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Bike Touring: The Sierra Club Guide to Travel on Two Wheels - Paperback

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by Raymond Bridge (Author)Author BiographyRaymond Bridge is a seasoned bicycle tourist and the author of ten books on outdoor sports, camping, travel, and natural history. Number of Pages: 480 Dimensions: 1.1 x 8.2 x 4.7 IN Publication Date: May 12, 2009

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by E. Hortense Sheldon (Created by)A genealogical study of the Sheldon family prior to the year 1700, including detailed descriptions of family histories, lineages, and notable family members.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...

Marathon Training Strategies: A Comprehensive Guide to Running Your Best Marathon - Including Plans, Advice, and Goal-Hitting Tips - Paperback

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by John McDonnell (Author)Marathon Training Strategies: A Comprehensive Guide to Running Your Best Marathon - Including Plans, Advice, and Goal-Hitting TipsUnlock the Secrets to Marathon SuccessEvery step you take in the world of marathon running is a journey toward the extraordinary. The marathon is more than a race; it's a test of your willpower, endurance, and determination. To conquer the marathon and achieve your personal best, you need more than just physical strength - you need a compr...

History of NBA Basketball That Nobody Talks About for Kids With Unbelievable Inspiring Stories & Forgotten Stats - Paperback

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by William Lawson (Author)There are few places more exciting than the basketball court... Yet few kids realize just how exciting the whole story of the game really is. 210.2 million people follow the NBA league across its various social media platforms, making it the most popular sports league in the world.So why is it that no one really understands its history?If your kids aspire to be the next LeBron James, they're already hungry for basketball knowledge... and a deeper understanding of the...

Isaac Murphy: The Rise and Fall of a Black Jockey - Paperback

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by Katherine C. Mooney (Author)The rise and fall of one of America's first Black sports celebrities "Deeply and impressively researched. . . . Ms. Mooney pieces together a narrative with an arc so tight and clean that it's a wonder it actually happened. . . . It reads, in other words, like a novel, and that is because the author brought not just rigor, but craft."--Max Watman, Wall Street Journal Isaac Murphy, born enslaved in 1861, still reigns as one of the greatest jockeys in American hi...

Unity Between Horse and Rider: Classical Training for the Benefit of Both - Paperback

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by Anne Wilson (Author)Many riders and horse owners are looking for a kinder, more ethical way of interacting with their horses, to fulfil the requirements of the modern Social Licence to Operate but also to enhance their relationship with their animal. In this book, author and expert rider Anne Wilson demonstrates that we need look no further than the teachings of the great classical riding masters, past and present.Classical teachings are often misunderstood today. This in-depth book on cla...

Tackling the Everyday: Race and Nation in Big-Time College Football Volume 19 - Hardcover

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by Tracie Canada (Author)A Black feminist take on exploitation and care in America's favorite game. Big-time college football promises prestige, drama, media attention, and money. Yet most athletes in this unpaid, amateur system encounter a different reality, facing dangerous injuries, few pro-career opportunities, a free but devalued college education, and future financial instability. In one of the first ethnographies about Black college football players, anthropologist Tracie Canada revea...

Strictly Big Bass: Proven Trophy Tactics - Paperback

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by Joey Monteleone (Author)Little fish are liars. Big fish hold all the secrets.It all begins with that silent prayer for some degree of success; to fool that wonderfully wild creature into taking the bait.The journey might begin with a cup of worms and a cane pole; or it might take rook with a huge collection of plastic boxes holding a multitude of this season's can't miss artificial baits.However it starts, most of us can easily recall two fish... the first one we caught-and the biggest one...

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by Matt Larson (Author)4000S BY 40 IS THE HUMOROUS TALE OF A HARD-CHARGING GUY HUMBLED BY MOUNTAINS-AND BY LIFEFollowing in the footsteps of writers like Cheryl Strayed and Bill Bryson, 4000s by 40 gives voice to the universally relatable journey of dealing with middle age, and doing so while stumbling around in New Hampshire's 4000-foot mountains.Faced with the fact he couldn't stay in his 30s forever, Matt Larson fled to the mountains where no one could remind him how old he was getting. Fr...

Fumio Demura in His Own Words - Paperback

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by Jose M. Fraguas (Author)Fumio Demura, a renowned karate master, has led a remarkable life filled with an inspiring journey. Born in Yokohama, Japan, Demura's early days were marked by a deep fascination with martial arts. He began his training in karate at a young age, showing immense talent and dedication.As Demura's skills progressed, he caught the attention of many in the martial arts community. His exceptional abilities led him to become a student of the legendary Gogen Yamaguchi, foun...

TAE KWON DO KICKING STRATEGIES Revised Edition - Paperback

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by Jun Chong (Author)Sparring in its refined and exalted stages quiets the mind and focuses its awareness into a total time vacuum. Imagine all your nerve endings and mental perceptions welded to the flickering impressions registered by your eyeball. There are no other thoughts, no other reactions, no other reality but the kaleidoscope impressions recorded in perpetual motion on your retina. Strategy is the application of intelligence to this very process of the instantaneous. It not only cha...

Unleash The Dragon: Mastering Jeet Kune Do For Life. - Paperback

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by David Holman (Author)Ignite the Warrior WithinEmbark on an extraordinary journey where ancient wisdom meets modern mastery in the art of self-discovery and combat. Unleash the Dragon: Mastering Jeet Kune Do for Life offers an unparalleled deep dive into the essence of a discipline that transcends fighting styles and philosophies.Delve into the transformative world of Jeet Kune Do, as conceived by the legendary Bruce Lee. Begin your adventure with the fascinating evolution and origins of th...

Fighting Upstream: Book Two of The Bushido Chronicles - Hardcover

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by Jason Brick (Author)It's the State Wrestling Championship, and Connor Morgan is nervous. If he does well, he'll get the attention of college scouts. If he gets the attention of college scouts, he'll get a scholarship. If he gets a scholarship, he might just be able to lift his family out of poverty.But first he has to win. Which means squaring off against some of the biggest, best, most demon-ridden wrestlers in Oregon...all in between a decades-hopping time travel mission to save his ment...

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by H. Irving Hancock (Author), Katsukama Higashi (Author)This 1923 guide from H. Irving Hancock and Katsukama Higashi showcases the art of 'Kano Jiu-Jitsu' latterly known as Judo.This unique guide brings to life Judo's transitional period and demonstrates not only physical methods of defence, but also the resuscitation and healing arts of Kuatsu.Across over 500 image plates and a wide variety of diagrams, it lays out the foundation of Kano's system for the reader and gives them a sound unders...

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by Christi Dee (Author)Maya was a girl with a heart full of dreams. One day she thought: "What if I try to run a marathon?" Join Maya on her journey as she works to accomplish her dream. A story of setting big goals, overcoming self doubt and working through obstacles to show hard work pays off. Number of Pages: 30 Dimensions: 0.25 x 10 x 8 IN Publication Date: February 18, 2025 Large Print: Yes

The Boy Who Couldn't Stop Running - Hardcover

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by Teri Goudie (Author), Grace Bold (Illustrator)For many parents reading a great book to their children is a chance to take a breath at the end of the day. It is when you realize that simple moments mean the most. Those moments are more important than ever before in our always moving, emotional and competitive world. "The Boy Who Couldn't Stop Running" is a delight for both parent and child. It follows one boy's quest to be the very best on his soccer team. His name is Chas and he comes to l...

Giants on My Shoulders: The Untold Story Behind the Greatest Upset in Boxing History - Hardcover

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by Ben Clement (Author), Ali Muhammad (As Told by)An extraordinary account of the life of unknown club boxer, Frank Steele, who sparred with legendary boxing greats like Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Joe Frazier and Ernie Shavers. Impoverished from birth and poorly educated, Frank did the best he could to parlay his boxing prowess and brute strength into fame and fortune. Hired as Foreman's chief sparring partner to help prepare the champ for the Ali "Rumble in the Jungle" fight in Africa, he...

RVing On the Wrong Side of the Road: A Handy Guide For Screwing Up - Paperback

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by I. Michael Grossman (Author)There are books with useful tips about RVing. This isn't one of them. This is a book of stories about everything you don't want to do if you vacation in an RV.Instead of clever suggestions for safety or ease of operation, it's loaded with screw-ups - the blunders of an RVer for thirty years who's been described as "a few campsites short of a full park." Skim a page or two as long as you don't model yourself after him. If you do, you'll buy the wrong RV, pay too ...

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by Laurence M. Seitz (Author)Fun in the sun, ocean waves and friends, sounds like the perfect day at the beach, right? Christopher Corn thought so too. But, what happens when peer pressure kicks in, and the older kids urge Christopher and his friends to remove their husks? What will Christopher do? Will he and his friends give in to the taunts and bullying of the older kids? Will Christopher forget the all important warning his parents gave him before he left the house? Join Christopher in th...

Blood, Sweat & Spikes: Running the Wetmore Way - Paperback

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by Lyle Smith (Author) Number of Pages: 270 Dimensions: 0.57 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: January 22, 2025

Blood, Sweat & Spikes: Running the Wetmore Way - Hardcover

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by Lyle Smith (Author)At the height of the first American Running Boom, a small town in New Jersey emerged as something of a magical place in the sport. Tiny Bernardsville, in the Somerset Hills produced dozens of local, state, age-group, and national champions and claimed a place in the pantheon of American distance running. A junior program fed a high school team of boys and girls that claimed legend status. Before he was one of the best collegiate distance running coaches on the planet, Ma...

Athletic Shorts: Six Short Stories - Paperback

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by Chris Crutcher (Author)These six stories from acclaimed author Chris Crutcher are about athletes, but are not simply sports stories. Here he presents characters from some of his best-loved novels, as well as creating some unforgettable new personalities, in tales of love, death, bigotry, heroism, and coming of age. Ages 11+ Number of Pages: 208 Dimensions: 0.48 x 7.08 x 5.02 IN Publication Date: November 05, 2002 Accelerated R...

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by H. A. Rey (Author), Alan J. Shalleck (Illustrator), Margret Rey (Author)Spend a day in the outdoors camping with Curious George as he pitches a tent, roasts marshmallows, and tries to stay out of trouble George and the man with the yellow hat are going camping George tries to be helpful, but after he upsets a neighboring camper, he ends up exploring the woods on his own. Before long, an encounter with a cute forest creature throws George into a chain of outrageous events that allows him...

Paddler's Guide to the Sunshine State - Paperback

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by Sandy Huff (Author), Lars Andersen (Editor)A must-have guide for any Florida paddler Featuring a wide variety of paddling trips fromthe panhandle to the Keys, Paddler'sGuide to the Sunshine State provides an insider's scoop on canoeing, kayaking, and standup paddleboarding in Florida. This easy-to-use guide equipspaddlers of every level with a toolbox of skills for their adventure on thewater, from trip planning to journey's end. It highlights practical tips forequipment and safety as we...

The Hike: (Nature Book for Kids, Outdoors-Themed Picture Book for Preschoolers and Kindergarteners) - Hardcover

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by Alison Farrell (Author)The Hike is a must-have for budding scientists, best friends, and all adventurers in preschool and kindergarten. "These young explorers demonstrate the best principles of time spent in the woods: observing, admiring and learning. And, through their delightfully illustrated adventure, so do we."--The New York Times A plucky and sweet adventure story, The Hike celebrates how fun and rewarding it is to explore nature in your own backyard! Three intrepid young femal...

Pounding the Rock: Basketball Dreams and Real Life in a Bronx High School - Paperback

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by Marc Skelton (Author)Welcome to Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School, in a working-class corner of the Bronx, where a driven coach inspires his teams to win games and championships--and learn Russian history and graduate and go on to college. In 2006, the Fannie Lou Hamer Panthers basketball team was 0-18. Since 2007, the year Marc Skelton, a New Hampshire native, took over as head coach, the Panthers' record has been 228-68, and they've won three Public School Athletic League championship...

Surfing with Sartre: An Aquatic Inquiry Into a Life of Meaning - Paperback

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by Aaron James (Author)Jean-Paul Sartre once declared waterskiing to be "the ideal limit of aquatic sports." Aaron James, who is both an avid surfer and a professor of philosophy, vigorously disagrees. In these pages, he presents his surfer's worldview as a foil to Sartre's, along the way elucidating such philosophical categories as freedom, being, phenomenology, morality, epistemology, and even the emerging values of what he terms "leisure capitalism." In developing his unique surfer's phil...

Fighting Upstream: Book Two of The Bushido Chronicles - Paperback

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Shooting Vintage Rifles in Australia: Heiser's Essential Guide to - Paperback

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by Paul Heiser (Author)Discover the thrill of reawakening a beautiful vintage rifle!Paul Heiser's book is a personal mentor to the shooter, or vintage firearm enthusiast, who wishes to start using antique and collectable rifles for their intended purpose. Detailed, step-by-step instructions are given for making obsolete projectiles, loading ancient rifles, preparing them for safe use, and correctly cleaning and preserving rare and valuable equipment. Heiser's straightforward approach and gent...

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by Brandon Wallace (Author)Two brothers try to lead lost campers to safety in the fourth adventure of the Wilder Boys series. The Wilder boys help out at a wilderness camp near Sequoia National Park, a day's drive south of the Sierras. The camp's main draw is a multi-day trek traversing woodlands, mountains, and desert during a team-based orientation competition that will take them to the edge of Death Valley. When Jake and Taylor's team counselor is badly hurt in a flash flood, they must gal...

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by Stefphon Jefferson (Author)Rooted in the powerful biblical scripture Mark 11:24, this concise and inspiring guide reveals how asking, believing, and taking purposeful action can unlock the doors to success. Whether you're striving to excel in your sport or transform your life, 11:24 outlines a simple yet effective four-step process to turn your goals into reality. Easy to read and practical to apply, this book empowers you to achieve your dreams with faith as your foundation. Number of Pag...