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The Eagle Huntress: The True Story of the Girl Who Soared Beyond Expectations - Paperback

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by Liz Welch (With), Aisholpan Nurgaiv (Author)The subject of the award-winning documentary The Eagle Huntress tells the true story of how she became the first girl to compete in--and win--one of Mongolia's most prestigious competitions. In this compelling memoir, teenaged eagle hunter Aisholpan Nurgaiv tells her own story for the first time, speaking directly with award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Liz Welch (I Will Always Write Back), who traveled to Mongolia for this book...

The Last Manager: How Earl Weaver Tricked, Tormented, and Reinvented Baseball - Hardcover

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by John W. Miller (Author)"Baseball books don't get any better than this...Earl Weaver has at last been given his due." --George F. Will "Vivid...Most sports books are pop flies to the infield. Miller's is a screaming triple into the left field corner." --Dwight Garner, The New York Times The first major biography of legendary Baltimore Orioles manager Earl Weaver--who has been described as "the Copernicus of baseball" and "the grandfather of the modern game"--The Last Manager is a wild, thri...

Unleashing Potential: A Coach's guide to Grassroots Football - Paperback

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by James Alloub (Author)Ignite your coaching success with "Unleashing Potential" - the game-changing guide meticulously crafted for both new and seasoned grassroots football coaches. Number of Pages: 118 Dimensions: 0.25 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: January 07, 2024

Softball Strikeout: The New Girl - Paperback

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by Ben Jackson (Author), Sam Lawrence (Author), Mary Metcalfe (Editor)For Olivia, a new town, school, and softball team were possibly the last things on her mind, but after being told they'd be moving, it was now becoming a reality. Not only would she need to make new friends, but she'd also have to prove herself on her new softball team all over again.Olivia lived and breathed softball. Growing up, the only sport she'd ever been interested in was softball, and with her dad teaching her, she'...

Excuses, Excuses! 100 Reasons Why Your Horse Lost the Race! - Paperback

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by James A. Vena (Author)100 excuses why your horse lost and we numbered them for you and your trainer An inside look at the world of Thoroughbred Racing with an informative and yet comical view of the so called "Sport of Kings" Handicappers, casual bettors and horse owners can spend all sorts of time and money trying to correctly analyze the field of a horse race. They do this in order to get an edge when wagering on the races. There are currently several past performance publications and ...

Hiking 101: Tips and Advice for Little Campers - Hardcover

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by Hedviga Gutierrez (Author), Hedviga Gutierrez (Illustrator)An interactive guide for young explorers that imparts essential outdoor skills, safety tips, and exciting challenges, ensuring a memorable hiking experience.Hiking 101: Tips and Advice for Little Campers is the ultimate guide for young adventurers, designed to transform every hike into an exciting journey of discovery. Set against the backdrop of the picturesque countryside, this book takes kids on an interactive learning adventure...

Ninja Fighting Techniques: A Modern Master's Approach to Self-Defense and Avoiding Conflict - Hardcover

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by Stephen K. Hayes (Author)Ninja Fighting Techniques explains how to defend yourself against real-world threats using techniques perfected centuries ago by the great Ninja masters. Author Stephen K. Hayes is the world's leading expert on Ninjutsu techniques. In this book, he presents the Ninja "Five Elements" system to explain fundamental aspects of self-defense. According to Japanese Buddhist belief, human nature is connected to the natural world and the five elements. By understanding that...

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by Celia C. Pérez (Author)From the award-winning author of The First Rule of Punk and Strange Birds, a dazzling novel about a young girl who collects the missing pieces of her origin story from the family of legendary luchadores she's never met. A 2023 Pura Belpré Author Honor Book Twelve-year-old Adela "Addie" Ramírez has a big decision to make when her stepfather proposes adoption. Addie loves Alex, the only father figure she's ever known, but with a new half brother due in a few months and...

Mañanaland (Spanish Edition) - Paperback

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by Pam Muñoz Ryan (Author)Newbery Honoree Pam Mu oz Ryan weaves an entrancing tale of courage and self-discovery.A Maximiliano C rdoba le encantan las historias, especialmente la leyenda que le cuenta Buelo sobre un m tico guardi n que ayuda a los viajeros valientes de coraz n puro en un viaje a la tierra del ma ana.Si Max pudiera ver el ma ana, sabr a si lo aceptar n en el famoso club de f tbol de Santa Mar a y si alguna vez encontrar a su madre, quien desapareci cuando l era beb . Quiere...

Boxing's Greatest Controversies: Blunders, Blood Feuds, and Mob Corruption - Paperback

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by Louis Joshua Eisen (Author)A provocative and revealing look at the scandals and corruption behind the Sweet Science's greatest fights. Controversy is the one constant running throughout modern boxing's history since its inception in England during the seventeenth century. Boxing's Greatest Controversies takes an incisive look at some of the highest profile fights in history -- from the infamous and racially charged Jack Johnson vs. Tommy Burns fight in 1908 to the shocking Mike Tyson vs. E...

America's Champion Swimmer: Gertrude Ederle - Paperback

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by David A. Adler (Author), Terry Widener (Illustrator)Trudy Ederle loved to swim, and she was determined to be the best. At seventeen Trudy won three medals at the 1924 Olympics in Paris. But what she planned to do next had never been done by a woman: She would swim across the English Channel in fourteen hours and set a world record.Author BiographyDAVID ADLER has written more than a hundred books, including Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest Man and Mama Played Baseball. He lives on Long Island, New ...

The Fast Track: Inside the Surging Business of Women's Sports - Hardcover

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by Jane McManus (Author)"No one cares about women's sports" is a familiar refrain from vocal skeptics, but as The Fact Track shows, a series of watershed moments reflect the increasing popularity of and support for women's sports from both investors and fans. Veteran sports journalist and academic Jane McManus examines both this upward trend and the forces that have held women's sports back since the early 1970s when Title IX became law (and Billie Jean King soundly defeated Bobby Riggs). As...

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by Steve Fulton (Author)This book takes a comprehensive look at College Football's most memorable plays and memorable moments throughout the years. It is a must read for fans of College Football. Games include all divisions of College Football (FBS, FCS, Division II and Division III). It is truly a walk down memory lane for fans who enjoy the rich traditions and history of college football. Number of Pages: 148 Dimensions: 0.32 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date...

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by Angela Ahn (Author), Julie Kim (Illustrator)Julia and her swim team struggle with a new strict coach, but she is determined to make a big splash regardless in this buoyant illustrated chapter book for ages 7 and up. For fans of Mindy Kim and Jasmine Toguchi. Julia is dismayed to learn that Coach Marissa has to leave the Vipers swim team for an urgent family matter. Coach Nathan, their new temporary coach, is strict and humorless. He doesn't even let them have Splash Time! And it's not just...

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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 20th Century (1902-1999), so you can read about your football heroes, past and present. Number of Pages: 682 Dimensions: 1.37 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: March 31, 2020

Satchel: The Life and Times of an American Legend - Paperback

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by Larry Tye (Author)NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The superbly researched, spellbindingly told story of athlete, showman, philosopher, and boundary breaker Leroy "Satchel" Paige "Among the rare biographies of an athlete that transcend sports . . . gives us the man as well as the myth."--The Boston Globe Few reliable records or news reports survive about players in the Negro Leagues. Through dogged detective work, award-winning author and journalist Larry Tye has tracked down the truth about t...

The Mental Game of Baseball: A Guide to Peak Performance - Paperback

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by H. a. Dorfman (Author), Karl Kuehl (Author), Rick Wolff (Foreword by)In this book, authors H.A. Dorfman and Karl Kuehl present their practical and proven strategy for developing the mental skills needed to achieve peak performance at every level of the game.The theory and applications are illustrated by anecdotes and insights from major and minor league players, who at some point discovered the importance of mastering the inner game in order to play baseball as it should be played. Intende...

Playing the Cards You're Dealt (Scholastic Gold) - Paperback

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by Varian Johnson (Author)"With a deft hand, Johnson shows us there's no such thing as 'too young' when it comes to questioning big ideas like manhood, or even family." - Jason Reynolds, New York Times bestselling author of Look Both Ways and StampedLiterary powerhouse and Coretta Scott King Honor- and Boston Globe / Horn Book Honor-winning author of The Parker Inheritance Varian Johnson explores themes of toxic masculinity and family legacy in this heartfelt, hopeful story of one boy discove...

Boat Crazy: The Collected Woodenboat Stories of Stan Grayson - Hardcover

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by Stan Grayson (Author), Matthew P. Murphy (Foreword by)This collection of twenty articles from the pages of WoodenBoat magazine represents a wide-ranging and important account of American yachting history. In newly written behind-the-scenes introductions, award-winning author and historian Grayson discusses why he found each topic important and shares interesting research tidbits and reader reactions.Author BiographyStan Grayson is an award-winning writer widely known for his books and arti...

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by Mark Armour (Editor), Society for American Baseball Research ( (Author)The 1975 Cincinnati Reds, also known as the "Big Red Machine," are not just one of the most memorable teams in baseball history--they are unforgettable. While the Reds dominated the National League from 1972 to 1976, it was the '75 team that surpassed them all, winning 108 games and beating the Boston Red Sox in a thrilling 7-game World Series. Led by Hall of Fame manager Sparky Anderson, the team's roster included othe...

Saddlestone Connemara Pony Listening School Fiona and Foxtrot - Paperback

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by Elaine Heney (Author)9 year old Fiona lives in Kildare with her beloved Connemara pony Foxtrot. She dreams of earning a spot on the Irish young riders dressage team. But Fiona's world shatters when she unexpectedly finishes last in the dressage competition at Galway's famous Saddlestone Connemara School. Is Fiona's dream of earning a place on the Irish dressage team over? Or can Foxtrot and Fiona turn things around at Saddlestone with Mrs. Thundercare's help? Follow the captivating journey...

Day Paddling Florida's 10,000 Islands and Big Cypress Swamp - Paperback

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by Jeff Ripple (Author)This new guide features saltwater paddling tours in the northern and central 10,000 Islands, as well as a handful of freshwater tours in the Big Cypress Swamp. Trips emanate out of multiple put-ins and take-outs, including Rookery Bay Estuarine Reserve (Marco Island), Goodland, Port of the Islands, Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve, Everglades City, and Big Cypress National Preserve. Each trip described in this new guide will include information on distance, difficulty,...

Pickleball: The Bitchin' Kitchen and Dinks For All - Paperback

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by Beverly Keil (Author)A sassy and easy-reading book full of pickleball tips, rules and playing strategies for beginners to competitive social players who value fun over form. Don't let the humor fool you, this book has excellent tips for improving your game, all provided in straight forward language with memorable quips and mantras. Updated to reflect the major 2023 rule changes. Number of Pages: 134 Dimensions: 0.29 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: April 28, 2020

The Castle Charity Ride and the Connemara Pony - The Coral Cove Horses Series - Paperback

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by Elaine Heney (Author)12 year old Ciara and her friend Molly are planning a seaside charity horse ride as a fundraiser for their local animal rescue centre. Disaster strikes after a late summer storm washes away part of the coast road into the sea. Will Ciara and Molly have to cancel their charity ride and let down the animal rescue? Or can they get a little help from some new friends to save the day? Join Ciara and her Connemara pony Misty in their next heart-warming adventure to find out....

Mammals of Arizona Field Guide - Paperback

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by Stan Tekiela (Author)Identify Arizona mammals with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by family and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information.Whether you happen upon an animal track or actually see wildlife in nature, interacting with mammals is a thrill. Learn to identify mammals in Arizona. With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, mammal identification is simple and informative. The Mammals of Arizona Field Guide features all 144 species found in the state, organized b...

The Perfect Pass: American Genius and the Reinvention of Football - Paperback

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by S. C. Gwynne (Author)An "excellent sports history" (Publishers Weekly) in the tradition of Michael Lewis's Moneyball, award-winning historian S.C. Gwynne tells the incredible story of how two unknown coaches revolutionized American football at every level, from high school to the NFL. Hal Mumme spent fourteen mostly losing seasons coaching football before inventing a potent passing offense that would soon shock players, delight fans, and terrify opposing coaches. It all began at a tiny, ov...

Junko Tabei Masters the Mountains - Hardcover

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by Rebel Girls (Author), Montse Galbany (Illustrator) From the world of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls comes the historical novel based on the life of Junko Tabei, the first female climber to summit Mount Everest. Junko is bad at athletics. Really bad. Other students laugh because they think she is small and weak. Then her teacher takes the class on a trip to a mountain. It's bigger than any Junko's ever seen, but she is determined to make it to the top. Ganbatte, her teacher tells her. D...

Super Rabbit Boy's Team-Up Trouble!: A Branches Book (Press Start! #10): Volume 10 - Hardcover

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by Thomas Flintham (Author), Thomas Flintham (Illustrator)Super Rabbit Boy and Mega Mole Girl team up to stop King Viking in the latest installment of this USA Today bestselling series! Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help read...

Iron Mac: The Legend of Roughhouse Cyclist Reggie McNamara - Hardcover

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by Andrew M. Homan (Author)At a time when cycling in the United States rivaled baseball as the nation's most popular professional sport, along came Reggie McNamara, a farmer's son from Australia. Within a month of his arrival in the United States in 1913, he had earned the moniker "Iron Man" for his high tolerance of pain and his remarkable ability to recover from seemingly catastrophic injury. The nickname proved justified. Not only was he tough, he was also one of the best and highest-paid ...

Jujutsu & Judo in the West: Uke Becomes Tori - Paperback

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by Joe Long (Author), David Finch (Author), Geoffrey Wingard M. a. (Author)The late 19th century saw a dynamic growth of contacts between Western countries and the Far East. Along with the increase in travel came a wave of educational opportunities for Americans and Europeans to gain first-hand experience living in countries such as China, India, and Japan. Likewise, adventurous individuals from the Orient made their way to the West. Scholars, politicians, and business people because experts ...

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by Vera Brosgol (Author), Vera Brosgol (Illustrator)Beautifully drawn, brutally funny, brilliantly honest. Vera is such a good cartoonist I almost can't stand it." --Raina Telgemeier, author of Smile In Be Prepared, all Vera wants to do is fit in--but that's not easy for a Russian girl in the suburbs. Her friends live in fancy houses and their parents can afford to send them to the best summer camps. Vera's single mother can't afford that sort of luxury, but there's one summer camp in her pri...

Absolutely Nat: A Graphic Novel (Nat Enough #3): Volume 3 - Hardcover

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by Maria Scrivan (Author), Maria Scrivan (Illustrator)Companion to the New York Times bestseller Nat Enough You can stay stuck or go forward, but you can't go back.Natalie has just arrived at summer camp and soon realizes it isn't anything like the brochure. Instead of spending the summer with her best friends, Zoe and Flo, Natalie is stuck with her ex-BFF, Lily, and someone even more annoying than the endless mosquitoes: Millie Flatbottom. Even worse, she's constantly pushed out of her comfo...