Sports and Fitness Recent Picks

May 2009

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WWE Encyclopedia, by Brian Shields & Kevin Sullivan.
"As a unique, one-volume encyclopedia with over 350 pages, nearly 1,000 Superstars, and more than 1,500 images, this is the book for all WWE fans! Featuring hundreds of Superstars of all eras, from the World Wrestling Federation of the 60s and 70s to today's WWE, this thrilling, one-of-a-kind reference guide contains a visual glossary of all wrestling moves and provides coverage of the television shows that put the WWE into millions of households. From the Hardcore Champion to the World Heavyweight title holder, from the WWE's showcase events to the Pay-per-views, from Survivor Series to the grand spectacle of WrestleMania this encyclopedia covers it all." (Amazon)

Coming Back to Me: The Autobiography of Marcus Trescothick, by Marcus trescothick.
"In this true-life sporting memoir of one of the best batsman in the game who stunned the cricket world when he prematurely ended his own England career, Trescothick’s brave and soul-baring account of his mental frailties opens the way to a better understanding of the unique pressures experienced by modern-day professional sportsmen." (Amazon)

Crack Climbing!, by Lisa Gnade & Steve Petro.
"Addictive but usually legal, crack climbing has become hugely popular in recent years. As a result, specific techniques and strategies have been developed by climbers to help tackle everything from low-angle slab cracks to soaring splitters. Through a blend of text, color photos, and illustrations, Crack Climbing! clearly demonstrates and explains what it takes to climb cracks successfully." (Book Jacket)

Basic Illustrated Canoe Paddling, by Harry Roberts.
"A compact and authoritative book on paddling technique for the recreational canoeist. Discover how to choose a paddle, outfit a canoe, and more." (Amazon)

Black Belt Karate, by Chris Thompson.
"Once a student of karate obtains his or her black belt, what’s next? For too many students, the black belt marks the end of serious training. In Black Belt Karate, noted karate instructor and 8th-dan black belt Chris Thompson explains that real yudansha (black belt level) is not just about physical prowess but about self-improvement, and that because of this, further study is vital for all students. The rank should not be the goal, Thompson says—everyone has something more they can learn. Neither a beginner’s guide nor a manual of advanced techniques, Black Belt Karate is both inspirational and informative for students of all levels." (Amazon)

Run Your First Marathon, by Greta Waitz & Gloria Averbuch.
"Everything you need to know to get to the finish line." (Amazon)

The Complete Martial Arts Student, by Martina Sprague.
"The master guide to basic and advanced classroom strategies for leearning the fighting arts." (Amazon)

The Blue and White Jersey, by Lindsay Knight.
"Celebrating 125 years of Auckland rugby." (Amazon)

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