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Book SynopsisHOW BAD DO YOU WANT IT? revisits some of the most extraordinary moments from the history of endurance sports to show how mental strength allows some athletes to perform at a level way beyond their physical limits - to will their body to do what was previously thought biologically impossible. Drawing on cutting-edge scientific research it suggests concrete habits and tactics we can use to cultivate our own mental strength, whilst providing thrilling accounts of some of the most inspiring and astonishing feats in sporting history. In 2010 Sammy Wanjiru entered the Boston Marathon suffering from injuries to his knee and his lower back, a stomach virus that prevented him from training and a lifestyle that meant he spent more time in nightclubs than on the track. He shouldn't have even been able to finish the race, and at times he seemed as if he literally had nothing left to give, yet in an epic battle he crossed the finishing line first. How did he manage it? HOW BAD DO YOU WANT IT? describes a new 'psychobiological' model of endurance performance connecting the mind, body and brain. Compelling accounts from triathlon, cycling, running, rowing and swimming are viewed through the lens of this model shedding new light on what science has to say about mental fortitude in sports. Featured athletes include: Sammy Wanjiru, Jenny Barringer, Greg LeMond, Willie Stewart, Cadel Evans, Joseph Sullivan, Paula Newby-Fraser, Ryan Vail, Thomas Voeckler, Ned Overend, Steve Prefontaine

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Book SynopsisDr. Bubbs’s advice on nutrition, health, and recovery for peak performance has been a game changer! Kevin Pangos, point guard, Barcelona FC Basketball Perfect for personal trainers, sports science students, fans of high level fitness (crossfit, marathon training, iron man, team sports) and gym heads! A groundbreaking book exploring the fundamentals of high performance (not the fads), the importance of consistency (not extreme effort) and the value of patience (not rapid transformation). The game-changing combination of health, nutrition, training, recovery and mindset in sports nutrition, followed by athletes at the top of their game, is now at your fingertips! Dr. Marc Bubbs harnesses his experience as a performance nutrition consultant for professional and Olympic athletes to deliver a book that makes nutrition science accessible, actionable and achievable for everyone. Synthesising information from leading experts and analysing top performers in sports, such as Grand Slam tennis champion Roger Federer, Dr. Bubbs lays out the record-breaking feats of athleticism and strategies that are rooted in this personalised, holistic approach to fitness. In Peak, Dr. Bubbs expands on: Connecting the importance of sleep, digestion, the microbiome and blood glucose control metrics Creating personalised deep nutrition strategies for building muscle, burning fat or making weight for competition Learning how elite endurance athletes fuel, including training techniques to boost performance Emphasising the tremendous role of emotional intelligence and mindset in overcoming roadblocks and achieving athletic success.Analysing the qualities of elite leaders and how to develop them authentically Trade Review“Peak is one of the most impressive and detailed books on applied sports science ever published—a must-have for any practitioner in performance.”—Dr. Fergus Connolly, PhD, performance expert; author of Game Changer and 59 Lessons “Peak is an essential read for anyone looking to reach their full potential! Dr. Bubbs has synthesized the research and practices that you can use to amplify your health and performance as an athlete.”—Dr. Greg Wells, PhD, human performance expert; exercise medicine researcher; best-selling author of The Focus Effect “You have two options: You can either not read this book and miss invaluable tips on how to become a more efficient and effective athlete and human being (or coach others do the same), or you can read Peak as soon as possible and be that much closer to your quest for total world domination. To anyone who wants to enhance their performance, read this book and thank me later!”—Jimmy Conrad, World Cup veteran and former captain of the US Men’s National Soccer Team“A must-read for athletes and everyone alike. Peak is an immeasurable tool for becoming the best you can be!”—Kelly Olynyk, forward, Miami Heat, NBA “Peak pushes the envelope. If you want to better understand the numerous ways you can positively impact your athletes, this is a must-read!”—Mike Robertson, MS, CSCS, co-owner, IFAST, named one of America’s 10 Best Gyms by Men’s Health Magazine“Dr. Bubbs’s advice on nutrition, health, and recovery for peak performance has been a game changer!”—Kevin Pangos, point guard, Barcelona FC Basketball“Dr. Bubbs is an amazingly knowledgeable health professional who is able to translate highbrow science into practical, applicable gems that athletes and sports nutrition practitioners can use to fuel body and mind for peak performance. I’m very excited about Peak, and you should be, too!”—Miguel Mateas, PhD(c), clinical neuroscientist; doctoral researcher in gut-brain communication“In Peak, Dr. Marc Bubbs has produced one of the most comprehensive and practical resources on human performance, nutrition, and recovery available in print form. Whether you are the performance director of a professional sports team, a coach of a youth sports club, or an individual looking to improve your overall health and wellness, Peak will provide you a road map for enhancing your overall probability of success. This well-researched and clearly presented book should be in the libraries of anyone who is guiding the development of athletes and fitness enthusiasts.”—Derek Hansen, international performance consultant, NFL, NBA, MLS, NCAA“Peak is a masterpiece of nutritional science from one of the world’s leading authorities on athletic health and performance. It’s a fantastic resource that provides a road map to reaching true wellness.”—Dr. Rocco Monto, orthopedic surgeon; physician, Team USA; author of The Fountain “Peak is a highly informative, interesting, useful, and all-encompassing performance enhancement book I wish I had when I started coaching.”—Jorge Carvajal, strength and conditioning coach for NFL players, elite military personnel, and big wave surfers “In today’s world of human performance, it is becoming harder and harder to blaze new trails. However one of those trails is the model of common language and consistent service from a multitude of specialists, as highlighted by Dr. Bubbs in his new book Peak. With this model of teamwork, we can expect the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Peak should yield excitement to achieve greater success with your own systems and methods.”—Dr. Charlie Weingroff, DPT, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Canadian men’s national basketball team; member, Nike Executive Council; consultant to professional athletes“An accomplished contributor to the field of sport performance in his own right, Dr. Bubbs possesses a unique ability to ask relevant questions and identify practitioners and researchers generating the most current and effective solutions pertaining to athlete readiness. Dr. Bubbs is a connector, and Peak is an incredibly comprehensive resource that addresses many of the variables that influence performance—conveniently in one place.”—Dr. Doug Kechijian, DPT, performance coach; US Air Force Outstanding Airmen of the Year“Peak is essential reading if you’re looking to maximize human performance—a phenomenal educational resource!”—Kyle Sammons, CSCS, Coordinator of Sports Science, University of Washington Football“This book really resonated with me as it is in alignment with all things terrain-centric and comes from a deep core of naturopathic philosophy and sound science. I am amazed it has taken this long to bring together a whole package for optimal fitness! Dr. Bubbs has done a monumental job in this well-written, easy to follow, inspirational book that speaks to both the aspiring and elite athlete. I live in a part of the country that is a hub for world-class athletes, and I often find them to be among the sickest of my patients thanks to years of overtraining, improper nutritional advice, addictive tendencies, and dysregulated natural rhythms. Peak outlines the best in sound nutrition, optimizing performance with powerful biohacks, inspiring us to get in motion again, and creating balance in our wildly out of balance bodies.”—Nasha Winters, ND, author of The Metabolic Approach to Cancer

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Book SynopsisThe best-selling series from Eisner-nominated Takehiko Inoue, one of Japan’s greatest manga creators.

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Book SynopsisThe best-selling series from Eisner-nominated Takehiko Inoue, one of Japan’s greatest manga creators.Winning isn''t everything in the game of basketball, but who wants to come in second? It takes dedication and discipline to be the best, and the Shohoku High hoops team wants to be just that. They have one last year to make their captain''s dream of reaching the finals come true—will they do it?The second half is winding down and Shohoku is working harder than they ever have before to close the seemingly impossible lead Sannoh has over them. Rukawa has found something inside him and continues to evolve as a player, and Sakuragi is totally in his own zone. But will pushing themselves beyond their limits lead Shohoku to victory or ruin?

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Book SynopsisGet ready to run the race of your life Marathons in the U.S. have seen record increases in participation during the past few years. Running a Marathon For Dummies helps aspiring marathon runners prepare to successfully complete their first race, and shows experienced runners how to take their game to the next level.Trade ReviewI do own a few running and triathlon text books but they are pretty hard going and rather technical If you have read any other books in the Dummies series you ll know that they are extremely good at demystifying complex subjects I imagine I ll be referring to them a lot over the coming months. (Trihard, November2012)Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: The Basics of Running a Marathon 7 Chapter 1: Training for the Big Race: An Overview 9 Chapter 2: Getting a Leg Up with the Right Running Gear 25 Chapter 3: Understanding the Physiology of Marathon Running 37 Chapter 4: Starting Off with Proper Running Technique 59 Part II: Creating Your Own Marathon Training Plan 73 Chapter 5: Aerobic Training: The King of Marathon Preparation 75 Chapter 6: Running Longer, and Longer, and Longer Still 97 Chapter 7: Getting Faster with Interval Training 109 Chapter 8: Making a Plan as a Beginner Runner 121 Chapter 9: Prepping for Your Next Race as an Intermediate Runner 133 Chapter 10: Pushing Yourself as an Advanced Runner 153 Part III: Going Above and Beyond to Stay Strong and Healthy 173 Chapter 11: Producing Powerful Muscles with Strength Training 175 Chapter 12: Stretching, Cross-Training, and Recovery during Training 211 Chapter 13: Recognizing (And Avoiding) Common Running Injuries 235 Part IV: Gearing Up for Race Day (And Beyond) 257 Chapter 14: Backing Off Before You Give Your All: The Marathon Taper 259 Chapter 15: Getting a Boost with Practical and Motivational Pre-Race Strategies 267 Chapter 16: Running the Marathon: Race Strategies and Tips 277 Part V: The Part of Tens 291 Chapter 17: Ten Things to Do on Marathon Race Day 293 Chapter 18: Running Amok: Ten Common Training Errors 299 Chapter 19: Ten (Or So) Great Destination Marathons 305 Chapter 20: Ten (Okay, Eleven) Frequently Asked Questions about Running a Marathon 313 Appendix: A Marathon Directory 321 Index 329

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Book SynopsisThe best-selling series from Eisner-nominated Takehiko Inoue, one of Japan’s greatest manga creators.Winning isn''t everything in the game of basketball, but who wants to come in second? It takes dedication and discipline to be the best, and the Shohoku High hoops team wants to be just that. They have one last year to make their captain''s dream of reaching the finals come true—will they do it?As the game against Sannoh heads into the second half, Shohoku struggles to keep up. Sannoh’s coach Domoto isn’t about to let Shohoku think they can stage an upset and lets loose his team’s explosive offense. With Shohoku on the ropes and Sakuragi upset by a substitution, the players start feeling completely outmatched, and even Akagi begins having doubts. But Coach Anzai hasn’t given up yet, and he begins priming Sakuragi on the sidelines for a comeback!

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Book SynopsisThe best-selling series from Eisner-nominated Takehiko Inoue, one of Japan’s greatest manga creators.Winning isn''t everything in the game of basketball, but who wants to come in second? It takes dedication and discipline to be the best, and the Shohoku High hoops team wants to be just that. They have one last year to make their captain''s dream of reaching the finals come true—will they do it?Shohoku steadily increases their lead against Ryonan with less than ten minutes remaining in the game. But the all-out attack wears Shohoku down and fatigue is getting the better of them. Without Coach Anzai''s guidance, Shohoku struggles to hold on against Ryonan as their weaknesses are exposed one by one. Sakuragi''s inexperience is one of their biggest and the margin for error is slim with Sakuragi on the court. Is this game going to push Shohoku to the edge of total collapse?

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Book SynopsisThe best-selling series from Eisner-nominated Takehiko Inoue, one of Japan’s greatest manga creators.

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Book SynopsisPractical, proven ways to get in shape for a grueling race that combines running, swimming, and biking Packed with insider tips, hands-on advice, and proven methods, Triathlon Training For Dummies is an essential guide for anyone who wants to participate and compete in a triathlon.Trade Review'... every topic you'd ever want to know about when you start out...for the total novice triathlete.' (Triathlon Plus, March 2011).Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Conventions Used in This Book 2 What You’re Not to Read 3 Foolish Assumptions 3 How This Book Is Organized 3 Part I: Starting Your Triathlon Training 3 Part II: Taking It One Sport at a Time: Swim, Bike, Run 4 Part III: Training for Your Triathlon 4 Part IV: Planning for Race Day 4 Part V: The Part of Tens 5 Icons Used in This Book 5 Where to Go from Here 6 Part I: Starting Your Triathlon Training 7 Chapter 1: Training for a Multi-Sport Event 9 Defining Your Triathlon 9 Choosing a distance and event 10 Setting your triathlon goal 10 Evaluating Your Equipment Needs 11 Taking to Your Sport 12 Finding your form 12 Making time for transitions 13 Training on a Schedule 13 Fueling your body and mind 14 Strengthening and stretching your limits 14 Looking Forward to This Race, and the Next One, and the Next One 15 Knowing what to expect during your first race 15 Thinking about what you’ll do next 16 Chapter 2: Choosing Your Event 17 Going the Distance: Knowing Your Race Options 17 Super Sprint 18 Olympic 19 Half-Iron 20 Ironman 21 Checking Your Calendar 21 Considering the Course 22 Going with the flow in a lake, ocean, or river 23 Striving for peak performance 23 Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: Traveling to Your Event 24 Getting yourself there 24 Getting your gear there 25 Eating and sleeping away from home 26 Weathering the heat or cold 27 Registering for Your Event 27 Chapter 3: Gearing Up with the Right Equipment 29 Selecting Comfort First 30 Suiting Up: Knowing What Equipment You Need for Swimming 31 Selecting a suit 32 The eyes have it: Finding the best goggles 39 A no-hair day: Selecting a swim cap 43 Ride On: Choosing a Bike and Bike Gear 45 Looking at your bike options 46 Getting fit first: Why the proper bike fi t is important 52 Picking pedals and shoes 54 What to wear: Clothing and accessories 54 Pounding the Pavement: Getting What You Need for the Run 57 Choosing a good running shoe 57 Dressing for the occasion: Clothing and accessories 58 Chapter 4: Getting Ready: Body and Mind 61 Let’s Get Physical: Checking In with Your Doctor before You Begin 61 Knowing whether you need a physical 62 Knowing what to expect if you get a physical 63 Evaluating Your Fitness 63 Cardiovascular 64 Body composition 65 Muscular strength and endurance 67 Flexibility 68 Building Your Support Network 70 Developing your own cheering section 70 Part II: Taking It One Sport at a Time: Swim, Bike, Run 73 Chapter 5: Swim: Taking the Plunge 75 Looking At the Benefits of Swim Training 75 Mastering the Strokes 76 First things first: Relaxing in the water 77 Chalking it up to chin position 78 Stroke… stroke… stroke: Getting down the fundamentals 78 Kicking it up a notch: The flutter kick 82 (Not) waiting to exhale: Breathing 82 I spy: Sighting your way in the water 83 Finding Water to Train In 83 Training for the Swim 85 Drill 1: Front float 87 Drill 2: Streamlined front glide 87 Drill 3: Streamlined front glide and kick 87 Drill 4: Body position 88 Drill 5: Body balance 88 Drill 6: Statue of Liberty 89 Drill 7: Ten snap ten 89 Drill 8: Ten-three-ten 90 Drill 9: Front kicking with a board on an interval 90 Drill 10: Proper push-off 91 Drill 11: Fingertip drag 91 Chapter 6: Bike: Cycling Strong 93 Identifying the Benefits of Cycling 93 Mastering the Spin 94 Finding your cadence 95 Circling the issues 96 Technique and form 98 Hills 103 Performing Basic Repairs and Maintenance 105 Checking your bike before you ride 107 Fixing flats on the fly 108 Handling repairs on the road 112 Staying Safe 113 Training for the Bike 117 Spinning inside 117 Chapter 7: Run: Finding Your Stride 121 Catching Up with the Benefi ts of Running 121 Mastering the Mechanics 123 Foot strike 124 Stride 124 Posture 125 Breathing and pacing 125 Where to Run 126 Roads 127 Trails 127 Beaches 127 Track 127 Treadmill 128 Staying Safe 128 Training for the Run 129 Starting with a run/walk 130 Going on short runs 134 Going the distance: Long runs 135 Biking then running: Bricks 135 Drills to try when you’re not running 136 Chapter 8: Putting It All Together 137 Knowing Where to Focus Your Training 138 Adding Dual Workouts: Why You Need to Combine Two Sports in Training 138 Becoming a Quick-Change Artist: Planning Your Transitions 140 Transition 1: Swim to bike 141 Transition 2: Bike to run 143 Saving Time: Making Your Transitions Smoother 143 Part III: Training for Your Triathlon 145 Chapter 9: Living like an Athlete 147 Eating for Energy Every Day 148 Carbohydrates 148 Fat 149 Protein 150 Water 151 Vitamins 151 Minerals 151 Sussing Out Supplements 152 Caffeine 152 Creatine 152 Fueling Your Workouts and Your Race 153 Eating with training in mind 153 Hydrating for peak performance 154 Planning your race day meals 155 Maintaining Your Energy 155 Staying hydrated: Energy drinks and water 156 Snacking on the go: Bars, gels, and natural foods 157 Recovering Quickly 159 Chapter 10: Training Schedules: From Super Sprint to Ironman 161 Finding the Time to Train 161 Training for Your Event 163 Training for a Sprint or Super Sprint in 12 weeks 165 Training for an Olympic in 20 weeks 170 Training for a Half-Iron in 24 weeks 177 Training for an Ironman in 30 weeks 186 Chapter 11: Strength Training and Stretching 197 Adding Weights to Your Workout 197 Identifying the benefits of strength training 198 Fitting in your workouts with weights 199 Learning the ropes 199 Keeping it in balance 200 Choosing the right equipment 201 Strength training 101: Exercises to try 203 Stretching Your Limits 216 Recognizing the benefits of stretching 217 Stretching 101: Stretches to try 217 Chapter 12: Coping with Injuries 231 Preventing Pain and Injury 231 Preventing injuries 232 Identifying the signs of overtraining 233 Preventing overtraining 234 Treating Common Swim Injuries 235 Swimmer’s ear 235 Swimmer’s shoulder 236 Avoiding Common Cycling Injuries 236 Knee pain 236 Neck and shoulder pain 237 Numbness 238 Saddle sores 238 Running Injury Free 239 Iliotibial band syndrome 239 Pulled hamstring 240 Shin splints 240 Achilles tendonitis 241 Plantar fasciitis 241 Training in Extreme Heat or Cold 241 Heading into the heat 241 Catching some cold 243 Knowing when to go back inside 244 Part IV: Planning for Race Day 245 Chapter 13: Counting Down to Race Day 247 Tapering Your Training: Slowing Down as Your Event Approaches 248 Maintaining your nutrition 250 Getting into Your Head: Staying Positive and Focused 250 Overcoming common fears 251 Practicing pumping yourself up 253 Packing for Race Day 254 Checking your gear for wear 254 Knowing what to pack 255 One Sheep, Two Sheep: Logging Enough Shut-Eye 257 Chapter 14: Race Day: Ready, Set, Go! 259 Picking Up Your Packet 259 What’s in your race packet and why you need it 260 Steps to a stress-free packet pickup 261 Arriving on Race Day 263 Preparing for Your Start Time 264 Having your bike checked and approved 264 Staging your transition stall 264 Stretching and focusing 270 Getting ready to start 271 Taking You through the Tri 273 At the start 273 At the first transition 273 On the bike 274 At the second transition 274 On the run 274 Minding Your Manners: Race Etiquette 275 Chapter 15: After You Finish Your Triathlon 277 Crossing the Finish Line 278 Making the Most of the First Hour after Your Finish 280 Hydrate and eat 280 Stretch 281 Collect your gear 281 Evaluating Your Performance 283 Planning for Your Next Event 284 What to consider before you register again 284 Overcoming burnout 285 Adjusting your diet 285 Finding other ways to stay involved 286 Part V: The Part of Tens 287 Chapter 16: Ten Reasons You Should Do a Triathlon 289 Bragging Rights: Having the Chance to Be a Finisher 289 Moving Out of Your Comfort Zone 290 Finding Focus and Relieving Stress 291 Improving Your Health and Well-Being while Having Fun 291 Achieving Total-Body Fitness 292 Reducing Exercise Burnout 293 Reducing Risk of Injuries by Cross-Training 293 Enjoying the Camaraderie of the Triathlon Club 294 Motivating and Inspiring Others 295 Changing Your View of Yourself and the World 295 Chapter 17: Ten Triathlon Myths Debunked 297 Triathlons Only Take Place in Hawaii 297 Triathlons Take All Day to Complete 297 Triathlons Are for Elite Athletes Only 298 All Triathletes Look Fit and Thin 298 Triathletes Spend All Their Free Time Training 299 I’ll Panic in the Water 299 Triathletes Have to Swim Long Distances without Stopping 300 I Don’t Need to Practice Transitions 300 Triathletes Need Expensive Bikes 301 I’ll Be the Oldest, the Slowest, or the Last to Finish 301 Chapter 18: Ten (Or So) Items to Bring on Race Day 303 Your Cheering Section 303 A Race Belt 304 A Tub and Towel for Transitions 304 A Way to Identify Your Bike in the Crowd 305 A Road ID Bracelet 306 A Waterproof Sport Wristwatch 306 Sun Stuff: Sunscreen, Sunglasses, and a Hat 307 Body Glide 307 Your Favorite Fuel 308 Lucky Charms 308 Chapter 19: Ten (Or So) Resources for Finding Triathlons 311 The American Triathlon Calendar 311 USA Triathlon Calendar 312 TRImapper.com 312 Inside Triathlon 312 Triathlete 313 Race360 313 Active com 313 Team In Training 313 GetSetUSA 314 Slowtwitch 314 Women-Only Events 314 Regional Events 315 Index 317

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Book SynopsisThe best-selling series from Eisner-nominated Takehiko Inoue, one of Japan’s greatest manga creators.Winning isn''t everything in the game of basketball, but who wants to come in second? It takes dedication and discipline to be the best, and the Shohoku High hoops team wants to be just that. They have one last year to make their captain''s dream of reaching the finals come true—will they do it?Final Volume!With only a minute left in the game, the players of Shohoku High have closed the gap on the scoreboard with a supreme effort that has the crowd on its feet. Sannoh, the reigning champions, are still in the lead, but the game now hangs in the balance, and it isn’t over until the last whistle blows. Both teams know this is it—time to lay everything on the line and no holding back, because only one team will leave the court victorious!

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Book SynopsisThe best-selling series from Eisner-nominated Takehiko Inoue, one of Japan’s greatest manga creators.Winning isn''t everything in the game of basketball, but who wants to come in second? It takes dedication and discipline to be the best, and the Shohoku High hoops team wants to be just that. They have one last year to make their captain''s dream of reaching the finals come true—will they do it?With seven minutes left in the second half, Shohoku slowly chips away at Sannoh’ s large lead thanks to Sakuragi’s rebounds. But Sannoh’s star player Sawakita isn’t going to sit still for that! Faced with an apparently unstoppable opponent, Rukawa and Sakuragi both have to dig deep to understand themselves and their own game, and become the basketball players they were meant to be!

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Book SynopsisSoon to be an ABC reality series entitled Ultimate Surfer, starring 11-time World Surf League champion Kelly SlaterSix-time world surfing champion, actor, and American heartthrob Kelly Slater tells his inspiring story of triumph over adversity From Beach Blanket Bingo to Baywatch to Blue Crush, surfing has fascinated people for years, and Kelly Slater is the sport’s hottest star. He has won more world championships than any other competitor, and he continues to change peoples’ minds about what can and can’t be done on a surfboard. His wild ride has included fame, fortune, a stint on Baywatch, and a high-profile relationship with Pamela Anderson. Not bad for a skinny kid from a broken home in Cocoa Beach, Florida. In Pipe Dreams, Kelly takes the reader into oceans around the world to take on thunderous walls of water and shares the outrageous stories, solemn moments, and undeniable spirit that have made him a superstar.

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Book SynopsisThe best-selling series from Eisner-nominated Takehiko Inoue, one of Japan’s greatest manga creators.Winning isn''t everything in the game of basketball, but who wants to come in second? It takes dedication and discipline to be the best, and the Shohoku High hoops team wants to be just that. They have one last year to make their captain''s dream of reaching the finals come true—will they do it?For the Shohoku High players, the past echoes in the present as Rukawa learns something about Coach Anzai that leaves him determined to be the best high school player in Japan. With ten days remaining until the start of the national tournament, Coach Anzai sends the Shohoku High team to Shizuoka for a week of practice with another local team. But Sakuragi stays behind for a special practice session that will push him to the limit and improve his individual skills for the crucial games ahead.

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Book SynopsisThe best-selling series from Eisner-nominated Takehiko Inoue, one of Japan’s greatest manga creators.Winning isn''t everything in the game of basketball, but who wants to come in second? It takes dedication and discipline to be the best, and the Shohoku High hoops team wants to be just that. They have one last year to make their captain''s dream of reaching the finals come true—will they do it?Now that they’ve made it to the Nationals, Shohoku learns exactly where they rank in the overall standings compared to some of the other teams, and they don’t like it! Shocked to learn that they’re only a C-ranked team, they’ve got to get their game on to beat their A-ranked first round opponent, Toyotama. Even if they beat Toyotama, Shohoku’s opponent in the second round is last year’s champion, Sanno Kogyo. For Sakuragi, Akagi, Rukawa and the boys of Shohoku High, the real game begins now!

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the greatest footballers from the world game's current era. The Stars of Football profiles over 90 players, telling the stories of their rise and successes. Fully updated for 2024 with new chapters on the brightest young talent and the game's latest heroes. This modern, fully illustrated book showcases the biggest names to grace the World Cup and other elite competitions. Learn about masters such as Messi and Ronaldo, plus other heroes who continue to enhance their reputations, including Mbappe, Benzema, Lewandowski and De Bruyne. Plus new stars such as Fernandez, Bellingham and Gavi. Full colour packed with action photos. Each player is profiled in a dedicated spread with key statistics and points of interest. All-new cover for 2024 featuring the four biggest stars of the world game.

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Book SynopsisEisner-award nominated creator Takehiko Inoue creates a dramatic tale of triumph over adversity. This is the story of three young men whose lives are profoundly changed by their involvement with wheelchair basketball.Critically acclaimed, award-winning manga artist Takehiko Inoue doesn’t pull any punches in this stunning portrayal of people struggling with serious life issues. Masterfully combining rich character development with beautifully detailed line art, Inoue, the creator of the mega-hit masterpieces Slam Dunk and Vagabond, lifts the manga medium to a completely new level of storytelling.That life-changing moment when you discover what you really want to do—Togawa had his a while back and is determined to achieve his goal. Nomiya just recently had his epiphany and can''t wait to take his next step forward. Takahashi is on the verge of finding out what he can aspire to and that it''s always been there for him.

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Book SynopsisTwelve minutes is all it takes to maximize muscle size and strength, shed fat, and dramatically reduce your risk of heart attack, cancer, and diabetesBody by Science challenges everything you thought you knew about exercise and takes you deep inside your body's inner workings--all the way down to the single cell--to explain what science now knows about the role of exercise in human health.With the help of medical diagrams and step-by-step photos, exercise scientist Doug McGuff, M.D., and weight-training pioneer John Little present a revolutionary new workout protocol that fully leverages the positive effects of high-intensity, low-frequency weight training, while avoiding the negative effects of traditional aerobic-centric exercise.In as little as 12 minutes a week, you'll: Build muscle size and strength, fast Optimize cardiovascular health Ramp up your metabolism Lower cholesterol Increase insulin sensitivity Improve flexibilityTable of ContentsForewordIntroduction1: Exercise: Who Can You Trust?2: Conservation of Energy: The Enemy of Progress3: "I Can't (Or Don't Want to) Get Bigger": the Genetic Factor4: The Dose-Response Relationship of Exercise5: The Ideal Exercise Stimulus (What Type and How Much)6: The Optimal Training Frequency7: Enhancing the Body's Response to Exercise8: Nutrition for Peak Performance9: What Exercise Can - and Can't - Give You10: The Ideal Exercise Prescription for Weight Loss11: The Ideal Exercise Prescription for Athletes (Golf, Hockey, Football, Baseball, BMX12: Tweaking the Stimulus: Advanced Exercise Techniques13: A Rational Approach to Rehabilitating Injuries(Back, Knee, Shoulder, Neck, Elbows)14: Creating the Perfect Workout Environment15: Strength Training and the Heart (Global Metabloic Conditioning)16: Long Term Fitness (Safety Considerations)17: The Degradation of the Fitness Industry18: Exercise for Seniors19: Questions and Answers

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Book SynopsisNATIONAL BESTSELLER"I am just a common man who is true to his beliefs."--John Wooden Evoking days gone by when coaches were respected as much for their off-court performances as for their success on the court, Wooden presents the timeless wisdom of legendary basketball coach John Wooden.In honest and telling passages about virtually every aspect of life, Coach shares his personal philosophy on family, achievement, success, and excellence. Raised on a small farm in south-central Indiana, he offers lessons and wisdom learned throughout his career at UCLA, and life as a dedicated husband, father, and teacher.These lessons, along with personal letters from Bill Walton, Denny Crum, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bob Costas, among others, have made Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections on and off the Court an inspirational classic.Table of ContentsPreface Part I: Families, Values, VirtuesPart II: Success, Achievement, CompetitionPart III: Coaching, Teaching, LeadingPart IV: Putting It All Together: My Pyramid of SuccessMy Favorite Maxims

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Book SynopsisEvery once in a while, a book publisher comes up with a great concept for a series of books that deserve more than superficial recognition. Such a series is The Greatest (fill in the blank) Stories Ever Told, anthologies that should win places on many bedside tables. On the long winter nights that lie ahead, such stories make great reading. -The Lexington County Chronicle THE GREATEST BOXING STORIES EVER TOLD assembles some of the best writing available on the sweet science and illuminates boxing in all its literal and symbolic glory. Each piece in this varied collection connects with the sort of powerful punch one can only expect from the world''s greatest writers. -Boxing Digest In THE GREATEST BOXING STORIES EVER TOLD, editor Jeff Silverman delivers a knockout collection of not only the best writing ever penned on the subject of the sweet science, but also stories that relate to the larger human issues the brutal sport has come to embody. Whether the story be abTrade Review"Every once in a while, a book publisher comes up with a great concept for a series of books that deserve more than superficial recognition. Such a series is "The Greatest (fill in the blank) Stories Ever Told", anthologies that should win places on many bedside tables. On the long winter nights that lie ahead, such stories make great reading."--The Lexington County Chronicle

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Book SynopsisGet your training off to a great start, from basic kicks to training and tournaments, this book is a perfect introduction to kung fu for beginners. It's everything you need to get started in kung fu!Trade Review"These are great books if you are starting either Kung Fu classes, or enrolling in a Jeet Kune Do academy. Both provide the basic information about the art. I would easily recommend these to anyone that was starting up their new martial path, and wanted to know what to expect from the Kung Fu that they signed up for, or even how Jeet Kune Do differs from other martial arts." -- Jaredd Wilson, Martial Thoughts

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Book SynopsisArchery for Beginners is the complete instructional guide for anyone interested in taking up recreational archery. This book covers all the essentials for the beginning archer from basic skills and equipment to effective and safe training methods. There are chapters on both recurve and compound bows, the two most popular types, as well as information on how to track your progress.Trade Review"[Archery for Beginners] even goes beyond the basics, exploring the physics of arrow flight and includes a short section with instructions on how to make your own bow and arrow which will appeal to survivalists who enjoy do-it-yourself projects. It is an enjoyable read and a thorough primer for beginners and would make a valuable addition to any archer or martial artist's library."-- The Philippine Reporter

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Book SynopsisFeel the Mach 3 power generated by Lockheed's incredibly fast SR-71 Blackbird! Former SR-71 pilot, instructor and wing commander, Richard Graham, presents the most intriguing SR-71 stories ever told. This once highly classified program is fully revealed through the words of pilots, commanders, mechanics, and instructors involved in the Blackbird's creation and flight-testing. From grueling reconnaissance missions to the Persian Gulf conflict, this insightful book tells stories of bravery and daring determination.

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Book SynopsisJustin J. Exner is an airline executive with a BA in aviation business from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, and an MBA from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio. He has played golf all over the world, and never makes a bad golf shot without a good reason. Justin golfs regularly and three-putts very frequently. He lives, works and worships with his family in Haymarket, Virginia.

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Book Synopsis'An entertaining new book… which looks back at the most bizarre sporting activities ever devised by mankind' Daily Mail 'Perfect book for the Christmas stockings of adults and curious children' Wall Street Journal For those who enjoyed the quirkiness of Schott's Miscellany, the erudition of The Etymologicon or the extremes of The Dangerous Book for Boys, this is the ideal read. From Flagpole Sitting to Hot Cockles, Edward Brooke-Hitching has researched through piles of dusty tomes to bring vividly back to life some of the most curious, dangerous and downright bizarre sports and pastimes ever devised, before we thought better of it and erased them from the memory. After all, who would ever want to bring back Fox Tossing, a popular sport for men and women in 17th-century Germany? The sport involved dozens of couples pairing up and standing 20-25 feet aparTrade Review'An entertaining new book… which looks back at the most bizarre sporting activities ever devised by mankind.' * Daily Mail *'A lively trawl through long-forgotten sports and games from around the globe.' * The Economist *'Perfect book for the Christmas stockings of adults and curious children.' * Wall Street Journal *'An engaging book on sports that have fallen out of favour' * Tatler *'A strange and strangely enjoyable new book. . . This inventory of failed sports is both compelling and affectionate, fitting for a book in which "eccentricity" is not just included but celebrated.' * The Boston Globe *'[A] droll romp through the history of bizarre games and other pastimes.' * Library Journal *'An entertaining look at the way things were.' * Washington Post *'[An] intriguing, go-to guide on the weird and wonderful activities of years gone by' * Irish Examiner *

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Book Synopsis''Football history at its best'' SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY''Hugely moving... a very good book indeed'' FOUR FOUR TWO''Kuper is an original, sophisticated and adventurous writer. The story he has to tell... is fascinating and pressing'' SUNDAY TIMESIn FOOTBALL AGAINST THE ENEMY Simon Kuper crossed the globe in search of the links between football, politics and culture. In AJAX, THE DUTCH, THE WAR he skilfully pieces together an alternative account of World War II. He looks at the lives of the footballers who played for the Dutch club, the officials and the ordinary fans during this tumultuous period and challenges the accepted notion of the War in occupied Europe. With almost 80 per cent of Amsterdam''s Jewish Corner wiped out during the war, the long-held belief that, by and large, half the Dutch population had some kind of link to the Resistance has, of late, come into question. Kuper explores this issue and looks deeper into the role Trade ReviewAt last, the long-awaited follow-up from the author of the classic FOOTBALL AGAINST THE ENEMY... hugely moving... a very good book indeed * FOUR FOUR TWO *An intriguing social history, full of quirky observations and anecdotes, written with winning geniality... Kuper has produced a beguiling book, not only for aficionados of the beautiful game or connoisseurs of Jewish history, but for anyone curious about our not-so-distant past * FINANCIAL TIMES *Passionate and moving * GUARDIAN *Football history at its best * SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY *His writing combines scholarly graft, a feel for political complexity, and quiet but powerful wit * INDEPENDENT *Kuper is an original, sophisticated and adventurous writer. The story he has to tell... is fascinating and pressing * SUNDAY TIMES *

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Book SynopsisIan Thorpe''s achievements in the water are nothing short of phenomenal. He has won a record-holding 11 World Championship titles and ten Commonwealth Games gold medals. He has broken 22 world records and won five gold, three silver and one bronze Olympic medals. Having been under the spotlight since he was a young teenager, he retired from competitive swimming in 2006, but after five years he mounted a comeback for London 2012, and intense media attention followed. Thorpe is one of the world''s most famous sportsmen, but it is the way he has managed his success and his commitment to helping others that has earned him respect and admiration internationally. This is a man who has had highs and lows away from the pool, who has led an extraordinary life of an elite athlete that most of us will never know, and who had the courage to come back and stake his claim for the ultimate goal once more.

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Book SynopsisChase Anderson is Industry Relations Manager in Outdoor Product Design & Development at Utah State University. Clint Pumphrey is Archives Manuscript Curator at Utah State University. Chris Burkard is an award-winning photographer, creative director, explorer and author. He has worked with companies including The North Face, Patagonia, National Geographic and the BBC.

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Book SynopsisShows you how to improve your kayaking skills. This book covers paddling in wind and waves - in other words, sea kayaking; gear; rescue techniques - if you haven't flipped yet, just wait; carrying kayaks - learn the intricacies of ropes, straps, and racks; surf's up - tips for wave dodgers and seasoned shredders; and, river touring.Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Kayaks and Kayakers2. Gear!3. Carrying Kayaks4. Concepts of Paddling5. Boat Obedience6. Rescues7. Navigation8. Wind and Waves9. Kayak Surfing10. Reefs and Rocks11. Tides and Currents12. River Touring13. Pee Kayaking14. Kayak Camping15. Special TopicsIndex

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Book Synopsis'A superb portrait of the most brilliant cricketer of his generation' Mike Atherton Shane Warne dominated cricket on the field and off for almost thirty years - his skill, his fame, his personality, his misadventures. His death in March 2002 rocked Australians, even those who could not tell a leg-break from a leg-pull. But what was it like to watch Warne at his long peak, the man of a thousands international wickets, the incarnation of Aussie audacity and cheek?   Gideon Haigh saw it all, still can't quite believe it, but wanted to find a way to explain it. In this classic appreciation of Australia's cricket's greatest figure, who doubled as the nation's best-known man, Haigh relieves the highs, the lows, the fun and the follies. The result is a new way of looking at Warne, at sport and at Australia.'Bloody brilliant... As good as anything I have read on the game' Guardian Winner of The Cric

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Book SynopsisLong overdue anthology highlights women in Yosemite climbing history. - Climbing Magazine Contributors include Lynn Hill, Steph Davis, Liz Robbins, Beth Rodden, Kate Rutherford, Katie Brown and more Introduction by Mari Gingery Author is deeply connected with the Valley community through her work with Yosemite Search and Rescue (YOSAR) Though long overlooked, women have always been at the center of Yosemite--climbing, crafting equipment, and establishing new routes. In Valley of Giants, editor and climber Lauren DeLaunay Miller pulls together journal excerpts, original essays, interviews, archival materials, and memorable firsts that span the past century of climbing in the Valley. This first-ever collection of both famed and untold stories from women at the heart of Yosemite climbing gathers almost 40 contributors, from Bea Vogel who forged her own pitons to Molly Higgins who participated in the first all-female ascent of the Nose on El Capitan to Liz Robbins who established routes in Yosemite Valley during the Golden Age. Astonishing Stonemasters like Lynn Hill, as well as many other notable climbers, including Steph Davis, Kate Rutherford, Beth Rodden, Chelsea Griffie, Libby Sauter, and more share their recollections of the exhilaration they felt up on the wall and the determination it took to get there. As Mari Gingery, one of the first women to climb the Shield on El Cap, writes in the foreword, the stories feature a medley of intrepid female characters who offer fresh perspectives. Organized into five distinct eras in Yosemite climbing history, this groundbreaking anthology captures a range of stories from heartbreaking losses to soaring joys, trip reports of significant ascents to moments that convey the larger essence of the Valley--and what it means to call this iconic place home.Trade Review[Lauren DeLaunay Miller's] work will expand the horizons of even those who consider themselves well-versed in Yosemite climbing history.... More than just a litany of women's accomplishments, though, "Valley of Giants" expresses the wisdom its contributors achieved.--Matt Johanson "Sacramento Bee" An engaging read, and within the sport and the framing of climbing literature and histories, an important one.--Camille E. Meder "Women's Studies" Valley of Giants is an important thread in Yosemite climbing history. Each period is a patch and each climber is connected to one of these, forming a colourful quilt that will keep the hearts of all climbers warm as you stoke the fire of your next climbing adventure.--Dave Barnes "Common Climber" Editor Lauren DeLaunay Miller worked hard to earn the trust of legends, and the payoff is a delightful mix of anecdotes, introspection, and new context for past climbs.... Climbers will reap the most enjoyment from the book, but adventure is woven through every page.-- "Adventure Journal" Miller is an artful curator of Valley-focused female climbing stories.... [This book is] a map of inspiration that refutes the notion that men are better suited to the vertical world of Yosemite.--Nick Miley "California Climber" A new collection from Mountaineers Books tells the stories of women on Yosemite's big walls.-- "The Daily" The book makes a strong case that women have played important roles in the history of Yosemite climbing--even if, as women in the book point out, they haven't always gotten credit for it.--Jim Benning "AAA Westways" This book is chock-full of intrepid characters who offer a perspective that's often groundbreaking, sometimes heartbreaking, and always fresh.-- "Sierra Magazine" Lauren DeLaunay Miller's 'Valley of Giants' book collects a wide range of stories from pivotal women in Yosemite climbing history -- with fresh perspectives from Lynn Hill, Liz Robbins, Beth Rodden, and more. Let's be frank: Women climbers have crushed it in Yosemite just as much as the guys.--Sam Anderson "GearJunkie" Long overdue anthology highlights women in Yosemite climbing history-- "Climbing" Lauren DeLaunay Miller's work brings women's stories to their rightful place, front and centre of the literary canon of Yosemite Valley.--Dave Smart "Gripped" While the book of course features stories by well-known valley climbers such as Lynn Hill and Steph Davis, DeLauney Miller has gone to painstaking lengths to include older, more obscure - but equally important stories - as well. The result is a rich and inspiring history of female climbing and adventure in Yosemite Valley.--Evan Phillips "The Firn Line"

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Football 5 Chapter 1: America’s Greatest Game 7 Chapter 2: Meet Me on the Gridiron 17 Chapter 3: Them’s the Rules (And Regulations) 33 Part 2: Go, Offense! 61 Chapter 4: The Quarterback, Football’s MVP 63 Chapter 5: The Passing Game 79 Chapter 6: Hitting the Ground Running 93 Chapter 7: The Offensive Line at Work in the Trenches 117 Chapter 8: Offensive Plays and Strategies 131 Part 3: The Big D 159 Chapter 9: These Guys Are Huge: The Defensive Line and Linebackers 161 Chapter 10: The Secondary: Last Line of Defense 177 Chapter 11: Defensive Tactics and Strategies 193 Part 4: Meet the Rest of the Team 211 Chapter 12: Special Teams, Masters of the Kicking Game 213 Chapter 13: Coaches, General Managers, and Other Important Folks 235 Part 5: Football for Everyone 249 Chapter 14: Armchair Quarterbacks and Other Fabulous Fans 251 Chapter 15: Youth Leagues and High School Football 261 Chapter 16: College Football: Where It All Started 273 Chapter 17: Taking a Look at the NFL (And Other Professional Leagues) 289 Chapter 18: Playing Fantasy Football 307 Part 6: The Part of Tens 317 Chapter 19: The Ten (Or So) Greatest Defensive Players of All Time 319 Chapter 20: More Than Ten Top Non-Quarterback Offensive Players 333 Chapter 21: More Than Ten Greatest Quarterbacks of All Time 343 Chapter 22: More Than Ten Greatest Coaches in the History of the Game 351 Appendix: Football Speak 361 Index 373

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Book Synopsis'This fascinating history of how, where and why humans swim...is perfect reading for those missing a splash-about during the lockdown.' GuardianFrom the first recorded dip into what's now the driest spot on earth to the recreational swimmers in your local pool, humans have been getting wet for 10,000 years. And for most of modern history, swimming has caused a ripple that touches us all.Splash! dives into Egypt, winds through ancient Greece and Rome, flows mostly underground through the Dark and Middle Ages (at least in Europe), and then re-emerges in the wake of the Renaissance before taking its final lap at the modern Olympic Games. Along the way, it kicks away the idea that swimming is just about speed or great feats of aquatic endurance, revealing how its history spans religion, fashion, architecture, public health, colonialism, segregation, sexism, sexiness, guts, glory and much, much more.As refreshing as jumping into a pool on a hot summer's day, Splash! sweeps across the whole of humankind's swimming history with an irrepressible enthusiasm that will make you crave your next dip.Trade ReviewThis fascinating history of how, where and why humans swim...is perfect reading for those missing a splash-about during the lockdown. -- Katy Guest * Guardian *deeply researched and written in an accessible and humorous style * Times Literary Supplement *Splash! is an incredible book - the most amazing stories of anything and everything you wanted to know about the world and culture of swimming and its history. I loved every page! -- Rowdy Gaines, three-time Olympic Gold Medalist and Olympic television swimming analystAn exuberant and sweeping cultural history of the sport and a thoughtful meditation on its possible origins and humankind's larger relationship to water itself...Means takes us on a breezy, easily readable journey across time and space to help us even to begin to understand why we took to the water in the first place and why we still insist on splashing about in it today. A great gift for the swimmer in you or in your life. -- Julie Checkoway, New York Times bestselling author of THE THREE-YEAR SWIM CLUBHoward Means' Splash! has raised the bar for the 'swimoir'! He takes masterful strokes through 10,000 years of the cultural and social history of swimming and makes the strongest case yet written on why everyone should swim. -- Bruce Wigo, former CEO & President, International Swimming Hall of FameTable of Contents1: Gods, Humans, and the Aquatic Ape 2: Swimming's Golden Age 3: First There Was Swimming; Then There Was None 4: Rediscovering a Lost Art 5: Swimming 2.0 6: A Frog in Every Tub 7: Diving in for Dollars and Pounds 8: Climb Every Mountain, Swim Every Sea 9: The Great Swimming Cover-Up 10: An Aussie Wrecking Ball Goes Rogue 11: Nylon, WWII, James Bond, and the G-String 12: Swimming Together, Swimming Alone 13: The Last Taboo 14: Growing Pains 15: The Fastest Swimmer Ever 16: Is Enough Ever Enough?

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