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The Republic Baseball League: Volume 2: The Prophecy of Atlas Shrugged

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Report copyright infringementby Jonathan a. Fink (Author)When Professor Kevin Dempsey, longtime baseball fan, published his PhD dissertation, he never looked back. With inspiration from those who went before him, he used his research and the support of students, family, and friends to create the Republic Baseball League. Author Jonathan A. Fink has handily incorporated the history of baseball into a forward looking story that will leave baseball fans looking ahead to the next golden age of ba...

Peak Health and Performance through NeuroBiogetix(R): Unlock Your Potential with the Science of Mind-Body Transformation

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Report copyright infringementby Susan L. Williams (Author)Unlock the next level of health and athletic performance through NeuroBiogetix(R). A breakthrough integration of hypnotherapy, quantum biology, and epigenetics.This science-based yet highly accessible book offers athletes, coaches, and health professionals a practical roadmap to enhancing physical output, mental resilience, and long-term well-being.Peak Health and Performance through NeuroBiogetix(R) demystifies cutting-edge science an...

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Report copyright infringementby Allen Iverson (Author), Ray Beauchamp (With)A compelling and candid memoir from Allen Iverson, the NBA's most misunderstood Hall of Famer, detailing his tough childhood in Virginia, his entry into the league as the number one overall pick, and his controversial, culture-changing pro basketball career. In Misunderstood, Allen Iverson shares in searing clarity and touching candor his meteoric rise from impoverished child in the Virginia projects to high school c...

In the Name of Freedom: A Political Dissident's Fight for Human Rights in the NBA and Around the World

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Report copyright infringementby Enes Kanter Freedom (Author)A riveting story of personal hardship, the cost of political dissent, and the quest for justice that recounts how NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom became a leading activist for human rights around the world. Enes Kanter Freedom was born to play basketball. But he risked it all when he realized that his voice could be a force for change. In the Name of Freedom tells the story of how Enes Kanter, a boy with a dream in Turkey, became Enes ...

From the Outhouse to the Penthouse: The Football Journey of Hall of Famer Larry Little

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Report copyright infringementby Joe Zagorski (Author), Larry Little (Biographee), Bob Griese (Foreword by)"I think that Larry Little was a guy you could count on, play in, and play out. He was going to be the first one up the hill. . . come hell or high water." - Larry Csonka, Miami Dolphins Hall of Fame Running BackWhat measures a man's greatness? For Larry Little, it is his character.Pro Football Hall of Famer Larry Little shares the journey of his life in this rich and inspiring narrative....

Miscalculated Risks: Attacked, Crippled, Paralyzed, Drowning, Unconscious and Freezing in The Wild (Just Not All at Once)

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Cooper (Author)Michael Cooper was compulsively drawn to perilous places. It nearly got him killed over a half-dozen times.In its action-packed, often-comical pages, Miscalculated Risks recounts how Cooper's increasingly dangerous ventures far into wilderness landed him in dire situations: Mortally wounded in a Mexican jungle, twenty roadless miles from the nearest medical facility. Half-drowned and severely hypothermic on an isolated Oregon river, shoot...

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Silver Charm: And the Old Friends Who Save the Thoroughbreds

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Report copyright infringementby M. J. Evans (Author)WINNER OF THE LITERARY GLOBAL BOOK AWARDWhen champions retire, who fights for their tomorrow?In the high-stakes world of horse racing, thoroughbreds capture our hearts with their thundering hooves and breathtaking speed. But what happens when the cheering stops and the spotlight fades? Silver Charm is not just a biography of this famous horse's life and career. It also takes readers behind the scenes of an extraordinary mission to save racin...

Gino: The Fighting Spirit of Gino Odjick

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Report copyright infringementby Patrick Johnston (Author), Peter Leech (Author)From veteran hockey reporter Patrick Johnston and Gino's longtime friend Peter Leech comes the authorized biography of Gino Odjick. In the 1980s and '90s, National Hockey League games were very different from the nimble, skill-focused displays we see today. One of the greatest differences--and one of the sport's more popular facets at the time--was the widespread presence of "enforcers" hulking, battle-scarred play...

The Trek Continues: More Memoirs of a Rocket Scientist

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Report copyright infringementby Chester L. Richards (Author)A life of adventure, science, and survival-one man's journey from writing for Star Trek to exploring the edges of the worldAfter co-writing The Tholian Web, a classic episode of the original series of Star Trek(R), Chester L. Richards charted a path unlike any other-one that led him from the wonders of science and engineering to the wilds of uncharted rivers and exotic creatures with sharp teeth, some of them human. Now, in The Trek ...

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Report copyright infringementby Kostya Kennedy (Author)"The era, the ballplayer and the record are all laid out beautifully. . . . The tension of the times is matched by the pressure of the streak." --San Francisco Chronicle It was the baseball season of 1941, and with Babe Ruth retired and Lou Gehrig ailing, the Yankees weren't playing like the Yankees anymore. The team seemed vulnerable--just like the rest of the world, as war loomed and an American military draft seemed imminent. Even Joe...

The Ride: The Improbable Life of Freckles Brown, a Bull Named Tornado, and the Most Historic Eight Seconds in Rodeo

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Report copyright infringementby Ron J. Jr. Jackson (Author)Rodeo immortality dangled in front of the beloved, veteran bull rider Freckles Brown like a sack of gold on that frigid December night at the National Finals Rodeo in 1967. The forty-six-year-old former world champion had been granted one opportunity to forever - and against all odds - be remembered as the first cowboy to ride the "unrideable" Tornado or forever wonder what might have been. Either way, Freckles now stood moments away ...

Biography of Venus Lacy - Being Different

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Report copyright infringementby Laquan Stallworth (Author)"Venus Lacy: Being Different" is an extraordinary and emotionally stirring biography that transcends the boundaries of a traditional sports memoir. Authored by LaQuan "LQ" Stallworth with deeply intimate storytelling, the book captures the remarkable life of Venus Lacy-Olympic gold medalist, college basketball legend, survivor, and mental health advocate-with searing honesty and inspirational clarity.Yet, Being Different is not just ab...

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Report copyright infringementby Laquan Lq Stallworth (Author)The extraordinary untold story of a legend who redefined what it means to rise, fight, and stand tall on and off the court. Once told she'd never make it because she was too different, too big, too bold. Venus shattered every expectation, leaving an unforgettable mark on women's basketball history. From her college dominance to Olympic gold, and her groundbreaking impact in the WNBA, Venus proved that greatness doesn't ask for permi...

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Report copyright infringementby Jack Frazier (Author)When Jack was the basketball coach in Elk City during his second year (1966-67), he received the Coach of the Year award in Western Oklahoma. Jack loved basketball, but he wasn't always good at it. In fourth grade, he made his first attempt at a free throw and failed. For his birthday, he asked for a basketball. He realized he didn't have a basket when he shot outside.Out in the garage was an old rusty 5-gallon bucket-back then, they were m...

Not Without Peril: 150 Years of Misadventure on the Presidential Range of New Hampshire - Paperback

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by Nicholas Howe (Author)Among the most dangerous mountains in the world, Mount Washington has challenged adventurers for centuries with its severe weather. From the days when gentlefolk ascended the heights in hoop skirts and wool suits to today's high-tech assaults on wintry summits, this book offers extensive and intimate profiles of people who found trouble on New Hampshire's Presidential Range, from the nineteenth century through present day. Veteran journalist Nicholas Howe draws on his...

From Lee to Li: An A-Z guide of martial arts heroes

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Report copyright infringementby Ben Stevens (Author)An A-Z guide to martial arts heroes Who gave Bruce Lee advice on kicking and taught Muhammad Ali how to punch? Which Welshman is revered in Japan as a karate expert, novelist and environmentalist? On which film did Jackie Chan fracture his skull and almost lose his life? All these questions and more are answered in From Lee To Li.Ben Stevens, a lifelong martial arts fan, has compiled a quirky and informative guide to the giants of martial ar...

Legacies of the Turf: A Century of Great Thoroughbred Breeders V1

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Report copyright infringementby Edward L. Bowen (Author)Delve into both the human and equine accomplishments of America's greatest twentieth-century breeders in this first volume of Legacies of the Turf. Some of Thoroughbred racing's greatest champions--horses such as Man o' War, Citation, and Native Dancer--are the handiwork of a remarkable parade of individuals, ranging from full-time horsemen to daring capitalists to philanthropists. In Legacies of the Turf, Volume 1, renowned racing hist...

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Report copyright infringementby Dwight Akers (Author)""Drivers Up: The Story of American Harness Racing"" is a comprehensive book that delves into the history and evolution of harness racing in the United States. Written by Dwight Akers, a renowned author and expert in the field of equine sports, this book offers a fascinating insight into the world of harness racing and its impact on American society.The book covers the early days of harness racing, dating back to the 19th century when it wa...

The Whore of Akron: One Man's Search for the Soul of Lebron James

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Report copyright infringementby Scott Raab (Author)After 52 long years, the city of Cleveland finally has a new championship team, thanks to LeBron James and his Cavaliers. Scott Raab--Cleveland super-fan--has suffered for every one of those five decades of drought. In the tradition of Frederick Exley's cult-classic sports book A Fan's Notes, The Whore of Akron is Raab's hilarious and unhinged plea for deliverance from all those years of pain. Traveling from Cleveland to Miami and back again,...

Fanatic: Ten Things All Sports Fans Should Do Before They Die

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Report copyright infringementby Jim Gorant (Author)If you had to pick the top ten iconic sporting events, what would they be? Jim Gorant asked himself this question, and the answer resulted in a yearlong journey into the heart of sports. From the Kentucky Derby to the Super Bowl, from a day game at Wrigley Field to a fortnight at Wimbledon, from the NCAA Final Four to the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field, Gorant takes us along for the ride, evoking the best (and sometimes the worst) sports has ...

Sometimes Orange Is Almost Gold: Morgantown's Misfits of the Diamond

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Report copyright infringementby Jim Antonini (Author), Suzanne C. Reynolds (Author)This book captures the colorful and hilarious exploits of a group of orange-clad outcasts on their futile quarter-century quest for softball glory. Part softball team. Part social club. Part mythology. But mostly failure. Nobody loss better than the Chico's Bail Bonds softball team-the forever doormats of adult softball in a college town in the hills of West Virginia.A work-in-progress since 1998, Chico softbal...

Foundational Description of the Art of Fencing: The 1570 Treatise of Joachim Meyer (Reference Edition Vol. 2)

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Report copyright infringementby Hans Christoph Stimmer (Illustrator), Rebecca L. R. Garber (Translator), Michael Chidester (Introduction by)In his short life, master cutler and Freifechter Joachim Meyer appears to have had quite a successful career as a fencing master, teaching craftsmen and noblemen alike while also authoring at least four different fencing treatises (and possibly more). His works became renowned far outside of his own nation and were copied by other authors for over a hundr...

Elite Martial Arts Instructor: A Military Approach to Opening, Operating and Scaling a Thriving Martial Arts Business

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Report copyright infringementby Lee Matthews (Author)IF YOU WANT TO BUILD, RUN AND SCALE A THRIVING ELITE MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL, YOU NEED A MILITARY-GRADE METHOD TO ENSURE LONG-TERM SUCCESS. Elite Martial Arts Instructor is a comprehensive handbook to help you attract and retain more of the right students for your school. Based on the '6 rounds of success' that have helped thousands of other instructors achieve their goals and martial arts excellence, it will guide you to become truly elit...

The Baseball Business: Pursuing Pennants and Profits in Baltimore

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Report copyright infringementby James Edward Miller (Author)Major league baseball is more than pitching, defense, and three-run homers. It is a big business. In recent years at least as much fan interest has focused on the off-the-field activities of players and owners as on the games themselves. James Miller's The Baseball Business identifies the issues that have come to the fore during the commercialization of baseball since the 1950s: *the changing relationship between the major and minor ...

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by Sherry Howard (Author), Aleksander Zolotic (Illustrator)Expanding your child's reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials! In "A Team for Everyone" by Sherry Howard, Annabella is inspired by the 1930 World Cup in her home of Uruguay and wants to play in a football match herself. With no football teams for girls, she's inspired to start her own. Find out more in this great sports story your child will love. Includes 'Book Club' literacy and comprehension ques...

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by Stephanie Loureiro (Author), Teber (Illustrator)Expanding your child's reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials! In "Ski Season Surprise" by Stephanie Loureiro, twins Kaitlyn and Tyler are excited for their family ski trip, but when they get to the resort, the snow hasn't fallen yet. How will Kaitlyn and Tyler have fun on their ski trip without snow? Find out more in this fun story about making the best of a situation your child will love. Includes 'Book C...

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by Selina Li Bi (Author), Dan Widdowson (Illustrator)Expanding your child's reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials! In "Camp Whatchamacallit" by Selina Li Bi, it's nine-year-old Sam's first time at camp during a nature scavenger hunt competition. Sam is allergic to everything outdoors and just wants to go home. Fortunately, he's teamed up with his energetic cabinmate and a two-time scavenger hunt champion. Find out more in this acutely engaging geometry sto...

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by Roger Sipe (Author), Neil Evans (Illustrator)Expanding your child's reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials! In "So You Think You Can Run?" By Roger Sipe, a ten-year-old Kenyan boy named Daniel dreams of becoming a champion long-distance runner. However, he must learn that running is about the journey and not just crossing the finish line first. Find out more in this ran-tastic story your child will love. Includes 'Book Club' literacy and comprehension qu...

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by Antonio Sacre (Author), Nikki Boetger (Illustrator)Expanding your child's reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials! In "Sliding Home" By Roger Sipe, ten-year-old Esteban has always wanted to see a baseball game in Havana. When he finally does, he's inspired to form his own team in his small neighborhood. Find out more in this baseball story your child will love. Includes 'Book Club' literacy and comprehension questions. Number of Pages: 32 Dimensions: 0.3 ...

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by Christian Chensvold (Author)Golf is a sport with an illustrious pedigree. From the "home of golf," the Royal and Ancient St. Andrews, it has migrated from its Scottish homeland to the globe's most fashionable corners. Defined by a distinctive and quirky dress code, golf is as much about good-natured wagering that accompanies each round. For this very reason, it attracts socialites, captains of industry, and prominent celebrities looking to relax in sylvan surroundings. Access to clubs is h...

It's Hard for Me to Live with Me: A Memoir - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Rex Chapman (Author), Seth Davis (Author)A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A powerful memoir from the University of Kentucky basketball legend, NBA veteran, and social media influencer about his recovery from addiction. He is considered by many the greatest basketball player ever produced by the hoops-crazy state of Kentucky. In two years at the University of Kentucky, he scored over 1,000 points, led the Wildcats to a Sweet Sixteen appearance and was nicknamed "Kin...