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  You Throw Like a Girl - The...

  Don McPherson

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  The former NFL quarterback examines the roots of masculinity gone awry and how it promotes violence against women. 
   
  In You Throw Like a Girl, former Syracuse University quarterback and NFL veteran Don McPherson examines how the narrow definition of masculinity adversely impacts women and creates many “blind spots” that hinder the healthy development of men. Dissecting the strict set of beliefs and behaviors that underpin our understanding of masculinity, he contends that we don’t raise boys to be men, we raise them not to be women. 
   
  Using examples from his own life, including his storied football career, McPherson passionately argues that viewing violence against women as a “women’s issue” not just ignores men’s culpability but conflates the toxicity of men’s violence with being male. In You Throw Like a Girl, McPherson leads us beyond the blind spots and toward solutions, analyzing how we can engage men in a sustained dialogue, with a new set of terms that are aspirational and more accurately representative of the emotional wholeness of men. 
   
  “One of the most important books ever written by a former elite male athlete.” —Jackson Katz, author of The Macho Paradox 
   
   “An essential exploration of what’s holding men and sports back—and how to overcome it.” —The Washington Post 
   
  “Don McPherson is a quarterback for a wider community.” —Newsday 
   
  “A crucial read for anyone interested in learning more about how sports culture informs limited definitions of masculinity, and how such definitions are destructive for boys and men, and dangerous to girls and women.” —The Undefeated (A Can’t Miss Book of 2019)

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  These Fists Break Bricks - How...

  Chris Poggiali, Grady Hendrix

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  EXPLODING FISTS … BREAKING BOUNDARIES … DEFYING ODDS …BONE-BLASTING … SPINE-SHATTERING … BOX-OFFICE-BUSTING …When a Hollywood studio released Five Fingers of Death to thrill-seeking Times Square moviegoers in 1973, only a handful of Black and Asian audience members knew the difference between an Iron Fist and an Eagle’s Claw. That changed overnight as Five Fingerskicked off a kung fu craze that would earn millions at the box office, send TV ratings soaring, influence the birth of hip hop, reshape the style of action we see in movies today, and introduce America to some of the biggest non-white stars to ever hit motion picture screens.This book tells the spine-shattering story of how these films of fury came to America and raised hell until greed, infomercials, and racist fearmongering shut them down. It’s about an 11-year-old boy who not only created the first fan edit but somehow turned it into a worldwide moneymaker, CIA agents secretly funding a karate movie, the New York Times fabricating a fear campaign about black “karate gangs” out to kill white people, the history of black martial arts in America, the death of Bruce Lee and the onslaught of imitators that followed, and how a fight that started in Japanese internment camps during World War II ended in a ninja movie some 40 years later.It’s a battle for recognition and respect that started a long, long time ago and continues to this day in movies like The Matrix, Kill Bill, and Black Panther. Here, for the first time, is the full uncensored story.

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  Asymmetric Sailing - Get the...

  Andy Rice

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  Learn the secrets of getting the most from your boat – whether you sail an entry level dinghy, high performance skiff, sportsboat or catamaran. Tips, advice and some great shortcuts from expert sailors in a wide range of classes gives you the inside knowledge to improve your techniques and get ahead of the fleet. There's step-by-step guidance, and every stage of asymmetric sailing is covered, including rigging and tuning, hoists, gybes and drops, tactics, survival sailing and advanced skills for solo and crewed boats.

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  Flytying for beginners - Learn...

  Barry Ord Clarke

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  This exceptionally clear and easy-to-use beginner's guide shows you exactly how to create universal fishing flies, step-by-step. Each of the 12 patterns is linked by QR code to a YouTube video showing the author tying the fly in question.
  12 key trout patterns demonstrate the most important flytying techniques
  
  - Flying Ant
  - Elk Hair Caddis
  - The F-Fly
  - Hare's Ear Nymph
  - Copper Nymph
  - Pheasant Tail Nymph
  - Hair Wing Dun
  - Klinkhamer
  - Montana Nymph
  - Woolly Bugger
  - Zebra Midge
  - ZonkerThe book also includes Barry's recommendations for a beginner's flytying kit and materials and lots of useful advice and tips.

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  The Best Sports Writing of Pat...

  Pat Jordan

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  The acclaimed author of A False Spring profiles athletes famous and obscure in this captivating and incisive anthology Once a young pitching prospect with the Milwaukee Braves, Pat Jordan went on to become one of America’s most revered sports journalists, writing for Sports Illustrated, Esquire, the New York Times Magazine, and a host of other major league publications. The Best Sports Writing of Pat Jordan showcases his finest journalism, with twenty-six extraordinary articles covering virtually the entire range of professional sports in America—from baseball, football, and basketball to boxing, tennis, and Formula One racing.   Jordan offers indelible portraits of some of the most legendary sports figures of our time, exposing the imperfections often obscured by the bright lights of fame. He explores the miracle of the Williams sisters and their brash, charismatic father, Richard, and turns his unflinching gaze on such controversial sports personalities as Roger Clemens and O. J. Simpson.   Other highlights include a poignant account of Duke basketball legend Bobby Hurley’s rehabilitation after a devastating car accident, a profile of transsexual tennis star Renée Richards, and fascinating side-trips to the Professional Poker Tour, the child beauty pageant circuit, and a depressed, blue collar town in Pennsylvania where high school football offers the only solace.  

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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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