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The Legend of Zippy Chippy: Life Lessons from Horse Racing's Most Lovable Loser
The Legend of Zippy Chippy: Life Lessons from Horse Racing's Most Lovable Loser

William Thomas · Mcclelland & Stewart
Pages: 304
Format: Print book

From acclaimed humorist William Thomas comes the funny yet poignant story of a thoroughbred racehorse that lost 100 races in a row -- but, in everyone's eyes, became the ultimate winner.On April 20, 1991, at Capritaur Farms in Upstate New York, Zippy Chippy strolled into the world....
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Porque el fútbol importa
Porque el fútbol importa

Pelé · Celebra
Format: Print book

Fútbol. Balompié. El juego bonito. El deporte más popular del mundo tiene muchos nombres pero, por muchas décadas, los aficionados han estado de acuerdo en una cosa: el mayor jugador de todos los tiempos fue Pelé. Ahora, la estrella legendaria, embajador y personaje...
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The Sailing Bible: The Complete Guide for All Sailors, from Novice to Expert
The Sailing Bible: The Complete Guide for All Sailors, from Novice to Expert

Jeremy Evans · Firefly Books
Format: Print book

"Sailing is a popular sport and this book is a very comprehensive treatment of the subject.... This reviewer was impressed by the constant stress the authors place on safety at sea. Photographs always show sailors in appropriate yachting safety gear and almost every paragraph mentions...
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Relentless Spirit: The Unconventional Raising of a Champion
Relentless Spirit: The Unconventional Raising of a Champion

Missy Franklin · Dutton
Pages: 320
Format: Print book

What does it take to become a champion? Gold medalist Missy Franklin, along with her parents, D.A. and Dick, tell the inspirational and heartwarming story of how Missy became both a legendary athlete and a happy and confident woman, something they accomplished by doing things their own way and making...
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The QB: The Making of Modern Quarterbacks
The QB: The Making of Modern Quarterbacks

Bruce Feldman · Crown Archetype
Format: Hardcover

With unparalleled access to the recruits coaches and gurus shaping footballrsquos future Bruce Feldman has written a modern-day tale about the making of the next superstars in the gamersquos most important position the quarterbackIn the world of modern football with NFL teams worth more...
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Backpacker's The National Parks Coast to Coast: 100 Best Hikes
Backpacker's The National Parks Coast to Coast: 100 Best Hikes

Backpacker magazine · Falcon Guides
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback

With expert content and beautiful photos provided by Backpacker magazine, this treasured collector's item belongs as much on the coffee table as does in the backpack. Released in time for the National Park Service's 100th anniversary, Backpacker's The National Parks Coast to Coast...
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WWE: 100 Greatest Matches
WWE: 100 Greatest Matches

Craig Tello · Dk Publishing
Pages: 208
Format: Print book

Experience the action, struggle, and epic glory of the 100 greatest matches in WWE history! With stunning visuals and in-depth commentary, WWE: The 100 Greatest Matches brings together the absolute best, most memorable and stunning matches in WWE history! Relive the excitement with this...
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The Kindness Diaries: One Man's Quest to Ignite Goodwill and Transform Lives Around the World
The Kindness Diaries: One Man's Quest to Ignite Goodwill and Transform Lives Around the World

Leon Logothetis · Readers Digest
Format: Hardcover

The incredible journey of one man who sets out to circumnavigate the globe on a vintage motorbike fueled by kindness.Follow the inspirational journey of a former stockbroker who leaves his unfulfilling desk job in search of a meaningful life. He sets out from Los Angeles on a vintage motorbike,...
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Good Call: Reflections on Faith, Family, and Fowl
Good Call: Reflections on Faith, Family, and Fowl

Jase Robertson · Simon & Schuster
Pages: 241
Format: Hardcover

The closer we look at the Robertson family, the more we discover the substance and authenticity below the surface of these well-known TV characters. In this enlightening book, Jase Robertson gives us a deep look behind his funnyman exterior. In addition to stories of life in the Robertson...
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Power Speed ENDURANCE: A Skill-Based Approach to Endurance Training
Power Speed ENDURANCE: A Skill-Based Approach to Endurance Training

Brian MacKenzie · Victory Belt
Pages: 416
Format: Paperback

Power, Speed, ENDURANCE is a highly effective training system that has catapulted thousands of endurance athletes to the next level. Developed by CrossFit Endurance founder Brian MacKenzie and featuring instruction from some of the world's top endurance and CrossFit coaches, Power,...
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You're Not Lost if You Can Still See the Truck: The Further Adventures of America's Everyman Outdoorsman
You're Not Lost if You Can Still See the Truck: The Further Adventures of America's Everyman Outdoorsman

Bill Heavey · Atlantic Monthly Press
Pages: 270
Format: Print book

Writing for magazines and newspapers for more than twenty years, including two decades at "Field & Stream, " Bill Heavey has become famous as America's everyman outdoorsman, unafraid to draw attention to his many and varied failures--from sporting French lavender deodorant to scaring...
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Pain Don't Hurt: Fighting Inside and Outside the Ring
Pain Don't Hurt: Fighting Inside and Outside the Ring

Mark Miller · Anthony Bourdain/Ecco
Format: Hardcover

Pain Dont Hurt is the no-holds-barred memoir from the only professional fighter in history to return to the ring after open-heart surgery kickboxer Mark Fightshark Milleran inspiring story of family determination and redemptionIn Mark Miller was a rising star in professional kickboxing...
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99: Stories of the Game
99: Stories of the Game

Wayne Gretzky · G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pages: 400
Format: Print book

"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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Idiot's Guides: Golf
Idiot's Guides: Golf

Brian Crowell · Alpha
Format: Paperback

Golf is one of the most popular hobby sports among men and women of all ages, but if you've never picked up a club before, it's hard to know where to begin. Geared for the absolute beginner, Idiot's Guides: Golf teaches all of the basics in a series of "lessons" using...
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Lift: Fitness Culture, From Naked Greeks and Acrobats to Jazzercise and Ninja Warriors
Lift: Fitness Culture, From Naked Greeks and Acrobats to Jazzercise and Ninja Warriors

Daniel Kunitz · Harper Wave
Pages: 336
Format: Print book

A riveting cultural history of fitness, from Greek antiquity to the era of the "big-box gym" and beyond, exploring the ways in which human exercise and physical ideals have changed over time - and what we can learn from our past. How did treadmills and weight machines become the gold...
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