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The Mountaineers is a splendid and entertaining tribute to nine men and one woman whose unique skills and accomplishments have made significant contributions to Canadian alpine history. The incredible stories of climbers who have the challenge of the mountains and met it in their own extraordinary ways: Albert McCarthy, Phyl Munday, Conrad Kain, Ed Feutz, Val Fynn, Hans Gmoser, Fred Beckey, and Dick Culbert. All mountain lovers- from active climber to the armchair adventurer- will find The Mountaineers a superbly readable and singularly inspiring book. Map eps by L.J. Wonder (Western Canada and Southern Alaska). Illustrated with b/w photos. Price-intact photo dust jacket. A bright attractive copy..

London: Hamlyn Publishing Group Limited, 1990. An encyclopedia of the greatest names ever to be involved in the professional game. It offers.... histories of every team in the NHL.... extensive coverage of Hall of Fame Members and a glossary of terms. Lavishly illustrated in colour and b/w. This book brings together more than 500 descriptions of the people, teams, events, anecdotes and technical terms that make up what is undisputedly the world's fastest game. Illustrated endpapers (of team logos). Semi-gloss stock used throughout.Many b/w and colour photos of players. Photo illustrated dust jacket. An immaculate book. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine.

The author's experience and understanding of each hunting situation is thoroughly expressed along with photographs and charts that tell what clothing to wear, An article about ammunition and guns, with illustrations which show how to lead birds in flight, how to set decoys, aerial views of lakes and ponds showing where to build blinds. It is information unlimited. Profusely illustrated with b/w photographs, drawings by Bob and Ira Spring and four beautiful two-page spread color paintings by Les C. Kouba. 206pp on semi-gloss stock. End papers show design for the piano blind. Price-clipped dust jacket. A clean bright informative book.

New York: Harper & Row Publishers, 1984. A perceptive and vivid look at a single team during a single memorable season (1983). Geoffrey Stokes enables the reader to understand why George Steinbrenner was a very successful baseball enterpreneur as well as a problematic leader and why Billy Martin's team tend to be either brilliant or flat. He also provides vivid and astute portraits of figures such s Steve Kemp, Don Taylor, Roy Smalley, Willie Randolph, and Goose Gossage. This book is full of insights and in-depth analyses of what makes a ball club tick. The foreword is followed by the 1983 Season Chronology. One of the eleven chapters 'The Ghost of Thurman Munson' deals with choosing a leader after his death in 1979. Name to half title page. A bright clean copy in a price-intact caricature illustrated dust jacket by Gil Eisner.. First Edition, First Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good.

New York: Collier Books, 1974. Illustrated card covers. Collier Quick and Easy Series. Your step-by-step illustrated guide to power and accuracy in the four basic strokes of tennis. Detailed instruction on backhand, forehand, volley and serve, professional pointers, tips on strategy, guidelines for buying equipment and a glossary of tennis terms.. Eighth Printing. Soft Cover. Very Good.

Vinyl spine. 96 printed pages include index. A well illustrated book on Hyslop bicycles and accessories, parts and products. A few examples amongst much that caught my eye as quite unique: Union Jack and Boy Scout bells and Special Bell Assortment including the Majestic Siren by The Majestic Siren Bicycle Alarm Mfg Co, Mass, Eadie Coaster Brake, Hercules Coaster Brake, Atherton Coaster Brake parts, Lester and Sturmey Archer Brake parts,. Vancleef's products and Goodyear are here. Veeder cyclometers,Terry's Screw Drivers, Boy Scout Jr Rubber grips, Kelly Handle Bars, Steven Universal Repair Hanger ( to fit every size bicycle bracket), many models of gas, solar and electric lamps, interesting locks, and a full page color plate showing wood rims manufactured by The American Wood Rim Company provided. This early catalogue is filled with illustrated parts. It will surely interest the early bicycle enthusiast or expert. Text is on semi-gloss stock. First page shows stain transferred from front cover. It… Leer más

Jerry Izenberg - syndicated sports columnist for the Newark Star Ledger of the S.I. Newhouse chain. The Rivals is about the sports events and personalities that have captured the whole country. That certain chemistry that is unique to sports and the people of our country, is the theme of the book. A clean, bright book in a price-intact photo dust jacket..

New York: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1988. 'Seasons of The Angler' brings together stories, essays, and poems, all centered on the theme of fishing. A collection of work by 28 fine writers writing about what they love. Most pieces appear here for the first time. The text is enhanced by prominent illustrator Joseph Fornelli, a member of the Society of Animal Artists. A clean, bright book in a photo illustrated, price-intact dust jacket.. First Edition, First Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

New York: Harper & Row Publishers, 1969. X-Library with the usual faults found. The exciting life story of a champion steeplechase jockey who is also a world-famous suspense novelist. Frontispiece photo titled "Grand National 1956". Other photographs accompany text. Photo illustrated dust jacket has origional price intact and remains bright and clean. Tape residue on front and back boards.A firm copy of the First U.S.Edition.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good Plus/Very Good Plus.

The hilarious authors of the Umpire Strikes Back strike back again. In Strike Two, the six-foot-four-inch, three hundred-pound legend not only lets fly some of the wildest stories in baseball history, but he's collected the best anecdotes from other major-league umps who were just waiting to throw off their masks and finally get even. The Calls: The Brawl: The Rules: The funniest thing to happen to baseball. Section of b/w photos. Price-intact photo dust jacket..

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Running Press, 1989. Illustrated photo card covers (softcover). Oblong format. 110 printed pages. Launch into the exciting new sport of the sky. Preface by the author followed by an introduction. This book can only begin to describe the fun and adventure of stunt kite flying. It offers eight well illustrated chapters. An index is provided. Interior illustrations by Bruce Lohr and Liz Vogdes. A lovely, bright copy.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Fine.

Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1979. A comprenhensive look at the Toronto Maple Leafs for the season 1979/80. Profusely illustrated with b/w photos and 16 full-page color photos. Contents include: A Training Camp Diary, A Guide To The Opposition, Brief Biographies of the Players, Statistics and Records. Blue cloth boards. Endpapers decorated with the Maple Leafs crest. A must for the avid Leaf fan. A very nice copy.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket.

Profusely illustrated with b/w photos. 51 fact-filled articles on how and where to catch trophy trout. All the facts of the sport from: flyfishing to spinning, trolling to downrigger fishing, beaver ponds to high mountain lakes. David Richey is one of the most profilic outdoor-travel writer/photographers in the business. A highly sought after Michigan fishing guide with over 25 years of trout fishing experience, specializing in trophy trout. A bright informative digest.

John Merrill is the world's leading professional walker. He first came to the public's attention in 1978 when he walked all the way round the coastline of Britain, a distance of some 7,000 miles.In this handbook for walkers of all kinds, he offers advice on clothing and equipment, training program, planning the route, how to dress and so on, invaluable advice to all who enjoy exploring the countryside on foot, whether for pleasure or for the challenge of competitive walking. Name to ffep. Price-intact photo dust jacket. A bright attractive copy..

New York: Hyperion, 2001. Inspiration and Wisdom From One of Baseball's Greatest Heroes. Yogi Berra is known for his wit and humor as he is for his exploits with the New York Yankees for whom he was a three-time MVP and Hall of Famer. In this book he provides inspiring, funny and surprisingly moving essays on life, happiness and getting through the slumps. Yogi Berra is a beloved American baseball personality whose years with the New York Yankees made him a vital part of the most successful sports franchise ever. Dave Kaplan is the executive director of the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Centre.An immaculate book that promises to please. ISBN: 0-7868-6775-2. First Edition First Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Fine. Yogi Berra + Dave Kaplan + American Baseball + New York Yankees + Hall of Fame + Baseball Players + Essays. Catalogs: Sports.

U.S. Champion Ken Winner and Canadian writer Roger Jones have combined their talents to teach and demonstrate the skill of balance, precision and speed. Illustrated witrh over 200 b/w photographs and drawings and 10 full-page color photos. Content includes: chapters on how to get started, appropriate attire, buying and maintaining equipment, racing and freestyle methods, glossary of terms, etc. The Official Manual for International Windsurfing Sailing Schools. Photo illustrated covers. A nice clean copy.