Travel World guide

“…the book is loaded with the kind of information basketball fans (and especially Celtic fans) will savor…” –TodaysSports.com –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

PETER C. BJARKMAN writes extensively about baseball, basketball, and travel-related topics. He has published two previous books on Cuban baseball, plus a history of baseball in Latin America and more than three dozen other titles treating major league baseball, NBA basketball, and NCAA basketball. His recent work includes team history encyclopedias on the New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds, Boston Celtics, and New York Knicks. A fluent Spanish speaker, Bjarkman has twice been featured on Cuban national television discussing Cuban League baseball and the Cuban national team, the only American to claim this distinction during the 40-plus years of the Cuban Revolution. –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

The Boston Celtics Encyclopedia provides the first comprehensive volume devoted to the narrative saga, statistical records, and photographic history of the most famous team in professional basketball annals, also the most relentlessly successful dynasty franchise in all of American sports history. This handsome ten-chapter book contains era-by-era historical accounts, player portraits, profiles of Celtic coaches and significant front-office personnel, and re-creations of the most memorable games and seasons of franchise history. No pro team in any sport provides a more impressive gallery of living legends culled from the team history. One prominent feature of this book is its vivid descriptive portraits capturing on-court playing styles, off-court personalities, memorable moments, and career achievements of fifteen Boston Celtics stars who have earned (or are shoo-ins to earn) permanent enshrinement in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Other Celtics stars and memorable journeymen, as well as great Celtics moments, are also here brought to life by one of pro basketball’s leading historians.

“…the book is loaded with the kind of information basketball fans will savor…” –TodaysSports.com –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

The Boston Celtics Encyclopedia

Boston Celtics IQ: The Ultimate Test of True Fandom

David Colburn is a computer programmer and lifelong Celtics fan. He is what would be considered a sports statistics and information “nut.” Since 2002, he has meticulously maintained his website, celticstats.com, which is home to a staggering amount of data on Celtics players, coaches and seasons. In his spare time, he plays Ultimate Frisbee around New England and follows his other favorite teams. Additionally, this Vermont native has recently relocated to Massachusetts in order to catch the action live at the TD Garden. He is a co-author of the upcoming Sports by the Numbers book, Boston Celtics: An Interactive Guide to the World of Sports. Visit David on the web at: www.celticstats.com

THINK YOU KNOW CELTICS TRIVIA? Think again. In this brand new book in the IQ Sports Series, find out how smart you really are about the Boston Celtics. Are you a rookie? Are you a tested, hardcore veteran? Or will you be hoping to find a team that will sign you to a ten-day contract halfway through the book? We’ll let you know. Five chapters, more than 250 questions – that’s what you’re up against, and we’re keeping score. In each chapter you’ll face 50 questions covering ten different categories: The Numbers Game, The Rookies, The Veterans, The Legends, The Guards, The Big Men, The Coaches, The Playoffs, The Fabulous Feats, and Miscellaneous. Plus a bonus question in the form of a Red Auerbach quote at the end of every chapter! Test your skills. Wrack your brain. It’s the ultimate Boston Celtics IQ test! “Fans of the Boston Celtics have used David Colburn’s website for years to satisfy their hunger for all-things Celtics. Well, it was only a matter of time – and finally we have it. The man who dedicated himself to chronicling the statistical history of his beloved franchise has finally put his considerable talents into creating the finest book of trivia ever compiled on the Boston Celtics. It is well-crafted, meticulously researched, and delightfully entertaining – enjoy.” – Daniel J. Brush, award-winning co-author of the Sports by the Numbers Series

Boston Celtics IQ: The Ultimate Test of True Fandom

Jon Ackland is an exercise physiologist with 15 years experience in sports training both in New Zealand and overseas. A former national rowing champion, he is a regular Ironman competitor who has twice completed the Hawaiian Ironman. Currently he is director of Performance Lab NZ, a specialist programme prescription and assessment facility for athletes and corporate health.

THE ULTIMATE HALF-MARATHON TRAINING GUIDE FOR EVERYONE

The half-marathon is booming in popularity and its easy to see why. At just over 13 miles, the race is short enough for beginners but long enough to test even serious runners. So whether you want to compete or just push yourself, the half-marathon offers the perfect challenge. With its cant-fail, 14-week programs, The Beginners Half-Marathon Trainer shows how to run your best time without injury or time-intensive training. By offering several unique programs, it caters to everyone from walkers to competitive racers and teaches you how to:

Mentally prepare

Train smarter

Improve speed and endurance

Properly nourish your body

Pace your self

Beginner’s Half-Marathon Trainer: The 14-Week Program to Completing a Half-Marathon in Your Best Time

Runner’s World Complete Book of Women’s Running: The Best Advice to Get Started, Stay Motivated, Lose Weight, Run Injury-Free, Be Safe, and Train for Any Distance

Don’t confuse this book with The Complete Book of Running for Women (1999) by former Runner’s World managing editor Claire Kowalchik. Now Runner’s World has produced its own very comparable guide, written by Scott, running expert and editor in chief of Women Outside magazine. Kowalchik’s book has more helpful charts, such as a body-mass index, and a more thorough nutrition section; but both share very similar content, covering the basic nuts and bolts, such as training, racing, proper nutrition, pregnancy, weight loss, and safety. The layout of this title is easier to read, and the use of photos to demonstrate stretching techniques and exercise drills sets it apart. Topical sidebars include “Smart Tips”: for instance, after a marathon, drink fluids, get into warm clothes, ease sore muscles with cold water, and don’t run for a few weeks. Loyal Runner’s World readers will turn to this source for practical, expert advice for women runners at all levels. Brenda Barrera
Copyright American Library Association. All rights reserved –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Now with a fresh design and thoroughly updated information, this nuts-and-bolts guide is designed specifically to address the unique challenges and rewards the sport presents to the fastest growing segment of the market–women runners

More than 10 million women across the country now identify themselves as regular runners. In response to the dramatic increase in the number of women in the sport, Dagny Scott Barrios and the experts at Runner’s World have created this singular guide–now updated with 25 percent new material–where women will discover how to:

Runner’s World Complete Book of Women’s Running: The Best Advice to Get Started, Stay Motivated, Lose Weight, Run Injury-Free, Be Safe, and Train for Any Distance (Runner’s World Complete Books)

…useful resource for everyone from beginners to experienced hikers…all you need to plan a perfect outdoor day. — New Canaan/Darien, July/August, 2004

Who better to ask for hiking suggestions than Christopher and Catherine Brook, authors of…60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: New York City. — Nancy Claus Giles, Westchester Chronicles, October 2004 –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

It’s time to take a hike!
Tristate residents, grab your boots and get out there! Using clear and entertaining narrative, 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: New York City eliminates doubts about where to hike and what to expect when you get to the trailhead. To locate and assess the best hikes within a 60-mile radius of the Big Apple, this guide is indispensable.
60 Hikes within 60 Miles: New York City blows the lid off the myth that you can’t have a great trek close to home. The Big Apple may be an ever-expanding metropolis, but there are still plenty of thrilling hiking options. Choose among short and long hikes, hikes for children and for dogs, hikes for birding, for wildflowers and for waterfalls, historic and scenic hikes, and many others.
Inside you will find:
Trail descriptions that allow you to assess each trail before you hike it.
Detailed trail maps that provide you with accurate trail information.
Elevation profiles help you visualize each trail’s altitude gains and losses.
Directions that smoothly lead you to the trailheads.
Whether you live in northern New Jersey, western Long Island, or southwestern Connecticut, 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: New York City provides you with the information you need to choose the perfect day hike in your area, including trail lengths, hiking times, and trail difficulty. So lace up those boots, sling that pack, and hit the trail!
–This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

With so many superb trails in the New York City area, planning a hike can be a frustrating endeavor. Which one for an all-day outing? Where can I take my dog? Which are suitable for young children? 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: New York City answers those questions with an array of classic trails and little-known gems, while guiding the reader through 439 miles of outdoor fun and excitement.

Unbounded by state lines, the trails awaiting hikers in the updated edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: New York City showcase swamp streams and roaring waterfalls, hidden lakes and bald summits, including a meandering ascent of Jenny Jump Mountain in New Jersey, a deep exploration of Connecticuts Trout Brook Valley, and a scenic section of the Appalachian Trail that runs by Fitzgerald Falls in New York.

Packed with valuable tips and humorous observations, the guide prepares both novices and veterans for the outdoors. From secluded woods and sun-struck seashores, to lowland swamps and rock-strewn mountain tops, this practical guidebook contains all the information needed to have many great hikes in and around New York City.

…useful resource for everyone from beginners to experienced hikers…all you need to plan a perfect outdoor day. — New Canaan/Darien, July/August, 2004

Who better to ask for hiking suggestions than Christopher and Catherine Brook, authors of…60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: New York City. — Nancy Claus Giles, Westchester Chronicles, October 2004 –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: New York City: Including northern New Jersey, southwestern Connecticut, and western Long Island

Explorer’s Guide 50 Hikes in the Lower Hudson Valley: Hikes and Walks from Westchester County to Albany

Stella Green is the past vice-president of the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. She lives in Woodcliff Lake, NJ.

H. Neil Zimmerman is past president of the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. Zimmerman lives in New York City.

Completely revised and updated throughout, with 10 new hikes.

This bestselling hiking guide reveals 50 hikes and walks from the East Hudson Highlands to Rockland County and Harriman Park, to the West Hudson Hills, to the Catskills, the Shawangunks, and more. Green and Zimmerman are expert guides to this region rich in history, culture, and lore.

The outings range from short walks to hikes of 14 miles in length, and most are within a two-hour drive of New York City. An at-a-glance chart makes choosing a hike simple, and each hike features a detailed topographic map, driving directions, mileage and elevation rise, and a comprehensive trail descriptionwith fascinating commentary on the human and natural history you’ll encounter along the way. 50 black-and-white photographs, 51 maps

Explorer’s Guide 50 Hikes in the Lower Hudson Valley: Hikes and Walks from Westchester County to Albany (Second Edition) (Explorer’s 50 Hikes)

Co-Author Bob Schaller teaches colleges writing and is the author of more than 40 books, including Avalon’s ‘Never Stop Pushing’ which chronicles the life of Wyoming farm boy and Olympic gold medal winner Rulon Gardner, Penguin/Alpha’s ‘The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Running Injury-Free,’ and Cross Training Publishing’s ‘Roar of Silence,’ which follows the journey of deaf former Denver Bronco Kenny Walker.

When Dick Rosenthal retired as athletic director in 1995 after a lifetime of service to the University of Notre Dame, he was asked about the most memorable moment during his tenure. Without hesitation, the chief of sports at America’s most storied university replied, Haley Scott. When the Notre Dame women’s swim team suffered a fatal bus crash, the lives of those on the bus, their families, and the community were changed forever. Paralyzed after the accident, Haley Scott was told she would never walk again. That was unacceptable to her. With the help of those who cared most about her – her family, her school and her teammates – she chose a different fate and promised not only to walk, but to swim again for the Fighting Irish.

What Though the Odds

The Tenth Door: An Adventure Through the Jungles of Enlightenment

”Yoga lovers…will enjoy Michele Hebert’s new memoir, The Tenth Door. As a 20-something seeker in the ’70′s Hebert left her Ohio home and washed up on the countercultural shores of San Francisco, where she soon found her spiritual family at the Baptiste Health & Fitness Center–the first yoga inspired studio in the city, headed by Walt and Magana Baptiste. Walt (1917-2001), a champion bodybuilder and long time student of Eastern philosophy, was one of the early American proponents of yoga. (Their children–Sherri, Baron and Devi Ananda–are all yoga teachers today). Hebert worked at their natural foods restaurant and studied intensively with Walt. A few years later, he asked her to manage a spiritual retreat that he and Magana were developing in El Salvador, shortly before that country erupted in civil war. She spent the next four years largely in silence and solitude, learning from her guru. Hebert’s memoir is a colorful eyewitness account of a transformational time in American history and an up-close look at a seminal figure in the history of yoga in the West.” –Yoga Journal

”Hebert carries us from San Francisco to El Salvador on a real-life spiritual adventure… Too often spiritual books are dry and preachy. This one you can’t put down. Yet while you’re being entertained, you’re also learning something important about yourself and what it takes to live as an authentically spiritual being.” –Common Ground Magazine

”This memoir encompasses an intimate setting and reflects the larger social milieu, showing yoga’s roots as it became mainstream. Hebert has crafted a genuine page turner filled with wisdom and insights for yoga fans as well as readers treading the mind-body-spirit path.” –ForeWord Review

”Michele Hebert’s story fascinates me. She found the courage to do something very different than anything she could have imagined, yet she conveys a powerful sense that the path she is traveling was ‘meant’ and could not be denied.” –Linda Wertheimer (National Public Radio)

”I believe this book is going to make a lot of people enthusiastic about their spiritual practice-the ones who’ve given up on their hatha yoga exercises or meditation because it didn’t seem to deliver results fact enough. Here we see for ourselves what serious commitment to regular practice can produce. Hebert makes rigorous spiritual practice not only challenging but incredibly exciting. That’s no minor accomplishment.” –About.com

In The Tenth Door, Michele Hbert recounts the stunning story of her spiritual training with legendary yoga master Walt Baptiste. Journeying with her, you are transported from San Francisco through a years-long stint of near solitude in the jungles of El Salvador, as that country moves from seeming tranquility to revolution. In this exotic venue, she comes face to face with challenges that test her devotion, her carefully cultivated yogic discipline, and even her earthly existence.

This unexpectedly humorous and intimate story transcends the world of physical yoga and explores its deep, ancient mysteries. The lessons she learns from Walt Baptiste’s brilliant but often unorthodox methods are at the heart of her memoir, which illuminates timeless teachings and authentic practices in a tale that is as accessible as it is captivating.

Awards
2011 Nautilus Award Silver Winner – Memoir/Personal Journey
2011 Nautilus Award Silver Honorary – Small Press Honors
National Indie Excellence Awards Winner – Spirituality
San Diego Book Award Winner – Spirituality

The Tenth Door: An Adventure Through the Jungles of Enlightenment

New York Times sportswriter Freeman has delivered exactly what the title promises: an uncensored history of a media phenomenon of the cable TV era, ESPN. When ESPN was formed 20 years ago, television sports reporting was limited to snippets on local newscasts. ESPN changed that and, in so doing, also changed the way sports was covered, society’s viewing habits, and sports itself. Freeman traces the history of the all-sports network from its inception as the brainchild of Bill Rasmussen to its status today as a part of the Disney media group, reaching over 60 million homes. This is really less a sports book than a warts-and-all examination of a media giant. Despite the obstacles placed in Freeman’s path, the whole story is here–the struggles between management and its on-air personalities, the anchors’ conflicts with one another, and the sexual harassment complaints, racial discrimination allegations, and employee drug and gambling problems that have long plagued the network. Freeman uses network documents, court records, and (often anonymous) interviews with past and current employees to make this a compelling read. Highly recommended for all libraries.
-William Scheeren, Hempfield Area H.S. Lib., Greensburg, PA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. –This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

This is a must-read for ESPN and sports fans alike. (Gadflyonline.Com )

The tale of ESPN’s rise digs deeply…into behind-the-scenes shenanigans… (Sports Illustrated )

…powerful and entertaining. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette )

Extensively researched, ESPN: The Uncensored History presents a fascinating, candid, revealing story in clear, unambiguous, and highly evocative language. A singularly memorable and compelling ‘tell-all’ book, ESPN: The Uncensored History is strongly recommended reading for all sports buffs. (Library Bookwatch )

Network stoolies are buzzing about a…book on ESPN by New York Times sports writer Mike Freeman…sounds real juicy (New York Daily News )

…a fascinating new book…might make you watch ESPN in a whole new way. (Book Page )

Michael Freeman tells the story with the same urgency and breathlessness that ESPN brings to its coverage of sports…. a dazzling American success story …. (American Way )

Freeman uses network documents, court records, and (often anonymous) interviews with past and current employees to make this a compelling read. Highly recommended. (Library Journal )

After reading this explosive book it’s hard to believe that a network owned by the squeaky-clean Disney Corporation could allow the sexual hijinks that go on at ESPN to escape their corporate scrutiny. A devastating read. (Publishers Weekly )

Michael Freeman provides the first book of critical analysis of the original and largest sports network. (Sports Collectors Digest )

Give Freeman points for diligent research [and] for his no-nonsense history of how the all-sports network evolved. (Philadelphia Daily News )

… compelling subject matter for any sports fan. (Daytona News-Journal )

Freeman, a skilled and concise writer, does an exceptional job of telling the entire storywarts and all …. (Baltimore Sun )

… sizzling expose … truly shocking. (Publishers Weekly )

This story would make a terrific Outside the Lines. Yet ESPN’s investigative series … wouldn’t touch the material … with a 10-foot TelePrompTer. (Orlando Sentinel )

Michael Freeman has captured the essence of the freewheeling, 24-hour cable network that pioneered not just sports television, but the cable industry itself. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram )

… give[s] the reader a real insight to the early days at ESPN. (Tampa Tribune )

… stunning … fascinating …. (Chicago Sun-Times )

ESPN: The Uncensored History traces the first 24-hour sports network from its inception through its evolution into a slick media outlet reaching more than 60 million homes via more than 26,000 cable providers. Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, ESPN, has blazed a stunning path of achievement with its expansive coverage of broadcast sportsspinning off into ESPN2, ESPN Classic Sports, ESPNews, and ESPN Magazinebut has also experienced its share of controversy. Along the way, this American entrepreneurial triumph has alienated on-air talent, drawn charges of racial discrimination, and seen employees accused of blatant sexual harassment.
ESPN’s success story is no fairy tale. Among the colorful lore and amusing anecdotes lurk serious complications and controversies. Through information gleaned from internal documents, police and court records, and interviews with network employees, on-air talent, producers, and executives, ESPN: The Uncensored History probes the inside story of America’s premiere sports network. Part corporate history, part media and cultural analysis, and part expose, the book examines both the positive developments effected by the network and the bad habits it has picked up from the business it covers.
This paperback reveals the most recent developments at ESPN since the publication of the hardback, including the network’s aggressive reactions to the book.

This is a must-read for ESPN and sports fans alike.

The tale of ESPN’s rise digs deeply…into behind-the-scenes shenanigans…

…powerful and entertaining.

Extensively researched, ESPN: The Uncensored History presents a fascinating, candid, revealing story in clear, unambiguous, and highly evocative language. A singularly memorable and compelling ‘tell-all’ book, ESPN: The Uncensored History is strongly recommended reading for all sports buffs.

Network stoolies are buzzing about a…book on ESPN by New York Times sports writer Mike Freeman…sounds real juicy

…a fascinating new book…might make you watch ESPN in a whole new way.

Michael Freeman tells the story with the same urgency and breathlessness that ESPN brings to its coverage of sports…. a dazzling American success story ….

Freeman uses network documents, court records, and interviews with past and current employees to make this a compelling read. Highly recommended.

After reading this explosive book it’s hard to believe that a network owned by the squeaky-clean Disney Corporation could allow the sexual hijinks that go on at ESPN to escape their corporate scrutiny. A devastating read.

Michael Freeman provides the first book of critical analysis of the original and largest sports network.

Give Freeman points for diligent research [and] for his no-nonsense history of how the all-sports network evolved.

… compelling subject matter for any sports fan.

Freeman, a skilled and concise writer, does an exceptional job of telling the entire storywarts and all ….

… sizzling expose … truly shocking.

This story would make a terrific Outside the Lines. Yet ESPN’s investigative series … wouldn’t touch the material … with a 10-foot TelePrompTer.

Michael Freeman has captured the essence of the freewheeling, 24-hour cable network that pioneered not just sports television, but the cable industry itself.

… give[s] the reader a real insight to the early days at ESPN.

… stunning … fascinating ….

ESPN: The Uncensored History

Live From New York: An Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live, as Told By Its Stars, Writers and Guests

This oral history of NBC’s Saturday Night Live is the juiciest treasure trove of backstage gossip, sex and drugs since The Andy Warhol Diaries. With almost three decades’ worth of memories from cast members, celebrity hosts, writers, crew and network execs, readers get first-hand reports (often contradictory) on the volatile, competitive, grueling and often drug-fueled process of creating a weekly, 90-minute, live comedy show. While the cast and writers changed over the decades there were two constants: the universal loathing of guest host Chevy Chase and the power of producer Lorne Michaels (“I think he picked the right profession,” assesses Jane Curtin, “because he gets to lord over people who want to kneel at his feet and he doesn’t acknowledge them-which makes them work harder.”). Regulars like Dan Aykroyd, Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Mike Myers, Billy Crystal, Bill Murray, Al Franken, Martin Short as well as guest hosts like Tom Hanks, Penny Marshall, Alec Baldwin, Carrie Fisher, Lily Tomlin and Steve Martin contribute sterling anecdotes that are alternately hilarious, touching, upbeat and scathing. With the exception of Eddie Murphy (who’s positively portrayed), virtually the only missing voices are of those who have passed away (the editors use only interviews conducted for the book and not vintage interviews with John Belushi, Gilda Radner, Phil Hartman or Chris Farley). Scandals, infighting and plenty of showbiz dirt make this a guilty-pleasure page-turner from start to finish. Photos not seen by PW.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. –This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

The “New York Times” bestselling oral history of “Saturday Night Live” that finally reveals what really went on backstage, on the set, in the writers’ offices and on the town is now in paperback.

Live From New York: An Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live, as Told By Its Stars, Writers and Guests

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“”"Every true runner will get a laugh out of this book. Schwartz does a good job pointing out the wonderful absurdities of our sport.”"”
Arturo Barrios
Five-time world-record holder
“”"In this book, Bob Schwartz captures a unique spirit that every runner experiences regardless of fitness level. His perspective on running–a sport that can cause extreme moments of both glory and pain–is sharp, real, and very funny. Schwartz covers all the basics with a witty voice and a runner’s hard-earned experience.”"”
Lizzie Wann
Editor of Fitness Runner magazine
“”"What a delightful book. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I could relate to it through my own experiences. The reading is light and humorous, and it takes a completely different approach to running. Very refreshing.”"”
Colleen De Reuck
Professional runner
“”"There is wisdom behind the laughter! Bob Schwartz makes you smile as he reminds you that behind the science of running, there is a lot of laughs and luck! He encourages the runners with wit and revelations that years of running experience (and inexperience!) provide. I Run, Therefore I Am Nuts will reinforce every runner’s love of the sport, and pride in their accomplishments. It’s a fun read that I recommend to runners of all abilities.”"”
Susan Kalish
Executive Director, The American Running Association
“”"Most runners take their sport seriously–sometimes too seriously. Bob Schwartz provides a refreshingly irreverent slant on a variety of topics to help keep a more balanced perspective. Take a run on the lighter side!”"”
Jeff Galloway
1972 Olympian, 10,000m
Author of Galloway’s Book on Running
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“Every true runner will get a laugh out of this book. Schwartz does a good job pointing out the wonderful absurdities of our sport.”
Arturo Barrios
Five-time world-record holder

“In this book, Bob Schwartz captures a unique spirit that every runner experiences regardless of fitness level. His perspective on running–a sport that can cause extreme moments of both glory and pain–is sharp, real, and very funny. Schwartz covers all the basics with a witty voice and a runner’s hard-earned experience.”
Lizzie Wann
Editor of Fitness Runner magazine

“What a delightful book. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I could relate to it through my own experiences. The reading is light and humorous, and it takes a completely different approach to running. Very refreshing.”
Colleen De Reuck
Professional runner

“There is wisdom behind the laughter! Bob Schwartz makes you smile as he reminds you that behind the science of running, there is a lot of laughs and luck! He encourages the runners with wit and revelations that years of running experience (and inexperience!) provide. I Run, Therefore I Am Nuts will reinforce every runner’s love of the sport, and pride in their accomplishments. It’s a fun read that I recommend to runners of all abilities.”
Susan Kalish
Executive Director, The American Running Association

“Most runners take their sport seriously–sometimes too seriously. Bob Schwartz provides a refreshingly irreverent slant on a variety of topics to help keep a more balanced perspective. Take a run on the lighter side!”
Jeff Galloway
1972 Olympian, 10,000m
Author of Galloway’s Book on Running

I Run, Therefore I AmNuts! takes a funny look at the peculiarities, quirks, and obsessions of runners of all abilities. Whether you fall in the middle of the pack, up near the front of the pack, or so far from any semblance of a pack that you’re wondering if everyone went home already, you’ll find plenty to laugh about in this book.

I Run, Therefore I AmNuts! is a comical examination of events that are near and dear to every runner’s well-conditioned heart. As the Dave Barry of running, popular running humorist Bob Schwartz pokes fun at the idiosyncratic personalities of runners and the funny situations they encounter in training, eating, racing, preparing for races, and revolving their everyday lives around running.

I Run, Therefore I AmNuts! brings out the humor in situations that every type of runner can relate to:

- The intricate art of drinking on the run from paper cups
- Trying to reacquaint fingers to toes after years of tight hamstrings
- Hitting the wall
- Having your heart flutter with the newest cushioned training shoe
- Discovering cross-training contraptions designed to strengthen your gluteus to its maximus
- Getting excited about the latest flavor of energy gel on the market

As any runner with tight hamstrings and a funny bone would, you’ll laugh your way through these and many other amusing stories illustrated with cartoons by artist B.K. Taylor, whose drawings have appeared in many national publications, including Mad Magazine and National Lampoon.

Author Bob Schwartz is America’s funniest running writer. An avid, slightly over-the-top runner himself, he has completed countless marathons (but laments that excessive glycogen depletion at the finish prevents him from fully remembering each one) as well as all race distances from the 200 Meter Kids Snowman Shuffle (where he finished second after edging out a four-year-old at the finish line) to an ultramarathon of 50 miles (a feat he has no intention of repeating). In addition to his weekly syndicated newspaper column, he has had hundreds of humorous essays published in national and regional publications, including Runner’s World, FootNotes, and Fitness Runner.

For anyone who loves the aromatic smell of perspiration, who enjoys the exhilaration of exhaustion, who drinks solely from squirt bottles, or whose wardrobe is filled with reflective clothingthis book is for you.

“
“”"Every true runner will get a laugh out of this book. Schwartz does a good job pointing out the wonderful absurdities of our sport.”"”
Arturo Barrios
Five-time world-record holder
“”"In this book, Bob Schwartz captures a unique spirit that every runner experiences regardless of fitness level. His perspective on running–a sport that can cause extreme moments of both glory and pain–is sharp, real, and very funny. Schwartz covers all the basics with a witty voice and a runner’s hard-earned experience.”"”
Lizzie Wann
Editor of Fitness Runner magazine
“”"What a delightful book. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I could relate to it through my own experiences. The reading is light and humorous, and it takes a completely different approach to running. Very refreshing.”"”
Colleen De Reuck
Professional runner
“”"There is wisdom behind the laughter! Bob Schwartz makes you smile as he reminds you that behind the science of running, there is a lot of laughs and luck! He encourages the runners with wit and revelations that years of running experience provide. I Run, Therefore I Am Nuts will reinforce every runner’s love of the sport, and pride in their accomplishments. It’s a fun read that I recommend to runners of all abilities.”"”
Susan Kalish
Executive Director, The American Running Association
“”"Most runners take their sport seriously–sometimes too seriously. Bob Schwartz provides a refreshingly irreverent slant on a variety of topics to help keep a more balanced perspective. Take a run on the lighter side!”"”
Jeff Galloway
1972 Olympian, 10,000m
Author of Galloway’s Book on Running
”

I Run, Therefore I Am–Nuts!

The Runner’s Rule Book: Everything a Runner Needs to Know–And Then Some

Mark Remy lives, runs, and writes in eastern Pennsylvania, where he is the executive editor of RunnersWorld.com. He has run 21 marathons, including 6 Bostons, with a personal best time of 2:46. (Note: He ran that 2:46 in 1999; see Rule 1.51, page 54.)

Every sport has rules. Running is no exception. If youre curious, just visit the Web site of USA Track & Field, the sports governing body, where youll find detailed dictates on everything from disqualification to bib-number placement to the caliber of the starters pistol.

But what about the everyday rules of running? The unspoken ones that pertain to the lingo, behavior, and etiquette that every seasoned runner seems to know and every newbie needs to learn? Veteran runner Mark Remy and the editors of Runners World magazine provide answers to these very questions and many more in The Runners Rule Book.

Inside youll find:

Rule 1.18

LEARN, AND LOVE, THE FARMERS BLOW

Farmers Blow \ fr-m?rz blo \ n: a process by which one clears a nostril of mucus by pinching shut the opposing nostril and exhaling forcefully

[syn: Snot Rocket]

Rule 2.32

DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO FINISH AHEAD OF A COSTUMED RUNNER

Because being outkicked by Elmo is too much to bear.

Rule 3.1

CALL THEM RUNNING SHOES

They arent sneakers, or tennis shoes, or kicks, or trainers . They are running shoes. So call them that.

and many, many more. With 100+ rules that cover the basics of running, racing, track etiquette, and apparel and gear, including hilarious running commentary on running culture, The Runners Rule Book will be the reference guide youll turn to again and again for answers to your burning running questions.

The Runner’s Rule Book: Everything a Runner Needs to Know–And Then Some

From the National Geographic Atlas of the World, 9th Edition
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Gulf oil spill disaster: See how ocean currents may cause the oil to affect coastlines hundreds of miles away in the all-new Oceans section. [PDF] Energy: Find out which regions rank highest in their use of renewable sources and which have achieved energy independence. Trace who relies on what, from where. [PDF] Icelands volcanic eruption: Icelands location on the edge of two tectonic plates makes it one of the most active volcanic regions on the planet. Follow the wind patterns that caused the volcanic ash to disrupt European flight travel. [PDF] Tech and transport trends: Get region-by-region information on Internet and mobile phone usage. Find out which populations own the most PCs and where the most traveled air traffic corridors are located. [PDF]

Global Health: Learn which regions spend the most on health care, where HIV/AIDS and malaria are prevalent, and who will feel the greatest impact from fresh water scarcity. [PDF] Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq: New regional maps provide a deeper understanding of these areas of conflict–the terrain, population centers, cultural issues, and other factors that play an important role in both wars. North Korea: See at a glance why a satellite view of the Korean Peninsula at night–one half glowing with light, the other in darkness–speaks volumes about the sociopolitical divide between North and South. A guide to the galaxy: Scientific advances in humanitys knowledge of what lies beyond Earth are represented in meticulous maps of the Moon, Mars, the Milky Way, and the outer reaches of our expanding universe. [PDF]

*Starred Review* The world has changed in the six years since the eighth edition of this atlas was published, and the new edition reflects some of the changes. The basic arrangement and look of the atlas are similar, but there is an interesting focus on major trouble spots in the worldIraq and Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan, the Korean Peninsula, and the Caucasus (which includes Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia)with each allotted double-page map spreads. There are also new maps for Greenland, the Amazon region, Greece and the Aegean Sea, and the Horn of Africa. The continent of Africa, which has 20 percent of the land of the earth, is shown in four maps. Atlases have always been a help in understanding the daily news. A recent article in the New York Times told of a volcanic eruption of Mount Merapi in Indonesia. The location of the volcano is not in the atlas, but a nearby city affected by the eruption, Yogyakarta, is. The desert area of the Chilean mine disaster can be found as well as two of the towns in Switzerland near the Gotthard Base Tunnel, which, when completed, will be the longest tunnel in the world. The Oceans section has been completely redone and is easier to read, with land masses in black and the oceans in blue. There is also a new index for the undersea features. The Space section has been updated with a new map of Mars showing its eastern and western hemispheres on a double-page spread. The Flags and Facts pages in the Nations section have been redesigned, rewritten, and updated and now include more data as well as larger locator maps. The all-important place-name index has increased to more than 150,000 names. As new features are added, sections are eliminated, and the ninth edition has no city maps. National Geographic should be commended for publishing a new atlas in these times of fewer print reference sources. Print atlases still have a use in libraries or in personal collections, and the ninth edition is recommended for any library that does not have an up-to-date atlas. The good news is that the list price is only $10 more than the eighth edition. –Christine Bulson

National Geographic Atlas of the World, Ninth Edition showcases the Earth in stunning detail, through a magnificent collection of world, continental, and regional maps that represent up-to-the-minute political geography. Throughout the Ninth Edition, state-of-the-art cartographic technologies and thousands of updates deliver accuracy and quality. Innovative new physical and thematic sections address the most compelling issues facing our world today. Preeminent scientists and experts in geographical specialty fields have consulted on all topics, to ensure that the maps, graphs, and text convey significant trends and findings relevant to modern science. Innovative design makes the wide-ranging content wonderfully accessible, resulting in an accurate, useful, and user-friendly reference to the world.

Map coverage in the Ninth Edition is more comprehensive and up-to-date than ever before:

Newly generated regional maps reveal in great detail the geography of places in the news today, strengthening the reference aspect of the Atlas in its coverage of newsworthy developments, from conflict in the Middle East to global warming in North America.
Dramatic, state-of-the-art ocean floor maps show more detail, more features, and more soundings than in any other atlas.
Extraterrestrial maps chart the Northern and Southern skies, the Solar System, the Milky Way, and the Universe, with new maps of Mars and the Moon that denote physical features, spacecraft landings, and impact sites.

Twenty new thematic spreads illustrate crucial aspects of the human and physical world: population, urbanization, and their environmental impact, as well as human rights, health and wellness, culture, climate, technology, and many other topics. In this section, world maps appear in the same scale and projection to make it easier for the reader to compare layers of information. Plus, new highlighted notes called “connections” point out the interrelationships between topics.

The reference value of the National Geographic Atlas of the World, Ninth Edition is unparalleled, with the place-name index now exceeding 150,000 entries to incorporate the thousands of features covered on the new spreads. Simple, straightforward index design provides readers with ease of navigation in finding the places they want to explore.

This blend of mapping expertise, comprehensive coverage, and award-winning design places the National Geographic Atlas of the World, Ninth Edition in a class by itself.

Free gift: The Atlas of the World, Ninth Edition also comes with two free frameable map prints! This premium map is a two-piece, antique-styled map of the Western and Eastern Hemispheres, reflecting current political boundaries. The two sheets can be mounted separately or together in one frame.Dimensions foreachsheet are: 11-1/2″ x 14-5/8″.

From the National Geographic Atlas of the World, 9th Edition
Click on the photos below to open larger images.

Gulf oil spill disaster: See how ocean currents may cause the oil to affect coastlines hundreds of miles away in the all-new Oceans section. [PDF] Energy: Find out which regions rank highest in their use of renewable sources and which have achieved energy independence. Trace who relies on what, from where. [PDF] Icelands volcanic eruption: Icelands location on the edge of two tectonic plates makes it one of the most active volcanic regions on the planet. Follow the wind patterns that caused the volcanic ash to disrupt European flight travel. [PDF] Tech and transport trends: Get region-by-region information on Internet and mobile phone usage. Find out which populations own the most PCs and where the most traveled air traffic corridors are located. [PDF]

Global Health: Learn which regions spend the most on health care, where HIV/AIDS and malaria are prevalent, and who will feel the greatest impact from fresh water scarcity. [PDF] Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq: New regional maps provide a deeper understanding of these areas of conflict–the terrain, population centers, cultural issues, and other factors that play an important role in both wars. North Korea: See at a glance why a satellite view of the Korean Peninsula at night–one half glowing with light, the other in darkness–speaks volumes about the sociopolitical divide between North and South. A guide to the galaxy: Scientific advances in humanitys knowledge of what lies beyond Earth are represented in meticulous maps of the Moon, Mars, the Milky Way, and the outer reaches of our expanding universe. [PDF]

National Geographic Atlas of the World, Ninth Edition

National Geographic Visual Atlas of the World

*Starred Review* Amajor publisher of geographic sources has produced an atlas with a twist. It has the usual atlas features but emphasizes the more than 850 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In 1987 National Geographic published Our Worlds Heritage, describing the sites at that time. They now celebrate in more detail the great cultural, natural and human diversity of the planet. In appearance, the atlas is reminiscent of DK atlases.Double-page spreads of regional maps are framed with four to six color photographs of the heritage sites that are indicated on the map. Introductory topical material is standardclimate and climate change, weather, languages, economy, food, conflict,biodiversity, etc.,illustrated with maps, bar graphs, tables, pie charts, and time lines. This section ends with heritage sites indicated on a world map and also listed by country. The main map section begins with North America and ends with Australia and Oceania. Each continent has physical and political maps and a two-page spread of thematic maps showing energy consumption, population density, economy, climate, water availability, and natural events. Perhaps because ofthe relative number of heritage sites,there are more regional maps for Africa, South America, and Europe than for North America. There is a two-page spread devoted to Greece and the Aegean,ringed with small topical maps, text, and color photographs of six heritage sites, including Meteora and Mount Athos. Every atlas has unique features, and this atlas has the most detailed maps of the Islands of Oceania this reviewer has ever seen in a world atlas. There are four pages of individual maps of these islandsChuuk, Tarawa, Palau, Manihiki, etc.; a total of 53 maps. Place-names, roads, and physical features are indicated. Another interesting feature is the large map of the world that indicates the limits of oceans and seas, with an alphabetical list keyed to their location on the map. There is also a fascinating section on space, with maps of the moon and Mars showing where satellites have landed. Atlases are yet to be replaced by online sources. Yes, you can find a map of Yap on Wikipedia and search Google Earth to see your mother-in laws house. But beautiful color photography and clear topical material combined with detailed maps of areas not covered as well in other world atlases make the Visual Atlas a recommended purchase. This is a first choice for any library needing a new medium-priced atlas.

Representing an exciting new approach in our renowned line of atlases, this large-format reference blends two National Geographic “bests” to create a refreshingly vivid world portrait. Incorporated in the many up-to-the moment regional maps that portray each continent are hundreds of brilliant photographseach depicting unique natural and cultural treasures that have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites. From the vast plains of the Serengeti to the Kasbah of Algiers, from prehistoric rock art to the statue of Liberty, these incomparable locales are under UN protection for future generations to know and enjoy.

Thematic maps enhance the global coverage, detailing trends and characteristics of todays critical issues: natural resources, energy, population, religion, economy and trade, conflict, climate change. The latest political boundaries and country names are incorporated, as well as vital information on the oceans, space, national flags, and more. Engaging layouts, functional design, and a new comprehensive place-name index allow the reader to easily navigate around the globe to discover or confirm more than 50,000 locations. The supreme accuracy and practicality of the maps, charts, and country facts and tablesas well as the inspirational collection of more than 600 photographs, satellite images, and illustrationsmake the National Geographic Visual Atlas of the World a must-have reference for families, travelers, students, and scholars.

National Geographic Visual Atlas of the World

The east of Jimo is close to the Huanghai Sea, adjoins Lao mountain in the south, it is Qingdao, there is ” Qingdao backyard ” It claims. The whole area in the whole city is 1780 sq. km., cultivated area is 75,000 hectares, have jurisdiction over 18 towns, 4 subdistrict offices, an economic development zone, a provincial travel resort, 1033 villages, 1,090,000 people.

The position is superior, the traffic advantage is richly endowed by nature. The ones that grip Qingdao and lead to China in Jimo are by land ” The throat ” ,Jiaozhou-Jinan Railway, blue smoke railway cross the domestic west, 5 countries and provincial highways such as Jinan-Qingdao expressway, blue and green smoke, blue and green majestic, blue and green sand pass through the whole area, the blue and green silver expressway just completed, blue and green majestic Class I Highway make Jimo and distance all over China close again. The urban distance flows in the International airport of the pavilion and is fewer than 15 kilometers, 40 kilometers from Qingdao Port; It is 24 kilometers and 15 kilometers to reach blue village, Jimo railway station in the west respectively. The highway of market township extends in all direction, there are Ao mountains, two national class II opening quays on the woman island within the border, have formed navy, army and air force’s easily accessible traffic network.

Exclusive village (Dujiacun) Border north Long of Baoxing road 185 of lying in area. At the beginning of the 20th century, only have and discuss it is one that lives, thus come the name of. During Anti-Japanese War, forgotten in the village. The 34th year of the Republic of China (1945) After Anti-Japanese War wins, residents move to build the room to live. Minority are two, three – storeyed houses, I am the simple room. Residents are 300.

In (Shanzhongli) the good clock Namely often 111 Long in the familiar route, 113 Long. In the southwest of the border of the district, between the road to Julu, Changle road. The Republic of China, from the first year of an era to 25 (1912~1936) Build. Because the original good clock way (the familiar route frequently of today) of place ,Thus come the name of. Takes up an area of 1.5 hectares, there are 25 buildings. Residents are 600.