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Captains of Crush Grippers:

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<p>Dedicated to all who know "it's not a crush . . . it's an obsession," this book has something for everyone interested in grippers. Captains of Crush Grippers inspire passion, and this is the book that traces their history, outlines gripper basics, and gives you training information that is proven to work.</p>

Famous for a Time

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Celebrating Canadian athletes and sporting history.The cultural impact of sport on a nation is not slight. Famous for a Time explores a number of important, if not well remembered, Canadian athletes and the sports they played to help explain the nation’s complicated history, sporting and otherwise. It is an exploration that reveals the socio-cultural trends that have shaped Canada since Confederation.Through the prism of some exceptional athletes, the prevailing attitudes of many Canadians about class, race, masculinity, femininity, and national identity are laid bare. Here, from the sidelines, we learn how these attitudes have changed — or not, as the case may be — over time.From team sports such as lacrosse, baseball, and cricket to Canada’s cycling craze, track and field, and boxing, each chapter offers insight into an important aspect of the nation’s narrative. The winners and losers of Canada’s games simply mirror the larger questions that have faced Canadian society across three centuries.

The Orvis Streamside Guide to Trout Foods and Their Imitations

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Every fly fisher would agree that knowing your mayflies from your stoneflies is strongly correlated with a successful day on the water. This knowledge is vital because, as author Tom Rosenbauer notes, trout are shy and careful and can be fussy about what they eat. In addition, they won’t hesitate to swim away and leave a meal if they feel threatened.In The Orvis Streamside Guide to Trout Foods and Their Imitations, Rosenbauer explains how and when to use many types of trout foods, including aquatic insects, terrestrial insects, crustaceans, and more. Designed with both the novice and intermediate fly fisher in mind, Rosenbauer teaches readers how to:Ambush troutIdentify types of insectsPresent trout food properlyObserve what trout are eatingUse imitation trout foodsAnd moreWith The Orvis Streamside Guide to Trout Foods and Their Imitations at their sides, fly fishermen will be able to tell the difference between mayflies, stoneflies, caddisflies, midges, and a variety of other insects. In addition, they will also know when to use real foods and when to rely on the imitations in their tackle boxes.Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Persévérer - On ne repousse pas ses limites, on les découvre

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" Nous avons tous un destin à découvrir, à inventer, à construire... "Jean-Louis Étienne fait l'éloge de la ténacité et nous livre une leçon de vie.En 1986, Jean-Louis Étienne entreprend d'atteindre le pôle Nord et marche soixante-trois jours seul sur la banquise. En 1990, il parcourt l'Antarctique en traîneaux à chiens sur une longueur record. En 2010, il réussit la première traversée de l'océan Arctique en ballon.Durant trois décennies, l'infatigable explorateur et ardent défenseur de la planète n'a jamais cessé d'imaginer de nouvelles aventures. Une chose est sûre : Jean-Louis Étienne est revenu transformé de ces épreuves.Pourquoi est-il resté fidèle à l'appel des déserts glacés entendu dans son enfance ? Pourquoi a-t-il entrepris des études de médecine alors qu'on le destinait à une vie d'artisan ? Pourquoi est-il prêt à repartir, dès demain, pour l'océan austral ? Car on ne bâtit pas une existence sur des projets inachevés. Et même si le chemin paraît difficile, même si l'on est tenté d'abandonner parfois, il faut persister sur la voie de ses rêves.Au-delà de l'aventure polaire, cet ouvrage célèbre des valeurs telles que l'optimisme et la volonté, la poursuite d'un but et son accomplissement.

Handguns for Self-Defense

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Regardless of your level of training or comfort around firearms, understanding and applying firearm fundamentals will increase your proficiency. Handguns for Self-Defense provides easily understood explanations of what shooters need to do to fire more accurately. Author David Nash has more thann twenty years of experience as a firearm instructor and in this book he explores such topics as: • How to choose the firearm, holster, and carry method that best fits you, your lifestyle, and your particular protection needs • Understanding state and federal firearm laws • Developing and implementing a safe and effective firearms training regime • How to deal with friends and family who don’t like guns • And much more All of this is done without politics, judgments, or complex explanations. Handguns for Self-Defense is a valuable resource for anyone thinking about purchasing a firearm for the first time, exploring carrying a gun for self-defense, or seeking to improve the skills they already have.

Mente da Campione

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Anche tra gli atleti più forti al mondo alcuni sono in grado di spiccare sugli altri e di ottenere la loro miglior prestazione nei momenti decisivi e più difficili della competizione. Questi atleti sono la dimostrazione che le sole abilità atletiche non necessariamente conducono a una performance superiore sul campo: ciò che più conta è la preparazione mentale. Come ha affermato Paavo Nurmi, vincitore di nove medaglie d’oro olimpiche: “La mente è tutto. I muscoli sono solo un pezzo di gomma. Tutto ciò che sono, lo devo alla mia mente”. Mente da campione, scritto dallo psicologo dello sport Jim Afremow, rappresenta l’elemento mancante che stavi cercando, sia che tu sia uno sportivo amatoriale, un atleta alle prime armi o un aspirante olimpionico. Arricchito dalle testimonianze di esperti del settore, tra cui le riflessioni di alcuni vincitori di una medaglia olimpica, Mente da campione propone le medesime tecniche che Afremow applica con atleti olimpici, con i vincitori del Heisman Trophy e con gli atleti professionisti. Egli mostra come “entrare nella zona”, come vincere in team e come rimanere umile. Spiega inoltre come progredire nel proprio sport e mantenere l’eccellenza sul lungo periodo, come utilizzare delle routine pre-gara per far esplodere il pieno potenziale e molto altro. Mente da campione offre dei consigli facilmente applicabili in modo chiaro e conciso, proponendo un percorso per sviluppare la fiducia, la concentrazione e la preparazione mentale: aspetti che permettono ai campioni di emergere sugli altri.

The Quotable Fisherman

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This collection of more than 350 memorable quotations about the passion and pleasure of fishing captures the essence of the sport like very few collections have. Here are quips, comments, and words of wisdom on all aspects of fishing from Lord Byron, Cervantes, Art Flick, John Gierach, Roderick L. Haig-Brown, Ernest Hemingway, Ted Leeson, A. J. McClane, Thomas McGuane, Arthur Ransome, Steve Raymond, Charles Ritz, Paul Schullery, G. E. M. Skues, Izaak Walton, Ed Zern, and many more. This is an ideal gift for anyone who loves to fish and a great companion for those rainy days when you can’t be out on the water.

The Other Talent

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Take a deep dive into the psychology that drives legendary athletes to push themselves to the limits of human ability—elevating them from good to great.On the playing field, natural talent isn’t enough—there’s a mental component that determines whether athletes win the race or wipe out before the finish line. But what separates standout sports stars from the rest?In a paradigm-shifting new theory, acclaimed sportswriter Matt Fitzgerald identifies two key traits behind athletic success: strict self-regulation over thoughts and emotions and an unquenchable psychological need to pursue victory—even when it means enduring extreme mental and physical suffering. Drawing on modern psychology, neuroscience, and performance theory, The Other Talent offers a fascinating exploration of the best athletes' winning mindset, revealing how you can tap into your own potential and strengthen your self-discipline for better emotional intelligence and sustainable performance improvements.Readers will learn: • Why physical talent does not guarantee athletic achievement—and how high achievers get the most out of what they have • How mental-health challenges and deep psychological needs can empower and propel athletes to succeed • The key differences between athletes who enjoy success early in life vs athletes who find their stride as adults • The relatable struggles of legendary athletes—including barrier-breaking boxing champion Jack Johnson and record-breaking 63-year-old marathon runner Mariko YugetoAn eye-opening journey into sports philosophy and the competitive nature of the human mind, The Other Talent is a galvanizing resource for both amateur and elite athletes, coaches, parents, and anyone in pursuit of excellence.

Ett sammanvävt liv

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En livsform så märklig och förunderlig att den får dig att se livet på ett helt nytt sätt. Hur kommer det sig att en japansk forskare kan påstå att en slemsvamp är smartare än människor? Och vad har det med IKEA att göra? Kan det verkligen stämma att den största kända svampen på jorden täcker en yta större än 10 kvadratkilometer? Och vad har bläcksvampar egentligen att göra med produktionen av den här boken? Varken växt eller djur, svampar finns överallt på jorden, i luften och i våra kroppar. De kan vara mikroskopiska och samtidigt är några av världens största organismer svampar 10 kvadratkilometer stora, 35 000 ton tunga och över 2 000 år gamla. Svampars förmåga att äta sten lade grunden för det första livet på land, och under 40 miljoner år var det väldiga formationer av svampar som dominerade världens yta. Svampar kan överleva i rymden och frodas i radioaktiv strålning. Svampar kan lösa problem utan någon hjärna och vidgar alla definitioner av intelligens. De kan manipulera djur på sätt som är så imponerande att vi ännu inte förstått fullt ut hur det går till. Upptäckten av hur svampar förenar växtlivet på planeten i ett massivt nätverk Wood Wide Web håller på att omforma hela vår syn på hur icke-animaliskt liv fungerar. Genom att ha gett människan bröd, alkohol och livräddande mediciner har svamparna omformat vår arts historia. Dess förmåga att förtära plast, sprängmedel, gifter och råolja har börjat användas i teknikens absoluta framkant. Svamparnas psykedeliska egenskaper, som påverkat kulturer sedan antiken, har nyligen visat sig bära på tänkbara lösningar på några av våra svåraste mentala sjukdomar. Och ändå har vi knappt kartlagt en bråkdel av de miljoner arter av svampar som lever på jorden. I sin omvälvande upptäcktsfärd tar Merlin Sheldrake oss med in i den spektakulära och okända värld som är svamparnas. Följ med och lär dig om organismerna som skapat vår värld och som är i fullt fart med att forma vår framtid.

MILO: Strength, Vol. 23, No. 2

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On the cover: Dan McKim, with a winning wind-up on the heavy weight for distance. MILO is the world's premier strength journal, with first-rate coverage of training, people, contests, history, and special features. Top authors and photographers provide inspiration and information - bringing you to the epicenter of the action and inspiring personal bests. With a mix of content and photos designed to boost your training and encourage your progress, MILO gives you the tools to be in the know, watch your numbers grow. What’s inside this issue? Singles for Strength and PRs – 2015 Commerce World's Strongest Man: Hot, Nervy, Close – Become a Champion in Mas Wrestling – Specific Strength Training for Shooting Performance – The Work in Workout – 2015 IHGF Highland Gamers World Championships – Valerie Adams: Big Throws When It Counts – and so much more!

Runner's World The Runner's Brain

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As a runner, your biggest asset (or sometimes your greatest enemy) is your brain. What you think and feel on and off the road also has a huge influence over how you perform once you lace up. Runner's World The Runner's Brain shows you how to unlock and capture the miraculous potential of the body's most mysterious and intriguing organ and rewire your mind for a lifetime of athletic success. The book is based on cutting-edge brain science and sports psychology that author Dr. Jeff Brown uses every day in his private practice and as part of the medical team of several major road races including the Boston Marathon. Full of fascinating insights from runners of all abilities-including champion marathoner Meb Keflezighi and other greats-the book includes trustworthy information that's been proven to work both in the lab and on the road.

Curso de esgrima

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Con sus rápidas y espectaculares paradas, la esgrima es un deporte completo que precisa un entrenamiento serio; es también un deporte que se puede empezar a practicar a cualquier edad. Tanto si elige el florete, como la espada o el sable, con este libro aprenderá todas las técnicas que le permitirán sostener bien el arma, repetir correctamente un saludo, un ataque, un avance, un retroceso, etc. Además, aprenderá también a encadenar las diferentes frases de armas que componen el asalto: preparación al ataque, ofensiva, defensiva, etc. En definitiva, descubrirá un deporte que aporta agilidad, agudeza visual y reflejos, además de desarrollar la capacidad de análisis.

Triathlete Magazine's Complete Triathlon Book

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A veritable “triathlon bible,” this book covers everything that anyone—from beginner to expert—would want to know about competing in the phenomenally popular swimming, bicycling, and running races.In one handy, easily referenced guide, Triathlete Magazine's Complete Triathlon Book offers the best advice, stories, and tips from the top coaches and athletes who have contributed to the magazine over the years. Appealing to both novices and the most seasoned athlete, the book strikes a balance between technical depth and beginner- friendliness by getting right down to the guidelines that all triathletes can use. In addition, the book offers advice for the various categories of triathletes: beginners, veterans, short-course specialists, Ironman specialists, and others. Bearing the name of the most popular source for information on the sport, this book is sure to become a classic among triathlon enthusiasts.

Sport, Physical Activity and Public Health

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This edited collection includes articles which examine the complex relationships between sport, physical activity and public health. It reflects a current expansion in academic, policy and practice interest in sport and physical activity for public health. Our contributors discuss issues connected to the politics and policy of sport, physical activity and public health by focusing on a range of theoretical themes including evidence and knowledge production, national policies and the political promotion of sport and physical activity for health, sports mega-events and public health, social diversity in community sport for health programming, education and training in physical education and fitness sectors, and critical perspectives on partnership working in sport and public health. Overall, the chapters reflect debate about the motivations of national and local government intervention in policy making on public health that includes the role of sport and / or physical activity, and explores the discussions about the impact that such policy decisions have on people and their communities. This book was originally published as a special issue of the International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics.

Mes secrets d'entraineur

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Les carnets secrets du meilleur entraîneur du monde.Joueur entre 1976 et 1992,il a brillé à Parme et la Roma avant de s'inscrire comme un élément indispensable du grand Milan AC de la fin des années 1980 avec lequel il a remporté deux ligues des champions. Deux Ligue des champions c'est aussi son palmarès en tant qu'entraîneur, une carrière qu'il a embrassée il y a 20 ans.Dans cet ouvrage, celui que tous les fans de foot respectent tant pour ses résultats hors norme que pour ses qualités humaines louées dans chacun des clubs qu'il a entraînés, livre ses secrets d'entraîneurs. Il parle des joueurs qu'il a eu à manager de Zidane à Pirlo, de Zlatan à Ronaldo sans oublier Ibrahimovic. Il parle de son métier d'entraîneur et de sa manière d'exercer son métier et livre les secrets de 10 de ses plus belles rencontres que ce soit à la tête de Parme, de la Juventus Turin, du Milan AC, de Chelsea, du PSG sur lequel il se livre en longueur.Un livre passionnant sur la manière dont ce tacticien exceptionnel a mené sa carrière depuis 20 ans. Un guide également très précieux pour toutes celles et ceux qui veulent approfondir leur connaissance tactique du ballon rond.

NSCA's Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning

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The physical demands of tactical professions such as military, law enforcement, and fire and rescue require those workers to be in top physical condition to perform their jobs well and decrease the risk of injury. NSCA’s Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning contains scientific information to assist in implementing or restructuring strength and conditioning programs at commercial or government fitness centers that work with these tactical athletes to achieve those goals. Designed primarily as a preparatory resource for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F) certification, the text is also useful as a manual for government agencies or a daily reference for strength and conditioning professionals. Editors Brent A. Alvar, Katie Sell, and Patricia A. Deuster have extensive experience as scholars and practitioners in their respective fields. They have assembled a team of distinguished contributors who bring to light current trends in strength and conditioning through their combined experiences as professionals in the fields of academia, athletic training, firefighting, law enforcement, military, nutrition, physical therapy, and strength and conditioning. The contributors not only provide foundational knowledge of exercise physiology and biomechanical movement patterns, but they also comprehensively review all of the components necessary for TSAC Facilitators to design and operate successful training programs for tactical athletes. Separate chapters focus on the specific physiological issues related to military, law enforcement, and fire and rescue personnel, including how a strength and conditioning program should directly correlate to their critical job tasks and the specific environmental, occupational, and exposure concerns for each population. Topics such as nutrition, supplements, injury treatment and rehabilitation, wellness interventions, and assessments and evaluations are discussed for professionals who work with tactical populations. Additionally, exercises, drills, and techniques targeting the specific needs of tactical athletes in areas such as flexibility, mobility, speed, agility, power, and aerobic endurance are described in great detail and accompanied by full-color photos. Each chapter of NSCA’s Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning begins with learning objectives and incorporates key terms, diagrams, detailed photographs, and key points throughout the text to help guide readers and facilitate comprehension of concepts. Sidebars and sample programs are included in some chapters to help readers apply theoretical concepts in their professional practice. Additionally, for instructors using the book, or the TSAC-F exam prep symposia, a presentation package plus image bank with more than 300 photos and illustrations is available, making preparation easier with the use of predeveloped materials that correspond with the book’s content. Ultimately, the goal of NSCA’s Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning is to help prepare those seeking TSAC-F certification and to serve as a resource for professionals so that they can implement an optimal strength and conditioning program targeted for tactical athletes that will decrease their risk of injury and optimize performance.

50/50

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Discover the secrets for super endurance -- from one of the fittest men on the planet! Dean Karnazes has run 350 continuous miles through three sleepless nights, ordered pizza during long runs, and inspired fans the world over with his adventures. So what does a guy like this do when he wants to face the ultimate test of endurance? He runs 50 marathons in 50 states-in 50 consecutive days. With little more than a road map and a caravan packed with fellow runners and a dedicated crew, Dean set off on a tour that took him through a volcanic canyon in Maui in high humidity and 88-degree heat; to an elevation gain of almost 4,000 feet at the Tecumseh Trail Marathon in Bloomington, Indiana; to a severed moose leg found alongside an Anchorage, Alaska, trail that compelled him to sprint for safety. Now in this heart-pounding book, Dean reveals how he pulled off this unfathomable feat with a determination that defied all physical limitations. But Dean goes beyond the story of the Endurance 50 marathons to share his invaluable secrets and advice for athletes of all levels. These are the tips that kept Dean going during the 1,310 miles he covered and 160,000 calories he burned-while averaging sub-four-hour marathons and often sleeping fewer than four hours each night. Learn how to: Recover more quickly Adapt to extreme conditions Prevent muscle cramps and overheating Pace yourself when you "hit the wall" Stay motivated. Packed with practical advice and including training regimens, 50/50 will inspire you no matter what your fitness goal is, whether it's simply walking around the block, running a 10K, or completing yet another Ironman.

Good Sport

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Why are fiberglass vaulting poles and hinged skates accepted in sport - while performance-enhancing drugs are forbidden? Are the rules that forbid them arbitrary? Should we level the playing field by allowing all competitors to use drugs that allow them to run faster or longer, leap higher, or lift more? In this provocative exploration of what draws us to sport as participants and spectators, Thomas Murray argues that the values and meanings embedded within our games provide the guidance we need to make difficult decisions about fairness and performance-enhancing technologies. Good Sport reveals what we really care about in sport and how the reckless use of biomedical enhancements undermines those values. Implicit in sports history, rules, and practices are values that provide a sturdy foundation for an ethics of sport that celebrates natural talents and dedication. You see these values when the Paralympics creates multiple level playing fields among athletes with different kinds of impairments. They appear again in sports struggles to be fair to all when an extraordinary woman athlete emerges who appears to possess a mans hormone profile and muscles. They are threatened when the effort to assure athletes a fair chance to win without doping is subverted by cheating or by corruption, as in the case of Russias state-supported doping operation. Performance-enhancing drugs distort the connection between natural talents, the dedication to perfect those talents, and success in sport. Explaining the fundamental role of values and meanings, Good Sport reveals not just what we champion in the athletic arena but also, more broadly, what we value in human achievement.

Gun Digest Book of SIG-Sauer

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In Gun Digest Book of SIG-Sauer 2nd Edition, pre-eminent fighting handgun trainer Massad Ayoob takes an in-depth look at some of the finest pistols on the market. In this revised 2nd Edition: First-hand gun reviews evaluate handling characteristics, design and performance Insider reviews explain developments over the past 10 years New chapters cover the most popular new models, and revisions explain significant changes to existing models If you own a SIG-Sauer pistol, have considered buying one or just appreciate the quality of these fine pistols, this is the book for you!

Laufen: Die lebenswichtige Bedeutung der Bewegung (GEO eBook Single)

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Kapitel 1: Der perfekte Jogger Die Evolution hat aus einem Baumbewohner den weltbesten Dauerläufer geformt: uns. Viele Besonderheiten in unserem Skelett, in Muskeln und Sehnen zeugen davon. Aber was tun wir mit dieser Begabung? Wir lassen sie meist verkümmern. Oder wir laufen falsch. Dabei reicht wenig, um gesund zu bleiben Kapitel 2: Jeder Schritt zählt Dass Sport gesund ist: eine Gewissheit. Schwieriger schon ist zu ermessen, welches Minimum an Bewegung individuell notwendig ist. Und ab welchem Pensum der Organismus des Menschen Schaden nimmt. Die Fakten. Die großen Themen der Zeit sind manchmal kompliziert. Aber oft genügt schon eine ausführliche und gut recherchierte GEO-Reportage, um sich wieder auf die Höhe der Diskussion zu bringen. Für die Reihe der GEO eBook-Singles hat die Redaktion solche Einzeltexte als pure Lesestücke ausgewählt. Sie waren vormals Titelgeschichten oder große Reportagen in GEO.

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