Ross, David-Dorian
Summary: One of the most intimidating aspects of pursuing martial arts is understanding which approach is best for you. Discover an introduction to many styles of martial arts, including kung fu, karate, tae kwon do, judo, jeet kune do, and krav maga. Learn about the physical and mental aspects of martial arts, from the proper form for blocks, kicks, and punches to the necessary self-discipline and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Teaching Company 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.8 MARXavier, Clément
Summary: "In the early 20th century, English suffragist group the Women's Social and Political Union formed an all-women security unit. Trained by Edith Garrud, these 'jujitsuffragettes' fought against abuse and arrest while pursuing long overdue rights"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Graphic Universe 2023
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1 available in Young Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: YA 324.6 XAVToriyama, Akira
Summary: "Goku and Vegeta are both struggling to master their respective ultra forms, which they'll need to defeat Gas, now the strongest warrior in the universe. Can Granolah rejoin the battle and help turn things around? Later, back at home, a pair of superheroes are making headlines"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viz Media, LLC 2024
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Summary: Drawing on nearly three decades in education--from his mother's after-school program on Chicago's South Side to his tenure as Secretary of Education in DC--How Schools Work follows Arne (as he insists you call him) as he takes on challenges at every turn: gangbangers in Chicago housing projects, parents who call him racist, teachers who insist they can't help poor kids, unions that refuse to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 379 DUNThomsen, Michael
Summary: "A cultural and business history of the UFC, tracing the unlikely rise of mixed martial arts from what was derided in the '90s as "human cockfighting"-more violence than sport-to a global pop culture phenomenon.Senator John McCain once decried mixed martial arts as "human cockfighting," while the New York Times despaired that the sport offered a "pay-per-view prism" onto the decline of western...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.815 THOTometich, Annabelle
Summary: Presents information on mixed martial arts, including basic skills, training, competitions, and safety.
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Publisher / Publication Date: SportsZone/Abdo Publishing 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.8 TOMSummary: These individual stories focus on some of the Turtles' closest friends and fiercest enemies, including Casey Jones, April O'Neil, General Hrang, and Bebop and Rocksteady.
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Publisher / Publication Date: IDW Publishing, a division of Idea & Design Works, LLC 2016
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1 available in Young Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: YA 741.5 TEEKrohn, Frazer Andrew
Summary: This book examines the mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship from UFC1, the launch of The Ultimate Fighter and the first female competitors, to today's competitions in 43 events with 12 weight classes. The title includes major UFC events and fighters. Bold, dynamic photos, a timeline, a glossary, and informative sidebars enhance the text.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: J 796.81 KROAlikhan, Salima
Summary: During World War II, Germany's Nazi forces stormed across Europe, committing horrific crimes against Jewish people and others. In 1942, 21-year-old Sophie Scholl formed a student-led, anti-Nazi organization called the White Rose. Their goal: distribute informational pamphlets to draw public attention to Nazi crimes--and, ultimately, stop them. Scholl's activism and resistance eventually led to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 SCHSummary: Back when Ranma's father, Genma, and Akane's father, Soun, were young martial artists, they learned the secrets of Anything-Goes Martial Arts from one of the greatest masters of all time. Unfortunately, he's also someone they would do just about anything to get away from, and the entire Tendo household is about to find out why.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viz Media 2014
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1 available in Young Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: YA 741.5 RANMargolin, Phillip
Summary: "Robin Lockwood is now a prominent defense attorney in Portland, Oregon, but a decade ago, she was a ranked and rising MMA fighter. Her career came to a quick end when she was knocked out and concussed in the first round by Mandy Kerrigan, a much more talented fighter. Now the situation couldn't be more different, with Kerrigan on her last legs, her career nearly over, arrested for the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Center Point Large Print 2024
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP Fiction MargolinMerlino, Doug.
Summary: Doug Merlino takes us from the cage to the training gyms to the fighters' living rooms in a character-driven examination of the world's fastest-growing sport: MMA.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bloomsbury USA 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.4 MERMacchio, Ralph
Summary: "A fun-filled memoir by the Karate Kid and Cobra Kai actor that's equal parts nostalgia and contemporary relevance, based on both the classic movies and his current show, which is Netflix's #1 hit and gaining legions of new fans from every generation"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2022
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1 available in Adult, Call number: B MACCHIO MACYang, Gene Luen.
Summary: The Harmony Restoration Movement has failed, and the four nations are plunged back into war, forcing Aang and Fire Lord Zuko to attempt to mend the rift between them once and for all.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dark Horse Books 2012
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Summary: This book examines the female fighters of mixed martial arts from the first sanctioned women's MMA fight to the first woman to sign with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and the biggest upset in UFC history. Bold, dynamic photos, a timeline, a glossary, and informative sidebars enhance the text.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.81 KROKrohn, Frazer Andrew
Summary: This book examines the legends of mixed martial arts including the pioneers of the sport, female and male Greatest of All Time (GOATs), and the sport's greatest fights, knockouts, and submissions. Bold, dynamic photos, a timeline, a glossary, and informative sidebars enhance the text.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.81 KRORusso, Charles
Summary: Drawing on more than one hundred original interviews and an eclectic array of sources, Striking Distance is an engrossing narrative chronicling San Francisco Bay’s pioneering martial arts scene as it thrived in the early 1960s and offers an in-depth look at a widely unknown chapter of Bruce Lee’s iconic life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: University of Nebraska Press 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.4 RUSScandiffio, Laura.
Summary: An eloquent survey of a variety of martial arts including judo, jujitsu, karate, kung fu, tai chi, aikido, and kendo.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Annick Press 2003
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 796.8 SCATaira, Kenji
Summary: "The Uchiha Clan!! Elite ninja Uchiha Sasuke travels the land with his teammates searching for his brother Itachi. Can Sasuke stay out of trouble--and kindergarten--long enough to actually get his revenge?"--Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: VIZ Media, LLC 2018
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1 available in Young Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: YA 741.5 NARWells, Garrison.
Summary: A discussion of mixed martial arts covers its history and culture, moves, equipment, and competitive aspects.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications Company 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.815 WELWertheim, L. Jon.
Contents: The opening bell -- The seduction -- The secrets of Brazilian jiu-jitsu -- Birth of UFC nation -- Battle of the masters -- Fighting solves everything -- The cult of Pat -- Defending the belt -- Great Dana -- Rematch? What rematch? -- The heavyweight's heavyweight -- Tuf enough -- The MMA godfather -- The final round.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.815 MILETICH, PATRICK J WERHicks, Faith Erin
Summary: When Aang, Katara, Sokka, and Toph return to Earthen Fire Industries--the factory owned by Toph's father--Team Avatar finds that the once small town is now booming. Expecting a warm welcome, Aang is surprised when their arrival is met with unimpressed, cold-shouldered spectators. As soon as the team is asked for help at a business council meeting, the reason for the slight becomes clear--a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dark Horse Books 2018
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1 available in Young Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: YA 741.5 AVAKodachi, Ukyo
Summary: "Just as Kawaki is starting to feel comfortable in his new home, a surprise visitor threatens to change everything. Naruto has been able to defend Boruto and Kawaki so far, but how will he handle the next threat to intrude on the village, Kara's leader Jigen? And what terrifying secret is Jigen hiding?"--Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: VIZ Media, LLC 2021
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1 available in Young Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: YA 741.5 BORAustin, John
Summary: "Author and toy designer John Austin provides detailed, step-by-step instructions with diagrams to show stealth warriors how to build 37 different ninja weapons for the modern era. Each of the projects in MiniWeapons of Mass Destruction: Build and Master Ninja Weapons is built from common household and office items--plastic utensils, markers, clothespins, paper clips, wire hangers, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press 2014