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Basketball (And Other Things)
SHEA SERRANO - Abrams Image
Format: Paperback
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Michael Jordan is the acknowledged greatest basketball player of all-time, but what season was Michael Jordan the best version of Michael Jordan? Who's in The Disrespectful Dunk Hall of Fame? What's allowed and absolutely not allowed in a game of pickup basketball? Basketball... |
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Top 10 Cuba
DK Travel - DK Eyewitness Travel
Format: Paperback
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Newly revised, updated, and redesigned for 2017.True to its name, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Cuba covers all the island nation's major sights and attractions in easy-to-use "top 10" lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you.This newly updated pocket... |
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Ageless Strength: Strong and Fit for a Lifetime
Jeff Horowitz - VeloPress
Format: Paperback
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Ageless Strength shows athletes and active people how to build sustainable fitness for a lifetime of active pursuits. It's a myth that our older years only bring physical decline. While it's true that we lose strength, bone density, and balance, our bodies react the same way to training... |
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Prepare for the World Series and say good-bye to the Summer classic with these suggested titles.
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Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail
Ben Montgomery - Chicago Review Press; 1st edition
Format: Hardcover
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Winner of the 2014 National Outdoor Book Awards for History/Biography Emma Gatewood told her family she was going on a walk and left her small Ohio hometown with a change of clothes and less than two hundred dollars. The next anybody heard from her, this genteel, farm-reared, 67-year-old... |
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The Roger Kahn Reader: Six Decades of Sportswriting
Roger Kahn - Univ of Nebraska Pr
Format: Hardcover
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Most famous for his classic work The Boys of Summer, Roger Kahn is widely regarded as one of the greatest sportswriters of our time. The Roger Kahn Reader is a rich collection of his stories and articles that originally appeared in publications such as Sports Illustrated,... |
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The First Major: The Inside Story of the 2016 Ryder Cup
JOHN FEINSTEIN - Doubleday
Format: Hardcover
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Good Walk Spoiled, a dramatic chronicle of the bitterly-fought 2016 Ryder Cup pitting a U.S. team out for revenge against the Europeans determined to keep the Cup out of American hands.Coming into 2016, the Americans had lost an astounding... |
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Carson Wentz
Pete DiPrimio - Purple Toad Publishing
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"Carson Wentz is an NFL superstar in the making. He's a small-school quarterback with big-time potential. He was part of five national championships at North Dakota State, and a winner at every level. Still some people thought drafting him in the NFL first round would be a disaster,... |
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I'm Keith Hernandez
Keith Hernandez - Little Brown and Company
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A memoir from beloved and outspoken first baseman and broadcaster Keith Hernandez Keith Hernandez revolutionized how first base was played, partied hard, and played harder than anyone as a champion New York Met in the '80s, and even had a star turn appearing as himself on an episode of Seinfeld.... |
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Unbeaten: Rocky Marciano's Fight for Perfection in a Crooked World
Mike Stanton - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover
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From the bestselling author of The Prince of Providence, a revelatory biography of Rocky Marciano, the greatest heavyweight champion of all time.The son of poor Italian immigrants, with short arms and stubby legs, Rocky Marciano accomplished a feat that eluded legendary heavyweight champions... |
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The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports
Jeff Passan - Harper Paperbacks
Format: Paperback
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Yahoos lead baseball columnist offers an in-depth look at the most valuable commodity in sports - the pitching arm - and how its vulnerability to injury is hurting players and the game, from Little League to the majors.Every year, Major League Baseball spends more than $1.5 billion on pitchers... |
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Moon Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon
Ann Marie Brown - Moon Travel
Format: Paperback
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Find Your AdventureTravel writer and outdoorswoman Ann Marie Brown shares her expert perspective on Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks, guiding you on a memorable and unique experience. Whether you're hiking through Tuolumne Meadows, horseback riding in Wawona, or buying... |
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Ice Capades: A Memoir of Fast Living and Tough Hockey
SEAN AVERY - Blue Rider Press
Format: Hardcover
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Controversial hockey star Sean Avery's no-holds-barred memoir of high living and bad behavior in the NHL - coupled with the behind-the-scenes glitter of celebrity and media nightlife in New York and LA. As one of the NHL's most polarizing players, Sean Avery turned the rules of professional... |
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Become an American Ninja Warrior: The Ultimate Insider's Guide
EXPERTS AND CONTESTANTS OF AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR. - St. Martin's Griffin
Format: Hardcover
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The first official book adapted from the hit NBC show, American Ninja Warrior -- published to coincide with the 10th anniversary.Every week, millions of viewers tune in to NBC's American Ninja Warrior, to watch as ninjas from every walk of life attempt to complete a series... |
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God and Starbucks: An NBA Superstar's Journey Through Addiction and Recovery
VIN BAKER - Amistad
Format: Hardcover
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An astonishing memoir of redemption - the moving story of a former top NBA player who miraculously rebounded from a monumental fall thanks to hard work and his deep, transformative faith.Sixteen years ago, Vin Baker was an NBA All-Star, an Olympic Gold medalist, and a multimillionaire.... |
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Fearless: How an Underdog Becomes a Champion
DOUG PEDERSON - Hachette Books
Format: Hardcover
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Doug Pederson's winning and inspiring memoir of becoming the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles and their against-all-odds march to the Super Bowl championship. Doug Pederson took the Philadelphia Eagles to their first championship in 58 years with his fearless approach. With rare candor,... |
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Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory
DEENA KASTOR - Crown Archetype
Format: Hardcover
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From an Olympic medalist runner and the record-holder in the women's marathon and half-marathon, a lyrical, inspirational memoir on how harnessing the power of the mind can unlock hidden potentialDeena Kastor was a star youth runner with tremendous promise, yet her career almost ended after... |
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Believe It: My Journey of Success, Failure, and Overcoming the Odds
Nick Foles - Tyndale Momentum
Format: Hardcover
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*New York Times Bestseller*Get ready to defy the odds when everyones counting you out.When the Philadelphia Eagles starting quarterback went down with a torn ACL in week 14 of the 2017 NFL season, many fans -- and commentators -- assumed the Eagles season was over.Instead, Nick Foles came... |
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The Boys in the Cave: Deep Inside the Impossible Rescue in Thailand
Matt Gutman - William Morrow
Format: Hardcover
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From award-winning ABC News Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman, and written using exclusive interviews and information comes the definitive account of the dramatic story that gripped the world: the miracle rescue of twelve boys and their soccer coach trapped in a flooded cave miles... |
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The Baseball Whisperer: A Small-Town Coach Who Shaped Big League Dreams
Michael Tackett - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Format: Print book
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From an award-winning journalist, a real Field of Dreams story about a legendary coach and the professional-caliber baseball program he built in America's heartland, where boys come summer after summer to be molded into ballplayers - and men Clarinda, Iowa, population 5,000, sits... |
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Feast by Firelight: Simple Recipes for Camping, Cabins, and the Great Outdoors
Emma Frisch - Ten Speed Press
Format: Hardcover
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A transporting, lushly photographed book with easy-to-prepare recipes for gatherings at campgrounds and cabins alike. Feast by Firelight offers solution-oriented recipes that make cooking outdoors feel effortless and downright fun and it shows how to utilize clever cooking methods,... |
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Philadelphia Eagles
Will Graves - Sportszone
Format: Print book
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This title introduces readers to the Philadelphia Eagles, providing exciting details about today's stars and going deep inside the key moments of the team's history. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards... |
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Head in the Game: The Mental Engineering of the World's Greatest Athletes
Brandon Sneed - Dey Street Books
Format: Print book
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An intriguing blend of science and sports that explores how some of the worlds greatest athletes are utilizing the last frontier of performance-enhancing technology the mental mapping and engineering of their own brains for peak performance, and what it means for the future of athleticism,... |
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Moon Banff National Park
Andrew Hempstead - Moon Travel
Format: Paperback
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Find Your Adventure with Moon Travel Guides!Banff sparkles as the crown jewel of Canada's national parks. Explore the best of it with Moon Banff National Park.Inside you'll find:Strategies for getting to Banff National Park by car or planeIn-depth chapters on each region of the park... |
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Trees of North America: A Guide to Field Identification, Revised and Updated
C. Frank Brockman - Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press
Format: Paperback
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Smell the bark of the aromatic Sassafras. Wonder at the Lodgepole Pine, whose heat-activated cones reseed forests destroyed by fire. Search for the Sugar Maple, whose foliage blazes red and yellow in autumn. North America's trees rank among nature's most awesome creations. This... |
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Still in the Game: Finding the Faith to Tackle Life's Biggest Challenges
Devon Still - Thomas Nelson
Format: Hardcover
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Be proud of your scars. They're signs that you survived whatever tried to break you.For Devon Still, life has been a journey from one scar to the next. From one challenge to the next. His is a story of pushing through pain and overcoming obstacles of all shapes and sizes - of choosing... |
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The Chicago Cubs: Story of a Curse
RICH COHEN - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Format: Hardcover
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A captivating blend of reportage and memoir exploring the history of the Chicago CubsFor Rich Cohen and millions of other fans, the Cubs have always been more than a team: they've been the protagonists of a King Arthur epic, in search of the Holy Grail that is winning the World Series.A... |
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America's Best Trails: Scenic ] Historic ] Amazing
Jeff Galloway - Meyer & Meyer Sport
Format: Print book
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Running isnt only good for your body; it can be good for your soul as well; especially if youre running outdoors on some of Americas most beautiful running trails. Jeff Galloway, author of the bestselling running instruction book in North America, and his son Brennan present some of their... |
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Moon Great Smoky Mountains National Park
JASON FRYE - AVALON TRAVEL Publishing
Format: Print book
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Find Your AdventureTravel writer and avid outdoorsman Jason Frye shares his expert perspective on Great Smoky Mountains National Park, guiding you on a memorable and unique experience.Along with a wide variety of specific itineraries and trip ideas, Frye includes suggestions for the best... |
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WWE: WrestleMania: The Official Poster Collection
Wwe. - Insights
Format: Paperback
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Relive the most exciting, electrifying, awe-inspiring moments from the history of WrestleMania with WWE WrestleMania: The Poster Collection.Capture the excitement of WrestleMania with this collection of posters featuring some of the most incredible moments in the history of the Showcase... |
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Hank Greenberg in 1938: Hatred and Home Runs in the Shadow of War
Ron Kaplan - Sports Publishing
Format: Hardcover
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"Hammerin'" Hank Greenberg was coming off a stellar season where he'd hit 40 home runs and 184 RBIs, becoming only the thirteenth player to ever hit 40 or more homers (and one of only four players to have 40 or more home runs and 175 or more RBIs in a season) . Even with his success... |
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Belichick: The Making of the Greatest Football Coach of All Time
Ian O'Connor - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Format: Hardcover
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From a New York Times best-selling author, the definitive biography of the NFL's most enigmatic, controversial, and yet successful coach, Bill Belichick.Bill Belichick is perhaps the most fascinating figure in the NFL - the infamously dour face of one of the winningest franchises... |
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The Streak: Lou Gehrig, Cal Ripken, and Baseball's Most Historic Record
John Eisenberg - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Format: Hardcover
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The fascinating story of baseball's legendary "Ironmen," two players from different eras who each achieved the coveted and sometimes confounding record of most consecutive games played When Cal Ripken Jr. began his career with the Baltimore Orioles at age twenty-one, he had no idea... |
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Football For Dummies
Howie Long - For Dummies
Format: Paperback
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Are you ready for some football? New stadiums have been built, new stars have been born, and records have been broken since the last edition of Football For Dummies. This new edition is the fan's ultimate, up-to-date guide to all things pigskin. Perfect for new and veteran fans of the sport... |
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Backroads & Byways of Alaska
Taz Tally - Countryman Press
Format: Paperback
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Experience the inimitable natural beauty of The Last FrontierThe breathtaking sights to be found in the state of Alaska defy comparison. A vast and remote region of mostly untouched nature, Alaska is truly a destination best explored by car. Veteran author, photographer, and Alaska explorer,... |
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The Amazing Story of the Man Who Cycled from India to Europe for Love
Per J Andersson - Oneworld Publications
Format: Hardcover
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"A romance, a travelogue, and a cultural critique ... filled with sumptuous prose. [PK's] determination is more than enough to keep readers enthralled." -- Publishers Weekly "This book will appeal to the optimistic, the romantic, and the armchair traveler. This... |
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Basketball: A Love Story
DAN KLORES - Crown Archetype
Format: Hardcover
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A sweeping and revelatory history of basketball, drawing upon hundreds of hours of interviews with the greatest players, coaches, executives, and journalists in the history of the game.In an effort to tell the complete story of basketball in all its fascinating dimensions, celebrated journalists... |
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Big Game: The NFL in Dangerous Times
Mark Leibovich - Penguin Press
Format: Hardcover
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of This Town, an equally merciless probing of America's biggest cultural force, pro football, at a moment of peak success and high anxietyLike millions of Americans, Mark Leibovich has spent more of his life tuned into pro football than... |
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Gehrig and the Babe: The Friendship and the Feud
Tony Castro - Triumph Books
Format: Hardcover
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The legendary achievements of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig are undeniable hallmarks of baseball history. Much has been written about the two men as teammates, but Ruth and Gehrig's relationship away from the field is rarely, if ever, explored. In Gehrig and the Babe, Tony Castro portrays... |
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Baseball Prospectus 2018
Aaron Gleeman - Turner
Format: Paperback
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The 2018 edition of The New York Times Bestselling Guide.PLAY BALL! The 23rd edition of this industry-leading baseball annual contains all of the important statistics, player predictions and insider-level commentary that readers have come to expect, along with significant improvements to several... |
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Yoga for Athletes
Ryanne Cunningham - Human Kinetics Publishers
Format: Print book
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From the gridiron to the hard court, today's top athletes know the benefits of yoga. It's why so many have made it an essential component in their training and conditioning programs. Now you can too with Yoga for Athletes. Author and instructor Ryanne Cunningham has worked with... |
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Harry the K: The Remarkable Life of Harry Kalas
Randy Miller - Running Press
Format: Hardcover
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To Philadelphia Phillies fans, he was the soundtrack of summer. To millions of football fans across America, he was the “Voice of the NFL.” And as open and giving as Harry Kalas was throughout his professional and personal life, there are countless layers of the man that have... |
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The Big Game
Tim Green - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover
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New York Times bestselling author and former NFL defensive end Tim Green encourages readers to fight for their dreams in this heartfelt story about a young football star grappling with the stress of living up to his father's name. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica!Danny Owens is dedicating... |
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Blowing the Bloody Doors Off: And Other Lessons in Life
Charles Jardine - Hachette Books
Format: Hardcover
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With over 100 movies and two Academy Awards to his credit over six decades, Hollywood legend Michael Caine shares the wisdom, stories, insight, and skills that life has taught him in his remarkable career--and now his 85th year. One of our best-loved actors Michael Caine has starred in a huge... |
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Hello, Bicycle: An Inspired Guide to the Two-Wheeled Life
Anna Brones - Ten Speed Press
Format: Print book
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An inspirational and encouraging illustrated guide to the world of bicycles and cycling, with practical information on bike buying, riding, repairs, and maintenance.Bicycling is one of life's simple joys--it's fun, freeing, and good for the planet and our health. Yet, the world of cycling... |
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Best Easy Day Hikes Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Randy Johnson - Falcon Guides
Format: Paperback
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Best Easy Day Hikes Great Smoky Mountains National Park includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 22 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please. |
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WWE RAW: The First 25 Years
DEAN MILLER - DK
Format: Hardcover
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All the best moments of WWE RAWAn anniversary edition covering 25 years of WWE's flagship entertainment event, packed with all the highlights, amazing photography, and fascinating facts. From the very first show in January 1993 to January 2018, all the memorable moments, key matches,... |
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The Heritage: Black Athletes, a Divided America, and the Politics of Patriotism
HOWARD BRYANT - Beacon Press
Format: Hardcover
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Following in the footsteps of Robeson, Ali, Robinson and others, today's Black athletes re-engage with social issues and the meaning of American patriotismNamed a best book of 2018 by Library JournalIt used to be that politics and sports were as separate from one another as church... |
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September 1918: War, Plague, and the World Series
Skip Desjardin - Regnery History
Format: Hardcover
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One hundred years ago, in September 1918, three things came to Boston: war, plague, and the World Series. This is the unimaginable story of that late summer month, in which a division of Massachusetts militia volunteers led the first unified American fighting force into battle in France,... |
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Colin Kaepernick
Stephanie Watson - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding
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Colin Kaepernick is a famous football star. He protested police treatment of black people in the United States by kneeling during the national anthem. Read about how he started a movement! |
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The Bolt Supremacy: Inside Jamaica's Sprint Factory
Richard Moore - Pegasus Books
Format: Hardcover
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Like football evokes Texas in Friday Night Lights, so does the speed and drama of sprinting provide a unique view into Jamaica -- home to the mighty Usain Bolt and the fastest runners in the world. Beijing 2008: Usain Bolt slows down as he approaches the finish line of the the 100-meter... |
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The Run Walk Run Method
Jeff Galloway - Meyer & Meyer Sport
Format: Print book
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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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The Camper Book: A Celebration of a Moveable American Dream
Dave Hoekstra - Chicago Review Press
Format: Paperback
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The Camper Book will captivate all those who dream of waving good-bye to the rat race from the window of their own moveable home, be it a camper, RV, travel trailer, camper van, or tiny camper. Not just for placid retirees anymore, camper culture has sprung up among simplicity-seeking millennials,... |
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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
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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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Geocaching Handbook: The Guide for Family-Friendly, High-Tech Treasure Hunting
Layne Scott Cameron - Falcon Guides
Format: Paperback
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This book introduces the reader to the fast-growing outdoor sport of geocaching, which combines aspects of treasure hunting, high-tech navigation, and exploration.New to this book:--Updates to technology and use of social media. --Full chapter on smartphone apps.--Updates to photography... |
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The Patch
John McPhee - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Format: Hardcover
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An "album quilt," an artful assortment of nonfiction writings by John McPhee that have not previously appeared in any bookThe Patch is the seventh collection of essays by the nonfiction master, all published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. It is divided into two parts. Part 1, "The... |
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Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game
Michael Lewis - W.W. Norton
Format: Hardcover
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"One of the best baseball -- and management -- books out.... Deserves a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame." -- ForbesMoneyball is a quest for the secret of success in baseball. Following the low-budget Oakland Athletics, their larger-than-life general manger, Billy Beane, and the strange... |
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The Great Canadian Bucket List: One-of-a-Kind Travel Experiences
Robin Esrock - Dundurn
Format: Paperback
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Fully revised with new chapters and fascinating destinations to explore, renowned travel writer Robin Esrock guides you to Canada's most incredible experiences. Having visited more than 100 countries on 7 continents, Robin Esrock has built a career chasing the extraordinary. His bestselling... |
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The Language of the Game: How to Understand Soccer
Laurent Dubois - Basic Books
Format: Hardcover
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Essential reading for soccer fans as the 2022 World Cup approaches, this lively and lyrical book is "an ideal guide to the worlds most popular sport" (Simon Kuper, coauthor of Soccernomics) .. Soccer is not only the worlds most popular game; its also one of the most widely shared... |
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Get Strong for Women: Lift Heavy - Train Hard - See Results
ALEX SILVER-FAGAN - DK
Format: Paperback
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A streamlined exercise program uniting diet advice and step-by-step exercises for women who want to train hard and lift heavy to look and feel strong.Women who lift know that training with weights is the best way to firm your glutes, tone your abs, and sculpt a powerful, healthy body. Forget... |
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Tinker to Evers to Chance: The Chicago Cubs and the Dawn of Modern America
David Rapp - University of Chicago Press
Format: Hardcover
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Their names were chanted, crowed, and cursed. Alone they were a shortstop, a second baseman, and a first baseman. But together they were an unstoppable force. Joe Tinker, Johnny Evers, and Frank Chance came together in rough-and-tumble early twentieth-century Chicago and soon formed the defensive... |
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New Hampshire Off the Beaten Path: Discover Your Fun
Barbara Rogers - Globe Pequot Press
Format: Paperback
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Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, New Hampshire Off the Beaten Path shows you the Granite State you never knew existed. Follow a nature trail marked with verse at the Robert Frost Homestead.Taste authentic, open... |
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Powerful Moments in Sports: The Most Significant Sporting Events in American History
Marty Gitlin - Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format: Hardcover
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Jesse Owens wins four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics. Billie Jean King takes on Bobby Riggs in the Battle of the Sexes. Title IX is passed. Some moments in sports - whether they take place on a track, on a tennis court, or in a courtroom - transcend the event itself. Some have helped... |
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Maine Hikes Off the Beaten Path: 35 Trails Waiting to Be Discovered
Aislinn Sarnacki - Down East Books
Format: Paperback
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Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, Maine Hikes Off the Beaten Path leads you through the Pine Tree State with stunning views along the way--from mountaintops to trails and wildlife reserves. In this collection of hikes, Bangor Daily News outdoors reporter... |
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North Carolina Adventure Weekends: A Traveler's Guide to the Best Outdoor Getaways
Jessie Johnson - Menasha Ridge Press
Format: Paperback
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Plan a weekend of hiking, cycling, climbing, and paddling! Whether you're a novice or an experienced adventurer, North Carolina offers a variety of outdoor pursuits to enjoy -- from camping in Pisgah National Forest to canoeing down the Nantahala River and hiking in the Croatan National... |
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Football for a Buck: The Crazy Rise and Crazier Demise of the USFL
Jeff Pearlman - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Format: Hardcover
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The USFL - United States Football League - was the last football league to not merely challenge the mighty NFL, but cause it to collectively shudder. It spanned three seasons, 1983-85. It secured multiple television deals. It drew millions of fans and launched the careers of legends. But then... |
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US Open: 50 Years of Championship Tennis
United States Tennis Association - Harry N. Abrams
Format: Hardcover
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Timed to coincide with the US Open's 50th anniversary, this exquisitely produced book celebrates the most electrifying event in tennis. All of the key moments and unforgettable personalities from the competition's 50-year history are brought to life by vibrant, exclusive photography. This... |
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Off Speed: Baseball, Pitching, and the Art of Deception
Terry McDermott - Pantheon
Format: Hardcover
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A wonderfully informative, exuberant, and entertaining book that explores the evolution and history of baseball pitching through the story of one "perfect" game. Tracing the evolution of pitching and the pitcher's art of deception, Terry McDermott tells the fascinating story... |
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Game Change: The Life and Death of Steve Montador, and the Future of Hockey
Ken Dryden - Signal
Format: Hardcover
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From the bestselling author and Hall of Famer Ken Dryden, this is the story of NHLer Steve Montador - who was diagnosed with CTE after his death in 2015 - the remarkable evolution of hockey itself, and a passionate prescriptive to counter its greatest risk in the future: head injuries.... |
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University of Nike: How Corporate Cash Bought American Higher Education
JOSHUA HUNT - Melville House
Format: Hardcover
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The dramatic expose of how the University of Oregon sold its soul to Nike--and what that means for the future of academics and college sports.In the world of college sports, winning means big dollars. But that money often comes at a cost. University of Nike explores the University... |
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Papi: My Story
David Ortiz - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Format: Hardcover
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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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Half Marathon: A Complete Training Guide for Women
Jeff Galloway - Meyer & Meyer Sport
Format: Paperback
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Half Marathon: The Complete Guide for Women is a must-have for adult women of any age at any fitness level who want to train for a half marathon. Using Jeff Galloway's proven Run Walk Run method, this book offers a step-by-step program for woman that will get them started with weekly... |
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Running Rewired: Reinvent Your Run for Stability, Strength, and Speed
Jay Dicharry - VeloPress
Format: Paperback
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In Running Rewired, Americas leading endurance sports physical therapist and coach shares a program for runners to become stronger, faster, and more durable. Jay Dicharry distills cutting-edge biomechanical research into 15 workouts any runner can slot into their training program to begin... |
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The Game: Harvard, Yale, and America in 1968
George Howe Colt - Scribner
Format: Hardcover
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From the author of the bestselling National Book Award finalist The Big House comes a story in the tradition of The Boys in the Boat about an unforgettable group of young athletes who battled in the legendary Harvard-Yale football game of 1968 amidst the sweeping currents... |
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A Season in the Sun: The Rise of Mickey Mantle
Randy Roberts - Basic Books
Format: Hardcover
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The story of Mickey Mantle's magnificent 1956 seasonMickey Mantle was the ideal batter for the atomic age, capable of hitting a baseball harder and farther than any other player in history. He was also the perfect idol for postwar America, a wholesome hero from the heartland.In A Season... |
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Teammate: My Journey in Baseball and a World Series for the Ages
DAVID ROSS - Hachette Books
Format: Hardcover
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Foreword by Theo Epstein An inspiring memoir from David Ross, the veteran catcher dubbed "Grandpa Rossy," who became the heart and soul of the Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series championship team.In 2016 the Cubs snapped a 108-year curse, winning the World Series in a history-making,... |
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Running Past Fifty: Advice and Inspiration for Senior Runners
GAIL WAESCHE KISLEVITZ - Skyhorse Pub Co Inc
Format: Paperback
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Running brings joy and health benefits to all participants, especially those of the baby boomer generation. But when legs get sore, joints feel achy, and old age creeps up, sometimes senior runners need a little extra motivation to get out of the door and on the road. In Running Past... |
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The Truth About Aaron
Jonathan Hernandez - Harpercollins
Format: Hardcover
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The unvarnished true story of the tragic life and death of Aaron Hernandez, the college All-American and New England Patriots star convicted of murder, told by one of the few people who knew him best, his brother. To football fans, Aaron Hernandez was a superstar in the making. A standout... |
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Outboard Motors Maintenance And Repair Manual
Jean-Luc Pallas - Sheridan House
Format: Paperback
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The aim of this book, with its superb step-by-step photographs and detailed diagrams, is to enable every owner to understand the workings of an outboard motor (2 or 4 stroke) and be able to fix it with relative ease. It includes: An explanation of the different parts that make up the engine... |
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Moon Yellowstone & Grand Teton: Including Jackson Hole
Becky Lomax - Moon Travel
Format: Paperback
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Find Your Adventure with Moon Travel Guides!Forge your way through forests, across mountain peaks, past geysers, and more with Moon Yellowstone & Grand Teton.Inside you'll find:Itineraries for every timeline, budget, and travel style, ranging from one day in each park to a week-long... |
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Greed and Glory: The Rise and Fall of Doc Gooden, Lawrence Taylor, Ed Koch, Rudy Giuliani, Donald Trump, and the Mafia in 1980s New York
Sean Deveney - Skyhorse Publishing
Format: Hardcover
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On October 28, 1986, just one day after winning one of the most thrilling World Series in history, the New York Mets were feted by more than two million fans with a parade through the city. In news accounts of the event, there was a small aside, as this one in the New York Times:... |
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Ali: A Life
JONATHAN EIG - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Format: Hardcover
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Winner of the 2018 PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing Winner of The Times Sports Biography of the Year "Stunning . . . Eig's brilliant, exhaustive book is the biography the champ deserves." - NPR.orgThe definitive biography of an American icon, from a New York Times... |
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Listening to a Continent Sing: Birdsong by Bicycle from the Atlantic to the Pacific
DONALD E KROODSMA - Princeton University Press
Format: Paperback
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Join birdsong expert Donald Kroodsma on a ten-week, ten-state bicycle journey as he travels with his son from the Atlantic to the Pacific, lingering and listening to our continent sing as no one has before. On remote country roads, over terrain vast and spectacular, from dawn to dusk and sometimes... |
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Lands of Lost Borders: A Journey on the Silk Road
KATE HARRIS - Dey Street Books
Format: Hardcover
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Lands of Lost Borders carried me up into a state of openness and excitement I haven't felt for years. It's a modern classic." - Pico IyerA brilliant, fierce writer makes her debut with this enthralling travelogue and memoir of her journey by bicycle along the Silk Road - an illuminating... |
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Tiger Woods
Jeff Benedict - Simon & Schuster
Format: Hardcover
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Based on three years of extensive research and reporting, two of today's most acclaimed investigative journalists, Jeff Benedict of Sports Illustrated and eleven-time Emmy Award winner Armen Keteyian, deliver the first major biography of Tiger Woods - sweeping in scope and packed... |
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Getting to Us: How Great Coaches Make Great Teams
Seth Davis - Penguin Press
Format: Hardcover
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In Search of Excellence for coaching, from the acclaimed CBS Sports commentator and author of the definitive biography of John Wooden What makes a coach great? How do great coaches turn a collection of individuals into a coherent "us"? Seth Davis, one of the keenest minds... |
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12: The Inside Story of Tom Brady's Fight for Redemption
Casey Sherman - Little, Brown and Company
Format: Hardcover
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The incredible story of Tom Brady and the Patriots' tumultuous 2016 season: from national disgrace to the greatest Super Bowl comeback of all time. In January 2015, rumors circulated that the New England Patriots--a team long suspected of abiding by the "if you ain't cheating... |
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Second Nature: The Legacy of Ric Flair and the Rise of Charlotte
Ric Flair - St. Martin's Press
Format: Hardcover
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WOOOOOO! Are you ready for this, WWE Universe? For the first time ever, WWE's illustrious father-daughter duo "Nature Boy" Ric Flair and Charlotte come together to tell their legendary story. Ric Flair is a 16-time World Champion and two-time WWE Hall of Fame Inductee. His four-decades... |
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Best Hikes of the Appalachian Trail: New England
Lafe Low - Menasha Ridge Press
Format: Print book
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Spanning from southern Connecticut up to the top of the mighty Katahdin, Best Hikes of the Appalachian Trail: New England by local author Lafe Low is a thorough reference to 45 day hikes on the Appalachian Trail in New England.This is the only guide that specifically covers the best days... |
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The Greatest Football Teams of All Time
The Editors of Sports Illustrated Kids - Sports Illustrated Kids
Format: Hardcover
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Covering individual teams (Hello, 1972 Miami Dolphins!) but also the best eras in famous teams' history, such as the Patriots of the '00s and the Steelers of the late 1970s, the editors at Sports Illustrated Kids dissect the best of the gridiron to show the whys and hows of team building,... |
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Thousand-Miler: Adventures Hiking the Ice Age Trail
Melanie Radzicki McManus - Wisconsin Historical Society Press
Format: Paperback
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In thirty-six thrilling days, Melanie Radzicki McManus hiked 1,100 miles around Wisconsin, landing her in the elite group of Ice Age Trail thru-hikers known as the Thousand-Milers. In prose that's alternately harrowing and humorous, Thousand-Miler takes you with her through Wisconsin's... |
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Ueli Steck: My Life in Climbing
Ueli Steck - Mountaineers Books
Format: Paperback
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Steck was considered by many to be one of the strongest climbers who ever lived The holder of six amazing speed-climbing records The first and only English-language book by this much loved alpinist A climber of incredible strength, Ueli Steck set climbing records for speed and endurance... |
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Best Easy Day Hikes Canyonlands and Arches National Parks
BILL SCHNEIDER - Falcon Guides
Format: Paperback
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Fully updated and revised, this edition includes trail descriptions and maps of the author's favorite short hikes in Canyonlands and Arches National Parks. All hikes included in this bookare on well-defined, easy-to-follow trails, and take hikers into some of the most scenic sections... |
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The Ultimate Bicycle Owner's Manual: The Universal Guide to Bikes, Riding, and Everything for Beginner and Seasoned Cyclists
Eben Weiss - Black Dog & Leventhal
Format: Print book
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Everything you need to know to purchase, maintain, and ride a bike for recreation, commuting, competition, travel, and beyond From the bike world's most beloved and trusted advocate. Eben Weiss, aka Bike Snob NYC, is the voice of cyclists everywhere. Through his popular blog he has been... |
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Moon Glacier National Park
Becky Lomax - Moon Travel
Format: Paperback
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Moon Travel Guides: Find Your AdventureWelcome to this rugged slice of nature's best. Lush green parkland, jagged summits, and glacier-carved basins abound in the one-million-acre "Crown of the Continent." Forge your own path with Moon Glacier National Park.Moon Glacier National... |
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The Long Run: A Memoir
CATRIONA MENZIES-PIKE - CROWN
Format: Print book
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An unlikely marathoner finds her way through grief and into the untold history of women and running.Thirty-year-old Catriona Menzies-Pike defined herself in many ways: voracious reader, pub crawler, feminist, backpacker, and, since her parents' deaths a decade earlier, orphan. "Runner"... |
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Five-Star Trails: Adirondacks: Your Guide to 46 Spectacular Hikes
TIMOTHY STARMER - Menasha Ridge Press
Format: Paperback
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The revised edition of Five-Star Trails: Adirondacks by Tim Starmer features six new popular trails and provides a detailed guide to some of the most stunning views found across the Adirondacks. Included are rugged and steep ascents up Snowy Mountain in the Central Adirondacks, which many... |
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Casey Stengel: Baseball's Greatest Character
Marty Appel - Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Format: Print book
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The definitive biography of one of baseball's most enduring and influential characters, from New York Times bestselling author and baseball writer Marty Appel. As a player, Charles Dillon "Casey" Stengel's contemporaries included Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, and Christy Mathewson... |
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The Fair Chase: The Epic Story of Hunting in America
PHILIP DRAY - Basic Books
Format: Hardcover
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An award-winning historian tells the story of hunting in America, showing how this sport has shaped our national identity.From Daniel Boone to Teddy Roosevelt, hunting is one of America's most sacred-but also most fraught-traditions. It was promoted in the 19th century as a way to reconnect... |
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Rail-Trails Pennsylvania: The Definitive Guide to the State's Top Multiuse Trails
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy - Wilderness Press
Format: Paperback
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Explore 70 of the best rail-trails and multiuse pathways across Pennsylvania All across the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted into public multiuse trails. Here, the experts from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy present the best of these rail-trails, as well as other multiuse... |
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Unstoppable: My Life So Far
Maria/ Cohen Rich Sharapova - Sarah Crichton Books
Format: Hardcover
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From five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova, the candid, captivating story of her rise to tennis stardomIn the middle of the night, a father and his daughter step off a Greyhound bus in Florida and head straight to the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy. They ring the bell, though no one is expecting... |
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A Hole in the Wind: A Climate Scientist's Bicycle Journey Across the United States
DAVID GOODRICH - Pegasus Books
Format: Hardcover
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An epic bicycle journey across the American hinterland that engages the challenges of climate change alongside a diverse array of American voices. After a distinguished career in climate science as the Director of the UN Global Climate Observing System in Geneva, David Goodrich returned... |
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Superfans: Into the Heart of Obsessive Sports Fandom
GEORGE DOHRMANN - Ballantine Books
Format: Hardcover
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A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist pulls back the curtain on the extraordinary inner lives of America's most obsessive sports fans. There are fans, and then there are fanatics. In this wondrously immersive look at American sports fandom, George Dohrmann travels the country to find out what... |
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Run Fast. Cook Fast. Eat Slow.: Quick-Fix Recipes for Hangry Athletes
SHALANE FLANAGAN - Rodale Books
Format: Hardcover
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Cook the recipes that Shalane Flanagan ate while training for her 2017 TCS New York City Marathon historic win!The New York Times bestseller Run Fast. Eat Slow. taught runners of all ages that healthy food could be both indulgent and incredibly nourishing. Now, Olympian Shalane... |
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The League: How Five Rivals Created the NFL and Launched a Sports Empire
John Eisenberg - Basic Books
Format: Hardcover
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The epic tale of the five owners who shepherded the NFL through its tumultuous early decades and built the most popular sport in America The National Football League is a towering, distinctly American colossus spewing out $13 billion in annual revenue. Yet its current dominance has obscured... |
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Moon Oregon
Judy Jewell - Moon Travel
Format: Paperback
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Discover Oregon with Moon Travel Guides!The jagged coastline, quirky towns, and stunning breadth of nature: Oregon is like a living postcard. Dig into this unique state with Moon Oregon.Strategic itineraries that can adapted for your timeline and budget, whether you're wine tasting... |
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Paper Lion: Confessions of a Last-String Quarterback
George Plimpton - Little
Format: Print book
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The book that made a legend--and capture's America's sport in detail that's never been matched, now featuring a foreword by Nicholas Dawidoff a and never-before-seen content from the Plimpton Archives. George Plimpton was perhaps best known for PAPER LION, the book that set the bar for participatory... |
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Unnecessary Roughness: Inside the Trial and Final Days of Aaron Hernandez
Jose Baez - Hachette Books
Format: Hardcover
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The unabridged, inside story of the trial and final days of New England Patriots superstar Aaron Hernandez, by his attorney and New York Times bestselling author Jose Baez ("The best defense lawyer in the country." - Sean Hannity) .When renowned defense attorney Jose... |
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