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Secretariat's Meadow

Kate Chenery Tweedy - Dementi Milestone Publishing
Format: Hardcover

" On March 30, 1970, Secretariat drew his first breath in a little white foaling shed on a historic farm called The Meadow in Caroline County, Virginia. Three years later he would leave the nation breathless as he captured the Triple Crown, shattering records and rivals alike. At The Meadow,...
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The Champion's Comeback: How Great Athletes Recover, Reflect, and Re-Ignite

James A Afremow - Rodale Books
Format: Print book

Your ultimate guide to overcoming losses and injuries and achieving greatness -- on and off the field.Leading sports psychologist Jim Afremow, author of The Champion's Mind, knows what makes good athletes great, especially when they come back to win after facing devastating injuries,...
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Backpacker The Complete Guide to Backpacking: Field-Tested Gear, Advice, and Know-How for the Trail

Backpacker Magazine - Falcon Guides
Format: Paperback

Backpacker Magazine'sThe Complete Guide to Backpacking combines and distills the most useful and relevant skills necessary for backpacking in one easy to use guide, from the most respected authority on backpacking - Backpacker magazine. From detailed descriptions of what to pack and how to pack...
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Epic Bike Rides of the World

Lonely Planet - Lonely Planet
Format: Print book

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Discover 200 of the best places to ride a bike in this beautifully illustrated hardback. From family-friendly, sightseeing urban rides to epic adventures off the beaten track. Destinations range from France and Italy, for the world's...
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Families on Foot: Urban Hikes to Backyard Treks and National Park Adventures

Jennifer Pharr Davis - Falcon Guides
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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The Hunt for a Reds October: Cincinnati in 1990

Charles F. Faber - McFarland & Company
Format: Paperback

In 1869 the Cincinnati Red Stockings became the first openly all-professional baseball club in the world. The history, geography, demography, and economy of the area contributed to making Cincinnati a baseball town par excellance. During professional baseball's formative years in the 19th...
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How to Drive: Real World Instruction and Advice from Hollywoods Top Driver

Ben Collins - Chronicle Books LLC
Format: Paperback

Heres the ultimate guide to being the best - and safest - driver possible. And an absolute must for everyone with a learners permit. Former Top Gear Stig and professional driver Ben Collins shares expert skills culled from a twenty year career as one of the best drivers in the world, famous...
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Confessions of an OSU Usher: The Ohio State Buckeye Usher Journal

Trevor Zahara - Proving Press
Format: Print book

The Ohio State Buckeye Usher Journal features inside stories of the most famous stadium in the world. Trevor Zahara, alongside photos and stories from his fellow ushers, explores the sports history and traditions of The Ohio State University from the unique perspective of a stadium...
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Basic Fishing: A Beginner’s Guide

Wade Bourne - Skyhorse Publishing; Reprint edition
Format: Print book

A great beginner's guide for burgeoning fishermen.New to fishing and have no idea how to start? With Basic Fishing, you'll be an accomplished angler in no time at all. Expert angler and award-winning outdoor writer Wade Bourne was taught to fish by his father. In turn, Bourne taught...
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Hiking Ohio: A Guide To The State'S Greatest Hikes

Mary Reed - Falcon Guides
Format: Paperback

Many with full-color maps and photos! Each book includes:
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Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance: The World's Best-Selling Bicycle Repair and Maintenance Guide

Zinn - VeloPress
Format: Paperback

Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance is the world's best-selling guide to bicycle repair and maintenance. From basic repairs like how to fix a flat tire to advanced overhauls of drivetrains and brakes, Lennard Zinn's clearly illustrated guide makes every bicycle repair and maintenance...
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Walks of a Lifetime: Extraordinary Hikes from Around the World

ROBERT MANNING - Falcon Guides
Format: Paperback

Walk the World's Greatest TrailsTo walk is to discover, from those first halting steps as a child to walking the world's greatest long-distance trails. Experience breathtaking coastlines, mountain ranges, historic landscapes, wilderness areas, religious pilgrimages, great cities, and iconic...
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The Legends: Ohio State Buckeyes, the Men, the Deeds, the Consequences

Mark Rea - Orange Frazer Pr; First Edition edition
Format: Book

In order for a football program to be legendary it requires that its players be legendary as well. In The Legends, Mark Rea writes about 50 of the most epic Ohio State football players and coaches and what made them so special. Their stats, football prowess, and most memorable moments are highlighted...
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Re-Booting Youth Soccer 2.0: Everything You Really Need to Know But Were Afraid to Ask About Youth Soccer

Nick Webster - Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Format: Paperback

Nick Webster is widely regarded as the "voice of soccer in America" after decades of coaching the beautiful game at the youth, high school, collegiate, and professional levels. With over 30 years of experience coaching, playing, and commentating on games there is nothing Nick...
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A Life Well Played: My Stories

Arnold Palmer - St Martin'S Press
Format: Print book

The instant New York Times bestsellerThis book is Palmer's parting gift to the world -- a treasure trove of entertaining anecdotes and timeless wisdom that readers, golfers and non-golfers alike, will celebrate and cherish. No one has won more fans around the world and no player...
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The Mannings: The Fall and Rise of a Football Family

Lars Anderson - Ballantine
Format: Print book

From New York Times bestselling author Lars Anderson comes the first full biography of the top family in American sports. Two generations of Mannings have produced three star quarterbacks: Archie, the folk hero at Ole Miss and a star with the Saints; Peyton, considered one of the best of all time;...
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Football's Greatest Stars

Allan Maki - Firefly Books
Format: Book

Praise for the first edition: It's sure to be a hit with any gridiron fan. -- American Profile A superb book for fans and a compelling history of a great game. -- BookPage In the United States, football has more fans than any other sport. Why is the NFL so popular? Who are the players...
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A Graphic History of Sport: An Illustrated Chronicle of the Greatest Wins, Misses, and Matchups from the Games We Love

Andrew Janik - Clarkson Potter
Format: Print book

Every sport has its legends . . . THE RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE THE BATTLE OF THE SEXES THE PINE TAR INCIDENT THE STEEL CURTAIN PHI SLAMA JAMA A Graphic History of Sport presents artist Andrew Janik's survey of the weird and wonderful world of athletic competition. The unforgettable plays...
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250 Amazing Fishing Tips: The Best Tactics and Techniques to Catch Any and All Game Fish

Lamar Underwood - Skyhorse Publishing
Format: Paperback

The very best tactics and techniques that successful anglers use to get their fish.With decades of experience on the water, Lamar Underwood knows the best gear, the best times to head out, the best lures to select for certain fish, and the best casts to use for every angling situation....
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Facing Michael Jordan: Players Recall the Greatest Basketball Player Who Ever Lived

Sean Deveney - Sports Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Relive the magic of the greatest player to ever step on the court.“Air Jordan,” “His Airness,” “MJ.”Whatever you call him, Michael Jeffrey Jordan can be considered one of the greatest basketball players of all-time. During his career, Jordan won six NBA championships...
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Happy, Happy, Happy: My Life and Legacy as the Duck Commander

Phil Robertson - Howard Books; Nineteenth Printing edition
Format: Hardcover

This no-holds-barred autobiography chronicles the remarkable life of Phil Robertson, the original Duck Commander and Duck Dynasty star, from early childhood through the founding of a family business.LIVING THE DREAM Duck calls - though the source of his livelihood - are not what makes...
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Back from the Dead

Bill Walton - Simon & Schuster
Format: Print book

This inspiring memoir from sports and cultural icon Bill Walton recounts his devastating injuries and amazing recoveries, set in the context of his UCLA triumphs under John Wooden, his storied NBA career, and his affinity for music and the Grateful Dead.In February 2008, Bill Walton suffered...
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99: Stories of the Game

Wayne Gretzky - Penguin Audio
Format: Audiobook

In this sports memoir, Wayne Gretzky weaves memories of his legendary career with an inside look at 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 becoming...
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Return of the King: LeBron James, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Greatest Comeback in NBA History

BRIAN WINDHORST - Grand Central Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Now a New York Times bestseller! The inside story of LeBron James's return and ultimate triumph in Cleveland. What really happened when LeBron James stunned the NBA by leaving a potential dynasty in Miami to come home to play with the Cleveland Cavaliers? How did the Cavs use secret...
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Arnie: The Life of Arnold Palmer

TOM CALLAHAN - HARPERCOLLINS
Format: Print book

In this definitive biography, veteran sportswriter Tom Callahan shines a spotlight on one of the greatest golfers ever to play the game, Arnold Palmer.The winner of more than ninety championships, including four Masters Tournaments, Arnold Palmer was a legend in twentieth century sports:...
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Relentless Spirit: The Unconventional Raising of a Champion

Missy Franklin - Dutton
Format: Print book

What does it take to become a champion? Gold medalist Missy Franklin, along with her parents, D.A. and Dick, tell the inspirational and heartwarming story of how Missy became both a legendary athlete and a happy and confident woman, something they accomplished by doing things their own way and making...
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A Nice Little Place on the North Side: Wrigley Field at One Hundred

George Will - Crown Archetype
Format: Hardcover

The New York Times-bestselling history of America's most beloved baseball stadium, Wrigley Field, and the Cubs' century-long search for World Series gloryIn A Nice Little Place on the North Side, leading columnist George Will returns to baseball with a deeply personal look...
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Football Stadiums: A Guide to Professional and Top College Stadiums

Lew Freedman - Firefly Books
Format: Book

Football Stadiums tells the stories of about 150 of the great stadiums -- active and retired -- across the country that have hosted pro football or college football play. They are home to current NFL franchises and the best college teams and a source of endless fascination, research, discussion,...
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Sports Illustrated Almanac 2015

Editors of Sports Illustrated - Sports Illustrated
Format: Book

America's best-selling sports almanac, now in its 24th year, is as fact-filled and fun as ever. Packed with stats, standings and historical data from Sports Illustrated's award-winning staff, this is the essential reference book for every fan. From pro and college football to Major...
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Faith in the Fast Lane: How Nascar Found Jesus

Chad Bonham - Judson Press
Format: Paperback

For NASCAR fans, this book is unlike any other. Partly historical and partly inspirational, this volume will fuel your enthusiasm for the sport and your faith.Taking you on a journey from motor racing's roots in the days of Prohibition and moonshine through NASCAR culture today, author...
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The Last Cowboy: A Life of Tom Landry

Mark Ribowsky - Liveright Publishing Corporation
Format: Hardcover

A Publisher's Weekly Best Book of 2013 An action-packed biography of a man, his team, and the league he helped create -- in the tradition of Maraniss's When Pride Still Mattered. Tom Landry, the coach during professional football's most fabled era, transformed the gridiron from...
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Good Call: Reflections on Faith, Family, and Fowl

Jase Robertson - Simon & Schuster
Format: Hardcover

The closer we look at the Robertson family, the more we discover the substance and authenticity below the surface of these well-known TV characters. In this enlightening book, Jase Robertson gives us a deep look behind his funnyman exterior. In addition to stories of life in the Robertson...
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You're Welcome, Cleveland: How I Helped Lebron James Win a Championship and Save a City

Scott Raab - Harpercollins
Format: Print book

Scott Raab's big-hearted companion to his darkly comic "sports-jeremiad-slash-memoir" The Whore of Akron follows the first two years of LeBron James's return to Cleveland, where everybody just loves a good story of forgiveness - especially when you fulfill your promise...
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The Outsider: A Memoir

Jimmy Connors - Harper; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

The Outsider is a no-holds-barred memoir by the original bad boy of tennis, Jimmy Connors.Connors ignited the tennis boom in the 1970s with his aggressive style of play, turning his matches with John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg, and Ivan Lendl into prizefights. But it was his prolonged dedication...
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Mr. Hockey: My Story

Gordie Howe - G.P. Putnam's Sons; 1st edition
Format: Hardcover

The definitive autobiography from hockeys greatest living legendMr. Hockey himself, Gordie Howe.Big, skilled, tough on the ice, and nearly indestructible, Howe dominated both the sport and the record books like no one has before or since. Over an incredible six decades, the Hall of Famer...
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The Keeper: A Life of Saving Goals and Achieving Them

Tim Howard - Harper
Format: Hardcover

In this inspiring, down-to-earth memoir the revered goalkeeper and American icon idolized by millions worldwide for his dependability, daring, and humility recounts his rise to stardom at the 2014 World Cup, the psychological and professional challenges he has faced, and the enduring faith...
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Blind Descent: Surviving Alone and Blind on Mount Everest

Brian Dickinson - Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Format: Print book

Alone and blind at 29,000 feet!Former Navy rescue swimmer Brian Dickinson was roughly 1,000 feet from the summit of Mount Everest -- also known as "the death zone" -- when his Sherpa became ill and had to turn back, leaving Brian with a difficult decision: should he continue to push...
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The Boston Marathon: A Celebration of the World's Premier Race

Tom Derderian - Triumph Books; Revised Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

Offering an inside look at the most famous marathon in the world, this exploration traces the Boston Marathon's 26.2-mile route from the starting line on narrow Main Street in Hopkinton to the Boylston Street finish line in downtown Boston, bringing to life the history, personalities,...
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What Made Maddy Run: The Secret Struggles and Tragic Death of an All-American Teen

KATE FAGAN - Little, Brown and Company
Format: Hardcover

From noted on-air commentator and sports journalist Kate Fagan, the heartbreaking and vital story of college athlete Maddy Holleran, whose death by suicide rocked the University of Pennsylvania campus and whose life reveals with haunting detail and uncommon understanding the struggle of young...
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Boy on Ice: The Life and Death of Derek Boogaard

John Branch - W. W. Norton & Company
Format: Paperback

"Shows us, in tender detail, a life consumed by our unholy appetites." -- Steve Almond, New York Times Book Review The tragic death of hockey star Derek Boogaard at twenty-eight was front-page news across the country in 2011 and helped shatter the silence about violence and concussions...
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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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The Blueprint: LeBron James, Cleveland's Deliverance, and the Making of the Modern NBA

JASON LLOYD - Dutton
Format: Hardcover

In 2010, LeBron James left the Cleveland Cavaliers. That same year, Jason Lloyd began to cover the team for the Akron Beacon Journal, LeBron's hometown newspaper. The story he uncovered started as a tragedy but ended in incredible triumph. Back in 2010, starting in the days, weeks,...
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Qb : an autobiography

Steve Young - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Format: Print book

In the most candid and compelling sports memoir since Andre Agassi's riveting bestseller Open, former San Francisco 49er, Super Bowl champion, NFL MVP, and Hall of Famer Steve Young gives readers an unprecedented and stunning inside look at what it takes to become a super-elite professional...
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Barrel Racing for Fun and Fast Times: Winning Tips for Horse and Rider

Sharon Camarillo - Skyhorse Publishing; Reprint edition
Format: Book

Barrel racing, in which horse and rider gallop in a cloverleaf pattern around three barrels, is the fastest-growing rodeo event. Author Sharon Camarillo, a successful contestant-turned trainer, teacher, and commentator, presents a comprehensive program that takes the novice barrel racer...
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Bloodlines: The True Story of a Drug Cartel, the FBI, and the Battle for a Horse-Racing Dynasty

Melissa Del Bosque - Ecco
Format: Hardcover

The riveting and suspenseful account of two young FBI agents in a pursuit of a drug cartel's most fearsome leader, Miguel TrevioDrugs, money, cartels: this is what FBI rookie Scott Lawson expected when he was sent to the border town of Laredo, but instead he's deskbound writing intelligence...
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MMA Now!: The Stars and Stories of Mixed Martial Arts

Brian Sobie - Firefly Books
Format: Paperback

Pound for pound, the most revealing book on the sport today. Mixed Martial Arts MMA is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. Its origins hail from ancient Greece and the combat sport Pankration. Today MMA is a multi-million-dollar industry, led by the Ultimate Fighting Championship...
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Violated: Exposing Rape at Baylor University and College Football's Sexual Assault Crisis

PAULA LAVIGNE - Center Street
Format: Hardcover

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The Diehard Football Fan's Bucket List Blitz: 101 Rivalries, Tailgates, and Gridiron Traditions to See & Do Before You're Sacked

Steve Greenberg - Lyons Press
Format: Hardcover

A wild ride through football paradise From college to the NFL, coast to coast, and a touch of Friday Night Lights Major focus on college football's heated, storied rivalry gamesHigh-impact football design with 150 color photographs and sidebarsTake a full-color, full-speed ride through...
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Training for Soccer Players

Marc Briggs - Crowood Press
Format: Paperback

A sports-science approach to training blended with practical advice enables coaches to deliver effective training for players of all abilitiesBeginning with an overview of anatomy, this guide teaches readers about the mechanics of the human body and movement and how this...
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Soccer without borders : jrgen klinsmann, coaching the u.s. men's national soccer team and the ... quest for the world cup.

Erik Kirschbaum - Picador
Format: Print book

A GAME-CHANGING AND FASCINATING BOOK ON HOW TO USE WISDOM FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO CREATE A WORLD-CLASS SOCCER TEAM, ABOUT ONE OF THE SPORT'S MOST ICONIC AND EFFECTIVE COACHES Jurgen Klinsmann, head coach of the U. S. men's national soccer team, has become a household name after the United...
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The 1997 Masters: My Story

Tiger Woods - Grand Central Publishing
Format: Print book

To mark the twentieth anniversary of his historic win at the 1997 Masters, Tiger Woods will for the first time reflect on the record-setting win both on and off the course. In 1997, Tiger Woods was already among the most-watched and closely examined athletes in history. But it wasn't until...
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Si-renity: How I Stay Calm and Keep the Faith

Si Robertson - Simon & Schuster
Format: Print book

America's favorite uncle and bestselling author of Si-cology 1, Duck Dynasty's Si Robertson, opens up about how his faith has brought him peace and serenity throughout his many not-so-peaceful adventures.Si Robertson has gone from chief duck call maker to beloved star of A&E's...
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Archery-4th Edition: Steps to Success

Kathleen Haywood - Human Kinetics Publishers
Format: Paperback

Master the skills, techniques, and strategies you need to shoot accurately, consistently, and safely. This resource contains exercises for each phase of the shot, for both recurve and compound bows.
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No Barriers: A Blind Mans Journey to Kayak the Grand Canyon

Erik Weihenmayer - A Thomas Dunne Book for St. Martins Griffin
Format: Large Print

2018 Colorado Book Awards finalist in the Creative Nonfiction and National Bestseller and Honorable Mention Award Winner in the Outdoor Literature category of the 2017 National Outdoor Book Awards (NOBA) "A beautiful book about family and finding a way to achieve more than you ever...
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The Pocket Guide to Field Dressing, Butchering, and Cooking Deer: A Hunter's Quick Reference Book

Monte Burch - Skyhorse Publishing
Format: Flexibound

A handy reference book on caring for your deer once it's down.Hunting, butchering, and preparing deer has been a way of life for Monte and Joan Burch. Drawing on their years of experience living off the land and practical skills gained while butchering livestock, Monte and Joan offer...
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Game of My Life Ohio State Buckeyes: Memorable Stories of Buckeye Football

Steve Greenberg - Sports Publishing LLC
Format: Hardcover

A. J. Hawk can isolate the game of his life, the 2006 Fiesta Bowl against Notre Dame, not because of individual statistics, but because of what the game represented. "I think the fact that it was the end of an amazing four years - four big Bowl wins; three Michigan wins; lots of victories...
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Derek Jeter #2: Thanks for the Memories

David Fischer - Sports Publishing
Format: Hardcover

This book commemorates The Captains career in pinstripes through words and images. David Fischer traces Derek Jeters legendary baseball career, from his early minor-league struggles, through his exhilarating days as a Yankees superstar, to his status as an enduring symbol of the steroid-free...
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Let Them Play: The Mindful Way to Parent Kids for Fun and Success in Sports

Jerry Lynch - New World Library
Format: Print book

American youth sports is undergoing a crisis in parental behavior: parents are fighting with refs, coaches, their kids, and each other. Verbal abuse is being thrown at adolescent referees, fist fights are breaking out on the sidelines, and leagues are having to impose new restrictions on parents'...
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The Legends Club: Dean Smith, Mike Krzyzewski, Jim Valvano and the Story of an Epic College Basketball Rivalry

John Feinstein - Doubleday, 2016.
Format: Print book

The riveting inside story of college basketball's fiercest rivalry among three coaching legends - University of North Carolina's Dean Smith, Duke's Mike Krzyzewski, and North Carolina State's Jim Valvano - by the king of college basketball writers, #1 New York Times bestseller John...
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The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit

Michael Finkel - Knopf
Format: Hardcover

Many people dream of escaping modern life, but most will never act on it. This is the remarkable true story of a man who lived alone in the woods of Maine for 27 years, making this dream a reality; not out of anger at the world, but simply because he preferred to live on his own.A New York...
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50 Hikes in Ohio

Ralph Ramey - The Countryman Press
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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Baseball's Top 10: Ranking the Best Major League Players by Position

Robert Kuenster - Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format: Hardcover

Comparing major league players has always been a popular topic among baseball fans. Debating the strengths and weaknesses of such greats as Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams, Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron, Willie Mays and Mickey Mantle, or Tom Seaver and Greg Maddux continues to stir up controversy...
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IronFit's Marathons after 40: Smarter Training for the Ageless Athlete

Don Fink - Lyons Press
Format: Paperback

The only marathon training guide athletes forty and older will ever need Updated with full-color exercise photography; cutting-edge training, strength, core, and flexibility programs; and specific instruction for the most popular version of the marathon, the Half-Marathon, this book starts...
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Hiking Ohio

Gary Williams - Human Kinetics; 1 edition
Format: Book

Hiking Ohio is your complete guide to 83 of the most scenic day hikes in the Buckeye State. From the shores of Lake Erie to the Ohio River, this handy guide will lead you to the best trails. In this one-of-a-kind resource, you’ll find the following features: • Detailed descriptions,...
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How to Read Nature: An Expert's Guide to Discovering the Outdoors You've Never Noticed

TRISTAN GOOLEY - The Experiment
Format: Hardcover

"For those inclined to solve mysteries written into the landscape, this author's lead is one they'll want to follow." - The Wall Street Journal When most of us go for a walk, a single sense - sight - tends to dominate our experience. But when New York Times-bestselling...
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WWE Encyclopedia Of Sports Entertainment

Steve Pantaleo - WWE Books/Dorling Kindersley
Format: Print book

The most expansive, all-encompassing chronicle unleashed on the WWE Universe, this New York Times bestseller includes over 400 full-color pages and over 1,200 Superstar and event profiles. The WWE all-time roster in this book has been expanded to unprecedented proportions, and now features...
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Ways of Grace: Stories of Activism, Adversity, and How Sports Can Bring Us Together

James Blake - Amistad
Format: Hardcover

Inspired by Arthur Ashe's bestselling memoir Days of Grace, a collection of positive, uplifting stories of seemingly small acts of grace from across the sports world that have helped to bridge cultural and racial divides.Like many people of color, James Blake has experienced the effects...
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Bushcraft First Aid: A Field Guide to Wilderness Emergency Care

Dave Canterbury - Adams Media
Format: Paperback

From wilderness expert Dave Canterbury and outdoor survival instructor Jason Hunt comes the next installment in the New York Times bestselling Bushcraft series a go-to first aid resource for anyone headed into the woods.Out in the woods or on top of a mountain, there s no calling 9-1-1....
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60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Cincinnati: Including Clifton Gorge, Southeast Indiana, and Northern Kentucky

Tamara York - Menasha Ridge Press
Format: Paperback

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Cincinnati covers the best and oftentimes little-known hiking destinations within 60 miles of the greater Cincinnati area. The hikes were selected based on family friendliness, scenery, and history. Many of the hikes fall between 3 to 5 miles in length, providing...
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Complete Krav Maga: The Ultimate Guide to Over 250 Self-Defense and Combative Techniques

Darren Levine - Ulysses Press
Format: Print book

The top-selling guide to Krav Maga in an updated and expanded editionThe most thorough and all-inclusive book on this renowned fighting system, Complete Krav Maga is already the trusted teaching tool for everyone, from new students to black belt instructors. Now, this new second edition...
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Coach Wooden and Me: Our 50-Year Friendship On and Off the Court

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - Grand Central Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar explores his 50-year friendship with Coach John Wooden, one of the most enduring and meaningful relationships in sports history.
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The Raccoon Handbook: Housing - Feeding And Care

Alkeith O Jackson - Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Format: Paperback

Before you embark on owning one of these creatures, there's a lot you need to know. The Raccoon Handbook is an essential guide to learn more about raccoons. Inside you will learn: Housing and caring for Raccoons Grooming, hygiene and health care Food and dietary requirements...
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Football: Great Records, Weird Happenings, Odd Facts, Amazing Moments & Other Cool Stuff

Ron Martirano - Imagine
Format: Print book

Jam-packed with cool trivia, history-making records, unforgettable moments, and wacky true tales of your favorite games, players and events, these stories from the gridiron will set fans abuzz.An engaging presentation for football's toughest fans. Find out all about the culture of superstition...
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Ricochet: Riding a Wave of Hope with the Dog Who Inspires Millions

Judy Fridono - HCI
Format: Hardcover

Ride the wave of hope with Ricochet the only SURFice dogin the world who chose her own purpose! She surfs with children with special needs, people with disabilities, wounded warriors, and veterans with PTSD as an assistive aid and intuitive muse, healing hearts and souls on every wave....
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The Hall: A Celebration of Baseball's Greats: In Stories and Images, the Complete Roster of Inductees

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum - Little, Brown
Format: Hardcover

A deluxe baseball treasury unlike any other, complete with essays, photos, and player bios from The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.Everyone dreams of Cooperstown. It's a hallowed name in baseball, for players as well as their fans. It's a house where legends live; it's...
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Basic Illustrated Kayaking

FalconGuides - Falcon Guides
Format: Paperback

For a generation, the Basic Illustrated series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots. Information-packed tools for the novice or handy references for the veteran, these volumes distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable books. Whether...
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The Ultimate Super Bowl Book: A Complete Reference to the Stats, Stars, and Stories Behind Football's Biggest Game--and Why the Best Team Won - Second Edition

Bob McGinn - MVP Books; Second Edition, Second, Revised Edition edition
Format: Print book

With a television viewership of over 100 million people and hundreds of millions of dollars spent each year on tickets, concessions, and merchandise alone, the Super Bowl is the greatest game on Earth. Offering in-depth analysis, detailed statistics, play-by-play recaps, and post-game insights...
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Showboat: The Life of Kobe Bryant

Roland Lazenby - Little
Format: Print book

Seventeen-time all-star; scorer of 81 points in a game; MVP and a shooting guard second only to Jordan in league history: Kobe Bryant is one of basketball's absolute greatest players, a fascinating and complicated character who knew when he was a mere boy that he would be better than Jordan...
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If Horses Could Talk

Gary Witheford - Racing Post Books
Format: Hardcover

A leading horse whisperer tells his remarkablelife story Gary Witheford is one of the UKs leading horse whisperersand the man who famously broke a zebra to prove that all flight animals react in a similar way to human handling. If Horses Could Talktells Garys story through the prism of the horses...
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The Games: A Global History of the Olympics

David Goldblatt - W.W. Norton & Company
Format: Print book

The definitive sports and social history of the modern Olympic Games -- by one of the most celebrated sportswriters of our time. Renowned sportswriter David Goldblatt has been hailed by the Wall Street Journal for writing "with the expansive eye of a social and cultural critic"...
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American Pharoah: The Untold Story of the Triple Crown Winner's Legendary Rise

Joe Drape - Hachette Books
Format: Hardcover

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERHistory was made at the 2015 Belmont Stakes when American Pharoah won the Triple Crown, the first since Affirmed in 1978. As magnificent as the champion is, the team behind him has been all too human while on the road to immortality.Written by an award-winning...
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Chill Factor: How a Minor-League Hockey Team Changed a City Forever

David Paitson - Sports Publishing LLC
Format: Hardcover

The city of Columbus, Ohio, had always struggled to support any professional sports franchise. It's a town where Ohio State University reigns supreme, and everything else is less important. That was until 1991, when the Columbus Chill, a minor-league hockey franchise, arrived. Using...
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Fantasy Life: The Outrageous, Uplifting, and Heartbreaking World of Fantasy Sports from the Gu y Who’s Lived It

Matthew Berry - Riverhead Books
Format: Hardcover

Now a New York Times bestseller!Fantasy football, fantasy baseball, fantasy basketball, even fantasy sumo wrestling: the world of fantasy sports is huge, and still growing. Today, more than 35 million people in the United States and Canada spend hours upon hours each week on their fantasy...
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UFC: A Visual History

Thomas Gerbasi - DK/Prima Games, a division of Penguin Randhom House LLC
Format: Print book

Experience the fastest growing sport in the world!Follow the rich history of UFC from its inception as a small, fledgling organization all the way to its present day status as a sports world juggernaut! With insider commentary and stunning visuals, experience UFC like never before! Through...
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Golden: The Miraculous Rise of Steph Curry

Marcus Thompson - Touchstone
Format: Hardcover

The incredible and inspiring story of Stephen Curry, the greatest shooter basketball has ever seen, and the ascension of the Golden State Warriors, a team on the verge of being an NBA dynasty, by long-time Warriors beat reporter and Bay Area News Group sports columnist Marcus Thompson.When...
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The Pocket Guide to Bowhunting Whitetail Deer: A Hunter's Quick Reference Book

Monte Burch - Skyhorse Publishing, 2015.
Format: Print book

Learn effective bowhunting techniques with this concise guide.Having lived most of his life in rural Missouri, Monte Burch has a wealth of knowledge to share on all things hunting. In The Pocket Guide to Bowhunting Whitetail Deer, Burch draws on more than three decades of bowhunting...
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Toughness: Developing True Strength On and Off the Court

Jay Bilas - NAL Hardcover
Format: Hardcover

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe popular ESPN basketball analyst and former Duke player looks at the true meaning of toughness.If anyone knows tough, its Jay Bilas. A four-year starter at Duke, he learned an incomparable work ethic under coach Mike Krzyzewski, battling against the greatest...
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WWE 50

Kevin Sullivan - BradyGames DK Style; Pck Har/Cr edition
Format: Hardcover

Now a New York Times Best Seller, WWE 50 gives you the behind-the-scenes knowledge and provides a definitive slam-by-slam look at the worldwide wrestling phenomenon. Get detailed histories on all your favorite wrestlers from the 60s and 70s right up to todays WWE stars and on the great...
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Undisputed Truth

Mike Tyson - Blue Rider Press
Format: Hardcover

A bare-knuckled, tell-all memoir from Mike Tyson, the onetime heavyweight champion of the world—and a legend both in and out of the ring. Philosopher, Broadway headliner, fighter, felon—Mike Tyson has defied stereotypes, expectations, and a lot of conventional wisdom during...
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Papi: My Story

David Ortiz - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Format: Hardcover

An entertaining, unfiltered memoir by one of the game's greatest, most clutch sluggers and beloved personalities David "Big Papi" Ortiz is a baseball icon and one of the most popular figures ever to play the game. As a key part of the Boston Red Sox for 14 years, David has helped...
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Lifelong Yoga: Maximizing Your Balance, Flexibility, and Core Strength in Your 50s, 60s, and Beyond

Sage Hamilton Rountree - North Atlantic Books
Format: Paperback

Yoga offers vital tools for healthy aging: strength, flexibility, balance, and peace of mind. In this one-of-a-kind book, Sage Rountree and Alexandra DeSiato describe the poses and routines that can help keep people of any age fit and injury free. In addition to demonstrating simple ways...
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Inverting The Pyramid: The History of Soccer Tactics

Jonathan Wilson - Nation Books; First Trade Paper Edition edition
Format: Book

“An outstanding work … the [soccer] book of the decade.” —Sunday Business PostInverting the Pyramid is a pioneering soccer book that chronicles the evolution of soccer tactics and the lives of the itinerant coaching geniuses who have spread their distinctive styles...
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The Winter Camping Handbook: Wilderness Travel & Adventure in the Cold-Weather Months

Stephen Gorman - The Countryman Press
Format: Print book

A thoroughly updated edition of the classic guide, considered the authoritative resource for winter camping Winter camping has its own special allure: the splendid quiet of a winter forest, the hush of falling snow, the thrill of gliding over ice and snow on skis. From building a snow shelter...
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Forward: A Memoir

Abby Wambach - Dey Street Books
Format: Hardcover

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"Lucid and wrenching...Forward puts [Wambach's] achievement in context with painful and beautiful candor." - NPR"Forward is the powerful story of an athlete who has inspired girls all over the world to believe in themselves." - Sheryl Sandberg,...
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The Best in the World: At What I Have No Idea

Chris Jericho - Gotham; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

The New York Times bestselling author, wrestler, metal rocker, and over-the-top media personality shares his latest wild and hilarious adventuresWorld Wrestling Entertainment has named Chris Jericho as one of the top ten wrestlersand one of the top five talkersof all time. Certainly, the past...
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