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Sports and games
Are you sitting comfortably? Then Jeff will begin ... The universally-loved, award-winning host of Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday and Channel… 4's Countdown, and author of the bestselling Jelleyman's Thrown a Wobbly, returns with a Jackanory-style, football-flavoured narrative which gathers together the funniest, weirdest, most tragic, most heart-warming, under-the-radar stories of the football season. The book is stuffed to the gunnels with behind-the-scenes revelations, opinions and personal anecdotes from Jeff, and has a strong leaning towards the absurdities of both the highest levels and the grass-roots of the game. From the Macclesfield goalkeeper booked for using a golf tee to take his goal kicks, to the unintelligible ranting and raving of South American dictator chairmen. Let Jeff be your trusted guide through the madness of the football season, and let Jeffanory supply you with a veritable treasure trove of great anecdotes to take to the pub.
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Hobbies and crafts
Elma Waltner, Crafts Designer from Hurley, South Dakota, has put together a series of specific instructions that will enable even… the amateur, using the simplest tools and materials, to progress easily from raw wood to an interesting hand-carved animal. All that's needed is a small block of two-inch wood -- redwood, white pine, sugar pine, western pine, basswood, cottonwood, or any other soft wood -- and a simple pocket or carver's knife. Inexpensive watercolors or enamels, shellac, and varnish are perfect for decoration and finishing.Each step in the carving is made absolutely clear through photographs and angle sketches. There are profile patterns (to be traced on the block) for all of the 24 projects, ranging from Bolivar Bull through Casper Camel to Sammy Stegosaurus. Horatio Horse, Gulliver Goat, and Esmerelda Elephant serve as teaching pieces, with complete instructions from start to finish for each. Once these have been mastered, the same methods are easily applied to the rest of the projects, and special steps in the carving of these are again shown in photographs.The poses and animals represented here are only a beginning in animal caricature, and the hobbyist will soon find himself developing other animals and other poses of these familiar friends to add to his wooden menagerie. They will find in these and in their own projects an almost inexhaustible source of gentle relaxation and delight.
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Sports biography, Sports and games
The story of America s most sacred and carefully constructed football dynasty is revealed in this unflinching family… portrait For generations American athletes have enjoyed the ever-escalating celebrity lavished upon them when they combine on-the-field talent with off-the field charisma but never before have we seen as transformative a sports dynasty as the Mannings a bloodline of strong arms Southern values and savvy business instincts each man compelling in his own right made whole by family But how in just fifty years did this private trio achieve football immortality A gripping and definitive account In the Name of the Father traces Archie Peyton and Eli s roots from red-clay Mississippi to the bright lights of the Super Bowl to reveal the truth of their grit and dedication their inherent ability and the drama they endured behind closed doors As New York Times Notable biographer Mark Ribowsky meticulously chronicles the road to football stardom was not paved smoothly for patriarch Archie The most celebrated and beloved athlete to emerge from tiny Drew Mississippi Archie lost his father to suicide during his heyday at Ole Miss Then despite his playing through the pain a string of surgeries prematurely ended a storied NFL career most memorably spent with the New Orleans Saints Similar savior-like expectations were passed to Archie s eldest Cooper the most gifted of his brood but the shocking discovery of a spinal condition prevented Cooper from ever playing a single snap of college ball Luckily Archie had been raising all three of his sons to love the gridiron throwing deep balls to them off the front porch and there were two more heir apparents in the wings Raised watching dusty old game films in the family den Peyton was swiftly hailed as a generational talent his record-breaking tenure at Tennessee paving a clear path to the NFL Winning Super Bowls with both the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos he was able to overcome a debilitating neck injury after barely being able to hold a football to eclipse Archie in football success It was Peyton who would first pair his football cachet with capitalism selecting commercials and appearances to show off his humor and expand the now-ubiquitous Manning brand into mainstream popular culture And finally there was quiet Eli with an arm and a career to match his big brother s but a reserved and enigmatic affect all his own The good-boy who followed his father to Ole Miss Eli entered the NFL even more carefully managed then his brother was forcing a trade when the lackluster San Diego Chargers selected him with the first pick in the draft Even with two dramatic Super Bowl wins with the New York Giants Eli s lows have been catastrophic and he has never been quite the media darling his brother is But even as their football careers wind down the power of the Manning name only grows Drawing on new interviews and research Ribowsky reveals a family of transcendent talent and intense loyalty dedicated to maintaining an all-American fa ade that has on occasion shown cracks From the family s past steeped in problematic parts of Southern identity to locker-room scandal turned lawsuit to flashes of fraternal jealousy Ribowsky leaves no stone unturned Rich in gridiron dramatics and familial intrigue In the Name of the Father is a quintessentially American saga of a multifaceted lineage that has forever changed the game
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Arts and entertainment, Sports and games
The legendary boxer s personal photographer from 1977 1978 shares fascinating stories and stunning rare photographs… Michael Gaffney traveled the world with Muhammad Ali covered three fights took eight thousand photographs and produced hours of recordings that pieced together in this book define and reveal an authentic Ali Poignant funny and brutally honest this book reveals the struggles of the legendary fighter who fought to stay in the game he loved This is a dramatic and up-close look at the trilogy of Ali s fights from 1977 1978 A tough win against Earnie Shavers a shocking loss to Leon Spinks and a glorious redemptive comeback victory to win the World Heavyweight Championship for an unprecedented third time a feat never accomplished before or since Filled with dramatic photos The Champ is also a compelling personal journey inside the good heart and courageous spirit of one of the most extraordinary people of our lifetime The Champ is one helluva achievement and one helluva book Bert Randolph Sugar Hall of Fame boxing historian
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Law and crime biography, Biography, United States history, Native peoples
The author was a businessman from New York who got tired of the Big City life and was… unhappy for some time He decided to move as far away from that environment Taking only his dog some gear and an open heart he travelled to Canada During this trip he found an island of epic beauty and decided to purchase it His story tells of his difficulty trying to adapt to such the harsh environment The local population were Native Americans who gave him the name Crazy White Man for making the changes that he did Dick Morenus New York radio and magazine writer took to the Ontario bush country to shed his ulcers After writing this hilarious account of his six-year transition from tenderfoot to woodsman-guide he returned to city life to teach write and lecture CHICAGO TRIBUNE -- As a story of the indomitable spirit of men and women pitted against the overwhelming forces of nature Crazy-White-Man is an inspiring one as a tale of pure adventure it will be hard to put down a book that is a little classic of the rugged life CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR -- one of the best tales of escape from city pressures It is a vivid close-up of the Ontario bush--written down with the vividness and gaiety of a man who knew he was free NEW YORK TIMES -- Respect for Mr Morenus courage and hardihood grows with every page we read it emerges as a valuable addition to the small number of books about the Canadian bush COLORADO SPRINGS FREE PRESS -- Anyone from young to old who has wanted to toss the soft life of today into the discard and live as our ancestors did will enjoy this book To those who have lived under frontier conditions it will be equally refreshing--and that cannot be said for many of this type
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Sports and games, Travel and geography
Hike through tranquil pine forests and across vast prairies of wildflowers With Moon 75 Great Hikes Minneapolis … St Paul adventure is just outside your door Inside you ll find A Hike for Everyone ranging from short flat routes suitable for families to daylong treks for more ambitious hikers with options to extend or shorten the journey All hikes are rated for difficulty and indicate if they are wheelchair-accessible or dog-friendlyExplore the Trails Highlights like lakes rivers waterfalls historic sites wildlife and wildflowers are noted for each hike Maps and Directions Get around with easy-to-use maps point-by-point navigation and detailed driving directions to each trailhead with GPS coordinates and public transit options when availableTop Hikes throughout the Twin Cities Metro Area including Brainerd Lakes and the Mississippi River Valley the St Croix River Valley the Minnesota River Valley and Southern MinnesotaTrusted Advice Expert outdoorsman and Minnesota native Jake Kulju has been hiking the greater Twin Cities since childhoodTips and Tools Essentials like health and safety information trail etiquette and background on the landscape and history of the trailsWhether you re a veteran hiker or a first-timer Moon s comprehensive coverage and strategic advice will have you ready to lace up your hiking boots and head out on your next adventure Looking to experience more of the Midwest s beauty Try Moon Michigan s Upper Peninsula or Moon Wisconsin
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Hobbies and crafts, United States history
50 20th century cocktail recipes illustrated with vintage postcards Cocktail culture boomed in the United States after Prohibition … starting with the jazz-filled cocktail lounges and elegant supper clubs in New York City and as rail and automotive travel advanced flowing all the way to the postwar-era resorts and cabaret night spots of California and beyond Barkeepers and mixologists across the country were developing new-fangled concoctions like the Red Snapper the Santa Fe Cooler and Cooper s Ranch Punch A newly liberated America couldn t get enough The unique cocktail lounges hotel bars and other more exotic drinking venues ice rinks carousels and tropical gardens just to name a few defined this era of drinking culture and were immortalized in the linen postcards used to advertise them With over 50 vintage cocktail recipes including several modern twists fascinating historical vignettes and more than 150 pieces of vintage ephemera you will be transported to an era of unbridled indulgence and distinct glamour
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General non-fiction, Sports and games
This book reimagines the pleasures of sports and provides a critical perspective from the Global South Analysing the spread… of sports markets in Sri Lanka along with a range of struggles the book highlights how the celebration of sportive nationalism promoting sports markets in the Global South reinforces patriarchal ethno-nationalist authoritarian sports cultures By explaining how the realm of social reproduction involving households and communities is integral for play and sports the book challenges the market-driven sports and development agenda while arguing for a sports commons By foregrounding issues of justice and care the book highlights how struggles for recognition redistribution and representation are central to reimagining sports within an alternative notion of work play and resistance
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United States history, Sports and games
In the tradition of Michael Lewis s Moneyball award-winning historian S C Gwynne tells the incredible story of… how two unknown coaches revolutionized American football at every level from high school to the NFL Hal Mumme is one of a handful of authentic offensive geniuses in the history of American football The Perfect Pass is the story of how he irreverently destroyed and re-created the game Mumme spent fourteen mostly losing seasons coaching football before inventing a potent passing offense that would soon shock players delight fans and terrify opposing coaches The revolution he fomented began at a tiny overlooked college called Iowa Wesleyan where Mumme was head coach and Mike Leach a lawyer who had never played college football was hired as his offensive line coach In the cornfields of Iowa while scribbling plays on paper napkins these two mad inventors drawn together by a shared disregard for conventionalism and a love for Jimmy Buffett began to engineer the purest most extreme passing game in the 145-year history of football Implementing their Air Raid offense their teams--at Iowa Wesleyan and later at Valdosta State and the University of Kentucky--played blazingly fast--faster than any team ever had before and they routinely beat teams with far more talented athletes And Mumme and Leach did it all without even a playbook Their quarterback once completed sixty-one of eighty-six passes both collegiate records In The Perfect Pass S C Gwynne explores Mumme s leading role in changing football from a run-dominated sport to a pass-dominated one the game that tens of millions of Americans now watch every fall weekend Whether you re a casual or ravenous football fan this is a truly compelling story of American ingenuity and how a set of revolutionary ideas made their way from the margins into the hot center of the game we celebrate today
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Journals and memoirs, Sports and games, United States travel and geography
Based on his popular New York Times series bestselling author Bruce Weber shares the adventures of his solo bicycle… ride from coast to coast P Riding a bicycle across the United States is one of those bucket-list goals that many dream about but few fulfill During the summer and fall of 2011 at the age of fifty-seven Bruce Weber an obituary writer for The New York Times made the trip alone and wrote about it as it unfolded mile by mile a vivid and immediate report of the self-powered life on the road P Now expanding upon the articles and blog posts that quickly became a must-read adventure story Weber gives us Life Is a Wheel a witty inspiring and reflective diary of his journey in which the challenges and rewards of self-reliance and strenuous physical effort yield wry and incisive observations about cycling and America not to mention the pleasures of a three-thousand-calorie breakfast P The story begins on the Oregon coast with Weber wondering what he s gotten himself into and ends in triumph on New York City s George Washington Bridge From Going-to-the-Sun Road in the northern Rockies to the headwaters of the Mississippi and through the cityscapes of Chicago and Pittsburgh his encounters with people and places provide us with an intimate two-wheeled perspective of America And with thousands of miles to travel Weber considers when he s not dealing with tractor-trailers lightning storms dehydration headwinds and loneliness his past his family and the echo that a well-lived life leaves behind P Part travelogue part memoir part romance part paean to the bicycle as a simple mode of both mobility and self-expression and part bemused and panicky account of a middle-aged man s attempt to stave off well you know Life Is a Wheel is an elegant and beguiling escape for biking enthusiasts armchair travelers and any readers who are older than they were yesterday
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Criticism, Sports and games
Fishers Craft and Lettered Art provides editions English translations and analysis from social cultural and… environmental perspectives of the three oldest European extended tracts on fishing Richard Hoffmann discusses the history of fishing in popular culture and outlines the economic and ecologic considerations needed to examine and understand the fishing manuals Hoffmann further explores how continental fishing traditions were conveyed from oral craft practice into printed culture and proposes that these manuals demonstrate a lively and complex interaction between written texts and popular culture The tracts are presented in their original languages - Spanish and German - with facing page translations Close attention is paid to original setting functions and possible range of readings with detailed explanatory notes to help modern fishers and historians Fishers Craft and Lettered Art is a fascinating look at one vital aspect of everyday life at the end of the Middle Ages
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Hobbies and crafts
From alt to yrn knitting patterns have a unique language of abbreviations and knitting techniques… The Knitter s Dictionary is your comprehensive resource to understanding the language of knitting in a quick-reference guide that no knitting bag should be without For beginner and skilled knitters alike there s always something new to discover in your next hand knit project The Knitter s Dictionary puts an expert knitting instructor in the palm of your hands to help you navigate any pattern Within this knitting bag necessity you ll also find Over 150 illustrations showing you everything from the difference between a toque and a beret to how-to information on increase and decrease stitches Handy cross references quickly lead you to exactly the information you need whether you ve come across a new abbreviation in a knitting pattern or you ve forgotten the steps to a long-tail cast on Extended information on more challenging topics like taking measurements understanding gauge and fiber care instructions make this more than a dictionary--it s important information no knitter should be without Packed with bonus tips and tricks learn the do s and don ts of pattern knitting making patterns easier and more enjoyable to knit The Knitter s Dictionary gives knitters the answers they need when and where they need them in a precise and helpful way Give yourself or another knitter the gift of knowledge with this must-have resource
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Computers and internet, Sports and games, Science and technology
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Sports and games
This ultimate book for the ultimate sports fan extends far beyond classics like tennis and basketball With the rules… of engagement for an outrageous assortment of sports--from jousting and Mongolian wrestling to baseball cricket ultimate Frisbee and caber tossing--this book is a resource and a revelation for sporting types of all stripes Including extensive sidebars with tips trivia and strategy as well as classic line art and illustrations throughout this compendium of competitive games is ideal for brushing up on rules and regulations settling disputes or finding a new passion
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Sports biography, Sports and games
The first in-depth biography of one of the most talented and infamous legends to play in the National Football League--the… life and times of pro football's first bad boy, famed Oakland Raiders quarterback Ken Stabler.Ken "The Snake" Stabler was the embodiment of the original Men in Black--the freewheeling, hard-hitting Oakland Raiders. The league's first swashbuckling pass thrower, the mythical southpaw Southerner famous for come-from-behind drives late in the game, Stabler led the Raiders to their first Super Bowl championship in 1977. In an era dominated by gentleman quarterbacks like Roger Staubach and Bob Griese, this 1974 NFL MVP, four-time Pro-bowler, and Super Bowl champion was an iconoclast who partied as hard as he played and lived life unapologetically on his own--not the NFL's--terms.Though Stabler's legacy is larger-than-life, there has never before been an exclusive account of him, until now. Snake goes deep under the surface of Stabler's persona to reveal a man who, despite his penchant for partying and debauchery, was committed to winning and being the best player he could be. From his college days playing for Bear Bryant at Alabama to his years with the Raiders under coach John Madden, his broadcasting career to his death in 2015 and the revelation that he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy, known as C.T.E., Snake probes the myriad facets of Stabler's life on and off the field to tell his complete story, and explores how his legacy and the culture and times that pivotally shaped it, continues to impact football today.
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Hobbies and crafts
Let s face it Woodworking isn t cheap Wood and materials alone can cost a small fortune … And well-designed commercial woodworking machines are often so expensive that they are beyond the reach of many home woodworkers So what s a woodworker to do Do what Stumpy Nubs does and build your own In The Homemade Woodshop James Hamilton creator of the popular Stumpy Nubs website shows you how to build woodworking machines for a fraction of the cost of store-bought models - and with more features to boot You ll discover 12 detailed projects for building precise durable shop-made machines including Sliding-top router table that makes joinery safe and easyMulti-function downdraft table that combines dust collection with countless workholding applicationsSliding crosscut table that gives your table saw the precision and convenience of a high-end European saw24 band saw that offers all of the throat capacity of an industrial model in a size that will fit on a benchtopCrosscut super-sled that allows you to create box joints splined miters tenons and moreTable saw workstation that affords you a complete workshop in a 4 x 8 footprintAnd 7 more The projects in this book not only save you money but they allow you to add more features and ultimately greater precision and more versatility to the machines in your shop And let s face it Having a shop outfitted with machines that you built yourself is just cool
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Medicine, Sports and games
This unique book is the first of its kind to specifically explore the science medicine challenges and successful… experiences of assisting those who must perform and thrive in hot conditions with an eye toward maximizing both performance and safety Beginning with both human and comparative physiology as it relates to coping with the heat key concepts are subsequently elaborated including heat acclimatization work-to-rest ratios hydration sleep the effects of altitude and the use of drugs and supplements The sections that follow discuss heat-related considerations in individual and team sports and other populations monitoring techniques and medical and legal issues Athletes warfighters and laborers are often forced to perform intense physical activity in the heat as a part of their jobs or lifestyle The process of properly preparing for this challenge is multifaceted and often not fully understood or utilized Sport and Physical Activity in the Heat is an excellent resource for team physicians high-level coaches serious athletes athletic trainers exercise scientists strength and conditioning coaches industrial hygienists military commanders or anyone involved in the process of maximizing performance and safety during exercise in the heat for the athlete warfighter or laborer
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General fiction, Hobbies and crafts, History
Historical fiction based more on fact than fiction The authors captured the brutality bestowed upon the soldiers who fought… America s bloodiest war the War Between the States 1861-1865 The story shows the bravery of the final crew of the CS Hunley the first hunter-killer submarine and the tragic ending of the love between Miss Queenie and Lt Dixon commander of the Hunley who died with his vessel after sinking the USS Housatonic off the coast of Charleston South Carolina The graphic descriptions of wartime combat field hospitals and life for men and women during the American Civil War will surely elicit a wide-range of emotions within its readers This is a must-read novel for Civil War aficionados residents of the Lowcountry and Charlestonians --Wayne T Dowdy author of the novel Unknown Innocence and volumes of other writings including his most popular blog Southern Pride-Waving a Confederate Flag
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Hobbies and crafts
From cast-on stitches to binding off this handbook details the simple steps needed to turn seemingly complicated sock knitting… projects into easy and enjoyable activities Helpful photographs and instructional drawings ensure that even inexperienced knitters will be able to produce high-quality socks and handle more complicated techniques such as the Kitchener stitch at the toe Using instructions for five different sizes - from child through adult large - at five different gauges knitters can produce styles ranging from delicate dress socks to thick and furry slipper socks More adventurous knitters can add variety and flair by following one of 16 unique designs or trying one of the dozens of rib cable and lace patterns provided With plenty of tips and a handy stitch dictionary this guide unleashes the creativity and fun of sock knitting
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Hobbies and crafts
Capture the spirit of 'hygge' – the Danish art of finding pleasure in simple things – with this collection of… cozy knitted projects. Featuring a range of small and large projects for garments and snuggly home accessories this is the perfect hygge knitting pattern collection to keep the winter cold at bay.