The Samurai Series
The Samurai Series brings together Four of the most important books dealing with the Samurai path and philosophy into one volume. The Book of Five Rings was written by Miyamoto Musashi about 1645. It is a masterpiece of simple exposition written by a master swordsman, who, near the end of his spectacular life, tried earnestly to explain the essentials of individual combat and the essence of being a Samurai. His book is widely considered to be a cornerstone of the philosophy of Bushido. Hagakure - The Way of the Samurai, which means: ""Hidden by Leaves,"" was composed from dialogs by the famous Samurai Yamamoto Tsunetomo, by a scribe, Tashiro Tsuramoto, about 1716 AD. It explains the major ideas and philosophy that are essential to the ""way of the Samurai"", by which is meant the ""way of dying"". It contains numerous tales of various Samurai and their deeds which illustrate their philosophy and practice. The Art of War by Sun Tzu was a Chinese general, military strategist and a philosopher whose books have universal resonance even in the contemporary time. The Art of War has inspired Mao Zedong's writings about Guerrilla warfare. Sun Tzu's Art of War is a widely acclaimed book on military strategy that has influenced and shaped the idea of Western and Eastern nations military philosophy. It presents complete instructions on how to win battles and manage conflicts. The theories proposed in Art of War are extremely beneficial on the battle ground and have been tried and tested by many successful military generals around the world. Bushido - The Soul of Japan by Inazo Nitobe was first published in 1899. It is an extremely literate presentation by a Japanese intellectual who wished to present Japan and its fundamental philosophy in a way that could be understood by Westerners. It describes how the Shinto religion and Buddhism are the underpinnings of the essentially militaristic view of honor and life that are inherent in Bushido, the Samurai code.
Fascinating F1 Facts, Volume 3
Fascinating F1 Facts is the perfect gift for the hundreds of millions of Formula 1 motor racing fans around the world. Written by Joe Saward, who has been a fulltime F1 reporter for 30 years, the book delves into the amazing stories behind the drivers, the races and the teams. Each story is short, so it's the perfect book for picking up and putting down, when you have a moment to spare, You will be astonished by some of the stories. Saward is a storyteller with a passion for the sport - and for spinning yarns. His World Atlas of Motor Racing, in the 1980s, had a huge influence on creating interest in the sport for a whole generation of new young readers.
Xing Yi Tai and Tuo Xing
Xing Yi is a powerful yet subtle martial art, which was forged on ancient battlefields during China's feudal era. Based on spear methods, the art was developed by many generations of masters. These masters studied the fighting strategies of animals and embodied them, to make their own fighting skills more effective.This book was previously known as 'Xing Yi - A Study of Tai and Tuo Xing' and is a study of two of Xing Yi's advanced, yet less well known fighting strategies. Which are the fascinating methods of Tai Xing (Flycatcher) and Tuo Xing (Crocodile).This is a must have book for anyone who is practicing Xing Yi or other fighting arts, and who would like to explore the fighting strategy of animals within a martial context.
Asian Martial Arts
Asian Martial Arts: Constructive Thoughts & Practical Applications represents an international gathering of friends who happen to be highly qualified marital art scholars and practitioners. This martial arts book is a collection of articles from practitioners who have come together in celebration of the 20-plus years that the Journal of Asian Martial Arts inspired scholarship to higher academic standards while encouraging all aspects of responsible practice. Each article was written specifically for Asian martial arts, with topics representing the rich variety found in the Asian martial traditions.
Social Issues in Sport Communication
Combining theory with practical application, this collection of real-life, provocative case studies on social issues in sports provides students with the opportunity to make the call on ethical and professional dilemmas faced by a variety of sport and communication professionals. The case studies examine the successes and failures of communication in the corporate culture of sport intersecting with social issues including race, gender, religion, social media, mass media, public health, and LGBTQ+ issues. Topics include the COVID-19 pandemic, the Black Lives Matter movement, sexual abuse scandals, domestic violence, cultural appropriation, and mental health. Each chapter contextualizes a specific issue, presents relevant theory and practical communication principles, and leads into discussion questions to prompt critical reflection. The book encourages students to view the evidence themselves, consider competing ethical and professional claims, and formulate practical responses. This collection serves as a scholarly text for courses in sport communication, business, intercultural communication, public relations, journalism, media studies, and sport management.
Why You Can't Shoot Straight
Beginning with the most basic science, that gravity means you can never shoot straight, this book clearly and carefully explains the physical science behind all aspects of shooting. First it covers the basics of projectile motion, air resistance effects and the impact of rotational. It then moves to advanced and applied science topics like recoil control and optics of sighting and scopes.
Freestyle Skateboard Book Part-1
Freestyle Skateboard Book Part-1: 130 pages. About 800 photos in color. About 70 sequences (trick tips).Guenter Mokulys: Professional skateboarder of more than 40 years, 11 time world champion, 8 time European Championship winner, creator of 15 tricks, participant of more than 120 world wide contests taking top ranks nearly every time, to claiming the European Championship at 57 despite younger contendors. Guenter Mokulys presents his 10th book in his renowned series. This time exclusively shedding light on his life's passion: "Freestyle Skateboading." The 40 years of skateboarding and encounters with the world's best skateboarders have been comprised into this book for your advantage. Everything from proper healthy routines to personal tips from professionals, this book contains secrets and tips that will guarantee rapid growth from one of the most successful freestyle skaters. Guenter at his age is a prime example that "Freestyle Skateboarding" keeps the body and soul young. Guenter Mokulys: "Rodney Mullen was my inspiration for these books. In 1985 I took his sequence of tricks, photos, and descriptions and created my own personal handbook, analyzing his passion to make it mine as well. Back then he urged me to make this available to as many skaters as possible. That very same inspiration I gained from him was to be carried on to future generations. To show the world "Freestyle Skateboarding", pushing the boundaries to spark that excitement in as many as possible."
True Nature
After receiving a mysterious invitation to train with a spiritual guide in Nepal, David and his monastic friend Bradley leave behind their old lives and embark on a journey to find spiritual enlightenment. The two soul searchers find themselves on a madcap trip through the chaotic streets of Kathmandu and the breathtaking peaks of the Himalayas. Along the way, they meet a few friendly nomads, a clever businessman with an enticing offer, and a wise woman who teaches them unexpected lessons about friendship, soulmates, and ultimate liberation. Filled with more than 50 photos from David and Bradley's real-life travels, True Nature is a captivating blend of adventure, spiritual insight, and personal reflection. Whether you're looking for a companion novel for your own spiritual journey or simply want to escape into a dream-like adventure, start reading True Nature today.
Fly Fishing the Hex Hatch
"When we are in the right place at the right time with the right gear, a Hex hatch can be one of the most exciting experiences in fly fishing. The author's own excitement comes through loud and clear in this thorough and entertaining guide to the Hex hatch in Northern New England. Wass writes in a friendly, chatty, and light-hearted conversational style. He explains where to go and how to prepare for the challenges of fishing at or after dark. I've marked my calendar to get out there and put his advice to work." --David Van Wie, author of Storied Waters and The Confluence.
Xing Yi She Xing
Xing Yi is a very old fighting art from China, whose techniques are based around the use of the spear. The spear being one of the primary weapons of choice for use upon the battlefield in ancient China. The overarching strategy of Xing Yi relies upon embodying the fighting strategy or 'essence' of different animals. All of which were studied and chosen by the Xing Yi masters of the past, due to their unique and effective fighting abilities.This book which was called 'Xing Yi Snake', is a study on the fighting strategy of this ancient reptile, of which two types are included within the art of Xing Yi. These being the viper and the constrictor, which have very different approaches to hunting and dispatching prey.Within a fighting context, they provide the Xing Yi practitioner with two very different but complementary combat strategies.
Saddle Up
Saddle up! 8400km solo on the bike, along the Atlantic Coast, from the South of Portugal to the North Cape of Norway, one summer long. Follow the merry Tour d'Europe through delightful encounters, culinary delicacies, breathtaking nature experiences, minor mishaps and luxurious nights under the stars. In addition to the cycling adventure, our author fulfilled one more dream - you are looking at it. "Sporty, challenging, a fair bit of adventure, fun to read!" Jonas Deichmann, long-distance exceptional athlete and Spiegel bestselling Author "A text that inspires and always brings a smile. For explorers of all ages." Paul Maar, Author
Soccer Coaches
In this book we describe over 80 exercises for little footballers ( 5 to 10 years ). Rules of conduct and principles towards the little footballers are discussed first. Coaches have a great responsibility towards the children. Never before have so many boys and girls of preschool age played football. That`s why training for this age group must be fun for the first moment. Contents and methods from the youth sector may not be adopted for the children, otherwise the number of football-playing children will shrink. The first impressions of football training are crucial for the children. In case of incompetent behaviour of the trainer, parents or caretakers get little athletes a first negative impression, have bad experiences and in the worst case they develop an aversion to any football club. Here we recognize the great importance of child-friendly behavior from coaches and caretakers. Furthermore, the trainers need subject-specific knowledge and a high level of knowledge of human nature. The footballing aspect must not be in the foreground for very young children. The training refers to running, jumping throwing, ball games and games of various kinds. The fun factor and the community are in the foreground. The children need to feel that they are needed by the community. Every cild receives an equal amount of praise and recognition from trainers, parents and caretakers. The performance of the children is not yet so important. Competitive games must have a great fun factor, mainly played and trained in small groups. Children don`t just need footballs, pylons and slalom poles. For a versatile development they need different balls, easy climbing course, playgrounds, swings and slides, gymns with balls and gym mats, foam balls for different games and much more. This versatile sporting activity and the playing in groups is essential for the motorical development, training of social behaviour and empathy, prevention of postural weakness and to promote a sporting and human p
The Champion's Mind (Hindi)
*चैंपियंस ऑफ माइंड;* आपकी दिमागी उथल-पुथल को शांत करने के लिए काफी है। एक खेल मनोविज्ञान सलाहकार और परामर्शदाता की किताब होने के चलते आपके दिमाग में यह भ्रम पैदा हो सकता है कि इसका संबंध खेलों के तौर-तरीकों और उसमें विजय हासिल करने से हो। यह सच तो है, लेकिन पूरा नहीं...। जब आप इसके पन्ने दर पन्ने पल्टाते हैं, तो JIM AFREMOW आपको एक नया दृष्टिकोण प्रदान करते चलते हैं, और इस तरह आप 'सामान्यज्ञ' से 'विशेषज्ञ' की ओर कदम बढ़ाते हैं। इस पुस्तक से देश-विदेश में लाखों लोगों ने लाभ प्राप्त किया है, और यह सिलसिला अब भी जारी है। तो शुरू करते हैं तैयारी *'चैंपियंस ऑफ माइंड'* बनने की...
The Champion's Mind (Hindi)
*चैंपियंस ऑफ माइंड;* आपकी दिमागी उथल-पुथल को शांत करने के लिए काफी है। एक खेल मनोविज्ञान सलाहकार और परामर्शदाता की किताब होने के चलते आपके दिमाग में यह भ्रम पैदा हो सकता है कि इसका संबंध खेलों के तौर-तरीकों और उसमें विजय हासिल करने से हो। यह सच तो है, लेकिन पूरा नहीं...। जब आप इसके पन्ने दर पन्ने पल्टाते हैं, तो JIM AFREMOW आपको एक नया दृष्टिकोण प्रदान करते चलते हैं, और इस तरह आप 'सामान्यज्ञ' से 'विशेषज्ञ' की ओर कदम बढ़ाते हैं। इस पुस्तक से देश-विदेश में लाखों लोगों ने लाभ प्राप्त किया है, और यह सिलसिला अब भी जारी है। तो शुरू करते हैं तैयारी *'चैंपियंस ऑफ माइंड'* बनने की...
Sport Shooting Data Tracker Logbook
Our simple, handy and easy to use Sport Shooting Data Tracker Logbook with Modern and Premium Cover Design for Shooters, Marksman, Markswoman is professionally designed to help you keep detailed record of Date, Time, Location, Firearm, Scope Type, Ammunition, Seating Depth, Distance, Powder, Primer, Brass, Diagram Pages. Get your Copy Today!Sport Shooting Data Tracker Logbook: ⚬ 120 pages ⚬ Glossy Cover with Modern Cover Design ⚬ Interior: Good Quality White Paper ⚬ Size 6 x 9 inches
Academics, Discipline, and Sports at Saint Finbarr's College
This is a book of historical legacy of a Catholic secondary school in Lagos, Nigeria, with a long-term reputation for academic excellence, student discipline, and soccer superiority. The focus of this book is to salute, recognize, and celebrate the special group of Students, the soccer players, of Saint Finbarr's College, Lagos, Nigeria. Much has been written about the accomplishments of other groups of ex-Finbarrians, but nothing has been written collectively about the soccer players. It is a book targeting the alumni of the school to bring appropriate glory and recognition to the soccer players of the school, many of whom have gone on to play for the Nigerian National Team as well as play professionally around the world.
Coaching Wacky Raccoon, Children, and Adults the Fundamentals of Good Sportsmanship
He spent 40 years in the medical profession. For fun, he coached skiing for over 20 years. He is a member of the Professional Ski Instructors of America, and is certified in Alpine Skiing, Level 2; Adaptive Specialist, Level 1; Children's Specialist, Level 2; and Children's Specialist Trainer. Currently he is employed by Vail Resorts and is presently on the Vail Education Staff. He was the former Director of the Children's Advanced Training Specialist, and the Express Pre-School Ski School Programs.
Joseon Korean Swordsmanship From the Source Jedok Geom
General Li Rusong was a skilled swordsman on the battlefield who struck fear in the hearts of his enemies, and had a ferocious sword style that was so impressive it was taught to the Korean military from the 1590s. Joseon Crown Prince Sado had this form formally recorded in 1759, and from this historic record we can revive the ancient arts and teach truly historic martial arts in the modern day.Korean Swordsmanship from the Source: Jedok Geom deeply explores the history and swordsmanship of General Li's style and breaks it down into a practical guide that will turn a willing student into a competent swordsman.
Joseon Korean Swordsmanship From the Source Jedok Geom
General Li Rusong was a skilled swordsman on the battlefield who struck fear in the hearts of his enemies, and had a ferocious sword style that was so impressive it was taught to the Korean military from the 1590s. Joseon Crown Prince Sado had this form formally recorded in 1759, and from this historic record we can revive the ancient arts and teach truly historic martial arts in the modern day.Korean Swordsmanship from the Source: Jedok Geom deeply explores the history and swordsmanship of General Li's style and breaks it down into a practical guide that will turn a willing student into a competent swordsman.
Big Bore Sixguns
John Taffin's Expert Look at the Heavy-Hitters of the Handgun IndustryIf your interest is whet by history, shooting or the large caliber handguns, this is the book for you.In this comprehensive guide, firearms expert John Taffin follows the development of big bores from 1870 to today. His fascinating model to model review includes more than 300 photos and fine details about the pioneering sixguns, as well as the influence those guns have had on each other and the field of competitive shooting.Famous big bore revolvers featured in this book include the .357 Magnum, the .44 Magnum, the .45 Colt, and an armory of other popular large bore handguns. Written in an easy-to-follow format, Big Bore Sixguns lays out a detailed history of Colts, Smith & Wessons, Rugers, and the men who made them.This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a hardcover (ISBN 1635616905).
The Secret To Being Slim
Introduction to Anna Burrows In the last 20 years, I remained close to the subject of lifestyle studies and experimented with nutrition and exercise to discover the secret of the lifestyle which will guarantee a great figure and a great mental state and well-being. The book. 'Secret to Being Slim' will encourage you to achieve your health and fitness goals. www.thesecrettobeingslim.com
Equestrian Art
From 1951 to 1956, Nuno Oliveira wrote sixty articles concerning horses and riding for two Portuguese magazines. At the time, Nuno Oliveira was in his thirties, yet he was already an accomplished rider, with vast experience. Trained in Haute ?cole by his relative, the former 矇cuyer of the Portuguese Royal House, Joaquim Gon癟alves de Miranda, he decided at an early age to devote himself to the equestrian art and soon acquired a great reputation in Portugal. Xenophon Press has worked carefully with Nuno Oliveira's daughter, Pureza Oliveira and with key bilingual students of Oliveira to complete the English translation from the original Portuguese texts. The articles address a wide variety of topics. They are true gems of equestrian literature, testifying to the immense capacity for synthesis that Oliveira demonstrated with regard to the theoretical debates of the discipline. We present here for the rst time ever, a complete and new English translation of these 60 articles, embellished with photographs of the same years including all of the images from his publication Haute ?cole. Together with the companion volume to this book, Equestrian Art: The Collected Later Works by Master Nuno Oliveira (Collector's Edition), for the rst time in English, in a set of two volumes, the complete written works of one of the greatest equestrian masters of the twentieth century. Master Nuno Oliveira is considered to be one of the leading figures (if not the leading figure) in the Equestrian Art of the 20th century. He was not only an expert in the art of horsemanship and its history but also an outstanding teacher and mentor, an instructor with unusual intelligence and a highly developed equestrian feeling, and an unrivaled artist in the saddle. See Xenophon Press for a complete list of the 60 articles.
Speeding up Sport
Cricket has been the single most popular sport in India. In a technologically unmediated age, the game was played in the five-day test format. In 2007 though, the sport evolved itself into the Indian Premier League, an association that transformed it from mere a sport to an entertainment spectacle, raising its viewership, TRPs and popularity of the game, to hitherto unimaginable heights. The IPL consequently became India's first sporting platform. This book posits that the growth of the IPL (and of the popularity of cricket in contemporary India) has also been dependent on the parallel evolution of information and technology systems. The implications of technology have affected the way in which it can now be viewed by audiences on the television set at home; new technologies have affected umpiring decisions; new software are critically tied to generating digital audiences for the sport (it can be viewed on one's smartphone and e-devices); and in general, information and communication technology (ICT) has brought major interface between cricket players, administrators, brand managers, PR agencies and the audience. Developing ICTs as a real-time technological mediation has made the IPL dependent on the internet, television broadcast, Twitter, facebook and mobile phones. This book studies this impact; it studies not only how the sport has evolved in a post liberal India, but also how technology has affected the way it is viewed and spectated upon thereby altering the cultural and social milieu of the nation.
Workout Log Book
This book makes an excellent gift for anyone who wants to stay consistent with long-term habits and also makes you two to three times more likely to achieve your desired goals.It is an excellent gift for anyone who wants to stay consistent with long-term habits. So, you can visually see your progress over time and track all info about your workouts in one place. Book features: ✔ Detail-oriented, organized, and accurate;✔ ​​Double-sided;✔ Perfect for recording your progression;✔ Helps you to stay motivated and disciplined;✔ Excellent for beginners and advanced alike;✔ Matte Finish SoftcoverA perfect gift for you and your friends! Grab your copies today!
Shooting Logbook
Our simple, modern, handy and easy to use Shooting Logbook with Modern and Premium Cover Design for Shooters, Marksman, Markswoman is professionally designed to help you keep detailed record of Date, Time, Location, Firearm, Scope Type, Ammunition, Seating Depth, Distance, Powder, Primer, Brass, Diagram Pages. Get your Copy Today!Shooting LogBook: ⚬ 120 pages ⚬ Glossy Cover with Elegant and Premium Cover Design ⚬ Interior: Good Quality White Paper ⚬ Size 6 x 9 inches
Walking Four Directions
What will it take for us to heal as a society and face up to the challenge of climate change? Four foundational concepts came to mind: spirit, nature, heritage and community. Human Spirit because we're deeply wounded and we are wounding each other and the planet as a result; we need a combined sense of humbleness and can-do spirit to rise to the occasion. Mother Nature because there are vital restorative forces there that can guide us. Heritage Values because we should gain wisdom from those who have come before us. And Beloved Community because we must enact hopeful solutions in teamwork with others. If we all act bravely together in grassroots fashion, our cumulative actions ripple across civil society creating the prospect for a sea change which can renew the world. The author thought what better way to explore these four healing tenets than to walk four directions in their honor. By doing so he hoped to make these cornerstones more concrete while actualizing and assembling them into the wholeness we need to successfully combat the climate crisis. This book is dedicated to upholding the web of life all around us, to building a mass movement for a livable climate and to raising up the regenerative power of walking. Walking tributes abound and walking heroes are featured throughout. Two of the author's walking heroes are his own dogs, who get him started and help him complete the journey. In exploring his own and broader human frailty as well as redemption, Robb is insightful and self deprecating. His heartwarming endeavor for integrity shines light on sources of solution that are age-old, interpersonal and original.
Reinventing Martial Arts in the 21st Century
Based on over 15 years of research, this text proposes a new definition of the martial arts to examine how such fighting systems are being re-imagined and reconstructed beyond the arenas of combat and sport in the 21st century Western context. Taking the viewpoint of the martial arts as art forms open to reinterpretation, this unique book considers the ways in which martial arts can be used for different purposes, such as within movement systems and for self-help and therapy. However, the martial arts industry is a highly unregulated space. The book, therefore, considers the ways in which the martial arts are being regulated by Western influencers on social media as well as more formal international organisations connected to UNESCO. The project then examines the lives of long-term martial arts instructors and practitioners of historical European martial arts (HEMA), Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan), Wing Chun Kung Fu and other internal martial arts such as Cheng Hsin. This book draws on a wide range of data sources including autoethnography, ethnography, life history interviews and social media and textual analysis to paint a vivid picture of the reinvention process in contemporary society. It shows how elements of the martial arts (often from East Asian societies) are being adapted, critiqued, managed and merged to suit the social needs of today's martial artists and the public. This monograph will appeal to all scholars and students interested in combat sports, martial arts and physical culture from a social scientific and qualitative perspective. "...his research on Mexican traditions brings a fresh perspective to the analysis of cultural influences and theoretical reflection on the heritage of martial arts..."--WOJCIECH J. CYNARSKI "Written in a clear, precise and simple language, it addresses many of the topics inspiring contemporary social research on martial arts..."--CARLOS GUTI?RREZ GARC?A "Jennings has...drawn together several of the key themes in martial arts studies which became highly visible during the COVID-19 pandemic."--SARA DELAMONT "...a highly readable academic account of colorful vignettes and vivid insights shared from a lifetime in martial arts and scholarship."--DS FARRER "...a fascinating exploration of multiple overlooked aspects of the living and breathing richness and diversity of martial arts as lived practices, often intertwined with different livelihoods, issues and aspects of health and wellbeing, and ways of growing."--PAUL BOWMAN
Global Sports and Contemporary China
Chapter 1: Introduction: Global Sport in Contemporary China.- Chapter 2: Chinese Sport Policy from Reform to the Millennium.- Chapter 3: An Olympic China: Sport and the Preparation for Beijing 2008.- Chapter 4: Global Sports and Shifting Focus: Sport Policy, Investment, and the Inter-Olympic Period.- Chapter 5: Sport and Accessing a Global Community.- Chapter 6: When the Global Game Comes to the People's Republic.- Chapter 7: New forms of Domestic Distinction: Sport and Contemporary Chinese Class Structure.- Chapter 8: Tennis Culture and the Booming Urban Middle Class.- Chapter 9: China's Sporting Self Determination: Achieving independent global sporting dominance.
Driftwood Legacy
The large, richly illustrated story of an outstanding Quarter Horse stallion and the horsemen who have carried on the legacy of breeding outstanding performance horses.Asbury Schell owned Driftwood, then known as Speedy, using him to rope calves, team rope, steer rope and bulldog. Catherine and Chaning Peake convinced Schell to let them breed seven mares to the stallion in 1941 and the next year the Peakes acquired Driftwood for $1,500.Driftwood offspring were known for their calm nature, athletic ability and excelled in the rodeo arena. Driftwood was inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame in 2006.
The 1936 Berlin Olympics
When Adolf Hitler hosted the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, he used the Games to rally political support in Germany and abroad for his white supremacist worldview. In doing so, Hitler not only ruptured the myth that politics and sports do not mix, but he also initiated the first major instance of sportswashing: hosting a sports mega-event to launder one's stained reputation on the world stage. The 1936 Berlin Olympics: Race, Power, and Sportswashing situates these controversial Games in the longer political history of the Olympics and examines the behind-the-scenes machinations that led to the International Olympic Committee handing these Games to Germany in the first place. In the United States, the Berlin Olympics catalyzed a raucous, if ultimately unsuccessful, boycott campaign that raised serious concerns about racialized repression in the host country. The Berlin Games furnished a high-profile testing ground for racial theories rooted in white supremacy-the marrow in the Nazis' ideological bones-where Black athletes like Jesse Owens thrived. The Games also brought innovations-like the Olympic Torch Relay-that were subsequently woven into Olympic tradition. Sportswashing is a significant concern in modern-day sports studies; this book demonstrates how the Olympic Games have long been both a potential pedestal for autocrats to boost their unsavory regimes and a flashpoint for human-rights criticism. Although history does not gift the present moment with crisp facsimiles from the past, thinking through history illuminates patterns and possibilities that can help make sense of the whirling swirl of today.
Results Generate Results
Former Professional Tennis and now a Professional Pickleball Player, Jhonnatan Medina Alvarez, and Professor, Dr. Laura Poe, joined together to create a methodology that allows sports players to improve performance faster and provide measurable performance data. Combining their expertise in sports and business, they found many similarities in the way project teams were managed and sports teams were coached. They created the Sports Data and Agility (SDA) methodology to provide a framework that both coaches and players can follow to allow them to set goals and track progress over time. SDA can be used for every skill, every sport, and players at any level. Medina Alvarez's personal experiences playing junior and professional tennis all over the world are described throughout the book with examples and guidance for tennis and pickleball players. Results Generates Results is a handbook that provides specific approaches using SDA that any coach or player can use to achieve success.
The Driftwood Legacy
The large, richly illustrated story of an outstanding Quarter Horse stallion and the horsemen who have carried on the legacy of breeding outstanding performance horses.Asbury Schell owned Driftwood, then known as Speedy, using him to rope calves, team rope, steer rope and bulldog. Catherine and Chaning Peake convinced Schell to let them breed seven mares to the stallion in 1941 and the next year the Peakes acquired Driftwood for $1,500.Driftwood offspring were known for their calm nature, athletic ability and excelled in the rodeo arena. Driftwood was inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame in 2006.
How We Can Save Sports
From disturbing research on concussions to publicly-financed stadiums that benefit wealthy team owners, Ken Reed argues that much of our sports culture is broken. In the paperback edition, Reed provides a new introduction to bring this perennial topic up to the present, outlines the most pressing challenges, and offers practical solutions.
Suppressors
Everything you need to know about shooting with a silencer! Think owning a suppressor is out of reach? Not so fast. Acquiring, understanding and shooting with a suppressor isn't difficult at all. SUPPRESSORS, brought to you by the editors at RECOIL Magazine, shows you a cross-section of modern suppressor (aka silencer) types, demonstrating that the market is full of options to fit countless firearms platforms. SUPPRESSORS offers expert advice to educate you on what's out there for purchase, current political standings on this often-misunderstood component, and how you can kit out your firearm build with a suppressor that's just right. Inside this valuable book: A look at many of today's suppressor offerings Filing procedures to obtain a suppressorGeneral maintenance and careWays to improve performanceMatching a suppressor to your rifle or pistolAnswers to common questions on silencer legalityBusting common myths about shooting suppressedAnd much more!This information draws from the vast amount of information published in RECOIL Magazine, as well as material from its sister publications, CARNIVORE and CONCEALMENT. This is the key to educating yourself on how suppressors work, what's available for purchase and how to get your very own.
The Plateau of Doubt
The Plateau of Doubt details a 725 mile, two-season trek tracing the Hayduke Trail across the Colorado Plateau. Not only does it describe the stunning scenery spanning six national parks, two national forests, three wilderness areas, two national monuments and one national recreation area, but the underlines the challenges involved in hiking one of the most remote and desiccated landscapes on earth. It illustrates the dramatic impact a warming world and over-grazing are having on the fragile environment of the Colorado Plateau.
Preserving Life Through The Study Of The Martial Way
Training Manual Part One for Kobujutsu Students
Baseball Rules in Black and White(TM)
This book is for umpires at every level of baseball, but far beyond umpires this book should be in the hands of every coach, player, administrator, broadcaster and parent. Baseball Rules in Black and White(TM) is an educational resource that enhances the most complicated and frequently called rules in baseball. This resource converts difficult rule book language into basic, easy to read sentences. It is formatted to help the reader easily find rulings. The over 400 converted rulings are comprehensive and accurate. Baseball Rules in Black and White's(TM) content will empower anyone desiring baseball rule knowledge. Baseball Rules in Black and White(TM) is not filled with arbitrary rule book language. Baseball Rules in Black and White(TM) is a unique educational resource that effectively teaches the rules of baseball to the reader, a breakthrough in baseball rules education. "A Better Way to Learn and Apply the Rules of Baseball"TM www.baseballrulesinblackandwhite.com
Fishing with Angler Alexander Gurman 2014
Fishing Book, Fishing with Angler Alexander Gurman 2014, advice to new anglers, locations to fish at, fishing stories, where to buy fishing equipment, what to take fishing, walleyes, bass, salmon, trout, blue gill, pike, tuna, blue fish, crappies, fluke, sharks, shad, fly fishing, korablik fishing fishing bait glue, bargefishing.com and fishingbaitglue.com
The Secrets of Jujitsu
This book shares Defense when a man attacks you by seizing you around waist. There are five tricks in this series, and they provide a splendid means of exercise. Defense when a man attacks your throat. After mastering this lesson, the weakest woman will be safe from such an attack. By having your practice partner attack from behind, you master a series of tricks that will be useful in any situation of attack or defense. Defense when attacked by knife, club, pistol, kicks, etc. This lesson teaches you quick thinking and gives you presence of mind in an emergency. Taking prisoners, hammerlocks, and a number of tricks whereby the weaker man can get the stronger. These are intensely interesting tricks, most of them published for the first time. Three of the secret grips of Japan have never yet published in any book, Japanese or otherwise. These tricks give you the power of life or death.
Never Give Up on Your Dreams
It was self-fulfilling prophecy. After being told that he was dreaming too big, Jerel set out on a journey of faith. With dreams of competing for SEC powerhouse LSU, he discovered how faith and hard work can equal a dream realized. Jerel went from failing to make the Hinds Community College track team to becoming the tenth fastest 100-meter sprinter is LSU's history. In his personal autobiography, "Never Give Up On Your Dreams: My Journey of Faith," Jerel shares his story of overcoming adversity and the importance of keeping faith. Being a non-scholarship "walk-on" athlete proved to be challenging but he still managed to graduate from LSU - without even having school textbooks to study from. With undeniable faith, Jerel ignored the "dream-killers" he encountered and proved that anything is possible through true belief. In the pages of this book, Jerel Hill reveals his thoughts about overwhelming obstacles he faced and seeks to inspire, motivate, and encourage readers to never give up on their dreams.
Bicycling the Underground Railroad
A 2000 mile bicycle journey following one of the routes of the Underground Railroad, assisted by the kindness of strangers - "conductors" and "stationmasters" along the route. The adventure became a lesson in history and awareness, challenges, surprises and overcoming an unexpected personal crisis.
75 Quid and An Axe (George Got Gumption)
Nothing could stop him, nothing was bigger, wilder, fiercer, more industrious than George. Not even WW2 could bring him down. A true icon of the Australian landscape, George Challis is the man for whom the word "Gumption" was invented. They were larger than life times! And George had more life than most! From a range of war episodes to personal encounters with the ferocity of the Australian landscape, George Challis had a unique way of dealing with everything. A man who lived through WWII and who showed more resourcefulness than most, George Challis went on to define what it is like to be all-man and a true Aussie Icon. "This is one of the most determined characters to come out of the Australian landscape; a man who understood that nature demanded something must die so that someone might live." Coverage Reports #778 of 2012
On Skating
Physical education teacher G. U. A. Vieth became the first German author to describe ice skating in writing when a lecture he gave in 1788 was published in a journal in 1789. It was reprinted as a small book in 1790. This book has eluded skating historians for years; now it is available in English for the first time.
Developing a Sport Psychology Consultancy Practice
Sport and exercise psychology as a profession is becoming increasingly popular, with a growth in the number of students applying for and studying Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees in sport and exercise psychology in recent years within the UK and International Higher Education landscape. Developing a Sport Psychology Consultancy Practice: A Toolkit for Students and Trainees provides logistical and practical information about becoming and working as an applied sport psychology practitioner and the critical processes involved in setting up a consultancy practice. The book focuses on three broad areas: Pathways into Applied Sport Psychology Practice Setting up a Sport Consultancy Practice Personal and Professional Development Within these areas, the chapters provide coverage on topics related to UK and International training and qualification routes, setting up, operating and marketing successful consultancy practices, engaging in administrative and quality assurance processes and optimising technology for effective practice. The chapters further focus on the practitioner's journey of personal and professional development, including the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance for mental health, integrating self-care strategies into daily lives, developing cultural competence and engaging in lifelong learning. This book is a valuable resource for students who are considering training as an applied practitioner, including students enrolled on undergraduate and postgraduate Sport and Exercise Psychology, Sport and Exercise Science and Psychology programmes. It is also a vital aid for current trainees and recently qualified Sport and Exercise Psychologists.
The Rational Practitioner
Sport and exercise psychology has grown exponentially as an academic discipline and profession in the past decade. The dominant approach to sport and exercise psychology practice is the cognitive-behavioural approach that stems from cognitive behavioural therapies (CBTs). CBTs are the most widely used counselling approaches in the world. Through this approach developed rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT), a cognitive-based theory and therapy that incorporates many of the techniques that defines CBTs to this day (e.g., cognitive restructuring, rehearsal, imagery, self-talk).The Rational Practitioner: The Sport and Performance Psychologist's Guide to Practicing Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy develops innovative concepts that are particular to the performance milieu, whilst sticking rigorously to core theory. This book is fundamental to applied practice and offers practitioners, scholars, and researchers of sport psychology and REBT, theoretical and detailed practical information from an experienced and qualified sport and exercise psychologist.This book provides a comprehensive portrayal of REBT applied within sport and performance and is key reading for current and trainee sport and exercise psychologists, but also to psychologists from other disciplines who wish to work with athletes and other performers.
Determinants of Corporate Sponsorship Award Opportunities for Soccer Premier League Clubs in Kenya
Sponsorship of soccer clubs by corporate organizations is a common phenomenon worldwide. Sponsors have been giving assistance such as branded shirts, money, kits and stadia. Before awarding sponsorship, corporate organizations base their decisions on certain criteria. The sponsorship selection criteria have been documented in various studies, yet no such study had been done on the kenya soccer premier league. This therefore was the main focus of this study, whose objectives were four fold:1. To determine the influence of team-centered factors on corporate organizations decisions to sponsor Kenya Premier League clubs. 2. To appraise the influence of country-based characteristics on corporate organizations willingness to offer sponsorship to Kenya Premier League clubs. 3. To establish whether decisions made by corporate organizations to avail sports sponsorships to Kenya Premier League clubs were influenced by environmentally-centered factors.4. To determine whether team-centered, country-based and environmentally-centered characteristics differed significantly in the extent to which they influenced decisions made by corporate organizations to sponsor KPL clubs. Data was collected using self- administered questionnaires and interviews, from purposively selected corporate sponsors and clubs. Furthermore, the descriptive survey design was found suitable because it is concerned with finding out who, what, which and how of a phenomenon. Analysis of data entailed the use of descriptive statistics, with regression being used to test the hypotheses. Results revealed that team-based, country-based and environmentally-centered characteristics, had a positive and significant relationship with decisions made by corporate organizations to sponsor Kenya Premier League clubs. in addition, team-based characteristics had the strongest influence on willingness by corporate organizations to award sponsorship to Kenya Premier League clubs, followed by country-based factors, then environmentally-based factors.
Boxing Still Matters
Boxing Still Matters is a fact-based history of professional boxing from 1981 to 2021, the years immediately following the time span covered in When Boxing Mattered, the author's first book, which focused on 1880-1980. The book utilizes a decade-by-decade approach and features the big names of the four decades covered. Marquee names, Larry Holmes, the Klitschko brothers, Mike Tyson, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, Lennox Lewis, George Foreman, Evander Holyfield, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns, Alexis Arguello, Aaron Pryor, Julio Cesar Chavez, Bernard Hopkins, Oscar De La Hoya, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Manny Pacquiao, Canelo Alvarez, and Vasiliy Lomachenko are all covered and accompanied by historical photographs.
The Complete COMPEX Guide
A complete user guide for Compex owners and those looking to purchase a Compex. Includes training advice, recovery techniques, rehabilitation uses and supporting nutritional ideas.
