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Team 7-Eleven: How an Unsung Band of American Cyclists Took on the World and Won - Hardcover

$43.18

by Geoff Drake (Author), Jim Ochowicz (Author)NEW EDITIONThe first book to tell the full story of America's first and greatest pro cycling team. Updated with new photos, facts, and information about where the famous team members are now. Forewords by Eric Heiden and Eddy Merckx.You could count America's world-class cyclists on one hand in 1980. Yet within a few short years, the 7-Eleven cycling team launched the superstar careers of Davis Phinney, Ron Kiefel, Andy Hampsten, Bob Roll, and many...

Team 7-Eleven: How an Unsung Band of American Cyclists Took on the World and Won - Paperback

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In the Ring With Jack Dempsey - Part II: 1919 - 1923 - Hardcover

$71.93

by Adam J. Pollack (Author)In the Ring With Jack Dempsey - Part II: 1919 - 1923, contains descriptions of Jack Dempsey's successful title defenses (including pre-fight hype, training and sparring, predictions, pre- and post-fight analysis); discussion of his opponents and their careers (Billy Miske, Bill Brennan, Georges Carpentier, Tom Gibbons, and Luis Firpo); economics and negotiations; controversies; legal, political, and racial obstacles; Harry Wills and the color line; Harry Greb, Gene ...

Pickleball for Beginners: Advanced Methods and Strategies to Enhance Your Game - Paperback

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by Maxine Milton (Author)Everything you need to know to gain insight into advanced methods and strategies to play the best game of pickleball!Have you been looking for a fun new way to stay active and get some exercise?Do you want to improve your hand-eye coordination and reaction time?Are you interested in learning a social sport that you can play with friends and family of all ages?If the answer is yes, then this is the book for you! If you're interested in pickleball and curious to try it ...

Harper and the Raptor Rescue - Hardcover

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by Kizzi Roberts (Author), Stephen Gilpin (Illustrator)Dead mice. Meat-eating birds. This isn't the summer camp Harper expected. Harper wants to be at Critter Camp more than anything, but she didn't expect so many of the critters to be birds. Birds would be fine if she wasn't terrified of them - especially the meat-eating ones. She's determined to make friends and face her fears, until she comes face-to-face with one tiny owl. Who knew something so small could cause such big problems? Experie...

Pennsylvania Mountain Landmarks Volume 1 - Paperback

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by Jeffrey R. Frazier (Author)This volume, and subsequent volumes, include accounts of the author's explorations of little-traveled byways and remote hilltops in the mountains of Pennsylvania. His descriptions and photos of the unique and unusual places he discovered will appeal to all those who seek adventure and who like to explore odd and mysterious places; places like the Devil's Dining Room, the Indian Steps, the Thousand Steps, Ticklish Rock, Umbrella Rock, and many others that are high...

Chess for Kids: From Beginner to Champion: Complete Black and White Guide and Course - Hardcover

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by Yora Rocks (Author)The book our children need to become true chess champions!Thanks to chess, their mental development is stimulated, new neurons and connections are created and all in a fun and entertaining way!In addition, they will enhance their desire to excel, improve their concentration, learn to respect their opponents, and all the lessons that a game of chess teaches they will be able to apply in their daily life and in their future life.Our son or daughter will love this book beca...

Chicago Hoops: Chicago's Top Players Since 1950 A Personal Story of Books, Basketball, and a Career in Education - Paperback

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by Calvin Davis (Author)During the 1950s, the great migration from the South led many Black families to the city of Chicago. As African American families took up residency all around the city, the talent in the Chicago Public League's high schools took a huge leap. Many of the schools that were previously predominantly White became Black. Neighborhoods throughout the city changed as well. Many White families moved to suburban areas outside of Chicago.Since that time, basketball has created th...

Chess for Kids: My First Book To Learn How To Play Chess: Unlimited Fun for 8-12 Beginners: Rules and Openings. - Hardcover

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by Yuri Borisov (Author)Your child needs this book to become a real chess master!Chess is among the earliest known games. It helps our kids develop their social skills, their minds and memories in an enjoyable and educational way.A game of chess also helps them focus better, pushes them to do their best, teaches them to respect their adversaries, and they can use the lessons they learn in other parts of their lives.In this book our kids will learn to: Play chess from scratch Know the pieces,...

Choose Strong: The Choice That Changes Everything - Paperback

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by Sally McRae (Author)A REAL LOOK AT STRENGTHKnown worldwide for her mental fortitude, hardcore training tactics, and an ability to push through extreme discomfort, pro athlete Sally McRae's strength wasn't built in the gym. For the first time, McRae candidly tells her shocking story of abuse, loss, and wild resilience that laid the foundation for the woman she is today. In this powerful memoir, Sally bypasses the often loud sea of motivational quotes and hyped ideas about what it means to b...

Learn the Great Lakes with Homer & Heather - Hardcover

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by Louis H Dumas (Author)Louis Dumas enjoys the view and breezes from the shore of Lake Erie. While earning a Bachelor's degree in science and a Master's degree in business, Louis has enjoyed tutoring children. Louis was crossing Lake Michigan in an airplane while traveling on a business trip. The lake view and his love for playing baseball as a youth inspired this book. Homer and Heather are young ball players who enjoy teaching the names of the Great Lakes to young people. A native of Michi...

The Age of Palmer: Pro golf in the 1960s, its greatest era - Hardcover

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by Patrick Hand (Author)In late November 1964-seven months after Arnold Palmer won his fourth Masters title on an idyllic spring day with 40,000 patrons in attendance at Augusta National-he and Jack Nicklaus played 36 holes in a cold rain before a smattering of fans in Lafayette, Louisiana. For Palmer and Nicklaus, the stakes at the backwater Cajun Classic could not have been higher. It was the last PGA Tour event of the season, and Palmer led Nicklaus by a mere $318.87. Long before there was...

The Age of Palmer: Pro golf in the 1960s, its greatest era - Paperback

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Pickleball!: The Curious History of Pickleball From Its Origins As Picklepong 1959 - 1963 - Paperback

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by Patrick W. Smith (Author), Maria Mortali (Editor)PICKLEBALL! The Curious History of Pickleball From its Origins as Picklepong 1959 - 1963 is for ALL to enjoy! This fascinating account of Pickleball's earliest iterations, from someone who was there to witness its birth, exposes the true beginnings of Pickleball as told by an eyewitness, albeit a young one. Patrick Smith's eloquently shared descriptions of the life and times and the people involved as the game was first invented, BEFORE 196...

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by Paul Korins (Author)Blake Simpson is a gifted twelve-year-old boy who loves to draw and paint. He dreams of being a successful artist one day.Rocco Marciano is an all-star pitcher for his Little League team. His dream is to pitch in college and then move on to the majors.Their fathers have different plans in mind for their sons, and they try to bully them down those alternative paths, paths that they had chosen for themselves many years ago. By forcing them to follow in their footsteps, th...

Broken: The Suspicious Death of Alydar and the End of Horse Racing's Golden Age - Hardcover

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by Fred M. Kray (Author)One fateful winter night, a famous racehorse mysteriously broke his leg while alone in his stall. An investigation ensued, but the real story has never been told...until now. It was a cool, quiet evening at Calumet Farm, where the most valuable racehorses-including the prolific stallion Alydar-had settled into their stalls for the evening. Alton Stone, filling in for the regular night watchman, completed his rounds at the barn. Although nothing seemed out of the ordina...

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by Kelly McKesten (Author), Joe McEvoy (Author), Maddie Schwimmer (Illustrator)You may know your ABCs, but do you know The ABCs of Swimming?This colorful, fun-filled book will teach you about swimming terminology, aquatic gear, and safety equipment, as well as provide tips for staying safe in the water. Number of Pages: 62 Dimensions: 0.13 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: May 01, 2023

Throw Like a Girl, Cheer Like a Boy: The Evolution of Gender, Identity, and Race in Sports - Paperback

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by Robyn Ryle (Author)A thought-provoking journey into the complicated history of gender, sexuality, race, and social justice through the world of sports. Have you ever wondered why most cheerleaders are girls? Or why some athletes, like Caster Semenya, have to prove they're women while there's no testing for men? And why do athletes like Megan Rapinoe and Colin Kaepernick use sports as a platform for social justice, and should they? These questions and more are examined in Throw Like a Girl,...

Ashtanga Yoga Vinyasa: Movement, Breath, and Posture in the Primary Series - Paperback

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by David Garrigues (Author)An unprecedented road map, both comprehensive and enjoyable, is what yoga master and author David Garrigues presents in his extraordinary new book titled: Ashtanga Yoga Vinyasa-Movement, Breath, and Posture of the Primary Series. This is the first of its kind to provide a concise, easy-to-follow breakdown of the vinyasas and poses of the Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga. This book is sure to help reverse the unfortunate misperception that Ashtanga is too difficult f...

Around the world on a small motorcycle - Paperback

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by J. Peter Thoeming (Author)Back in the late 1970s, it was far less common than it is now to ride a motorcycle around the world. It was probably more interesting, too. The Bear described the trip in his best-selling (and now just about unobtainable) hardback book Motorcycle Touring. Now he has updated the book and re-released it in paperback and ebook as Around the World on a Small Motorcycle.This book covers the around-the-world ride as well as a months-long ride on the very opposite of a s...

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by Gail Wilson Kenna (Author)Tennis Talk of a Nobody weaves three sets of narratives from memory, old photographs, and newspaper clippings. The resulting montage reflects seven decades of this teacher & writer's life. Gail Kenna's memoir explores a modern parental story... of a father with a dream for a daughter. "Five Uneasy Pieces" in set two reveals what shadowed the author as failure was its opposite. The crisscrossed strings of her life as a tennis player & teacher, reveal life's...

My Sporting Hero: Muhammad Ali: Learn all about your favorite boxing star - Paperback

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by Rob Green (Author)Discover the life and legacy of one of the greatest athletes and humanitarians of all time in this captivating biography of Muhammad Ali. Perfect for young readers, this book explores Ali's iconic boxing career, from his early days as Cassius Clay to his legendary matches against the likes of Joe Frazier and George Foreman. But it's not just about his athletic prowess; readers will also learn about Ali's inspiring humanitarian work, from his battle with Parkinson's diseas...

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by Bill Nowlin (Editor), Glen Sparks (Editor)Willie Mays thrilled baseball fans for more than two decades. He could do it all-in the outfield, at bat, and on the bases. Five Tools tells the story of arguably the greatest baseball player in the game's history, through more than 20 insightful essays and recaps of over 30 of the most significant games in his career. Some essays explore Mays' time in the Negro Leagues and minor leagues, while others examine the the relationship of Mays to his man...

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by Bryan J. Schaeffer (Author)Trails are the passageways that connect us to outdoor adventures. The Last Best TRAILS is about year-round real-life human-powered trail sports in the greater Bozeman and Big Sky area. The book has been "drawn" from the past six years of exploring "The Last Best Place" on foot, bike, and ski. Exploration and adventures shouldn't be limited to the ultra-elite athletes but our public lands. We have all ages and experience levels to celebrate and experience getting ...

Chess for Kids: Rules, Strategies and Tactics. How To Play Chess in a Simple and Fun Way. From Begginner to Champion Guide - Paperback

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by Carla Lee (Author)The book for your child to become a real chess champion!Chess is one of the oldest known games. It helps to improve the social skills of our children, their intellectual development and their memory in a fun and entertaining way!In addition, it improves their ability to concentrate, motivates their desire to excel, they learn to respect their opponents and will be able to apply to their lives all the lessons that a game of chess teaches them.Thanks to this book, our child...

Learn the Great Lakes with Homer & Heather - Paperback

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by D. H. Anderson (Author), Steven Lester (Illustrator)In a cozy horse stall, at Waterdam Farm, Lady Thistle takes her first breath and sniffs the air of her new surroundings. The first day of a foal's life is busy as she learns to stand on very wobbly legs and drink her mother's milk. But exciting sounds-of nearby horses, the farm dog, and cats outside the barn-keep her ears occupied and Lady Thistle isn't focused on eating. Polly knows her tiny filly needs to nurse and get the nutrients she...

National Park Mystery Series - Books 1-3: 3 Book Collection - Paperback

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by Aaron Johnson (Author), Johnson (Illustrator)Explore the Rocky Mountains - Experience the Great Sand Dunes - Hike the Grand Canyon**This single-volume collects books 1-3**The National Park Mystery SeriesBefore Jake's grandfather died, he was on the trail of a centuries-old mystery. And he has entrusted that mystery to Jake, leaving behind a set of hidden codes, riddles, maps, and other clues that lead Jake and his friends on a scavenger hunt into the most wild and rugged wilderness of the ...

Jack: The Donkey Who Could See with His Ears - Paperback

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by Tracy Palma-Doran (Author)Tracy Palma-Doran lives in Roswell, GA with her husband, Chris and their two dogs. Tracy works as an IT Project Manager but has a very creative side. She and Kevin have known each other since they were little kids and they remain great friends to this day.Kevin has always inspired Tracy by his determination, humor and never say die attitude. Tracy wrote this book to honor all of Kevin's accomplishments, despite his disability and to inspire other children to never...

The Fastest Woman on Wheels: The Life of Paula Murphy - Paperback

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by Erik Arneson (Author)A fearless pioneer and a versatile and gifted driver, Paula Murphy was the first woman to pilot a jet car to a Bonneville Salt Flats speed record, the first woman to make laps at famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and the first woman to secure an NHRA Funny Car license. Throw in driving a Pontiac Sunbird literally around the world, nearly dying at the helm of a rocket car, and scoring closed-course speed records at NASCAR's famed Talladega Superspeedway behind the whee...

2021: THE YEAR IN LEADERSHIP: The Stories of Faith, Athletics, Business, and Life Which Inspired Us All - Hardcover

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by Brian Dodd (Author)Do you feel ill-equipped to handle the leadership challenges of a pandemic and post-pandemic world? If so, you no longer have to. In 2021, author, speaker, consultant, and podcaster Brian Dodd helped equip countless leaders across world through his content. Over 80 of his most popular articles make up the pages of 2021- The Year In Leadership: The Stories of Faith, Athletics, Business, and Life Which Inspired Us All. Each chapter is filled with wisdom and insights from t...

Karate - Its History and Practice - Paperback

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by Masashi Koyama (Author), Koji Wada (Author), Toru Kadekaru (Author)Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of karate. This long awaited book - Karate: Its History and Practice - is the ultimate guide to the history and development of karate, co-authored by Koyama Masashi, Wada Koji, and Kadekaru Toru, three leading experts in the Naha and Shuri traditions of karate. Translated into English by Alexander Bennett, a highly respected budo practitioner and researcher, this book is a must-r...