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Filipino Stick Fighting Techniques: The Essential Techniques of Cabales Serrada Escrima - Paperback

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by Mark V. Wiley (Author), Darren Tibon (Foreword by)Filipino Stick Fighting Techniques is the authoritative guide to Cabales Serrada Escrima--a stick fighting art with its roots in Escrima, the national martial art of the Philippines. The popularity of these techniques has dramatically increased since they were used extensively by Matt Damon in action-packed fight scenes in the Jason Bourne films. Developed by Grandmaster Angel Cabales when he came to the U.S., Cabales Serrada Escrima is a ...

Suppressors: Recoil Magazine's Complete Guide to Buying, Maintaining, and Shooting with a Silencer - Paperback

$37.99

by Editors Of Recoil Magazine (Editor)Everything you need to know about shooting with a silencer! Think owning a suppressor is out of reach? Not so fast. Acquiring, understanding and shooting with a suppressor isn't difficult at all. SUPPRESSORS, brought to you by the editors at RECOIL Magazine, shows you a cross-section of modern suppressor (aka silencer) types, demonstrating that the market is full of options to fit countless firearms platforms. SUPPRESSORS offers expert advice to educate y...

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by John Muir (Author), Susie Ghahremani (Illustrator)Second in a series of original board books featuring "Little Muir," a fictional child character based on conservationistJohn Muir, and verbatim Muir text. Artist has nearly 20,000 followers on Instagram and 14,000+ 5-star reviews on her boygirlparty(R) Etsy store Features California's official state amphibian--the California red-legged frog Promotes dark skies Sales directly support Yosemite National ParkAuthor Biography Susie Ghahremani is...

The 143-Story Treehouse: Camping Trip Chaos! - Hardcover

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by Andy Griffiths (Author), Terry Denton (Illustrator)New York Times-bestselling team Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton invite readers to come hang out with them in their 143-Story Treehouse--the eleventh book in the illustrated chapter book series filled with Andy and Terry's signature slapstick humor!Andy and Terry live in a 143-story treehouse. (It used to be a 130-story treehouse, but they built another 13 stories.) It has a baked bean geyser that erupts on the hour every hour, a wrecking b...

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by Rachel Isadora (Author), Rachel Isadora (Illustrator)Join a sweet toddler for some morning fun perfect for sharing with babies, in this playful book by Caldecott Honor winning author Rachel Isadora, author of I Just Want to Say Good Night and I Hear a Pickle. A toddler plays a game of peekaboo, and you're invited to play too! First there's Mommy to find, with Daddy not far behind. Then Puppy comes peeking around the corner, and a favorite toy train brings the toddler to Grandma and Grandpa...

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by Sarah Nelson (Author), Estrellita Caracol (Illustrator)Sofia and her siblings can hardly wait for nightfall -- Sofia hopes to fill a jar with fireflies! When at last Mars flickers, and the owl begins to hoot, Sofia and her family venture into a dazzling summer night where firefly light is like a glittering galaxy. Lyrical text and gorgeous collage artwork are supplemented by informative endmatter on finding fireflies and protecting their habitats.Back JacketWhen at last Mars flickers, and ...

Meet Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Oklahoma City Thunder Superstar - Library Binding

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by Margaret J. Goldstein (Author)Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can shoot, steal, and score. The Oklahoma City Thunder point guard is a two-time NBA All-Star. In 2024, he came in second in the league for total points and tied for first in steals. He also led his team to the NBA playoffs for the first time in four years. From playing on youth basketball teams to challenging some of the best teams in the pro league, learn more about Gilgeous-Alexander's journey to becoming an NBA superstar. Number of...

Archery Answers: Learn All the Basics Now - Paperback

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by Michael Shaw (Author)Where Can You Find Archery Answers? Before you plunk down big bucks for a bow, don't you want to know about the different types of bows, and how many pounds of pull you need? And what about the arrows? Whether you buy arrows from a sporting goods store, archery store, or online, the sales people will all ask you which type of arrow shafts you want, what kinds of points and fletches, and what is your draw length? And, by the way, how do you carry your arrows? In what s...

Bunny Slopes: (Winter Books for Kids, Snow Children's Books, Skiing Books for Kids) - Hardcover

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by Claudia Rueda (Author)Time to tackle the bunny slope Shake to help Bunny make it snow, tilt to help Bunny ski down the slope, and turn to help Bunny escape a cliff in his path. Is there any obstacle Bunny can't conquer? Bringing grins and guffaws with each turn of the page, readers will find Claudia Rueda's innovative bookmaking as entertaining as the twists and turns of a ski slope--and as satisfying as a cozy cup of hot cocoa.Author BiographyClaudia Rueda is the award-winning, New York ...

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by Cory McCarthy (Author)A Stonewall Honor Book An achingly honest and frequently hilarious coming-of-age novel about an Arab American trans teen fighting to keep their head above water in a landlocked Midwestern town. Man o' wars are not jellyfish, and River McIntyre is not happy. River doesn't know why they're unhappy--though perhaps it has something to do with the way they relate more to captive marine life at the local acquarium than to the people around them. That is, until they have a r...

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by Mac Barnett (Author), Greg Pizzoli (Illustrator)From New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and Geisel Award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli, an uproarious early reader series about a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog. The Lady and Rex have a baseball game against the Big City Brats. Jack is not allowed to swing the bat, so he is told to be the Bat Boy. That is, until the Lady Town Ladies and the Big City Brats are tied. It's up to Jack to hit a home run, but...

The Camping Bible: The Complete Guide to Life Under Canvas - Paperback

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by Jen Benson (Author), Sim Benson (Author)Slow down. Simplify. Sleep with your ear to the earth. This is the ultimate guide to the art and joy of living outdoors, under canvas. Whether it's a fast-and-light backpacking adventure, a sea kayak safari, a family camping trip, or simply living and cooking outside in your garden, camping can do it all. Offering an escape from the stresses of everyday life, the art of camping lies in living simply, well. It's about paring back our busy, hyperconnec...

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by Leonard Kessler (Author), Leonard Kessler (Illustrator)With lessons on practice and perseverance, this is the perfect beginning reader for kids who love baseball Bobby loves baseball. He can run the bases fast. He can slide. He can catch the ball. But he has never hit the ball. A lucky bat won't do the trick--though with hard work and determination, Bobby might just hit a home run. Full of charming illustrations and simple text by Leonard Kessler, this Level Two I Can Read is for readers ...

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by Don DeNevi (Author), Kie Foreman (Author)While pregnant in 1867, and absolutely certain her infant would be a boy, Anne Lloyd Jones began decorating the crib with photos of high buildings and old cathedrals, for her unborn son Frank Lloyd Wright would become the greatest architect in world history . . .Parental madness? The coauthors think not--so unabashedly convinced are we that pre-tennis learning activities can begin while the newborn is still on his back kicking and reaching, two of t...

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by Laura Bush (Author), Jacqueline Rogers (Illustrator), Jenna Bush Hager (Author)#1 New York Times bestselling authors former First Lady Laura Bush and her daughter Jenna Bush Hager have created an exuberant picture book tribute to our national parks and the importance and fun of connecting with nature.Our Great Big Backyard follows Jane, whose plans of spending the summer playing video games with her friends are dashed when her parents announce that her family is going on a road trip to nat...

The 'Nature' of West Dunbartonshire: Four Summer Walks - Paperback

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by Paul Murdoch (Author)Four summer walks that look at some of the nature, places and people that formed West Dunbartonshire. A fantastic addition for visitors and locals alike, you don't even have to be in West Dunbartonshire to appreciate this lovely book of nature and culture. It gives you a flavour of Scotland and a big helpful hint at its history that makes you want to go see for yourself. The walks are well mapped out and peppered with beautiful photographs of wildlife and landmarks in ...

Sports Superstars from Black History: Inspiring Stories from the Amazing Careers of Serena Williams, Simone Biles, Allyson Felix, Lebron James, and Ma - Paperback

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by Sophia Murphy (Author)Discover how 12 Black athletes overcame seemingly impossible odds and insurmountable challenges to achieve their dreams and make a name for themselves in the fields of football, baseball, basketball, tennis, track and field, and gymnastics--a perfect gift for young sports fans and young athletes! Kids will immerse themselves in the world of sports as they follow iconic figures, from stars of the past to celebrities of today, through the highs and lows of their career...

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by Justin Col?n (Author), Pablo Pino (Illustrator)Fans of The Bad Seed and Creepy Carrots will flock to this hilarious, lightly spooky picture book about a boy who unwittingly unleashes a ferociously fuzzy beast on his campground! Lurking in the lake at Cucumonga Campground is a fearsome and frightening creature. Legend says that it swallows kids, canoes, and even whales whole. But all Hector sees are cute, cuddly, quacking ducks. Until he breaks the campground's most important rule--Don't Fe...

The Lyle Alzado Story Nobody's Invincible - Hardcover

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by James H. Duffner (Author)My name is Jim Duffner. Lyle Azevedo and I were roommates. His life and mine intertwined, we shared much in common. This book isn't going to be the ultimate Alzado biography with 1000 little stats about his career and the impact he had on the sport of football - although his accomplishments will be covered and his influence was substantial, it's going to be a tale of two 'brothers from other mothers", And the incredible impact he had on the people who loved him. Yo...

The Lyle Alzado Story Nobody's Invincible - Paperback

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by James H. Duffner (Author)Football legend Lyle Alzado was one of the most intimidating football players of all time is the only player to have an NFL rule named after him, One meant to prevent injury and to possibly save lives. Off the field, however he was a picture of contradictions: prone to rages and abrupt acts of violence, he was also known for his compassionate work with mentally and physically challenged children. The man who feared nobody was, in reality, riddled with a deep seated...

Complete Sinawali: Filipino Double-Weapon Fighting - Paperback

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by Reynaldo S. Galang (Author)Complete Sinawali is the definitive guide to the intricate and highly-refined Filipino martial art of double-weapon fighting. The warriors of the Philippines have long been respected as fierce, courageous, and effective fighters, and the martial art of Sinawali has developed multiple-weapon fighting to an exceptionally high degree of sophistication. Preserved in Filipino dance as well as martial form, Sinawali employs sinuous, polyrhythmic movements, creating an ...

From the Dugouts to the Trenches: Baseball During the Great War - Hardcover

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by Jim Leeke (Author)2018 SABR Baseball Research Award Winner Baseball, like the rest of the country, changed dramatically when the United States entered World War I, and Jim Leeke brings these changes to life in From the Dugouts to the Trenches. He deftly describes how the war obliterated big league clubs and largely dismantled the Minor Leagues, as many prominent players joined the military and went overseas. By the war's end more than 1,250 ballplayers, team owners, and sportswriters woul...

Formula One Circuits from Above: Legendary Tracks in High-Definition Satellite Photography - Hardcover

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by Bruce Jones (Author)Explore more than 25 legendary F1 race tracks in high-definition satellite photography. From the glamor of Monaco and Yas Marina, to the heritage of Silverstone, Monza and Spa-Francorchamps, Formula One Circuits from Above showcases more than 25 legendary F1 race tracks as you've never seen them before. Powered by unique Google(TM) Earth photography, this stunning illustrated book highlights the signature properties of iconic circuits including Monza, Interlagos and th...

Crack Climbing: The Definitive Guide - Paperback

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by Pete Whittaker (Author)2020 Banff Mountain Book Competition Winner - Guidebook 2020 National Outdoor Book Awards Honorable Mention - Instructional Crack climbing is a highly technical form of movement in which climbers position their hands, feet, and even their entire body in cracks to make upward progress on rock. An advocate for the sport's aesthetic lines, physicality, and technical know-how, author Pete Whittaker teaches more than sixty Crack School Masterclasses each year and was fea...

Ready. Set. Respawn! (Minecraft Ironsword Academy #1) - Hardcover

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by Caleb Zane Huett (Author)Embark on a thrilling new adventure set in the world of Minecraft, where danger lurks at every turn, and our heroes must protect the Minecraft server from being shut down forever. Don't miss this action-packed chapter book series perfect for readers 6 to 9 and Minecraft fans of all ages! Following the events of The Minecraft Woodsword Chronicle and The Minecraft Stonesword Saga series, the Evoker King has evolved into the Evoker Kid, a total noob who wants to exper...

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by Coco Simon (Author)Emma needs a break from big-sister duty in this addition to Spotlight's treat of a tween series. Emma is not thrilled with always having to rearrange her schedule so she can babysit her younger brother, Jake. Now Emma's parents have broken some news that really threatens to push Emma over the edge--since Emma and Jake are going to the same day camp this summer, she's expected to sit with Jake on the bus. Not only does this mean Emma can't hang out with her friends, but s...

Mental Toughness For Young Athletes: Eight Proven 5-Minute Mindset Exercises For Kids And Teens Who Play Competitive Sports - Paperback

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by Moses Horne (Author), Troy Horne (Author)Finally! There is A Mental Toughness Book For Young Athletes!Moses and Troy Horne here. Your mental toughness guides! If you are reading this you probably have a young athlete who struggles with in-game stress and maybe even sports performance anxiety. That is why this version was mostly written by Moses. As of the time of the writing of this book Moses Horne is a 15-year-old elite athlete who can talk directly about the triumphs and struggles of wo...

18 Golfing Secrets: Strategies, Tips, Drills and Philosophies To Shoot Lower Scores - Paperback

$20.23

by Chris Baker (Author)Each chapter covers specific golfing strategies, tips, drills and philosophies to shoot lower scores. Some of the chapters include the following...Lesson No. 1: How to Calculate Yardages Like a Tour CaddyLesson No. 2: How Playing Undisciplined Golf is Crushing Your GameLesson No. 3: What to Think When Over the Ball Lesson No. 4: The Most Powerful Law in Golf Lesson No. 5: The Perfect 100 Ball Routine and The Tiger Woods Driving Range DrillLesson No. 6: How to Win a...

How to Eat in the Woods: A Complete Guide to Foraging, Trapping, Fishing, and Finding Sustenance in the Wild - Hardcover

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by Bradford Angier (Author), Jon Young (With)A comprehensive, practical, and reliable guide to finding food in the woods and living off the land, by respected wilderness survivalists. With text by wilderness survivalists, the information in How to Eat in the Woods is tried, trusted, and true. One of the most complete books written on the subject, this portable guide includes essential information on how to track, trap, kill, and prepare various types of animals; select bait, land fish, and c...

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by Stefanie Loh (Author), Who Hq (Author), Joseph J. M. Qiu (Illustrator)Learn about the record-breaking gymnastics career and inspiring life of Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles in this book from the New York Times Best-Selling Who HQ series. In 2021, Simone Biles shocked the world when she pulled out of the Tokyo Olympic Games after experiencing the "twisties" -- a scary feeling during which gymnasts lose control of their bodies while mid-air. Audiences had expected Simone to dominate thes...

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by James Preller (Author)Kristy Barrett is a soccer star. She's been a star since elementary school, and now is so good that she's been told she may someday make the women's Olympic team. Everything changes in an instant, when a blow to her head during a game results in a severe concussion. It's not her first head injury, but it's the worst one she's ever had. The doctors say it will take time to recover; they don't know how long. All Kristy knows is that her team is moving on without her, an...

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by David Shannon (Author), David Shannon (Illustrator)Caldecott Honor winner David Shannon applies his wonderful off-beat humor to the story of a duck who decides to try riding a bike--and loves it! Another young, funny book perfect for reading aloud.One day down on the farm, Duck got a wild idea. "I bet I could ride a bike," he thought. He waddled over to where the boy parked his bike, climbed on and began to ride. At first he rode slowly and he wobbled a lot, but it was fun! Duck rode past ...