Gym Log
Meet your very own twelve week gym based log book; containing all you need to help keep you accountable on your health and fitness journey. This log book contains a goal setting section and twelve weeks of weight log sheets where you'll be able to track your weights per exercise, as well as your cardio and personal bests. Along with nutrition and habit trackers where you'll be able to track your daily calories, protein intake, water intake, sleep and steps. Towards the end of the book you'll find a section to track your progress, in the form of measurements and weight on the scales.
Gym Log
Meet your very own twelve week gym based log book; containing all you need to help keep you accountable on your health and fitness journey. This log book contains a goal setting section and twelve weeks of weight log sheets where you'll be able to track your weights per exercise, as well as your cardio and personal bests. Along with nutrition and habit trackers where you'll be able to track your daily calories, protein intake, water intake, sleep and steps. Towards the end of the book you'll find a section to track your progress, in the form of measurements and weight on the scales.
Psyche of the Injured Athlete
Psyche of the Injured Athlete: the Unspoken Truths presents an intimate look at what happens to athletes who suffer a debilitating, sport career-ending injury. The athlete's identity, the sports family, the daily discipline and work to become an elite athlete are all gone. The psyche of the athlete is damaged, and there is little in place to help them find healing and wholeness.The author, Dr. Laura Miele, PhD, describes her own journey as an elite basketball player who suffered a back injury that ended her promising career and left her on the sidelines. She shares the utter devastation, the consultations with numerous medical professionals searching for a way to rehabilitate and continue to play, and the realization that she needed to move on from her dream. She is an expert in fitness, sports and recreation with a PhD in Sports Psychology, and she brings her understanding of athletic identity, sports injury rehabilitation, and career-ending injury to bear on the lack of mental health resources available to injured athletes and to those who care for them.This book is intended to help coaches, parents, medical practitioners, and the injured athletes themselves acknowledge the need for the body, mind and spirit all to be considered when evaluating the health and wellbeing of the injured athlete. The seven comprehensive chapters cover Miele's story, the role of sport in the identity of elite athletes, the loneliness and despair of an injured, depressed athlete, and finally her detailed solutions to help the injured athlete cope with and move beyond their injury, to transition out of sports and into a successful career and life. The insights from coaches and athletes sprinkled throughout the book corroborate and expand on the topics of athletics, injury, loss and recovery. Dr. Miele notes that athletes have everything they need to heal and move on if they are given the appropriate support. They are disciplined, they know how to work hard, and they are team players. With the right mental health resources and guidance, they can integrate their love of their sport into their life and come back strong.Whether you are a parent, coach, doctor or athlete, this book is a must read. Better analysis and treatment are critical to the mental health of elite athletes, and you owe it to yourself or the athlete you care for to better understand the psyche of the injured athlete.
Women’s Rugby in Germany. Stereotypes and Values
Master's Thesis from the year 2021 in the subject Health - Sport - Sport Sociology, grade: 1,7, Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel (Englisches Seminar), course: Kulturwissenschaften, language: English, abstract: Im Zuge dieser Arbeit soll Frauenrugby in Deutschland im kulturwissenschaftlichen Sinne n瓣her beleuchtet werden. Hierbei wird sich besonders auf die Geschlechterrollen und die Rugbykultur und Gemeinschaft bezogen und diese in Vergleich zu Gro?britannien gesetzt. Weil die Sportart mit vielen Vorurteilen belegt ist, und Rugby Stereotyp "maskulin" konnotiert ist, ist es notwendig, sich den Rollenbildern in dieser Sportart zu widmen. Zus瓣tzlich wird der Vergleich mit Gro?britannien erstellt, um verschiedene Problematisierungen mit einem Land zu kontrastieren, in dem Rugby ein Nationalsport ist. In dieser Masterarbeit werden daher am Beispiel von Frauenrugby in Deutschland tradierte Frauenbilder im Sport hinsichtlich Stereotypen und Vorurteilen untersucht und mit dem Vorreiter im Rugby Gro?britannien verglichen. Ausgehend hiervon sollen die internationalen Werte und Chancen, die der Sport Frauen bietet, evaluiert werden. Die Grundlage bilden Experteninterviews. Anhand dessen werden die drei h瓣ufigsten Stereotype, denen die Spieler*innen begegneten, herausgearbeitet. Diese beziehen sich zum einen auf K繹rperbilder und Homosexualit瓣t. Zum Anderen auf den direkten Vergleich mit dem Spiel der M瓣nner und die damit einhergehende Annahme der verminderten Qualit瓣t des Frauensports. Diese wird durch mangelnde Finanzierung und daraus folgende geringe mediale Pr瓣senz verst瓣rkt. Darauf aufbauend wird die Rugbykultur in Deutschland und international beleuchtet und hinterfragt, inwieweit Frauen darin inkludiert sind und wie dies das Gruppengef羹hl des Sportes formt. Zum Schluss wird die sogenannte "dritte Halbzeit" untersucht und in diesem Zuge die Werte und der Zusammenhalt thematisiert.
Champion Without a Crown
Bobby Watts tells his story, one of an often and unjustly overlooked but never to be forgotten boxer. Born on a farm in South Carolina, Bobby made the difficult transition to city life when he moved to Philadelphia at the age of ten. Tired of being beaten and mugged he followed his cousins Jimmy Young to the gym one day in seventh grade. Enjoying the respect that came along being able to defend oneself, Bobby decided to make a career out of boxing. A career that led many to believe he was he best middleweight contender of his time. Somehow though, even despite beating champions, Bobby "Boolagoo" Watts was never given a title fight. Read about his journey from the amateurs to the pros and why he believes he was denied the championship fight he so deserved. The story of Bobby "Boogaloo" Watts is dedicated to his family and friends and to the continuance of his legacy.
Clash of the Little Giants
In the late 1890s, when boxing rivaled the popularity of baseball, George Dixon and Terry McGovern were among its most famous practitioners. Their paths first crossed in 1900 in what is widely considered the most significant featherweight bout in history. Both men were fighters who died young under distressing circumstances. Both were products of a burgeoning industrial society and a cult of masculinity, at a time when prizefighting's adherents and opponents were in a constant tug-of-war. This book tells the full story, with a fascinating cast of characters including imperious manager/promoter Tom O'Rourke, World Welterweight Champion Barbados Joe Walcott, and Tammany Hall bigwig Timothy "Big Tim" Sullivan, whose invisible hand made New York the epicenter of boxing in the 1890s.
In and Around the Arena
Explore the history of the Fortuna Rodeo from its origins in 1921 up to the present day with this intriguing history packed with photographs and lore of Humboldt County, California. The rodeo continues as a mainstay of Fortuna, with the 2020 event being the first to be canceled since the end of World War II. In addition to the rodeo itself, this book paints a portrait of the history and growth of a small California town over the past century. Hundreds of photographs from the collections of community members, local museums, universities, and the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum illustrate the text. Among the many never-before-published images is a photograph from the collection of the Rodoni family showing the 1961 Fortuna Rodeo's salute to "old cowboys" who had ridden in the rodeos of the 1920s. The book also features images created by Fortuna photographer Rudy Gillard, a rodeo board member and official photographer of the Fortuna Rodeo, between 1955 and 1981. Dedicated to the Fortuna Rodeo board and to all who have participated in the Fortuna Rodeo, you'll find In and Around the Arena a fascinating read.
In and Around the Arena
Explore the history of the Fortuna Rodeo from its origins in 1921 up to the present day with this intriguing history packed with photographs and lore of Humboldt County, California. The rodeo continues as a mainstay of Fortuna, with the 2020 event being the first to be canceled since the end of World War II. In addition to the rodeo itself, this book paints a portrait of the history and growth of a small California town over the past century. Hundreds of photographs from the collections of community members, local museums, universities, and the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum illustrate the text. Among the many never-before-published images is a photograph from the collection of the Rodoni family showing the 1961 Fortuna Rodeo's salute to "old cowboys" who had ridden in the rodeos of the 1920s. The book also features images created by Fortuna photographer Rudy Gillard, a rodeo board member and official photographer of the Fortuna Rodeo, between 1955 and 1981. Dedicated to the Fortuna Rodeo board and to all who have participated in the Fortuna Rodeo, you'll find In and Around the Arena a fascinating read.
Pool Staker
Pro skateboarder, Ethan Wares, has been dropped by every sponsor and has one last deal on the table: a failing TV station, Network 27. In desperation to keep their ratings high, filming unique and inaccessible skate-spots adds to the pressure which claustrophobic Wares could do without.After finding a skate-able pool at an old leisure centre, and a former soldier acting as the gatekeeper, Ethan has to win him over to ride it. But Ethan's plans go from bad to worse when one day the soldier has packed up and left a nightmare in its place. The Ethan Wares series is a fast-paced skateboard adventure written for skateboarders by a skateboarder and is guaranteed to keep you reading from beginning to end.
Kuji
A translation of Fujita Seiko's 1962 book on Kuji, the Nine Seals. Kuji are a kind of ancient magic spell used to invoke various deities to surround the practitioner with protection and power. Its roots are shrouded in mystery, and it exists in many various incarnations.The author is Fujita Seiko, a Ninja of the Koga School, describes the proper way to make Kuji. He also includes several variations and additional characters that can be added for specific protection.The Kuji is associated with Ninja however it was used by both Samurai and monks as well as ordinary Japanese people for protection as they travelled. This type of magic has a long history in Japan.First time in English.
Racing with Roger Penske
Auto racing legend Roger Penske began as a successful sportscar driver before transitioning to owning a race team and opening a car dealership. Within eight years, Team Penske won the Indianapolis 500. Today, the team boasts more than 580 victories, including an unparalleled 18 Indianapolis 500 wins and two at the Daytona 500. Penske's efforts on the track have been intertwined with his business ventures. Penske Corporation, with $32 billion in revenues, includes Penske truck leasing and rentals, retail automotive centers and logistics. In 2019, he bought the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and related assets, including IndyCar, and led both through the coronavirus pandemic, when racing continued with no fans in the stands. This book chronicles more than 50 years of Roger Penske's racing history, with an overview of his business career, including the turnaround of Detroit Diesel.
Tool Box Hapkido, Rev 1
This text is an update of my first book on Hapkido. Hapkido literally means the art of coordinated power. It is a Korean art that is a form of unarmed self-defense based on circular techniques. The art includes joint locks, sweeps, throws, kicks, and punches. This text focuses on my take on the art which I call Tool Box Hapkido.
Sport in Aotearoa New Zealand
This fascinating book investigates the sporting traditions, successes, systems, 'terrains', and contemporary issues that underpin sport in New Zealand, also known by its Māori name of Aotearoa.
Charles Nelson's School Of Self-defense
Practical Self-Defense Anyone Can Learn, Taught By a Master of Street CombatAfter serving as a Marine in World War II, legendary close-quarter combatives teacher and martial arts practitioner Charles Nelson opened his own School of Self Defense in New York City. Every day, New Yorkers faced the threat of violent attacks, assaults, and muggings. Recognizing that danger, Nelson knew that average people would benefit from learning how to protect themselves. For five decades he taught practical fighting techniques for real-world situations. Nelson's famous evade-and-strike method taught evasion and avoidance first, de-escalation next, and then strategies for self-defense and striking back-when necessary.Combining the popular "Little Red Manual" and "Little Gray Manual" booklets into a single volume, this comprehensive, illustrated book provides a complete picture of Nelson's fighting techniques. Drawing from his personal experience in unarmed, hand-to-hand combat and representing the skills he taught in person, it contains a wide variety of simple and effective martial arts moves, ranging from basic blocks and traps to advanced swivel punches and counter-strikes. A foreword by a WWII combatives expert and fighting instructor Carl Cestari, one of Nelson's former pupils, provides a colorful backstory about "Charlie" Nelson's life and techniques. Appealing to both experienced martial arts students and beginners, this is a must-have classic for every martial artist, and self-defense students and instructors. Studying the moves in this manual could literally mean the difference between life or death."The volumes of letters written to Charlie by former pupils, expressing gratitude for teaching these life-saving tactics and methods, attest to the efficacy of the system." -Carl Cestari, from the Foreword
Sport for Development and Peace
Sport has the incredible power to positively influence the world, and it is with this in mind that the field of Sport for Development and Peace (SDP) has seen tremendous growth over the years. Sport can strengthen social ties, advance human rights, aid economic development, promote inclusion, and more. In Sport for Development and Peace: Foundations and Applications, internationally-recognized SDP experts offer their insights, perspectives, and experiences on a range of topics within the field. The first part of the text focuses on the foundations of SDP, addressing its history, sociological aspects, specific goals--such as development, inclusion, sport participation, and conflict resolution--and political and economic implications. It closes with an evaluation and assessment of SDP programs. The second part examines the application of SDP by providing examples and insights into government involvement in SDP, not-for-profit organizations, and corporate and for-profit enterprises. Finally, the book concludes with a discussion of current trends and future implications of SDP. Written for current and future SDP managers, developers, and administrators, from the student to the professional, Sport for Development and Peace offers a comprehensive look at the many substantive and interconnected SDP topics in order to positively impact this fast-growing field.
Cyclone Hart
This is the inspiring tale of one of the best middleweight boxers to ever come out of This is the inspiring tale of one of the best middleweight boxers to ever come out of Philadelphia. Plagued with polio in his younger years, Eugene Hart took up boxing at Philadelphia. Plagued with polio in his younger years, Eugene Hart took up boxing at the age of fourteen to build up his legs and to escape the widespread gang scene of his the age of fourteen to build up his legs and to escape the widespread gang scene of his neighborhood. By the age of seventeen Eugene had become a force in the Pro circuit. neighborhood. By the age of seventeen Eugene had become a force in the Pro circuit. Known for a very vicious left hook, and nicknamed "Cyclone" by the referee of one of his Known for a very vicious left hook, and nicknamed "Cyclone" by the referee of one of his matches, Hart was famous for his nineteen fight knockout streak. Follow Cyclone from matches, Hart was famous for his nineteen fight knockout streak. Follow Cyclone from his days of training out of the PAL to becoming the third ranked middleweight boxer in his days of training out of the PAL to becoming the third ranked middleweight boxer in his division.his division.
American Sport in the Shadow of a Pandemic
Warren Buffett once opined that "only when the tide rolls out do you discover who's been swimming naked." In a similar vein, American Sport in the Shadow of a Pandemic focuses on how communication practices, structures, and principles change when a key locus--sport--has much of its cultural and political-economic power disrupted. How intertwined is the economic viability of an American collegiate institution to the communicative enactment of the regular staging of collegiate sports? What proportion of a sports media contract is for the competition itself, as opposed to the documentation of fans being "fanatic" as they witness contests live and in-person? Who and what is deemed most disposable, and how do such decisions play out for athletes of different genders, races, and abilities? Questions such as these form the core foci of this volume. As many have observed, out of crisis comes opportunity. In this instance, this volume provides an opportunity for leading scholars of communication and sport to consider which principles should be rethought or reconceptualized based on the effects of the pandemic on our culture, politics, and economy.
How to Become a Champion
Christy's quest is to become the best junior rider in America by winning the top annual national equitation championship, the McClay medal. From age three to eighteen, she discovers through trial and error what it takes to become a superb rider. She has to learn to deal with all kinds of horses, training techniques, choices of trainers, troublesome weather, the complexities of competition and horse showing challenges. It takes gumption, grit, patience and unrelenting focus to make it, but she is determined to try. Read about her journey and see if she succeeds as she wishes.
How to Become a Champion
Christy's quest is to become the best junior rider in America by winning the top annual national equitation championship, the McClay medal. From age three to eighteen, she discovers through trial and error what it takes to become a superb rider. She has to learn to deal with all kinds of horses, training techniques, choices of trainers, troublesome weather, the complexities of competition and horse showing challenges. It takes gumption, grit, patience and unrelenting focus to make it, but she is determined to try. Read about her journey and see if she succeeds as she wishes.
Practical Arnis Stick Fighting
Teach Yourself Stick Fighting for Self-Defense!Discover a stick fighting method that actually works in the streets of today.This training manual focuses on the most practical stick fighting techniques for self-defense.It combines stick fighting techniques from a variety of Kali Arnis grandmasters. Although highly effective, the training and techniques are easy to learn.Now you can learn stick-fighting adapted for the streets of today, because this training manual has all the exercises you need.Get it now.Learn Street-Effective Stick FightingThe single best strike which will end 99% of street-based confrontations!Strike drills covering all angles of attack.Proper stance and movement to get the most power from your strikes.Little known but very effective snatch techniques to take your opponent's weapon.... and much more.Versatile, Modern, and PracticalThe Arnis stick is one of the most versatile martial arts weapons.You can apply the techniques in this stick fighting book to a wide range of common items such as: Half a pool cueUmbrellaWooden stakeStick on the ground, etc.This flexibility makes it very practical for self-defense.Suitable for Women, Men, Young, and OldLearn everything you need to train in this practical method of modern Arnis.Clear and simple instructions.Easy to follow diagrams.Flow drills to make the techniques instinctive.Limited Time Only...Get your copy of Practical Arnis Stick Fighting today and you will also receive: Free SF Nonfiction Books new releasesExclusive discount offersDownloadable sample chaptersBonus content... and more!This publication has the approval of Peter Sunbye, creator of Vortex Control Self-Defense.Teach yourself Practical Arnis Stick Fighting today, because the traditional stuff doesn't work on the streets.Get it now.
Fanhood to Manhood
If we want it bad enough, if we yell loud enough, if we concentrate hard enough, maybe we'll give our boys the edge they need. Regardless, we're all in. Seeing through their eyes, feeling through their muscles, we risk defeat alongside them, and the payoff is an experience bordering on the religious.The team affirms who we are. Their tradition = our tradition. Their reputation = our reputation. Their record = our record. Let it be known through our clothes, our ringtone, our Facebook posts: we are true fans for life.Ah, and the games themselves. The anticipation, the triumph, the group euphoria! That's the high we chase. That's the thrill that vindicates our loyalty. That's why we're fans.However, there's a dark side.When cheering for a team causes more anxiety than joy, when it affects how we show up for those we love, when it becomes an excuse for destructive behavior (binge spending, binge drinking, binge raging), when our obsession with the team's journey comes at the expense of our own journey - that's when an innocent hobby has turned toxic.Once upon a time, this was me. My mood, my esteem and my testosterone levels depended on the athletic performance of strangers. (Your testosterone levels, too, says science - see chapter 21.) I'd celebrate when they won and pout when they lost, sometimes for weeks at a time. Immersed in the delusion that their games had something to do with me, some of my highest thrills and deepest satisfaction came through my team. (Sound familiar?)While I chose this life, I didn't get it by accident. A billion-dollar industry had been quietly partnering with research psychologists to make me watch more, care more, spend more. Whatever it took to boost my "Psychological Commitment to Team" score (yes, that's a thing), to move me up the "Fan Involvement Ladder" (from suspect to customer to raving fan), to ensure I frequently "BIRGed" (Basked In Reflective Glory) and seldom "CORFed" (Cut Off Reflective Failure) - their marketers had no qualms against doing it.Today, five years clean, whether my old team wins or loses is of little concern. No longer beholden to the scam, I do my own thing, find satisfaction and excitement through my own adventures, and am happier for it.Rehab wasn't easy, especially in our sports-crazed culture. But the core realization that made it possible was this: sports teams are mere businesses, fans are mere customers, and life's too short to spend it a glorified cheerleader.As you read the story of my degeneration into toxic fanaticism in Part I: Fanhood, consider parallels in your own journey. We may not share the same sport or the same team. But we do share the same basic needs, and I'm betting the sports industry manipulated yours in a similar way.As you absorb the tough love of Part II: Puberty, remember why you're here. One too many weekends wasted? A brokenhearted family member? A sense that the squealing and whining are beneath you? Whatever the case, don't be too hard on yourself, and know that better days are ahead.And as you begin your new, triumphant chapter with Part III: Manhood, remain strong. Know that your internal "bad wolf" will try to derail your recovery (Turn the game on... Just check the score... You know you wanna). "Kenny Kool-Aids" will emerge with free tickets and promises of championships just around the corner (It's our year - I can feel it!). Resist. Remain vigilant. And begin steeling your will now, for relapse triggers will appear from within, as well as from without, guaranteed.Fanhood may have served you at one time. But now is the time to put down the pom-poms and throw away that frilly pink skirt.Welcome to the path of fanhood to manhood
Liverpool Football History Comic Book
Liverpool Comic Book History, UPDATED to 2023. including the New Innovative Comic InfoFacts for 2015-2023 Seasons.All brilliantly drawn by Bob Bond. Covering the Origin of Club, The Heroes, The Villains the Great Games the Trophies.Concise, Fun and Factual History of the Club in Comic an Comic InfoFacts.
Manchester United History Comic Book
Manchester United Club Soccer History Comic book 2023 updated with NEW COMIC INFOFACTS Section from 2015-2023.Roy of Rovers meets Infographics Comic Book style. From Busby to Ronaldo covering the History of Englands most famous Club.
Life According to the Rules of Boxing
All of us fight. We fight for the things we believe in. We also fight for those we love, and at times, we need to fight against our toughest opponent-ourselves. In Life According to the Rules of Boxing, author Jolie Glassman offers a curriculum for life, discussing how to live your life like a boxer and be the champion fighter of your own life. You are the hero you have been waiting for; it is your future self. The guide presents 101 rules to live life like a boxer who trains to be a champion and becomes one. It offers tips and advice to help you become stronger, fitter, faster, better, and wiser in mind, body, and spirit. Each rule is paired with a famous boxer's quote, and Glassman recommends "being with the rule," reflecting on if you currently possess the skill or trait, and if not, how you will begin to incorporate it in your life and embody it. Life According to the Rules of Boxing is a catalyst to open your eyes to the choices champions make while inspiring you to do the same. This is a curriculum for living a powerful and successful life you love. "Inspired by her passion for boxing and love of service, Jolie Glassman has written a truly inspirational book, a blueprint for anyone that is ready to fight for a better life. She uses the words and disciplines of great fighters like myself, to train and motivate the mind into obtaining characteristics that boxers use for self-mastery, which include belief, discipline, repetition and desire. If you are ready to fight for a better life, than there's no better coach than Jolie Glassman to have in your corner." -Mike Tyson
Life According to the Rules of Boxing
All of us fight. We fight for the things we believe in. We also fight for those we love, and at times, we need to fight against our toughest opponent-ourselves. In Life According to the Rules of Boxing, author Jolie Glassman offers a curriculum for life, discussing how to live your life like a boxer and be the champion fighter of your own life. You are the hero you have been waiting for; it is your future self. The guide presents 101 rules to live life like a boxer who trains to be a champion and becomes one. It offers tips and advice to help you become stronger, fitter, faster, better, and wiser in mind, body, and spirit. Each rule is paired with a famous boxer's quote, and Glassman recommends "being with the rule," reflecting on if you currently possess the skill or trait, and if not, how you will begin to incorporate it in your life and embody it. Life According to the Rules of Boxing is a catalyst to open your eyes to the choices champions make while inspiring you to do the same. This is a curriculum for living a powerful and successful life you love. "Inspired by her passion for boxing and love of service, Jolie Glassman has written a truly inspirational book, a blueprint for anyone that is ready to fight for a better life. She uses the words and disciplines of great fighters like myself, to train and motivate the mind into obtaining characteristics that boxers use for self-mastery, which include belief, discipline, repetition and desire. If you are ready to fight for a better life, than there's no better coach than Jolie Glassman to have in your corner." -Mike Tyson
history of baseball for kids
History of Baseball for KidsBasic Knowledge of Baseball with Some Fun Facts and RecordsWilliam Lawson The perfect baseball companion for curious young minds. Is your home buzzing with all things baseball?Do you find your child transfixed during matches?Are they constantly asking questions about the game and the players?Rightly dubbed 'the spirit of America', baseball continues to enjoy high popularity as America's favourite pastime -- and has done ever since the early 20th century.According to Forbes, Major League Baseball continues to attract more than 8 million viewers from American households, with over a billion minutes streamed online.So it's no wonder that baseball finds its way so easily into conversations -- whether it's with someone in your family, your neighbor, or your best friend.It's no surprise that, with so much exposure to the game, your child has developed an interest in the sport. Every single time they're around someone who loves baseball, they're going to hear excited conversations about scores, player performance, and historical clashes between top players.And when your child starts to get curious and ask out-of-the-box questions, they're going to turn to you for answers. How do you feed this curiosity?The answer is simple: by giving them a fun-filled baseball companion.In History of Baseball for Kids, your child will discover: ● A kid-friendly guide to understanding baseball (including fielding positions and essential rules)● The history and evolution of 'the spirit of America' -- find answers that ignite your child's imagination and curiosity (including fascinating details about the bat and ball)● The best players ever in every fielding position (and how they've overcome a whole range of challenges)● The 20 best baseball teams of all time -- from the New York Yankees, to the Boston Red Sox, to the Philadelphia Phillies, this guide covers all the bases ● Thinking Like a Coach -- discover the achievements of 30 of the best baseball coaches and managers ● The Hall of Fame -- enjoy a fun-filled journey packed with unbreakable records and crazy facts that make baseball America's favourite pastime ● Leagues Galore -- discover everything about MLB and MiLB (including top minor league teams and players)● A Baseball Cinematic Experience -- explore 25 awesome baseball movies that your child can enjoy with friends and familyAnd much more.Baseball is more than a sport -- it's the collective pulse of America that beats high every season. And you can give your child their first steps into this amazing world.If you want to satisfy your child's curiosity for everything baseball, scroll up and click "Add to Cart" right now.
ARA’s Untold Story
From the Book: Like every human endeavor, it starts with one or more individuals who dare do something extreme, something they feel is worth personal sacrifice even if it means being the object of derision, even hostility. This is the way skateboarding began in the heart of Colorado's Rocky Mountains back in 1975-1976.
Embodiment, Identity and Disability Sport
This book investigates the complex relationship between embodiment, identity and disability sport, based on ethnographic research with an international-level visually impaired cricket team.
Managing Sport Across Borders
Sport is both a global business and a vehicle for social inclusion and community development. This book examines key performance areas in sport management that cut across cultural, economic and geographical borders, from both commercial and social justice perspectives.
The Biggest Regatta, Kerala Vallam Kali
This book narrates a unique and exotic paddling regatta held in folks festival style, by over 900 farming communities in coastal Kerala, India, in great passion, fervour, and intense competition of more than 100 boats, and 5000 paddlers, attracting half a million zealous on-site spectators, as well as potentially over 2 Billion TV Viewers, half the globe around. In this context, it reveals many of the unexplained senses and sensibilities of an ancient culture and its traditions. There is a deeper meaning and surprising sagacity beneath its appearance. The culture, traditions, rituals, festivities, myths, and mythology are fathomed with plausible scientific explanations, and/or logical deductions. Implicitly and explicitly, they tend to compare oriental, and occidental philosophies, and attitudes. The race, festivities, the marine warfare legacy of each category of the race boats, the live video production & transmission with behind the scene activities, and the thrilling running commentary are a few of the many highlights. The traditional way to build the boats using natural resources and the resourceful architecture codes dating back to the Vedic times are elaborately explained through its entire process "from a tree in the rainforest to a floating masterpiece!". Along the way, readers are taken on a journey of many events, reclamation projects, myths, mythology, history, fallacy, and themes of great significance, and consequences. The nuances, rituals, the communal banquet 'Sadhya;' the euphoric, and hilariously eventful 'music mela' are narrated in authentic and fascinating accounts. It compares the traditions and performance styles of Indian & Western music. The human ecology, the biosphere consisting of the flora, fauna, and fountains, as well as the sustainable lifestyle of over a thousand village communities, should provide an acceptable model for world living, especially when the world is ominously staring at an imminent existential threat, and predicament. The plight of farming communities, the degradation of the environment, and the consequent global trend of 'migration in desperation' that are now widely seen, is passionately discussed offering the real causes that are often ignored in media discourses, and government policies. In this context, many scientific, technological, economic mitigation measures, and practical solutions are discussed in an 'interactive presentation' event at the race's exhibition venue. The book highlights the disparities of various social classes, genders, and the underprivileged. Faith & colonialism; exploitation & desecration; falsification of historical events for self-promotion and glorification, etc are candidly pointed out, perhaps drawing some ire and consternation. They are truly eye-openers and deeply thought-provoking. Several anecdotal stories, inspirational speeches, and eloquent poems spice up the reading pleasures. The many picture collages build reality and imagination to the descriptions and narrations. Among the mixes of many subjects, each chapter provides the readers with a piece of information, an inference; a wit, wisdom; a taste of rustic humour, a serious thought; a surprise, a riddle, an expectation, or anticipation of an unravelling mystery, a potential solution; and certainly, a moral to cherish and share with friends & families. The biggest regatta depicts a real world, a population, and a traditional lifestyle, a culture unknown to many, but under the circumstances may very well come to appreciate, and emulate. A book, truly informative, captivating, and interesting throughout; climaxing in suspense, drama, a hastily-arranged wedding, and making several discoveries along the way. All come to an end in colourful festivities celebrating the historic victory! The theme embodies and symbolizes many subject matters all at once
She Plays to Win
A recent Purdue University study showed that, in 2019, 95% of TV coverage, including highlights on sports networks, focused on men's sports. That doesn't leave much room for women, and female athletes are more than fed up with this inequality. One of those athletes, Prabhleen Kaur Lamba, decided to interview a number of top female athletes, and reflect on many other issues that female athletes face. In this breakout book, She Plays to Win, Lamba features three major focus points to address generations of issues by: Researching the history of women's sportsInterviewing top female athletesProjecting the future of women's sports, based on the progress already madeLamba is an advocate for women's sports, equal pay and media coverage, and equal opportunities. She Plays to Win is the cumulative efforts of countless women throughout generations of struggle. If you, your daughter, or anyone you care for has a passion for sports, this book is a must-read to understand what roads have been paved, and what roads you can pave for future generations.
Power Walk!
Power walking, also known as fitness or speed walking, is gaining popularity as an aging population looks for workout options that are good for their bodies and good for their wallets. This book includes expert tips and techniques for starting or expanding a power walking practice. Covering the author's journey from non-athlete to dedicated power walker, it is entertaining, motivational and jam-packed with information. Here, power walking practice is contextualized through the author's goal to complete a half marathon in each of the United States as she approaches 60 years old. The journey includes encounters with sketchy porta-potties and terrifying mini-planes, confessions of dubious road-trip food choices and tales of finish lines reached through sheer determination--all told with wit and wisdom. Part travelogue, part power walking guidebook, this engaging text will entertain, motivate and enlighten readers who are looking to start a fitness program or change up their workout routine.
Classical Dressage
Every rider would like to ride their horse as well as possible, but how do we go about it the right way? This book explains why and, above all, how to classically train a horse, for example, we have to look at each horse as an individual - what problems does he have? How is his natural crookedness expressed? What is his personality like? In classical dressage, there is a strategy for bringing each and every horse into balance. Anja Beran wants to preserve this knowledge, which has now almost been lost, and make it available to every interested rider, in a practical and comprehensible way. She discusses the exercises and describes how to work through them, before explaining in detail which problems can occur and what can be done about them. Classical dressage is the basis of all other ridden disciplines. It is guided by the horse's nature, keeping him healthy and strong and helping him to develop a wonderful and expressive personality. In this way, riding becomes a pleasure for horse and rider.
China Gold, A Companion to the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing
China Gold: China's Quest for Global Power and Olympic Glory is essential reading for everyone who wants to understand what the Olympics means to China. It was written by Chinese experts in close collaboration with U.S. and European sports writers as a companion to the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.Like many Games in the 112-year history of the modern Olympics, the 2008 Beijing Games were disparaged by some groups and actively campaigned against by others. The thing made them unique in Olympic history is that they were held in a country that is poised to rise to new prominence on the global stage.Fourteen years late, the rise to prominence is clear, but China's influence is very much in doubt. The calls for a "Genocide Games" boycott refer the Nazi Olympics of 1936.China has been drawing in, closing itself off from global interaction. Indeed, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a contributing fact, but it's now a question whether China has any interest in integrating the Olympic ideals into its perspective on global leadership.China Gold: China's Quest for Global Power and Olympic Glory remains an important introduction to China and its people. There are chapters about economic, social, and environmental issues connected with the Olympics and fascinating stories about individual athletes and political dramas connected with sports, including "Ping-Pong diplomacy," about which Chinese Premier ZHOU Enlai 周恩来 was quoted as saying, "Never before in history has a sport been used so effectively as a tool of international diplomacy." It also provides wide-ranging illustrated history of sports in China, including women's sports in ancient China, traditional physical activities like tai chi and wushu, extreme and new sports, and the ascension of elite female athletes.
Convictions of an Old Coach
Convictions of an Old Coach is a book about basketball.It's also much more.It's about heart and soul.It's about the will to achieve.It's about the game of life. In this collection of anecdotes, Coach Joe North passes the ball and the wisdom from his storied forty-year career to athletes and fellow coaches alike. Learn the tools it takes to win on the court and off, as this devoted teacher reflects on a lifetime spent cultivating skills and character in young people. Players with bad attitudes, teams with rogue players, parents with agendas (and bribes), principals with more heart than funds.Coach Joe may not know it all, but he's seen it all. He hopes that sharing his playbook may help young coaches, so that he may continue coaching the next generation from the sidelines.
eSports Yearbook 2019/20
The seventh edition of the eSports Yearbook is influenced by the Covid-19 pandemic, highlighting recent developments in the scene. The topics range from economic sustainability highlighting dynamic capabilities, the potential threat of video game publisher and sponsors, intercultural management and community building in Pok矇mon eSports to social sustainability discussing the grassroots development, the debate about Olympic eSports, state recognition in France, and the challenge of being an eSports athlete. Finally, the risks in terms of stakeholder responsibility are discussed. The book highlights the slowed development but eSports is becoming a central part of modern society.
My Horses Have Something to Say
American Grand Prix rider, David De Wispelaere talks about his life, about the very special horses, and at the same time, holds up a mirror to today's competitive dressage sport. A startling book, which describes a path to listening, and harmonious coexistence with the horse.David personally tells about his eventful life and about the many special horses that have accompanied and whispered to him. His most interesting conversation partner was his horse Figaro, whom he lost far too soon and to whom this book is dedicated. The essence of his conversation with horses is that they always want to give their best, that false ambition on the part of the rider destroys them, and they want to be trained calmly and with understanding."I ask my horses to dance with me, we do not set foot into the boxing ring.""In dealing with horses, Harmony is paramount."- David De Wispelaere
A Monkey's Guide to Faking Your Martial Arts Credentials
Don't Be A Martial Arts CHUMP!Learning a Martial Art like Karate, Kung Fu, or Ninjutsu and achieving Grand Mastery can take years...decades even. But it doesn't have to! Thousands of "martial artists" these days are reaching the highest levels of martial arts rank, warrior wisdom, and GRAND MASTERY without expending a single drop of sweat or learning a single self-defense technique. Thanks to the modern day miracles of the Internet, desktop publishing, and social media, your well-deserved martial arts status and unquestionable combat bad-assery are mere clicks away...but only if you know how! In this groundbreaking, earth-shattering, and life-changing book that tears down the veil that obscures the real world of martial arts ranking and credentialing, renowned martial arts master LORDUS SAPIENS guides you along the path to creating a credible martial arts history and personae that will not only fool the public and real martial artists, but make you a martial artist to be feared and respected while opening the door to untold riches and opportunities! All it takes is a little time, money, hard work...okay, hard work, not so much...but LORDUS SAPIENS shows you The Way!
Stand Up Paddle Boarding Journal
A brilliant journal to track and log all your paddle board adventures. With well laid out spaces and prompts for the date, time, weather, air temperature, water type, (canal, lake, sea or river), water temperature, water quality, hazards, currents / rips, water level, companions, distance, duration and additional space for you to write about your overall experience of your paddle boarding trip. This has a beautiful glossy cover and is a handy A5 size to fit neatly in your bag or on your desk.
Lian Gong Mi Jue
The book was written by Jin Yi Ming and Guo Cui Ya. The first edition of the book was issued in August of 1930. The book was printed by the Publishing House Hua Lian in Shanghai. The book covers "External" (WAI GONG) and "Internal" (NEI GONG) training methods practiced by traditional schools of the "Shaolin Family" (SHAOLIN PAI). Today as in the ancient time special exercises aimed at acquiring "Internal Mastery"(GONG FU) are one of the most important elements of Shaolin monks training. Those exercises is the core of the Shaolin martial training, they are the key to the true summit of mastery. An old proverb says: "If you exercise only the technique (style) but ignore special training you will be a nobody till your old days." "Special training" implies particular exercises for developing both WAI ZHUANG - "External Power" and NEI ZHUANG - "Internal Power". Those exercises (training procedures) are collected under a common title - LIAN GONG, literally "Exercising to Acquire Mastery".
Pitching Against Myself
Pitching Against Myself: It Is More Than a Game is two books in one. The first book is about Riley's illustrious baseball career and how he overcame significant odds, extraordinary challenges, and dreadful circumstances to go from being a benchwarmer to an All-American, and from being told that he should quit to pitching in the All-Star Game in the prestigious Northwoods League. It is also about his childhood and the house he grew up in that was plagued by addiction and oppression, and how he conquered extreme internal and external hardships to end generational curses and break free from the shackles that had been holding him and his family in bondage for too many years. The second book is the book Riley wishes existed when he was playing baseball; a book that teaches the physical and mental principles needed to succeed in every sport; a book that demonstrates how those principles also apply to every aspect of life; a book that challenges limiting beliefs and shows you how to change what you believe; a book that reminds you of who you are, and above all, Whose you are.
Discovering Six Days
Malcolm Smith once said, "Without motorcycles, people live very boring lives." Author Keith Geisner lives by these words and invites readers to join him as he uncovers an incredible true story behind one of off-road racing's most grueling competitions - The International Six Days Trial (ISDT) - and two childhood friends from Esther, Missouri, who represented the U.S. team in the 1970s.Join Keith as he interviews ISDT riders Jim Simmons and Stan Rubottom, along with their friends and fellow riders Lars Larsson, Fred Cameron, Gary Surdyke, Ray Mungenast, Chris Carter and Kevin Hagerty and reveals never-before-told stories in ISDT history - including a race bike that was never meant to be.If you're into motorcycle racing history and preservation of the sport, you will not want to pass this story up.
Discovering Six Days
Malcolm Smith once said, "Without motorcycles, people live very boring lives." Author Keith Geisner lives by these words and invites readers to join him as he uncovers an incredible true story behind one of off-road racing's most grueling competitions - The International Six Days Trial (ISDT) - and two childhood friends from Esther, Missouri, who represented the U.S. team in the 1970s.Join Keith as he interviews ISDT riders Jim Simmons and Stan Rubottom, along with their friends and fellow riders Lars Larsson, Fred Cameron, Gary Surdyke, Ray Mungenast, Chris Carter and Kevin Hagerty and reveals never-before-told stories in ISDT history - including a race bike that was never meant to be.If you're into motorcycle racing history and preservation of the sport, you will not want to pass this story up.
The Book of Five Rings
This luxurious hardback presents The Book of Five Rings, a classic Japanese text by the undefeated swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, with gold embossing and gilded page edges. Shortly before his death in 1645, Musashi retreated to a cave to live as a hermit. There he wrote five scrolls describing the "true principles" required for victory in the martial arts and on the battlefield. Instead of relying on religion or theory, Musashi based his writings on his own experience, observation, and reason. The scrolls, published as The Book of Five Rings, have recently gained an international reputation in the business world as a means of resolving differences and achieving success. But their delineation of the psychological strength, rigorous self-control, and practical application necessary for dealing with physical and mental conflict also has a wider relevance and can be usefully applied to all our lives. This compact luxury edition with gold-foil embossing is perfect as a gift. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound gifts editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are richly illustrated and printed using deluxe ivory paper.
Who Killed Cade
It's more fun, more adventure, and a whole lot more mystery as readers discover what happened to Cade in the final book in The Silver Spurs Series. A marriage proposal goes awry when a body is discovered at the side of the highway by the would-be groom's minister step-sister. Is the body really that of Cade O'Hara who supposedly died at the hands of his wife and mistresses? If it is Cade, then how did Cade survive being strangled, thrown out a window, and buried in a manure pile? And why does his body have a bullet hole in it? Readers: Please read the first two books in the series, The Silver Spurs Home for Aging Cowgirls and Bandits, Broads, & Dirty Dawgs, as this really is a wrap-up novel. No harm came to any old ladies or old men in the writing of this series. Here is what people are saying about the books: "Good fun for any Cowgirl. Would love to watch the movie too. Could not put it down once it took speed." Amazon Review - The Silver Spurs Home for Aging Cowgirls. "What a wonderful way to spend an evening!!! This book was so fun and wow, what a crazy bunch of Old ladies!! I loved it as I'm almost there myself. I loved every character even the bad guys. There's so much living, laughing, and loving left in us as we age!!! And oh the stories we can tell!!!! Thank you for such a delightful book!" Amazon Review.- The Silver Spurs Home for Aging Cowgirls "Great read! Can't wait for the next episode of this story. Funny and thought provoking experience." Amazon Review - Bandits, Broads & Dirty Dawgs
The Magic of Horses
With contributions from some of the world's leading equestrians -plus a few who aren't so famous - The Magic of Horses offers a glimpse at how a single horse can change a person's life and make an impact far beyond what you might first consider. Horses are givers, whether they are Kentucky Derby winners, Olympians or those waiting to go for a ride somewhere, and this book showcases that spirit with first-hand accounts from trainers, riders, owners, veterinarians and more. Book proceeds benefit the United States Eventing Association's Young Event Horse Program.
Philosophy, Sport and the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on every aspect of our social, cultural and commercial lives, including the world of sport. This book examines the ethical and philosophical dimensions of the intersection of COVID-19 and sport.
Top Walks in East Cornwall.
Discover the highlights and hidden corners of East Cornwall. This friendly and informative collection of walks ensures a great day out. Covering Bude in the north and Mount Edgcumbe in the south and stretching over to Fowey and Tintagel and everywhere in between, including the amazing Bodmin Moor. Thirteen walks, ranging from two to nine miles Created to be followed with ease Each walk is accompanied by a map, an elevation and photos "There is a lot of useful information such as how suitable the walks are all skill levels, the nearest WCs, car parking and access to the car parks." Clear, concise instructions "The route descriptions are detailed and easy to follow." Interesting and engaging points of interest "Even if it's too wet to walk, makes great reading while planning for better weather." "Well done to Liz Hurley for making the descriptions jump off the page and for writing in a style that holds your interest." Fully interactive with additional links and photo albums "I especially like the hyperlinks (Kindle Edition) that allow the reader to jump to the interesting additional information that enriches the text." "there were also fab links to photos taken by the author." Suggests nearby local attractions to make a full day of it. The print version and kindle version have varying layouts and whilst all the information is the same in both, we have made sure that it is properly laid out in each format. Extra features range from recipes to short stories and further recommended readings. "A really generous book" Part of the Cornish Walks series, a tried and trusted series of walking books, that provides everything you need for an enjoyable and interesting day out. Discover hidden woods, private beaches and secluded creeks, whilst exploring castles, churches and ruined buildings.Get Top Walks in East Cornwall today and start exploring this breath-taking countryside.
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