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The Boxer?s Heart is a brilliantly candid memoir and the first-ever guide to the world of women?s boxing. Written by Food and Wine editor Kate Sekules, it tells the story of how an average athlete converted her visceral dislike of violence into a short but eventful career as a professional boxer makes irresistible reading for both fans and foes of what used to be “The Manly Art.” Sekules?s account unfolds with the pace and depth of a great novel, crammed with larger-than-life characters and piercing observations. Any woman who has grappled with anger and trust, been nagged by insecurity at the gym, or wondered what it feels like to throw a punch will identify with this witty and honest account of the “sweet science of bruising.” “It?s a knockout, folks….. The Boxer?s Heart is a winner, on all cards.”?Newsweek ” Sekules … is appealingly self-aware … [and] gives us a sense of women?s boxing as a thriving movement.”?New York Times Book Review “Floats like a butterfly, stings like a bee.”?Kirkus Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

In this stellar, if at times formal, collection, longtime horseracing and sportswriter Nack takes readers through his career at the track, the ring and the stadium. He forgoes many of the thrills of the games themselves for the dramas of the people (and animals) who play them. A profile of a determined and nearly human Secretariat mixes easily with an account of Keith Hernandez’s loneliness, Bobby Fischer’s ambivalence toward celebrity, and Sonny Liston’s poignant awareness of the effect his race has on his reputation, and vice versa. Nack can use too blunt an instrument in his attempt at psychological portraiture, as he does in a piece about Robbie Davis, whose horse trampled fellow jockey Mike Venezia. (The accident took him “back to all those years of biting anger, self-loathing and shame that sprung from [his] abuse”). But more often he hits the mark. Nack also sets himself apart from other sports scribes with his prose style; rarely does sportswriting veer so easily into poetry. There is, it should be noted, a courtliness to his tone that can give some of the pieces a mechanical feel. And his portraits of place, particularly those on Saratoga and Yankee Stadium, feel especially soulless and perfunctory. But he more than makes up for these flaws with his keen eye; the author has an uncanny talent for finding the anecdote that illuminates greater truths about an athlete, such as heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano’s paranoid refusal to accept checks. Anyone who has tasted the drama of sports-that is, the drama of being human-will enjoy this book, finding in its profiles of the larger-than-life an abundance of small pleasures.
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Review

“Nack’s work stands tall and true next to that of any living sportswriter…we are lucky to have this collection.” — ESPN.com 12/20/03

“Rarely does sportswriting veer so easily into poetry.” — Publishers Weekly

“Run, do not walk, to your nearest bookstore and get a copy…Don’t miss it.” — Dallas Morning News 4/18/04

“This collection of stories…goes well beyond the track.” — Sports Illustrated 12/22/03

“Whether it’s a sports profile or investigative piece, Nack writes with passion.” — The Oregonian 02/01/04

Covers personalities as diverse as Willie Shoemaker, Sonny Liston, Keith Hernandez and Bobby Fisher.” — The Plain Dealer 03/13/04

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What’s that dog with the short coat, square build, and seemingly boundless energy? It’s the boxer! Boxers are kind-hearted dogs with keen intelligence and playful spirits. Their owners think they are the best dogs ever - and it’s easy to see why. If you’re a boxer fan, you’ll want to learn all about this breed, from its loyal personality and strong physique to its history as a herding dog in Germany. You’ll also want to find out how to care for the boxer. So check out this go-to guide for boxer lovers - and learn all about why boxers are the best breed there is!

About the Author

Award-winning author Elaine Landau has worked as a newspaper reporter, a children’s book editor, and a youth services librarian before becoming a full-time writer. She has written more than 175 nonfiction books for children and young adults.

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Easy-to-read information on choosing raising training and maintaining good health

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A new edition of a handbook on boxer dogs, which offers advice on acquisition, health, nutrition, behaviour, showing and breeding.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

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This unique guide covers the variety of sports and events that best showcase the athletic nature of the Boxer.

From the Publisher

T.F.H. Publications, Inc. has teamed up with Animal Planet(tm), the only television network devoted to the unique bonds between humans and animals, to present an exciting new series of comprehensive guides to superior pet care.

Each book in the Animal Planet(tm) Pet Care Library offers incredible value, featuring:

* 112 pages of all-new, current information from pet care and animal experts

* No canned text–content text is newly written for each book

* Family-friendly design with over 60 full-color photographs plus helpful tip boxes

* Includes advice on feeding, housing, grooming, training, health care, and fun activities

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Strong, smart, loyal, and self-assured, the Boxer is great with kids and makes a wonderful family pet. A typical boxer has boundless energy and curiosity and is a natural clown. Although it’s rare to find one with a mean streak, the breed can be inquisitive to a fault, and the Boxer’s extroverted, comic personality can drive your neighbors’ cats and dogs up a tree–literally and figuratively. Luckily, those characteristics are balanced by the Boxer’s intelligence and strong desire to please. Boxers excel at obedience training, hospital therapy volunteer work, and rescue work, and they make excellent watchdogs as well.

Is this frolicsome clown the right dog for you and your family? Boxers For Dummies provides the answer to this and all your questions about getting, caring for and living with this loveable breed. Life-long Boxer owner and long-time Boxer breeder and trainer, Richard Beauchamp gets you up and running with what you need to know to:

• Fin d and communicate with reputable breeders
• Choose the right Boxer for you
• Housebreak and socialize your new puppy
• Educate yourself and your dog
• Handle behavioral problems
• Participate in competitions

In friendly, down-to-earth language, Rick provides insights into the Boxer temperament and loads of sensible, easy-to-follow advice on everything a Boxer owner should know–along with fun facts and Boxer trivia, amusing and informative anecdotes, and tips on how to have a great time with your Boxer. Discover how to:

• Decide on whether a male or female is right for you
• Find and choose your new friend and bring him or her home
• Understand how to communicate with your Boxer
• Train your Boxer
• Find a good trainer and attend classes
• Deal with emotional conflicts
• Feed and exercise your Boxer
• Recognize, prevent and treat common health problems
• Have loyal friend for life

The indispensable guide for you and your Boxer, Boxers For Dummies is the only book you’ll need to help you have the best possible experience with this irrepressibly curious and fun-loving breed of dog.

From the Back Cover

Find out about your Boxer’s special needs

Get the lowdown on keeping your dog healthy and content Strong, loyal, and self-assured, the Boxer is an energetic dog and a wonderful family pet. This fun and friendly book provides insights into the Boxer temperament, expert advice on taking care of and training your dog, tips on participating in a variety of dog competitions, and much more.

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This companionable, quick-to-learn breed has long been a favorite among dog owners. Books in the Complete Pet Owner’s Manuals series present basic information for new or soon-to-be owners. Advice and instruction covers feeding, housing, health care, training, grooming, and much more. Texts emphasize pet care basics and are easy for all readers to understand. All books in this series are filled with high quality full-color photos and instructive line drawings. Length averages between 64 and 104 pages.