Co-authors of "Imagine That," Don and Nikki celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2009. Together, through a unique combination of corporate merger, corporate sponsorships and their close relationship with persons of influence, they were placed in a position, which afforded them both the timely, once in a lifetime opportunity to witness a period of rapid growth in the "Sport of Auto Racing." Their story covers a broad spectrum of some little known events. A range of "heartfelt," "heartbreak," "accomplishment," "failure," "uses," "abuses," "tragedy," "glory." "Imagine That," recounts, "how it was," in realm of activities encircling NASCAR, USAC, NHRA and SCCA. The personal experiences Don and Nikki share are truly amazing. Reading it will cause you numerous moments of "awe," concluding simply, "Imagine That"!

A story about a Dad and his kids woven into motorcycle racing and the love of two wheels. Who says three little kids couldn't become a pit crew for a motorcycle race team. Happiness abounds as the story documents the fun stuff that happens at the track. And later on, as the youngest becomes a racer himself, Dad is thrown into the roll of a non glamorous crew chief. This story will make you laugh at times and tug at your heart strings at others. Every weekend warrior will relate to this story !

Originally published in the early 1930s. The illustrated contents contain chapters on: History of the New Forest Referring Chiefly to Sport Folklore Traditions Superstitions Fox Hunting Otter Hunting Shooting Badger Digging The Buckhounds Hare Hunting The Modern Forest etc. Many of the earliest sporting books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Originally published 1895. The illustrated contents contain detailed chapters on: Charts and Tides - Round British and Irish Coasts - Knots, Hooks etc - Baits - Fly Fishing in Sea - From Land and Pier - From Small Boats - The Sea Fishing Rod - Conger Hunting - Sea Fish Species - Sea Fishing Abroad - Tarpon Fishing - Whaling etc. Many of the earliest fishing books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

With hundreds of books dedicated to conventional sports and activities, this encyclopedia on the weirdest and wackiest games offers a fresh and entertaining read for any audience. Weird Sports and Wacky Games around the World: From Buzkashi to Zorbing focuses on what many would consider abnormal activities from across the globe. Spanning subjects that include individual games, team sports, games for men and women, and contests involving animal competitors, there is something for every reader. Whether researching a particular country or region's traditions or wanting an interesting read for pleasure, this book offers an array of uses and benefits. Though the book focuses on games and sporting activities, the examination of these topics gives readers insight into unfamiliar places and peoples through their recreation-an essential part of the human experience that occurs in all cultures. Such activities are not only embedded in everyday life but also indelibly interconnected with social customs, war, politics, commerce, education, and national identity, making the whimsical topic of the book an appealing gateway to insightful, highly relevant information. Presents interesting information on a wide variety of culturally significant activities, from the ancient to the ultra-modern Contains entries that are detailed yet accessible for general readers Covers British pub games and similar activities in other countries seldom featured in reference books Frames each entry within a global context Features a list of Further Reading suggestions

Why Would Anyone Officiate Football? is a light read book about Ford Sasser's experiences as a football official. He explains why he became an official and he outlines what officials do to prepare for their job on the football field. The book is full of stories about his officiating experiences and many are humorous. This is a book that even non-football fans would find entertaining. It does a good job of pointing out the third team on the football field. The next time you watch a football game, you will see the officials differently.

This early work is a comprehensive study of the history of dance thoroughly recommended for the bookshelf of the dance enthusiast. Extensively illustrated with text and full page photographs. Its 160 pages are divided into five thorough sections: Basic Dance, Dance for the Sake of the Dancer, Dance as a Spectacle, Dance as a Means of Communication, and Dance in the Technological Era. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Every golfer wants to score under 100; however, less than 20 per cent are able to play that well. A huge amount of the 80 per cent over 100 could break that 100 barrier if they would make the right decisions while they are playing the game. This book is one of the few golf books that doesn't try to improve the skill level of the golfer, but rather improves his game with the skill that he has. The book is also for the golfer who is just getting started with the game. Even though new golfers are a long ways from being able to break 100, they can still look like they belong, on the golf course by getting to know the proper etiquette and the proper terminology. This book will do that, plus give them a knowledge about the types of games that are commonly played and will give a good understanding of the rules of golf. Even people who do not intend to play golf but enjoy watching it on television should read this book to get a better understanding of the game so watching tournaments will be more enjoyable.

WOD's! The Best Cross Training WODS For Beginners 2nd Edition: A Powerful Step By Step Guide To Integrating Cross Training WOD's Into Your Workout To Lose Weight. Gain Muscle And To Feel Fantastic! INTENSE SOLUTION TO AN INTENSE MINDSET TO ACHIEVE THE BEST! TO BE THE BEST! WOD'S AT ITS BEST! GRAB IT NOW! You wondering what all the hype and talk about WOD'S is? Did you know WODS Cross Training is not just designed for athletes? You Curious to know how WODS Cross Training focuses on all of flexibility, strength, stamina, power, endurance, coordination, balance, agility, speed and accuracy? Want to know why WOD'S can cost you nothing with intense workouts with simple stay at home exercises with basic moves? Looking for outlined exercises to follow and do on your own? Want to scale up and tackle the real deal and intense sessions but need to know what to look for when searching for that perfect class?

This classic work was first published in 1891 and is a fascinating look at the early history of cricket. Chapters include; Historical 1300 - 1845 - The all England and other elevens - Australian elevens and first class county cricket - Laws of cricket and Batting. It is also extensively illustrated throughout and is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf off all cricket enthusiasts. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

How did the professional baseball, basketball, football, and hockey leagues become the most successful sports organizations in the United States? Jozsa investigates the major leagues' histories with unparalleled depth and rigorous economic analysis. He marshals relevant data, facts, statistics that measure the performance of professional sports teams and players, the strategies of franchise owners, and the loyalties of fans. Delineating the development, maturation, and revitalization of the leagues throughout the 20th century, he highlights significant events and reforms of the era and discusses the future of sports leagues in the marketplace.

Sports fanatics, casual fans, professional coaches and players, journalists, economists, administrators, and owners will discover a goldmine of information in this unique volume. Readers will learn about key owners, investors, coaches, managers, and players of teams that won divisions, conference titles, and league championships from the 1950s through the 1990s. The book includes information on attendance, operating incomes, payrolls, win-loss percentages, and the estimated market value of individual teams. Specific franchise owners are noted for their wealth and success factors. The author also predicts that league commissioners, franchise owners, local business and community leaders, and government officials will be forced to bargain in good faith and compromise on the question of whether to use taxpayer money to invest in sports facilities.

Nonfiction films about sports have been around for decades, but few scholarly articles have been published on sports documentaries. In Identity and Myth in Sports Documentaries, editors Zachary Ingle and David Sutera have assembled a collection of essays that look at the ways in which identity-national, religious, ethnic, racial, etc.-and myth are constructed, perpetuated, or questioned in documentaries produced in the United States, France, Australia, Germany, and Japan. This volume is divided into three sections: American Identity and Myth contains essays on consumerism, religion in sports, and post-9/11 America. The second section, Race and Ethnicity, examines the ways in which African-American, Mexican-American, and Jewish identity are portrayed in the documentaries under discussion. Global Perspectives includes essays about films and TV series produced outside of the United States or that provide perspectives on the international sport scene. Spanning several decades, the landmark sports documentaries discussed in this volume include Hoop Dreams, The Endless Summer, The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg, Olympia, and Tokyo Olympiad.Sports covered in these films include baseball, football, basketball, boxing, soccer, surfing, and the Olympics. Essays in this volume pose such questions as: How are notions of the American dream involved in athletes' aspirations? How do media texts from Australia or France construct Australian and French identity, respectively? How did filmmakers such as Leni Riefenstahl, Kon Ichikawa, and Bud Greenspan infuse their Olympic documentaries with their own national ideology, despite the films also being intended for international audience consumption? By tackling those subjects, the essays in this collection make Identity and Myth in Sports Documentaries an intriguing read for scholars, students, and the general public.

Originally published in 1893 this early work on Fishing is a fascinating read for any Fishing enthusiast or Historian, It contains chapters on Pollock Fishing, Pike Fishing, Bass Fishing and many more as well as being extensively illustrated this work is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all anglers. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original artwork and text.

Originally published early 1900s. This well illustrated handbook contains a comprehensive digest of the knowledge of Taxidermy. Contents include: Skinning Birds Stuffing and Mounting Birds Skinning and Stuffing Mammals Animals Horned Heads Polishing and Mounting Horns Skinning, Stuffing and Casting Fish Preserving, Cleaning and Dying Skins Preserving Insects and Birds Eggs Cases for Specimens etc. Many of the earliest books on taxidermy, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This encyclopedia is a great resource for those wishing to learn more about the history of the disability sport movement. Research shows that little has been written about disability sports and the people, events and organizations that created the movement. Sports and physical activity transcend many barriers—thus, a book about disability sport and the people and events involved is likely to eradicate some of the barriers people with disabilities themselves face, by creating a greater awareness and understanding of the abilities of people with disabilities. This encyclopedia is a great resource for those wishing to learn more about the history of the disability sport movement. Research shows that little has been written about disability sports and the people, events and organizations that created the movement. Sports and physical activity transcend many barriers—thus, a book about disability sport and the people and events involved is likely to eradicate some of the barriers people with disabilities face, by creating a greater awareness and understanding of the abilities of people with disabilities.

American Bird Watching for Beginners 2nd Edition: The Ultimate Guide to Bird Watching, Bird Identification, and the Top Bird Species in America Bird-watching is not only an eco-friendly hobby but it is also definitely enjoyable. It is addicting and educational. Bird-watching is not only for professionals and ornithologists; it is also recommended for all people who love nature. As easy as it may seem, bird-watching has certain requirements such as skills, patience, strategy, and basic knowledge on birds and their behavior. There are certain tools necessary to make this activity more fun and more fulfilling. Birds can be very interesting to watch. Each species is different from one another and these all exhibit varying physical characteristics and behaviors. According to experts, there are at least 970 species of birds found in the United States and Canada and there are about 10,000 bird species in the world.

This book explores the significance of sport in the understanding of past and current societal dynamics in the Arab world. It examines sport in relation to cultural, political and economic changes in the Arab World, including nation-state building, the formation of national identity and international relations in post-colonial context.