MMAAn in depth survey of the popular extreme sport of mixed martial arts, from its roots in ancient Greece to its televised matches, as well as its rules, methods, and famous fighters. Part of the Odysseys in Extreme Sports series From the soaring heights achieved by skydivers to the hazardous stunts performed by BMX riders, some sports are characterized by their high degree of risk. Odysseys in Extreme Sports invites advanced readers, whether typically

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highlighting memorable events and noteworthy players such as Reggie Miller

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A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian tribe known as the Apache

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An examination of the art movement known as Late Modernism from its beginnings in the 1940s to its decline in the 1970s