Sports & Recreation

A beautiful and comprehensive manualcarefully detailing for you how to tie 160 flies—listedin order from simple to complex. In Mastering the Art of Fly Tying, one of the world’smost experienced fly-tying instructors reveals thatthe real secret to fly tying is not learning to tie eachfly individually, but mastering and building upon thenecessary skills and techniques. The 160 flies in thisstunningly photographed guide are organized fromsimple to complex, rather than by type of fly as inother books. Each new fly teaches you another techniqueand builds your skill and confidence, along with an exceptionalcollection of flies. more...

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Jack Johnson, the first African American heavy-weight champion of the world, is a seminal and iconic figure in the history of race and sport in America. more...

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This gripping and triumphant memoir follows a living legend of extreme mountaineering as he makes his assault on history, one 8,000-meter summit at a time. For eighteen years Ed Viesturs pursued climbing’s holy grail: to stand atop the world’s fourteen 8,000-meter peaks, without the aid of bottled oxygen. more...

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Disco Fury. Wrathchild. Bam-Bam Bambi. Ladies Choice. Backyard Billy. Cheerleader Melissa. Backwoods Militia. Gorgeous Michelle Starr. Welcome to the world of minor-league professional wrestling.For the past two decades, wrestling has enjoyed a huge following that has grown from cult status to one of the entertainment world's most lucrative industries, over the years creating mega-stars out of wrestlers like Hulk Hogan, Chynna, and The Rock. But for every WWF superstar there are countless wanna-be's: pretenders to wrestling's various thrones who hurl, pounce, pin down, and act out in community halls and high school gymnasiums across North America, paying their dues while counting the days before they get the call to the big leagues.One Ring Circus pays homage to the wrestling life: the sound and the fury heard amid the backdrop of household lightbulbs, screaming sound systems, and near-rabid fans who are often as colourful and outrageous as the wrestlers they clamour for. Author and photographer Brian Howell spent three years following the wrestling circuit, and his book of images and narratives perfectly captures the visceral energy of a remarkable, near-clandestine community whose artful and out-there theatrics—alive and well somewhere between here and Palookaville—is nothing short of inspirational.Includes more than 100 black and white photographs. more...

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Picture yourself dazzling your friends with your new and improved pool skills as you master the cue ball’s movements and hone your aiming and shooting techniques. "Picture Yourself Shooting Pool: Step-by-Step Instruction for Successful Pocket Billiards" provides practical and accessible pool theory and instruction to beginners and casual players. Filled with full-color images and step-by-step instruction on each new skill and strategy, the book also features an accompanying DVD that walks you through each step of the tactics presented and also includes bonus tricks and special pool shots. Beginning with the basics, you’ll learn how to select your equipment, including the proper cue stick for you. You’ll then cover how to grip and guide the cue and how to best align the body with the pool table. The book moves on to specific cue strokes for various shots and even offers instruction on pro stick moves to incorporate into your game. Master how to guide the cue ball and get an understanding of various ball impacts as you learn the key shots of the game. Strategy and tips on how to read the table, as well as basic rules for different pool games, table etiquette, and even information on how to purchase and maintain a personal cue stick and table are also covered. more...

Price: $29.99