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Tribe Memories...the first century

Russell J Schneider - Moonlight Pub.
Format: Print book

Memories of more than 200 all-time Cleveland Indian favorites from Bobby Avila to Jim Thome who played for Cleveland teams since 1901, when Clevelands professional baseball franchise began as a charter member of the American League, are profiled in this latest book by sportswriter/sports...
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Positively False: The Real Story of How I Won the Tour de France

Floyd Landis - Gallery Books; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

THE SERIES OF EVENTS surrounding Floyd Landis's 2006 Tour de France was as improbable as anything in the history of sports: He showed up nine seconds late for the race's opening prologue, donned the leader's yellow jersey twelve days later, and lost his lead only to regain it in remarkable...
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Canoeing and Kayaking Ohio's Streams: An Access Guide for Paddlers and Anglers

Richard Combs - Countryman Press
Format: Paperback

Whether you are looking for a quiet float along a rural stretch of flat water or an exciting paddle through Class IV rapids, this book will guide your way. As well as being a comprehensive guide to the many rivers and streams in the state, Canoeing & Kayaking Ohio's Streams includes...
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A Speck in the Sea: A Story of Survival and Rescue

John Aldridge - Weinstein Publishing
Format: Print book

In the dead of night on July 24, 2013, John Aldridge was thrown of the back of the Anna Mary while his fishing partner, Anthony Sosinski, slept below. As desperate hours ticked by, Sosinski, the families, the local fishing community, and the U.S. Coast Guard in three states mobilized in an unprecedented...
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Ben Hogan's Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf

Ben Hogan - NYT Special Services
Format: Hardcover

A timeless classic with nearly one million copies in print, Ben Hogan’s Five Lessons outlines the building blocks of winning golf from one of the all-time masters of the sport—fully illustrated with drawings and diagrams to improve your game instantly.Ben Hogan, one of the greatest...
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The Q Factor: The Elusive Search for the Next Great NFL Quarterback

Brian Billick - Twelve
Format: Hardcover

Brian Billick, Super Bowl-winning coach and current analyst for the NFL network, takes on the 2018 draft class of quarterbacks and follows them for two years, identifying the tangibles and intangibles of success, in search of the key to better predicting who will make it as a top-ranked...
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When the Game Was Ours

Larry Bird - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

From the moment these two players took the court on opposing sides, they engaged in a fierce physical and psychological battle. Their uncommonly competitive relationship came to symbolize the most compelling rivalry in the NBA. These were the basketball epics of the 1980s--Celtics vs Lakers,...
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Hidden History of Cleveland Sports

Marc Bona - The History Press
Format: Paperback

Cleveland sports history goes well beyond The Shot, The Fumble, The Drive and so many other ignoble moments. Many of the city's most illustrious sports tales are long-forgotten chapters of tribulations and tragedy, of fleeting fame and enduring milestones. There are forgotten firsts,...
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The Scouting Guide to Hiking: An Officially-Licensed Boy Scouts of America Handbook: More Than 100 Essential Skills on Campsites, Gear, Wildlife, Map

The Boy Scouts of America - SKYHORSE PUB


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After the Fall: A Climber's True Story of Facing Death and Finding Life

Craig DeMartino - Kregel Publications
Format: Paperback

Craig DeMartino never thought this would happen to him. He was 100 feet up a cliff in Rocky Mountain National Park when—with one step—his 13 years of rock climbing experience and 15 pounds of gear plummeted with him to the ground. Expert climbers say that if you fall 10 feet...
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