Women on the Move
The 1890s was the peak of the American bicycle craze, and consumers, including women, were buying bicycles in large numbers. Despite critics who tried to discourage women from trying this new sport, women took to the bike in huge numbers, and mastery of the bicycle became a metaphor for women's mastery over their lives. Spurred by the emergence of the "safety" bicycle and the ensuing cultural craze, women's professional bicycle racing thrived in the United States from 1895 to 1902. For seven years, female racers drew large and enthusiastic crowds across the country, including Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis, Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, and New Orleans--and many smaller cities in between. Unlike the trudging, round-the-clock marathons the men (and their spectators) endured, women's six-day races were tightly scheduled, fast-paced, and highly competitive. The best female racers of the era--Tillie Anderson, Lizzie Glaw, and Dottie Farnsworth--became household names and were America's first great women athletes. Despite concerted efforts by the League of American Wheelmen to marginalize the sport and by reporters and other critics to belittle and objectify the women, these athletes forced turn-of-the-century America to rethink strongly held convictions about female frailty and competitive spirit. By 1900 many cities began to ban the men's six-day races, and it became more difficult to ensure competitive women's races and attract large enough crowds. In 1902 two racers died, and the sport's seven-year run was finished--and it has been almost entirely ignored in sports history, women's history, and even bicycling history. Women on the Move tells the full story of America's most popular arena sport during the 1890s, giving these pioneering athletes the place they deserve in history.
Something in the Air
Something in the Air is Richard Hoffer's gripping sports narrative that tells the individual stories of the athletes who gathered in Mexico City in 1968, a year of dramatic upheaval around the world. Racial tensions were high on the U.S. Olympic team, where inflamed black athletes had to choose between demands for justice, on the one hand, and loyalty to country, on the other. Although basketball star Lew Alcindor (later to become the great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) decided not to participate, heavyweight boxer George Foreman not only competed and won a gold medal but waved a miniature American flag at foreign judges. Sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos became as famous for their raised-fist gestures of protest as for their speed on the track. No one was prepared for Bob Beamon's long jump, which broke the world record by a staggering twenty-two inches. And then there was Dick Fosbury, the goofball high jumper whose backward, upside-down approach to the bar (the "Fosbury Flop") baffled his coaches while breaking records. Filled with human drama, Something in the Air is a powerful, unforgettable tale that will resonate with sports fans and readers of social history alike. This edition features a new afterword by the author on the fiftieth anniversary of the Olympics.Richard Hoffer was a senior writer at Sports Illustrated for nineteen years and is the author of A Savage Business: The Comeback and Comedown of Mike Tyson, Jackpot Nation, and Bouts of Mania: Ali, Frazier, and Foreman--and an America on the Ropes. He lives in Santa Barbara, California, with his wife.
Backroad Bicycling in Wisconsin
Wisconsin is one of cycling's best-kept secrets. From the tall pines and clear lakes of the north, through gently rolling central farmlands, to the hight bluffs and hidden valleys along the Mississippi River, the state is laced with well-maintained secondary roads. Since 1986, when they founded the Bike Wisconsin touring company, Jane and Scott Hall have led thousands of cyclists on tours around their home state. In this completely revised second edition the Halls have selected 28 of their favorite daylong cycling roads and rail-trails for all levels of recreational cyclists. The tours cover varied terrain and feature places of historic and cultural interest as well as areas of natural beauty. Each tour includes a detailed map; mile-by-mile directions; information on difficulty and terrain; trip highlights; and where to find repairs and rentals along the way.
A trail guide to walking the Dart Valley Trail
A helpful and practical pocket guide to walking the long-distance Dart Valley Trail.The Dart Valley Trail is a walk along one of the most scenic rivers in Devon, the River Dart. The trail begins in Dartmouth Harbour, a town long associated with naval activity and home to the prestigious Britannia Royal Naval College. From here, the path leads along and over the rising hills and wooded banks of the Dart Valley. The variety of landscape provides striking views up and down the valley as well as beyond to Dartmoor National Park. En route, you will pass through the picturesque villages of Dittisham, Tuckenhay, Cornworthy, and Ashprington before finally arriving in Totnes. All these villages provide a different selection of cosy pubs, waterside restaurants, and places to stay.This guide contains: Detailed 1:25 000 OS maps covering the entire route Directions for the route broken down into easily manageable legs A suggested kit list, also available for free to download Places of interest and village amenities such as historic locations, accommodation, eateries, and public facilities Full six-figure grid reference for GPS reference Colour photography throughout Travel information
Our Last Backpack
One of them, Daniel Doan, is the author of this story of their week-long adventure. The other, Dr. Claud Sharps, a Laconia veterinarian, was Doan's old friend and hiking companion from childhood. Our Last Backpack recounts in lyrical but direct prose their encounters along the trail, Doan's growing awareness of his own physical limitations, and the clash of cultures between two old-fashioned mountain men and the new age of "backpacking." This book is also a beautiful testament to a deep and abiding friendship between two utterly different personalities who shared a profound love of the woods.
Death of the Territories
For decades, distinct professional wrestling territories thrived across North America. Each regionally based promotion operated individually and offered a brand of localized wrestling that greatly appealed to area fans. Promoters routinely coordinated with associates in surrounding regions, and the cooperation displayed by members of the National Wrestling Alliance made it easy for wrestlers to traverse the landscape with the utmost freedom. Dozens of territories flourished between the 1950s and late '70s. But by the early 1980s, the growth of cable television had put new outside pressures on promoters. An enterprising third-generation entrepreneur who believed cable was his opportunity to take his promotion national soon capitalized on the situation. A host of novel ideas and the will to take chances gave Vincent Kennedy McMahon an incredible advantage. McMahon waged war on the territories and raided the NWA and AWA of their top talent. By creating WrestleMania, jumping into the pay-per-view field, and expanding across North America, McMahon changed professional wrestling forever. Providing never-before-revealed information, Death of the Territories is a must-read for fans yearning to understand how McMahon outlasted his rivals and established the industry's first national promotion. At the same time, it offers a comprehensive look at the promoters who opposed McMahon, focusing on their noteworthy power plays and embarrassing mistakes.
Six-Word Lessons for a Trustworthy Drone Business
100 lessons for drone entrepreneurs and their clients to optimize their working relationship. Drones are creating opportunities for entrepreneurs to start small businesses at a rapid pace. Companies and organizations are finding more and more needs for hiring professional drone operators. This book will show drone professionals how to start a business that will make money and follow best practices to create a trustworthy client relationship. The 100 brief lessons provide tips on how to choose the right drone, regulatory requirements, pointers on operating safely and more. For companies needing drone services, these lessons will show what to look for in a drone small business. The author has launched her own drone business and has interviewed 100 drone operators to learn what works and what doesn't for both clients and drone professionals in this growing industry.
It Is How One Looks at It by E. C.
The book is the journey of an old groundskeeper as he goes about the rounds of his life. The book is like a journal of the ideas, wishes, and reflections of the author. The book also depicts enjoying seeing nature and connecting to a bigger picture to the flow of nature and to the plan of God. The book is also exploring a new way to teach tennis, to play tennis, and to learn tennis. One of the themes of the book is to help people, find the authors self, finding their own swing and their own song in their lives.
A trail guide to walking the Templer Way
A helpful and practical pocket guide to walking the long-distance Templer Way path.The Templer Way, starting in Haytor, links the picturesque National Park Dartmoor with the coastal town of Teignmouth. This trail begins where tramways once quarried granite in the early nineteenth century. From Haytor, the trail passes down through the historic town of Bovey Tracey where it joins up with the Stover Canal. From here, the route leads onwards through the market town of Newton Abbot. The final leg follows alongside the southern shore of the Teign Estuary to Shaldon. To reach the finishing point, enjoy a crossing on the Teign Ferry, traced back to 1296. You will now arrive in Teignmouth where this journey ends and another may begin.This guide contains: Detailed 1:25 000 OS maps covering the entire route Directions for the route broken down into easily manageable legs A suggested kit list, also available for free to download Places of interest and village amenities such as historic locations, accommodation, eateries, and public facilities A full six-figure and eight-figure grid reference for GPS reference Colour photography throughout Travel information
Football Is Our Game
This book combines grammar with English for Specific Purposes ( ESP football ) to make the process of English language learning more fun and enjoyable for students by providing an appropriate context and specific settings with which they are familiar and to which they can relate.
Football Is Our Game
This book combines grammar with English for Specific Purposes ( ESP football ) to make the process of English language learning more fun and enjoyable for students by providing an appropriate context and specific settings with which they are familiar and to which they can relate.
A Look Back at the All-American Soap Box Derby 1946-1959
It's billed as "The Greatest Amateur Racing Event in the World" and that is an accurate statement. Modern terminology has called it "The Gravity Grand Prix." Whatever name you attach to it, Derby people just call it the "All-American." It started as a city race in Dayton, Ohio, in 1933 and in two short years it became a national competition. Originator Myron Scott, through some creative promotion and the sponsorship of Chevrolet, brought it to national prominence. The first three books of this series covered the move from Dayton to Akron and the construction of Derby Downs followed by six years of prosperity and growth. World War II caused a delay, but we will see in this book it was but a bump in the road. The program resumed and in the years since there have been several hundred thousand participants who have been watched by millions. The Derby has undergone many changes over the years, but the focus has always been to make it safe, fair and fun. About the Author To call Ronald Reed a Derby fan would be a gross understatement. He has attended more All-American races than any living person (65). Reed has three loves: his family, sports officiating and the Derby. Reed's wife of 55 years, Sandy, and his three daughters, Leslie, Denise and Valerie, have been a source of pride his entire adult life. Officiating baseball for 51 years, football for 32 and basketball for 22 have kept him active and in excellent physical condition and enabled him to make lifelong friendships. After graduating from professional umpire school in Florida, Reed began teaching umpiring in the Akron area and became well-known and respected. It was in the 1970s that he first tried his hand at wood carving. Since then he has honed his craft and fashioned miniature replicas of the winning racers in the Derby. His collection now numbers over 500 and includes the first through ninth place cars each year beginning in 1933 and currently continues through 1985. And the carving goes on. Reed's introduction to the Derby came at age seven when he saw his first All-American race in 1949. He was hooked and began attending every year. As wife Sandy puts it: "With Ronnie the Derby is not a hobby. It's an obsession."
A trail guide to walking the Devonshire Heartland Way
A helpful and practical pocket guide to walking the long-distance Devonshire Heartland Way path.Graced with a view of Dartmoor's rising hills in the foreground, the Devonshire Heartland Way starts in the ancient town of Okehampton. As you proceed, you will follow this wonderful route west to east through the very heart of Devon's beautiful and stunningly rural countryside. This route takes you along ancient footpaths, bridleways, and country lanes as it winds through many sleepy picturesque villages. This includes Sampford Courtenay, North Tawton, Yeoford, and the historic market town of Crediton. From here the route follows onwards to Newton St Cyres and Brampford Speke before finally arriving to the north of Exeter in the village of Stoke Canon.This guide contains: Detailed 1:25 000 OS maps covering the entire route Directions for the route broken down into easily manageable legs A suggested kit list, also available for free to download Travel information Places of interest and village amenities such as historic locations, accommodation, eateries, and public facilities A full six-figure and eight-figure grid reference for GPS reference Colour photography throughout
Cowboy Games
Searching for a new challenge in the shooting sports, a dynamic couple, who are experienced cowboy action shooters, entertain five developing new cowboy shooting games at their local cowboy clubcowboy fast draw, wild bunch, cowboy silhouettes (rifle and pistol), and cowboy long range. Each game involves gearing up with new guns, learning proper techniques, and practicing till proficient. After mastering each sport, their next step is to recruit and train a group of cowboy shooters for the purpose of upgrading everyone to competition status. Each new game is presented as a mixture of real information integrated with the real lives of this spirited and energetic couple. Cowboy Games will appeal to anyone who likes to read about a new shooting sport and how to do it right.
Breaking the Huddle
In society today, it is more common to see children go down the wrong path than raised in the ways of the Lord, with adults helping children reach their potential. Author Scott Smiley saw many examples of this as a parent, teacher and football coach, which influenced him to write an informative guide on training up a child God's way, Breaking the Huddle...Preparing Our Children For the Game of Life. Using life experiences and lessons from the book of Proverbs, Scott emphasizes the need for Christian values in the home, admirable role models and inspiring children to see that challenges bring life lessons. Scott credits his father as a role model for him becoming a Christian father and husband, while educating parents/adults on what true success for a child, and an adult, should be. Leaning on Proverbs 22:6, if we train a child the right way, he/she will never stray.
Gunsmithing the Ar-15 - Building the Performance Ar
AR-15 owners and shooters have reached the point where many don't have just one. They've expanded their collections to include specific rifles for competition, hunting, or focused interest in defense.A competition shooter wants to know which details matter and what parts must meet competition specifications.The hunter wants to know how to customize the AR for his or her chosen quarry, and what level of performance those parts can be expected to deliver.The owner of an AR for defense wants to know the best setup for that purpose, and which modifications are unnecessary or even ill-advised.Fans of the original AR-15 are obsessive about authentic parts and setup.This title delivers that level of detail. The era of plain vanilla ARs is over. Performance ARs have arrived, and this book provides the details you need to create your own.
We Wanted a Revolution
Female sideline reporters are the fastest-growing trend in broadcasts of professional and college football: names like Suzy Kolber, Erin Andrews, and Andrea Kremer are now as well known as any of the men in the booth. But even more has been going on. In recent years women have garnered spots as sports columnists and reporters, talk-show hosts, and even coaches and team administrators. Yet there has never been a book about this phenomenon. Former ESPN news anchor Betsy Ross fills this gap with Playing Ball with the Boys, a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at the emerging role that women play in sports broadcasting and reporting, as well as in the business of sports. The book features interviews with the legendary women's sports activist Billie Jean King, as well as Women's Professional Soccer League leader Tonya Antonucci and ESPN College Basketball Analyst Rebecca Lobo. Prominent women working in the media are also featured in the book, including WFAN's Ann Ligouri, CBS' Lesley Visser, ESPN's Pam Ward, USA Today's Christine Brennan and Sports Illustrated's Selena Roberts. Playing Ball with the Boys delivers firsthand accounts of the struggles and triumphs of women succeeding in what has long been a man's game.
Frozen in Time
This meticulously researched book tells a deeply moving account of the events surrounding the plane crash that killed the 1961 US figure skating team.
Oria’s Rippin Adventure
Montagueo's passion for STEM naturally integrates into everything he does, including the creation of the Ocean Bowl series. "Becoming a change agent for our world starts with our children. The mission is to evangelise, engage and promote literacy, conservation and S.T.E.M. Keeping their attention has become a greater challenge. Engaging them early with artistic S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering and math) activities; I believe we will inspire a greater future for our communities."Ocean Bowl, Montagueo's second book, is slated for release this holiday season. It will feature Odon, Oria's Right Whale father, and the story of the Ocean Bowl Championship. It all kicks off when a teenage fisherman gives Odon a ball as a gift for saving his life in a really bad storm.Montagueo's first book, Orias' Rippin Adventure, explores the underwater world of an exuberant Snubfin Dolphin, Oria, who's zest for life leads her into a heart-pumping adventure that requires problem-solving and teamwork to survive. Review Copies Available Upon Request.About Roman Sudan Montagueo: With heroes like George Washington Carver, Thomas Edison, Walt Disney and Benjamin Banneker, it's no surprise that Montagueo is a creative innovator. The spark ignited in 2010 to produce material that is educational and entertaining (edutainment). The Ocean Bowl Series combines all his passions into one ball of creative energy. While working at John G. Shedd Oceanarium in Chicago, Montagueo's inspiration came from his two children and the dolphins who trained with their toys.
55 Corrective Exercises for Horses
Whether you're working with a performance athlete, a beloved trail companion, or a horse returning from injury, 55 Corrective Exercises for Horses offers practical, proven techniques to restore healthy movement and prevent long-term issues. Renowned equine conditioning expert Jec Aristotle Ballou shares a versatile toolbox of mounted and unmounted exercises that target poor posture, imbalance, and movement dysfunction--common issues that limit a horse's potential and compromise well-being over time.With clear instructions and diagnostic tools to assess your horse's current condition, this book empowers riders, trainers, and caretakers to take an active role in their horse's physical development. From gentle rehab routines to dynamic strengthening sequences, each exercise is designed to be easy to follow, low stress, and highly effective--no matter your riding background or discipline.- 55 targeted exercises to improve posture, coordination, and balance- Covers groundwork, in-hand, and under-saddle movements- Suitable for horses of all ages, breeds, and fitness levels- Aids in rehabilitation, cross-training, and injury prevention- Includes guidelines for evaluating movement quality and progress- Written by a trusted expert in equine biomechanics and conditioningEnhance your horse's longevity, comfort, and performance with this essential resource for holistic equine care
A guide to walking the Two Counties Way
A helpful and practical pocket guide to walking the long-distance Two Counties Way.Starting in Somerset's county town, Taunton, follow this beautiful 56-mile route along the remains of the Grand Western Canal to Tiverton. From here it is then down over the Exe Valley through the villages of Bickleigh, Silverton, Killerton, and Broadclyst before heading down to Exeter's historic quayside.The last section takes you along Exeter's ship canal towpath all the way along the Exe Estuary by-passing the lavish, fortified, 14th-century manor estate of Powderham Castle, to finish up at Starcross.This guide contains Detailed 1:25 000 OS maps covering the entire route Route broken down into easily manageable legs A suggested kit list, also available for free to download Travel information Places of interest and village amenities such as historic locations, accommodation, eateries, public facilities Full six-figure and eight-figure grid reference for GPS reference Colour photography throughout
The Captain Class
A bold new theory of leadership drawn from elite captains throughout sports--named one of the best business books of the year by CNBC, The New York Times, Forbes, strategy+business, The Globe and Mail, and Sports Illustrated "The book taught me that there's no cookie-cutter way to lead. Leading is not just what Hollywood tells you. It's not the big pregame speech. It's how you carry yourself every day, how you treat the people around you, who you are as a person."--Mitchell Trubisky, quarterback, Chicago BearsNow featuring analysis of the five-time Super Bowl champion New England Patriots and their captain, Tom Brady The seventeen most dominant teams in sports history had one thing in common: Each employed the same type of captain--a singular leader with an unconventional set of skills and tendencies. Drawing on original interviews with athletes, general managers, coaches, and team-building experts, Sam Walker identifies the seven core qualities of the Captain Class--from extreme doggedness and emotional control to tactical aggression and the courage to stand apart. Told through riveting accounts of pressure-soaked moments in sports history, The Captain Class will challenge your assumptions of what inspired leadership looks like. Praise for The Captain Class "Wildly entertaining and thought-provoking . . . makes you reexamine long-held beliefs about leadership and the glue that binds winning teams together."--Theo Epstein, president of baseball operations, Chicago Cubs "If you care about leadership, talent development, or the art of competition, you need to read this immediately."--Daniel Coyle, author of The Culture Code "The insights in this book are tremendous."--Bob Myers, general manager, Golden State Warriors "An awesome book . . . I find myself relating a lot to its portrayal of the out-of the-norm leader."--Carli Lloyd, co-captain, U.S. Soccer Women's National Team "A great read . . . Sam Walker used data and a systems approach to reach some original and unconventional conclusions about the kinds of leaders that foster enduring success. Most business and leadership books lapse into clich矇s. This one is fresh."--Jeff Immelt, chairman and former CEO, General Electric "I can't tell you how much I loved The Captain Class. It identifies something many people who've been around successful teams have felt but were never able to articulate. It has deeply affected my thoughts around how we build our culture."--Derek Falvey, chief baseball officer, Minnesota Twins
Physics of Soccer II
Following up on the success of Physics of Soccer, this second volume, Physics of Soccer II, represents a comprehensive amalgamation of the various on-and-off-field attributes needed to be an excellent soccer player. Deji Badiru, a professional engineer and former soccer player and coach, notes that no matter how talented a player you are, if you cant be on the field, you cant make a contribution. So, it is crucial that you get yourself prepared mentally and physically to be on the field. Based on his personal experiences with soccer, this newest guide draws on all aspects of science, technology, engineering, math, and even the arts and humanities to help readers: use their minds to gain an edge over opponents; make appropriate on-field decisions based on science and mathematics; assess the capabilities of teammates and opponents from a scientic viewpoint; and capitalize on the geometry of the eld of play and the respective locations and placements of other players. Badiru views the field of play as a system of people, objects, and the environment, whose respective behaviors are governed by the laws of science. Put those laws to work for you with the lessons in Physics of Soccer II.
12-Week Fitness Journal
Crush your weight loss goals with the ultimate workout and diet planner from The 12-Week Fitness Journal. If you want to lose weight, you need a plan--and the 12-Week Fitness Journal is the best way to make one. Setting targets from your own personal stats, this fitness journal helps you plan your workouts and track your diet so that you achieve your weight loss goals. Featuring a simple, intuitive design, the 12-Week Fitness Journal gives you the guidance you need to get motivated and get fit. The ultimate fitness journal for losing weight, 12-Week Fitness Journal features: A goal-oriented structure setting targets based on your height, weight, and lifestyle A fitness journal and diet plan keeping you on track with a weekly schedule and daily entries Easy-to-use and portable design providing a large format for filling in daily workout and diet entries Set a goal, track your progress, and lose weight with the 12-Week Fitness Journal.
Get Out of Your Head and into Your Mind
Barrel racers, do you have a burning desire to be at the top of your game? Do you want success so bad you can taste it? Are you tired of wondering why it's so hard to make it? Are you done with making excuses and ready to do what it takes? You've trained so hard, what's left? In this book, find the secret to becoming a winning barrel racer. Top athletes and sports psychologists know that winning is as much mental as physical. Here is your road map to winning through mental toughness. Unleash the champion in you!
Get Out of Your Head and into Your Mind
Barrel racers, do you have a burning desire to be at the top of your game? Do you want success so bad you can taste it? Are you tired of wondering why it's so hard to make it? Are you done with making excuses and ready to do what it takes? You've trained so hard, what's left? In this book, find the secret to becoming a winning barrel racer. Top athletes and sports psychologists know that winning is as much mental as physical. Here is your road map to winning through mental toughness. Unleash the champion in you!
Winning Fights
Winning Fights focuses on 2,500 years of proven fighting principles originating from Eastern concepts and proceeding to the modern era. This book is for pugilists seeking an edge in competition as well as soldiers and law enforcement officers facing conflict. Like The Art of War and The Book of Five Rings, however, many of its lessons also apply to the world of business and negotiation. Dr. Stephens looked beyond the technical to the conceptual and found that winning fights requires twelve core principles: preparation, awareness, commitment, lethality, efficiency, discipline, power, focus, fierceness, surprise, timing, and fortitude. This book features: Twelve principles for winning fights A survey of Eastern and Western traditions An intelligent yet accessible discussion of these concepts With this book you will Learn to see beyond fighting tactics, which change, to fighting principles, which endure See your training in powerful new ways "Winning Fights is based on principles, not techniques," Dr. Stephens writes. "Technique is important, but techniques change, adapt, and evolve. Principles are timeless."
On the Fence
Unless you're familiar with the sport, you're probably intimidated! This practical book helps you get your child off to a positive start. It answers your questions, helps you avoid common pitfalls, shows you how to get your child into the saddle without saddling yourself with debt, and helps you ensure that your child has a rewarding, enjoyable experience. It takes you step by step from the initial ""get acquainted"" period through decisions and purchases you need to make as your child progresses, covering: Sampling the sport, including package deals that give your child exposure without necessitating a commitmentChoosing a stable, riding style, instructor, and course of lessonsComparison shopping to save on equipment and apparelProceeding through more advanced trainingParticipating in horse shows or other competitionsBuying a horse (or not)On the Fence gives you the inside scoop on how to help your child get started and progress as a rider. It shows you how your child can enjoy horseback riding in a way that suits her, your family's lifestyle, and your budget.
The Knockout Workout
The workout book that really packs a punchWho needs to be in better shape than a professional boxer? Who better to help a woman of any age get into her finest possible physical condition and stay there than WBC Welterweight Champion Mia St. John? In The Knockout Workout, Mia helps you master the exercises and workouts that keep boxers and martial arts experts fit and trim. With clear, step-by-step instructions and plenty of detailed photos, she shows you how to punch and kick your way to a level of fitness you never thought possible. She provides diet tips and meal plans that keep you healthy, satisfied, and slim, along with mental strategies to achieve power, calmness, and tenacity.Don't try to slim down with quick fixes or bulk up with heavy weights. Follow the simple three-step program you'll find in The Knockout Workout, and you'll be a knockout in no time!
Unforgettable Ella
Nicole's life is turned upside down when she has to make a choice between college or her beloved horse Ella. As she is packing for college she finds a long forgotten photo of a wobbly Ella taken only moments after she was born.The photo spurs memories of her wonderful relationship with Ella from the time she was just a young girl until the day she leaves for college. As you read about the memories of their journey together you are taken inside the horse world from the glamorous thrills and spills of showing to the dirty hard work of cleaning stalls and putting up hay. The real treasure of this book however, is how the love for her horse and the time they spend together transforms this young girl into a stronger, kinder, more compassionate person, who reaches goals thought impossible. You will see that with Unforgettable Ella love can truly be restorative.
Dream Baby Dream
M. K. Samuel celebrates his love of baseball and family with this memoir that traces the path he walked with his sonfrom Little League all the way to being accepted at a Division 1 college. Written as a guide for parents, the book reveals how to: Help your child succeed as an athlete. Avoid mistakes made by many parents. Assist your child in choosing the right college. He also shares what parents can expect from college recruiters, including his own experience of having to tell his son a roster spot offer was on the tablebut only for 24 hours. Examples of emails and letters from numerous coaches and recruiters are included. Youll also find insights on how to behave (and not behave) at sporting events, ways to motivate your child, sportsmanship, what to expect at tryouts, lessons on helping your child handle failure, making a realistic assessment of your childs abilities, and more. Take the necessary steps to help your child reach his or her potential with the practical guidance in Dream Baby Dream.
Becoming a Great Coach
The book focuses on becoming a great coach. With this book, you will be able to know more about yourself, not just as a coach but as a person. It will help you understand yourself-what needs to be improved and how to become the best you.
The Curse of the Indy 500
On May 30, 1958, thousands of racing fans poured into the infield at dawn to claim the best seats of the Indianapolis 500, unaware that they were going to witness one of the most notorious wrecks in racing history. Seconds after the green flag, a game of chicken spiraled out of control into a fiery 16-car pile-up that claimed the life of 29-year-old Indiana native and rising star Pat O'Connor. The other drivers escaped death, but the tragic 1958 Indy 500 seemed to leave its mark on them: the surviving drivers were hounded by accidents and terrible crashes, and most would die at tracks around the country. But the tragedy also prompted new regulations and safety precautions like roll bars that would ultimately save hundreds of lives. In The Curse of Indy 500: 1958's Tragic Legacy, veteran sportswriter Stan Sutton profiles the ill-fated race and the careers of the drivers involved, highlighting their lives in the dangerous world of auto racing.
The Thunder Sports Network
"This is the NFL!" He asserted."I don't care! I work for Jesus Christ!" I shot back. In the ultimate true tale of the Small Guys vs. the World, The Thunder Sports Network tells the story of two friends and brothers in Faith who dared to defy convention and foray into the domain of Big-Time Sports. The inspiring doors that were flung open include pro locker rooms, NFL front offices, the NCAA third base line, and peaked on the sideline of the most Super game of all. This is not a self-help book, or a linear "how-to" for budding producers. This is an intentionally and thoughtfully woven true tale, hitting on familiar faces and places all along, sealed together by a Common Denominator that proves to be the best Author ever. A fun, fast read that takes you where your favorite sports network cannot. "Thunder Sports Network was a unique idea that took vision and guts. These are great men to "Huddle Up" with in the game of Life!" --David Baker, President and CEO, Pro Football Hall of Fame "Thunder Sports Network shines the light of Christ on pro sports." --Brock Huard, ESPN College Football Analyst "Thunder Sports Network is the story of what happens when David rubs elbowswith Goliath. A true life adventure in faith." --C.L. Brown, former ESPN / Current theAthletic.com College Basketball Reporter Follow the action on Twitter @ThundrSprtsNet See the videos at ThunderSportsNetwork.com
The Thunder Sports Network
"This is the NFL! " He asserted. "I don't care! I work for Jesus Christ!" I shot back. In the ultimate true tale of the Small Guys vs. the World, The Thunder Sports Network tells the story of two friends and brothers in Faith who dared to defy convention and foray into the domain of Big-Time Sports. The inspiring doors that were flung open include pro locker rooms, NFL front offices, the NCAA third base line, and peaked on the sideline of the most Super game of all. This is not a self-help book, or a linear "how-to" for budding producers. This is an intentionally and thoughtfully woven true tale, hitting on familiar faces and places all along, sealed together by a Common Denominator that proves to be the best Author ever. A fun, fast read that takes you where you favorite sports network cannot. "Thunder Sports Network was a unique idea that took vision and guts. These are great men to "Huddle Up" with in the game of Life!" --David Baker, President and CEO, Pro Football Hall of Fame "Thunder Sports Network shines the light of Christ on pro sports." --Brock Huard, ESPN College Football Analyst "Thunder Sports Network is the story of what happens when David rubs elbows with Goliath. A true life adventure in faith." --C.L. Brown, former ESPN / Current theAthletic.com College Basketball Reporter Follow the action on Twitter @ThundrSprtsNet See the videos at ThunderSportsNetwork.com
We Matter
Featuring interviews by former NBA player Etan Thomas with over fifty athletes, executives, media figures, and more--and interwoven with essays and critiques by Thomas--We Matter shares the personal tales and opinions of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Russell, Dwyane Wade, Russell Westbrook, Steve Kerr, Oscar Robertson, Mark Cuban, Michael Bennett, Carmelo Anthony, Derrick Rose, Swin Cash, Alonzo Mourning, Chris Webber, Jemele Hill, Anquan Boldin, Jamal Crawford, Juwan Howard, Ray Jackson, Shannon Sharpe, James Blake, John Carlos, Laila Ali, Michael Eric Dyson, Joakim Noah, Eric Reid, Adam Silver, Soledad O'Brien, John Wall, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, Bradley Beal, Tamika Catchings, Curtis Conway, Harry Edwards, Chris Hayes, Chamique Holdsclaw, Scoop Jackson, Bomani Johnes, Shaun King, Jimmy King, Ted Leonsis, Thabo Sefolosha, Ilyasah Shabazz, Torrey Smith, Kenny Smith, Michael Smith, David West, Michael Wilbon, Jahvaris Fulton (brother of Trayvon Martin), Emerald Snipes (daughter of Eric Garner), Allysza Castile (sister of Philando Castile), Valerie Castile (mother of Philando Castile), and Dr. Tiffany Crutcher (sister of Terence Crutcher).This volume will be an inspiration for many different people: sports junkies; young readers who need words of encouragement from their favorite athletes; parents seeking positive messages for their children; activists who want to hear athletes using their voices to address social justice; and schools that need motivational material for their students
Masterclass Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Ricardo Arrivabene has firsthand knowledge of the effectiveness of the techniques presented in this book. Today, martial artists of many styles have learned the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to improve their knowledge of ground fighting, and especially how to defeat opponents via armlocks. Included in this book are the most important criteria to learn to develop the important techniques of armlocks as used in the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Master Arrivabene shares with the reader the knowledge he has gained through personal experience in the elite of BJJ competition. This book has a great deal to offer to all grappling students, from beginner to black belt level; it also is a unique and enjoyable way to learn about the true and devastating armlocks techniques of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Mastering Wushu
Breathtaking to watch and exciting to perform, Wushu has become a global phenomenon with tremendous crossover appeal. Finally, a well-produced comprehensive instructional book that encompasses all fundamental skills, training principles, and terminology of Wushu is available in a convenient single volume in the English language. Whether you are a beginner, an experienced competitor, or a coach, this book is a must for those in search of a solid source of information compiled by one of the most sought-after champions and masters of all time, Jiang Bangjun, and Emilio Alpanseque, a highly- accomplished and well-known international Wushu authority from Madrid, Spain. The topics covered are: History, Stretching and Flexibility Exercises, Hand Forms and Hand Techniques, Stances and Footwork, Basic Combinations, Balance Techniques, Jumping Techniques, Tumbling Techniques, and a Basic Compulsory Routine. Fully illustrated with more than 400 photographs, detailed step-by-step descriptions, and special tips, MASTERING WUSHU is your best first step into Wushu excellence!
Regards from the Dragon
It was in Seattle, Washington, where Bruce Lee met a man by the name of Taky Kimura. Taky would not only become one of Bruce's top instructors in the Jun Fan method of Martial Arts, but he would also become Bruce's closest friend and confidant. In this special book, you get a rare insight into the close friendship Bruce and Taky shared through their letters. These letters touched on everything from Martial Arts technique and philosophy, to Bruce's accomplishments within the world of television and film industry. Above all, the letters in this book express the care and appreciation for a man Bruce Lee called his "best friend." Throughout the years, Taky would take these letters out, read them and reflect on the special moments he shared with the "Little Dragon," letters that until now, have never been shown to the public.
Karate-do
This book is considered by many experts as the ultimate guide to IKA Karate in the styles of Shotokan and Gosoku Ryu, and a "must read" for all Karate prac- titioners. It includes numerous photos and comprehensive information that will vast- ly improve the practitioner's ability. Due largely to their effectiveness, Shotokan and Gosoku Ryu are two of the world's most popular Karate systems. Soke Takayuki Kubota designed this method to overcome a larger and stronger opponent in life-or- death encounters. The purpose of this book is to provide background information on Karate training and its objectives. The art of Karate purposely emphasizes moral abil- ities, rather than physical skills that are in turn viewed as martial virtues. Gosoku Ryu is not a new style of karate-do. It is an evolutionary advancement and re-blending of several traditional methods of empty-hand combat.
Mastering Wing Chun Kung Fu
In this book, the keys to the Ip Man Wing Chun Kung Fu system are explained. The three hand sets are shown in detail, along with the application of the key movements. One of the keys to Wing Chun is laying a proper foundation. The first form Siu Lim Tao (Little Idea) is the development of that foundation. While the first form teaches the correct structure of the attacks and defensive movements, it is in Chum Kiu that the student learns to "seek the bridge" and use both hands simultaneously, such as one hand defending while the other attacks. The third form, Biu Gee (Thrusting Fingers), also known as the (First Aid) form, teaches the keys to recovery from the loss of a superior position in fighting. Biu Gee training is one of the keys to learning to focus energy into a strike. Also covered is the Chi Sao (Sticking Hands) training of Wing Chun, as well as the key principles that have made Ip Man Wing Chun one of the most famous Kung Fu systems in the world.
Indonesian Martial Arts
This is a complete presentation of the principles and applications of one of the most effective martial arts styles, written by one of the most sought-after Silat masters of all time, the late Herman Suwanda. The book explores the art and science of this Indonesian combat method. There is a detailed breakdown of the offensive and defensive skills used in Pencak Silat, and the tactical elements of timing, distance, rhythm, cadence, and tempo. The unique principles and techniques of Silat as taught by the late Herman Suwanda are fully described in this authoritative book. It is a true gem by one of the legendaries masters of Pencak Silat.
Karate Goju Ryu Meibukan
This work reflects the system of education from the School of Dai Sensei Meitoku Yagi named the Meibukan. The Meibukan, in an educational sense, originated from the teachings of "the Empty Hand" that Chojun Miyagi adopted in his Goju-ryu Karate system and passed over to his student in turn, Meitoku Yagi. Sensei Yagi developed the system further and gave these teachings a personal interpretation. The reader will find many historical photographs of great Okinawan Goju-ryu karate masters who were the pioneers of this unique martial art. The syllabus in this book serves as a technical manual in which history, origins, practice, and techniques are arranged in an orderly way, allowing the identity of the style to emerge. This syllabus offers deep background that not only will serve beginning karatekas by giving them a rational framework to grasp this martial art, but also more experienced karatekas, who may reinforce or augment their existing understanding of the style's unique subtleties.
Wing Chun
The Wing Chun wooden training dummy is a training device designed to correct technique and structure as well as increase power, speed, accuracy, and conditioning. Learn the true Original Ip Man's Wing Chun Wooden Dummy form from Grandmaster Samuel Kwok. This book is a complete step-by-step guide to the Wooden Dummy hands techniques, legs application, and footwork. All the original sections are demonstrated clearly from start to finish, in different camera angles to facilitate easy and accurate learning. There also is a description of each segment and its most common training mistakes to improve not only your technique, but your level of understanding. In addition to teaching the skills on the wooden dummy, Grandmaster Samuel Kwok demonstrates the applications of the wooden dummy training techniques on a partner, giving an excellent idea of the combat effectiveness of each movement.
Mental Karate
Karate master Tom Muzila, a direct student of the great Tsutomu Ohshima, presents for the first time a complete series analyzing the mental aspects of combat. This book is a through study of the theory and practice of the mental elements used by the great and legendary masters in Karate-do history. The author discusses in-depth many of the different psychological elements necessary for combat as used by the legendary Samurai warriors. This book is for all practitioners of martial arts and combat sports, like Thai Boxing, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, and other mainstream arts who wish to tap into their mental resources and improve their level of performance in competition and fighting. It is a retrospective step back into the warrior's psychology, rediscovering the ancient ways of combat and applying it to modern day martial arts.
Shotokan Masters
A rare and definitive book featuring the Japanese masters of the most popular style of Karate in the world. This outstanding compilation gathers the best Japanese Shotokan masters in one comprehensive volume; in their own words, they explain the philosophy, training and spirit of the art. Legendary masters of the teachings of Grandmaster and founder Gichin Funakoshi, like Tsutomu Ohshima, Masatoshi Nakayama, Taiji Kase, Hidetaka Nishiyama, Teruyuki Okazaki, Takayuki Mikami, Hirokazu Kanazawa, Keinosuke Enoeda and others contemporaries, openly talk about their struggles and training in the art of the "empty hand." This excellent book provides fascinating insights into the true lives and times of the masters of Shotokan Karate.
Shito Ryu Masters
With the wisdom, curiosity and sharp insights that have brought thousands of readers to his "Karate Series", the au- thor looks at some of the world's greatest Shito Ryu masters and inspiring leaders going through internal struggles and own limitations to finally build a strong inner character through the practice of the art of Karate-do. This volume includes a repertoire of exclusive interviews with legendary figures of the different branches of the Shito Ryu style such as the sons of the founder, Kenei Mabuni and Kenzo Mabuni, Shigeru Sawabe, Yashunari Ishimi, Shoko Sato, Genzo Iwata, Sadaaki Sakagami, Yuishi Negishi, Fumio Demura, Kunio Murayama, and legendary masters like Ryusho Sakagami, Teruo Hayashi, Yoshimine Inoue and Yoshinao Nanbu, amongst many others. The many threads of traditional Shito Ryu karate technique, philosophy and tradition are woven together in this classic work. In this definitive book about the greatest Shito Ryu masters, old and new interviews have been gathered to present an integrated and com- plete view of the of the system developed by the late Grandmaster Kenwa Mabuni. This book contains intriguing thoughts, fascinating personal details, hidden histories, and inspiring philosophies, as each master reveals his true love for the art and a deep understanding of every facet associated with the practice and spirit of Shito Ryu Karate-do as a way of life.
It Takes Two to Tango
\Horse riders are often looking for ways to develop, improve, and consolidate work with their animals. From pleasure riders to competitive riders, equestrians are always looking for improvement in their skill set. In It Takes Two to Tango, author Tanja Mitton educates riders, trainers, and coaches on the fundamental principles of the riders position and mindset. It also explores the foundational training of horses, with the aim of developing long-lasting, positive outcomes for riders and horses. Mitton offers riders more understanding on how humans affect horses and how horses, in turn, affect humans. She discusses the Rider Training Scale, a guideline for correct riding, focusing on the riders position and its influence on the horse; Horse Training Scale, a training guideline on how to correctly educate a horse while keeping the riders position in mind; and Mindset Training Scale, a guideline for riders, coaches, and trainers to help them to understand and work through their personal issues. Based on her personal experiences as an equestrian success and mindset coach, Mitton offers a valuable self-development tool in It Takes Two to Tango. It empowers the rider to take control and ownership of the riding and assist in finding a solid training foundation from which to build. She communicates that happy and confident riders, trainers, and coaches are better able to positively affect the training of horses and other riders, leading to a more enjoyable ride and safer encounter.
