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Follow the Roar: Tailing Tiger for All 604 Holes of His Most Spectacular Season

Bob Smiley · HarperCollins
Pages: 304
Format: Print book

With an eye for vivid detail and indefatigable determination, ESPN.com contributer Bob Smiley tracked Tiger Woods for all 604 holes of his 2008 season, from the seaside cliffs of San Diego to the deserts of Dubai, through the hallowed gates of Augusta National, and, ultimately, back to California...
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Five Million Steps on a Journey of Hope: Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail

Bob "Buckeye Flash" Grau · Dog Ear Publishing
Format: Book

On his 170-day hike, Bob traversed 14 states and climbed 270 mountains. He began his thru-hike in Georgia in March and completed it in Maine in September. Although the AT is described as "a footpath for those who seek fellowship with the wilderness," it is often steep, rocky,...
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Juicing the Game: Drugs, Power, and the Fight for the Soul of Major League Baseball

Howard Bryant · Viking Adult
Pages: 439
Format: Hardcover

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The Secrets of My Life

KATHERINE SUE NEWPORT · Grand Central Publishing
Pages: 356
Format: Hardcover

In this remarkable memoir-written during her pivotal first years of becoming her authentic self-Caitlyn Jenner reflects on her past as she looks to her future.
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In the Water They Can't See You Cry: A Memoir

Amanda Beard · Touchstone; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

In this candid and ultimately uplifting memoir, Olympic medalist Amanda Beard reveals the truth about coming of age in the spotlight, the demons she battled along the way, and the newfound happiness that has proved to be her greatest victory. At the tender age of fourteen, Amanda Beard...
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The Whore of Akron

Scott Raab · Harper
Format: Print book

Who is LeBron James? In the wake of his suddendeparture from Cleveland’s hopeful Cavaliers to join Pat Riley’s Miami Heat,this is the question that is burning in the hearts of basketball fans aroundthe country. Now, in the tradition of Frederick Exley’scult-classic sports...
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1001 Hunting Tips: The Ultimate Guide to Successfully Taking Deer, Big and Small Game, Upland Birds, and Waterfowl

Lamar Underwood · Skyhorse Publishing
Format: Paperback

No matter how skilled a hunter you are right now, novice or expert, 1001 Hunting Tips will make you better. Author and outdoorsman Lamar Underwood offers words of wisdom on this adrenaline-filled sport and has put together a timeless guide on how to improve your hunting techniques. Within...
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The Bird: The Life and Legacy of Mark Fidrych

Doug Wilson · Thomas Dunne Books
Format: Hardcover

The first biography of the eccentric pitcher, rookie All-Star starter, 70s pop icon, and first athlete on the cover of Rolling StoneFor those who remember him, Mark Fidrych is still that player who brings a smile to your face, the irresistibly likable pitcher whose sudden rise brightened...
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