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Pro Football and the Proliferation of Protest: Anthem Posture in a Divided America - Paperback

$69.64

by Stephen D. Perry (Editor), Stephen D. Perry (Contribution by), Pauline A. Andrea (Contribution by)This book examines the take-a-knee protests, incorporating analysis of media coverage, impact on attitudes and behaviors, and racial, religious, gendered, and political perspectives. The analysis allows readers to recognize both positive and negative prejudice and to proscribe possible solutions for political divisiveness. Number of Pages: 312 Dimensions: 0.7 x 9 x 6 IN Illustrated: Yes Public...

Black Rodeo in the Texas Gulf Coast Region: Charcoal in the Ashes - Hardcover

$162.00

by Demetrius W. Pearson (Author)Black Rodeo in the Texas Gulf Coast Region: Charcoal in the Ashes provides an in depth sociocultural and historical analysis of the genesis and contemporary state of affairs regarding African American rodeo cowboys in southeast Texas, whose ancestors were instrumental in the development of the most celebrated livestock management industry in the world. The author painstakingly chronicles the origin of the Texas cattle industry from its Mexican roots to Austin's...

Cracking the Coaching Code: Using Personality Archetypes to Maximize Performance - Hardcover

$140.94

by Pj Caposey (Author), Bryan Wills (Author)This book gives coaches real world tools, applications, and lessons to help them become their best self and tap the full potential of their athletes; turning them into successful and productive men and women. Author BiographyPJ Caposey is the Illinois Superintendent of the Year and is a best-selling author having written nine books for various publishers. His work and commentary has been featured on sites such as TED, The Washington Post, NPR, CBS T...

Winning the Game of Belief: Cultivating the Cultural Grit that Defines America's Greatest Coaches - Paperback

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by Kevin Sheehan (Author), Charlie Sullivan (With)Kevin Sheehan shares the research on cultural grit, providing a formula for successful leadership in any field or endeavor. There are lessons in this book that can change your life and cultivate a culture of grit in your organization that will lead to success that you could never have imagined.Author BiographyDr. Kevin Sheehan is a tenured associate professor at Molloy College where he has served on the faculty for over a decade as well as bei...

Baseball's Top 10: Ranking the Best Major League Players by Position - Hardcover

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by Robert Kuenster (Author)This book profiles the top ten major league ballplayers at every position. Each chapter starts with an overview of the position and how the players were chosen, with compelling stats that support the rankings. Player entries include original interviews, individual achievements, stats, and biographical information.Author BiographyBob Kuenster is the editor of Baseball Digest and has worked as a writer and editor for the publication since 1987. He has been a member of...

Narrating the NBA: Cultural Representations of Leading Players after the Michael Jordan Era - Hardcover

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by Lukasz Muniowski (Author)Muniowski analyzes the career narratives of eight selected NBA players who rose to prominence after Michael Jordan's second retirement in 1999. Combining a variety of approaches and perspectives, the author highlights how well-known archetypes influence modern-day forms of sports storytelling.Author BiographyLukasz Muniowski holds a PhD in American Literature from the University of Warsaw and is the author of Three-Pointer! A 40-Year NBA History. Number of Pages: 2...

The Virtual Ninja Manifesto: Fighting Games, Martial Arts and Gamic Orientalism - Paperback

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by Chris Goto-Jones (Author)Draws on the traditions of the martial arts to ask whether playing violent videogames actually transform gamers into better people.Author BiographyChris Goto-Jones is Professor of Philosophy and Dean of Humanities at the University of Victoria. He is also a Professorial Research Fellow of SOAS, University of London." Number of Pages: 172 Dimensions: 0.4 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: September 13, 2016

Transnational Sport in the American West: Oaxaca California Basketball - Hardcover

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by Bernardo Ramirez Rios (Author)Transnational Sport in the American West is the story of how a sport can cross physical and cultural borders. Catholic missionaries first brought the sport of basketball to southern Mexico in the early twentieth century, but over time the sport has grown into a cultural tradition in states like Oaxaca (Wa-hak-a). The ball bounced across the Mexico/U.S. border into Los Angeles, CA during the 1970s and pick-up games in the park eventually became organized tourna...

Diversity and Inclusion in the Esports Industry - Hardcover

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by Mary L. Sheffer (Editor), Ryan Rogers (Editor), Rabiu K. B. Asante (Contribution by)In theory, esports should be inclusive regardless of gender, race, or ability - however, incidents in the world of esports indicate otherwise. This collection provides an examination of diversity and inclusion in esports as contributors offer a way for readers to understand the history, current issues, and potential impacts of diversity and inclusion in the industry. Through analyses of players, games, fans...

Powerful Moments in Sports: The Most Significant Sporting Events in American History - Paperback

$38.88

by Martin Gitlin (Author)This book features twenty events that had profound social, political, and cultural importance and inspired athletes and spectators alike. It examines how a particular moment in sports history revolutionized a sport, how a contest of speed inspired a nation, or even how a humble victory affected the world.Author BiographyMartin Gitlin is a freelance writer and the author of more than 100 books on popular culture and sports. He has won many awards for his writing, inclu...

Remember Their Sacrifice: Stories of Unheralded Athletes of Color - Hardcover

$56.70

by Arif Khatib (Author), Pete Elman (Author), Dave Zirin (Foreword by)An invaluable and inspiring compilation that shines a light on unsung athletes of color. Sports have long been used as a vehicle for change, as a way to break down barriers and foster greater understanding. But while we know the stories of trailblazers like Jackie Robinson, just as important are the journeys of lesser-known athletes who used sports as a platform to fight injustice, racism, and discrimination. In Remember Th...

Holocaust Fighters: Boxers, Resisters, and Avengers - Hardcover

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by Jeffrey Sussman (Author)A remarkable portrait of the heroic people who faced the threat of extermination by the Nazis and resisted by any means possible-whether through boxing, exposing the reality of death camps, armed guerrilla attacks, or deadly acts of vengeance. In Holocaust Fighters: Boxers, Resisters, and Avengers, Jeffrey Sussman shares the riveting stories of those who fought back against the Nazis. The lives of five boxers who were forced to fight for their lives while imprisoned...

The 1960s in Sports: A Decade of Change - Hardcover

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by Miles Coverdale Jr. (Author)This book includes the most significant sporting events of the 1960s, covering all the moments that generated tremendous growth in professional and college sports in America during this decade. It features stories such as Roger Maris breaking the home run record, Muhammad Ali's victory over Sonny Liston, the first Super Bowl, and the Miracle Mets.Author BiographyMiles Coverdale Jr. is a sports historian and the author of Whitey Ford: A Biography (2006). A forme...

Cracking the Coaching Code: Using Personality Archetypes to Maximize Performance - Paperback

$46.98

by Pj Caposey (Author), Bryan Wills (Author)Many adults cite coaches as the adult they remember most from their schooling experience - and that is not always a result of positive interactions. In education, we know the influence and impact coaches have, but there is little, if anything, done to help our coaches grow in any way outside of Xs and Os. Also, there is almost nothing connecting personality archetypes, and the Enneagram in particular, to education. As avid users of Enneagram in our ...

The Native American Identity in Sports: Creating and Preserving a Culture - Paperback

$85.86

by Frank A. Salamone (Editor)This collection of essays examines how sport has contributed to shaping and expressing Native American identity--from the attempt of the old Indian Schools to "Americanize" Native Americans through sport to the "Indian mascot" controversy and what it says about the broader public view of Native Americans. Additional essays explore the contemporary use of the traditional sport Toka to combat obesity in some Native American communities, the Seminoles' commercializat...

Fanaticus: Mischief and Madness in the Modern Sports Fan - Paperback

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by Justine Gubar (Author)Fanaticus: Mischief and Madness in the Modern Sports Fan explores the roots of extreme fanaticism, from organized thuggery to digital hate speech. Outrageous and often shocking incidents are divulged, as are firsthand accounts from both the transgressors and victims.Author BiographyJustine Gubar is a four-time Emmy award-winning investigative journalist. For almost two decades she has worked as a television producer for ESPN, including for the programs "Outside the Li...

Professional Wrestling and the Law: Legal Battles from the Ring to the Courtroom - Paperback

$71.91

Report copyright infringementby Alex B. Long (Author) Written by a law professor (who also happens to be a wrestling fan), this book is an entertaining and informative exploration of legal cases involving professional wrestling. Relying upon judicial decisions and court documents, it discusses the legal theories and procedures involved in legal disputes involving professional wrestling and explores how the legal system--an institution devoted to arriving at the truth involved in any conflict-...

Don't Let Us Win Tonight: An Oral History of the 2004 Boston Red Sox's Impossible Playoff Run - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Allan Wood (Author), Bill Nowlin (Author), Kevin Millar (Foreword by)Now revised and updated to include reflections on the modern era of Red Sox baseball Commemorating the Boston Red Sox's unforgettable championship run in the fall of 2004, go behind the scenes and inside the dugout, bullpen, and clubhouse to discover how this team defied the ultimate odds. This oral history highlights how, during a span of just 76 hours, the Red Sox won four do-or-die games a...

The Art Of Coaching Youth Ultimate: A Complete Guide For Coaches Of All Levels - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Danie Proby (Author), Ari Nitikman (Author)Are you a good ultimate player but unsure of the best way to teach those skills to youth?Are you a good teacher but unsure of how to teach the ultimate skills? Do you love the Sport and Spirit of ultimate and want to spread it to as many young athletes as possible? Then this book is for you!Ari and Danie are both Team Canada athletes and coaches, and have put all of their expertise in this amazing book. What's included...

The Latter Stage Jeet Kune Do Bruce Lee's Martial Arts Special Edition - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Andy Kunz (Author), Kenneth Pua (Author)This is a fully illustrated How to Book in the Latter stage of Jeet Kune Do. Train the way Bruce Lee trained in the Final Stage of Jeet Kune Do's development and evolution. The Jeet Kune Do Handbook that shows you the training drills, Techniques and Basic Movements, that are only discussed in JKD seminars . This book shows you the basic techniques and drills needed to practice the latter stage Jeet kune do .The hand befor...

How to Shoot Better than a Navy Seal - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Paul G. Markel (Author)During this book, Paul G. Markel, a veteran Small Arms & Tactics Instructor with over three decades of teaching experience will tell you how to become as good or better with a handgun than a military special operator. Markel, a combat decorated veteran, has trained thousands of military personnel, police officers, and American citizens.Mr. Markel explains that there is no secret to mastery. The path to mastery is available to all who ...

Bicycle Flower Adult Coloring Book: Pedal into Relaxation with Floral Art - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Parrot Publisher (Author)Take a leisurely ride through the world of botanical beauty with "Bicycle Flower Adult Coloring Book." This captivating coloring book invites you to pedal into a garden of intricate illustrations, where bicycles and flowers merge to create a harmonious blend of relaxation and creativity.What Awaits You: Number of Pages: 102 Dimensions: 0.21 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: September 30, 2023 ...

Catapult Loading System: How To Teach 100-Pound Hitters To Consistently Drive The Ball 300-Feet - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Joey D. Myers (Author)"My son at 10yo (90-lbs) is highly coach-able. I taught him the system in February and he hit well during the season but could only hit the ball around 180'. Then all of a sudden around June he started killing the ball. He was hitting home runs every game and hit a ball at least 250-feet" - Michael Parillo (via email)Sick of struggling to help hitters drive the ball hard with more consistency? Dramatically increase power without sacrificin...

The 5th Lap: Breaking Barriers to Become Successful - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Leo Hernandez (Author)The 5th Lap is about breaking barriers to achieve short term and long term goals. This could apply to everyday life. Manuel Ruiz, against all odds achieved the ultimate American Dream. He came to this country without knowing the language and lived at the time in the gang-infested streets of North Hills only with his older brother. His parents lived in Mexico City. Manuel Ruiz enrolled in High School as a 17-year-old. He graduated high scho...

Gu-Do Un Anhelo por el Camino - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Garry Lever (Author)Un anhelo por el Camino. El deseo del conocimiento, técnica y maestría en las artes marciales. Qué se puede encontrar más allá de lo físico pasado el dolor, el sudor y la búsqueda diaria de lo inalcanzable? Pueden ser las artes marciales un vehículo del auto conocimiento, un método para descubrir nuestra verdadera naturaleza? Puede mejorar nuestra existencia diaria y beneficiar nuestras relaciones, comprensión y compasión por la humanidad...

The jumper: A paralympic story - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Roberto La Barbera (Author), Federica Pellegrini (Introduction by), Rolando Repossi (Author)My name is Roberto La Barbera, I'm a Paralympic champion. My life changed forever on June 1, 1985, when my right leg left me on the road connecting Alessandria with Novi Ligure, in Italy, wedged between the metal fender and radiator of a big fat sand-colored Alfasud. The book you're buying tells the story of my life without frills, in hopes that reading it may give a smi...

Shushinho, The superior level of Judo - Written by Jigoro Kano (English) - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Jose Caracena (Author), Juan Lorenzo (Author)Professor Jigoro Kano classified Kodokan Judo under what he called the 3 cultures or levels of Judo: Shobuho (as warrior and combat art), Rentaiho (as a physical and sports education system) and Shushinho (as a method for moral development), intellectual and ethical). On this occasion, the study is directed towards Shushinho, which according to Jigoro Kano is the highest level of Kodokan Judo. It is well known the ca...

The Cheerleader Book Club: I Want That Skill! Mastering new tumble skills requires perseverance and dedication - Hardcover

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by Allison Sack (Author)"I Want That Skill!" is a delightful tale that follows the journey of twin sisters, Myra and Taffie, as they embark on their cheerleading adventure. Set in the lively city of Pearlsville, this story is filled with excitement, determination, and the joy of learning new tumble skills.Join Myra and Taffie, two energetic six-year-olds with a hint of sassiness, as they join the Mini Meerkats, a beginner-level cheerleading team at Zoo Elite All Stars. Their enthusiasm for ch...

Mind Power: Secret Strategies for the Martial Arts (Achieving Power by Understanding the Inner Workings of the Mind) - Hardcover

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by Kazumi Tabata (Author), Kaiichi Hasumi (Foreword by)Learn to harness your spiritual and mental energy to acquire the tools for survival and success in martial arts. In Mind Power: Secret Strategies for the Martial Arts, Kazumi Tabata, Grandmaster in the Shotokan and Shorinji styles of Karate, offers his personal teachings as to how martial arts students can reach the point where time seems to slow down, quick movements are seen in slow motion, and the full potential of one's inner power ca...

Fish of the Midwest: Your Way to Easily Identify Fish - Spiral

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by Dave Bosanko (Author)Your Quick Guide to Identifying Fish Whether you're fishing on shore, off a dock, or in a boat, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. Based on Dave Bosanko's best-selling field guides and featuring 81 of the most common sport fish in the Midwest, the booklet is organized by fish groupings for quick and easy identification. Narrow your choices by appearance, and view just a few species at a time. The pocket-sized format is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, a...

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by Johnnie Christmas (Author), Johnnie Christmas (Illustrator)A video gamer's championship aspirations are dashed when his parents send him to Camp Reset, where electronics are forbidden and you're forced to socialize, eat healthy, and spend time outside. Gamerville is a timely and vulnerable exploration of the importance of human connection and what it means to run in a pack, brought to you by award-winning author Johnnie Christmas.Max Lightning is howling at the moon--he's finally qualified...

Uproar in Midport Village (a Minecraft Movie) - Hardcover

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by Golden Books (Author), Golden Books (Illustrator)The first-ever Minecraft Little Golden Book--based on A Minecraft Movie, in theaters April 4, 2025! Join Henry and his friends as they are transported inside the world of Minecraft, where they meet a fellow human, Steve, who takes them to Midport Village to teach them the arts of building, crafting, and creating to survive. Perfect for younger children as well as collectors and Minecraft fans of all ages, this Little Golden Book, which retel...