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Legends of Major League Baseball - Hardcover

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by Craig Calcaterra (Author) Legends of Major League Baseball features illustrated profiles of twenty-eight retired baseball greats, from the greatest stars of past generations, such as Babe Ruth and Willie Mays, to modern legends like Pedro Martinez and Alex Rodriguez. Young readers will learn how each of these stars grew up and made it to the top, and what made their playing styles unique.Filled with key stats and action-packed photos, this book will wow both the baseball novice and the pas...

Baseball in April and Other Stories - Paperback

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by Gary Soto (Author)In Gary Soto's acclaimed short story collection, the small events of daily life reveal big themes--love and friendship, youth and growing up, success and failure.Calling on his own experiences of growing up in California's Central Valley, Soto brings to life the joy and pain of young people everywhere.From crooked teeth, ponytailed girls, and embarrassing grandfathers to annoying brothers, Little League tryouts, and karate lessons, Soto writes about everyday life with hum...

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by Adam Gamble (Author), Mark Jasper (Author), Ute Simon (Illustrator)Grab your helmet and buckle your ski boots, it's time to hit the powdery slopes! This frosty board book takes young skiers swooshing down the snowy trails and celebrates ski-town life, including ski equipment, T-bars, chair lifts, gondolas, bunny slopes, ski jumps, moguls, ski instructors, ski lodges, cross country skiing, cozy clothing, and more. Come join the wintery fun! This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Ou...

Ride It! Patch It!: An Acorn Book (Racing Ace #3) - Paperback

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by Larry Dane Brimner (Author), Kaylani Juanita (Illustrator)Ace enters a mountain bike race in this fast-paced, STEM-themed early reader!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Ace polishes...

The Hunter Elite: Manly Sport, Hunting Narratives, and American Conservation, 1880-1925 - Paperback

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by Tara Kathleen Kelly (Author)At the end of the nineteenth century, Theodore Roosevelt, T. S. Van Dyke, and other elite men began describing their big-game hunting as "manly sport with the rifle." They also began writing about their experiences, publishing hundreds of narratives of hunting and adventure in the popular press (and creating a new literary genre in the process). But why did so many of these big-game hunters publish? What was writing actually doing for them, and what did it do fo...

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by James Buckley (Author), Who Hq (Author), Stephen Marchesi (Illustrator)Learn about the incredible legacy of the first Native American athlete and Olympian to earn a gold medal for the United States in this exciting addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series. While most athletes excel in just one sport, Jim Thorpe was different. Born in Oklahoma in 1887, he played both professional football and baseball, and ran track and field. Jim was not only a sports icon but also a trailblaz...

The Horse God Built: The Untold Story of Secretariat, the World's Greatest Racehorse - Paperback

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by Lawrence Scanlan (Author)The Horse God Built tells the amazing and heartwarming story of a Secretariat and the man who knew him best.Most of us know the legend of Secretariat, the tall, handsome chestnut racehorse whose string of honors runs long and rich: the only two-year-old ever to win Horse of the Year, in 1972; winner in 1973 of the Triple Crown, his times in all three races still unsurpassed; featured on the cover of Time, Newsweek, and Sports Illustrated; the only horse listed on ...

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by David J. Clarke (Author)This action-packed book gives young readers a full history of Barcelona, from the club's founding to the present day. The book features a table of contents, informative sidebars, a Superstar Profile special feature, a Quick Stats page, a glossary, links to additional resources, and an index. This Press Box Books title is aligned to a reading level of grade 4 and an interest level of grades 4-7. Number of Pages: 32 Dimensions: 0.3 x 9.1 x 7.1 IN Publication Date: Jan...

Pride of the Lions: The untold story of the men and women who made the Lisbon Lions - Paperback

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by Derek Niven (Author), Gillian Murphy (Editor)Derek Niven sets out to tell the history of the Lisbon Lions from a completely new slant. This book is not just about an immortalised game of football which took place on 25 May 1967 in the Estádio Nacionale in Lisbon. It seeks to tell the story of the unsung men and women who made the 16 players that are the Lisbon Lions through the extraordinary tales of their family histories.In this the 55th anniversary of the Lisbon Lions and the 135th anni...

Glory Days: The Summer of 1984 and the 90 Days That Changed Sports and Culture Forever - Paperback

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by L. Jon Wertheim (Author)A rollicking guided tour of one extraordinary summer, when some of the most pivotal and freakishly coincidental stories all collided and changed the way we think about modern sportsThe summer of 1984 was a watershed moment in the birth of modern sports when the nation watched Michael Jordan grow from college basketball player to professional athlete and star. That summer also saw the debut of ESPN and the first modern, commercialized, profitable Olympics. Magic John...

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by Caron Butler (Author), Justin A. Reynolds (Author)Former NBA All-Star Caron Butler and acclaimed author Justin A. Reynolds tip off the first book in a new middle grade series about a young boy trying to make his mark on an AAU basketball team coached by a former NBA star in his hometown. Perfect for fans of The Crossover and the Track series. A Junior Library Guild Selection!Tony loves basketball. But the game changed recently when his best friend, Dante, a hoops phenom, was killed by a po...

Kings on the Bluff: The Next Chapter - Paperback

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by Robert Healy (Author), David Finoli (Author)Sihugo Green, Dick Ricketts, Dave Ricketts, Mickey Winograd, Lou Severine, Jim Fallon, Lou Iezzi, Paul Lojpersberger, Ralph Leng, John Nosworthy, Tom Peszko, Bob Schneider, Dudey Moore and Red Manning. They are all connected, in perpetuity, as a special group of men who not only captured the lone major national title in Duquesne University history, but to date the only Division I college basketball national championship the city of Pittsburgh has...

? Greatest Tips About Pool You Need to Know - Paperback

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by George Moyle (Author)Greatest Tips about Pool You Need to Know makes various shots using English easy for beginners, but it leans closer to those players who want to excel in the game of pool as semipros. It details a system that will show you every angle on the table. Also, it makes mass shots simple and contains diagrams of kick shots. In addition, it contains the best information on the quarter system for those who have a hard time with angles.Author BiographyGeorge Moyle is seventy ye...

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by Cecil Skipper (Author)Hunting for majestic bucks, being involved with nature, and enjoying the comradeship of friends are desires instilled in the minds of millions of young Americans. Some get to experience all three of these, but only one person can shoot the largest buck in the record book. All the rest of us can dream and have memories for a lifetime. The Deer Lick is a story of a young boy's quest to kill this elusive buck, and the trials and tribulations of Lee's adventures are fille...

The Good Doctor's Prescriptions: The Writings of Dr Alister MacKenzie - Hardcover

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by Neil Crafter (Editor)The great British golf course architect Dr Alister MacKenzie left a legacy of inspired writings on the many subjects that were of interest to him throughout his career. Naturally golf course architecture was his primary topic, yet he also had strong views on many other subjects including camouflage which dated back to his time in South Africa as a civil surgeon in the Boer War. Later he was the founder of the Royal Engineer's Camouflage School in WWI. As a doctor, medi...

Rotoman's Fantasy Baseball Guide 2024: From Acuña to Zunino - Paperback

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by Peter Kreutzer (Author)Picking up where The Fantasy Baseball Guide: Professional Edition left off, Rotoman's Guide includes nearly 1,000 player profiles, projections, and fantasy baseball bid prices for 2024. Number of Pages: 114 Dimensions: 0.24 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: January 23, 2024

Kegel Exercise for Women: Restore Pelvic Floor Strength, Urinary Continence, Maintain Overall Pelvic Health and Improve Sexual Function - Paperback

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by Epiphany Hub Prints (Author)Embrace a life full of energy and confidence by discovering the keys to optimal pelvic health with "Empower Her: Kegel Exercise for Women." Your road map to regaining urine continence, strengthening your pelvic floor, and improving your pelvic health overall is this extensive book. This book is essential reading for any woman who wants to better control her body and enhance her sexual function because it is based on the most recent research and professional insi...

Strength Training for Golf: Enhance Your Golf Performance with Effective Strength Training Techniques - Paperback

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by Vickie Stock (Author)A Strength Training Revolution for Ultimate Performance on the GreenDescription: Unleash the golfer within you with "STRENGTH TRAINING FOR GOLF," the ultimate guide to transforming your game through targeted strength training. This groundbreaking book is not just about swing techniques; it's a comprehensive roadmap to building strength, stability, and endurance tailored specifically for golfers.Learn how strategic strength training can amplify your golf performance, gi...

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by Lillian Ross (Author), Helen Ross (Author)In this captivating book, Helen Ross and Lillian Ross explore the world of professional sports, offering insights into the unique challenges and rewards that come with being a top-performing athlete. Drawing on a wide range of interviews and first-hand experience, the authors provide an intimate look into the lives of some of the world's greatest players, from Serena Williams to Michael Jordan to Babe Ruth.This work has been selected by scholars as...

Dirty Fighting: An Introduction to the Principles of Combat without Weapons - Paperback

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by David Morrah Jr (Author)Dirty Fighting- An Introduction to the Principles of Combat without Weapons, was written by LT. David Morrah JR at the Anti-Aircraft Artillery School( AAA School) at Camp David, NC during WW-2. The concept was that artillery men's weapons may not be ready while working the guns so focused specialized hand to hand training was developed for them. It based upon simple effective fighting methods. The author's methods are: simple, effective and removes the sport fair pl...

Shelters, Shacks, and Shanties: A Guide to Building Shelters in the Wilderness - Paperback

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by D. C. Beard (Author)One of the founders of the Boy Scouts of America, Beard provides a hand-on guide for building a variety of habitable structures in the wilderness and other difficult environments. Practical, hands-on guide by one of the founders of the Boy Scouts of America contains a wealth of information and advice on how to build everything from a bark tee pee and tree-top house to a log cabin and beaver mat hut. Over 332 illustrations and clear, easy-to-follow text make this an inva...

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by Woody Mills (Author)In "Fly Fishing The Worm 'Hatch'," you will learn how to find, fish for, and catch stripers during a worm hatch. The first sixteen chapters focus on worm hatches, and two of those chapter's are specifically devoted to the instruction of the where, when and how, and where to look for worm spawns. You will also find insight, tips, tactics and examples to help you catch more fish. Chapters 17 through 27 cover other salt water adventures. Also featured, are chapters on blue...

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by Arthur Robert Harding (Author)A Book of Instruction Giving Many Methods of Trapping-A Valuable Book for Trappers. The methods as published are those of experienced trappers from all parts of the Country. There is money made in catching mink if you know how. After reading this instructive book you will surely know. Number of Pages: 88 Dimensions: 0.18 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: May 09, 2016

Save Our Game: What's wrong with hockey training today and how to fix it - Paperback

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by Josh Levine (Author)Do you feel the pressure in today's hockey culture to train all year, play in numerous out-of-town tournaments, and pay thousands of extra dollars so that your hockey player can compete with the best? If so, you're not alone. Today's prevailing wisdom states that year-round intense hockey training, starting at the youngest ages, is necessary to develop elite hockey players. It argues that families must choose between hockey and school events, family dinners, study time,...

Best Easy Day Hikes Mount Rainier National Park - Paperback

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by Heidi Radlinski (Author), Mary Skjelset (Author)Hikes varying from half-hour strolls to full-day adventures, this guidebook is for everyone, including families.Back JacketBest Easy Day Hikes Mount Rainier National Park includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for thirty easy-to-follow trails, from easy low elevation loops to slightly more difficult scenic routes through Mount Rainier. Get a close-up panoramic view of Nisqually Glacier on the popular Skyline Trail; enjoy Emmons Glaci...

The Resilient Young Athlete: A Practical Guide to Developing Mental Toughness, Self Confidence, and a Growth Mindset Amid the Success and Setbacks of - Paperback

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by Carol Robins (Author)Success in sports starts with a mentality. After 17 years working alongside talented young athletes, their parents, and coaches, I've learned that true success in youth sports is about far more than just physical performance. It's about building confidence, grit, and a strong mindset that carries far beyond any playing field. This understanding has helped shape my coaching approach and led to my national recognition as a two-time nominee for Accredited Sports Scientist...

Hike It: An Introduction to Camping, Hiking, and Backpacking Through the U.S.A. - Hardcover

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by Iron Tazz (Author), Martin Stanev (Illustrator)"Solid info combined with amazing destinations make this a good intro to hiking and backpacking"--Kirkus Discover camping, hiking, and backpacking with internet sensation Iron Tazz This fully-illustrated book is the perfect introduction to enjoying America's great outdoors. Explore 20 National Parks with incredible trails that take you past snow-capped mountains, along stunning coastlines, and through ancient forests, and discover the majesty...

Waterfalls of Michigan - The Collection - Revised: The Essential Guidebook to Michigan's Best & Easiest Waterfalls - Paperback

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by Phil W. Stagg (Author) Number of Pages: 352 Dimensions: 0.8 x 9.9 x 6.9 IN Publication Date: December 01, 2022

Canoeing with the Cree: 75th Anniversary Edition - Paperback

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by Eric Sevareid (Author), Ann Bancroft (Foreword by)In 1930 two novice paddlers--Eric Sevareid and Walter C. Port--launched a secondhand 18-foot canvas canoe into the Minnesota River at Fort Snelling for an ambitious summer-long journey from Minneapolis to Hudson Bay. Without benefit of radio, motor, or good maps, the teenagers made their way over 2,250 miles of rivers, lakes, and difficult portages. Nearly four months later, after shooting hundreds of sets of rapids and surviving exceedingl...

Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster - Hardcover

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by Jon Krakauer (Author)When Jon Krakauer reached the summit of Mt. Everest in the early afternoon of May 10, 1996, he hadn't slept in fifty-seven hours and was reeling from the brain-altering effects of oxygen depletion. As he turned to begin his long, dangerous descent from 29,028 feet, twenty other climbers were still pushing doggedly toward the top. No one had noticed that the sky had begun to fill with clouds. Six hours later and 3,000 feet lower, in 70-knot winds and blinding snow, Krak...

Proud: Living My American Dream - Paperback

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by Ibtihaj Muhammad (Author)The inspiring and critically acclaimed all-American story of faith, family, hard work, and perseverance by Olympic fencer, activist, New York Times bestselling author, and Time "100 Most Influential People" honoree Ibtihaj Muhammad At the 2016 Olympic Games, Ibtihaj Muhammad smashed barriers as the first American to compete wearing hijab, and she made history as the first Muslim American woman to win a medal. But before she was an Olympian, activist, and entrepren...

Martial Musings: A Portrayal of Martial Arts in the 20th Century - Paperback

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by Robert W. Smith (Author)In every century there are unique individuals whose fate makes them standing symbols of unique merit and accomplishment. Robert W. Smith's Martial Musings stands out as the sole literary work which offers readers a special perspective of martial arts as they evolved during the 20th century. Smith personally escorts the reader on a martial arts tour.He starts with his own initial involvement in the arts, then launches outward, across the nation, over to Asia, and eve...