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Baseball's Game Changers: Icons, Record Breakers, Scandals, Sensational Series, and More

George Castle · Lyons Press
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback

The first book in the GAME CHANGERS sports series answers the questions: What were the 50 most revolutionary personalities, rules, pieces of equipment, controversies, organizational changes, radio and television advancements, and more in the history National Pastime? And how, exactly, did they...
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Today We Die a Little!: The Inimitable Emil Zátopek, Olympic Runner and People's Champion

Richard Askwith · Nation Books
Pages: 304
Format: Print book

For a decade after the Second World War, Emil Zátopek - "the Czech Locomotive" - redefined his sport, pushing back the frontiers of what was considered possible in terms of training, record-setting, and medal winning. He won five Olympic medals, set 18 world records, and went...
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The 100 Most Important Sporting Events in American History

Lew Freedman · Greenwood
Pages: 385
Format: Hardcover

This engaging and informative work highlights the 100 biggest moments in the history of American sports, illustrating powerful connections between sporting events and significant social issues of the time.* Features a timeline highlighting major sports events over time* Includes a list...
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Handgun Buyer's Guide: A Complete Manual to Buying and Owning a Personal Firearm

Brad Fitzpatrick · Skyhorse Publishing, 2015.
Pages: 209
Format: Print book

The one-stop-shop for prospective handgun buyers.The market for new handguns is expanding rapidly, and that's good news for consumers. Each year more and more new models break cover and there has never been a better time to be in the market for a new handgun, whether you're a recreational...
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Beating Goliath: My Story of Football and Faith

Art Briles · St. Martin's Press

Growing up in Rule Texas Art Briles learned at a young age the importance of hard work and faith from his parents Soon that faith would be tested On their way to see him play in a college football game Briles parents and aunt died in a car crash This event shaped Briles into the man he is today...
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The Road Headed West: A 6,000-Mile Cycling Odyssey through North America

Leon McCarron · Skyhorse Publishing, 2015.
Pages: 352
Format: Print book

What happens when you swap the nine-to-five for two wheels and a journey of a lifetime?Terrified of the prospect of a life spent behind a desk, without challenge or excitement, Leon takes off to cross America on an overloaded bicycle packed with everything but common sense.Over five months...
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On the Clock: The Story of the NFL Draft

Barry Wilner , · Taylor Trade Publishing

The NFL draft features no action on the field. No passing, running, tackling, or kicking. Hey, there isn't even a field. Yet the draft has become more popular than many other sporting events, including the NBA and NHL playoff games, against which it goes head-to-head for viewers. In fact,...
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Gun Digest 2015

Jerry Lee (Editor) · Gun Digest Books; sixty-ninth Edition edition

Youll enjoy this gun book ifYou want updated information and gun reviews on both recently released firearms older gunsYoure looking for an accurate firearms catalogYou want to read about all things guns, from handloading, to ammunition moreFor nearly 7 decades, Gun Digest has been regarded...
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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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