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White Fang and the Golden Bear: A Father-and-Son Journey on the Golf Course and Beyond
by Joe Wessel Bill ChastainAugusta National is golf’s Holy Grail. Navigating the azaleas to play the exclusive course that hosts The Masters is a pipe dream for every golfer. Imagine being afforded the opportunity not only to play the course, but to be able to bring your father along for the ride. To complete the priceless fantasy, Jack Nicklaus—“The Golden Bear”—hosts the round. Through fate, coincidence and good fortune, Joe Wessel managed to find a way to make that happen. In White Fang and The Golden Bear, Wessel recounts that special round, how it came about, and what happened on the pristine grounds of Augusta National. With the help of veteran sportswriter Bill Chastain, Wessel's memoir offers the touching story of how the game of golf helped in the development of a special father-son bond and how that relationship grew first throughout Wessel’s childhood, then during his tenure as a football player-turned-coach, and finally once he was a dad himself. This book offers the perfect father-son story for any sports aficionado!
White Hart Lane: The Spurs Glory Years 1899-2017
by Martin LiptonA complete history of White Hart Lane, the home of Tottenham Hotspur from 1899 to 2017 and the setting for some of their greatest successes.For a football supporter, a real fan, there is nothing more evocative than the journey to their home ground, a place where they have experienced the highs and lows that the game brings - delight, despair, hope, pain and, occasionally, pure joy. But while those stadiums seem permanent, they are not.In May 2017, White Hart Lane, the backdrop to more than a century of Spurs history, staged its final game. With the active support and endorsement of the club, who have granted him exclusive access to senior figures and historical documents, Martin Lipton pays fitting tribute to the glory days at the Lane. He has talked to, among others, Jimmy Greaves, Martin Chivers, Pat Jennings, Glenn Hoddle, Ossie Ardiles, Chris Waddle, Teddy Sheringham, Jurgen Klinsmann, David Ginola, Gareth Bale and Harry Kane. And he has also interviewed fans, support staff, managers and board members in order to provide the complete and definitive story of White Hart Lane.
White Heat: The Extreme Skiing Life
by Wayne JohnsonWhite Heat is pure adrenaline -- a thrilling exploration of extreme skiing that pushes the reader over the edge with heart-pounding accounts of people who risk their lives on the fastest, steepest slopes. Often obsessed and possibly crazy, extreme skiers and snowboarders are having the time of their lives facing death-defying challenges. But the extreme skiing life isn't just about the quest to finish first; it's a lifestyle made up of insane jumps, bone-breaking speeds, and world records -- not to mention the wild off-mountain social world, the flamboyant gear and slang completely unique to it, and, of course, the remarkable history of the racing champions and events that is its backdrop. Wayne Johnson, former competitive skier and acclaimed novelist, takes us into the cult of extreme skiing populated by stars such as one-eyed jumping champion Jerry Martin, who held the North American distance record for more than a decade, and Vinko Bogataj, whose world-famous wipeout on ABC's Wide World of Sports gave rise to the expression "pulling a Vinko." Here are real-life adventures, everything from Shane McConkey ski BASE jumping the Eiger in Switzerland to Shawn White, the Flying Tomato, throwing 1260s in the halfpipe. Johnson, who has spent a lifetime on the mountains, also puts you in his boots when recounting goose-bump- inducing tales of high-speed downhill racing, Nordic jumping competitions, avalanche control, and the hip, ripping world of snowboarding. If you've ever wondered what kind of nut would willingly choose to fly off a twenty-story ski jump, or have ever dreamed of living outside the usual boundaries, or just like to read about people having life-expanding adventures, then White Heat is an exhilarating thrill ride that will leave you breathless.
White Moon on the Mountain Peak: The Alchemical Firing Process of Nei Dan
by Damo Mitchell Jason GregoryExplaining the process and energetics of Daoist internal alchemy, the author describes in detail the practice of Nei Dan, the alchemical firing practice of Daoism that has until very recently been a closely guarded secret. Drawing together a huge amount of esoteric material on the hidden aspects of Daoist practice, he presents theory and practice coherently for Western practitioners. He offers his own experiences of each stage of attainment, describing the tangible results that should appear, and provides guidance on the practicalities and potential pitfalls of alchemical training.
White Mountain: A Cultural Adventure Through the Himalayas
by Robert TwiggerA sweeping biography of the Himalayas by the acclaimed author of Angry White Pyjamas. Home to mythical kingdoms, wars and expeditions, and strange and magical beasts, the Himalayas have always loomed tall in our imagination. These mountains, home to Buddhists, Bonpos, Jains, Muslims, Hindus, shamans and animists, to name only a few, are a place of pilgrimage and dreams, revelation and war, massacre and invasion, but also peace and unutterable calm. They are a central hub of the world’s religion, as well as a climber’s challenge and a traveler’s dream. In an exploration of the region's seismic history, Robert Twigger, author of Red Nile and Angry White Pyjamas, unravels some of these seemingly disparate journeys and the unexpected links between them. Following a winding path across the Himalayas to its physical end in Nagaland on the Indian-Burmese border, Twigger encounters incredible stories from a unique cast of mountaineers and mystics, pundits and prophets. The result is a sweeping, enthralling and surprising journey through the history of the world's greatest mountain range.
White Mountains Hiking History: Trailblazers of the Granite State
by Mike DickermanSince the time of pioneer settlers Abel and Ethan Allen Crawford, explorers and adventurers have been lured by the stunning peaks and lush valleys of New Hampshire's White Mountains. In the nearly two centuries since the Crawfords constructed their first crude footpath onto the heights of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range, the White Mountain trail system has evolved into an intricate network featuring more than 1,400 miles of marked paths. Retrace the steps of early mountain guides such as Charles Lowe and Allen "Old Man" Thompson and learn how these early path-makers made New England's most popular and extensive mountain trail system possible. Longtime northern New Hampshire hiking columnist and guidebook author Mike Dickerman traces the fascinating story of this evolution with this new collection of profiles and reflections on the early trails and trailblazers of the region.
White Planet
by Leslie AnthonyWriter and adventurer Leslie Anthony has spent his life on two planks, racing down hills, searching for the next perfect ride. His real baptism, however, began in the early nineties when Alaska emerged as the ski world's Next Big Thing. Steep faces and vast tracks of powder snow, were captured on film and beamed to audiences around the world. The result was a freeskiing revolution.With insight and humor, White Planet, traces an arc through the new ski culture, in a rock 'n' roll adventure that follows a diaspora to far-flung corners of the globe. Along the way, Anthony introduces many of the daredevils, visionaries and entrepreneurs who are bringing the sport to such unexpected places as Mexico, China, Lebanon and India.
White Sox Park's Amazing Vendors (Images of Modern America)
by Lloyd Rutzky Joel LevinBaseball lives, whether one interprets that as meaning that the country's national pastime is still breathing and well after nearly two centuries or as a reference to the people who work in the "industry." More than 50 years ago, one young man became employed by the Chicago White Sox and began photographing virtually everybody with whom he worked. His intention was to have pictures of his friends and coworkers for the future. Now, Arcadia Publishing is proud to add Lloyd Rutzky's memories of his "team" experiences to its Images of Modern America series in this volume, a companion to the groundbreaking Wrigley Field's Amazing Vendors, published in 2018.
White Water
by P. J. PetersenNo way does Greg feel in the mood for white-water rafting with his father and half-brother, James. Greg's father feels this trip will make Greg more adventurous and help him get over his fears. But the trip becomes a living nightmare when a rattlesnake bites Greg's father leaving him dangerously ill. There's no help nearby. Greg must take charge of the raft and pull together with James through the rough rapids. Every moment counts. They must save their father's life.
White Water Kayaking
by Ray RoweThe perfect introduction to the skills and equipment needed to master white water kayaking.
White Water Rafting (Nonfiction Collection)
by Michele DufresneCovers rafting equipment, rowing techniques, trip preparations, and safety, and describes some of the most famous North American rivers.
White on Green: A Portrait of Pakistan Cricket
by Richard Heller Peter OborneFollowing Peter Oborne's award-winning global success with Wounded Tiger: A History of Cricket in Pakistancomes a new volume, written with Richard Heller, to celebrate the extraordinary story of Pakistan cricket. In White on Green, we discover a rich tapestry of stories about cricket in all its forms that will fascinate all who want to understand more about that country. We hear from the players of Dera Ismail Khan, who appeared when their side lost by a world-record margin of an innings and 851 runs; and from the Khan sisters, who helped develop the women's game in Pakistan, despite the threats from those who believed their actions to be immoral. But we also hear from the greats of Pakistan cricket, past and present, who provide a revealing picture of the special challenges they have faced, both at home and abroad. Written with great warmth, affection and insight, White on Greenis an evocative portrait of a country that is too often condemned and too little understood by outsiders. It shows how the spirit of cricket can help overcome the most difficult environments and bring people together.
White-tailed Deer Management and Habitat Improvement
by Steve BartyllaImprove your deer hunting land now for bigger bucks! White-tailed deer hunters who own or lease land are always trying to increase their odds of tagging a trophy buck. But until now, there has been little comprehensive information on how to set up a property to improve the local deer herd and your overall hunting success. The expert advice inside White-tailed Deer Management and Habitat Improvement will benefit properties of all sizes--from 10 to 1,000 acres or more. Plus, the majority of this work can be done on small properties with little more than an investment of time and sweat equity. Steve Bartylla has more than 20 years of experience setting up and managing hunting properties, as well as consulting for other landowners who want to manage their lands for healthy, mature bucks. His hands-on knowledge will provide detailed instruction on how to boost your hunting success by improving the land, the quality of mature deer and your overall hunting plan. YOU'LL LEARN HOW TO:Add and enhance food sourcesCreate coverInfluence deer movementHelp doe populationsManage for older, larger bucksHunt more often and decrease disturbances
Whiteout (To The Limit Ser.)
by Vanessa LanangWith dreams of becoming a professional snowboarder on her mind, Jessa drags her younger brother Pax up the tricky slopes of a mountain, ignoring warnings of an approaching storm. She’s having a great time riding the powder—until the storm everybody warned her about gets in the way. Now whiteout conditions make it too dangerous for them to continue. This would-be professional boarder must figure out how to get herself and her younger brother to safety before they both freeze to death.
Whiteout (To the Limit)
by Vanessa LanangWith dreams of becoming a professional snowboarder on her mind, Jessa drags her younger brother Pax up the tricky slopes of a mountain, ignoring warnings of an approaching storm. She’s having a great time riding the powder—until the storm everybody warned her about gets in the way. Now whiteout conditions make it too dangerous for them to continue. This would-be professional boarder must figure out how to get herself and her younger brother to safety before they both freeze to death.
Whitetail Access: How to Hunt Top Whitetail States Cheaply and Effectively
by Chris EberhartStop dreaming and start hunting!Readers will get the most out of their time and money with this informative book. Written with the budget-conscious hunter in mind, this guide puts the reader in the driver's seat with do-it-yourself tips and techniques for taking your hunt to the top whitetail states.
Whitetail Movement
by John WoottersThe very essence of deer hunting is the challenge of figuring where a given buck will be at a given time and trying to position oneself to intercept him. To do this, the hunter has to understand why whitetails move around within their home ranges and when, where they come from and where they go, and along which trails and corridors. He needs to know what moves deer and what prevents their movement, and how to take advantage of his conclusions.<P> With keen insight based on a half-century of experience, and with a genuine database yielding thousands of deer sightings under widely varying conditional parameters, John Wootters is uniquely qualified to share his knowledge on whitetail movement.
Whitetail Nation: My Season in Pursuit of the Monster Buck
by Pete BodoEvery autumn, millions of men and women across the country don their camo, stock up on doe urine, and undertake a quintessential American tradition - deer hunting. The pinnacle of a hunter's quest is killing a buck with antlers that "score" highly enough to qualify in the Boone and Crockett record book. But in all his seasons on the trail, Pete Bodo, an avid outdoorsman and student of the hunt, had never reached that milestone. Sadly, he had to admit it -- he was a nimrod. Whitetail Nation is the uproarious story of the season Pete Bodo set out to kill the big buck. From the rolling hills of upstate New York to the vast and unforgiving land of the Big Sky to the Texas ranches that feature high fences, deer feeders, and money-back guarantees, Bodo traverses deep into the heart of a lively, growing subculture that draws powerfully on durable American values- the love of the frontier, the importance of self reliance, the camaraderie of men in adventure, the quest for sustained youth, and yes, the capitalist's right to amass every high tech hunting gadget this industry's exploding commerce has to offer. Gradually, Bodo closes in on his target - that elusive monster buck -- and with each day spent perched in a deer stand or crawling stealthily in high grass (praying the rattlesnakes are gone) or shivering through the night in a drafty cabin (flannel, polar fleece and whiskey bedamned), readers are treated with a hilarious and unforgettable tour through a landscape that ranges from the exalted to the absurd. Along the way Bodo deftly captures the spirit and passion of this rich American pursuit, tracing its history back to the days of Lewis and Clark and examining that age old question - "why do men hunt?"
Whitetail Savvy: New Research and Observations about America's Most Popular Big Game Animal
by Leonard Lee RueWildlife author and photographer of more than thirty books (including The Encyclopedia of Deer, The Deer Hunter's Illustrated Dictionary, and Whitetails), Leonard Lee Rue III provides the most comprehensive reference on whitetail deer ever published. This book will appeal to anyone remotely interested in whitetails and other deer: nature buffs, deer lovers, deer haters, gardeners, farmers, photographers, biologists, mammalogists, highway troopers, and--not least--deer hunters, who will find a wealth of material that will improve their understanding and appreciation of their quarry.In spite of the manuscript's astounding thoroughness, Rue keeps the text short and clear to allow room for hundreds of his extraordinary photos, illustrating virtually every aspect of whitetail behavior, physiology, and more. Outdoors author Neil Soderstrom "[has] never encountered a manuscript as interesting and comprehensive on whitetails or any other species. Most information in this book is entirely new....This is a very good read, its factual material gracefully presented and richly enlivened by [Rue's] personal observations and good humor." Even if your bookshelf is already full of titles about whitetails, this new addition has breaking research that is necessary for anyone interested in whitetail deer.
Whitetail Tactics: Cutting-Edge Strategies That Work
by Peter FiducciaWhitetail enthusiasts familiar with other books by Peter Fiduccia know he offers straightforward, practical, cutting-edge deer hunting advice and down-to-earth commentary. His valued advice will help take anyone's deer hunting skills to the next level!In his latest work, Fiduccia shares his extensive knowledge of whitetail behavior. His time-tested advice is intended to benefit those who "hunt deer under the real-world conditions of heavily hunted areas," says Fiduccia. If you hunt deer in pressured areas or private lands, these tactics are meant to help you bag the buck of your lifetime!Whitetail Tactics contains no-nonsense strategies and subjective insights into many aspects of deer hunting that are rarely discussed. Throughout these pages, Fiduccia shares a lifetime of successful deer hunting experiences about the animal he has hunted throughout North America, specifically in the heavily hunted areas of the Northeast and New England. This instructive and entertaining book is filled with color photos that will both inform and entertain readers.Passionately expressed, the author shares his most guarded secrets and progressive strategies to help all deer hunters--from seasoned veterans to novices--to help them consistently take mature bucks even in heavily hunted areas. Whitetail Tactics is a must-have book for your deer hunting library.
Whitetail Tactics: Cutting-Edge Strategies That Work (Lyons Press Ser.)
by Peter J. FiducciaWhitetail hunters familiar with Peter Fiduccia’s books, articles, seminars, and television shows know that he offers straightforward, practical, cutting-edge deer hunting advice and down-to-earth commentary. His observations and analysis will help take anyone’s deer hunting skills to the next level.Here, Fiduccia shares his extensive knowledge of whitetail behavior. His time-tested advice is intended to benefit those who "hunt deer under the real-world conditions of heavily hunted areas,” says Fiduccia. If you hunt deer on pressured lands, these tactics are meant to give you an edge over other hunters and help you get a buck when others can’t.Whitetail Tactics contains no-nonsense strategies and subjective insights into many aspects of deer hunting that are rarely discussed. Throughout these pages, Fiduccia shares a lifetime of successful deer hunting experiences about the animal he has hunted throughout North America. This instructive and entertaining book is filled with color photos that will both inform and entertain readers.Passionately expressed, the author shares his most guarded secrets and progressive strategies to help all deer hunters-from seasoned veterans to novices-consistently take mature bucks in heavily hunted areas. Whitetail Tactics is a must-have book for your deer hunting library.
Whitetail Wisdom: A Proven 12-Step Guide to Scouting Less and Hunting More
by Dan SchmidtBecome a better deer hunter now!Don't have enough time to scout? Tired of always being in the wrong place at the wrong time? Having problems sealing the deal when a deer finally walks into range? Finally, a no-nonsense book that provides the information you need to become better woodsmen, marksmen and land stewards. This all-inclusive work, written by the editor of Deer & Deer Hunting Magazine, reveals the tactics he has used to outsmart more than 100 whitetails in less than 10 years. His secret? Listen closely and learn from hunters who have one thing in common: a true obsession for whitetails and whitetail hunting. Organized in 12 concise chapters, this book provides a 12-step program that will speed up your deer hunting learning curve.In Whitetail Wisdom you'll learn:How to scout less and hunt moreHow to think like a deerHow to find public-land honey holesHow to hunt small woodlotsHot to hunt big-wood bucksHow to outsmart matriarch doesHow to hone your mental edgeBonus coverage includes:Tips for fooling mature bucksAdvanced blood-trailing tacticsExpert insights on today's top hunting gearStrategies to make you a better archer and riflemanMore than 150 photos and illustrations will help you get off the sidelines and jump on the whitetail fast track!
Whitetails: A Photographic Journey Through the Seasons (Whitetail Secrets Ser. #No. 10)
by Charles J. AlsheimerA Landmark Book from the Master Whitetail Hunter! In one monumental volume, the acknowledged master of white-tail deer hunting, Charlie Alsheimer, shares a lifetime of experience about the animal he knows and loves so well. Brilliantly illustrated with the author's award-winning photography,Strategies for Whitetailsexplains not only how to harvest bragging-rights bucks, but how to cultivate land sensibly to produce a trophy herd. Whether you're working on your first deer or your fiftieth,Strategies for Whitetailsis a must-have guide.
Whitewater Scrubs (Exceptional Reading And Language Arts Titles For Intermediate Grades Ser.)
by Jamie McEwanIn this sequel to Willy the Scrub, the gang has joined a kayaking club after school. Willy seems to get the hang of it fine, but Rufus and Clara are not doing so well. Clara, who is one of the school's top girl athletes, ends up upside-down in the water and develops a real fear of getting back into the water with her kayak. Her best friend makes sense: "Hey, you're a great athlete already. What do you have to prove? Just quit." Clara wonders if this sport really is "all wet."
Whither College Sports: Amateurism, Athlete Safety, and Academic Integrity
by Andrew ZimbalistIntercollegiate athletics is under assault from all sides. Its economic model is yielding increasing and unsustainable deficits and widening inequality. Coaches and athletic directors are the highest paid employees at FBS universities (NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision) by factors of five to ten, or more. Athletes are being cheated on their promised education, do not receive adequate medical care, and are not allowed to receive cash income. Substantial change, either toward reasserting the intended primacy of education for intercollegiate athletes or a further surrender to commercialism, is coming. This book lays out the starkly different paths that college sports reform can follow and what the ramifications will be on the athletes and on the institutions in which they are enrolled.