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Ali: A Life

JONATHAN EIG · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pages: 640
Format: Hardcover

The definitive biography of an American icon, from a New York Times best-selling author with unique access to Ali's inner circle He was the wittiest, the prettiest, the strongest, the bravest, and, of course, the greatest (as he told us over and over again) . Muhammad Ali was one of the twentieth...
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Do It Yourself Bonefishing

Rod Hamilton · The Derrydale Press,
Pages: 306
Format: Print book

Do It Yourself Bonefishing is the authoritative guide written for DIY anglers targeting bonefish on the fly. Divided into easy-to-reference sections, this book will help you tackle the why, where, and how of self-guided bonefishing. Informed by twenty years of experience on the flats, Rod Hamilton...
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Game of My Life New York Mets: Memorable Stories of Mets Baseball

Michael Garry · Sports Publishing
Format: Hardcover

This new addition to the Game of My Life series takes a personal look inside the biggest moments of the Mets' greatest and most beloved players, from journeymen to superstars. Their most unforgettable games paint a picture of Mets history, as the franchise morphed from a dismal (though...
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Families on Foot: Urban Hikes to Backyard Treks and National Park Adventures

Jennifer Pharr Davis · Falcon Guides
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback

Down and Dirty Tips and Tricks for Families on the TrailPublished in partnership with the American Hiking Society, Families on Foot offers practical advice and engaging activities to make hiking even more fun for families. You'll find clever ideas and inspiration that apply to kids of all ages--from...
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18 Ways to Play a Better 18 Holes: Tips and Techniques from America's Best Club Professionals

John Steinbreder · Taylor Trade Publishing
Pages: 131
Format: Paperback

Imagine calling on Stanford, Yale, and Princeton and selecting their finest faculty to enlighten you on their given area of expertise - and making all that insight and information available for the price of a paperback book. John Steinbreder has done just that for the game of golf by calling...
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Hit Reset: Revolutionary Yoga for Athletes

Erin Taylor · VeloPress
Pages: 256
Format: Print book

HIT RESET offers athletes new ways to find more speed, power, and endurance. Yoga coach Erin Taylor's HIT RESET program uses yoga to solve the specific problems you face as an athlete. Her revolutionary approach to yoga can improve functional strength, flexibility, muscle recruitment,...
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Pro Cycling on $10 a Day: From Fat Kid to Euro Pro

Phil Gaimon · Velo Press
Format: Paperback

Plump, grumpy, slumped on the couch, and going nowhere fast at age 16, Phil Gaimon began riding a bicycle with the grand ambition of shedding a few pounds before going off to college. He soon fell into racing and discovered he was a natural, riding his way into a pro contract after just...
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Bicycling Maximum Overload for Cyclists: A Radical Strength-Based Program for Improved Speed and Endurance in Half the Time

ROY WALLACK · Rodale Books
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback

Bicycling Maximum Overload for Cyclists is a radical strength-based training program aimed at increasing your cycling speed while cutting training time in half. Rather than improving endurance by riding longer distances, this book teaches you how to do it by reducing your riding time and adding...
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Novak Djokovic and the Rise of Serbia: The Sporting Statesman

Chris Bowers · John Blake
Pages: 288
Format: Print book

A revised and updated edition of the biography of one of the greatest living tennis players, and his relationship with his homeland of Serbia Novak Djokovic is not just one of the world's great tennis players - he is a de facto ambassador for his country, Serbia. It is no easy task,...
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The Ultimate Yankee Book: From the Beginning to Today: Trivia, Facts and Stats, Oral History, Marker Moments and Legendary Personalities―A History and ... Book About Baseball's Greatest Franchise

HARVEY FROMMER · Page Street Publishing
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover

The perfect gift for the diehard fan, an enviable treasure for yourself, The Ultimate Yankee Book is the most current and comprehensive source of trivia, people and stories from the team's creation in 1901 to today. Harvey Frommer, the celebrated baseball historian and author of eight...
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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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Tuff Juice: My Journey from the Streets to the NBA

Caron Butler · Lyons Press
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

Two-time All-Star and thirteen-year NBA veteran Caron Butler has an impressive basketball record. He was Big East Co-Player of the Year at UConn, the 10th overall pick of the 2002 NBA Draft and a key player for the Dallas Mavericks in their championship-winning season in 2011.But before...
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How to Speak Baseball: An Illustrated Guide to Ballpark Banter

James Charlton · Chronicle Books, 2014.
Pages: 126
Format: Print book

This handsome guide to the language of baseball decodes the amusing, clever phrases that pepper commentary about the sport. Packed with witty explanations of everything from "duster" and "rubber arm" to "up the elevator," this ballpark lexicon plays on a nostalgic...
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101 Baseball Places to See Before You Strike Out

Josh Pahigian · Lyons Press; 2nd Edition edition
Format: Print book

A brand new edition of the finalist for the 2008 Casey Award, presented annually to the best baseball book, 101 Baseball Places to See Before You Strike Out profiles Americas greatest baseball museums, shrines, sports bars, pop culture landmarks and ballpark sites. From sandlots and skyboxes...
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Developing Power

Mike McGuigan · Human Kinetics
Pages: 255
Format: Paperback

Authored by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Developing Power is the definitive resource for developing athletic power. In Developing Power, you'll find research-based recommendations from the world's leading experts on power development. Coverage includes the following:...
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