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West Nyack, New York: Parker Publishing Company, Inc., 1998. "Practical Techniques and Materials for Building an Effective Program and Success in Every Event 4to size wire spiral bound paperback; 402 pages with many black and white photographs and illustrations. There are more than "100 reproducible letters, forms, diagrams and training schedules." From back: "Written in a highly… Read more

2012. Flat signed on title page. Includes ephemera: author's business card with book cover photo. 199 bright, white pages with some black and white photographs. From back cover: "This book is a great coach. Whether you learn by data, story, or analogy, you will find good information... and even better life lessons.… Read more

New York: Hawthorn Books 95 pages with black and white drawings. Contents include: The Purpose of Ski Exercising The Elements of Fitness How to Begin Your Program Circuit Training for Skiing On-Snow Exercises Aches and Pains Ski Injuries Staying in Shape with a Rope Light wear to covers with light creasing on front cover, light soil on back cover, sunning… Read more

New York: McGraw Hill, 1988. Signed (first name only) and inscribed by author on fep. First Edition with full numberline. 343 pages plus three sections of black and white photographs on glossy stock. Color photo illustrates front of dust jacket while back of dust jacket is a collection of black and white photographs. From jacket: "Larry Bird,… Read more

Chelsea House Publishers 4to size pictorial hardcover; 63 pages illustrated with black and white photographs throughout From back: "the North Carolina native was known early in his career as "Ironhead" because his stubbornly aggressive driving often led to mid-race bumps and occasional crashes, but Earnhardt learned his lessons well, and his uncanny ability to consistently defeat the competition… Read more

New York: Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio, 1998. Read by the Author Abridged; 4 cassettes, 360 minutes running time From back: "Only weeks after his 11-year marriage abruptly ended in an amicable divorce, (the author) decided to go on a fly fishing pilgrimage west. His goal: to heal his wounded spirit and explain as best he could… Read more

Lyons Press, 2002. First Edition with full numberline 8vo size hardcover with dust jacket; 297 pages From jacket: "From Little League to the big leagues, perhaps no single athletic endeavor in the American consciousness is as wrought with as much emotional significance as the game of baseball. Compared to other major professional sports, there is an… Read more

Mariner Books, 2006. A guide to helping your child get the most from sports, organized by age and stage Signed and inscribed by co-author Stephen Durant on half title page 8vo size trade paperback; 314 pages From back: "Three of the country's leading experts on youth sports offer a comprehensive guide to help you ensure a… Read more

Chicago: Henry Regnery Company, 1965. 4to size blue clothbound hardcover with dust jacket; 95 pages with black and white illustrations throughout From jacket: "(This book) is intended primarily as a handbook by beginning sailors, but is also designed to be a reference for more experienced sailors. Step by step the author introduces the reader to the fundamentals… Read more

Woodstock, VT: Countryman Press, 2000. 8vo size trade paperback; 159 bright, white pages with some black and white photographs and illustrations. From back: "Ultralight spin-fishing provides much the same challenge and excitement as fly-fishing - with a mere fraction of the investment in equipment. More accurate casts, more strikes, and a better feel for what's happening at… Read more

New York: McGraw Hill, 1963. A Young Pioneer Book 8vo size trade paperback with pictorial cover; 160 pages with black and white illustrations by Robert Henneberg From back: "Alden Smith is a baseball nut and his enthusiasm for the sport often antagonizes those around him. He does not, for example, understand why someone with Randy Hodge's… Read more

New York: Harry Z. Walck Inc, 1961. 8vo size trade paperback; 65 pages From back: "Reluctant readers among the boys will be delighted with this new title which has high interest appear but low reading level. It concerns the refreshingly normal boy Matt who could be any grade from 5th through 8th. He wears glasses and loves… Read more

Jewish Publication Society of America, 2001. 8vo size trade paperback with photo illustrated covers. 108 pages with black and white drawings and glossy stock section of black and white photographs. From back: "Hank Greenberg was a legend in Jewish households in the 1930s and 40s... Greenberg worked just as hard at accepting his role… Read more

Boston: Boston Magazine, 1993. Collector's Edition Program from Larry Bird Night - Bird: A Basketball Legend 4to size staplebound booklet; 32 glossy pages with color and a few black and white photographs. Front cover is a color illustration of Larry Bird done by famed sports artist LeRoy Neiman (1921-2012.) The back cover is a full-page… Read more

Mills and Sanderson, Publishers 8vo sized softcover; 210 pages. From back: "(In this book) bicyclist Kameel Nasr has created a fascinating and personal introduction to the world's people... Sharing diverse episodes from his 40,000 mile bicycle journey through 70 countries (the author) offers his readers a vicarious view across the handlebars as he tackles the Appalachians, the… Read more

Contemporary Books, 1986. Foreword by Al McGuire 8vo size trade paperback; 190 pages From back: "Billy Packer, outspoken CBS sportscaster and America's number-one authority on college basketball, lays it on the line in this brash, colorful view of the crazy world of college hoops. From the early days when players - including Billy - were accused… Read more

Human Kinetics, 1997. Two (2) audio cassettes in integrated hard case From back: "Learn how to use imagery, relaxation, distraction control, simulation, self hypnosis, and many more mental skills to focus your commitment, overcome obstacles to excellence, and achieve greater personal and professional satisfaction." There is some crushing wear to corners of case. . Audio Cassette. Good/No… Read more

2017. Advance Reader's Copy/Uncorrected Proof 8vo size trade paperback; 285 pages Uncorrected proof with covers unique to proof. Back cover includes specifications on final book and praise for author as well as recap of the book. From back: "Taking seriously the idea that baseball is a study in failure - a very successful batter manages… Read more

London: John Blake, 2007. 8vo size hardcover with photo illustrated dust jacket; 262 pages with two sections of photographs on glossy stock, one in black and white and the other in color From jacket flap: "As Tottenham's best-loved entertainer, Robbie Keane is a world class footballer who has won the hearts of the White Hart Lane crowd with… Read more

2013. 8vo spiral bound softcover; 153 bright, white pages with black and white photographs From back: "(This book) teaches players how to conquer doubt and negative emotions that erupt during pivotal, big-play opportunities...provides powerful mental techniques players uses to believe in themselves... Includes Big-play Composure Skills Combat Visualization Techniques On-the-Field Confidence Routines In great condition,… Read more