Sports Books

The Grasshopper is a novel chess opening that will transform your game. If you are an intermediate or advanced chess player looking to expand your repertoire, this book is for you.The Grasshopper approach to chess is highly positional and focuses on...

The Montevideo inauguration of FIFA World Cup in July 1930, took place with participation of only 13 countries. It was 12 years after, and 10 years before the two World Wars. Centuries of colonial orders had been shattered and the future was unclear...

En 1569 Don Jerónimo de Carranza, un cultivado noble andaluz, devoto Cristiano y hábil esgrimista, publica en su libro "De la Philosophia de las Armas, y de su Destreza, y de la Aggresion y Defension Christiana" un nuevo sistema para el combate con...

This work by Lieut. J. Betts from 1908 is a complete Italian based saber system. Included are numerous lessons, rules for assaults and competitions along with a wealth of practical advice.

There are many ways of wrestling and throwing in Chinese martial arts. After review of many throws that were used successfully by many in San Shou and Kuo Shu Lei Tai matches, I selected 12 most common ways of throws. How to enter, how to position and...

After nearly fifty years as MFH and huntsman of England's College Valley Hunt, Martin Letts retired only when he could no longer follow his hounds through the steep rocky country in the northern hills of England. In his new memoir, Letts recalls how he...

Hay una gran diferencia en practicar deportes individuales que en equipo. Se ha escrito mucho sobre la motivación, el entrenamiento mental y la preparación para una competencia en el desempeño personal. En este ensayo encontrarás una visión de cómo...

This early work by Ring Lardner was originally published in 1916 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction. 'Lose with a Smile' is one of Lardner's many works of fiction. Ring Lardner was born in Niles, Michigan in 1885. He studied...

The first book to comprehensively examine Lou Gehrig's famous "Luckiest Man" speech.

Inside account of the negotiations between the football Bills, New York State, and Erie County to sign a long-term stadium lease and thereby keep the team in Buffalo.

""A Hunter's Experiences in the Southern States of America"" is a memoir written by Captain Flack in 1866. The book chronicles the author's experiences as a hunter in the southern states of America, detailing his encounters with various wildlife and the...

A Hunt On Snow Shoes is a novel written by Edward Sylvester Ellis, first published in 1906. The story is set in the wilderness of Canada and follows the adventures of a group of hunters who embark on a journey to track down a pack of wolves that have...

A History Of The North Staffordshire Hounds And Country, 1825 To 1902 is a book written by Charles J. Blagg in 1902. It provides a comprehensive account of the North Staffordshire Hounds and the surrounding countryside from 1825 to 1902. The book covers...

The book offers insights into the development, political uses and current situation of Taiwan sport, the contribution made by the island's indigenous peoples, the significance of physical activity initiatives, relations between Taiwan and the PRC, sports...

An African Safari is truly one of the last adventures left on earth. The modern hunting safari in Africa allows humans to fulfill their innate role as hunters and predators while at the same time taking full responsibility for the future well-being of...

Groupers and Gun Mounts Back Cover: Non-Fiction/Maritime History/Scuba/Eco-tourismFrom Cold War warriors to dive enthusiasts, mix a little history with underwater fun as you plunge inside the USS Spiegel Grove, the famous artificial reef in Key Largo,...

Today's hunting debate began in the eighteenth century, when the idea of the countryside was being invented through the imaginative displacement of agricultural production in favour of country sports and landscape tourism. Between the Game Act of 1671...

Barbara and Henry walk through The Cotswolds in England staying at B&Bs. Join them on their travels.

This book is a great starting place to gain an understanding of how to perform a headstand. It is designed for use in the gym or at home, and for coaches, parents, and gymnasts.The headstand is one of the easier gymnastics skills that you can learn...

A Parent's Guide to Water Polo helps parents understand and appreciate a sport in which many are making a significant investment. Youth participation in water polo is on an upward trajectory. Participation in high school water polo has increased 2.6%%...

This man-against-nature adventure builds with the struggle within this man while facing the wilds of Arizona. As this true-life story unfolds, it presents a rich travelogue of the geography and wildlife of this unique land, and glimpses of the man's...

Un racconto di vita,che narra l'esperienza nel mondo del calcio, arricchito di contributi web, dichiarazioni, dialoghi del passato e del presente, storia del calcio tatticismi e rappresentazioni di tecnica applicata, oltre che alla psicologia...

Il testo esamina, con attenzione ai risvolti di carattere storico e socio-economico, il sistema sportivo in ambito internazionale. Il complesso sistema di gestione dello sport viene esaminato attraverso le sue dinamiche di governance e normative, con una...

This is a small collection showing the versatility of Morote uke, supported block.

A book celebrating everything that is brilliant (or so bad it is brilliant) in pro wrestling. By you.

'Bothy Culture' focuses on exploring the rich subculture that can be found at some of the remotest locations throughout the Scottish wilderness; however, it is much more than that for it is primarily one man's scathing social commentary on what he...

A personal and funny account of the Dublin football and hurling teams through the eyes of a lifelong supporter. It begins in the Arctic depths of January and ends on the sunny heights of Hill 16 in late September as the Dublin footballers beat Mayo in...

Un'altra stagione è terminata e SOCCER WORLD pubblica un nuovo volume di pura statistica, contenente i risultati con i tabellini di tutte le partite dei 32 campionati più famosi al mondo. Le classifiche complete di Serie A e Serie B di ognuno di essi...

An invaluable resource for any wrestling fan of the era.The second in the series. This is the complete guide to every WWF VHS release from 1990-1993, with full reviews of every tape, alternative wrestler bios, exclusive artwork by Bob Dahlstrom, awards,...

The complete guide to every WWF VHS release from 1985-1989, with full reviews of every tape, alternative wrestler bios, exclusive artwork by Bob Dahlstrom, awards, match ratings, and much, much more.

The Wanderers' years is a love story with a difference; dealing with the passion and pride of following TWO football clubs Wolverhampton and Wycombe Wanderers.From the early seduction as a thirteen year old boy to present day adulthood; the author...

Il libro ""I Nuovi Progetti Di Legge Sullo Esercizio Della Caccia (1893)"" di Ferdinando Bianchi ����� una raccolta di progetti di legge riguardanti la caccia, pubblicati nel 1893. L'autore, un avvocato e politico italiano del XIX secolo, ha raccolto...

""Grandezas del Arte de la Esgrima"" es un libro escrito por Antonio �����lvarez Garc������a en 1893. Este libro es una obra cl�����sica sobre la esgrima, y es considerado como uno de los mejores libros sobre este arte marcial. En este libro, Garc������a...

Das Buch ""Griechisches Pferdegeschirr: Im Antiquarium Der Koniglichen Museen (1896)"" von Erich Pernice befasst sich mit der Geschichte und Bedeutung des griechischen Pferdegeschirrs. Der Autor beschreibt detailliert die verschiedenen Arten von...

Elmer Layden isn't a name that rings many bells with most modern-day football fans, but he had a three-tiered career in the sport that continues to have an impact more than a century after it began.As a player, Layden was a member of the Four Horsemen of...