Shooting Sports

In Kobe Bryant: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Shooting Guards, you'll read about the inspirational story of basketball's star, Kobe Bryant. Kobe Bryant has been the face of the Lakers dynasty for the past two decades and for good reason. Few players have commanded a basketball court as much as Kobe in historical performances such as his notable 81-point performance in just under 42 minutes of playing time in 2006 against the Toronto Raptors.

In the world of competitive pistol shooting, Annie Becker is at the top in the male dominated field. She grew up being told that women are not as good as men at shooting. Despite that, Annie has one goal in mind – to win the International Defensive Pistol Association top prize. That would prove women are destined for more than sex and sandwiches. Annie’s father hires the best coach for her when she’s eight years old, although he believes she will never make it in this sport. No one is more dedicated than Annie and no one and nothing will distract her. Marine Nick Hodge returned from a...

On one elk hunt, I'd heard this bull bugle all morning. My guide had called him within 30 yards, and he was standing just inside black timber. I saw the smoke from his nose wafting out into the icy air less than 30-yards away. All the bull had to do was step out, and I could take the shot with my bow. But then, through no fault of my guide or me, the bull vanished. The only conclusion I could come up with to understand why the bull I wanted to take with my bow hadn't stepped out and given me a shot.

No matter what you hunt—upland birds, ducks and geese, doves, deer, or turkeys—Straight Shooting for Hunters will show you how to pick the right gear, develop the right plan, and make the shot when it counts. In this game-changing book, world champion Anthony I. Matarese Jr., the most decorated sporting clays shooter in US history, teams up with Will Primos, a true pioneer of the game-call industry and one of the best-known figures in outdoor media, to offer a no-nonsense guide to everything you need to know to improve your shooting.

If you want to learn how to shoot a bow, then get this quick and to the point How to Shoot a Bow guide. In this step-by-step guide, you will discover archery tips, tricks, and secrets to shoot a bow better than others.

Handguns have been used throughout the centuries in many athletic disciplines. This book relates to two pistol types: the revolver and the semi-automatic pistol. Using a pistol can be fun once the user knows how to safely command the firearm. There are many areas where pistols are used. Some owners enjoy hunting, while others develop their skills as sport athletes competing against other firearm users around the world. Different athletic shooting disciplines require different types of pistols. Sporting athletes must know what type of equipment is needed for their respective competition. ...

How defenses think and react during a game is not easily understood...or is it? Through countless hours of practice, training, and experience, soccer's elite have shown patterns of skills that lead to predictable outcomes - more goals, more assists, and more wins! The current soccer books on the market teach about general knowledge of infrequent game situations without the steps to score. This audiobook is for players who need the tips, tricks, tweaks, and techniques to reach 10 times the goals they score in a season.

It can take a lifetime to learn the intricacies and minutia of firearms, but law enforcement officers are expected to possess this knowledge their first day on the job. What is the solution to this problem? The easiest method is to cheat and get the knowledge in bulk from someone who has already spent a lifetime learning about guns. Beyond Basic Firearms Safety gives the listener all the tips and tricks that Robert Ryan has picked up over the decades while working with guns as a firearms journalist, hunter, and all-around gun troubleshooter.

Regardless of how you view guns, I want you to listen to this book with an open mind. Just know that by learning about your rights under the US federal and your individual state law to carry a handgun and learning about how to carry it around with you will not make you a target nor will it put you in any more danger than what we all face in our daily life. But know that in the event if you find yourself in any situation, at least you have a tool that you can use to defend yourself.

Discover the handgun basics today! This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to become a truly skillful marksman. In the process, you can defend yourself and those you care for by simply learning how to use a seemingly small and powerless weapon.

In Jimmy Butler: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Best All-Around Shooting Guards, you will learn the inspirational story of one of basketball's premier shooting guards, Jimmy Butler. Since quickly emerging as one of the key leaders of the Chicago Bulls franchise, Jimmy Butler has established himself as one of the best two-way players to play in today's game.

Does the thought of your child shooting clay targets perplex you? Are you wondering what is required for your child to take up clay target sports such as trap or skeet? Do you wish you were where to get advice on supporting your child in a sport they enjoy? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this book is for you... 50 Things to Know about Being a Clay Target Shooting Parent by Rachel Horon offers an approach to finding answers and support that is practical and helpful in many different ways.

Learn the Incredible Story of Basketball Superstar James Harden! In James Harden: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Premier Shooting Guards, you'll read about the inspirational story of one of basketball's premier shooting guards James Harden. James Harden has been making a splash playing in the National Basketball Association for the Houston Rockets. In this short book, we will learn about how James became the star shooting guard that he is today.

Pro snowboarder Stella Lazarus has always loved her brother's best friend. But the one time she tried to show him, she was shot down faster than you can say "competitor disqualified". Until one blissful night in Tahoe, when Stella finally gets her man. Or does she? In the morning, Stella and Bear wake up to horrible news. The sort that sends them racing back to Vermont, and straight into the arms of guilt and family obligations.

Hochzeiten sind romantisch, stilvoll und alles andere als der passende Anlass für eine Wette. Oder? Die Eishockeyspieler der Portland Devils sind für ihre Wetten bekannt. Je verrückter, desto besser. Das gilt auch für die Einsätze. Dass die Jungs ausgerechnet auf der Hochzeit ihres Goalies Toby eine veranstalten, ist mehr als gewagt. Diese Tatsache ist dem Flügelspieler Durand durchaus bewusst, trotzdem hält ihn das nicht davon ab, mitzumachen. Schließlich stehen seine Chancen zu gewinnen überraschend gut. Dumm nur, dass die hübsche Brautjungfer Melody all seine Pläne durcheinanderbringt.

Gunlore, for better or worse, is a powerful and pervasive method of self-expression. In examining the folklore around these controversial and politically charged tools, weapons, and symbols, we can begin to understand the aspects of American culture that will remain prominent for the foreseeable future.

Mit der Liebe habe ich endgültig abgeschlossen. Um einen süßholzraspelnden Kollegen loszuwerden, brauche ich einen Fake-Freund. Mein heißer Nachbar kommt da gerade recht. Nach einer schmerzhaften Trennung konzentriere ich mich nur noch auf meinen Job als Feuerwehrfrau. Männer? Nein danke. Dumm nur, dass einer meiner Kollegen einfach nicht verstehen will, dass ich kein Interesse habe und ständig mit mir flirtet. Um ihn loszuwerden, bitte ich meinen Nachbarn Mase, beim anstehenden Sommerfest des Boston Fire Department mein Fake-Freund zu sein.

Komm mit nach Alaska, wo eisige Winde und glühende Herzen aufeinandertreffen. Eine gewaltige Lawine sperrt mich am Tag der Hochzeit meines Adoptivbruders in dessen Dorf ein. Weil ich keine andere Wahl habe, komme ich im Bed & Breakfast von Taya, der hübschen, aber kontrollsüchtigen Trauzeugin, unter. Als ob die Situation nicht schon kompliziert genug wäre, bringt mich mein Agent in Schwierigkeiten. Dank ihm stehe ich kurz vor den Play-offs ohne Team da. Ich muss dringend nach L.A., um das zu regeln, doch die Lawine hält mich hier fest.

Studentinnenverbindung vs. Footballhotties. Corvin McLean und seine Washington White Sharks-Teamkollegen haben einen unvergesslichen Sommer im Ferienhaus ihres Coaches geplant. Doch kaum angekommen, eskaliert eine ihrer Partys. Schuld daran ist Sadie Miles. Von Anfang an ist die Literaturstudentin Corvin ein Dorn im Auge. Dass dank ihr nun Renovierungsarbeiten statt legendärer Feten anstehen, passt dem Wide Receiver gar nicht. Und dann besteht die attraktive, aber nervtötende Studentin auch noch darauf, beim Umbau mitzuhelfen.

Ein Deal mit einem notorischen Regelbrecher? Keine gute Idee! Oder etwa doch? Nach seinem Rauswurf bei den Washington White Sharks lässt es Abraham Stelany krachen. Der ehemalige Center trinkt, feiert die Nächte durch und macht all das, worauf er als Footballprofi verzichten musste. Seine Karriere und was andere über ihn denken ist ihm egal. Doch das ändert sich, als ein prekäres Video von ihm an die Öffentlichkeit gerät. Als Abe eines Morgens mitten auf der Straße von einer Fremden geküsst wird, ahnt er nicht, dass er mit genau dieser Frau schon bald einen verrückten Deal eingehen wird.