Resultados de búsqueda: Sports - Other from Riverwood's Books

Contemporary Books. Very Good. 1975. Softcover. 0809249847 . Cover has moderate edge and corner wear, some corner curling, price sticker on front. Interior is clean, with no markings. B/w illus. ; 8vo; Review: " Excellent beginners dart book....I own several books on the game of darts, and this is the best one. It is chock full of humorous comments, informative sidebars, charts, figures, hand drawings, and examples. The rules for the games were easy to follow and it lists 23 of them including Cricket. The tips on how to play well, and practice effectively were good. It included several practice routines in addition to the games...." (200osl) .

New York: Permabooks. Good. 1959. First Printing. Paperback. Permabooks 1st printing 1959 paperback. Good condition for it's page. Pages are clean and intact, light soiling to outer edge of pages, light age tanning to interior. Cover has moderate edge/corner wear, scuffing, creasing to rear cover, light soiling. Based on the accumulated experience of 36 top bowlers, who reveal their secrets of natural precision bowling. B/w illustrations. 127 pages. (120os4-24) ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall .

John Murray. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1978. First Edition. Hardcover. 0719534798 . Ex-library book but still in quite good condition, no library markings on jacket, rear pocket and internal markings. Interior of pages clean, a little soiling to outer edge of pages. Jacket has light wear and scuffing, and a small area on front where paper is cut, where I assume a sticker was removed. B/w illus. 269 pages. "This book is essential for those who wish to venture off the beaten track in safety; or for those who have the responsibilty of taking care of others on skis. It also makes fascinating reading for the armchair mountain enthusiast. " ; 8vo; A scientific and anecdotal book on safety in snow and what to do when an avalanche occurs, including rescue techniques. (520) .

Aladdin. Very Good. 1996. First Edition. Softcover. 0689807147 . Only light wear to cover, part of a price sticker on front, interior pages clean & tight, booksellers stamp inside front cover, slight soiling to outer edge of pages. 189 pages. Michael Jordan, the greatest player in the history of professional basketball, returned to the game in 1995, just as Airborne was being published. Jess Kornbluth's intimate portrait of the man behind the headlines received major media attention and became an instant success because Airborne offered material that couldn't be found anywhere else... (os) ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall .

Billiard Congress of America. Very Good. 1971. Softcover. Reprint edition. Cover has moderate edgewear and scuffing/rubbing, couple tiny tears across spine. Internal pages are tight, clean and unmarked. B/w illustrations. 128 pages. Covers the official rules of Billiards as well as various championship records. (*shipping will be reduced on this lighter book) ; 8vo .

Contemporary Books. Very Good. 1994. First Edition. Softcover. 0809237741 . Light wear to covers, light soiling, a little corner curling, pages clean and all intact. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About Rock Climbing, River Running, Paragliding, and Other Terrifying, Near-Death Activities"If you think climbing the sheer face of a frozen waterfall sounds liks fun, if you consider yellow fever a seasonal inconvenience, and if you believe the only slopes worth skiing are in uncut forests, you need this book. It'll take you on a white-knuckle ride to the cutting edge of adventure sports, where the line between terror and panic is razor thin and even a grown man might cry out for his mommy. " This tongue-in-cheek guide includes hundreds of practical tips on how to survive the outdoors while looking fully suave..." (280osl) .

The Banff Centre Press. New. 2007. First Edition. Softcover. 1894773292 . New book, no markings. Slight shelfwear to covers. A look behind the scenes at the creation and success of the summer dance program at the Banff Centre. Since 1947, dance has been dreamed and devised, and dancer's careers have been shaped and launched right here among the majesty of the mountains. Colour & b/w photos. [474os] ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 200 pages .

CA: Tracks Publishing. Very Good. 1997. First Edition. Softcover. 1884654088 . Clean, tight condition. Sturdy laminated cover & usual ex-library type markings. Pages are clean, a little soiling to outer edge of pages. Cover has light wear to laminate edges. B/w photos. 192 pages. "Learn fencing and get a great workout, improve hand–eye coordination, and just plain have fun. Endorsed by Veteran Fencers Quarterly. " [osl-295] ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Rodale Books. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 2005. First Edition. Hardcover. 1594861196 . HC/DJ - near fine. Ex-library book, but still in great condition - pages and cover clean, tight and unmarked. Laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Jacket has a little scuffing to laminate. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 336 pages; "*Starred Review* The argument can be made that the Professional Bull Riders Tour may be the most dangerous, least financially rewarding of all sporting endeavors. Skull fractures, punctured lungs, and destroyed knees are all relatively routine injuries. At least now there is a million-dollar payout for the overall champion each season, but even that is in deferred dollars. Peter, a sportswriter for the New Orleans Times-Picayune, spent the 2004 season with the PBR tour and offers a penetrating portrait of a sport that stands at that awkward stage between minor league and national acceptance. The riders represent many nations besides America--some say… Leer más

New York: Warner Books. Near Fine. 1988. First Edition. Paperback. 0446348023 . Very nice condition, pages clean and intact, light age tanning to pages and covers. Gift inscription in pen on title page. Cover has minimal wear, no spine crease. All star lineup of funny tumbles, outrageous errors, and lovable losers in the wild world of sports. (110os422) ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall .

London: Granta Books. Very Good+. 1994. First Edition. Softcover. 0140140735 . Cover has light edge and corner wear, small remainder mark across bottom edge of pages. Pages clean and intact, no markings. B/w photos. After the summer of 1990 when England lost to Germany in the World Cup, Paul Gascoigne, owner of the blubbery, wet, wrinkled face witnessed by the world, had become Gazza, as famous as anyone can be. This is Gazza's story, of a man on show, in the press, in distress: a many more sinned against than sinning.... (os) ; 8vo; 188 pages .

PA: Schiffer Publishing. Very Good+. 1996. Softcover. 088740894X . Ex-library book, but still in very nice condition. Sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type of markings. Pages are clean and intact, light edgewear to covers. Great old b/w photos. 184 pages. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; "Relive the golden age of Milwaukee motorcycling with this unique book that goes beyond the rest. Read intimate accounts from company officials, dealers, and riders of classic Harley Davidson motorcyles of the 1930s. Hundreds of period photographs from private collections and massive text trace the development of the H-D Big Twin from the sidevalve VL to the '61 and '74 models, and the legendary Knucklehead. Experience the Milwaukee motorcycle scene from the men and women who lived it. " [922 ] .

Archway Press. Near Fine. 1995. First Edition. Softcover. 0671519727 . Excellent condition, very light stain 1st 2 pages & bookstore stamp inside cover. Pages clean & tight. B/w photos. The story behind the headlines of basketball's greatest star! (os) ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall .

Stackpole Books. Near Fine. 2000. First Edition. Softcover. 0811728617 . Excellent condition - clean and unmarked, cover has very light wear to corners and a little scuffing. Second edition - 2000.; Nols Library; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 226 pages; The new edition of this popular handbook has been updated to reflect advances in climbing equipment, technique, and safety. It is packed with clear, concise instruction on mountain hazards, climbing movement, equipment, safety systems, leading, descending, glacier travel, and rescue, with a separate chapter on style and ethics. Easy-to-read line drawings illustrate key points, including equipment use, roping, and mountaineering knots. Phil Powers is a veteran guide and climber with several first ascents, including the Washburn Face of Mount McKinley and the first winter traverse of the Cathedral Group in the Grand Tetons. The former chief mountaineering instructor at NOLS, he now owns and operates Jackson Hole Mountain Guides and is… Leer más

Billiard Congress of America. Good. 1968. Softcover. Cover has moderate edge & corner wear, some corner curling and tiny corner creases, light soiling, small chip out of one front cover. Internal pages are clean and unmarked other than the small corner creases. B/w illus. 112 pages. Covers official billiard rules, various championships and records, illustrations and photos of past champions. (*shipping will be reduced on this lighter book) ; 8vo .

Arco Pub. Good. 1983. Hardcover. 0668059958 . Arco 1983 edition. Ex-library book with usual stamps and stickers. Pages tight with occasional light soiling and age tanning to pages and outer edge of pages. Cover has some wear and tear involving scuffing/scratches, light edgewear and some paper loss at corners. Reading/study copy. Covers guns, ammunition, performance data, manufacturers, distributors, guide to more than 600 handguns. [700]; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 176 pages .

Berkley Trade. Good. 2000. First Edition. Softcover. 0425177807 . Trade softcover (9" tall) in good used condition. Ex-library with sturdy plastic laminate and usual stamps & stickers. Light wear to edges and corners, light stain on top edge which shows on 1st section of pages (just top edge) , light soiling outer edgef of pages, interior pages clean & tight otherwise. One tear to a page corner has been taped. Review: "Rock On! ..... For those who love wrestling and grab at any chance to watch it, this is the book for you! Amazing photographs and terrific bio's by Robert Picarello make this wrestling book a tough Ruler to beat! " [275-noto]; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 207 pages .

London: Edward Arnold. Very Good+. 1938. Softcover. 1406797197 . Edward Arnold, London edition, copyright 1938 (much later printing) , same ISBN as Hesperides Press edition. Brown cover with black lettering. Ex-library book, but still in great condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type of markings. Pages clean and intact - overall wear is minimal. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 141 pages; Originally published in 1938, this is book is a comprehensive manual of rugby technique and tactics. Well illustrated throughout with photographs and diagrams, this still contains much of practical use to the modern reader. Contents Include: Individual Practice Dribbling Tackling Kicking Passing Body-Swing and Running with the Ball Combined Practice The Forwards The Tight Scrum The Loose Scrum The Line Out Forwards in Defence Forwards in Attack The Backs The Scrum-Half The Stand-off Half The Three-quarters, The Centres The Three-quarters, The Wings The Full-back Combined Attack Combined… Leer más

London: Hodder & Stoughton. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition. Hardcover. 0340841141 . Excellent, near new condition. Hardcover is clean & unmarked - pages have a little waviness to them but I believe this is caused by the numerous pages of glossy photos. Jacket has slight edgewear and a little wrinkling around edges, not price clipped. 336 pages. B/w & colour photos. Ian St. John is one of the most celebrated players in British football history - known to millions as a central figure in the phenomenally successful Liverpool team of the 1960s, as star performer for the Scottish national team, and latterly as one half of TV's favourite double act "Saint & Greavsie".....; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Harper Paperbacks. Very Good+. 1996. First Edition. Softcover. 0061094552 . Clean, tight condition. Light edgewear, spine creasing, bookseller stamp first page. Pages otherwise clean & tight. 363 pages. B/w photos. ; 8vo; From the Publisher: What were the unreported factors behind Michael Jordan's retirement from the NBA in 1993? Did he ever truly have a shot at making a Major League roster? Why did he return to basketball eighteen months later, and how did his teammates feel about it? In Second Coming, Sam Smith delivers answers to these questions and more. By turns startling, provocative and humorous, the "story-behind-the-comeback-story" evokes as no other has the true nature of life under the NBA bigtop with the Chicago Bulls in center ring, and Michael Jordan as ringmaster. (200-noto) .