Sports & Recreation - General

Life on Tilt is a novel about those interests that have equal potential to complete or destroy us. Whether it's another person, a hobby or a faith, each of us has consuming passions that, if left unexplored, would leave us unfulfilled; if explored too...

The ease of pedaling 3000 miles accross the US and meeting so many helpful, friendly people. How to do it tips.Author: Dick SchoofISBN-10: 1426989415ISBN-13: 9781426989414Publisher: Trafford PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/30/2011Pages: 84Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.37lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.22d

A true story about the adventures of a man when he flies to Juneau, Alaska to care for his uncle who is battling cancer. Not knowing what to expect or if he was prepared, Fredric Brewer travels to this northern city tucked away within...

You have volunteered to coach a youth baseball team, but are you ready? How will you teach the fundamental skills, run effective practices, and harness the energy of your young team? Fear not: Coaching Youth Baseball the Right Way has the answers. Youth baseball...

Stoney Case, Bill Musgrave, Turk Schonert, the Huard brothers-true football legends whose names you may have never heard, whose jerseys you've never seen on a fan. Yet these unknown quarterbacks and hundreds more like them have discreetly helped teams win championships from behind the...

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,...

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,...

This comprehensive chronological reference lists the results of men's chess competitions all over the world. From the famous to the lesser known, both individual and team matches from 1936 through 1940 are remembered here. Entries record location and, when available, the group that sponsored...

Author: David EmeottISBN-13: 9798891653535Publisher: Streamline BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2025Pages: 222Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.89lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.63d

Author: Lee ToldsonISBN-13: 9798218815752Publisher: Lee ToldsonLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/09/2025Pages: 98Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.31lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.20d

In the 1960s, baseball was king among kids sports. Little League, Babe Ruth League, all the way through college, it was still the #1 game that kids played and grew up with. This is a story from just one of those millions of kids,...

Maine Golf Tales features 18 public Maine golf courses, geographically spread across the state. The deeply reported chapters are distinct to each course, uncovering the stories "behind" them, ranging from history in the early 20th Century to poignant, topical stories from today. Each chapter...

The Impossible Win: Our Team, My Journey is an inspiring true story of courage, resilience, and personal transformation. Growing up in High Point, North Carolina, William Bullard faced poverty, trauma, and generational struggles that threatened to define his future. Through wrestling, he discovered discipline,...

Diversify or Die: Why the Future of Sports is Entertainment argues that sports is no longer just a game. Driven by technology and professional investors, sports has become a global stage converging film, music, fashion, and celebrity culture.Athletes are creators. Clubs are media brands....

College graduates do not benefit economically from the intercollegiate athletic programs of their alma mater. Students provide substantial funding for their institution's intercollegiate athletic programs via tuition and fees. In fact, a typical student is required to pay for such activities. Will this financial...

THE LITTLE BASKETBALL STAR: In a small city, a little girl named Olivia dreamed of becoming a basketball star. Inspired by the local games, she practices diligently at the park, facing challenges and self-doubt. One day she joins a group of kids playing basketball,...

The sociology of sport is a relatively new scientific discipline, which has spread rapidly and developed in different directions across the world. It investigates social behavior, social processes, and social structures in sport, as well as the relationship between sport and society. The book...

As our dependence on technology increases, technology has imbibed itself even in our everyday routines, from checking our heart rate to keeping tabs on our diets. We are dependent on this technology, but when it comes to gaming, it is always considered to be...

Winners and Losers: Sport & Physical Activity in the 90s is an introduction to the role of sports and recreation activity in Canadian society in the 1990s. Students will find this book interesting. It presupposes only an interest in sport and then takes the...

Sport has always presented participants, administrators and observers with a wide and often bizarre array of ethical dilemmas. They take on a special edge, perhaps because the sport personalities are usually well known as are result of the extensive media coverage of sporting events....

Leisure and Recreation in Canadian Society examines the many issues surrounding the provision of leisure and recreation in Canada. It provides an historical overview, describes the current state of affairs, and examines possible future developments in this area. Special attention is given to the...

Taking Sport Seriously: Social Issues in Canadian Sport is a unique collection of primary Canadian readings in sport and recreation for students and teachers at community colleges and universities across Canada. This book covers such important topics as: drugs, the Olympic movement, sport and...

How to recovery faster for optimum performance in sport? Discover the effective way to increase your sports performance, with the breakthrough method of recovery. The RBC Technique helps you to complement the physical, mental and tactical aspects of preparation to maximise actions through the...

This book is an exciting autobiography about Randy's gripping skydiving career that began in the '60s. His adventure started where Charles Lindbergh made his first three jumps. Inspired by a Medal of Honor recipient, Randy joined Special Forces and trained as a combat medic....

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: AnonISBN-10: 1447434331ISBN-13: 9781447434337Publisher: James PressLanguage:...

This comprehensive introduction to table top magic tricks will enthral the magician of all ages. A wide variety of tricks are described in layman's terms - this book contains a card trick for everyone. Extensively illustrated with explanatory diagrams. This book contains classic material...

In the The "Big-Three's" Takeover of Sport, Dr. Zeigler argues that such a take-over of competitive sport by capitalism, nationalism, and democracy has become a very serious problem that gradually became a crisis as the twentieth century wore on. The main purpose of this...

Tennis is what I do, I coach high performance and top nationally ranked tennis players. I find more and more that the key for success in all levels of play is in the mind of a player. That is often neglected! As a player,...

First in the World Best Handbook to Help You Simple, Easy Win Million Dollars in Wagers on Horse Races! Handicapper's Top Secret Playbook to learn and use the horse race pro handicapper' skills, expertise! Unique Workbook to start with handicapping 10-50 or more races...

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,...

The Inside Story of the 2014 New Castle Red Hurricane Pennsylvania State AAAA Basketball ChampionshipAuthor: Darwin HueyISBN-10: 0996737030ISBN-13: 9780996737036Publisher: Doc PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/12/2016Pages: 302Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.98lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.68d

This isn't the glamorous story of a football superstar and legend that will have left fingerprints on the memories of football fans the world over. It is however a familiar story, one that is recognised by everyone, who as a kid, lost themselves in...

Today Australian Rules football is a multi - million - dollar business' with superstar players' high - profile presidents and enough scandals to fill a soap opera. The game has changed beyond recognition - or has it? In A Game of Our Own' esteemed...

Before wealth there was poverty. Before racism there was slavery. Before Desegregation there was segregation and before blocked shots became a stat there was Bill Russell. With racism at it's peak playing as a Celtic basketball is not all he has to worry about...

The Five "B" Method to a Successful Triathlon Swim is a comprehensive approach to finally master your swim stroke. The information provided is broken down into the necessary "sub-skills" that will help to create and develop your swim technique. This system will quickly help...

Program for the 2018 WPCSA American National Show held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, September 26-30, 2018Author: Lisa LandisISBN-10: 0359104169ISBN-13: 9780359104161Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/20/2018Pages: 100Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.56lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.21d

ONCE THE MOST TALKED-ABOUT tragedy on the waters of Green Bay, this nearly forgotten story is powerfully retold in Palmer's historical novel, Into the Storm. Set against the backdrop of World War II-era Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, the book recounts the life, struggles, and successes...

Dual premiership captain Mark Bickley is one of Adelaide's favourite sons. Bickley has been one of the Crows' most reliable players and his consistently high standard of football was rewarded at the start of 1997 when he was made club captain. this biography by...

Unlock the Geometry of a New Chess Dimension...Step into the multidimensional universe of Model III: The Longitudinal Star Gate 14, where chess is no longer confined to a single board or even a single plane. In this groundbreaking exploration, the classic game evolves into...

Rediscover New York, one shoreline at a timeExperience New York City like never before with this comprehensive guide to its urban waterfront. "Going Coastal" takes you beyond the typical tourist spots, revealing the city's lesser-known coastal treasures.What You'll Find Inside: Detailed Maps: Easy-to-follow routes...

Standing ResoluteLiving Boldly In Christ We desperately need spiritual courage in today's world. Like the football players I have coached in college, Christians face intense pressure, uncertainty, and hostility. Often, we must stand alone against formidable odds, confronted with trials designed to test our...

"Skirmishers' Drill And Bayonet Exercise" offers a detailed look into the training regimens and combat tactics employed within the French army during the 19th century. This manual provides a comprehensive guide to the drills and exercises necessary for soldiers engaged in skirmishing, emphasizing the...

The Rebuilding Coach: Book of Nehemiah study provides valuable lessons on and off the field. Nehemiah's leadership and determination to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem serve as a prime example of effective team management. Just like a coach rallying their team for a comeback...

Literary fiction using a variety of sports to plumb the depths of the human experience.Author: Kent NelsonISBN-10: 1891369059ISBN-13: 9781891369056Publisher: Breakaway BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1999Pages: 248Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.94lbsSize: 8.54h x 5.81w x 0.89dReview Citation(s): Kirkus Reviews 09/15/1998 pg. 1318Publishers Weekly 09/21/1998 pg. 76New York Times 11/29/1998...

Sport is now a major industry -- and one of increasing importance throughout both the developed and developing world -- but, until now, it has received little serious attention from anthropologists. In this first general book on the anthropology of sport, the contributors look...

Beginning wine lovers usually start out familiar with just a few favourite wine varieties. But after a short while, many novices are actively seeking a broader range of varietals to learn about and taste. There are well over a thousand wine grape varieties used...

This book covers a wide range of issues and controversies within the world of sports--including drug use, economics, ethics, ethnicity, gender, globalization, politics, race, sexuality, and technology--from both a U.S. and global perspective. World Sports: A Reference Handbook covers a wide variety of sports-related...

This early handbook is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. A concise look at Black Mount Lodge in Scotland that will prove of great interest to the hunting and shooting enthusiast. Extensively illustrated with black and white drawings and photographs....

The Rosicrucian Cosmo-Conception, also known as Mystic Christianity, is a comprehensive and enlightening treatise on the evolution of man. Written by Max Heindel, this book delves into the past, present, and future of human existence, exploring the spiritual and physical aspects of our being.The...

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,...