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Paperback. Condizione: Good. "Part manifesto, part how-to-guide . . . required reading for anyone who's searching for new ways to be fearless." --Carrie Brownstein When most Americans hear the words "roller derby" today, they think of the kitschy sport once popular on weekend television during the seventies and eighties. Originally an endurance competition where skaters traveled the equivalent of a trip between Los Angeles and New York, roller derby gradually evolved into a violent contact sport often involving fake fighting, and a kitschy weekend-television staple during the seventies and eighties. But in recent decades it's come back strong, with more than 17,000 skaters in more than four hundred leagues around the world, and countless die-hard fans. Down and Derby will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about the sport. Written by veteran skaters as both a history and a how-to, it's a brassy celebration of every aspect of the sport, from its origins in the late 1800s, to the rules of a modern bout, to the science of picking an alias, to the many ways you can get involved off skates. Informative, entertaining, and executed with the same tough, sassy, DIY attitude--leavened with plenty of humor--that the sport is known for, Down and Derby is a great read for both skaters and spectators.…

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Condizione: good. All pages and cover are intact. Dust jacket included if applicable, though it may be missing on hardcover editions. Spine and cover may show minor signs of wear including scuff marks, curls or bends to corners as well as cosmetic blemishes including stickers. Pages may contain limited notes or highlighting. "From the library of" labels may be present. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set packaging may be missing. Bundled media e.g., CDs, DVDs, access codes may not be included.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD PAPERBACK Standard-sized.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Trade Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. None. Some general wear; Barcode sticker on back. ; 8.2 X 5.5 X 0.7 inches; 272 pages fmc2%262D.

paperback. Condizione: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. s4 6"x9"; 350 pages; The binding and pages are clean, tight and square. There is no underlining, highlighting or margin notes. A used copy with normal reading wear. If you order multiple titles, I will combine them in order to reduce postage costs. If you have any questions, contact me before ordering for details. Contains the following essays: "Foreword" by Bill Littlefield; "Pre-Game Warm-up: Who's on First?"; "There's No Place Like Home!" by Joe Kraus; "Minnesota's 'Homer Hanky Jurisprudence': Contradiction, Ethics, and the Twins" by Paul Horan and Jason Solomon; "Should Cubs Fans Be Committed? What Bleacher Bums Have to Teach Us about the Nature of Faith" by Thomas D. Senor; "Taking One for the Team: Baseball and Sacrifice" by Willie Young; "There Are No Ties at First Base" by Ted Cohen; "Taking Umpiring Seriously: How Philosophy Can Help Umpires Make the Right Calls" by J. S. Russell; "Baseball, Cheating, and Tradition: Would Kant Cork His Bat?" by Randolph Feezell; "There's No Lying in Basebal (Wink, Wink)" by Mark J. Hamilton; "Democracy and Dissent: Why America Needs Reggie Jackson:" by Eric Bronson; "Baseball and the Search for an American Moral Identity" by William J. Morgan; "The Negro Leagues and the Contradictions of Social Darwinism" by Alex Ruck and Bob Ruck; "We're American Too: The Negro Leagues and the Philosophy of Resistance" by Pellom McDaniels III; "The Zen of Hitting" by Gregory Bassham; "Japanese Baseball and It's Warrior Ways" by Michael Brannigan; "The Numbers Game: What Fans Should Know about the Stats They Love" by Jay Bennett and Aryn Martin; "Women Playing Hardball" by Leslie Heaphy; "Walking Barry Bonds: The Ethics of the Intentional Walk" by R. Scott Kretchmar; "Socrates at the Ballpark" by Heather L. Reid; "Baseball and Ethics: Should Pete Rose Be in the Hall of Fame?" (Yes) by Aeon J. Skoble (No) "Baseball and Political Philosophy: Does A-Rod Deserve So Much Money?" (Yes) by by Albert Duncan (No) by Joel Shuman; "Baseball and Metaphysics: Does Superstition Help Performance?" (Yes) by Steven Streeter (No ) by Neil Feit; "Baseball and Legal Philosophy: Should Steroids Be Banned?" (Yes) by Michaelm J. McGrath (No) by Simon Eassom; "Baseball and Aesthetics: What's the Best Baseball Movie?" (The Natural 1984) by Vincent L. Toscano (It Happens Every Spring 1949) by Larry Raful; "Baseball and Education: Were Baseball Players Better Role Models Then or Now?" (Then) by Edward A. Sullivan (Now) by Graham Harman.…

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Readers will sink their teeth into creepy vampire lore with this fun, high-interest title! From bloodsucking myths to modern-day tales, this fast-paced nonfiction bites into spooky facts with easy-to-read text. It's perfect for thrill-seeking middle grade readers developing their reading skills.The book explores ancient legends from around the world and famous vampire tales, such as the chilling tale of Dracula. It digs into real-life events that might have inspired vampire mythology, such as mysterious illnesses and unexplained deaths. Paranormal investigators and scientists weigh in, offering eerie theories and surprising truths behind the tales. Full of bite-sized facts and high-interest content, it's a guaranteed page turner.Both an on-page and end-of-book glossary introduce key vocabulary, helping readers decode language while staying engaged. Terms are reinforced through critical thinking questions, inspiring further thought about the topic and language. A quiz at the end of the book prompts students to revisit pages to discover the answers, reinforcing their knowledge and reading skills. Together, these features support comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, and reading fluency--making the book a valuable resource for classrooms, libraries, and intervention programs. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Readers will feast on creepy zombie lore with this fun, high-interest title! From ancient legends to modern pop culture, this fast-paced nonfiction uncovers gory facts with easy-to-read text. It's perfect for thrill-seeking middle grade readers developing their reading skills.The book explores myths of the undead and famous zombie stories. It uncovers real-life events, such as disease outbreaks and burial practices, that may have sparked zombie fears. It examines how science and folklore collide, with paranormal investigators and researchers offering eerie theories and surprising insights. Packed with facts, it's a monstrously good page turner that won't stay buried for long!Both an on-page and end-of-book glossary introduce key vocabulary, helping readers decode language while staying engaged. Terms are reinforced through critical thinking questions, inspiring further thought about the topic and language. A quiz at the end of the book prompts students to revisit pages to discover the answers, reinforcing their knowledge and reading skills. Together, these features support comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, and reading fluency--making the book a valuable resource for classrooms, libraries, and intervention programs. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Readers will launch into extra-terrestrial exploration with this high-interest title! From ancient sightings to modern UFO reports, this book explores out-of-this-world mysteries with easy-to-read text. Perfect for thrill-seeking middle grade readers developing their reading skills.The book investigates famous alien encounters, government cover-up theories, and real-life events--including the Roswell Case. It digs into how science, speculation, and pop culture collide, all the while seeking the evidence for otherworldly encounters. Packed with facts, it's an out-of-this-world page turner that's sure to spark questions about what's really out there.Both an on-page and end-of-book glossary introduce key vocabulary, helping readers decode language while staying engaged. Terms are reinforced through critical thinking questions, inspiring further thought about the topic and language. A quiz at the end of the book prompts students to revisit pages to discover the answers, reinforcing their knowledge and reading skills. Together, these features support comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, and reading fluency--making the book a valuable resource for classrooms, libraries, and intervention programs. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Condizione: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.