Indy 500 Recaps
This book started as a self-serving exercise to personally organize the major details and interesting facts of each Indianapolis 500 over the hundred-plus-year history of the greatest race in the world. For many of us passionate racing fans who have attended a multitude of 500s, there is a tendency for the details of the races to (somewhat) blend together. I hope this book will help to provide clarity in this regard as well as educate. During high school, many of us chose to use CliffsNotes to assist in the education process. This book is somewhat patterned after that concept. It falls somewhere between Donald Davidson and Rick Schaffer-the best and by far the most detailed book on the history of the Indianapolis 500-and a multitude of pictorial books with limited information. I hope it will prove to be an easy read with entertaining and educational information.
Indy 500 Recaps
This book started as a self-serving exercise to personally organize the major details and interesting facts of each Indianapolis 500 over the hundred-plus-year history of the greatest race in the world. For many of us passionate racing fans who have attended a multitude of 500s, there is a tendency for the details of the races to (somewhat) blend together. I hope this book will help to provide clarity in this regard as well as educate. During high school, many of us chose to use CliffsNotes to assist in the education process. This book is somewhat patterned after that concept. It falls somewhere between Donald Davidson and Rick Schaffer-the best and by far the most detailed book on the history of the Indianapolis 500-and a multitude of pictorial books with limited information. I hope it will prove to be an easy read with entertaining and educational information.
Trout
Much new material has been added to this revised edition. This covers angling experiences, methods of fishing, flies, lures, lines, leaders and other things. When Trout was first published spinning had not been introduced in the United States. Since that time it has become very popular and I took up the method at once. There are two lengthy and complete chapters on this method of fishing. They cover tackle, methods, and experiences.
How to Play the Position of Tight-head Prop 3
The purpose of this book is to provide the player, family, coach, and player's support network with the information needed for positional excellence in the position of Tight-Head Prop (No. 3) in Rugby Union. The objectives of this book are as follows: 1. To provide the reader with an understanding of the natural physical and mental development of young players in the sport of Rugby Union. 2. To explain the demands of Rugby Union and use that information to help guide the player's development. 3. To provide a blueprint for the core conditioning needed to achieve results in the game of Rugby Union. 4. To provide an insight into what selectors and coaches are looking for at a representative level. 5. To provide free access to a professional player development portal, www.developaplayer.com, whereby the player can record and share their Rugby development with friends, family, coaches, sponsors, and selectors.
Walking in the Mevagissey Area
"One of the best Cornish walking guides ever"An essential series of walking books, that provides everything you need for an enjoyable and interesting day out!Discover historic fishing villages and smuggling ports, travel through Domesday properties and stumble across tiny hamlets and grand country houses. Whether walking through woodland, over fields or along the coast path, you will spend an enjoyable few hours exploring; seeing sights you wouldn't usually see. Nine walks ranging from 2 to 14 miles "A great book with a nice varied selection of short or more strenuous walks" Each walk is accompanied by a map, an elevation and photos "There is a lot of useful information such as how suitable the walks are for dogs, the nearest WCs, car parking and access to the car parks." Clear, concise instructions "The route descriptions are detailed and easy to follow." "I particularly enjoyed the fact that there were alternative routes to avoid fields of cows (my nightmare!)" Interesting and engaging points of interest "Even if it's too wet to walk, makes great reading while planning for better weather." "Well done to Liz Hurley for making the descriptions jump off the page and for writing in a style that holds the interest." Fully interactive with additional links and photo albums "I especially like the hyperlinks (Kindle Edition) that allow the reader to jump to the interesting additional information that enriches the text." "there were also fab links to photos taken by the author." The print version and kindle version have varying layouts and whilst all the information is the same in both, we have made sure that it is properly laid out in each format. A refreshing approach to Walking Guides; this series really focusses on a smaller area, so there's less driving all across the county. It also means that you really get to discover your local area and this is why it's loved by visitors and residents alike. Get your copy of Walking in the Mevagissey Area today and start exploring.
Walking in the Fowey Area
"One of the best Cornish walking guides ever"An essential series of walking books, that provides everything you need for an enjoyable and interesting day out!Walk through myths and legends, literary landscapes and lost industries. See if you can spot where a dragon was slain, or a King cut down, play on the river that helped inspire Wind in the Willows or return to Manderley and walk through the landscape of du Maurier's books. Eleven walks ranging from 2 to 11 miles "A great book with a nice varied selection of short or more strenuous walks" Each walk is accompanied by a map, an elevation and photos "There is a lot of useful information such as how suitable the walks are for dogs, the nearest WCs, car parking and access to the car parks." Clear, concise instructions "The route descriptions are detailed and easy to follow." "I particularly enjoyed the fact that there were alternative routes to avoid fields of cows (my nightmare!)" Interesting and engaging points of interest "Even if it's too wet to walk, makes great reading while planning for better weather." "Well done to Liz Hurley for making the descriptions jump off the page and for writing in a style that holds the interest." Fully interactive with additional links and photo albums "I especially like the hyperlinks (Kindle Edition) that allow the reader to jump to the interesting additional information that enriches the text." "there were also fab links to photos taken by the author." Extra features range from recipes to short stories and further recommended readings. "A really generous book" The print version and kindle version have varying layouts and whilst all the information is the same in both, we have made sure that it is properly laid out in each format. A refreshing approach to Walking Guides; this series really focuses on a smaller area, so there's less driving all across the county. It also means that you really get to discover your local area and this is why it's loved by visitors and residents alike. Get your copy of Walking in the Fowey Area today and start exploring.
Portland Rock Climbs
This COLOR edition of PRC takes a new look at Portland, Oregon's premier rock climbing crags with depth and detail rarely found in any climbing guide. The heart of this book offers precise route beta, detailed ink topos, and enhanced photographic maps designed to quickly point you to your next rock climb. Color edition.
U.S. Marine Close Combat Fighting Handbook
There are currently more than 200,000 active-duty U.S. Marines and another 40,000 in the reserves. These Marines depend on the skills and techniques taught in this concise manual--and now you can, too! This fully illustrated guide features the LINE (linear in-fighting neural-override engagement) system, which is designed to be learned and memorized through repetition. Once the techniques are fully acquired, they should be applied instinctively. The U.S. Marine Close Combat Fighting Handbookexplains the methods to quickly neutralize any attacker in close quarters and teaches you how to use any part of the human body as a weapon. It covers breaking a fall, defending against headlocks and chokes, protecting against punches and kicks, surviving encounters with armed attackers, and more.
The Simple Six
Simple Six: The No-Nonsense Fitness System for Busy Adults Who Want to Get in Shape-Without Living in the GymYou don't need a perfect routine.You don't need fancy equipment.You don't need to overhaul your life.You just need a plan that actually fits it.Simple Six was written for real people with real schedules-parents, professionals, and anyone who's tired of starting over every Monday. It's a minimalist training system built around six foundational movements that deliver strength, conditioning, and confidence without burnout or complexity.This isn't a "get shredded in 30 days" promise. It's a sustainable approach to fitness you can follow for years.Inside, you'll learn how to: Build strength and conditioning with just six core movementsTrain in short, efficient sessions that fit busy schedulesStay consistent without guilt, extremes, or all-or-nothing thinkingProgress safely at any age or experience levelCreate a routine you can actually maintainSimple Six is for people who: Want to feel strong, capable, and confidentAre overwhelmed by complicated programs and fitness noiseHave tried "getting back in shape" more times than they can countKnow they should be active-but need a system that fits real lifeThis book doesn't motivate you with hype. It gives you clarity.You'll stop chasing the "perfect plan" and start building momentum with something simple, repeatable, and effective.Because fitness shouldn't feel like a second job.It should feel like part of your life.Simple Six is the plan you can finally stick with.
The Judo Advantage
The Judo Advantage explores the dynamics of how and why the human body works most efficiently for throwing, submission, and pinning techniques. Although judo provides the basis for the author's analysis, his insights also relate to other grappling sports such as Russian sambo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and Olympic and collegiate wrestling. Gain a competitive edge using the principles of human biomechanics. Master the ability to control your opponent's movements. Improve fluency for seamless transition between techniques. Generate incredible power and speed. This book features: In-depth analysis of stances, balance breaking, throws, takedowns, transitions, ground fighting, trapping, footwork, combinations, gripping, posting, linear and angular movement, torque, generating power, evading, generating force, changing directions, and stability Over 200 action photos Drills and winning insight for coaches and athletes of grappling arts Steve Scott merges traditional martial wisdom with modern kinesiology, the study of human anatomy and movement. This new biomechanical perspective helps competitors develop every facet of their grappling skill, giving them a clear advantage in controlling opponents.
The Invincible Mogul Skier
The mogul skiing mechanics and strategies you will learn in this book are the same ones used by the very best competitive mogul skiers in the world. The author, a former competitive mogul skier himself, has spent over 15 years developing and refining the mogul skiing MECHANICS, APPLICATIONS, and PSYCHOLOGY that make up the bulk of this work. The "New Mogul Method" is a systematic approach that Michael Mead developed over many years to bring together these different aspects in real-time. It was developed by a competitive mogul skier for the benefit of competitive mogul skiers, tested and vetted by competitive mogul skiers. It is the most effective, systematic, easy to implement, and reliable mogul skiing strategy there is."The Invincible Mogul Skier is full of great insights and very specific knowledge. If someone wants to learn to mogul ski, this book is a great resource! Michael and I share a passion for mogul skiing and it was fun sharing my experiences with him. It was a pleasure working with him!" -Bryon Wilson (Olympic Bronze Medalist, Team USA)
Bushido - the Samurai Code of Japan
**Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY) Winner** Bushido: The Samurai Code of Japan is the most influential book ever written on the Japanese "Way of the Warrior." A classic study of Japanese culture, the book outlines the moral code of the Samurai way of living and the virtues every Samurai warrior holds dear. It is widely read today in Japan and around the world. There are seven core precepts of Bushido: Rectitude: "The power of deciding upon a certain course of conduct in accordance with reason, without wavering."Courage: "Doing what is right."Benevolence: "Love, magnanimity, affection for others, sympathy and pity."Civility: "Courtesy and urbanity of manners."Sincerity: "The end and the beginning of all things."Honor: "A vivid conscious of personal dignity and worth." Loyalty: "Homage and fealty to a superior." Together, these seven values create a system of beliefs unique to Japanese philosophy and culture that is widely followed today. Inazo Nitobe, one of Japan's foremost scholars, thoroughly explores each of these values and explains how they differ from their Western counterparts. Until you understand the philosophy behind the ethics, you will never fully grasp what it meant to be a Samurai--what it meant to have Bushido. In Bushido, Nitobe points out similarities between Western and Japanese history and culture. He argues that "no matter how different any two cultures may appear to be on the surface, they are still created by human beings, and as such have deep similarities." Nitobe believed that connecting Bushido with greater teachings could make an important contribution to all humanity--that the way of the Samurai is not something peculiarly Japanese, but of value to the entire human race. With an extensive new introduction and notes by Alex Bennett, a respected scholar of Japanese history, culture and martial arts with a firsthand knowledge of the Japanese warrior code, Bushido: The Samurai Code of Japan is an essential guide to the essence of Japanese culture. Bennett's views on this subject are revolutionizing our understanding of Bushido, as expressed in his Japanese bestseller The Bushido the Japanese Don't Know About.
Jiu-Jitsu Tradicional Cubano
La relevancia de este libro expone la formaci籀n acad矇mica de ense簽anza a trav矇s del arte marcial como el Jiu-Jitsu; m矇todo de im獺genes y visualizaci籀n de cada t矇cnica ya traducidas del Japon矇s al Espa簽ol, En este modesto libro se encuentra la esencia y el esp穩ritu de muchos a簽os, a簽os que tarda un alumno en aprender bien cada t矇cnica y sus variantes sin embargo, los estudios y la continuidad en esta larga meta del Jiu-Jitsu requiere perseverancia, disciplina y mucho amor al deporte. Espero que la ense簽anza de este libro les guste y que sea eficaz para contrarrestar cualquier ataque de un enemigo; aqu穩 se muestran muchas t矇cnicas para someter y paralizar cualquier ataque. Terminar矇 con el lema que aprend穩 de mi Maestro Eusebio Hidalgo G籀mez Soke 9no-Dan Jiu-Jitsu. "S籀lo podr獺n llegar a la cima aquellos que no teman agarrarse por sus propias manos". Lema Morita-Ryu.
Dark Trade
"McRae brings to the highly charged, obsessive world of professional boxing a novelist's eye and ear for revealing detail and convincingly recalled dialogue. This is an impassioned book."-Joyce Carol Oates, Los Angeles TimesDark Trade: Lost in Boxing, by Donald McRae, award-winning author of twelve non-fiction books and staff writer for The Guardian, is widely considered of one of the best boxing books all time.This is a new edition, released in the United States for the first time, that includes a new chapter by the author, plus a stunning cover that features a painting of boxer James Toney by noted boxing artist Amanda Kelley.There is no other sport like boxing. Over twenty years ago, Donald McRae set out across the United States and his adopted home, Britain, to find deeper meaning in the brutal trade that had transfixed him since he was a young man. The result is a stunning chronicle that captures not only McRae's compelling personal journey through the world of professional prizefighting, but also the stories of some of its biggest names in boxing-James Toney, Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Oscar De La Hoya, Naseem Hamed, Roy Jones, Jr., and others.Singular in his ability to uncover the emotional forces that drive men to get into the ring, McRae brilliantly exposes the hopes and fears and obsessions of these legendary fighters, while revealing some of his own along the way. What he shares with them most, he comes to realize, is that he is hopelessly, and willingly, lost in boxing.
Secret Ninja Alchemy
Ninja Alchemy reveals for the first time the secrets of the Ninja art of breath control- how to channel, collect, and cultivate the mystical force of Qi to foster health and longevity. It also offers comprehensive techniques for improving control of body and mind and developing the external and internal strength to make the Ninja invulnerable to tiger's claw and serpent's fang. Readers will learn meditation techniques and exercises aimed at attaining optimum performance of all the body's organs, limbs, and systems--endocrine, nervous, and circulatory. Lifelong fitness, greater longevity, and victory over less well trained opponents, a deeper understanding of the Silent Way . . . perhaps even immortality! . . . All this and more awaits the disciplined student.
Horse Rider’s Mechanic Workbook 2
Without good balance, you cannot ride to the best of your ability. After improving your position (the subject of the first book in this series), improving your balance will lead to you becoming a more secure and therefore confident rider. Improving your balance is the key to further improving your riding. Most riders need help with this area of their riding life, yet it is not a commonly taught subject. This book contains several lessons for each of the three paces, walk, trot and canter. It builds on Horse Rider's Mechanic Workbook 1: Your Position, teaching you how to implement your now improved position and become a safer and more secure rider. The lessons allow you to improve at your own pace, in your own time. They will compliment any instruction you are currently receiving because they concentrate on issues that are generally not covered by most instructors. This book also provides instructors, riding coaches and trainers with lots of valuable tips for teaching clients how to improve their balance. You cannot afford to miss out on this great opportunity to learn!
Mega-events and Social Change
The spectacle of major cultural and sporting events can preoccupy modern societies. This book is concerned with contemporary mega-events, like the Olympics and Expos. Using a sociological perspective Roche argues that mega-events reflect the major social changes which now influence our societies, particularly in the West, and that these amount to a new 'second phase' of the modernization process. Changes are particularly visible in the media, urban and global locational aspects of mega-events. Thus he suggests that contemporary mega-events, both in their achievements and their vulnerabilities, reflect, in the media sphere, the rise of the internet; in the urban sphere, de-industrialisation and the growing ecological crisis; and in the global sphere, the relative decline of the West and the rise of China and other 'emerging' countries.
The Playmaker's Advantage
Discover the next frontier in sports training--improving your mental game, no matter your age or experience--and how to become the Playmaker, both in your professional and personal life. Coaches search for it. Parents dream of it. Fans love it. Athletes want it. The playmaker on any sports team possesses it: an elusive, intangible quality combining anticipation, perception, and decision-making skills. This quality raises their game above the competition and allows them to pass when no one else can, anticipate the movement of opponents, avoid costly mental mistakes, and ultimately, hold the team together. Now, for the first time, cognitive science research is revealing the secrets of the playmaker's keen sense of awareness. Just as tests of speed, strength, and agility have provided a baseline of physiological biomarkers, coaches can now capture cognitive metrics including attention, pattern recognition, anticipation, and the ability to take quick, decisive action during the chaos of competition. The Playmaker's Advantage is a groundbreaking book that will educate athletes of all ages about this essential creative capability in an accessible, easy to understand method.
Bunkai: Secrets of Karate Kata
Here the usually hidden secrets of karate techniquesare revealed in easy-to-understand, clearly explained and illustrated sequences. Utilizing over 330 photographs, The Tekki Series allows a continuous visualization of an opponent during the entire kata, without missing or overlapping motions in the kata sequence. Elmar Schmeisser is a 7th degree black belt and a master instructor with the International Society of Okinawan/Japanese Karate-do and the International Shotokan-ryu Karate-Do Shihankai. Involved in the martial arts for five decades, Schmeisser-Sensi is an authoritative and innovative instructor specializing in Kata Bunkai. Author of Advanced Karate-do, as well as Channan, the Heart of the Heians, Schmeisser-Sensei is a teacher of all ages, an internationally recognized authority, and a brilliant innovator in the modern practice of the ancient art of Karate.
Dog and Duck
This fascinating book contains a collection of essays on various subjects written by Arthur Machen. 'Dog and Duck' is an interesting book sure to appeal to fans and collectors of Machen's work. The chapters of this book include: 'Dog And Duck, Why New Year?', 'On Valentines And Other Things', 'On Simnel Cakes', 'April Fool!', 'The Merry Month Of May', 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', 'July Sport With Some Remarks', 'A Thorough Change', 'Roast Goose', 'Martinmas', 'Christmas Mumming', 'A Talk For Twelfth Night' as well as many others! Arthur Machen (1863 - 1947) was a Welsh author and mystic, who is most remembered for his influential supernatural fantasy and horror-fiction. We are proud to republish this antique book, now complete with a new prefatory biography of the author.
The Race Horse; How To Buy, Train, And Run Him
"The Race Horse" is a classic guide to buying, training, and keeping race horses. This comprehensive handbook contains a wealth of timeless information that will be of considerable utility to professional trainers, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Procuring the Yearling", "Stabling", "Food", "Water", "Clothing and Horse Gear", "Shoeing", "Stable Management", "Physic", "Lads and Riding", "Breaking and Training of Yearlings", "Trials", "Training Grounds and Courses", "Remarks on Training", "Entering Horses and Other Matters", "Starting", "Judging", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on architecture. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on horses used for sports and utility.
Copper Work - A Text Book for Teachers and Students in the Manual Arts - Fully Illustrated
"Copper Work" is a vintage high school coursebook on metalworking with copper, with chapters on everything from tools and their proper use, to designing, producing and beyond. Originally intended for teenage students, it offers a fantastic introduction to the subject complete with step-by-step instructions and many helpful diagrams and illustrations. Contents include: "Metal Work", "Preface", "Introduction", "Problems", "Drawer and Door Pulls", "Finger Plates", "Sconce A", "Raised Forms", "Porringer", "Ink Pot", "Spoons, Sugar Tongs and Tea Scoops", "Enameling", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on metal work.
The Practical Bee-Keeper; Or, Concise And Plain Instructions For The Management Of Bees And Hives
"The Practical Bee-Keeper" is a complete and comprehensive guide to bee-keeping, containing chapters on everything from the natural history and society of beers, to setting up and managing a successful apiary. Although old, this profusely-illustrated guide contains information still relevant for the modern enthusiast with a practical interest in bee-keeping. Contents include: "Importance of the Bee to Man", "Its Three Sexes", "Its Sting", "Age of Bee", "Their Instincts and Social Virtues", "Temperature of Hive", "Employments of Bees", "Their Mode of Taking Rest", "Cells of Comb", "Retinue of Queen", "Transformation of Eggs and Larvae", "Artificial Feeding", "Site for Apiary", "Season for the Establishment of an Apiary", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on bee-keeping.
Snap Cackle Pop
This exciting collection of photography by award winning photograper Ted Soqui documents the visual, white heat and sensed audible intensity of professional drag racing. The Famoso drag strip, Bakersfield, is one of the few major track venues that host the full 1/4 mile and features the cars from the golden age (the fastest cars can turn speeds of over 250 mph and cover the 1/4 mile in 51/2 seconds). The March Meet is considered to be one of the last great independent events in drag racing, often out drawing modern professional drag racing venues. The track also features a "cacklefest" held once a year at night, nostalgia cars are lined up on the track and fired-up revving their engines with fire shooting from the exhaust pipes. The sound can be deafening with over 100 nitro vehicles pushing their throttles. For drag racing purists, it's a living history of nitro and drag racing.
Reach Your Goal
We know it's not healthy to be hunched over a smart phone, trapped in an office, or driving a long daily commute. We need tools to counter these negative effects of the modern lifestyle. Through exercises designed to help you open your hips, expand your shoulders, and touch your toes, Reach Your Goal provides these tools. Each chapter offers a flexibility assessment, a fundamental routine, an advanced routine, and a set of performance enhancement exercises, specifically targeting today's top three flexibility challenges -- tight hips, shoulders/back, and hamstrings. Featuring engaging text and over 200 clear photographs, Reach Your Goal offers an integrated stretching method suitable for yoga practitioners, martial artists, and anyone seeking better fitness. Commit to a healthier, happier lifestyle today!
Coaching Like a Champion
Coaching like a Champion is about providing solutions to the daily pressures and stressors coaches face in their programs by focusing on the following: - Fulfilling your regular coaching responsibilities in a proactive, forward-thinking way - Incorporating the eight essential building blocks into your coaching style as you lead your team and execute your coaching objectives and plan - Providing tools for dealing with the challenges of coaching and teaching others to live a life of excellence and fulfillment There is no shortage of books on becoming a champion but most relate to player qualities, characteristics, and disposition. Coaching like a Champion explores how coaches can attend to their own work in building the mindset of a champion and elevating their sports program to the next level. There is no coincidence with the author using the verb coaching in his title. It connotes action and being intentional about your work. It cannot be practiced from a conservative perspective. The best ideas win, and the best ideas come from people who dare to be different, to dream, and to do things that no one dreamed possible. Dream big. Imagine what's possible. Coach with creativity. Be your own champion. There are no limits.
Coaching Like a Champion
Coaching like a Champion is about providing solutions to the daily pressures and stressors coaches face in their programs by focusing on the following: - Fulfilling your regular coaching responsibilities in a proactive, forward-thinking way - Incorporating the eight essential building blocks into your coaching style as you lead your team and execute your coaching objectives and plan - Providing tools for dealing with the challenges of coaching and teaching others to live a life of excellence and fulfillment There is no shortage of books on becoming a champion but most relate to player qualities, characteristics, and disposition. Coaching like a Champion explores how coaches can attend to their own work in building the mindset of a champion and elevating their sports program to the next level. There is no coincidence with the author using the verb coaching in his title. It connotes action and being intentional about your work. It cannot be practiced from a conservative perspective. The best ideas win, and the best ideas come from people who dare to be different, to dream, and to do things that no one dreamed possible. Dream big. Imagine what's possible. Coach with creativity. Be your own champion. There are no limits.
Big Bikes For Big Boys
Make your dreams come true by working on these big bikes! If you can't have them in real life, then what's stopping you from having as many as you can through this book? Test out what colors would work best and which you would find appealing. Treat this as a test on your color knowledge and to determine what design is reflective of your personality and style. Grab a copy today!
Home Gymnastics - For Young and Old - With 59 Illustrations
"Home Gymnastics - For Young and Old" is an illustrated guide to exercising and keeping fit at home. Originally written for an audience in the late nineteenth century, it contains practical explanations on why and how one should exercise, with instructions for different ways to exercise at home, callisthenics, and other forms of "rational physical exercise". This timeless volume contains a wealth of useful information and is perfect for those with busy lives looking for ways to exercise at home or on the move. Contents include: "The Physiology of Exercise", "The Various Forms of Exercise", "How and When to Exercise", "The Muscles of the Body", "The Dumb-bells and Exercises Therewith", "The Pulley-Weight Apparatus", "Exercises without Apparatus", "Home Gymnastics for Women and Children", "Exercise in Relation to Obesity", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.
A History of Skiing - A Concise Essay on this Popular Winter Sport Including its History, Equipment, Different Styles and Techniques
This vintage book explores the subject of skiing. Skiing is a means of transport, a recreational activity and a competitive winter sport in which the participant uses skis to move on snow. This illustrated volume looks at the history of the sport, as well as equipment, different styles and techniques, and much more; making it perfect for those with an interest in the origins and development of this universally-enjoyed winter sport. Contents include: "The Antiquity and Renaissance of Ski", "Countries in Which Ski-Running is Practised", "Outfit", "The Elements of Ski-Running", "The Snow and its Peculiarities", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.
The Business of Coaching With Horses
The definitive business guide for equine-assisted professionals to reach more clients so they can feed their horses and change the world!
My World
Peter Sagan, at just 28 years of age, is already one of cycling's greatest riders of all time. With four Tour de France points jersey victories, three road race world championships, the 2018 Paris-Roubaix, and multiple spring classics among Sagan's palmares, the world of cycling agrees that this intense, yet fun-loving rider is among the most dominant and fun-to-watch riders of his generation. In My World, for the very first time, bike racing fans will have the opportunity to glimpse behind the scenes of Sagan's cycling life, revealing the full extent of his dedication to competition and determination to win. They will read about his relationship with fellow riders, his heroes, and how he copes with the expectation of success. He will share technical details about his preparation, dissect the art of the sprint and analyze the tactics that play out during a fiercely competitive stage or race. Sagan also gets personal, inviting us into his entourage as he blasts through races--then blows off steam with a few well-played pranks on friends. He shares his love for stunts like popping uphill wheelies on his road bike or lip syncing to John Travolta--and explains why bets lost and promises to friends sometimes end with a chicken dance across the finish line. If the rainbow jersey comes with a curse, what happens when you win three? Meet the real Peter Sagan in My World and find out why cycling's most interesting personality never takes winning too seriously.
Escrima Masters
A rare and definitive book featuring the top masters of the Filipino Martial Arts of Escrima, Kali and Arnis. This outstanding compilation gathers the best masters in one comprehensive volume. In their own words, they explain the philosophy, training and spirit of the art. This book gives rare insights into the physical, mental, and spiritual methods that have enabled these chosen few to reach the pinnacles of the Filipino Martial Arts. Dan Inosanto, Ben Largusa, Leo Giron, Edgar Sulite, Cacoy Canete, Rene Latosa - just to name a few - share thoughts and experiences in rare interviews that define the essence of their martial arts mastery.For the first time, interviews with some of the world's top Escrima/Kali/Arnis masters have been gathered together in one book. No matter how well you think you know these masters, you haven't truly experienced their wit, wisdom, and insight until you have read "Escrima Masters"!
Swordfighting, for Writers, Game Designers, and Martial Artists
"Useful, helpful, absorbing, entertaining. Whether you are interested in weaponry or, like me, researching details for a novel, this is the book for you." Helen Hollick, Amazon customer. Your search for a book that will feed your passion for and deepen your knowledge of swordsmanship ends here. Guy Windsor's Swordfighting offers insight into this magnificent historical European martial art: you will find answers to your burning questions about swordsmanship, its theory and practice. This carefully crafted book provides essential information on diverse topics with piercing clarity. "Whether you are a writer or game-maker seeking the kind of information I sought while writing The Baroque Cycle, or just a general reader with an interest in the arts to which Guy Windsor has dedicated his career, you should find much that is rewarding in these pages." From the foreword by Neal Stephenson, New York Times bestselling and multi-award-winning author. Made up of a selection of Guy's essays and articles, with a great deal of brand new material, this engaging and revealing book makes this complex subject accessible, enabling you to deep-dive into -- Benefits of training Types of weapons Sword fighting principles Historical accuracy If you are an actor, writer or games designer creating or writing fight scenes, this book provides cutting-edge research on our European martial arts heritage. You will also discover the dos and don'ts of producing a stunningly realistic sword fight. Swordfighting is not a training manual. For technical instruction on specific swordsmanship styles, you should buy The Medieval Longsword and The Duellist's Companion.
Encyclopedia of British Horse Racing
This innovative approach to the history of British horse racing is a unique source of information. As well a comprehensive guide to traditional themes, the Encyclopedia provides reference on a broad range of less well-studied issues.
Gunsmithing Modern Firearms
One of America's foremost experts on gunsmithing, Bryce Towsley is back again to provide even more projects for anyone interested in building, customizing, fixing, or maintaining firearms. Gunsmith Towsley offers detailed explanations and includes color illustrations for just about every aspect of gun modification, builds, and repair. Featured tutorials include: how to customize a GLOCK handgunbuild a 1911 handgun or an AR-15 rifle from partshow to do spray on gun coatingsturning a Mosin-Nagant into a tactical riflebuilding a precision or hunting rifle from scratchand much moreThis extensive information is important to anybody interested in firearms care, modification, repair, or improvement. It takes the reader from easy-to-do, "kitchen table" projects through advanced techniques. There is something in these pages for anybody interested in working on firearms, and Towsley's writing style is easy to read and understand and the humor will make you laugh while you learn. "Gunsmithing is a great hobby. It brings satisfaction that few others can achieve. There is the pride in fixing something that is broken and in feeling the artistic achievement when you modify a firearm to make it better."--Bryce M. Towsley
Basketball Skills & Drills
Before you can make that winning buzzer beater, you need to master fundamental skills in all phases of the game. The fourth edition of the best-selling instructional resource Basketball Skills & Drills provides the perfect blueprint for building the foundation that all well-rounded players and championship teams need.With complete coverage of individual skills and team play, you'll find 103 developmental drills covering everything from stance and footwork to scoring plays and transitions. Enhanced with an online video library featuring 42 clips demonstrating the drills in action, you'll have the optimal guide for mastering these fundamental skills: Player positioningFootworkMoving without the ballBallhandling and court visionShootingPerimeter movesPost movesReboundingTeam offenseTeam defenseRecognizing that individual skills are effective only when used within the team concept, the book also covers team principles for both ends of the court. Tactics for offense, including special situations for out-of-bounds plays, will improve spacing, ball and player movement, shot selection, and scoring. Defensive tactics emphasize positioning, pressure, and various systems to apply in each zone of the court.At all levels of basketball, success comes with mastery of the basic skills. Basketball Skills & Drills is your best-selling guide to becoming that dominant force on the court.
Off the Ropes
"Toft adeptly shows this to be the legacy Ron Lyle left behind, one that stands shoulder-to-shoulder with a boxing legacy that is nothing short of remarkable."--Rafael Garcia, The Fight City"[Ron Lyle's] life was a remarkable one and the story of it worth re-telling, which makes the book's new edition thoroughly welcome. Off The Ropes is absolutely recommended reading."--Gary Lucken, Boxing Monthly "Nobody ever hit me that hard. No question. I'll remember that punch on my deathbed. A great puncher, a great guy."--Earnie Shavers In a life as tough as his battles in the ring, Ron Lyle had already served hard time for second-degree murder before he started his amateur boxing career at the age of twenty-nine. After he turned pro, fans knew him as the man who had Muhammad Ali beat on the scorecards for ten rounds in a fight for the heavyweight title; as the man who fought George Foreman in a legendary brawl with four knockdowns that nearly saw Foreman knocked cold; and as the man who was arrested for murder a second time.Off the Ropes: The Ron Lyle Story is not your typical boxing biography, exploring not only the greatest era of heavyweights in boxing history, but also telling an equally compelling personal tale. Ron Lyle grew up in the Denver projects, one of nineteen children in a tight-knit, religious family. At twenty, he was convicted for a disputed gang killing and served seven and a half years at the Colorado State Penitentiary at Ca簽on City, where at one point he was nearly shanked to death, and where he learned to box before he was paroled in 1969.After a meteoric amateur career, he turned pro in 1971, and over the next six years established an outstanding professional record, which, in addition to the near misses against Ali and Foreman, included a brutal knockout win over one of the era's most feared fighters, big-punching Earnie Shavers.Then, in 1978, Lyle was indicted for murder a second time and, even though he was acquitted, his career was effectively over. The years that followed were filled with struggle, a captivating love story, and eventual redemption. Today, a youth center in Denver that he ran still bears his name.Off the Ropes: The Ron Lyle Story is the poignant, uplifting biography of a singular man.
Off the Ropes
"Toft adeptly shows this to be the legacy Ron Lyle left behind, one that stands shoulder-to-shoulder with a boxing legacy that is nothing short of remarkable."--The Fight City"[Ron Lyle's] life was a remarkable one and the story of it worth re-telling, which makes the book's new edition thoroughly welcome. Off The Ropes is absolutely recommended reading."--Boxing Monthly "Nobody ever hit me that hard. No question. I'll remember that punch on my deathbed. A great puncher, a great guy."--Earnie ShaversIn a life as tough as his battles in the ring, Ron Lyle had already served hard time for second-degree murder before he started his amateur boxing career at the age of twenty-nine. After he turned pro, fans knew him as the man who had Muhammad Ali beat on the scorecards for ten rounds in a fight for the heavyweight title; as the man who fought George Foreman in a legendary brawl with four knockdowns that nearly saw Foreman knocked cold; and as the man who was arrested for murder a second time.Off the Ropes: The Ron Lyle Story is not your typical boxing biography, exploring not only the greatest era of heavyweights in boxing history, but also telling an equally compelling personal tale. Ron Lyle grew up in the Denver projects, one of nineteen children in a tight-knit, religious family. At twenty, he was convicted for a disputed gang killing and served seven and a half years at the Colorado State Penitentiary at Ca簽on City, where at one point he was nearly shanked to death, and where he learned to box before he was paroled in 1969.After a meteoric amateur career, he turned pro in 1971, and over the next six years established an outstanding professional record, which, in addition to the near misses against Ali and Foreman, included a brutal knockout win over one of the era's most feared fighters, big-punching Earnie Shavers.Then, in 1978, Lyle was indicted for murder a second time and, even though he was acquitted, his career was effectively over. The years that followed were filled with struggle, a captivating love story, and eventual redemption. Today, a youth center in Denver that he ran still bears his name.Off the Ropes: The Ron Lyle Story is the poignant, uplifting biography of a singular man.
The Mamba Mentality: How I Play
The Mamba Mentality: How I Play is Kobe Bryant's personal perspective of his life and career on the basketball court and his exceptional, insightful style of playing the game--a fitting legacy from the late Los Angeles Laker superstar. In the wake of his retirement from professional basketball, Kobe "The Black Mamba" Bryant decided to share his vast knowledge and understanding of the game to take readers on an unprecedented journey to the core of the legendary "Mamba mentality." Citing an obligation and an opportunity to teach young players, hardcore fans, and devoted students of the game how to play it "the right way," The Mamba Mentality takes us inside the mind of one of the most intelligent, analytical, and creative basketball players ever. In his own words, Bryant reveals his famously detailed approach and the steps he took to prepare mentally and physically to not just succeed at the game, but to excel. Readers will learn how Bryant studied an opponent, how he channeled his passion for the game, how he played through injuries. They'll also get fascinating granular detail as he breaks down specific plays and match-ups from throughout his career. Bryant's detailed accounts are paired with stunning photographs by the Hall of Fame photographer Andrew D. Bernstein. Bernstein, long the Lakers and NBA official photographer, captured Bryant's very first NBA photo in 1996 and his last in 2016--and hundreds of thousands in between, the record of a unique, twenty-year relationship between one athlete and one photographer. The combination of Bryant's narrative and Bernstein's photos make The Mamba Mentality an unprecedented look behind the curtain at the career of one of the world's most celebrated and fascinating athletes.
The Mental Toughness Advantage
The Mental Toughness Advantage is an action-oriented, 5-step program to develop mental toughness and achieve your life goals. Mental toughness enables us to get up when we want to give up, but it's a skill that takes practice. To develop mental toughness for everyday life, The Mental Toughness Advantage offers a practical 5-step program to boost resilience and overcome every obstacle. From drafting a mission statement to executing it successfully day after day, this training program provides effective tools and strategies to apply mental toughness in your home, work, and recreational life. Complete with success stories from Navy SEALs, CEOs, and others, The Mental Toughness Advantage teaches you how to boldly advance towards success and meet your greatest potential. Mental toughness marks the difference between setting a goal and achieving it. Learn how to incorporate mental toughness in your everyday life with: An introduction that explains the qualities and benefits of mental toughness, and includes an exercise to assess your current level of mental toughness A 5-step program to identify your core values, create a mission statement, harness the power of positive thinking, learn to recover quickly from setbacks, and reach your goals with mental toughness Real stories that include everyday examples of mental toughness from successful CEOs like Elon Musk to Navy SEALs Soldiers, athletes, and entrepreneurs succeed in every situation by practicing mental toughness. Stand up from the sidelines and start achieving what you set out to do with The Mental Toughness Advantage.
Tough Enough
Are You Tough Enough?Tough Enough: Mental Toughness Training for Boxing, MMA and Martial Arts contains time-tested techniques, drills and strategies and programs for improving mental toughness in combat sports like boxing and mixed martial arts. Besides sports performance, it also teaches you how to unlock the true power of your mind and achieve success in high-risk professions, self-defense, fitness, and other peak performance activities.Dominate Combat Sports!Tough Enough contains new and innovative training methods for developing and sharpening the essential building blocks of mental toughness for combat sports. The techniques and exercises featured in this book are based on Sammy Franco's 30+ years of research, training and teaching the fighting sciences. They have helped thousands of his students excel and achieve their personal goals, and he's confident they will help you reach new levels of success.Mental Body ArmorIn this comprehensive book, you'll find step-by-step strategies for dealing with the debilitating fear and anxiety often associated with fighting. In essence, it provides you with the mental body armor necessary to cope, perform and prevail in all types of combat sports. By studying and practicing the concepts and principles in this book, you will feel a renewed sense of empowerment, enabling you to dominate your opponent and excel in your sport.
Profi Sein - Nicht Nur Im Sport ＋ Ereference
Erfolgreich im Sport, die Finanzen im Griff, nach der Profilaufbahn festen Boden unter den F羹?en: "Profi sein - nicht nur im Sport". Erstmalig liegt mit diesem Buch ein praxisorientierter Ratgeber vor, der allen Profi- und Spitzensportlern dabei hilft, kluge Entscheidungen beim Aufbau ihrer Karriere und beim Umgang mit ihren Finanzen zu treffen. Hart trainieren, viel Geld verdienen - doch nach der Sportkarriere trotz Millionenvertr瓣gen pleite und ohne Ausbildung? Das Schicksal, das viele ber羹hmte Sportgr繹?en und unbekanntere Profisportler miteinander teilen, muss nicht sein. Dieses Buch pr瓣sentiert einen dreiteiligen Leitfaden f羹r den Sportprofi: 1. Die Planung der sportlichen Laufbahn und die Weichenstellung bei der beruflichen Vorbereitung auf die Zeit nach dem Karriereende.2. Den strategischen Verm繹gensaufbau und die bestm繹gliche finanzielle Absicherung.3. Die Bedeutung des Steuerrechts und das rechtzeitige Erkennen der Stolpersteine.Finanzexperte J繹rg Bencker, Steuerspezialist Patric B繹hle und Basketballprofi Philipp Schwethelm haben die wichtigsten Themen gemeinsam durchgespielt und praxisnah f羹r den Leser zusammengefasst. Sie zeigen auf, welche Gr羹nde einen erfolgreichen Spitzensportler in den Ruin f羹hren k繹nnen und worauf der Profisportler achten muss, um rechtzeitig die Weichen f羹r ein attraktives Leben nach der Karriere zu stellen. Dabei nehmen die drei Autoren alle Beteiligten mit aufs Spielfeld, den Profi und Jungsportler genauso wie den Trainer, den Sportlerberater, den Vereinsmanager, die Familie, die Freundin, den Partner und den Sportfan.Die Kapitel sind kurz, unterhaltsam und leicht verst瓣ndlich geschrieben, gew羹rzt mit Tipps und Tricks und einem guten Schuss Humor. Eine interessante Lekt羹re, die den Leser nicht nur grundlegend informiert, sondern auch zum Staunen und Schmunzeln bringt. Frank Buschmann (Fernsehmoderator, Sportreporter und ehemaliger Basketballspieler) zum Buch: "Der Beruf Profisportler kann so wunderbar, so erfolgreich verlaufen. Er ist aber auch kn羹ppelhart und kann ganz schnell vorbei sein. Als ich gesehen habe, dass dieses Buch ein wichtiger Ansto?, aber auch eine gro?e Hilfe f羹r Sportler ist, da habe ich spontan gedacht: Das sollten viele Sportler, ihre Familien und vielleicht ja auch ihre Berater mal in aller Ruhe lesen ...ratatataaa".
IOC - WPA Sport Psychotherapy Sport Psychiatry
Due to the intense competition in the Olympic Games, Monaco high-end conference has emerged: "IOC World conference on Prevention of injury and illness in sport". Correspondingly, due to the fierce competition in the Olympic Game, new disciplines have emerged: sports medical psychology, sports psychiatry (F., Gardner, 2005; L. J., Zhu, 2005; L.J., Zhu, J., Heil, 2011a, 2011b; D., Baron, et.al., 2013;; L.J., Zhu, J., Heil, D., Baron, 2014; L.J., Zhu, J., Heil, D., 2015; Gouttebarge V, 2016; Solomon GS., et.al., 2016; Nixdorf I, et.al., 2016; L.J., Zhu, J., Heil, D., Baron, 2017a, 2017b, 2017c) . In the same way, IOC -WPA Sport Psychiatry documentation (consensus statement) emerged, WPA named as: Sport injuries as one of the triggers of sport psychiatric disorder -Transcultural perspective". At the IOC small scale meeting in Monte Carlo Monaco, scholars have reported numerous sports injuries, including injury rates and disease rates at summer, winter Olympic Games (Engebretsen L, Budgett R, Soligard T, et.al., 2013), based on the early till updated 2017 study from Medline, web of science, Pascal francis, Psyndex, Livivo, ESI, CINAHL EBSCO, etc., databank, the researcher classify and express their findings both objectively. Sport injuries as one of the triggers of sport psychiatric disorder ". (1) State of depression (symptom, syndrome, semi-clinical level) in Olympic sports (2) Physical sport injury as the triggers of depressive disorders in Olympic sport (3) Suicide may as consequences of depressive disorder, bipolar and related disorder (DSM V) (4) Suicide may as consequence of Neurocognitive Disorders (DSM V) initiating by Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) /Concussion (5) Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) will be inclusive in ICD 11 (WHO) first time in 2018. Thus, from Sport TCM Psychiatry perspective, present major depressive disorders, Bipolar and related disorders, Neurocognitive Disorders (DSM V) At the Web site of Oxford University, in the context of the study "social aesthetics and mental health", the author presented the Olympic side effect, "INHOSPITALITY: Invisible war of Olympic Game -The suicide of Olympic champion and members of Olympic Family", the huge problems of Social Aesthetics and Mental Disease in Olympic sport, even cost the life of athletes, coaches, senior sports officials. WPA handed on documentation to IOC included: suicide cases study in discipline of football, wrestling, rugby and Olympic Games from book "Sport Psychiatry I-III"(L.J., Zhu, J, Heil, D.Baron, 2017) further book "Suicide Achieve (Olympic stars) (L.J.Zhu, J, Heil, et.al., 2015) " .
The Track in the Forest
The 1968 US men's Olympic track and field team won 12 gold medals and set six world records at the Mexico City Games, one of the most dominant performances in Olympic history. The team featured such legends as Tommie Smith, Bob Beamon, Al Oerter, and Dick Fosbury. Fifty years later, the team is mostly remembered for embodying the tumultuous social and racial climate of 1968. The Black Power protest of Tommie Smith and John Carlos on the victory stand in Mexico City remains one of the most enduring images of the 1960s. Less known is the role that a 400-meter track carved out of the Eldorado National Forest above Lake Tahoe played in molding that juggernaut. To acclimate US athletes for the 7,300-foot elevation of Mexico City, the US Olympic Committee held a two-month training camp and final Olympic selection meet for the ages at Echo Summit near the California-Nevada border. Never has a sporting event of such consequence been held in such an ethereal setting. On a track in which hundreds of trees were left standing on the infield to minimize the environmental impact, four world records fell--more than have been set at any US meet since (including the 1984 and 1996 Olympics). But the road to Echo Summit was tortuous--the Vietnam War was raging, Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy were assassinated, and a group of athletes based out of San Jose State had been threatening to boycott the Mexico City Games to protest racial injustice. Informed by dozens of interviews by longtime sports journalist and track enthusiast Bob Burns, this is the story of how in one of the most divisive years in American history, a California mountaintop provided an incomparable group of Americans shelter from the storm.
Ali
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Winner of the PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing Winner of The Times Sports Biography of the Year The definitive biography of an American icon, from a best-selling, Pulitzer Prize-winning author with unique access to Ali's inner circle. "Finally Muhammad Ali has a biography as big, complex, and memorable as the man himself." --T.J. Stiles, author of Custer's Trials and The First Tycoon Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Clay in racially segregated Louisville, Kentucky, the son of a sign painter and a housekeeper. He went on to become a heavyweight boxer with a dazzling mix of power and speed, a warrior for racial pride, a comedian, a preacher, a poet, a draft resister, an actor, and a lover. Millions hated him when he changed his religion, changed his name, and refused to fight in the Vietnam War. He fought his way back, winning hearts, but at great cost.Jonathan Eig, hailed by Ken Burns as one of America's master storytellers, sheds important new light on Ali's politics, religion, personal life, and neurological condition through unprecedented access to all the key people in Ali's life, more than 500 interviews and thousands of pages of previously unreleased FBI and Justice Department files and audiotaped interviews from the 1960s. Ali: A Life is a story about America, about race, about a brutal sport, and about a courageous man who shook up the world."As Muhammad Ali's life was an epic of a life so Ali: A Life is an epic of a biography . . . for pages in succession its narrative reads like a novel--a suspenseful novel with a cast of vivid characters." -- Joyce Carol Oates, New York Times Book Review
Horses, Hitches, and Rocky Trails
Written in the language of the West, this is a complete and often humorous presentation of packing horses into the wilderness. Amplified by the beautiful, often witty drawings, Back includes step-by-step instructions on preparing for wilderness trips and also how to cope with the elements. Learn from and enjoy some tried and true Old West tips: - What makes a camp good? - Packing saddles, rope tying and repairs - Equipment and making camp - Getting along in the wilderness Horses, Hitches, and Rocky Trails is for both the amateur preparing for the wilderness for the first time and the professional packer looking for some new tips.
