Download or read book A Rain of Darts written by Burr Cartwright Brundage and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2014-04-15 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was the first serious scholarly attempt in nearly a century to put in narrative form the exciting and important history of the Mexican Indians who founded Tenochtitlan and who created from it what is known as the Aztec empire. Although many native sources, often in translations with scholarly annotations. became available in the twentieth century, the corpus of this material was scattered and uncoordinated. Burr Cartwright Brundage has utilized these sources to produce a consecutive narrative that portrays direction and purpose in the evolution of the Aztec empire. A Rain of Darts is the first one-volume history of the Mexica, historically the most important of the Aztec peoples. The focus of the narrative is on the political state produced by the Mexica during their stormy history. The eleven Mexica reigns that preceded the Spanish Conquest are investigated, their triumphs and errors explained, and the lives of their great leaders illuminated where the sources allow. The narrative opens with the first appearance of the Mexica out of the arid north; it details their aimless wandering, the founding of the city of Mexico in the waters of Lake Tezcoco, their desperate struggle for independence (successfully achieved in 1428), and the flourishing of the new state and its curiously structured empire. This history concludes with an analysis of the character of Moteuczoma II, and investigates the final sickness of the Mexican state. Cortez and his small army of Spaniards are seen here for the first time in historical literature through the eyes of the people they conquered. The Mexica Aztecs remain at the center of the narrative. The Mexica were unable to build a tightly knit empire because of the elitist, international warrior class and its peculiar cult of war and sacrifice. To the Mexica, warfare and bloodshed were sacraments; the teuctli or knightly warrior was the priest of this cult. to which he was as loyal as to the state. In this lay the uniqueness of the Mexican state and the seeds of its tragic end in 1521.
Download or read book Darts Beginning to End written by George Silberzahn and published by . This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Your techniques have given me the tools to become the best player I can be." Joe Everett (aka: dart face) New York City "Certainly from reading the additional information in George's book (a must for all dart players') I now understand and feel when my stroke is good and bad and also I'm in a position where I am able to correct it if the first dart thrown is poor." Antony Sharrett (aka: Tanman) Harrogate, England "I know it's working for me because now what feels like a bad night would have been considered a great night 6 months ago." Mark Kelly (aka: Drac0) Australia "I have never felt more controlled and focused with my darts. The drills, the reading material, all of it are a huge help." Greg Kanes (aka: P-man) S. Africa "The way George writes makes you wanna read it." Davin Burgess, (aka: davin) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A.
Download or read book The Art of Darts written by John Lowe and published by Hodder & Stoughton. This book was released on 2013-04-25 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can't hit the doubles? Got a bad case of dartitis? Want to stick it in the bull every time? You've come to the right place. THE ART OF DARTS is three-time World Champion John Lowe's darts master class that caters for every level of player, from the obsessed amateur to the fledgling professional, and reveals the secrets of his three decades experience at the pinnacle of the sport. Every conceivable aspect of the game is covered, from choosing the right grip, darts and practice routines to suit you, constructing out shots, perfecting your stance at the oche to tips on how to cope with the pressure of a sold out, noisy arena in your first professional match. Whether you want to improve your game wholesale or simply fine tune some misbehaving aspects, THE ART OF DARTS is essential for every darts player, fan or enthusiast and is well set to becoming the classic darts text.
Download or read book A Rain of Darts written by Burr Cartwright Brundage and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Ultimate Book of Darts written by Anne Kramer and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-09-13 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Share in the euphoria that comes of the “kill shot” by learning the skills and techniques required to play a great game of darts. From the history of the sport to choosing the right type of equipment, The Ultimate Book of Darts is written in an accessible style that is perfect for both novices and seasoned professionals. Dart throwing is now a global phenomenon with new players emerging every day. This amazing sport demands remarkable precision and an agile mind from its competitors. Learn the rules for playing team games and tips for improving your score and ability for more advanced competitions. Author Anne Kramer focuses on the mechanics of dart throwing by discussing the pros and cons of various stances, such as toes square to the line versus one foot behind the other. This guide emphasizes good form over accuracy. If you develop good form, the accuracy will follow. Aside from mechanics this book also discusses the necessary equipment from types of darts to board materials, dimensions, and mounting. Whether you’re an expert marksman who competes in a pub league or a guy who just enjoys throwing sharp objects, this is the go-to guide to a longstanding and fun tradition.
Download or read book The American Darts Organization Book of Darts written by Chris Carey and published by Lyons Press. This book was released on 1994-12 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Darts is an increasingly popular game, and today there are some fifteen million regular dart players in the United States alone. Incredibly, there have been virtually no reliable, concise guides to darts that would introduce new players to its rules, conventions, equipment, and techniques - until now. The American Darts Organization Book of Darts includes succinct, authoritative information on the rules of darts, how to play (and win) a dozen of the most popular games, notes on equipment, basic techniques and strategies, and much more. Also included are sample games, practice routines, and official tournament rules. Darts is a game for everyone. The American Darts Organization Book of Darts is everyone's perfect introduction to the game.
Download or read book The Darts Bible written by David Norton and published by . This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book American Darts Organization Book of Darts rev Ed written by Chris Casey and published by . This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most popular American dart book is now even better! This edition includes all the information any player needs to get started -- from selecting your first set of darts to learning the most popular games. The book has been entirely rewritten and revised with new material throughout, including a new chapter, ¿Tips from the Professionals¿, in which top-ranked professionals Stacy Bromberg and Steve Brown offer insights on their individual successes and sound advice on mechanics, equipment, and practice. ¿The clearest introduction for anyone who wants to know more about the game of darts.¿ ¿It¿s fun, comprehensive, and well-written.¿ Over 100 illustrations.
Download or read book All about Darts written by Ivan L. Brackin and published by McGraw-Hill/Contemporary. This book was released on 1986 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The basic rules and traditions of dart playing as well as the many different games and strategies for winning play are discussed.
Download or read book The Fine Art and Technique of Darts Advanced written by Michael Winkler and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2017-03-11 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book to give you a definitive way to master the dart game through the use of Iron Laws. My first book: The Fine Art and Technique of Darts, and this book, are the only books out there which have used words to explain the dart throw. Dart books have used pictures to emphasize the throw, but the actions of the throw truly happen inside the body, and to explain this phenomenon, words are required. This book is meant for players who have a firm grasp of the release. This book was written for the specific purpose of increasing your averages and getting you into more quarter finals, semi-finals, and finals. If you are serious about maximizing your averages and seeing how far you can take your game, this book is meant to read and use everyday until you have mastered the art of improving through the use of the Iron Laws.
Download or read book The Official Bar Guide to Darts written by Patrick Chaplin and published by Puzzlewright. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INDOOR GAMES. This title provides detailed examination of every aspect of playing darts. It is perfect for both novices and seasoned professionals. Darts enthusiasts will enjoy this comprehensive guide. Bulls-eye! Patrick Chaplin, a.k.a. Dr. Darts, is a recognised expert in the popular bar game, and in "The Official Bar Guide to Darts" he shares his years of research in one comprehensive volume - complete with illustrations and charts. Every aspect of darting is examined in detail, but in a way thats accessible to both novices and seasoned professionals. So whether you're an expert player who competes in a pub league or have never even held a dart before, this is the go-to guide to a longstanding and fun tradition.
Download or read book The Little Book of Darts written by Brian Belton and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a fascinating and entertaining mixture of the history and characters of the darts world. It features player profiles, trivia—including players' walk-on music, quickest matches, longest matches, 9-dart finishes, the most loved and hated players, and celebrity fans, as well as a treasure trove of statistical information. As such, all the tension, glory, complexity, and irony of the "art of the arras" is portrayed. Funny, interesting, and perplexing, the reader will smile, reminisce, laugh, and occasionally experience bewilderment as the spirit of the oche is brought to life. The wit and skill of players is mixed with expressions of frustration, pain, confusion, and anguish. Fighters, moaners, clowns, and philosophers rub shoulders between the pages, creating an atmosphere that anyone who has either watched or played the game will recognize. With this book, Brian Belton hits the bullseye of a simple passion that has enjoyed a massive resurgence of popularity in recent years.
Download or read book The Book of Darts written by Jack McClintock and published by Random House (NY). This book was released on 1977 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Duffer s Guide to Darts written by Gren and published by . This book was released on 1988-08-01 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fear and Loathing on the Oche written by King Adz and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2017-12-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone who’s ever seen or attended the PDC World Darts Championships knows that darts is no ordinary sport. Where else would you find world-class superstars, in the midst of a championship match, cultivating tomorrow’s banging hangover? Or two separate organisations, with a bitter historical rivalry, taking potshots at each other in a bid to secure players, fans and an all-important TV broadcast contract? And then there’s the fans… Darts fans are unlike any other fans in world sport. They drink the most, they wear the silliest costumes, they sing the loudest and yet they can arguably see the least live action. They feel an immense pride and ownership for the game – its theirs, and they couldn’t care less about the sneers from the mainstream. Join King ADZ as he dives headfirst into this tempestuous world, meeting former legends, future stars, dominant Internationals, the owners, the referees and of course the fans. Darts may be a simple game to many, but to most it’s absolute mayhem.
Download or read book All about Darts written by Brackin and published by . This book was released on 1986-04-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Book of Darts written by Paddy Whannel and published by Regnery Publishing. This book was released on 1976-01-01 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
