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Albert Pujols: On the Field with...Anyone who has ever had the privilege of watching Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals knows the sound of a hit. It's the sound his bat makes when it connects with the ball. It's a sound that's been heard countless times since his...
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Let Me Tell You a Story: A Lifetime in the GameThe legendary Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach--who led the Celtics to nine NBA championships, eight of them consecutive--joins forces with America's favorite sportswriter to produce one of the most richly entertaining books ever written about the game of basketball.Red Auerbach colorfully recalls all the...
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The Pittsburgh Steelers: Brain Teasers about Steelers Football, Past and PresentThe ultimate football trivia and appreciation book, perfect for diehard fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers.For this book, Pittsburgh sportswriter Ed Bouchette has compiled a Steelers trivia celebration, featuring hundreds of questions, puzzles, lists, nicknames, anecdotes, and photos.Author: Ed BouchettePublisher: St. Martin's GriffinPublished: 08/15/1994Pages: 114Binding...
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Rise Above: A 90-Day DevotionalIn Rise Above, a book of devotions, teen surfing star Bethany Hamilton shares with young girls her courage and enthusiasm for God, inspiring them to face life head on and stand strong in their faith.Author: Bethany HamiltonPublisher: ZonderkidzPublished: 05/06/2014Pages: 192Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 8.40h...
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1954: The Year Willie Mays and the First Generation of Black Superstars Changed Major League Baseball Forever1954--A triumphant season for black ballplayers and the country Award-winning New York Times bestselling author Bill Madden delivers the first major book to fully examine the 1954 baseball season, drawn largely from exclusive recent interviews with the major players themselves, including Willie Mays and...
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Summer Up North: Henry Aaron and the Legend of Eau Claire BaseballJune 12, 1952--only a local sportswriter showed up at the Eau Claire airport to greet a newly signed eighteen-year-old shortstop from Alabama toting a cardboard suitcase. "I was scared as hell," said Henry Aaron, recalling his arrival as the new recruit on the city's...
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The Amazing Tale of Mr. Herbert and His Fabulous Alpine Cowboys Baseball Club: An Illustrated History of the Best Little Semipro Baseball Team in TexaBack in the 1940s and 1950s, almost every small town in America had a baseball team. Most players were simply local heroes with a local following, but a few teams achieved fame far beyond their region. The Alpine Cowboys--despite being based in Texas's remote,...
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A Guide to Golf - How to get out of your own wayThe world of golf improvement is filled to the brim with big promises, secrets, tricks and innovative swing theories. However, such impossible promises often lead to the disillusionment of golfers who started with the best of intentions. Our most universal of movement skills are...
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Shake Down the Thunder: The Creation of Notre Dame Football with an Updated Preface"Sperber. . .tackles the details, great and small, unearthing a treasure." --New York Times Book ReviewShake Down the Thunder traces the history of the Notre Dame football program--which has acquired almost mythical proportions--from its humble origins in the 19th century to its status as...
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The Perfect Season: A Memoir of the 1964-1965 Evansville College Purple AcesIn 1964, the Evansville College Purple Aces raced undefeated through the Indiana Collegiate Conference, posting a perfect 24-0 regular-season record and winning the College Division NCAA championship. The skeleton of this season exists in newspaper archives and in books that capture the on-court action,...
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At the Edge: Riding for My LifeI checked my balance and peered apprehensively at the sheer drop below. Once I felt comfortable, I radioed down to Stu. 'I'm just gonna unclip quickly, ' I said. My walkie-talkie crackled straight away. Stu sounded pretty stressed. 'Dude, keep the rope on '...
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Baseball's Great Experiment: Jackie Robinson and His Legacy (Anniversary)In this gripping account of one of the most important steps in the history of American desegregation, Jules Tygiel tells the story of Jackie Robinson's crossing of baseball's color line. Examining the social and historical context of Robinson's introduction into white organized baseball, both...
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Goal! II: Living the DreamThe exciting world of professional soccer comes to life in this compelling sequel to GOAL! The Dream Begins. Young soccer player Santiago Munez has come a long way from the barrios of Los Angeles. He has become one of Newcastle United's most outstanding players....
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The Kid from TomkinsvilleShortly before a serious accident ends his dream of pitching, Roy Tucker is called up from a small-town team in Connecticut to help the Brooklyn Dodgers out of a slump. Includes an introduction by Bruce Brooks.Author: John Roberts TunisPublisher: Houghton MifflinPublished: 03/01/2006Pages: 300Binding Type:...
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Juliette Gordon Low: America's First Girl ScoutAsk the girls, Juliette Gordon Low always said when a problem came up. They'll know what's best. But in 1912, no one thought that children should be listened to. No one except Daisy, that is. She wanted girls to learn that they could be...
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The Numbers Game: Why Everything You Know about Soccer Is WrongMoneyball meets Freakonomics in this myth-busting guide to understanding--and winning--the most popular sport on the planet. Innovation is coming to soccer, and at the center of it all are the numbers--a way of thinking about the game that ignores the obvious in favor of...
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Understanding Boat Design (H/C)Author: Ted BrewerPublisher: International Marine PublishingPublished: 11/22/1993Pages: 158Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.08lbsSize: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.44dISBN: 9780071837972About the AuthorBrewer, Ted: - McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwideThis title...
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Marlinspike Sailor's Knots and Crafts: A Step-By-Step Guide to Tying Classic Sailor's Knots to Create, Adorn, and Show OffDiscover the dozens of nautically flavored craft projects you can make with rope You will be surprised by the fancy projects you can make with a square knot, a double-French hitching, or four-strand braids (a dog collar, a tool grip, and a decorated picture...
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Performance Sailing and RacingFrom a racing master, all the knowledge you need to make your boat go faster and safer in any condition In Performance Sailing and Racing, Steve Colgate explains how to improve your sailing and push your boat to higher but safer speeds. He shows...
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Boatbuilding ManualGet the latest boatbuilding tips from this updated classic Since its first publication in 1970, Boatbuilding Manual has become the standard reference in boatbuilding and boat design schools, in the offices of professional builders, and in the basement workshops of home builders. No other...
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