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The Art and Science of Judo is a revealing Japanese martial arts manual that focuses primarily on the scientific principles at work in Judo.In this book, highly-respected Judo instructors Jiichi Watanabe and Lindy Avakian delve deeply into the mechanics...

'A modern classic...Absolutely riveting and frequently moving.' - The Telegraph'Among the best books ever written on Irish sport.' - Sunday Tribune'Brilliant...Stand Up and Fight is the definitive account. It...

Doug Scott was a legend among mountaineers. His expeditions, undertaken over a period of five decades, are unparalleled achievements. This book describes the extraordinary drama of them all, from the Himalaya to New Zealand, Patagonia, Yosemite and...

The follow-up to the bestselling Wanderers, Kerri Andrews' Way Makers is the first anthology of women's writing about walking. Moving from the eighteenth century to the present day, and across poetry, letters, diaries, novels and more,...

In Golf Architecture for Normal People, golf architecture expert Geoff Shackelford elucidates the world' s most interactive art form in ways that all golfers can enjoy. For those smitten by this centuries-old sport, Shackelford takes readers on a fun...

Now in its 76thoffers original, expertly written content in what is truly the most comprehensive collection of firearms information in print today.

The 75thEdition of "The World's Greatest Gun Book!"Now in its 75thannual is the most-anticipated annual guide to all things new and exciting in the world of firearms.Informative and entertaining articles by the top writers in the field cover every aspect...

For more than 70 years, Gun Digest has been the No. 1 go-to source and research guide for firearms enthusiasts worldwide. Informative and entertaining articles by the top writers in the field cover every aspect of guns and shooting, including hunting,...

One of the most feared and useful weapons in mixed martial arts (MMA) competition is dissected and discussed in this fully-illustrated guide to both perfecting and defending against the low kick. Many competitors view this technique as a single tool in...

Naked at The Knife-Edge, Vivian James Rigney's compelling and often harrowing true account of summitingEverest, offers a unique window into lessons on leadership and what it takes to succeed in any circumstance.Only a relatively small group of...

Sports Illustrated, the most respected voice in sports journalism, has covered the National Football League for over seven decades, documenting its heroes, villains, great characters, and iconic moments.A wide-ranging portrait of America's game, this...

Famouslyselected as the 199th pick, in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft, Tom Brady's career trajectory is nothing short of legendary.By the time he hung up his cleats in 2023, Brady held nearly every major quarterback record, including career...

For an amazing 67 years, Vin Scully was not only the voice of Dodgers baseball, but the gold standard when it came to sports broadcasting. A legend early in his prestigious career, Scully was a trusted companion to countless baseball fans across...

The Colorado Avalanche entered the 2021-2022 NHL season with a sense of unfinished business. After years of strategic building under Joe Sakic that had produced a truly formidable core of talent, the Avs turned years ofpostseason heartbreak into fuel for...

An important resource for umpires, coaches, leagues, and serious fans of Major League Baseball (MLB), this handbook lists the dos and don'ts of the national pastime. Fully up-to-date, this book contains the official and sanctioned MLB rules and their...

The Colorado Avalanche finally reached the mountaintop in 2022, vanquishing the juggernaut Tampa Bay Lightning to bring home the Stanley Cup.Anchored by long-tenured veterans like Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog and Mikko Rantanen, plus newer faces...

Celebrate Yadier Molina's incredible career with this vibrant retrospective.A 10-time All-Star with nine Gold Gloves and two World Series rings, Yadier Molina has established his position as one of the greatest Major League Baseball players of his...

The Atlanta Braves are 2021 World Series Champions!The Atlanta Braves have been fixtures in the postseason in recent franchise history, with six playoff berths and four NL East titles in the last decade. The big breakthroughs had been fleeting prior to...

In his illustrious career as a cartoonist for the New Yorker and other publications, Joseph Farris has created dozens of hilarious cartoons about "the best game in the world at which to be bad."A.A. Milne had it right, and Farris's...

This commemorative book on the 2021 NBA champions provides a visual look at the winning team's road to championship glory. Through unique words and images, this celebratory book takes readers through the momentous 2020-2021 season. Including full color...

Celebrate the championship glory, Hall of Fame personalities, and passionate fans that make the Boston Celtics one of the most revered teams in basketballSports Illustrated celebrates basketball greatness with The Boston Celtics at 75, an extraordinary...

Celebrating a New York icon and one of baseball's most beloved superstarsDerek Jeter made his major-league debut at age 20 in 1995. The following year, he earned Rookie of the Year honors as the starting shortstop as the Yankees won the team's first...

Move over, dude! The Kook's Guide to Surfing shows what it means to be a real surfer. This clever, often hilarious guide shares with kooks (those guys on surfboards who just don't get it yet) the truths and know-how of a lifelong wave-lover. The secret:...

Through his fifteen-year career as an NBA player, Clyde Drexler played with elegance and flair, leadership and poise, integrity and an ability to come through in the clutch. He led the Portland Trail Blazers to the NBA Finals twice and helped the Houston...

The official illustrated guide from the US Army on the best ways to fight and win when you are reduced to going toe to toe with an enemy: fundamentals, vulnerable points., holds, and escapes, and more.This manual was created to teach American solider...

If you're looking to get more out of training, Solo Training 2 represents your next evolution in fighting techniques and concepts.In this follow-up to his phenomenally popular Solo Training, Loren W. Christensen digs deep to come up with hundreds of more...

The passion for baseball in Cincinnati that's nearly unrivaled and the unequalled feel for the game that only exists in the Queen City are captured in this record. Unearthing the greatest stories ever written about one of the most storied teams in Major...

All the Information You Need to Operate Safely in US Airspace, Fully UpdatedIf you're an aviator or aviation enthusiast, you cannot be caught with an out-of-date edition of the FAR/AIM. In the newest edition of the FAR/AIM, all regulations, procedures,...

THE DEFINITIVE TOOL FOR AIRMAN KNOWLEDGE EXAM STUDY IN 2023, DEVELOPED BY FAA EXPERTSThis testing supplement was designed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Flight Standards Service and intended for use by Airman Knowledge Testing (AKT)...

All the Information You Need to Operate Safely in US Airspace, Fully UpdatedIf you're an aviator or aviation enthusiast, you cannot be caught with an out-of-date edition of the FAR/AIM. In the newest edition of the FAR/AIM, all regulations, procedures,...

A great gift for any golfer, whether or not he will ever visit Augusta National or see The Masters in person. As a caddy at Augusta National Golf Club, Tripp Bowden learned lessons about golf, life-and food.Here Bowden shares forty of his favorite...

In All the Memorable Rounds, author Tripp Bowden asserts that it is the experience that defines a golf course. This includes the experience from the parking lot to the pro shop, the golf course to the caddies, the first tee jitters to the eighteenth tee...

Everything you need to know about sniping from the top firearms writers.The Guns & Ammo Guide to Sniping is packed with a wealth of valuable information compiled by the foremost firearms writers today. A vast range of topics is covered in these...

A mostly fun, sometimes serious guide to love, sex, and adventure in the great outdoors. Author Michelle Waitzman has years of experience "playing the field" in the backcountry, and this book is full of her tricks. Showing you the best positions for...

A blow-by-blow unearthing of the places where the Beat writers first came to full bloom: the flat where Ginsberg wrote "Howl;" Gary Snyder's zen cottage in Berkeley; the ghostly railroad yards where Kerouac and -Cassady toiled; the pads where Jack &...

Parachute cord, which is now universally known as paracord, is a lightweight nylon rope originally used by paratroopers during World War II. It is now employed as a general purpose utility cord by military personnel and civilians alike. Paracord is an...

"Knife & Tomahawk Throwing helps keep alive these traditional arts of the old West. In these pages, you will learn about the fundamentals of the sport and gain insight into some of the greatest professional knife throwers-the men who paved the way...

In Unbelievable Underdogs and Rebellious Role Models, James Stafford takes readers on an emotional roller coaster through some of the greatest upsets and shocks in the history of world sport.It features incredible true tales of athletes who have overcome...

Who has the power to spearhead the mental health revolution? Martin Nash believes it's the world's elite athletes.In Boys Don't Cry, Girls Can't Throw, Martin presents the experiences of renowned sports figures and mental health champions, including...

Set in Charlotte Bay, a masculine town with a feminine name, the 50,000-word novella unfolds in the week before the local Aussie Rules grand final, where Lucas Walker is expected to lead the Hawks to victory. After a beach party, Lucas's...

THE 79TH EDITION OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST GUN BOOK! For nearly eight decades,Gun Digesthas served as the trusted source for up-to-date, detailed, and exciting information about firearms.Gun Digestis the finest collection of great stories, historical...

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Madeleine Blais, the dramatic and colorful story of legendary tennis star and international celebrity, Alice MarbleIn August 1939, Alice Marble graced the cover of Life magazine, photographed by the famed Alfred...

The Texas Rangers are 2023 World Series championsHistory was made in 2023, as the Texas Rangers triumphed over the Arizona Diamondbacks to seize their first World Series championship since arriving in the Lone Star State in 1972.At Long Last: The Texas...

For two days in late September 1988, Canada's Ben Johnson was the most celebrated athlete on the planet.Winner of the 100-meter sprint at the Seoul Olympics in a world record 9.79 seconds, he'd just had time to say, "A gold medal-that's something no one...

When Sir Alex Ferguson retired at the end of the 2013 season he was the most successful football manager Britain had ever seen, having won twice as many trophies as his nearest rival. But that success had not come easily. Thirty-five years previously he...

An inspiring, moving, and unblinking view of a battered climber who refuses to turn his back on the mountains.Born in Bolton, England, Paul Pritchard started climbing when he was 16 years old. In time, he became one of the foremost British climbers of...

With new updates, this full-colour guidebook introduces backcountry cyclists to the exciting and increasingly popular world of bikepacking.Before his untimely death from cancer in 2018, veteran rider and passionate cyclist Ryan Correy (two-time finisher...

The best of both Eastern and Western Sword Fighting TechniquesSword fighting is a vigorous activity that develops strength, speed, and overall physical fitness. It also promotes mental acuity and quick thinking. Once you have developed the requisite...