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Discover the best sports books at our online bookstore, featuring top sports titles, compelling sports autobiographies, and engaging basketball books. Explore must-read and best-selling sports romance books and more, perfect for fans of every athletic pursuit.
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Arlo Finch in the Lake of the Moon"A thrilling adventure full of magic and wonder. John August is a master storyteller." --Ransom Riggs, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children From acclaimed screenwriter John August, Arlo Finch in the Lake of the Moon continues the spellbinding...
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1, 2, 3, Jump!First swimming lessons can be exciting and terrifying, but this joyful and imaginative guide from Lisl H. Detlefsen, illustated by Madeline Valentine, shows young readers how to conquer the pool. From what to wear (a bathing suit, of course ) to what to expect...
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Boat Joinery and Cabinetmaking Simplified (Latest Edition)With over 60 years' experience as a boat builder/designer, Fred Bingham is the ideal companion for any DIY boat woodworking enthusiast. In Boat Joinery and Cabinet Making Simplified, Bingham sets out to turn novices into carpenters, and carpenters into craftsmen.Beginning with simple projects, Bingham's...
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Scientific Self-defense"Get tough, get down in the gutter, win at all costs... I teach what is called 'Gutter Fighting.' There's no fair play, no rules except one: kill or be killed." - W.E. Fairbairn Learn self-defense from one of the most badass hand-to-hand combat experts...
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Training Thoroughbred HorsesGet the most out of your horse legally and safely Training Thoroughbred Horses features the methods, secrets, tips, and advice of a Master Horseman. Learn the fundamentals of how to: Select and train young horses to produce competitive runners Condition each horse individually to...
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More Than a Race: Four 70-Year-Old Cyclists Ride the Race Across AmericaMore Than a Race is about the notorious Race Across America (the RAAM) known as the world's toughest bicycle race. The story tracks a four-man team of septuagenarians who proved that age is no obstacle to superlative performance. Adding to the narrative are the...
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Minnesota Twins Baseball: Hardball History on the PrairieFor more than half a century, Minnesotans have been treated to the memorable players and teams of the Minnesota Twins. From the Ruthian blasts of Harmon Killebrew and Kirby Puckett to a successful brand of small ball, the Twins have fielded competitive teams at...
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FootballIt is third down, and the quarterback has a decision to make. The receiver hustles to the end zone. The quarterback throws deep. Touchdown! Readers looking to understand football will find this approachable text detailing the basics of football helpful. Clear, action-packed photos highlight...
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The Capital of Basketball: A History of DC Area High School HoopsIn The Capital of Basketball, John McNamara offers the first-ever comprehensive look at the great high school players, teams, and coaches that make the DC metropolitan area second to none in its contributions to the game. This fascinating, highly-illustrated history is perfect for basketball...
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Penelope Down East: Cruising Adventures in an Engineless Catboat Along the World's Most Beautiful CoastPenelope Down East is a collection of stories about cruising a twenty-two-foot gaff-rigged catboat--with no auxiliary engine--all along the coast of Maine, bucking tremendous tides, riding the fickle winds, glorying in the most gorgeous, rugged seacoast imaginable, and often winding up in unforeseen places...
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The Story of Olympic Swimmer Duke KahanamokuBest Children's Books of the Year, Bank Street College of EducationThis entry in the innovative Story line of chapter-book biographies focuses on Duke Kahanamoku, the six-time Olympic swimming champion and a legendary surfer who popularized surfing around the world.Growing up in Hawai'i with the...
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The Popular Mechanics Essential Survival Guide: The Only Book You Need in Any EmergencyPopular Mechanics' ultimate survival manual will teach you the essential skills to protect your family, save yourself, and conquer any possible danger. In an emergency, would you know how to survive--to purify water, jump-start a car, escape a flood or fire, forage for firewood,...
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My Life on the Line: How the NFL Damn Near Killed Me and Ended Up Saving My Life"Football gave Ryan O'Callaghan a scholarship to Cal and the chance to earn millions in the NFL, but it also afforded him something far more important: a place to hide. As a closeted gay man, his helmet and pads became tools of deception...O'Callaghan, Author:...
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Unsportsmanlike Conduct: College Football and the Politics of RapeJessica Luther studied history and the classics before marshaling her writing talent toward of-the-moment topics like sexual assault and college sports culture. Now she's an investigative journalist, working from her adopted hometown, Austin, Tex., in what is perhaps the nation's most college-obsessed state. Ms....
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Miracle Moments in New York Yankees History: The Turning Points, the Memorable Games, the Incredible RecordsThroughout its illustrious history, the New York Yankees have produced some of the most memorable highlights in baseball annals. Babe Ruth's "called shot" home run, Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak, Derek Jeter's amazing "Flip Play." Most Yankees fans have seen newsreel footage of Lou...
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Madness: The Ten Most Memorable NCAA Basketball FinalsThe annual NCAA Basketball Tournament, which has become known as "March Madness" has emerged as a major sports event, matched only by the Super Bowl and the Olympics. In Madness, Mark Mehler and Charles Paikert tell the stories behind the ten most compelling and...
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Stability Workouts on the Balance Board: Illustrated Step-By-Step Guide to Toning, Strengthening and Rehabilitative TechniquesTHE FIRST BOOK DEDICATED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE BALANCE BOARD FEATURING OVER 200 STEP-BY-STEP PHOTOS Unleashing the power of the balance board, this guide provides highly effective workouts that quickly produce noticeable results. Whether you're looking to sculpt a stunning physique, tone muscles, or improve...
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Ultimate Olympic Weightlifting: A Complete Guide to Barbell Lifts. . . from Beginner to Gold MedalGet lifting with the quintessential weight training guide to Olympic-level competition complete with step-by-step instructions and detailed pictures. Every four years, the world's most powerful athletes showcase their amazing abilities at the Olympics. This book takes you step by step through the same primary...
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Alone: The True Story of the Man Who Fought the Sharks, Waves, and Weather of the Pacific and WonThis is the incredible true story of one man's heroic battle against impossible odds, a tale of pain and anguish, bravery and utter solitude, a tale that ends in a victory not only over the implacable ocean but over himself as well. At the...
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The Essential Sheehan: A Lifetime of Running Wisdom from the Legendary Dr. George SheehanRunners and readers whose connections to the sport date back to the 1970s surely remember Dr. George Sheehan, the New Jersey cardiologist and writer whose unique approach to the joy of exercise helped spark America's fitness boom. As a columnist for his local Red...
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