Heavyweight Boxing Champions
This book is dedicated to my grandfather, Clarence Middleton, who boxed while in the United States Army during WWI, and my Father, Dennis Middleton, who boxed while in the United States Navy during WWII. My first memories were watching my Dad workout when I was a young kid. He used Boxing and weight training routines as a way to exercise after the war.
Frontier Combatives Volume One
This volume explorse the use of the knife in the Native American tradition.
Paddling Iowa
The Ultimate Paddling Guide to Iowa WaterwaysThink Iowa is just cornfields? You're missing the best part.To those who know its waters, Iowa is the "sweet stuff in the middle"-a verdant landscape of sinuous streams and hidden canyons snaking between America's two greatest rivers. Whether you are looking for the towering limestone canyons, kayak fishing spots, an easygoing float, or the adrenaline of Iowa's whitewater parks, this is your definitive map to adventure. Since 2004, this guide has been the "paddler's bible" for thousands of explorers. This newly updated edition helps you: Discover Hidden Gems: Navigate over 1,000 miles of river and lake segments, from glacial lakes to secret sandstone canyons.Plan with Precision: Master the logistics of shuttle routes (for both vehicles and bicycles) and find the best river access points.Paddle Safely: Identify hazards, interpret fluctuating water levels, and find the best time of year for every reach.Versatile Adventures: Tailored for kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding .Stop driving through Iowa and paddle it hard! Discover Iowa's rivers, and you are guaranteed to see the heart of the Midwest in a whole new light.
Lecciones Elementales de Ajedrez
Es un manual completo de ajedrez, que fuera escrito en mi adolescencia, y lo empec矇 a escribir cuando ten穩a 14 a簽os, por lo que tiene un valor afectivo importante. Dentro de esta obra completa, el lector podr獺 estudiar desde el inicio hasta un punto de entendimiento medio, del extraordinario mundo del Ajedrez, para lo que se da una importante cantidad de conocimientos te籀ricos, que son la base fundamental del juego de los trebejos. La escritura es de sencilla lectura, y considero es un aporte al inicio de quienes quieren jugar ajedrez y hacerlo s籀lidamente. Incluso tengo pensado hacer un libro siguiente denominado "Practica de las Lecciones Elementales de Ajedrez", que ser穩a como un segundo tomo.-
Am Limit - Wie Sportstars Krisen Meistern
Medaillen und Titel sind die W瓣hrung erfolgreicher Sportler. Wer ganz oben steht, wird von den Medien zum Star gemacht und von den Fans verehrt. Hierf羹r gehen Leistungssportler an ihre k繹rperlichen und mentalen Grenzen - und oft dar羹ber hinaus. In diesem Buch erz瓣hlen Olympiasieger, Weltmeister und Champions League-Sieger durch exklusiv gef羹hrte Interviews 羹ber ihre Leidenschaft f羹r den Sport. Sie berichten aber auch ungeschminkt 羹ber die Schattenseiten. Leistungsdruck, Burnout, Schmerzen, Magersucht, Depressionen, ?ngste - nichts ist ihnen fremd. Gerald Asamoah - Matthias Behr - Karla Borger - Timo Hildebrand - Ottmar Hitzfeld - Clara Klug - Michael K繹llner - Dominik Nerz - Elisabeth Seitz - Frank St瓣bler - Kristina Vogel Selten sprachen Spitzensportler so offen dar羹ber, wie sie mit R羹ckschl瓣gen und Krisen umgegangen sind. Das Buch enth瓣lt abrufbare Videoausschnitte aus den gef羹hrten Gespr瓣chen. Erg瓣nzt werden die Portr瓣ts durch ein ausf羹hrliches Interview mit Dr. Valentin Z. Markser, einem der renommiertesten deutschen Sportpsychiater.
Gymnastics
The GYMCERT NEW Updated 2021 - 2022 Skills & Drills for the Level 1, 2 & 3 Coach & Gymnast covers most aspects of gymnastics elements needed for the level 1, 2 & 3 competitive gymnast and coach. Gain a better understanding of how to prepare your gymnast's for compulsory competitions. Would you like to have an edge for your compulsory competitive team members? GYMCERT's new Skills and Drills for the Level 1, 2 & 3 Coach and Gymnast is an excellent reference for suggesting alternate: lead-up skills; drills; coaching and spotting tips; and, safety notes for each skill presented. Techniques, drills, and complementary skill guidelines are provided to make the training of each skill as specific to the individual gymnast's needs as possible. In addition, conditioning exercises along with progressive variations for many of the skills are provided. As an added benefit, basic dance preparation guidelines and techniques for teaching and improving dance elements is included along with the Floor and Beam sections. To help with planning, suggested guidelines for developing a training schedule for the competitive season along with skill and strength tracking forms to monitor the progress of each gymnast are included in this book. Every gymnastics coach and gymnast will want to add this book to his or her personal gymnastics library. Online courses sold separately.
Reading to Reading
★ If you like the books by Alastair Humphreys or Anna Mcnuff you are going to love this ★ Humourus, heartwarming and always honest, you'll join Tim on his exploration through Europe, Central Asia, China, South-East Asia, Australia, New Zealand, South, Central and North America.A journey of reflection and adventure by bicycle across three years, 46500km and 39 countries. Tim Millikin set off in May 2015 with partner Finola to cycle across the world but it was not all free-wheeling as he got hit by a car, separated from his partner, nearly ran out of money and was halfway around the world when his granddad died."I waved for the final time before turning the corner and pushed forward to places I had only ever dreamed about."Tim had a dream to cycle the world. With no experience of riding long-distance, limited funds and little understanding of the challenges he might face, he simply jumped on his bike and started ridingRead on to find out if the world really is a beautiful place.
Forty Years of Sport and Social Change, 1968-2008
From the Mexico Olympics of 1968 to the events surrounding the Olympic torch relay leading up to Beijing 2008, sport has been a site for political and human rights struggles. This book captures the memories of important historical actors involved and presents the latest scholarly analyses of past and present these efforts.
Trying to Take the Mat
"Keep up the good work, Dan and Brian, in building good young men through the sport of wrestling." Dan GableYou most likely already know how hard wrestling is and how hard life also can sometimes be. Life is messy. Having a life goal of doing something very hard very well helps lay the path to a better future. In Trying to Take the Mat, Dakota wants to use his quest to become a state champion wrestler as the vehicle for developing himself into a good man someday. He wants to be tough enough to lead himself and those he loves to a better life where they all win more often.In this sequel, Dakota continues to have to overcome injuries, periods of low morale and self-doubt, and now a pandemic. Dakota must train harder than he has ever trained before. He must continue to believe in the process of doing something very hard, like wrestling, even though he hasn't been able to get on the mat. Against even greater odds now, he has to win a state championship for his even bigger plans to fall into their proper place.It would be easy for Dakota to give up. If he does, he certainly won't win a state championship, and he could miss out on a lifetime of opportunities to be a good man. When things get really hard, as they have been, he must continue to choose between mediocrity and a life where he isn't afraid of doing hard things. This book is endorsed by Dan Gable, Lee Kemp, Barry Davis, and Mike Foy, as well as, Terry Davis- the author of Vision Quest, and many more extraordinary wrestlers and extraordinary people. So, don't wait any longer to join this fantastic group of people. Invest in yourself right now by picking up this book.
Jeet Kune Do de Bruce Lee
癒Aprende por ti mismo Jeet Kune Do!El Jeet Kune Do de Bruce Lee es m獺s que un mont籀n de t矇cnicas de artes marciales.Es un manual de entrenamiento 繳til del Jeet Kune Do que cubre todos los aspectos del m矇todo de lucha de Bruce Lee.A diferencia de otras artes marciales, Bruce Lee desarroll籀 el Jeet Kune Do para que fuera una forma pr獺ctica de autodefensa. Usa estas t矇cnicas y estrategias para vencer a tu oponente lo m獺s r獺pido posible.Descubre una de las artes marciales m獺s eficaces en la calle jam獺s inventada, porque este es el Jeet Kune Do de Bruce Lee.Cons穩guelo ahora.Jeet Kune Do de Bruce Lee incluye: T矇cnicas ofensivas y defensivas del Jeet Kune Do.Aprende un arte marcial hecho para peleas callejeras.Entrena a estilo del pu簽o interceptor.Aprende los fundamentos y la estrategia de lucha del Jeet Kune Do.Mejora tu condici籀n f穩sica personal.Convi矇rtete en r獺pido como un rayo.Aumenta la potencia en todos tus golpes.Descripciones f獺ciles de seguir con im獺genes claras.Lecciones progresivas para que puedas aprender a tu propio ritmo.Desarrolla la capacidad de escapar o reaccionar instintivamente ante cualquier situaci籀n....y mucho m獺s.Entrena a estilo del pu簽o interceptorEl golpe directo fundamental y todas las lecciones importantes que lo acompa簽an.C籀mo dar golpes que tu oponente nunca ver獺 venir.Explicaciones sencillas de los principios de econom穩a de movimiento.Detalla las 5 formas de ataque y c籀mo aplicarlas en tu estrategia de lucha.Aprende sobre la l穩nea central y c籀mo usarla para tu beneficio.La posici籀n de guardia.Desarrollo de potencia y velocidad.El golpe m獺s r獺pido que puedes hacer y c籀mo hacerlo (y todos los dem獺s golpes) lo m獺s r獺pido posible.El golpe m獺s poderoso que puedes hacer y c籀mo hacerlo (y todos los dem獺s ataques) lo m獺s poderoso posible.Una versi籀n Jeet Kune Do modificada de Chi Sao.T矇cnicas ofensivas y defensivas del Jeet Kune DoMovimientos evasivos.Evasi籀n.Contraataques.Captura.Intercepci籀n.Apalancamiento deslizante.Rodillas y codos.Aprende por ti mismo a pelear como la leyenda misma, porque este manual de entrenamiento cubre todos los aspectos del Jeet Kune Do de Bruce Lee.Cons穩guelo ahora.
Neuroathletiktraining f羹r Einsteiger
Sie haben das Gef羹hl, dass Ihr Trainingsfortschritt stagniert? Suchen Sie nach neuen Anreizen, von denen sowohl Ihr K繹rper als auch Ihr Geist profitieren? Wollen Sie nach einer Verletzung wieder in Ihre Sportart zur羹ckfinden oder beginnen Sie gerade erst damit, die f羹r Sie passende Aktivit瓣t zu suchen, und wollen Sie sich eine optimale Routine aufbauen? Egal, ob Profisportler oder Amateur: Neuroathletiktraining ist f羹r jedermann geeignet und in der Lage, den Fortschritt eines jeden Einzelnen immens zu unterst羹tzen. Dieses schuf seit dem Vorsto? einiger Sportwissenschaftler vor wenigen Jahren eine v繹llig neue Sichtweise auf die Ursachen f羹r sportlichen Erfolg und die maximale Aussch繹pfung des eigenen Potenzials. Der gro?e Vorteil: Es besteht weder ein Verletzungsrisiko noch m羹ssen Sie bef羹rchten, dass Sie Fehler machen k繹nnten. Tauchen Sie ein in die Welt der Neurowissenschaft, lernen Sie, wie unser Gehirn funktioniert und warum wir 羹berhaupt imstande sind, uns so zu bewegen, wie wir es gewohnt sind. Es existieren zahlreiche ?bungen, die Sie zwar fordern, aber genauso viel Spa? machen, und die Ihnen helfen werden, Ihr Training auf ein neues Level zu bringen. Das erwartet Sie: -Was versteht man unter Neuroathletiktraining? -Die Br羹cke zwischen Wissenschaft und Sport -Die drei Bewegung steuernden Instanzen -Aufw瓣rmtraining -10-Wochenplan f羹r die Integration in den Alltag -und vieles mehr ...
Jeet Kune Do de Bruce Lee
癒Aprende por ti mismo Jeet Kune Do!El Jeet Kune Do de Bruce Lee es m獺s que un mont籀n de t矇cnicas de artes marciales.Es un manual de entrenamiento 繳til del Jeet Kune Do que cubre todos los aspectos del m矇todo de lucha de Bruce Lee.A diferencia de otras artes marciales, Bruce Lee desarroll籀 el Jeet Kune Do para que fuera una forma pr獺ctica de autodefensa. Usa estas t矇cnicas y estrategias para vencer a tu oponente lo m獺s r獺pido posible.Descubre una de las artes marciales m獺s eficaces en la calle jam獺s inventada, porque este es el Jeet Kune Do de Bruce Lee.Cons穩guelo ahora.Jeet Kune Do de Bruce Lee incluye: T矇cnicas ofensivas y defensivas del Jeet Kune Do.Aprende un arte marcial hecho para peleas callejeras.Entrena a estilo del pu簽o interceptor.Aprende los fundamentos y la estrategia de lucha del Jeet Kune Do.Mejora tu condici籀n f穩sica personal.Convi矇rtete en r獺pido como un rayo.Aumenta la potencia en todos tus golpes.Descripciones f獺ciles de seguir con im獺genes claras.Lecciones progresivas para que puedas aprender a tu propio ritmo.Desarrolla la capacidad de escapar o reaccionar instintivamente ante cualquier situaci籀n....y mucho m獺s.Entrena a estilo del pu簽o interceptorEl golpe directo fundamental y todas las lecciones importantes que lo acompa簽an.C籀mo dar golpes que tu oponente nunca ver獺 venir.Explicaciones sencillas de los principios de econom穩a de movimiento.Detalla las 5 formas de ataque y c籀mo aplicarlas en tu estrategia de lucha.Aprende sobre la l穩nea central y c籀mo usarla para tu beneficio.La posici籀n de guardia.Desarrollo de potencia y velocidad.El golpe m獺s r獺pido que puedes hacer y c籀mo hacerlo (y todos los dem獺s golpes) lo m獺s r獺pido posible.El golpe m獺s poderoso que puedes hacer y c籀mo hacerlo (y todos los dem獺s ataques) lo m獺s poderoso posible.Una versi籀n Jeet Kune Do modificada de Chi Sao.T矇cnicas ofensivas y defensivas del Jeet Kune DoMovimientos evasivos.Evasi籀n.Contraataques.Captura.Intercepci籀n.Apalancamiento deslizante.Rodillas y codos.Aprende por ti mismo a pelear como la leyenda misma, porque este manual de entrenamiento cubre todos los aspectos del Jeet Kune Do de Bruce Lee.Cons穩guelo ahora.
The Unwritten rules of reining
A handbook for showing a reining horse for beginners and professionals
Connections in the horse
In this book, equine osteopath Julie von Bismarck shares her experience and observations of the connections in the horse. She explains in vivid detail how far the health consequences of coercive measures such as Rollkur or so called LDR can extend, why even companion or leisure horses can develop stomach ulcers and locked joints, what restricted movement in the jaw has to do with an inflamed ligament in the hind leg, how a blocked lumbar vertebra is related to stifle conditions and digestive disorders, and how a seemingly innocuous stumble can lead to a horse with dehydration. The extraordinary connections and chains of events described in this book are vital information for every rider and horse owner, as well as for therapists involved in treating horses. Julie von Bismarcks words are an appeal to reason in the horse-riding world and a plea for the welfare of the horse in equestrian sport. Anyone who has read her books will see their riding and handling of horses through different eyes.
Acceptance and Commitment Approaches for Athletes’ Wellbeing and Performance
Elite sport can be an unforgiving and harsh environment. This book explores psychological predictors of wellbeing and performance excellence in elite level athletes, and presents an innovative approach for optimizing mental wellbeing and sporting performance. Jointly developed by performance psychologists, clinical psychologists and sport scientists the Flexible Mind approach draws on contemporary psychological theory and research to help athletes build 'psychological flexibility' - the ability to experience challenging thoughts and emotions and still be true to one's values. A range of case studies relating to different sports are used to demonstrate how three core components - Being Present, Being Open and Doing What Matters - can improve athletes' performance and wellbeing. This book will be a game-changing resource for sports psychologists, mental health practitioners, coaches and support staff who are committed to helping athletes to excel and stay well.
The Mustache Workout
Bigger. Stronger. Leaner! "I don't workout, I train." The 'back to basics' training plan inspired by the old time strongmen! - Big, basic lifts - Get bigger - Get stronger - Get leaner - No wasted movements - Time tested training "I was tired of not seeing progress in the gym, and it turned out I was wasting my time with dozens of fancy exercises, when the basics in the Mustache Workout were what I really needed." - Randy Man Up Your Workout! We wrote this program for the man who is ready to get back to the basic training programs that made men men. The man who is ready for more; to work for more, train for more, and to get more. We wrote it for the men who are ready to walk into a room chest first, back straight, owning each confident step. Our inspiration? To see you become the man you are meant to be, and never settle for less than you are capable of becoming. As a man, you have the birthright of being strong and exercising your strength, in and out of the gym. You have the power to do many awesome things - like win the lady of your dreams, go to war for something you believe in, fight for your life, and even grow a mustache... Take back your mustache Yes, the mustache is back, and it's a symbol of setting yourself apart, owning your manliness, and claiming what is yours. We challenge you to finally try a training program that guarantees results and that is loyal to your body's destiny. ...a training program that 'has a mustache.' Is this program for you? Are you a beginning to intermediate lifter? This program is perfect for you. You know your way around the gym, you spell 'dumbbell' with two Bs, you know it's a kettlebell, not 'kettle ball, ' and you've probably done a deadlift before. Good job! This program builds basic strength and muscle, while introducing you to the value of unilateral exercises, carrying heavy loads, and smart movements. Enjoy! Welcome to The Mustache Workout!
How to Street Fight
Discover all the Street Fighting Techniques You Need!2+ books in 1 make this the only book you need on close combat fighting.It contains all the information from...How to Win a Street FightGround Fighting Techniques to Destroy Your Enemy... and adds a whole lot more!Discover all the techniques you need to win any brawl, because this is a simple, unrefined, and aggressive street fighting guide.Get it now.How to Street Fight Includes Lessons OnStaying safe and minimizing injuries whilst learning self defense.Achieving the most power from your strikes.Pressure points for self-defense without needing pinpoint accuracy.A simple and natural all-purpose fighting stance.A variety of training methods to best equip you for any street survival situation.How to use ANYTHING as street fighting weapons, and the best ways to use them.The best ways to finish your opponents, FAST!Effective striking methods you can use straight away.Effective Close Combat Self-Defense TrainingThe 3 second (or less) KO!The two best choke holds to subdue your opponent, as well as how to escape from them yourself.Ground fighting techniques and strategy.Landing safely on the ground, and the best ways to get back up.How to regain the upper hand should you get overwhelmed during a street fight.How to escape when grabbed by an assailant, whether it be from the front, side or behind.The best strategies to use when fighting multiple opponents, whether you are alone or in a group.How to disarm an opponent with a weapon.Defense against guns and the correct way to use them yourself.Knife fighting techniques.... and much more.Limited Time Only...Get your copy of How to Street Fight today and you will also receive: Free SF Nonfiction Books new releasesExclusive discount offersDownloadable sample chaptersBonus content... and more!Start learning the techniques you need to win, because there ain't no rules on the streets.Get it now.
The Turnaround
Discover the Confidence-Building Techniques Used by Some of the Greatest Coaches of All Time... Confidence is essential to success, happiness, and peace of mind. Whether it be in sports, business, or any other area of life, the most confident people tend to be the most successful. But despite knowing how important confidence is, it's easy to lose your self-confidence and start doubting yourself-especially during difficult times. This book will show you how to build and maintain confidence while eliminating self-doubt and insecurity-no matter what is going on around you. In this inspirational fable, Danny O'Connor is an insecure fourth-string quarterback on one of the worst college football teams in America. But his life changes when a new coach named Bud Sullivan is hired and begins showing Danny and his teammates how to build the confidence needed to turn around their losing ways. Over the course of three years, Bud lays the foundation for one of the greatest turnarounds in college football history and Danny learns invaluable lessons that will last him a lifetime. As this story plays out, you will learn the practical, real-world methods used by some of the greatest coaches of all time for instantly generating self-confidence. Perfect for individuals and teams, the powerful techniques in this book will help you build the type of confidence that can turn around any situation and ignite winning streaks in every area of life.
Neko Ryu Goshin Jitsu
What is Ki? What does it mean to be Centered? Can Non-Resistance be useful? Would a book about a martial art help you? In "Neko Ryu Goshin Jitsu: Forward into Uncharted Territory" you'll learn how the principles of this martial art work and how they apply to life - your life. Here's your opportunity to discover important life principles you may have never encountered. Principles that could change your life. "Neko Ryu Goshin Jitsu: Forward into Uncharted Territory", is the 3rd in the Neko Ryu series, by Mel Clark. It will carry you into deeply into the Principles of Neko Ryu explaining things like Ki, Centering, Non-Resistance, the OODA Loop, and Surprise. If you're interested in how and why the martial arts work, then you'll love this book. If you're looking for bedrock principles for living, you'll find them here. Buy it today.
Riding Out the Wager
Father Michael's brother-in-law has an impossible house guest - Justin, an army veteran suffering from PTSD. The man is making life miserable for his host family. The priest has no practical assistance to offer, until an incident in church gives him an idea. Naturally, his plan involves the ever-reluctant and newly-wed trainer Jack Harper. It will also require the help of Isaac, a very special but damaged horse on his farm.And a wager.Meanwhile Father Michael gives a podcast interview to a local atheist hoping to trip him up on Catholic matters. As soon as the podcast is aired, church attendance plummets and the priest is under intense pressure from his bishop to rectify the situation.Justin is no closer to coming back to the faith and the podcaster is rejoicing in his victory over the Church. Will God makes good come out of evil for those who love Him, as Father Michael wants to believe?
Hangin’ Tough
Hangin' Tough is a collection of essays and short stories that celebrate boxing. Jawed Akrim, a lifelong scholar and fan of the noble sport, answers an individual question with each essay or story. The question-and-answer format engages readers and encompass a variety of topics, such as: - Was there ever someone more intimidating than Mike Tyson? - Were people scared to fight Muhammad Ali? - Has a boxer ever been so nervous that they didn't leave the dressing room? - Who would win in a match between Sonny Liston and Rocky Balboa? - What was the most unrealistic thing that happened in the Rocky movies? Filled with colorful personalities such as boxers Muhammad Ali, Canelo Alvarez, Sonny Banks, Trevor Berbick, David Bey, Joe Louis, and many others, the book also highlights trainers and other sports figures with a connection to the ring. Prepare to be shocked, amazed, and even horrified as you take a walk on the wilder side of boxing history.
Porsche 930 to 935: The Turbo Porsches
Now in paperback! In 1974, to rave reviews, Porsche produced the 930/911 Turbo to the public and set off on a new road. At the same time, the governing body of motorsport introduced a new 'silhouette' formula to sports car racing. Thus the immortal 934 and 935 were born.This book tells the story of the 911 Turbo and its racing cousins, from the 1974 2.1-litre RSR Turbo Carrera to the tube-framed 750 horsepower final variants of the 935. These are the cars which still bring a gleam of pleasure to any of the drivers lucky enough to have sampled their enormous power and, sometimes, their wayward handling!
Lou Ambers
Born Luigi d'Ambrosio, Lou Ambers grew up in Herkimer, New York, during the Great Depression. He and his nine siblings watched their father lose his business. Then they lost their father. Taking to the ring as a "bootleg" boxer to support his family, "The Herkimer Hurricane" soon became an undefeated contender, losing only one of more than fifty fights in his first three years as a professional. A keen judge of distance with prodigious hand speed, he worked just within punching range, busily slipping and feinting, then slashing in with hooks and uppercuts. In 1936, he faced his idol and mentor, Tony Canzoneri, and defeated him to capture the world lightweight championship. Ambers held the title for twenty-three months, losing it in a historic fight with the formidable Henry Armstrong (1938) but regaining it in a rematch the following year. As the 1930s ended, so did Amber's impressive career. This book chronicles the life of one of the great 20th century lightweights, who retired with a Hall of Fame record of 90-8-6 with 30 KOs.
Weightlifting
Since its inception, this book was developed exclusively considering the reader, emphasizing a clear and friendly reading focused on the main topic. In this way, the book does not use complicated terminologies or resort excessively to elaborate physiological or biomechanical explanations that can generate a heavy reading, but without this, implying an omission in the developed content's quality. The goal is to offer the information clearly, so that the reader can go through each paragraph in a friendly manner, generating, as far as possible, a favorable environment for the process of acquisition and consolidation of knowledge. This goal is a real challenge when developing highly complex topics by their very nature, taking many hours of writing, reviewing, and rewriting to ensure that each text complies with the established. Each of the book's ten chapters deals with a particular topic related to improving and optimizing the technical skills of weightlifting. Its fundamentals are explained, conclusions are drawn, as well as practical applications. The book will fulfill its goal if, after reading, the reader broadens his vision of the process of technical improvement and acquires a battery of applicative actions to implement in pro of the technical optimization of weightlifting exercises.
Direction and Management of Health & Fitness Clubs
Analysis of business management strategies and services of fitness clubs With the increase in social awareness of the benefit of practicing physical activities, gyms have begun to invest in new techniques to increase the number of people interested in their services.The purpose of this study is to collect information in order to understand: 1) the attributes made available by the gym; 2) the environment and competence of the staff; 3) other ancillary attributes aimed at pleasing the customer. The information was collected through surveys of the managing bodies and users of health clubs in Portugal. It was concluded that customers give preference to the cleanliness conditions, the friendliness and competence of the staff, the opening hours and the environment in the gym. The managers need to improve these conditions for their customers so that they attend the health club more often and thus become loyal for more years in their gym. It was found that preferences and degrees of satisfaction may change according to the seniority of the customer in the Health Club.
Bicycling Magazine’s Ultimate Ride Guide
Bicyclists are a passionate bunch. But for the average road cyclist or mountain biker, a basic training log has been hard to find -- until now. Bicycling Magazine's Ultimate Ride Guide by John Reeser is a handy log that not only includes the essentials -- date, distance, time of ride, course, speed, and personal remarks -- but lots of useful and fun facts about stretching, how to fix a flat in under three minutes, which tools you shouldn't ride without, and much more. It also offers advice on training to race a century, checklists on how to dress for cycling comfort, and a calorie burn chart to help you reach your ideal cycling weight!
Mental Toughness For Young Athletes
Perfect For Young Athletes 8+ A Life-Changing book That Young Athletes And Parents Can't Stop Talking About!Moses and Troy Horne here. Your mental toughness guides! If you are reading this you probably have a young athlete who struggles with in-game stress and maybe even sports performance anxiety. That is why this version was mostly written by Moses. As of the time of the writing of this book Moses Horne is a 15-year-old elite athlete who can talk directly about the triumphs and struggles of working towards being mentally tough. This is the only book that I know of with input from an actual young athlete.My name is Troy Horne. I'm his dad. I am here to help the parents understand how to help their kiddos navigate this mental toughness journey. For more on that make sure that you pick up the Parent's guide version of this book - Mental Toughness for Young Athletes (R): Eight Proven 5-Minute Mindset Exercises For Kids And Teens In Competitive Sports (Parent's Guide) It's super necessary. We know where you are and we know how to help you help your young athlete find their mental fortitude. We have purchased a lot of books about mental toughness in sports.Most of the books that we read were not a good fit for young athletes because they were either written for adults or not written for youth athletes in COMPETITIVE sports. There is a difference.Since there wasn't anything out there for elite athletes I did what every youth sports parent does when they want to help their kid. I started my own team! JUUUUST KIDDING! (I probably should have, but I didn't believe that I would be able to do it well. I lacked mental confidence myself I guess. We talk about that in the parent's version of this book too.)We took the long journey of ups and downs. We struggled to help our young athlete find his mental toughness. IT WAS ROUGH! Luckily along the way, we found the winning formula thanks to being able to talk with sports icons personally.We launched a podcast together called Hoopchalk Basketball Podcast and on it, we interviewed sports MENTAL TOUGHNESS GIANTS like...Chauncey BillupsTywanna SmithKeiko YoshimineEarl BoykinsJason Richardson andKobe Bryant!We studied what they did and said based on our interviews and we came up with a mental toughness plan that worked! We wrote down what worked for our young athlete and we put it in this book so that you would be able to skip a lot of the struggle and failure part. No need for everyone to struggle right?In this book, we are going to share with you what we learned from talking to NBA Athletes, NFL Athletes, EuroLeague Athletes, College Coaches, and College Athletes as well. Does your child perform better in practice than they do when the game or when the "Lights Come On"?Do they seem like they are losing their love for the game?Do you want to help them?If you answered yes to these questions then you are in the right place. This book is the answer that you have been looking for! I can say this with confidence because I have used everything that I am going to share with you in this book with my son and it has worked.What a blessing to get the keys to mental toughness straight from greats! I look forward to sharing what we learned with you!This stuff is a game-changer and it's made specifically for young athletes!Order your copy now to improve your young athlete's mental toughness level for good!Finally! There is A Mental Toughness Book For Young Athletes!
Musashi's Dokkodo (The Way of Walking Alone)
"The authors have made classic samurai wisdom accessible to the modern martial artist like never before." - Goran Powell, award winning author of Chojun and A Sudden Dawn "It's fascinating stuff!" - Steve Perry, New York Times bestselling author "The precepts offer priceless advice to anyone." - Kate Vitasek, University of Tennessee "The five point perspective inspired deep introspection. I have been elevated to higher and deeper levels of personal and professional growth by reading this book." - Laela Erickson, Senior Business Development Executive Miyamoto Musashi (1584 - 1645) was arguably the greatest swordsman who ever lived, a legendary figure whose methods of thought and strategy have been studied and adopted across a wide spectrum of society, from martial artists to military leaders to captains of industry. The iconic sword saint of Japan was clearly a genius, yet he was also a functional psychopath-ruthless, fearless, hyper-focused, and utterly without conscience. Shortly before he died, Musashi wrote down his final thoughts about life for his favorite student Terao Magonojo to whom Go Rin No Sho, his famous Book of Five Rings, had also been dedicated. He called this treatise Dokkodo, which translates as "The Way of Walking Alone." The book you hold in your hands is the definitive interpretation of Musashi's final work. Readers are oftentimes subject to a single perspective about what some famous author from the past had to say, yet we are more holistic here. This treatise contains Musashi's original 21 precepts of the Dokkodo along with five different interpretations of each passage written from the viewpoints of a monk, a warrior, a teacher, an insurance executive, and a businessman. Each contributor has taken a divergent path from the others, yet shares the commonality of being a lifelong martial practitioner and published author. In this fashion you are not just reading a simple translation of Musashi's writing, you are scrutinizing his final words for deeper meaning. In them are enduring lessons for how to lead a successful and meaningful life. About the authors: Br. Kris Wilder, OSF is a member of The Order of St. Francis, one of many active Apostolic Christian Orders. A National Representative for the University of New Mexico's Institute of Traditional Martial Arts, he has earned black belts in three styles and teaches martial arts seminars world-wide. He was inducted into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2018. Alain Burrese, J.D. is a former US Army sniper instructor who taught at the 2nd Infantry Division Scout Sniper School at Camp Casey, South Korea. He is also an attorney, speaker, and personal security, safety and self-defense instructor who has earned a 5th degree black belt in Hapkido. Wallace Smedley is an educator who has worked for Chuck Norris' KICKSTART KIDS Foundation since 2002, and helped develop their Character Education Values Curriculum. Teaching karate in the public school system, he has helped thousands of kids build character and enhance their self-esteem. Lisa Christensen has worked as a Workers' Comp Claims Examiner for over 30 years. An insurance executive, she is certified to adjudicate claims in Oregon and retains an Oregon General Lines Adjuster License. She has earned black belts in taekwondo and American Freestyle Karate. Lawrence Kane, was inducted into SIG Sourcing Supernova Hall of Fame in 2018 for pioneering leadership in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier innovation, and digital transformation. He has been studying and teaching martial arts since 1970. The bestselling author of 21 books, he has been interviewed by FOX, The Jim Bohannon Show, Computerworld, Forbes, Art of Procurement, Police Magazine, and more.
All Downhill From Here
Paul and Simon hardly know each other. In fact, Simon thinks Paul is a bit of a '*@&%'. So, they're both surprised when, after a few drinks in the pub one evening, they agree to take on Britain's most famous cycling challenge together - 900 miles from Land's End to John o' Groats. Especially since they are both novice cyclists. Somehow, they persuade their partners, Bek and Kirsty, to give up their summer holidays to drive the length of Britain twice in the role of support crew. But, when the car breaks down driving to the start-line, the omens don't look good for a smooth ride. What follows is a hilarious but life-affirming adventure full of mishaps, arguments, and a bit too much alcohol on Simon's part, as they journey up and down, through the best and worst that Britain has to offer - headwinds against them all the way. All Downhill From Here tells the story of their journey, how it sowed the seeds for a lifelong friendship, and many more big adventures. Based on these experiences, Paul has included a section full of useful advice and insights for anyone new to long-distance cycling and wanting to conquer the famous Land's End to John o' Groats bike ride, or other similar challenges.
Johnny Rutherford
Johnny Rutherford is one of the most exciting drivers in big-time auto racing. In these action-filled pages, author Hal Higdon tells how Rutherford grew into a racing great. Starting out driving sprint and midget cars in the Midwest, Johnny moved on to stock-car racing--that hair-raising sport in which you shove the throttle pedal to the floor and hold it there all the way around the track. Higdon follows Johnny's career on to Daytona and finally the famous Indy. This is the fascinating true story of how a young man made it to the top in the most dangerous sport of all.
Finding the Groove
Finding the Groove features enlightening interviews with 27 leading drivers of the 1970s. From NASCAR and Indy all the way to drag and street racing, author Hal Higdon explores American racing in all its forms. In each chapter, Higdon asks the drivers: "How do you go fast around a racetrack?" Find out how "The King" Richard Petty has collected a record number of poles and top ten finishes and how Mario Andretti's mastery over the "groove" made him one of the sport's most legendary drivers. Learn from Mark Donohue, Al and Bobby Unser, Bobby Allison, Don "the Snake" Prudhomme, and others on where to pinpoint that sweet spot on the track in this throwback edition of Finding the Groove.
Andy Dickinson - Ancient Tradition, Modern Warrior
This is not a story book. It is how one man striving for knowledge pioneered his own philosophies and brand of martial arts after immersing himself in not one, but several martial arts ranging from the traditional and stoic forms of ancient Ju Jutsu in Japan to the highly athletic and dynamic martial art of Taekwondo in Korea.Dedicated to discovering the true meaning of spirit in the term mind, body, spirit that is often used to explain the benefits of martial arts, Andy has spent more than 20 years studying and researching meditation and how it can be integrated into his martial arts without becoming dogmatic or religious in any way. Now, with a couple of simple skills his martial arts practice has become a profound method of spiritual growth and awareness which takes his students on a true journey of mind, body and spirit. This book explains in simple terms how this is done.The real quality of the martial arts experience is to be able to use the lessons to enhance every aspect of your life. Being able to keep a cool, calm head at home, or in the board room at work, or during conflict - be it a disagreement, argument or worse.There is no denying the importance of having a robust effective martial art that you know will enable you to defend yourself - after all, this is martial arts that we are talking about. The martial arts can act as the working surface for awareness. This can be applied to any movement. The working surface is the point of contact between you and what you are doing.In this book, Andy has presented a series of techniques and their defences. The moves are just one interpretation of what is possible and there are plenty of other ways to do all the defensive moves. In the process of presenting the moves, Andy gives a narrative of various topics on why he does each defence the way he does. This is very useful but you may not agree with any or all that he writes. In the words of the famous Bruce Lee, take what is useful and discard the rest. Most of the moves that he has presented have evolved and been assimilated into his current Ju Jitsu system: Northstar Ju Jitsu.Andy Sensei rarely teaches in a physical class. All of his teachings are available worldwide on his global online academy."It is my hope that Northstar Ju Jitsu will transcend borders and attitudes and unite people of all cultures in peace." Andy
Jiang Rongqiao’s Baguazhang
This is the hard cover edition of Jiang Rongqiao's baguazhang, the Chinese-English edition, with full text of the original book. This is Andrea Falk's translation. Andrea learned this style in Shanghai from master Jiang's students. The hard cover edition is to celebrate the 20th anniversary of tgl books.
The Digital World of Sport
The book analyses how new media, and in particular, digital and social media, has changed the world of sports forever, from its pivotal role in the evolution of the sports industry and its trailblazing impact on the broader media industry.
Way of the Sword
Volume One translates the fully illustrated sword and spear fighting instruction manual The Way of the Sword, first published about 200 years ago. About the Author: The 16th century Samurai warrior Yamamoto Toki "Way of the Devil" Kansuke was a hero of the Warring States period, roughly 1467-1600. Though partially blind and lame in one leg, Yamamoto Kansuke's prowess as a military strategist was legendary and his methods became the subject of study in Japan ever since. Each of the four editions used in A Closer Look at the Sword Scroll, is actually a combination of two short works.1. Military Strategy and Sword Fighting The Sword Scroll2. Military Strategy and Sword Fighting the Inner Secrets ScrollWhile each of the four volumes is identical in parts, each book contains interesting variations, including different woodblock prints, that collectively add a great deal of information to those interested in traditional Japanese martial arts and military strategy. An important resource for those interested in Samurai fighting arts, Bushido or Japanese History.
Golf
Golf is geared toward golfers open to the idea of improving their game through hypnosis. Joseph Tramontana, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist who specializes in clinical hypnosis, is an internationally known author and speaker on the subject. In simple language, he shares how to: - achieve golf goals using hypnotic techniques; - create and develop a plan to get the results you want; - identify behaviors and beliefs that are holding you back; - gain precise control over your body. Throughout the book, Tramontana provides numerous case studies of athletes who have improved their game as a result of hypnosis. He also explains why almost anyone can be hypnotized. Tramontana's previous book on sports hypnosis was written for the hypnosis practitioner or sports psychologist, but this book is written specifically for golfers. You will learn methods to improve your game through mental training techniques.
My Olympic Life
Growing up in a family active in promoting civil rights, Anita L. DeFrantz knew the importance of letting her voice be heard as an African American and as a woman. Her activism for individual rights and her ascent as a leader began in earnest at Connecticut College, where she was sophomore class president, chairman of the student judiciary committee her junior year, author of a student bill of rights, and a house fellow, supervising student dorm residents her senior year. At commencement in 1974, she was elected a trustee of the college by her class. Eventually, she would serve as a Connecticut College trustee for 24 years.In college, DeFrantz found that she was a natural for the new and exciting sport of rowing, with its focus on teamwork. She continued her rowing training throughout law school and during her early career as an attorney. She competed in the 1976 Olympic Games in Montr矇al, which was the first time women's rowing was on the program of the Olympic Games, and raced to a bronze medal in the U.S. 8-oared shell with coxswain.From the start of her involvement in the Olympic community, DeFrantz found a new direction for her voice: to be the champion of athletes everywhere. Her rowing background and experience as an Olympian - matched with her legal training, powers of persuasion, and passion for equality and inclusion - propelled her to speak out on behalf of Olympians. In the process, she gained access, and eventually leadership, at the upper echelons of the Olympic world, where she remains to this day, fighting for equality in sports and promoting the Olympic ideal of "mutual respect and fair play." Named by Newsweek as one of the "150 Women Who Shake the World" and Sports Illustrated as one of the "101 Most Influential Minorities in Sports," DeFrantz has used her platform in the Olympic Movement to advance fairness in sports. She's fought sexual harassment, helped change outdated gender verification rules, pushed forward the introduction of women's events, including Olympic soccer and softball teams, cracked down on doping, influenced new eligibility requirements, and more. With unwavering tenacity, she even took on President Jimmy Carter when he used Olympic athletes as leverage in the Cold War.In My Olympic Life, readers will journey with an African-American youngster from racially-charged and segregated Indianapolis in the 1950s and '60s, who went to a high school with no sports for girls, as she grows up to be a member of the first women's U.S. Olympic rowing team and wins a bronze medal in the 1976 Montr矇al Olympic Games. They will then see how her Olympic experience galvanized her to become an active member in national and international sport and Olympic organizations, including becoming the first woman vice president of both FISA (the International Rowing Federation) and the International Olympic Committee. Her story is more than a civil rights and sporting victory for one person. It reveals how with grit, determination and passion, one person can change the game positively for all.
The Traditional Side by Side
This book is a continuation of praise and information on the classic side by side. In part two you will learn information about side by sides that is evasive in today's modern world.In part two, Doug gets more in-depth about Damascas barrels and hammer guns. The world of English best is brought to life and the American best are honored in detail. Instinctive wing shooting is revisited step-by-step and presented in a fashion that will change the world of upland gunning. Learn how to pattern your shotgun, and use the right chokes and cartridges. Many more topics are discussed with Doug's great passion for side by sides that he is known for.After reading part one and part two, you will have more knowledge of side by sides and how to properly buy and shoot one. This book is a gold mine in the lost treasure of the side by side world. You will see why the traditional side by side is still king of the upland bird guns.
Use It or Lose It
'Use It or Lose It' covers the incredible life of Lew Hollander, a champion senior ironman triathlete and endurance rider known worldwide. Lew still races in his 90s. The messages behind 'Use It or Lose It' teaches readers how Lew used his methods of Pathways to Healthy Living. Lew is also in the Guinness Book of World Records, but the story guides readers on the philosophies that keep him working out, so anyone can live a healthy lifestyle. Inside the pages of this book, is a small gallery of Lew's winning victory photos. However, we live in an incredibly complex society and there are not many role models for healthy living that can guide us in surviving the aging process. Lew truly understands the importance of being in our bodies.
Mountain Resort Marketing and Management
Mountain resort tourism is a competitive environment, experiencing increasing growth in new markets such as China, that require the knowledge and skills developed by mature markets. This book provides these insights by offering a critical and up-to-date examination of the mountain industry.
Maps to Bike Gettysburg No. 3b
Learn about the Battle of Gettysburg on two wheels, and enjoy the thrill of outdoor, experiential learning.Maps to Bike Gettysburg No. 3b: Battle Days 2 & 3 Short Loop is for experienced and recreational cyclists who want to combine learning about the Battle of Gettysburg with a first-hand, visceral experience of the battlefield landscape. On a bike, historical touring is not only more personal, but one can gain a better appreciation for battlefield hills and swales and for distances covered.This book provides color maps and turn-by-turn directions for a safe and educational, 10.7 -mile park ride to visit the most famous landmarks of the July 2-3 battlefield, including Culp's Hill. Designed for a lightweight ride, this book complements Civil War Cycling's more detailed and comprehensive guidebook, Bicycling Gettysburg National Military Park.Part of a new series of Gettysburg mini-books by Civil War Cycling, Maps to Bike Gettysburg No. 3b contains 17 detailed color maps with corresponding bicycle cue tables; 53 color photos; monument GPS points; and micro-histories for learning about the Battle of Gettysburg. After a tour of Culp's Hill, East Cemetery Hill, and Confederate monuments on Seminary Ridge, you will cut through The Peach Orchard to ride up Little Round Top and then north along Union positions on Cemetery Ridge. You will enjoy a winding, up-and-down ride (a 653' cumulative gain) through fields and woodlots, some of which are not on the park auto tour. Plan for a 3-4 hour ride with frequent stops to appreciate the beautiful landscape and some of the park's 1,300+ monuments. Like all Civil War Cycling routes through Gettysburg National Military Park, Route 3b limits exposure to busy roads; provides route-specific health and safety tips; identifies one-way roads; and notes the location of bicycle racks, water, restrooms, and picnic areas.
Test Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education & Sports
The role of physical activity in promoting positive health has been realized by public at large. Every human being wants to be healthy and fit. There is a need to measure state of health by using functional tests to know whether one is physically fit to perform daily routine work. The primary focus of this book is to provide practical knowledge to professional students of physical education and teachers and emphasizing the knowledge and competencies for effective testing, measuring and evaluating the programs of physical education also.
Abr瓣umer, Abstauber, Abenteurer. Band II
Anfang des 20 Jahrhunderts entwickelt sich der Fu?ball von einer Nischensportart zu einem Massenph瓣nomen. Vereins- und Auswahlmannschaften ziehen Zuschauer in vier-, f羹nfstelliger Zahl in die Stadien, locken sie auf eilig aufgesch羹ttete W瓣lle und rasch zusammengezimmerte Holztrib羹nen. Zwei Weltkriege, eine schwere Weltwirtschaftskrise, heuchlerische Schleiert瓣nze um das Thema "Amateurismus" und anhaltende Vorbehalte aus der Turnvater-Jahn-Ecke machen es der jungen Sportart nicht leicht, sich zu etablieren und popul瓣r zu werden. Aber wie so oft, wenn eine starke, faszinierende Idee auftaucht, gibt es die klassischen Pioniere und umsichtigen Kustoden, die mit Optimismus bis hin zur Unvernunft diese Idee aufgreifen, pflegen und besch羹tzen. Es sind Wegbereiter wie Konrad Koch, Walther Bensemann, Ivo Schricker, Kurt Landauer u.a. Sie entz羹nden die Flamme, besorgen Kerzen und denken auch an die Kerzenst瓣nder. Mit ihnen erscheinen auch die Freaks auf der Bildfl瓣che, die es ins Begeisternde, manchmal sogar ins Atemberaubende tragen. Um sie soll es in diesem Buch gehen, die ersten Stars im deutschen Fu?ball. Die Magier, die Zauberer, die K羹nstler, die das Spiel verstehen, vorantreiben, seine Reichweite erh繹hen. Sie fachen die Flamme weiter an, machen sie noch gr繹?er, st瓣rker, faszinierender. Doch nicht jeder von ihnen, soviel sei vorweggenommen, besteht auch die zahlreichen Charakterpr羹fungen in der ersten H瓣lfte des 20. Jahrhunderts. Spieler in Band II: Gottfried Fuchs Adolf J瓣ger Willibald Kre? Johannes "Hanne" Sobek Hans Kalb Ludwig "Lutte" Goldbrunner Ernst Lehner Albin Kitzinger u. Andreas "Ander" Kupfer Paul Janes Fritz Szepan
The Circus Is in Town
Contributions by Lisa Doris Alexander, Matthew H. Barton, Andrew C. Billings, Carlton Brick, Ted M. Butryn, Brian Carroll, Arthur T. Challis, Roxane Coche, Curtis M. Harris, Jay Johnson, Melvin Lewis, Jack Lule, Rory Magrath, Matthew A. Masucci, Andrew McIntosh, Jorge E. Moraga, Leigh M. Moscowitz, David C. Ogden, Joel Nathan Rosen, Kevin A. Stein, and Henry Yu In this fifth book on sport and the nature of reputation, editors Lisa Doris Alexander and Joel Nathan Rosen have tasked their contributors with examining reputation from the perspective of celebrity and spectacle, which in some cases can be better defined as scandal. The subjects chronicled in this volume have all proven themselves to exist somewhere on the spectacular spectrum--the spotlight seemed always to gravitate toward them. All have displayed phenomenal feats of athletic prowess and artistry, and all have faced a controversy or been thrust into a situation that grows from age-old notions of the spectacle. Some handled the hoopla like the champions they are, or were, while others struggled and even faded amid the hustle and flow of their runaway celebrity. While their individual narratives are engrossing, these stories collectively paint a portrait of sport and spectacle that offers context and clarity. Written by a range of scholarly contributors from multiple disciplines, The Circus Is in Town: Sport, Celebrity, and Spectacle contains careful analysis of such megastars as LeBron James, Tonya Harding, David Beckham, Shaquille O'Neal, Maria Sharapova, and Colin Kaepernick. This final volume of a project that has spanned the first three decades of the twenty-first century looks to sharpen questions regarding how it is that reputations of celebrity athletes are forged, maintained, transformed, repurposed, destroyed, and at times rehabilitated. The subjects in this collection have been driven by this notion of the spectacle in ways that offer interesting and entertaining inquiry into the arc of athletic reputations.
The Circus Is in Town
Contributions by Lisa Doris Alexander, Matthew H. Barton, Andrew C. Billings, Carlton Brick, Ted M. Butryn, Brian Carroll, Arthur T. Challis, Roxane Coche, Curtis M. Harris, Jay Johnson, Melvin Lewis, Jack Lule, Rory Magrath, Matthew A. Masucci, Andrew McIntosh, Jorge E. Moraga, Leigh M. Moscowitz, David C. Ogden, Joel Nathan Rosen, Kevin A. Stein, and Henry Yu In this fifth book on sport and the nature of reputation, editors Lisa Doris Alexander and Joel Nathan Rosen have tasked their contributors with examining reputation from the perspective of celebrity and spectacle, which in some cases can be better defined as scandal. The subjects chronicled in this volume have all proven themselves to exist somewhere on the spectacular spectrum--the spotlight seemed always to gravitate toward them. All have displayed phenomenal feats of athletic prowess and artistry, and all have faced a controversy or been thrust into a situation that grows from age-old notions of the spectacle. Some handled the hoopla like the champions they are, or were, while others struggled and even faded amid the hustle and flow of their runaway celebrity. While their individual narratives are engrossing, these stories collectively paint a portrait of sport and spectacle that offers context and clarity. Written by a range of scholarly contributors from multiple disciplines, The Circus Is in Town: Sport, Celebrity, and Spectacle contains careful analysis of such megastars as LeBron James, Tonya Harding, David Beckham, Shaquille O'Neal, Maria Sharapova, and Colin Kaepernick. This final volume of a project that has spanned the first three decades of the twenty-first century looks to sharpen questions regarding how it is that reputations of celebrity athletes are forged, maintained, transformed, repurposed, destroyed, and at times rehabilitated. The subjects in this collection have been driven by this notion of the spectacle in ways that offer interesting and entertaining inquiry into the arc of athletic reputations.
Faster
Winner of the Motor Press Guild Best Book of the Year Award & Dean Batchelor Award for Excellence in Automotive Journalism For fans of The Boys in the Boat and In the Garden of Beasts, a pulse-pounding tale of triumph by an improbable team of upstarts over Hitler's fearsome Silver Arrows during the golden age of auto racing As Nazi Germany launched its campaign of racial terror and pushed the world toward war, three unlikely heroes--a driver banned from the best European teams because of his Jewish heritage, the owner of a faltering automaker company, and the adventurous daughter of an American multimillionaire--banded together to challenge Hitler's dominance at the Grand Prix, the apex of motorsport. Bringing to life this glamorous era and the sport that defined it, Faster chronicles one of the most inspiring, death-defying upsets of all time: a symbolic blow against the Nazis during history's darkest hour.
