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Chicago White Sox: 1959 and Beyond - Hardcover

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by Dan Helpingstone (Author)The Chicago White Sox are a charter member of the American League. Through a little over a century of baseball, they have accumulated a history of triumphs, scandals, and heartbreaking setbacks. The photographs in this book come from the collections of Leo Labau, Mark Fletcher, and Gerry Bilek, three lifelong White Sox fans. The images show dramatic, emotional, and light moments that could only happen in a baseball game played on the south side of Chicago. In these...

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by Cathy A. Langemo (Author)Rodeos have been around in what is now North Dakota since the early cattle drives brought cattle and ranching to the Northern Plains and Badlands. The horse culture was there much earlier, as Native American tribes used horses for transportation and hunting. Simpler than modern events, early-day rodeos offered a Sunday recreational activity after six days of hard work. Today's rodeo is much different than in the late 1800s and brings out a diverse audience--not jus...

Spring Training in Bradenton and Sarasota - Hardcover

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by Raymond Sinibaldi (Author)McKechnie Field in Bradenton, Florida, is the oldest active major-league spring-training facility in the country. Opened in the spring of 1923 with Commissioner Keneshaw Mountain Landis in attendance, it has played host to six different major-league teams, with the Pittsburgh Pirates calling it home since 1969. The New York Giants traveled to Sarasota in 1924 as the first of five teams to venture to its confines. These two cities, both situated on the Gulf Coast o...

Gators and Seminoles: A Football Rivalry for the Ages - Hardcover

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by Kevin M. McCarthy (Author)The University of Florida and Florida State University are two of the best institutions of higher learning in the third most populous state in our country. They cooperate in many academic ventures and have joint programs, especially in the sciences. They do not, however, cooperate in athletic endeavors and, in fact, compete fiercely in all sports, especially football. Since 1958, when they first started playing football against each other, they have met 60 times, ...

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by Brian D'Ambrosio (Author)Montanans' football obsession goes far beyond storied college programs. From Baker to Zurich, even the tiniest towns in Montana have sent players to the NFL. One of the most dominant offensive linemen of the 1940s was Anaconda's own Francis Cope, who earned All-Decade honors as a New York Giant. Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1991, MSU alum Jan Stenerud was the league's first soccer-style kicker. Pat Donovan, who earned a Super Bowl ring with the Dalla...

What Do Sports Athletes Eat? - Sports Books Children's Sports & Outdoors Books - Paperback

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by Baby Professor (Author)Sports athletes sure are strong! Do they eat special food? Let's take a look into an athlete diet and nutrition through the pages of this informative picture book for children. Learning about different sports facts and types will hopefully shape your child's interest on the subject. So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and secure a copy today! Number of Pages: 64 Dimensions: 0.13 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: May 15, 2017

Wandering Ohio: A Buckeye Trail Thru-Hike - Paperback

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by Chuck and Beth Hewett (Author)Venture with Chuck and Beth on the Ohio 1444-mile Buckeye Trail that is still young and undiscovered by the masses. The trail is perhaps the longest loop trail in the world. There are rock ledges, waterfalls, lazy rivers, rushing streams, lakes, state parks, Native American ceremonial mounds, covered bridges, canal towpaths, canal boat rides, pioneer homesteads, military campaigns, and museums of bicycles, airplanes, early forts, and U.S. presidents. Add to th...

Bushcraft Shelter: How To Build A Shelter For Any Survival Situation - Paperback

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by Graham Lloyd (Author)Bushcraft Shelter How To Build A Shelter For Any Survival Situation Shelter turns out to be particularly essential in so many situations, for example, the brutal icy atmosphere where shelter is expected to hold in heat and wind, or the cruel heat where it is expected to give shade. Shelter is additionally critical in the wilderness, where you have to get and rest in the ground where snakes and creepy crawlers are present. In specific areas, it will be key in the securi...

Resistance Band Workbook: Illustrated Step-By-Step Guide to Stretching, Strengthening and Rehabilitative Techniques - Paperback

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by Karl Knopf (Author)Learn how to get fit while preventing injury using versatile resistance bands to build muscle, increase range of motion and balance with targeted, step-by-step workouts. First used in physical therapy to introduce low-intensity strength training for rehabilitating patients, today bands come in all levels of resistance and are perfect for targeting and working every major muscle group. Using this simple device, you can: - Increase Strength - Improve Balance - Reduce Lowe...

Best Tent Camping: Oregon: Your Car-Camping Guide to Scenic Beauty, the Sounds of Nature, and an Escape from Civilization - Hardcover

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by Becky Ohlsen (Author)The guide to the top 50 tent campsites in Oregon. The new, full-color edition of Best Tent Camping: Oregon by Becky Ohlsen guides campers to the state's quietest and most scenic campsites. It's the perfect resource for those who blanch at the thought of pitching a tent on a concrete slab, trying to sleep through the blare of another camper's boom box, or waking up to find your tent surrounded by RVs. The book contains detailed campground layout maps; key information s...

One-Minute Pickleball: A Smorgasbord of Basic Rules... - Paperback

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by J. Mortswen (Author)One Minute Pickleball is distinctly different from other books on the topic in three unique ways. First, it treats each of its 70+ topics in a concise (yet highly readable) manner such that each of the individual subjects can be read and absorbed in about a minute. Second, the book is infused with an occasional lighthearted flavor to remind the readers that both learning about pickleball and playing the sport should be FUN. Third, the author includes a discussion of sev...

The Tao of Bruce Lee: Roots and Blossoms - Paperback

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by Bruce Thomas (Author)The Tao of Bruce Lee is the third in a series of books (following Beyond the Limits and Change Your World) that explore the teaching and philosophy that underpin all his life and work.Bruce Lee often adapted and updated the wisdom of Lao Tzu he found in the Tao Te Ching.This book shows how their thoughts and words - ancient and modern - weave together in a way that is more vital, relevant, and useful than ever for living today.Author BiographyBruce Thomas is also the a...

BABE RUTH - A Superstar's Legacy - Paperback

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by Jerry Amernic (Author)BABE RUTH - A Superstar's Legacy explores the legacy of Babe Ruth on many different fronts, both in and beyond baseball. It involves sport, culture, business, the arts, and in no small dose, humanity. This is unlike any book ever written about the remarkable icon who captured America and the world, and is a testament to his enduring appeal. Number of Pages: 240 Dimensions: 0.55 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: March 15, 2018

Smoke A Cigar: A Gentleman's Quick & Easy Guide To Cigars, Cigar Smoking & Cigar Accessories (Tips for Beginners) - SECOND EDITION - Paperback

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by J. Matthew Wright (Author) SMOKE A CIGAR by J. Matthew Wright - REVISED SECOND EDITION - CIGAR TIPS FOR BEGINNERS * * * * *With the exciting renaissance of cigar smoking, every novice cigar smoker needs this game-changing guide. It will bring you quickly up to speed to help you become an instant cigar connoisseur who reaps maximum enjoyment from cigar smoking. This book begins with a brief history of cigars and then goes on to explain the parts of a cigar, the construction of a quality cig...

Waterfall Hikes of North Georgia - Paperback

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by Jim Parham (Author)Jim Parham recommends 60 hikes to over 200 waterfalls in this hiking guide, which covers cascades--from famous, to obscure and remote--in wilderness areas, national forests, state parks, land trusts, and wildlife management areas. Routes range from easy strolls to 12 rugged miles, and each entry includes complete driving and hiking directions, distance and estimated hiking time, maps and elevation profile, trailhead GPS coordinates, and a description and photograph of ea...

Grant's Getaways: Guide to Wildlife Watching in Oregon - Paperback

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by Grant McOmie (Author)Take a Walk on the Wild Side with Grant McOmie and discover that there is always something new to see in Oregon. Many of Grant's favorite wildlife watching destinations are included in this handy guidebook and they have also been featured in the popular television Oregon travel series Grant's Getaways. This is a detailed reference book for wildlife viewing and is part of his new series of guidebooks.Author BiographyA fifth-generation Oregonian, McOmie is a journalist,...

Darts Finishing Mastery: Advanced Strategies - Paperback

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by Jim Chatterton (Author)This book is for those of you that have the desire, drive, and dedication to become exceptional... You are already a player that continually strives to improve their game with regular, focused practice. You understand the importance of knowing all the finishing combinations from 2-170. But what about all the numbers above those? How far do you go before starting to think about the finish? The answer may come as a shock to you... This book continues on from where Dart...

The Art of Tying Realistic Flies: Custom Flies by Karen Royer - Paperback

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by Karen Royer (Author)A detailed step by step pattern book for creating realistic fishing flies. Photos and detailed instructions are provided for 10 patterns.Author BiographyI grew up on a farm in rural Washington State. The Wishkah River flows through my family's property. It lent itself to countless hours of fishing entertainment for me as a child. I would watch and observe all the wildlife, but I got the most entertainment from figuring out what the fish were biting. I suppose this is wh...

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by Justine Avery (Author), Liuba Syrotiuk (Illustrator)Listen to the birds, the breeze, the rustle of the trees so excited. All of Nature is calling. We've been invited The core message of exchanging indoor activities for the adventure of the great outdoors drives the rhyming narrative, a journey of imagination and discovery mixing fantasy with reality in brilliant watercolor landscapes.We almost forgot to step outside How could we? When we're very very busy, time passes so quickly.What Wond...

Traditional Taxidermy Methods And Equipment (Legacy Edition): A Practical Taxidermist Manual For Skinning, Stuffing, Preserving, Mounting And Displayi - Paperback

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by Paul N. Hasluck (Author)A Comprehensive Guide for Taxidermy And Preserving Outstanding SpecimensThis deluxe reprint Legacy Edition of Paul N. Hasluck's Traditional Taxidermy Methods and Equipment is full of old-time tips and methods for learning the taxidermist arts and for preserving your own specimens. Originally published in 1901, this handy little guide touches on every aspect of the taxidermy craft.Hasluck describes many essential aspects of taxidermy work, including how to skin, stuf...

RV Camping Everything I Wish I Knew Earlier: Practical Trailer Organization Tips and Tricks for Beginners - Paperback

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by Sara Bowton (Author)Updated for 2023 with even more tips and recipes! Have you just bought your first RV or upgraded to a larger unit and are feeling overwhelmed? Are you worried that you bit off more than you can chew in the camping world? This is a common feeling for many RV campers, as you quickly realize that there is more to camping than pulling the unit off the lot. Or are you looking to make your camping trips easier and more enjoyable?Ideal vacations are low stress experiences. But...

Central Oregon Walks, Hikes & Strolls for Mature Folks - Paperback

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by Marsha Gail Johnson (Author), Wendy Jean Gray (Author)Central Oregon Walks, Hikes & Strolls for Mature Folks was born from the desire to take our parents on suitable outings in the area. It evolved into a user-friendly guide for all ages. The outings cover some of the most beautiful destinations in Central Oregon and include treks for all ability levels from beginning walker to seasoned hiker. There are even outings for those in wheelchairs. Thus, it represents a useful handbook for lo...

13 Deadly Sins of Pickleball: What Mistakes Are You Committing? Learn What The Pros Know And Even What Some Of Them Don't Yet! - Paperback

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by Farah Shabazz II (Author)This Is A Must Have Book For Every Player Learn What The Pros Know And Even What Some Of Them Don't Read This Detailed Book On The Professional Winning Strategies Of The Game Today And Improve Your Game Chapters Include:1) Placement Vs. Power2) Drop Shot Do's and Don'ts3) NVL Positioning As A Team4) Driving Your Returns5) Attacking Your Opponent, Not Vulnerable Space6) Sabotaging Your Serve7) Returning To The Wrong Opponent8) Lazy Lobs9) Being Mute10) Protecting...

A Barrel Racer's Dream: A Western Rodeo Adventure for Kids Ages 4-8 - Paperback

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by Ford (Author), Harry Aveira (Illustrator)Do you have a dreamer in your family? A child who loves adventure? Horses? Then this is the book for you Adventurous dreamer Dee loves the rodeo and her favorite event is Barrel Racing. She has been dreaming about her first race with her best friend Hank for as long as she can remember. They have worked hard, practiced and persevered. But will it be enough? Is the blue ribbon within their grasp? A Barrel Racer's Dream is a great way for kids to le...

The US Army Survival Guide - Pocket Edition: New, Improved and Remastered - Paperback

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by U S Army (Author), Rick Carlile (Editor), Media Carlile (Illustrator)THE INDISPENSABLE MANUAL FOR PREPPERS, HUNTERS, CAMPERS, OUTDOORSPEOPLE, HIKERS AND MORE - NOW UPDATED AND IMPROVED! Created and trusted by U.S. military forces: based on current Army doctrine. Extensively remastered and improved by Carlile Media. Essential preparedness for every bug-out bag, cabin, RV, aircraft and auto. Pocket/travel-size edition means you have it when you need it. "Batteries last hours, books last...

Free RV Camping American West: Discover 1,902 places where you can camp for free! - Paperback

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by Ted Houghton (Author)Discover 1,902 officially designated camping areas in 11 states across America's west. These camping areas are real places-not big box store parking lots or side street parking-but formal campgrounds and dispersed camping areas. Included are camping areas managed by various agencies including federal, state, local, and others. Use this helpful guide to begin experiencing the many wonderful camping opportunities available throughout the American West!Camping Areas Inclu...

Start Mushrooming: The Reliable Way to Forage - Hardcover

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by Stan Tekiela (Author)Start Mushrooming introduces seven wild, edible mushrooms in North America and helps readers begin to forage for them.Author BiographyNaturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 175 field guides, nature books, children's books, wildlife audio CDs, puzzles and playing cards, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, wildflowers and cacti in the United States. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natu...

Dive Log: Scuba Diving Book To Record Dives Underwater, Diver Gift, Experience & Details Journal, Logbook - Paperback

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by Amy Newton (Author)This Dive Log notebook is a great way to keep track of all your dives. Each interior page includes prompts and space to record: Dive Number Date, Location, Ocean Time In & Out BAR/ PSI Start & End SI, PG, Computer Dive Bottom Time & Depth RNT, ABT, TBT Visibility Air, Surface, & Bottom Temp Dive Shop Stamp Gear Used Bottom Time To Date Verification Signature Dive Notes Also a place for notes of any other important information or details about your experi...

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by Miyamoto Musashi (Author)An Unabridged Edition To Include: The Earth Scroll - The Water Scroll - The Fire Scroll - The Wind Scroll - The Scroll Of Emptiness - Preface and Notes Number of Pages: 108 Dimensions: 0.38 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: December 18, 2012

Pickleball for Life: Prevent Injury, Play Your Best, & Enjoy the Game - Paperback

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by Jes Reynolds (Author), Sanjay Saint (Author)Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America, in large part because it is so accessible. It seems like everyone can play it, regardless of age or athletic ability. Bursts of high-intensity effort during a game, however, can lead to injuries. Overstretching to reach a ball, taking a tumble during a point, or not adequately warming up before a game is all too common. While it is easy to pick up a paddle and learn to play, it can be challengin...

Only the Strong Survive: The Odyssey of Allen Iverson - Paperback

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by Larry Platt (Author)Part sports star, part antihero, part hip-hop icon, Allen Iverson has managed to cross over into the mainstream of American culture -- without compromise. Defiantly tattooed, with his hair in cornrows, the six-foot Philadelphia 76ers point guard is one of the most recognizable and controversial stars of the sports world. His meteoric rise from a troubled childhood in the ghetto to NBA superstardom has been marked by five straight playoff appearances, including a finals ...

Why We Root (Vol. 1): Mad Obsessions of a Chicago Sports Fan - Paperback

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by Jack M. Silverstein (Author)Why We Root: Mad Obsessions of a Chicago Sports Fan is a collection of Jack M Silverstein's sportswriting, including pieces from 1999 to 2023 that reveal the sports-fan mindset and show readers why we root for our teams. This collection of eighty-one articles is organized based on a fan's emotional journey-from learning the game, to knowing the game, to emotional heartbreak, and eventually to celebrating championships.Included in the book are Silverstein's real-...