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UCLA Sports Information Office
1994-95 UCLA Basketball Media Guide
Los Angeles Calif.: UCLA Sports Information Office. 1994. 4to. 159 xxx pp. packed with player biographies photos records stats etc. for the rabid Bruins fan. Very good in wraps with a small crease on back cover. Los Angeles, Calif.: UCLA Sports Information Office., 1994 paperback
Bookseller reference : 11-1140
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UCLA Sports Information Office
1995-96 UCLA Basketball Media Guide
Los Angeles Calif.: UCLA Sports Information Office 1995. 4to. 164 xxxi pp. of player biographies photos records stats etc. for the rabid Bruins fan. Very good in wraps. Los Angeles, Calif.: UCLA Sports Information Office, 1995 paperback
Bookseller reference : 11-1114
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USC Sports Information Office
1995 USC Football Media Guide
Los Angeles Calif.: USC Sports Information Office 1995. 4to. 244 12 pp. of records stats etc. for the rabid Trojans fan. Cover features John Stonehouse Keyshawn Johnson Jeremy Hogue and Coach John Robinson. Very good in wraps. Los Angeles, Calif.: USC Sports Information Office, 1995 paperback
Bookseller reference : 11-1136
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USC Sports Information Office
1995 USC Spring Football Prospectus
Los Angeles Calif.: USC Sports Information Office 1995. 4to. 42 pp. of football information for the rabid Trojans fan. Cover features Keyshawn Johnson Coach John Robinson John Stonehouse Shawn Walters and Jeremy Hogue. Very good in wraps with some creasing along stapled spine. Los Angeles, Calif.: USC Sports Information Office, 1995 paperback
Bookseller reference : 11-1144
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Kaye Richard; Peskett Roy
The Ladbrokes Story
London: Pelham Books 1969. Among the most comprehensive racing books ever written as the author traces the story of betting from the days of Tattersalls Newmarket Rooms through the riotous villainy of the betting booths in Hyde Park the first ticker-tape racing machine birth of the Blower the leisurely Victorian era to the battle for the right to call themselves 'the world's greatest bookmakers'. Faint crease marks running along top edges. Clean square hardback in an unclipped d/w showing slight shelfwear and sunning to spine - 304 pages including index. Next post dispatch. . First Edition. Hard Back. Good /Good . 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Pelham Books Paperback
Bookseller reference : 049942 ISBN : 0720703107 9780720703108
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Fitzgeorge Parker Tim
Jockeys of the Seventies
London: Pelham Books 1980. Charts the careers of a selection of riders who dominated both the flat and jump scene of the 70s including many anecdotes along the way. Clean square hardback in an unclipped d/w - 176 pages including index. Next post dispatch. . First Edition. Hard Back. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Pelham Books Paperback
Bookseller reference : 049954 ISBN : 072071267X 9780720712674
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Nack William
Secretariat
Hyperion 2010. Pages are clean tight and bright. Bookstore's stamped address appears on the inside of the rear cover. Inspect this title in person by exercising your personal walking apparatus! . Trade Paperback. Very Good. Illus. by Illustrated B&W Photographs. Hyperion Paperback
Bookseller reference : 6009344 ISBN : 1401324010 9781401324018
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University of Hawaii Sports Media Relations Office
1994 University of Hawaii Football Information Guide
Honolulu Hawaii: University of Hawaii Sports Media Relations Office 1994. 4to. 144 pp. packed with player biographies photos records stats etc. for the rabid Rainbows fan. Very good in spiral-bound wraps. Honolulu, Hawaii: University of Hawaii Sports Media Relations Office, 1994 paperback
Bookseller reference : 11-1202
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Andrisani John; Dunaway Mike
The Tiger Woods Way: Secrets of Tiger Woods' Power-Swing Technique
New York New York U.S.A.: Crown Publishers 1997. First Edition is stated on the copyright page with the full number sequence of 1-10 present. The Dust-Jacket's original price is still present. Pages are clean tight and bright. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Illustrated in Color & B&W Photos. Crown Publishers Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 6008172 ISBN : 060960094X 9780609600948
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Meisel Tony
The Boating Emergency Manual: Sail and Power Boats
New York New York U.S.A.: Macmillan 1989. Pages are clean tight and bright. Bookstore's stamped address appears on the inside of the rear cover. Stiff Wraps. Near Fine. Illus. by Illustrated in B&W Drawings. Macmillan Paperback
Bookseller reference : 6008204 ISBN : 0020444818 9780020444817
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Hillary John; Hillary J. H.
Westland : Journal of John Hillary Emigrant to New Zealand 1879
Fakenham Norfolk: Acorn Editions 1979. J.H. Hillary introduces his grandfather's journal of the family voyage to a new life in New Zealand well over a century ago with the second part of the book recounting the homeward journey having been unable to find work and a new life in 'the promised land'. Illustrated with contemporary photographs - 128 pages including appendix. Prompt dispatch. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Acorn Editions Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 049021 ISBN : 0906554012 9780906554012
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Prior Rupert
Motorcycling - The Golden Years
London: Tiger Books 1994. The story of the racing motorcycle from the early 1900's through to the 1930's showing how racing improved the breed how the coming of the supercharger and streamlining gave a dramatic indication of rising speed and how the Italian and German constructors threatened the long-held British supremacy in the speed sphere. A clean crisp hardback in unclipped dustwrapper. Illustrated with many previously unpublished photographs. 143 pages. Includes two newspaper articles relating to motorbikes. Prompt dispatch. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Tiger Books Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 049037 ISBN : 1855013428 9781855013421
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Vecsey George
A Year in the Sun: The Games the Players the Pleasure of Sports
Westminister Maryland U.S.A.: Times Books 1989. The Dust-Jacket's original price is still present. Pages are clean tight and bright. . Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Times Books Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 6007648 ISBN : 0812916786 9780812916782
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Owen D. J.
The Port of London : Yesterday and Today
London: Port of London Authority 1927. Traces the steps by which London as a port acquired its position of pre-eminence. Generally clean large format hardback with some light foxing. Boards show signs of shelfwear with rubbing and bumping. Gilt lettering/decoration. Foreword by Lord Ritchie of Dundee - 106 pages including index. Prompt dispatch. Hard Cover. Good. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Port of London Authority Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 048199
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LeBow Guy
The Wrestling Scene
Homecrafts-Sports Division 1950. Loads and loads of photographs of professional wrestlers from this era. Woody Strode Gorgeous George Argentina Rocca Mike Mazurki Mr. Cuba Baron Michele Leone Primo Carnera Dusek Brothers and many many more. Your inquires are welcome. . Soft Cover. Good. Illus. by Illustrated B&W Photographs. Trade Paperback. Homecrafts-Sports Division Paperback
Bookseller reference : 6007425
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Winkler Reinhart
This Is Windsurfing
Scranton Pennsylvania U.S.A.: William Morrow & Co 1980. Pages are clean tight and bright. Bookstore's stamped address appears on the inside of the rear cover. Generously illustrated throughout! . Hard Cover. Very Good. Illus. by Illustrated in Color. William Morrow & Co Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 6007355 ISBN : 0914814206 9780914814207
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Gierach John
Even Brook Trout Get the Blues
Old Tappan New Jersey U.S.A.: Fireside 1993. Pages are clean and tight. Bookstore's stamped address appears on the inside of the rear cover. . Trade Paperback. Good. Fireside Paperback
Bookseller reference : 6007205 ISBN : 0671779109 9780671779108
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Navratilova Martina;Vecsey George
Martina
Westminister Maryland U.S.A.: Alfred a Knopf Inc 1987. Pages are clean tight and bright. Bookstore's stamped address appears on the inside of the rear cover. . Third Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Illustrated in B&W Photographs. Alfred a Knopf Inc Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 6007328 ISBN : 0394536401 9780394536408
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Young A. S. "Doc"
The Mets from Mobile Cleon Jones and Tommie Sgee
Harcourt Brace & World 1970. There is some edge-wear to the DJ at both ends of the spine. Additionally the DJ has rub marks at the right center edge that has made the color turn from orange to white. First Edition is stated on the copyright page. The Dust-Jacket's original price is still present. Generously illustrated throughout!. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good in Brodart. Illus. by Illustrated B&W Photographs. Harcourt, Brace & World Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 6007309
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Berry Eliot;H Holt
Topspin: Ups and Downs in Big-Time Tennis
New York New York U.S.A.: Henry Holt & Co 1996. Gift inscribed on the Fep. First Edition is stated on the copyright page with the full number sequence of 1-10 present. The Dust-Jacket's original price is still present. Pages are clean tight and bright. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Henry Holt & Co Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 6006622 ISBN : 0805035435 9780805035438
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Clammer Richard Introduction & Commentaries By
Paddle Steamers : 1837 to 1914
London: B. T. Batsford 1983. Includes 122 photographs in giving a complete visual guide to all the major types of paddle steamers which sailed from British and Irish ports and inland waterways in the years before the First World War. Clean square hardback in an unclipped d/w - 136 pages including index. Prompt dispatch. Reprint. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. B. T. Batsford Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 047252 ISBN : 0713423315 9780713423310
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Hunter Jim "Catfish";Keteyian Armen
Catfish: My Life in Baseball
Blacklick Ohio U.S.A.: McGraw-Hill 1988. Pages are clean and tight. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Good/Very Good. Illus. by Illustrated. McGraw-Hill Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 6007020 ISBN : 0070313717 9780070313712
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Player Gary;Tolhurst Desmond
Golf Begins at 50: Playing the Lifetime Game Better Than Ever
Simon and Schuster 1988. Pages are clean tight and bright. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Illustrated in B&W Photo & Drawings. Simon and Schuster Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 6007019 ISBN : 0671638610 9780671638610
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Nicklaus Jack;Bowden Ken
Jack Nicklaus: My Story
Riverside New Jersey U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster 1997. Flat signed by Jack Nicklaus on the Fep. First edition with the full number sequence of 1-10 present on the copyright page.The Dust-Jacket's original price is still present. Pages are clean tight and bright. . Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Illustrated in B&W Photographs. Simon & Schuster Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 6007025 ISBN : 0684836289 9780684836287
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Rodrigo Robert
The Paddock Book
London: Macdonald 1967. A little mottling to covers and spine strip but internally very clean. A collection of articles and reminiscences about horse racing through the ages. 255 pages. Illustrated with b/w photographs. Prompt dispatch. First Edition. Hard Back. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Macdonald Paperback
Bookseller reference : 047344
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Welcome John
The Welcome Collection : Fourteen Racing Stories
London: Michael Joseph 1972. A new collection containing a wide range of short stories by most of the famous writers who have used the Turf as a setting. Contributors include Dick Francis Edgar Wallace Tim Carew etc. Some light spotting to page edges else a clean square copy in an unclipped d/w showing light shelfwear/rubbing - 254 pages. Next post dispatch. . First Edition. Hard Back. Good /Good . 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Michael Joseph Paperback
Bookseller reference : 047352 ISBN : 0718110862 9780718110864
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Anon
1967 Racing Annual
London: Tote Invenstors 1967. Contents include:- Top two year olds of 1966; Forty Good Horses; The Jackpot Story; Dark Horses for the Derby; Racecourses under Guard; A guide to big-race winners; New in 1967; The Flat in 1966 etc. A very good clean hardback which has dusty top edge. 256 pages. Illustrated with b/w photographs. . First Edition. Hard Back. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Tote Invenstors Paperback
Bookseller reference : 047348
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Edwards Lionel
Sportsman's Sketchbook
London: Putnam & Co 1953. Very good clean hardback in unclipped dustwrapper which shows signs of wear and tear including a small loss to front cover along top edge and two internally repaired tears. A collection of Lionel Edwards' notes and impressions that go to make up his finished pictures. 13 colour and 26 b/w pictures. 63 pages. Undated 1953. Hard Back. Very Good/Fair. Oblong. Putnam & Co Paperback
Bookseller reference : 047381
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Wallrond Sally
Looking at carriages
J.A. Allen 1992. 2nd edition. Hard covers dust jacket. Fine/Fine. An essential reference for horse-drawn vehicle enthusiasts. Scarcely used. 277 pp. J.A. Allen hardcover
Bookseller reference : 7931 ISBN : 0851315526 9780851315522
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Blackmore David an Anthology By
Blunders and Disasters at Sea
Barnsley South Yorkshire: Pen & Sword Maritime 2004. Superb collection of short stories noting mishaps over the span of history with graphic descriptions covering the background the events causes and tragic consequences of each one. Clean square hardback in an unclipped d/w - 246 pages including index. Prompt dispatch. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Pen & Sword Maritime Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 046106 ISBN : 1844151174 9781844151172
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Scrutator JS. Rarey; illustrated by Harrison Weir J. S.
Horses and hounds: a practical treatise
London: George Routledge & Co. 1855. 1st edition. Boards. Fair/No Jacket. Spine damaged and partly missing; hinges weak. xii 302 6 pp. London: George Routledge & Co. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 7419
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Armstrong Lance
Every Second Counts
London: Yellow Jersey Press 2003. Second volume of the autobiography of the sporting legend who famously fought testicular cancer and then went on to win the Tour de France in the fastest ever time. 246 pages. A very good clean copy. Next post UK dispatch. . Soft Cover. Very Good. 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. Yellow Jersey Press Paperback
Bookseller reference : 044592 ISBN : 0224064738 9780224064736
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Riding
Riding: the horselovers' magazine vols. 1-3 only
Country Life & George Newnes 1936-1939. 1st edition. Bound in maroon buckram. Good/V.g. A few pages with pictures clipped. An almost complete run of this short-lived journal. 3 vols. Country Life & George Newnes hardcover
Bookseller reference : 7189
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CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE DEPORTES
IX Bienal Internacional del Deporte en las Bellas Artes. Pintura Escultura Gráfica Dibujo Trofeos Medallas Tapices Arquitectura. Catálogo de la exposición en Barcelona Palacio Real de Pedralbes septiembre/octubre 1986 / Con el Patrocinio del Comité Olímpico Internacional y la colaboración de la Generalitad de Cataluña y el Excmo. Ayuntamiento de Barcelona
Madrid: Ministerio de Cultura 1986.- 89 p.: profusión de ilustraciones; 4º mayor 28 cm.; Cartulina Ed. con solapas. ARTE EN GENERAL E HISTORIA EN GENERAL DEL ARTE Libro en español Ministerio de Cultura paperback
Bookseller reference : 34218
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Davenport Major C
The Foot and Shoeing- Strip Book No 6
Warwickshire: The British Horse Society 1976. 56 page booklet. Pony Club publication looking at the structure of the horses foot and how best to shoe it. Illustrated with b/w photographs. . Soft Cover. Very Good. 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. The British Horse Society Paperback
Bookseller reference : 044515
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Marshall Leonie
Novice to Advanced Dressage
London: J.A. Allen 1981. Intended to enlighten the competitor to what the judge is looking for and how to try to arrive at that way of going. A very good clean paperback. 136 pages. Previous owner's name inside front cover. Prompt dispatch. . Soft Cover. Very Good. 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall. J.A. Allen Paperback
Bookseller reference : 044497 ISBN : 0851313736 9780851313733
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Hardman Ann C. Leighton
The Amateur Horse Breeder
London: Pelham Books 1974. Completely revised and updated edition of the author's treatise on the art of breeding horses especially written for the novice horse breeder but containing much information of value to the expert. Clean square hardback in an unclipped d/w - 160 pages including index. Next post dispatch. . Revised Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Author. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Pelham Books Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 044502 ISBN : 072070796X 9780720707960
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Hislop John
Breeding for Racing
London: Martin Secker 1980. Mainly concerned with the breeder who produces horses to race himself though also deals briefly with the aspect of breeding yearlings for sale while the general principles expounded apply to both departments. Some faint sunning to page edges else a clean square hardback in an unclipped d/w protected in a plastic film - 192 pages including index. Next post dispatch. . Reprint. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Martin Secker Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 044499 ISBN : 0436197014 9780436197017
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Jones J. Philip
Gambling Yesterday and Today - A Complete History
Newton Abbot Devon: David & Charles 1973. Examines the social history of gambling from card games to horses pigeons to casino games and also looks at the careers of some of the most famous professional and amateur gamblers of all time including Casanova Gordon Selfridge and the Aga Khan. A very good clean hardback in unclipped dustwrapper which has faded spine Previous owner's name on front endpaper. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. David & Charles Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 044119 ISBN : 0715357271 9780715357279
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Layton Captain CWT. & Ferguson Arch H. editors C. W.
Brown's Nautical Almanac - Daily Tide Table for 1950
Glasgow Scotland: Brown Son & Ferguson Ltd 1950. The 73rd annual publication of Brown's Nautical Almanac. A good clean copy in stiff card boards with cloth spine now protected in removable plastic sleeve. 760 pages including numerous contemporary nautical advertisements. Prompt dispatch. . First Edition. Soft Cover. Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Brown, Son & Ferguson Ltd Paperback
Bookseller reference : 043791
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Neill Terry
Revelations of a Football Manager SIGNED COPY
London: Sidgwick & Jackson 1985. No-punches pulled autobiography covering Neill's colourful career as both player and manager. From the library of Spurs supporter Lord Willis and containing a SIGNED inscription in ink to the ffep to Lord & Lady Willis which reads '' To Ted & Audrey Love & Best wishes Terry Neill. - Thanks for just being yourselves. T. '' Clean square hardback in an unclipped d/w - 191 pages including appendix. Next post dispatch. . Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Sidgwick & Jackson Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 043248 ISBN : 0283992220 9780283992223
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Francis Dick & Welcome John
Great Racing Stories
London: Bellew Publishing 1989. Includes stories by Ernest Hemingway Molly Keane John Galsworthy Arthur Conan Doyle and Somerville and Ross. A very good clean hardback in an unclipped dustjacket which has faded spine. 213 pages. Next post UK Dispatch. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Bellew Publishing Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 043270 ISBN : 0947792147 9780947792145
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McCord Gary;Huggan John
Golf for Dummies
Somerset New Jersey U.S.A.: Hungry Minds Inc 1996. Pages are clean tight and bright. Trade Paperback. Very Good. Hungry Minds Inc Paperback
Bookseller reference : 4015081 ISBN : 1568848579 9781568848570
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Egger Gary Nigel Champion and Greg Hurst
The Fitness Leader's Exercise Bible
Kenthurst NSW Australia: Kangaroo Pr. New. 1987. Second Edition; Fifth Printing. Paperback. 0864172605 . New unread minimal shelf wear. Index. 436 b&w photos. Over 600 aerobics weight training and stretching exercises for instructors coaches teachers and anyone interested in physical fitness. ; 112 pages . Kangaroo Pr paperback
Bookseller reference : 3585 ISBN : 0864172605 9780864172600
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Sahota Gursharan
The Shotokan Karate Handbook: Beginner to Black Belt
U.K.: Sahota Publishing. New. 1996. Paperback. 0952463806 . Unread no marks. Illustrated with 1543 b&w photos. Written in an easy-to-follow manner this fully illustrated guide to Shotokan karate is a valuable asset for those wishing to make the transition from beginner to black belt. Supplemented by comprehensive photographs showing moves and positions The Shotokan Karate Handbook is easily a superior publication. While other karate books stop short with only a few techniques Sahota's handbook illustrates the full range of movements. Full of kicking striking sparring and Kata techniques this handbook will be invaluable to those in pursuit of a black belt. All of the actions are broken down into movements such as sparring or striking and are fully illustrated with approximately 1600 comprehensive photographs. Gurharan Sahota is an 8th Dan Black Belt. He is the founder of the Traditional English Shotokan Karate Association TESKA an international karate network. ; 260 pages . Sahota Publishing paperback
Bookseller reference : 5109 ISBN : 0952463806 9780952463801
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Shaw Mike Series Editor
How to Play Tennis: A Step-By-Step Guide
Norwich England: Jarrold. New. 1995. Reprint. Paperback. 0711704201 . Brand new pristine. ; Jarrold Sports; 48 pages . Jarrold paperback
Bookseller reference : 7226 ISBN : 0711704201 9780711704206
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Pier Tsui po
Healing Secrets of Ancient China
Melbourne Australia: Hill of Content. As New. 1994. Paperback. 0855722452 . Unread unmarked with minor shelfwear to wraps. Author Pier Tsui-Po is a qualified traditional Chinese medicine acupuncturist who also practices Chinese herbal medicine. A healer educator motivator and Taoist philosopher Pier is not only highly trained and experienced in the fields of Chinese medicine but also holds a Masters degree in Chinese Martial Arts. Having helped thousands of people improve and restore their physical emotional and spiritual condition Pier continues his commitment to educating and helping people of all backgrounds and ages to improve their health. Pier explains how the ideal life for each individual person order for society and harmony in nature are all based on the ancient Chinese philosophy of Taoism. All living things depend on this philosophy. Healing Secrets of Ancient China teaches you how to bring peace harmony health and balance into your life as well as your environment. It features the gentle exercises of Dao Yin and shows the link between healing and the martial arts. Pier also explains how vital points in the body influence health and healing. ; 162 pages . Hill of Content paperback
Bookseller reference : 4208 ISBN : 0855722452 9780855722456
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Thompson Geoff
On the Door: The Geoff Thompson Story Part 3
Chichester United Kingdom: Summersdale. New in New dust jacket. 1998. Reprint. Hardcover. 1840240822 . Unread unmarked. A very entertaining story about a bouncer at some of the world's roughest nightclubs. Martial arts expert Geoff Thompson spent nine years as a nightclub doorman. On the Door is the third volume of his autobiographical writings following the highly successful cult books Watch My Back - A Bouncer's Story and Bouncer. In On the Door Geoff Thompson recounts some of the hilarious tales of his street fights with gangsters petty criminals and other troublemakers who dared to confront him. Geoff Thompson is recognized as an international authority on self-protection. He has written over twenty books on martial arts self defense fear control as well as Watch My Back Bouncer and On the Door the three autobiographical Books about his early years and how he came to be a nightclub doorman working in his hometown of Coventry England.; 192 pages . Summersdale hardcover
Bookseller reference : 4060 ISBN : 1840240822 9781840240825
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Pat O'Keeffe
Kick Boxing: A Framework for Success
Chichester UK: Summersdale. New. 1997. Paperback. 1873475233 . Unread. 200 b&w photos and 55 diagrams. Here are the techniques methods and practices that make up the training of a kick boxer. If you are new to the sport everything you need to know to get started is included in this book. The information presented can also be used by experienced kick boxers and as a working reference to solve or re-examine problems of craft and skill. The book is written in clear easy-to-understand language and covers the fundamentals defense and counter attacks combinations timing sparring speed and power. Here's how to achieve real results using these simple steps. B&W photographs on every page show the proper way to learn every move. For kick boxing fans this is the one! Author Pat O'Keeffe's fighting career spanned from 1979 to 1987. During his fight career he fought three World Champions and the Belgium Professional Champion Rudi Van Damme. Now a successful trainer O'Keeffe is presently the British Head and Team Coach for the American Kick-Boxing organization K.I.C.K.; 160 pages . Summersdale paperback
Bookseller reference : 1397 ISBN : 1873475233 9781873475232
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Quick Series Guide to Basic Weight Training
Ft. Lauderdale FL: Luxart Communications. New. 1997. Spiral-bound. 2922164098 . New with absolutely no blemishes. Convenient flip-thru design makes it easy for anyone to get fast reliable information at their fingertips. Some people avoid this important element to their fitness routine because they are unsure of the best approach. This guide helps by giving the right information to start and maintain a good weight training program including steps to design your own program: � Training safely and correctly � Program design � How to set personal goals � Descriptions of each of the 27 exercises. TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1. Training equipment. 2. Training safely and correctly. 3. Training words. 4. How to set personal goals. 5. Program design: � Basic principles � Number and order of exercises � Specificity of exercise � Design variables: reps sets resistance rest. 6. Training methods for: endurance; hypertrophy; strength. 7. Overload techniques; Progression guidelines. 8. Illustrated warm-up exercises. 9. Chart: exercises no weight; weight; machine for 9 muscle groups 27 exercise in all. 10. Description of each of the 27 exercises most of them illustrated 11. For each exercise: � Muscles working � Start position � Action � End position 12. Precautions; 24 pages . Luxart Communications unknown
Bookseller reference : 2264 ISBN : 2922164098 9782922164091
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