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My First Summer in the Sierra
John Muir · Modern Library
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John Muir, a young Scottish immigrant, had not yet become a famed conservationist when he first trekked into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, not long after the Civil War. He was so captivated by what he saw that he decided to devote his life to the glorification and preservation of this... |
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Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike
Philip H Knight · Scribner
Pages: 386
Format: Print book
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In this candid and riveting memoir, for the first time ever, Nike founder and board chairman Phil Knight shares the inside story of the company's early days as an intrepid start-up and its evolution into one of the world's most iconic, game-changing, and profitable brands.Young, searching,... |
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The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide, Second Edition: Tools and Techniques to Hit the Trail
Andrew Skurka · National Geographic
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
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Whether you're a first-time backpacker, an occasional weekend warrior, or a seasoned long-distance trekker, this guide is a must for any backpacking, hiking, or camping trip. Supreme long-distance hiker Andrew Skurka - accomplished adventure athlete, speaker, guide, and writer - shares... |
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Carnival in Louisiana: Celebrating Mardi Gras from the French Quarter to the Red River
Brian J Costello · Louisiana State University Press
Pages: 216
Format: Print book
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From the revelers on horseback in Eunice and Mamou to the miles-long New Orleans parade routes lined with eager spectators shouting "Throw me something, mister!," no other Louisiana tradition celebrates the Pelican State's cultural heritage quite like Mardi Gras. In Carnival... |
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Billy Cannon: A Long, Long Run
Charles N. deGravelles · Louisiana State University Press
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
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Billy Cannon's name, his image, and his remarkable athletic career serve as emblems for Louisiana State University, the Southeastern Conference, and college football. LSU's only Heisman Trophy winner, Cannon led the Tigers to a national championship in 1958, igniting a love of the game... |
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Duel for the Crown: Affirmed, Alydar, and Racing's Greatest Rivalry
Linda Carroll · Gallery Books
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover
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From the moment they first galloped head-to-head in Saratoga Springs, the two chestnut colts showed they were the stuff of racing legend. Alydar, all muscle with a fearsome closing kick, was already the popular favorite to win the Kentucky Derby. Affirmed, deceptively laid-back streamlined... |
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Life Is Not an Accident: A Memoir of Reinvention
Jay Williams Ph. D. · Harpercollins
Pages: 255
Format: Print book
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This big-hearted memoir by the most promising professional basketball player of his generation details his rise to NBA stardom, the terrible accident that ended his career and plunged him into a life-altering depression, and how he ultimately found his way out of the darkness.Ten years... |
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Indentured: The Inside Story of the Rebellion Against the NCAA
Joe Nocera · Portfolio
Pages: 384
Format: Print book
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"How can the NCAA blithely wreck careers without regard to due process or common fairness? How can it act so ruthlessly to enforce rules that are so petty? Why won't anybody stand up to these outrageous violations of American values and American justice?" In the four years since... |
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Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream
H.G. Bissinger · Da Capo Press
Pages: 367
Format: Paperback
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Return once again to the timeless account of the Permian Panthers of Odessa--the winningest high-school football team in Texas history. Odessa is not known to be a town big on dreams, but the Panthers help keep the hopes and dreams of this small, dusty town going. Socially and racially... |
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On the Clock: The Story of the NFL Draft
Barry Wilner · Taylor Trade Publishing
Format: Print book
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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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My Cubs: A Love Story
Scott Simon · Blue Rider Press
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover
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NPR's Scott Simon's personal, heartfelt reflections on his beloved Chicago Cubs, replete with club lore, memorable anecdotes, frenetic fandom and wise and adoring intimacy that have made the world champion Cubbies baseball's most tortured - and now triumphant - franchise.No metaphor is necessary;... |
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My Conference Can Beat Your Conference: Why the SEC Still Rules College Football
Paul Finebaum · Harper
Format: Hardcover
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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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