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Volume #3 of the three book series of "Sands of Time" The History of Beach Volleyball covers the years 1990-2004. The book has 480 pages with 1000 photos. Volume#3includes a summary of Men and Women's beach volleyball. Beach volleyball events, information, anecdotes and tournament results are recorded along with a pictorial history that integrates with the events of beach volleyball in the 90's as well as the 21st century.This book includes information and results for Domestic as well as International events. ... Read more

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This Beach Volleyball Book is a Treasure!
This last in a series of books by the author on beach volleyball is a treasure with all sorts of details about the US AVP beach volleyball scene through 2004.For an update on all the goings-on in pro beach volleyball in the U.S. since then, I'd also recommend Order On The Court by Tom Burke (2008).

Unrivaled Photos
In terms of one-of-a-kind photos, this book has it all.I still can't figure out how this guy got his hands on some of these pictures, but I'm glad he did.The only thing that I thought was lacking was any sort of imaginative text, but I guess the series is intended to be more of a beach volleyball "almanac" than the latest John Irving masterpiece.

I grew up playing beach volleyball in the 70's, 80's and 90's in Santa Monica and had the pleasure of being annihilated by some of the main characters (Stoklos, Menges, Lee, Gage, etc.).As a player or even just an afficionado, "The History of Beach Volleyball" (any volume) is a must! ... Read more

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The book: "Sands of Time" The History of BEACH VOLLEYBALL, Volume #1: 1895-1969is the first book that has been devoted primarily to the history of BEACH VOLLEYBALL! There are 272 pages of beach volleyball stories and anecdotes, along with tournament results. The book includes nearly 500 photographs of the events, venues and players of BEACH VOLLEYBALL.

In the first chapter, pages 1-28, cover the first 50 years ofvolleyball. Most of this information relates to the indoor game. Theindoor game was the "motivation" for the game of "BEACH VOLLEYBALL."In order to document the history of BEACH VOLLEYBALL, it was importantto illustrate its original "roots."

The remaining 244 pages cover BEACH VOLLEYBALL, beginning with the second chapter, revealing the "Birth" of BEACH VOLLEYBALL and illustrating how the indoor game contributedto the "conception" ofthe beach game.

You are then guided up to and through beach volleyball's "Golden" years" of the 1950's in thethird chapter. The fourth chapter covers the 1960's, referred to as the "Adolescent" years of BEACH VOLLEYBALL.

Some of the most amazing beach volleyball stories and events are described along with the nearly 500 PHOTOGRAPHS of the people and events involved. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Volleyball," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Volleyball in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Volleyball when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Volleyball, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more

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This 8 1/2" x 11" perfect-bound book has 592 pages ofBeach Volleyball stories and anecdotes, including some of the mostnoteworthy event in the history of the game. Volume #2 "takes-off"where Volume #1 "left-off" continuing with the stories, events andtournament results from 1970 through 1989. The book includes 1200classic and rare, some never before seen, photo's of the events,venues, characters, players and legends of Beach Volleyball.

This book has the most comprehensive Beach Volleyball tournament results ever compiled. Volume #2 of "Sands of Time" moves on from the "Adolescent Years" of the 1960's into the "Spirited Years" of the 1970's and through the "Transitional Years" of the 1980's. ... Read more

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Required reading for those with an historical bent
Sinjin Smith seems to have a tendency to polarize volleyball people.They either love him or hate him, for the most part.No true volleyball lover, however, can deny his impact and influence on the beach game.

Kings of the Beach, though, is less about Sinjin than it is about the history and development of the beach game, with the occassional aside about the indoor version as well.If you are at all interested in the history of beach volleyball, you definitely want to read this book, and will almost certainly enjoy doing so.

Sinjin Smith, One of the "Original Kings of the Beach"
Sinjin Smith, one of the most famous volleyball players, has written a fine masterpiece with his book entitled, "Kings of the Beach." Sinjin gives you an insight into the game with its history, how he gotinvolved in the sport and how he became a fixture in the sport for so manyyears with former partner, Randy Stoklos. I found this book to be a greatread and I couldn't put it down. There a lot of great photos as well.Overall, I'd recommend this book to any volleyball fan. I hope that Sinjinwill edit it and produce a new edition someday and I hope this review helpsa fan out in the process too. ... Read more

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On the worldwide stage, Beach Volleyball rules - no ifs, ands, or butts! Its fast action, sex appeal, and beach party vibe lure millions of television viewers to what NBC proclaimed the hottest ticket during the Olympic Games. The United States has long dominated this sport. Yet, as these Olympic champions return home, the afterglow rapidly burns out. The ever-optimistic Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) always hopes for an Olympic spike that will sweep its Pro Beach Volleyball tour into the sports mainstream. Instead, this provocative sport struggles year after year. What gives? What's going on underneath this lustrous sun-baked layer of sun, fun, and buns? Order On The Court strips away this glistening front, revealing the dark clouds that smog Pro Beach Volleyball's visions of respect and recognition. This benchmark book not only dives deep into the sport's turbulent and amusing times, but also traces its history and projects its future. ... Read more

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Fantastic look into the world of Beach Volleyball & it's history
My wife and I are avid Pro Beach volleyball fans, dating back to 2005 after volunteering at our first AVP event in Cincinnati.Since that time we have had the privilege to work at tournaments around the US and have fallen in love with the sport. During a recent tournament back in Cinci, we had the good fortune of meeting the author, Tom Burke. As we flew back home to San Diego, I was totally engrossed in his book "Order on the Court". I'm not sure which part I enjoyed most, it was excellent from start to finish.The sport's history was chronicled back to the very beginning and his in-depth knowledge and analysis was highly illuminating from the early days up to 2008 when the book was released.

As the AVP recently announced it was closing it's doors, I kept hearing the old saying about history repeating itself. This is certainly the case when it comes to the AVP and current state of pro-beach volleyball in the US. Hopefully some of the excellent points made by Tom will be given some serious thought and consideration by the future leaders of sport and it will once again rise to prominance. This book is a great read not only for us rabid fans, but also newbies to the sport interested to learn more and those hopeful it will get back on track and transform into something bigger and better for the players and fans alike.

Olympic Fan
I am a casual fan of Olympic Beach Volleyball, who has attended two Women's Olympic Finals, and one AVP event.As an avid all around sports fan, I found that Order on the Court provided context and perspective by chronicling the up and down history of the USA's AVP, which is the tour that attempts to market ths sport as a professional event for the US sports fan consumer.Additionally, as Tom Burke juxtaposes the seemingly no-brainer appeal of the sport versus the business of running a tour one is able to understand the issues that cause the tour to struggle year in and year out with sponsors and fans.I learned a great deal about the inner-workings of the AVP from reading this book, and I walked away with a greater respect for the athletes who pursue their athletic dreams via beach volleyball.

Super Book! Inside Look at the Life & Times of Pro Beach Volleyball
This book rocks and lives up to all its promises!It certainly is a groundbreaking book for it covers not only the history of the pro beach volleyball sport but also all its present challenges and successes.The book is loaded with drama and comedy as it describes every facet of the sport: the AVP organization, the players, the media and sponsors, and even the fans. A definite must-have for any Sports or Olympics fan. ... Read more

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An introduction to women's volleyball, including discussions of its growth in popularity, how it is played, the style of play today, and the difference in women's and men's volleyball. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Parks & Recreation, published by National Recreation and Park Association on April 1, 1995. The length of the article is 1600 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: Volleyball has become one of the fastest-growing sports in popularity, in part because of its increasing stature in the Olympic games. The sport is played for competition in many high schools and colleges, and recreational teams are being formed in parks across the country.

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Title: Volleyball: this fast-growing sport serves up fun and profit. (setting up volleyball programs in local parks)
Author: Joanne Kaldy
Publication: Parks & Recreation (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 1995
Publisher: National Recreation and Park Association
Volume: v30Issue: n4Page: p54(5)

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Chapters: Telecommunications in Peru, Battle of Ayacucho, Peru Women's National Volleyball Team, Economic History of Peru, Fbc Melgar, Morococha, Peru at the 2008 Summer Olympics, Alianza Atlético, Rebellion of Túpac Amaru Ii, Peru 2005 Census, Peru National Basketball Team, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cuzco, Curaca, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Arequipa, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Trujillo, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Ayacucho, Peru at the 1984 Summer Olympics, Comentarios Reales de Los Incas, Demographics of Lima, Circolo Sportivo Italiano, Axininca Language, Peru Women's National Football Team, Education in Peru, Huarochirí Province, Total Chalaco, List of Non-Marine Molluscs of Peru, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lima, Eduardo Ramos Olivera, Peru at the 1996 Summer Olympics, Atv, Battle of Junín, Theremyn 4, Primer Nueva Corónica Y Buen Gobierno, América Televisión, Lgbt Rights in Peru, Avenida Larco, Tans Perú, Wayqecha Biological Station, Apostolic Vicariate of Jaén En Peru, Roman Catholic Diocese of Chachapoyas, Aeropuertos Del Perú, Tv Perú, Human Rights in Peru, Anel Townsend, Bombardment of Callao, El Peruano, La Molina National Agrarian University, National University of San Antonio Abad in Cuzco, Radio Club Peruano, Agroindustrial Casa Grande, Killke Culture, Peru at the 1936 Summer Olympics, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Piura, Desamparados Station, Roman Catholic Diocese of Puno, Titu Cusi, Peru at the 1980 Summer Olympics, Accomarca Massacre, Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Maldonado, Apostolic Vicariate of Iquitos, Roman Catholic Diocese of Cajamarca, Peruvian Nationality Law, National University of St Augustin of Arequipa, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Huancayo, Funeral Bundle, Ají Pepper, Roman Catholic Diocese of Huánuco, Tacna-arica Compromise, Virú Culture, Centro Amazónico de Antropología Y Aplicación Práctica, Peru at the 1972 Summer Olympics, Ministry of Defense, Embotelladora Don Jorge S.a.c.,...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=1944763 ... Read more

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A fascinating look at the first 100 years of volleyball, this book traces the history of the sport from its origins as an activity for older players seeking a "less strenuous" alternative to basketball to beach volleyball and its prominence as one of the most exciting and challenging sports. Photos; diagrams. ... Read more

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Great historical chronology of volleyball
Byron Shewman was a great player, historian, writer, and proponent of the game of volleyball.This book traces the sport from its inception to the present day.A bit biased towards the sports development in the USA butthat is expected because a lot of the growth came in this country. Although the growth all around the world should have been documented.Thestories that Byron wriote about were fascinating.He writes with aninteresting view because he knows and have played with most of the peoplehe writes about.I wish he had more pictures from the early days on thebeach and with the National team.This is THE book for a great volleyballhistory book, well the ONLY volleyball history book.I enjoy reading bitsand pieces of the book picking through the chapters and picking what everstruck my fancy.

A great history of a truly American sport
If volleyball is your game this is a must read book.It chronicles the history of the game from its invention through the last olympics.The early pioneers are vividly brought to life, along with the characters, both indoor and from the beach who have given this sport such a unique American spin. ... Read more

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Chapters: Christian Francois, Sean Morrison, Kevin Rivers, Nolan Tash, David Thomas, Jason Dennis, Kevin Edwards, Colin Charles. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 23. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Cristian Francois (born 1985-10-02) is a male beach volleyball and volleyball player from Trinidad and Tobago. He played in the men's competition at the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit 2007 in Guatemala City, partenering Sean Morrison and during the 2009 season playing with Kevin Rivers He won the 2008 National Beach Volleyball Championship playing with Kevin Rivers and the Bronze medal at the Sizzlin Sand Beach Volleyball Tour 2008 in Antigua . In Indoor volleyball, he participated in the 2006 Central American and Caribbean Games and Pan-American Cup 2008 with his National team. ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=24236432 ... Read more

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Chapters: Russian Volleyball Super League 2008/2009, Russia Men's National Volleyball Team, Russia Women's National Volleyball Team, Russian Volleyball Super League 2009-10. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 26. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The Russian Volleyball Super League 2008/2009 is the 18th official season of Russian Volleyball Super League. In all the are 12 teams. Fakel vs Gazprom-Yugra 21 Iskra vs Lokomotiv Novosibirsk 20 Dynamo vs Ural 20 Zenit vs Lokomotiv Belogorie 21 Fakel vs Zenit 13 Iskra vs Dynamo 32 Lokomotiv Belogorie vs Gazprom-Yugra 30 Ural vs Lokomotiv Novosibirsk 13 Lokomotiv Belogorie vs Lokomotiv Novosibirsk 31 Fakel vs Dynamo 30 Iskra vs Zenit 03 ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=19526911 ... Read more

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Chapters: Abdalla Ahmed, Ahmed Abdel Naeim, Ashraf Abouelhassan, Abdel Latif Ahmed, Saleh Youssef, Mohamed Gabal, Wael Al-Aydy, Hamdy Awad,. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 23. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Abdalla Ahmed (Arabic: ‎) (born October 10, 1983) is an Egyptian indoor volleyball player, who played with the Egypt national team at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Ahmed was named to the all-tournament team at the FIVB World Grand Champions Cup. He is a setter and is 198 cm tall. ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=19350739 ... Read more

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Chapters: Poland Men's National Volleyball Team, Polish Volleyball League, Poland Women's National Volleyball Team, 2014 Fivb Men's World Championship, Polish Women's-Volleyball League. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 26. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The Poland national men's volleyball team is the national volleyball team from Poland, controlled by the Polski Zwizek Piki Siatkowej (PZPS), which represents the country in international competitions and friendly matches. It is one of the world's strongest teams, being the 2009 European Champions and ranked seventh in the FIVB world ranking. Poland achieved some of its best results in the 1970s, with gold medals at 1974 FIVB Men's World Championship and the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal. They also won five consecutive silver medals at the European Volleyball Championships, between 1975 and 1983. Poland's most recent success is gold at the 2009 European Championship, after defeating France in the finals. The team has also competed in the FIVB World League ever since 1998, achieving their best results in 2005 and 2007, when they finished 4th. ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=8246511 ... Read more

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Chapters: Haris Zolota, Amir Curan, Emir Bajramović, Almir Aganovic, Salih Fazlic, Aldin Spahovic, Ermin Lepic, Nedzmin Kozlo, Sanjin Bezdrob, Rijad Delic. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 27. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Haris Zolota (known simply as Hare) is a Bosnian volleyball player. With OK Sinpos SAB BANKA he won for Premier League of Volleyball of Bosnia and Herzegovina 1 time (1998), and National CUP of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2 times (1998, 1999). With OK Kakanj he won for Premier League of Volleyball of Bosnia and Herzegovina 5 times (2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005), and National CUP of Bosnia and Herzegovina 5 times (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006). He played as Spiker/Opposite. Haris played most of the time for OK Kakanj, Bosnia (1994-2006) and he was a team captain in 2001 - 2006. ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=18192895 ... Read more