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  Soulman - The Rocky Johnson Story

  Rocky Johnson, Scott Teal

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  Before there was Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, there was his father, “Soulman” Rocky Johnson
  		 
  At 14, Rocky Johnson left Nova Scotia to seek fortune and make professional wrestling his career. An incredibly agile and talented wrestler for a man his size, he soon became a featured main-eventer in every territory he worked — from Los Angeles to New York, and all points in between. He also appeared in wrestling arenas worldwide, including in Canada, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Samoa, and Puerto Rico.
  		 
  In Soulman, Johnson not only explores his career accomplishments, but also reflects upon what his achievements, as a direct descendant of slaves, mean historically and for Black culture. In the South, he shattered racial barriers when he became the first African-American to win the Southern, Georgia, and Florida heavyweight titles, and in 1983, he teamed with Tony Atlas to become the first all-Black WWWF tag team champions. Rocky sees his greatest accomplishment, however, in his son Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, whom he trained to be a wrestler in 1995 and who is now one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood and one of the most-recognized names in the world.
  		 
  Soulman: The Rocky Johnson Story is an in-depth look at the life of a self-made man who wouldn’t let anything stand in his way on the road to success.

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  BasSketball Lessons - 22 Winning...

  Brent Bass

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  What could your child achieve if they were more intentional about who they are?​What if they had tools assisting them to focus and avoid distractions in this frenzied world?What if they could obtain a great formula for winning consistently both on and off the athletic court and field?Imagine the confidence they could build, in sports and education, if they learned to dig deep in order to attain the goals they have set for themselves. 
  In this candid and inspirational guide to young people, Brent Bass examines challenges and contradictions facing school age students (notably student-athletes). He offers middle and high schoolers (and parents) tools for learning about peer pressure, respecting authority, being coachable, risk-taking, keeping their word, managing time, first impressions, staying flexible, spirituality, focusing, and other winning life skills.  
  Youth will also discover why it’s important to: Maintain a positive mindset and attitude.Develop good listening skills.Assist with chores at home.Not to be afraid to ask for help. 
  Whether endeavoring to play sports at any level, or in striving to be an entrepreneur or an astronaut, this book will help youth stay intentional in their everyday decision making and fixated on their goals as they continue to create roadmaps for success in life. 

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  Walking for Fitness - The...

  Marnie Caron

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  “This book is a step-by-step guide to get you started and offers good advice on everything from the right shoes and diet to staying motivated.” —Good Times Magazine  Includes tips and walking programs by Olympian Lynn Kanuka   Walking is the most popular physical activity in North America, and for good reason: it can be done by people of all ages and all levels of physical ability, the risk of injury is low, and it doesn’t require a carload of expensive equipment. Best of all, brisk walking for just 30 minutes four times a week reduces the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, and other health problems. This comprehensive guide helps readers make the most of their walking. It offers two step-by-step programs developed by fitness professionals; advice on shoes, clothing, nutrition, and routes; tips on staying motivated and avoiding injury; stories from real-life walkers; and ways to include friends and family. Whether the goal is to return to activity, reduce the risk of illness and injury, or to minimize one’s impact on the environment, this encouraging book helps readers put their best foot forward.   “Caron covers everything including the various health benefits, warming up and cooling down, and the right kinds of clothing and shoes. There’s a list of reminders on how to incorporate walking into my daily routine . . . and a number of walker profiles. The profiles can be motivational and illustrate the reasons people have for walking and how it can be an important part of keeping fit.” —Toronto Star

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  Aim High

  Tanni Grey-Thompson

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  Aim High reveals what has motivated Dame Tanni Grey Thompson, the UK's leading wheelchair athlete, through the highs and lows of her outstanding career. Her triumphs, which include winning 16 medals, 11 of which are gold, countless European titles, six London Marathons and over 30 world records, have catapulted this Welsh wheelchair athlete firmly into the public consciousness.

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  The Era 1947–1957 - When the...

  Roger Kahn

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  The author of The Boys of Summer explores the golden age of baseball, an unforgettable time when the game thrived as America’s unrivaled national sport.The Era begins in 1947, with Jackie Robinson changing major league baseball forever by taking the field for the Dodgers. Dazzling, momentous events characterize the decade that followed—Robinson’s amazing accomplishments; the explosion on the national scene of such soon-to-be legends as Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Bobby Thomson, Duke Snider, and Yogi Berra; Casey Stengel’s crafty managing; the emergence of televised games; and the stunning success of the Yankees as they play in nine out of eleven World Series. The Era concludes with the relocation of the Dodgers from Brooklyn to Los Angeles, a move that shook the sport to its very roots.“Kahn knows where the bodies are buried and allows his audience a joyous read as he digs them up.”—Publishers Weekly “[Kahn] engagingly captures the flavor of the times by bringing to the fore the defining traits and relationships that added human dimension to the sport.”—Library Journal“Kahn weaves such personal information into his rich descriptions of thrilling regular-season, playoff and World Series games. And in doing so he endows the players, managers and owners with more dynamic dimensions than any baseball writer of his generation. The men in The Era are ballplayers, not deities; and it takes the unerring strength of a straight shooter like Kahn to remind nostalgic baseball fans of that simple fact.”—Chicago Tribune

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  Fishing - Bass Trout and Fly...

  Charissa Felts

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  This is it! You arrived at the right place. You are going to be taken through the steps and be shown the tricks of bass fishing. Catching an extensive bass is an excellent accomplishment, and an enjoyable thing to do (a thing you want to take a picture of and post it on the internet, definitely). The masters have the experience. You have the desire to find out more. It's time to get informed before you lose your valuable time waiting on fish that won't wish to be caught. For instance, you will learn: 
  All about fly-rodding, worms, avoiding, and wandering. 
  Devices strategies, interesting facts, and experts’ remarks. 
  Three sort of reeling and the most effectual ways to pick bait for the fish. 
  Angling techniques, scheduling storms, and info on selecting the best type of rod. 
  Remarks about wading, analyzing the prey, and avoiding snags. 
  The most appropriate equipment to start. 
  Cleaning and keeping your line. 
  Diverse sorts of salmon and ways to catch them. 
  Abilities to master and gear to use when catching trout. 
  Targeting, tempting, and figuring out the very best site of the bass fish. 
  Taking the weather and the area into account before you set out on a fishing trip. 
  Unusual methods that will help you be more efficient at catching bass. 
  The best places in California, Texas, or Florida to capture bass. 
  Mexican and Canadian reports of bass being captured. 
  Precise tips and tricks to catching bass. 
  Systems and bait for the ones who wish to master catching bass. 
  Great ideas on discovering trout and the very best areas to go to. 
  Simple and progressive strategies to take your fly fishing to the next level. 
  And far more! 
  All of these things are packed into this extensive guide. Do yourself a favor and take a look at it!

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