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by Michael Part (Author)Eden looked at the fence. A ball flew over the wooden fence and landed near his feet. The roar of the crowd, just beyond the backyard fence. He carefully pushed some plants aside, revealing the hole in the fence.Eden gripped the fence and watched as the two groups of men fought over the ball. He was so close to the action that he could see the sweat on one man's broad forehead, his long hair wringing wet. The crowd on the other side of the fence, lining both sides of t...

ROSCO The Fastest Aussie on Earth: The incredible story of Australian drag racing and land speed legend Rosco McGlashan's life - Paperback

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by Mark J. Read (Author), Peter Beck (Foreword by)Rosco McGlashan is a legend of Australian drag racing and the current Australian land speed record holder. This book tells the incredible story of Rosco's life, cars, and racing career in 378 action-packed pages with 160 remarkable images. I guarantee you won't put this book down!His early years were tough. He spent time in state-run homes and remand centres, eventually leaving home and school at 12. He then drives north in Western Australia t...

ROSCO The Fastest Aussie on Earth: The incredible story of Australian drag racing and land speed legend Rosco McGlashan's life - Hardcover

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by Heather Sharp (Author)"Inspirational. Be prepared to laugh out loud." - Bob TallmanA tribute to the author's remarkable family and the legends of the rodeo world who illustrate life lessons such as: Put God first You can do anything Be honest Laugh at yourself Stand up for what you believe Attitude is everything You are never too old There is no such thing as easy money Stand by your man Enjoy the moment Know what's important You don't have to be a horse person to enjoy this book. The lif...

Gun Digest Book of the M1 Garand - Paperback

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by Patrick Sweeney (Author)Discover the Thrill of Owning and Shooting the M1 Garand!See why today's shooters prefer the reliability and firepower of the Garand -- for survival, competition and fun!Few American firearms have stood the test of time like the M1 Garand. The World War II-era semi-automatic rifle designed by John C. Garand has been immortalized by General George S. Patton, who described it as "The greatest battle implement ever devised." It embodies the solid feel and construction ...

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by Leslie Lincoln (Author)This classic is now reissued as an authorized Second Edition. This version includes even more historic photos, with many full-color images, diagrams, and reflections from the author in a "Forty Years Later" section.Since it was first published by Seattle's Center for Wooden Boats in 1991 to preserve the masterful forms of First Nations' watercraft, a major renaissance of Northwest Coast Native Canoeing has blossomed. Yet this book's value remains as it offers a rich ...

Savate the Deadly Old Boots Kicking Art from France: Historical European Martial Arts - Paperback

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by Andy Kunz (Author), Kenneth Pua (Author)Everyone in the martial arts community likes the feeling of walking the mean streets, confident that he will be able to defend himself when the need arise. However that kind of feeling can be dangerous when you found out on the dark alley that you're wrong. Always keep in mind that it didn't take 10 or more years for the crack head on the street who will assault you. The muggers just did his fighting techniques the practical way, by mugging and assau...

101 Hikes in Northern California: Exploring Mountains, Valleys, and Seashore - Paperback

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by Matt Heid (Author)This updated book highlights the 101 best hikes in Northern California, from family strolls to 22-mile treks.Author BiographyMatt Heid is the author of "One Night Wilderness: San Francisco Bay Area" and "AMC's Best Backpacking Trips in New England," and is a contributor to "Backpacking California." He holds a degree in earth and planetary science from Harvard University and stays busy pursuing a passion for outdoor writing and wilderness adventure in Northern California a...

5-Minute Hockey Stories: All-Star Edition - Hardcover

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by Peter Norman (Author), Chelsea Charles (Illustrator)Get in the game with stories about hockey's biggest stars--perfect for bedtime and on the go!5-Minute Hockey Stories: All-Star Edition is packed with a dozen stories about hockey's biggest stars, including Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby, Nick Suzuki, Mitch Marner, Marie-Philip Poulin and Sarah Nurse. Each story is the perfect length for reading aloud in five minutes--ideal for young fans and future stars! Number of Pages: 176 Dimensions: ...

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by Stan Tekiela (Author)Learn to identify Ohio trees with this handy field guide, organized by leaf type and attachment. With this famous field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make tree identification simple, informative, and productive. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of trees that don't grow in Ohio. Learn about 115 species found in the state, organized by leaf type and attachment. Just look at a tree's leaves, then go to the correct secti...

The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn - Paperback

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by Sally J. Pla (Author)Neurodivergent Maudie is ready to spend an amazing summer with her dad, but will she find the courage to tell him a terrible secret about life with her mom and new stepdad? This contemporary novel is a must-read for fans of Leslie Connor and Ali Standish. A Schneider Family Book Award winner!Maudie always looks forward to the summers she spends in California with her dad. But this year, she must keep a troubling secret about her home life--one that her mom warned her n...

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by Marie Torres Cimarusti (Author), Stephanie Petersen (Illustrator)Little ones love to play peek-a-boo With its bright, quirky animals and oversized flaps to lift, Peek-a-Moo is sure to be a read-aloud favorite. Readers play peek-a-boo with a different animal on each page, guessing what it is, then lifting the flap to find out. Each animal has a different sound that becomes part of the peek-a-boo game: Guess who? Peek-a-moo says the cow. Peek-a-squeak says the mouse. The bold, funny illu...

Live Free and Hike: Finding Grace on 48 Summits - A Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery Atop New Hampshire's White Mountains - Paperback

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by Linda Kulig Magoon (Author)Find hope and healing in this powerful memoir of a woman who rebuilt her life in the White Mountains.Newly liberated after ending her toxic 25-year marriage to a controlling husband, Linda Magoon gradually regained her independence and rediscovered her love of hiking in the White Mountains. She set a goal to climb all 48 of New Hampshire's 4,000-foot and higher peaks. With every upward stride, Magoon cautiously rebuilt her life.But less than a year later, after s...

Playoffs! Complete History of Pro Football Playoffs {Part I - 1932-1999} - Paperback

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by Steve Fulton (Author)Everything you wanted to know about the history of the NFL Playoffs is here. Game recaps for every NFL Playoff game, from the start with the 1932 NFL Championship Game to Super Bowl XXXIV, you can read about it in this book. Part I covers Playoffs from 1932-1999. Filled with historical pictures as well, you can take a stroll down memory lane reading about the great games, great teams and great players past and present. It is a must read for all NFL fans young and old a...

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by Jenne Blackburn (Author)Always an Athlete is a comprehensive study of the ways in which athletes climb what author Jenné Blackburn terms "The Mountain"--the journey from youth sports, through high school and college sports, to, finally, professional, and Olympic sports. This steady climb and success over a long period of time, however, sets up athletes for an inevitable fall off "The Cliff" upon their retirement from competition. To help athletes in transition, Blackburn identifies "Three...

Be First: The First To Do Anything Gives You An Enormous Advantage, And You Never Forget Your First - Paperback

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by Amos N. Johnson (Author)Be First: Being The First To Do Anything Gives You An Enormous Advantage, And You Never Forget Your FirstBy Amos N. JohnsonIn Be First, racing legend Amos N. Johnson takes you on an exhilarating journey through his incredible career, sharing personal stories from his time as a pioneering driver in the world of motorsports. From carving out his place in history by winning the Touring Under class in the first-ever IMSA GT race in 1971 at Virginia International Raceway...

Hiking the Black Hills Country - Paperback

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by Bert Gildart (Author), Jane Gildart (Author), Marcus Heerdt (Revised by)Discover the beauty of the Black Hills Country, stretching from western South Dakota to eastern Wyoming.Concise descriptions and detailed maps for fifty-eight trails allow hikers of all levels to reach splendid and solitary fishing holes, get fit in the outdoors, and learn about the region's history.Hiking the Black Hills Country provides the latest information to plan a customized trip: - Popular landmarks, common hik...

¡Hola, Erizo! 1: ¿Te Gusta Mi Bicicleta? (Do You Like My Bike?) - Paperback

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by Norm Feuti (Author), Norm Feuti (Illustrator)Hedgehog has a new bike!A Erizo le encanta su bicicleta nueva, y su mejor amigo dice que a él le encanta también. Pero, cuando Erizo le dice que monte con él, su amigo dice que no quiere. Acaso no era cierto que le gustaba la bicicleta, o tendrá algo que ver con las ruedas de aprendizaje? Estas divertidas y reconfortantes historias, con textos fáciles de leer e imágenes coloridas, son perfectas para lectores principiantes!Hedgehog loves his ne...

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by Kayla Miller (Author)From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Kayla Miller comes a graphic novel about venturing off to summer camp for the first time and stepping out of one's comfort zone, navigating new experiences, and the satisfaction of blazing your own trails. Olive and Willow are happy campers! Or are they? Olive is sure she'll have the best time at summer camp with her friend Willow - but while Olive makes quick friends with the other campers, Willow struggles to form c...

Inland and Coastal Navigation: For Power-driven and Sailing Vessels, 2nd Edition - Hardcover

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by David Burch (Author), Tobias Burch (Designed by)This book is an updated and expanded edition of a text that has been used in navigation courses for 30 years. It covers practical small-craft navigation (sail, power, or paddle), starting from the basics and ending with all that is needed to navigate safely and efficiently on inland and coastal waters in all weather conditions. It is for beginners, starting from scratch, or for more seasoned mariners who wish to expand their skills. Topics in...

Running with Pheidippides: Stylianos Kyriakides, the Miracle Marathoner - Hardcover

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by Nick Tsiotos (Author), Andy Dabilis (Author)It is 1946. World War II is over. As the rest of Europe struggles to rebuild itself, Greece--which had bitterly resisted Nazi occupation--is ripped apart by civil war. Thousands are dead or dying of starvation. In the face of such epic disaster, one Greek athlete takes valiant action. This is the true story of Stylianos Kyriakides, champion Greek runner who against all odds entered the 1946 Boston, Marathon, a race he had lost eight years before....

Wilderness First Responder: How to Recognize, Treat, and Prevent Emergencies in the Backcountry - Paperback

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by Buck Tilton (Author)The award-winning guide to medical training for wilderness rescue and self-care Wilderness First Responder is a comprehensive text for the recognition, treatment, and prevention of backcountry emergencies, written by wilderness expert Buck Tilton with more than a dozen medical professionals. Thoroughly updated and revised, this guide represents more than a century and a half of combined experience in wilderness medicine, rescue, and education. It is essential reading fo...

A Guide to Benzie County Michigan Rivers, Lakes, and Creeks: Explore fishing, paddling, and other recreational boating on the wonderful inland water o - Paperback

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by Jim Stamm (Author)A handy reference guide for recreational boating, especially if fishing by boat and/or paddling, on many of the inland rivers, lakes, and creeks of Benzie County, Michigan. Primarily intended for those using a small-water fishing boat, canoe, or kayak, the FOURTH edition of this book covers 34 of the county's 58 inland lakes, 2 of its 4 rivers (the Betsie and the Platte), and 5 of its many creeks -- ALL the navigable and publicly accessible inland water in the county. Bes...

Casey Stengel: Baseball's Greatest Character - Paperback

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by Marty Appel (Author)A Boston Globe Best Book of the Year Winner of the 2017 Casey Award for the Best Baseball Book of the Year "The ultimate biography." --The New York Times As a player, Charles Dillon "Casey" Stengel's contemporaries included Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, and Christy Mathewson. As a legendary manager, he formed indelible, complicated relationships with Yogi Berra, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, and Billy Martin. For more than five glorious decades, Stengel was the undisputed,...

Let's Find Momo Outdoors!: A Hide-And-Seek Adventure with Momo and Boo - Board Book

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by Andrew Knapp (Author)Explore the great outdoors with Momo the adorable border collie and his new puppy companion Boo in this bright, friendly board book In this follow-up to Let's Find Momo , spend a day with Momo as he sets off on a nature adventure. From the mountains to the beach to camping under the stars, young readers will delight in finding Momo in unexpected and beautiful locations. Plus, Momo has an adorable new puppy friend: Boo In this sturdy board book kids can keep the game...

The Billionaire and the Mechanic: How Larry Ellison and a Car Mechanic Teamed Up to Win Sailing's Greatest Race, the America's Cup, Twice - Paperback

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by Julian Guthrie (Author)Expanded to include the behind-the-scenes story of the 34th America's Cup and Team USA's incredible comeback Down eight-to-one in the 34th America's Cup in September 2013, Oracle Team USA pulled off a comeback for the ages, with eight straight wins against Emirates Team New Zealand. Julian Guthrie's The Billionaire and the Mechanic tells the incredible story of how a car mechanic and one of the world's richest men teamed up to win the world's greatest race. With a le...

College Football Bowl Games of the 21st Century - Part II {2011-2020} - Paperback

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by Steve Fulton (Author)This book is for football fans of all ages. It is both educational and entertaining as you can read nostalgically about former great College teams and players, as well as some of the great Bowl Games from the past. This book covers all the Bowl Games of the 21st Century (2011-2020), so you can read about your football heroes, past and present. Number of Pages: 394 Dimensions: 0.81 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: December 03, 2020

Inland and Coastal Navigation: For Power-driven and Sailing Vessels, 2nd Edition - Paperback

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Messi and Ronaldo: Who Is the Greatest? (World Soccer Legends) - Hardcover

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by Illugi Jökulsson (Author)One, diminutive and reserved; the other, tall and theatrical. One with six Ballons d'Or, and the other with five. There's no doubt about it--Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the best. But which one is better?This lively book compares every aspect of the legendary rivals' careers, to let the reader decide. It compares their stats, including their ten years of matchups in El Clásico, their club trophies, and their individual awards and milestones. It analyzes t...

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by Henry Gregor Felsen (Author)Every year a new fad makes its mark at Raccoon Forks High: often noisy, outlandish, expensive, or silly, but never dangerous or destructive. At this sleepy school, even the drag racing fad was comparatively tame . . . until David "Outlaw" Galt transferred from Capital City High. Usurping Mike Revere's position as the best boy with the best car-and stealing the girl who went with it-Outlaw set off a power struggle the likes of which Raccoon Forks had never seen. ...

College Football Bowl Games of the 21st Century - Part I {2000-2010} - Paperback

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by Steve Fulton (Author)This book is for football fans of all ages. It is both educational and entertaining as you can read nostalgically about former great College teams and players, as well as some of the great Bowl Games from the past. This book covers all the Bowl Games of the 21st Century (2000-2010), so you can read about your football heroes, past and present. Number of Pages: 338 Dimensions: 0.7 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: December 03, 2020

Weaver on Strategy: The Classic Work on the Art of Managing a Baseball Team - Paperback

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by Earl Weaver (Author), Terry Pluto (Author)During his career as the manager of the Baltimore Orioles, Earl Weaver was called "baseball's resident genius." His distinctive style of managing helped his teams finish first or second thirteen times in his seventeen years as a manager.This volume reveals Weaver's approach to the game, with a focus on how to manage a roster, a lineup, and a pitching staff. He defines the differences between running a team during a single game and managing it durin...