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Lost in the Wild: A Choose Your Path Book - Paperback

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by Ryan Jacobson (Author), David Hemenway (Calligrapher)You're the main character and your only goal is survival in this interactive adventure about a family lost in the wilderness.Author BiographyRyan Jacobson has always loved Choose Your Path books, and he was thrilled to write this one. He used his memories of reading those fun-filled stories and his past experiences as a camp counselor (a highlight of which included a five-day, fifty-two-mile canoe trip) to write "Lost in the Wild." Ryan ...

Trinity Alps & Vicinity: Including Whiskeytown, Russian Wilderness, and Castle Crags Areas: A Hiking and Backpacking Guide - Paperback

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by Mike White (Author)This hiking guide describes 600 miles of trails and cross-country routes, while spotlighting 55 of the best day hikes and backpack trips in the Trinity Alps and beyond.Author BiographyMike White was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. He learned to hike, backpack, and climb in the Cascade Mountains, and he honed his outdoor skills further while obtaining a bachelor's degree from Seattle Pacific University. After college, Mike and his wife, Robin, relocated to the Nevada...

Afoot & Afield: Atlanta: 108 Spectacular Outings in North-Central Georgia - Paperback

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by Marcus Woolf (Author)This book showcases more than 100 great hikes within a 2-hour drive of Atlanta.Author BiographyMarcus Woolf has written for national outdoor magazines, such as "Backpacker" and "Outside," and for 20 years he served as an editor and journalist for outdoor business publications. In 2011, he cofounded The Adventure Post website, where he shares his passion for the outdoors and adventure travel. While doing the legwork for this book, he survived a nose-to-nose encounter wi...

One Night Wilderness: San Francisco Bay Area: Quick and Convenient Backpacking Trips within Two Hours of San Francisco - Paperback

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by Matt Heid (Author)This comprehensive guide presents 28 featured one- or two-night backpacking trips with easy to follow maps and ratings of every trip.Author BiographyMatt Heid is the author of 101 Hikes in Northern California and Best Backpacking Trips in New England, a contributor to Backpacking California, and a researcher and writer for three Let's Go guides. He holds a degree in earth and planetary science from Harvard University and stays busy pursuing a passion for outdoor writing a...

Mammals of Florida Field Guide - Paperback

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by Stan Tekiela (Author)Identify Florida 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 Florida. With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, mammal identification is simple and informative. The Mammals of Florida Field Guide features all 77 species found in the state, organized by...

Shattering the Glass: The Remarkable History of Women's Basketball - Hardcover

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by Pamela Grundy (Author), Susan Shackelford (Author)American women's basketball has reached new peaks of interest and popularity, thanks to spellbinding athletes, exhilarating games, and a vibrant, empowered vision of womanhood. Shattering the Glass stands as the definitive history of the sport. Combining extensive historical research with dozens of oral history interviews, Pamela Grundy and Susan Shackelford bring life and depth to stories of the many generations of female athletes who have...

Making Waves: My Journey to Winning Olympic Gold and Defeating the East German Doping Program - Paperback

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by Shirley Babashoff (Author), Chris Epting (Author), Donna de Varona (Foreword by)In her extraordinary swimming career, Shirley Babashoff set thirty-nine national records and eleven world records. Prior to the 1990s, she was the most successful U.S. female Olympian and, in her prime, was widely considered to be the greatest female swimmer in the world. Heading into the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, Babashoff was pictured on the cover of Sports Illustrated and followed closely by the media....

The 50 Greatest Players in Cincinnati Reds History - Paperback

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by Robert W. Cohen (Author)In The 50 Greatest Players in Cincinnati Reds History, sports historian Robert W. Cohen examines the careers of the fifty men who made the greatest impact on one of Major League Baseball's oldest and most iconic franchises. Author BiographyRobert W. Cohen has published numerous books on football, basketball, and baseball, including The 50 Greatest Players in Boston Red Sox History, The 50 Greatest Players in Cincinnati Bengals History, and The 50 Most Dynamic Duos i...

Becky Lynch: The Man: Not Your Average Average Girl - Paperback

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by Rebecca Quin (Author)A New York Times bestseller! This "infectious and contagious" ("Stone Cold" Steve Austin) memoir from WWE superstar Rebecca Quin--a.k.a. The Man, a.k.a. Becky Lynch--delves into her earliest wrestling days, her scrappy beginnings, and her meteoric rise to fame. Raised in Dublin, Ireland, in a devoutly Catholic family, Rebecca Quin constantly invented new ways to make her mother worry--roughhousing with the neighborhood kids, hosting secret parties while her parents wer...

Formula One the Circuits: Then and Now - Hardcover

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by Frank Hopkinson (Author)Formula One: The Circuits Then & Now is unique and compelling history and guide to some of the classic grand prix tracks. By pairing vintage images with the same viewpoint today, readers can see how dramatically Formula One has changed over the years, from the cavalier attitude to danger of the past, to the sophisticated modern sport we see today. In the 1950s, all that prevented cars from entering Monaco Harbour were some straw bales, there was no pitlane, and ...

Diamond Duels: Baseball's Greatest Matchups - Paperback

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by John Nogowski (Author)Diamond Duels: Baseball's Greatest Matchups takes a magnifying glass to some of the game's most entertaining and historic battles between hitters and pitchers.Author BiographyJohn Nogowski is an award-winning sports writer and teaches AP Language, English and Journalism at Gadsden County High School in Havana, Florida. He is the author of Last Time Out: Big League Farewells of Baseball's Greats (Lyons Press, 2022). He lives in Tallahassee, FL. Number of Pages: 272 Dim...

Escuela de Espías En Las Nieves (Spy Ski School) - Paperback

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by Stuart Gibbs (Author), Eida DelRisco (Translator)En el cuarto libro -- ahora en español!-- de la exitosa serie bestseller del New York Times, Escuela de espías, Ben Ripley se inscribe en una escuela de esquiar, donde las pendientes y los riesgos son muy elevados. El alumno de trece años, Ben Ripley, no es precisamente el mejor estudiante que ha pasado por la escuela de espías: no acaba de sacar adelante la asignatura de Autoprotección Avanzada. Pero fuera de la clase, Ben logra mantenerse ...

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by Michael Maccambridge (Author)Chuck Noll won four Super Bowls and presided over one of the greatest football dynasties in history, the Pittsburgh Steelers of the '70s. Later inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, his achievements as a competitor and a coach are the stuff of legend. But Noll always remained an intensely private and introspective man, never revealing much of himself as a person or as a coach, not even to the players and fans who revered him. Chuck Noll did not need a d...

Running Injury Free, Second Edition: Prevent and Treat the Most Common Running Injuries - Paperback

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by Jeff Galloway (Author), Hannaford David (Author)Author BiographyJeff Galloway was an average teenage runner who kept learning and working harder until he became an Olympian. He is the author of the bestselling running book in North America (Galloway's Book on Running) and was a Runner's World columnist for more than 20 years, as well as an international speaker for more than 200 running and fitness sessions each year. His Run Walk Run(R) program has inspired millions to run and improve the...

Leadership and Sport Management - Paperback

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by Bradley David Ridpath (Editor), Anne Valeant (Editor)Through a carefully curated selection of readings, Leadership and Sport Management explores the intersection of leadership principles and sport governance. The anthology provides readers with an overview of various domains integral to the administration of sports institutions and the welfare of the athletes they serve. It brings to the forefront issues such as governance, ethical leadership, race, and gender equity in sports.Structured i...

Booked Graphic Novel: A Graphic Novel - Paperback

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by Kwame Alexander (Author), Dawud Anyabwile (Illustrator)In this electrifying follow-up to Kwame Alexander's Newbery winner The Crossover, soccer, family, love, and friendship take center stage. A New York Times bestseller and National Book Award Longlist nominee, now in a graphic novel edition featuring art from Dawud Anyabwile.Twelve-year-old Nick learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams. Helping him a...

Up, Up, Ever Up! Junko Tabei: A Life in the Mountains - Hardcover

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by Anita Yasuda (Author), Yuko Shimizu (Illustrator)Anita Yasuda's evocative picture book biography about Junko Tabei, the first woman to summit Everest, is equal parts grit and grace. Dazzlingly illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Yuko Shimizu."An inspiring biography of a trailblazing woman, lyrically told and lushly illustrated. This important story reminds us that pursuing our dreams can not only empower us, but others as well." --Andrea Wang, bestselling author of the Newbery Honor and ...

Score! My First Hockey Game - Board Book

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by Tanner Ryan (Author), Bowers Studio (Illustrator)Take kids out to their very first hockey game in this adorable storybook for our youngest fans! The goalkeeper reaches and thinks he has it. But the puck goes in, He didn't catch it! SCOOOOOOORE! This fun, informative, and action-packed illustrated sports book for toddlers features the game of the year: the Penguins vs. the Otters! Each spread introduces hockey terms, gear, players, and referees within the context of the story of a 3-perio...

Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World - Hardcover

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by David Epstein (Author)The #1 New York Times bestseller that has all America talking: as seen/heard on CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS, Morning Joe, CBS This Morning, The Bill Simmons Podcast, Rich Roll, and more. "The most important business--and parenting--book of the year." --Forbes "Urgent and important. . . an essential read for bosses, parents, coaches, and anyone who cares about improving performance." --Daniel H. Pink Shortlisted for the Financial Times/McKinsey Business Book of the Year...

A Greater Goal: The Epic Battle for Equal Pay in Women's Soccer-And Beyond - Hardcover

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by Elizabeth Rusch (Author)More than 250 women have played on the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team, and most contributed to the battle for equal pay. This narrative nonfiction book by the award-winning author and journalist Elizabeth Rusch traces the evolution of that fight, bringing this important rights issue in sports and in our culture to the attention of young readers. Features extensive back matter.With the passage of Title IX in 1972, the doors opened for young women to play sports at...

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by Scott Howard-Cooper (Author)"Thrilling." --Publishers Weekly (starred) "Riveting." --Library Journal (starred) "A fascinating look at a fascinating life." --Roland Lazenby, author of Michael JordanThe definitive biography of Steve Kerr, the championship-winning basketball player and head coach of the record-breaking Golden State WarriorsFew individuals have had a career as storied, and improbable, as Steve Kerr. He has won eight NBA titles--five as a player and three as a coach--for three ...

All Things Possible: My Story of Faith, Football, and the First Miracle Season - Paperback

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by Kurt Warner (Author)NFL sensation Kurt Warner tells the incredible story of faith and perseverance that captured the hearts of millions and rocketed him from obscurity to become MVP and Super Bowl champion.Back JacketThe amazing story of an NFL MVP quarterback's journey from obscurity to the pinnacle of success This is the courageous saga of Kurt Warner, a man who refused to relinquish his dream or his belief in God's guiding hand and went on to become the winning quarterback and MVP of Su...

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by Ben Newman (Author)The annual Big Race has arrived in STEMville! Gather around the track to watch the town's contestants compete to become this year's champion. Frankie Thunderfoot comes from a family of confident trophy winners, while Wilbur Hardshell's race team are slow, steady and mathematical in their approach. When Frankie's need for speed causes her to crash, Wilbur must decide whether he should forfeit his position to help her or secure first place for himself. Learn all about how ...

Baseball America 2025 Almanac - Paperback

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by The Editors at Baseball America (Compiled by)All the baseball stats for every level of the game in one book The only definitive baseball annual on the market, the Baseball America Almanac is a book whose value only grows year to year. It includes statistics and award winners for all levels of professional baseball with summaries and stats from the majors, minors, partner leagues, college baseball, foreign leagues and international competition. It covers what happened in baseball all around...

Run Like a Girl: 50 Extraordinary and Inspiring Sportswomen - Paperback

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by Danielle Brown (Author)Sports Book of the Year 2022 Winner This revised and updated version of Run Like a Girl presents 50 inspirational biographies of the world's top female athletes. All over the world, there are female athletes breaking barriers, pushing limits and achieving amazing things, but where did their journeys begin? And what challenges did they have to overcome to get where they are today? The award-winning Run Like a Girl is a collection of 50 fascinating biographies of highl...

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by Carmen Agra Deedy (Author), Ra?l Col?n (Illustrator)The story of a Cuban refugee and her joy in an unexpected encounter that connects her beloved home in Havana with her new home in Atlanta Each evening Coqui waits for the familiar cry of the Peanut Man--" Mani! Peanuts!"--and watches for him to appear on the street below her window. They always greet each other in their own special way--Coqui tucks her thumbs in her ears and sticks out her tongue at Emilio. And Emilio, to her great amusem...

Escuela de Espías En Las Nieves (Spy Ski School) - Hardcover

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The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks - Paperback

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by James Appleton (Author), Jonathan Zaharek (Foreword by)46 High Peaks in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the Adirondack High Peaks takes readers through each of these towering giants mountain by mountain. Equal parts information, entertainment, and storytelling, it offers readers everything they need to know to climb each of these peaks safely and successfully. Author BiographyJames Appleton, a licensed outdoors guide, grew up and lives in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains in La...

What You're Made for: Powerful Life Lessons from My Career in Sports - Hardcover

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by George Raveling (Author), Ryan Holiday (Author), Michael Jordan (Foreword by)"I'm proud to call George a mentor and a friend." --Michael Jordan Orphaned at just thirteen in a still-segregated Washington, D.C., George Raveling was introduced to a relatively unpopular sport--basketball--in high school. The rest, as they say, is history. Raveling went on to become one of the winningest coaches of all time, a mentor to legendary athletes, and a confidant of the sport's greatest coaches, includ...

A Minecraft Movie Official Activity Book - Paperback

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by Random House (Author), Random House (Illustrator)An all-new full-color activity book based on A Minecraft Movie, in theaters April 4, 2025! Based on the bestselling video game of all time, A Minecraft Movie brings the action to life as a boy and his friends are transported inside the world of Minecraft, where they learn the arts of building, crafting, and creating to survive. Featuring game favorites such as creepers, piglins, tame wolves, and more, boys and girls will love this activity b...

Beer Hiking Pennsylvania and New Jersey: The Tastiest Way to Discover the Beaches, Mountains, and Cities of the Northern Mid-Atlantic - Paperback

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by Hannah Powell (Author)A guide to the best hikes and microbreweries in Pennsylvania and New JerseyBeer-lovers and hiking enthusiasts, these 35 hikes through Pennsylvania and New Jersey are for you! Each carefully selected hike leads you through a stunning natural landscape and ends near a brewery or a brewpub where a local craft beer awaits you. This full-color guidebook features the best one- to six-hour beer hikes around the mountains, waterfalls, battlefields, beaches, and forests of Pen...

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by Michael Sawyer (Author)A DEFINITIVE BIOGRAPHY OF THE GREATEST FORMULA ONE DRIVER OF ALL TIME. At the pinnacle of motorsports, a humble young man from Stevenage, England, has risen to become the greatest Formula One driver of all time. Lewis Hamilton's journey from remote-controlled car hobbyist to seven-time world champion, knight of the realm, and global superstar is the stuff of sporting legend. This authoritative biography follows Hamilton's path from his early days karting on local t...