Howexpert (Author), Christina Biasiello (Author)If you want to learn how to scuba dive, get certified, find gear, explore top destinations, and experience all types of dives, then check out HowExpert Guide to Scuba Diving.Do you fantasize about a life under the sea? Do you see the vast oceans as destinations to explore? Maybe you've been dying to get into diving but are a little apprehensive, or perhaps you are certified and haven't ventured out as much as you hoped, or you're a veteran di...

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Alaska On Our Minds: The Journey of Always Friday - Paperback

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by William Bethea (Author)After a life as a Navy fighter pilot, medical doctor, avid boater, and outdoorsman, William "Buddy" Bethea retired from practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and moved to Florida. Never the porch-sitter, and inspired by his passion for fishing and cruising on the water, he ordered a customized yacht able to traverse oceans. So, where to go?Join Buddy and his wife, Kathy, as they set off from California for Alaska, where they spend many weeks alone or with ...

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by M. G. Harvey (Author)In this book, the author covers many Judo techniques and how they should function in a self-defence situation. Many techniques included are not those officially sanctioned in current Judo matches but have intrinsic self-defence applications. This book is a valuable addition for any martial artist looking for a deeper understanding of Judo techniques or someone just looking for practical self-defence knowledge. Number of Pages: 174 Dimensions: 0.37 x 9 x 6 IN Publicatio...

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by E. J. Harrison (Author)For any Judoka looking to bring their 'Newaza' or groundwork to the next level, E.J. Harrison provides a compelling and detailed explanation of various methods and techniques helpful to any practioner of Judo. Readers with some prior practical and theoretical knowledge of the art of Judo and reasonable familiarity with its Japanese and English terminology will get the most use out of this text.The famous Japanese Shihan (instructor) Tsunetani Oda, 9th Dan of the Toky...

A Defense Manual of Commando Ju-Jitsu - Paperback

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by Irvin Cahn (Author)A Defense Manual of Commando Ju Jitsu originally published in 1943 was designed to teach Ju Jitsu techniques for self-defense that can be applied under any circumstance. This unique manual born out of wartime is structured to easily convey multiple techniques (Locks, Breaks, Throws, Chokes, etc.) in a simple and effective manner. Accompanied with multiple photographs and sketches, this manual is an invaluable addition to any beginner or experienced martial artist. Number...

Zero the Hero!: Zero Helps a Curveball That Wouldn't Curve - Paperback

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by Paul Gurgol (Author)Zero the Hero! Zero Helps a Curveball That Wouldn't Curve is a story about a young talented baseball player that learns how to improve his personal skills of pitching through hard work, study, and practice. But more importantly, it tells the story of how Zero learns very important life lessons, including the importance of perseverance, following through on achieving a goal despite difficulties, the joy and satisfaction a person can obtain by helping others, and putting ...

Driftwood Legacy: A Great Usin' Horse and Sire of Usin' Horses - Hardcover

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by Phil Livingston (Author), Jim Morris (Author)The large, richly illustrated story of an outstanding Quarter Horse stallion and the horsemen who have carried on the legacy of breeding outstanding performance horses.Asbury Schell owned Driftwood, then known as Speedy, using him to rope calves, team rope, steer rope and bulldog. Catherine and Chaning Peake convinced Schell to let them breed seven mares to the stallion in 1941 and the next year the Peakes acquired Driftwood for $1,500.Driftwood...

The Driftwood Legacy: A Great Usin' Horse and Sire of Usin' Horses - Paperback

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Clock Repairer's Bench Manual - Paperback

$50.27

by D. Rod Lloyd (Author)Clock Repairer's Bench Manual This 2023 Edition is written primarily for the Amateur or Professional clock repairer. The only Clock Repair Book that you need using Best Practices.Everything you need to know when Repairing Mechanical Clocks. The most comprehensive, up-to-date clock repair manual available today.Over 383 pages include hundreds of photos and diagrams. A full explanation of dismantling and putting a clock back together CORRECTLY. A full explanation of rout...

The Plateau of Doubt: Hiking the Hayduke Trail across the Colorado Plateau - Paperback

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by Jonathan Stewart (Author)The Plateau of Doubt details a 725 mile, two-season trek tracing the Hayduke Trail across the Colorado Plateau. Not only does it describe the stunning scenery spanning six national parks, two national forests, three wilderness areas, two national monuments and one national recreation area, but the underlines the challenges involved in hiking one of the most remote and desiccated landscapes on earth. It illustrates the dramatic impact a warming world and over-grazin...

Zeke's Theory: Unlocking the Whitetail Antler Growth Process - Paperback

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by Eric V. Zimmerman (Author)Zeke's Theory: Unlocking the Whitetail Antler Growth ProcessBy: Eric V. ZimmermanI have been told I have an obsessive type personally, and after reading my book, I think you all will agree. I became obsessed with aging whitetails in my teens, being shown by one of the PGC biologists what the 18-month-old's tooth looks like along with a brief description on how to use tooth wear and dentine thickness to determine the ages of deer above 18 months of age. My civilian...

Maxability: Who Are You? What Are You Here For? - Paperback

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by Jeanne Hess (Author)MaxAbility is a layered blend of people, stories, philosophies, and raw personal experiences that takes the reader on a journey into the existential questions posed by Max of "who are you?" and "what are you here for?" A young man with dreams, a family's grief over a lost child, a story of international adoption, a tribute to a revered baseball announcer, and the author's own journey into becoming a person separate from the roles she played all help the reader incorpora...

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by Matthew S. Little (Author)The Way is in Training.This is a book on shooting and tactics, but it's not just another book on basic shooting principles, rudimentary tactics, or fundamental weapons manipulations. I plan on exploring how warriors should train and fight, as well as how they should live. We will talk about technique, but will also dive deep into fitness, mindset and strategy. We will explore leadership and philosophy as well. So, whether you are a young soldier, a veteran police ...

Harris Hawk and the Golden Golf Ball - Hardcover

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by Carmen Harris (Author), Ross Harris (Author), Qbn Studios (Illustrator)Nine-year-old, football loving Ross Harris is a star athlete in the Tiny Mite football league. Once the football season ends, he is introduced to a new sport in golf. He soon realizes that golf is very complicated to learn, but he loves it anyway. Ross wants to compete and excel in golf just as he did in football, but golf is dominated by kids in his area who have been playing for years. After months of practice and fin...

Scuba Diving Hand Signals: Pocket Companion for Recreational Scuba Divers - Black & White Edition - Paperback

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by Lars Behnke (Author)Proficiency in underwater communication is not only a vital part of scuba diving training, it also makes diving a much more enjoyable and safer experience. Scuba Diving Hand Signals intends to support beginning recreational scuba divers in learning underwater communication via hand signals. More than 240 commonly used gestures are illustrated and grouped into eight categories: Common signals Problem and emergency signals Training signals Air Pressure and number signals...

Shagging a Dream: And Lessons for Fantasy Baseball Camp - Paperback

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by Ted W. Corby (Author)Shagging a Dream is the epic journey that one man takes to fulfill his boyhood dream of playing baseball. The journey takes him from his homeland of Canada to some of the best ballparks in the USA, but he encounters obstacles at every conjunction along the way. He also learns a thing or two about playing baseball at an MLB fantasy camp, and he imparts his advise to others interested in playing adult baseball at a Major League camp. Number of Pages: 82 Dimensions: 0.17 ...

Equipos. Excelencia en el juego: Colección El sofá Verde - Paperback

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by Albert Ponsa (Author)Qué hace grande a un equipo? Qué diferencia los grandes de los no tan grandes? Hasta qué punto un equipo puede semejarse a otros supuestamente mejor en sus individualidades? En "Equipos. Excelencia en el juego" se intentan establecer las variables analíticas, simples pero a su vez consistentes, que pueden permitir analizar el comportamiento presente y futuro de un equipo. La idea es sencilla: observar las variables que parecen ser las más determinantes, corroborar si...

The Bolt Action: A Design Analysis - Hardcover

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by Stuart Otteson (Author)Stuart Otteson, an engineer by trade became a writer when he decided to describe bolt actions in a technical way. Everyone who builds rifles, hunts or shoots a bolt action will enjoy knowing more about them. This treatise is an absolute necessity for the true gun lover. Strengths and weaknesses of most popular rifle actions are discussed in great detail. History is not neglected either. Want to know what bolt action has the fastest lock time, this book not only tells...

Annie the Alchemist Learns to Ride a Bike - Paperback

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by Ellen Hefty (Author), Diana O'Brien (Illustrator)Annie the Alchemist watches her brother ride his bike everyday. When she tries to ride it, she doesn't understand why she keeps falling off. Annie gets a visit from a very special teacher who helps her learn the Alchemist way of being great at riding a bike. Read along as Annie learns about her Quantum Human Design energy Type and HER way to learn to ride a bike. Number of Pages: 50 Dimensions: 0.1 x 10 x 8 IN Publication Date: December 20,...

Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis in the Young Patient: Evaluation and Management - Paperback

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by Brian M. Grawe (Editor), J. Gabriel Horneff III (Editor), Joseph A. Abboud (Editor)Osteoarthritis in the Young Patient: What is burden of the ProblemEtiology of Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis in the Young PatientEvaluation of Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis in the Young PatientNon-invasive Treatment Options for Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis in the Young PatientInjection Therapies for Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis in the Young PatientArthroscopic Treatment of Glenohumeral ArthritisBone Preserving Resu...

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by Jack Dempsey (Author)The Self-Defense and Close Quarters Combat Classic by a Boxing LegendHow to Fight Tough by heavyweight boxing champion Jack Dempsey covers all you need to know about close quarters combat-both offensive and defensive techniques. Each of the 17 lessons illustrated with photographs to give you a deeper understanding of the maneuvers. From "The Head Clamp" to "Disarming Your Opponent" to "Hammering Your Way Out of a Stranglehold," you will learn how to take care of yourse...

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by Samuel Trafford [From Old Cat Hicks (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough ...

Exotic Fly Rod Fishing Adventures: Memoirs of an Avid Fly Fisherman - Paperback

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by Mark del Frate (Author)Follow the author on fly fishing journeys in exotic locations around the world. Hopefully, you are inspired to seek out your own adventures and create memories.This memoir recaps some of the author's most extreme fishing adventures while sharing lessons learned along the way. A lighthearted look at fly fishing through the eyes of an avid angler accompanied by color photos. Number of Pages: 150 Dimensions: 0.41 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: December 14, 2022

Boxing Still Matters: Prize fighting in the Modern Era 1981-2021 - Paperback

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by Bo Brumble (Author)Boxing Still Matters is a fact-based history of professional boxing from 1981 to 2021, the years immediately following the time span covered in When Boxing Mattered, the author's first book, which focused on 1880-1980. The book utilizes a decade-by-decade approach and features the big names of the four decades covered. Marquee names, Larry Holmes, the Klitschko brothers, Mike Tyson, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, Lennox Lewis, George Foreman, Evander Holyfield, Marvelous Ma...

The art of Horse-shoeing: A Manual for Farriers - Hardcover

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by William Hunting (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, rep...

Hand-to-hand Fighting: A System Of Personal Defense For The Soldier - Hardcover

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by Arthur Elmer Marriott (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserve...