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Not Yet: The Story of an Unstoppable Skater - Hardcover

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by Hadley Davis (Author), Zahra Lari (Author), Sara Alfageeh (Illustrator)A universal story about courage and determination that is loosely based on the life of five-time Emirati National Champion, Zahra Lari, who was the first figure skater to compete internationally in a hijab.After watching an ice-skating movie, young Zahra sets her mind to learn how to ice skate even though her family and friends doubt her abilities. After all, she's too old to learn, the rink is too cold, and figure skat...

Belonging: The Autobiography - Paperback

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by Alun Wyn Jones (Author)The brilliant and combative autobiography from the most capped rugby player in history, Alun Wyn Jones.Author BiographyAlun Wyn Jones is the most capped rugby union player of all time. He is the current captain of the Wales national team, and captained the Ospreys for eight years. He is one of only a small group of Welsh players to have won three Grand Slams, including Gerald Davies, Gareth Edwards, JPR Williams, Ryan Jones, Adam Jones and Gethin Jenkins and two Six ...

Fencing or the Science of Arms: Illustrated Edition - Paperback

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by Salvator Fabris (Author), A. F. Johnson (Author), Michael Chidester (Author)This book contains a representation of an early 20th century typescript by A. F. Johnson, currently owned by the Howard de Walden Library and housed in the Wallace Collection, containing his unpublished translation of the 1606 treatise of Salvator Fabris. Since it is not possible to scan the book, it was photographed by Guy Windsor and these photos were carefully transcribed by Michael Chidester, and then formatted...

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by Rich Wallace (Author)Author BiographyRich Wallace lives in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. Number of Pages: 128 Dimensions: 0.35 x 7.78 x 5.09 IN Publication Date: February 14, 2008 Accelerated Reader: Quiz Name: Curveball Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8 Reading Level: 4.8 Point Value: 2

How To Fly Fish The Upper Sacramento River, California - Paperback

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by Mark Velicer (Author)Get to better fishing, faster! This "all-in-one" compact edition will quickly bring you up the fishing curve for the Upper Sacramento River, California. Loaded with information, right at your fingertips, on your device or in your fly vest pocket. Each page is packed with field tested tips and information, reviewed by local guides for accuracy and thoroughness. This guide covers over 30 topics supporting your success, including not only the essential techniques, tips, a...

8 Steps to Living a Long Life: The Earth Path of Taoism - Paperback

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by Peter Newton (Author), Mary Davies Turner (Foreword by)A guide to healthy and happy longevity based on the wisdom of ancient Chinese sages - Shares an eight-step process based on the life-prolonging and health-enhancing methodology of the Earth Path of Taoism - Includes practices focused on posture, breathing, mental health, energy flow, and meditation, as well as eight mind-body Daoyin longevity exercises, complete with illustrated instructions - Explores what causes premature aging and h...

The Demonstration of Holds; Katame-no-Kata - Paperback

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by Trevor Leggett (Author)Written by T.P. Leggett in 1963, The Demonstration of Holds; Katame-no-Kata, is a classic in Martial Arts writings. T.P. Leggett unveils a comprehensive exploration of one of Judo's most intricate and essential kata. This book is a meticulous guide, inviting both novices and seasoned practitioners to delve into the profound art of grappling.Along with a detailed technical description of the kata movements are photographs and illustrations depicting the individual mov...

22 - A Guide for Young Athletes: Built by Athletes. For Athletes. - Paperback

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by Andrew Nelson (Author)The lives of athletes and their families have never been more complicated. Built by athletes for athletes, this guide is designed for the athlete who wants to reach their maximum potential in sports and in the life that follows.We're all responsible for determining who we want to be and putting in the work needed to get there. This book doesn't attempt to provide a shortcut but does shed light on mistakes to avoid and choices you can make that will help set yourself a...

Adapt: Lessons Learned Climbing 100 5.13's - Paperback

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by Kris Hampton (Author), Kris Hampton (Illustrator), Lana Stigura (Editor)How do you become the best climber you can be?You dream big. You plan your trip and pack your bag. You get on the climb. You try. You make mistakes. You adjust. You fall off and pull back on and fall off again. You care enough to ask why. You learn.You adapt. Over and over again.Starting with the inflection point that eventually led to his goal to climb one hundred 5.13's, climbing coach Kris Hampton, in Adapt, digs de...

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by Zach Monaghan (Author) Number of Pages: 38 Dimensions: 0.25 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: January 22, 2025

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by Lisa Wheeler (Author), Barry Gott (Illustrator)Dino-race cars. / Oval track. / Fancy stickers. / Front and back. Cheerful rhyming text from Lisa Wheeler introduces key features of stock car racing, and bright illustrations from Barry Gott captivate young fans. Buckle up and enjoy the ride in this high-energy board book! There's tons of dino-fun for everyone in this high-energy board book series. Dinosaurs face off on the field, battle on the court, and rally in the rink, then gather togeth...

Schooling and Riding the Sport Horse: A Modern American Hunter/Jumper System - Paperback

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by Paul D. Cronin (Author)A prot g of the legendary Vladimir S. Littauer and for more than thirty years director of the riding program at Sweet Briar College, Paul D. Cronin is a well-known and highly respected trainer and riding instructor. Schooling and Riding the Sport Horse is Cronin's clear and practical guide to getting the most out of your horse in a humane and sensitive way.Beginning with a brief history of educated horsemanship from the earliest published riding masters of the sixte...

We Can Play!: A Book About Adapting Play for a Fun, Inclusive Team - Paperback

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by Laura Camerona (Author), Laura Camerona (Illustrator), Can Play (Contribution by)A children's book about a group of animal teammates who are all different, but have fun being on a team together.The book introduces kids to Coach Roary who adapts team play to make it fun for everyone. Readers also learn about his team who each like to play for different reasons and benefit from different kinds of help.This book focuses on: -characters that kids can identify with-adapting team play to meet pl...

The Compost File: Stories for the Striver in Us All - Paperback

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by Sherri Coale (Author)From the ties that anchor us, to the have-to/get-to junctures that scaffold our days, to the shoulder-brush interactions that shape our perspectives, the stories in The Compost File alert us to what we might be missing while we're looking the other way.Sherri Coale sees what many miss and is willing to dive out of bounds to save a moment so that others can see it as well. She sets the stage, tells the story, and then creates the space for it to land where and how it wi...

Sports Emergency Care: A Team Approach - Paperback

$157.12

by Robb Rehberg (Author), Jeff G. Konin (Author)For more than a decade, Sports Emergency Care: A Team Approach has filled a void in athletic training education on the subject of emergency care.Author BiographyRobb S. Rehberg, PhD, ATC, NREMT, is a Professor and Coordinator of Athletic Training Clinical Education at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey. He is also a founding partner of The Rehberg Konin Group, and serves as cofounder, President, and CEO of Sport Safety Internationa...

Kicking Goals with Goodesy and Magic (16pt Large Print Edition) - Paperback

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by Anita Heiss (Author), Adam Goodes (Author), Michael O'Loughlin (Author)AFL legends Adam Goodes and Michael O'Loughlin are blood brothers and great mates. They are also two of the best footballers ever to play for the Sydney Swans. Between them, they played over 650 games and kicked over 900 goals. But what were Goodesy and Magic like when they were kids? What kind of scrapes did they get into at school? And what was it like to go from being normal teenagers to AFL superstars? Find out all ...

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by Gary Simonds (Author)Would-be soccer star Sean McLaine knows what it's like to still inhabit a child's body in high school. Well into junior year, he remains woefully puberty-challenged, and it's messing with his soccer dreams. Ignored by his coaches, he faces daily embarrassment and bullying. Out on the pitch, he's up against practically full-grown men who don't mind greeting his undeniable talent with repeated pummeling.At school none of the girls seem to see him at all. He's a nothing, ...

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by Javier G. Cuesta (Author), Jasmine Wilson (Translator)Javier Garcia Cuesta dedicated his professional life to studying, developing, and coaching the sport of handball in his native Spain and around the world. He competed in the 1972 Olympic Games and the 1974 World Championship for Spain, before beginning a long and highly esteemed career growing and improving the game. 50 Years in the Sport is Javier's story-one full of passion for handball, along with his great mastery of the skills and ...

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by Linda Sue Park (Author)A historical novel from Newbery medalist Linda Sue Parks about life, faith, and America's favorite pastime: baseball.Both Maggie Fortini and her brother, Joey-Mick, were named for baseball great Joe DiMaggio. Unlike Joey-Mick, Maggie doesn't play baseball--but at almost ten years old, she is a dyed-in-the-wool fan of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Maggie can recite all the players' statistics and understands the subtleties of the game.Unfortunately, Jim Maine is a Giants fan,...

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by Matt Wallace (Author)A moving and triumphant middle grade contemporary debut from award-winning author Matt Wallace about a heroic young girl--who dreams of becoming a pro wrestler--learning to find courage and fight for what she loves. Perfect for fans of Kelly Yang, Meg Medina, and Jason Reynolds' Track series!MJ knows what it means to hurt. Bruises from gymnastics heal, but big hurts--like her dad not being around anymore--don't go away. Now her mom needs to work two jobs, and MJ doesn'...

All the Things We Never Knew - Paperback

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by Liara Tamani (Author)"Tamani masterfully bounces and slams two hearts up and down a shrouded court of first love and revelations."--Rita Williams-Garcia, National Book Award Finalist and New York Times-bestselling author"A superb, complex romance full of heart, humor, and unforgettable characters."--Kirkus (starred review)A glance was all it took. That kind of connection, the immediate and raw understanding of another person, just doesn't come along very often. And as rising stars on their...

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by Geoff Herbach (Author)From Geoff Herbach, the critically acclaimed author of the Stupid Fast series, comes a compelling new YA novel about basketball, prejudice, privilege, and family, perfect for fans of Jordan Sonnenblick, Andrew Smith, and Matt de la Pe a. For Adam Reed, basketball is a passport. Adam's basketball skills have taken him from an orphanage in Poland to a loving adoptive mother in Minnesota. When he's tapped to play on a select AAU team along with some of the best players i...

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by Tim Green (Author)From New York Times bestselling author and former NFL player Tim Green comes a riveting stand-alone football novel about being a leader and finding your inner strength. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica.When Ryan's estranged father unexpectedly dies, Ryan learns that he has inherited the Dallas Cowboys football team. With his new role as owner of this NFL team, Ryan has high hopes that he can be more than just a middle school misfit. Maybe he can even get off the bench and ...

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by Tim Green (Author)Trevor and Sam look alike. But their lives couldn't be more different.Trevor is a movie star, living the Hollywood life. He has everything he could ever want. Everything, that is, except the one thing he wants most: to play baseball for real.Sam is a regular kid who could have what it takes to make it to baseball's Major Leagues. He's determined to get scouts at the big USC tournament to recognize his talent. And he really wants to see his dad, a struggling screenwriter, ...

Foraging Southern California: 118 Nutritious, Tasty, and Abundant Foods - Paperback

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by Douglas Kent (Author)This field guide to foraging introduces Southern California's most plentiful and delicious foraging options, while prioritizing the health of foragers and the environment.Author BiographyDouglas Kent, MS, MLA, began eating weeds in 1979. His mentor and great aunt, Catherine Peck, was well versed in Depression-Era foods. As a naturalist for the Environmental Nature Center (Newport Beach, CA) in the late 1980s he developed a deep respect for native crafting, eating and l...

Saul the Baseball in the Big Game - Paperback

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by Kim LeBlanc (Author), Afton Jane (Illustrator)Saul the baseball in the big game is an action packed lyrical retelling of an important championship baseball game told by Saul, an animated baseball.Join Saul as he narrates the play by play of the biggest most important game he and his cast of characters team has ever had the chance to play! With every line rhyming, and building to an exciting finish, this is an enchanting, enjoyable story of teamwork, endurance, hope and friendship.A story t...

Saul the Baseball in the Big Game - Hardcover

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The Kids' Guide to Birds of Michigan: Fun Facts, Activities and 86 Cool Birds - Paperback

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by Stan Tekiela (Author)Focusing on birds of Michigan, this children's field guide features full-color photographs and information about 86 bird species, organized by color to help kids quickly and easily identify birds throughout the state.Author BiographyNaturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 175 field guides, nature books, children's books, wildlife audio CDs, puzzles and playing cards, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphi...

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Shattering the Glass: The Remarkable History of Women's Basketball - Paperback

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by Pamela Grundy (Author), Susan Shackelford (Author)American women's basketball has reached new peaks of interest and popularity, thanks to spellbinding athletes, exhilarating games, and a vibrant, empowered vision of womanhood. Shattering the Glass stands as the definitive history of the sport. Combining extensive historical research with dozens of oral history interviews, Pamela Grundy and Susan Shackelford bring life and depth to stories of the many generations of female athletes who have...

The Compost File: Stories for the Striver in Us All - Hardcover

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by Sebastien Braun (Illustrator)Deep in the woods, the friends are gathering. It's time for Owl's Forest School! Join Mouse, Squirrel, Fox, and Rabbit for a forest school adventure. Today, the group is learning how to build a fort! Out in the woods, they can learn about wildlife, try something new, and get creative with a few problem-solving challenges. This book will have little ones itching to get outdoors and have adventures of their own. Embracing the Forest School focus on play and explo...