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Cheers, Geoff!: Tales from the Touchline

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Report copyright infringementby Geoff Shreeves (Author)The most respected pitchside reporter in football share incredible stories - on and off the field - from more than thirty years at the forefront of the beautiful game. Number of Pages: 320 Dimensions: 0.72 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: November 09, 2023

Don't Cry in America: A Memoir of Unexpected Journeys, Family Love, and the Sport of Wrestling

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Report copyright infringementby Antonio Russo (Author), Tonya Russo Hamilton (Author) Number of Pages: 394 Dimensions: 1 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: June 15, 2025

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Report copyright infringementby Brad Porteus (Author)More than just a strange but true sports story, Roll With It is a love letter to Generation X. A time machine to the '90s, the memoir captures a snapshot of humanity's final Slacker-friendly years before a technological tidal wave would render things utterly unrecognizable. It's 1990, and Brad Porteus comes of age and chases his childhood dream of working in sports. Through an unlikely sequence of events, he gets drafted as General Manager ...

The Woman on the Ferry: A Journey of 1,000 Miles to Redefine Success and Discover Joy

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Report copyright infringementby Brenda Uekert (Author)What if the life you were taught to chase isn't the one that will truly fulfill you?What if success isn't about titles or money, but about the freedom to rewrite your own story?Brenda K. Uekert spent decades building a successful career and launching a business-only to find herself questioning everything. When a long-held dream began slipping away, she felt lost. But years earlier, a chance encounter with a radiant woman on a ferry-a woman...

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Report copyright infringementby Judy Helmey (Author)Short stories about sunken ships, mermaids, Al Capone, both parent's funerals, Ours and their submarines, fishing, my father's 8 wives, my 6 stepmothers, murder, lies told, mayhem, cold cases, my father's crazy life before me, life on Wilmington Island with me, and ours together! My father's very interesting life offered me plenty of things to write about! It's best described as a daughter's greatest tale!What has happened since I published ...

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Report copyright infringementby J. a. Hunter (Author)"Hunter's Tracks" by J. A. Hunter immerses readers into the captivating world of African big game hunting through the eyes of a seasoned professional. With vivid prose and heart-pounding accounts, Hunter takes us on a thrilling journey across the vast African wilderness, where every step holds the promise of adventure and danger. Born into a life of adventure, J. A. Hunter's passion for hunting and exploration began at a young age. Raised a...

Falling Hard: A Journey into the World of Judo

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Law (Author)On his fiftieth birthday, British journalist and self-described "indolent sportsman" Mark Law decides to take up judo on a whim and ends up getting hooked on the sport. Falling Hard is Law's love letter to judo--the culture, drama, history, and practice. With journalistic zeal, he delves deeply into the sport's history and lore, and interweaves his own judo experiences with the development of judo in Japan, the life and vision of its founder Ji...

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Report copyright infringementby Bert Clark Thayer (Author)Whirlaway: The Life And Times Of A Great Racer is a biography of one of the greatest racehorses in American history. Written by Bert Clark Thayer, the book tells the story of Whirlaway, a horse who won the Triple Crown in 1941 and went on to become a legend in the world of horse racing.The book starts with Whirlaway's early years, tracing his lineage and his early training. It then follows his career as he rises through the ranks of ra...

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Report copyright infringementby Anim S. Swart (Author), Benjamin Mor (Editor), Daniella Marx (Editor)THE BRUTAL HEAT OF THE DESERT IN NAMIBIA. High altitudes, canyons, and rivers in Chile. Unforgiving terrain and temperamental weather in remote Mongolia. The cold of Antarctica. A duckboard course through twenty-four hours of daylight in Lapland. Every year, the 4 Desert Grand Slam and the 4 Desert Grand Slam Plus pits athletes against 250 kilometers each race of treacherous terrain in ultrama...

Ant: The Incredible Journey of NBA Rising Star Anthony Edwards

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Report copyright infringementby Chris Hine (Author)The first in-depth look at the Minnesota Timberwolves rising star, from his backstory to his mindset, and the relationships that fueled his drive to greatness.From his jaw-dropping dunks to his charismatic personality, Anthony Edwards draws comparisons to the greatest shooting guards of all time like Kobe and Jordan. A portrait in the education of a budding NBA superstar, Ant chronicles Edward's meteoric rise. The number-one pick in the 2020 ...

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Kriegel (Author)From the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author whose coverage of Mike Tyson and his inner circle dates back to the 1980s, a magnificent noir epic about fame, race, greed, criminality, trauma, and the creation of the most feared and mesmerizing fighter in boxing history. On an evening that defined the "greed is good" 1980s, Donald Trump hosted a raft of celebrities and high rollers in a carnival town on the Jersey Shore to bask in the ...

The Year of the Tiger: The Major Run That Made Tiger Woods

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Report copyright infringementby Brody Miller (Author)The inside story of legendary golfer Tiger Woods' magnificent run, when he won all four major tournaments in a single calendar year, becoming the greatest player of his generation--a show of unparalleled dominance in the sport with which he has become synonymous.In the annals of golf, one achievement towers above all others--the Tiger Slam. A quarter century ago, between 2000 and 2001, Tiger Woods accomplished a feat so extraordinary, it ma...

Runs in the Family: An Incredible True Story of Football, Fatherhood, and Belonging

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Report copyright infringementby Sarah Spain (Author), Deland McCullough (Author)Discover a powerful exploration of identity, family, and fatherhood through the true story of an adopted Black man searching for his biological family. Uncover the profound impact of the choices we make as fathers, sons, and individuals finding where we belong. A heartfelt read for anyone reflecting on the meaning of fatherhood and connection this Father's Day. Runs in the Family follows the remarkable true story ...

The Playing Lesson: A Duffer's Year Among the Pros

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Bamberger (Author)You are cordially invited to join Michael Bamberger on a year-long golfing adventure--playing alongside the pros of the PGA Tour, the LPGA Tour, LIV Golf, and more--as he seeks to unlock golf's most stubborn secrets in various and surprising ways, all in the name of...improvement! Nearly fifty years after taking up the game, Michael Bamberger made a pair of startling discoveries: golf had never meant more to him, and he knew almost not...

The Other Olympians: Fascism, Queerness, and the Making of Modern Sports

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Waters (Author)Finalist for the 2024 Los Angeles Times Book Prize for History and the 2025 Mark Lynton History Prize. Named one of the Best Books of 2024 by The New Yorker, NPR and BookPage."Michael Waters performs an Olympian act of storytelling, using the stories of these extraordinary athletes to explore in brilliant detail the struggle for understanding and equality." --Jonathan Eig, author of King: A Life, winner of the Pulitzer PrizeThe story of t...

Running the World, A Runner's Odyssey of Struggle and Triumph in the World Marathon Majors

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Report copyright infringementby Godfrey (Author)What does it take to run the world-literally and figuratively?For Robyn Godfrey, it meant logging thousands of miles and navigating one of the most transformative decades of her life. Running the World is more than a runner's travelogue-it's a memoir of reinvention, resilience, and the conviction that it's never too late to redefine yourself.Robyn's story begins not on a start line but in adolescence, as a clumsy, reluctant teen, and later as a ...

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by Charmaine Anne Li (Author)This YA debut is a searing ode to queer identity, growing up in an immigrant community, and carving a place for yourself in the world with the help of your friends.Jay Wong is spending the last languid days of summer 2010 trying to land a kickflip and begging for something (anything!) to make her senior year different--to finally give her some stories worth telling. When she meets Ash Chan, it seems like she's getting what she asked for. Ash is confident, intensel...

My Sailing Odyssey: On the Way to Sturgeon Bay and Other Stories - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Bob Bernstein (Author)Set against a lifetime of wind, water, and wanderlust, My Sailing Odyssey is Bob Bernstein's vividaccount of the people, places, and pivotal moments that defined his life at sea. From crewing childhoodraces on Lake Michigan to navigating unpredictable offshore regattas with legendary sailors, Bernsteinrecounts his journey with clarity, humility, and heart.This memoir goes beyond sailing tactics and race results. It's a tribute to camarader...

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Report copyright infringementby Darryl Vidal (Author)The Crane and the Grandmaster is a unique blend of martial arts philosophy, personal journey, and behind-the-scenes storytelling from one of the most beloved films of the 1980s, the Karate Kid. As a lifelong martial artist and grandmaster, my experiences span decades of training, competition, and instruction. However, an unexpected turn in my journey led to my being featured in The Karate Kid, where I performed in the legendary tournament s...

Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women's Basketball

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Report copyright infringementby Lew Freedman (Author)Author BiographyLew Freedman is the author of nearly 60 books on sports, including All About Amelia Earhart and Celtics Legends: Pivotal Moments, Players, and Personalities of Boston Celtics Basketball, and is the winner of more than 250 journalism awards. A veteran sportswriter, Freedman was formerly a staff writer for the Chicago Tribune and Philadelphia Inquirer, as well as other papers. He currently lives in Columbus, Indiana. ...

Letters for Brian: Writing through the silence of dementia

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Report copyright infringementby Karen R. Johnson (Author)Handsome, clever and ambitious, Brian Johnson embodied the traits of a much-admired professional sportsperson. A successful rugby league player and coach, life changed when Brian was diagnosed with early-onset dementia at the age of 52. His cognitive decline was rapid and when his wife, Karen, could no longer talk with him, she wrote letters until his death, aged just 59.Letters for Brian provides encouragement for anyone who thinks the...

Uncommon Favor: Basketball, North Philly, My Mother, and the Life Lessons I Learned from All Three

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Report copyright infringementby Dawn Staley (Author)For the first time, Dawn Staley shares powerful and inspiring stories that have shaped her journey on and off the court. A three-time Olympic gold medalist, six-time WNBA All-Star, and the first person to win the Naismith College Player of the Year award as both a player and coach, Staley has shattered expectations at every level of the game. While her name resonates with both longtime WNBA fans and newcomers, she has kept her personal life ...

The Front Runner: The Life of Steve Prefontaine

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Report copyright infringementby Brendan O'Meara (Author)On the 50th anniversary of American Track and Field icon Steve Prefontaine's tragic death comes an essential reappraisal of his life and legacy, a powerful work of narrative history exploring the forces and psychology that made Prefontaine great and separating the man from the myths. In the fifty years since his tragic death in a car crash, Steve Prefontaine has towered over American distance running. One of the most recognizable and cha...

My Beautiful Sisters: A Memoir of Courage, Hope, and the Afghan Women's Soccer Team

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Report copyright infringementby Khalida Popal (Author)Argo meets The Bookseller of Kabul in this incredible memoir from the Afghan women's soccer pioneer turned activist and feminist icon who has helped save more than 350 female soccer players from the dangerous rule of the Taliban. "Riveting, heart-wrenching and incredibly important . . . an inspirational story for girls and women everywhere." --MALALA YOUSAFZAI, Nobel Peace Prize laureate A story of survival, sisterhood and the fight for fe...

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Report copyright infringementby Billy Walters (Author)NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * "This book is going to become the sports gambling bible...The formula's in the book." --Pat McAfee "The greatest and most controversial sports gambler ever" (ESPN) Billy Walters shares his "rollicking and edgy life story" (The Wall Street Journal)--revealing the secrets to his fiercely protected betting system and breaking his silence about Phil Mickelson. Nobody controls the odds like Billy Walters. Widely rega...

Petty vs. Pearson: The Rivalry That Shaped NASCAR

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Report copyright infringementby Mike Hembree (Author), Terry LaBonte (Foreword by)Get the detailed inside story on the legendary rivalry that helped propel NASCAR from regional curiosity to national phenomenon. The battle for NASCAR dominance was never more pronounced than when Richard Petty and David Pearson met on the track. In 551 head-to-head races between 1960 and 1986, they finished one-two an astounding 63 times (Pearson won 33, Petty 30). Each showdown attracted more media attention a...

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Report copyright infringementby John Little (Author)Bodybuilding's foremost nonconformist and strikingly handsome intellectual, Mike Mentzer, rose to the top of his sport despite opposition from industry insiders like rival Schwarzenegger. Written by his close friend of two decades, Mike Mentzer: American Odysseus chronicles Mentzer's journey in a fiercely competitive world to become one of the most iconic bodybuilders of all time. REBEL. PHILOSOPHER. BODYBUILDING ICON. Mike Mentzer was a str...

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Report copyright infringementby Marina Gibson (Author)For fans of Cheryl Strayed's Wild and Helen Macdonald's H Is for Hawk, a lyrical memoir and "engaging, endearing, deeply felt" (David Coggins) ode to the art of fly fishing and how it can shape a life--by renowned female angler and conservationist Marina Gibson. As her twenty-first birthday approached, Marina Gibson received a unique gift suggestion from her parents, who offered her a choice between fishing rods or jewelry. In an unconvent...

Take Another Shot: At Business, Golf, or Life.

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Report copyright infringementby Cindy Miller (Author) Number of Pages: 188 Dimensions: 0.4 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: May 14, 2025

Quidditch Through the Ages: The Illustrated Edition - Hardcover

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by J. K. Rowling (Author), Emily Gravett (Illustrator)The definitive guide to the most popular sport in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, now fully illustrated by award-winning artist Emily GravettIf you have ever asked yourself where the Golden Snitch came from, how the Bludgers came into existence, or why the Wigtown Wanderers have pictures of meat cleavers on their robes, you need Quidditch Through the Ages. This invaluable volume is consulted by young Quidditch fans on an almost daily b...

Not A Runner: A true story of tragedy, determination and paying it forward

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Report copyright infringementby Reginald J. Willick (Author), Mark Conlon (Photographer), Rodolfo Soto (Photographer)One moment can change the course of a life forever. For Reg Willick, that moment came with a devastating phone call-an event that would alter his path, ignite a relentless drive, and lead him toward a mission bigger than himself.In this raw and powerful memoir, Reg shares his journey through unimaginable loss, the surprising salvation he found in running, and the profound impac...

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Report copyright infringementby Cindy Miller (Author) Number of Pages: 188 Dimensions: 0.5 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: May 21, 2025