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|  | Zen Golf by Joseph D. Parent
Forget those early morning groans while clobbering through a bucket of range balls. Practice, in golf, of the mental game--the discipline, the focus--is the most important thing golfers can do to improve their game on their way to a scratch handicap. This Zen primer applies Buddhist techniques to the links, written by a practicing golfer and Buddhist. AUTHOR: Joseph D. Parent
PUBLISHER: Doubleday Publishing
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Sports & Outdoors 
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 | Getting Real about Running by Gordon Bakoulis
In more than twenty years as a runner and a coach, top marathoner Gordon Bakoulis has tackled almost every problem a runner can face. Now in her accessible, inspiring new book, Bakoulis becomes your personal coach and mentor, preparing you to meet the exhilarating challenges of running.She discusses everything a runner must know, including: SETTING UP A PROGRAM: Three-month, six-month, and one-year training cycles; the importance of rest and downtime. CHOOSING EQUIPMENT: Foot types and finding shoes that meet your unique biomedical needs; the latest apparel for hot-and-cold-weather running. COMMON INJURIES AND HOW TO AVOID THEM: Runner?s knee, heel spurs, shin splints; the benefits of stretches, massage, and yoga. FUELING YOUR BODY: Diets for different lifestyles and fitness levels; easy, nutritious recipes. THE SCIENCE OF RUNNING: the ?hard-easy? approach to training. RUNNING WITH (AND FOR) YOUR HEAD: How running can make you feel more sane and alive, with mantras used by champions. CHILDREN WHO RUN: An illustrated discussion of the special concerns of runners from 6 to 18. RUNNING AND AGING: Advice for runners over 50, with profiles of senior runners. PLUS?Pace charts, mile/kilometer conversion, and running resources and organizations. AUTHOR: Gordon Bakoulis
PUBLISHER: Ballantine Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Sports & Outdoors
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 | Tennis Strokes That Win by Frank Early
Early proves that the quickest way to improve one's game is to improve the strokes. The only thing that matters is controlling the ball. This book does not merely examine the different types of strokes, it concentrates on the winning strokes and what they have in common. 62 photos. AUTHOR: Frank Early
PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Trade
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Sports & Outdoors
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 | At the Wall by Ron Agam
An intriguing photo-essay on the fascinating and often misunderstood world of Chassidim by talented photographer, Ron Agam, who says My photography is an emotional connection to our ancestoral values . AUTHOR: Ron Agam
PUBLISHER: Gefen Publishing House, Limited
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Travel
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 | Hiking North Cascades National Park by Erik Molvar
East of Washington`s Puget Sound rise the pristine peaks of the North Cascades. With this guidebook, backpacking enthusiasts can choose from 101 carefully selected trips in the rugged and steep terrain of this untamed region. The author recommends trips, matching hikers desires and abilities. Categories include waterfalls, solitude, wildflowers, fall colors, panoramic vistas, and more. The author also provides a thorough Planning your Trip section and a basic natural history of the area. AUTHOR: Erik Molvar
PUBLISHER: Globe Pequot Press, The
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Sports & Outdoors
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 | Side Show by Daniel Waldron, Howard Bone, Teller
In his experience as a carny, Bone encountered--and orchestrated--many freakish acts. Here he shares the excitement and repulsion of life on the road with the sideshow. Teller (of Penn & Teller) introduces the narrative. AUTHOR: Daniel Waldron, Howard Bone, Teller
PUBLISHER: Sun Dog Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Sports & Outdoors
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