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Strength Training Anatomy 247 reviews
Frederic Delavier
Human Kinetics Publishers, 2001
unreal help even for the experienced readers
this book is phenominal and i strongly suggest buying this book if you are at all serious about the gym... actually even if your not serious, this book might make you serious
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Starting Strength (1st edition)103 reviews
Mark Rippetoe
The Aasgaard Company, 2005
Starting Strength
Mark Rippetoe's "Starting Strength" is, without question, one of the finest books of its kind. I have been going to gyms all my life, listening to people and reading many books on all aspects of weight training. Mr. Rippetoe, via his book, is the best teacher I have encountered. Whether you're a novice or an experienced lifter, "Starting Strength" will improve your performance and your outlook in ...
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Quiet Strength205 reviews
Tyndale House Publishers, 2007
Very Inspirational ... Blessed with every word!
This book is very powerful for anyone striving to excel with God as your guide. Tony Dungy is a great example of a faithful man in the face of tremendous success and soul shattering pain. Thanks for writing the book, all of us that read it are indebted to you.
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When Pride Still Mattered141 reviews
Simon & Schuster, 2004
A very engrossing read
I picked up this book after hearing a strong recommendation. I knew next to nothing about Vince Lombardi, other than that he was an excellent football coach. Very glad I bought the book as this was a particularly engrossing biography.
The author was very thorough in his research and traces Lombardi's life in detail for his full nearly 60 years. He provides a lot of detail on Lombardi's ...
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Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog169 reviews
Ted Kerasote
Harvest Books, 2008
Merle's Door
Great book about the observations and insight of a dogs life. They do live for the moment but more to with unconditional love & a master of a companion. When you love your dog there are no boundary between you and the dog but a good partnership right to the end. You begin to see humans have more rules & limits than dogs, you'll discover dogs don't care how they look or care what day it is. ...
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My Sergei: A Love Story126 reviews
Ekaterina Gordeeva, E. M. Swift
Grand Central Publishing, 1997
A beautiful love letter
I'm really glad I found this book at a library book sale last year. Though this story is no longer current news, I hadn't forgotten about the tragic death of Sergey Grinkov or watching him perform with his wife Katya in the 1994 Winter Olympics. And even though the world has long since moved onto other headlines and stories of interest in the figure skating world, the love story told in this ...
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Winterdance: The Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod145 reviews
Gary Paulsen
Harcourt, 1994
Excellent, very well written book!
I read this book a few years ago, and it practically had me rolling on the floor laughing at times. Finally got it for myself to own, and it's still every bit as good. Gary Paulsen has a wonderful way with words, and is an excellent storyteller. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone.
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The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer162 reviews
David A. Whitsett, Forrest A. Dolgener, ...
McGraw-Hill, 1998
As a Physical Therapist, I highly recommend this book.
I am a physical therapist who also enjoys (???) running. This past Fall, I finished my 2nd marathon in Appleton, WI. My first was Grandma's in Duluth, MN in 2002 (before children). This second marathon I used the same program but had to add the walk to run progarm in also as I had a one year old and a two year old at home now! I was not quite in the same shape I had been for the previous ...
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Seabiscuit635 reviews
Laura Hillenbrand
Random House Audio, 2003
If you have not read this book, buy it today!!
Seabiscuit is a great story, book, and movie. If you have not read it, buy it today and start reading. You will not be disappointed.
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Have a Nice Day! a Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks687 reviews
Mick Foley
Topeka Bindery, 2001
Laugh, cry, get blown away with this spellbindingly heartfelt autobiography, with no ghostwriters attached!
Amazing that in a few weeks, Mick Foley poured his life and soul into 760 pages of notebook paper that would make it, lightly cut and without any major edits, onto book, and earn it's New York Times #1 Bestseller's List. If only it weren't for that Oprah! (readers of the book will understand)
Starting from childhood, he makes it quick, but sweet as he tells humorous stories about his friends, ...
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The Time Keeper100 reviews
Kevin E. Cropp
Copper Press Publishers, 2005
Great Read
Growing up in Fayetteville and playing baseball with Kevin this was a story that really moved me. I got the book Christmas morning, and finished it Christmas night. I am not an avid reader, and my wife couldnt believe how much I enjoyed the story. I am looking forward to the sequel, and all other books that Kevin writes.
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Goose Hunting: Improving Your Skills73 reviews
Dennis Hunt
Dennis Hunt, 1995
It was a great book.
This is the best of all waterfowl books. Thanks!
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Playing With the Enemy: A Baseball Prodigy, a World at War, and a Field of Broken Dreams93 reviews
Gary Moore
SpringWater, 2008
Very well written
What an excellent book. So well written you will not want to put it down!
Read this book it is a classic, especially if you are interested in WWII era history and baseball of course!
Gary Moore is a real gentleman he responded right away to an email, with a humble and heartfelt response. D. Bradshaw
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Death in the Long Grass84 reviews
Peter H. Capstick
St. Martin's Press, 1978
The most important outdoor books ever written
Hemingway, Ruark, and Sanchez are all pale imitators of the great Peter Hathaway Capstick. Try to imagine an American walking away from a Wall Street career to hunt as a professional guide in Africa. Now imagine that this guy could write WAY BETTER than Hemingway, and you're still not there.
A small snipet from the chapter on leopard.
"...the bark of the tree, when, suddenly, your gazing ...
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Season of Life: A Football Star, a Boy, a Journey to Manhood75 reviews
Jeffrey Marx
Simon & Schuster, 2004
Every coach at every level in every sport should read this book.
Joe Eherman has captured what is wrong with sports. This is a must read for all coaches.
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Miracle in the Andes: 72 Days on the Mountain and My Long Trek Home96 reviews
Nando Parrado, Vince Rause
Random House Audio, 2006
Phenomenal book
An amazing story that I couldn't put down! I was awestruck by the sheer impossibility of anyone surviving. The most striking moment was under the avalanche in which Nando surrendered his life and was ready to die.
Their courage and instincts for survival were amazing. The message I took away is that love can inspire a person to do miraculous things and that God is too distant to rely on or ...
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Driver #894 reviews
Dale Earnhardt, Jade Gurss
Warner Books, 2002
What a good job
I really enjoyed reading about his experience as a driver. It is well written and not boring. Which it could have been since it is always hard to write about work. I loved watching his father race and now I get to watch him.
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Wooden74 reviews
John Wooden
McGraw-Hill, 1997
Wooden
I bought this book for my student/athlete son. I had him read the book and find five things that he could immediately apply to his life. The book is written in such a manner that the parallels between sports and life are seamlessly interwoven. By using sports as a platform of relativity, I feel I am raising my son to be a confident and responsible man. This is a must-read for fathers and sons.
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I Am Jackie Chan88 reviews
Lung Cheng, Jackie Chan
Audio Literature, 1998
" So you play Kung FU"
I Am Jackie Chan My Life in Action 1998 5/5
Written by :Jackie Chan & Jeff Yang
Easily one of the best books I have ever read. This books contains 398 pages of pure joy. Seriously I read this book In one sitting . I was already a fan of Jackie Chan now I have so much respect for him. The copy I own includes a extra chapter, I would say it's worth buying again to read that extra chapter. ...
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Peek-A Who?96 reviews
Nina Laden
Chronicle Books, 2000
Eek-a!
My 13 month old loves this book. It actually inspired her fifth word! We were reading the book and as I was about to say "Peek-A... Moo", I heard this tiny "eek-a" from my daughter. I turned the page for Peek-a-Boo, and before I could say anything, she did it again - "eek-a". It's repetitious so I think it taught her to say the word. Now she loves to say "eek-a" before I turn the page. I ...
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