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For the Glory: Eric Liddell's Journey from Olympic Champion to Modern Martyr
Duncan Hamilton · Penguin Press
Pages: 388
Format: Print book |
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The untold and inspiring story of Eric Liddell, hero of Chariots of Fire, from his Olympic medal to his missionary work in China to his last, brave years in a Japanese work camp during WWIIMany people will remember Eric Liddell as the Olympic gold medalist from the Academy Award winning... |
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Wooden: A Coach's Life
Seth Davis · Henry Holt & Co
Pages: 591
Format: Hardcover |
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A provocative and revelatory new biography of the legendary UCLA coach John Wooden, by one of America's top college basketball writersNo college basketball coach has ever dominated the sport like John Wooden. His UCLA teams reached unprecedented heights in the 1960s and '70s capped... |
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The Murder of Sonny Liston: Las Vegas, Heroin, and Heavyweights
Shaun Assael · Blue Rider Press
Pages: 303
Format: Print book |
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A daring investigation into the mysterious death of Heavyweight Champion Sonny Liston, set against the dawn of the 1970s, when the mob was fighting to keep control of the Las Vegas Strip, Richard Nixon was launching America's first war on heroin, and boxing was in its glory days.On January... |
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Twelve Yards: The Art and Psychology of the Perfect Penalty Kick
Ben Lyttleton · Penguin Books
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback |
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An all-encompassing look at the penalty kick, soccer's all-or-nothing play - its legendary moments and the secrets to its successNo stretch of grass has been the site of more glory or heartbreak in the world of sports than the few dozen paces between goalkeeper and penalty kicker in soccer.... |
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National Geographic Walking Washington, D.C.
Barbara Noe Kennedy · National Geographic Soc
Pages: 192
Format: Print book |
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See the best of Washington with this streamlined walking guide, complete with step-by-step itineraries and maps to help you explore the city like a pro and navigate like a local. Created in a handy, take-along format, this guide is written by a seasoned travel writer to help conjure the spirit... |
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Running with the Champ: My Forty-Year Friendship with Muhammad Ali
Tim Shanahan · Simon & Schuster
Pages: 320
Format: Print book |
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A personal tribute to the remarkable friendship between Tim Shanahan and Muhammad Ali, including dozens of never-before-told stories about Ali, his family, his entourage, and various celebrities along the way - as well as never-before-published personal photos.In 1976 Tim Shanahan was a medical-instruments... |
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Unsportsmanlike conduct : college football and the politics of rape
Jessica Luther · Edge Of Sports
Pages: 224
Format: Print book |
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"Luther's research into rape on campuses is an important exposé demonstrating that the problem still lies within the male locker room...Highly relevant, hard-hitting, much-needed information that reveals the widespread existence of rape by sports players on college campuses."--Kirkus... |
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The Keeper: A Life of Saving Goals and Achieving Them
Tim Howard · Harper
Format: Hardcover |
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In this inspiring, down-to-earth memoir the revered goalkeeper and American icon idolized by millions worldwide for his dependability, daring, and humility recounts his rise to stardom at the 2014 World Cup, the psychological and professional challenges he has faced, and the enduring... |
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99: Stories of the Game
Wayne Gretzky · G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pages: 400
Format: Print book |
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"The Great One" weaves memories of his legendary career with an inside look at the sport of professional hockey, and the heroes and stories that inspired him. From minor-hockey phenomenon to Hall of Fame sensation, Wayne Gretzky rewrote the record books, his accomplishments becoming... |
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Undisputed Truth
Mike Tyson · Blue Rider Press
Format: Hardcover |
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A bare-knuckled, tell-all memoir from Mike Tyson, the onetime heavyweight champion of the world—and a legend both in and out of the ring. Philosopher, Broadway headliner, fighter, felon—Mike Tyson has defied stereotypes, expectations, and a lot of conventional wisdom during... |
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Carry on.
Lisa Fenn · Harperwave
Pages: 320
Format: Print book |
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In the spirit of The Blind Side and Friday Night Lights comes a tender and profoundly moving memoir about an ESPN producer's unexpected relationship with two disabled wrestlers from inner city Cleveland, and how these bonds - blossoming, ultimately, into a most unorthodox family - would... |
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The Log Cabin Book: A Complete Builder's Guide to Small Homes and Shelters
Oliver Kemp · Dover Publications
Pages: 240
Format: Print book |
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This vintage guide from over a century ago offers timeless, practical advice on building log cabins. Plans and directions for simple structures are easy enough for amateurs to follow; time and inclination are the only necessary elements. Each of the designs has been tested and allows numberless... |
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