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First published in 1873, this is an extensive and comprehensive handbook containing the rules of a wide rage of sports. From dog-fighting and ratting to billiards and boating, this volume really does contain the rules for almost every sport conceivable. "Manual of Sporting Rules" constitutes a must-have for serious sports fans and would make for a fine addition to any collection. Contents include: "Trap Sporting Rules", "Dog Fighting and Ratting English",...
2) The Dumb-Bell and Indian Club, Explaining the Uses to Which they May be Put, with Numerous Illust
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Indian clubs', or 'Iranian clubs' belong to a category of exercise equipment used for developing strength, and in juggling. In appearance, they resemble elongated bowling-pins, and are commonly made out of wood. They come in all shapes and sizes however, ranging from a few pounds each, to fifty pounds, and are commonly swung in certain patterns as part of exercise programs. They were often used in class formats, predominantly in Iran, where members...
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This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to using dumbbells and Indian clubs for the exercise purposes. Profusely-illustrated and written in clear, plain language, "The Dum-Bell and Indian Club" is a timeless handbook that will be of considerable utility to those with an interest in exercise of this nature. Contents include: "Position", "First Exercise", "Second Exercise", "Third Exercise", "Fourth Exercise", "Fifth Exercise", "Sixth Exercise",...
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DC Scott Cullen finds himself investigating two decades-old cases when a mangled body is found in a barrel of aged Dunpender Distillery whisky. Two men disappeared around the time the barrel was filled, nearly twenty years ago. As Cullen investigates, he finds himself steeped in twisted tales of family loyalties, lies and professional rivalries. Before he can find the killer, he needs to know whose body is in the barrel...
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For all its old-fashioned charm, Forbes Abbot is far from the close-knit community that ex-Londoners Mallory and Kate Lawson expected. In this village, everyday squabbles can quickly turn to murder. As the couple begins to settle into their new life away from the big city, it isn't long until they're thrown into the horror and mayhem of a true Midsomer Murders mystery. Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby has encountered many intriguing cases in his...
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When the body of a girl turns up in an affluent East Lothian town, the main suspect is a teen with a history of run-ins with the police. When it's revealed that both the victim's family and the suspect's family belong to an offshoot group of the Catholic Church, DC Cullen realises he needs to unravel the secrets of their secret community if he hopes to catch the killer.
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Since childhood you've had all of the resources that you need to create the life that you want, and over time you've simply lost touch with them. Now is the time to find them again.
With expert guidance from broadcaster and entrepreneur Ed James and behavior and relationship experts Mark and Nicky Taylor, you'll rediscover your sense of purpose, reconnect with what is important to you and find out how to unlearn unhelpful habits and behaviors. Employing...
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Father Knows Best volume 32
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Bud is voted the most popular boy in school and thinks he has to keep up appearances in dress and actions. He wants new shoes and clothes for an upcoming dance. He gets embarrassed when the shoes hurt his feet at the award ceremony.
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Father Knows Best volume 11
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Bud and Kippy go to work at a newspaper company. Their boss is a real tough taskmaster.
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Father Knows Best volume 22
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Bud joins the carnival, and he learns that a sucker is born every minute.
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Father Knows Best volume 18
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At the carnival, Bud is pulled in by a pitchman to play a game of chance. He loses the money meant for his father's pants, and then gets a job at the carnival to get his money back. His family is surprised when he becomes a pitchman as well.
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Father Knows Best volume 8
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Kathy's class has to write a civil war essay. The essays will be entered in a contest and the winner will meet Greer Garson who is in town for the premier of her period-piece civil war movie. Kathy is convinced she will win.
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Father Knows Best volume 23
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Jim Anderson surprises his son Bud with a new hunting rifle and promises to take him hunting for the weekend. Bud wonders aloud if they really will go on this trip together - just the two of them - because in the past, their father-son dates were often interrupted by Margaret and the girls. No sooner does Jim give Bud his word when Margaret asks Jim to drive her to visit an ailing relative who lives out of town. Bud takes a step back and makes an...
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Father Knows Best volume 12
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Jim is hesitant to let Betty go to New York alone, but Margaret convinces him to let her go. Betty goes to NY to help her friend on her wedding day. Imagine their surprise when a picture of Betty and the best man show up in the newspaper.
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Father Knows Best volume 10
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Betty becomes jealous of a new girl in school, who is getting whistled at by all the boys. Betty wonders why no one will whistle at her.
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Father Knows Best volume 4
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Bud is convinced to join the school committee for a yearly picnic. He ends up being up in charge. When others do not pitch in, Bud ends up having things go wrong.
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Father Knows Best volume 21
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Betty is excited about a date with a popular guy at college and wants to make sure the family looks their best. That includes making Bud clean up and moving his old jalopy. Turns out Bud already met the family and did them a favor.
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Father Knows Best volume 15
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Kathy is certain that the Andersons' Christmas Eve will be ruined by the visit of spinsterish Aunt Neva, but she learns a valuable lesson when she stops pouting long enough to listen to a Christmas story told by an elderly repairman.
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Father Knows Best volume 9
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Jim & Margaret plan to go to the PTA costume party. When they argue with the children to dress better, they decide to wear the clothes kids wear now-days, and their children wear the clothes of Jim & Margaret's youth stored in the attic.