Sports & Recreation

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by Elaine Cutshaw (Author), Lauren E. Frank (Illustrator)Embark on an Adventure with Happy the Camper: From Aging to Restoration, Discover the Joy in Embracing Life's Changes!Follow the captivating journey of Happy the Camper, a spunky vintage travel trailer with an adventurous spirit and a heart full of memories. Happy's life is brimming with tales of family trips; however, when her wheels turned older, she found herself longing for new adventures.Happy the Camper teaches readers that change...

The Eternal Summer: Palmer, Nicklaus, and Hogan in 1960, Golf's Golden Year - Paperback

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by Curt Sampson (Author), Dan Jenkins (Foreword by)Was there ever a year in golf like 1960? It was the year that the sport and its vivid personalities exploded on the consciousness of the nation, when the past, present, and future of the sport collided. Here was Arnold Palmer, the workingman's hero, "sweating, chain-smoking, shirt-tail flying"; Ben Hogan, the greatest player of the fifties, a perfectionist battling twin demons of age and nerves; and, making his big-time debut, a crew-cut coll...

The Grind Line: The Gears That Powered the Detroit Red Wings to the Summit - Paperback

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by Keith Gave (Author)"Hockey Hall of Fame Coach Scotty Bowman: ' Those four guys, they made all the difference' The Grind Line, featuring some of the most popular athletes in Detroit sports history, is one of the most successful units in the history of the National Hockey League, and without peer among so-called ' fourth' lines, for those who insist on numbering them. Kris Draper, flanked by Kirk Maltby and Joe Kocur, and later Darren McCarty, deserve their rightful place in Detroit shoulder...

The Super Sports Society Vol. 2: Winning Is All We Do Volume 2 - Hardcover

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by Bryan Chick (Author), Brett Radlicki (Illustrator)Pel's an all-star baseball legacy. Tommy eats, sleeps, and farts sports. The two friends will have to put their skills to the test in their first-ever travel tournament with their baseball team in the second book of this fun illustrated series told in dual POVs that's so hysterical you might just poop yourself. Perfect for fans of The Last Kids on Earth, Big Nate, and The Secret Zoo. When eleven-year-old Tommy made his hometown's baseball ...

Stand Up Paddleboarding for Dummies - Paperback

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by Robert Stehlik (Author)An easy and accessible guide for one of the fastest growing water sports in the world Looking for a way to get some exercise out on the water and have a blast while you're at it? Then it's time to try stand up paddleboarding! Stand Up Paddleboarding For Dummies walks you through absolutely everything you need to know to get started with this fun, exciting, and healthy activity. It's packed with illustrations, graphics, and easy-to-understand tips that make it a snap ...

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by Kelechi Okafor (Author), Michaela Dias-Hayes (Illustrator)An athletic girl finds that strength comes in surprising forms in an uplifting story of confidence and kindness from British writer and popular social commentator Kelechi Okafor. Kamara is super strong, and she loves that--it makes her feel fizzy and zappy! She wins at almost every competition. But lately she's been hearing resentful words from her classmates, and she's starting to doubt herself and the good feeling she gets from h...

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by Joe Morgan (Author), Richard Lally (Author)Learn the basics of baseball as a player, spectator, or coach Baseball For Dummies gets you started learning about this popular sport. You can improve your fundamentals as a player, inspire your team as a coach, or enjoy watching baseball as a superfan. The book includes helpful illustrations and diagrams that make it easy to understand the rules. You'll learn about offensive and defensive strategies, hitting and pitching techniques, the roles of ...

After the North Pole: A Story of Survival, Mythmaking, and Melting Ice - Hardcover

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by Erling Kagge (Author), Kari Dickson (Translator)The Norwegian explorer, philosopher and acclaimed writer tells of his historic 58-day journey to the North Pole on skis in this provocative memoir that is a profound meditation on nature and the history of explorers' obsession. The North Pole looms large in our collective psyche--the ultimate Otherland in a world mapped and traversed. It is the center of our planet's rotation, one of the places that is most vulnerable in an epoch of global cl...

Magic in the Air: The Myth, the Mystery, and the Soul of the Slam Dunk - Hardcover

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by Mike Sielski (Author)From the author of the bestselling Kobe Bryant biography The Rise comes the legend of the most powerful shot in basketball: the slam dunk. The evolution of basketball, and much of the social and cultural change in America, can be traced through one powerful act on the court: the slam dunk. The dunk's history is the story of a sport and a country changed by the most dominant act in basketball, and it makes Magic in the Air a rollicking and insightful piece of narrative ...

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by Drew Hanlen (Author)Legendary NBA trainer Drew Hanlen--performance coach to stars like MVP Joel Embiid and Jayson Tatum--reveals his proven, step-by-step system for personal and professional transformation that has fueled the success of some of the top athletes and business leaders in the world.If you clicked on this book, it's because somewhere deep down, you know you've been bullshitting yourself. You know that making more money, landing a better job, and finally getting in great shape w...

Journey of a River Walker: Paddling the St. Johns River - Paperback

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by Ray Whaley (Author)When Ray Whaley set out to accomplish his bucket-list goal of kayaking the length of the St. Johns River, it didn't take long for him to realize he was in over his head. The longest river in Florida, stretching 310 miles between Vero Beach and Jacksonville, the St. Johns had been paddled in its entirety by only a handful of people. Whaley found himself blazing his own trail on an exciting and unexpected adventure. In Journey of a River Walker, Whaley tells the whole stor...

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by Simon Carter (Author), Adam Ondra (Foreword by)The popularity of rock climbing is burgeoning across the globe, with dedicated communities practicing everything from bouldering to sport climbing, top roping to free soloing, in awe-inspiring locations. The Art of Climbing showcases Simon Carter's dramatic and often graphic photography, providing inspiration for aspirational outdoor climbers-- anyone keen to graduate from inside climbing walls--and seasoned climbers alike.The main chapters ev...

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by Leo Aquino (Illustrator), Michael Dahl (Author)From grinding on rails to landing that last big half-pipe trick, Goodnight Skateboard follows a young girl's day at a skateboarding competition until she says goodnight to her favorite extreme sport. With rhyming text and action-packed imagery, author Michael Dahl captures the excitement and energy of the skatepark and the awesome athletes who skate. This Sports Illustrated Kids picture book will have skateboarding fans everywhere cheering for...

Rail-Trails Pennsylvania: The definitive guide to the state's top multiuse trails - Paperback

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by Rails-To-Trails Conservancy (Author)The experts from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy present 72 of the best rail-trails and other multiuse pathways in Pennsylvania.Author BiographyRails-to-Trails Conservancy is a nationwide nonprofit dedicated to converting former railroad corridors to public, multiuse recreational trails that offer easy access to runners, hikers, bicyclists, skaters, wheelchair users, and equestrians. It serves as the national voice for more than 160,000 members and supporter...

Dreams Do Come True: The Amazin' Story of Polar Bear Pete - Hardcover

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by Ryan Sirgiovanni (Author), Bridget Sirgiovanni (Author), The Alonso Foundation (Contribution by)If you like home runs you are in for a treat. This is the story of Polar Bear Pete! Since he was young, Pete dreamed of playing baseball in the Bigs. Pete was determined to reach his goal. Pete smashed his way to the pros and exceeded all expectations setting new home run records and winning Rookie of the Year! Number of Pages: 32 Dimensions: 0.25 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: March 06, 2024 ...

Indigenous Games Played in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya, India - Paperback

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by Bikika Laloo Tariang (Author), Andriana Pyngrope (Author), Rumika Talang (Author)This book has attempted to document the prominent indigenous games played by the Khasis and Jaintias tribes of Meghalaya, (India) in consultation with custodians and participants of this unique Indigenous knowledge. Various such indigenous games are described, step wise, accompanied by photographs to substantiate the text. A book of this nature would be of interest to indigenous and non-indigenous readers and ...

KIKO, Hidden Power-Electric Moves: A Revolutionary Discovery about Traditional Martial Arts for the Fight & Beyond - Paperback

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by Hayashi Tomio (Author)This work is the result of thirty years of observations about the function and behavior of Ki (vital energy) in traditional martial arts. Master teacher, Hayashi Tomio, author and Buddhist monk, with over a half-century of teaching experience, leads readers into the extraordinary realm of internal martial practice with a revolutionary perspective that the effortless power derived from proper Ki technique may be the result of human's ability to control their bioelectri...

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by Jim Atkisson (Author)Faith is like breathing for most kids. It takes faith to believe in the things we can't see, but as we grow older, faith can feel unfamiliar, and distant. As we grow up, and life happens, we often come to the understanding, certain ideas we once believed to be true, and without question, were nothing more than fables and stories, handed down from one generation to another. Santa Claus? Birthday Wishes? Just a couple of the ideas kids are willing to accept, like we trus...

Quotes from the Summitt: By Pat Summitt Coach of the Century - Hardcover

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by Pat Summitt (Author), Pat Summitt Leadership Group (Compiled by)This book is a thoughtful collection of empowering quotations used by Pat Summitt to help mold and energize her players. Although an iconic, history-making basketball coach, Pat Summitt viewed herself as a teacher and educator first. It is precisely her penchant for offering profound advice, words of wisdom and instruction that serves as the foundation for Quotes from the Summitt. It is a must read for people of all ages and i...

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by Sharon Brodin (Author)"Heaven and Nature Sing" is a Christian devotional book with 365 days of insight and practical life application around nature and life in the outdoors. Along with editor, Sharon Brodin, 24 different people contributed devotions and/or illustrations to this project. It's a true collaboration among members of the Body of Christ around the world who work in the outdoor industry, who serve in outdoor adventure ministry, or who simply love nature and the outdoors. Each day...

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by Andrés Pi Andreu (Author), Ximena García (Illustrator)Some children love to play in the waves and the sand. Others like the calm, clear water of a pool. And you, what do you prefer? A algunos niños les encanta jugar con las olas y la arena. A otros les gusta el agua tranquila y limpia de una piscina. Y tú, qué prefieres? Number of Pages: 20 Dimensions: 0.05 x 9.06 x 7.09 IN Publication Date: March 01, 2021

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by Amy Lalanne (Author), Marbin Macalino (Illustrator), Kristin Kahulugan (Illustrator)Alys was once considered to be the unluckiest child, but she finds that her luck changes when her Grandpa gives her a stuffed red dragon, a symbol of their favourite soccer team, with supposed special powers. Number of Pages: 66 Dimensions: 0.17 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN Publication Date: November 29, 2024

Joy of Horses: A Journey of Discovery - Hardcover

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by Ava Justin (Author)Discover the Transformative Journey of Love, Loss, and HopeA seventeen-year-old Joy embarks on a transformative summer at her family's ranch, carrying the weight of recent loss and the upheaval of a new life. Having recently lost her mother, Joy feels adrift without her biggest cheerleader and most steadfast support. Moving to a new state, she confronts the unfamiliarity of rural life, torn between the city's familiarity and the rustic embrace of the heartland.Guided by ...

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by Brett Gunning (Author), Stacy A. Padula (Author), Maddy Moore (Illustrator)"The On the Right Path books belong in every school, library, and home, as they teach invaluable life lessons to children in an entertaining and relatable way." - Kevin McHale, NBA Hall of FamerJordan just completed a week-long basketball camp with his siblings, Jayden and Jasmine, and their friend Shai. Along with basketball skills and life lessons, the kids learned the importance of having fun. A reflection on all...

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Up the Creek in Paradise: The Bass Capital of the World - Hardcover

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by Vickie Boyle (Author), Carolynn Boyle (Author) Number of Pages: 114 Dimensions: 0.44 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: January 14, 2025

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by John Feinstein (Author)Bestselling sportswriter John Feinstein exposes the big money and back-room deals that pervade college-basketball recruiting in this fast-break young adult novel. Terrell Jamerson is the #1 high school basketball player in the country. His team is poised to win State, top colleges are lining up to give him scholarships, and everyone says he could play in the NBA tomorrow. But it only takes one false step to lose everything. Danny Wilcox is Terrell's best friend and...

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by Paul Flamer (Author)When Paul Flamer was twenty-three years old, he met Jeffrey, a wealthy tech mogul who introduced this small-town boy from Texas to the finer things in life. Jeffrey whisked Paul away on international trips, bought him fancy cars and multiple houses - and eventually, a green diamond wedding ring. There was a dark side to this seeming fantasy, though. In addition to funding Paul's designer wardrobe, Jeffrey also financed his increasing dependence on drugs. Unable to come ...

Reelfoot Lake: Oasis on the Mississippi - Paperback

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by Jim W. Johnson (Author) Each year nearly a quarter million visitors come to Reelfoot Lake, also known as "The Earthquake Lake," to enjoy its natural splendor. With its twenty-five thousand acres of shimmering water, haunting cypress swamps, and two-hundred-year-old lily marshes, the lake is rich in natural beauty and natural history. Yet, despite being one of the most unique lakes in the country--this natural body of water formed during the New Madrid earthquakes in the early nineteenth ce...

Runhundred: Heart Versus Heat at Western States 100 - Paperback

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by Chris Zehetleitner (Author)What's Left When There's Nothing Left?If you've ever asked yourself this profound question in the crucible of an ultramarathon, then Runhundred speaks directly to you. It is precisely what Chris Zehetleitner contemplates, when everything starts falling apart during the challenge of his life, the Western States Endurance Run - a 100-mile trail race in the grueling heat and remote wilderness of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California.How to Run an Ultramarathon: ...

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by Frank Scalise (Author)Sam the Hockey Player (Peewee #4)Twelve-year-old Sam Parker has dealt with a lot over the past two seasons of hockey -- a concussion, a bully, and a divorce. He has overcome all of those challenges, not to mention keeping his grades up at school. Plus he and his best friend Jill have discovered they have feelings for each other. Things are going well for him.Then, his divorced parents both start dating again, which is weird and makes him a little angry for reasons he ...

Pump It Up Magazine: Get Ready for Summer Fitness with MMA Star Brady

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by Anissa Boudjaoui Sutton (Author), Michael B. Sutton (Author)Get ready for an exciting summer with the June/July 2024 issue of Pump It Up Magazine! This special edition is packed with everything you need to stay energized, stylish, and motivated.Cover Star Alert: Brady "BAM BAM" Hiestand, the rising MMA superstar, graces our cover. Discover his intense training secrets and the mindset that has propelled him to the top of the MMA world.Special Feature: A big shoutout to GrandMixer GMS, the...