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My boss just loved it!
I got this for my boss who's a cycling enthusiast.He said he had never seen this issue when it was originally distributed, and after glancing through it, said he enjoyed it tremendously. ... Read more

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Inside, the best of the first fifteen years of Outside

Cartwheeling down a Himalayan river. Climbing America's unfriendliest mountain. Dousing fires in the oil fields of Kuwait. Chasing African killer bees. For twenty years, Outside magazine has devoted itself to original and engaging reports on travel, adventure, sports, and the environment. This collection of the best of the stories from the first fifteen years features many of the country's finest writers, in a single volume:

EDWARD ABBEY

RICK BASS

JOHN BRANT

CHIP BROWN

BILL BRYSON

TIN CAHILL

E. JEAN CARROLL

PHIL GARLINGTON

JIM HARRISON

DONALD KATZ

WILLIAM KITTREDGE

JON KRAKAUER

BARRY LOPEZ

THOMAS MCGUANE

BILL MCKIBBEN

MICHAEL MCRAE

PETER MATTHIESSEN

PETER NELSON

GEOFFREY NORMAN

DAVID QUAMMEN

BOB REISS

DAVID ROBERTS

ROB SCHULTHEIS

BOB SHACOCHIS

LAURENCE SHAMES

GRANT SINS

ANNICK SMITH

RICK TELANDER

BILL VAUGHN

CRAIG VETTER

RANDY WAYNE WHITE

ED ZUCKERMAN

Whether you're an armchair adventurer or a true-life trekker, you'll be at once entranced and exhilarated as you go Out of the Noösphere.

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Fascinating mix of adventure, introspection & enlightenment.
I am a long time admirer of Tim Cahill's work and picked up "Out of the Noosphere" on that basis.I was delighted to find so many other authors equally as adventurous and thoughtful.Anyone who loves travellingfor the pure joy of meeting different people, seeing new vistas, and havinghis/her world view challenged will love this book.The writing is superb,each story/article is a good length for commuter readers.I particularlylike the way each author brings you personally into the action...you haveto think about what you would do in a similar situation.And thesituations are mind expanding -- from killer bee research, to losingfriends in mountain climbing accidents.I couldn't recommend it morehighly!

Get into the noosphere of reality.
"Withdraw to your cell," the Desert Fathers used to say, "and your cell will teach you everything" - at least all you need to know for the fullness of life.So said Thomas Merton in his "Notes for a Philosophy ofSolitude."

"Get out and about," say the editors of Outside magazine -away from the mind- and soul-destroying homogenization of urban living.

In these 40 stories - 2 by women - we have diversity in unity, enhancingthe value of the anthology.The integrating principle is not so much astyle of writing - a certain outdoors "Outside" style - as an attitude ofgifted adventurers who report not only from interesting places and events"out there" but especially from the deeper depths of their own reflectivebeings.

"Get out of the noosphere," said author David Quammen.Hiscomment provided the title for the collection.But he misinterpreted whatJesuit evolutionist Pierre Teilhard de Chardin had in mind when he inventedthe "Noosphere" as a word and a concept in 1922.

For Teilhard wasundoubtedly an outdoors "Outside" person and rejoiced in the creativeconvergence of human beings in all their diversity."Union differentiates"was his constant theme, so well exemplified in these reports from writerslikewise familiar with "the wild country of the soul" (p.12).

With itsfoundations anchored to the genetic core of each participatingmember,Teilhard's noosphere enables us to communicate around the world andbeyond at the speed of light - mind-to-mind, heart-to-heart and evensoul-to-soul - providing a lifeline of care, concern and mutual respect toall who live not by bread alone, but dare to explore the farthest reachesof reality. ... Read more

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A new generation of American automotive enthusiasts is behind today's sport compact movement. Just like their hot rodder ancestors, today's hop-up artists often start with a small Honda or Mitsubishi sedan, coupe, or inexpensive sports car and modify its exterior appearance, interior, and suspension. This book traces the brief but exciting history of the sport compact craze through profiles of the most popular cars. The book features performance projects for the most popular sport compacts from the following magazines: Super Street, Sport Compact Car, Import Tuner, Honda Tuner, European Car, Turbo High-Performance, VW Trends, and Euro Tuner. ... Read more

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Sports Illustrated Chicago White Sox 2005 Commemorative Edition
The condition of the cover was less than mint.Significant amount of the ink was smudged off the cover.Some rough corners too. ... Read more

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BRETT FAVRE on cover in snowstormSPORTS ILLUSTRATED 2008 magazineJan. 21, 2008 IssueTotally CoolThe Packers Love It at Lambeau ... Read more

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Bama Football
This special edition is superb...the pictures, the text, just excellent! If you love Alabama or even just Southern football, this is a real must for any collector. I wish Sports Illustrated did one of these on every team. ... Read more

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Good purchase
The article was a little short, but it was informative.Gave personal information.Glad that I made this purchase.

you're been SMOKED
........... this mag is a must for any Tony Stewart fan. An essential part of NASCAR history, ideal for the Collector. ... Read more

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This issue celebrates Florida's historic 12 months that produced back to back basketball championships and football national title.Relive the 2006-2007 basketball season and emphatic tournament run that made Florida the first repeat champions since 1992.Sports Illustrated takes you inside the Final Four and how Coach Donovan and his Gators won with the right mix of talent, selflessness and desire.Also featured is Florida's football season and how playing one of the toughest schedules in the nation transformed them into a championship team.In their shocking victory over Ohio State, Florida showed it has the talent to dominate for years to come.This issue on the historic year in Florida sports is a must-have for all Gator fans. ... Read more

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A 'Gator "must have"
Any University of Florida sports fan must have this wonderful review of our three National Championships in 366 days.A great summary of the history that the Gators made. ... Read more

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BRETT FAVRE on cover in snowstorm SPORTS ILLUSTRATED 2008 magazine. Jan. 21, 2008 : Issue Totally Cool The Packers Love It at Lambeau Brett Favre led the Pack to a 42-20 Icing of Seattle. ... Read more

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SPORTS ILLUSTRATED PRESENTS has published a special collector's issue commemorating the Boston Red Sox 2007 World Championship.The 92-page magazine features ALCS MVP Josh Beckett on its cover with a billing that reads, "Boston Red Sox…World Champions 2007."

Highlights of the special issue include:

NOT YOUR FATHER'S RED SOX: After years of tears, the Red Sox suddenly have an empire to call their own, writes Michael Northrop.

THE 2007 SEASON IN PICTURES: Boston earned its first division title in 12 years by taking an early lead and holding on tight, writes Bill Trocchi.

THE 2007 PLAYOFFS: Challenged to the brink by the Indians, Boston otherwise sped through the Playoffs to earn a second title in four seasons. Clearing the First Hurdle: The one-two punch of Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz quickly KO'd the Angels, writes Joe Lemire. The Power and the Glory: Josh Beckett proved himself to be baseball's best big-game hunter, writes Melissa Segura.

WORLD SERIES: The 2007 World Series: Flat-out flying from the first pitch, Boston sailed to its second series win in four seasons, writes Tom Verducci.

THE HEROES: The Red Sox got big-time contributions from their established stars and some newly minted ones in 2007. Big Papi: With a big personality and an even bigger bat, David Ortiz brings the Red Sox together, writes Tom Verducci. Jonathan Papelbon: The natural born closer has a killer instinct and a fastball to match, writes Tom Verducci. Kevin Youkilis: The Red Sox first base mensch has fans from Concord to Cambridge chanting his name, writes Mark Bechtel.

THE HISTORY BOYS: In this era of plenty we toast four greats who reached the World Series but didn't win a ring with Boston. Ted Williams: The Florida sun shone brightly when the Kid returned to spring training following Korea, writes Robert Creamer. Carl Yastrzemski: His Triple Crown season turned the dream of a pennant in 1967 into reality, writes William Leggett. Carlton Fisk: It wasn't in his nature for the Boston catcher to settle for less than the best, writes Melvin Maddocks. Wade Boggs: For Mr. Routine, it was all in the preparation, but which came first: the chicken or the hits? - by Peter Gammons.

COVERING ALL THE BASES: As the Red Sox camped out in the unfamiliar territory of first place in the American League East, what else was going on around the Major Leagues?

FOR THE RECORD: From Beckett to Youkilis, telling numbers for the Boston Red Sox.

FRONT-PAGE NEWS: The SI Cover Gallery; Since winning the World Series in 2004, the Red Sox have been well covered. ... Read more

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NO HARD COVER HERE
This is the predictable post-World Series special edition produced by Sports Illustrated.SI puts out these special editions each year after several college and professional championships.

The only negative here?

For whatever reason, this edition does not have the usual brown hard-bound cover.I am not sure whether SI has stopped producing special editions this way, or perhaps this edition was an exception.

Either way, I was a little bummed. ... Read more

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Successful Sports Officiating is the handbook for officials at all levels and across all sports to learn the basic principles of officiating and how to apply them.

Written by leading officiating experts, Successful Sports Officiating covers a broad range of topics, including officiating objectives, conduct, communication skills, decision-making skills, conflict management, fitness and injury prevention, time management, legal rights and responsibilities, business aspects of officiating, and career development. Useful information on officials' organizations and rule book sources is also included to help you build networking relationships and stay up-to-date in your field.

The best officials are the ones who have mastered the fundamentals of officiating. Successful Sports Officiating gives you the tools you need to build a solid foundation and apply proven officiating principles to make those tough calls in tight games with confidence! ... Read more

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- Jun Chong (Tae Kwon Do) - Dedication To Excellence

- Luis Heredia - The Volcano of Jiu Jitsu

- Nathan Scarano on Sweeping Your Opponent - The Ultimate Karate Technique

- Rene Latosa - A Higher Level of Escrima

- Off The Record with Rickson Gracie

- Frank Smith - A Heart Full of Fire (Karate) - Part 2

- Samuel Kwok - In The Steps of Yip Man (Wing Chun)

- Comparing Punches (JKD - Kung Fu & Karate) - Which is More Efficient?

- Olympic Tae Kwon Do - High-Tech for Elite Competition

- Dan Ivan (Gone But Not Forgotten) - Karate

- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Technical Dossier with Jean Jacques Machado

- Columns: Kung Fu, Jiu Jitsu, Wushu, Karate, Training Tips, etc...!

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