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Core Skills Science Workbook Grade 2 - Paperback

$12.49

by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (Author)These all-inclusive skills resources provide the focused practice students need to apply, reinforce, and review skills in reading, math, and test-taking. Answer key included. Number of Pages: 136 Dimensions: 0.4 x 10.7 x 8.3 IN Publication Date: December 20, 2020

Exploring Nature Journal for Kids: Observe and Record the Outdoors - Paperback

$13.99

by Kim Andrews (Author)Write and sketch every outdoor discovery-a guided nature journal for kids 5 to 12Wild creatures, cloud formations, plant habitats, and more―nature is full of wonders to behold and explore! In this nature journal, young naturalists will get all of the guidance they need to study and record their experiences of the natural world. From developing observational skills to sketching and using all senses, Exploring Nature Journal for Kids encourages curious minds to think crea...

World Series '48: The Cleveland Indians and Boston Braves in Six Games - Paperback

$63.00

by John G. Robertson (Author), Carl T. Madden (Author)The 1948 World Series gave fans an unusual showdown--neither of the contestants had seen the Fall Classic for a generation. The Cleveland Indians had last won the American League pennant in 1920. The Boston Braves had not been atop the National League since 1914. Both teams featured excellent pitching. Boston's aces were Warren Spahn and Johnny Sain. Cleveland had stalwarts of the mound Bob Feller and Bob Lemon, and surprise knuckleball ph...

Sports Heroes: Patrick Mahomes - Paperback

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by Hannah Dolan (Author), Guy Harvey (Illustrator)In this fully illustrated chapter book, you can discover everything about Patrick Mahomes, the football superstar who has already gone on to become a legend on the NFL. Follow his journey from high school sports to his rookie season, and on to stardom with the Kansas City Chiefs...and learn every one of his key stats along the way!This fun, accessible book is filled with original illustrations showing every step of Mahomes's story. Inside, you...

Tiger, Meet My Sister: And Other Things I Probably Shouldn't Have Said - Paperback

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by Rick Reilly (Author)In this hilariously funny essay collection, ESPN columnist Rick Reilly compiles the best of his sports columns--essays that include his expert opinion on athlete tattoos, NFL cheerleaders, and even running with the bulls in Pamplona. Rick Reilly has no compunction telling readers, in his quick-witted style, how he really feels about some of the most popular sports figures of our time. Wondering about quarterback Jay Cutler? "Cutler is the kind of guy you just want to ...

The Best of Outside: The First 20 Years - Paperback

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by Outside Magazine (Author)The man-eating proclivities of Komodo dragons. The complicated art of being a cowgirl. A picaresque ramble with a merry band of tree-cleaners. The big-wave crusaders of the world's best surfers. For the past twenty years, Outside magazine has set the standard for original and engaging reports on travel, adventure, sports, and the environment. Along the way, many of America's best journalists and storytellers--including such writers as Jon Krakauer, Tim Cahill, E. A...

Play Hungry: The Making of a Baseball Player - Paperback

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by Pete Rose (Author)A New York Times Bestseller The inside story of how Pete Rose became one of the greatest and most controversial players in the history of baseball Pete Rose was a legend on the field. As baseball's Hit King, he shattered records that were thought to be unbreakable. And during the 1970s, he was the leader of the Big Red Machine, the Cincinnati Reds team that dominated the game. But he's also the greatest player who may never enter the Hall of Fame because of his lifetime ...

Boulder Hiking Trails, 5th Edition: The Best of the Plains, Foothills, and Mountains - Paperback

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by Ruth Carol Cushman (Author), Glenn Cushman (Author)In this new edition of a classic hiking guide to the trails of Boulder County, a local couple leads you to all your favorite spots and hidden gems throughout the area. Long-time Boulder residents Ruth Carol and Glenn Cushman lead you on their favorite and most scenic hikes through mountains, plains, and foothills, just a few minutes' drive from Boulder. Walk in Chautauqua Park and view the Flatirons, explore Mount Sanitas, marvel at the Ro...

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by Oscar de La Hoya (Author), Steve Springer (Author)Born into a boxing family, the son of Mexican-born parents, Oscar "the Golden Boy" De La Hoya has lived the American Dream--achieving unparalleled success in everything from athletics to business, from the recording industry to numerous charitable ventures. The winner of six world titles and an Olympic gold medal, he has defeated more than a dozen world champions and has left a positive mark on the sport of boxing, inspiring many who had al...

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by Neal Shusterman (Author)"A timely, speculative thought experiment in perspective, privilege, and identity." --Kirkus"The conceit behind Shusterman's latest is truly unique. While it exhibits the author's usual storytelling aplomb, it also manages to delve into more serious and timely subject matter, such as racism, sexism, and homophobia. Despite these heavy topics, the story still moves at a lively pace and, thanks to a zany sci-fi twist, manages to pack in a few laughs as well." --Bookli...

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by Alyssa Satin Capucilli (Author), Pat Schories (Illustrator)Look, Biscuit, it's snowing Snow days are snow much fun Will Biscuit the little yellow puppy get to play in the sledding race? For the first time, everyone's favorite little yellow puppy stars in an I Can Read with a snow theme Biscuit's Snow Day Race is a My First I Can Read, perfect for shared reading with a child. Number of Pages: 32 Dimensions: 0.5 x 9.1 x 6.3 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: October 01, 2019 ...

Building Classic Small Craft: Complete Plans and Instructions for 47 Boats - Paperback

$58.00

by John Gardner (Author)"John Gardner's work has engaged and inspired more individuals connected with traditional small craft than will ever be counted."--WoodenBoat magazine "Deserves an honored place on the library shelf."--National Fisherman "Poses clear and impassioned means to go from the armchair to the open water via your own boat shop."--Sea History This big, handsome legacy volume contains all the plans, measurements, and directions needed to build any of 47 beautiful small boats for...

Maintain and Improve Your Powerboat: More Than 100 Do-It-Yourself Ways to Make Your Boat Better - Paperback

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by Paul Esterle (Author)Dozens of DIY projects to keep your boat looking good and running well This wide-ranging projects book covers maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to improve comfort, utility, appearance, value, safety, and enjoyment of powerboats up to 35 feet long. Projects include standard maintenance like changing engine oil and preparing for winter storage; minor repairs like rebedding deck hardware; and upgrades like creating new storage and improving your boat's fuel efficiency.Au...

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by Lyndsay Green (Author)The complete guide for new parents who don't want to give up boating, "Babies Aboard" eases their anxieties and misgivings about having a child on board with practical advice and safety tips. (Parenting) Number of Pages: 160 Dimensions: 0.41 x 8.12 x 6.2 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: April 19, 1990

Carl Runk's Coaching Lacrosse: Strategies, Drills, & Plays from an NCAA Tournament Winning Coach's Playbook - Paperback

$27.00

by Carl Runk (Author)From one of the most successful coaches in NCAA history, the only total lacrosse instructional for high-end championship play at every level Filled with his beloved personal style and know-how, Carl Runk's Coaching Lacrosse goes beyond X's and O's to give you expert guidance for inspiring excellence in your team. Packed with illustrations and diagrams, this handbook covers all the fundamentals and equips you with drills and strategies for firing up your players.Author Bio...

Living Aboard Your Rv, 4th Edition - Paperback

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by Gordon Groene (Author), Janet Groene (Author)THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO A FABULOUS LIFE ON WHEELS Imagine a life with no deadlines, no neighbors, no leaves to rake, and no lawn to mow. The open road beckons, and your home goes with you wherever you travel. Welcome to the world of fulltime RVing--self-sufficient, comfortable, and mobile. Living Aboard Your RV will help you decide if this lifestyle is the right choice for you, taking you through every step of hitting the road fulltime. The fourth...

Quick and Easy Boat Maintenance, 2nd Edition: 1,001 Time-Saving Tips - Paperback

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by Sandy Lindsey (Author)STOP WORKING ON YOUR BOAT AND GET OUT ON THE WATER! Save money and time with these 1,001 tested tips from Sandy Lindsey, a boat-maintenance contributor to Boating magazine for many years. In Quick and Easy Boat Maintenance, Lindsey has culled the best of her years of advice and gathered the top suggestions from her readers. These handy, natural solutions work amazingly well--and are environmentally friendly. Boats last longer and look more beautiful with proper care. ...

The Intracoastal Waterway, Norfolk, Virginia to Miami, Florida: The Complete Cockpit Cruising Guide - Paperback

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by Bill Moeller (Author), John Kettlewell (Author)"Indispensable . . . Don't do the ICW without it."-- Powerboat Reports Since 1979, this book has been the piloting guide of choice for the tens of thousands of boaters traversing the 1,094-mile Intracoastal Waterway between Virginia and Florida each year. This sixth edition is double the size of its predecessor and includes greatly enhanced coverage of anchorages, pilotage, and facilities. With the addition of John Kettlewell, editor of The In...

Business Lessons from the Edge: Learn How Extreme Athletes Use Intelligent Risk Taking to Succeed in Business - Hardcover

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by Jim McCormick (Author), Maryann Karinch (Author)[BACK COVER] DISCOVER THE WINNING MIND-SETS OF EXTREME SPORTS ATHLETE-EXECUTIVES Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk jump-starts the world's hottest skateboard company with businessman/skateboarder Per Welinder, who recently sold his share of the company back to Hawk to focus on his thriving clothing line. Freestyle motocross star Carey Hart discovers that backflips in the boardroom don't fly, but sharp entrepreneurship turns his tattoo venture in...

The Modern Cruising Sailboat: A Complete Guide to Its Design, Construction, and Outfitting - Hardcover

$55.00

by Charles Doane (Author)A comprehensive guide to help you identify and equip the boat that best suits your needs Well-known boating writer Charles Doane unravels the complexity of cruising sailboat design and explains the fundamentals and the ramifications of each design decision. In easy-to-understand terms, Doane explains theoretical aspects of design, pragmatic issues like keel shape and berth configuration, pros and cons of various construction methods and materials, outfitting, propulsi...

Your First Sailboat: How to Find and Sail the Right Boat for You - Paperback

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by Daniel Spurr (Author)Praise for Your First Sailboat "Here's a book for first-time sailboat buyers that offers practical information they can really use to ease the transition to boat ownership. The buying guide to 84 of the more popular used sailboats will be particularly helpful when making the rounds at the boatyard." -- Cruising World "Spurr strikes just the right balance in this book of logic, education, and humor, without ever talking down to the reader." -- Latitude 38 "Have fun. Sav...

Body & Soul: Notebooks of an Apprentice Boxer, Expanded Anniversary Edition - Paperback

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by Loïc Wacquant (Author)When French sociologist Loïc Wacquant signed up at a boxing gym in a black neighborhood of Chicago's South Side, he had never contemplated getting close to a ring, let alone climbing into it. Yet for three years he immersed himself among local fighters, amateur and professional. He learned the Sweet science of bruising, participating in all phases of the pugilist's strenuous preparation, from shadow-boxing drills to sparring to fighting in the Golden Gloves tournament...

Functional Awareness: Anatomy in Action for Dancers - Paperback

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by Nancy Romita (Author), Allegra Romita (Author)Functional Awareness: Anatomy in Action for Dancers is where anatomy meets artistry. Each chapter provides explorations in embodied anatomy in an engaging manner with the use of images, storytelling, and experiential exercises. It is an accessible introduction to the relationship between daily movement habits, dance training and anatomy. The information is founded on over 30,000 hours of experience teaching and training dancers to generate effi...

Privilege at Play: Class, Race, Gender, and Golf in Mexico - Paperback

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by Hugo Cerón-Anaya (Author)While most research on inequality focuses on impoverished communities, it often ignores how powerful communities and elites monopolize resources at the top of the social hierarchy. In Privilege at Play, Hugo Ceron-Anaya offers an intersectional analysis of Mexican elites to examine the ways affluent groups perpetuate dynamics of domination and subordination. Using ethnographic research conducted inside three exclusive golf clubs and in-depth interviews with upper-m...

Performing the Us Latina and Latino Borderlands - Paperback

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by Arturo J. Aldama (Editor), Chela Sandoval (Editor), Peter J. García (Editor)In this interdisciplinary volume, contributors analyze the expression of Latina/o cultural identity through performance. With music, theater, dance, visual arts, body art, spoken word, performance activism, fashion, and street theater as points of entry, contributors discuss cultural practices and the fashoning of identity in Latino/a communities throughout the US. Examining the areas of crossover between Latin and...

Football Weekends at Notre Dame: Snapshots and Traditions - Paperback

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by Bill Schmitt (Author), Lou Sabo (Photographer)When people ask the question, "What makes a football weekend at Notre Dame so special?"members of the Notre Dame family know that it could take an entire book to give the whole answer. This is that book. It tells the gameday story with over one hundred color photographs that bring the experience alive from the perspectives of many different groups, and its words add a context that is rich in the traditions, community connections, values, and sp...

American Baseball: From the Gentleman's Sport to the Commissioner System - Paperback

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by David Quentin Voigt (Author)How did "America's National Game" evolve from a gentlemen's pastime in the 1850s to a national obsession in the Roaring Twenties? What really happened at Cooperstown in 1839, and why does the "Doubleday legend" persist? How did the commissioner system develop, and what was the impact of the "Black Sox" scandal? These questions and many others are answered in this book, with colorful details about early big league stars such as Mike "King" Kelly and pious Billy S...

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by Lyn Christian (Author)This is an interesting material for an avid sports fan. This book discusses about the different Baseball, Basketball, Hockey, Football and Soccer teams. Data showing championships and corresponding year is also presented in this book. Sit back, read and enjoy! Number of Pages: 92 Dimensions: 0.22 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: February 23, 2023

The Opposite of Safe: Understanding Mental and Physical Reactions to Mass Shootings, Criminal Violence, and Other Horrific Events - Hardcover

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by Marcus Melnick (Author)This book is intended on saving lifes. It explains the physical and mental reactions to mass shootings, criminal violence and other horrific events. Number of Pages: 116 Dimensions: 0.31 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: January 27, 2023

Citizens and Sportsmen: Fútbol and Politics in Twentieth-Century Chile - Paperback

$59.31

by Brenda Elsey (Author)Fútbol, or soccer as it is called in the United States, is the most popular sport in the world. Millions of people schedule their lives and build identities around it. The World Cup tournament, played every four years, draws an audience of more than a billion people and provides a global platform for displays of athletic prowess, nationalist rhetoric, and commercial advertising. Fútbol is ubiquitous in Latin America, yet few academic histories of the sport exist, and e...

Troutsmith: An Angler's Tales and Travels - Hardcover

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by Kevin Searock (Author)When Johnquell, an African American teen, suffers a serious accident in the home of his white neighbor, Mrs. Czernicki, his community must find ways to bridge divisions between black and white, gay and straight, old and young. Set in one of the nation s most highly segregated cities Milwaukee, Wisconsin Meet Me Halfway tells stories of connections in a community with a tumultuous and divided past. In nine stories told from diverse perspectives, Jennifer Morales captur...

Albert Pujols: On the Field with... - Paperback

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by Matt Christopher (Author)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 2001 rookie season. That year, he took the league by storm by posting some of the most fantastic offensive stats of any rookie ever-and he's been doing the same ever since, shattering records and helping his team win games, including ...