Steve Scott
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A fast and powerful style that excels in throwing and ground fighting
Sambo is considered one of the most effective, technically diverse, and dynamic modern sport fighting styles ever devised. Developed in the Soviet Union and based on Kodokan Judo and wrestling, sambo emphasizes utility over aesthetics. The end result is a fast paced and powerful system that excels in both throwing and ground fighting.
This book offers a serious, technical look...
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The Judo Advantage explores the dynamics of how and why the human body works most efficiently for throwing, submission, and pinning techniques. Although judo provides the basis for the author's analysis, his insights also relate to other grappling sports such as Russian sambo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and Olympic and collegiate wrestling.
Gain a competitive edge using the principles of human biomechanics.
Master the ability to control your opponent's...
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The legs are powerful tools that a grappler in any combat sport can and should use to their advantage.
The purpose of The Triangle Hold Encyclopedia is to explore and analyze what makes a successful leg-based triangle hold, along with the numerous applications and variations that make triangle holds the most effective submission techniques in any fighting sport.
The Triangle Hold Encyclopedia presents a comprehensive analysis of triangle submission...
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A stunning graphic memoir recounting actor/author/activist George Takei's childhood imprisoned within American concentration camps during World War II. Experience the forces that shaped an American icon -- and America itself -- in this gripping tale of courage, country, loyalty, and love. George Takei has captured hearts and minds worldwide with his captivating stage presence and outspoken commitment to equal rights. But long before he braved new...
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Los matrimonios satisfactorios no suceden por casualidad, sino que son edificados sobre principios comprobados y esenciales para el desarrollo de cualquier relación cordial y amorosa. El gozo del amor comprometido es un excelente libro que te ayudará a conocer a tu esposo y te dará un fundamento para construir un matrimonio mejor.Cada capítulo está basado en prioridades que son de importancia para la mujer, como:
- Cómo incrementar el deseo...
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Experience the thrill, twenty-five years later, of Steve Scott's epic finals match against Tiger Woods in the 1996 United States Amateur Championship!
In August of '96, Steve Scott went head to head against Tiger Woods at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in the finals of the US Amateur Championship. Five thousand three hundred forty-five players whittled down to two. Scott found himself a surprising 5-up after the first 18, but at hole 35 Tiger squared the...
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Independence Day volume 1
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As our world unites against invaders from beyond the stars, beneath the Atlantic Ocean, another mysterious craft prompts a top-secret investigation by the US military, one which could prove the key to humanity's survival...or its ultimate destruction.
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Independence Day volume 2
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With fear and suspicion running rife aboard the sub, Adams prepares to embark the alien vessel in search of answers. But how will its extraterrestrial crew react to unwanted visitors onboard?
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Collects Marvel Adventures the Avengers (2006) #16, Hawkeye (1983) #1, Avengers (1963) #223, Generations: Hawkeye & Hawkeye (2017) #1, material from Marvel Adventures Super Heroes (2010) #17. Hawkeye is the best shot in the entire Marvel-Verse - watch him hit the bull's-eye in these action-packed adventures! Hawkeye proves his worth to the Avengers in a battle with the Masters of Evil and shares a team-up with Iron Man when the Mad Thinker wreaks...
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Independence Day volume 3
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Tensions arise aboard the sub as specimens are shipped back for study. Meanwhile, Adams and co. get to grips with their extraterrestrial armaments and discover the real motivation behind the alien crash…
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This book pulls together some of the best writings published in the Journal of Asian Martial Arts regarding modern mixed martial arts. Chapters highlight the different ways in which grappling techniques are currently used in mixed martial arts competition. You'll also find perspective and insight that illuminate what is occurring in the evolution of MMA competition: changing competitive rules and dollar amounts play a role in the outcome of championship...
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Normandy Gold volume 1
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When her younger sister is found murdered in a D.C. hotel, relentless Sheriff Normandy Gold dives headfirst into the seedy world of prostitution and politics, soon discovering a twisted conspiracy that could lead right to the White House.
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Normandy Gold volume 2
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After receiving an alarming call from her estranged sister, tough-as-nails Sheriff Normandy Gold headed to Washington DC in the hopes of tracking her down. Discovering a link to a high-class prostitution ring, Normandy - with the help of local Detective Paul Sturges - must now dig deeper in order to uncover the disturbing truth behind her sister's disappearance.
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Independence Day volume 1
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As our world unites against invaders from beyond the stars, beneath the Atlantic Ocean, another extraterrestrial craft prompts a top-secret investigation by the US military, one which could prove the key to humanity's survival...or its ultimate destruction. Collects Independence Day #1-5.
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Normandy Gold volume 1
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When her younger sister is found at the center of a brutal murder investigation, tough-as-nails Sheriff Normandy Gold is forced to dive headfirst into the seedy world of 1970s prostitution and soon discovers a twisted conspiracy leading right to the White House. Sex, violence and corruption collide in this gritty vigilante thriller from best-selling crime authors Megan Abbott and Alison Gaylin.
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Normandy Gold volume 4
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Following her bloody encounter with Senator Selwyn Grange… and his subsequent disappearance, tough-as-nails Sheriff Normandy Gold has begun to realize that the search for her estranged sister may be more complicated than first anticipated. With the trail leading right to the White House, it's now down to Normandy and Detective Sturges to discover exactly who is pulling the strings…
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Normandy Gold volume 5
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Normandy Gold is hot on the trail of her sister's killer – a trail that has led all the way to the White House. She's close – a little too close for the comfort of those responsible. While Gold has been tracking them, they have been closing their own net around the tough-as-nails sheriff in return. In this deadly game of cat and mouse – who will catch whom?
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Normandy Gold volume 3
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After heading to Washington DC to investigate her estranged sister's disappearance, tough-as-nails Sheriff Normandy Gold began to dig deep into the city's underground sex industry. Playing the part of a high-class escort, Normandy soon uncovered a disturbing trail of sex, politics and murder, leading her to focus her investigation on a certain US presidential candidate, Senator Selwyn Grange…
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Best-selling writers Geoff Johns (INFINITE CRISIS, GREEN LANTERN) and James Robinson (STARMAN, JSA: THE GOLDEN AGE) unleash a massive storyline that changes Superman's life forever! After a devastating battle with the alien villain Brainiac, the Man of Steel learns that a piece of his home planet Krypton survived-the shrunken, bottled city of Kandor! And when the city is grown to normal size, it looks like Superman finally has the connection to his...