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College Head Tennis Coach, Adrian Gonzales, details eight ways to stay mentally tough on the tennis court. Learn How-To: Better Focus. Overcome Difficult Emotions. Understand Yourself and Your Opponent. Win More Matches. Enjoy Tennis More.Author: Adrian GonzalesISBN-10: 1714941655ISBN-13: 9781714941650Publisher: BlurbLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/28/2020Pages: 50Format: PaperbackWeight:...

The emergence of sport for development as a developmental strategy led by the United Nations and the use of sport by companies around the world as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility strategies have brought to the fore its developmental utility. Within this broader...

This book is the result of a more in-depth analysis of a number of recent scientific articles in the field of physical preparation in general and small-sided games in particular. Our book deals with how to develop the quality of strength in footballers through...

Unlock the secrets of advertising success with this comprehensive guide! Dive into practical insights and real-world data to enhance your campaigns. Explore the Super Bowl as a live advertising lab, dissecting branding strategies, creative elements, and societal impacts. Learn from advertisers, agencies, and experts,...

Two events have happened since the publication of the original 2017 version of 57 Dog-Friendly Trails. First, the Caldor Fire in 2021 severely damaged some of the trails making them unfavorable for hiking. Second, new fees and seasonal closures have affected many trails. Thus,...

The Custom of the Country, in 1913, just after she had finalized her divorce and moved permanently to France. Somewhat naturally, it is a book about divorce, still considered an indecent topic for literature at that time.Author: Ravell, Edith WhartonISBN-10: 1535138831ISBN-13: 9781535138833Publisher: Createspace Independent...

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.Author: VariousISBN-10: 1447432606ISBN-13: 9781447432609Publisher: Read Country BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/04/2011Pages: 204Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.58lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.47d

Famed defensive end Bubba Smith menacing opposing quarterbacks while wearing a New Orleans Saints uniform. Bruising running back Larry Csonka breaking tackles on his way to the end zone for the game-winning touchdown. Future Hall-of-Fame defensive back Ken Houston returning an interception for a...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: T. E. PrittISBN-10: 1408697505ISBN-13: 9781408697504Publisher:...

American living standards improved considerably between 1900 and 2000. While most observers focus on gains in per-capita income as a measure of economic well-being, economists have used other measures of well-being: height, weight, and longevity. The increased amount of leisure time per week and...

Volleyball is more than a game of skill-it's a game of the mind. Whether you're spiking, serving, or strategizing, your mental strength can mean the difference between victory and defeat. In Mental Toughness for Young Volleyball Players, discover the tools, strategies, and inspiration you...

Join Mikey and his faithful, yet mischievous companion, Bearcat, on the journey of a lifetime... to the local park. So many perils await him as his little league baseball season begins. FableBound studios is proud to present a sports tale so epic you'll want...

"So, this is what golf heaven on earth looks like ..." - Jim Hartley, author of Seven Days in Golf Paradise In September 2023, three of my best friends and I took a seven-day, bucket-list trip to southwest Ireland to play six of the...

Give back and support the National Park Foundation with the official and bestselling national parks calendar!Wonder calls! From the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's National Parks, comes a remarkable 2026 wall calendar filled with breathtaking photographs from America's beautiful national parks....

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Horse-Racing in England - A Synoptical Review is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1893. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As...

In the author's own words: 'In my life working with horses, I eventually came across two key discoveries that have had a major impact on my horsemanship. Firstly, when I experienced and understood 'feel' - I can't begin to imagine being with horses without...

Gary Lee Brown walks you through his incredible life journey from Brentwood, New York, to winning a football championship on the world's greatest sports stage. However, his greatest battles would not end on the football field. Locking horns with paralysis and depression after his...

Living on Air: Life Lessons from 60 Years of Living and 30 Years in the Broadcast Booth is a collection of life lessons accumulated by the author over his personal lifetime and professional career as a play-by-play sportscaster. Drawing on experiences from the author's...

"It has been an honor for me to partner with Jody Hill in this book on Christian leadership. I believe that our work together will help other people grow into a deeper sense of joy." -Tim Elko It was a life-defining moment for Tim...

Do you want to learn how to play pickleball? Are you a beginner just getting started in learning how to play pickleball? Do you already play pickleball or have played pickleball for several years but want to learn more about how to improve your...

This is the first ENCYCLOPEDIA about TRAINING with CLUBBELLS. This work compiles the most extensive knowledge on the subject, covering both its ancient traditional form and its Western styles [both historical and contemporary]. It also explores the possible variations and developments that can be...

Gary Lee Brown walks you through his incredible life journey from Brentwood, New York, to winning a football championship on the world's greatest sports stage. However, his greatest battles would not end on the football field. Locking horns with paralysis and depression after his...

Lieutenant-Colonel John Henry Patterson, DSO (10 November 1867 - 18 June 1947), known as J. H. Patterson, was a British soldier, hunter, author and Christian Zionist, best known for his book The Man-Eaters of Tsavo (1907), which details his experiences while building a railway...

In this book you will discover the truth--that Homo passiens is the missing link in human evolution. That Homo sapiens is a recently arrived imposter in the evolution of the genus Homo--a charlatan, a fraud, a villain, a quack That all the academic stuff...

The 42,000 acres that comprise Acadia National Park include glacier-worn granite mountains, rocky cliffs, crystal blue ponds and lakes, and a dramatic coastline where waves collide spectacularly with dramatic headlands. This book describes the flora, fauna, and geology of the park, as well as...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: Irene MawerISBN-10: 1409727238ISBN-13: 9781409727231Publisher: Bartlet...

""Adventures in the African Jungle Hunting Pigmies"" is a book written by William Edgar Geil in 1917. The book chronicles Geil's experiences during his travels through the African jungle, where he hunted pygmies. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a...

How a form of play becomes a sport: players, agents, referees, leagues, tournaments, sponsorships, and spectators, and the culture of professional computer game play.Competitive video and computer game play is nothing new: the documentary King of Kong memorably portrays a Donkey Kong player's attempts...

Author: Richard Y. HallinanISBN-13: 9798313392615Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/08/2025Pages: 106Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.34lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d

Author: Helen Rose MarkettiISBN-10: 1961043092ISBN-13: 9781961043091Publisher: Blue Jade Press LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2025Pages: 204Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.62lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.43d

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Let me paint a picture for you: the sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and I'm standing in my backyard with a rake in one hand and a glass of lemonade in the other-completely naked. No itchy gardening gloves, no sweat-soaked T-shirt clinging...

When the Music Fades: is a poignant collection of stories set against the rich, soulful backdrop of the Arkansas Delta. Through tales of heartache, hope, and the enduring pull of home, the book explores the deep emotional landscapes of loss, resilience, and the bittersweet...

Are you feeling apprehensive about starting a new fitness routine? Concerned about potential injuries or whether you'll be able to keep up with the exercises? Don't let worries hold you back from achieving your fitness goals!As a woman over 60, you may face unique...

This antiquarian volume comprises a comprehensive guide to bee-keeping, with information on seasonal management, diseases, enemies, swarming, honey production, and many other aspects of bee-keeping. Full of interesting, practical information and profusely illustrated, this guide will be of considerable value to the discerning bee-keeper....

THE NEED TO BELIEVE - ONE MAN'S COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE, is a book that depicts the inspirational life of Donovan J. Rose and his belief at an early age, that anyone can accomplish anything in their life, if they develop "THE NEED TO BELIEVE."...

Playing Hard is a tribute to the power of play in all its forms -- a searching personal account of how play, games, and sports sanctify life and give it meaning. In this moving and wide-ranging examination, Peter Unwin reflects on life and relationships...

Engaging with critical gaps and building on existing knowledge, this volume of Research in the Sociology of Sport brings to the fore new stories from across Oceania, extending the horizon of regional sport scholarship beyond the Global North and tackling the ever-critical question of...

Three cheers for trivia! This book features 75 questions and challenges to test your knowledge of the world's most spirited sport. Questions cover cheerleading history, skills, and pop culture. Do you know which college first allowed female cheerleaders? Can you identify the cheerleader who...

A perfect notebook for a fishing enthusiast, with blank lined pages for ideas, thoughts, projects, plans, lists and notes. This has a smart matt cover and is a handy A5 size, ideal to fit in your fishing equipment bag or on your desk.Author: Dubreck...

The Know the Game series is firmly established as the leading introduction toa huge range of sports. For 50 years they have been the first step intoa new sport for many people, children and adults alike. The series hasnow been relaunched in a new...

This volume assesses football's changing politics and culture in Korea during the twentieth century. It analyses the diffuse development of football in the two Koreas from the following angles: Nationalism and Regionalism, Internationalism and Globalism, Patrons, and the Korean style of play.Author: Richard Holt,...

A fun memoir of hunting and fishing short stories, screw-ups, close-calls and other reflections form the authors lifetime of hunting and fishing in the Midwest, the Dakotas, Colorado and Canada. Revelations include hunting for waterfowl, pheasant, turkey, small game, antelope, bear, deer and elk...

Engaging analysis of sport's role in the 'making of race', and the place of sport in relation to the politics of racial equality.Author: Ben CarringtonISBN-10: 1412901022ISBN-13: 9781412901024Publisher: Sage Publications LtdLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/14/2010Pages: 216Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.01lbsSize: 9.40h x 6.40w x 0.80dReview Citation(s): Choice 04/01/2011Reference and...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This book is the weapon for the best offense in the league. You want to coach, but only know the football of your youth - the Power I run it up the middle, three yards and a cloud of dust. Now you finally have...

In Still Running the author shares her love of the sport through tales of the people she's met, the places she's been, the things she's learned, and the role running has played in her life. Her words will go a long way toward explaining...

The Nazi Olympics is the unsurpassed expos of one of the most bizarre festivals in sport history. Not only does it provide incisive portraits of such key figures as Adolf Hitler, Jesse Owens, Leni Riefenstahl, Helen Stephens, Kee Chung Sohn, and Avery Brundage, it...

Discover the thrill of reawakening a beautiful vintage rifle!Paul Heiser's book is a personal mentor to the shooter, or vintage firearm enthusiast, who wishes to start using antique and collectable rifles for their intended purpose. Detailed, step-by-step instructions are given for making obsolete projectiles,...