Sports & Recreation - General

Through personal stories the book demonstrates that sports are a common bong among the generation of the early 1960s. The stories are written by members of the Dartmouth Class of 1964 including the senior statesman of the Class, the President of the Class and...

Fans that wager on college basketball can become consistent winners and still gain the full entertainment value of both watching the games and wagering. By applying a little extra effort to handicap games and place wagers intelligently, the losses of the average fan can...

On March 4th, 2017, Team UltraPedestrian set out to do that which had never before been done: a double thru-hike of the Grand Enchantment Trail. Through this collection of trail dispatches, video transcripts, journal excerpts, and short narratives their journey unfolds in a rapid-fire...

This indispensable reference for ski instructors, coaches, trainers, teachers was designed as a practical guide to become a creative and unique outstanding educator when creating ski-lesson plans for kids of all ages and of all-performance levels. This many decades of useful and workable current...

Exploring Michigan's Sunset Coasts is the last in a three-book series following the cogs of the St. Lawrence Seaway that define Michigan's borders. It is a fresh look at the information a traveler wants. It doesn't provide lodging, restaurants, souvenir shops, or other listings...

Since its first published edition more than 30 years ago, the BASES (British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences) Physiological Testing Guidelines have represented the leading knowledge base of current testing methodology for sport and exercise scientists. Sport and exercise physiologists conduct physiological assessments...

In an effort to understand how the absences of the colonial subject in sport were engineered and how colonial narratives became fixed in the literature and minds of South Africans, Exploring Decolonising Themes in SA Sport History: Issues and Challenges attempts a full-scale restructuring...

Athletic and Orthopedic Injury Assessment: Case Responses and Interpretations is a companion book that provides responses and interpretations to the case studies in Athletic and Orthopedic Injury Assessment: A Case Study Approach. Research, evidence-based practices, and professional experience form the basis of these responses...

There are many ways of wrestling and throwing in Chinese martial arts. After review of many throws that were used successfully by many in San Shou and Kuo Shu Lei Tai matches, I selected 12 most common ways of throws. How to enter, how...

This book is about champions in women's athletics at Baylor University-the champions who competed, the champions who coached, the champions who provided the advocacy and leadership for the women's athletic program, and the champions who have brought Baylor's women's athletic program to the national...

In the area of ballpark hopping, there have been a number of accounts written, recorded or talked about in recent times, sometimes for a cause or others just as a gimmick. Through Poet in the Grandstand, poet and writer Thomas Porky McDonald gives us...

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.Author: VariousISBN-10: 1447432479ISBN-13: 9781447432470Publisher: Read Country BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/04/2011Pages: 102Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.31lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.24d

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: Clair BeeISBN-10: 1446527328ISBN-13: 9781446527320Publisher: Orchard...

This antiquarian book contains a fascinating account of the wild sports of India as practiced in the mid-nineteenth century, with supplementary remarks on the breeding and rearing of horses, and the formation of light irregular cavalry. Containing detailed descriptions and information taken from the...

California Chrome - Our Story A compelling true story about family, life and love. Building a dream, and then getting swept away by the horse of a lifetime! The Martins had built a comfortable middle-class life, only to risk it all and push their...

I have loved to compete since primary school; where I lived for sport, particularly running, and would push myself to the limit to become better than yesterday. It may come as a surprise to you, but I always came second. I was always the...

Are you a good teammate? Do you try your best? Do you follow rules and play fair? Explore these and other ways to be a good sport with these fun books!Malik is counting for hide-and-seek. Nia wants to go before he counts to ten,...

As a veteran in the art of circus with more than 50 years of experience in training, performing, and instructing Mongolian contortion, this book will prove itself important for many contortion coaches and a handy manual for students. In this book, the author has...

The Joy of Bocce, 5th Edition is the authority on Americas greatest and simplest recreational pastime. Bocce is a game that can be played by anyone almost anywhere, requires less space and equipment than its many assorted recreational rivals. It is safer than tossing...

Finally, a book that will boost the confidence of a new woman golfer, written by someone who knows how it feels Packed with helpful hints, Feeling Naked on the First Tee explains parts of the game that other golf books don't talk about, in...

The thrill of victory, the agony of a tight jockstrap. It's the reason we love sports--you never know what's going to happen. Sometimes everything clicks, with the best athlete in the world competing at their peak, and the result is a thing of breathtaking...

It's hard to resist a scavenger hunt. Give kids a list of things to find, and they naturally want to turn it into a game and start checking things off. Add in an outdoor and nature twist, and the game is elevated to a...

From the internationally bestselling creator of Wreck This Journal, a scavenger hunt that leads you to explore your world and transform your findings through creativity and chance... Within the pages of The Pocket Scavenger, you'll be instructed to go on an unusual scavenger hunt,...

High school pitcher Landon Wilson's goal was obvious, even to the ER doctors who told him they were amputating his arm. "Just leave enough of it (my arm) to hold my glove," Wilson said. This proclamation would begin Wilson's ascent back to the pitcher's...

Ernest Hemingway's classic exploration of the history and pageantry of bullfighting, and the deeper themes of cowardice, bravery, sport and tragedy that it inspires. Still considered one of the best books ever written about bullfighting, Death in the Afternoon reflects Hemingway's belief that bullfighting...

CASINO FUN 101 IS A SURE BET. Whether you're a first-time player or a casino regular, Charlie Frair's unique guidebook gives you the tools, skills, and knowledge to go into any casino, anywhere in the world, play casino games, and have a great time-win,...

THE AMATEUR STARGAZER'S ULTIMATE HOME COMPANION 365 Starry Nights is a unique and fascinating introduction to astronomy designed to give you a complete, clear picture of the sky every night of the year. Divided into 365 concise, illustrated essays, it focuses on the aesthetic...

During 13 weeks in 1950-51, ten small town Miami high school basketball players, their student manager and their coach, all of immigrant heritages, set the Arizona basketball scene on fire and gained national attention. They set personal and team Arizona and national records during...

Next Level Knifemaking is a collection of essays written by 17 industry experts that cover a range of topics that both novice and expert alike will benefit from when asking the question, "What can I do to take myself to the next level?" With...

11: Making Baseball History11: Making Baseball History follows this legendary coach through his 40th and final season (2019) as he leaves his indelible imprint on the game of college baseball. The author, Jim Crosby, in his 45th year of covering Seminole baseball, also delves...

Malcolm Smith once said, "Without motorcycles, people live very boring lives." Author Keith Geisner lives by these words and invites readers to join him as he uncovers an incredible true story behind one of off-road racing's most grueling competitions - The International Six Days...

Most Georgians know Loran Smith from Saturday afternoons and Georgia Bulldog football. Larry Munson would oftentimes say after a play, Whaddaya got, Loran? His colorful responses and chemistry with Munson made listening to the game an absolute joy. But, for decades Loran Smith has...

Once a high school star athlete in Central Indiana, Chuck Gaither, went on to coach high school football and track at White's Institute, now known as White's Residential and Family Services. This biographical account of his journey leading a motley group of inexperienced student-athletes...

FULL CIRCLE: A Hands-on Affair with the First Ferrari 250 GTO may be the first car memoir - a car revered for its international racing performance and artistic mystique - the first Ferrari 250 GTO, born in Italy in 1962. It is also the...

Billy "V" Vigeant, born an ordinary kid in the Silver Lake section of Providence, Rhode Island, created an extraordinary career in radio, television, sports marketing, and acting.He produced exclusive one-on-one interviews with more than 300 Hall of Fame Athletes and Entertainers in his thirty-year...

This charming picture book biography about the inventor of the Frisbee follows the twists and turns of innovation and highlights the persistence it takes to succeed. Fred Morrison is credited with inventing this classic toy, but for centuries folks have been flipping for flying...

"Your talent determines what you can do. Your motivation determines how much you are willing to do. Your attitude determines how well you do it."-- Lou Holtz Meet Lou Holtz, the motivational miracle worker who revitalized the Notre Dame football program by leading the...

In any industry, there are people who progress quicker than others. It is no different in our industry of performance nutrition. These people appear to effortlessly gain experience, credibility and respect from other practitioners and athletes. They seem to stand out, but why is...

Discover the power and benefits of yoga for outdoor adventures. With The Outdoor Adventurer's Guide to Yoga, athletes and explorers can tailor yoga practices to support performance, recovery, and longevity, no matter their sport. This fully illustrated guide covers the foundations of yoga, anatomy,...

How do sportsbooks make their lines? Which types of bets are the best? Can you beat the house?The Logic Of Sports Betting answers all these questions and more with a dash of humor and a whole lot of real talk about how it all...

In 1988, when Robert Clark was in his early twenties, he traveled to Odessa, Texas, to create a visual element for a book about a high school football team. That book was Buzz Bissinger's Friday Night Lights--the chronicle of a season with the Permian...

Gathering the testimonies of 11 athletes turned priests and bishops, Catholic journalist Trent Beattie's latest book bears witness to the surprising ways the mercy of God can call us into His service. The perfect gift for the sports-obsessed in your family.Author: Trent BeattieISBN-10: 1596144149ISBN-13:...

Touchdown! In this book, beginning readers are introduced to the football field, rules of play, and football equipment and gear. High-frequency words and repetitive sentence patterns work together with strong visual references to support the earliest readers and create a fun first nonfiction reading...

Author: Rick KirklandISBN-10: 0578355906ISBN-13: 9780578355900Publisher: Richard KirklandLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/02/2022Pages: 52Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.79lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.25d

This long awaited and updated edition of the wildly popular original publication of Quantum Golf includes new instructional material by world-class golf coach and leadership trainer Kjell Enhager, who shares lessons he has developed with professionals as Sir Nick Faldo and Annika Sorenstam. The...

Explains the science behind the practice of nei kung, the elemental nature of yin and yang energy--the two components of ch'i, and how learning to control the yang energy in our ch'i can result in the release of dynamic energy. - Establishes the existence...

Shares detailed designs for ketches, boats, sloops, canoes, duck boats, ocean cruisers, yachts, and dinghies.Author: L. Francis HerreshoffISBN-10: 0877422982ISBN-13: 9780877422983Publisher: International Marine PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1991Pages: 216Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.20lbsSize: 9.99h x 8.07w x 0.57d

Today social media is king, influencing everything from art to reality TV to national news and politics. It's hard to imagine a world without social media. But it wasn't always like this. In this fascinating book, sports social media expert Aaron Eisman chronicles the...

My name is Jim Duffner. Lyle Azevedo and I were roommates. His life and mine intertwined, we shared much in common. This book isn't going to be the ultimate Alzado biography with 1000 little stats about his career and the impact he had on...

Skin, sun, and incredible curves - this nostalgic look at naturism in 1950s Britain is illustrated with rare photographs by Stephen Glass. Take an enthralling trip down mammary lane, where the problems of modern life were set aside in the seclusion of a naturist...