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Over 400 pages packed with quotations, inspiration, humor, and wisdom on the art of teaching.

There's an old adage about sports writing that says "e;the smaller the ball, the better the writing."e; The quotes that make up 1,001 Pearls of Golfer's Wisdom prove that to be most definitely true! Including great golfers from all around the world and every era of history--Ben Hogan, Bob Hope, George Bernard Shaw, Gary Player, John Updike, Laura Baugh, Tom Watson, Lee Trevino, Donald Trump, Winston Churchill, Bill Murray, and more--these quotes offer wit and wisdom on every stroke and situation. With a foreword from the great Arnold Palmer, this is certainly a book that makes a great gift for golfers everywhere, even if they have to buy it for themselves.

Within these pages, runners will find a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and even a little humor to encourage them in their sport. But whether comical or serious, the quotes contained here represent the finest writing and wisdom on running. Geared towards everyone from the long-distance enthusiast to the relative or friend of one, the musings collected are poignant, sentimental, and amazing. 1,001 Pearls of Runners' Wisdom covers a wide swath of topics, ranging from training to coaching to marathons to shoes to diet, and even barefoot or natural running, a new trend inspired by Christopher McDougall's national bestseller, Born to Run."I started the Boston Marathon as a 20-year-old girl, and came out the other end a grown woman.">"It has been said that the love of the chase is an inherent delight in man--a relic of an instinctive passion.">"A lot of people run a race to see who's the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts.">"Don't worry, everyone slows over time.">"There's nary an animal alive that can outrun a greased Scotsman."--Groundskeeper Willy, from The Simpsons "Speed is sex ... distance is love.">"Gazelles run when they're pregnant. Why should it be any different for women ">"I'm afraid the reason so many new runners quit is because they never get past the point of feeling like they have to run.">"Run softly by imagining a helium balloon attached to your head.">"Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.">"They were the lightest shoes I could find.">"People [say to] me after a race, 'I get so many blisters from shoes, if I run barefoot, it's going to be worse.' And I say, 'Well that's why I stopped wearing shoes because I got tired of getting blisters.'">"The mile has all the elements of drama.">"Anything worth doing is going to be difficult.">"One cannot run away from his behind."--African proverb Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports--books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

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"Confidence is not something that most people are born with. It is crafted through hard work and dedication. The key to confidence is trust in yourself and always believing that you're capable of doing anything. In 1,001 Ways to Build Confidence, you will hear from writers, politicians, and many other people who have persevered through tough times and, because of their inner confidence, have been successful. You will get to read wisdom from all sorts of people, including: George Washington Helen Keller Ralph Waldo Emerson Aristotle Vince Lombardi Eleanor Roosevelt Ann Landers And many more! 1,001 Ways to Build Confidence is the ultimate collection of wisdom that will single-handedly improve your confidence and show that no matter the obstacle, you have the capability to accomplish great things. The people included in this book are a great representation of those points, and where they have succeeded, so can you"--

>Brand-new in the 1,001 Pearls of Wisdom series comes 1,001 Pearls of Fishing Wisdom, the fishing guide complete with memorable quotations about the passion and pleasure of fishing. This book highlights the greater and lesser points of the sport. In addition to quotes by fishing experts and enthusiasts, Lyons features profiles of some of the most well-respected writers, journalists, and anglers in history, making the collection even more valuable for those not yet familiar with some of the sport's greatest sages. Spanning lighthearted humor to serene and contemplative moments by writers like Lord Byron, Ernest Hemingway, Ed Zern, Ted Hughes, Cervantes, and scores of others, 1,001 Pearls of Fishing Wisdom truly captures the unique essence of the fine sport of fishing. It's the perfect gift for every angler in your life. "Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.">"Fishing provides that connection with the whole living world. It gives you the opportunity of being totally immersed, turning back into yourself in a good way. A form of meditation, some form of communion with levels of yourself that are deeper than the ordinary self.">Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.