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The Comeback: Greg LeMond, the True King of American Cycling, and a Legendary Tour de France

Daniel De Vise? · Atlantic Monthly Press
Pages: 432
Format: Hardcover

In July 1986, Greg LeMond stunned the sporting world by becoming the first American to win the Tour de France, the world's pre-eminent bicycle race, defeating French cycling legend Bernard Hinault. Nine months later, LeMond lay in a hospital bed, his life in peril after a hunting accident,...
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Become an American Ninja Warrior: The Ultimate Insider's Guide

EXPERTS AND CONTESTANTS OF AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR. · St. Martin's Griffin
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover

The first official book adapted from the hit NBC show, American Ninja Warrior -- published to coincide with the 10th anniversary.Every week, millions of viewers tune in to NBC's American Ninja Warrior, to watch as ninjas from every walk of life attempt to complete a series of iconic obstacles...
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Believe It: My Journey of Success, Failure, and Overcoming the Odds

NICK FOLES · Tyndale Momentum
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

Get ready to defy the odds when everyone's counting you out.When the Philadelphia Eagles' starting quarterback went down with a torn ACL in week 14 of the 2017 NFL season, many fans -- and commentators -- assumed the Eagles' season was over.Instead, Nick Foles came off the bench...
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The Advanced Photography Guide

DK. · DK
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback

Practical advice, equipment, and settings checklists, plus inspirational and instructive images for photographers with a basic technical grounding and level of experience who would like to take their digital photography skills and technique a step further.Featuring a comprehensive range...
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Wild Together: My Adventures with Loki the Wolfdog

KELLY LUND · Pegasus Books
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover

For all lovers of dogs and adventure, come experience Kelly and Loki the Wolfdog's world together, as they explore the country and inspire those around them, revealing the endless possibilities between a man and his four-legged companion. During a blizzard in 2012, Kelly brought Loki...
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Pop Charts: 100 Iconic Song Lyrics Visualized

KATRINA MCHUGH · Harper Design
Pages: 216
Format: Hardcover

Test your musical knowledge with this fun compilation, filled with 100 beautifully designed infographics, that pays homage to the songs we can't get out of our heads - inspired by lyrics from artists such as Madonna, Fleetwood Mac, Paul Simon, TLC, Bob Dylan, Weezer, and more.Challenge...
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The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia

Nintendo · Dark Horse Books
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

This 320-page book is an exhaustive guide to The Legend of Zelda from the original The Legend of Zelda to Twilight Princess HD.A comprehensive collection of enemies and items, potions to poes, an expansion of the lore touched upon in Hyrule Historia, concept art, screencaps, maps, main...
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Backpacker Hidden Gems: 100 Greatest Undiscovered Hikes Across America

MAREN HORJUS · Falcon Guides
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback

Nothing against the Bright Angel Trail, the Narrows, the Presidential Traverse, or Half Dome, which are all certainly worth of their popularity, but hikers don't need another resource pointing them toward those conga lines. It's time we rewrite the backpacker's life list. Enter...
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