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The Mysterious Montague: A True Tale of Hollywood, Golf, and Armed Robbery

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Report copyright infringementby Leigh Montville (Author)John Montague was a boisterous enigma. In the 1930s, he was called "the world's greatest golfer" by famed sportswriter Grantland Rice. He could drive the ball 300 yards and more, or he could chip it across a room into a highball glass. He played golf with everyone from Howard Hughes and W. C. Fields to Babe Ruth and Bing Crosby. Yet strangely, he never entered a professional tournament or allowed himself to be photographed. Then, a Time ...

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Report copyright infringementby Norman Ollestad (Author)"Breathtaking....Crazy for the Storm will keep you up late into the night."--Washington Post Book World Norman Olstead's New York Times bestselling memoir Crazy for the Storm is the story of the harrowing plane crash the author miraculously survived at age eleven, framed by the moving tale of his complicated relationship with his charismatic, adrenaline-addicted father. Destined to stand with other classic true stories of man against na...

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Report copyright infringementby Joe Leonard (Author)Compelling, adventurous and inspirational, The Son of the Madam of Mustang Ranch, is a memoir. Guns, violence and lust; wars between two houses of prostitution, gambling rife and aplenty, and debauchery. It was a crazed and corrupt world, and author Joe Leonard was born right into it. Beyond all, this is the story of how he gained the courage to leave the dark realm he had inherited, turning to the wilds in pursuit of his better angels... ...

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Report copyright infringementby Diane Eklund-Abolins (Author)Whether you are a walker, a hiker, a nature lover or an armchair traveller, 45 Days: Walking the Bibbulmun Track will engage and inspire you. In 2005, Diane and her son Jonathan walked the 1,000-kilometre Bibbulmun Track in Western Australia, crossing the vast and varied southern part of that state with its breathtaking views and hidden pockets of undisturbed beauty. The book weaves together the drama, the humour, the elation and th...

Drawn to the Deep: The Remarkable Underwater Explorations of Wes Skiles

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Report copyright infringementby Julie Hauserman (Author)National Outdoor Book Award, History/Biography Category Dan's Cave looks like the entrance to the underworld. Two divers swim along a luminous blue-green passage, flashlights cutting through the water, a dark mass of stalactites suspended overhead. This is the breathtaking National Geographic cover photo taken by Wes Skiles (1958-2010), a top nature photographer who died in a diving accident before the issue was published. Drawn to the D...

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Webber (Author)Mark Webber was at the center of one of the most captivating chapters in the history of Formula One. In 2010, while racing for Red Bull, he and teammate Sebastian Vettel went head to head for the World Championship. There could only be one winner. Since retiring from Formula One Mark has concentrated on endurance racing, including the legendary Le Mans 24 Hour race. He hit the front pages of newspapers around the world in December 2014 when ...

Beyond Expectations: An Extraordinary Equestrian Journey from Deadly Diagnosis to the Paralympic Games - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Sydney Collier (Author), Heather Wallace (Author)An autobiography that captures a young athlete's battle with a devastating diagnosis and the courage and perseverance that has propelled her to the top of a Paralympic sport.For seven years, Sydney Collier enjoyed the life of a happy, active child, with caring, supportive parents and siblings. She ran through sprinklers and played with neighborhood friends. And she fell in love with four-legged animals--especiall...

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Report copyright infringementby Philippe Auclair (Author)The definitive biography of one of the most extraordinary men the world of football has ever seen.Author BiographyPhilippe Auclair has been a correspondent with France Football for over a decade, and is a prolific freelance journalist on both sides of the Channel. Number of Pages: 456 Dimensions: 1.3 x 7.7 x 5.2 IN Publication Date: April 19, 2010

Catch as Catch Can: Building a Legacy by Finding Opportunity in Every Obstacle

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Report copyright infringementby George Tinsley (Author)From the streets of Louisville's Smoketown to corner offices and conference rooms, George Tinsley Sr.'s life journey is one of grit, perseverance, and the transformative power of seeing obstacles as opportunities. In this inspiring memoir, Tinsley vulnerably shares the challenges he faced growing up in poverty in the racially divided South and the key moments and relationships that enabled him to rise above.A star athlete from a young age...

Why We Love Baseball: A History in 50 Moments - Hardcover

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by Joe Posnanski (Author)NEW YORK TIMES bestsellerWinner of the CASEY Award for Best Baseball Book of the Year #1 New York Times bestselling author Joe Posnanski is back with a masterful ode to the game: a countdown of 50 of the most memorable moments in baseball's history, to make you fall in love with the sport all over again. Posnanski writes of major moments that created legends, and of forgotten moments almost lost to time. It's Willie Mays's catch, Babe Ruth's called shot, and Kirk Gib...

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Report copyright infringementby George Smith (Author)Maine has a long and rich history of involvement with outdoorsmen and women. The Great North Woods have long been the destination of choice for residents and visitors alike looking to bag a trophy buck or land a record brook trout. And there have always been sporting camps to cater to the sports and guide them on their excursions. However, trends come and go and the outdoor sports of hunting and fishing have had decreasing numbers of partic...

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Report copyright infringementby Dwight Evans (Author), Erik Sherman (Author) For twenty Major League seasons, the name Dwight Evans was synonymous with sterling defense and a potent bat. A Red Sox legend, he played in 2,505 games in Boston - second only to Carl Yastrzemski - and hit 379 home runs for the club, trailing only Yastrzemski and Ted Williams. Nobody hit more home runs in the American League and no player had more extra base hits in all of baseball than the man affectionately known ...

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas K. McEvoy (Author), Smith (Author) Tom McEvoy is a poker pioneer. Without his influence, the game as we enjoy it today wouldn't be the same. Five decades ago, he moved his family of five across the country to replace his career in accounting with a career as a professional poker player, way before it was cool or even acceptable. His own parents kept their eldest son's new taboo line of work a secret for years. At the time, Tom viewed poker differently th...

The 50 Greatest Players in Houston Astros History

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Report copyright infringementby Robert W. Cohen (Author)An examination of the careers of the 50 Houston Astros players who have made the greatest impact on one of Major League Baseball's most iconic franchises. Quotes from the subjects themselves and former teammates are provided along the way, as are recaps of each player's greatest season, most memorable performances, and most notable achievements.Author BiographyRobert W. Cohen has published numerous books on football, basketball, and base...

Broadcast Rites and Sites: I Saw It on the Radio with the Boston Red Sox

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Report copyright infringementby Joe Castiglione (Author), Douglas B. Lyons (Author), Pedro Martinez (Foreword by)In Broadcast Rites and Sites: I Heard It on the Radio with the Boston Red Sox, Joe Castiglione gives his educated opinions on his favorite sightseeing, shopping, and restaurants from coast-to-coast. Yet, at the heart of the book is baseball as seen from his unique perspective and longevity in the booth--from witnessing seven no-hitters to having a catch with Bob Feller; from Roger ...

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Report copyright infringementby Robert W. Cohen (Author)The 50 Greatest Players in Buffalo Bills History examines the careers of the 50 men who have made the greatest impact on one of the National Football League's most iconic franchises. Using as measuring sticks the degree to which they impacted the fortunes of the team, the extent to which they added to the Buffalo Bills legacy, and the levels of statistical compilation and overall dominance they attained while wearing a Buffalo Bills unif...

There's a Porcupine in My Outhouse: The Vermont Misadventures of a Mountain Man Wannabe

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Report copyright infringementby Michael J. Tougias (Author)NATURE BOOK OF THE YEAR Sequel to the author's new book, The Waters Between Us (Lyons, March, 2021), about growing up loving the woods and fields and streams of his native Massachusetts and wanting since boyhood to live like a mountain man in the woods. Having acquired a forest cabin in the course of the first book, There's a Porcupine in my Outhouse details his further adventures hunting and fishing far from other humans. PRAISE FOR ...

A Sportsman's Life: How I Built Orvis by Mixing Business and Sport

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Report copyright infringementby Leigh Perkins (Author), Geoffrey Norman (With), Johnny Morris (Foreword by)An infectious and inspirational tale of one man's love of business and of the outdoors, and how he combined the two to build the Orvis empire.Author BiographyLeigh Perkins was CEO of the Orvis Company from 1965 to 1992. After 1992, he devoted his efforts to a variety of conservation causes and divided his time among homes in Vermont, Florida, and Wyoming. Mr. Perkins passed away in 2021....

The Incredible Voyage: A Personal Odyssey

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Report copyright infringementby Tristan Jones (Author)In a salty, slashing style, Tristan Jones unfolds his extraordinary saga-a six-year voyage during which he covered a distance equal to twice the circumference of the world-revealing both a rich sense of history and an insuppressible Welsh wit. With a singleness of purpose as ferocious as any hazard he encountered, Tristan Jones would not give up-even after dodging snipers on the Red Sea, capsizing off the Cape of Good Hope, starving in the...

Highest and Hardest: A Mountain Climber's Lifetime Odyssey to the Top of the World

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Report copyright infringementby Chris Kopczynski (Author)At age 16 Chris Kopczynski carved the words "Everest/Eiger" into the handle of his ice axe, marking his goal to climb the two mountains known as the "highest and the hardest." He accomplished that goal by the age of 33, becoming the ninth American to summit Everest and the first American to summit both the North Face of the Eiger and Mt. Everest. With the climbing addiction in his blood, he set new goals and became the twelfth in the wo...

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Report copyright infringementby Robert W. Cohen (Author)In The 50 Greatest Players in Chicago Bears History, sports historian Robert W. Cohen ranks the top 50 players ever to perform for one of the NFL's most historic franchises Number of Pages: 332 Dimensions: 1 x 8.9 x 6.1 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: September 15, 2020

Survive the Savage Sea: Sheridan House Maritime Classics

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Report copyright infringementby Dougal Robertson (Author)After their 43-foot schooner was stove in by a pod of killer whales, the Robertson family spent 37 days adrift in the Pacific. With no maps, compass, or navigational instruments, and rations for only three days, they used every survival technique they could as they battled 20-foot waves, marauding sharks, thirst, starvation, and exhaustion.Author BiographyDougal Robertson was born in Scotland in 1924 and spent the war in the Merchant Ma...

Faraway Horses: The Adventures and Wisdom of One of America's Most Renowned Horsemen

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Report copyright infringementby Buck Brannaman (Author), Bill Reynolds (With)The Faraway Horses, which was the inspiration for the Sundance Film Festival's award-winning documentary Buck in 2011, is Buck Brannaman's richly textured and stunning account of his life from an abusive childhood to his phenomenally successful approach to horses. A real-life "horse-whisperer," Buck possesses near magical abilities as he dramatically transforms horses--and people--with his understanding, compassion, ...

Skate & Art: Artists Inspired by Skateboarding

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Report copyright infringementby Michele Addelio (Author)This book showcases 30 international skateboard-inspired artists and their work, curated by and written by Michele Addelio, editor of Backside skatemag. Art pushes boundaries and so does skateboarding. This book explores this philosophy by showcasing skateboard-inspired artists and their work from around the world. From artists working in the skateboard community to freelancers being influenced by it. From traditional pencil to digital d...

The Tao of the Backup Catcher: Playing Baseball for the Love of the Game - Hardcover

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by Tim Brown (Author), Erik Kratz (With)"This isn't just a story about baseball. It's about life and the beauty of knowing and accepting who you are." --Jeff Passan, ESPN baseball columnist This fascinating book chronicles the unsung men of baseball who serve the job, the hardships they face, and their love for a game that would not always love them back―told partly through the experiences of an MLB veteran. In baseball there are superstars and stars and everyday players and then there are ...

Cat Ninja: Time Heist: Volume 2 - Paperback

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by Matthew Cody (Author), Chad Thomas (Illustrator)From Epic Originals comes an action-packed graphic novel series about a new breed of superhero. Return to Metro City's furry underbelly in this exciting follow-up to Kirkus-starred Cat Ninja volume 1 When Leon brings a mystery egg home from school, Cat Ninja and Master Hamster face their biggest challenge yet: babysitting And while they're pretty sure they can keep an egg out of trouble, they know they're in over their heads when that egg h...

An Illustrated Mirror of Hawking: The Ehon Taka Kagami

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Report copyright infringementby Kawanabe Kyosai (Author), Karl-Heinz Gersmann (Contribution by), Keiya Nakajima (Contribution by)Kyosai's fascinating publication on the ancient art of Japanese falconry, the Ehon Taka Kagami, is reproduced for the first time with full English translations. Kawanabe Kyōsai (pen name Kawanabe Tôiku) is a globally celebrated 19th century Japanese artist with an astonishing reper-toire of styles and artistic themes. His wood-cut print picture book on falconry, Eho...

Minecraft: Where's the Zombie? - Hardcover

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by Random House (Author), Random House (Illustrator)Look carefully! Zombies could be hiding anywhere! This full-color activity book is perfect for Minecraft fans of all ages to find hidden mobs and more throughout its intricately illustrated pages! Find the hidden creepers, llamas, villagers--and ZOMBIES!!! This hardcover activity book will entertain Minecraft fans ages 6 to 8 as they search for hidden mobs and game characters in the highly-detailed scenes. (c) 2025 Mojang AB. All Rights Rese...

It's Hardly Sportin': Stadiums, Neighborhoods, and the New Chicago

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Report copyright infringementby Costas Spirou (Author), Larry Bennett (Author)Across the nation, stadiums and sports centers are a vital aspect of urban redevelopment. How do these projects affect the communities near the new facilities? Focusing on the controversies surrounding three major Chicago projects--the United Center, Comiskey Park, and lighting Wrigley Field--It's Hardly Sportin' suggests fresh ways for cities to coordinate the expansion of sports facilities with neighborhood life. ...

New Pets on the Block! (Minecraft Stonesword Saga #3) - Hardcover

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by Nick Eliopulos (Author)In the Minecraft Stonesword Saga # 3, unruly pets, untamed mobs, and a powerful, potion-wielding witch cause trouble in this deluxe illustrated hardcover chapter book--the only official Minecraft chapter book series! Based on the most popular video game of all time, the third book in the epic Minecraft Stonesword Saga series takes a group of intrepid Minecraft players deeper into the game than ever before . . .Everyone knows that Jodi, the youngest member of the team...

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Report copyright infringementby Philip P. Massaro (Editor)The 80th Edition of "The World's Greatest Gun Book!"For more than three-quarters of a century, the Gun Digest annual book has been the trusted source for up-to-date, detailed, and exciting information about firearms. Whether your interest is rifles, handguns or shotguns, Gun Digest informs and entertains. Shooters, collectors, hunters and anyone who has even the slightest interest in guns new and old will appreciate the variety of in-d...

The Complete Collector's Guide to WWE Mattel: 2025 Edition

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Report copyright infringementby Fig Heel (Author), Matthew Goldberg (Photographer)The Golden Era of wrestling action figure collecting is upon us with THOUSANDS of products being produced annually. It's all at your fingertips, but keeping up with every release is a task in itself... Until now, thanks to Fig Heel's Wrestling Figure Encyclopedia: The Complete Collector's Guide to WWE Mattel!Weighing in at over 260 pages, this premium FULL COLOR coffee table-style book will spotlight all WWE Mat...