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A Fly Rod of Your Own
John Gierach · Simon & Schuster
Pages: 224
Format: Print book
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John Gierach, "the voice of the common angler" (The Wall Street Journal) and member of the Fly Fishing Hall of Fame, brings his sharp sense of humor and keen eye for observation to the fishing life and, for that matter, life in general.John Gierach is known for his witty, trenchant... |
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Gunslinger: The Remarkable, Improbable, Iconic Life of Brett Favre
Jeff Pearlman · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pages: 448
Format: Print book
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From a New York Times best-selling author, the full, definitive biography of Brett Favre A towering figure on the field for two decades who breezed into the Hall of Fame, Brett Favre was one of the game's last cowboys, a fastball-throwing, tobacco-chewing gunslinger who refused to give... |
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The Chicago Cubs: Story of a Curse
RICH COHEN · Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
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A captivating blend of reportage and memoir exploring the history of the Chicago CubsFor Rich Cohen and millions of other fans, the Cubs have always been more than a team: they've been the protagonists of a King Arthur epic, in search of the Holy Grail that is winning the World Series.A... |
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A Season in the Sun: The Rise of Mickey Mantle
Randy Roberts · Basic Books
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
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The story of Mickey Mantle's magnificent 1956 seasonMickey Mantle was the ideal batter for the atomic age, capable of hitting a baseball harder and farther than any other player in history. He was also the perfect idol for postwar America, a wholesome hero from the heartland.In A Season... |
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Backyard Sugarin': A Complete How-To Guide
Rink Mann · Countryman Press
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback
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From buying equipment to tapping your own trees to boiling the sap, this is the classic, best-selling guide to making maple syrup This little book swept maple sugarin' buffs off their feet when it first appeared and is still the top-selling guide to the craft after over 40 years in print.... |
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Dynastic, Bombastic, Fantastic: Reggie, Rollie, Catfish, and Charlie Finley's Swingin' A's
Jason Turbow · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pages: 432
Format: Print book
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How the Oakland A's of the 1970s-a revolutionary band of brawling winners led by Reggie Jackson, Catfish Hunter, Vida Blue, Sal Bando, and Rollie Fingers-won three straight championships and knocked baseball into the modern ageThe Oakland A's of the early 1970s were the most transformative... |
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Game Changers: The Unsung Heroines of Sports History
Molly Schiot · Simon and Schuster
Pages: 309
Format: Print book
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"A thoughtful, exhaustively researched, and long-overdue tribute to the women who have paved the way for the likes of Serena Williams, Abby Wambach, Simone Biles, and more." - espnW "A stirring tribute to the record setters, barrier breakers, and milestone makers who opened... |
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Boy who runs : the odyssey of julius achon.
Julius Achon · Ballantine
Pages: 272
Format: Print book
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In the tradition of Uzodinma Iweala's Beasts of No Nation by way of Christopher McDougall's Born to Run, this is the inspirational true story of the Ugandan boy soldier who became a world-renowned runner, then found his calling as director of a world-renowned African children's charity."Julius... |
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The Mannings: The Fall and Rise of a Football Family
Lars Anderson · Ballantine
Pages: 368
Format: Print book
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From New York Times bestselling author Lars Anderson comes the first full biography of the top family in American sports. Two generations of Mannings have produced three star quarterbacks: Archie, the folk hero at Ole Miss and a star with the Saints; Peyton, considered one of the best of all time;... |
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The Pride of the Yankees: The Movie that Defined the Legacy of Lou Gehrig
Richard Sandomir · Hachette Books
Pages: 293
Format: Hardcover
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"I CONSIDER MYSELF THE LUCKIEST MAN ON THE FACE OF THE EARTH."On July 4, 1939, baseball great Lou Gehrig delivered what has been called "baseball's Gettysburg Address" at Yankee Stadium and gave a speech that included the phrase that would become legendary. He died two years... |
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Nine Lessons I Learned from My Father
Murray Howe · Viking
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
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Part Tuesdays with Morrie, part Mr. Hockey, Nine Lessons I Learned from My Father is a son's intimate account of all that lies behind the towering legacy of the beloved Gordie Howe.When Gordie Howe passed away, the world paused to acknowledge the legacy of the game's greatest player. For twelve... |
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Prague
DK TRAVEL. · DK Eyewitness Travel
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
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DK Eyewitness travel guides: award-winning guidebooksFind your corner of Prague with this essential travel guide to this beautiful city, designed to help you create your own unique trip and to transport you to Prague before you've even packed your case - cross the iconic Charles Bridge,... |
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Jeff Gordon: His Dream, Drive & Destiny
Joe Garner · Jeff Gordon Inc
Pages: 192
Format: Print book
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The first-ever authorized biography of Jeff Gordon, the four-time champion racing legend. For over a year, Garner interviewed and observed Gordon at races, special events, and at home. The book is based on extensive interviews with Gordon - as well as in-depth interviews with dozens of family... |
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