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Into Thin Airby Jon Krakauer
Random House Publishing Group 1998; US$ 9.99When Jon Krakauer reached the summit of Mt. Everest in the early afternoon of May 10,1996, he hadn't slept in fifty-seven hours and was reeling from the brain-altering effects of oxygen depletion. As he turned to begin the perilous descent from 29,028 feet (roughly the cruising altitude of an Airbus jetliner), twenty other climbers were still pushing doggedly to the top, unaware that the sky had begun to roil with clouds... Into Thin Air is the definitive account of the deadliest season in the history of Everest by the acclaimed Outside journalist and author of the bestselling Into the Wild. Taking the reader step by step from Katmandu to the mountain's deadly pinnacle, Krakauer has his readers shaking on the edge of their seat. Beyond the... more...
The Elusive Fanby Irving Rein; Philip Kotler; Ben Ryan Shields
McGraw-Hill 2006; US$ 29.95Sports are a multibillion-dollar global business that will continue to grow by leaps and bounds into the foreseeable future. The bad news is: It's never been harder to attract, engage, and retain the sports fan. Today's sports fans are bombarded by choices. Traditional sports, such as baseball, football, and basketball, compete for fans' dollars with snowboarding, lacrosse, poker…even paintball. The old business formulas, developed in the age of three TV networks and creaky stadiums, no longer apply. World-renowned communication expert Irving Rein, international marketing guru Philip Kotler, and communication specialist Ben Shields deliver an innovative new business model centered squarely on fan satisfaction and retention. They give... more...
50/50by Dean Karnazes; Matt Fitzgerald
Grand Central Publishing 2008; US$ 9.99Discover the secrets for super endurance-from one of the fittest men on the planet! Dean Karnazes has run 350 continuous miles through three sleepless nights, ordered pizza during long runs, and inspired fans the world over with his adventures. So what does a guy like this do when he wants to face the ultimate test of endurance? He runs 50 marathons in 50 states-in 50 consecutive days. With little more than a road map and a caravan packed with fellow runners and a dedicated crew, Dean set off on a tour that took him through a volcanic canyon in Maui in high humidity and 88-degree heat; to an elevation gain of almost 4,000 feet at the Tecumseh Trail Marathon in Bloomington, Indiana; to a severed moose leg found alongside an Anchorage, Alaska,... more...
THE COMPLETE BOOK OF ROAD CYCLING AND RACING (EBOOK)by Willard Peveler
McGraw-Hill 2008; US$ 18.95Everything you need to know about road cycling and road racing The Complete Book of Road Cycling and Racing provides you with advanced guidance on all aspects of the sport, including choosing bikes and equipment; fitness, training and nutrition; bike maintenance; riding skills; racing tactics; and more. more...
Stretching Anatomyby Arnold G. Nelson; Jouko J. Kokkonen
Human Kinetics 2007; US$ 19.95See inside every stretch?and maximize flexibility! Stretching Anatomy will arm you with the knowledge to increase range of motion, supplement training, enhance recovery, and maximize efficiency of movement. more...
Drinking Gamesby Stewart Ferris
Summersdale Publishers Ltd. 2004; US$ 3.99Ranging from "old faithfuls" to the more bizarre, this is a collection of games for the discerning drinker. Take a copy of this book, mix with large amounts of alcohol, add some friends, stir in some ambience and shake well. more...
Playdancingby Diane Lynch Fraser
Princeton Book Company 2004; US$ 10.95Playdancing is a creative movement program developed to foster confidence, creativity and problem-solving skills in children aged three to eight. The book is written primarily for teachers' use in the classroom. The book is geared toward educators and the activities do not require experience with dance. The only prerequisite for its contents is a desire to discover the creative potential children possess and to guide them in their ability to utilize their creativity. Playdancing discusses the developmental stages of early childhood and the specific skills necessary for creativity to flourish. Lesson plans and examples of activities are outlined for each stage of development. Each activity listed includes an objective, the materials needed,... more...
Modern Dance Techniques and Teachingby Gertrude Shurr; Rachael Dunaven Yocom
Princeton Book Company 2004; US$ 11.95Modern Dance Techniques and Teaching is truly one of a kind: it is the only book to be published documenting Martha Graham's movement philosophy, as recorded by two of Graham's original followers. The purpose of the book, according to its authors, is "to analyze, illustrate and organize for teaching purposes some of the vocabulary (techniques) of modern dance to provide a reference and a guide for teachers and students of modern dance." more...
GURPS For Dummiesby Adam Griffith; Bjoern-Erik Hartsfvang; Stuart J. Stuple
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2006; US$ 21.99This is it—the key that unlocks the riches of GURPS (Generic Universal Role Playing System) and gives you a wealth of information on how to create your character and fine-tune your play. Produced in partnership with Steve Jackson Games, the game's creator, GURPS For Dummies is the ideal companion to G URPS Basic Set, 4th Edition that explains the rules. It gives you insight into the choices you’ll make in everything from creating a fun, dynamic character using the allotted number of points, to playing in an adventure, to becoming a GM. Whether you want to be an Amazon princess or a stalwart warrior, an old-fashioned swashbuckler or a modern investigator, a tough cop or a cat burglar, a sorcerer casting spells or a cosmic ranger,... more...
The Smart Moneyby Michael Konik
Simon & Schuster 2006; US$ 13.99A riveting inside look at the lucrative world of professional high-stakes sports betting by a journalist who lived a secret life as a key operative in the world's most successful sports gambling ring. When journalist Michael Konik landed an interview with Rick "Big Daddy" Matthews, the largest bet he'd placed on a sporting event was $200. Konik, an expert blackjack and poker player, was no stranger to Vegas. But Matthews was in a different league: the man was rumored to be the world's smartest sports bettor, the mastermind behind "the Brain Trust," a shadowy group of gamblers known for their expertise in beating the Vegas line. Konik had heard the word on the street -- that Matthews was a snake, a conniver who would do anything to gain... more...