Historical Dictionary of Wrestling
Historical Dictionary of Wrestling

Author: John Grasso

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2014-03-06

Total Pages: 445

ISBN-13: 0810879263

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Wrestling as a legitimate contest is one of the oldest, if not the oldest form of sport. There are cave drawings depicting memorable matches in France, which are over 15,000 years old. Egyptian and Babylonian reliefs depict wrestling bouts where wrestlers are using most of the holds known to the modern-day sport. Wrestling was also a big part of ancient Greek literature and legend and historical records of sport indicate that wrestling under various sets of rules was contested at the Ancient Olympic Games in Greece. Today’s modern wrestling is a form of "sports entertainment" in which highly skilled athletes enact wrestling matches in such a way so that their opponents do not get hurt and the matches' endings are scripted (although the audience is not aware of the script). This Historical Dictionary of Wrestling covers the history of Wrestling through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 600 cross-referenced entries on important amateur and professional wrestling, wrestling personalities, announcers, managers and promoters from all eras, and wrestling organizations. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the sport of Wrestling.

Skater's Edge Sourcebook
Skater's Edge Sourcebook

Author: Alice Berman

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 460

ISBN-13: 9780964302716

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The SKATER'S EDGE SOURCEBOOK is a comprehensive resource book & rink directory for the sport of ice skating. The second edition (1998) is 70% bigger than the first & includes: (1) Consumer Article: GUIDE TO FITTING SKATES, SKATE BOOTS, GUIDE TO BLADES, LACING SKATES, CHOOSING A PRO, CHOOSING A SUMMER SCHOOL & more. (2) COMPANIES - 620 companies listed by name, then cross-referenced by services provided {e.g., agents, blades, book sales, clothing, equipment, rink construction & supplies, etc; (3) RINKS - profiles of more than 1100 skating rinks in the U.S. {address, phone number of ice surfaces, whether enclosed, months open, etc.; (4) BOOKS - more than 1200 skating books dating back to 1792; (5) VIDEOS - over 190 skating videos & where to find them. Other sections include associations, boots & blades, champions, fan clubs, federations, training centers, summer skating schools & more. New chapters on adult skaters, hockey, precision & speedskating. The SKATER'S EDGE SOURCEBOOK (1998, 456pp, $39.95, ISBN 0-9643027-1-3) is published by SKATER'S EDGE, an instructional skating magazine with articles & tips by the world's top coaches & pros. The SKATER'S EDGE SOURCEBOOK is available from Koen Book Distributors, Baker & Taylor, or direct from the publisher. Contact SKATER'S EDGE, Box 500, Kensington, MD 20895. Phone/FAX: 301-946-1971, E-MAIL: [email protected]. WEBSITE: www.skatersedgemag.com.

1999 Standard Catalog of Basketball Cards
1999 Standard Catalog of Basketball Cards

Author: Sports Collectors Digest

Publisher:

Published: 1998-11

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 9780873415989

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This updated edition will give card enthusiasts and collectors all the checklists and pricing they need for more than 700 sets featuring 75,000 cards and 1,200 photos. The 1999 Standard Catalog of Basketball Cards provides complete listings from all the top brands including Fleer, SkyBox, Topps, Upper Deck, Pacific, Star, Press Pass, Score Board, Wildcard, Collector's Edge, also Kenner Starting Lineup and other figurine (Corinthian) pricing. The Standard Catalog of Basketball Cards lists all 1998 cards, including cards from NBA, WNBA, CBA, regional, Olympic, international, college and high school issues, to make this the most up-to-date basketball card catalog in the hobby. Card collectors will buy this book to help them buy and sell smarter and be able to identify virtually every basketball card available. With newly catalogued cards, a glossary of terms with grading and collecting tips, and a history of basketball cards, this edition is a must for every card collector, from beginner to veteran. The staff of Sports Collectors Digest, the card collecting hobby's #1 magazine, has spent endless hours examining collections, checklists, and new releases to make this the most complete resource guide in the hobby.

Billboard
Billboard

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1992-06-13

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13:

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In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.

1999 Sports Collectors Almanac
1999 Sports Collectors Almanac

Author: Sports Collectors Digest

Publisher:

Published: 1999-03

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9780873417440

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A complete, one-stop sourcebook for all new-issue cards in football, basketball, baseball, hockey, and motor sports. Crisp photos make identifying cards fun and easy.

Standard Catalog of Basketball Cards, 2001
Standard Catalog of Basketball Cards, 2001

Author: Price Guide Editors of Sports Collectors

Publisher:

Published: 2000-10

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 9780873419376

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Nobody hoops it up like basketball card collectors. They're rabid about their b-ball and even more so when it comes to their cards. The newly updated and completely revised edition, loaded with more than 125,000 cards from 900 NBA, WNBA, CBA, regional, Olympic, international, college and high school issues from 1948 to present. New for the edition is an autograph price guide, a certified card price guide and updated pricing on Kenner Starting Lineup and other figurines. Every set includes a brief historical description of set name, number of cards, dimensions and other helpful identifying tips to go along with the more than 1500 card front and back photos. Topps, Fleer, SkyBox, Hoops, Upper Deck, Pacific, Press Pass, Pinnacle, Score Board, Collector's Edge, Star Co. and many more are included.