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  Adolph Rupp and the Rise of...

  James Duane Bolin

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  An in-depth look at the life of the influential University of Kentucky basketball coach and his legacy. 
   
  Known as the “Man in the Brown Suit” and the “Baron of the Bluegrass,” Adolph Rupp (1901–1977) is a towering figure in the history of college athletics. In Adolph Rupp and the Rise of Kentucky Basketball, historian James Duane Bolin goes beyond the wins and losses to present the fullest account of Rupp’s life to date based on more than one-hundred interviews with Rupp, his assistant coaches, former players, University of Kentucky presidents and faculty members, and his admirers and critics, as well as court transcripts, newspaper accounts, and other archival materials. His teams won four NCAA championships (1948, 1949, 1951, and 1958), the 1946 National Invitation Tournament title, and twenty-seven Southeastern Conference regular season titles. Rupp’s influence on the game of college basketball and his impact on Kentucky culture are both much broader than his impressive record on the court. 
   
  Bolin covers Rupp’s early years?from his rural upbringing in a German Mennonite family in Halstead, Kansas, through his undergraduate years at the University of Kansas playing on teams coached by Phog Allen and taking classes with James Naismith, the inventor of basketball?to his success at Kentucky. This revealing portrait of a pivotal figure in American sports also exposes how college basketball changed, for better or worse, in the twentieth century. 
   
  Praise for Adolph Rupp and the Rise of Kentucky Basketball 
   
  “This detailed and richly researched biography is written in a clear and engaging manner that reflects the work of a historian at the top of his game. Bolin is definitely fully engaged with Adolph Rupp’s multi-faceted life and has demonstrated his mastery of his wide-ranging sources. An excellent book!” —Richard O. Davies, Distinguished Profess or History, Emeritus, University of Nevada, Reno 
   
  “An incisive analysis of Adolph Rupp’s role in creating the Big Blue Nation . . . . An unvarnished and well-sourced examination of a flawed human being . . . . A must-read for any true Kentucky fan.” —Roberta Schultz, WVXU Radio Cincinnati

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  John Dennis: The Oakwell Years -...

  John Dennis, Matthew Murray

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  What is life like as a football club chairman? Find out in this revealing, thrilling and insightful account into Barnsley Football Club from former Reds Chairman, John Dennis. Read how Johns father, Ernest, used his own money to help save the club from going bust, how Johns first task as chairman was to replace Manager Allan Clarke with Mel Machin, laying the foundation for the future success of the club under Danny Wilson, who took the Reds to the Premiership for the one and only time in the clubs history.  During Johns tenure, the club also made its first appearance at the Twin Towers of Wembley and Oakwell was transformed from a below-par ground into the impressive all-seater stadium complete with the academy facilities that it is today.  Behind the scenes of any football club are the wheelings and dealings of transfers, contract talks with players and disputes with agents and members of the press – and Johns down-to-earth approach was both dignified and humorous.  John Dennis inside view is a must-read for any Barnsley fan – and an enjoyable insight for any true football fan.

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  How to Flyfish - From newcomer...

  John Symonds

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  In this clear and attractive book are all the essential skills you need to be a competent all-round flyfisher.
  
  With John Symonds you will learn how to fish for trout and salmon in stillwaters from both bank and boat; in rivers; dry fly and wet fly.
  
  You will know how to tie reliable and easy knots, to construct the
  
  right leaders, learn where the fish are most likely to lie, how to cast to them and which flies to use.
  
  How to Flyfish will bring you up-to-date with all the latest on leader construction and knots, boat control with the paradrogue, traditional nymphing methods to the popular tenkara style.
  
  Packed with useful tips and clear diagrams.

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  Exercise-Induced Asthma? An...

  Martin Evans

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  Do you struggle with breathing and decreased performance but have been told there’s nothing wrong with you? If so, this book may be the solution to your problems. 
  Written by Oman Evans, this book will help you understand the difference between asthma and exercise-induced asthma (also called exercise-induced bronchospasm) in simple and easy-to-understand language. 
  With this guide, you’ll get insights into: 
  • The science behind EIB and how it’s different from traditional asthma 
  • The stigma associated with asthma and how to overcome it 
  • Effective treatment options for athletes suffering from EIB symptoms 
  • How to advocate for your health and athletic lifestyle as an informed athlete 
  • Understanding the causes and symptoms of EIB to improve your performance as an athlete 
  Exercise Induced Asthma? – An Athlete’s Guide is the ultimate solution to help you tackle breathing difficulties and improve your athletic performance. Get your copy today and take the next step towards a healthier athletic lifestyle!

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  Father Bauer and the Great...

  Greg Oliver, Jim Gregory

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  pbiA pioneering and beloved Canadian legend comes to life/b/i/p
  pFather David Bauer changed lives — at the rink, in the classroom, and at the pulpit. Bauer’s dream created the first truly national Canadian hockey team. In 1963, that unique group represented Canada abroad and were committed to both country and to Father Bauer. Whether shepherding the hockey program at St. Michael’s College in Toronto or the men’s national team out of the University of British Columbia, Bauer was both spiritual leader and trailblazer./p
  pThrough exhaustive research and countless interviews, author Greg Oliver explores a Canadian icon, the teams that he put on the ice, and the rocky, almost unfathomable years of the 1970s when Canada didn’t play international hockey. Finally, for the first time ever, the whole story of Father Bauer’s critical importance to Canada’s game is told in the rich detail it deserves, and a beloved icon is celebrated for his contributions to our nation’s sporting history./p

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  A Guide to Walking Meditation

  Patti Wagner

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  A Guide to Walking Meditation: An Essential Guide to Walking Meditation. Learn How It Can Help Uplift Yourself to Experience True HappinessWalking meditation is usually understood as primarily intended to relieve stress in the legs. While it has this effect, this is not the only meaning of kinhin. In this meditation method, you will be able to acquire not just the basic knowledge regarding walking meditation, but extreme power to uplift yourself and your inner experience and sensation beyond tradition and definition.In this audiobook, you will discover what walking meditation is and how it can help you develop endurance for walking distances and also good for your health especially in digestion and overcoming drowsiness, and helps to sustain concentration.This audiobook will cover the following topics:- Walking Meditation Explained- Preparations- Advantages And Benefits- Walking Meditation Walkthrough- Meditation Objects For Walking Meditation- And many more!Walking meditation brings a number of benefits in addition to the cultivation of mindfulness. To learn more, scroll up and click “add to cart” now!

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