Sports Books: Fiction & Non-Fiction

THE ANCIENT OLYMPIC GAMES
by Judith Swaddling. Great detailed B&W maps and diagrams as well as photos of British Museum exhibits. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, 1988 UT Press soft cover, second printing. Light edgewear at corners with a very very light diagonal crease bottom front cover corner. Content: For over one thousand years between 776 B.C. and A.D. 395, princes, statesmen, and famous athletes gathered every four years at Olympia in western Greece to compete for the olive crowns of the ancient Olympic Games. Judith Swaddling traces the mythological and religious origins of the games and describes the events, religious ceremony, and celebrations that were an essential part of the Olympic festival. The book also features a large, detailed model of the site of ancient Olympia, where, alongside religious and civic buildings, there grew an elaborate sports complex with a stadium for 40,000 spectators, indoor and outdoor training facilities, hot and cold baths, a swimming pool, and a race course. For this revised edition, three new chapters have been added, covering the diet and medical treatment of athletes; sponsorship, patronage, and propaganda; and revivals of the games. Superbly illustrated with vases, sculpture, and other works of ancient art, and with new views of the site. [1 copy available]
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THE ARMCHAIR ANGLER
edited by Terry Brykezynski and David Reuther. Great B&W illustrations by Bill Elliot. Condition: NEW 1994 Galahad large hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Content: Here are sixty pieces, averaging about six pages each, from the finest fishing writers from Izaak Walton through the present. Hemingway, T.H. White, Zane Gray, de Maupassant, Norman Maclean, Ed Zern, and Charles Dodgson are among the more familiar to the nonfishing audience, but the selections represent a veritable who's who of angling authors. Of course one could quibble: the poetry is insubstantial, and the most space is given to Ted Williams and Roy Blount, Jr. (16 pages each). Those objections notwithstanding, this is an excellent library acquisition. It should be appreciated by literate fishers, and the works from which the selections are taken provide a good library guide for building a fishing literature collection. Great gift book. [1 copy available]
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BEYOND THE EDGE OF THE SEA: Sailing with Jason and the Argonauts, Ulysses, the Vikings, and Other Explorers of the Ancient World
by Mauricio Obregon. B&W maps, wind and star charts illustrate. Condition: NEW 2001 Random House small hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), second printing. Content: Obregon takes his reader on a maritime adventure through time, imagining the great explorers and their journeys, from Jason and the Argonauts to early Polynesians to Odysseus and the Vikings. Sweeping in scope, this slim text touches on every aspect of ancient travel by water, offering brief lessons in astronomy, cartography, oceanography, and carpentry. Some of Obregon's attempts to draw connections between extremely diverse and distant cultures through their ocean-faring ways are quite strained, but this book offers several surprisingly provocative and plausible conclusions. Could the Polynesians have traveled to South America? Perhaps, Obregon argues, if they chose to follow extraordinary winds, rather than prevailing ones. The choppy narrative is bound to make some readers figuratively seasick, but many will want to hang on for the ride, as the fascinating history of the sea, its mythic and historical figures, and the boats that changed the world are brought into a fresh and interesting perspective. Dozens of illustrations provide helpful information for the nautically challenged. [Note: To me the question is not whether the Phoencians (or other ancient sailors) could have reached the new world - if the Atlantic was in a good mood, but whether they could have returned home.] Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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CARD TRICKS
by James Weir. Color photos show you "how." Condition: NEW 2003 Barnes & Noble small hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), no printing given. Content: 30 easy-to-follow tricks to amaze your family and friends: self-working tricks; tricks with gimmicked cards; mind reading with cards; key cards; stacked pack; and classic tricks. Neat! Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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CLIP & GO! (How to Rock Climb Series)
by John Long and Duane Raleigh. B&W comic drawings and B&W photos. Condition: UNREAD 1994 Chockstone Press Trade Paperback, no printing given. Light edge wear. Content: At last, concise discussion of tricks and techniques unique to today's short bolted sport routes. Chock full of valuable advice, Clip & Go is a must read for beginners and experts alike. Entertaining illustrations and vibrant prose by two of the sport's forefront authors whip you through the crux topics of bolted sport routes, including equipment, belaying, rehearsing, training, and injury prevention with the ferocity of a 5.13 redpoint. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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COUNTING COUP: A True Story of Basketball and Honor on the Little Big Horn
by Larry Colton. B&W photos section. Discount to Rez libraries. Condition: NEW 2000 Warner Books hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first edition, first printing. Content: An acclaimed journalist tells the story of a girls' high school basketball team in Montana that carries the hopes and dreams of a Native American tribe on its shoulders for an entire season. This book is so much more than just "sports on the Rez" story - Counting Coup is an apprropriate title - I won't spoil the "why" for you. A must-read book on Native America today! Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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JOE DIMAGGIO: The Hero's Life
by Richard Ben Cramer (Pulitzer Prize Winner). B&W photos illustrate. Condition: NEW 2001 Touchstone Trade Paperback, first thus, first printing. Content: In a stunning feat of meticulous reportage, Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Ben Cramer ultimately puts to rest the "Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio?" question with iconoclastic bravura. In Cramer's evaluation, the hero America held onto so desperately for so long was really a creation of a nation's communal imagination. The Joe DiMaggio that America tried so hard to believe in was never really here at all. There was, of course, a Joe DiMaggio, and he had a splendid career in Yankee pinstripes--once hitting safely in an unimaginable 56 consecutive games--and a troubled marriage with Marilyn Monroe, each augmenting the other in our national mythology. But myths tend to be skin-deep, and Cramer's biography thrives in an internal geography well below the surface. The map he charts is of a cold, small, often nasty, uncaring, resentful, self-centered man, a man of public grace and private misery who broke friendships, shunned family, and chased money with the same focused energies he once harnessed to run down fly balls. It's not a pretty picture. Scrupulously researched and elegantly written, The Hero's Life is filled with stories and reminiscences, both on and off the field, from others--not surprisingly, DiMaggio offered no cooperation--that both illumine the man and, more fascinatingly, explain our very need for him. Amid all the success and adulation, there was little joy in DiMaggio's life, and few moments--beyond the real heartache he felt over Monroe--of connection with others beyond Joe's personal need for others to serve him. Too bad. I liked having the myth. [1 copy available]
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FIELDER'S HERBAL HELPER FOR HUNTERS, TRAPPERS, AND FISHERMEN
by Mildred Fielder. B&W photos & drawings illustrate. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, 1982 Winchester Press hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Intended for a library (has check-out envelope and 1 stamp loose end page) but never shelved. Light edge wear to DH edges. Content: "A compendium of facts, myths, and folklore on using wild plants to attract fish and game, make bows and arrows, bring good luck in the field, treat your ills and those of your horse, sharpen you senses, fashion lines and nets, and much more. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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FIGURE SKATING NOW: Olympic and World Stars
by Steve Milton. Beautiful action color photos by Gerard Chataigneau. Condition: NEW 2001 Firefly large soft cover, first printing. Content: While some may say this book is dated, I prefer to think of this as a snapshot of the world of competitive figure skating in 2001. Many of the stars in this book have retired from competition - some have moved on to Stars on Ice or other ice shows - and this is a record of one of the best competition years in this short century. Worth the price. [2 copies available]
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THE FISHERMAN'S COMPANION: A Tacklebox Reference for Anglers
by Frank Holan. "Tons" of B&W how-to drawings. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, 1990 Alan C. Hood soft cover, updated edition, 10th printing. Tiny edgewear and pale rubbings (shelfwear) bottom front cover. Interior perfect. Content: In this handy manual, Frank Holan, a life-long fisherman, covers gear, bait lures, flies, techniques, fish identification and a good deal of lore. The Table of Contents features chapters on Rods & Reels; Lines; Leader; Knots; Hooks; Attractors; Bait; Artificial Lures; types of Fish; Fish Behavior; Fishing Techniques; Boats; Conservation; The Law. [1 copy available]
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FOLLOW THE WIND
by Bo Links. Condition: NEW 1995 Simon & Schuster Trade Paperback, 3rd pritning. Content: This book, like Kinsella's Shoeless Joe, is a sports fantasy at its finest and most poignant. A Young man following an errant shot into the woods emerges on a totally unfamiliar golf course. The first person he encounters is the legendary Ben Hogan, feverishly practicing for something special. He also meets other golfing greats as Walter Hagen, Bobby Jones, Alister MacKenzie, et al. Reviewer: "Bo's fantasy leads you through a magical kingdom of golf. You are placed in an environment rich with golf history and tradition-a golfer's paradise! His knowledge of golf's history is both educational and impressive. Bo's story is a lot like golf itself, it is tough to put down and walk away from." [1 copy available]
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FORWARD MOTION: Horse, Humans, and the Competitive Enterprise
by Holly Menino. Jose Molina Photo (Cover). Condition: NEW 1996 North Point Press hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first edition. Content: Menino introduces us here to the arcane sport of show jumping. It is a costly operation that requires constant professional care, perhaps $50,000 a year per horse. Menino points out that while the horses are owned by the very wealthy, most of the top riders come from the middle class; at the peak of their careers, they earn less than top golf or tennis players. She focuses on three leading American rider/trainers and their horses: Lendon Grey, one of the most successful practitioners of dressage, and Last Scene; Keith Taylor and Play Me as they compete in combined training; Anne Kurinski, doyenne of show jumping, with Eros and Dynamite (she trains horses for the Olympics). This engaging account will captivate readers who follow horse shows or who simply like horses. [1 copy available]
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FROM THE CENTER OF THE RING: An Inside View of Horse Competitions
by Cherry Hill. B&W photos throughout. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, 1988 Storey softcover, first printing. Short shelfwear crease top front cover at hinge with light rubbings along front hinge. Interior perfect. Content: The inside secrets of equestrian competition, including Western and English events, protocol, tack and clothing, grooming, and etiquette. [1 copy available]
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HUNTING WEAPONS; From the Middle Ages to the Twentieth Century
by Michel Pastoureau. Beautiful color art & photos with B&W illustrations. Condition: NEW 1997 Harry Abrams (Discoveries series) small soft cover, no printing given. Content: This book, like all of the history books in the Discoveries series, is an excellent introdruction to the age of chivalry and its symbols as found in Heraldry. It includes a glossary of crests, a history of the European tradition of heraldry explains its origins, the meaning of its colors and symbols, and its survival in the world's flags, emblems, and corporate logos. Questions welcome. [1 copy left]
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JUNIOR GOLF: A Complete Coaching Manual for the Young Golfer
by Nick Wright. Foreword by Colin Montgomerie. Fully illustrated with color photos and "how-tos." Condition: NEW 2000 Barron's Educational Series/Golf Foundation soft cover, first printing. Content: This heavily illustrated manual offers detailed instructions specifically targeted beginning golfers ages 10-16. Clear explanations of the technique behind every aspect of the game are provided, as well as tips on getting the right equipment for learning, and understanding etiquette and basic rules of golf. Full-color, step-by-step photos demonstrate the fundamentals of the game. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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THE KIDS' BOOK OF FISHING
by Michael J. Rosen. B&W drawings illustrate. Condition: NEW 1992 Workman Publishing soft cover, first printing. BOOK ONLY! Content: Written with an emphasis on freshwater catch-and-release fishing, this fact-filled, illustrated book points out the best fishing holes and what to use for bait. Kids meet bluegills, crappies, perch, bass, and trout; learn about their habits and habitats; and discover if they feel pain (they don't). Then it's time to catch them. Beginning with the simplest hand-line method for jigging, This book establishes the basics: tying knots, judging water depth, choosing the right tackle and bait, attaching a bobber, and-most important of all-how to tell when a bite comes and what to do about it. With its environmental tips, neat facts, projects and activities, The Kids' Book of Fishing is The Compleat Angler for kids. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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LAZARUS AND THE HURRICANE & DVD [2 for 1]
by Sam Chaiton and Terry Swinton. B&W photo section. Condition: UNREAD 1999 St. Martin's hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), no printing given. Content: In 1979, Lesra, a 16-year-old African American boy from an impoverished Brooklyn neighborhood, befriended three thirtysomething Canadians in the borough on business. The boy, whom the Canadians flew to Toronto to visit them, had led a life so far from the comforts of nature that he stumbled trying to walking on a lawn. Charmed by the exuberant and obviously intelligent Lesra (Lazarus), and aware that without decent health care, a safe environment, or an education he would have little or no hope of success in his dangerous neighborhood, this exceptional group of people invited him to live with and be educated by them. Lesra thrived under their watch--but the story of Lazarus and the Hurricane is only beginning. After finally being taught to read, at age 16, Lesra immerses himself in The Sixteenth Round, the autobiography of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter. The African American prizefighter was tried and convicted in 1966 for murders he didn't commit (the book's title refers to his bouts with the legal system as he tries to get himself exonerated). Lesra and his Canadian "family" pursued both a cause and a friendship with Carter that would transform all of their lives. The Canadians are active but not particularly distinct personalities in this book--a group of do-gooders who don't want too much credit. And Lesra, though he is finely described in early chapters, also falls away from the center of the story once Carter comes into view, for the Hurricane is a centrifugal force that cannot be ignored. Widely read and sensitive, but also pleasure-loving and intensely vital, Carter is the reason readers will be unable to forget this story. And they shouldn't. As Carter revives his fight with the support of his new friends and generous lawyers, working through a byzantine maze of court rulings and appeals, the shortcomings of America's legal and prison systems are made painfully clear. The compelling, bittersweet story in Lazarus and the Hurricane should be a call to action. Additional: Written by two Canadians who, despite no formal legal training, joined the legal battle to free Carter, it has the advantage of an unusual inside perspective. Imprisoned in 1967 for the slaying of two white men and a white woman the previous year, Carter had already published a memoir, become a cause celebre and inspired the Bob Dylan song "Hurricane" when Chaiton and Swinton stumbled upon his story in the late 1970s. The 1999 movie was directed by Norman Jewison and starred the great Denzel Washington, Vicellous Reon Shannon, Liev Schreiber, John Hannah, Dan Hedaya, Debbi Morgan, David Paymer, Harris Yulin, and Rod Steiger. Excellent! [1 copy available]
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GEORGE MALLORY
by David Robertson. Three B&W photo sections. Foreword by Joe Simpson. Condition: NEW 1999 Faber & Faber Trade Paperback, first printing. Content: On 1 May 1999 an American expedition, searching on Everest for the bodies of George Mallory and Sandy Irvine, found Mallory's body on a ledge at approximately 27,000 feet. The climbers carefully buried it, with appropriate ceremony, under large rocks at an undisclosed spot. They continued, without success, their search for Irvine's body and for the vest-pocket Kodak camera that might have yielded evidence that Mallory and Irvine attained the summit. George Mallory's disappearance on Everest in 1924 secured a place for him as one of the accepted heroes of the 20th century: it tended, at the same time, to overshadow the course of his life as a whole and to obscure the shape and complexity of his personality. In this first full biography, David Robertson - who has had access to all the family papers - follows Mallory's life from boyhood in Cheshire and at Winchester, through the years from 1905 to 1909 at Cambridge and the years of school mastering at Charterhouse. Then on to a happy marriage, service in the First World War, and participation in the Everest Expeditions of the Twenties. Two deep devotions - to the spirit of adventure and to his family and personal friends - were the mainsprings of his life. This book, first published in 1969, shows him not only as a mountaineer of extraordinary skill and action. It portraits a man who developed lively interests in the fields of literature, the arts and the main social and political controversies of his day, and one whose circle of friends included some of his most brilliant contemporaries. Above all, it succeeds in conveying Mallory's immense but unselfconscious charm, enhanced by transparent determination to find out what was right - a charm captivating to so many, and so very different people. [1 copy available]
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NEGRO LEAGUES: All-Black Baseball
by Laura Driscoll. Narrated by Emily Brooks. B&W era photos and color illustrations by Tracy Mitchell. Condition: NEW 2002 Grosset & Dunlap hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), first edition. Great B&W era photos of the players plus color illustrations by Mitchell. Content: "I love baseball. I know a lot about it. But before last fall, I had never heard of the Negro Leagues," begins Emily Brooks, who, as Driscoll's narrator, relates what she learned in Cooperstown in a report for class. The enthusiastic, clear delivery makes this entry in the Smart about History series a solid choice for middle-graders. Emily takes readers back to the late 1800s when Bud Fowler (credited with inventing shin guards because white players kept spiking him) played on a pro team and then follows the history through the creation of the Negro Leagues in the 1920s to the 1969 election of Satchel Paige to the Baseball Hall of Fame. There's nothing about current black players, but Emily certainly gives kids a clear view of the racism that marked the past and introduces them to a few of the great African American players of their day. The vintage black-and-white photos are fascinating, and the lively artwork keeps to the spirit of the game without trivializing the racial inequity. Grades 3 - 5. [1copy available]
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THE OLD MAN AND THE BOY
by Robert Ruark. Line drawings by Walter Dower. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, 1993 Owl Books Trade Paperback edition, 14th printing. Light edgewear with a pale "near-crease" bottom front cover corner. Interior clean. Content: This classic captures the endearing relationship between a man and his grandson as they fish and hunt the lakes and woods of North Carolina. All the while the Old Man acts as teacher and guide, passing on his wisdom and life experiences to the boy, who listens in rapt fascination. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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ONLY WITH PASSION: Figure Skating's Most Winning Champion on Competition and Life
by Katarina Witt with E. M. Sweet. B&W photo section. Condition: NEW 2005 Public Affairs hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Content: Two-time Olympic figure skating gold medalist Witt offers advice to a young skater (a composite character) on love, career and succeeding as an athlete. Using this platform, Witt discusses her training, competitions and business decisions (including her Playboy layout), and while she claims to discuss her relationships, too, she's quite vague on that front. Despite Swift's help, the writing is stilted and stiff. The glimpses into Witt's life in the Communist former German Democratic Republic are too infrequent; the few tidbits she offers, though, are fascinating. For example, she discovered by reading her Stasi file that the government had arranged for her boyfriend to be stationed in the army far away from her, so as not to distract her from her skating. Witt relates the incident with amusement; she's proud of the GDR and unafraid to defend it. The opinionated Witt deserves credit for being an inspiration to young female athletes and, perhaps, to all young women as they try to get ahead. She's unapologetic in her desire for success, even in sacrificing having a family, which she argues, refreshingly, isn't a sacrifice at all. Athletes, and figure skaters specifically, will most appreciate the lessons Witt shares. [1 copy available]
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ON THE NA PALI COAST: A Guide for Hikers and Boaters
by Kathy Valier. B&W maps, detailed drawings, and photos. Condition: NEW 2000 Univ. of Hawaii Trade Paperback, third printing. Content: Outdoors adventurers interested in natural beauty will make this book a 'must' for any anticipated visit to the island of Kauai. Detailed maps of the areas showing parking, camping, and boat landing areas. B&W drawings of animals and vegetation you can expect to encounter on the hikes. Neat! Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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PARENTS' GUIDE TO MARTIAL ARTS
by Debra Fritsch and Ruth S. Hunter. B&W photos illustrate. Condition: NEW 1999 Turtle Press large soft cover, first edition. Content: Faced with a child who wants to learn karate, most parents rely on the telephone book or word of mouth recommendations. Now they can turn to this excellent resource for guidance on evaluating an instructor's credentials and teaching methods, spotting unsafe practices,making smart decisions about membership contracts and more. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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THE QUEEN OF THE RING: Sex, Muscles, Diamonds, and the Making of an American Legend (Mildred Burke)
by Jeff Leen. B&W era photo section. Condition: NEW 2009 Atlantic Monthly Press hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Content: OK, so it's not the WWE, but it's fascinating history! In this intriguing biography, Leen (Kings of Cocaine) chronicles the life of the queen of the mat, Mildred Burke, women's wrestling champion and pioneer of the sport. Burke (1915–1989), along with her husband and manager, Billy Wolfe, are credited with having invented professional women's wrestling and bringing it to prominence: Her muscles and his mind had made the industry of women's professional wrestling in America. Their rise, fall and resurrection is a story as bizarre and titillating as wrestling's own carnival roots. The king and queen of lady rassling broke barriers despite a ban on women's wrestling in many states. Leen, managing editor for the Washington Post's investigations unit, deftly guides the reader through well-documented and researched accounts, which are culled from Burke's unpublished autobiography, interviews and numerous newspaper records. Leen writes: Her speed and skill made her wrestling a thing of beauty in the ring, full of careful shifts of balance and swift and surprising combinations that turned the straining of muscle and limb into a ballet of grace and power. Flavored with authentic speech and dedicated to accuracy, this biography is the tale of an underdog who triumphed. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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REMINGTON (America's Premier Gunmakers series)
by K. D. Kirkland. Color and B&W photos illustrate. Condition: NEW 2007 JG Press hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), assumed first printing. Tiny edge wear to bottom DJ edge. Content: With the aide of beautiful colorful photographs, this book tells the fascinating story of Eliphalet Remington. In this book, you will read about: * A history of Remington * Civilian Arms * Miliary Arns * Remington Ammnunition * Eliphalet Remington's First Gun * How Remington Entered the Arms Trade * A Glossary of Reminton Arms Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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THE ROCK SAYS. . .
by The Rock with Joe Layden. B&W and color photos illustrate. Condition: UNREAD 2000 ReganBooks hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), 5th printing. Tiny edgewear to DJ. Content: Do I like pro wrestling (WWF)? Heck no. Would I ever watch it? Heck no! Do I like The Rock? Absolutely! He appears to be a charming, thoughtful, self-effacing, humorous, multi-talented young man who loves his mother. So what else do we need to know? Probably not much, but he does come from an interesting family and all of that history is here in this book, plus his football days (college and Canadian League), and the times he was so poor he couldn't afford to eat. Great writing? No. Interesting autiobiography of an interesting man? Yes. If you like The Rock or The Scorpion King, read it. You'll like it. [Note: Wish he would update this bio to include his movie work.] Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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ROPING: Trick and Fancy Rope Spinning
by Chester Byers. Foreword by Will Rogers. B&W photos & drawings. Condition: Gently pre-read 1988 Applewood Books small softcover with tiny edgewear and a light ring back cover. Interior clean & tight. Appears to have been rad to about page 6 and abandoned. Content: An instructive how-to book from the 1920s - 30s on trick and fancy rope spinning. Chapter1 - Principles of Rope Spinning; Chapter 2 - The Flat Loops; Chapter 3 - Vertical Loops; Chapter 4 - Jumping In and Out of a Loop While It Is Spinning; Chapter 5 - Stunts; Chapter 6 - History of Roping. Excellent, detailed drawings illustrate each chapter. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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THE SECRET POWER WITHIN: Zen Solutions to Real Problems
by Chuck Norris. Condition: UNREAD 1996 Little Brown hard cover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first edition, first printing. Small shelf wear to DJ front fold. Content: Chuck Norris, martial-arts movie hero and television star, offers his thoughts on martial-arts training and the Zen philosophy behind the kicks and punches. In his own life, Norris has found that applying Zen helped him succeed in both business and acting. The discipline and structure of martial-arts training, he argues, can provide one with focus, self-confidence, and determination. Norris peppers his discourse with illustrative anecdotes, such as the story of the wounded marine who--despite the loss of both legs--studied martial arts under a visionary master and learned to use his wheelchair as a weapon. Norris also champions Zen as a path to self-awareness whereby followers learn how to reward, motivate, and respect themselves. One could easily dismiss this book as a superficial presentation of a complex philosophy by a pretentious showbiz dilettante, but that would be an error. View it rather as a primer presented sincerely by a famous practitioner. Norris' fame may help him connect with younger readers, who are often most in need of his message. [1 copy availaable]
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SLED DOG TRAILS
by Mary Shields. Nancy Van Veenan B&W illustrations. Condition: Gently pre-read 1994 Alaska Northwest Publishing Trade Paperback, assumed first edition. Pale hinge crease with light foxing to edges. Content: "Mary's writing takes you along for the ride! Wonderful insight to the people, the villages, the Iditarod trail, and the landscape. She makes you feel like you are there. As the first woman to finish the Iditarod race, her description of the experience is great. Her special bond with her Black Labrador lead dog "Cabbage" is inspiring." [1 copy available]
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SUN TZU'S ANCIENT ART OF GOLF
translated (with commentary) by Gary Parker Chapin and T. Liam Mcdonald. B&W comic drawings. Condition: UNREAD 1992 Contemporary Books hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Already gift-ready as the DJ is price-clipped. Interior perfect. Content: Clever and absolutely hilarious. The Sun Tzu "quotes" are accompanied by B&W comic drawings. Example: "The Fairway can be know, but not the True Fairway." - Lao Tzu, after losing the Year of the Asparagus World Cup Finals. [1 copy available]
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WHINNY'S WISDOMS: A Simple Guide to Basic Horsemanship (Suitable for coloring)
written & illustrated by Mary Bausman. Adorable B&W illustrations made for coloring. Condition: NEW 2006 Owl Mountain soft cover (stapled wraps), no printin given. 64 pages. Content: This is a very clever book. While your child is coloring the pictures, he/she is learning about the basics in riding or owning a horse - grooming, how to lead, good manners in the ring, bridles, etc. Very neat for that young horse lover in your life. [1 copy available]
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ZEN IN THE ART OF ARCHERY
by Eugen Herrigel. Condition: Good + condition, 1971 Vintage paperback. Tiny peeling bottom spine with pale, short crease at hinge, interior clean & tight. Content: So many books have been written about the meditation side of Zen and the everyday, chop wood/carry water side of Zen. But few books have approached Zen the way that most Japanese actually do -- through ritualized arts of discipline and beauty--and perhaps that is why Herrigel's book is still popular so long after it first publication in 1953. Herrigel, a philosophy professor, spent six years studying archery and flower-arranging in Japan, practicing every day, and struggling with foreign notions such as "eyes that hear and ears that see." In a short, pithy narrative, he brings the heart of Zen to perfect clarity--intuition, imitation, practice, practice, practice, then, boom, wondrous spontaneity fusing self and art, mind, body, and spirit. Herrigel writes with an attention to subtle profundity and relates it with a simple artistry that itself carries the signature of Zen. [1 copy available]
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