Product Description: A no-holds-barred, definitive look at the greatest pro wrestlers ever Who were the best pro wrestlers of all time? What makes these 50 remarkable performers so special, and what were their contributions to the massively popular spectacle of wrestling? The 50 Greatest Pro Wrestlers of All Time has the answers...read more

Product Description: Did you know that wrestling started out as a deadly sport? Ancient Greeks and Romans used it for self-defense. In modern times, amateur wrestling is still powerful and challenging. But training, equipment, rules, and scoring systems make the sport safer for competitors...read more

Product Description: A textbook for introductory human diversity courses on the college level, this book offers an overview of the wide diversity in our society, with a focus on fair treatment and respect for all people. Topics include diversity in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, culture, health, communication, social status, behavior, personality, physical ability, and sensory ability...read more

This highly practical guide to wrestling begins with a brief history of the sport that traces its origins to ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Its account of the modern history of the sport and how it came to the United States is no less fascinating. The rules of wrestling are explained, including legal and illegal holds, and the most influential wrestlers are profiled. All the information that young athletes need in order to participate effectively in the sport is here, including nutrition, how to prepare your body for the rigors of the sport, and where to go for training.

Product Description: Don't Go Into the Ring Unprepared ·In-depth statistics, hints, game play tips and strategies. ·Complete cheat information for unlocking all hidden wrestlers, arenas, and other special features. ·Comprehensive bios of all 66 legends...read more

All aspects of collegiate and scholastic wrestling are covered in this introduction to one of America's most rapidly growing sports. Amateur wrestling is presented as an activity combiningthe best features of physical education and competitive athletics - a sport open to all who wish to participate, regardless of height, weight, or physical attributes. Information abounds in this book for everyone desiring to know more about wrestling: wrestlers or would-be-wrestlers; their parents or other prosepective fans; coaches and officials; school, college, or camp officials considering wrestling programs. The book begins with a brief history of the sport and ends with profiles of ten great wrestlers of the modern era. Among the book's unique features are chapters on the principal wrestling holds and the principle of mechanical advantage explaining them, on training and weight control, and on psychological preparation for competition. Other chapters are devoted to wrestling rules, comparing those of the national college and high-school associations; safety measures, showing why the wrestling injury rate is low and getting lower; and officiating, identifying the qualities of a superior official. Dozens of photos and drawings illustrate the text.Wrestling develops all of an athlete's muscles, as this book shows, and promotes quickness, agility, and endurance. It also encourages mental discipline, builds self-confidence, and prepares the participant to accept both success and failure. Spectators enjoy amateur wrestling; parents welcome its healthful influence; and school or college authorities approve its economy and flexibility. Facilities and equipment for a wrestling program are relatively inexpensive, and no wrestling squad is too small or too large. Thus, in the author's view, the growing popularity of amateur wrestling will continue.

Product Description: Professional wrestling is a combination of athletics and entertainment. The most memorable wrestlers combine attitude and strength to put on unforgettable shows. Look inside for your favorite pro wrestlers.

Product Description: This 224-page guide is packed with biographies, timelines, alliances, and championship histories of WWE. Learn all about your favorite superstars, what their signature moves are, and who they've teamed up with through the years. With facts and color photos on every page, this is a must-have for any WWE fan, young or old...read more

Product Description: Books in this series explore the scientific principles behind some of the most popular team and individual sports; basic physical science concepts are explained in an engaging and accessible manner.; This new title in the Science behind Sports series provides an in-depth look at the scientific principles behind collegiate and scholastic wrestling (not "professional wrestling")...read more

Product Description: Wrestling, one of the oldest forms of hand-to-hand combat, is a popular sport today. Wrestlers use their raw strength to throw their opponents off-balance and pin them to the ground! Children will enjoy learning about basic wrestling moves and the origin of this ancient sport.

Product Description: Randy "The Natural" Couture is the most respected and celebrated MMA combatant in the history of the UFC. A UFC Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight World Champion, and a UFC Hall of Famer, Randy Couture's reputation and fighting style are among the best in the world...read more