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Continental Divide: A History of American Mountaineering

Maurice Isserman - ‎W. W. Norton & Company; Illustrated edition
Format: Hardcover

This magesterial and thrilling history argues that the story of American mountaineering is the story of America itself.

In Continental Divide, Maurice Isserman tells the history...

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The Great Outdoors: A User's Guide: Everything You Need to Know Before Heading into the Wild

Brendan Leonard - Artisan
Format: Hardcover

The outdoor market has never been hotter. This easy introduction to outdoor life will ensure that even a novice won't get lost in the woods while finding an activity he loves to do in the great outdoors--whether it's hiking a 14er or camping on ice. With 400 strategies for engaging in the outdoors,...
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The Horse Encyclopedia

Elwyn Hartley Edwards - DK Publishing
Format: Print book

The Horse Encyclopedia is a comprehensive photographic guide to more than 150 horse and pony breeds and types from around the world.Browse through the catalog of gorgeous photographs and learn about the characteristics and origins of each breed, from Friesians to Thoroughbreds, and some...
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Game Worn: Baseball Treasures from the Game's Greatest Heroes and Moments

Stephen Wong - Smithsonian Books
Format: Print book

Game Worn: Baseball Treasures from the Game's Greatest Heroes and Moments is a richly illustrated exploration and first-of-its-kind compendium study of the world's most coveted and precious baseball uniforms worn by Major League ballplayers during the twentieth century. This coffee-table...
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The Survival Food Handbook: Provisioning at the Supermarket for Your Boat, Camper, Vacation Cabin, and Home Emergencies

Janet Groene - McGraw-Hill Education
Format: Print book

BE PREPAREDto cook without a kitchen and eat healthy foods for days, weeks, even months! Whether you're camping, boating, traveling, or staying home, make sure you have enough food in case of an emergency. This book is your survival guide. It's not just about stocking up on provisions....
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Gun Digest Book of Suppressors

Patrick Sweeney - Gun Digest Books
Format: Paperback

Skip the Hype - Get the Facts!Suppressors are the hottest new gear on many gun ranges. Why? And how can you safely, lawfully and knowledgeably join your gun club cohorts in owning and enjoying this new shooting accessory? The next time you go to the gun club, if there isn't a suppressor...
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The Comeback: LeBron, the Cavs & Cleveland

Terry Pluto - Gray & Company
Format: Print book

This epic homecoming tale recounts one of the greatest Cleveland sports stories ever - how LeBron James and the Cavaliers took fans on a roller coaster ride from despair to hope and, finally, to glory as the 2016 NBA champions. Fans felt gut-punched in 2010 when local hero and MVP LeBron...
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Every Body Yoga: Let Go of Fear. Get On the Mat. Love Your Body.

Jessamyn Stanley - Workman Publishing Company
Format: Paperback

From the unforgettable teacher Jessamyn Stanley comes Every Body Yoga, a book that breaks all the stereotypes. It's a book of inspiration for beginners of all shapes and sizes: If Jessamyn could transcend these emotional and physical barriers, so can we. It's a book for readers already...
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Runner's World Your Best Stride: How to Optimize Your Natural Running Form to Run Easier, Farther, and Faster--With Fewer Injuries

JONATHAN BEVERLY - Rodale Books
Format: Paperback

For runners, form is everything. It can make the difference between a smooth, light stride and painfully pounding the ground, a personal record and a disappointing result, or chronic injury and enduring health. When all else breaks down and a long-distance runner hits the dreaded wall,...
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Counting the Days While My Mind Slips Away: A Love Letter to My Family

Ben Utecht - Howard Books
Format: Print book

After five major concussions, NFL tight-end Ben Utecht of the Indianapolis Colts and Cincinnati Bengals is losing his memories. This is his powerful and emotional love letter to his wife and daughters - whom he someday may not recognize - and an inspiring message for all to live every moment...
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Sisterhood of the Squared Circle: The History and Rise of Women's Wrestling

Pat Laprade - ECW Press Ltd.
Format: Print book

Documenting the rise of women's wrestling from sideshow to WWE main eventSisterhood of the Squared Circle presents the fascinating history of women's wrestling, from the carnival circuit of the late 1800s to today's hugely popular matches. With more than 100 wrestler profiles,...
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The Cubs Way: The Zen of Building the Best Team in Baseball and Breaking the Curse

CROWN. - CROWN
Format: Print book

With inside access and reporting, Sports Illustrated senior baseball writer and FOX Sports analyst Tom Verducci reveals how Theo Epstein and Joe Maddon built, led, and inspired the Chicago Cubs team that broke the longest championship drought in sports, chronicling their epic journey...
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The Run Walk Run Method

Jeff Galloway - Meyer & Meyer Sport
Format: Print book

Jeff Galloway's injury-free marathon training program has helped hundreds of thousands of runners of all abilities. His training schedules have inspired the second wave of marathoners who follow the Galloway RUN-WALK-RUNTM, low mileage, three-day suggestions to an over 98% success...
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Sports Illustrated Football's Greatest: Revised and Updated: Sports Illustrated's Experts Rank the Top 10 of Everything

The Editors of Sports Illustrated - Sports Illustrated
Format: Hardcover

SI's team of experts answer once again tackle the questions pro football fans have been debating since the pigskin started flying. Who's the greatest quarterback of all time? The most dominant linebackers? In 2012, Sports Illustrated sought to answer this question in Football's...
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No Money, No Beer, No Pennants: The Cleveland Indians and Baseball in the Great Depression

Scott Longert - Ohio University Press
Format: Print book

The Cleveland Indians of 1928 were a far cry from the championship team of 1920. They had begun the decade as the best team in all of baseball, but over the following eight years, their owner died, the great Tris Speaker retired in the face of a looming scandal, and the franchise was in terrible...
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Chasing Water: Elegy of an Olympian

Anthony Ervin - Akashic Books
Format: Print book

"Here Ervin and swim trainer and journalist Markides combine talents to create a biography that is part first-hand narrative by Ervin, with Markides filling in the details and providing context. The formula works, pulling readers into Ervin's experience of the thrill of victory...
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Jungle

Yossi Ghinsberg - Skyhorse Publishing
Format: Paperback

Four travelers meet in Bolivia and set off into the heart of the Amazon rainforest, but what begins as a dream adventure quickly deteriorates into a dangerous nightmare, and after weeks of wandering in the dense undergrowth, the four backpackers split up into two groups. But when a terrible...
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Classic Cavs: The 50 Greatest Games in Cleveland Cavaliers History

Jonathan Knight - Kent State University Press
Format: Print book

This brand-new edition of Classic Cavs counts down the fifty greatest Cleveland Cavaliers games, from their 67-loss inaugural NBA season in 1970-71 through the franchise s renaissance following the triumphant return of LeBron James. The rich, colorful history of the Cavs is woven...
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Hiking Tennessee: A Guide to the State's Greatest Hiking Adventures

Kelley Roark - Falcon Guides
Format: Paperback

This guidebook features sixty-two of the state's best hiking areas, from the natural wonders of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Cumberlands to the historical Civil War battlefields of Shiloh and Lookout Mountain. Full-color photos and maps are included throughout.
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Finding Gobi: A Little Dog with a Very Big Heart

DION LEONARD - Thomas Nelson
Format: Paperback

A man, a dog, and the lengths to which love will go to sacrifice for its companion. Finding Gobi is the miraculous tale of Dion Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathon runner who crosses paths with a stray dog while competing in a 155-mile race through the Gobi Desert in China. The lovable pup,...
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Striking Gold: The Penguins' Amazing Run to the 2016 Stanley Cup

Triumph Books. - Triumph Books
Format: Print book

In their run to the 2016 Stanley Cup, the Pittsburgh Penguins showed a work ethic that matched the city in which they play. Near the bottom of the standings in December, the Penguins replaced head coach Mike Johnston with Mike Sullivan. Led by superstar Sidney Crosby, veteran Evgeni Malkin,...
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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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Missing 411- Hunters

David Paulides - CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Format: Paperback

(www.canammissing.com- missing person site) Author David Paulides has released the sixth installment in his best selling series, Missing 411. The books have revealed the names and facts behind people who have disappeared in the national parks and forests of the world. The identification...
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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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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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Counting the days while my mind slips away : a love letter to my family

Ben Utecht - Howard Books
Format: Print book

"After five major concussions, NFL tight-end Ben Utecht of the Indianapolis Colts and Cincinnati Bengals is losing his memories. This is his powerful and emotional love letter to his wife and daughters--whom he someday may not recognize--and an inspiring message for all to live every...
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No Money, No Beer, No Pennants: The Cleveland Indians and Baseball in the Great Depression

Scott Longert - Ohio University Press
Format: Print book

The Cleveland Indians of 1928 were a far cry from the championship team of 1920. They had begun the decade as the best team in all of baseball, but over the following eight years, their owner died, the great Tris Speaker retired in the face of a looming scandal, and the franchise was in terrible...
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