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Различные книги в жанре Спорт, фитнесNow You Know Big Book of Sports
Ever wonder where the figure skating terms axel, salchow, and lutz came from? Or why a curling tournament is called a «brier»? And how about a «haymaker» in boxing or a «high five» in any sport? Well, Doug Lennox, the world champion of trivia, is back to score touchdowns, hit homers, and knock in holes-in-one every time with a colossal compendium of Q&A athletics that has all anyone could possibly want to know from archery and cycling to skiing and wrestling and everything in between. What’s more, Doug goes for gold with a wealth of Winter and Summer Olympics lore and legend that will amaze and captivate armchair fans and fervent competitors alike. What do the five Olympic rings and their colours represent? Why does the winner of the Indianapolis 500 drink milk in victory lane? Who was the first player ever to perform a slam dunk in a basketball game? Why are golfers’ shortened pants called «plus-fours»? When was the Stanley Cup not awarded? Why does the letter k signify a strikeout on a baseball score sheet? Where is the world’s oldest tennis court?
Now You Know Soccer
Known around the world as football, soccer is the world's most watched and played sport. Now Doug Lennox, the striker of Q&A, scores with a pitch full of tidbits that delivers the goods on Pelé, Maradona, Beckham, Zidane, and other superstars, as well as the history, traditions, and rules of the game. Doug has compiled a World Cup of trivia about a truly universal phenomenon that has legions of passionate, and sadly sometimes violent, fans. How did soccer originate?, Who was the first soccer player to score a hat trick in a World Cup final? What was the largest attendance ever for a soccer match? What is the «technical area»? Where was the world's first soccer club formed? What was the first movie ever made about soccer? Where was the first World Cup held? What are the Laws of the Game? What were the 10 worst losses of life in soccer history?
Paddles Up!
Paddles Up! provides an in-depth look at dragon boating from its beginnings in ancient China to the modern-day prominence of Canadian teams on the international scene, as told in the words of top coaches of men’s and women’s teams, experts and enthusiasts, and sports health professionals across Canada. Contributing writers include Mike Haslam, executive president International Dragon Boat Federation; Matthew Smith, president Dragon Boat Canada; Kamini Jain, Vancouver; Albert MacDonald, Halifax; Jamie Hollins, Pickering; Matt Robert, Montreal; and Jim Farintosh, Toronto. Through legends, history, and traditions, to paddling tips and mental readiness, and from choosing gear to exceptional achievements, a battery of Canadian dragon-boat notables share their considerable knowledge in one authoritative volume.
Gun Digest 2011
BIGGER. BETTER. MORE OF WHAT YOU WANT! IT'S GUN DIGEST 2011 , THE WORLD'S GERATEST GUN BOOK SINCE 1944 Long regarded the shooter's best resource, Gun Digest is jam-packed with the kind of entertaining information on guns and shooting that you just won't find anywhere else. From in-depth field reports on the newest guns and gear to fascinating discussions of collectible guns and gear to fascinating discussions of collectible arms, you'll find it in Gun Digest 2011 .
The Gun Digest Book of Tactical Weapons Assembly/Disassembly
Assault and tactical weapons make up a very large and rapidly growing segment of the firearms owned today.<p>
Like other books in the well-respected series, this book shows the reader a detailed, step-by-step process for completely assembling or disassembling these types of firearms. This book is an invaluable tool for anyone, from the enthusiast to the professional gunsmith.
Reloading for Shotgunners
The Classic Reference – Bigger and Better than EverOne of the most respected reloading texts of all time, Reloading for Shotgunners is now bigger, more comprehensive and more profusely illustrated than ever! This all-new fifth edition includes exhaustive data for lead and non-toxic shot – and it goes well beyond the ho-hum 2-3/4" 12-gauge data contained in other books. From .410 bored to 10-gauge magnum, from 2" hulls to the mammoth 3-1/2", if it can be fired in a shotgun, it's in this book! Rick Sapp, co-author of The Gun Digest Book of Trap & Skeet, has outdone himself in creating this masterful compilation of shotgun reloading data. Whether you're a novice shotgunner or a seasoned reloader, you can't afford to be without this ground-breaking fifth edition of Reloading for Shotgunners .
Paintball Digest
All the Gear, All the Attitude, All the Time! With about eight million annual participants, paintball could very well be the fastest growing outdoor activity or game in America and perhaps the world. Although a relatively young game – it was started in the 1980s – there are now players and playing fields in all 50 states, Canada and several dozen foreign countries. If you play the game of paintball, you'll love Paintball Digest , the most comprehensive guide to the game and everything surrounding it, including: Tips on recreational, tournament and professional play Game strategies What to shoot What to wear What accessories to buy Product reviews and comparisons Manufactures directory Internet Directory Where to play Safety and first aid tips And must more! Whether you're a beginner or paintball veteran, you'll want your very own copy of what is sure to become the «bible of Paintball»!
The Gun Digest Book of Firearms Assembly/Disassembly Part IV - Centerfire Rifles
This New Edition is revised and expanded to include the 72 most often disassembled pistol designs (plus 250 variations) and 1,800 photos – all in 592 pages. Pistol disassembly/reassembly has never been easier. Clean and maintain your autoloading pistols yourself. This book makes it simple, thanks to author BJ Wood's expertise, step-by-step instructions, and crisp photography. Detailed Photos show field-stripping and detailed disassembly step in proper order and clearly illustrate the parts involved and then (simple) tools used. Easy-to-understand text describing each step guides everyone – novice or expert – through the disassembly and reassembly of 72 different pistol models – plus some 250 closely related models. No other book provides this kind of photo-illustrated information.
The Gun Digest Book of Firearms Assembly/Disassembly Part V - Shotguns
This new edition is revised and greatly expanded to include detailed information for the 59 most often disassembled shotgun designs (plus over 285 variations); clearly illustrated by some 1,600 photos – all in 592 pages. Shotgun disassembly/reassembly has never been easier! Clean and maintain your shotguns yourself. This book makes it simple, thanks to author Wood's expertise, step-by-step instruction and crisp photography. Detailed photos show field-stripping and detailed disassembly steps in proper order and clearly illustrate and parts involved and the (simple) tools used. Easy-to-understand text[/b] describing each step guides everyone – novice or expert – through the disassembly and reassembly of 59 different shotgun models – plus some 285 closely related models. No other book provides this kind of photo-illustrated information.