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Inspired by his father's unexpected passing, Mike Walsh, a 27 year-old Chicago advertising executive, quits his job to embark on a one-of-a-kind quest. The destination: bowling alleys in each of the 50 states. Though dubbed "career suicide" by colleagues, the endeavor soon touches a nerve among many people, from frustrated middle managers to radio talk show hosts to a woman who merely identifies herself as "Bowling Spice" in an innuendo-laden email.
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Finally! A book that answers the question every bowler asks: "Hey, coach, what am I doing wrong?" In The Essentials of Bowling you'll find clearly explained instructions for improving every aspect of your game. You'll learn techniques you can practice at home that will help you deliver consistent, repeatable, high-quality shots under all conditions and in every situation. This brief but comprehensive book will make you a better bowler. STEVEN FELEGE...
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Candlepin bowling is hard. So hard, in fact, that no one has ever bowled a perfect game. The pins are tall and skinny, the balls are small enough to fit in a player's hand, and the fallen pins are not cleared between rolls. Originating in Worcester, Massachusetts, in the late 19th century and played today mostly in New England and eastern Canada, the game has a rich and colorful history. In the days before automation, sure-footed pin boys manually...
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Phoebe and her unicorn volume 9
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A collection of stories featuring Phoebe and her unicorn best friend Marigold finds the pair bowling, visiting the exclusive Camp Shimmerhorn, and writing songs.
6) Pin Action
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Most of us think of bowling as a "sport" in quotation marks, and bowling alleys are places with disco balls, matching shirts, and funny shoes. But in the 1960s, New York City was the center of "action bowling", a form of high-stakes gambling in which bowlers-often teenagers-faced off for thousands of dollars every night. When money like that is changing hands, you can bet the pressure is on (and the balls are rigged), and losses come with dire consequences....
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Caroline "Chuck" Wilson must join forces with her ex-best friend Beckett to try to save her family's failing bowling alley and stay in San Francisco, but his plan is not strictly business--or legal.
Caroline 'Chuck' Wilson has big plans for spring break, but then her dad asks her to spend vacation working the counter at Bigmouth's Bowl, her family's failing bowling alley. And Chuck finds out her dad is way behind on back rent, meaning they might...
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The Punk Rock Las Vegas Survival Guide is a Las Vegas travel guide for punks. Punks from all over the globe travel to Las Vegas on Memorial Day weekend for an annual pilgrimage of live shows and tournament bowling. They begin planning for the next year as early as they check-out of their room. Why? It's fun!
This book is a valuable guide that will help you save money and squeeze every drop of fun out of your hard earned vacation. See the best bands,...
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Adventures of Arnie the doughnut volume 1
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English
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Arnie the talking doughnut is delighted to be Mr. Bing's new pet "doughnut-dog," so when Mr. Bing starts rolling gutter balls during a big bowling tournament, Arnie suspects foul play and sets out to solve the mystery.
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Human Kinetics
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[2014]
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English
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Hit the lanes with the confidence needed enjoy every frame. With Bowling Fundamentals, players will be ready to line up and execute every situation they might face in the course of the game. With over 30 years of experience author Michelle Mullen provides the expertise that has made her one of the world's most highly sought after instructors. With detailed coverage of the latest equipment in the game along with breaking down the shot to its most basic...
17) In your shoes
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Yearling Books
Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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"Miles is an anxious boy who loves his family's bowling center--even though he could be killed by a bolt of lightning or a wild animal that escaped from the Philadelphia Zoo on the way there. Amy is the new girl at school who wishes she didn't have to live above her uncle's funeral home and tries to write her way to her own happily-ever-after. Then Miles and Amy meet in the most unexpected way . . . and that's when it all begins ... "--https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com....
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Scooby-Doo mysteries volume 23
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Scholastic
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English
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Scooby-Doo and the Mystery, Inc., gang investigate when a boogeyman haunts a bowling alley.
