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Physical Education in Early Childhood - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Andrés Leonardo Colorado Arango (Author), Enoc V. Gonzalez P. (Author)Physical Education as a discipline has been transformed throughout history to respond to the needs of humanity, its versatility and adaptability arises from the immense possibilities of intervening in the expressions of man and its role in social dynamics is key to ensure the welfare. Physical Education in Early Childhood is a work that seeks to provide its readers with some clarifications re...

Beginners Guide to Basketball: Novice Guide To Tips And Techniques For Basketball Excellence - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Jesse Wilson (Author)The first basketball contest was played on December 21, 1891, with each team consisting of nine players. The objective was to send a soccer ball into an opponent-held peach basket. As the popularity of the game increased, modifications were made, such as modifying the receptacles so the ball could be recovered more easily.Over the subsequent decades, basketball's prominence grew not only in the United States but also internationally. In 193...

Wimbledon: The Pinnacle of Sport - Hardcover

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by Ian Hewitt (Author), Bob Martin (Author)Wimbledon: The Pinnacle of Sport is a lavish and beautiful large format photographic book celebrating The Championships and a golden era of tennis graced by legends of tennis like Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Serena Williams, as well as the bright future of the sport represented by the likes of Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff. The book's 252 pages are filled with shots from every aspect of the world's most prestigious tenn...

Handbook of Ship Calculations, Construction and Operation: A Book of Reference for Shipowners, Ship Officers, Ship and Engine Draughtsmen, Marine Engi - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Charles Haynes Hughes (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 im...

Nouveau-Bartitsu Part 1: The Ungentlemanly Art of Self-Defence - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Kemlyn Munn (Author)''If you've heard about this book, then you know what it's about already; if you haven't heard about this book, then you probably won't be reading this little thing that the publishers made me write! LOL'' The Reverend Malcolm Regal Number of Pages: 220 Dimensions: 0.46 x 11.69 x 8.27 IN Publication Date: July 17, 2018

Focus Mitt Drills: Boxing, Muay Thai, MMA & Karate Striking Drills You Can Perform Anywhere - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Frank Sasso (Author)Ready To Learn A TON Of Focus Mitt Drills?If so you've found the right book..I'm Frank Sasso, and I created this book to share with you a ton of fun and unconventional focus mitt drills, broken down into boxing drills, Muay Thai drills, Karate drills and even a bunch of MMA focus mitt drills.Whether you want to burn calories or perfect your striking technique I've got you covered.Here's A Preview Of What You'll Learn A Primer On The Martial ...

5 Out Effective Offenses For The High School Coach - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Steve Biddison (Author)A high school basketball coach does not always have the ability to recruit to their needs. Quite often a high school may not have a legitimate post player and the coach may be forced to play what is commonly known as "small ball", Usually, this means going with a very uptempo game, However, every championship level coach knows that no matter how good their fast break might be, there are multiple times in a game that they must execute a ha...

Fish of Michigan Field Guide - Paperback

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by Dave Bosanko (Author)Go Fishing with Michigan's Famous Identification Guide! Fishing is a perfect outdoors activity for all ages and skill levels, and the Great Lake State is an angler's paradise. Reel in fish, and make identifying your catches a snap. Now in its second edition, the Fish of Michigan Field Guide by Dave Bosanko features detailed information about 79 species of Michigan fish. When you're not sure what you caught, grab the handy guide and narrow your choices by family. Then i...

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by Alexander Kovalchuk (Author)Sambo is a wrestling both in the standing and ground position. Although throws are the main part of sambo, wrestling on the ground occupies significant place. Some sambists prefer ground fighting and try in every way to drag the opponent into in the parterre. It is impossible to generalize the entire technique of sambo ground fighting. New painful holds, escapes from hold-downs and combinations of techniques in the parterre are constantly being developed. This b...

Surfer Dude: The Legendary Stallion of Chincoteague - Hardcover

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by Lois Szymanski (Author), Linda Kantjas (Illustrator)Destined for fame, Surfer Dude is known to many who looked for this colt while crossing the bridge to Assateague Island and the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. The story of this beloved wild stallion, who cared for his herd of mares over a lifetime on Chincoteague Island, is beautifully illustrated in vivid detail, from his distinctive blue eye to his white star and stripe, silver mane and tail, and chocolatey chestnut coat. His pa...

Apostle Islands Water Trips: An Explorer's Guide - Paperback

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by John C. Frank (Author)Here's your guide to one mainland site and 21 islands in the Apostle Islands archipelago. Inside you'll find: Campsite info Hiking trails Docking info Landing sites Water depth Paddling distances Equipment checklist Lighthouses Ranger stations Each island's location relative to the mainland or its neighbors Geography and history of each island Multi-island boat trips Each island (or mainland) location is described in a separate chapter and includes a map showing the i...

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by Brad M. Epstein (Author), Curt Walstead (Illustrator)Good Night, Yankees follows in the long tradition of good night stories loved by children everywhere. The bedtime story takes children through the day of the big game good morning New York as everyone wakes up in anticipation, good afternoon Yankees fans as everyone heads to Yankee Stadium, good evening Yankees as the team take the field and game begins, and of course good night everyone as we say good night to Yankee Stadium, the player...

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by Brad M. Epstein (Author), Curt Walstead (Illustrator)Good Night, Mets follows in the long tradition of 'good night' stories loved by children everywhere. The bedtime story takes children through the day of the big game - good morning New York as everyone wakes up in anticipation, good afternoon Mets fans as everyone heads to the ballpark, good evening Mets as the teams take the field and game begins, and of course good night everyone as we say good night to the stadium, the players and you...

Minor League Baseball Revealed: A Secret Tour Inside Our National Pastime - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Rick Schultz (Author)This book contains TWO previously released books - Untold Tales From The Bush Leagues & A Renegade Championship Summer.Ever wonder what minor league baseball is really like behind the scenes? Are you a baseball fan that wants to get closer than ever to the action? This book pulls back the curtain to share the true and (until now) untold tales of America's national pastime. Fans of all ages can read some of the most jaw-dropping, eye-ope...

Kickboxing: Blocks, Parries, And Defensive Movement: From Initiation To Knockout: Everything You Need To Know (and more) To Master The Pain Game - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Martina Sprague (Author)A successful kickboxer must be complete in all aspects of his game, and offense cannot survive without defense, and vice versa. Many kickboxers think of defense as simply avoiding a strike or kick. But good defense has many other purposes. Your goal defensively is to make your opponent pay a price. Good defense protects you from harm and creates offense. Blocking or moving to avoid a strike will in itself not win the fight. It is impossi...

Kickboxing: The Front Kick, Roundhouse Kick, And Side Thrust Kick: From Initiation To Knockout: Everything You Need To Know (and m - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Martina Sprague (Author)Knowing how to box is not enough if you want to call yourself a kickboxer. Since kickboxing combines kicks and strikes, we will now look at the three basic kicks: the front kick, roundhouse kick, and side thrust kick. Which kick you use depends on your position, on your distance to the target, and on what you are trying to accomplish. The benefit of a kick over a punch is that you can reach any target on your opponent's body. While the h...

BYU vs. Utah: A Decade of Drama: Inside the greatest era in Holy War History - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Colby Newton (Author)In November of 2004, the University of Utah had just defeated Brigham Young University 52-21. It was the third win in a row for the Utes in the series and it kicked off a crazy month of drama, including Kyle Whittingham being courted by both schools to be their head coach. It also set in motion a wild and exciting ten year period in the century-old rivalry that might not ever be matched. Relive iconic moments in the rivalry including: -Harl...

The Complete Guidebook to Exploiting Your RMR in Fencing: Learn How to Accelerate Your Resting Metabolic Rate to Drop Fat and Generate Lean Muscle - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Correa (Certified Sports Nutritionist) (Author)The Complete Guidebook to Exploiting Your RMR in Fencing by Joseph Correa Nutrition is very important and what you eat will result in who you can potentially become. By adding lean muscle mass you automatically increase your RMR which can lead to improved performance with long lasting results. If you want to make a serious change on your body and how it performs on a daily basis, you need to read this book and star...

Carp Fishing Bait: Large Print - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Marian Blake (Author)Are you a Carp Fisherman and want to create your own bait? If you fish for carp, then you fish for the most common species of fish in the world. The species is not native to Europe, North America or Australia as it originated in Asia and found its way around the world by migration or by introduction by man. In many countries, they are considered to be vermin and if caught should be killed and in other counties, they are part of the counties...

New York-Penn League Archives (1939-2014): A Detailed Look At The Professional League In The Heart Of Baseball's Birthplace - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby David Furgess (Author)New York-Penn League Archives (1939-2014) takes a comprehensive look at every team in the league's history dating all the way back to 1939 (when it was known as the PONY League.) It also provides league records, post-season results and more New York-Penn League Archives (1939-2014) is the most detailed book every compiled on the league. Number of Pages: 754 Dimensions: 1.5 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publicatio...

Colonial Games, Pastimes and Diversions: (For the Genteel and Commoner) - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby James T. Farnsworth (Author)Colonial Games, Pastimes and Diversions provides a unique look at Colonial American life as well as interesting background into some of today's most popular games. Why is the felt on pool tables green? What is the proper etiquette for dueling? How does one play cricket? What do you mean I know how to play Draughts? Number of Pages: 84 Dimensions: 0.26 x 9.1 x 6.04 IN Publication Date: October 19...

The Kings of Wrestling: Anecdotes and Stories of Wrestling from the Distant Past to Our Times - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Edmond Desbonnet (Author), David L. Chapman (Other) Wrestling dates back to ancient times, but it was not until Edmond Desbonnet (1867-1953) produced his groundbreaking work The Kings of Wrestling in 1910 that its history was set down in book-length form. His work consists of nearly 150 biographies and accompanying photos of the men who pioneered professional wrestling, particularly in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. He explains how Greco-Roman wr...

It's a Numbers Game! Basketball: The Math Behind the Perfect Bounce Pass, the Buzzer-Beating Bank Shot, and So Much More! - Hardcover

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by James Buckley (Author), Kobe Bryant (Foreword by)Why do NBA players only have 24 seconds to score a basket? What's the geometry behind making the perfect shot? Become a basketball pro and learn all about the numbers and math behind this popular sport. Numbers are everywhere in basketball--from the dimensions of the court to the points you can score to the digits on each player's jersey. In this awesome new book, you'll learn how these numbers make basketball the game we know and love today...

Traditional Kodokan Judo, The self defense Method of Kyuzo Mifune (English) - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Jose a. Caracena (Author)After conducting some studies and publishing several books related to Jigoro Kanos work we focus now on which may be the most outstanding student of the founder of Judo Master Kyuzo Mifune 10dan Mifune learned from the most traditional pure and complete Judo source An example of this is his extraordinary self defense method Mifune Soen Goshin Jutsu 30 techniques that were a benchmark at the time and which has been abandoned nowadays Tec...

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by Anna Sewell (Author), Mint Editions (Contribution by)"The most influential anticruelty novel of all time."-Bernard Unti Black Beauty (1877), the only novel from Anna Sewell, was the first book ever written from the singular viewpoint of an animal. The fictional narrative, told by Black Beauty, a genial thoroughbred, was initially written by the author "to induce kindness, sympathy, and an understanding treatment of horses." Over time the book has become a classic book for children, despite...

Shushinho, el nivel superior del Judo (Español) - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Jigoro Kano (Author)El profesor Jigoro Kano clasificó el Judo Kodokan bajo lo que denominó las 3 culturas o niveles del Judo: Shobuho (como arte guerrero y de combate), Rentaiho (como sistema de educación física y deportiva) y Shushinho (como método para el desarrollo moral, intelectual y ético). En esta ocasión, el estudio está dirigido hacia el Shushinho, que según Jigoro Kano es el nivel más alto del Judo. Es bien conocida la capacidad y profundidad que most...

The Birth of the Modern NBA: Pro Basketball in the Year of the Merger, 1949-1950 - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Josh Elias (Author) On August 3, 1949, the National Basketball Association was born, comprising 17 organizations that ranged geographically from Boston to Denver and culturally from Manhattan to Sheboygan. The league being the result of a merger, there were two different reigning champions vying for NBA supremacy between the George Mikan-led Minneapolis Lakers and the small-town Anderson Packers, with teams from Syracuse, Rochester, New York, Chicago, and India...

The Olympic Games Trivia Book: Test Your Knowledge of History and Athletes at the Olympics - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Jenine Zimmers (Author)Go for the gold as you test your knowledge of the world's greatest international sporting event! This book features 100 trivia questions and challenges about the history and best moments of the Olympic Games. Questions cover both the Summer and Winter Olympics, as well as ancient and modern times. Do you know: What athlete competed with a wooden leg? What kind of dog was the first official Olympic mascot? When the Olympics could first be...

Kazuo Ito Goshin Jutsu - Traditional Judo (English) - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Jose Caracena (Author), Juan Lorenzo (Author)In this book we made the study about the method of personal defense (Goshin Jutsu) of the teacher Kazuo Ito, who was undoubtedly the best student of Kyuzo Mifune. Both were exceptional Judokas, defenders of tradition, of the highest values of Budo and to protect the legacy of Jigoro Kano. Kyuzo Mifune and Kazuo Ito followed the teachings and advice of Jigoro Kano and years after his death they continued to teach th...

History of Kung Fu San Soo: Tracing the Origins and Evolution of China's Practical Self-Defense Art Form: From Ancient Roots to Contemporary Appli - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Junlei Xingru Li (Author)In the vast landscape of martial arts, few disciplines hold the same mystique and practicality as Kung Fu San Soo. Originating in ancient China, this art form has stood the test of time, evolving through centuries to become a revered system of self-defense and personal development. In this book, we delve into the rich history of Kung Fu San Soo, tracing its origins and evolution, examining its core principles and techniques, and explori...

Survival Guide: Hunting with Traps and Snares / Survive / Hunting and Trapping for the Worst-Case Scenario: Complete guide to learning - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby E. G. Probst (Author)Hunt to survive with only a knife, trowel, wire, and paracord! Survival Guide: Hunting with Traps and Snares is your essential resource for mastering the critical skill of hunting with traps and snares to survive the worst-case scenario. This book offers the same hands-on, practical approach of the best survival experts and bushcraft guides. In this book, you'll find the essential information you need to know when you and your family's live...

Playing Pool - The Missing Manual: 20 things that every pool player should know - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Van Sant (Translator), Patrick Baumann (Author)"Playing Pool - The Missing Manual" gives you the most important rules in 20 chapters to play better pool."'Playing Pool - The Missing Manual' sums it up in a competent and entertaining way. I like the style of writing that mixes up the pool world a bit." (Florian Scholl, sixpockets.de)The 20 rules are dealing with issues even advanced players have - and beginners of course. Every chapter starts with an easy...