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by Edgar Beecher Bronson (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...

Hunting in British East Africa - Paperback

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by Percy Child Madeira (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,...

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by Walter Bradford Woodgate (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 prese...

Boy Scouts of America: A Handbook of Woodcraft Scouting, and Life-craft - Hardcover

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by Ernest Thompson Seton (Author), Robert Steph Baden-Powell of Gilwell (Created by)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...

The Cowboy: His Characteristics, His Equipment, and His Part in the Development of the West - Hardcover

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by Philip Ashton Rollins (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...

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by James Gibson (Author)Pressing the reset button on your life isn't easy. When James Gibson realized he was heading in the wrong direction, he set out on a hiking journey that changed his life. His is a universal story, not just a backpacking story. Overcoming fears and phobias while awakening to the possibility of a better life, he takes us on a special trip to the mountains, a place he calls his gym and his church. His odyssey includes introspection, discovery, memorable characters, forest...

The Best Boy's Lacrosse Book: Just the basics for fun and safety - Paperback

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by Mike Moyer (Author)Kids all over the world are picking up the crosse and taking to the field to play the great game of Lacrosse! But what is it all about? You probably know football and baseball and basketball, but many parents are clueless when it comes to Lacrosse. This book with take you and your son through the basics of how the game is played from the positions on the field to the rules of the game to avoiding fouls and being a good sport. Written for early readers and their parents, ...

The Girl in Lime Green Jeans - Paperback

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by Lindsey Miller (Author)The girl in lime green jeans has never quite fit in. She spends her days with her trusty steed, Lucky and canine sidekick, Trixie. But when she hears about a rodeo queen competition, she finds herself yearning to become the next rodeo queen. Could this be where she belongs? As her inner light begins to shine inside the rodeo arena, she gains the confidence to just be herself and follow her dreams. Number of Pages: 32 Dimensions: 0.08 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: D...

Humane, science-based horse training: Introduction to learning theory and exercises for everyday handling, care and fitness - Paperback

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by Alizé Veillard-Muckensturm (Author)Humane, science-based horse training is a type of training where the user combines an evidence-based understanding of equine behaviour with their genuine love and respect for horses in order to train and handle horses in an ethical yet effective way. This book with introduce you to the science behind animal training and explain how you can use positive reinforcement and other non-coercive techniques to train a wide range of behaviours. It also includes ov...

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by [translated] M. P. Lynch (Author)You're strolling along the banks of the Seine and suddenly it hits you: "I must learn to wrestle immediately!" A few strides toward the Quai du Louvre brings you to a green metal book stand brimming with texts of every kind et voilà - there is a copy of François le Bordelais' La Leçon de Lutte.Bordelais (1849-1933) was a master of the sport in France at the end of the 19th century. As a smaller grappler in a field dominated by giants, he won the admiration ...

How to Create Fun for Children with Disabilities on the Ski Slopes - Hardcover

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by Herbert K. Naito (Author)He spent 40 years in the medical profession. For fun, he coached skiing for over 20 years. He is a member of the Professional Ski Instructors of America, and is certified in Alpine Skiing, Level 2; Adaptive Specialist, Level 1; Children's Specialist, Level 2; Children's Trainer; and Senior Specialist, Level 2. Currently, he is employed by Vail Resorts and is presently on the Vail Educational Staff. He was the former Director of the Children's Advanced Training Spec...

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by David A. Kelly (Author), Mark Meyers (Illustrator)Batter up! It's another Ballpark Mysteries chapter book. Next up is New York City!Why is a black cat haunting the New York Mets? Kate and Mike arrive in New York for a big game against the Chicago Cubs, but Cookie, the team's star hitter, is rattled by a phantom feline. Without a win at that night's game, the Mets' season might be over. Can Mike and Kate figure out who's bringing a black cat and bad luck to the team before the big game?Ball...

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by James Dwight (Author)Lawn-tennis, has been considered an important book throughout the human history. So that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. The whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. This book is not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable. Number of Pages: 76 Dimensions: 0.18 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: November 18, 2022

The Elements of Dressage: A Guide for How to Apply the Training Tree - Hardcover

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by Kurd Albrecht Von Ziegner (Author)Kurd Albrecht von Ziegner has developed an indispensable tool for any horse person interested in riding and training horse for dressage, enventing or jumping. Elements of Dressage: A Guide for Training the Young Horse, was developed to help riders, trainers and judges understand what it takes to classically train a horse so it can succeed in any discipline.In Elements of Dressage, K.A. von Ziegner presents the "Training Tree," a mnemonic diagram that is c...

Sailing to Scandinavia: A Journey to the End of the Baltic Sea - Paperback

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by Florian John Hanauer (Author)Sailing is a unique way to travel. Especially when it comes to the end of the Baltic Sea. On the coast of the Bothnian Sea lies the small town of Haparanda between Sweden and Finland, the destination of this trip. With their Swedish-built Vindö 32, Florian and Birgit Hanauer sail to the end of the Baltic Sea. On more than 4000 kilometres, they will face dramatic and funny experiences. They visit hidden fishing ports and small archipelagos and big cities like Ou...

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by D. H. Anderson (Author), Steven Lester (Illustrator)Waterdam Farm is quiet and peaceful-where horses, cats...and a dog roam and play.On a crisp February morning, a new horse arrives-making the animals very curious. Polly is a retired racehorse-but something about her is rather peculiar. She's round and moves very slowly. The farm animals quickly welcome her-and she becomes part of their family. Then news spreads throughout the barn: Polly will soon be a new mom! In early spring, she gives ...

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by Anne Werner (Author)Satoru Miyazawa is a world renowned figure skater, but when he's poisoned at the start of the Grand Prix, his carefully constructed world falls apart. Now he has to recover in time to defend his World Title, while also sleuthing out who wanted him dead in the first place. But how does one find a criminal when they can hide anywhere on the globe? And how can Satoru take the ice again knowing his attacker may have been a competitor? Number of Pages: 442 Dimensions: 0.9 x ...

Clemente. Vigente, vibrante siempre - Paperback

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by Ángel R. Cabán González (Author)En estas letras hay muchas anécdotas e historias ya conocidas sobre Clemente, y otras menos conocidas, casi inéditas. Algunos temas son controvertibles, como sus supuestos amoríos, su polémica con la prensa, el ocaso de la Ciudad Deportiva y el racismo sufrido en los Estados Unidos. Otros son más agradables, como su museo y su estatua en Pittsburgh. La Academia de béisbol de los Beltrán, en el municipio de Florida. Su vida de juventud en Carolina son cubiert...

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Macallister (Author), Lana Ayers (Selected by)"Mark MacAllister's Quiet Men and Their Coyotes is a poetry adventure of amazing depth and intimate connection between the poet and wilderness. Each poem feels like a compelling hike to unexpected discoveries of animals, places and their interactions with humans. His fresh, original style intensifies spectacular insights of empathy and joy. When I put down Mark's book, I feel I'm returning to my campsite and br...

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by Jim Hartsell (Author), Michael Bamberger (Foreword by), Wright Thompson (Afterword by)Named one of the 10 Best Golf Books in 2022 by LINKS MagazineWhen Revelation Comes is the story of one man's search for peace. Along the way, he meets people whose compassion and empathy help him keep going. It's a story about fathers and sons. It's a story of a friendship between two people from different cultures and backgrounds. It's also a story of how a game can be a framework for life.On May 17, 202...

Free Game: A Parents' Guide to Navigating Black/Brown Children through Youth Sports and Beyond - Paperback

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by Khalid Diallo Akhdaru Green (Author)Khalid Green's Free Game is a manual for black and brown parents navigating through the complicated, political and intimidating terrain of amateur sports. Are you concerned with the state of youth sports? Are you feeling drained emotionally and financially from the amount of time and money you are spending on traveling, hiring trainers, and attendance at tournaments? Are you overwhelmed with the search for the right coach, school or program? Free Game pr...

Dressage training and competition exercises for beginners - Flatwork & collection schooling for horses - Paperback

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by Elaine Heney (Author)Ready to improve your dressage skills? This book is packed full of groundwork and riding exercises to improve your dressage training and competition results. It includes how to get ready for your next dressage competitions, handy checklists for your dressage test day and tips to help memorize your test.Plus if you've ever read 'needs more collection' on your dressage test results, this book will show you exactly how to improve your horse's posture, collection and self-...

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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 Laura Segal Stegman (Author)All Things Are PossibleEleven-year-old stuttering Darby believes she's supposed to be perfect, just like her mother demands. But summer away at camp promises temporary escape. There, she befriends twelve-year-old Justin, who hasn't uttered a word since his dad died, and ten-year-old Naz, who is struggling to learn English. When mysterious calliope music from a nearby warehouse grants the trio power to communicate without words, they sneak inside to find out why....

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To Play the Game: A History of Flight 571: MONOCHROME EDITION - Paperback

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by John Guiver (Author)A comprehensive history of the 1972 Andes Flight disaster.'A perfect complement to my 1974 book Alive.' Piers Paul ReadMONOCHROME EDITION, 571 pages and 275 images. Also available in COLOUR. 13th October 1972. A Uruguayan Air Force plane, commissioned for a civilian flight, crashes in the Andes. Among the forty passengers are a first-division rugby team, accompanied by family and friends. Hindered by treacherous conditions, the search and rescue efforts cannot locate th...

The Book of Five Rings: Five Scrolls Describing the True Principles Required for Victory - Paperback

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by Musashi Miyamoto (Author)'When you attain the Way of strategy, there will not be one thing you cannot see.' - Miyamoto Musashi. Book of Five Rings Shortly before his death in 1645, the undefeated swordsman Miyamoto Musashi retreated to a cave to live as a hermit. There he wrote five scrolls describing the "true principles" required for victory in the martial arts and on the battlefield. Instead of relying on religion or theory, Musashi based his writings on his own experience, observation...

Fun Astrology - Teach Yourself the Signs of the Zodiac and What They Mean - Hardcover

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by Rosa Bingham (Author)Making astrology accessible for everyone, Rosa Bingham's Fun Astrology will help you to learn the signs of the zodiac and gain a better understanding of the world around you. If you've always wanted to deepen your knowledge of astrology but are overwhelmed by the amount of information available, then this 1891 classic volume will help to steer you in the right direction. Rosa Bingham explains the zodiac in a clear and simple manner, making this the perfect astrology bo...

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by Steve Carmichael (Author)Blowin' Smoke II is written as a continuation, not sequel, of Blowin' Smoke, as the main characters are related to trapshooting in one way or another. Many of the stories intertwine with those of the first publication but will appeal to a much larger general readership which will include sports fishermen and general aviation amongst others. Number of Pages: 268 Dimensions: 0.61 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: November 22, 2022

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by Ray Schwartz (Author)Albert Einstein once said that life is a game. If so, it is a game that at times is rewarding, yet in the next moment can present a major challenge. The same can be said about the game of golf. The similarities between life and golf are striking. A common thread to both is having faith. In this book, you'll reflect on the situations found on the golf course, which many times mirror those found in everyday life. Discover the many ways of winning at golf and realize that...

Chessays: Travels Through The World Of Chess - Paperback

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by Howard Burton (Author)A collection of exhilarating essays by physicist-turned-filmmaker Howard Burton about a wide range of chess-related issues which he encountered during the production of the 4-part documentary series about the fascinating history and sociocultural significance of chess, Through the Mirror of Chess: A Cultural Exploration.Howard has produced a comprehensive investigation into the remarkable impact of chess across a wide range of times and places up to the present day, t...