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This book has been deemed as a classic and has stood the test of time. The book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations.Author: John T....

Author: WightwickISBN-10: 007183740XISBN-13: 9780071837408Publisher: McGraw-HillLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/27/2007Pages: 162Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d

Are you a sports fan? Do you want to increase your returns in the stock market? In this easy to read book, Bill Klumpp illustrates with baseball and football analogies how to use option tactics to play offense AND defense in the stock market....

Follow Boone and Crockett Club member William T. Hornaday on his month-long expedition in November of 1907 to the uncharted lavascape of southern Arizona and northern Mexico to an area known as the Pinacate region. Hornaday is joined by John M. Phillips who had...

The biochemical and physiological processes by which an organism makes use of food to support its life are studied under nutrition. These include ingestion, assimilation, biosynthesis, absorption and excretion. Sports and exercise bring changes in our muscular, neurohumoral and cardiovascular systems. These changes can...

Who doesn't love swinging at a baseball, kicking a soccer ball, or running around a track on a warm, spring day? What spring sports do you play? Explore all about spring sports through simple, inviting text paired with vibrant images for seasons of fun!Author:...

The Spirit of Victory is a sports devotional that brings together the passions of three authors for one purpose: to share the love of Jesus and the Word of God in a deeper, relevant way with athletes and sports fans. Each author dives deep...

Every day on TV there is the debate on who is the Greatest of All Time. On Facebook whenever anyone posts anything about LeBron, that is instantly met with hate and reminder of his Finals record. Whenever anyone posts anything about MJ, it is...

He was too short, they said. Too light, they thought. By the time National Signing Day rolled around in February 2002, not a single Division I or Division II school offered Antoine Bethea a football scholarship.At five foot 11 and 170 pounds, Bethea did...

Like all Military Combatives systems, Kengla's method of Stick Combat is simple and logical, and the material as presented in Cold Steel is completely serviceable. To be clear, the method is not a comprehensive stick-based martial art, such as Filipino kali or Japanese hanbojutsu--it...

The new standard work on anabolic steroids. Especially for beginners, well researched and presented in an understandable way. A compact overview of everything one should know about anabolic steroids before start using them. - dosage and combination of the most common roids- injection techniques-...

Mastering the fly cast is not a simple feat. This book is designed for the novice through advanced student. Part one provides complete lesson plans for the beginner, intermediate and distance caster. Part two is chock full of detailed information on how and what...

Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, Sport Facility Operations Management goes beyond the basic theories of sport facility management to include relevant practical professional experiences connecting facilities, people, and technology. This is a comprehensive and engaging textbook introducing cutting-edge concepts and...

The most comprehensive book ever written on the art of fencing with the basket-hilted Highland broadsword, including every major technique and concept from broadsword and backsword masters Donald McBane (1728), Thomas Page (1746), Andrew Lonnergan (1771), John Ferdinand (1788), Captain G. Sinclair (1790), Archibald...

Shooting to Live describes methods developed and practiced during an eventful quarter of a century and adopted by numerous police organization in the Far East and elsewhere. It covers everything from the purpose of the pistol, to selection, training, advance methods and more This...

The lights go out, the power shuts off, cars crash, and all electronic devices cease to work. In the blink of an eye, the world has gone dark and cold. This is what will happen as a result of an EMP attack on the...

The Paralympics are here and there's so much to see From fast paced team sports to intense individual races, the world's best athletes with disabilities come together to compete in Olympic-style games. High-impact photography will keep readers engaged while learning about athletes who compete...

Downright Filthy Pitching - The Science of Effective Velocity (EV) is the study of baseball pitch speeds and how location changes the reaction time of the hitter. This science answers why pitchers are great one day and awful the next and why hitters fall...

Have you ever wanted to own a camper van ? In this practical new book, office worker turned camper van converter, Colin Grace shows you, step by step how to convert a van into a bespoke camper van. Learn how to do it, how...

The Kukishin Ryū Hanbōjutsu Ōgihiden no Sho, explains the history, the types of Hanbō, the etiquette, the various postures and all the techniques of Kukishin Ryū Hanbōjutsu as practiced and taught in Kukishinden Amatsu Heihō.Author: Gitetsu NyūdōISBN-10: 1389576280ISBN-13: 9781389576287Publisher: BlurbLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/26/2024Pages: 78Format: HardcoverWeight:...

Is there a secret recipe for staying fit, active, and vibrant into your 50s, 60s, and beyond? Think it's too late? Never Too Late shines the spotlight on 7 amazing later-in-life athletes as they candidly share their thoughts, feelings, and knowledge about: Motivation -...

The journey to having a great body isn't an easy one, and it will take years for you to become the beast you imagine. However, if you follow the guidelines set in this book, you will be able to achieve satisfactory results in the...

On the morning of 21 November 1920, Jane Boyle walked to Sunday Mass in the church where she would be married five days later. That afternoon she went with her fianc to watch Tipperary and Dublin play a Gaelic football match at Croke Park....

The O-Pee-Chee Hockey Card Master Checklist, featuring year-by-year hockey card checklists and well as a price guide for vintage O-Pee-Chee cards published in London, Ontario, Canada. All NHL cards from 1933-34 to 2019-20, including most recent hockey cards published by the Upper Deck Company.Author:...

The most comprehensive travel guide to the Philippines has been completely revised and once again proves to be a trailblazer with this new edition. Inside, you'll find places, routes, highlights, hotels, restaurants etc that no other travel guide can offer. It also contains a...

BananaGeorge is the story of an extraordinary life that lasted almost 100 years. It starts in the 1920s, runs through the Depression and concludes in the twenty-first century. Learn how this man transformed himself from a debilitated forty-year-old to a star athlete, entrepreneur, inventor,...

More than a collection of fishing stories, A Place on the Water is a passionate and eloquent exploration of subjects with broad appeal: love of land and water, informed and unsentimental appreciation of nature, and outrage at changes that threaten to obliterate places we...

Are you looking for a refreshing new way to keep your family or students physically, mentally, and spiritually fit? In this second book of the Tails of Coliola, you will discover the Christian alternative to yoga. Enjoy a fun and challenging workout in your...

A history and analysis of the men's 100 metres sprint, including detailed examinations of wind speeds, reaction times and the impact of altitude. Performance enhancing drugs are also covered, together with a host of interesting facts and overlooked details, from sprints and even other...

TRADITIONAL KARATE IS NOT A SPORT. Someone who chooses to devote themselves to a sport such as basketball, tennis, soccer, or football, which is based on youth, strength, and speed chooses to die twice. When you can no longer do a certain sport, due...

Performance Studies: The Basics offers an overview of the multiple, often overlapping definitions of performance, from performance art, performance as everyday life, and rituals, to the performative dimensions of identity, such as gender, race and sexuality. This book defines the interdisciplinary field of performance...

From the often hilarious social media account @shortandsnarkyrowing, The Short and Snarky Guide to Rowing and Coxing is funny, irreverent, and something your coxswains will actually read. This is totally unlike other coxing books. Written by two coxswains-turned-coaches with almost four collective decades of...

A "Must Read" For All Sports Cards Collectors Whether your sports card collection contains a vast array of valuable rookie cards and autographs featuring superstars like Mickey Mantle, Wayne Gretzky, Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan. Or your collecting habits are focused more on the...

A look at the history of New Jersey's many alpine ski hills from the early 1900s to the present. Also a history of the sport of alpine skiing in the state.Author: Elizabeth HolsteISBN-10: 1411660374ISBN-13: 9781411660373Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/30/2006Pages: 192Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.98lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.25w...

Perhaps one of the greatest chess players ever, Paul Morphy ventured the world to make proper claim to a title before it had been invented yet. This book takes a more personal look into his moves, and life as he explored both.Author: Andy ZamoraISBN-10:...

JUDO KYOHON. Translation of masterpiece by Jigoro Kano created in 1931. The Master Jigoro Kano published, in September 1931, which would be his only full technical book about Kodokan Judo in Japanese. They have passed 85 years without this masterpiece has been translated into...

This book reprints the knife fighting lessons presented by John Styers in his book Cold Steel with original commentary on the material from four current day knife instructors.Author: Chad McBroom, Marc Lawrence, John KovacsISBN-10: 1365836304ISBN-13: 9781365836305Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/20/2017Pages: 82Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.29lbsSize: 9.00h x...

This practical, accessible and far-reaching guide to making site-specific theatre and performance emphasises the diversity of approaches to the practice, and explores key principles of space and site. Phil Smith draws on a wide range of interdisciplinary and international performance examples, and uses an...

Leaders and managers throughout the sporting world face many ethical challenges on a daily basis. Should an athletic director chastise an unruly but influential supporter? What factors should affect an athlete's eligibility? Is competitiveness acceptable in youth sports? This text shows aspiring sports management...

This coloring Book is for those who love Gymnastics, they can enjoy this coloring book with great pages. What you will discover in this book: Creative 25 unique pages, Ideal as a holiday gift suitable by our pleasant softcover, A handy format for kids...

What makes a sport a sport? Is a hot dog eating contest a sport? What about foosball, hunting, bobsled, bowling, or breakdancing? In Why Baseball Is a Sport and Golf Is Not: Separating the Players from the Poseurs, Aaron S. Bayley and Luigi Di...

In this vigorous investigation, Rosicrucian scholar Max Heindel examines the spiritual evolution of mankind, exploring the metaphysical and supernatural aspects of reality as perceived by humans. The emergence of Rosicrucianism in the 17th century led to interest in the unexplained and esoteric parts of...

In The Small Book of Hip Checks Erica Rand uses multiple meanings of hip check--including an athlete using their hip to throw an opponent off-balance and the inspection of racialized gender--to consider the workings of queer gender, race, and writing. Explicitly attending to processes...

A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about Paralympic swimming, canoe, and rowing events. Includes descriptions of each of these men's and women's water sports. Readers will be introduced to some rules and how they differ from their Olympic counterpart. Includes Q&A features, table of...

A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about Paralympic basketball, tennis, rugby, and fencing events. Includes descriptions of each of these men's and women's wheelchair sports. Readers will be introduced to some rules and how they differ from their Olympic counterpart. Includes Q&A features, table...

Take a Walk on the Wild Side with Grant McOmie and discover that there is always something new to see in Oregon. Many of Grant's favorite wildlife watching destinations are included in this handy guidebook and they have also been featured in the popular...

Author: Randall ParrISBN-10: 1456736000ISBN-13: 9781456736002Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/18/2011Pages: 324Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.73d

Spanish Wells Bahamas The Island, The People, The Allure, is written for those who want to explore a true outpost island paradise. In addition to providing the travel-planning essentials necessary to enjoy your perfect vacation, Christopher Cirillo introduces you to some of the fascinating...

Fly fishing for the wily Kamloops Trout of British Columbia is a thrill for anyone who tangles with one of those powerful, leaping giant, silvery fish. They're known for smashing hard strikes and their aerial acrobatics. Ray Gould brings his 50 years of experience...

The journey to the sporting world's grandest stage - the Super Bowl - is often wrought with overwhelming obstacles, personal challenges, and a workload that would make most men cringe. No one understands this more than Marc Edwards, whose winding road from blue collar...