Following the Setting Sun
The author grew up sailing during summers in Maine which instilled in him an abiding passion and curiosity about sailing and the natural world. After years of periodic offshore racing and weekend sailing on the Chesapeake Bay with family and friends, he and his wife, Gisela, together restore a Whitby 42 ketch and, after a shakedown cruise to the Bahamas, commit to first tentative nautical miles south from Philadelphia, over to Bermuda, down to the Caribbean and toward the Pacific Ocean. This chronicle is a narrative log of an eventual 15 year journey on what became a grand circumnavigation that unfolded step by step in a combination of careful planning and circumstance. The book is a highly personal tale of that voyage, with stories and technical information gathered together under one cover, to share with friends, family and those interested in an adventurous life on the high seas.
Lever-Actions
Join the Lever-ActionRevolution! The tried and true lever-action rifle is more popular than ever. Whether you're looking to collect a classicWinchester for a family heirloom, or purchase a big-bore Marlin for hunting biggame, Lever Actions! covers it all! But this expansive bookdoesn't stop with the classics--we included extensive coverage of today'shigh-performance tactical, competition, and high-performance big bores, plusthe latest .22 rimfire lever-action rifles for plinking and small game hunting. Inside You'll Find: - History and development of lever-action guns - Collectible Winchesters, Henrys and Marlins - Lever-action cartridges and rimfires - State-of-the-art tactical lever actions! Lever Actions! alsoincludes an extensive full-color catalog featuring manylever-action rifles and shotguns available today, making it a valuablereference for both collectors and shooters.
Xingyiquan
Xingyiquan (Hsing I Chuan) is one of the best known Chinese internal martial arts.Xingyi means "Shape Mind", and Quan means "Fist" or "Style". The name derives from the style's imitation of the movements and inner characteristics of twelve animals. The style was created by Marshal Yeuh Fei, a famous general of the Chinese Song Dynasty.The practice of Xingyiquan, like Taijiquan, improves Qi circulation in the body and maintains health. In addition, the training builds up an abundant level of internal Qi so that both the physical body and the mental body can be strengthened.This book presents traditional Xingyiquan training, including two sequences with many of their martial applications, and the famous fighting set "An Shen Pao". The most unique part of this book is the discussion of Xingyiquan theories and principles, drawn from many of the ancient poems and songs. Understanding these will greatly speed your training.Deepen your Understanding for Great Xingyi.Inspiration and Advice for a Lifetime of Practice.For All Levels of Experience.
Official History of the Fifa World Cup
Fully updated - includes the full story of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar. The Official History of the FIFA World Cup is the definitive inside story of the 22 FIFA World Cups to have taken place since the inaugural tournament in 1930. Packed with stunning photography, unique official documents and in-depth statistics, it is a must-read for any football fan around the world. No other event in the sporting world can rival the glamour, impact, fervent following and universal appeal of the FIFA World Cup. This unique official book tells the stories behind the scenes, as well as analyzing the most famous incidents. It features the biggest stars and many previously unknown ones too, all with a unique worldwide point of view.
Dolphin
The only complete reference on the dolphin, its life history, behaviour, fishing techniques and rigging. Capt. Jim Sharpe perfected many special trolling, spin casting and fly-fishing techniques for catching dolphin over his 35 years as a charter boat fisherman in the Florida Keys. For ten years, Capt. Sharpe shared his secrets on his television and radio shows, and in major fishing magazines. Now, he tells the whole story in a single volume complete with detailed how-to illustrations and photographs. Dolphin: The Perfect Gamefish offers anglers all of the time-proven techniques Capt. Sharpe uses to catch dolphin aboard his own boat the SEA BOOTS. You'll learn dead-boat and trolling/teasing techniques to bring big dolphin into casting range of fly and spin tackle; how to intercept and cast to tailing dolphin, and how to use a kite, a down-rigger or chum to attract dolphin. Learn how dolphin respond to their environment, and how changing seasons and weather conditions dictate the best fishing techniques to choose.
B180 Basketball Fundamental Skills Program
DEVELOP YOUR PLAYERS NOW!Are you tired of "thinking about" improving your player's or team's basketball skill level, even promising to spend more time on it during practices, but never making it happen? Are you tired of finding and using the same boring drills to teach your clients?Are you looking for a basketball skills training program that will take you from wasting time searching for drills to implementing a carefully designed basketball training program as fast as possible..... without the frustration and headache of deciding what skill to teach next?In this completely basketball skill focused and detail oriented book, David Smith presents a proven solution that will improve an individuals basketball skill level in 60 days. Basketball Coaches and Personal Trainers will win more and earn more respectively.In B180 Basketball Fundamental Skills Program you will find: * Smith's 60 day basketball skills training method that takes you from wasting time searching for drills to implementing a carefully designed basketball training program*Eleven workout strategies to create an individualized plan and earn more as a basketball personal trainer*How to keep your player's improving after the season*Easy ways you can use the B180 Basketball Fundamental Skills Program to create your own team focused programDavid Smith is an American Businessman, Thinker, and Philanthropist. He is the founder of B180 Basketball, Inc. Smith is the author of Answers to the Struggles of Life, B180 Basketball Fundamental Skills Program, Champion's Vision, Basketball Diet, Black Athlete White Athlete, and Sports Entrepreneur. He is a talented writer and thinker that inspires individuals from all walks of life.
Understanding Rivalry and Its Influence on Sports Fans
While rivalries are a key aspect of the sports world, they are not well understood. It is essential to study how rivalries influence fan behavior in order to predict and identify their effect on social interaction, consumer behavior, and the entertainment industry. Understanding Rivalry and Its Influence on Sports Fans is an essential reference source that discusses what causes and influences rivalry, as well as how it impacts sport fans. Featuring research on topics such as bracketed morality, competitive sports, and social identity, this book is ideally designed for academics, students, and researchers studying the rivalry phenomenon across such disciplines as psychology, sociology, political science, sport and entertainment, consumer behavior, and marketing.
Law, Ethics, and Integrity in the Sports Industry
Sports play a significant role in society, as they are a multilevel field of interest. Nonetheless, a major problem that has been undermining the field is the rise of issues surrounding integrity. Indeed, major scandals of corruption have been disclosed, and they have challenged the effectiveness of sports institutions. As a result, it is vital to explore how to navigate the complex landscape of legal and ethical issues. Law, Ethics, and Integrity in the Sports Industry is an essential reference source that discusses the legitimacy and integrity of sports institutions by focusing on the social, economic, and political influence of sports. Featuring research on topics such as global sports governance, legal and ethical implications, and the validity of e-sports, this book is ideally designed for scholars interested in institutional aspects of sports and ethics, academicians, researchers, advanced-level students, and officials with a broad interest in sports seeking coverage on the institutional aspects of sports and ethics.
Mid-Wicket Tales a Century and More of Cricket
First published in 2014, Mid-wicket Tales is back almost a decade later, in arevised and expanded edition to delight and entertain cricket fans and scholarsalike. Humorous and richly detailed, this marvellous series of essays-writtenby two 'incurable cricket romantics'-tells the characterful story of one ofthe most beloved sports in the world.A seamless blend of theories with statistical data, technical assessments, andcharming anecdotes, the essays range in theme from Kapil Dev's batting style;big-hitting superstars like Victor Trumper, Viv Richards, and Virender Sehwag;the fearsome pace of Michael Holding; the magical close catches of EknathSolkar and Bobby Simpson; and the mastery of Sachin Tendulkar; to delightfulevenings spent with the dashing Salim Durani and the fabulous M.S. Dhoni, and illuminating conversations with the cerebral stars, Rahul Dravid and S.Venkataraghavan. This revised edition also has superb new essays where welearn of Mahatma Gandhi's involvement with cricket, discover the integralrole of video analytics in modern-day cricket strategy, and experience thebrilliance of women's cricket, which has taken the world by storm.
Nothing to Prove
I lost my co-ordination and began hallucinating at home. I saw animals in my living room clear as a bell, remembering specifically the vivid colours of a toucan and the prominent stripes of a zebra. Near my door was a perfectly rectangular image of a playing card, the ace of spades. Even though sport was a massive part of my existence, there was a lot more to life than lawn bowls. Without it, I may not have survived my mental breakdowns. Without mental illness, I would never have become as tough as I am in sport. As bizarre as it sounds, I am grateful for experiencing both. They made me who I am today.
Bites of Cricket
When has a batter been out 'Delayed Hit Wicket', or to a 'Bi-Bouncer Ball'? What are the Best Cricket Wordplays? When did Streaking Stop Play? Will England's Test Revolution take hold? What was the Worst Ball Ever, the Best Test Ever, and the Best ODI? How did AB de Villiers meet Sherlock Homes? These and a wide range of other intriguing cricket questions are answered here in the course of 52 Bites that range between the serious, the humorous and the plain bizarre - like cricket itself.
100 Miles on the Missouri River
A 100 mile canoe trip on the Missouri River through the Missouri Breaks from Virgelle to Kipps Recreation Area in Montana.
A Discussion of Howard Hill and the Longbow
The "King of Archery," "The World's Greatest Archer," "One-Shot," all names referring to Howard Hill -the champion of the longbow. No matter the title, Howard Hill was legendary, and his success led to the promotion of traditional archery and a surge of interest in the American Semi-Longbow. Howard Hill viewed the longbow as the most perfect hunting weapon. His modification of the English longbow to suit his needs, became the American Semi-Longbow. The American Semi-Longbow is synonymous with a Hill-style longbow -the bow that led him in his success. Today there are many versions of the American Semi-Longbow. In a quest to find the features that Howard Hill demanded in his own bows, a weapon that he perfected, was the impetus of this study. We can identify his standards by how his bows were built, what he insisted on in his own line of bows offered to the public, and what he taught to the bowyers employed by him. By examining Howard's original bows and following the progression of design until he perfected this weapon, we understand the qualities necessary in a Hill-style longbow. If you would like to know more about the equipment and the bow that led to his success, then you will enjoy this book. Metadata may include Howard Hill, John Schulz, Traditional Archery, Bamboo Bows, Stick Bows, Self Bows, ASL, Hill-Style Longbow, Archery Hunting, Archery History in America, Hunting with the Bow and Arrow, and Hunting the Hard Way.
Trekking in Nepal
The Ultimate Nepal Trekking Guidebook for 2024 - in full color Discover Nepal's most breathtaking treks with this comprehensive and up-to-date guidebook, crafted by an expert trekker with over 14+ years of experience. Explore over 29 of Nepal's finest treks, including Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Ri, Three Passes, Langtang Valley, Manaslu, Tsum Valley, Annapurna Circuit, Annapurna Base Camp, Annapurna North Base Camp, Mardi Himal, Ghorepani Poon Hill, Khopra Danda, Mohare Danda, Muldai, Dhampus, Panchase, Dhaulagiri, Upper Mustang, Nar Pu, Muktinath, and more. Unveiling Hidden Gems Go beyond the guidebook clich矇s and discover Nepal's hidden gems, with daily photographs and descriptions of what to expect each day. Unique step-by-step walkthroughs and original color maps will guide you through every step of your trek, ensuring you don't miss a thing. Forget the Hassle, Embrace the Adventure I've taken the guesswork out of planning your trek. Learn about the real costs of trekking in Nepal, including tips on saving money and avoiding hidden charges. I'll also help you choose the right guide, gear, and agencies, saving you time and stress. 2024 Trekking Updates My guidebook is fully updated for 2024, including the latest information on what treks need a mandatory guide, and which don't, including GPS-tagged trek routes and the latest trekking permit changes and fees. You'll have the most accurate and up-to-date information available, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable trek. Your Complete Packing and Preparation Guide Don't worry about packing the wrong gear or underestimating the challenges of trekking in Nepal. I'll provide you with a comprehensive packing list and preparation guide, ensuring you're fully equipped for your adventure. Over 430 Color Photographs & 75 Detailed Maps Immerse yourself in the beauty of Nepal with over 430 stunning color photographs and 75 detailed maps. My visuals will transport you to the Himalayas, allowing you to plan your trek with confidence and excitement or find a travel agency to plan it out for you. Embark on an Unforgettable Journey With this comprehensive guidebook in hand, you'll be prepared to embark on an unforgettable trekking adventure in Nepal. Discover the majesty of the Himalayas, connect with the local culture, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Don't miss out on this essential guide to trekking in Nepal. Order your copy today and prepare for an unforgettable adventure!
Game on
In Game On David Bockino, a former marketing and advertising manager at ESPN turned professor of communications and sport management, provides the first overview of the evolution of the sports media industry. Written at a time of great uncertainty and rapid change and told through the fascinating stories of the most important innovations, matchups, events, and personalities over the last hundred years, Game On explores how sports media both affects and reflects our society. From the groundbreaking radio broadcast of the Jack Dempsey-Georges Carpentier boxing match in 1921 and the launch of Sports Illustrated magazine in 1954 to the birth of ESPN in 1979 and the unveiling of the NFL's yellow line in 1998, Game On details the most important events, platforms, and personalities in the evolution of the sports media industry. Early on, sports media had the unique ability to bring people together: nationally through the Olympic Games and regionally through telecasts of local professional teams. Increased interest led to more innovation and more options--cable TV, sports talk radio, internet broadcasts, and now multitudes of podcasts. With so many choices, some fans have begun to show deeper loyalties to brands or personalities in place of loyalties to teams or players. Today the personalization of sports content means broadcasters increasingly focus on what individual consumers want, often at the expense of the collective fan experience. Exploring the evolution of the sports media industry can tell us a lot about how our world has changed over the past hundred years and how it might yet change in the future. Through an exploration of sports media trends, Bockino shows that the industry's privileging of personal over collective interests reflects how people today form and maintain their social identities--and sports' key role in shaping them.
MIDDLE FORK of the KOYUKUK RIVER
Henry and Parker canoe the Middle Fork of the Koyukuk River in the Gates of the Arctic National Park above the Arctic Circle in Alaska.
Save Baseball
Major League Baseball has been in crisis in recent years. Game attendance is down by millions and fan interest is in free fall. The future of the game is in jeopardy. While the League acknowledges the issues, many are stumped as to how to address them. This book explores in detail the critical challenges facing MLB, and their ramifications, along with some potential solutions. Interviews with baseball insiders, players to executives, give a perspective on baseball's struggle to reinvent itself for future generations.
How to Make the Ideal, Repeatable Golf Swing
Find out how to strike the ball flawlessly each and every time you swing. This Book contains all the information you need to take your golf game to the next level and beyond! You will learn how to create a golf swing that will have people stopping what they're doing to watch you swing! The three secrets to playing great golf: master these three easy concepts, and you'll see an increase in your score.
Ninjutsu
Unlock the ancient secrets of the ninja and embark on a transformative journey with This comprehensive guide delves deep into the revered martial art, providing you with the tools, techniques, and wisdom to become a true master of self-defense and self-discovery.Unravel the rich history and profound philosophy. Delve into the origins of this art form, tracing its lineage back to the stealthy warriors of ancient Japan. Understand the core principles and mindset that shaped the legendary ninja, and how these principles continue to influence modern-day practitioners. In this book you will learn.....Learn techniques for directing qi in combatDevelop coordination and fluidity through flowing movementsImprove your combat scenarios by applying flowing techniquesCombine Serpent and Tiger styles for maximum effectivenessCreate a comprehensive approach to combatMaster advanced strategies and techniques for dual-style combatUnderstand the importance of internal power in martial artsUnlock the secrets of how to harness and direct qi for combatImprove your coordination and fluidity with drills and exercisesThis is the peak of all my studies. To transcend from mere physical attributes to effortless scientific application is the goal for all martial artists. I believe I have found a way that any martial artist can now make that leap. No matter what martial art you study, this book will aid you in your journey to ultimate skill.
American Trout Stream Insects
American Trout-Stream Insects, written by Louis John Rhead more than a century ago, is the first American book of its kind. Still a useful guide today, it covers such topics as: Why It Is Best to Copy NatureSystem and ClassificationTrout Flies of April: When Insects First AppearTrout Insects for MayThe Best Trout Insects for JuneTypical Insects of JulySome Trout Insects for AugustSix Best Flies for Each MonthThe Making of an Artificial FlyNew Artificial Nature LuresPrinted on acid-free, archival-quality paper, this edition is a beautifully produced facsimile of the original, including illustrations in both color and black and white. Written with deep passion and an intimate knowledge of angling, American Trout-Stream Insects is an essential reference book for all trout-fishing enthusiasts.
My First Pony
In "My First Pony," authors Danny Pate and Michael Beas immerse readers in the world of renowned horse show jumpers and hunter riders, unveiling intimate stories that shaped their remarkable careers. Discover heartwarming tales of accomplished riders recounting the profound impact of their first ponies-equine companions that ignited enduring legacies in competitive horsemanship. From humble beginnings to international stages, the book offers a rare glimpse into the early bonds between rider and pony, setting the stage for a lifetime of passion and achievement.The narrative is rich with determination, camaraderie, and the indomitable spirit of extraordinary athletes. "My First Pony" celebrates the resilience of both rider and pony through triumphs and challenges, highlighting the unique partnership that fuels success in the competitive arena. A must-read for horse enthusiasts and aspiring riders, the book is a testament to the enduring power of the horse-human bond and the transformative influence of those first, unforgettable ponies that set riders on a path to greatness.Embark on a journey through stables and arenas that shaped the destinies of remarkable equestrians. "My First Pony" transcends being just a book about horses; it's a celebration of extraordinary stories unfolding when passion, dedication, and love for these majestic creatures converge on the path to equestrian excellence.Contributing Authors Include: Lauren BalcombJennifer BauersachsVictoria ColvinMcLain WardDaniel GeitnerMimi GochmanDanny RobertshawHavens SchattWill SimpsonAmanda SteegeDon StewartScott StewartHunt ToshLiza Towell BoydJackTowellSavannah UngerAaron ValeKristen VanderveenSharn Wordley
The Fenway Effect
To be a part of Red Sox Nation is to be a hopeful romantic who neither betrays loyalty nor surrenders hope in the direst of circumstances. From Bangor to Back Bay, New Englanders endure in baseball matters. And life. The team's history has intersected with the history of Boston and well beyond it, through the Curse of the Bambino, the military service of Ted Williams during World War II, and the Boston Marathon bombing. The Fenway Effect chronicles these stories and others that have built the incredible saga of the Boston Red Sox. How did Cheers depict the passion of Boston's sports fans? Why is Narragansett beer so important to New England? What's the architectural impact of The Teammates--the statue of Bobby Doerr, Johnny Pesky, Ted Williams, and Dom DiMaggio outside Fenway Park? What did the Boston press really think about Red Sox owner Harry Frazee selling Babe Ruth to the Yankees? What was the origin of Fenway Park's predecessor--Huntington Avenue Grounds? Even Yankees fans will tip their caps to the rich impact of the Red Sox on music, movies, branding, broadcasting, and more. Plus, there's a chapter focusing on the oral history of Red Sox fans, some of whom share here anecdotes that are funny, insightful, and heartwarming.
Beyond the Empty Hands of Wing Chun
This is the second and final volume to complete the Wing Chun System that cover all forms and Weapons that are part of the system., the first booked covered the empty hand and this book covers the Wooden Man upwards, plus new content not find in the other books.
Tracks Directory 5 Career Paths UK with AI supplement
First published as Tracks: Plan of the Professions in 1997, the 15th revised and updated edition is published in 2017. It gives information for over150 professions, which include pathways in the banking and financial services, catering and hospitality, construction, education, health care, land and sea work, law, government and administration, leisure and tourism, manufacturing crafts, marketing, media, services, and sports and fitness. Qualifications are listed from GCSE and NVQ to degree level. There are work descriptions and pay scales with advice and starter tips from chartered institutes and professionals in each area.Part Five explores athletics, sports and fitness, with professional advice and contacts for further development.
Horse Training
Arabian horses are highly esteemed for their exceptional endurance and mesmerizing beauty, which sets them apart as one of the most polished and enhanced equine breeds. Globally, breeders are actively involved in crossbreeding projects, combining the exceptional qualities of the Arabian horse, such as its unparalleled speed, endurance, and visual attractiveness, with other breeds to produce a lineage of outstanding horses.Establishing a transformative bond with a horse is attainable when one possesses the knowledge to provide for, direct, and earn such a connection. Horsemanship entails comprehending equine cognition, learning processes, and essential requirements. Leadership provides horses with choices that allow them to make correct decisions, instill them with self-assurance, and foster automatic compliance due to the horse's willingness to follow your instructions.The Clydesdale breed originated in the 18th century to fulfill the need for robust and enduring draft horses in the agricultural, transportation, and industrial sectors. The indigenous draught horses of Scotland, along with Flemish stallions, were brought in from Flanders. These characteristics collectively influenced the Clydesdale's unique appearance, imposing size, and muscular physique.It is widely recognized that reading is the most genuine method to enhance one's vocabulary effectively. However, instead of hastily rushing to the library and attempting to absorb the extensive works of Dickens, Steinbeck, Orwell, and Tolkien just two weeks before your exam, I suggest giving Five Minute Vocab a chance.
Horse Training
Horse grooming is a crucial and personal part of caring for horses beyond just keeping their physical look in good condition. It helps create a connection between the caretaker and the horse while assuring the horse's overall health and welfare. This thorough procedure entails maintaining the horse's cleanliness, well-being, and comfort.Acquiring the knowledge and skills to train a horse effectively is challenging and extremely rewarding. Various concepts and methodologies may emerge and fade, but is it necessary to reinvent the wheel? True wisdom and profound understanding may have been present wherever empathetic individuals have shared their lives with horses. Contemporary horse owners have the advantage of being less restricted by unproductive customs, but they also have limited time to dedicate to daily horse work and firsthand learning.Refrain from spending your time immersed in excessive vocabulary flashcards that merely offer imprecise and uninteresting word explanations. Avoid using frivolous memory methods to forget them during the test. Do not be deceived by the falsehood that a dictionary is the exclusive means of acquiring new word definitions.
Horse Training
This book, written by a seasoned ethologist, utilizes up-to-date research in equine ethology to provide practical insights that help enhance the bond between horse and owner. The primary emphasis is deciphering equine body language and signals to augment comprehension and strengthen the connection between humans and horses.The value of a horse typically depends on its ancestry, build or "conformation," and ability to complete specific tasks. Pedigree signifies the deliberate breeding of particular features. Having genetic solid lines for a specific feature or performance significantly enhances the value of a horse. Therefore, it is expected that the price of the horse will be higher if the characteristic is essential to you or the seller. Similarly, specific physical characteristics are significant for display and utilization. Consequently, horses with desirable conformation for a particular purpose will command a higher price. A horse's performance of desired tasks, which includes its training and behavior, generally has a more significant impact on its value than its pedigree or conformation. The user's text is empty.
Scuba Diving Operational Risk Management
Scuba Diving Operational Risk Management is the first book dedicated to the practical application of risk management to diving of all kinds and at all levels.In seeking to maintain diver safety, inform rescue management procedures and learn from near misses a process for identifying and dealing with risks is vital. In this key text, former SAS Assault Swimmer Class 1 Gino Ferreri details the step-by-step procedure for pinpointing the real causes of dangers, and mitigating against them and their effects.Of great benefit to recreational, advanced and professional divers, plus anyone directly or indirectly associated with diving. All will find value in the principles and techniques contained in the book, which will remain relevant throughout their personal development and any future advances in equipment and approaches. Looks at diving risk management the SAS way.Includes a toolkit of ready-reckoners and templates.Contains information that aligns with the ISO 31000 international risk management standard.
Taking a Walk
Strolling and striding through Britain's historyWalking is a simple and popular recreation, but one that comes freighted with meaning, social attitudes and value judgements. We are not simply left to walk if we feel like it - we are urged by various levels of government and opinion formers to walk more, in order to help the environment or improve our mental and physical health. What is recreational walking anyway? A walk can be a stroll round a small open space in a city or a long hike over demanding terrain in weather that blurs the boundary between exercise and endurance. The stroller and the strider can be the same person at different times, though most walkers have a preference for one end of the spectrum. Walking has appealed to all sorts of people throughout its long recorded history, and this volume delves into a rich variety of sources about walking from the 12th to the 20th century, including diaries, letters, memoirs, poems, fiction, government reports and newspapers.The more committed have not only enjoyed walking but have thought of themselves and been recognised by others as 'walkers', even though all manner of people have walked for recreation. Walking in a socially approved place, in the right sort of clothing, observing the decorum of the time, was a mark of respectability until quite recently. When large numbers of young people were able to take new opportunities to get to the countryside in the 1920s and 1930s, dressing and behaving in ways that expressed their own needs and desires, they were often seen as comic, deplorably urban, socially inferior and in the wrong place. Walkers of all kinds have frequently been regarded as 'in the wrong place'. In the countryside the walker is potentially in disputed territory, questioning one of the sacred tenets of post-enclosure Britain - the association of landownership with power, prestige and the foundations of the social order. This has led to the pattern of exclusion which marks our present relationship with the countryside. In response, an organised social movement to represent the interests and advance the causes of recreational walking claimed a place in the politics of landownership, which is once again in the public eye.
Sunshine and the Dry Fly
J.W. Dunne's Sunshine and the Dry Fly is one of the great classics of fly-fishing. First published in 1924, it was written as much to engage and enthuse as to inform, and it succeeded. Its author went down in history as "one of the prophets of old." The book breaks down into two halves, the first describing the art of dry-fly fishing for trout, the flies they eat and his efforts to develop artificial copies, the second a primer on how to make these copies for yourself. This extended third edition is published in its 100th year. It includes a number of lost and hard-to-find treasures, not least two short but lyrical essays aimed at the beginner, recipes for four more dry flies which he had intended for the second edition but mislaid, more complete detail on his fly-dressing materials and three unique archive images.
Medusa Edged Weapon System
The Medusa Edged Weapon System is the brainchild of father-son team Mike and Seth Raymond. This manual is one of the most concise you will find of it's kind. The pages within aren't bloated with martial musings and unfounded opinions. This work was completed after years of research and training pertinent to this study. This new hardcopy edition contains extra information not included in previous editions.
Later Skater
Marko Kosta, founder of SK8 GYM and head skateboarding instructor who exclusively focuses on teaching new adults (i.e Later Skaters) the art of skateboarding using a safe, guided and fun learning method, has published a guide for learning skateboarding later in life, named LATER SKATER. It's a comprehensive and essential companion tool to breaking down the barriers of entry for first time adults trying skateboarding later in life. Marko has taught over 200 first time adults to skate and has refined his curriculum over 10+ years and now for the first time ever, this Ultimate Guide is available in eBook and paperback formats. This concise guide is packed with insights from teaching adults for over a decade will get you rolling and enjoying plethora of benefits skateboarding offers without spinning your wheels and no matter your age, gender or learning style. Be sure to visit www.sk8gym.com to book your skateboarding lesson with coach Marko.
Draft Day
Doug MacLean, former NHL coach, general manager, team president, and one of the game's biggest personalities, reveals how teams build for greatness--or fail to--on hockey's most anticipated day. A Moneyball for hockey. The NHL draft is a critical time for teams, when the foundation for future championships is laid--or when championship dreams die. Only time will tell if a draft is successful, but a failed draft can severely set teams back for seasons, much to the dread of ownership, management, and most importantly, the fans. For even the most die-hard hockey fan, the preparation for draft day is a black box. Former president, general manager, and coach Doug MacLean takes readers behind the scenes, from the 2022 draft in Montreal to revealing draft stories from the past, to show how players are discovered and evaluated to create successful teams. Just as Moneyball illustrated the value of analytics in building teams in baseball and beyond, Draft Day shows the careful considerations that go into assessing talent for success. What is that balance in today's game between metrics and instinct, between analytics and traditional scouting? MacLean draws from his own career as well as anecdotes from across the league to illustrate the hard-won lessons and principles that lead to building successful teams. Hockey is big business, and this book is an invaluable resource for any leader seeking an edge for building resilient organizations. Entertaining and informative, with never-before-told details from some of the biggest moments in NHL history, Draft Day is for every hockey fan who wonders how their team develops that hard-to-define winning chemistry--or fails to, year after year.
Believe Training Journal (10th Anniversary Edition)
Celebrate 10 years of running with Believe Training Journal, the best-selling comprehensive training journal from professional runners, now updated with even more wisdom, quotes, insights, and tools that will fire up every aspirational athlete's dreams and ambitions. A good running journal makes the miles make sense. Pro athletes Lauren Fleshman and Ro穩s穩n McGettigan-Dumas created the original Believe Training Journal to help you become the runner you were meant to be. Now, drawing from ten more years of lived experience as coaches, researchers, counselors and parents, this incredible tool just got even better. This revised and updated edition celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Believe community coming together to set goals, do the work, learn what works and what doesn't, keep their heads in the game, overcome obstacles, identify blindspots, be kind to themselves, and enjoy the whole process. The Believe Training Journal has it all: designated grids for recording workout information as well as space to process and plan. The journal offers a full year of undated weeks, an annual calendar, worksheets, quizzes, tips and tools, and plenty of room to record your training journey. The twelve essays accompanying each month have been revised to reflect new wisdom and research, and are jampacked with lessons and insights on training, racing, recovery, mindset and more. Lauren and Ro and well over 100,000 users to date know there's incredible power in the handwritten logging and reflection process that you won't get online. Use this training tool to learn more from your runs, to dig deeper, to stay healthier, and to find more meaning in the journey. In the end you'll be a wiser athlete and have a keepsake and reference for years to come.
Remembering Torn-Down Ballparks, Over a Cold Beer
The perfect beer-table book for fans of the Great American Pastime--regardless of team affiliation! Beginning with Comiskey Park in 1990, author Ken Finnigan used to take road trips to many ancient remaining ballparks with his oldest brother. The idea was to see them just before they got knocked down, instead of imagining what they were like after demolition. They went on journeys to quite a few other old baseball stadiums in the early 1990s and even investigated some of the former sites where ballparks were decommissioned years before. Most of the sites he saw in the early 1990s are no longer standing. Remembering Torn-Down Ballparks, Over a Cold Beer, through vintage full-color art featured on beer coasters, reveals what it may have been like to see the stadiums that are no longer around. From the journal-styled observations of each ballpark, to the artwork from the coasters and the artifacts depicted, Finnigan offers baseball enthusiasts a sense of having a piece from each ballpark.
George Best Down Under
George Best is widely regarded as a brilliant footballer - one of the best in the world - with a troubled life.A European Cup and Ballon d'Or winner with Manchester United, the Northern Ireland international had all the skills and panache to be at the top of the game. George Best visited four times between 1967 and 1990, the first time with Manchester United ahead of their European Cup win as the biggest football star in the universe, the last time as a supernova. As early as Best's second visit in 1983, journalist Andrew Dettre wrote that Best's visit to Australia "must surely...be considered rock bottom" for a man of his talents. Lucas Gillard, in collaboration with Jason Goldsmith, has built on sections from their first book Be My Guest - Football Superstars in Australia to produce this myopic of George Best's tours down under. Despite the popular view that Best's tours down under were all about drinking and women, Gillard and Goldsmith go behind-the-scenes to talk with people who knew him, who played with him, and who knew there was much more nuance, complexity, and back story to the man than the archetypal celebrity footballer the media preferred to present.
Overcoming Learning Difficulties
There are a lot of myths around learning impairments since they encompass more than just the incapacity to excel in particular behavioural or academic domains. If you are struggling to manage your learning disability and are unsure of how to proceed, keep in mind that you are entitled to the necessary assistance and that you must follow through on it in order for it to be beneficial to you. You will find pertinent data and research in this book to aid in your understanding of learning difficulties, including their various varieties and appropriate and efficient management techniques.
All That’s Best of Black and White
Will it be a cakewalk to the world championship for the US national women's basketball team? It should be, since they are called The Franchise, the best team in WBB history. But it turns out not to be smooth for these star hoopsters. Nick Johnson has taken on the job of being their poetry coach, but decides to ground them in some American history instead. The women start thinking about who it is they are actually representing as a team, and eventually they must make a momentous choice between following their ideals and being disqualified from the world final. Either way they choose, this is a team America can be proud of!
A Year of Baseball Trivia Page-A-Day(r) Calendar 2025
Spend a year at the ballpark with 365 days of trivia, stats, and immortal records for the baseball fan. BASEBALL FUN: Here's everything you love about the game, right on your desktop every day of the year: Hall of Famers, Famous Firsts, Immortal Records, Dubious Distinctions, quotes, and more. HOME RUN GIFT: Trivia fans and stat geeks will love testing their knowledge with this collection of fascinating factoids from the author of The Major League Baseball Book of Fabulous Facts and Awesome Trivia. PLASTIC FREE: Printed on responsibly sourced paper and 100% recyclable.
A Year of Basketball Trivia Page-A-Day(r) Calendar 2025
A slam dunk: a year of basketball trivia, stats, and immortal records for the hoops fan.NOTHING BUT NET: Tip off to a daily dose of all things basketball: great moments, records set and broken, stats, team history, famous players, and more. FASCINATING FACTS: Brush up on your knowledge with trivia categories including Basketball Worldwide, Famous Firsts, Odd Rituals, Draft History, College Ball, and league icons In Their Own Words. A GIFT FOR HOOPS FANS: NBA fans, March Madness obsessives, and pick-up players of all ages and levels will love this calendar. PLASTIC FREE: Printed on responsibly sourced paper and 100% recyclable.
Wednesday Wanders
Wednesday Wanders is a book about walking; not a guidebook with detailed route descriptions and maps, but the journal of a walker looking to broaden his horizons by seeing what could be achieved with an early start and still be home for tea (or supper more often). Weekly adventures setting out from northwest London to explore some of the long-distance footpaths of southeast England.Written in a light-hearted, humorous, but sometimes thoughtful style, it's a journal of determination and achievement sitting alongside not a little folly, with some inept navigation and unrealistic plans. More importantly, it's about what happened along the way, the fascination of places visited, the people met, the animals encountered, and perhaps most significantly, discovering the unexpected beauty and varied countryside in this corner of the country.Each chapter covers one of the seven routes attempted. Starting with the London LOOP, although this was the last walk completed. Chapter two returns to the beginning with a na簿ve walker setting out on the first stage of the North Downs Way from Farnham to Guildford on a wet and travel-disrupted day in early November. That chapter finishes five months later, on a bright but windy spring day, along the cliff tops into Dover. Proving that you can indeed complete a long-distance path in day trips.Five more routes are covered: the Ridgeway, Icknield Way Path, the Chiltern Way, Greensand Way, and the Hertfordshire Way. Some walks were interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic or the onset of winter when the days were too short to complete their further reaches, but all were eventually finished. A thousand miles of walking recalled in a diary entry format. Each outing is dated, and the location and mileage given.
Basketball Legends
Packed with facts and stats, this is a stunning compendium of the very greatest-ever basketball players to grace the courts of the NBA and WNBA including the likes of Larry Bird, Michael Johnson, Diana Taurasi and Candace Parker. Featuring today's new stars alongside the greatest of all time, this visually arresting book spans the history of the sport giving a rundown of the iconic stars who have come to define the sport. The perfect title for basketball fans everywhere.
The Ballistics Handbook
Understanding trajectory and bullet design to make accurate hits at any range. If you've ever wondered what goes into making that little trajectory chart printed on the back of your ammo box, custom ammo maker and ballistics expert Phil Massaro can help. In The Ballistics Handbook, Massaro breaks down how environmental conditions, trajectory, ballistic coefficient, bullet shape/construction, and barrel length all affect accuracy. The more you understand about these variables, the more confidence you will gain, and that will result in making first-round hits. Drawing from the knowledge in the author's earlier work, The Big Book of Ballistics, this new title presents an in-depth study of internal, external and termainal ballisitics in plain language, plus additional information in a compact, easy-to-understand format ideal for beginners and intermediate shooters alike. Massaro goes into great detail on the latest developments in the world of rifle shooting with coverage of: The newest high-performance cartridgesBallistic apps and customer scope turretsThe latest trajectory and wind drift chartsModern developments in bullet technology have significantly enahanced performance for hunters, competitors and long-range shooters. The Ballistics Handbook will help you get all the accuracy that you and your rifle are capable of.
6 Weeks To Golf Fitness
Looking to increase the distance of your drives, improve the accuracy of your golf shots, lower your handicap or simply to better enjoy the game you love? You've heard (correctly) that fitter golfers generally play better but you don't know what exercises to do or in what order?"6 Weeks To Golf Fitness" provides a series of step-by-step home exercise programs that will help improve every aspect of your golf game. Indeed, these fitness routines were designed specifically for golfers and feature carefully selected exercises that will strengthen the muscles most solicited in golf. The exercise routines can easily be performed in a home or a gym setting and require the use of very few and inexpensive equipments.Indeed, while many of the golf fitness exercises require no equipment at all some use a combination of the following: Swiss ball (stability ball)DumbbellsStretch bands (or resistance tubes)Gain access to the following- beautifully illustrated - golf fitness routines: Warm-upBeginner, Intermediate, or Advanced Strength and Stability Circuits (depending on your current fitness level)StretchingPre-Round Warm-upBonus: Self Myofascial Release (SMR) exercisesBegin your fitness program with confidence knowing that the material provided was assembled by a Strength & Conditioning Specialist, the result of thorough research into the sports science literature. The exercises themselves are all beautifully illustrated, showing you quickly and clearly how to perform the various steps of the programs.Don't wait any longer. Start your own golf fitness program today and see full results in as little as 6 weeks. Your golf game will thank you!
The Healing Power of Running
In her book, The Healing Power of Running, Jennifer Bonn describes how running saved her mentally, physically and spiritually, and she has put together stories of other runners as a testament to how running heals. Jennifer also wants readers to realize how accessible running is, and that everyone can adjust it to fit different goals and needs. Running can make you feel powerful, peaceful and hopeful, and the running community makes everyone feel accepted. The book also includes instructions on how to start a healing journey through running."The Healing Power of Running is a book of realistic and actual events that can occur in anyone's life at any given point. It explains ways that running has helped others strive and be successful in healing, whether it is physically or mentally. I found myself laughing, crying and thinking, "Hmm... I need to do this!" It's empow竅ering and makes you want to RUN like there is no tomorrow. The best part is it makes you want to create a bond with strangers, who become family. Read the book, and you, too, will want to heal by running." -- Kim Turner, Aircraft mechanic III-gen-mods"Jennifer Bonn writes an extremely helpful, energetic and therapeutic book on the challenges and rewards of running. The stories and examples, shared by the runners - with perfect notes about their journeys - will help both beginners and seasoned runners; Bonn's own running experiences alone are worth the read. She finds easy ways to explain how running can become addictive and life-changing. I'll become a healthier person, and possibly a better runner, just by reading it. The tips, guidance and instructions are what most of us could use in life, and it can be applied anywhere." -- Hal Cottingham, Director of operations, Global Technology Services
