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Life in Soviet army - reality by Alex Hardwill 2.6 Stars (3 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

A real service in the Soviet army before the collapse of the Soviet Union. A young man is summoned to serve and serves in a rotten army system. He manages to remain a normal person. Unlike some others... The book very realistically displays the time of the collapse of the USSR.

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Length: 34 Pages (2,634 KB)
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Added: May 14th, 2024

Mental Toughness for Young Soccer Players: Inspiring Stories of Sports Psychology and Motivation for Athletes, Kids, and Coaches by Chase Brooks 5.0 Stars (40 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Unlock your potential on the soccer field with "Mental Toughness for Young Soccer Players." This essential guide is crafted specifically for aspiring young athletes who want to elevate their game beyond the physical and into the psychological realm. Soccer is not just a test of speed, stamina, and skill -- it's also a mental battle. Whether taking a decisive penalty kick or playing in a high-pressure final, your mental approach can make or break your performance. This book dives deep into the strategies that can help young players develop the resilience, focus, and confidence needed to thrive under pressure. Inside, you'll discover: • Practical Techniques to cultivate a mindset of resilience, allowing you to maintain composure and confidence during critical moments of the game. • Real-Life Stories from professional players whose mental strength led them to great successes and how you can apply their lessons to your challenges. • Exercises and Routines designed to strengthen your mental game, from pre-match preparation to post-game analysis. • Guidance on Handling Pressure, managing setbacks, and turning nerves into an advantage. "Mental Toughness for Young Soccer Players" is more than a book; it's a mentor who guides you through competitive sports' ups and downs. Equip yourself with the tools to handle the psychological demands of soccer and set a foundation for success that will last a lifetime. Ideal for young players, coaches, and parents, this book ensures that the mental side of soccer receives as much attention as the physical side. Start your journey to mental toughness today and transform how you play the game!

Genre: Sports & Outdoors [x]
Length: 159 Pages
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Added: May 14th, 2024

GHOSTING: A Baseball Story by BOBBY UNDERWOOD 5.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Sportswriter Mike Lassiter is working on a book about baseball players over the decades who had enormous talent, but for one reason or another had very brief careers. No story is more mysterious than that of Jack Williams from the 1940s. Those still alive who saw him play maintain that he was the greatest ballplayer there ever was. But after two phenomenal seasons, Jack Williams walked away, never to he seen or heard from again. One man who might know what happened is legendary scout Dix Lang, who discovered Williams and brought him to the big leagues. Lassiter has an ace in the hole which might get the reluctant scout to talk, but the story he tells might be one best left untold...

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Length: 42 Pages (1,664 KB)
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Added: May 14th, 2024

Beekeeping for Beginners: Your Essential Guide to Getting Started, Nurturing Hives, and Harvesting Honey as a Beginner by Daniel Ostling 5.0 Stars (2 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

"Exploring the World of Beekeeping" is a comprehensive and accessible guide that takes readers on a fascinating journey into the captivating world of bees and beekeeping. From the basics of setting up a hive to advanced techniques and sustainable practices, this book covers everything aspiring beekeepers need to know. Written in a clear and engaging style at a 6th grade reading level, this guide provides a wealth of information for beekeepers of all levels of experience. With its detailed chapters on hive management, honey production, bee health, swarm management, and more, this book equips readers with the essential knowledge and skills to successfully care for bees and maintain healthy colonies. It also explores the vital role of bees in pollination and the importance of supporting their well-being. Filled with practical tips, beautiful illustrations, and inspiring stories, "Exploring the World of Beekeeping" is an invaluable resource for anyone passionate about bees, nature, and sustainable living. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced beekeeper, this book will empower you to embark on a fulfilling journey as a beekeeper and make a positive impact on the environment.

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Length: 158 Pages (778 KB)
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Added: May 14th, 2024

Run Faster, Jump Higher, Go Farther: The Ultimate Guide to Improving Your Speed, Strength and Endurance in Hockey, Triathlon, Soccer, and Other Sports by Igor Klibanov 3.0 Stars (2 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Whether you are new to exercise or a competitive athlete, at some point in your training you will hit the dreaded plateau. After a period of progression, suddenly you hit a wall. Your weight loss stalls. Your performance stagnates. Your body and your mind are in a rut and you may be tempted to just give up. While everyone hits a plateau, our bodies are not the same. Generic training programs may work initially but inevitably your body will stop responding in the same way. You have your own unique body, and to identify your greatest opportunities for improvement, you will find lots of low-tech, high-effectiveness tests to help you identify which training methods to use. Chances are you've already tried some different training methods, but you might be frustrated because they haven't worked as well as you'd like. The truth is no matter what your level is, there will always be weaknesses, just because strengthening previous weaknesses and making them into strengths will open up other weaknesses. The encouraging thing about that is that you can always progress, and by using the diagnostic tests that are covered in the book, you'll know exactly where to look to make progress. But generic programs are not the answer to consistent and continual progress. This book covers tests for 10 different fitness qualities: • Fat Loss • Muscle Mass • Strength • Power • Speed • Muscular Endurance • Aerobic Endurance • Anaerobic Endurance • Flexibility • Coordination Filled with flowcharts and illustrative pictures you will understand and be able to easily apply the content to customize a program that works for you. Say good-bye to plateaus as you learn how to reach your ultimate potential. Whether you are a beginner starting a weight loss program, an athlete or a coach who must tailor training programs, this book will teach you to how to work with your body and your unique needs to design a program that will help you keep reaching your goals. This ...

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Length: 296 Pages (4,927 KB)
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Added: May 13th, 2024

Adaptive Judo: Throwing, Grappling and Striking: Goddard Method by James Goddard 5.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Judo is more than just throwing and grappling. - It is helpful for a healthy mind and body. - It can be described as the science of applying manual handling and origami on people. - In an emergency it can be a useful aid for self-defence. You can gain self-confidence and transferable skills for other disciplines such as ball games and dancing (sometimes known as fundamental movement skills). This book is for beginners and experienced judo practitioners [judokas]. Inside this book you will find guidance on: - Strikes and blocks. - Throws. - Kata. - Holding techniques. - Limb locking techniques. - Strangles/chokes. Other books concentrate on the technical side of judo, whereas my book emphasises the pattern/spirit in clear illustrations and easy-to-remember key points, including a variety of applications. Most of this book is suitable for children and adults. Techniques are from the adult judo syllabus. Chapter 6 locking and strangling techniques are not shown in class to children under 12.

Genre: Sports & Outdoors [x]
Length: 112 Pages
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Added: May 13th, 2024

Fishing With Dad: Life Lessons One Cast at a Time by Matt McDonald 5.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

He's quiet. He's stern. He's up at 5:00 AM. He's Dad.From the banks of a pristine creek to the mud at the edge of a murky pond, Dad's life lessons are doled out with every cast of his eight foot Fenwick spinning rod. From the early days of digging worms in the garden to standing side-by-side as grown men in Alaska, fishing adventures define what it means to be a father.Fishing is not always fair, nor is life. From the first fly rod with grandpa to standing in a hospital hallway praying Dad survives, everything you need to know to survive life's trials can be found with a rod and reel in hand. You don't have to be a fisherman to relate. You just have to have father.

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Length: 244 Pages (1,239 KB)
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Added: May 13th, 2024

16 Unbelievable Hunting Stories: True Short Stories about Survival, Animal Attacks, Narrow Escapes & More - Perfect Gift for Kids & Hunters by Clive Buck Price verified 3 hours ago

Is there somebody in your life who is obsessed with hunting? Perhaps it's your father, friend, brother, Uncle - or maybe it's you! There is one thing that all hunters share: a love for the solitude, brotherhood (comradery), and the food that mother nature & the outdoors (and the wilderness) brings along with it. However, we are all well aware that there are times when a trip goes "not quite as anticipated". In times like these, your training, experience & knowledge is what will allow you to survive. Learning lessons from the successes and mishaps of others, is always preferred. As exciting as it might sound, nobody actually wants to be attacked by a bear! In this captivating book, every hunting lover will explore: • American survival stories from the mountains of Colorado and Montana, to a frozen five-day blizzard in Nunavut, in Canada. • Different forms of hunting - turkey, big game, brown bears, and more! • Hunting stories from far-away lands like Australia & Africa. • Tales of resilience, perseverance, and inspiration, and faith in God. • Each chapter ends with a "Lessons Learned" section, to reinforce things like not hunting alone, or always carrying a backup gun. • Written and fact-checked by an experienced Deer Hunter from New Jersey. • Available in Kindle & Paperback format - audiobook coming soon! Regardless of whether this book is for an experienced hunter - or somebody relatively new - there are important lessons that everybody can take away - as well as being a truly exciting and entertaining read. So, if there's somebody in your life who can't get enough of hunting and the outdoors - this is the perfect gift tailored to them. Scroll up & click "Buy now with 1-Click" to quench that hunting hunger now!

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Length: 106 Pages (1,894 KB)
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Added: May 12th, 2024

A Horse For Jesse: Twelve Palms Ranch Book 1 by Brianna York 4.4 Stars (181 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

From Award-Winning Author Brianna York Fans of the Tricolor Series and horse lovers will love this series! Jesse Bauer has dreamed of being a horse trainer since she was a little girl. As soon as she graduated from high school, she took her first horse training job. But the Arabian horse industry is a cutthroat business and Jesse is tired of disappointments and broken promises. Desperate for a change of scenery and a fresh start, Jesse moves to Arizona to take a job at Twelve Palms Ranch. The owner of Twelve Palms is one of the best horse trainers in the industry, but Jesse has history with him from when they were teenagers and she doesn't plan to stay long. Then she meets Midnight Renegade, a troubled horse with a tough past. She feels a kinship with the horse and decides she is going to help him become the amazing show horse she knows he can be. Can Jesse save Midnight Renegade and find herself in the process? Or will her time at Twelve Palms turn out to be one more dead end? "Wow, I really enjoyed this book. This talented author really brought us Jesse's story in a a very personal, believable way. In quick fashion we are told just how grueling and difficult life it can be to become what and who you want to be. How easy it is to consider chucking it all, no matter how much you may want something so important to you. Thanks, Ms York, for bringing this story to me. Book 2 is already in my library." "Loved the first book in this series!! Couldn't put it down, Arabian horses are the best, Jesse has her work cut out for her training a difficult stallion, now that she knows his problem, his training should go better!!! Can't wait for the next book in the series!!"

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Length: 104 Pages (1,249 KB)
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Added: May 12th, 2024

Cycling & Walking the Camino de Santiago: Naoko Motohiro walked and her husband, Mike Newton, cycled the Camino de Santiago over five weeks from 2014 ... by Mike Newton 2.9 Stars (21 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

In early 2014 we visited our friends Jessica and Nigel, and the Camino de Santiago came up in conversation. They had just completed it but we had no idea that it even existed until they told us about it. We learnt that it was a famous walk that started in St Jean Pied-de-Port and finished at Santiago, a total of 800km equating to 500 miles. This distance seemed to be an awful long distance to me. The most I had walked in a day was the Yorkshire Three Peaks, which was about 25 miles. I had lost a few toenails on that walk and did not want to repeat the experience. However Naoko, who was a much keener walker than me, wanted to learn more about it. She was told that she should: ? Read the book by John Brierley, entitled 'Pilgrim's Guide To The Camino De Santiago'. ? Watch the film starring Martin Sheen called 'The Way'. We went on to walk & cycle the Camino over 3 years, with me cycling due to a foot problem. The book includes many photographs and our tale of of our trips, including the wonderful camaraderie that we found along the way.

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Length: 246 Pages (20,582 KB)
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Added: May 12th, 2024

THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY July 2014 by Huggins Point Publishing 2.7 Stars (6 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

All Crime, All the Time

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Still Living The Dream: My Life With Horses by Andrew Reeves 4.4 Stars (7 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

second book of a trilogy. contains information about racehorses and horses. Contains some interesting information about race horses. Contains some interesting story's I missed from my first book Living The Dream: My Life With Horses.

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Length: 61 Pages (7,416 KB)
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Added: May 11th, 2024

Back Door Horse (Green Mountain Romance Book 1) by Heather Wallace 4.3 Stars (79 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

For Imogen Grey, a born and bred Jersey Girl, Vermont may as well be a different world. When she travels to her aunt's mountain home to help her recover from injury on her small farm, she comes face to face with an escape artist masquerading as a performance horse, a quiet but steady veterinarian she simply chooses not to be attracted to, and a rekindled passion she left behind in childhood. Suddenly, Imogen is questioning everything she thought she wanted. The Green Mountains are calling, but is she listening?

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Length: 264 Pages (1,637 KB)
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Added: May 11th, 2024

Mountain Biking: A Beginner's Essential Guide to Getting Started in the Sport of Mountain Biking ( MTB ) by Tim Bohlinger 3.5 Stars (49 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

If you're ready to get started in the sport of mountain biking (MTB), then this book is for you! Read on your PC, Mac, smart phone, tablet, or Kindle device. Mountain biking, often affectionately referred to as 'MTB,' is a great way to get a rigorous workout, enjoy the unfettered wilderness, and burn off some serious stress. In MTB, you've got hills, jumps, brilliant blossoms of dirt at your flanks, and the wind rushing across your face. What more could you ask for? If you're interested in getting started in this exciting sport and are looking for some general information and ideas on where to begin and how to make the most out of it, you've made a good choice by turning to this book! Here, I'm going to review everything you need to get started on your MTB adventure. You'll learn about the different types of mountain biking styles, such as Freeride, All-Mountain, Enduro, Downhill, and Lift-Assisted. I'll also talk in depth about choosing a bike and developing your skills at riding it. If this sounds exciting to you, then download this book now and let's get started! Welcome to MTB! Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... • The Difference Types of Mountain Biking • How to Choose the Right Bike • Understanding How Each Component Affects the Ride • How to Choose Between Hardtail and Full Suspension • Selecting the Right Wheel Size • Developing Your MTB Skills • Tips for the Trail • What to Pack for Your MTB Journey • Much, much more! Download your copy today!

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Length: 26 Pages (1,008 KB)
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Added: May 11th, 2024

Inspirational Basketball Stories for Young Readers (Inspirational Sports Stories for Young Readers Book 6) by Anthony Lynch 5.0 Stars (7 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Conquer Hurdles; Awake Your Inner Champion; Be Inspired by Basketball's Greatest Stars! Looking for thrilling stories to captivate your child's imagination, fuel their curiosity, and nurture their love for great achievements? Set off on an exhilarating voyage through history with this captivating book, uncovering the extraordinary true tales of basketball's champions who conquered obstacles, overcame barriers, and left an indelible mark on the world of sports. Immerse yourself in a collection of captivating stories interwoven with motivational quotes that illuminate the path to triumph over adversity and the pursuit of dreams. Delve into the biographies of basketball luminaries and unearth the inspiring accounts of their extraordinary achievements. Discover the ideal gift for your basketball enthusiast. Whether they're passionate players, avid spectators, or curious minds, this gift is a slam dunk. Dive into the exhilarating world of basketball with "Inspirational Basketball Stories for Young Readers" - the ultimate book for budding hoopsters! Uncover the most captivating basketball narratives and ignite your passion for the game. Let these awe-inspiring stories propel you to new heights of excitement and inspiration! What's inside? • Fifteen successful basketball stories -- from well-known superstars like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant to Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Wilt Chamberlain. Get ready to embark on an extraordinary journey through the lives of these iconic figures, whose impact transcends the basketball court and continues to inspire generations. • Stories of resilience, determination, and triumph -- witness the sweat, the setbacks, and the moments of almost giving up. Your child will discover how these exceptional individuals overcame the most formidable adversaries to triumph. • Strong quotes -- powerful statements of renowned basketball superstars serving as beacons of inspiration for young sports enthusiasts, motivating ...

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Length: 157 Pages
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Added: May 11th, 2024

Still Turning Left by Scott Reeves 3.9 Stars (63 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

When 35 of the best stock car racing drivers came together to contest the World Championship in September 2013, few people predicted that James Rygor would come from the back of the grid in his debut World Final to claim the greatest prize in the sport. Yet Rygor snatched glory in the dying moments, a dramatic finish to one of the finest races in the history of oval motorsport. In this short sequel to KEEP TURNING LEFT, Scott Reeves recounts the spectacular World Final and meets the new World Champion. Featuring colour photographs and based on interviews with James Rygor, this is the story of one racing driver's journey to shock success.

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Length: 39 Pages (665 KB)
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Added: May 10th, 2024

Pickleball Basics -The Essential Guide for Every Family: Effortlessly Dive into Play and Bond Even if You’ve Never Held a Paddle Before by James Stuart 4.9 Stars (86 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Discover why pickleball is America's fastest-growing sport - start playing in just 5 minutes... all while forging close family bonds and building unforgettable memories! Are you looking for an exciting game that your whole family can take part in - regardless of their age or fitness level? Keen to play a ball sport that doesn't require you to fork out hundreds on expensive equipment? One that doesn't take hours of lessons or put as much strain on your body as tennis and many other racquet sports do? Then you may have already stumbled upon your ideal sport: pickleball. Pickleball is a fast-paced sport that hones the quickness of your hand and your reflexes, but it has the added bonus of being strategic - which makes it a little bit like playing chess on a court! Anyone can play it - even those who've never played tennis or picked up a paddle or racquet in their lives. Because the court is much smaller than tennis courts, it's ultra-sociable - you remain close to your opponents throughout the game. And if you've always found sports like tennis to be too challenging... or to require too much running around... know that this limit doesn't apply in pickleball. Nothing's stopping you but yourself - it's time to get out there and play! To get started, this book has all the information you need to play competitive, action-packed games with your family from Day One. Inside, you will discover: • How pickleball started - the story of visionary friends who decided to invent an activity that their whole family could take part in • Equipment essentials - how to find the perfect paddle without breaking the bank, ensuring it has the right grip size and other key features • Everything you need to play the game right - including rules, scoring, and vital on-court strategies such as timing your steps and finding your opponent's weak spot • Beginners' strategies, including serves, positioning, winning double tactics, and more • Perfecting your game - how to ...

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Length: 230 Pages
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Added: May 10th, 2024

Conservation Jobs: The Step-by-Step System to Get Hired as a Wildlife Conservationist by Conservation Careers 4.5 Stars (2 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Do you want to work in wildlife conservation? Are you struggling to get interviews for conservation jobs? Read the ultimate guide to producing successful CVs, Resumes and Cover Letters by Conservation Careers. Whether you're applying for your first professional experience or shifting careers into conservation, this step-by-step guide will help you write a killer application designed to get you an interview. In it you'll learn: > The 10 key steps to the application process? From deciding to apply through to submitting your application. > How to create stand-out applications? With real-life examples of before and after applications. > Which CV or resume style is right for you? Using a series of templates and examples to help you choose. Throughout the guide you'll find exercises, tips and links to extra resources. You can work through the guide from beginning to end, or jump to the sections you need most. BONUS Get free access to Conservation Careers' Free Video Training Series: How to Get a Conservation Job. Learn how to quickly and easily start your career as a professional wildlife conservationist with Conservation Careers.

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Length: 94 Pages (17,686 KB)
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Added: May 8th, 2024

By Heart & By Soul (Hooves & Hearts) by Hannah E. Carey 4.7 Stars (3 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Fake it till you make it, right? Meg Beckett has packed up everything she has, which isn't much, and left her life in Georgia behind for a new start in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. She knows how lucky she is to have gotten a job at Heart & Soul Ranch; just like she knows she can't afford to lose it. But Meg hasn't been entirely honest with her new employer. Her horse experience isn't nearly as extensive as she talked it up to be and it doesn't take her long to realize that she's in way over her head. There's no way she's going back to the dead end future she left behind, but she'd better learn fast if she doesn't want to find herself out of a home and a job. Heart and Soul Ranch is her escape, but will her past catch up with her? By Heart & By Soul is a prequel novella in the Hooves & Hearts Series.

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Length: 81 Pages (2,259 KB)
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Added: May 5th, 2024

Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain 4.1 Stars (2,590 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

A stirring tribute to America's mightiest river by one of its greatest authors Before Samuel Clemens became Mark Twain, world-famous satirist and the acclaimed creator of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, he trained to be a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River. In this captivating memoir and travelogue, Twain recounts his apprenticeship under legendary captain Horace Bixby, an exacting mentor who teaches his charge how to navigate the ever-changing waterway. The colorful details of life on the river -- from the reversals of fortune suffered by riverboat gamblers to the feuds waged by towns seeking to profit from the steamboat trade -- fascinate Twain, and in his hands become the stuff of legend. Years later, as a passenger on a voyage from St. Louis to New Orleans, he vividly describes the stunning changes wrought by the Civil War and the steady advance of the railroads. A valuable piece of history and a revealing look at the origins of a national treasure, Life on the Mississippi is a true classic of American literature. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.

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RESISTANCE: BOOK 1 LIBERTY by EILIDH MCGINNESS 4.1 Stars (269 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Bravery, courage, fear, treachery and love in a time of war. A chance meeting draws Sabine Faure into the shadowy world of the French Resistance. Whilst acting as courier she meets four youths of her own age who wish to also join the Resistance. She is drawn to one in particular, Hérisson, who becomes her lover. Family loyalties are stretched to the limits as Sabine's family try to navigate safely through the occupation. Set in Dordogne in South-west France during World War II, the friends' relationships and strengths are tested to the limits as life changes in horrific ways, The friends find themselves facing frightening situations and responding in ways they never thought possible as bravery and resistance take different forms in each of their actions. Vivid and powerful in its illumination of a time and place filled with atrocities but also humanity and extraordinary bravery, Eilidh McGinness's novel will evoke readers to ask - what would I have done? The novel is the first part of a trilogy set in south-west France during WW2, and is essentially a family saga.

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Added: Apr 29th, 2024

The Mental Game of Tennis: Peer Instruction for Junior Players (An Edition Specifically Written for Junior Girls Book 1) by Kyara Sutton 3.9 Stars (11 Reviews)    Price verified 19 minutes ago

Choosing to embark on the tennis journey has lifelong benefits. Tennis is an individual, elite sport. Participation in the game of tennis breeds leaders. Finding a way through a tough opponent even though you're having a bad day is persistence. Staying in the right side of your brain even when things are clearly not going well is persistence. Staying engaged until the very last point is persistence. Design a plan of action, a focal point for each day's practice session. By far, the most important issue is playing their game. That means exposing your strengths, hiding your weakness and running your best patterns to perfection. In essence, it's about pulling the opponent into your best style of tennis. Small adaptations, as well as complete different tactical approaches, are needed to be developed. Let's first take a look at what mental training actually is. Mental, emotional training is the practical application of finding solutions to common pitfalls. We often hear, "I have trouble closing out a 5-2 lead", "I play terrific in practice but horribly in matches", "I can't beat a moonball, pusher", "I can't handle cheaters!", "I have trouble focusing for the whole match!" Mental, emotional training focuses on solving these issues. You may be hesitant and a bit unclear about the role of mental or emotional training. This type of instruction involves more than simple fundamental stroke production. Developing the "hidden" skill set within your game is crucial for peak performance. It is a myth that only players with abnormal behavioral problems need mental or emotional guidance.

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Added: Apr 19th, 2024

Open Water: Tips and Advice For Taking Your First Scuba Diving Class by Anton Swanepoel 3.4 Stars (8 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Advice And Tips On Taking Your First Scuba Diving Class Are you thinking of taking your first scuba diving class? Do you want to know the different ways you can take your open water course? Are you unsure of what to bring to your class? Want to know what to expect in your training, such as skills needed to complete and how long training takes? Read on... Completing an open water course opens the door to a whole new adventure. However, not knowing what to expect can cause you needless worries. Not being prepared for your class can cause you from unexpected delays, extra expenses, to not being able to compete the class. Anton Swanepoel has been an instructor for 14 years, and worked in the Cayman Islands for 7 years as a technical scuba diving instructor. As a full tri-mix instructor, he has trained from kids on sassy units to divers on twins and mix deco gasses. Working at a popular dive resort, he has seen his fair share of unprepared students. To help prepare people interested in doing their first scuba diving course, he has penned this text. Inside Open Water You Will Discover: • 3 Ways to take your open water course. • Tips for what to take to the class. • Tips for gear purchase. • The 10 skills almost all agencies will require you to complete. • And more... If you are thinking of doing your first scuba diving course, then This Book Is For You. Scroll Up and Get Your Copy Now

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Length: 30 Pages (1,070 KB)
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Added: Apr 16th, 2024

51 QUESTIONS FOR THE DIEHARD FAN: LOS ANGELES DODGERS by Ryder Edwards 3.5 Stars (8 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

The Dodgers won World Championships in Brooklyn and LA during the same decade and boast a devoted fan base on both coasts and all points in between; and today, thanks to past stars like Fernando Valenzuela and Chan Ho Park, that fan base is spread the world over. Every Major League team has a history -- but this is the franchise of Jackie Robinson. Every Major League team has players they call "heroes" -- but with Robinson you can drop the emphasis: he's truly an American icon, American hero, baseball legend, and Dodger great. This is the franchise of Walter Alston, Leo Durocher and Tommy Lasorda; Walter O'Malley, Larry MacPhail and Branch Rickey; the timeless calls of Vin Scully; and no fewer than 43 Hall of Fame players who spent a portion of their careers with the Dodgers. You can't tell the story of baseball's history without the Dodgers. This trivia book is intended to help diehard Dodger fans celebrate their beloved team. It's been a long time since April 21, 1890, when the franchise recorded its first official victory in the National League -- but 124 years and 10,000 wins later the team is still going strong, still producing great players and historic moments. Enjoy the trivia, Think Blue, and have fun reminiscing.

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Length: 157 Pages (2,979 KB)
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Added: Apr 10th, 2024

The very Worst Riding School in the World by Lucinda E Clarke 3.8 Stars (288 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Who would be stupid enough to open and run a riding school when they are terrified of horses, can't ride, without insurance or capital, and with not the faintest idea of how to care for horses. Add to that, two of the four horses are not fit for the knacker's yard. Yes, that's exactly what I did - like so many of my adventures I 'fell' into this one as well with hilarious results.

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Length: 28 Pages (515 KB)
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MAX by Barry Friedman (Lulu.com) 3.8 Stars (21 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Is it a plane? Is it a bird? Is it Superman? No, it's Max Aries. Max, a skinny redhead, wanders on the practice field of the fictitious Rams pro football field, talks his way on to the team, and takes the mediocre Rams all the way to the Super Bowl. Max is out of this world. Literally.

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Length: 146 Pages (294 KB)
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Added: Mar 1st, 2024

Mom’s Favorite Reads eMagazine March 2021 by Goylake Publishing (Goylake Publishing) 4.1 Stars (25 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

The March 2021 issue of Mom's Favorite Reads. In this issue... A seasonal blend of articles including Mad as a March Hare, Dr Seuss, Reiki, World Wildlife Day, International Day of Forests, plus short stories, recipes, puzzles, humour, photographs and so much more!

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Length: 132 Pages (21,613 KB)
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Kentucky Derby IQ: The Ultimate Test of True Fandom by Joel Katte (Black Mesa Publishing) 4.6 Stars (16 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

UPDATED AND EXPANDED FOR 2016 New in this edition: • 60 additional, brand new questions • improved layout for questions and answer keys makes it easier than ever to quiz family and friends • brand new chapters on Orb, California Chrome and American Pharoah • improved functionality for Kindle, smartphones and tablets • print edition includes 17 B&W photographs - Kindle edition includes 25 full color photographs • 320 total Kentucky Derby trivia questions Spying the twin spires, hugging the rail, hearing the snap of the gate, the crowd takes a nervous deep breath in unison. The horses lunge, the jockeys crouch. Now the race for the roses is run and timelessness has begun. Long-shot odds, winning tickets, record crowds, Hall of Fame statistics, and historical dates all add up to the "most exciting two minutes in sports." Think you know Kentucky Derby history? Think again. This IQ Series book will test even the best horsemen and trainers who have been around the sport their whole lives. Test your skills. Wrack your brain. It's the ultimate Kentucky Derby IQ test.

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Length: 168 Pages (6,890 KB)
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Wisconsin by Bill Stokes 3.7 Stars (27 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Wisconsin had a big party in 1998. It was a roll-out-the-barrel, slice-the-cheese, strike-up-the-polka-band wing-ding that promised to roust every last badger out of state burrows and into the streets to dance with guests.

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Length: 13 Pages (2,227 KB)
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Mom’s Favorite Reads eMagazine November 2022 by Goylake Publishing 4.0 Stars (2 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

In this month's issue of our #1 ranked magazine... Interview with Publishers Weekly #1 author Dani Pettrey. Plus, Author Features, Health, Nature, Photography, Poetry, Short Stories, Young Writers, National Veteran and Military Family Month, and so much more!

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Length: 89 Pages (25,349 KB)
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The Happy Running Habit: A simple guide to running with more joy, more often by Holly Robertson 4.5 Stars (4 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

In The Happy Running Habit, you'll discover a step by step guide to embracing the dirt, sunshine, and smiles in every mile. Shift your mindset. If you're a running veteran who just isn't having fun anymore, you might be interested in starting with Part II: Philosophies for more fun, with strategies for turning your run into a source of joy. From finding green trails, to cloud gazing, to gamifying your runs, prioritizing these activities and concepts will help running feel intrinsically rewarding, and keep you coming back for more. Build your tools. If you're new to running and are itching to know everything you need to get started, Part II: The Runner's Toolkit provides some beginner's advice, as well as unconventional tools that can help you stay positive and motivated at any experience level. Including mantras, visualization, and even meditation, these tools are all about dialing in on perspective, and redirecting negative thoughts into positive ones. Dream big. Or, maybe you're interested in tackling a big, exciting (maybe even a little intimidating?) goal. Part IV: Your Happy Running Goal has everything you'll need to create a plan and work towards it through journaling. With scientifically-proven goal setting practices, we'll think about why you want to run, what you'd like to achieve, and how you'll get there. I'll even include a printable journal to guide you in reflecting on your runs and tracking your progress. Grab a friend. Find a trail. See where it takes you. Running is a challenge, but it doesn't have to be a chore. There is glory in the dirt, and miles of sweaty conversations ahead. Whether this is your first pair of training shoes or your 100th, it's about time for a little bit of sunshine.

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Length: 88 Pages (2,142 KB)
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Seven Great Golf Tips – Simple Steps Towards a Better Gamer by Gregor Grund (Good at Golf) 3.3 Stars (350 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Seven Great Golf Tips is a compilation of effective golf tips that will help you to improve your game of golf immediately. You'll learn things like "How to Take Your Game From the Range to the Course", "The Three Golden Keys to Shoot Lower Scores Today" or "Effective Things to Do With Little Time" and much more.

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Length: 31 Pages (360 KB)
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Extreme Skiing and Psychedelic Mushrooms: The Art of Chasing Fear by Jason Matthews 3.7 Stars (26 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

This is a short story of 8,522 words. Extreme skiing and psychedelic mushrooms don't normally go together, but after Josh agrees to join Sam and Rudy on a backcountry adventure, he quickly realizes the trek is more than he bargained for. When the guys are joined by Tess, a ski instructor and the girl of Josh's dreams, he knows he'll do anything to impress her, even losing his wits on mind-altering drugs as he seeks to ski The Edge, the longest and steepest backcountry slope he'll ever find. Extreme Skiing and Psychedelic Mushrooms: The Art of Chasing Fear is a short story of 8,522 words by Jason Matthews, author of the novels, The Little Universe and Jim's Life.

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Length: 43 Pages (1,177 KB)
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Before the Whistle: Football Coaching 101 by Matt Kunz 4.7 Stars (8 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

How do you know if your football team has what it takes to win the game? Because the Coach is more prepared than his competition! In Before the Whistle: Football Coaching 101 you'll learn... ?how to prepare your parents and family before the season even begins ?how to establish a quality team and culture during the pre-season ?game preparation and game management principles that give your players an edge ?how to finish the season so the memories last a lifetime Matt Kunz is the son of former NFL All-Pro offensive tackle George Kunz. He walked-on and played football for Coaches Lou Holtz and Bob Davie at the University of Notre Dame as both an inside linebacker and special teams player. He coached football at the youth, high school, and semi-pro levels for five years before he ran a small business doing private football instruction and football camps for athletes. He later authored Triumph! An Athlete's Guide to Winning On and Off the Field which contains forewords from National Championship Coaches Lou Holtz and Ara Parseghian. Most importantly, Matt Kunz has used the game of football to make a difference in the lives of those he played with, and those he coached. May you, too, Play with Confidence!

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Length: 119 Pages (19 KB)
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Fantasy Football for Smart People: How to Cash in on the Future of the Game by Jonathan Bales 4.3 Stars (130 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Fantasy Football for Smart People: How to Cash in on the Future of the Game is the first book of its kind to break down the actual strategies used by the top owners in the world of daily fantasy football. With daily fantasy football growing at an exponential rate, there's a whole lot of money to be made, and advanced daily owners are already cashing in to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars in profit. With input from one of the daily fantasy football "sharks" -- FFFC $150,000 winner Peter Jennings -- How to Cash in on the Future of the Game will show you how to manage your money, select the perfect websites, make projections, and create lineups so that you can finally treat your hobby as you always wanted -- like an investment.

Genre: Sports & Outdoors [x]
Length: 151 Pages (2,720 KB)
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Jews in the Gym: Judaism, Sports, and Athletics (Studies in Jewish Civilization Book 23) by Leonard J. Greenspoon (Purdue University Press) Price verified 8 hours ago

For some, the connection between Jews and athletics might seem far-fetched. But in fact, as is highlighted by the fourteen chapters in this collection, Jews have been participating in-and thinking about-sports for more than two thousand years. The articles in this volume scan a wide chronological range: from the Hellenistic period (first century BCE) to the most recent basketball season. The range of athletes covered is equally broad: from participants in Roman-style games to wrestlers, boxers, fencers, baseball players, and basketball stars. The authors of these essays, many of whom actively participate in athletics themselves, raise a number of intriguing questions, such as: What differing attitudes toward sports have Jews exhibited across periods and cultures? Is it possible to be a "good Jew" and a "great athlete"? In what sports have Jews excelled, and why? How have Jews overcome prejudices on the part of the general populace against a Jewish presence on the field or in the ring? In what ways has Jewish participation in sports aided, or failed to aid, the perception of Jews as "good Germans," "good Hungarians," "good Americans," and so forth? This volume, which features a number of illustrations (many of them quite rare), is not only accessible to the general reader, but also contains much information of interest to the scholar in Jewish studies, American studies, and sports history.

Genre: Sports & Outdoors [x]
Length: 307 Pages (8,919 KB)
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Gun Safety Guide by Vitaly Pedchenko 4.2 Stars (195 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Each year we hear about accidents with firearms. They happen because many gun owners don't know simple gun safety rules. This ebook describes how to store, transport, carry and use firearms safely. Its main purpose is to educate new and existing gun owners and to make gun community a little safer.

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Length: 32 Pages (1,414 KB)
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Six-Month Horse: A page-turning story of learning and laughing with friends, family, and horses (Island Series) by Tudor Robins 4.5 Stars (148 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

The perfect horse. A wild brother. One unforgettable Thanksgiving adventure! Meg's dream? Her very own horse. When her mom hunts out the "perfect" horse near their family cottage, Meg finds herself on a sibling road trip with her unpredictable brother, Cam. But instead of falling for the polished horse, Meg's heart is set on another: greener, scruffier, and unproven. Now, with Cam by her side, she's in for a whirlwind of negotiations, hilarious Thanksgiving mix-ups, and heartfelt family realizations. Dive into this delightful tale where sometimes the imperfect choice is the most perfect of all. BOOKS IN THE ISLAND SERIES: Six-Month Horse (Prequel / Book 0) Appaloosa Summer (Book 1) Wednesday Riders (Book 2) Join Up (Book 3) Faults (Book 4) Reason Why (Book 5) REVIEWS "Another great read from Tudor Robins, Six-Month Horse gives us a closer look at Meg's life off the island and her relationship with her parents and brother. I liked getting to know Cam in this story and the change in relationship between siblings from beginning to end reminded me of my own relationship with my brother." - Amazon Reader "Another well-written YA horse story by Tudor Robins, this is the prequel to her Appaloosa Summer. Sometimes it seems like an author will write a prequel that has no point, just to get a sale. Luckily this prequel is actually a fun and engaging story, with great horse parts... Recommend this book for anyone who enjoys YA fiction, or who enjoys horse fiction. As always, the horse parts are very accurate and well done." - Amazon Reader

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Length: 165 Pages (3,276 KB)
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Fantasy Baseball for Smart People: How to Profit Big During MLB Season by Jonathan Bales 4.6 Stars (224 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Billy Beane and the Oakland A's flipped Major League Baseball on its head by questioning widely accepted narratives and approaching roster construction from a scientific, data-driven viewpoint. "Moneyball" revolutionized baseball, and now it's your turn to be the GM. Fantasy Baseball for Smart People: How to Profit Big During MLB Season is a Moneyball-esque guide to profiting big bucks from your love of fantasy sports. With analysis from top-ranked daily fantasy player CSURAM88, the book examines the advanced strategies used by daily fantasy sports professionals -- the guys making hundreds of thousands and even millions of dollars playing fantasy sports -- to help equip you with the skill set needed to make money playing fantasy baseball. How to Profit Big During MLB Season tackles fantasy baseball from a mathematical angle, providing you data on which strategies have actually won in the past and giving you all the information you need to gain a major edge on the field. From how to win large tournaments to which stats matter the most to how to leverage public opinion into a competitive edge, you'll learn how to use Moneyball in daily fantasy baseball to turn your love of the game into cash.

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Length: 197 Pages (3,066 KB)
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Mom’s Favorite Reads eMagazine December 2022 by Goylake Publishing (Goylake Publishing) 4.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Welcome to our 106 page bumper Christmas and fiftieth issue! In this month's issue of our #1 ranked magazine... Interview with Orna Ross, founder of ALLI. Plus, Author Features, Health, Nature, Photography, Poetry, Short Stories, Young Writers, Nature Photography Day, and so much more!

Genre: Sports & Outdoors [x]
Length: 112 Pages (28,816 KB)
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With God on their Side: Sport in the Service of Religion by Timothy Chandler (Routledge) 4.6 Stars (3 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

'Sport' and 'religion' are cultural institutions with a global reach. Each is characterised by ritualised performance and by the ecstatic devotion of its followers, whether in the sports arena or the cathedral of worship. This fascinating collection is the first to examine, in detail, the relationship between these two cultural institutions from an international, religiously pluralistic perspective. It illuminates the role of sport and religion in the social formation of collective groups, and explores how sport might operate in the service of a religious community. The book offers a series of cutting-edge contemporary historical case-studies, wide-ranging in their social and religious contexts. It presents important new work on the following fascinating topics: * sport and Catholicism in Northern Ireland * Shinto and sumo in Japan * women, sport and the American Jewish identity * religion, race and rugby in South Africa * sport and Islam in France and North Africa * sport and Christian fundamentalism in the US * Muhammad Ali and the Nation of Islam. With God on their Side is vital reading for all students of the history, sociology and culture of sport. It also presents important new research material that will be of interest to religious studies students, historians and anthropologists.

Genre: Sports & Outdoors [x]
Length: 212 Pages (1,646 KB)
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Owning the Olympics: Narratives of the New China (The New Media World) by Monroe Price (University of Michigan Press) 4.5 Stars (4 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

"A major contribution to the study of global events in times of global media. Owning the Olympics tests the possibilities and limits of the concept of 'media events' by analyzing the mega-event of the information age: the Beijing Olympics... A good read from cover to cover." -- Guobin Yang, Associate Professor, Asian/Middle Eastern Cultures & Sociology, Barnard College, Columbia University From the moment they were announced, the Beijing Games were a major media event and the focus of intense scrutiny and speculation. In contrast to earlier such events, however, the Beijing Games are also unfolding in a newly volatile global media environment that is no longer monopolized by broadcast media. The dramatic expansion of media outlets and the growth of mobile communications technology have changed the nature of media events, making it significantly more difficult to regulate them or control their meaning. This volatility is reflected in the multiple, well-publicized controversies characterizing the run-up to Beijing 2008. According to many Western commentators, the People's Republic of China seized the Olympics as an opportunity to reinvent itself as the "New China"---a global leader in economics, technology, and environmental issues, with an improving human-rights record. But China's maneuverings have also been hotly contested by diverse global voices, including prominent human-rights advocates, all seeking to displace the official story of the Games. Bringing together a distinguished group of scholars from Chinese studies, human rights, media studies, law, and other fields, Owning the Olympics reveals how multiple entities---including the Chinese Communist Party itself---seek to influence and control the narratives through which the Beijing Games will be understood. digitalculturebooks is an imprint of the University of Michigan Press and the Scholarly Publishing Office of the University of Michigan Library dedicated to publishing innovative and accessible work ...

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Length: 425 Pages (829 KB)
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Hunting with the Bow & Arrow by Saxton T. (Saxton Temple) Pope 4.4 Stars (408 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

Genre: Sports & Outdoors [x]
Length: 174 Pages (368 KB)
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Building Fires and Finding Stars: Why I Never Stop Traveling by Jason Cooper 5.0 Stars (4 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

After tragedy struck his family and his five-year relationship with his girlfriend ended, Jason packed his suitcase and headed for his first summer-long solo adventure through Europe. But he discovered that his problems didn't disappear as soon as he stepped off the plane. He was still filled with anxiety and needed to overcome his depression, come to terms with who he is, and accept his failures and the changes that altered his trajectory. Jason didn't know that his trip to Europe was only just the beginning. Soon, he'd be on a life-long mission to see the world because of his discovery of what it really means to be happy and fulfilled, inspired by one very important person, whose death changed Jason and his family for the better. Seen through a musical and philosophical lens, Jason's story takes the reader all over the globe, as he shares insight into his travels and offers a glimpse into his imagination and creativity. Jason Cooper is a music educator from Michigan with a Bachelor of Music in Music Education and a Master of Education in Educational Technology. He is a first-time memoirist of Building Fires and Finding Stars: Why I Never Stop Traveling, a heart-touching and candid story eleven years in the making.

Genre: Sports & Outdoors [x]
Length: 230 Pages (2,905 KB)
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Sport, Performance and Sustainability (Routledge Research in Sport, Culture and Society) by Daniel Svensson Price verified 5 hours ago

This book examines the logic of 'faster, higher, and stronger' and the technoscientific revolution that has driven tremendous growth in the sports economy and in sport performance over the last 100 years. It asks whether this logic needs revisiting in the light of the climate crisis and sport's environmental responsibilities. Drawing on multi-disciplinary work in sport history, sport pedagogy, sport philosophy, sport science, and environmental history, the book considers not only how sportification may have contributed to the growing environmental impact of sport but also whether it might be used as a tool of positive social change. It reflects on the ways that sport sets performance limits for other ethical reasons, such as doping controls, and asks whether sport could or should set limits for environmental reasons too. Sport, Performance and Sustainability touches on key themes in sport studies, including digitisation, activism, social media, empowerment, youth sport, and physical education. This is fascinating reading for anybody with an interest in sport, the environment, development, sociology, or culture. The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.

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Game of Privilege: An African American History of Golf (The John Hope Franklin Series in African American History and Culture) by Lane Demas (The University of North Carolina Press) 4.7 Stars (58 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

This groundbreaking history of African Americans and golf explores the role of race, class, and public space in golf course development, the stories of individual black golfers during the age of segregation, the legal battle to integrate public golf courses, and the little-known history of the United Golfers Association (UGA)--a black golf tour that operated from 1925 to 1975. Lane Demas charts how African Americans nationwide organized social campaigns, filed lawsuits, and went to jail in order to desegregate courses; he also provides dramatic stories of golfers who boldly confronted wider segregation more broadly in their local communities. As national civil rights organizations debated golf's symbolism and whether or not to pursue the game's integration, black players and caddies took matters into their own hands and helped shape its subculture, while UGA participants forged one of the most durable black sporting organizations in American history as they fought to join the white Professional Golfers' Association (PGA). From George F. Grant's invention of the golf tee in 1899 to the dominance of superstar Tiger Woods in the 1990s, this revelatory and comprehensive work challenges stereotypes and indeed the fundamental story of race and golf in American culture.

Genre: Sports & Outdoors [x]
Length: 377 Pages (13,605 KB)
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The Unforgettable World Cup: 31 Days of Triumph and Heartbreak in Brazil by The Wall Street Journal 3.8 Stars (642 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

The 2014 World Cup brought with it excitement, drama, artistry and disappointment -- both on and off the field. This e-book from The Wall Street Journal collects dispatches from our coverage of the sights, sounds and culture of the world's favorite sport as seen in Brazil, its spiritual home. We've collected highlights from The Journal's coverage of the tournament, added an introductory essay from WSJ Sports Columnist Jason Gay and more to bring you the most interesting, unexpected and insightful reporting from the Journal's correspondents in Brazil and around the world. It looks at everything from the sport itself to the people, places and culture that make the World Cup one of the most engaging sporting events on the planet.

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Length: 154 Pages (21,245 KB)
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Added: Feb 23rd, 2023

A Climate of Justice: An Ethical Foundation for Environmentalism (Library of Public Policy and Public Administration Book 16) by Marvin T. Brown (Springer) 5.0 Stars (2 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

This open access book helps readers combine history, politics, and ethics to address the most pressing problem facing the world today: environmental survival. In A Climate of Justice, Marvin Brown connects the environmental crisis to basic questions of economic, social, and racial justice. Brown shows how our current social climate maintains systemic injustices, and he uncovers resources for change through a civic ethics of repair and reciprocity. A must-read for researchers and educators in the area of environmental ethics and those teaching courses in the fields of public policy and environmental sustainability. With the support of more than 30 libraries, the LYRASIS United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Fund has enabled this publication related to SDG13 (Climate Action) to be available fully open access.

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Length: 335 Pages (3,115 KB)
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Boxing, Masculinity and Identity: The 'I' of the Tiger by Kath Woodward (Routledge) 4.4 Stars (18 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Boxing is infused with ideas about masculinity, power, race and social class, and as such is an ideal lens through which social scientists can examine key modern themes. In addition, its inherent contradictions of extreme violence and beauty and of discipline and excess have long been a source of inspiration for writers and film makers. Essential reading for anyone interested in the sociology of sport and cultural representations of gender, Boxing, Masculinity and Identity brings together ethnographic research with material from film, literature and journalism. Through this combination of theoretical insight and cultural awareness, Woodward explores the social constructs around boxing and our experience and understanding of central issues including: • masculinity • mind, body and the construction of identity • spectacle and performance: tensions between the public and private person • boxing on film: the role of cultural representations in building identities • methodologies: issues of authenticity and 'truth' in social science.

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The Amateur Poacher by Richard Jefferies 4.2 Stars (170 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

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Length: 92 Pages (371 KB)
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Added: Jun 28th, 2022

Diary of a Horse Mad Girl: My First Pony - Book 1 : A Perfect Horse Book for Girls aged 9 to 12 (NEW EDITED VERSION) by Katrina Kahler (How To Help Children) 4.3 Stars (859 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Diary of a Horse Mad Girl - Book 1: My First Pony (Updated. re-edited version) Follow the true adventures of Abbie and her first pony, Sparkle (a beautiful Palomino) in her diary. Yes, she is a horse mad girl and when she gets her first pony... all her dreams come true... "When I first saw Sparkle, I knew that she was the pony for me! As soon as she cantered across the paddock, I think we both knew that we were meant to be together. But I certainly wasn't prepared for the exciting adventures ahead." My First Pony will take you on a ride filled with fun, friendships and even near disaster - the true story of a totally horse mad girl and a beautiful palomino named Sparkle. It is suitable for "horse mad" girls aged from around 8 to 12. Book 2 - Diary of a Horse Mad Girl: Pony Club Adventures and Book 3 - Pony Pals are both now available on Amazon. If you liked book 1, I know you'll enjoy books 2 and 3. Thank you for reading my books. I love horses! Katrina

Genre: Sports & Outdoors [x]
Length: 62 Pages (3,429 KB)
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Added: May 31st, 2022

Wild For Her: A fling turns out to your new boss romance (Billionaire Cowboys Gone Wild) by Adriana French (Amazon Digital Services) 4.3 Stars (542 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

When the alpha cowboy you had your one and only one night stand with, turns out to be your new billionaire boss... Blade Even billionaires get lonely sometimes. That's why when my private jet landed early, I decided to kill some time at the airport bar before going home to the ranch -- It was just me and my whiskey last night, until she walked in. Dressed in a suit that hugged her curves, the dark-haired beauty wasn't my usual type, but Lord have mercy, when she locked her big brown eyes on mine, my heart jack knifed. I made a beeline to her quicker than a stallion chases a mare. No names. That was the deal. Five whiskies, and the best night of my life later, I can't get her out of my head. And hell, I had no idea she was the attorney my parents hired for our Montana land deal. Now she's under my nose every second of every day. And am I supposed to think straight when she's sleeping ten feet away from me? She says we need to keep things strictly professional from here on out, but what I have in mind has nothing to do with business and everything to do with pleasure. She'll need several good long rides in my saddle to learn my cowboy ways. And when she does, there'll be no turning back. If I have it my way, that little filly will be driving me wild for the rest of my life. Saddle up, Sugar. A new breed of cowboy-cavemen is here. They're dirty and filthy rich. Blade Parker is an obsessed alpha male hero to the nth degree and the first Parker brother to meet in the Billionaire Cowboys Gone Wild Series. Expect humor, coarse language, graphic and steamy situations, and insta-love. No cheating and a happily ever after. Tropes: Billionaire romance, rancher, forbidden fling, boss romance OTT, one night stand, fish out of water, forced proximity, instalove, western romance, cowboy romance, bad boys, hot brothers, Montana romance, small town romance, steamy!

Genre: Sports & Outdoors [x]
Length: 134 Pages (3,837 KB)
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Added: Mar 24th, 2022

The Set Point: Securing the future of volleyball by Ary Graça (Editora Máquina de Livros) 4.7 Stars (5 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

"This book examines the trail blazed by the FIVB that culminated in the partnership with CVC Capital Partners. The authors explain each step of the way from the moment the FIVB's President acknowledged the lack of financial sustainability to secure the future of volleyball and his courageous decision to develop a new event based on cutting-edge technology, which led to financial innovation. The cutting-edge event is the Volleyball Nations League (VNL). It has three characteristics that fascinate the Volleyball Family. First, the determination of all parties involved in changing the sport, leveraging volleyball to the family entertainment industry. Second, the avenue of opportunities for innovation and sustainability opened by its implementation. Third, and most important for this book, it led the FIVB to CVC. However, sustainability does not take place overnight. The FIVB had to invest persistently in governance and in best management practices to reach the necessary state of preparedness before going to the market. Volleyball needed a shake-up. And that shake-up is happening."

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Length: 159 Pages (19,239 KB)
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Added: Feb 18th, 2022

Kellen HalfCaste, Book 1: The Hammer and Snow: (Book 1) by Jeremy Mathiesen 4.1 Stars (27 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

An orphan wrestler raised among coal dust and steel. A vile king clutching to his reign by a skeletal grasp. When eighteen-year-old Kellen HalfCaste's mentor betrays him and poisons his best friend, he is forced out into the streets to survive by any means necessary. Hunted by Vampires and the king's men alike, Kellen must learn why his cruel world has been slammed on its crown. Could the rumors of a base-born heir to the throne be true? Kellen must find balance in a world where the scales are tipped if he is going to defend himself from the corrupt and unjust. Cast as a born loser in a contest where the victors were decided long ago, is Kellen truly a mere pawn in this cruel game of hammer and snow? Welcome to book 1 in the Kellen HalfCaste adventure. A series within the Cyrus LongBones universe.

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Length: 283 Pages (2,528 KB)
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The Departure: Living Life Sideways PREQUEL: A True Story of Heart-Pounding Adventure and Heart-Wrenching Survival by Michelle Segrest 3.5 Stars (30 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

If you thought sailing the world is an endless holiday of bikinis and martinis, get ready for a bucket-list adventure of a lifetime! Gripping true stories open a window into the liveaboard lifestyle and complex challenges of blue water sailing -- where simple decisions have real-life consequences and where the most provocative obstacles live inside a sailor's soul. If you are intrigued by an escape from the ordinary, come aboard as a sailor and two seadogs discover exactly what it's like to live life sideways. Living Life Sideways Prequel - The Departure Seduced by the sea and enchanting, romantic rendezvous with a charming sailor, a woman chooses love and loyalty over common sense and decides to push the reset button on a five-year tumultuous relationship. As they embark on a bucket-list adventure of a lifetime, she is willing to leave the past behind -- convinced that she is writing the great love story of her life. She quickly learns how to literally and figuratively live life sideways as they depart on a mission to sail a 43-foot sailboat 6,000 nautical miles across the Atlantic Ocean from Germany to Alabama. "A very impressive testimony of grit, determination, and a journey toward self-valuation." "This is a GREAT read! Michelle will transport you from your couch to the high seas. You will be hugging a beagle, praying for a seasickness remedy and looking forward to the next port." "Michelle is such a gifted writer, but it takes more than writing skills, it takes courage to write a story like this. I couldn't put it down. It's a dramatic real-life story that you can't stop reading. 10/10 recommend." "I love the experiences in all the places she stopped! Exciting and easy to feel and picture, and the personal struggle was one I could relate to so much. I think there is something for everyone in these stories." "A gripping case study in narcissistic abuse recovery."

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Length: 65 Pages (7,078 KB)
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Chasing Trails: A Short Fun Book about a Long Miserable Run (DNF Series) by George Mahood 4.5 Stars (283 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

When George agreed to sign up for his first ultramarathon with his friend Mark, he knew it would be tough. But he was not expecting knee-deep mud, torrential rain, 60mph wind and hail, all while trying to tackle one of the toughest stretches of coastline in the UK - the South West Coast Path. In the middle of the wettest winter since records began, George and Mark have to cope with treacherous cliffs, flooded trails, injuries, inverted waterfalls, too much food and too much mud. This short, quick read picks up where Operation Ironman left off and is the prequel to the DNF Series. The DNF Series is a series of books about George and his family's adventures in running, cycling and swimming. From ultramarathons to triathlons, 10k swims to European cycling adventures, George promises fun and laughter every step, pedal, and paddle of the way.

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Skate Life: Re-Imagining White Masculinity (Technologies of the Imagination: New Media in Everyday Life) by Emily Chivers Yochim (University of Michigan Press) 4.6 Stars (3 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

"Intellectually deft and lively to read, Skate Life is an important addition to the literature on youth cultures, contemporary masculinity, and the role of media in identity formation." ---Janice A. Radway, Northwestern University, author of Reading the Romance: Women, Patriarchy, and Popular Literature "With her elegant research design and sophisticated array of anthropological and media studies approaches, Emily Chivers Yochim has produced one of the best books about race, gender, and class that I have read in the last ten years. In a moment where celebratory studies of youth, youth subcultures, and their relationship to media abound, this book stands as a brilliantly argued analysis of the limitations of youth subcultures and their ambiguous relationship to mainstream commercial culture." ---Ellen Seiter, University of Southern California "Yochim has made a valuable contribution to media and cultural studies as well as youth and American studies by conducting this research and by coining the phrase 'corresponding cultures,' which conceptualizes the complex and dynamic processes skateboarders employ to negotiate their identities as part of both mainstream and counter-cultures." ---JoEllen Fisherkeller, New York University Skate Life examines how young male skateboarders use skate culture media in the production of their identities. Emily Chivers Yochim offers a comprehensive ethnographic analysis of an Ann Arbor, Michigan, skateboarding community, situating it within a larger historical examination of skateboarding's portrayal in mainstream media and a critique of mainstream, niche, and locally produced media texts (such as, for example, Jackass, Viva La Bam, and Dogtown and Z-Boys). The book uses these elements to argue that adolescent boys can both critique dominant norms of masculinity and maintain the power that white heterosexual masculinity offers. Additionally, Yochim uses these analyses to introduce the notion of "corresponding cultures," ...

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Cutters Vs. Jocks (Chicago Sports Romance) by Elizabeth Marx 4.3 Stars (107 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Love at first sight versus lust you can't fight. Libby Tucker is a cutter -- a nobody waitress in a college town -- at least that's what everyone believes. But admission to law school is Libby's ticket out of Indiana and her escape from small town life forever. During a night on the town, Libby beats the most competitive athlete on campus at pool and draws more attention from him than she's prepared for. Aidan Palowski is one of those jocks your friends warned you about -- the kind that never loose -- the kind that put notches in their baseball bats. As the closing pitcher on the best baseball team in the Big Ten, he's on his way to the major leagues. Aidan always gets what he wants and Libby is the final home run he wants to hit out of the park. The last thing Libby needs is to get sidetracked by a superstar jock. Afraid that she might be on a collision course with love at first sight Libby keeps her distance, but the longer she holds out the more Aidan realizes it's a case of lust he can't fight. What happens when worthy opponents refuse to play their hearts out? CUTTERS VS. JOCKS An emotional new adult sports romance featuring two lovers who put their future goals ahead of each other's love before they were brought to the table for BINDING ARBITRATION.

Genre: Sports & Outdoors [x]
Length: 146 Pages (14,778 KB)
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Added: Jan 13th, 2021

The Comstocks of Cornell: John Henry Comstock and Anna Botsford Comstock by Anna Botsford Comstock (Comstock Publishing Associates) 4.7 Stars (5 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

The Comstocks of Cornell is the autobiography written by naturalist educator Anna Botsford Comstock about her life and her husband's, entomologist John Henry Comstock -- both prominent figures in the scientific community and in Cornell University history. A first edition was published in 1953, but it omitted key Cornellians, historical anecdotes, and personal insights. Karen Penders St. Clair's twenty-first century edition returns Mrs. Comstock's voice to her book by rekeying her entire manuscript as she wrote it, and preserving the memories of the personal and professional lives of the Comstocks that she had originally intended to share. The book includes a complete epilogue of the Comstocks' last years and fills in gaps from the 1953 edition. Described as serious legacy work, the book is an essential part of Cornell University history and an important piece of Cornell University Press history.

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Length: 336 Pages (1,623 KB)
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Added: Oct 15th, 2020

Nature Guiding by William Gould Vinal (Comstock Publishing Associates) 3.7 Stars (4 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Nature Guiding is the science of inculcating nature enthusiasm, nature principles, and nature facts into the spirit of individuals. "Doing" nature-study means observing, wondering, and solving problems. It could include collecting, building, measuring, painting, planning, writing, touching, experimenting or any of a wide range of other activities. Most importantly, it allows children to be "original investigators." This book is intended as a resource for teachers and students engaged in nature study at summer camps and in schools. William Gould Vinal believed that the teacher of nature study should be "in sympathy with the simple life and the country way," that the nature study should emphasize observation of the interactions of plants and animals in their environment, and not be reduced to matters of taxonomy and anatomy. In Nature Guiding, he offers advice to camp counselors and school teachers on incorporating nature study into everyday activities, as well as suggestions for parents and others about using visits to state and national parks to teach nature lore.

Genre: Sports & Outdoors [x]
Length: 787 Pages (23,521 KB)
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Added: Sep 4th, 2020

Natural History of the Farm: A Guide to the Practical Study of the Sources of Our Living in Wild Nature by James G. Needham 4.4 Stars (45 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

This is a guide to the practical study of the sources in wild nature of our living. It contains a series of study outlines for the entire year, and deals with both the plants and animals of the farm-the things that men have chosen to deal with as a means of livelihood and of personal satisfaction in all ages.

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Added: Aug 20th, 2020

EXERCISING AT HOME: Easy Exercising by Dennyse Garcia Sales 3.8 Stars (30 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

A pocket guide with simple exercises, without needing expensive equipment or taking up space at home. You will only use your body, a chair, a ball and a pillow.

Genre: Sports & Outdoors [x]
Length: 41 Pages (4,123 KB)
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Added: Jul 25th, 2020

Coordination Abilities in Volleyball by Jaromír Šimonek (De Gruyter Open Poland) 3.6 Stars (93 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

The author presents a general view on sports training, its eriodization and the role of coordination in the initial stages of preparation in volleyball. He also deals with inter-gender differences in levels of such abilities, describing motor tests for the assessment of coordination potential and providing the reader with standards for the development of talented players. Based on the nature of volleyball, the author analyses key features of sports performance. Coordination abilities, especially in the period of puberty, play an important role in the creation of coordination basis - prerequisites for the development of physical fitness and acquisition of motor skills. Based on the results of his own research, as well as studies conducted by international sports scientists, he offers a model for the development of coordination abilities in volleyball. This method is recommended for coaches to improve their professional work in volleyball classes and schools, and in sports clubs. In the long-term, application of the proposed model should contribute to the improvement of players' performance in competition.

Genre: Sports & Outdoors [x]
Length: 89 Pages (2,819 KB)
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Added: Jul 11th, 2020

Born to Fish Fly Casting Made Easy Well Illustrated by Roger Beale 3.7 Stars (46 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Born to Fish Fly Casting Made Easy Well Illustrated will make fly fishing easy for the novice. It will help the experienced fly fisher to sort out any problems that they may have and increase the enjoyment of fly fishing avoiding tangles and mishaps. There is also an 1897 fly fishing lesson that shows that the fundamentals of fly fishng have not changed in more than 100 years. All for a very little cost compared to a days fly fishing.

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Length: 40 Pages (475 KB)
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Added: Mar 8th, 2020

Round About a Great Estate by Richard Jefferies 4.4 Stars (29 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

Genre: Sports & Outdoors [x]
Length: 124 Pages (165 KB)
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Added: Aug 21st, 2019

The Fly Caster Who Tried to Make Peace With the World by Randy Kadish 4.3 Stars (189 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

New edition! Making peace with the world, sooner or later most of us have to. But how? For Ian Mac Bride, his way begins almost accidentally when, in 1909, he watches a fly-casting tournament in New York's Central Park, and begins to dream of becoming a great fly caster. But soon Ian experiences personal tragedy, and then is appalled by the unexpected slaughter of World War I. He retreats into the world of fly fishing and fly casting, and meets unforgettable anglers like: Doc, a Civil War veteran, who tells how, after he enlisted in return for drinking money, he was unexpectedly changed by the horror of war; Izzy, a mysterious immigrant, who, in his way, teaches Ian perhaps the most important lesson of long-distance fly casting; and George M. L. La Branche who, though torn by self-doubt, writes the book that revolutionizes fly fishing. And so, these anglers help change Ian's hopes and values. Though his father questions his courage, Ian decides to become a teacher instead of a lawyer, and moves near the beautiful Beaverkill River, the birthplace of fly fishing in America. But tragedy still follows him. Torn by grief, he curses the world and loses faith in it - until, almost by accident, he finds a way to come to terms. How? The answer will surprise you. "A maverick and memorable book - I really enjoyed it." - Nick Lyons, author, Full Creel "I simply enjoyed the heck out of it." - Eric Peper, coauthor, Fly Fishing The Beaverkill "An unforgettable cast of characters." - Jim Witty, Bend Bulletin "The novel is well-written, I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and highly recommend it whether you're a fly fisher or not." - John Pitarresi, Utica Observer-Dispatch "An engaging tale of a young man coming of age." - Lee Murdock, Fly Fish Magazine. "A compelling novel that describes one fly caster's search for personal peace." - Bill AuCoin, the Aucoin Report "Great book Mr. Kadish!" - Bill Anderson, Trout Waders.

Genre: Sports & Outdoors [x]
Length: 272 Pages (2,014 KB)
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Added: Aug 18th, 2019

Everywhere We Go: Hooligan Series - Book One by Dougie Brimson (Category C Publishing) 3.6 Stars (695 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

'Probably the best book ever written on football violence' - Daily Mail The Shocking Truth Behind Football Violence Everywhere We Go gives the most remarkable and frightening insight into the behaviour of the football thug. Written by two people who know the world of the hooligan from the inside, this book features many first-hand accounts of incidents, from both perpetrators and victims, that make chilling reading. It builds up to provide the most comprehensive look behind the matchday madness that has yet been published, explores: ? The changing face of football violence ? Who gets involved - and why ? How the 'firms' operate, both home and away ? The role of 'scouts' and 'spotters' in planning violence ? The football establishment - and how they can help solve the problem ? The involvement of the far right in football and the issue of racism Reviews for Everywhere We Go: 'Offers a grim Insight into the mind of the football thug' - Daily Mirror 'This honest, funny and refreshingly direct account achieves its aim of toppling a few careless stereotypes' - Independent on Sunday 'Everywhere We Go is the most detailed account yet from fans involved with football violence' - Total Football

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Length: 196 Pages (421 KB)
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Added: Jul 26th, 2019

Golf: Golf - 21 Tips and Tricks To Enhance Your Game of Golf And Play Like The Pros (golf swing, chip shots, golf putt, lifetime sports, pitch shots, ... by Kevin Anderson 3.7 Stars (175 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Are You Ready To Consistently Break 90? Get ready to shave off strokes from your game in no time when you grab your copy of "21 Tips & Tricks" today! Golf is one of the most difficult sports to master. The difference between a successful drive and a ball that drops straight into the pond is just millimeters. Hitting that perfect spot each and every time you're up can take years of practice and dedication, but don't let that deter you from getting "good enough". Being good enough means having a correct understanding of the fundamentals that you can build on in the correct way, and I teach you that in this book. In fact, I'm so confident in this book that I state right in my introduction that if you apply the 21 tips & tricks within this book, your buddies will be buying the Saturday afternoon beer for losing every single weekend. I guarantee it! How's that for bragging rights? Here Is A Sneak Peek Of The Tricks I'll Teach You.. • My 7 Pitch Shot Techniques For Nailing Every Shot • My 3 Sand Trap Escape Tricks • The #1 Golden Rule Of Chip Shots • The 3 Rules Of Putting, Chipping, And Pitching • My 2 Best Putting Drills For Mastering The Putt Game • My 3 Golf Swing Improvement Tips • Much, much more! Get out of that sand trap and purchase your copy today!

Genre: Sports & Outdoors [x]
Length: 29 Pages (1,801 KB)
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Added: Jul 4th, 2019

A Walleye Fishing Cheat Sheet For Lakes & Rivers by Ben Rieger 3.9 Stars (89 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

FOR ADVANCED ANGLERS! This pamphlet assumes that you know what is meant by terms like "spinner rig," "back-trolling," and "slip sinker." It will not make an effort to explain those terms. The purpose of this field guide is to serve as a quick reference or refresher for things you ought to already know about walleye fishing, and to point you in the right direction when you're going into an unfamiliar fishing situation. Based on the conditions, water temperature, time of year, and time of day, this guide will tell you the first, best thing to try in your search of walleye and sauger.

Genre: Sports & Outdoors [x]
Length: 39 Pages (1,462 KB)
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Added: Jul 4th, 2019

Our Vanishing Wild Life Its Extermination and Preservation by William Temple Hornaday 4.0 Stars (14 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

Genre: Sports & Outdoors [x]
Length: 507 Pages (1,403 KB)
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Added: Jan 24th, 2019

Terrace Heroes: The Life and Times of the 1930s Professional Footballer (Sport in the Global Society) by Graham Kelly 3.7 Stars (31 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

The 1930s saw the birth of the football idol - prototype for today's powerful media sport stars. The players of the 1930s were the first generation of professionals, yet until recently the life and careers of footballers of this generation has been little studied. In 1930s Britain, football became increasingly commercialized, and the rise and development of both local and national media enabled players to become widely recognized outside of their immediate local context for the first time. Tracing the origins, playing careers and 'afterlives' of several First Division players of the era, Graham Kelly's revealing history explores the reality of living in Britain between the wars and draws interesting comparisons with lives of the modern football hero today.

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The eNotated Sailing Alone Around the World by Joshua Slocum 4.6 Stars (66 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Though most eBooks are simple conversions of paper books, the "eNotated Sailing Alone" is a completely new approach that takes advantage of the potential eBook technology offers to extend and enrich Slocum's writing in a way that's convenient to use while still unobtrusive to the reader. Based on the 1901 edition of "Sailing Alone Around the World" and including more than 60 original illustrations, this eNotated edition extends Slocum's writing by providing a new layer of information behind the text the reader can access before, during, and after each chapter. For instance, in Chapter 15, when Slocum writes, "Taking things by and large as sailors say... ," Thomerson's eNotation tells us Slocum means "Overall, or in most cases" and that "Sailing 'by' means toward the wind, sailing 'large' means away from the wind. Hence 'by and large' encompasses most of the possible options and implies 'most of the time'". Joshua Slocum was the first person to sail solo around the world and his account of the voyage is adventure writing at its best - but his colorful story telling is filled with 19th century sailing terms, geographical references, and idioms that may be lost to the modern reader. Chris Thomerson, a lifelong sailor and student of maritime history, provides the background and explanations readers need to thoroughly understand, appreciate, and enjoy Slocum's classic by adding hundreds of electronic annotations linked to words and phrases in Slocum's original text. If you are going to read Slocum for the first time - or reread him after some years - you will best enjoy and most throughly understand him with this unique eNotated edition.

Genre: Sports & Outdoors [x]
Length: 808 Pages (2,350 KB)
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Added: Aug 22nd, 2017

Prepared: The 8 Secret Skills of an Ex-IDF Special Forces Operator That Will Keep You Safe - Basic Guide by Roy Shepard 4.1 Stars (650 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Learn the 8 secret skills of an Ex-IDF Special Forces operator that will keep you safe and prepare you for any situation - from a street mugging all the way to a full blown global catastrophe! "Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't after you." Joseph Heller, Catch-22 This is a great start to becoming more prepared for any situation. Our world is truly strange that so many good and helpful people find themselves preyed upon by the criminal elements. In case of an emergency or a catastrophe those odds may become even worst. My name is Roy Shepard and I'm a former IDF (Israeli Defense Forces) Special Forces Operator. During my military service, I took part in countless missions behind enemy lines and later trained young cadets as a Master Sergeant. I specialize in weapons training, stealth and camouflage, and Krav-Maga. I've been in active reserve duty for the past 20 years and spent much of that time formulating and implementing defense strategies and drills in military bases all over Israel. Highly trained in martial arts, I specialize in Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, Aikido, and Russian Systema -- with both hand-to-hand combat and melee weapon handling. I am also an expert marksman with both close-quarters and long-range weapons. The IDF is one of the most effective militaries in the world with proven strategies and tactics that have kept Israel safe for the last 70 years. The harsh reality is that Israel is a small country surrounded by hostile nations that have been intent on destroying it since it was formed in 1948. The IDF has defended Israel in eight full-out wars and fended off many incursions and terrorist attacks. The skills that I'm about to share with you are the same ones used by the IDF Special Forces Operators to stay safe in hostile situations and will allow you to do so as well. Be it fending off a mugger in a dark parking lot or surviving a post-catastrophe scenario. The reality is that we are always only moments away from danger ...

Genre: Sports & Outdoors [x]
Length: 103 Pages (5,058 KB)
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Added: Aug 18th, 2017

Re: Coming Out to Play: Readers Respond to Robbie's Story by Robbie Rogers 4.1 Stars (22 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

In his memoir, Coming Out To Play, Robbie Rogers told the story of his incredible journey from terrified teenager to a trailblazing out and proud professional soccer player for the L.A. Galaxy. Since it was published, he has recieved letters from countless readers from all walks of life, all across the world, telling him how he has given them hope and that after reading his story, they felt compelled to share their own. RE: Coming Out To Play is a collection of ten of these stories. They show both the acceptance and love that so many recieve as they come out, but also that there are many who still struggle with the fear that they will be rejected if they reveal the truth about themselves. This is why Rogers has collected these letters: to show those suffering in silence that they are not alone.

Genre: Sports & Outdoors [x]
Length: 28 Pages (870 KB)
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Added: Dec 27th, 2016

The Seven Principles of Mastery (The Swordsman's Quick Guide Book 1) by Guy Windsor 4.2 Stars (189 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

*This instalment of The Swordsman's Quick Guide has been included as a chapter in the author's book The Theory and Practice of Historical Martial Arts.*Guy Windsor has been training swordsmen and swordswomen for a very long time. This short book distills his principles of training swordsmanship into seven key ideas, divided into three internal principles, and four external principles. They are:Internal:1) Mindfulness2) Flow3) Adopt Useful BeliefsExternal:4) No Injuries5) The Pareto Principle6) Run a Diagnostic7) Distinguish between knowledge and skillThis essential short guide describes each principle, and gives exercises for developing your ability to apply each of them.Follow these for maximum effectiveness in your art, work, and life.

Genre: Sports & Outdoors [x]
Length: 37 Pages (1,116 KB)
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Added: Oct 19th, 2016

Physical activity: a family affair by The Open University 4.6 Stars (6 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

This 15-hour free course explored the effects that the family has on the amount and nature of physical activity a child participates in.

Genre: Sports & Outdoors [x]
Length: 53 Pages (275 KB)
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Added: May 1st, 2016

Wooden Lure Making 101: Make Your First Handmade Lures Deadly Effective! by Greg Vinall (Luresmith) 4.2 Stars (225 Reviews)    Price verified 19 minutes ago

Essential Reading For Anyone Taking Up Wooden Lure Making: Even A Novice With Minimal Tools Can Turn A Lump Of Wood Into A Highly Effective Fishing Lure! What usually follows is a rapid improvement in the size and number of fish caught as he develops an intimate understanding of lures and simultaneously creates a box full of deadly baits. In this eBook internationally renowned wooden lure making authority Greg "Doc Lures" Vinall takes the mystery out of custom wooden lure making. In a simple, matter of fact way, the Doc breaks down the complex task of designing and making your own lures into basics that anyone can follow. Written for those who are new to the craft of lure making, this ebook will get you started on the path to success no matter what style of lure you plan to make From choosing the right wood and basic components to hand shaping, assembling and custom painting lures, you'll find a surprising wealth of information packed into this title. It's all the important stuff and none of the fluff! Why waste precious fishing time and money on trial and error? One read of this ebook will have you knocking out killer lures from your first attempts!

Genre: Sports & Outdoors [x]
Length: 55 Pages (2,209 KB)
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Added: Apr 3rd, 2016

Zen Handicapping: Sage Advice for the Modern Horse Player by Christian Blake (OMC Advertising) 3.7 Stars (98 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Sage advice for the modern horse player. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or professional horse player, you'll find useful information about betting the ponies inside this book.

Genre: Sports & Outdoors [x]
Length: 18 Pages (4,303 KB)
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Added: Jan 21st, 2016

The Mojo Diaries: How a Dangerous and Hilarious Journey Changed Everything from Leon Logothetis, author of The Kindness Diaries by Leon Logothetis 3.9 Stars (133 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Calling all adventurists, armchair travelers, or anyone feeling a little bored by the daily monotony of life! From the bestselling author of The Kindness Diaries, former broker, world traveler and philanthropist, Leon Logothetis, comes a pithy guide on how to get your Mojo back... wrapped in a hilarious story about his misadventures as a participant in the Mongol Rally.

Genre: Sports & Outdoors [x]
Length: 48 Pages (2,105 KB)
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Added: Oct 23rd, 2015

Triathlon: The Beginners Guide: Finish your first triathlon; training tips and racing secrets to make you a faster triathlete by Terry Stevennson 3.8 Stars (459 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Finish Your First Triathlon and Impress the Doubters Who Said You Couldn't Veteran Triathlon Coach with students in over 35 countries across the globe wants to add you to the First Time Finishers List. Are you thinking about getting into triathlon or attempting your first race? Maybe you're curious about this whole "Triathlon" thing and want to know if its right for you? If you've ever thought about doing a triathlon, you're in the right place. Triathlon: the Beginners Guide Will Be Your Trusted Guide Triathlon can be confusing. Let me help you get started. • Don't be intimidated by skinny 20-somethings squeezed into lycra. • Don't rush into dangerous amounts of joint-pounding training; risking your health. • Don't be fooled into buying tons of expensive and unnecessary equipment. The Beginners Guide will act as your road-map to Triathlon success It covers every aspect of your triathlon, including: • which Triathlon distance is right for you • how to swim and get over the fear of swimming in open-water, away from the safety and familiarity of your local pool. • becoming a fast (and safe) cyclist, without spending thousands of dollars on a professional-grade bike • how to run after you've just finished an intense bike ride • what to look for in a triathlon training plan, and how to tell if you should tear yours up on the spot • what you need to eat and drink; before, during and after your race • how to put it all together in the intense "transition area" and • how to survive race day nerves and the complex logistics of a triathlon race site. I'll Also Reveal these Nuggets of Triathlon Gold; Earned from Over 25 Years of Triathlon • the same "Six Periods of Training" I use with my $1000 per month one-on-one students • the simple truth about structuring your Triathlon training... no math formula or science PhD required • why "standard" advice about open-water swimming will leave you gasping for air while others swim ...

Genre: Sports & Outdoors [x]
Length: 107 Pages (1,816 KB)
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Added: Oct 5th, 2015