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Swimming in the Sink: An Episode of the Heart

Lynne Cox · Alfred A. Knopf
Pages: 240
Format: Print book

From inspired and inspiring open-water swimmer and supreme athlete, able to endure cold water temperatures that would kill others, author of Swimming to Antarctica ("Riveting" - Sports Illustrated) and Grayson ("Moving, mystical" - People) - a powerful book about...
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My Conference Can Beat Your Conference: Why the SEC Still Rules College Football

Paul Finebaum · Harper
Format: Hardcover

An all-access pass into the powerhouse teams and passionate fanbases of the legendary Southeastern Conference from one of the most influential men in college football ESPNs Paul FinebaumProud owner of prestigious college football programs producing seven consecutive national championships...
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Writings on the Wall: Searching for a New Equality Beyond Black and White

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar · Time Home Entertainment
Pages: 256
Format: Print book

Bestselling author, basketball legend and cultural commentator Kareem Abdul-Jabbar explores the heart of issues that affect Americans today.Since retiring from professional basketball as the NBA's all-time leading scorer, six-time MVP, and Hall of Fame inductee, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has become...
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Lucky Bastard: My Life, My Dad, and the Things I'm Not Allowed to Say on TV

Joe Buck · Dutton
Pages: 304
Format: Print book

In his debut memoir, Joe Buck talks about his life, his career, and his memorable relationship with his father, legendary sportscaster Jack Buck.Sports fans see Joe Buck everywhere: broadcasting one of the biggest games in the NFL every week, doing the World Series every year, announcing...
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The Total Boating Manual

Kevin Falvey · Weldon Owen
Pages: 224
Format: Print book

If you spend some serious time (or want to start spending serious time) on the water, this is the book you need. Whether you're actively chasing trophies in a bass boat, or prefer a lazy afternoon in a pontoon, the Total Boating Manual has everything for the active, passive, new or old boater....
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Run the World: My 3,500-Mile Journey Through Running Cultures Around the Globe

Becky Wade · William Morrow & Company
Pages: 288
Format: Print book

From elite marathoner and Olympic hopeful Becky Wade comes the story of her year-long exploration of diverse global running communities from England to Ethiopia - 9 countries, 72 host families, and over 3,500 miles of running - investigating unique cultural approaches to the sport and revealing...
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The Men's Health Big Book of Exercises: Four Weeks to a Leaner, Stronger, More Muscular You!

Adam Campbell · Rodale
Pages: 560
Format: Print book

Revised edition includes 100 new exercises!The Men's Health Big Book of Exercises is the essential workout guide for anyone who wants a better body. As the most comprehensive collection of exercises ever created, this book is a body-shaping power tool for both beginners and long-time...
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50 Hikes in Ohio

Ralph Ramey · The Countryman Press
Pages: 368
Format: Print book

A veteran hiker revisits old favorite trails in the Buckeye State In this revised and updated edition, Ralph Ramey visits old and new trails that reflect his love of hiking in Ohio. Walks through remnant prairies and an area of drifting sand dunes, a climb to a dolomite promontory, and a hike...
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The Born Again Runner: A Guide to Overcoming Excuses, Injuries, and Other Obstaclesfor New and Returning Runners

Pete Magill · Experiment Llc
Pages: 256
Format: Print book

From the lead author of Build Your Running Body ("the best running book ever" - Runner's World founder Bob Anderson) , a one-of-a-kind guide for everyone who wants to run but feels they can't As a drug-addled young man, Pete Magill once found himself in the ER, with his body...
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Snake: The Legendary Life of Ken Stabler

Michael Freeman · Dey Street Books
Pages: 272
Format: Print book

The first in-depth biography of one of the most talented and infamous legends to play in the National Football League - the life and times of pro football's first bad boy, famed Oakland Raiders quarterback Ken Stabler.Ken "The Snake" Stabler was the embodiment of the original...
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