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Paperback. Condition: Good. James Naismith was teaching physical education at the Young Men's Christian Association Training College in Springfield, Massachusetts, and felt discouraged because calisthenics and gymnastics didn't engage his students. What was needed was an indoor wintertime game that combined recreation and competition. One evening he worked out the fundamentals of a game that would quickly catch on. Two peach half-bushel baskets gave the name to the brand new sport in late 1891. Basketball: Its Origin and Development was written by the inventor himself, who was inspired purely by the joy of play. Naismith, born in northern Ontario in 1861, gave up the ministry to preach clean living through sport. He describes Duck on the Rock, a game from his Canadian childhood, the creative reasoning behind his basket game, the eventual refinement of rules and development of equipment, the spread of amateur and professional teams throughout the world, and the growth of women's basketball (at first banned to male spectators because the players wore bloomers). Naismith lived long enough to see basketball included in the Olympics in 1936. Three years later he died, after nearly forty years as head of the physical education department at the University of Kansas. This book, originally published in 1941, carries a new introduction by William J. Baker, a professor of history at the University of Maine, Orono.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Featuring excerpts from the show's favourite games including: The Uxbridge English Dictionary, Famous First Words, the Trail of the Lonesome Pun and Late Arrivals as well, this book is suitable for Clue fans young and old.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. James Naismith was teaching physical education at the Young Men's Christian Association Training College in Springfield, Massachusetts, and felt discouraged because calisthenics and gymnastics didn't engage his students. What was needed was an indoor wintertime game that combined recreation and competition. One evening he worked out the fundamentals of a game that would quickly catch on. Two peach half-bushel baskets gave the name to the brand new sport in late 1891. Basketball: Its Origin and Development was written by the inventor himself, who was inspired purely by the joy of play. Naismith, born in northern Ontario in 1861, gave up the ministry to preach clean living through sport. He describes Duck on the Rock, a game from his Canadian childhood, the creative reasoning behind his basket game, the eventual refinement of rules and development of equipment, the spread of amateur and professional teams throughout the world, and the growth of women's basketball (at first banned to male spectators because the players wore bloomers). Naismith lived long enough to see basketball included in the Olympics in 1936. Three years later he died, after nearly forty years as head of the physical education department at the University of Kansas. This book, originally published in 1941, carries a new introduction by William J. Baker, a professor of history at the University of Maine, Orono.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Are you ready for a life that isn't ruled by your dog's separation anxiety? Discover the secrets to a dog who happily chills when you're gone.Does your dog freak-out when you leave? Caring for your stressed-out dog can make you feel like a prisoner in your own home. But it doesn't have to be that way Globally respected, certified dog trainer Julie Naismith has helped thousands of stressed owners get their dogs (including her dog, Percy) past separation anxiety. Julie's proven game plan will steer you and your four-legged friend toward independence so that you can return to a normal life. Be Right Back : How to Overcome Your Dog's Separation Anxiety and Regain Your Freedom is a proven, evidence-based approach to overcoming separation anxiety. Naismith's step-by-step program lets you gently move your dog from a place of fear to a brave new world of happy home alone confidence. Inside Be Right Back , you'll discover: ✓ A comprehensive system to transition from freaking dog to contented canine.✓ Common training myths that may worsen your pet's condition.✓ Success stories from other owners who have reclaimed their calm.✓ Tips for dealing with judgmental friends and family so you can side-step the guilt-tripping.✓ Free, downloadable training plans, how-to video links and much, much more By implementing this treasure trove of coping strategies and tried-and-true methods, you'll soon see how you can get a dog who feels safe and settled when you leave. Be Right Back is the complete reference for you to soothe your anxious dog. If you like expert advice, simple-to-use techniques, and getting positive results without fuss, then you'll love Julie Naismith's practical guide. All this for less than the cost of one day at daycare. And much less than solutions that just don't work, such as calming diffuser or anxiety wraps.Your dog can learn to be alone. Get Be Right Back to set you both on the trail to happiness today.Be Right Back is the 5-Star rated international bestseller. Here's what just a few readers are saying about it: What owners are saying about Be Right Back ★★★★★This book covers everything you need and more Jasmin★★★★★This is the ONLY book you will ever need if you have a dog with SA Yvonne★★★★★One of the BEST books on separation anxiety out there Mary★★★★★Stop asking Google Gemma★★★★★Buy it. This method works Kathryn Buy Be Right Back and start your dog's journey to recovery today. …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Are you ready for a life that isn't ruled by your dog's separation anxiety? Discover the secrets to a dog who happily chills when you're gone.Does your dog freak-out when you leave? Caring for your stressed-out dog can make you feel like a prisoner in your own home. But it doesn't have to be that way Globally respected, certified dog trainer Julie Naismith has helped thousands of stressed owners get their dogs (including her dog, Percy) past separation anxiety. Julie's proven game plan will steer you and your four-legged friend toward independence so that you can return to a normal life. Be Right Back : How to Overcome Your Dog's Separation Anxiety and Regain Your Freedom is a proven, evidence-based approach to overcoming separation anxiety. Naismith's step-by-step program lets you gently move your dog from a place of fear to a brave new world of happy home alone confidence. Inside Be Right Back , you'll discover: ✓ A comprehensive system to transition from freaking dog to contented canine.✓ Common training myths that may worsen your pet's condition.✓ Success stories from other owners who have reclaimed their calm.✓ Tips for dealing with judgmental friends and family so you can side-step the guilt-tripping.✓ Free, downloadable training plans, how-to video links and much, much more By implementing this treasure trove of coping strategies and tried-and-true methods, you'll soon see how you can get a dog who feels safe and settled when you leave. Be Right Back is the complete reference for you to soothe your anxious dog. If you like expert advice, simple-to-use techniques, and getting positive results without fuss, then you'll love Julie Naismith's practical guide. All this for less than the cost of one day at daycare. And much less than solutions that just don't work, such as calming diffuser or anxiety wraps.Your dog can learn to be alone. Get Be Right Back to set you both on the trail to happiness today.Be Right Back is the 5-Star rated international bestseller. Here's what just a few readers are saying about it: What owners are saying about Be Right Back ★★★★★This book covers everything you need and more Jasmin★★★★★This is the ONLY book you will ever need if you have a dog with SA Yvonne★★★★★One of the BEST books on separation anxiety out there Mary★★★★★Stop asking Google Gemma★★★★★Buy it. This method works Kathryn Buy Be Right Back and start your dog's journey to recovery today.…