Sports & Recreation - General

The purpose of this book is to critically enhance the appreciation of Diplomacy and Sport in global affairs for both practitioners and scholars. The book will make an important new contribution to at least two distinct fields of study: Diplomacy and Sport, as well...

Have you thought about trying Disc Golf?Do you play now and want to get better?I got a great story sent to me a couple years ago. A player who was fairly new went out to play a round with his dad, there was a...

School is in session with Mr. America teaching in Physique 101!John Heart offers the benefit of his training & eating wisdom to the reader who wants to achieve THEIR best shape in the shortest time possible.The multitude of photos depicting the exercises along with...

Being a parent is hard. Make the wrong decisions and your child can grow up to do something terrible, like root for Georgetown. How To Grow An Orange shows every parent how to make sure that never happens...by providing them with everything they could...

In Poker: The Real Deal and Phil Gordon's Little Green Book, Phil Gordon -- a world-class player and teacher -- shared the strategies, tips, and expertise he's gleaned during his phenomenally successful career. Now, he shows players how to apply those theories to actual...

Almost everyone is familiar with the Italian bowls game Bocce. With the exception of those who have traveled to France, few Americans know P tanque the "Elegant & Intelligent French Game of Boules." Contrary to the opinion of many ill-informed Americans, the French are...

Author: Edward A. TischlerISBN-10: 1463412002ISBN-13: 9781463412005Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/25/2011Pages: 320Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.59lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.67d

Fifty-five islands, nineteen countries, seventeen thousand miles ... and one amazing adventure. A fascinating story of four sailors who discovered the magic of the South Pacific ... and the islands time forgot After recovery from a serious illness, Graham Morse vowed to achieve his...

Over 55 seasons, the Fort Wayne Komets have been one of the greatest franchises in North American minor league sports. Throughout their existence, they have experienced uncounted unique stories dealing with players, teams, fans and other characters, such as: * The coach who said...

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: Mickey MacdougallISBN-10: 1406732370ISBN-13: 9781406732375Publisher: Streeter...

Throughout the history of the WWF, there have been times of prosperity and times of hardship, cycles that shape the ethos of the company by forcing changes to its infrastructure and on-screen direction. The one constant throughout three decades of change is Vincent Kennedy...

Gun ownership is a tremendous responsibility that requires you possess the knowledge, skills and attitude for safe gun handling. The Gun Safety handbook is a comprehensive no-nonsense guide for anyone who owns a gun or is considering buying a firearm for home defense or...

Successfully treat most cardiac conditions.Author: Stephen T. SinatraISBN-10: 0879838086ISBN-13: 9780879838089Publisher: McGraw-Hill CompaniesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/1999Pages: 56Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 8.62h x 5.08w x 0.21d

We have all heard of ways that could lead to a post apocalyptic world. A zombie outbreak that rapidly takes over the world, or some other mutant strain of a seemingly harmless virus that spreads through the air killing millions of people. Whether it...

When you see a mascot, do you ever wonder ... Is it hot in there? Is that a full time job? Belayed Gratification answers these questions and shares other wild and crazy stories from my journey in a career as a Professional Mascot for...

A spectacular retrospective showcasing the breathtaking pictures of world-renowned sports photographer, Bob Martin, in all their glory. From his famous and iconic shot of a diver, arched in the air above the Barcelona skyline that became the seminal shot of the 1992 Olympics to...

This book introduces common sports and develops early language skills using images of things that every kid should know. Vibrant colors and images are designed to attract the attention of babies and toddlers. This book will help children identify all of their sports before...

Developing from the ancient game of quoits, pitching horseshoes is a popular lawn game for family yards and community parks. Now you'll be able to play using official regulations. The Ohio Horseshoe Company published this short booklet (in 1956), which includes the rules of...

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,...

This book is a trip-oriented guide, with each entry focusing on a specific activity at a particular location. Some examples are -biking the Acadia Carriage Roads; -climbing Bigelow Mountain; -or canoeing the Magalloway River. It presents a series of trips that could comprise an...

With fresh content and brand new practice tests, this preparation guide is perfect for college students, teachers, and career-changing professionals who are seeking an ESOL certification in the state of Florida. This guide was rewritten to align to the most recent FTCE ESOL standards,...

From comic verse to practical jokes, pornography to satire, acting to acrobatics, the Renaissance witnessed the flowering of play in all its forms. In the first wide-ranging and accessible introduction to play in Renaissance Italy, Peter Burke, celebrated historian of the Italian Renaissance, synthesizes...

6 x 9, 244 pages, section of black and white photos. A New Mexico classic, hounds, lion hunts, bear and more. Lots of New Mexico history and color. Everyone has their favorite among hounds and hunting books but Slash Ranch Hounds is certainly among...

Have you ever wondered about martial art practices? Why some of those bizarre postures are used? Particularly in regard to the practice of Forms or Kata, there are many parts of Karate practice that are mis-understood. This book looks at the Heian series of...

Explaining and clarifying the nature, different format and understanding of doubles playAuthor: Kevin DavisISBN-10: 1715351762ISBN-13: 9781715351762Publisher: BlurbLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/18/2020Pages: 52Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.13lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.11d

Elementary sports fans will score key vocabulary in this high-interest leveled reader about lacrosse. The midfielder tosses the rock to the attacker, who makes a fast break down the field. Goal Lacrosse moves fast Carefully controlled text passes new words to early readers to...

The Way Of Dalmatian - A Water Polo Handbook This handbook is a compilation of work and lessons gathered during my time as a water polo player and as a coach. My water polo experience is heavily influenced by the coaches and players from...

A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about Paralympic football, sitting volleyball, and goalball events. Includes descriptions of each of these men's and women's team sports. Readers will be introduced to some rules and how they may differ from their Olympic counterpart. Includes Q&A features,...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...