Sports & Recreation - General

Experiences of a young haole surfer as a crew member on a Hawaiian longline vessel in 1971 fishing out of Hilo, Hawaii. Adventures and rugged life of fishermen and the exotic fish they caught. Conclusions on fishing and the future of the ocean and...

Hosting the Olympic Games: Uncertainty, Debates and Controversy provides a broad and comprehensive analysis of past Olympic and Paralympic events, shedding critical light on the future of the Games with a specific look at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. It draws attention to the...

Sporting Performances is the first anthology to tackle sports and physical culture from a performance perspective; it serves as an invitation and provocation for scholarly discourse on the connections between sports and physical culture, and theatre and performance. Through a series of intriguing case...

Take a look at the men who work hard and show their persistence with this fun photo journal or men and their amazing form, this book is a must have for any muscle lover.Author: Stev PeterISBN-10: 0359968716ISBN-13: 9780359968718Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/09/2019Pages: 82Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.29lbsSize:...

A common sense approach for teachers, coaches, & PE students. Are you the BEST swim instructor that you that you can be? Are you the BEST parent that you can be? That's why you chose this handbook! WELCOME to the world of Discovering Swimming....

This coloring book is ideal for kids of any age (and adults too) who love motorcycles. Enjoy coloring these beautiful street bikes... from scooters, cruisers and sport racing style... its all here These detailed ready-to-color illustrations have plenty of white space giving you room...

This coloring book is for kids of any age who love all kinds of sports including baseball, basketball, football, soccer, hockey, golf, bowling, boxing, ping-pong, tennis, skiing and more. These detailed ready-to-color illustrations have plenty of white space giving you room to sketch, draw,...

In 1965, a young American airman found himself stationed on the tiny far-away island of Okinawa; the birthplace of karate. Immersing himself in this new and foreign world, Hanshi Robert Teller's path took him to the dojos of some of the most prolific Okinawan...

Television has always augmented its dramatic and variety programming with sports. After covering wrestling and boxing matches for several years, ABC added the hugely popular Roller Derby between 1949 and 1951, and later, college and pro football. Today, there is a multitude of pay...

Gosoku Ryu is a complete karate style composed of special techniques and unique kata developed by legendary Soke Takayuki Kubota. Gosoku Ryu, which means 'strong' and 'fast', combines the blazing speed that comes from the softness and elusiveness of most Chinese styles with the...

Published in the 50th anniversary year of the landmark Title IX gender equity legislation becoming law, "The Right Thing to Do" is both a chronicle of the rise of women's intercollegiate athletics in the United States and a biography of one of the movement's...

Fifty Years Fly By is the concluding book in the Adventure Trilogy by Randy; former Green Beret, 7th Army Parachute Team Member, Alaskan Bush Pilot, and Surgical Physician Assistant. He began flying at 16 on the farm and learned mountain aviation in Utah. While...

This is the book martial art business consultants don't want you reading. Written by a former martial arts industry insider, Adam Mitchell delivers an overwhelming amount of actionable content for anybody with the desire to run a traditional martial arts school without compromising their...

This book contains a detailed dictionary of diseases common in canaries, with information on their causes, treatment, and prevention. This is the perfect handbook for any canary-keeper keen on the proper care and management of their birds, and it is well deserving of a...

This early work on dance steps is a fascinating read for any dance enthusiast. It provides the means of obtaining a working knowledge of the simple fundamentals necessary in becoming proficient in the social dances. Contents Include: Explanation of Terms and Abbreviations, Dance Fundamentals,...

This book is for: school administrators, recreation center directors, library directors, and after school administrators. It's about: starting a chess program for children to teach thought processes and mental discipline. It provides a step-by-step method for getting the program running and maintaining the program...

A seldom seen view of Arnis/Modern Arnis the Filipino fighting art of Professor Remy Pesas as seen by 1st Generation student / Senior Master Instructor, Grandmaster of Arnis: Bram Frank. Modern Arnis is seen through the perspective of the family art of the Bolo...

Ketia Swanier took resiliency and determination to a new level. The daughter of First Sergeants, Cornell (Smokey) and Rosie Swanier, learned, early on, the meaning of responsibility, adaptability, and heartbreak. Through numerous moves in the United States and abroad, she developed skills that serve...

The significance of work and leisure as elements of our social fabric have puzzled philosophers and social scientists for generations. This ambitious new study considers historical views of work and leisure alongside contemporary survey evidence about time-use and well-being. Combining sophisticated theoretical analysis with...

Written in an accessible style, with many photographs of important tourist sites and drawings by the author, Smooth Sailing provides an ethnographically informed introduction to the nature of tourism and an important aspect of tourism, ocean cruising. The book discusses topics such as the...

"...Literally took my breath away... Beautifully written and descriptive, I was right there on Chad's journey. An American Memoir of life that reminds you what's important, the human heart being one of them. A 5-star read I highly recommend." -Matt D., New York, New...

"...Literally took my breath away... Beautifully written and descriptive, I was right there on Chad's journey. An American Memoir of life that reminds you what's important, the human heart being one of them. A 5-star read I highly recommend." -Matt D., New York, New...

5 C Hero is the inspirational story of Joel Stephens, a truly gifted athlete and devout Christian, who lived the values of Christianity, Courage, Compassion, Character, and Commitment. With the brightest of futures ahead of him, Stephens lost his battle with a rare form...

A review of sports in the 1960s at Ocean City (NJ) High School. Includes Ken Leary, Don Tarves, Fenton Carey, Dixie Howell, John Cranston, John Henry, Ed McClain, Earl Tarves, Fred Haack, John Huff, John Cervino, Bill Haynes, Ted Klepac, Ken Penska....just a few...

Mississippi State dominated Southeastern Conference basketball in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Starting in 1959, the team won four conference titles over five seasons. Yet despite earning their way, the Bulldogs remained routinely absent from NCAA tournaments. Amid a climate of fierce segregation,...

How To Wakeboard is a complete tutorial for beginner and novice riders to learn the basics. The book is an easy read with real information from me, a rider with 15+ years of experience. Chapters include tips and techniques on: How to get started...

Author: Tom TatumISBN-10: 1499007760ISBN-13: 9781499007763Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/26/2014Pages: 328Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.40lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d

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: Karl BaedekerISBN-10: 1447409728ISBN-13: 9781447409724Publisher: Orchard...

A guide book of the best road cycling rides in the Columbia River Gorge (Hood River, OR.) Includes detailed information and directions for the best 16 rides in the Gorge.Author: Clint BogardISBN-10: 1435705165ISBN-13: 9781435705166Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2008Pages: 100Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x...

The Tennis King Equation teaches an intense focus technique that creates the player's optimal perspective. The concept of "mind over matter = time over space" allows the player to escape the "event level". At the "composition level" of the game there is a quantum...

Author: Edward Fordham FlowerISBN-10: 1406723150ISBN-13: 9781406723151Publisher: Chapman PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/09/2007Pages: 86Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.21d

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...

Reclaiming fun as a meaningful concept for understanding games and play."Fun" is somewhat ambiguous. If something is fun, is it pleasant? Entertaining? Silly? A way to trick students into learning? Fun also has baggage--it seems inconsequential, embarrassing, child's play. In Fun, Taste, & Games,...

This is the book for the serious DiMaggio and sports-as-culture buff. [Moore] . . . has sifted throught most of what has been written and rumored about the Yankee Clipper in newspapers, magazines, books and even songs. The narrative portion--there's also a bibliography and...

Another revealing book by Mark D Bishop. This work expands on the original best-selling version, by including more than 40 extra pages and further explaining the methodology of applications, as well training methods, for proper conditioning. Providing a teaching format for the instructor, it...

This book explores the 'Problem of Practical Karate'. Fifteen essays by a variety of karate-ka delve into what practical karate is and what you need to do to train it. With the essays anonymised this book makes you look at your own thought processes...

Scuba Diving Log - Fantastic diver's log book for recording 50 dives - designed by Professional Scuba Instructors - Suitable for divers of all levels and training agencies - Record all key information and notes - High QualityAuthor: AquacorpISBN-10: 024431229XISBN-13: 9780244312299Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/14/2017Pages:...

The complete ball by ball reference guide to the world's biggest Twenty20 cricket league. On May 21, 2017, the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad, hosted the final of the 9th IPL tournament with visitors Mumbai Indians claiming their third IPL title with a...

College basketball experienced its greatest rise in popularity during the eighties, becoming one of the most commercially successful spectator sports in America. With this rise came an era of scandal: recruiting violations, spurious admittance practices, and controversial treatment of student athletes. Within this guarded...

Author: SpearsISBN-10: 0071837434ISBN-13: 9780071837439Publisher: McGraw-HillLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/27/2002Pages: 314Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.30lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d

Author: DavilaISBN-10: 0071831746ISBN-13: 9780071831741Publisher: McGraw-HillLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/27/2004Pages: 210Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.04lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.50d

Author: Cynthia SugarsISBN-10: 0071831614ISBN-13: 9780071831611Publisher: McGraw-HillLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/27/2005Pages: 176Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.89lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d

The contribution of volunteers in terms of time and expertise is integral to sport development and delivery from 'sport for all' to elite levels. Good volunteer management and a clear understanding of the way volunteers work in sport is essential to protect and nurture...

Parenting Scholar Athletes will help moms/parents raise their scholar athletes using four keys and real-life stories of adversity and transformation to guide their overachievers toward their path. They strive not to be the helicopter parent, but the mom who sets successful boundaries to help...

Were You There? Over 200 Wonderful, Weird, and Wacky Moments from the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa (1996-2020)By: Stephen MulliganJust like his first two books, Were You There? Over 300 Wonderful, Weird and Wacky Moments from the Pittsburgh Civic/Mellon Arena and Were You There?...

Do snakes and salamanders fascinate you or make you squeamish? Have you ever listened closely to the birds chirping in your neighborhood? Can you identify the flowers growing in Philadelphia's urban parks? (Moreover, are the mushrooms safe to eat?) Exploring Philly Nature is amateur...

During his lifetime, Vyatcheslav Platonov wrote several books, mostly of the autobiographical / memoir type. His last book, however, was intended to be a handbook for aspiring coaches and as such it contains much of the collected, practical coaching wisdom he accumulated during his...

Sports Economics, the most comprehensive textbook in the field by celebrated economist Roger D. Blair, focuses primarily on the business and economics aspects of major professional sports and the NCAA. It employs the basic principles of economics to address issues such as the organization...

Since the turn of the century, Performance Studies has emerged as an increasingly vibrant discipline. Its concerns - embodiment, ethical research and social change - are held in common with many other fields, however a unique combination of methods and applications is used in...

Can sports and politics mix? They can and do, according to the author of this study of the Olympic Games. Richard Espy's objective is to show how the organization of the Games reflects the structure of international politics. He focuses on four basic issues...