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"During the more than one hundred years that baseball has been our national pastime, all types of individuals have been managers of teams. They have run the gamut from political appointees to tyrants, schemers, incompetents and geniuses. Legendary baseball stars have been managers such as Ty Cobb, Rogers Hornsby, Walter Johnson, Mel Ott, George Sisler, and Honus Wagner. And Mediocre players, including Branch Rickey, Earl Weaver, Walter Alston have...
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"In Knowing the Score, philosopher David Papineau explores what philosophy can teach us about sports, and what sports can teach us about philosophy. Beginning with various sporting questions and challenges, Papineau digs into modern philosophy's most perplexing questions. For instance, he discusses drafting techniques in cycling to shed new light on questions of altruism, and examines cricket family "dynasties" to help broaden the debate over nature...
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"In this love letter to hunting and outdoor appreciation, longtime hunter and fisherman Craig Raleigh takes readers on a meditative journey into the psyche of a hunter -- from addressing the paradox of hunting as conservationism to exploring the egos of hunters to detailing the hunt itself. He ruminates on the failures and successes of hunting as an integrally cultural way of life and explains how hunting finds its way into everyday practice -- from...
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"Two of golf's most revolutionary teachers share a personalized approach to accessing your peak performance. "The VISION54 approach is far more than just pure golf technique, it allows an individual to unlock their true potential by opening their mind and believing anything is possible to achieve." - David Leadbetter, David Leadbetter Golf Academy Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott are Complete Game Coaches, leaders of a new kind of golf instruction that...
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"The Cleveland Cavaliers franchise has been in existence for more than forty-five years, and it hasn't been an easy ride for the team or their fans, with many ups and downs along the way. They had seen the "Miracle in Richfield" in 1976, "The Shot" by Michael Jordan to knock them out of the playoffs in 1989, the arrival of "The Chosen One," LeBron James, in 2003, and a trip to the NBA Finals in 2007, but never a title. All In: The Story of LeBron...
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A rare in-depth look at the history, teachings, and wider implications of Wing Chun. "Wing Chun In-Depth" offers an historical overview of the art's development, it examines how to properly approach training for fighting skills that give you an edge in street defense and it presents Wing Chun's underlying principles and strategies as a way of life for health and happiness. This work traces the lives and legends of the great masters of Wing Chun, it...
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Since turning pro after a short stint at Stanford University, no one athlete has dominated their sport as Tiger Woods has dominated the world of golf. His list of achievements and championships would fill pages.
But how does he do it? In HOW I PLAY GOLF, through fabulous color photos, slow-motion photography, and plenty of text, Tiger talks about his drives, his putting, his chip shots, his mental approach to the game, and much more more. This is...
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Little league volume 3
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IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 4
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Eleven-year-old cousins Carter Jones and Liam McGrath must both deal with grudges that threaten to break apart their All-Star teams during post-season play.
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• Now in full color, updated and revised throughout
• Information on choosing a bow, setting up the bow and arrows, selecting tackle, and ordering a custom bow
• Practical advice on storing and transporting bows and gear safely
• The history of the bow and arrow and stories of the fathers of traditional archery
• Includes a glossary of archery terms and advice for teaching beginning bow shooters
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IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Papa Bear takes his cubs on a trip with him in order to show them how to fish, but when the little ones forgo the expensive equipment and want to fish with simple tools, it is Papa Bear who winds up learning a lesson.
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Complete guide to trapping raccoon, muskrat, mink, otter, beaver, and a variety of other species. Authoritative advice on matching the right trap-whether leg-hold, body gripper, or snare-to each furbearer. Species-specific instructions for making sets that deliver and tips for preparing and marketing pelts to maximize profits.
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Andrea Hudy has trained numerous NCAA national championship teams, elite athletes, and National Basketball Association players. The Wall Street Journal calls her "The Kansas Jayhawks' Secret Weapon." In Power Positions, Hudy shares her specific training prescriptions designed to maximize sports performance. "The Hudy Movement" provides a unique way to look at movement and training that is grounded in science to build a better athlete and a better...
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The Clear Choice for Blackpowder Enthusiasts!
The Complete Blackpowder Handbook is the place for the latest information on blackpowder traditional and in-line guns, muzzleloaders and cartridge guns, as well as ballistics and techniques. Expert Sam Fadala's personal experiences, along with the results of his scientific testing method, present a very clear, user-friendly study of everything blackpowder.
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Get the Summary of James Kerr's Legacy in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: In today's volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous environment, personal leadership has never been more relevant and Legacy goes to the heart of how great leaders - and we are all leaders - 'reboot' and reframe their future.
It is a truly life-defining read that addresses the big questions - values, vision,...
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This brand-new edition of Classic Cavs counts down the fifty greatest Cleveland Cavaliers games, from their 67-loss inaugural NBA season in 1970-71 through the franchise's renaissance following the triumphant return of LeBron James. The rich, colorful history of the Cavs is woven into tales that tie together the early games at rickety old Cleveland Arena, the incredible highs and heartbreaking lows played out at Richfield Coliseum, and the fierce...
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This unique book teaches basic survival skills needed to keep you alive and healthy in the woods, suburbs, and city. It focuses on primary areas of concern - - water, fire, food, shelter, clothing, tools, and weapons -- describing in detail practices applicable to all environments.
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Tune your bow - be more accurate!Most hunters agree that bowhunting is a low-percentage affair. It's crucial that you choose the right equipment and set it up properly-whether compound bow, recurve or longbow. Then, practicing good shooting form will help you dramatically increase your odds of harvesting an animal.Chapters Include:Bows, Strings & ArrowsBow TuningTorque ControlShooting FormRange EstimationSpeed vs AccuracyAdverse ConditionsRelease...
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With the help of this book, the persistent turkey hunter will begin to take birds he would never have taken, or even seen, a few years earlier. Guide to Advanced Turkey Hunting will help developing hunters keep improving and taking more and tougher birds. With details on gun selection, calling, using decoys, scouting, and setting up ambush points, this practical guidebook will help you advance up the turkey hunting ladder.
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#1 New York Times Bestseller
"A delightful look at all the little things that make major league baseball a subtle spectacle." -Seattle Times
In his classic tribute to America's pastime, political commentator, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, and lifelong sports enthusiast George F. Will travels from the baseball field to the dugout to the locker room to get to the root of the game we all love. He breaks down the sport to its four basic components,...