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The Flytier's Manual
by Mike DawesNewcomers to the wonderful world of fly tying should look no further than The Fly Tier's Manual for all their needs. Written by the incredibly talented Mike Dawes, who has been tying flies and fishing in Hampshire for decades and runs International Fly, largely considered one of the best manufacturers of commercially tied flies in the world, this book is a must have for fly fishers of all skill levels. this is the perfect book for the novice with an interest in the deeper parts of the fishing world. Mike Dawes's book contains 300 line drawings, 200 color photographs, and covers nearly 400 different varieties of fly patterns that include nymphs, dry flies, wet flies, lures, and streamers. The Fly Tier's Manual also covers the basics of what materials you'll need, what equipment to buy, and even the basics of how to fish with each of the ties that you'll tie. A perfect textbook for new students, a perfect activity for fathers and sons to do together, everything that an amateur needs to become a professional is covered in this book. Pair it with The Fly Tier's Companion for the ultimate, expansive education in the proud tradition of fly fishing.
The Folded Earth
by Anuradha RoyIn a remote town in the Himalaya, Maya tries to put behind her a time of great sorrow. By day she teaches in a school and at night she types up drafts of a magnum opus by her landlord, a relic of princely India known to all as Diwan Sahib. Her bond with this eccentric, and her friendship with a peasant girl, Charu, give her the sense that she might be able to forge a new existence away from the devastation of her past. As Maya finds out, no place is remote enough or small enough. The world she has come to love, where people are connected with nature, is endangered by the town's new administration. The impending elections are hijacked by powerful outsiders who divide people and threaten the future of her school. Charu begins to behave strangely, and soon Maya understands that a new boy in the neighbourhood may be responsible. When Diwan Sahib's nephew arrives to set up his trekking company on their estate, she is drawn to him despite herself, and finally she is forced to confront bitter and terrible truths. A many-layered and powerful narrative, by turns poetic, elegiac and comic, by the author of An Atlas of Impossible Longing.
The Folded Earth: A Novel
by Anuradha RoyIn a remote town in the Himalaya, Maya tries to put behind her a time of great sorrow. By day she teaches in a school and at night she types up drafts of a magnum opus by her landlord, a relic of princely India known to all as Diwan Sahib. Her bond with this eccentric, and her friendship with a peasant girl, Charu, give her the sense that she might be able to forge a new existence away from the devastation of her past. As Maya finds out, no place is remote enough or small enough. The world she has come to love, where people are connected with nature, is endangered by the town's new administration. The impending elections are hijacked by powerful outsiders who divide people and threaten the future of her school. Charu begins to behave strangely, and soon Maya understands that a new boy in the neighbourhood may be responsible. When Diwan Sahib's nephew arrives to set up his trekking company on their estate, she is drawn to him despite herself, and finally she is forced to confront bitter and terrible truths. A many-layered and powerful narrative, by turns poetic, elegiac and comic, by the author of An Atlas of Impossible Longing.
The Following Game (Peridot Press Ser.)
by Jonathan SmithThe Following Game is about passion and obsession. It's about cricket, family and poetry, but most of all it's about a father following his son's career in the public eye and the close relationship they share. Jonathan Smith is the father of Ed Smith, a prominent writer and former Kent, Middlesex and England cricketer. The Following Game is a follow-up to Jonathan's critically-acclaimed 2002 book The Learning Game, one of the most talked-about books in education over the last ten years.
The Following Game (Peridot Press Ser.)
by Jonathan SmithThe Following Game is about passion and obsession. It's about cricket, family and poetry, but most of all it's about a father following his son's career in the public eye and the close relationship they share. Jonathan Smith is the father of Ed Smith, a prominent writer and former Kent, Middlesex and England cricketer. The Following Game is a follow-up to Jonathan's critically-acclaimed 2002 book The Learning Game, one of the most talked-about books in education over the last ten years.
The Football 100
by The AthleticA masterful ode to America’s game—and an unforgettable portrait of its greatest legends written by America’s best sportswriters.It is a question that has bedeviled football fans for generations: Who’s the best? Of the more than 25,000 men who have suited up during the NFL’s century of existence, which ones stood head and shoulders above all others?At The Athletic, home to the best newsroom in sports, this question would become a labor of love for dozens of the best football writers on the planet, including Mike Sando and Dan Pompei. Over the course of 100 riveting profiles based on many hundreds of interviews with players, coaches, broadcasters, and others, this is a penetrating look at the greatest players to ever don cleats and pads, as well as a view from the trenches of the harsh realities of a brutal game. 100 photographs throughout the text offer testament to both the glory and the physical toll of football.Among them:Walter Payton, who once played with a 104-degree fever—and broke the single game rushing record with 275 yardsJim Otto, the legendary offensive lineman who paid the ultimate price, suffering 35 concussions and undergoing a total of 74 surgeriesJohnny Unitas, who began his career playing quarterback, safety, and punter in a semi-pro league for $6 a gameBrett Favre whose very first NFL pass was a pick-six, and Tom Brady, whose very first college pass was also a pick-sixBronco Nagurski, who had a size 22 neck, and moonlighted as a professional wrestler—during football seasonGrambling State, the tiny historically Black university that produced three of the greatest players of the 1960’sThe equipment manager who would order 4 different sizes of thigh pad: “Small, Medium, Large, and Earl Campbell"Chuck Bednarik, who once tore his bicep muscle from the bone, fastened it back in place with athletic tape, and returned to the game—an exhibition gameWhere are these legends as well as today's stars—Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers, Julio Jones, Aaron Donald, and others--ranked? You'll find out here, among players from 1920 to the present day, from the Patriots in the east to the 49ers in the west, featuring names like “Night Train,” “Iron Mike” “Bulldog,” and “Crazylegs,” The Football 100 shares stunning new stories you’ve never heard before, and resurrects the legacies of unfairly forgotten greats. Deeply reported, beautifully written, and sure to spark heated debate among football fans of all stripes, this book sets a new standard for writing about the game.
The Football Boy Wonder (The Charlie Fry Series #1)
by Martin Smith Mark NewnhamCharlie Fry is football mad. He sleeps wearing his team's full kit and dreams of scoring the winning goal in the FA Cup final. He plays football around the clock - at the park, on the way to school, at lunchtimes and even in his bedroom until his mum tells him off. But Charlie has a problem: he can't run very far. He has plenty of skill but his poorly lungs stop him from sprinting. And as an 11-year-old boy planning to become the Golden Boot winner at the World Cup, that's an issue. Then one day a freak accident presents Charlie with a unique goal-scoring gift - it means he can't miss. But can Charlie convince his local team Hall Park to give him the chance and use his new skill to deadly effect? Or will the nasty bullies from his school keep him stuck on the sidelines? The Football Boy Wonder is the bestselling soccer story for children aged 7-13. It looks at themes such as bullying, friendship, loyalty and the wonderful world of football.
The Football Encyclopedia (FIFA)
by Emily SteadThis newly updated edition of The Football Encyclopedia (FIFA) will make you an expert of the most popular game in the world. The pages are brimming with the latest facts, stats and records, plus punchy profiles of the best international teams on the planet, as well as essential info about the top leagues and tournaments in world football. What's more, you can get the lowdown on all the FIFA competitions from the World Cup to the eWorld Cup and the latest recipients of the FIFA awards.With a comprehensive list of honours citing every international and intercontinental competition, FIFA's The Football Encyclopedia is a must-have for every young fan of the sport.
The Football Fan's Manifesto
by Michael TunisonPopular football blogger Michael Tunison of KissingSuzyKolber.com offers the no-hold-barred rules and bylaws that every football fan should know in The Football Fan’s Manifesto. With humor and tough love, this It Books paperback original takes readers through the essential rules of fandom, such as picking a favorite team, and teaches them how to be true football fans.
The Football Fanatic's Essential Guide Part 1: Origins to 1974
by Novy KapadiaFootball is not just a beautiful game, but a global obsession. Every four years, football kicks off a frenzy with every match, every player and every goal being analysed with fervour and recorded with vigour. This essential guide is a companion volume for every football-crazy fan who wants facts, statistics and data right on hand. The Football Fanatic?s Essential Guide is jam-packed with important and fascinating information on international matches and players, and India?s role in football history. Put together by reputed sports broadcaster and columnist Novy Kapadia ? one of India?s foremost football experts ? this compendium is invaluable for every passionate enthusiast of this legendary game.
The Football Fanatic's Essential Guide Part 2: 1978 to 2010
by Novy KapadiaFootball is not just a beautiful game, but a global obsession. Every four years, football kicks off a frenzy with every match, every player and every goal being analysed with fervour and recorded with vigour. This essential guide is a companion volume for every football-crazy fan who wants facts, statistics and data right on hand. The Football Fanatic?s Essential Guide is jam-packed with important and fascinating information on international matches and players, and India?s role in football history. Put together by reputed sports broadcaster and columnist Novy Kapadia ? one of India?s foremost football experts ? this compendium is invaluable for every passionate enthusiast of this legendary game.
The Football Fanatic's Essential Guide Part 3: 2014
by Novy KapadiaFootball is not just a beautiful game, but a global obsession. Every four years, football kicks off a frenzy with every match, every player and every goal being analysed with fervour and recorded with vigour. This essential guide is a companion volume for every football-crazy fan who wants facts, statistics and data right on hand. The Football Fanatic?s Essential Guide is jam-packed with important and fascinating information on international matches and players, and India?s role in football history. Put together by reputed sports broadcaster and columnist Novy Kapadia ? one of India?s foremost football experts ? this compendium is invaluable for every passionate enthusiast of this legendary game.
The Football Fanatic's Essential Guide: 2018 World Cup Special
by Novy KapadiaThe definitive companion to the 2018 World Cup Every four years, football kicks off a frenzy with every match, every player and every kick being analysed with fervour and recorded with vigour. This essential handbook is the perfect volume for every footballcrazy fan who wants facts, statistics and data right on hand. The Football Fanatic's Essential Guide for 2018 is jam-packed with fascinating facts on international matches and players since the World Cup began. Put together by reputed sports journalist, columnist and commentator Novy Kapadia, this compendium of football facts will score with every passionate enthusiast of the beautiful game. PLUS - 100 quiz questions to test your football quotient - All the stats you need from 1930 to 2014 - Tracking charts for 2018 matches
The Football Fanbook (A Sports Illustrated Kids Book): Everything You Need to Become a Gridiron Know-It-All
by The Editors of Sports Illustrated KidsSo you've become a football fan and now you want to take your passion for the game to the next level? Then The Ultimate Football Fan Handbook is just what you need. Filled with fun facts to dazzle your friends, important numbers and milestones, the unique lingo of the game, the strategies that teams employ, and much, much more, this book will have its readers sounding like experts and dazzling their friends with their knowledge.
The Football Fiasco (Zach and Zoe Mysteries, The #3)
by Mike LupicaThe third installment of the Zach and Zoe Mysteries--a sports-themed chapter book mystery series by New York Times bestselling author Mike Lupica.There's nothing eight-year-old twins Zach and Zoe Walker love more than playing sports and solving mysteries. And when those two worlds collide . . . well, it doesn't get any better than that. In their third mystery, Zach and Zoe discover their recess football has been completely deflated, leaving them without a ball to play with. But who's behind it? By searching for clues around the school, Zach and Zoe uncover the truth behind the damaged ball, and learn the importance of friendship, inclusion, and being conscious of other people's feelings. Ending with a big Walker Family Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl game, The Football Fiasco is the perfect fall chapter book!In the opening installments of the Zach and Zoe Mysteries, bestselling author Mike Lupica begins a series for a new and younger audience, introducing readers to a sports-loving detective duo who can swing for the fences and catch the culprit in one fell swoop. With a recipe equal parts sports and mystery, the Zach and Zoe Mysteries break fresh ground for an author who has been called the greatest sportswriter for kids.
The Football Genius Collection
by Tim GreenThe thrilling Football Genius books--by former pro football player Tim Green--are perfect for middle-grade readers, and this collection contains three bestselling novels in the series.Football Genius: Troy White can predict any football play before it happens. And when his single mom gets a job with the Atlanta Falcons, Troy knows it's his big chance to help them out of their slump--and finally prove his football genius. But unless Troy can convince star linebacker Seth Halloway that he's telling the truth, the Falcons' championship--and Troy's mom's job--are in serious jeopardy.Football Hero: Ty Lewis can't believe it when Coach V recruits him for the football team. This is Ty's big chance to prove how fast he is on the field, get a fresh start in a new school, and be like his older brother, Thane "Tiger" Lewis, who's about to graduate from college--and is being courted by the NFL. But Ty's guardian, Uncle Gus, won't let him play. Uncle Gus needs Ty to scrub floors and toilets for his cleaning business while he cooks up gambling schemes with the local mob boss, a man called "Lucy."Football Champ: When Troy White proved his remarkable "football genius" to the Atlanta Falcons, they brought him on board as a team consultant. Now, thanks to Troy's ability to predict winning plays, the Falcons are pulling in victories. Then Troy's perfect world comes crashing down. Reporter Brent Peele is out to smear as much mud on the Falcons as he can, and that means going after Troy.
The Football Girl
by Thatcher HeldringFor every athlete or sports fanatic who knows she's just as good as the guys. This is for fans of The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen, Grace, Gold, and Glory by Gabrielle Douglass and Breakaway: Beyond the Goal by Alex Morgan. The summer before Caleb and Tessa enter high school, friendship has blossomed into a relationship . . . and their playful sports days are coming to an end. Caleb is getting ready to try out for the football team, and Tessa is training for cross-country. But all their structured plans derail in the final flag game when they lose. Tessa doesn’t want to end her career as a loser. She really enjoys playing, and if she’s being honest, she likes it even more than running cross-country. So what if she decided to play football instead? What would happen between her and Caleb? Or between her two best friends, who are counting on her to try out for cross-country with them? And will her parents be upset that she’s decided to take her hobby to the next level? This summer Caleb and Tessa figure out just what it means to be a boyfriend, girlfriend, teammate, best friend, and someone worth cheering for.“A great next choice for readers who have enjoyed Catherine Gilbert Murdock’s Dairy Queen and Miranda Kenneally’s Catching Jordan.”—SLJ “Fast-paced football action, realistic family drama, and sweet romance…[will have] readers looking for girl-powered sports stories…find[ing] plenty to like.”—Booklist “Tessa's ferocious competitiveness is appealing.”—Kirkus Reviews “[The Football Girl] serve[s] to illuminate the appropriately complicated emotions both of a young romance and of pursuing a dream. Heldring writes with insight and restraint.”—The Horn Book
The Football Manager's Guide to Football Management
by Iain MacintoshThe Football Manager Guide to Football Management is for anyone who has ever believed that they could do a better job than their club’s manager. It’s for anyone who has ever tried to prove that point by taking the hot seat in the management simulation Football Manager. Whilst most Football Manager players feel they possess innate tactical awareness, on point man-management skills and a gift for dealing with the media; even the most hardened fan would have to admit there’s much to be learned from those who ply their trade in the real world. If you want to make an immediate impact on your struggling hometown club, you need to refer back to Sir Bobby Robson. If you want to lay down the law with your young players, you need to take tips from Sir Alex Ferguson. Want to avoid a financial catastrophe? Then learn from Leeds United!So if, at any point in your life, you have imagined yourself in a tracksuit, waving your arms in the air on the touchline, with your perfect XI scribbled on the back of a beer mat and thinking ahead to the press conference, then this book is for you. After all, you’re already a football manager… you just haven’t been appointed yet.
The Football Manager: A History (Sport in the Global Society)
by Neil CarterThis clear and accessible book is the first in-depth history of the role of the football manager in British football, tracing a path from Victorian-era amateurism to the highly paid motivational specialists and media personalities of the twenty-first century. Using original source materials, the book traces the changing character and function of the football manager, covering: the origins of football management – club secretaries and early pioneers the impact of post-war social change – the advent of the football business television and the new commercialism contemporary football – specialisation and the influence of foreign managers and management practices the future of football management. The Football Manager fully explores the historical context of these changes. It examines the influence of Britain's traditionally pragmatic and hierarchical business management culture on British football, and in doing so provides a new and broader perspective on a unique management role and a unique way of life.
The Football Managers (Routledge Revivals)
by Tony PawsonThere are few posts more dramatic, more controversial, or more public than a football Manager’s. The pressures of success, and failure; the problems of finance and business management; the challenge of tactics and training: these are just some of the issues which Tony Pawson examines in this book, originally published in 1973.He not only traces the development of the Manager from a minor figure to a dominating status – with portraits of those who had most strongly influenced the managerial revolution, from Chapman to Cullis and Busby – but also draws vividly the personalities and methods, the aims and achievements, of the leading Managers of the time, including giants like Stein and Shanky, Revie, Mercer, Nicholson and Clough. He discusses too the role of our National Team Managers, new developments in medical treatment, scouting and transfers, the strategies and techniques of the Managers not only of all the most powerful clubs in Great Britain but of those struggling for survival or recognition.In this entertaining book, Tony Pawson, who had written on the game for twenty years, and had himself played to First Division standard, presented an acutely observed, highly literate, and absorbing account of football management in all its aspects.With football managers still a topic of public interest today, this is a great opportunity to look back at the history of the role.
The Football Pocket Bible
by Gavin CookeThe perfect gift for every football fanWhen was the first World Cup held? Which football team has the smallest ground? And what exactly is the Cruyff turn? Find the answer to all these and more inside The Football Pocket Bible, a compendium of football trivia and titbits about the world's most popular sport. Inside, debate the tactics and the transfers, the teams and the triumphs, defend the clubs, the competitions and the kits and indulge in the books, the films and the infamous songs. You'll also find practical information like the best pubs for away supporters, how to explain the offside rule and even how to set up a grassroots football club. This pocket guide will answer all your football questions, from the lowest attendance record to the highest wages paid to a footballer. Find out about memorable World Cup moments, the history of the Premier League, as well as the Bosman ruling and the Hillsborough disaster. Whether you're a seasoned supporter or a budding football fanatic, whether your favourite football film is Bend it Like Beckham or The Damned United, The Football Pocket Bible is guaranteed to entertain and enlighten every lover of the beautiful game. So if you want all the football facts at your fingertips, kick back and climb to the top of the league with The Football Pocket Bible today.You won't need any substitutes."Pro football is like nuclear warfare. There are no winners, only survivors." Frank Gifford"Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it's much more serious than that." Bill Shankly"There is only one word to describe football and that is 'if only'" Bobby Robson"Football and cookery are the two most important subjects in this country" Delia SmithThis beautiful hardback edition has both dust-cover and gold embossing on the spine making it the perfect gift. Every Pocket Bible is lovingly crafted to give you a unique mix of useful references, handy tips and fascinating trivia that will enlighten and entertain you at every page. There is a Pocket Bible for everyone...Other titles in the series: The Rugby Pocket Bible, The Camping Pocket Bible, The Cricket Pocket Bible, The Dad's Pocket Bible and The DIY Pocket Bible.
The Football Pocket Bible
by Gavin CookeThe perfect gift for every football fanWhen was the first World Cup held? Which football team has the smallest ground? And what exactly is the Cruyff turn? Find the answer to all these and more inside The Football Pocket Bible, a compendium of football trivia and titbits about the world's most popular sport. Inside, debate the tactics and the transfers, the teams and the triumphs, defend the clubs, the competitions and the kits and indulge in the books, the films and the infamous songs. You'll also find practical information like the best pubs for away supporters, how to explain the offside rule and even how to set up a grassroots football club. This pocket guide will answer all your football questions, from the lowest attendance record to the highest wages paid to a footballer. Find out about memorable World Cup moments, the history of the Premier League, as well as the Bosman ruling and the Hillsborough disaster. Whether you're a seasoned supporter or a budding football fanatic, whether your favourite football film is Bend it Like Beckham or The Damned United, The Football Pocket Bible is guaranteed to entertain and enlighten every lover of the beautiful game. So if you want all the football facts at your fingertips, kick back and climb to the top of the league with The Football Pocket Bible today.You won't need any substitutes."Pro football is like nuclear warfare. There are no winners, only survivors." Frank Gifford"Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it's much more serious than that." Bill Shankly"There is only one word to describe football and that is 'if only'" Bobby Robson"Football and cookery are the two most important subjects in this country" Delia SmithThis beautiful hardback edition has both dust-cover and gold embossing on the spine making it the perfect gift. Every Pocket Bible is lovingly crafted to give you a unique mix of useful references, handy tips and fascinating trivia that will enlighten and entertain you at every page. There is a Pocket Bible for everyone...Other titles in the series: The Rugby Pocket Bible, The Camping Pocket Bible, The Cricket Pocket Bible, The Dad's Pocket Bible and The DIY Pocket Bible.
The Football Ramble
by Jim Campbell Marcus Speller Luke Moore Pete Donaldson The Football Ramble LimitedDownloaded over ten million times a year the Football Ramble podcast has established itself as the essential, independent voice of football punditry. The weekly podcast has resonated with supporters around the world and their sold-out live shows have been a massive hit.This book is a collaboration from all four presenters and will tackle the real issues from fans you won’t see or hear on Sky Sports, or anywhere else for that matter.From the weird and wonderful, from the Alan Pardew to the Kevin Keegan, the Ramble has it covered. Putting all aspects of the game under the microscope, this book is a timely reminder of why we just can’t take our minds off football.
The Footballer's Wife
by Kerry KatonaOn the surface of it glamour girl Charly Metcalfe finally has it all. She's officially a W.A.G, having bagged premiership footballer Joel Baldy to be her boyfriend - and she has the lifestyle to go along with the title. She lives in a million-pound penthouse. She gets invited to the most glamorous parties, and Joel will buy her anything she wants. But behind closed doors, life as a footballer's other half isn't as perfect as it seems. Joel has a temper and when he and Charly argue he lets his fists do the talking. Charly knows she should get out but there's one problem...she loves him. In fact she loves him enough to marry him in spite of their problems - and her own family's objections. But having married in haste, is Charly going to regret her decision all too quickly...?
The Foraging Spectrum: Diversity in Hunter-gatherer Lifeways
by Robert L. KellyKelly (Anthropology, U. of Wyoming) describes the remarkably complex structures and practices of foraging cultures, such as those in which members store up good will to tide them over the times they cannot hunt or gather. After a solid introduction to the place of foraging societies in anthropology and anthropological theories about environment and evolution from an point of view, Kelly considers a range of aspects of foraging societies, describing studies on mobility, sharing and exchange, land tenure, group size and reproduction, the roles of men and women, egalitarian and non-egalitarian hunter-gatherers, and of the probable systems of foraging in prehistory. Percheron Press is the reprint imprint of Eliot Werner Publications. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)