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The Boys in the Cave: Deep Inside the Impossible Rescue in Thailand

Matt Gutman · William Morrow
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

From award-winning ABC News Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman, and written using exclusive interviews and information comes the definitive account of the dramatic story that gripped the world: the miracle rescue of twelve boys and their soccer coach trapped in a flooded cave miles...
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Ty Cobb: A Terrible Beauty

Charles Leerhsen · Simon & Schuster
Pages: 464
Format: Hardcover

Finally - a fascinating and authoritative biography of perhaps the most controversial player in baseball history, Ty Cobb.

Ty Cobb is baseball royalty, maybe even the greatest player who ever lived. His lifetime batting average is still the highest of all time, and when he retired...
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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...
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Running Is My Therapy: How Running Can Help You Relieve Stress and Anxiety, Fight Depression, Ditch Bad Habits, and Live Happier

SCOTT DOUGLAS · The Experiment
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback

From a New York Times-bestselling author and lifelong runner, a groundbreaking guide to fighting depression and anxiety one run at a timeWhether you're a runner struggling with depression or anxiety or someone who is depressed and anxious looking for a scientifically supported way to improve...
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Ed Stafford's Ultimate Adventure Guide: The Bucket List for the Brave

Ed Stafford · Firefly Books
Pages: 264
Format: Paperback

An inspirational and practical book for experiencing the wild wonder of our amazing planet. There are bucket lists featuring comfort and indulgence, like staying at the George V in Paris or eating at Eleven Madison Park in New York. There are "if I ever..." bucket lists, like...
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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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Never Shut Up: The Life, Opinions, and Unexpected Adventures of an NFL Outlier

Marcellus Wiley · Dutton
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover

Ex-NFL player, gentleman scholar, and Fox Sports personality Marcellus Wiley sucks you into a world of inner-city violence, Ivy League intrigue, and pro-football escapades that's one part touching, one part hilarious, and all parts impossible to put down.Marcellus Wiley has never had a problem...
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The Art of the Fishing Fly

TONY LOLLI · Sterling
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover

The ultimate book for fly fishing enthusiasts, featuring stunning photography of flies and the fishermen who use them.

Features a foreword by President Jimmy Carter!

For the millions of fly fishers who are passionate about their sport, this gorgeous book is both...
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One Night Only: Conversations with the NHL's One-Game Wonders

Ken Reid · ECW Press
Pages: 240
Format: Print book

Get to know the men who fulfilled their childhood dreamFrom the beer league to the minor league, hockey players from coast to coast often say they'd give anything to play just one game in the NHL. One Night Only brings you the stories of 39 men who lived the dream - only to see it fade...
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Greater than Gold : from Olympic heartbreak to ultimate redemption

David Boudia · Nelson Books
Pages: 194
Format: Print book

One of America's most heralded young divers, David Boudia twice went for Olympic gold, training obsessively and whole-heartedly for success. In his first Olympics, he failed miserably, not winning a single medal. Four years later saw a different story: he mounted the podium twice, winning...

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When Violence Is the Answer: Learning How to Do What It Takes When Your Life Is at Stake

TIM LARKIN · Little, Brown and Company
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

In a civilized society, violence is rarely the answer. But when it is-it's the only answer.

The sound of breaking glass downstairs in the middle of the night.

The words, "Move and you die."

The hands on your child, or the knife to your throat.

In...
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Racing to the Finish: My Story

DALE EARNHARDT JR · Thomas Nelson
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover

It was a seemingly minor crash at Michigan International Speedway in June 2016 that ended the day early for Dale Earnhardt Jr. What he didn't know was that it would also end his driving for the year. He'd dealt with concussions before, but concussions are like snowflakes - no two are the same....
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Muhammad Ali: A Tribute to the Greatest

Thomas Hauser · Pegasus Books
Pages: 288
Format: Print book

Stripping away the revisionism to reveal the true nature of the man himself, this new book recounts the life journey of a fighter universally recognized as a unique and treasured world icon.

Few global personalities have commanded an all-encompassing sporting and cultural audience...
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Camp Sunset: A Modern Camper's Guide to the Great Outdoors

Editors of Sunset Magazine · Oxmoor House
Pages: 240
Format: Print book

Plan your next adventure with this complete guide to exploring nature, campfire cooking, and sleeping under the stars.

The experts at Sunset draw on more than a century of outdoor experience to create a guide that leaves no stone unturned. Easy to navigate and chock full of clear...
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Drive for Five: The Remarkable Run of the 2016 Patriots

Christopher Price · St. Martin's Press
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

Foreword by Patriots safety Devin McCourty Afterword by Patriots wide receiver Matthew SlaterA behind-the-scenes look at the legendary 2016 New England Patriots season from the rocky start to the superbowl finish by award-winning sportswriter Christopher Price.There are certain moments...
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