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Publisher
Tantor Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
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The title of this book: Can I See Your Hands, refers to one of the key outcomes of this book-being able to tell whether or not people want to cause us harm. To put it very simply, if you can see someone's hands and they are not concealing them, holding a weapon or positioning to strike you, one's levels of trust and confidence can increase. This simple example can serve as a reminder to all of us in many of the complex moments we have to deal with,...
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Publisher
Ulysses Press
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
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Ageless Strength shows athletes and active people how to build sustainable fitness for a lifetime of active pursuits. It's a myth that our older years only bring physical decline. While it's true that we lose strength, bone density, and balance, our bodies react the same way to training at any age. The answer is not to go easy on our so-called fragile bodiesthat traditional approach of gentle, easy fitness just guarantees loss. The key is to push...
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Series
Publisher
The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
2018
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
For soccer fans, the unstoppable Cristiano Ronaldo has become a household name. What goes into the making of such a phenomenal player? What was he like when he was young and still learning? This book takes a close look at one of the greatest soccer players in the world right now. Young readers will love to learn about his jaw-dropping achievements and also learn about what shaped him into a record-breaking athlete. Ronaldo's story will inspire
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Globe Pequot
Language
English
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Fully updated and revised, Best Rail Trails Pacific Northwest is the complete guide to walking, jogging, biking, and cross-country skiing more than sixty of the best rail trails in one of the most beautiful and geographically varied reaches of America. Written by a local author with expert knowledge of the region, this easy-to-use book provides mile-by-mile descriptions of the most popular rural and urban rail trails in Washington, Oregon, and
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Ulysses Press
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
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Learn the Israeli military's hand-to-hand combat system in this "fantastic introduction for anyone seeking the basic fundamentals of self-defense" (Risingsunproduction.net).
As the official fighting system of the Israeli Defense Forces, Krav Maga has been battle-tested and has been proven successful. Its emphasis on instinctive movements and efficient counterattacks makes it an easy-to-learn and highly effective program for anyone—male...
As the official fighting system of the Israeli Defense Forces, Krav Maga has been battle-tested and has been proven successful. Its emphasis on instinctive movements and efficient counterattacks makes it an easy-to-learn and highly effective program for anyone—male...
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English
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Buoy your sailing knowhow with advice from two US sailing champions
Nothing can beat the feel of the warm sun on your back, the gentle wind in your hair, and a swaying deck under your feet. If you long to take to the open water and sail wherever the wind takes you, you'll find everything you need to know in Sailing For Dummies. This friendly guide offers information for beginning and intermediate captains. Discover everything
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Publisher
Skyhorse
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
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Learn everything you need to know to own and shoot firearms responsibly in this newly updated guide.
Owning a firearm is a big responsibility. There's more to it than just walking into a gun shop and walking out with a gun. In addition to knowing state laws and regulations, you'll need to have the confidence to choose the right firearm for your needs and then learn to use it safely and effectively.
An Introduction to Firearms goes...
Owning a firearm is a big responsibility. There's more to it than just walking into a gun shop and walking out with a gun. In addition to knowing state laws and regulations, you'll need to have the confidence to choose the right firearm for your needs and then learn to use it safely and effectively.
An Introduction to Firearms goes...
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English
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"Inside this all-new Cyclist's Training Bible, Joe Friel -- cycling's most experienced personal coach--presents the latest discoveries in cycling science, data analysis, daily planning, and skills development to help you create a personal training plan for success. Whether you are training for road races, criteriums, time trials, or gravel races, or you just need to improve your climbing, sprinting, endurance, or recovery, The Cyclist's Training Bible...
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Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Language
English
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Judo Formal Techniques is "The most detailed explanation of Judo that has ever been published" (The Japan Times). A comprehensive training manual to the basic "free practice" forms of Kodokan Judo (the Randori no Kata), the book provides essential instruction in the throwing and grappling kata (Nage no Kata and Katame no Kata) that every Judo practitioner needs to master.
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Publisher
Ulysses Press
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
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GET FIT SAFELY USING THE VERSATILE RESISTANCE BANDFirst used in physical therapy to introduce low-intensity strength training for rehabilitating patients, today bands come in all levels of resistance and are perfect for targeting and working every major muscle group. Using this simple device, you can:• Increase Strength• Improve Balance• Reduce Lower Back Pain• Rehabilitate InjuriesResistance Band Workbook offers more than 70 safe, effective...
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English
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"Posnanski writes of major moments that created legends, and of forgotten moments almost lost to time. It's Willie Mays's catch, Babe Ruth's called shot, and Kirk Gibson's limping home run; the slickest steals; the biggest bombs; and the most triumphant no-hitters. But these are also moments raw with the humanity of the game, the unheralded heroes, the mesmerizing mistakes drenched in pine tar, and every story, from the immortal to the obscure, is...
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Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
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Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY CHICAGO TRIBUNE • A thrilling adventure of danger and deep-sea diving, historic mystery and suspense, by the author of Shadow Divers
Finding and identifying a pirate ship is the hardest thing to do under the sea. But two men—John Chatterton and John Mattera—are willing to risk everything to find the...
Finding and identifying a pirate ship is the hardest thing to do under the sea. But two men—John Chatterton and John Mattera—are willing to risk everything to find the...
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English
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"This book is for dedicated runners and running coaches. The first section of this edition presents general training information, considerations, and options that can contribute to the success of all runners, particularly how to determine optimal training intensity based on their own characteristics and goals. The second section then provides training advice and event- and distance-specific programs for those who participate in competitions"--
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Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Language
English
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Archery for Beginners is the complete instructional guide for anyone interested in recreational archery. The book covers all the essentials for the beginning archer-from basic skills and equipment to effective and safe training methods. There are chapters on both recurve and compound bows, the two most popular bow types, as well as information on how to track your progress. Topics included in this book are: Compound and Recurve bows Archery equipment...
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Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
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“A raucous, smash-mouth, first-person takedown of the National Football League." —Wall Street Journal
The New York Times bestseller
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of This Town, an equally merciless probing of America's biggest cultural force, pro football, at a moment of peak success and high anxiety
Like millions of Americans, Mark Leibovich has spent more of his life tuned...
The New York Times bestseller
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of This Town, an equally merciless probing of America's biggest cultural force, pro football, at a moment of peak success and high anxiety
Like millions of Americans, Mark Leibovich has spent more of his life tuned...
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Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
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Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A “meticulously documented and endlessly chilling” (The New York Times) exploration of the NFL’s decades-long attempt to deny and cover up mounting evidence connecting football and brain damage.
“A first-rate piece of reporting [that] adds crucial detail, texture, and news to the concussion story, which despite the NFL’s best efforts, isn’t...
“A first-rate piece of reporting [that] adds crucial detail, texture, and news to the concussion story, which despite the NFL’s best efforts, isn’t...
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Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
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The incredible story of an all-deaf high school football team’s triumphant climb from underdog to undefeated, their inspirational brotherhood, a fascinating portrait of deafness in America, and the indefatigable head coach who spearheaded the team, by New York Times reporter and San Francisco Bureau Chief, Thomas Fuller.
"The Boys of Riverside is another example of how anyone can achieve their dreams, making what appears...
"The Boys of Riverside is another example of how anyone can achieve their dreams, making what appears...
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Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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"Basketball is the second-most popular sport in the world--an insanely complicated game built on a combination of athleticism, craftiness, rules, intangibles, and superstardom. However, while it's enjoyable to watch, the real reason it works is because it's a game of culture, art, and all the things that make us human. How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius deconstructs the sport from top to bottom and then puts it back together again, detailing its...
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English
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"Trout Fishing Memories and Morals" is a collection of tales and anecdotes of the author's experiences fishing for trout, interspersed with expert tips and clear instructions. Illustrated throughout, this vintage book is highly recommended for keen trout anglers and is not to be missed by collectors of angling literature. Contents include: "Early Days", "Some Tiny Waters", "A Little Chalk Stream", "The Fishing Day", "The Evening", "The Fly Question",...
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English
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Today, millions of women and girls around the world enjoy running and entering races. It wasn’t always so:
• In 1961, when Julia Chase edged to the start of a Connecticut 5-miler, officials tried to push her off the road.
• At the 1966 Boston Marathon, Roberta Gibb hid behind a forsythia bush, worried that police might arrest her.
• The next year at...
• In 1961, when Julia Chase edged to the start of a Connecticut 5-miler, officials tried to push her off the road.
• At the 1966 Boston Marathon, Roberta Gibb hid behind a forsythia bush, worried that police might arrest her.
• The next year at...
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