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Japanese Baseball: And Other Stories
by W. P. KinsellaShort stories filled with empathy, laughter, and a love of the game, from the award-winning author of Shoeless Joe. W.P. Kinsella weaves his characters into the thrill of the game, be it in Japan, Central America, Canada, or the United States, with a variety of comic, tragic, and mystical results. This collection captures the dazzling wit, compelling insight, and obsession with baseball that have made Kinsella more popular than a ballpark frank. &“There is a new depth and gentleness to Kinsella&’s storytelling here, a more subtle nuance than his readers may be accustomed to. In &‘The Kowloon Club,&’ the baseball club is persuaded to hire a Feng Shui master to determine the site for their new park…&‘The First and Last Annual Six Towns Old-Timers&’ Game&’ is vintage Kinsella…The final extra-base hit is a deeply felt, introspective look at the half-lived life of an umpire and the reasons he continues to be a part of the game, even when his marriage is going foul.&”—Quill & Quire
Japanese Imperialism: Politics and Sport in East Asia
by J. A. Mangan Peter Horton Tianwei Ren Gwang OkThis cutting edge collection presents a political reading of the power of modern sport in Asia. Providing an interdisciplinary study of political and cultural tensions in Asia, past and present, through the key case-study of sport, it illuminates the complex practices and legacies of Japanese imperialism across East and Southeast Asia through the 20th century and beyond. Focusing on the deep background to contemporary dynamics of intraregional tensions, it examines sport both as a tool of imperialism and as an agent of reconciliation as the region gears up to the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Offering a unique contribution to East Asian Studies, Colonial and Postcolonial Studies and Sport Studies, this work represent key reading for students and scholars of East Asian studies, International Politics and Sports Diplomacy.
Japanese Jiu-Jitsu
by Darrell Max CraigThe original Japanese martial art developed by the elite samurai class during Japan's feudal era, Jiu-jitsu is the forerunner of Judo and the precursor of today's ultimate fighting styles, such as mixed martial arts (MMA). For centuries, this method of unarmed self-defense proved so successful in combat that it was kept secret and taught only to a select few. Based on the author's study with instructors at the Tokyo police academy, this book presents all the traditional techniques of Jujitsu, also known as Jiu-jitsu. These techniques teach you valuable restraining methods that force your opponent to submit without abuse by using pressure points. It shows you tips for search and seizure, and the almost extinct art of Hojojutsu -how to tie people up without using any knots. Japanese Jiu-jitsu: Secret Techniques of Self-Defense addresses and demonstrates the full range of Kaisho Goshin Budo Taiho Jitsu Ryu (Tokyo police self-defense). Learn specific techniques such as:The use of handsThrowing an opponentAttacking vital points with strikes and kicksThe use of weapons (like the staff). Designed as a training manual, this fascinating book also serves as a remarkable illustrated guide to the secret art of Japanese samurai self-defense.
Japanese Jiu-Jitsu
by Darrell Max CraigThe original Japanese martial art developed by the elite samurai class during Japan's feudal era, Jiu-jitsu is the forerunner of Judo and the precursor of today's ultimate fighting styles, such as mixed martial arts (MMA). For centuries, this method of unarmed self-defense proved so successful in combat that it was kept secret and taught only to a select few. Based on the author's study with instructors at the Tokyo police academy, this book presents all the traditional techniques of Jujitsu, also known as Jiu-jitsu. These techniques teach you valuable restraining methods that force your opponent to submit without abuse by using pressure points. It shows you tips for search and seizure, and the almost extinct art of Hojojutsu-how to tie people up without using any knots. Japanese Jiu-jitsu: Secret Techniques of Self-Defense addresses and demonstrates the full range of Kaisho Goshin Budo Taiho Jitsu Ryu (Tokyo police self-defense). Learn specific techniques such as:The use of handsThrowing an opponentAttacking vital points with strikes and kicksThe use of weapons (like the staff). Designed as a training manual, this fascinating book also serves as a remarkable illustrated guide to the secret art of Japanese samurai self-defense.
Japanese Jiu-jitsu
by Darrell Max CraigThe original Japanese martial art developed by the elite samurai class during Japan's feudal era, Jiu-jitsu is the forerunner of Judo and the precursor of today's ultimate fighting styles, such as mixed martial arts (MMA). For centuries, this method of unarmed self-defense proved so successful in combat that it was kept secret and taught only to a select few.Based on the author's study with instructors at the Tokyo police academy, this book presents all the traditional techniques of Jujitsu, also known as Jiu-jitsu. These techniques teach you valuable restraining methods that force your opponent to submit without abuse by using pressure points. It shows you tips for search and seizure, and the almost extinct art of Hojojutsu-how to tie people up without using any knots.Japanese Jiu-jitsu: Secret Techniques of Self-Defense addresses and demonstrates the full range of Kaisho Goshin Budo Taiho Jitsu Ryu (Tokyo police self-defense).Learn specific techniques such as:The use of handsThrowing an opponentAttacking vital points with strikes and kicksThe use of weapons (like the staff).Designed as a training manual, this fascinating book also serves as a remarkable illustrated guide to the secret art of Japanese samurai self-defense.
Japanese Throwing Weapons
by Daniel Fletcher Yasuyuki OtsukaJapanese Throwing Weapons is a detailed instruction manual for learning authentic shuriken throwing techniques as practiced in Japan. Daniel Fletcher studied under Japan's most notable shuriken sensei, Yasuyuki Otsuka, of the Meifu Shinkage Ryu and in this book he reveals the secrets learned in his years of study and training.Fletcher explains the origins and purpose of the shuriken as a weapon and provides information on the various types of shuriken used by the historic samurai and ninjas. Fletcher's expert instructions and the enclosed DVD can help anyone become proficient in throwing these weapons.
Japanese Throwing Weapons
by Daniel Fletcher Yasuyuki OtsukaJapanese Throwing Weapons is a detailed instruction manual for learning authentic shuriken throwing techniques as practiced in Japan. Daniel Fletcher studied under Japan's most notable shuriken sensei, Yasuyuki Otsuka, of the Meifu Shinkage Ryu and in this book he reveals the secrets learned in his years of study and training.Fletcher explains the origins and purpose of the shuriken as a weapon and provides information on the various types of shuriken used by the historic samurai and ninjas. Fletcher's expert instructions and the enclosed DVD can help anyone become proficient in throwing these weapons.
Jar of Dreams
by Liz FlahertyFor as long as she can remember, Lucy Dolan has been jotting down her hopes on slips of paper and saving them in a pickle jar-her jar of dreams. It was the first thing she saved when the beloved family diner went up in flames, and it's safely buckled in her beat-up minivan when she lands in Taft, Indiana, to start over. She rents a room and goes into business with her landlady, but then Gert's nephew comes charging in to "rescue" his aunt.Boone Brennan will be damned if he'll let Lucy take advantage of Aunt Gert, who raised him and his sister. Believing that she's just passing through, he's deeply suspicious of her-despite the sparks that fly between them.Just as Boone and Lucy are starting to open up to each other, a series of fires throws Lucy under suspicion. Boone wants to trust her and his feelings, but with the whole town against her, will he stay by her side? Or will Lucy move on and find another place to make her dreams come true?74,000 words
Jarome Iginla: How the NHL's First Black Captain Gives Back (Lorimer Recordbooks)
by Nicole MortillaroThere's much more to Jarome Iginla's story than being the first black captain of an NHL team. He is also renowned for his social commitment and generosity off the ice. "Iggy" grew up in a single-parent household in St. Albert, Alberta. It was thanks to his grandparents that he started to play hockey. His hard work paid off and, in 1996, at the age of 18, Iggy was drafted into the NHL for the Calgary Flames. He went on to become a multiple-award-winning hockey player and two-time Olympic champion. But he never forgot his struggles in his rise to hockey stardom. Today, he plays an important role for many young hockey-loving Canadians by promoting diversity in hockey. Distributed in the U.S by Lerner Publishing Group
Jasmine Helps a Foal (Pony Tails #10)
by Bonnie BryantWith a new baby around, Jasmine feels invisible—until a foal needs her help Jasmine is thrilled about becoming a big sister. She&’s even been practicing with a doll her parents gave her. But when baby Sophie comes, her parents seem to forget all about Jasmine. Pine Hollow Stables has also welcomed a new baby—an adorable foal with sweet eyes and soft hair, who needs a ton of love and attention. And Jasmine is up to the challenge.
Jasmine Trots Ahead (Pony Tails #7)
by Bonnie BryantParticipating in a Big Sister/Little Sister project at the riding academy, Jasmine is alarmed when jealous fellow rider Erin Mosley attempts to ruin Jasmine's project.
Jasmine Trots Ahead (Pony Tails #7)
by Bonnie BryantJasmine gets to train with the best rider at Pine Hollow Stables—but there&’s one member of the club who is not happy about itThe Pony Tails&’ riding teacher, Max, has assigned each of the girls a &“big sister&” from the Pony Club to help them improve their skills. When Jasmine is assigned to Carole Hansen, the best rider at Pine Hollow Stables, the other girls are jealous—especially Erin Mosley. Erin doesn&’t think it&’s fair, and says she&’s going to make Jasmine sorry. Will her nasty schemes ruin Jasmine&’s chances of winning a blue ribbon? Not if the Pony Tails can help it!
Jasmine and the Jumping Pony (Pony Tails #16)
by Bonnie BryantJasmine is great at riding ponies, but she&’s about to learn that jumping can be especially challenging Jasmine and her friends the Pony Tails are crazy about animals—especially ponies. This year, Jasmine and her pony Outlaw are taking their first jumping lesson at Pine Hollow Stables, and she couldn&’t be more excited. All she can think about is jumping! But during the lesson, Jasmine falls off Outlaw going over the very first jump. She is disappointed, embarrassed, and scared. Will Jasmine and Outlaw ever learn to jump like pros?
Jasmine's Christmas Ride (Pony Tails #4)
by Bonnie BryantIt's Christmas time at Pine Hollow Stables, and the riders prepare for a horse show and the annual Starlight Ride into town.
Jasmine's Christmas Ride (Pony Tails #4)
by Bonnie BryantThe Pony Tails get in the holiday spirit for two Christmas horse shows at Pine Hollow StablesAs Christmas draws near, the Pony Tails get excited about two Pony Club holiday events at Pine Hollow Stables: the annual Starlight Ride on Christmas Eve and a special horse show to raise money for the local animal shelter.Both Corey and Jasmine have been practicing hard in hopes of being chosen to perform in a special presentation at the show. But when only Corey is selected to ride in the show, the girls&’ holiday cheer disappears. Jasmine feels left out, and Corey is embarrassed that she was chosen. Poor May is stuck in the middle. Will the three best friends be able to work things out before the night of the Starlight Ride? It may take a Christmas miracle!
Jasmine's First Horse Show (Pony Tails #13)
by Bonnie BryantJasmine wants her first horse show to be perfect—but when everything starts going wrong, will she be able to keep her cool? Jasmine couldn&’t be more excited for her first horse show. But when her pony Outlaw stumbles and falls during a ride, the Pine Hollow veterinarian says that he needs rest. Without her pony, how can Jasmine compete? With the show approaching, Jasmine is a nervous wreck. Nothing is going the way she had hoped. But with the help of the Pony Tails, she learns that keeping it together under pressure can be just as important as beating the competition.
Jaw Dropping Hockey Trivia
by Don WeekesFrom the scoring exploits of historic greats like Gordie Howe, Dit Clapper and Joe Malone to hockey heroics ripped from yesterday's headlines--including the wild 2011 Cup final between the Boston Bruins and the Vancouver Canucks--these quizzes and games will test the knowledge and stoke the passions of hockey fans everywhere.In eight cleverly constructed theme chapters, among them a chapter on swashbuckling Stanley Cup clashes and another on the on-ice drama at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, renowned hockey trivia master Don Weekes takes the reader on a colourful journey through hockey lore. From glorious victories to hilarious interview quotes, the greatest sport on ice is crammed, in all its zany glory, into this terrific trivia collection.
Jay Versus the Saxophone of Doom
by Bobby Orr Kara Kootstra Kim SmithWho knew grade six music could be so scary? For kids who love The Diary of a Wimpy Kid and The Dork Diaries comes a hilarious new entry into funny middle-grade novels.Jay Roberts loves hockey. He's good at it. He also loves his hockey hero, Bobby Orr, considered a legend by Jay's grandfather. In fact, even though they may bicker, when it comes to the Bruins, the whole family agrees that they are the team to root for. When it comes to hockey, Jay's a team player, but there's one person who seems determined to make life hard for Jay: his classmate and fellow team member, Mick Bartlet. It's a good thing Jay can usually stickhandle his way out of his bullying. But something else is determined to make Jay's life difficult, something far harder for Jay to play: the saxophone.Sixth grade just became a whole lot more challenging ...From the Hardcover edition.
Jayo: The Jason Sherlock Story
by Jason Sherlock‘It’s got to be said for the little man, give him a sniff at goal – and he is deadly.’ Jim GavinOne of the greatest Dublin players of the modern GAA era. A man who transcended the racial divide to carve out a stellar career. Foreword by Jim Gavin - manager of the All-Ireland-winning Dublin team.Jason Sherlock grew up in Finglas, North Dublin. As the son of an Irish mother and Asian father, he experienced racism throughout his childhood. On the playing fields and basketball courts however, he found acceptance, along with a new-found discipline to fend off the daily taunts. Sherlock represented Ireland in under-21s soccer, captained its basketball team and spent his summers winning hurling trophies in Cork.But in 1995 his life changed overnight as he was plucked from the fringes to become the best-known star in the GAA. He won an All-Ireland SFC title with Dublin, whose supporters gave him his own song. ‘Jayo Mania’ came out of nowhere and spread through the country like wildfire. New opportunities arose from his new-found celebrity status. He became a TV presenter and started to mix with the good and the great, opened shops with Sylvester Stallone and Richard Branson, and gladly surfed the wave of celebrity. His soccer and GAA performances however, declined, and he began to feel as though he was seen as a novelty or marketable product, rather than a sportsman. Over the next decade and a half, Dublin failed to win another All-Ireland and Sherlock became utterly obsessed with trying to get back on top. In 2009, he was dropped from the Dublin panel, his self-worth plummeted, and he started to label his career as ‘fourteen years of failure’. Not content to wallow for long, he began the fight to get his place back on the team. Sherlock’s story is one of a battle for acceptance, a fight against racism, a climb to the highest levels of three sports with a stop off along ‘Celebrity Way’. It is the journey of a boy who was cast head-first into the full glare of the media and became an Irish legend. But more than anything else, this is a story of one man’s resilience.
Jazz Age Giant: Charles A. Stoneham and New York City Baseball in the Roaring Twenties
by Robert F. GarrattIn the early 1920s, when the New York Yankees&’ first dynasty was taking shape, they were outplayed by their local rival, the New York Giants. Led by manager John McGraw the Giants won four consecutive National League pennants and two World Series, both against the rival Yankees. Remarkably, the Giants succeeded despite a dysfunctional and unmanageable front office. And at the center of the turmoil was one of baseball&’s more improbable figures: club president Charles A. Stoneham, who had purchased the Giants for $1 million in 1919, the largest amount ever paid for an American sports team. Short, stout, and jowly, Charlie Stoneham embodied a Jazz Age stereotype—a business and sporting man by day, he led another life by night. He threw lavish parties, lived extravagantly, and was often chronicled in the city tabloids. Little is known about how he came to be one of the most successful investment brokers in what were known as &“bucket shops,&” a highly speculative and controversial branch of Wall Street. One thing about Stoneham is clear, however: at the close of World War I he was a wealthy man, with a net worth of more than $10 million. This wealth made it possible for him to purchase majority control of the Giants, one of the most successful franchises in Major League Baseball. Stoneham, an owner of racehorses, a friend to local politicians and Tammany Hall, a socialite and a man well placed in New York business and political circles, was also implicated in a number of business scandals and criminal activities. The Giants&’ principal owner had to contend with federal indictments, civil lawsuits, hostile fellow magnates, and troubles with booze, gambling, and women. But during his sixteen-year tenure as club president, the Giants achieved more success than the club had seen under any prior regime. In Jazz Age Giant Robert Garratt brings to life Stoneham&’s defining years leading the Giants in the Roaring Twenties. With its layers of mystery and notoriety, Stoneham&’s life epitomizes the high life and the changing mores of American culture during the 1920s, and the importance of sport, especially baseball, during the pivotal decade.
Jean Béliveau
by Wayne Gretzky Jean Beliveau Allan Turowetz Chris GoyensFew professional athletes have been as loved and respected as Jean Béliveau, captain of the fabled Montreal Canadiens during the team's glory years in the 1950s and 1960s. His career on ice was followed by an equally successful career in the Canadiens' front office. First published in 1994, this classic biography has been fully updated to reflect the events of the past decade, from his battle with cancer to his frank assessment of the game today, including the consequences of expansion and the fallout from a cancelled season.
Jeet Kune Do
by Teri Tom Ted WongTeri Tom, the "top student" of Bruce Lee's protege Ted Wong, returns to the world of Jeet Kune Do with her new book, Jeet Kune Do: The Arsenal of Self-Expression. In a natural progression from her first work, The Straight Lead, Tom takes some of the basic mechanics and strategies covered in that book and applies them to the rest of the Jeet Kune Do repertoire, filling instructional gaps found between LeeÆs Fighting Method series and The Tao of Jeet Kune Do--which Lee never intended to be published as an instruction manual.Incorporating many details that Wong observed during his time with Bruce Lee, and also his own research into the how and why of Jeet Kune Do techniques, this excellent new book provides the information that connects the dots found in the Tao of Jeet Kune Do. Those small, nuanced movements--like footwork, feinting, weight transfer and the sequencing of those elements--and how they're used to transition from movement to movement will make all the difference in your practice of Jeet Kune Do.
Jeet Kune Do
by Teri Tom Ted WongTeri Tom, the "top student" of Bruce Lee's protege Ted Wong, returns to the world of Jeet Kune Do with her new book, Jeet Kune Do: The Arsenal of Self-Expression. In a natural progression from her first work, The Straight Lead, Tom takes some of the basic mechanics and strategies covered in that book and applies them to the rest of the Jeet Kune Do repertoire, filling instructional gaps found between LeeÆs Fighting Method series and The Tao of Jeet Kune Do--which Lee never intended to be published as an instruction manual.Incorporating many details that Wong observed during his time with Bruce Lee, and also his own research into the how and why of Jeet Kune Do techniques, this excellent new book provides the information that connects the dots found in the Tao of Jeet Kune Do. Those small, nuanced movements--like footwork, feinting, weight transfer and the sequencing of those elements--and how they're used to transition from movement to movement will make all the difference in your practice of Jeet Kune Do.
Jeet Kune Do
by Teri Tom Ted WongTeri Tom, the "top student" of Bruce Lee's protege Ted Wong, returns to the world of Jeet Kune Do with her new book, Jeet Kune Do: The Arsenal of Self-Expression. In a natural progression from her first work, The Straight Lead, Tom takes some of the basic mechanics and strategies covered in that book and applies them to the rest of the Jeet Kune Do repertoire, filling instructional gaps found between LeeÆs Fighting Method series and The Tao of Jeet Kune Do--which Lee never intended to be published as an instruction manual.Incorporating many details that Wong observed during his time with Bruce Lee, and also his own research into the how and why of Jeet Kune Do techniques, this excellent new book provides the information that connects the dots found in the Tao of Jeet Kune Do. Those small, nuanced movements--like footwork, feinting, weight transfer and the sequencing of those elements--and how they're used to transition from movement to movement will make all the difference in your practice of Jeet Kune Do.
Jeet Kune Do Basics
by David ChengIn Jeet Kune Do Basics, readers will learn: * The origination of Jeet Kune Do-the philosophy, history, and different styles of the martial art * How to choose a school-taking readers through their first class including the etiquette and dress requirements * The basic elements of the style-stances, footwork, upper body and lower body techniques, and grappling * The five ways of attack, including the single direct attack, the attack by combination, the progressive indirect attack, the attack by drawing, and the hand immobilization attack * The tactical considerations of Jeet Kune Do practice including defenses, counterattacks, and sparring * A comprehensive list of resources to help students further develop their knowledge of and training in Jeet Kune Do The Martial Arts Basics series provides a complete introduction to the martial arts. All of the books in the series are meant to coach beginning students through their first six months of practice-and beyond. These books allow students to gain a complete understanding of the art form from the very beginning-helping them progress faster and with a clearer vision of purpose.