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Around The World in 50 Slopes: The stories behind the world’s most amazing ski runs (Wild Side Trail Guide Series)
by Patrick ThorneThe amazing history behind the best ski trails in the world.Veteran ski journalist Patrick Thorne has unearthed the incredible stories behind 50 unique runs from the utterly unmissable to the totally unexpected. Discover the two different Alpine ski areas who claim to be Hannibal's route through the mountains with his elephants; the debate around what is really the world's steepest slope; how smugglers have used ski runs to escape custom patrol; and why hundreds of skiers dress as witches at Belalp in Switzerland every year.Features skiing from across Europe, North America and South America, as well as fascinating global ski destinations including China, Iran and even North Korea. Along the way we'll meet Franz Klammer, the greatest ski racer in history, as well as The Beatles, Count Dracula, St Patrick and James Bond. Complimented with practical information and trail maps, it is the perfect gift for the skier in your life.
Around the World in 80 Pints: My Search for Cricket's Greatest Places
by David Lloyd'Part travelogue, part memoir and wholly engaging' Daily MailBestselling author and hugely popular commentator David 'Bumble' Lloyd takes the reader on an unmissable and hilarious tour of the cricketing world as he searches for the perfect pint. After more than 50 years involved with cricket as a player, international, umpire, coach and now commentator, David Lloyd has travelled the world. It's all a long way from his childhood, growing up in a terraced house in post-war Accrington, Lancashire. But cricket has taken him all over the globe, and he has experienced everything from excruciating agony Down Under to the Bollywood glamour of the IPL - he's even risked it all to cross the Pennines into Yorkshire. In Around the World in 80 Pints, Bumble relives some of the most exciting and remarkable periods in his life, showing how his travels have opened up new and exciting avenues for him. The book is packed full of brilliant stories from famous Ashes matches and Roses clashes, sharing the commentary box with Ian Botham and Shane Warne, and much else besides - all told in his idiosyncratic style that has won him so many fans the world over. His previous autobiography, Last in the Tin Bath, was a huge bestseller, and this one is sure to appeal to anyone who shares Bumble's unquenchable love for cricket - and life! Bestselling author and hugely popular commentator David 'Bumble' Lloyd takes the reader on an unmissable and hilarious tour of the cricketing world as he searches for the perfect pint. After more than 50 years involved with cricket as a player, international, umpire, coach and now commentator, David Lloyd has travelled the world. It's all a long way from his childhood, growing up in a terraced house in post-war Accrington, Lancashire. But cricket has taken him all over the globe, and he has experienced everything from excruciating agony Down Under to the Bollywood glamour of the IPL - he's even risked it all to cross the Pennines into Yorkshire. In Around the World in 80 Pints, Bumble relives some of the most exciting and remarkable periods in his life, showing how his travels have opened up new and exciting avenues for him. The book is packed full of brilliant stories from famous Ashes matches and Roses clashes, sharing the commentary box with Ian Botham and Shane Warne, and much else besides - all told in his idiosyncratic style that has won him so many fans the world over. His previous autobiography, Last in the Tin Bath, was a huge bestseller, and this one is sure to appeal to anyone who shares Bumble's unquenchable love for cricket - and life!
Around the World
by John CoyA fantastic journey around the world is about to begin. Starting in downtown New York City and traveling to Australia, China, Turkey, Nigeria, France, Brazil, Canada, Puerto Rico, and back to New York again, kids play their hearts out in a grueling, winner-take-all, pick-up basketball game. Full court passes in a gym in Shanghai are effortlessly picked off in Istanbul with a turn of the page. Thwack! Readers will challenge themselves to keep pace with these young players while taking in the sights of the Eiffel tower and other landmarks that frame the action in each city.
Arnold's Bodybuilding for Men
by Arnold Schwarzenegger Bill DobbinsThe complete program for building and maintaining a well-conditioned, excellently proportioned body -- for a lifetime of fitness and health.In Arnold's Bodybuilding for Men, legendary athlete Arnold Schwarzenegger shows you how to achieve the best physical condition of your life. For every man, at every age, Arnold outlines a step-by-step program of excercise, skillfully combining weight training and aerobic conditioning. The result -- total cardiovascular and muscular fitness.Arnold's program of exercise features stretching, warm-up and warm-down routines, and three series of exercises, each more ambitious than the last, all calculated to help you progress at your own speed. In addition, Arnold contributes important advice about equipment, nutrition and diet, and getting started on your program of exercise.Special sections of Arnold's Bodybuilding for Men cover training for teenagers, exercises designed to keep you in shape on the road or when you can't get to the gym, and the regimen Arnold followed to win his seven Mr. Olympia titles.Illustrated with hundreds of photographs of Arnold and other top bodybuilders, Arnold's Bodybuilding for Men will help every man look great and feel terrific.
Arnoldo Iguarán (Superstars of Soccer SPANISH)
by Ana Valay SandovalEn Colombia, Arnoldo Iguarán es un verdadero héroe del fútbol. Nadie ha logrado lo que él. Iguarán es el máximo goleador de la historia de la selección de su país, con 25 anotaciones. Lo mencionan como uno de los jugadores a ocupar la selección ideal colombiana. Nadie hubiera pensado que ese niño que naciera en un poblado de Guajira, departamento de Colombia, llegaría tan lejos. Y es que su amor por el fútbol que nació cuando tenía 8 años, lo llevaría a ganar campeonatos con uno de los equipos más famosos de su país: "Millonarios". "Ya se retiró de las canchas, pero sigue activo en la escuela que se llama como él. Por cierto, la Academia Arnoldo Iguarán ha sido elegida como la escuela más importante de formación deportiva de Colombia.
Arnoldo Iguarán (Superstars of Soccer)
by Ana Valay SandovalEn Colombia, Arnoldo Iguarán es un verdadero héroe del fútbol. Nadie ha logrado lo que él. Iguarán es el máximo goleador de la historia de la selección de su país, con 25 anotaciones. Lo mencionan como uno de los jugadores a ocupar la selección ideal colombiana. Nadie hubiera pensado que ese niño que naciera en un poblado de Guajira, departamento de Colombia, llegaría tan lejos. Y es que su amor por el fútbol que nació cuando tenía 8 años, lo llevaría a ganar campeonatos con uno de los equipos más famosos de su país: "Millonarios". "Ya se retiró de las canchas, pero sigue activo en la escuela que se llama como él. Por cierto, la Academia Arnoldo Iguarán ha sido elegida como la escuela más importante de formación deportiva de Colombia.
Arnold Schwarzenegger: The Life of a Legend
by Fiaz RafiqArnold Schwarzenegger – a bodybuilder-turned-real-estate mogul who turned an undefeated streak at the Mr Olympia contest into an astonishing film career and eight years as the governor of California – is, for many people, the embodiment of the American Dream. From humble beginnings in a small village in Austria, Schwarzenegger has come to symbolise the opportunities that exist for anyone willing to work hard – parlaying success and self-confidence into the influence to shape hearts and minds across the globe. Even today, whether he’s campaigning against climate change or fist-bumping fellow strongmen at his self-titled athletic event, he’s one of the few men on the planet who’s recognisable from his first name alone. Arnold. Fiaz Rafiq uses in-depth interviews with Schwarzenegger’s peers to tell the life story of the one-time Governator, featuring exclusive interviews with his personal and close friends, fellow bodybuilders and training partners, Hollywood co-stars, directors, executive producers, political personalities and journalists – all offering first-hand accounts of the man they know. Together, these voices show new dimensions to the Arnold we all think we know – from the driven young man who brought building into the mainstream to the passionate advocate for political change.
Arnold Palmer's Success Lessons: Wisdom On Golf, Business, And Life From The King Of Golf
by Brad BrewerArnold Palmer taught world-class pro golf instructor Brad Brewer how to play golf. But that was just the beginning. For more than 30 years, Palmer taught Brad how to live. As a businessman, a father, a celebrity, a philanthropist, and a friend, Palmer showed those around him that true success has nothing to do with the final score—and everything to do with how you play the game.In Arnold Palmer’s Success Lessons, Brad shares the life-changing truths he learned from the King of Golf throughout three decades of knowing Palmer as a business partner, employer, and mentor. In short but powerful chapters, Brad passes on Palmer’s secrets such as:Why you always need to play for the love of the gameWhat your starting point tells you about your destinationHow to capitalize on past successThe attitude of a true championWhy golf is like all the best things in life—it’s more complicated than it looksTaking us from Palmer’s childhood to his last years back in his own hometown, Brad introduces us to the Arnold Palmer behind the trophies, the celebrity, and the fame. This was the man who changed lives simply by living well, a man loved and respected not only for what he did but for who he was.
Arnold Palmer: A Tribute to an American Icon
by David Fischer David ArethaBeginning with his triumph in the 1958 Masters, Arnold Palmer took the nation by storm with his small-town charm, "go for broke” style, and Sunday comebacks. "You finally had someone who had this charisma,” said Tiger Woods. "Everyone got hooked to the game of golf via TV because of Arnold.”Palmer won 43 PGA Tour events in the 1960s, became the sports world’s greatest pitchman, and hobnobbed with bigwigs like Bob Hope and multiple presidents. He even guest-hosted The Tonight Show. A licensed pilot, he flew jet airplanes across the globe. As a philanthropist, he founded Arnold Palmer Medical Center, the largest facility in the country dedicated to the care of women and children.In Arnold Palmer: A Tribute to an American Icon, authors David Fischer and David Aretha relive Palmer’s thrilling championship moments while capturing his personal charms: his warmth, humor, and candor. Rarely seen photographs and memorabilia bring his story to life.Golfer Raymond Floyd may have summed it up best when he said that Palmer "set the standard for how superstars in every sport ought to be, in the way he has always signed autographs, in the way he has always made time for everyone . . . . And man, could he play the game.”
Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder (Hollywood Ser.)
by Arnold Schwarzenegger Douglas Kent HallFive-time Mr. Universe, seven-time Mr. Olympia, and Mr. World, Arnold Schwarzenegger is the name in bodybuilding. Here is his classic bestselling autobiography, which explains how the “Austrian Oak” came to the sport of bodybuilding and aspired to be the star he has become.I still remember that first visit to the bodybuilding gym. I had never seen anyone lifting weights before. Those guys were huge and brutal….The weight lifters shone with sweat; they were powerful looking, Herculean. And there it was before me—my life, the answer I'd been seeking. It clicked. It was something I suddenly just seemed to reach out and find, as if I'd been crossing a suspended bridge and finally stepped off onto solid ground.Arnold shares his fitness and training secrets—demonstrating with a comprehensive step-by-step program and dietary hints how to use bodybuilding for better health. His program includes a special four-day regimen of specific exercises to develop individual muscle groups—each exercise illustrated with photos of Arnold in action.For fans and would-be bodybuilders, this is Arnold in his own words.
Arnis
by Mark V. WileyArnis: Reflections on the History and Development of the Filipino Martial Arts is an intriguing collection of essays on Filipino martial arts in general, and arnis in particular, written by some of the leading lights of arnis, one of the world's fastest growing martial arts
Arnis
by Mark V. WileyArnis: Reflections on the History and Development of the Filipino Martial Arts is an intriguing collection of essays on Filipino martial arts in general, and arnis in particular, written by some of the leading lights of arnis, one of the world's fastest growing martial arts
Arnie, Seve, and a Fleck of Golf History: Heroes, Underdogs, Courses, and Championships
by Bill Fields Ben CrenshawIn a long, award-winning career writing about golf, Bill Fields has sought out the most interesting stories—not just those featuring big winners and losers, but the ones that get at the very character of the game. Collected here, his pieces offer an intriguing portrait of golf over the past century. The legends are here in vivid profiles of such familiar figures as Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer, Mickey Wright, and Tiger Woods. But so are lesser-known golfers like John Schlee, Billy Joe Patton, and Bert Yancey, whose tales are no less compelling.The book is filled with colorful moments and perceptive observations about golf greats ranging from the first American-born U.S. Open champion, Johnny McDermott, to Seve Ballesteros, the Spaniard who led Europe’s resurgence in the game in the late twentieth century. Fields gives us golf writing at its finest, capturing the game’s larger dramas and finer details, its personalities and its enduring appeal.
Arnie and Jack: Palmer, Nicklaus, and Golf's Greatest Rivalry
by Ian O'ConnorSurprisingly, one of sport's most contentious, complex, and defining clashes played out not in the boxing ring or at the line of scrimmage but on the genteel green fairways of the world's finest golf courses. Arnie and Jack. Palmer and Nicklaus. Their fifty-year duel, in both the clubhouse and the boardroom, propelled each to the status of American icon and pushed modern golf to the heights and popularity it enjoys today.Arnie was the cowboy, with rugged good looks, Popeye-like forearms, a flailing swing, and charm enough to win fans worldwide. Jack was scientific, precise, conservative, aloof, even fat and awkward. Ultimately, Nicklaus got the better of Palmer on the course, beating him in major victories 18-7. But Palmer bested Nicklaus almost everywhere else, especially in the hearts of the public and in endorsement dollars. By the end of this page-turning narrative, we see that each man wanted what the other had: Arnold wanted the trophies. Jack wanted the love.In the tradition of John Feinstein and Mark Frost, Ian O'Connor has written a compelling account of one of the greatest rivalries in sports history.
Arnie: The Life of Arnold Palmer
by Tom CallahanIn this definitive biography, veteran sportswriter Tom Callahan shines a spotlight on one of the greatest golfers ever to play the game, Arnold Palmer.The winner of more than ninety championships, including four Masters Tournaments, Arnold Palmer was a legend in twentieth century sports: a supremely gifted competitor beloved for his powerful hitting, his nerve on the greens, and his great rapport with fans. Perhaps above all others, Palmer was the reason golf’s popularity exploded, as the King of the links helped define golf’s golden age along with Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player. In addition to his talent on the golf course, Palmer was a brilliant entrepreneur off it, and one of the first sportsmen to create his own successful marketing brand. Forging an alliance with sports agent Mark McCormick, Palmer parlayed his popularity into lucrative deals, and helped pave the way for the multi-million-dollar contracts that have become standard for stars across all sports. But beyond his business acumen, Palmer was always a larger-than-life character, and Arnie recounts a host of unforgettable anecdotes from a long life in the spotlight.Tom Callahan knew Palmer well for many years, and now pays tribute to this golfing icon. Filled with great stories from the key people in Palmer’s life, Arnie is an entertaining and illuminating portrait of a remarkable man and his extraordinary legacy.
Armed Response: A Comprehensive Guide to Using Firearms for Self-Defense
by David S. KenikAs someone raised in a gun culture, I've been very ambivalent about them. This book is compelling and rather frightening, pertaining to the utility of gun ownership and the "right" to own "personal" "concealed and carry" and "home defense" firearms, and is balanced with frank discussion of the moral, legal, physical and psychological consequences thereof... Those who find this book interesting may also want to read, "Essential Guide to Handguns: Firearm Instruction for Personal Defense and Protection," which is also available from Bookshare.
Armed for the Match
by Colin WardThroughout the 70s and early 80s English football hooligans wreaked havoc throughout England and Europe until the authorities decided that enough was enough. Chelsea supporters were targeted, and one man in particular, Steve 'Hickey' Hickmott, was deemed to be public enemy number one and arrested. This explosive story, told in Steve's own words, reveals the humour, camaraderie and escapades of life on the terraces and charts his fight for justice in the face of a system heavily biased against him, but where his battle to clear his name was eventually won.
Armed for the Match
by Colin WardThroughout the 70s and early 80s English football hooligans wreaked havoc throughout England and Europe until the authorities decided that enough was enough. Chelsea supporters were targeted, and one man in particular, Steve 'Hickey' Hickmott, was deemed to be public enemy number one and arrested. This explosive story, told in Steve's own words, reveals the humour, camaraderie and escapades of life on the terraces and charts his fight for justice in the face of a system heavily biased against him, but where his battle to clear his name was eventually won.
Armed for Personal Defense
by Jerry AhernDON'T BE A VICTIM - BE A SURVIVOR!With Armed for Personal DefenseEver feel threatened in your home? In your car? On the street?Violent criminals are everywhere - and that's why you need Armed for Personal Defense by Jerry Ahern. In Armed for Personal Defense, you'll learn the basics of concealed carry, from what kind of gun to choose to what kind of holster. In addition, you'll learn about knives, clubs and improvised weapons that can save your life when a gun isn't available. It's All Here! The best self defense calibers Revolvers vs, semi-auto pistols Holsters: what type is best for you? Improvised weapons And much more! Self defense is YOUR responsibility! So start arming yourself today - with Armed for Personal Defense!
Armed: The Essential Guide to Concealed Carry
by Bruce N. EimerThe Book Every Responsible Gun Owner MUST Read It seems everywhere you turn these days someone is offering advice on carrying a handgun for self-defense. ButArmed--The Essential Guide to Concealed Carryis like nothing you've read before. Authored by Bruce N. Eimer, Ph. D. , a noted psychologist with a dedication to teaching skills for staying armed and alive,Armedis the thinking gun owner's bible. This comprehensive volume breaks down not just the tools and tactics, but the mindset and choices a law-abiding citizen must have and make to become self-reliant, alert and legally armed. Inside you'll find: Why going armed is about owning your safety, not just a handgun The true mindset that drives anti-gunners How to avoid the "Hero Syndrome" What rules of engagement lead to justifiable use of force How to deal with the trauma after a shooting incident Practical dry-fire and live-fire drills Weapon retention--keeping a gun grab from happening to you The Force Continuum--how it works and the actions you'll take along its course to survive an attack And much, much more With comprehensive overviews on the gear that works and when it works, less-than-lethal rescue options, and common-sense solutions to everyday personal security problems,Armed--The Essential Guide to Concealed Carryis the one reference book that every truly responsible gun owner must read from cover to cover.
The Armchair Quarterback Playbook
by Christopher Lee BarishEvery weekend from August through January, 25 million Americans plop into their Lay-Z-Boys, crack open a beer, and watch football on television. At last, here is an illustrated book that celebrates their pastime and codifies their culture of extreme devotion like no other. The Armchair Quarterback Playbook is both hilarious and authentic, and is designed like a real football playbook--complete with modified X and O diagrams. Everything a stay-at-home fan needs to know is here: how to redirect an interfering spouse ("The Listen and Respond Fake"), methods for keeping children at bay ("Intentional Grounding), equipment and etiquette tips, game food recipes, armchair quarterback vernacular, and more. Written by a certified "AQ," this is the perfect book for the football fanatic.
The Armchair Book of Baseball
by John Thorn60+ revealing moments of baseball by Russell Baker, Robert Coover, Joseph Durso, Curt Flood, Peter Gammons, Donald Hall, Dan Okrent, William Safire, Gay Talese, George F. Will, and many more
Armador de Juego
by Mignon MykelÉl es un reputado jugador de hockey; en parte debido a su nombre, en parte debido a sus horas sobre el hielo. Ella nunca ha encontrado un hogar para vencer sus obstáculos. ...bienvenido a la batalla de tu vida, Porter. Porter Prescott pasó años luchando para hacerse un nombre en el deporte que domina su familia, pero justo cuando se dirige a jugar para un club que no está asociado con su apellido, la conoce... y comienza a preguntarse si tal vez hay más vida que salir de la sombra de su familia. Asher Spence pasó toda su vida aprendiendo que la única persona con la que puede contar es ella misma, e incluso entonces, aún así puede fallar. Entonces ella lo conoce y él le da esperanza... y un lugar al que finalmente llamará hogar. Pero después de una vida de angustia y arrepentimiento, Asher no puede evitar preocuparse de que lo que ahora parece perfecto, llegue a derrumbarse. Lucha. ¿Y cuando eso no es suficiente? Aguanta por tu vida. ¡Incluye la historia completa de Porter & Asher: Problemático, Escisión, Altercado y Resistiendo!
Armadillo Rodeo
by Jan Brett<P>Most armadillos are happy scratching sand and eating, but Bo longs for adventure. And adventure Bo gets, the day Harmony Jean breaks in her brand-new chili-pepper-red cowboy boots by the banks of Can Creek. <P>Peering out across the creek bed, Bo is sure he's spotted a rip-roarin', rootin'- tootin', shiny red armadillo! Bo's off and running after his new friend--right down to the Curly H Rodeo. <P>There Bo gets to do all the things he's dreamed of doing: he rides a bronc, eats red-hot chili peppers, and even tries the two-step. Bo is ready to follow his pal off into the sunset, but he is about to discover his new friend is no ordinary armadillo. <P>Jan Brett turns her considerable talents toward the Texas countryside in this warm and funny story of an armadillo on his own. Luckily, Ma Armadillo and her boys are searching for Bo in the borders to bring him back home.
Arm-ball to Zooter: A Sideways Look at the Language of Cricket
by Lawrence BoothWhat's the difference between short leg and deep midwicket? When would you be thinking about bowling a yorker? What's so great about the sound of leather on willow? Cricket’s vocabulary is a mixture of jargon and cliché, poetry and prose, misty-eyed romanticism and old-gits’ cynicism. Arm-ball to Zooter is a witty guide to the peculiarities of the game, its history and major figures; cricket-lovers might find their own pet hates confirmed; cricket newcomers might be amazed at what cricket-lovers have been up to all these years.