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Tough Luck: Sid Luckman, Murder, Inc., and the Rise of the Modern NFLIn the long annals of sports and crime, no story compares to the one that engulfed the Luckman family in 1935. As 18-year-old Sid Luckman made headlines across New York City for his high school football exploits at Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn,...
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Alex Morgan: Second EditionUnlike most professional soccer players, Alex Morgan did not start playing club soccer until she was fourteen. But her talent was so obvious that only three years later she was called up to the U.S. women's under-20 team. That was just the beginning of...
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1000 SkateboardsFollowing Universe's 1000 Sneakers and 1000 Tattoos, this is a definitive collection of the world's most iconic skateboard designs, complete with history, engineering, collectability, sports and pop culture trivia, and graphics. A must-have for diehard fans and the perfect introduction for anyone just getting...
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The Last Time Around Cape Horn: The Historic 1949 Voyage of the Windjammer PamirIn 1949, a young Dartmouth student named William Stark left his study-abroad program in Zurich for a berth as an Ordinary Seaman on a Finnish windjammer that would carry 60,000 sacks of barley 12,000 miles in 128 days from Australia to Europe, around Cape...
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Ezzard Charles: A Boxing LifeGreatness is often overlooked in its own time. For Ezzard Charles--one of boxing's most skilled practitioners, with a record of 93-25-1 (52 KO)--recognition took decades. Named by The Ring magazine as the greatest light heavyweight of all time, Charles was frustrated in his attempts...
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The Magic ScooterCaspar can't take his eyes off his new birthday present - a new scooter! He soon finds out it's not just any scooter but one with magical, time-traveling powers.Author: Julia JarmanPublisher: Crabtree Publishing CompanyPublished: 09/01/2015Pages: 48Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.60w x 0.20dISBN:...
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K2A thrilling chronicle of the tragedy-ridden history of climbing the world's most difficult and unpredictable mountain, by the bestselling authors of The Mountain and No Shortcuts to the Top "Gripping . . . reveals a good deal about the rarefied noble-gonzo world of high-altitude...
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Reach for the Summit: The Definite Dozen System for Succeeding at Whatever You DoPat Summitt, head coach of the Tennessee Lady Vols, was a phenomenon in women's basketball. Her ferociously competitive teams won three NCAA championships in a row--1996, 1997, and 1998. The 1997-98 Lady Vols posted a historic 39-0 record, prompting the New York Times, among...
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And God Said, Play Ball!: Amusing and Thought-Provoking Parallels Between the Bible and BaseballThis book manages to be entertaining and educational, as well as fanciful and inspirational. It draws from the lives of Jesus Christ and Yogi Berra, Joseph of Nazareth and Joe DiMaggio, Moses and Hank Aaron, Saint Peter and Jackie Robinson. And God Said, "Play...
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Elsie Piddock Skips in Her SleepSkip for joy The exuberant classic returns in a compact hardcover edition that makes a perfect gift. Little Elsie Piddock is a born skipper. When she is scarcely five, she can outskip anyone in her village. By the time she's six, her name and...
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Hiking Waterfalls in Northern California: A Guide to the Region's Best Waterfall HikesWaterfall hikes throughout northern California, from mossy cascades in the redwood forests of the extreme northwest to the storied stone-backed falls of Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada, are included in this guide. All waterfalls can be reached via a pleasant day hike...
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Backcountry Skiing Utah: A Guide to the State's Best Ski ToursUtah skiers claim to have the greatest snow on earth, and this revised and updated edition guides readers to the best backcountry ski tours in the state. Backcountry expert Tyson Bradley takes skiers from the urban backcountry of the Wasatch Front to spectacular desert...
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Hiking Maryland and Delaware: A Guide to the States' Greatest Day Hiking AdventuresHiking Maryland and Delaware explores sixty-two easy-to-follow, and easy-to-get-to hikes. Weaving the natural history and rich cultural history of two of our nation's oldest states, the author guides you through the rugged mountains, old-growth hardwood forests, salt-marsh wildlife preserves, and Piedmont stream valleys that...
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Death Row All Stars: A Story of Baseball, Corruption, and MurderIt was the golden age of baseball, and all over the country teams gathered on town fields in front of throngs of fans to compete for local glory. In Rawlins, Wyoming, residents lined up for tickets to see slugger Joseph Seng and the rest...
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Best Bike Rides Detroit and Ann Arbor: Great Recreational Rides In Southeast Michigan, First EditionHidden in and around the Detroit and Ann Arbor area are some great roads, trails, and bike paths that are fun to explore. Best Bike Rides Detroit and Ann Arbor describes 40 great recreational rides in the metro areas. With most rides between 5...
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Best Easy Day Hikes VailBest Easy Day Hikes Vail includes concise descriptions and easy-to-follow maps for spectacular hiking routes through some of the most outstanding scenery in central Colorado's mountains. Hikes to alpine lakes, meadows full of wildflowers, and along sparkling streams are all included.Author: Maryann GaugPublisher: Falcon...
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Complete Nutrition Guide for Triathletes: The Essential Step-By-Step Guide to Proper Nutrition for Sprint, Olympic, Half Ironman, and Ironman DistanceTriathletes spend a lot of time and money making sure they have the right gear, optimizing their training plans, and selecting their races. And part of that preparation for big race days is taking care of diet to be sure the body is properly...
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SAS and Elite Forces Guide Prisoner of War Escape & Evasion: How to Survive Behind Enemy Lines from the World's Elite Military UnitsWith more than 120 black-&-white drawings and with easy-to-follow text, The POW How To Escape Handbook is for anyone who wants to know how to survive in the most stressful of circumstances and emerge a winner. Presented in a handy, pocketsize format, thisAuthor: Christopher...
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Best Easy Day Hikes Grand Rapids, Michigan"Best Easy Day Hikes Grand Rapids, Michigan "includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for twenty easy-to-follow trails that trek along the dunes of Michigan, follow charming creeks, and disappear into dense pine forests.Look inside for: Casual hikes to full-day adventuresAfter-dinner strolls to full-day hikesHikes...
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Best Easy Day Hikes Cape Cod and the Islands, Second EditionTwenty hikes in Massachusetts.Author: Pamela Van Drimlen, Cheryl Johnson HubanPublisher: Falcon Press PublishingPublished: 04/01/2011Pages: 112Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 6.80h x 4.20w x 0.40dISBN: 9780762761333About the AuthorPam VanDrimlen grew up in the south shore of Massachusetts. She and her best buddy, a black Labrador, Macie,...
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