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EL YOGA DEL POOL- Cómo llegar a ser un Campeón en Billar y en la Vida. Es un libro fascinante para cualquier persona atraída por el Pool, sea ésta un Profesional o un Aficionado. Para el Profesional del billar el libro brinda una sabia aunque práctica guía de introspección para construír o fortalecer la concentración, el control mental, la voluntad y la materialización de propósitos como vía para potenciar las facultades de ejcución....
18862) Healthy Running Step by Step: Modern Methods for Injury-Free Running, Injury Prevention, and Rehab
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Don't let an old injury keep you from enjoying races, morning runs, or attaining fitness goals.
In the first part of Healthy Running Step by Step, authors Robert Forster, PT and Roy M. Wallack recommend the best training based on your fitness goals, including strength training, cross training, sprints, yoga, and rest. Part two goes a step further from other books by addressing the most modern methods of treatment-including current studies on the amount...
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IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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Sprinter Wilma Rudolph's life was defined by epic triumphs on and off the track. As a child, Rudolph suffered from polio, but later became the first US woman to win three gold medals in track and field at an Olympics. Learn all about this inspirational athlete!
18864) New York Yankees
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Longtime columnist Peter Botte recounts the living history of the team, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. Learn about and revisit the remarkable stories, featuring greats like Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig, Derek Jeter, and Aaron Judge.
18865) Max and Ann Win the Game
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Max and Ann like to play baseball. They play against another team. Who will win the game? Read on to find out! This A-level illustrated story uses decodable and engaging text to help build confidence in early readers. The book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Author Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of...
18866) All-in Fighting
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The author of this concise guide to unarmed combat and self-defence is a legend. W. E. Fairbairn (1885-1960) spent over thirty years in the tough environment of the Riot Squads of China's Shanghai Municipal Police. In order to lower levels of Police mortality at the hands of Chinese Tongs, he studied ancient Chinese and Japanese martial arts, including Ju-jitsu, and was the first foreigner to be awarded a black belt in the discipline. He developed...
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IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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Going to a football game? Wish the players on the latest Madden NFL game cover a little extra luck. And see if you can spot the 12th Man at a Texas A&M game-they should be easy to find. But first, gear up to discover the ins and outs of good fun and good luck in football. With engaging text and striking photos, this book will delight young sports fan with some of the best and weirdest practices on the field and in the stands.
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Whether you're a first-time rifle buyer or an experienced rifle owner looking for formal, comprehensive training, Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to Rifle Marksmanship delivers the foundational marksmanship training you need. In this information-packed volume, you will find: Complete and simple explanations that teach the fundamental skills and techniques required to perform well. Practice drills with step-by-step instructions that show you how to perform...
18869) Stephen Curry
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Stephen Curry is one of the top players in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Now he uses his fame to give back to others. Learn more about how Curry became an NBA star!
18870) Milwaukee Brewers
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Get to know the greatest players in the history of the Milwaukee Brewers, from the legends of the past to today's biggest superstars. This action-packed book also includes a timeline, team facts, additional resources links, a glossary, and an index. This Press Box Books title is aligned to a reading level of grade 3 and an interest level of grades 2-4.
18871) Los Angeles Galaxy
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An introduction to the Los Angeles Galaxy North American soccer club. Includes information about the team's history and culture, stadium, star players, uniforms and more. Features photos, vintage trading card reproductions, maps, and records. Includes access to the Extra Time website which provides regularly updated information and photos. Aligns to Common Core State Standards requirements for Reading Informational Text. Table of Contents, glossary,...
18872) Catfish
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IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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From gills to fins, the catfish is a fascinating animal. This game fish is a valuable part of its environment. The largest freshwater fish ever caught was a catfish! A catfish's body is covered with taste buds, so it can scavenge for food throughout its environment. Fittingly, the Fish & Game series is part life science, part sports and recreation. This book explores the catfish, including its habitat, appearance, history, seasonal habits, scientific...
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Written by acclaimed sports author and oral historian Harvey Frommer and with an introduction by pro football Hall of Famer Frank Gifford, When It Was Just a Game tells the fascinating story of the ground-breaking AFL—NFL World Championship Football game played on January 15, 1967: Packers vs. Chiefs. Filled with new insights and featuring oral history from many who were at the game, the book presents back story and front story in the words of those...
18874) Best Easy Day Hikes Atlanta
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“Best Easy Day Hikes Atlanta” includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 20 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.
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Exploration and Hunting in Central Africa we have the story of a man of action, led partly by the desire for big game hunting and adventure, and partly by a laudable desire to make a map, to visit a country which was included in the British Empire, but which had not yet been occupied save by missionaries and occasional big game hunters and explorers such as Livingstone and Selous.
In 1896, Alfred St. Hill Gibbons (1858-1916), best known as the explorer...
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With cities across the country adding miles of bike lanes and building bike-share stations, bicycling is enjoying a new surge of popularity in America. It seems that every generation or two, Americans rediscover the freedom of movement, convenience, and relative affordability of the bicycle. The earliest two-wheeler, the draisine, arrived in Philadelphia in 1819 and astonished onlookers with the possibility of propelling themselves "like lightning."...
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Get to know the greatest players in the history of the Arizona Cardinals, from the legends of the past to today's biggest superstars. This action-packed book also includes a timeline, team facts, additional resources links, a glossary, and an index. This Press Box Books title is aligned to a reading level of grade 3 and an interest level of grades 2-4.
18878) Auston Matthews
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IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Following an outstanding NHL rookie season, which ended in his winning of the Calder Memorial Trophy for best overall rookie, Auston Matthews has quickly become known as one of the league's top hockey players. From his childhood beginnings in Arizona to being the first overall draft pick for the Toronto Maple Leafs, this exciting book helps readers find out how the hockey star has skated his way to stardom.
18879) Para Alpine Skiing
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IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Explores the history of Para alpine skiing, the classification system used for the sport, and notable athletes. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative sidebars Phonetics Photo captions Sources for further...
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Spotlighting a team that holds the edge in a series dating back to 1915, this pro-Georgia history proves why fans should love the Bulldogs and hate their archrivals, the Florida Gators. A pep talk from Vince Dooley is featured as is beloved mascot Uga, and the Gator Stomp that made Tim Tebow look even goofier than usual is highlighted for good measure. This entertaining chronicle argues for adoring Buck Belue while raking Rex Grossman over the coals,...
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