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Better on a Rising Tide

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Better On A Rising Tide contains 22 humourous articles from Tom Kelly's magazine past. Tom wrote for all the great blood sport magazines in the 1970s and up to the 1990s when articles were shortened to make more room for style and ads. If you loved Tom's 1973 TENTH LEGION, you will certainly be pleased with Tom Kelly's shrewd and perspective writing aout rural folk. And of course the bird.

Kombinacje szachowe

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Autorzy postawili sobie za cel usystematyzowanie wiedzy na temat teorii strategii, taktyki i kombinacji w szachach oraz opisanie najpopularniejszych motywów kombinacji szachowych, które proponują samodzielnie przećwiczyć w 192 zadaniach. Nie rezygnowali także z próby podniesienia poziomu gry szachistów, którzy sięgną po tę książkę. Obszerną jej część stanowi bowiem 600 zadań z zakresu motywów taktycznych, zaczerpniętych z praktyki turniejowej. Zadania prezentują różny stopień trudności, dzięki czemu początkujący szachiści i amatorzy mogą się zapoznać się z kombinacją szachową i jej motywami, a zaawansowani gracze – doskonalić swoje umiejętności.Jacek Gajewski – rekordzista świata zapisany w Księdze rekordów Guinnessa na najdłuższy maraton szachowy (15–17 grudnia 2017 r., Katowice; 50 godzin, 1 minuta i 7 sekund), nauczyciel oraz instruktor szachów w Szkole Podstawowej nr 62 im. Józefa Kocurka w Katowicach. Jest współautorem trzech książek (razem z Jerzym Konikowskim) o tematyce szachowej oraz sześciu artykułów naukowych o szachach. Przygotowuje rozprawę doktorską na temat „Rozwój szachów kobiet w Polsce w latach 1945–1989”. Mąż Izabeli i ojciec Julii.Jerzy Konikowski – mistrz szachowy i doświadczony szkoleniowiec I klasy. W latach 1978–1981 był trenerem kadry narodowej Polskiego Związku Szachowego. Pod jego kierunkiem drużyna kobiet zdobyła brązowy medal na olimpiadzie na Malcie w 1980 roku. Jest uznanym teoretykiem szachowym. Jego liczne fachowe książki oraz artykuły ukazały się w Polsce, Niemczech, USA, Hiszpanii, Włoszech, Holandii, Republice Czeskiej, Rosji, Luksemburgu i Danii.

Všestrannosť

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David Epstein, autor prevratnej knihy Športový gén, skúmal pri písaní svojej novej knihy najúspešnejších svetových športovcov, umelcov, hudobníkov, vynálezcov a vedcov. Zistil, že vo väčšine odvetví – obzvlášť v tých komplexných a nepredvídateľných – vynikajú všestranní jedinci, nie špecialisti. Svoju cestu si síce často vyberú neskoro a preskakujú z jednej činnosti na druhú, namiesto toho, aby sa sústredili na jednu, ale zároveň sú tvorivejší, svižnejší a dokážu vytvoriť prepojenia, ktoré ich špecializovanejší kolegovia nevidia. Epstein prichádza k záveru, že nezvládnutie skúšky je najlepší spôsob učenia sa. Tí, čo často menia prácu, majú nakoniec kariéru, ktorá ich najviac napĺňa. Vynálezcovia s najväčším vplyvom prechádzajú z jednej oblasti do druhej namiesto toho, aby prehlbovali svoje vedomosti v jedinom odbore. V čase, keď sa odborníci čoraz viac izolujú, a počítače získavajú schopnosti kedysi vyhradené úzko špecializovaným ľuďom, sa bude stále viac dariť tým, čo dokážu myslieť širokospektrálne a využiť rozmanité skúsenosti.

Undisputed Truth

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Be sure to check out IRON AMBITION: My Life with Cus D’Amato by Mike Tyson“Raw, powerful and disturbing—a head-spinning take on Mr. Tyson's life.”—Wall Street Journal Philosopher, Broadway headliner, fighter, felon—Mike Tyson has defied stereotypes, expectations, and a lot of conventional wisdom during his three decades in the public eye. Bullied as a boy in the toughest, poorest neighborhood in Brooklyn, Tyson grew up to become one of the most ferocious boxers of all time—and the youngest heavyweight champion ever. But his brilliance in the ring was often compromised by reckless behavior. Yet—even after hitting rock bottom—the man who once admitted being addicted “to everything” fought his way back, achieving triumphant success as an actor and newfound happiness and stability as a father and husband. Brutal, honest, raw, and often hilarious, Undisputed Truth is the singular journey of an inspiring American original.

Take Back in Fancy

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Tom Kelly's 9th book takes us back to Tom's turkey hunting roots. He brings you another 14 chapters of fair chase, great human observation and frustrating Wild Turkey situations. Entered for a Pulitzer Prize in Letters 2006.

All Fishermen Are Liars

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This “elegiac tribute to the elusive art and ineffable pleasure of fly-fishing” (Kirkus Reviews) shows us why life’s most valuable lessons—and some of its best experiences—are found while fly-fishing.For John Gierach, “the master of fly-fishing” (Sacramento Bee), fishing is always the answer—even when it’s not clear what the question is. In All Fishermen Are Liars, Gierach travels around North America seeking out quintessential fishing experiences, whether it’s at a busy stream or a secluded lake hidden amid snow-capped mountains. He talks about the art of fly-tying and the quest for the perfect steelhead fly (“The Nuclear Option”), about fishing in the Presidential Pools previously fished by the elder George Bush (“I wondered briefly if I’d done something karmically disastrous and was now fated to spend the rest of my life breathing the exhaust of this elderly Republican”), and the importance of traveling with like-minded companions when caught in a soaking rain (“At this point someone is required to say, ‘You know, there are people who wouldn’t think this is fun’”). And though Gierach loses some fish along the way, he never loses his passion and sense of humor.Wry, contemplative, and lively—that is to say, pure Gierach—All Fishermen Are Liars is a joy to read—and, as always, the next best thing to fishing itself. “From the early days…to his present cult status, Gierach’s candor and canniness at the water’s edge have been consistent…His grizzled, laconic persona is engaging and the voice of the common angler” (The Wall Street Journal).

Shooter's Bible 116th Edition

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Published annually for more than eighty years, the Shooter’s Bible is the most comprehensive and sought-after reference guide for new firearms and their specifications, as well as for thousands of guns that have been in production and are currently on the market. With more than seven million copies sold, this is the must-have reference book for gun collectors and firearm enthusiasts of all ages. Nearly every firearms manufacturer in the world is included in this renowned compendium. The 116th edition also contains new and existing product sections on ammunition, optics, and accessories.

Walks Through History: Kent. Walk 12. Leeds Castle

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In 2007 John Wilks updated his bestselling Walks Through History: Kent book. When JMD Media were asked to make this book available as an e-book, we decided to give the customer a choice. You can buy the whole book with all 24 walks for full price, or just buy an individual walk as a taster or because there is one walk which is of particular interest. Each individual walk includes the original map showing all of the walks available as well as the introduction and the authors advice for walkers. WALK 12 Leeds Castle: fortresses and prisons in the Middle Ages Distance: 2.5 miles Map:OS sheet 188 Start and Parking:The walk commences at Leeds Church (grid ref: 826533), at the north end of Leeds village. Leeds is on the B2163, one mile south of the A20, and three miles east of Maidstone. There is a car park at the church itself. Refreshments:Public house in Leeds. Tearoom in Leeds Castle.Walks Through History: Kent is a celebration of the beauty and poetry of the county. Each walk in this book has been chosen not only because it is a pleasant walk in its own right, but also because it goes past sites which reveal the rich and varied history of the county. Each walk is arranged chronologically, and has a major historical theme. Together they take the walker through 4,000 years of Kentish history. The introduction shows how each of the walks fits into the overall history of the county, a history that is very much shaped by Kent’s proximity to Europe. For through migration, trade and invasion, Kent has had close contact with the continent throughout its history. As with all walking books detailed directions are given, including parking convenient stopping or resting places, and suggested diversions or alternatives. The book is sure to appeal to locals and tourist alike.About the author:John Wilks has been a professional historical guide and a history teacher, and is a branch secretary of the Historical Association. He is also an enthusiastic member of the Rambler's Association and has written a number of walking books with historical themes. If you like walking and writing and would like to contribute to the Walking Around Britain series JMD Media Ltd are developing, please contact steve.caron@jmdmedia.co.uk.

Japan, Korea and the 2002 World Cup

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The football World Cup is unquestionably the biggest sporting event in the world. This fascinating collection of papers examines the background to the 2002 World Cup Finals, held in Korea and Japan, and explores the event's profound social, cultural, political and economic significance.The book offers important insight into topics such as:* the development of professional football in Korea and Japan* the political and diplomatic significance of the first co-hosted World Cup* FIFA and the 'back stage' dealing behind the World Cup* football as a global culture and its impact on 'traditional' East Asian structures.This book is essential reading for anybody looking to understand the power of sporting 'mega-events' and the increasingly complex relationship between sport and society. It is also an absorbing read for all serious fans of world football.

Tactical Fitness

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Achieve the same gold-standard of fitness upheld by Special Ops with this unique strength and conditioning program created by a former Navy SEAL.A year-long day-by-day essential training and workout plan for the heroes of tomorrow—police officers, firefighters, soldiers, and others whose lifesaving jobs demand them to be in optimum physical condition. Over the past decade, Special Ops fitness has morphed into a new fitness genre—along with military, police, and firefighter fitness—called tactical fitness. Developed by a former Navy SEAL and built upon Special Ops fitness techniques, Tactical Fitness is designed to train you to perform to the rigorous physical training standards at the same level of excellence required of these Heroes of Tomorrow. At the core of this program is the Tactical Fitness Test which measures 12 standards for your physical capacity, including: cardiovascular conditioning, strength, muscle coordination, and stamina. Tactical fitness means having the skills needed to save lives and extend the limits of your endurance whether you are in the military, police, firefighting professions, or just an everyday hero. Designed for both men and women, Tactical Fitness presents a series of scaled workout plans—programs based in calisthenics, cardio, and swimming—supplemented with weights, full-body exercises, and functional athletic movements. Unique skills presented also include rope climbing, grip strength, carries, wall climbs, and much more. With Tactical Fitness, you will: • Reach your absolute physical peak with the same workout techniques used by Special Forces military, firefighters, and police • Follow a rigorous fitness curriculum designed to help you exceed the limits of your strength, speed, and endurance • Benefit from all the teaching expertise of former Navy SEAL Stew Smith • Be ready for whatever life throws at you Tactical Fitness sets a standard of excellence that does more than meet the minimum requirement—it allows you to reach your full physical potential!

Canoe Touring On the River Tweed

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Comprehensive guide to canoe touring on the river tweed with added information on local bus services and accommodation along the river.

How to Win a Fight

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This no-nonsense guide breaks down the mindset and techniques you'll need to dominate in a fist fight.

Training and Racing with a Power Meter

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Training and Racing with a Power Meter brings the advanced power-based training techniques of elite cyclists and triathletes to everyone.A power meter can unlock more speed and endurance than any other training tool—but only if you understand the data. This new third edition of Training and Racing with a Power Meter updates the comprehensive guide so that any rider can exploit the incredible usefulness of any power meter.Pioneering cycling coach Hunter Allen and exercise physiologists Dr. Andy Coggan and Stephen McGregor show how to use a power meter to find your baseline power data, profile your strengths and weaknesses, measure fitness and fatigue, optimize your daily workouts, peak for races, and set and adjust your racing strategy during a race.This third edition includes: • All-new power metrics: FRC, Pmax, mFTP, Power Duration Curve, and more• Two new power-based training plans for masters cyclists and triathletes• New training plans to raise Functional Threshold Power• Over 100 new power-based workouts• New guidance for triathletes on pacing the bike and run• New case studies on master cyclists and triathletes• Methods to test power duration and pinpoint weaknesses in a variety of race distances• 100 newly illustrated chartsTraining and Racing with a Power Meter, 3rd Ed. is the definitive, comprehensive guide to using a power meter. Armed with the revolutionary techniques from this guide, cyclists and triathletes can achieve lasting improvements for their best performances ever.

Iron War

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The classic account of an unforgettable endurance test, now updated with a new introduction The 1989 Ironman World Championship was the greatest race ever in endurance sports. In a spectacular duel that became known as the Iron War, the world's two strongest athletes raced side by side at world-record pace for a grueling 139 miles. Driven by one of the fiercest rivalries in triathlon, Dave Scott and Mark Allen raced shoulder to shoulder through Ironman's 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike race, and 26.2-mile marathon. After 8 punishing hours, both men would demolish the previous record--and cross the finish line a mere 58 seconds apart. In Iron War, sports journalist Matt Fitzgerald writes a riveting epic about how Allen and Scott drove themselves and each other through the most awe-inspiring race in sports history. Iron War goes beyond the pulse-pounding race story to offer a fascinating exploration of the lives of the world's two toughest men and their unquenchable desire to succeed.Weaving an examination of mental resolve into a gripping tale of athletic adventure, Iron War is a soaring narrative of two champions and the paths that led to their stunning final showdown.

Sir Walter

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During the Golden Age of Sports in the 1920s, Walter Hagen was to golf what Babe Ruth was to baseball. The first professional golfer to make his living playing the game rather than teaching it, Hagen won eleven major professional tournaments over his long career -- two U.S. Opens, four British Opens, and five PGA Championships (including an amazing streak of four consecutive PGA wins) -- a record surpassed only by Jack Nicklaus. Hagen was also influential in helping to found the Ryder Cup and was the first American golfer to top $1 million in career earnings -- a figure equivalent to over $40 million today.Award-winning sportswriter Tom Clavin has penned a thrilling biography that vividly recalls Hagen's dazzling achievements and the qualities that made him a star. Energetic, witty, and one of the best putters ever to walk the green, Hagen was a man who loved to party, was extraordinarily generous to his friends, and golfed the world over, giving exhibitions. He preferred to travel by limousine, and if he intended to stay awhile he'd bring a second limo just to transport his clothes, which were nothing but the finest. On his many trips across the Atlantic to compete in the Ryder Cup or British Open, Hagen was known to throw parties that lasted days, ending only when the ship reached the shore. He was also the first professional golfer to admit to playing not only for the love of the game, but also for the love of the winner's purse.Walter Hagen, forerunner of today's sports superstars, is as dynamic a character as can be found in American sports history. Bringing Hagen to life with incredible detail and countless anecdotes, Sir Walter is the authoritative biography of the man who helped create professional golf as it's known today.

Strength Training for Basketball

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Why is strength training important for the basketball athlete? In a dynamic game that changes by the instant, athletes need to be conditioned to sustain the highly stressful workloads experienced during practice or a game. For the basketball athlete, that means strength cannot be defined only as a measure of how much weight the person can lift; rather, it is an ability that should be judged by whether it can successfully be applied on the court.Developed with the expertise of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Strength Training for Basketball shows you how to design resistance training programs that will develop your athletes’ strength on the court—helping them to jump higher, accelerate faster, and abruptly change direction. The book will help you understand the specific physical demands of each position—point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward, and center. You will also find the following: • 20 testing protocols for measuring and assessing athletes’ strength, reactive strength, power, speed, agility, endurance, and anaerobic capacity• 18 total body exercises with 2 variations• 19 lower body exercises with 3 variations• 17 upper body exercises• 11 anatomical core exercises with 5 variations• 16 sample programs for off-season, preseason, in-season, and postseason resistance training Each resistance training exercise consists of a series of photos and a detailed list of primary muscles trained, beginning position and movement phases, breathing guidelines, modifications and variations, and coaching tips to guide you in selecting the right exercises for a program. You’ll also learn how to structure those programs based on the goals and length of each season and for each position.Backed by the NSCA and the knowledge and experience of successful high school, college, and professional basketball strength and conditioning professionals, Strength Training for Basketball is the authoritative resource for creating basketball-specific resistance training programs to help your athletes optimize their strength and successfully transfer that strength to the basketball court.Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education course and exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes all the course materials and exam.

The Illustrated Directory of Guns

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Written by a technical expert who has fired many of the guns featured, this book includes wide and varied assemblage of weapons from each of the world’s major manufacturing countries.The Illustrated Directory series provide readers with a fully illustrated, comprehensive reference book packed with timelines, historical facts, and images designed to inform and excite. At 512 pages packed with information and photographs, this book is a necessary addition to any enthusiast's library. Complete with full specification table with each entry including type, origin, caliber, and size, The Illustrated Directory of Guns is the most ambitious and lavishly illustrated history of guns for the collector and enthusiast. It shows in clear, detailed photographs and text over 1500 guns with separate sections on Pistols, Revolvers, Rifles, Shotguns (military and sporting), Machine Guns, and Submachine guns. A few featured include:• Remington• Smith & Wesson• Winchester• Glock• Vickers• Mauser• Browning• Colt• Beretta• And more Organized A-Z by country and gunmaker's name, the book clearly shows the different types of gun which the world has used to hunt, wage war, break and defend its laws, hone its sharpshooting skills, and fire purely for the fun of it. The book also features an introduction on each section, which gives a brief history of the development of that particular kind of firearm.

The Wisdom of Wooden: My Century On and Off the Court

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The Wisdom of Wooden is John Wooden’s final book, completed just weeks before his passing in June 2010. In it he shares his most treasured memories and never-before-seen photographs as he looks back on an extraordinary life on and off the court. Hailed by many as the greatest coach in the history of American sports, John Wooden is as famous for his personal philosophy as he is for his career achievements. He inspired, guided, and motivated generations of fans with his bestselling books on leadership, values, family, and the true meaning of success.Coach Wooden wrote his final book, The Wisdom of Wooden: My Century On and Off the Court, in the last months before his death. Filled with his most treasured memories and more than 100 photographs, many never-before seen, it captures a life spent teaching, guiding, and serving others. Starting with his father’s now-famous 7 Point Creed—including “Make Each Day Your Masterpiece,” “Help Others,” and “Be True to Yourself,”—Coach Wooden affirms the principles to true success that helped him become an All American at Purdue University, a winning coach at Indiana State University, and an iconic sports figure at UCLA.Yet anyone who knows John Wooden knows his record on the court was only part of the story. In The Wisdom of Wooden the legendary coach offers readers a rare glimpse not just behind the scenes but inside the man; not just on the court but in the huddles; not just his maxims but his poems, those he wrote and those he loved; not just the people he inspired, but the family, friends, and fans who inspired him; not just the lessons he taught but the lessons he learned; not just what was on his mind but what was in his heart.Ultimately it was the life he lived that served as a model for his greatest lesson of all: a deep commitment to family, friends, and faith—the bedrock values of the man we all called, “Coach.”Praise for John Wooden“The Wisdom of Wooden has given me the life that I have . . . Thanks, Coach, for your faith and patience.” —Bill Walton“The Wisdom of Wooden is a lifetime of Coach Wooden’s ideas on how to live life without sacrificing your moral principles. His life is a prime example of how this can be done--one that we can all learn from.” —Kareem Abdul-Jabbar“John Wooden sets an example for all of us by constantly striving to be the best in every aspect of his life. Throughout my life, I have found inspiration and direction in the Bible. Today, I also find inspiration and direction in the words of John Wooden.” —Tom Coughlin, Head Coach, New York Giants“One hundred years—what an amazing life. But here’s what's even more amazing about John Wooden and the timeless verities his life has embodied. One hundred years from now they will still be talking about his accomplishments and his approach.” —Bob Costas"There has never been a finer man in American sports than John Wooden, or a finer coach." --Sports Illustrated

Športový gén

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Objavte tajomstvo výnimočných športovcov! Sú hviezdy ako Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps či Serena Williamsová genetickí mutanti okupujúci svet, alebo sú to normálni ľudia, ktorí prekonali svoje biologické obmedzenia odhodlaním a urputným tréningom? Odpoveď je oveľa komplikovanejšia a zaujímavejšia, než sme si donedávna mysleli. V knihe s povesťou najprevratnejšej športovej publikácie posledných rokov David Epstein spochybňuje populárne pravidlo 10-tisíc hodín, podľa ktorého po určitom čase získame dosta¬točnú zručnosť prakticky v čomkoľvek. Určite to však neplatí v športe, kde do hry vstupuje množstvo iných faktorov – napríklad aj dĺžka vašich rúk či nadmorská výška miesta, kde trénujete. Zvolená téma zákonite prináša aj otváranie citlivých tém, akými sú pohlavie či rasa. Epstein sa zaoberá kontroverznými otázkami, ako napríklad: Sú čierni športovci geneticky predurčení na to, aby vynikali v šprinte aj vytrvalostnom behu, a ako ovplyvnila ich výkony geografia Afriky? Existujé genetické dôvody, aby sme naďalej v športe oddeľovali mužov od žien? Mali by sme testovať gény malých detí, aby sme určili, v ktorých športoch ich čaká úspech? Dokáže genetické testovanie určiť, komu hrozí zranenie, poškodenie mozgu alebo dokonca smrť na športovisku? Autor putuje od rovníka až k polárnemu kruhu, v jeho knihe prehovárajú poprední vedci aj športovci. Recenzie vrelo prijatej knihy sa zhodli na jednom: na svet športu sa po jej prečítaní budete pozerať úplne inými očami.

Bike Your Butt Off!

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Given our struggling economy as well as the national struggle to maintain our waistlines, cycling is enjoying a renaissance as more than 57 million people in the United States use bicycles regularly. Now Bicycling's Fit Chick presents a brand-new, 12-week weight-loss and exercise plan for beginner and experienced cyclists alike.Whether readers have just a little bit of weight to lose or a lot, Bike Your Butt Off! will help them meet their weight-loss goals in no time, thanks to its expert-tested food and exercise plans from authors Selene Yeager and Leslie Bonci. By outlining basic rules of the road, social elements of cycling, and the sustaining weight-loss benefits of cycling, Bike Your Butt Off! distills the core fundamentals of cycling so that any beginner can adopt it as a lifelong endeavor.With delicious nutritional information, tips, training plans, and fat-burning and heart-pumping exercises to help maximize workouts, readers will see the pounds melt off while having the time of their lives.

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