A_author,A_date,A_description,A_length,A_price,A_publisher,A_title,B_author,B_date,B_description,B_length,B_price,B_publisher,B_title,label
Steve Clarke,1-Mar-13,"Whether a die-hard booster from the days of John Mayberry or a new supporter of Jose Bautista, these are the 100 things every Toronto Blue Jay fan needs to know, and do, in their lifetime. Author Steve Clarke has collected every essential piece of Blue Jays knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as readers progress on their way to fan superstardom. Most Blue Jays fans have taken in a game or two at Rogers Centre, have seen highlights of a young Dave Stieb, and remember where they were when Joe Carter hit his World Serieswinning home run in 1993. But only real fans know who spent two decades as the teams BJ Birdy mascot, can name the opposing player who was once jailed for hitting a seagull with a thrown baseball at Exhibition Stadium, or how long it takes to open the Rogers Centre roof. 100 Things Blue Jays Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die stands as the ultimate resource for true fans of Canadas sole major league baseball team.",272,11.99,Triumph Books,100 Things Blue Jays Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die,"Steve Springer, Bill Sharman",Nov-12,"This is the ultimate resource guide for true fans of the Los Angeles Lakers. Most fans have taken in a game or two at the Staples Center, have seen highlights of a young Magic Johnson, and remember the epic battles with the Celtics in the 1980s. But only real fans know how the Lakers acquired Hot Rod Hundley, which hobby fascinated both Chick Hearn and Elgin Baylor, or the best place to grab a bite in Los Angeles before the game. Every essential piece of Lakers knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, is ranked from1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist for those on their way to Laker fan superstardom.",256,11.99,Triumph Books,100 Things Lakers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die,0
Mike Roberts & Brian Roberts,1-Dec-08,"""You Can't Steal Second Base and Keep Your Foot on First"" is the title of my book (written with my son Brian, 2nd Baseman for the Baltimore Orioles) and we also have a new teaching DVD about Base Stealing which shows many of the techniques developed by Brian during his career. Brian was small and a very average amateur player until he was 19 years old. Base stealing kept him enjoying baseball, gave him some confidence, and helped him help his team until he became stronger and improved his other skills.
Brian grew up playing in the backyard with his parents and friends. He played the game of Pickle most days, which helped his base stealing instincts. ""Backyard Baseball is a Passionate, Instinctive, Fun Game"" and I post these words in the home dugout of the Cotuit Kettleers in the Cape Cod League.
Base Stealing will bring consistency to a baseball offense regardless of team speed. I have 25 new players in Cotuit, Ma. each summer. We begin base stealing practice the first day and work on this aspect of the game almost every day. The Kettleers have won the Cape Cod League Championship 2 of the past 4 seasons including August 2013. Base stealing is the key element that brings that consistency and keeps constant pressure on the opposing team.
Definition of Base Stealing: A runner(s) trying to take advantage of the defensive team thru good technique and speed going in a straight line to advance a base as the ball is thrown from the pitcher to the catcher.
Confidence: The base stealer(s) must feel they have control of the game even though the pitcher is initially in control of the baseball.
Comfort: The base stealer must be as comfortable when off the base preparing to steal as they are when just standing on the base.",0,14.99,MRob Publishing,You Can't Steal Second Base and Keep Your Foot on First!,Doug Scott,,"At dusk on 24 September 1975, Doug Scott and Dougal Haston became the first Britons to reach the summit of Everest as lead climbers on Chris Bonington's epic expedition to the mountain's immense south-west face. As darkness fell, Scott and Haston scraped a small cave in the snow 100 metres below the summit and survived the highest bivouac ever - without bottled oxygen, sleeping bags and, as it turned out, frostbite. For Doug Scott, it was the fulfilment of a fortune-teller's prophecy given to his mother: that her eldest son would be in danger in a high place with the whole world watching. Scott and Haston returned home national heroes with their image splashed across the front pages. Scott went on to become one of Britain's greatest ever mountaineers, pioneering new climbs in the remotest corners of the globe. His career spans the golden age of British climbing from the 1960s boom in outdoor adventure to the new wave of lightweight alpinism throughout the 1970s and 1980s. In Up and About, the first volume of his autobiography, Scott tells his story from his birth in Nottingham during the darkest days of war to the summit of the world. Surviving the unplanned bivouac without oxygen near the summit of Everest widened the range of what and how he would climb in the future. In fact, Scott established more climbs on the high mountains of the world after his ascent of Everest than before. Those climbs will be covered in the second volume of his life and times.
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Mike Roberts & Brian Roberts,1-Dec-08,"""You Can't Steal Second Base and Keep Your Foot on First"" is the title of my book (written with my son Brian, 2nd Baseman for the Baltimore Orioles) and we also have a new teaching DVD about Base Stealing which shows many of the techniques developed by Brian during his career. Brian was small and a very average amateur player until he was 19 years old. Base stealing kept him enjoying baseball, gave him some confidence, and helped him help his team until he became stronger and improved his other skills.
Brian grew up playing in the backyard with his parents and friends. He played the game of Pickle most days, which helped his base stealing instincts. ""Backyard Baseball is a Passionate, Instinctive, Fun Game"" and I post these words in the home dugout of the Cotuit Kettleers in the Cape Cod League.
Base Stealing will bring consistency to a baseball offense regardless of team speed. I have 25 new players in Cotuit, Ma. each summer. We begin base stealing practice the first day and work on this aspect of the game almost every day. The Kettleers have won the Cape Cod League Championship 2 of the past 4 seasons including August 2013. Base stealing is the key element that brings that consistency and keeps constant pressure on the opposing team.
Definition of Base Stealing: A runner(s) trying to take advantage of the defensive team thru good technique and speed going in a straight line to advance a base as the ball is thrown from the pitcher to the catcher.
Confidence: The base stealer(s) must feel they have control of the game even though the pitcher is initially in control of the baseball.
Comfort: The base stealer must be as comfortable when off the base preparing to steal as they are when just standing on the base.",0,14.99,MRob Publishing,You Can't Steal Second Base and Keep Your Foot on First!,"Gary Belsky, Neil Fine",,"On the Origins of Sports is an illustrated book built around the original rules of 21 of the worlds most popular sports, from football and soccer to wrestling and mixed martial arts. Never before have the original rules for these sports coexisted in one volume. Brimming with history and miscellany, it is the ultimate sports book for the thinking man. Each sports chapter includes a short history, the sports original rules, and a deeper look into an element of the sport, such as the evolution of the baseball glove; sports with war roots; a compendium of sports balls; and iconic sports trophies. Written by ESPN The Magazines former editor in chief, Gary Belsky, and executive editor, Neil Fine, and filled with period-style line drawings in a handsome package, On the Origins of Sports is a book that sports fans and history buffs alike will want to display on their coffee tables, showcase on their bookshelves, and treasure for generations.
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Adrian Dater,1-Apr-09,"This series will help baseball lovers get the most out of being a fan. It takes years of franchise history and distills it to the absolute best and most compelling, identifying in an informative, lively, and illuminating way the personalities, events, and facts every fan should know without hesitation. Numbers, nicknames, memorable moments, singular achievements, and signature plays all highlight the list of 100.",256,9.99,Triumph Books,100 Things Rockies Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die,Adrian Dater,Apr-09,"All baseball enthusiasts want to see their team win the World Series in their lifetime. But being a fan is about more than watching your team win it all. This series will help baseball lovers get the most out of being a fan. It takes years of franchise history and distills it to the absolute best and most compelling, identifying in an informative, lively, and illuminating way the personalities, events, and facts every fan should know without hesitation. Numbers, nicknames, memorable moments, singular achievements, and signature plays all highlight the list of 100. 100 Things also includes things baseball fans should see and do before they join their heroes at the Pearly Gates. This book contains numerous tips and suggestions for enjoying a team on a different, more involved, level.
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David Fischer,5-Apr-12,"No New York fan should go to the grave without knowing whats really important about his or her team
Being a Yankees fan is about more than watching the team win multiple World Series, and this book helps fans get the most out of it. Taking 110 years of Yankees history, the book distills it to the absolute best and most compelling moments, identifying the personalities, events, and facts every Yankees fan should know without hesitation. Numbers with huge import, such as 3, 7, and 56; nicknames such as Babe, Iron Man, and Yankee Clipper; plus memorable moments, singular achievements, and signature calls all highlight the list. Experiences are another important part of the fabric of being a fan, so the book also includes things Yankees fans should actually see and do before they join Mickey Mantle and others at the Pearly Gates. From taking in a brew at the best Yankees bars across the country to visiting the Babe Ruth Museum in Baltimore and enjoying the highlights of the new Yankee Stadium, this book contains numerous tips and suggestions for enjoying all aspects of being a Yankees fan.",256,9.99,Triumph Books,100 Things Yankees Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die,"Jim Kaat, Greg Jennings, David Cone",Apr-15,"Jim Kaat is a former major league pitcher whose career spanned four decades. He pitched for the Yankees for one season and announced their games for 12 years; he is now a color commentator for MLB Network Showcase. He lives in Stuart, Florida. Greg Jennings has worked as a freelance writer in sports television since 1998. He has won six Emmys for his work on Monday Night Football, the Olympics, and the Indy 500, and is a two time nominee for the Dick Schaap Outstanding Writing Award. He has worked with MLB Network since 2010. He lives in Los Angeles. David Cone is a five-time World Series winner who pitched for the New York Yankees from 1995 to 2000. He is now a color commentator for the Yankees on the YES Network. He lives in Stamford, Connecticut.",240,11.99,Triumph Books,If These Walls Could Talk: New York Yankees,0
Roger Angell,17-Nov-15,"Roger Angell, the acclaimed New Yorker writer and editor, returns with a selection of writings that celebrate a view from the tenth decade of an engaged, vibrant life. Long known for his range and supple prose (he is the only writer elected to membership in both the Baseball Hall of Fame and the American Academy of Arts and Letters), Angell won the 2015 American Society of Magazine Editors Best Essay award for This Old Man, which forms a centerpiece for this book. This deeply personal account is a survey of the limitations and discoveries of great age, with abundant life, poignant loss, jokes, retrieved moments, and fresh love, set down in an informal and moving fashion. A flood of readers from different generations have discovered and shared this classic piece.Angells fluid prose and native curiosity make him an amiable and compelling companion on the page. The book gathers essays, letters, light verse, book reviews, Talk of the Town stories, farewells, haikus, Profiles, Christmas greetings, late thoughts on the costs of war. Whether its a Fourth of July in rural Maine, a beloved British author at work, Derek Jeters departure, the final game of the 2014 World Series, an all-dog opera, editorial exchanges with John Updike, or a letter to a son, what links the pieces is the authors perceptions and humor, his utter absence of self-pity, and his appreciation of friends and colleagueswriters, ballplayers, editors, artistsencountered over the course of a full and generous life.From the Hardcover edition.",0,0,Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group,This Old Man,Charlie Engle,,A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.,0,0,Scribner,Running Man,0
John D.T. White,23-May-12,"Are you a baseball fan? Are you familiar with the rules and terminology of Americas favourite game? Would you like to know more about the history of baseball and the famous players past and present? If so, you wont want to be without 101 Things You May Not Have Known About Baseball. Which player who holds the record for the most home runs in a single season? Who became the youngest ever manager of a baseball team at the age of 23? What is the name of the centre fielder nicknamed The Silver Fox? The answers can all be found in this exciting new reference book which will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about baseball including information about all the top MLB players, the teams and their nicknames, record breakers, winners, losers and a whole lot more. If you are fascinated by the world of professional baseball and would like to find out more, 101 Things You May Not Have Known About Baseball is all you need.",28,5.99,Andrews UK,101 Things You May Not Have Known About Baseball,John White,Jan-04,"There is something for every Red Sox fan in John Whites 101 Things You May Not Have Known About The Boston Red Sox. Major League Baseball has a long and storied history and the Boston Red Sox have more than played their part in it. However, this book is not exclusively a work of reference, or a compendium of lists, or a collection of biographies, or a compilation of trivia. It is a gloriously quirky mixture of all these things and much more besides. Within these pages, the reader will learn hundreds of fascinating facts about the Red Sox on a wide range of topics, from their 7 World Series wins; retired numbers and many wonderful stories of legendary Red Sox players including Roger Clemens, Duffy Lewis, Dominic Dom DiMaggio, Johnny Pesky, Luis Tiant, Ted Williams, Smoky Joe Wood, Carl Yastrzemski, Cy Young, and perhaps the most famous MLB player of all-time, the one and only Babe Ruth. The book encompasses the notable feats with bat and ball of both the slugging gods and their assistant pie-throwers and the epic World Series encounters in which they participated. A veritable cornucopia of information about the Red Sox, ""101 Things You May Not Have Known About The Boston Red Sox "" will bring hours of reading pleasure to every Red Sox fan.
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John D.T. White,1-May-12,"There is something for every Red Sox fan in John Whites 101 Things You May Not Have Known About The Boston Red Sox. Major League Baseball has a long and storied history and the Boston Red Sox have more than played their part in it. However, this book is not exclusively a work of reference, or a compendium of lists, or a collection of biographies, or a compilation of trivia. It is a gloriously quirky mixture of all these things and much more besides. Within these pages, the reader will learn hundreds of fascinating facts about the Red Sox on a wide range of topics, from their 7 World Series wins; retired numbers and many wonderful stories of legendary Red Sox players including Roger Clemens, Duffy Lewis, Dominic Dom DiMaggio, Johnny Pesky, Luis Tiant, Ted Williams, Smoky Joe Wood, Carl Yastrzemski, Cy Young, and perhaps the most famous MLB player of all-time, the one and only Babe Ruth. The book encompasses the notable feats with bat and ball of both the slugging gods and their assistant pie-throwers and the epic World Series encounters in which they participated. A veritable cornucopia of information about the Red Sox, ""101 Things You May Not Have Known About The Boston Red Sox "" will bring hours of reading pleasure to every Red Sox fan.",39,5.99,Andrews UK,101 Things You May Not Have Known About the Boston Red Sox,John DT White,Apr-12,"101 Things You May Not Have Known About Gaelic Football is the definitive guide to All-Ireland Senior Football in Ireland. In this e-book the reader will be taken on a magical journey back in time with the formation of the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1884; the first All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final; the history of the famous Sam Maguire Cup; a look at the man considered to be the father of the GAA, Michael Cusack; All-Ireland Senior Champions; GAA All-Star Awards; GAA Team of the Century; GAA Team of the Millennium; the American All-Ireland Final; bans; Croke Park; Bloody Sunday; Tim Clarke Cup; Tommy Markham Cup; Railway Cup; Tommy Murphy Cup; All-Ireland Minor Champions; historic sides; legendary players and so much more. No matter what County you hail from this e-book will test your knowledge and that of your friends to find out just what you know about Irelands No.1 sport.
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John D.T. White,1-May-12,"Are you a keen golfer? Do you watch the US masters and follow the progress of the professional players? Are you familiar with the history of this major sporting event or would like to know more? If so, everything you ever needed to know can be found in this handy new book. With 101 fascinating facts all about the US Masters, you cant help but learn something new about this famous golfing event. The book includes information on all the top golfers, past and present, their performance and personal details, the history of the tournament and much more. Do you know who holds the record for the highest number of birdies in a single US Masters, which golfer had the best winning comeback or what the tournament was called for the first five years before changing its name? All of this and more can be found inside this book. 101 Things You May Not Have Known About the US Masters is as entertaining as it is educational and is a must-have for golf fans the world over.",39,5.99,Andrews UK,101 Things You May Not Have Known About the US Masters,John White,Jan-04,"Are you a keen golfer? Do you watch the US masters and follow the progress of the professional players? Are you familiar with the history of this major sporting event or would like to know more? If so, everything you ever needed to know can be found in this handy new book.With 101 fascinating facts all about the US Masters, you cant help but learn something new about this famous golfing event. The book includes information on all the top golfers, past and present, their performance and personal details, the history of the tournament and much more. Do you know who holds the record for the highest number of birdies in a single US Masters, which golfer had the best winning comeback or what the tournament was called for the first five years before changing its name? All of this and more can be found inside this book.101 Things You May Not Have Known About the US Masters is as entertaining as it is educational and is a must-have for golf fans the world over.
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John D.T. White,1-May-12,"Are you a keen golfer? Do you watch the US masters and follow the progress of the professional players? Are you familiar with the history of this major sporting event or would like to know more? If so, everything you ever needed to know can be found in this handy new book. With 101 fascinating facts all about the US Masters, you cant help but learn something new about this famous golfing event. The book includes information on all the top golfers, past and present, their performance and personal details, the history of the tournament and much more. Do you know who holds the record for the highest number of birdies in a single US Masters, which golfer had the best winning comeback or what the tournament was called for the first five years before changing its name? All of this and more can be found inside this book. 101 Things You May Not Have Known About the US Masters is as entertaining as it is educational and is a must-have for golf fans the world over.",39,5.99,Andrews UK,101 Things You May Not Have Known About the US Masters,John DT White,Apr-12,"101 Things You May Not Have Known About Gaelic Football is the definitive guide to All-Ireland Senior Football in Ireland. In this e-book the reader will be taken on a magical journey back in time with the formation of the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1884; the first All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final; the history of the famous Sam Maguire Cup; a look at the man considered to be the father of the GAA, Michael Cusack; All-Ireland Senior Champions; GAA All-Star Awards; GAA Team of the Century; GAA Team of the Millennium; the American All-Ireland Final; bans; Croke Park; Bloody Sunday; Tim Clarke Cup; Tommy Markham Cup; Railway Cup; Tommy Murphy Cup; All-Ireland Minor Champions; historic sides; legendary players and so much more. No matter what County you hail from this e-book will test your knowledge and that of your friends to find out just what you know about Irelands No.1 sport.
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Dave Wright,1-Mar-10,"162-0: Imagine a Twins Perfect Season imagines that season by identifying the most memorable victory in Twins history on every single day of the baseball calendar season, from late March to late October. Ranging from games with incredible historical significance and individual achievement to those with high drama and high stakes, this book imagines the impossible: a blemish-free Twins season. Evocative photos, original quotes, thorough research, and engaging prose and analysis all highlight 162-0.",304,11.99,Triumph Books,162-0: Imagine a Twins Perfect Season,"Mark Cofman, Tony Massaroti",Mar-10,"162-0: Imagine a Red Sox Perfect Season imagines that season by identifying the most memorable victory in Red Sox history on every single day of the baseball calendar season, from late March to late October. Ranging from games with incredible historical significance and individual achievement to those with high drama and high stakes, this book imagines the impossible: a blemish-free Red Sox season. Evocative photos, original quotes, thorough research, and engaging prose and analysis all highlight 162-0.",304,11.99,Triumph Books,162-0: Imagine a Red Sox Perfect Season,1
Colin Gunderson,1-Apr-15,"Tommy Lasorda believed that winning wasn't about being the best, but about believing you are the best and that philosophy runs throughout Tommy Lasorda: My Way. Author Colin Gunderson takes readers through Lasorda's days as a player and the manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, including their two World Series Championships in 1981 and 1988. It also provides fans with a peek at what makes Lasorda tick: his relationship with his father, Sabatino, whom he emulated; his childhood growing up in Norristown, Pennsylvania, working odd jobs; and his unfailing work ethic. That work ethic helped him become one of baseball's most successful managers as he won the World Series twice, won four National League pennants and eight division titles with the Dodgers. In this book, fans will recall some of their favorite Lasorda anecdotes, and will also be privy to new information and rich background on this national baseball treasure, including memories from an All-Star roster of Dodgers stars.",256,9.99,Triumph Books,Tommy Lasorda,"Colin Gunderson, Joe Torre",Apr-15,"Colin Gunderson worked for the Los Angeles Dodgers for 13 years, 12 of which as press coordinator and assistant to Tommy Lasorda. He lives in Alexandria, Virginia. Joe Torre won four World Series as manager of the New York Yankees and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.",256,13.99,Triumph Books,Tommy Lasorda,1
Don Rhodes,26-Feb-08,"Most previous published works about Ty Cobb, the first player inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, paint him as a much hated athlete and lonely, old man. Ty Cobb: Safe At Home offers a deeper insight into his private life in Augusta, Georgia.",224,14.99,Lyons Press,Ty Cobb,Don Rhodes,Feb-08,"Distantly related to a Confederate general, Ty Cobb was a strapping Augusta youth who became a star for the Detroit Tigers. Long revered as a great hitter and an incredibly fast baserunner, Cobb often has been remembered as a hated athlete, a bitter man who died nearly 50 years ago. No biographer has explored the complex personality as deeply and meticulously as Don Rhodes in his new comprehensive biography. Rhodes reveals the man as Cobb was in Augusta: in the off season and as a retiree. For the first time, a biographer includes interviews with Cobbs two daughters (whom Rhodes met before they died), his granddaughter, and close friends, who offer insight and photos of Cobbs private life never seen before. Many of Cobbs emotional troubles started early in life, and no doubt were compounded during his early seasons with the Tigers, when his mother went on trial for murdering his father. The ugly side of this phenomenal athlete is not defended or explained away, but readers learn to better understand a man who seemed so miserable, when he had so much.Don Rhodes is an editor at Morris Communications in Augusta. He has written Ramblin Rhodes, a music column, for more than 37 years, and his byline appears in many magazines and newspapers. He lives in North Augusta, South Carolina.
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J. R. Richard,1-Jun-15,"A flame-throwing star with the Houston Astros, J. R. Richard was at the top of his profession when he inexplicably began complaining of arm weakness in 1980. Initially scoffed at because he continued approaching 100 mph on the radar gun, everything changed when Richard collapsed while playing catch with a teammatelater diagnosed as a life-threatening stroke. The shocking development ended Richard's major league career and set off a chain of events that led to the former All-Star being homeless by the mid-1990s. This rapid rise and sudden, tragic fall define the unusual, moving, and inspirational life of a Houston icon who has endured many hardships but has become an admired figure in his adopted hometown. J. R. Richard tells that story now in his own words, including the highs and the lows of his brilliant athletic career, the difficulties that befell him on and off the field, abandonment by those he counted on after his stroke, the despair of losing everything, and his ultimate redemption and giving back to the community.",256,9.99,Triumph Books,Still Throwing Heat,"J. R. Richard, Lew Freedman, Nolan Ryan",Jun-15,"A flame-throwing star with the Houston Astros, J. R. Richard was at the top of his profession when he inexplicably began complaining of arm weakness in 1980. Initially scoffed at because he continued approaching 100 mph on the radar gun, everything changed when Richard collapsed while playing catch with a teammatelater diagnosed as a life-threatening stroke. The shocking development ended Richards major league career and set off a chain of events that led to the former All-Star being homeless by the mid-1990s. This rapid rise and sudden, tragic fall define the unusual, moving, and inspirational life of a Houston icon who has endured many hardships but has become an admired figure in his adopted hometown. J. R. Richard tells that story now in his own words, including the highs and the lows of his brilliant athletic career, the difficulties that befell him on and off the field, abandonment by those he counted on after his stroke, the despair of losing everything, and his ultimate redemption and giving back to the community.
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John Snyder,3-Jun-14,"For Chicago Cubs fans, perhaps the easiest way to approach the 2014 season is: ""Let's Get this Party Started.""   While it's certainly true that every team might be a World Series champion right up through Opening Day, the only guaranteed winner this year will be Wrigley Field.  Home to legendary games -- from Babe Ruth's famous calling his home run shot, to Chicago Bears' NFL championships, to a fan's interference that curtailed the Cubs' most recent chance to win the World Series, Wrigley is the beloved home for generations of fans in one of the greatest sports cities in the country.  Almost in counterpoint to the often heart-breaking Cubs, Wrigley Field has never failed to disappoint.  From the iconic scoreboard and ivy-covered outfield wall, to the neighborhood that has the ballpark at its heart, to the indescribable, unforgettable afternoons in the sun (especially as Wrigley was the last stadium to bring in lights for night games), there are countless golden moments for Windy City residents, as well as baseball fans everywhere.  And this book shares all those historic plays and games, day by day.",200,9.99,Clerisy Press,Wrigley Hits 100,John Ross,Sep-13,"Thoroughly revised, with more than thirty new streams and up-to-date maps, this is the best guide to the best trout fishing in America.",416,23.99,Lyons Press,"Trout Unlimited's Guide to America's 100 Best Trout Streams, Updated and Revised",0
Richard Curtis,27-May-14,"When baseball's biggest rising star, Willie Hesketh, declares he is going to cross the picket line to play the game he loves, someone doesn't agree. Before Willie even has a chance to arrive at the battle, four thugs with bats waylay him. Now Willie is laid up in the hospital with a slim chance of walking again. All he knows is that he believes he put out the eye of one of the goons and he begs Bolt to get revenge. It is a twisty road through the maze of managers, union leaders and players, but sports agent Bolt has a map...one that leads straight to a one-eyed man.Richard Curtis, president and CEO of Richard Curtis Associates, Inc., is a leading New York literary agent and a well-known author advocate. He is also the author of numerous works of fiction and nonfiction, including several books about the publishing industry. A pioneer in the field of digital technology, he created and founded E-Reads, the first independent ebook publisher. Please visitPublishing in the Twenty-First Century, his popular blog on the book industry, at www.curtisagency.com/blog.",164,3.99,Open Road Media,Strike Zone,Richard Curtis,May-14,"When baseball's biggest rising star, Willie Hesketh, declares he is going to cross the picket line to play the game he loves, someone doesn't agree. Before Willie even has a chance to arrive at the battle, four thugs with bats waylay him. Now Willie is laid up in the hospital with a slim chance of walking again. All he knows is that he believes he put out the eye of one of the goons and he begs Bolt to get revenge. It is a twisty road through the maze of managers, union leaders and players, but sports agent Bolt has a map...one that leads straight to a one-eyed man.",164,4.99,Open Road Media,Strike Zone,1
Peter Golenbock,13-Nov-15,"In Peter Golenbocks shocking and revealing first novel, Mickey Mantle tells the hidden story of his life as a baseball hero.",0,0,Lyons Press,7,"Ron Darling, Daniel Paisner",,"Every little kid who's ever taken the mound in Little League dreams of someday getting the ball for Game Seven of the World Series. Ron Darling got to live that dream - only it didn't go exactly as planned. In Game 7, 1986, the award-winning baseball analyst looks back at what might have been a signature moment in his career, and reflects on the ways professional athletes must sometimes shoulder a personal disappointment as his team finds a way to win. Published to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the 1986 New York Mets championship season, Darling's book will break down one of baseball's great ""forgotten"" games - a game that stands as a thrilling, telling and tantalizing exclamation point to one of the best-remember seasons in Major League Baseball history. Working once again with New York Times best-selling collaborator Daniel Paisner, who teamed with the former All-Star pitcher on his acclaimed 2009 memoir Game 7, 1986, Darling offers a book for the thinking baseball fan, a chance to reflect on what it means to compete at the game's highest level, with everything on the line.
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John E. Brown,20-Jan-14,"There were no bats or balls on the campus of Wichita State University in the spring of 1977. Five years later, the resurrected varsity baseball program was in the final game of the College World Series, fulfilling the seemingly impossible promise made by Gene Stephenson when he began recruiting players to a place that didnt even have a practice field. Stephenson would lead the Shockers for over three decades, but those first five years with the team set him on the course that put him among the winningest coaches in college baseball history.",144,9.99,The History Press,Wichita State Baseball Comes Back,John B Lord,Feb-14,"Bill Giles oversaw one of the greatest eras of winning that the Philadelphia Phillies ever enjoyed. In Bill Giles and Baseball, John Lord chronicles Giles' remarkable career--which includes 44 years with the Phillies--to provide an insider's view of the business of the sport, which takes place off the field.

Based on extensive interviews, Bill Giles and Baseball spans Giles' life from his childhood growing up in the game to the tumultuous years he spent as the president and managing partner of the Phillies. Purchasing the team in 1981, when baseball experienced its first serious labor stoppages, Giles also watched baseball add franchises, grapple with franchise fees, realign the leagues, and restructure baseball's postseason. Yet Giles, the public face of the Phillies championship teams of 1980, 1983, and 1993, is best remembered for his critical role in creating innovative TV deals, and leading the efforts to build the Phillies' beautiful new ballpark.

A book about the business of baseball as seen through the eyes of one of the architects of the game, Bill Giles and Baseball captures the spectacle of the sport through fascinating behind-the-scenes stories of our national pastime.

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Christopher Mehfoud,1-Mar-14,"The book includes pictures of the adventures of all 30 ballparks and several National points of interest. Attached with the Blueprint to a Baseball Road Trip, this book follows a cross country road trip to all 30 ballparks. Lessons range from ballpark and city must do activities to road trip tips to random quirky ideas that would help anyone traveling a long distance. The book breaks down an opinion of how to make a similar trip and what it would cost to make a similar trip as well as fun baseball sights, ballpark experiences, United States scenery, and interesting statistics.",0,0.99,Christopher Mehfoud,99 Lessons of a Baseball Road Trip,Stephen G Wieting,,"With close attention to the spheres of sport and religion as important sites of moral currency, this book draws on media coverage of major cases of hypocrisy, attending to differing meanings and consequences of hypocrisy within the US, France and Iceland. Instances come from scandals within the established churches, as well as cases from the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the Tour de France, and the inquest into the Hillsborough Disaster in the UK. It considers the importance of the context within which moral conduct takes place and the relevance of this for the occurrence of hypocritical action, while exploring also the implications of advances in computer and information technology for controlling messages and monitoring deceit.Identifying the negative effects of the detection of hypocrisy at individual and institutional levels, the author engages with the work of Goffman to argue for the importance of trust in institutions, underlining the necessity of minimizing and correcting hypocritical acts by which this is undermined. A detailed study of hypocrisy and the need for trust, this volume will appeal to scholars and students of sociology with interests in social and moral conduct, sport, religion, Goffman and the notion of social life as artifice.
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Christopher Mehfoud,1-Mar-14,"The book includes pictures of the adventures of all 30 ballparks and several National points of interest. Attached with the Blueprint to a Baseball Road Trip, this book follows a cross country road trip to all 30 ballparks. Lessons range from ballpark and city must do activities to road trip tips to random quirky ideas that would help anyone traveling a long distance. The book breaks down an opinion of how to make a similar trip and what it would cost to make a similar trip as well as fun baseball sights, ballpark experiences, United States scenery, and interesting statistics.",0,0.99,Christopher Mehfoud,99 Lessons of a Baseball Road Trip,Martha Wolfe,,"In November 1905, the peak of foxhunting season across the Midlands of England and up and down the east coast of North America, two towns in Virginia saw the coming of illustrious and wealthy men. There was to be a contest, a Great Hound Match, between two packs of foxhounds, one English and one American. The English hounds carried, on their great stout forearms and deep chests, the monumental weight of centuries of foxhunting in England and were expected to make their hound dog ancestors proud of their New World conquest. The American hounds were expected to show those stodgy old Brits how it was done over herewith spunk and intuition, individuality, drive, and nerve. This book chronicles this ostentatious match of Britain versus America at the turn of the century.
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Chris Haft & Eric Alan,26-Jul-11,"Baseball has life encoded within it as completely as DNA does: the worlds deepest wisdom, edgiest laughter, joys and sorrows. Among the millions who chase baseballs dream, though, only a few scale the sports most rarified heightsnot only in terms of victory, but in becoming true selfless teams who are vivid role models, in a gritty age beyond the destruction of heroes. With uniquely wild style, the 2010 San Francisco Giants follow the 1969 New York Mets and 1988 Los Angeles Dodgers into history as a World Championship team whose success was supposed to be impossible. Welcome to the place where rally thongs meet Zen lessons, where relentless discipline meets fake beards, where the year-long neighborhood party culminates in a million being blessed by the teams Pope in the name of Mays and McCovey. This is the kind of legendary year for which all baseball lovers live, told from deep inside and beyond. This is the timeless beauty and hilarity of life itself, a rich story even for those who never knew before why to care about the game.",128,11.99,White Cloud Press,This Is Our Time!,"Chris Haft, Eric Alan",Aug-11,"Baseball has life encoded within it as completely as DNA does: the worlds deepest wisdom, edgiest laughter, joys and sorrows. Among the millions who chase baseballs dream, though, only a few scale the sports most rarified heights?not only in terms of victory, but in becoming true selfless teams who are vivid role models, in a gritty age beyond the destruction of heroes. With uniquely wild style, the 2010 San Francisco Giants follow the 1969 New York Mets and 1988 Los Angeles Dodgers into history as a World Championship team whose success was supposed to be impossible. Welcome to the place where rally thongs meet Zen lessons, where relentless discipline meets fake beards, where the year-long neighborhood party culminates in a million being blessed by the teams Pope in the name of Mays and McCovey. This is the kind of legendary year for which all baseball lovers live, told from deep inside and beyond. This is the timeless beauty and hilarity of life itself, a rich story even for those who never knew before why to care about the game.
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Filip Bondy,26-Mar-13,"Who were the best ballplayers of all time? It's an endless question, but here's something much more fun: Who was the worst of all time? Who was the lousiest pitcher? The biggest goat? The most despicable owner? The most over-paid bum? Finally, Filip Bondy answers these questions, wielding his own brand of formidable research, advanced sabermetrics and considerable wit to provide this indispensable guide to the less glorious side of our national pastime. Each chapter is filled with rich and colorful stories about the players unfortunate enough to be chosen in each category--like ""Too Fat to Bat"" or ""Anyone Seen My Mitt."" So welcome to the Hall of Shame. It's awesome.",272,11.99,Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group,Who's on Worst?,Filip Bondy,Mar-13,"Who were the best ballplayers of all time? It's an endless question, but here's something much more fun: Who was the worst of all time? Who was the lousiest pitcher? The biggest goat? The most despicable owner? The most over-paid bum? Finally, Filip Bondy answers these questions, wielding his own brand of formidable research, advanced sabermetrics and considerable wit to provide this indispensable guide to the less glorious side of our national pastime. Each chapter is filled with rich and colorful stories about the players unfortunate enough to be chosen in each category--like ""Too Fat to Bat"" or ""Anyone Seen My Mitt."" So welcome to the Hall of Shame. It's awesome.",272,11.99,Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group,Who's on Worst?,1
Alan Maimon,1-Mar-11,"In Shane Victorino: the High Flyin Hawaiian, readers will find the compelling story of a young man whose persistence and determination helped him overcome obstacles and emerge victorious at the highest level of his profession.",256,9.99,Triumph Books,Shane Victorino,Alan Maimon,Mar-11,"Long before Shane Victorino gained fame as a Gold Glove center fielder, All-Star, and World Series champion with the Philadelphia Phillies, he was a precocious child on the island of Maui, frustrating teachers with his inability to sit still and tagging along with older boys to neighborhood ball fields. For Victorino, diagnosed at an early age with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, sports became an ideal outlet for his boundless energy. As the first Maui native ever to appear in a World Series, Victorino played an integral role in giving his team, and the city of Philadelphia, a memory for the ages. In Shane Victorino: The Flyin' Hawaiian, readers will find the compelling story of a young man whose persistence and determination helped him overcome obstacles and emerge victorious at the highest level of his profession.
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Joanne Rosenthal,22-Sep-14,"Four Four Jew is a major exhibition by Jewish Museum London exploring the story of football and Jews in Britain from the turn of the century to the present day. It brings together previously unseen material from private and public collections across the UK to tell the story of the clubs, the players, the Chairmen, the fans, and the 'religion' that is the beautiful game. This publication to accompany the exhibition features illustrated highlights together with newly commissioned articles by leading writers and historians.",48,5.99,Osprey Publishing Ltd,Four Four Jew,Joanne Rosenthal,Sep-14,"Four Four Jew is a   major exhibition by Jewish Museum London exploring the story of football and   Jews in Britain from the turn of the century to the present day. It brings   together previously unseen material from private and public collections   across the UK to tell the story of the clubs, the players, the Chairmen, the   fans, and the religion that is the beautiful game.  This publication to accompany the exhibition features illustrated highlights   together with newly commissioned articles by leading writers and historians.",48,7.95,Osprey Publishing,Four Four Jew,1
Bill Chastain,1-Mar-11,"100 Things Giants Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die will help fans of San Francisco's team get the most out of being a fan. It takes 128 years of Giants history and distills it to the absolute best and most compelling, identifying in an informative, lively, and illuminating way the personalities, events, and facts every Giants fan should know without hesitation. Numbers with huge impact, such as 44, 762, and 1954; nicknames such as 'Big Mac' and 'the Dominican Dandy'; plus memorable moments like the Basket Catch, singular achievements, and signature calls all highlight the list of 100.",240,11.99,Triumph Books,100 Things Giants Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die,"Ken Davis, Bill Self",Nov-13,"The storied history that is KU basketball is revealed in this compilation of the most critical moments and important facts about past and present players, coaches, and teams. Most Kansas basketball fans have attended games at Allen Fieldhouse, seen highlights of a young Paul Pierce, and remember watching the Jayhawks cut down the net in 2008. But only real fans know the origins of the Rock Chalk Jayhawk Chant, where the Jayhawks played prior to calling Allen Fieldhouse home, and can name the former Jayhawk who went on to earn the Republican nomination for president. Scattered throughout the pages are pep talks, records, and Jayhawks lore, including lyrics to Im a Jayhawk; stories from Wilt Chamberlains years at Kansas; Phog Allens 39 seasons on the Kansas bench; Roy Williams memorable 15-year run, including three trips to the Final Four. Whether a die-hard fan from the days of Larry Brown or a new supporter of Bill Self and Mario Chalmers, readers will find that this book contains everything Jayhawks fans should know, see, and do in their lifetime.
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Frederick Klein,1-Dec-10,"Expressing the passion felt for basketball using all 26 letters of the alphabet accompanied by rhymes, colorful illustrations, and informative text, this tribute to the sport explores the hardwood heroes in a fresh and fun way. Readers will enjoy fun facts about NBA superstars past and present, including LeBron, Kobe, Jordan, and Magic, seemingly doing the impossible on the court.",44,16.99,Triumph Books,For the Love of Basketball,"Frederick C. Klein, Mark Anderson, Pat Hughes",May-08,"Expressing the passion felt for the Cubs using all 26 letters of the alphabet accompanied by rhymes, colorful illustrations, and informative text, thistribute to the Chicago team explores the sports obsession in a fresh and humorous way. Readers will enjoy fun facts and amusing illustrations of some of the most famous characters in the baseball team's long history, including Ernie BanksandSammy Sosa.",48,11.99,Triumph Books,For the Love of the Cubs,0
Jim Prime,6-May-14,"From the clubs inception in the late 70s; to winning the division for the first time in the 80s; Joe Carters epic home run; the two World Series titles in the early 90s; the reign of Roy Halliday; and everything in between, the Blue Jays have continued to build a storied history as one of baseballs most exciting teams. In Tales from the Toronto Blue Jays Dugout, Jim Prime, who has written several books on the AL East rival Boston Red Sox, captures all of the best moments in Blue Jays history, from the most thrilling to the most humorous, and so much more. Stories of players and coaches from both on and off the field can be found here, including tales of All-Stars Dave Stieb and Carlos Delgado, Hall of Famers Dave Winfield, Ricky Henderson, and Roberto Alomar, and many more memorable Blue Jays, past and present.Its all here, in the latest addition to the Tales from series, the perfect gift for any fan of the only current Major League Baseball team playing in Canada!",224,13.99,Sports Publishing,Tales from the Toronto Blue Jays Dugout,"Theodore Roosevelt, Jim Casada",Aug-14,"Forgotten Tales and Vanished Trails gathers together Roosevelts many writings on game hunting and the outdoors from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. Published in various magazines and excerpts from his other publications, this collection finally brings the best musings of a great sportsman into a single volume. These articles span topics from hunting typical game animals (buck, wildebeest, and the like) to the hunting of dangerous predators such as wolves and bears; others are tales told around a campfire, of marauding wolves and man-eating bears, or detailing the finer points of ranching. Some pieces span years, while others detail his shorter exploits across the country.A passionate advocate for the outdoors, Roosevelts writing is filled with fascinating insights into a world mostly now lost to civilization and commerce. Many of his comments on the precarious balance of the natural world are noted in this volume, and his chapters on conservation and the responsibility of hunters reflect his ever-present interest in preserving the environment for the benefit of generations to come.
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Joe Haakenson,1-Apr-13,"Inspired by and written for the devout Angels fan, this lively and detailed book explores important facts and figures from the baseball team's storied history. Decades of tradition, victories and defeats, name revisions, and Hall of Fame inductions are distilled into an entertaining list that journeys from one to 100 into what makes a true fan of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. From the essentials, such as the Nolan Ryan era, to the lesser-known tidbits, including the team's origin and what started the Rally Monkey, this book is the ultimate resource to Angels knowledge and trivia and even suggests the best places to eat and drink before a game.",272,11.99,Triumph Books,100 Things Angels Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die,"Joe McGinnis, Humpy Wheeler",Feb-08,"The story of Cale's life, told for the first time ever in this authorized biography, is a tale of adventure, perseverance, and, above all, desire. After 43 years as a NASCAR driver and owner, Cale amassed a career record that remains staggering to this day: 560 races, 319 top-10 finishes, 83 victories, three NASCAR championships, and four Daytona 500 victories. Along the way, Cale would find himself rubbing fenders  and sometimes trading puncheswith some of the biggest names in racing, including Dale Earnhardt, Richard Petty, Darrell Waltrip, and the Allison Brothers. They Call Him Cale is the incredible true story behind one of the racing worlds biggest stars and fiercest competitors, as well as the tale of a quintessential American.",256,13.99,Triumph Books,They Call Him Cale,0
Frank Foster & HistoryCaps,8-Sep-14,"Athletesthey become like heroes. We read about them; talk about them; look up to thembut sometimes heroes let us down. And when they let us down they can change the game.
This book looks at ten of the biggest profiles of all time.",0,2.99,BookCaps Study Guides,10 Sports Scandals That Rocked the Game,"George Plimpton, Tom Wolfe, Rick Reilly",,"George Plimpton chronicles his month spent on the PGA tour in THE BOGEY MAN, now repackaged and including an introduction by Tom Wolfe and never-before-seen content from the Plimpton Archives.What happens when a weekend athlete--of average skill at best--joins the professional golf circuit? George Plimpton, one of the finest participatory sports journalists, spent a month of self-imposed torture on the tour to find out. Along the way, he meets amateurs, pros, caddies, officials, fans, and hangers-on. In THE BOGEY MAN, we find golf legends, adventurers, stroke-saving theories, superstitions, and other golfing lore, and best of all, Plimpton's thoughts and experiences--frustrating, humbling and, sometimes, thrilling--from the first tee to the last green. This intriguing classic, which remains one of the wittiest books ever written on golf, features Arnold Palmer, Dow Finsterwald, Walter Hagan, and many other golf greats and eccentrics, all doing what they do best.
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Frank Foster & HistoryCaps,8-Sep-14,"Athletesthey become like heroes. We read about them; talk about them; look up to thembut sometimes heroes let us down. And when they let us down they can change the game.
This book looks at ten of the biggest profiles of all time.",0,2.99,BookCaps Study Guides,10 Sports Scandals That Rocked the Game,Adam Peacock,,"Wednesday, November 16, 2005. 80,000 people at the Olympic Stadium in Sydney, millions around the country couldn't believe what they had witnessed.The Socceroos, after a 32 year wait had qualified for World Cup.32 years of heartache, despair, and a sleeping giant of Australian sport continuingly falling into a deeper and deeper sleep thanks to infighting and incompetence was awake. After 2 hours in Sydney, and 90 minutes in the seething atmosphere of Montevideo 4 days earlier, Mark Schwarzer's giant hands and John Aloisi's magical left foot allowed Australia to sneak past Uruguay in a penalty shootout - the worst and best way to end a contest of this magnitude.That Night isn't just about a game of football though. It delves into the story of why we had to wait 32 years, talking to the players who lived through those nightmares. Losing to New Zealand in 1981, Scotland in 1985, a Maradona-inspired Argentina in 1993 and our most haunting nightmare, Iran in 1997.The players that were on the field That Night tell their stories like never before of how they got to that moment, what their role in the success on That Night was. It wasn't simply a case of showing up to play 2 games against Uruguay. This was the culmination of a career spent mainly away from these shores to get somewhere in the world's biggest sport. Kewell, Aloisi, Viduka, Emerton, Culina, Grella, Bresciano, Popovic, Vidmar, Skoko. Who knows were the sport would be if we didn't get to the World Cup. Certainly nowhere near where it is now. The Socceroos got the attention, Australia got worldwide recognition at the 2006 World Cup, the A League grew, marquee names eventually made their way to play here, professionalism and corporate interest went to new levels, far, far removed from the days of struggle pre-2005, when the A League started.It all changed, That Night.
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Frank Foster & HistoryCaps,8-Sep-14,"Athletesthey become like heroes. We read about them; talk about them; look up to thembut sometimes heroes let us down. And when they let us down they can change the game.
This book looks at ten of the biggest profiles of all time.",0,2.99,BookCaps Study Guides,10 Sports Scandals That Rocked the Game,Dvora Meyers,,A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.,0,0,Touchstone,The End of the Perfect 10,0
Tim W. Jackson,17-Feb-14,"Gone Pro: North Carolina provides a comprehensive look at the University of North Carolina athletes who made it to the top of their professions. The book includes all the big names from recent generations: sports superstars such as Vince Carter, Mia Hamm, Michael Jordan, B. J. Surhoff, and Lawrence Taylor. It also looks at some who were never as well known, such as Charlie Choo Choo Justice, and some who were widely recognized a generation ago, but whose stars have faded over the years. Exploring athletes places in Carolina history, Gone Pro also examines their professional careers and how they fared at the highest levels of their sports. This rich history will make North Carolina residents and UNC alumni beam with pride at the amazing number of professionals who hail from the states flagship school.",320,11.99,Clerisy Press,Gone Pro: North Carolina,Tim W. Jackson,Feb-14,"Gone Pro: North Carolina provides a comprehensive look at the University of North Carolina athletes who made it to the top of their professions. The book includes all the big names from recent generations: sports superstars such as Vince Carter, Mia Hamm, Michael Jordan, B. J. Surhoff, and Lawrence Taylor. It also looks at some who were never as well known, such as Charlie Choo Choo Justice, and some who were widely recognized a generation ago, but whose stars have faded over the years. Exploring athletes places in Carolina history, Gone Pro also examines their professional careers and how they fared at the highest levels of their sports. This rich history will make North Carolina residents and UNC alumni beam with pride at the amazing number of professionals who hail from the states flagship school.
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John McCollister,4-Feb-14,"The year is 1979. America is in a funk. And Pittsburgh was no exception.Double-digit inflation, a near disaster at nearby Three Mile Island, and the decline of downtown businesses all placed over the city of Pittsburgh a cloud that grew darker than the smoke that rose from the Homestead Works 25 years earlier.Into this atmosphere of doom and gloom came a cause to celebrate. The 1979 Pirates, under the baton of manager Chuck Tanner, included a cast of characters known as Scrap Iron, Cobra, Teke, The Candy Man, and, of course, Pops.The team became a cardiologists nightmare as the Bucs compiled a 98-64 regular season record, winning 25 of those games in their last at-bats.Down three games to one, the Bucs rose from the ashes to defeat Baltimore and become World Series champions. Thousands of Pittsburgh faithful marched along Smithfield Street and Fifth Avenue. They cheered, danced, and sang over and over again the teams theme songWe Are Fam-a-Lee. That upbeat song remains linked with the 79 Bucs to this day.Relive those glory days in Tales from the 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates. Celebrate the turnaround of shortstop Tim Foli as a player and as a man. Laugh with Chuck Tanner when he heard Pirate fans, including his own wife, actually boo him for what they thought was a poor decision. You might even shed a tear when you read about the untimely passing of the legendary Willie Stargell.These and the other tales about the 1979 Pirates will bring back a heap of fond memories about one of baseballs most colorful teams.",192,13.99,"Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.",Tales from the 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates Dugout,John Mehno,Oct-07,"100 great sports debates for each cityfrom who was the best coach to what was the best play of all time.The perfect gift for sports fansthe series thats sweeping the nation, and is already a hit in Boston, Chicago and New York.The best debates for rabid fansThe Best Sports Arguments gives each city or region all the best arguments of their hometown teams, with expert answers from top sports media figures. In fact, the Best Sports Arguments series is the #1 sports debates series on the market! Why?--Each book features 100 debates, the most of any series!--Each citys book is written by authors well-known in the region, leading to fan recognition and media interest.--They make perfect gifts for sports fans of any age.--And the debates go on!",304,12.95,"Sourcebooks, Inc.",Best Pittsburgh Sports Arguments,0
John McCollister,4-Feb-14,"The year is 1979. America is in a funk. And Pittsburgh was no exception.Double-digit inflation, a near disaster at nearby Three Mile Island, and the decline of downtown businesses all placed over the city of Pittsburgh a cloud that grew darker than the smoke that rose from the Homestead Works 25 years earlier.Into this atmosphere of doom and gloom came a cause to celebrate. The 1979 Pirates, under the baton of manager Chuck Tanner, included a cast of characters known as Scrap Iron, Cobra, Teke, The Candy Man, and, of course, Pops.The team became a cardiologists nightmare as the Bucs compiled a 98-64 regular season record, winning 25 of those games in their last at-bats.Down three games to one, the Bucs rose from the ashes to defeat Baltimore and become World Series champions. Thousands of Pittsburgh faithful marched along Smithfield Street and Fifth Avenue. They cheered, danced, and sang over and over again the teams theme songWe Are Fam-a-Lee. That upbeat song remains linked with the 79 Bucs to this day.Relive those glory days in Tales from the 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates. Celebrate the turnaround of shortstop Tim Foli as a player and as a man. Laugh with Chuck Tanner when he heard Pirate fans, including his own wife, actually boo him for what they thought was a poor decision. You might even shed a tear when you read about the untimely passing of the legendary Willie Stargell.These and the other tales about the 1979 Pirates will bring back a heap of fond memories about one of baseballs most colorful teams.",192,13.99,"Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.",Tales from the 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates Dugout,"Steve McMichael, John Mullin, Phil Arvia, Mike Ditka, Dan Hampton",Sep-11,"The Chicago Bears are more than a football teamthey are a legend. Founded in 1919, the Bears have won more regular season games than any other NFL franchise. With twenty-six players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and thirteen retired jerseys, its no wonder the Bears can be defined by three phrases: Big, tough, and full of characters.The Bears, like Chicago, are not just people. They are personalities. In Amazing Tales From the Chicago Bears Sideline, Bears fans can read about the men who have made the Bears one of the greatest franchises in pro footballGeorge Halas, Dick Butkus, Mike Ditka, Walter Payton, and many others.Former Bears star Steve McMichael takes a front row seat in this collection of stories. Readers get to walk through the most vibrant years of a charter NFL franchiseas seen through the eyes of a legendary player. McMichael covers it all, from training camp misadventures in Lake Forest, Illinois, and Platteville, Wisconsin, and Ditkas locker room tirades to nights on the town with Dan Hampton and friends and behind-the-scenes glimpses of extraordinary teammates.
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Tim Hornbaker,7-Apr-15,"During his twenty-four-year career, Ty Cobb was an MVP, Triple Crown-winner, twelve-time batting champion, and was elected in the inaugural ballot for the National Baseball Hall of Fame (along with Honus Wagner, Babe Ruth, Christy Mathewson, and Walter Johnson). As someone who retired from the game over eighty-five years ago, he is still the leader for career batting average, second in runs, hits, and triples, and a mainstay in dozens of other categories.However, when most people think of The Georgia Peach, theyre reminded of his reputation as a dirty player. It was said that got so many of his steals because he would sharpen his metal cleats and spike the second basemen if they would try to tag him out. Its also said that he was rude, nasty, a racist, and hated by peers and the press alike.As author Tim Hornbaker did for Charles Comiskey in Turning the Black Sox White, War on the Basepaths is an unbiased biography of one of the greatest players to ever grace a baseball diamond. Based on detailed research and analysis, Tim Hornbaker offers the full story of Cobbs life and career; some of which has been altered for almost a century. While he retired in 1928 and passed away in 1961, War on the Basepaths will show how Ty Cobb really was and place readers in the box seats of his incredible life.",400,16.99,Sports Publishing,War on the Basepaths,Tim Hornbaker,Apr-15,"During his twenty-four-year career, Ty Cobb was an MVP, Triple Crown-winner, twelve-time batting champion, and was elected in the inaugural ballot for the National Baseball Hall of Fame (along with Honus Wagner, Babe Ruth, Christy Mathewson, and Walter Johnson). As someone who retired from the game over eighty-five years ago, he is still the leader for career batting average, second in runs, hits, and triples, and a mainstay in dozens of other categories.However, when most people think of The Georgia Peach, theyre reminded of his reputation as a dirty player. It was said that got so many of his steals because he would sharpen his metal cleats and spike the second basemen if they would try to tag him out. Its also said that he was rude, nasty, a racist, and hated by peers and the press alike.As author Tim Hornbaker did for Charles Comiskey in Turning the Black Sox White, War on the Basepaths is an unbiased biography of one of the greatest players to ever grace a baseball diamond. Based on detailed research and analysis, Tim Hornbaker offers the full story of Cobbs life and career; some of which has been altered for almost a century. While he retired in 1928 and passed away in 1961, War on the Basepaths will show how Ty Cobb really was and place readers in the box seats of his incredible life.
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Bill Walton,8-Mar-16,"This inspiring memoir from sports and cultural icon Bill Walton recounts his devastating injuries and amazing recoveries, set in the context of his UCLA triumphs under John Wooden, his storied NBA career, and his affinity for music and the Grateful Dead.In February 2007, Bill Walton suffered a catastrophic spinal collapsethe culmination of a lifetime of injuriesthat left him unable to move. He spent three years on the floor of his house, eating his meals there and crawling to the bathroom, where he could barely hoist himself up onto the toilet. The excruciating pain and slow recovery tested Walton to the fullest. But with extraordinary patience, fortitude, determination, and sacrificeand pioneering surgeryhe recovered, and now shares his life story in this remarkable and unique memoir.Walton grew up in San Diego in the 1950s and 1960s and was deeply influenced by the political and cultural upheavals of that period. Although he strongly identified with the cool people, particularly in music and politics, his greatest role model outside his family was super-straight UCLA basketball coach John Wooden, a thoughtful, rigorous mentor who seemed immune to the turmoil of the times. Although there was always tension and conflict between them, the two men would speak nearly every day for forty-three years, until Woodens death at age ninety-nine.Despite a lifelong stuttering affliction, Walton chose a career in broadcasting after his playing days ended. He eventually won an Emmy Award and other accolades for broadcasting and was recognized as a leading media pundit.John Wooden once said that no greatness ever came without sacrifice. Nothing better illustrates this saying than the real story of Waltons life. In his own words, Back from the Dead shares this dramatic story, including his basketball and broadcasting careers, his many setbacks and rebounds, and his ultimate triumph as the toughest of champions.",0,0,Simon & Schuster,Back from the Dead,Evan Friss,,"Cycling has experienced a renaissance in the United States, as cities around the country promote the bicycle as an alternative means of transportation. In the process, debates about the nature of bicycleswhere they belong, how they should be ridden, how cities should or should not accommodate themhave played out in the media, on city streets, and in city halls. Very few people recognize, however, that these questions are more than a century old.The Cycling Cityis a sharp history of the bicycles rise and fall in the late nineteenth century. In the 1890s, American cities were home to more cyclists, more cycling infrastructure, more bicycle friendly legislation, and a richer cycling culture than anywhere else in the world. Evan Friss unearths the hidden history of the cycling city, demonstrating that diverse groups of cyclists managed to remap cities with new roads, paths, and laws, challenge social conventions, and even dream up a new urban ideal inspired by the bicycle. When cities were chaotic and filthy, bicycle advocates imagined an improved landscape in which pollution was negligible, transportation was silent and rapid, leisure spaces were democratic, and the divisions between city and country were blurred. Friss argues that when the utopian vision of a cycling city faded by the turn of the century, its death paved the way for todays car-centric citiesand ended the prospect of a true American cycling city ever being built.
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Bill Walton,8-Mar-16,"This inspiring memoir from sports and cultural icon Bill Walton recounts his devastating injuries and amazing recoveries, set in the context of his UCLA triumphs under John Wooden, his storied NBA career, and his affinity for music and the Grateful Dead.In February 2007, Bill Walton suffered a catastrophic spinal collapsethe culmination of a lifetime of injuriesthat left him unable to move. He spent three years on the floor of his house, eating his meals there and crawling to the bathroom, where he could barely hoist himself up onto the toilet. The excruciating pain and slow recovery tested Walton to the fullest. But with extraordinary patience, fortitude, determination, and sacrificeand pioneering surgeryhe recovered, and now shares his life story in this remarkable and unique memoir.Walton grew up in San Diego in the 1950s and 1960s and was deeply influenced by the political and cultural upheavals of that period. Although he strongly identified with the cool people, particularly in music and politics, his greatest role model outside his family was super-straight UCLA basketball coach John Wooden, a thoughtful, rigorous mentor who seemed immune to the turmoil of the times. Although there was always tension and conflict between them, the two men would speak nearly every day for forty-three years, until Woodens death at age ninety-nine.Despite a lifelong stuttering affliction, Walton chose a career in broadcasting after his playing days ended. He eventually won an Emmy Award and other accolades for broadcasting and was recognized as a leading media pundit.John Wooden once said that no greatness ever came without sacrifice. Nothing better illustrates this saying than the real story of Waltons life. In his own words, Back from the Dead shares this dramatic story, including his basketball and broadcasting careers, his many setbacks and rebounds, and his ultimate triumph as the toughest of champions.",0,0,Simon & Schuster,Back from the Dead,"Gary Belsky, Neil Fine",,"On the Origins of Sports is an illustrated book built around the original rules of 21 of the worlds most popular sports, from football and soccer to wrestling and mixed martial arts. Never before have the original rules for these sports coexisted in one volume. Brimming with history and miscellany, it is the ultimate sports book for the thinking man. Each sports chapter includes a short history, the sports original rules, and a deeper look into an element of the sport, such as the evolution of the baseball glove; sports with war roots; a compendium of sports balls; and iconic sports trophies. Written by ESPN The Magazines former editor in chief, Gary Belsky, and executive editor, Neil Fine, and filled with period-style line drawings in a handsome package, On the Origins of Sports is a book that sports fans and history buffs alike will want to display on their coffee tables, showcase on their bookshelves, and treasure for generations.
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Roy White & Darrell Berger,1-Mar-09,"Roy White's Yankees career, from 1965 to 1979, is the only one to connect the Mantle-Berra-Ford dynasty with the Martin-Jackson-Steinbrenner championships. He began his career in the outfield with Mickey Mantle and ended it beside Mickey Rivers. Even the seasoned Yankees fan can open ""Then Roy Said to Mickey..."" anywhere and find new insights and anecdotes from Roy and his teammates, from the bush leagues to the World Series. Loved by both fans and teammates, Roy and his friends tell their stories with humor, insight, and a knack for uncovering the inside knowledge behind some of the game's best-known moments. Each story reflects not only the players' friendship with Roy, but also their deep appreciation for their opportunity to be Yankees, whether for a few games or for several years.",224,11.99,Triumph Books,"""Then Roy Said to Mickey. . .""",Michel Roy,Oct-15,"Reveals the man behind the maskthe triumphs and failures of one of the greatest goaltenders in the history of hockey In the early 1970s, a young Patrick Roy laced up his hockey skates for the very first time, like thousands of other kids. More than 30 years later, his indomitable will to win and his focus on being the very best brought him four Stanley Cups, three Conn Smythe trophies, three Vezina trophies, and many more individual honors. An incredible hockey talent who was instrumental in changing the very art of goaltending, Roys success was driven as much by determination and perseverance as by talent. Patrick Roy: Winning, Nothing Else brings to life Roys phenomenal career and unmasks his more mysterious personal side. Michel Roy, the father of this great sports legend, reveals what makes Patrick tick, taking us behind the scenes and into the family life of one of the greatest goaltenders of all time.
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Todd Davis,1-Feb-12,"If baseball is the sport of nostalgic prose, basketballs movement, myths, and culture are truly at home in verse. In this extraordinary collection of essays, poets meditate on what basketball means to them: how it has changed their perspective on the craft of poetry; how it informs their sense of language, the body, and human connectedness; how their love of the sport made a difference in the creation of their poems and in the lives they live beyond the margins. Walt Whitman saw the origins of poetry as communal, oral myth making. The same could be said of basketball, which is the beating heart of so many neighborhoods and communities in this country and around the world. On the court and on the page, this poetry in motion can be a force of change and inspiration, leaving devoted fans wonderstruck.",234,19.99,Michigan State University Press,Fast Break to Line Break,Todd Davis,Feb-12,"If baseball is the sport of nostalgic prose, basketballs movement, myths, and culture are truly at home in verse. In this extraordinary collection of essays, poets meditate on what basketball means to them: how it has changed their perspective on the craft of poetry; how it informs their sense of language, the body, and human connectedness; how their love of the sport made a difference in the creation of their poems and in the lives they live beyond the margins. Walt Whitman saw the origins of poetry as communal, oral myth making. The same could be said of basketball, which is the beating heart of so many neighborhoods and communities in this country and around the world. On the court and on the page, this poetry in motion can be a force of change and inspiration, leaving devoted fans wonderstruck.
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Debbie Clarke Moderow,2-Feb-16,"A captivating memoir of one womans attempt to finish the Iditarod, led by her team of spunky huskies with whom she shares a fascinating and inextricable bond At age forty-seven, a mother of two, Debbie Moderow was not your average musher in the Iditarod, but thats where she found herself when, less than200 miles from the finish line, her dogs decided they didnt want to run anymore. After all her preparation, after all the careful management of her team, and after their running so well for over a week, the huskies balked. But the sting of not completing the race after coming so far was nothing compared to the disappointment Moderow felt in having lost touch with her dogs.Fast into the Night is the gripping story of Moderows journeys along the Iditarod trail with her team of spunky huskies: Taiga and Su, Piney and Creek, Nacho and Zeppy, Juliet and the headstrong leader, Kanga. The first failed attempt crushed Moderows confidence, but after reconnecting with her dogs she returned and ventured again to Nome, pushing through injuries, hallucinations, epic storms, flipped sleds, and clashing personalities, both human and canine. And she prevailed.Part adventure, part love story, part inquiry into the mystery of the connection between humans and dogs, Fast into the Night is an exquisitely written memoir of a woman, her dogs, and what can happen when someone puts herself in that place between daring and doubtand soldiers on.",0,0,Houghton Mifflin Harcourt,Fast into the Night,Seabury Jr Blair,,,0,0,Sasquatch Books,"The Creaky Knees Guide Oregon, 2nd Edition",0
J. Scott McGee,2-Oct-12,A visually packed beginner guide to cross country skiing.,112,11.99,Falcon Guides,Basic Illustrated Cross-Country Skiing,"J. Scott Mcgee, Luca Diana",Oct-12,"There is not an author who understands cross-country skiing better. Scotts experience teaching beginners, writing instructional manuals, guiding in the high country, and coaching seasoned racers allows him to share what would take most skiers more than alifetime to learn on their own. I wish I had this when I started. ~Craig Panarisi, Director, Stratton Snowsport School and former coach of the PSIA Nordic Tea",112,11.99,Falcon Guides,Basic Illustrated Cross-Country Skiing,1
Darryl Humber & William Humber,16-Nov-09,"Winter has shaped Canadas image and has been embraced with hearty enthusiasm from snowshoeing hikers in the nineteenth century, to future hockey stars on backyard rinks, to the indoor spectacle of figure-skating carnivals and curling bonspiels. Much of our literature, our songs, and our memories of youth reflect the bracing tonic that winter brings even as we curse the ice-laden roads on morning commutes or during weekend ski trips. But alas, winters demise to a weak reminder of its former glory is a real possibility as climate change wreaks long-term havoc. This timely book takes a fond look at winters past, its place in Canadas story, and how it has shaped our sports history. It also explores what climate change means for our sense of Canadian identity, for our winter sports heritage and its related industries, and for our ability to hold winter sporting events beyond the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.",184,11.99,Dundurn,Let It Snow,"Darryl Humber, William Humber",Nov-09,"Winter has shaped Canadas image and has been embraced with hearty enthusiasm from snowshoeing hikers in the nineteenth century, to future hockey stars on backyard rinks, to the indoor spectacle of figure-skating carnivals and curling bonspiels. Much of our literature, our songs, and our memories of youth reflect the bracing tonic that winter brings even as we curse the ice-laden roads on morning commutes or during weekend ski trips.  But alas, winters demise to a weak reminder of its former glory is a real possibility as climate change wreaks long-term havoc. This timely book takes a fond look at winters past, its place in Canadas story, and how it has shaped our sports history. It also explores what climate change means for our sense of Canadian identity, for our winter sports heritage and its related industries, and for our ability to hold winter sporting events beyond the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
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Andrea Strau & Andreas Strau,18-Oct-10,"Schnee garantiert! Skigenuss pur: erst der Aufstieg durch verschneiten Mrchenwald zur Gipfelbrotzeit, danach die schnsten Wedelspuren durch perfekten Pulverschnee ziehen! Andrea und Andreas Strau haben im Gebiet zwischen Hohen Tauern, Zillertaler Alpen und Dolomiten die schnsten schneesicheren Touren von einfach bis schwierig zusammengestellt. Praktische Hinweise erleichtern die Planung, ergnzt durch Kartenskizzen und traumhafte Fotos, die Lust machen!",192,5.99,Bruckmann Verlag GmbH,Bruckmanns Tourenfhrer Schneesichere Skitouren zwischen Hohe Tauern und Dolomiten,"Michael Frhlich, Jrgen Gieing, Andreas Strack",Nov-11,"Wie lsst sich ein altersgerechtes Krafttraining anleiten und ausben? Welche positiven Effekte kann Krafttraining bei Therapie und bergewicht haben? Und sollten Kinder und Jugendliche berhaupt schon Krafttraining durchfhren? Whrend Befrworter positive Effekte wie krperliche Krftigung, eine Verbesserung der Leistungsfhigkeit und eine Steigerung des Wohlbefindens anfhren, zweifeln Kritiker daran, dass Kinder den besonderen Anforderungen von Krafttraining berhaupt gewachsen sind. Das Problem: Die verschiedenen Aspekte des Krafttrainings werden oftmals nur pauschalisiert wiedergegeben. Michael Frhlich, Jrgen Gieing und Andreas Strack wollen hier Abhilfe schaffen! Das Autorenteam geht differenziert auf Verletzungen und Schdigungen durch Trainingsfehler, wie beispielweise berbeanspruchung, ein und fragt nach den Effekten von Krafttraining in der Therapie und bei bergewicht. Pdagogische Hinweise, Trainingsempfehlungen und bungsplne, sowie zahlreiche bebilderte bungsbeispiele machen Krafttraining bei Kindern und Jugendlichen zu einem unverzichtbaren Fachbuch fr an der Thematik interessierte Trainer, Sportstudenten und Eltern kraftsportbegeisterter Kinder.Biographische InformationenPD Dr. Michael Frhlich ist seit 2009 als Privatdozent an der Universitt des Saarlandes ttig. Prof. Dr. Dr. Jrgen Gieing ist seit 2007 Professor an der Universitt Landau mit dem Schwerpunkt Trainingswissenschaft und Sportmedizin. Andreas Strack ist seit 2002 als Pdagogischer Leiter bei der Deutschen Hochschule fr Prvention und Gesundheitsmanagement beschftigt.
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Barry Pickthall,18-Sep-09,"Yachting: Start to Finish is the perfect book for you if you are new to sailing, or if you are an experienced sailor wanting to broaden your skills and develop your techniques.This easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide takes you through the world of knots, navigation and heavy-weather sailing. This book is accessible to all levels, giving those new to sailing straightforward advice, and shows experienced sailors how to take their sailing to the next level with professional tips on how to sail faster and safer.Advice is included on basic principles, preparing to sail, your first sail and safety at sea, this book is packed with hundreds of illustrations and photographs, and is a great way to learn, develop and refresh your sailing skills.",192,21.99,Fernhurst Books Limited,Yachting: Start To Finish (For Tablet Devices),Barry Pickthall,Sep-09,"Yachting: Start to Finish is the perfect book for you if you are new to sailing, or if you are an experienced sailor wanting to broaden your skills and develop your techniques.
This easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide takes you through the world of knots, navigation and heavy-weather sailing. This book is accessible to all levels, giving those new to sailing straightforward advice, and shows experienced sailors how to take their sailing to the next level with professional tips on how to sail faster and safer.
Advice is included on basic principles, preparing to sail, your first sail and safety at sea, this book is packed with hundreds of illustrations and photographs, and is a great way to learn, develop and refresh your sailing skills.",192,21.23,Fernhurst Books Limited,Yachting: Start To Finish (For Tablet Devices),1
Michael Robbins,22-Nov-15,"*50% Pre-order discount!!! Pick up your copy before Nov. 22nd!*So you want to learn to Snowboard? Look no further! In Learn to Snowboard in 2 Days you will find a simple step by step program that has been designed to give you the best possible start on your Snowboarding journey  guaranteed!You will get to know insider secrets to get you up and riding in your very first session, how to avoid painful beginners mistakes, how to choose the right gear for YOU, and much much more!This comprehensive no-nonsense guide has all the information you need to know to get started in Snowboarding - all about the gear, how to ride a lift, all the best techniques to get you up and riding in no time, and lots of other beginner's tips!Here's what the book will tell you in detail:- The hands down fastest and easiest techniques for getting up and riding in your very first session- How to choose the right board and bindings for YOU- The best ways to avoid mistakes that can be painful, costly or even really dangerous- If you take snowboarding lessons, know how to make the most out of them and save money- if you take just one less hour of lessons, this book will have re-paid itself several times over.- How to dramatically reduce your overall learning curve- A complete Gear Guide going through the different types of boards, bindings, boots, and other accessories- How to care for your gear to make sure it lasts longer and doesn't fail you in a bad situation- How to easily put your body in the correct position for the type of snowboarding you do- How to snowboard safely with minimal risk to yourself and others- How to get on and off a lift with ease- Tips and video to show you how to tackle beginning snowboarding skills, like skating, gliding, and linking turns- Descriptions of common snowboarding terrain features- Advice and videos describing how to perform advanced techniques and tricks, such as jumps, grinds, and 360s- A guide to the best Snowboard Terrain Parks in the U.S.- A glossary of common snowboarding terms to help you speak like a pro- And much, much more...In short, this guide is tailor made to make sure you get the best possible start at Snowboarding - right now!If you still havent made up your mind, please take my word for it: as a Snowboarder you'll get to enjoy the snow in a way that most people will never experience  you will NOT regret giving the sport a shot!One last piece of advice if youre the kind of person who cant wait to go out there and just do it - of course not everyone who gives Snowboarding a shot with some old, borrowed gear and no clue gets hurt in the process, but I can assure you that the people who are well informed and properly instructed learn a LOT faster and walk away from their first sessions with a lot less bruises and frustration.So what are you waiting for? Grab your copy right now and start learning TODAY! Youll save time, cash AND make sure to get a great start Snowboarding - it cant get any better than this!",0,0,Independent Five Books,Learn to Snowboard in 2 Days: Your Simple Step by Step Guide to Snowboarding Success!,Josh Chetwynd,,"A gift-worthy playbook of common and unexpected words and phrases that have their roots in sports and games.The language of sports resonates beyond the grass and dirt of the local ball field because it is so evocative. The gridiron as a battlefield, the quarterback as the man in charge--these concepts slip seamlessly into the words of everyone from politicians to businesspeople. There are many metaphors we can quickly identify from the realm of recreation:ballpark figure(baseball),being caught flat footed(boxing) or having theinside track(horse racing) are all examples. But the English language is also peppered with not-so-obvious instances of sports and games influence likestymie(golf) andshoo-in(horse racing). Filled with pithy little entries on each idiom, plus quotes showing how the likes of President Barack Obama, President George W. Bush, and Donald Trump use them in a sentence, this quirky little handbook is sure to be a conversation starter at tailgates, cocktail parties, and in the boardroom.
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Gord Stellick,3-Dec-13,"From the youngest general manager in NHL history to veteran on-air hockey analyst Gord Stellick has seen it all, and now tells it all. Few have been given the opportunity to be on both sides of the hockey rink, managing the Leafs and the Rangers, and then regaling his legion of TV and radio fans with the colourful insider knowledge he's amassed about blockbuster trades, NHL stars, and the talent that got away. But Gord Stellick has. In an almost forty-year career, he's one of the best known hockey personalities around. Not only is the book crammed with details on hockey greats like Gretzky, Orr, Sakic, and Crosby, his NHL bosses (like Harold Ballard and Punch Imlach), but it also contains an inimitable look at Stellick's colleagues in the media. Destined to become a favourite of hockey fans everywhere, Stellicktricity not only covers every corner of the game of hockey but offers the author's unique view of other sports across North America.",288,11.99,HarperCollins,Stellicktricity,Gord Stellick,Dec-13,"From the youngest general manager in NHL history to veteran on-air hockey analyst Gord Stellick has seen it all, and now tells it all. Few have been given the opportunity to be on both sides of the hockey rink, managing the Leafs and the Rangers, and then regaling his legion of TV and radio fans with the colourful insider knowledge he's amassed about blockbuster trades, NHL stars, and the talent that got away. But Gord Stellick has. In an almost forty-year career, he's one of the best known hockey personalities around. Not only is the book crammed with details on hockey greats like Gretzky, Orr, Sakic, and Crosby, his NHL bosses (like Harold Ballard and Punch Imlach), but it also contains an inimitable look at Stellick's colleagues in the media. Destined to become a favourite of hockey fans everywhere, Stellicktricity not only covers every corner of the game of hockey but offers the author's unique view of other sports across North America.
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Mark Chisnell,16-Nov-12,"Learn how to sail faster, make the right calls and win races.On-board instruments present modern sailors with a wealth of information. This book explains what the numbers really mean, and turns this information into racing results. By mastering your instruments you can make the right calls everytime and know for certain when to tack, which shift to look out for and how the tide can work with or against you. With colour diagrams throughout, this instructional guide turns information into excellence.Accessible to those new to racing, it also has a depth of information that will transform the performance of even professional sailors. Cruising sailors will also benefit from understanding how to get the most from their instruments.",102,24.99,Fernhurst Books Limited,Sail Smart,Mark Chisnell,Nov-12,"Learn how to sail faster, make the right calls and win races.
On-board instruments present modern sailors with a wealth of information. This book explains what the numbers really mean, and turns this information into racing results. By mastering your instruments you can make the right calls everytime and know for certain when to tack, which shift to look out for and how the tide can work with or against you. With colour diagrams throughout, this instructional guide turns information into excellence.
Accessible to those new to racing, it also has a depth of information that will transform the performance of even professional sailors. Cruising sailors will also benefit from understanding how to get the most from their instruments.",102,24.07,Fernhurst Books Limited,Sail Smart,1
Rory Ramsden,5-Jun-12,"We are confident that windsurfing has a bright future as one of the critical entry points for young people into the sport of sailing.
Windsurfing remains one of the most exciting, accessible, safe and cost effective forms of sailing today. As an athletic, dynamic and tactical sailing sport, many an illustrious career started in junior windsurf racing and moved on through the youth program to the Olympic fleets and then... Well, Knut can tell that story :)
National Sailing Federations have an obligation to attract new participants to remain viable. Given the success of the Techno 293 as one of the key drivers in training new racing talent, windsurfing will remain integral to any Connect to Sailing or Discover Sailing program across the World.
Windsurfing deserves its place in the Olympic sailing program for Rio 2016 and long into the future...",0,0,Rory Ramsden,This Is Windsurfing,Jay Williams,,"This big-hearted memoir by the most promising professional basketball player of his generation details his rise to NBA stardom, the terrible accident that ended his career and plunged him into a life-altering depression, and how he ultimately found his way out of the darkness.Ten years ago, Jay Williams was at the beginning of a brilliant professional basketball career. The Chicago Bulls top draft pickand the second pick of the entire drafthe had the great Michael Jordans locker. Then he ran his high-performance motorcycle head-on into a light pole, severely damaging himself and ending his career.In this intense, hard-hitting, and deeply profound memoir, Williams talks about the accident that transformed him. Sometimes, the memories are so fresh, he feels like hell never escape the past. Most days, he finds a quiet peace as a commentator on ESPN and as an entrepreneur who can only look back in astonishment at his younger selfa kid who had it all, thought he was invincible, and lost everything . . . only to gain new wisdom.Williams also shares behind the scenes details of life as an All-American. He tells it straight about the scandalous recruiting process and his decision to return to Duke and Coach Ka man who taught him about accountabilityto finish his education. He also speaks out about corruptionamong coaches, administrators, players, and alumniand about his time in the NBA, introducing us to a dark underworld culture in the pros: the gambling, drugs, and sex in every city, with players on every team.
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Tim Hore,9-Feb-12,"Step-by-step advice takes you through everything you need to know to get afloat and start having fun on your boat.This is a jargon-free guide, allowing complete novices to get out on the water with the minimum of fuss. One- and two-person dinghies are covered, along with rigging, knots, safety, handling and much more. Unique on-board photography and diagrams make learning easy  this really is the simplest way to start sailing.",256,18.99,Fernhurst Books Limited,Learn To Sail,Tim Hore,Feb-12,"Step-by-step advice takes you through everything you need to know to get afloat and start having fun on your boat.
This is a jargon-free guide, allowing complete novices to get out on the water with the minimum of fuss. One- and two-person dinghies are covered, along with rigging, knots, safety, handling and much more. Unique on-board photography and diagrams make learning easy  this really is the simplest way to start sailing.",256,18.41,Fernhurst Books Limited,Learn To Sail,1
Raul Guisado,8-Nov-11,"A Training Manual for the Developing and Competitive SurferCovers boards and other equipment, the anatomy of waves, body position and stance, and techniques for everything from paddling to walking the nose. Special chapters on competition and training, biomechanics, and the psychology of surfing round-out this first-of-its-kind textbook for the developing surfer.",240,18.99,Falcon Guides,Art of Surfing,Raul Guisado,Nov-11,"Surfing has evolved from a relatively obscure pastime to one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Today, there are millions of surfers across the globe. The Art of Surfing was the first book of its kind to avail participants, both beginner and advanced, with the same training and coaching principles of the more established and traditional sports. It has empowered both recreational and competitive surfers to prepare for and catch the best waves. This thoroughly revised and updated new editionwith 160 color photoscovers boards and equipment, the anatomy of waves, body position and stance, and techniques for everything from paddling to walking the nose. Special chapters on competition and training, biomechanics, and the psychology of surfing round out this first-of-its-kind textbook for the developing surfer. Inside you'll find information on: The basics of boards and other gear, the anatomy of waves, and a review of basic maneuvers Advanced techniques for everything, from paddling to turning to walking the nose Basic and advanced exercises for improving flexibility, balance, and stability Strength-training and power-building routines Cardiovascular endurance workouts, as well as cross-training options Tips on performance nutrition, and the latest advances in sports psychologyA chapter on surf contests rounds out this coaching and training manual. Let The Art of Surfing help you develop a game plan to boost your physical, technical, and mental performance--and prepare to catch the next wave.
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Andrew,13-Aug-15,Short book with descriptions of the top 5 surf spots in the world,0,0,Andrew Boules,Surf Spots Around the World,James C. Nicholson,,"An Irish immigrant, a collection agent for crime bosses, a professional boxer, and a prodigious gambler, John Morrissey was -- if nothing else -- an unlikely candidate to become one of the most important figures in the history of Thoroughbred racing. As a young man, he worked as a political heavy in New York before going to San Francisco in search of fortune at the height of the Gold Rush. After returning to the east coast, he was hired by Tammany Hall and was soon locked in a deadly rivalry with William Poole, better known as ""Bill the Butcher.""As time went on, Morrissey parlayed his youthful exploits into a remarkably successful career as a businessman and politician. After establishing a gambling house in Saratoga Springs, the hard-nosed entrepreneur organized the first Thoroughbred race meet at what would become Saratoga Race Course in 1863. Morrissey went on to be elected to two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives and two terms in the New York State Senate.In  The Notorious John Morrissey, James C. Nicholson explores the improbable life of the man who brought Thoroughbred racing back to prominence in the United States. Though few of his contemporaries did more to develop the commercialization of sports in America, Morrissey's colorful background has prevented him from getting the attention he deserves. This entertaining and long-overdue biography finally does justice to his astounding rags-to-riches story while exploring an intriguing chapter in the history of horse racing.
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Andrew,13-Aug-15,Short book with descriptions of the top 5 surf spots in the world,0,0,Andrew Boules,Surf Spots Around the World,Blair Braverman,,,0,0,HarperCollins,Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube,0
Andrew,13-Aug-15,Short book with descriptions of the top 5 surf spots in the world,0,0,Andrew Boules,Surf Spots Around the World,Rob Sneddon,,,0,0,Down East Books,The Phantom Punch,0
Andrew,13-Aug-15,Short book with descriptions of the top 5 surf spots in the world,0,0,Andrew Boules,Surf Spots Around the World,Joe Root,,"Joe Root is undoubtedly cricket's next superstar, adored by fans and the press alike for his incredible talent and his cheeky personality. At just 24 years old he has already scored nearly 3,000 Test runs, taken 12 Test wickets. Joe was the star of England's incredible 2015 Ashes campaign - his knock of 130 at Trent Bridge secured the series victory and saw him named by the ICC as the best batsman in the world.This is Joe's personal account of his speedy climb to stardom, from schoolboy cricket to early days with Yorkshire, culminating with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to an England team at the top of their game.BRINGING HOME THE ASHES is the inside story of one of the finest young talents in world cricket, told with the intelligence, personality and determination that characterise Root's performances at the crease.
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Andrew,13-Aug-15,Short book with descriptions of the top 5 surf spots in the world,0,0,Andrew Boules,Surf Spots Around the World,"Bradford Angier, Jon Young",,"A comprehensive, practical, and reliable guide to staying alive in the woods and living off the land, by one of the most respected wilderness survivalists. With text by wilderness survivalist, Bradford Angier, the information in How to Eat in the Woods is tried, trusted, and true. One of the most complete books written on the subject, this portable guide includes essential information on how to track, trap, kill, and prepare various types of animals; select bait, land fish, and clean and cook the catch; recognize edible plants, fruits, berries, and nuts; locate bird eggs; catch edible insects; and find potable water. Also included is information on building a fire and preparing food without utensils.",0,0,Hachette Books,How to Eat in the Woods,0
Jon Emmett,7-Mar-08,"If you want to win races you need to get organised! This unique guide shows you how to set your overall sailing goals, and breaks them down into manageable  yet stretching  mini-goals.Jon Emmett breaks racing down into 20 key skills (such as speed to windward and tactics) and, with detailed analysis of key techniques, uses a step-by-step guide to explain how to highlight your own strengths and weaknesses, and how you can improve each skill.This book will help you get to the front of the fleet, whether your goal is to win at club, open, national or international level. You will get tips from Olympic racers, and learn their approaches to each key skill; improve you sailing technique in manageable stages; and discover how to set goals and create the action plans to achieve them.Along the way you will find advice from Olympic sailors and exercises to turn you into a winner, with contributions from Paul Goodison, Simon Hiscocks and Joe Glanfield.A version of this title specifically for iPad/tablet devices is also available. Please see Be Your Own Sailing Coach (For Tablet Devices).",292,21.99,Fernhurst Books Limited,Be Your Own Sailing Coach,Jon Emmett,Feb-15,"This book covers the twelve fundamental aspects of successful sailing, and will help you to succeed on the water whether your aim is club, national, international (or even Olympic) level. With detailed analysis, challenging exercises and useful top tips throughout, everything is covered: from targets, goal setting and a winning mental attitude to boat handling, strategy and tactics (plus lots more).Handy diagrams on almost every page help to clarify complex concepts and scenarios, and brilliant action photographs bring the text to life. Each chapter is closed with not-to-be missed advice from Olympic medallists  making this a must-have book for all sailors who aspire to great success.Written by a gold medal winning coach and sailor, this book will have you climbing the leaderboard in no time.  It is a re-written and more focused version of the authors popular title Be Your Own Sailing Coach.
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Tom Cunliffe,27-Aug-10,"Dip into any of the 200 tips in this handy book to make yourself a better yachtsman. They are the very best of the Skippers Tips from the pages of Yachting Monthly magazine. Each tip is a pearl of wisdom from Britain's foremost yachting writer, Tom Cunliffe.Discover practical skills that you wont find anywhere else. Each tip is illustrated and theres something for everyone  from complete beginner to ocean navigator. Skippers Tips is a treasure trove of nautical know-how, covering everything from seamanship and life on board to navigation and safety, with lots more in-between.A version of this title specifically for iPad/tablet devices is also available. Please see Yachting Monthly's 200 Skipper's Tips (For Tablet Devices).",112,16.99,Fernhurst Books Limited,Yachting Monthly's 200 Skipper's Tips,Tom Cunliffe,Aug-10,"Dip into any of the 200 tips in this handy book to make yourself a better yachtsman. They are the very best of the Skippers Tips from the pages of Yachting Monthly magazine. 
Each tip is a pearl of wisdom from Britain's foremost yachting writer, Tom Cunliffe.
Discover practical skills that you wont find anywhere else. Each tip is illustrated and theres something for everyone  from complete beginner to ocean navigator. 
Skippers Tips is a treasure trove of nautical know-how, covering everything from seamanship and life on board to navigation and safety, with lots more in-between.
A version of this title specifically for iPad/tablet devices is also available. Please see Yachting Monthly's 200 Skipper's Tips (For Tablet Devices).",112,16.98,Fernhurst Books Limited,Yachting Monthly's 200 Skipper's Tips,1
Nicholas J Ford & David Brown,16-Nov-05,"Surfing has emerged from ancient roots to become a twenty-first century phenomenon  an alternative sport, lifestyle and art form with a global profile and ever-increasing numbers of participants. Drawing on popular surf culture, academic literature and the analytical tools of social theory, this book is the first sustained commentary on the contemporary social and cultural meaning of surfing. Core themes of mind and body, emotions and identity, aesthetics, style, and sensory experience are explored through a variety of topics, and particular attention is paid to:* evolving perceptions of the sea and the beach * the globalization of surfing * surfing as a subculture and lifestyle * the embodiment and gendering of surfing.Surfing and Social Theory is an original and theoretically rigorous text that sets the agenda for future work in this area. Along with the Surf Science courses now appearingin universities around the world, this text provides students and researchers in sport, sociology, culture and geography with a new perspective and a thought-provoking text.",216,62.99,Taylor and Francis,Surfing and Social Theory,"John Horne, David Jary, Alan Tomlinson",Apr-14,"When this book was first published the study of sport had been largely neglected by sociologists. The contributions to this volume bring the sports field, the leisure centre and everyday leisure activities to a more central position within the sociological enterprise. Whether amateur or professional, sport contributes to wider relations of power, privilege and domination and this debate represents an important phase in the sociology of sport and leisure.",262,47.95,Taylor and Francis,"Sport, Leisure and Social Relations (RLE Sports Studies)",0
Harry Roberts and Others,4-Mar-08,"A compact and authoritative book on paddling technique for the recreational canoeist. Discover how to choose a paddle, outfit a canoe, and more.",96,8.99,Falcon Guides,Basic Illustrated Canoe Paddling,"Harry Roberts, Steve Salins, Lon Levin",Mar-08,"BASIC ILLUSTRATED CANOE PADDLINGHarry Roberts and Steve Salins guide canoeists in everything they need to know, such as choosing the right paddle, safe launches, basic forward, turning and correction strokes, and working in wind, waves and moving water.",96,8.99,Falcon Guides,Basic Illustrated Canoe Paddling,1
Alf Alderson,14-Apr-08,"Learn where to surf, when to surf, and how to surf safely. Discover the foundations such as choosing the correct equipment, essential to make any progress as a beginner; pre-surf preparation, including tips and advice on getting fit; and your first surfer steps on the beach and in the ocean. All of this leads you to catching your first wave and inevitably catching the surfing bug. Full colour photo sequences of professional surfers, plus easy-to-follow instructions, show you exactly what to do  and inspire you to get it right.",168,18.99,Fernhurst Books Limited,Surfing: A Beginner's Guide (For Tablet Devices),"Alf Alderson, Sean Davey",Apr-08,"Learn where to surf, when to surf, and how to surf safely. Discover the foundations such as choosing the correct equipment, essential to make any progress as a beginner; pre-surf preparation, including tips and advice on getting fit; and your first surfer steps on the beach and in the ocean. All of this leads you to catching your first wave and inevitably catching the surfing bug. 
Full colour photo sequences of professional surfers, plus easy-to-follow instructions, show you exactly what to do  and inspire you to get it right.",168,18.41,Fernhurst Books Limited,Surfing: A Beginner's Guide (For Tablet Devices),1
Jonathan Kathrein and Others,1-Jul-12,"In Surviving the Shark, Jonathan Kathrein describes his incredible shark attack experience. The book covers all aspects of Kathreins survival, beginning with the eerie moments just before the attack, when something smashes into Kathreins hand as he paddles on his board, waiting for a wave off Stinson Beach in northern California. Realizing it is probably shark, and possibly a great white, Kathrein tries to paddle away, furiously trying to make it toward shore, where he sees some of his friends on the beach. But it is too late, as the great white returns, slams into him, then grabs his leg and pulls him underwater, thrashing him back and forth, trying to rip his leg off. How Kathrein is able to escape and make his way to shore, despite his horrific wounds, is nothing short of amazing. But thats just the beginning, as he now faces months of physical and mental rehabilitation, all the while dealing with the constant media attention that the attack has generated. Gradually, with the help of his family and friends, Kathrein makes a recovery. Today, Kathrein gives lectures on shark conservation, as well as on such topics as avoiding shark attacks when youre in the water. In this book, he not only writes of his ordeal, but also delves into shark behavior, and explains his desire to spread shark awareness. There is also an underlying theme of tremendous familial love and Kathreins extreme fervor for life.",224,16.99,Skyhorse Publishing,Surviving the Shark,Martina Sprague,Jul-12,"War is a human activity, not one that is limited by geographic location. And the principles of war are the same, regardless of place or number of participants. An army of ten thousand engaged in battle uses the same basic strategies that two people in single combat will utilize.In Lessons in the Art of War, author Martina Sprague explores the writings of both Sun Tzu, the famous Chinese military strategist, and Carl von Clausewitz, the European military genius. Despite the differences in time period, geographic location and culture, both Sun Tzu and von Clausewitz had achieved extraordinary understanding of human nature and how that relates to combat. Sprague takes the similarities and differences in their respective strategies and distills them down to their essence for martial artists to understand and incorporate into their personal practices.
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Henry Gilbey,31-Aug-12,"This book takes you on a remarkable journey visiting 100 destinations from Alaska to New Zealand. Fly, lure and bait fishing in rivers, oceans and lakes, from deftly dropping a fly in front of a hungry trout to shaking with fear at a rampaging giant trevally, this book covers it all.Remarkable full-page images accompany each of the fishing adventures in this stunning book. Written to inspire, excite and inform, there is plenty of information on the locations, the fish and how to catch them. Go on a voyage of discovery from secret African rivers to idyllic tropical islands, fight with monsters of the deep in Australia, get set for superb sport in the USA, or discover fishing delights in and around Britain and Europe.Anglers of all sorts will treasure this inspirational collection of the worlds most exceptional fishing adventures.",208,28.99,Fernhurst Books Limited,Ultimate Fishing Adventures,Henry Gilbey,Aug-12,"This book takes you on a remarkable journey visiting 100 destinations from Alaska to New Zealand. Fly, lure and bait fishing in rivers, oceans and lakes, from deftly dropping a fly in front of a hungry trout to shaking with fear at a rampaging giant trevally, this book covers it all.
Remarkable full-page images accompany each of the fishing adventures in this stunning book. Written to inspire, excite and inform, there is plenty of information on the locations, the fish and how to catch them. Go on a voyage of discovery from secret African rivers to idyllic tropical islands, fight with monsters of the deep in Australia, get set for superb sport in the USA, or discover fishing delights in and around Britain and Europe.
Anglers of all sorts will treasure this inspirational collection of the worlds most exceptional fishing adventures.
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Michael Mejia & John Berardi,28-Mar-11,"A state-of-the-art weight-lifting and nutritional blueprint for ""skinny"" guys who want to pack on muscle
Let's face it, naturally skinny guys are at a distinct genetic disadvantage when it comes to building muscle mass. But with the proper advice, these ""hardgainers"" definitely can realize their fitness goals. In Scrawny to Brawny, the authors draw on their years of practical experience as private strength and nutrition coaches to provide hardgainers with:

	A progressive, state-of-the-art program that optimizes results with shorter, less frequent workouts that maximize compound exercises
	A unique, action-based perspective on nutrition that shows how to prepare quick muscle-building meals and snacks-and how to take advantage of several critical times in the day when muscle growth can be stimulated by food intake
	Vital information on how to identify and fix any weak links in their physiques that may be precursors to injury

Designed not only for frustrated adult hardgainers but also-with its strong anti-steroid message-a terrific book for the large teen market, Scrawny to Brawny fills a significant gap in the weight-lifting arsenal.",256,9.99,Rodale,Scrawny to Brawny,"Michael Mejia, John Berardi",Apr-05,"A state-of-the-art weight-lifting and nutritional blueprint for ""skinny"" guys who want to pack on muscleLet's face it, naturally skinny guys are at a distinct genetic disadvantage when it comes to building muscle mass. But with the proper advice, these ""hardgainers"" definitely can realize their fitness goals. In Scrawny to Brawny, the authors draw on their years of practical experience as private strength and nutrition coaches to provide hardgainers with:A progressive, state-of-the-art program that optimizes results with shorter, less frequent workouts that maximize compound exercisesA unique, action-based perspective on nutrition that shows how to prepare quick muscle-building meals and snacksand how to take advantage of several critical times in the day when muscle growth can be stimulated by food intakeVital information on how to identify and fix any weak links in their physiques that may be precursors to injuryDesigned not only for frustrated adult hardgainers but alsowith its strong anti-steroid messagea terrific book for the large teen market, Scrawny to Brawny fills a significant gap in the weight-lifting arsenal.
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Masatoshi Nakayama & Donn F. Draeger,15-Dec-89,"Every step is clearly described in the text and often accompanied by the familiar foot diagrams This book is written for the busy [person] who has no time to undergo a full training program at a dojo. lt offers easy-to-learn karate responses in typical self-defense situations. Diligent practice at home will equip one with  more than instinct in an emergency situation.""  Mainichi ShimbunPractical Karate: Self-Defense in Special Situations is the final volume of the classic six-volume series by Masatoshi Nakayama and Donn Draeger. Beginning with tactics for dealing with automobile situations, escalating to tied-hand situations, then switchblade, chain, meat cleaver, and razor attacks, and finishing with tactics for dealing with handgun attacks, the authors cover a wide range of effective responses in situations calling for advanced tactics. This volume helps to replace false confidence with an ability to make a quick, realistic appraisal of a dangerous situation and take the correct countermeasures for personal safety.",132,6.99,Tuttle Publishing,Practical Karate 6,"Donn F. Draeger, Masatoshi Nakayama",Aug-12,"""For the person who has already mastered the fundamentals, the present volume, profuse with diagrams and photographs, will serve as a handy guide to expanding [the options].""  Yomiuri ShimbunPractical Karate: Defense Against Multiple Assailants is the third volume in the classic six-volume series by Masatoshi Nakayama and Donn Draeger. Written for those with an understanding of karate fundamentals, all methods described are workable, easy-to-learn karate defense responses to unarmed assailants. Divided into chapters dealing with attacks from standing, sitting, and ground-fighting positions, including grappling attacks, this book provides a simple approach to using fundamental karate skills for defense. Mastery of the responses in this text will not make the reader invincible in personal encounters, but will provide a ready repertoire of techniques to deal with a wide variety of attacks by multiple assailants.
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Joe De Sena,13-May-14,"Twenty-six point two miles isnt enough anymore. Obstacle course racing, which combines the endurance challenges of a marathon with the mind-bending rigors of overcoming obstacles along the way, is taking the world by storm. At the center of this phenomenon is Joe De Sena, the driving force behind the enormously popular Spartan Race. De Sena offers a simple philosophy: commit to a goal, put in the work, and get it done. From that philosophy, as played out first in his own life and now for millions across trails, through mud, and up mountainsides, Spartan Race was born.     Now in Spartan Up! De Sena gives you a life strategy guide that takes you out of your comfort zone and into a combat zone. As he breaks down obstacles from his many races, detailing how each parallels real life experiences, you will learn how to: conquer your greatest obstacleyour will  embrace your greatest frienddiscipline  make limitations vanish and establish a new normal  achieve the ultimate: obstacle immunity       Other events breed sheep; Spartan Race breeds wolves. Filled with unforgettable stories of Spartan racers as well as hard-won truths learned along the course, Spartan Up! will help anyone reach their full potentialin life, business, relationships, indeed anything one sets out to do. It is the blueprint that takes you right past Go to your finish line.",320,12.99,Houghton Mifflin Harcourt,Spartan Up!,"Joe De Sena, O'Connell Jeff",May-14,"Twenty-six point two miles isnt enough anymore. Obstacle course racing, which combines the endurance challenges of a marathon with the mind-bending rigors of overcoming obstacles along the way, is taking the world by storm. At the center of this phenomenon is Joe De Sena, the driving force behind the enormously popular Spartan Race. De Sena offers a simple philosophy: commit to a goal, put in the work, and get it done. From that philosophy, as played out first in his own life and now for millions across trails, through mud, and up mountainsides, Spartan Race was born.   Now in Spartan Up! De Sena gives you a life strategy guide that takes you out of your comfort zone and into a combat zone. As he breaks down obstacles from his many races, detailing how each parallels real life experiences, you will learn how to:  conquer your greatest obstacleyour will embrace your greatest frienddiscipline make limitations vanish and establish a new normal achieve the ultimate: obstacle immunity    Other events breed sheep; Spartan Race breeds wolves. Filled with unforgettable stories of Spartan racers as well as hard-won truths learned along the course, Spartan Up! will help anyone reach their full potentialin life, business, relationships, indeed anything one sets out to do. It is the blueprint that takes you right past Go to your finish line.
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Jana Leifer,16-Jan-04,"Im Laufe der letzten Jahre hat sich im Bereich der Sportmotorik ein Negativtrend entwickelt, der bei weitem nicht nur von wissenschaftlicher Seite erfasst werden konnte. Zum Teil wurde dieser Trend von den Medien zwar stark publiziert, und ist deshalb wohl auch oft verschrft dargestellt wurden, trotzdem kann keinesfalls von der Hand gewiesen werden, dass vor allem der Sportunterricht in nchster Zeit vor einem nicht von der Hand zuweisenden Problem steht. Die Rede ist von der allgemein schwindenden krperlichen Leistungsfhigkeit der Kinder. Nicht zuletzt durch die neuen Medien, wie beispielsweise Computerkonsolen, wchst eine stndig grer werdende Isolierung und Abgrenzung von Jugendlichen, die anstatt mit ihren Freunden 'spielen zu gehen', ihre neuen Freunde 'spielen lassen'. Vor allem durch den daraus folgendem Mangel an Bewegung, terten heute bei Kindern vermehrt Fettleibigkeit, Haltungsstrungen und daraus folgende koordinative Schwierigkeiten auf. Der Sportunterricht beinhaltet nun Kompetenzen, die unter anderem diesen motorischen Schwchen entgegenwirken sollen. Doch bevor man gezielt auf entsprechende Mngel oder Strungen einwirken kann, muss vorab die Mglichkeit fr eine Diagnose geschaffen werden. Dies erfolgt ber alternative Testablufe. Und genau an diesem Punkt setzt das Thema dieser Arbeit an. Nachfolgend soll geklrt werden, in welchen Bereichen diese Tests angewandt werden, in welchen Formen dies mglich ist und welche Aussagekraft diese zur Leistungsdiagnose angewandte Methoden besitzen. Dazu ist auf eine umfassende Begriffsklrung der Hauptgegenstnde nicht zu verzichten. Im praktischen Teil dieser Arbeit soll eines dieser Testsysteme genauer vorgestellt werden, welches auch im Rahmen dieser Arbeit seine Anwendung fand - der Krperkoordinationstest (KTK). Abschlieend erfolgt eine Auswertung des Testverfahrens und eine persnliche Stellungnahme zum allgemeinen Thema der Testsysteme im Punkt 'Fazit'.",71,37.99,GRIN Verlag,Sportmotorische Tests im Unterricht der Grundschule,Jana Kutschfreund,Jan-14,"Viele Sportler entscheiden sich im Laufe ihres Werdeganges dazu, ihren Sport zum Beruf zu machen und suchen dementsprechend nach den bestmglichen Optionen, um ihre Karriere voranzutreiben. Die internationalen Beziehungen im Sport tragen immens dazu bei, dass ein Athlet zwischen verschiedenen Angeboten whlen kann. Als Resultat besitzt der die Mglichkeit seine Karriere an einem fremden Ort bei besseren Trainingsmglichkeiten und besseren finanziellen Verhltnissen fortzufhren. Nicht selten kann es dabei vorkommen, dass auch auslndische Vereine als Karriereoption gelten, sodass sich die oben genannten unterschiedlichen Herknfte in vielen Kadern erklren lassen. In diesem Zusammenhang stellt sich jedoch die Frage, wie solche Migrationsprozesse von Spitzensportlern generell beschrieben werden knnen. Weiterhin interessiert, ob primr finanzielle Aspekte einen Wohnortswechsel im Sinne der Karriere entscheiden oder gar andere ausschlaggebende Faktoren wichtig fr die Entscheidung sind. Ebenso ist fraglich, wie lange solche Sportler an einem jeweils neuen Standort verweilen, ob sie einen langfristigen Aufenthalt planen oder eines Tages definitiv an ihren Herkunftsort zurckkehren mchten. Das Wanderverhalten von Leistungssportlern stellt hinsichtlich solcher Fragen ein sehr komplexes Themengebiet dar. Diese Arbeit zielt darauf ab, die Migrationsprozesse von Athleten im Spitzensport besser nachvollziehen und erklren zu knnen.Auszug aus dem TextTextprobe:Kapitel 2.4, Entscheidungsgrundlagen fr Migrationsprozesse:Nachdem im Vorfeld grundlegende Begrifflichkeiten, Formen wie auch Typologien der Migration vorgestellt wurden, sollen in diesem Kapitel Entscheidungsgrundlagen fr eine Migrationsentscheidung im Vordergrund stehen. Wie herausgestellt, sind die Beweggrnde fr Migrationsprozesse vielfltig und individueller Natur. In der Literatur lassen sich unterschiedliche Anstze finden, die auf den Prozess der Entscheidungsfindung eingehen. Im Folgenden sollen drei Grundlagen thematisiert werden, welche fr die Migrationsprozesse von Athleten im Spitzensport reprsentativ wirken.2.4.1, Push- und Pull-Faktoren:Um die Push- und Pull-Faktoren bezogen auf Migrationsprozesse zu beschreiben, dient die deutsche bersetzung der englisch-stmmigen Verben zu einem ersten Verstndnis. Das Verb push lsst sich mit dem deutschen drcken gleichsetzen (vgl. Willmann, Trck, Messinger, 2002, S.484), wobei pull mit ziehen bersetzt werden kann (vgl. Willmann et al., 2002, S.481). bertrgt man diese grundlegenden bersetzungen auf einen Migrationsprozess, werden einerseits solche Faktoren beschrieben, die innerhalb des Herkunftslandes einen Wohnortswechsel in gewisser Weise forcieren. Andererseits existieren Faktoren, die das Ankunftsland bietet und somit attraktiv oder anziehend fr das Migrationssubjekt wirken lsst.Geis (2005) versucht in einer Gegenberstellung die grundlegenden Faktoren des Push- und Pull-Konzeptes verallgemeinert darzulegen. Demnach verluft ein Vergleich beider Lnder wie folgt fr das Migrationssubjekt ab: Whrend die aktuelle Situation im Aufenthaltsland zunchst als unattraktiv bewertet wird, erscheinen bestimmte Perspektiven einer neuen Region umso anziehender fr das Individuum. Daher beziehen sich die unattraktiven Faktoren innerhalb des Landes zunchst auf die Gegenwart, wobei die Pull-Faktoren des Ziellandes immer auf die Zukunft verweisen. Es lsst sich schlussfolgern, dass nach Geis (2005) die Push-Faktoren sinnlich betrachtet ein weg von der Gegenwart beschreiben, whrend die Pull-Faktoren dem fr ein hin zur Zukunft (S.29) stehen.Die hufigsten Push-Faktoren werden laut Geis (2005) durch Arbeitslosigkeit und Armut, politische Instabilitt, Kriege und Umweltzerstrung (S.28) reprsentiert. Dem gegenber stehen aus seiner Sicht Pull-Faktoren wie hhere Lhne, umfassende Sozialversicherungssysteme (S.28) und der Zustand politischer Stabilitt. Haug (2000) vertritt ergnzend den Standpunkt, dass Push- und Pull- Faktoren zu einer Verdeutlichung der Verflechtung zwischen Makro- und Mikroebene (S.15) dienen. Dies bedeutet folglich, dass sie die Beziehung zwischen den gesamtgesellschaftlichen Verhltnissen (Makroebene) und dem Individuum (Mikroebene) nher herausstellen. Um dies zu verdeutlichen, soll die Arbeitsmarktsituation innerhalb eines Landes als Beispiel angefhrt werden. So kann auf der einen Seite eine hohe Arbeitslosenquote als ein Push-Faktor fr den Migrationsprozess gelten, da er ein negatives Merkmal innerhalb des Aufenthaltslandes beschreibt. Auf der anderen Seite knnen im Vergleich hohe Beschftigungsquoten in einem anderen Land als Pull-Faktor betrachtet werden, da sie eine Wanderung mit dem Ziel einer Beschftigung im jeweiligen Land, deutlich attraktiver erscheinen lassen. Die beruflichen Gegebenheiten in beiden Lndern polarisieren in diesem Fall, sodass ein Migrationsprozess durch die Druckfaktoren im einen Land, wie durch die Sogfaktoren im anderen Land, gleichermaen sinnvoll ist.Es lsst sich festhalten, dass ein individueller Vergleich bestimmter gesellschaftlicher Gegebenheiten im Aufenthaltsland mit denen anderer Lnder letztlich ausschlaggebend fr eine Migrationsentscheidung ist. Dabei ist anzunehmen, dass je grer die Polarisierung bestimmter Faktoren ist und je mehr gegenstzliche Faktoren generell vorhanden sind, die Entscheidung umso schneller fr einen Migrationsprozess erfolgt.
less",79,27.77,Diplomica Verlag,Migrationsprozesse von Athleten im Spitzensport: Motivation und Entwicklung von Wohnortswechseln im Kontext der Sportkarriere,0
Donn F. Draeger & Masatoshi Nakayama,7-Aug-12,"The illustrations are clear and the instructions are simple, and a reasonably agile [practitioner] will not find it difficult to master these practical techniques It really is a serious book, and credit must be given to them for taking the time to write it Mr. Nakayama and Mr. Draeger have written a useful guide It is one book I will recommend.  Mainichi ShimbunPractical Karate: Defense Against Armed Assailants is the fourth volume in the classic six-volume series by Masatoshi Nakayama and Donn Draeger. Written for those with an understanding of karate fundamentals, all methods described in this book are workable, easy-to-learn karate defense responses to an armed assailant. Comprising chapters on dealing with club and stick attacks, blade and sharp edged weapon attacks and multiple armed assailants, this volume presents a realistic approach to dealing with armed attackers for those with a full understanding of karate fundamentals and acquaintance with the basics of weapon usage. Mastery of the responses in this text will not make the reader invincible in personal encounters, but will provide a ready repertoire of techniques and understanding of principles needed in dealing with a wide variety of attacks by armed assailants.",122,6.99,Tuttle Publishing,Practical Karate Volume 4,"Donn F. Draeger, Masatoshi Nakayama",Jul-12,"""Simple, clear, easy to learnDispenses with hours of needed to practice for the professionalOutstanding primer on selfdefense.""  Marine Corps GazettePractical Karate: Fundamentals of SelfDefense is the first volume in the classic sixvolume series by Masatoshi Nakayama and Donn Draeger. Written for those too busy to devote hours a day to Karate training, it is a serious introduction to the basic elements of self defense.""The secrets of selfdefense can be summed up in the proverbs: 'a wise man avoids danger and 'to run away is the best way to win.' Yet, sometimes you are not able to choose these courses. I select here several techniques which you will be able to master with comparative ease, thus protecting yourself more effectively against any unarmed assailant.""  (M.Nakayama)""Properly learned karate response will teach you to face emergency attack situations or to runboth with confidence. The few minutes a day you spend in practice will never be wasted.""  (Don Draeger)
less",112,9.95,Tuttle Publishing,Practical Karate volume 1,1
Lothar Leder and Others,17-Jul-12,"Triathlon-Training: Das einfache 3-Phasen-Trainingsprogramm fr Einsteiger und Fortgeschrittene
Da noch kein Ironman vom Himmel gefallen ist, konzentriert sich dieses Buch auf die Einsteiger-Disziplin, den Triathlon: Bis zu 500 m Schwimmen, maximal 20 km auf dem Rad und hchstens 5 km Laufen sind zwar kein Pappenstiel, aber mit der richtigen Motivation und dem ntigen Know-How gut zu schaffen. Fr alle, die die Herausforderung Triathlon annehmen mchten, soll dieses Buch der Begleiter auf dem Weg zum ersten Rennen sein. Der Leser erfhrt alles ber Technik, Taktik und Training und bekommt noch dazu wertvolle Tipps von Profis wie Extrem-Triathlet Joey Kelly und vom bekannten Triathlon-Senior Reinhold Humbold, die in diesem Sport schon viel erreicht haben. Lothar und Nicole Leder, die erfolgreichsten Triathleten Deutschlands, schildern gemeinsam mit dem Journalisten Christoph Elbern ihre Erfahrungen und fhren anhand von Praxisbeispielen und Trainingsplnen durchs Buch.",192,19.99,Bruckmann Verlag GmbH,Triathlon Training mit Nicole und Lothar Leder,John Little,Jul-12,"For years, the importance of strength training for golfers was maligned or dismissed. But now that more and more golfers have turned to strength training to augment their game with outstanding results, we now know that proper strength training is an absolutely critical factor in improving not only the golfers overall fitness level, but in dramatically improving his or her game as well. In Strength Training for Golfers, John Little offers a workout and training schedule specific to the unique fitness needs of the golfer. The result of a successful ten-year study, the Max Contraction exercises included in this book specifically target the muscles used in the golf swing to help increase strength, flexibility, and muscle endurance, and add, on average, up to twenty additional yards of distance off the tee.
less",192,14.95,Skyhorse Publishing,Strength Training for Golfers,0
Paul Gamble,15-Sep-11,"Speed and agility are central to success in a wide range of sports. Training for Sports Speed and Agility is the first evidence-based study of all those aspects of athletic preparation that contribute to the expression of speed and agility during competition. Drawing on the very latest scientific research in the fields of strength and conditioning, applied physiology, biomechanics, sports psychology, and sports medicine, the book critically examines approaches to training for speed and agility. This book further explores the scientific rationale for all aspects of effective training to develop sports speed and agility, comprising a diverse range of topics that include:

assessment 

strength training for speed and agility development 

speed-strength development and plyometric training 

metabolic conditioning 

mobility and flexibility 

acceleration 

straight-line speed development 

developing change of direction capabilities 

developing expression of agility during competition 

periodization. 

Every chapter includes a review of current research as well as offering clear, practical guidelines for improving training and performance, including photographs illustrating different training modes and techniques. No other book offers a comparable blend of theory and practice. Training for Sports Speed and Agility is therefore crucial reading for all students, coaches and athletes looking to improve their understanding of this key component of sports performance.",200,57.99,Taylor and Francis,Training for Sports Speed and Agility,"Paul Downward, Alistair Dawson, Trudo Dejonghe",Jun-09,"Sports Economics is the ideal introduction for all sport management and sport policy students and those for whom economics is a relatively new area of study. The book will also provide an ideal introduction to sports economics for economics students new to the area. Specifically designed to make economics accessible the context of sport is the focus of analysis, ensuring that this book is lively, accessible and approachable. The full scope of the sports economy is examined, covering the three main arenas in which sport takes place - mass participation, professional sports and sports events. The key elements of the economic representation of these three markets are considered, such as the underlying demand for and supply of these sports, together with the main policy issues affecting themWhilst truly international in scope, it focuses particularly on specific comparisons between the US, the UK and mainland Europe. The breadth of discussion and international emphasis is brought to life by a detailed discussion of the evidence throughout the book to illustrate the key themes discussed  ideal for both lecturer and student. Reflection questions and boxes are also used in chapters to prompt the reader to think about specific points as well as to provide the context for specific theoretical or empirical contributions that have been used to analyze sport.
less",0,60.95,Taylor and Francis,Sports Economics,0
Donn F. Draeger & Masatoshi Nakayama,17-Jul-12,"""Simple, clear, easy to learnDispenses with hours of needed to practice for the professionalOutstanding primer on selfdefense.""  Marine Corps GazettePractical Karate: Fundamentals of SelfDefense is the first volume in the classic sixvolume series by Masatoshi Nakayama and Donn Draeger. Written for those too busy to devote hours a day to Karate training, it is a serious introduction to the basic elements of self defense.""The secrets of selfdefense can be summed up in the proverbs: 'a wise man avoids danger and 'to run away is the best way to win.' Yet, sometimes you are not able to choose these courses. I select here several techniques which you will be able to master with comparative ease, thus protecting yourself more effectively against any unarmed assailant.""  (M.Nakayama)""Properly learned karate response will teach you to face emergency attack situations or to runboth with confidence. The few minutes a day you spend in practice will never be wasted.""  (Don Draeger)",112,6.99,Tuttle Publishing,Practical Karate volume 1,"Masatoshi Nakayama, Donn F. Draeger",Dec-89,"Every step is clearly described in the text and often accompanied by the familiar foot diagrams This book is written for the busy [person] who has no time to undergo a full training program at a dojo. lt offers easy-to-learn karate responses in typical self-defense situations. Diligent practice at home will equip one with  more than instinct in an emergency situation.""  Mainichi ShimbunPractical Karate: Self-Defense in Special Situations is the final volume of the classic six-volume series by Masatoshi Nakayama and Donn Draeger. Beginning with tactics for dealing with automobile situations, escalating to tied-hand situations, then switchblade, chain, meat cleaver, and razor attacks, and finishing with tactics for dealing with handgun attacks, the authors cover a wide range of effective responses in situations calling for advanced tactics. This volume helps to replace false confidence with an ability to make a quick, realistic appraisal of a dangerous situation and take the correct countermeasures for personal safety.
less",132,9.95,Tuttle Publishing,Practical Karate 6,0
David Hartrick,15-Jun-12,"From the Mighty Magyars to the Lisbon Lions, football's history is littered with teams that mattered. Here you can read the story of fifty of them, from Sheffield FC forming the first football club to Spain's World Cup winning side of 2010. Along the way there are trips to Italy, Brazil, Uruguay, Scotland, America and more, each chapter detailing a team who have left an indelible mark on the game. Whether you're a casual fan or a football obsessive, there will be a story in here you will never forget.",418,9.99,Ockley Books Ltd,50 Teams That Mattered,David Gower,May-15,"Former England captain and impeccably stylish batsman David Gower, himself inducted into crickets Hall of Fame, here takes a leap of faith and names his 50 greatest players of all time.Going back through the history of the game, he honours the finest run-getters, wicket-takers, glove men and captains he played with and against, as well as those he has been able to observe as a spectator or commentator, and legendary achievers from earlier eras. Full of first-hand recollections and anecdotes, this book is sure to delight  and occasionally infuriate  cricket enthusiasts everywhere.Who was the best of the great West Indian quicks? Have England heroes like Boycott, Pietersen and Flintoff made the cut? Who has been the greatest Australian batsman, post-Bradman? All is revealed in this lively and contentious celebration of crickets true greats.
less",240,10.99,Icon Books,David Gower's 50 Greatest Cricketers of All Time,0
HowExpert Press,17-Nov-10,"If you want to jump higher, then discover the secrets in the ""How to Jump Higher Fast"" guide.- You will discover the secrets on how to jump higher naturally.- How to increase many inches to your vertical leap quickly and naturally.- Never be out jumped by someone again!- Secret training method to help you jump higher than all your friends.- And much more!Get it now!",15,9.99,HowExpert Press,How to Jump Higher Fast: Your Step-By-Step Guide To Jump Higher,Entrepreneur Press,May-12,"Earn a Healthy Living Helping Others Win the Battle of the BulgePersonal trainers aren't just for athletes and the rich and famous. With today's focus on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle, personal trainers are in high demand.  You'll learn the nuts and bolts of starting a personal training business, including everything from establishing a business plan to getting certified to finding a profitable niche.  Tips from successful trainers provide inspiration and advice along the way.  They offer insights about:Requirements and startup costsWhat to expect during day-to-day operationsHow to stand out from the competitionUsing social media to build brand awarenessImplementing powerful marketing plansHow to hireBuilding solid relationships with clientsHow to track and manage financesThe most popular services trainers are offeringNew ways to link to the spirituality marketYou'll also find out about the latest trends in health and wellness so you can keep your business at the cutting edge in this rapidly expanding market.  Whether you want to run a solo-operation or an exercise studio employing other trainers  you'll have the tools to succeed.
less",225,19.95,Entrepreneur Press,Start Your Own Personal Training Business,0
Wayne Kurtz,1-Aug-11,"Get Ready to Take on the Ultimate Challenge. Beyond the Iron takes athletes interested in learning and training for Ultra-Distance Triathlons on a tour de force of the world of Ultra-Distance Triathlon endurance events. This in-depth guide provides a complete overview of what it takes to mentally, spiritually and physically prepare to cross the finish line; detail-by-detail descriptions of a proven training program; and most of all, insight and expertise given by author Wayne Kurtz. He is also a devoted and enthusiastic endurance athlete who over the years has participated in dozens of these events worldwide. Reading the book will be like you have Kurtz right with you as your personal coach and trainer to provide endless encouragement, knowledge and guidance to ensure you learn the following: Race distances and specific circuit courses, Practical and applicable training tips, Detailed and in-depth daily training schedules, Insightful Twitch Tips to provide insider knowledge and expertise, and Mental training tips to prepare your mind and spirit to cross the finish line. Beyond the Iron is the must-have guide to help prospective and current endurance athletes succeed at a sport guaranteed to test physical and mental limits.",264,9.99,3L Publishing,Beyond the Iron,Mike Tanier,Aug-11,"Face it: Philadelphia athletes are often as tough as their fans are passionate. How else to explain the rabid appeal of the bone-crunching Broad Street Bullies? Chuck Bednarik was one of the looniest tunes in Philadelphia sports history, butfuggedabouthim. InThe Philly Fan's Code,New York Timessportswriter Mike Tanier provides fun and opinionated essays that evaluate the 50 greatest, toughest, and most eccentric legends of Philly sports since Concrete Charlie hung up his cleats.
Using his own ""rubric"" to calculate the impact of each athlete, Tanier ranks well-adjusted players like Mark Howe alongside both unpredictable athletes like Brad Lidgewho followed an almost perfect season with a 162-game catastropheand quirky ones, such as Wilt Chamberlain, who may be better known for bragging about his sexual conquests than for scoring 100 points in a game. And let's not forget our visitor from Planet Lovetron Then there are therealwild cards-players like Terrell Owens, who does sit-ups in his driveway and whose impactfor better or worse outlasted the few actual games he played for the Eagles. As for Tanier's choice for the No. 1 toughest, craziest, most legendary player, well, you'll have to read the book to see if you agree. Whether you do or don't,The Philly Fan's Codewill provide hours of debates and memories of who our toughest sports heroes wereor weren't.

less",264,15.95,Temple University Press,The Philly Fan's Code,0
Michael Matthews,5-Feb-12,"If you're short on time and sick of the same old boring cardio routine and want to kick your fat loss into high gear by working out less and...heaven forbid...actually have some fun...then you want to read this new book. 


Here's the deal: 



The ""old school"" of cardio has you doing grinding, grueling long-distance runs or bike rides for hours and hours each week to burn a little bit of fat and, unfortunately, eat away muscle too (giving you that ""skinny and flabby"" look). 


In this book, you're going to learn the new school of cardio, and how to have a lean, toned body by working out less than 20 minutes per day (you can even get in an intense, fat-burning workout in 5 minutes if you know what you're doing!). 


Here are some of the secrets you'll learn inside: 



The 4 biggest weight loss myths and mistakes that keep people fat and stuck in a rut. If you've fallen victim to any of these (and most people have), you NEED to have this information. 


The 3 simple laws of healthy fat loss. All workable weight-loss methods rely on the three simple rules to achieve results, and once you know them, you don't need to chase fads.



Why long-distance jogging is an incredibly inefficient way to lose weight and what you should do instead to have a lean, sexy body that you're proud of. (The good news is it's easy and takes no more than 20 minutes per day!) 


A fat-incinerating method of cardio that you can literally do during the 2 - 3 minute commercial breaks of your favorite TV shows. 



4 killer circuit training workouts that not only me
lt fat but give you hard, rippling muscles that will make people green with envy. 


And more... 



Follow the methods taught in this book and you can torch fat in a fraction of the time and get tight, toned muscles (and you might actually have some fun too!).


SPECIAL BONUS FOR READERS! 


With this book you'll also get a free 23-page bonus report from the author called ""12 Health & Fitness Mistakes You Don't Know You're Making.""



In this free bonus report, you're going to learn the truth behind 12 of the most common health & fitness myths out there that ruin people's efforts to get fit.",0,0.99,"Waterbury Publishers, Inc.",Cardio Sucks! 15 Excellent Ways to Burn Fat Fast and Get In Shape,Doug Scott,,"At dusk on 24 September 1975, Doug Scott and Dougal Haston became the first Britons to reach the summit of Everest as lead climbers on Chris Bonington's epic expedition to the mountain's immense south-west face. As darkness fell, Scott and Haston scraped a small cave in the snow 100 metres below the summit and survived the highest bivouac ever - without bottled oxygen, sleeping bags and, as it turned out, frostbite. For Doug Scott, it was the fulfilment of a fortune-teller's prophecy given to his mother: that her eldest son would be in danger in a high place with the whole world watching. Scott and Haston returned home national heroes with their image splashed across the front pages. Scott went on to become one of Britain's greatest ever mountaineers, pioneering new climbs in the remotest corners of the globe. His career spans the golden age of British climbing from the 1960s boom in outdoor adventure to the new wave of lightweight alpinism throughout the 1970s and 1980s. In Up and About, the first volume of his autobiography, Scott tells his story from his birth in Nottingham during the darkest days of war to the summit of the world. Surviving the unplanned bivouac without oxygen near the summit of Everest widened the range of what and how he would climb in the future. In fact, Scott established more climbs on the high mountains of the world after his ascent of Everest than before. Those climbs will be covered in the second volume of his life and times.
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Michael Matthews,5-Feb-12,"If you're short on time and sick of the same old boring cardio routine and want to kick your fat loss into high gear by working out less and...heaven forbid...actually have some fun...then you want to read this new book. 


Here's the deal: 



The ""old school"" of cardio has you doing grinding, grueling long-distance runs or bike rides for hours and hours each week to burn a little bit of fat and, unfortunately, eat away muscle too (giving you that ""skinny and flabby"" look). 


In this book, you're going to learn the new school of cardio, and how to have a lean, toned body by working out less than 20 minutes per day (you can even get in an intense, fat-burning workout in 5 minutes if you know what you're doing!). 


Here are some of the secrets you'll learn inside: 



The 4 biggest weight loss myths and mistakes that keep people fat and stuck in a rut. If you've fallen victim to any of these (and most people have), you NEED to have this information. 


The 3 simple laws of healthy fat loss. All workable weight-loss methods rely on the three simple rules to achieve results, and once you know them, you don't need to chase fads.



Why long-distance jogging is an incredibly inefficient way to lose weight and what you should do instead to have a lean, sexy body that you're proud of. (The good news is it's easy and takes no more than 20 minutes per day!) 


A fat-incinerating method of cardio that you can literally do during the 2 - 3 minute commercial breaks of your favorite TV shows. 



4 killer circuit training workouts that not only me
lt fat but give you hard, rippling muscles that will make people green with envy. 


And more... 



Follow the methods taught in this book and you can torch fat in a fraction of the time and get tight, toned muscles (and you might actually have some fun too!).


SPECIAL BONUS FOR READERS! 


With this book you'll also get a free 23-page bonus report from the author called ""12 Health & Fitness Mistakes You Don't Know You're Making.""



In this free bonus report, you're going to learn the truth behind 12 of the most common health & fitness myths out there that ruin people's efforts to get fit.",0,0.99,"Waterbury Publishers, Inc.",Cardio Sucks! 15 Excellent Ways to Burn Fat Fast and Get In Shape,"Heather M. Olsen, Susan D. Hudson, Donna Thompson",,"Play is important for cognitive, emotional, and physical development of children. Use the four components experts have identified for safety: supervision, age-appropriate design, fall-surfacing that contains approved materials, and equipment maintenance.This handbook is what you need to maintain an existing, or to create a new, pleasing, and challenging playground that is safe, but not boring.Heather M. Olsen, EdD, is executive director of the National Program for Playground Safety.Susan D. Hudson, PhD, has been an educator, consultant, and practitioner in the field of leisure, youth, and human services for over thirty-nine years. Donna Thompson, PhD, founded the National Program for Playground Safety.",0,0,Redleaf Press,SAFE and Fun Playgrounds,0
Michael Matthews,5-Feb-12,"If you're short on time and sick of the same old boring cardio routine and want to kick your fat loss into high gear by working out less and...heaven forbid...actually have some fun...then you want to read this new book. 


Here's the deal: 



The ""old school"" of cardio has you doing grinding, grueling long-distance runs or bike rides for hours and hours each week to burn a little bit of fat and, unfortunately, eat away muscle too (giving you that ""skinny and flabby"" look). 


In this book, you're going to learn the new school of cardio, and how to have a lean, toned body by working out less than 20 minutes per day (you can even get in an intense, fat-burning workout in 5 minutes if you know what you're doing!). 


Here are some of the secrets you'll learn inside: 



The 4 biggest weight loss myths and mistakes that keep people fat and stuck in a rut. If you've fallen victim to any of these (and most people have), you NEED to have this information. 


The 3 simple laws of healthy fat loss. All workable weight-loss methods rely on the three simple rules to achieve results, and once you know them, you don't need to chase fads.



Why long-distance jogging is an incredibly inefficient way to lose weight and what you should do instead to have a lean, sexy body that you're proud of. (The good news is it's easy and takes no more than 20 minutes per day!) 


A fat-incinerating method of cardio that you can literally do during the 2 - 3 minute commercial breaks of your favorite TV shows. 



4 killer circuit training workouts that not only me
lt fat but give you hard, rippling muscles that will make people green with envy. 


And more... 



Follow the methods taught in this book and you can torch fat in a fraction of the time and get tight, toned muscles (and you might actually have some fun too!).


SPECIAL BONUS FOR READERS! 


With this book you'll also get a free 23-page bonus report from the author called ""12 Health & Fitness Mistakes You Don't Know You're Making.""



In this free bonus report, you're going to learn the truth behind 12 of the most common health & fitness myths out there that ruin people's efforts to get fit.",0,0.99,"Waterbury Publishers, Inc.",Cardio Sucks! 15 Excellent Ways to Burn Fat Fast and Get In Shape,"Sally Cook, Ross MacDonald",,"From ace to zinger, How to Speak Golf includes over 125 golf terms paired with charming and clever illustrations that decode the words and phrases that fly around a golf course. Clubhouse Chatter sections are sprinkled throughout where you'll learn about everything from the origins of golf, the worst courses and biggest sand bunkers in the world, to the reason why there are so many bird references in golf terminology, a history of famous holes-in-one, and much, much more! Some of the terms included in the book are:-Army golf: The inconsistent hitting of the ball from one side of the fairway to the other. (Think: Left, right, left.)-Cabbage: The worst of the rough. (Also known as ""Spinach"" or ""Lettuce."" Whatever you call it, this is a salad to be avoided.)-Ham and egg: When two players on a team pair well, with one player excelling whenever the other falters.-Velcro: Greens that are slow, where it seems like the ball sticks to the grass.A perfect blend of funny anecdotes and fascinating bits of history and trivia, this is the perfect gift book to have you talking like a master whether you're a pro, a lifelong fan, or a novice on the greens.
less",0,0,Flatiron Books,How to Speak Golf,0
Margaret Schlachter & Hobie Call,15-Apr-14,"The beauty of obstacle course racing is that it gets you out of your everyday routine and lets you experience life. If you are stuck in a cubicle or trapped in an urban junglecongested traffic and crowds are your daily obstacles. Running an obstacle course race gives you the chance to get back to natureto roll in it, get dirty, and tap into your primal self so you can experience lifein the raw, unedited and real.Margaret Schlachter is one the foremost competitors in obstacle course racing today. She put together this simple guide to make your obstacle race experience everything it's supposed to bea test of your true self. She describes first-hand her personal training methods in learning to climb a rope, scale a wall, flip a tire, throw a spear, and carry a sandbag. More importantly, she provides guidance on how to get yourself mentally and spiritually prepared for the big dayand how to dig deep within yourself during a race to find the last ounce of strength to carry you across that finish line.Every weekend thousands of competitors run obstacle races all over the world. Winning or losing is secondary. More important for them is the ability to meet the physical and mental challenges and achieve personal success by completing the race. Obstacle Race Training is an invaluable resource that enables each and every competitor to experience the maximum level of success that they are capable of.",160,10.99,Tuttle Publishing,Obstacle Race Training,"Margaret Schlachter, Hobie Call",Apr-14,"The beauty of obstacle course racing is that it gets you out of your everyday routine and lets you experience life. If you are stuck in a cubicle or trapped in an urban junglecongested traffic and crowds are your daily obstacles. Running an obstacle course race gives you the chance to get back to natureto roll in it, get dirty, and tap into your primal self so you can experience lifein the raw, unedited and real.Margaret Schlachter is one the foremost competitors in obstacle course racing today. She put together this simple guide to make your obstacle race experience everything it's supposed to bea test of your true self. She describes first-hand her personal training methods in learning to climb a rope, scale a wall, flip a tire, throw a spear, and carry a sandbag. More importantly, she provides guidance on how to get yourself mentally and spiritually prepared for the big dayand how to dig deep within yourself during a race to find the last ounce of strength to carry you across that finish line.Every weekend thousands of competitors run obstacle races all over the world. Winning or losing is secondary. More important for them is the ability to meet the physical and mental challenges and achieve personal success by completing the race. Obstacle Race Training is an invaluable resource that enables each and every competitor to experience the maximum level of success that they are capable of.
less",160,15.95,Tuttle Publishing,Obstacle Race Training,1
Brett Stewart & Jason Warner,3-Jul-12,"HARD-CORE JUMP ROPING FOR EXTREME FITNESSYou certainly jumped rope as a kid, but you probably didn't realize this fun activity is also a kickass workout for shredding all the major musclesarms, legs, butt, abs, shoulders and chest. With this book, you turn a simple jump rope into a power tool to: Build muscle Boost endurance Amplify explosive power Improve agility  Enhance overall fitnessFrom beginning tips on proper form and picking the right rope to advanced tricks like double unders and knee tucks, Ultimate Jump Rope Workouts will teach you to jump like a pro and get in the best shape of your life.",192,10.99,Ulysses Press,Ultimate Jump Rope Workouts,Brett Stewart,Nov-12,"NO GUTS, NO GLORYSatisfy your hunger for adventure, quench that thirst for competition and prepare for the most fun youve ever had in the mud. Ultimate Obstacle Race Training introduces you to these exhilarating events with detailed descriptions of races for every level. Packed with easy-to-follow workouts and step-by-step instructions, this book will help you develop the speed and strength youll need to crush any obstacle. Using breakthrough obstacle-specific exercises and training techniques, youll be ready to dominate every course and celebrate as you cross the finish line. Leap over fiery logs through red-hot flames Crawl face-down under razor-sharp barbed wire Scramble 100 yards up a slick mud slope Scale a harrowing 25-foot cargo net Endure shocking cold in a frigid, full-body ice-bath Plummet out of control down a 50-foot water slide Swing high in the air across a maze of hanging bars
less",144,16.95,Ulysses Press,Ultimate Obstacle Race Training,0
Paul Smith,18-Dec-12,"Rangers On This Day recounts, in diary form, major events and magic moments in the history of the Ibrox Park club.
Where were you when Rangers clinched nine in a row, won the European Cup Winners' Cup or when Ally McCoist scored his first goal in a blue jersey? Can you recall the date of the Uefa Cup final in Manchester, Helicopter Sunday or the day on which David Murray took control? When did Paul Gascoigne arrive at the club or Jim Baxter leave for Sunderland? All those questions and more are answered in a fast paced run through the proud history of one of the world's greatest clubs, charting every milestone and recounting some of the more offbeat and little known Ibrox trivia.
Key features
- Part of the popular and successful On This Day series which features a number of football, cricket and sports clubs
- Includes contemporary and historic images of club legends and from the key events and matches from the club's colourful history
- Written by veteran football writer and former Sunday Post and Sporting Post journalist Paul Smith, author of a number of football titles including Rangers Cult Heroes and To Barcelona and Beyond",183,7.99,Pitch Publishing (Brighton) Ltd,Rangers FC On This Day,Paul Smith,Nov-11,"Hero.  A word used and abused in football, but for those who fought for their country in Britains armed forces during the brutal conflicts of the twentieth century, there can be no better description.  And over the years, Rangers Football Club has produced its share of true heroes.                                                                 The clubs traditional motto, Aye Ready, has applied on the pitch for well over a century, but for a generation of Ibrox stars, those words were carried onto the battlefields on foreign shores as they fought for their country. Some emerged to once again to pull on their football boots, others were less fortunate and paid the ultimate price for their loyalty to the cause. All will forever be remembered as Rangers heroes.                                                         Aye Ready profiles the stories of a selection of the clubs war veterans  their life and times in football, along with the battles they fought, in a lasting tribute to a band of men who represented Rangers with distinction.
less",256,2.9,Black & White Publishing,Aye Ready Rangers War Heroes,0
Lisa Gray,12-Jun-13,"Before 2012, the idea of Rangers ever playing in the SFL Third Division would have been a joke. But its a funny old game, and after a tumultuous few months, gone were visits to Celtic Park, Pittodrie, Tynecastle and Easter Road and in came a whole new world with trips to Annan, Elgin, Berwick and Peterhead. But with some of the most loyal fans in the world, it was always going to be an incredible journey.  Packed with interviews from players like club captain Lee McCulloch, Andy Little, David Templeton and manager Ally McCoist himself, Rangers FC: We Dont Do Walking Away captures the humour, the emotion and, of course, the football as the club set out on a unique season. Author Lisa Gray went to every game, home and away, following the club and their supporters through a challenging but rewarding year, from being granted a licence to play just forty-eight hours before the start of the season to finally lifting the Championship trophy.  This is the inside story of both the team and the supporters as they adjusted to a season in the Third Division with new players, new opposition and, of course, new pies. And what a rollercoaster year it has been.",272,1.99,Black & White Publishing,Rangers FC We Don't Do Walking Away,Lisa Gray,Jun-13,"Before 2012, the idea of Rangers ever playing in the SFL Third Division would have been a joke. But its a funny old game, and after a tumultuous few months, gone were visits to Celtic Park, Pittodrie, Tynecastle and Easter Road and in came a whole new world with trips to Annan, Elgin, Berwick and Peterhead. But with some of the most loyal fans in the world, it was always going to be an incredible journey. Packed with interviews from players like club captain Lee McCulloch, Andy Little, David Templeton and manager Ally McCoist himself, Rangers FC: We Dont Do Walking Away captures the humour, the emotion and, of course, the football as the club set out on a unique season. Author Lisa Gray went to every game, home and away, following the club and their supporters through a challenging but rewarding year, from being granted a licence to play just forty-eight hours before the start of the season to finally lifting the Championship trophy. This is the inside story of both the team and the supporters as they adjusted to a season in the Third Division with new players, new opposition and, of course, new pies. And what a rollercoaster year it has been. 
less",272,2.9,Black & White Publishing,Rangers FC We Don't Do Walking Away,1
Anthony Cronshaw,1-Apr-12,"Tales from the era of the Silver Jubilee, skinheads, and great bands like Sham 69, The Ramones, The Jam, The Clash, The Stranglers, and The Sex Pistols. Tommy and his mates liked nothing better than a beer, the gigs, and their beloved football team, Sheffield Wednesday. They went to every game, home and away, to enjoy the matchand, of course, a good fight. This is the diary of events covering the seasons 1975 through to 2002; the planning, the pubs, the matches, the rucks, and the coppers. Never mindless violence, but the days were not complete without a good all-out fight with the rivals.",264,9.99,John Blake,"Wednesday, Rucks and Rock 'n' Roll",Anthony Cronshaw,Apr-12,"Tales from the era of the Silver Jubilee, skinheads, and great bands like Sham 69, The Ramones, The Jam, The Clash, The Stranglers, and The Sex Pistols. Tommy and his mates liked nothing better than a beer, the gigs, and their beloved football team, Sheffield Wednesday. They went to every game, home and away, to enjoy the matchand, of course, a good fight. This is the diary of events covering the seasons 1975 through to 2002; the planning, the pubs, the matches, the rucks, and the coppers. Never mindless violence, but the days were not complete without a good all-out fight with the rivals.",264,9.99,John Blake,"Wednesday, Rucks and Rock 'n' Roll",1
Luca Caioli,6-Aug-15,"Season after season, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to prove that he is one of footballs true greats. A three-time winner of the FIFA Ballon dOr and the man whose astonishing goalscoring feats have fired much of Real Madrids recent success, he is driven by an insatiable desire to succeed and to improve himself year after year.Here Madrid-based journalist Luca Caioli tells the inside story of the global superstar, featuring insights from those who know him best: coaches, teammates, girlfriends and even the man himself.Updated to include all the action from 2014/15  a campaign in which he claimed the European Golden Shoe for a record fourth time  Ronaldo lays bare the career of a modern footballing icon.",240,7.99,Icon Books,Ronaldo  2016 Updated Edition,Luca Caioli,Aug-14,"Neymar is the youngest Brazilian ever to reach 35 international goals and time is on his side as he closes in on Pels long-standing record of 77. The Barcelona wnderkind has already scored more times for Brazil by the age of 22 than Rivaldo or Jairzinho did in their entire careers.Luca Caioli, author of bestselling biographies of Messi and Ronaldo, looks back on Neymars unstoppable rise with exclusive private access to his friends and family, coaches, teammates and adoring fans.Updated to include his headline-grabbing World Cup performances and the fallout from Brazil's spectacular collapse in his injury-enforced absence, Neymar is the inside story of footballs newest star.",240,6.99,Icon Books,Neymar  2015 Updated Edition,0
Luca Caioli,6-Aug-15,"From a young age, Neymar Junior was identified as a future great of world football.Since then there have been both highs and lows, with triumphs at Santos sometimes overshadowed by the controversies and disappointments of his early days at Barcelona and at the Brazil World Cup. But his pivotal role in Baras spectacular 2015 treble has reconfirmed him as one of footballs most devastating attacking forces and he now stands on the brink of greatness.Fully updated and drawing on exclusive interviews with those who have known and worked with him, Neymar paints a compelling picture of the life and career of a global icon.",288,7.99,Icon Books,Neymar  2016 Updated Edition,Luca Caioli,Aug-15,"Lionel Messi is the greatest footballer of our time: a magician with uncanny ability to beat defenders, find space and score goals. At the peak of his powers during Barcelonas 2015 treble win  a decade on from his first Spanish title  the four-time Ballon dOr winner has again eclipsed his rivals and proved emphatically that he has no intention of surrendering his crown just yet.Messi is Luca Caiolis classic portrait of modern footballs star turn, now fully updated to include all the action from 2014/15. Featuring exclusive testimony from those who know him best, including coaches, teammates and even Messi himself, it offers an unrivalled behind-the-scenes look at the life of a football superstar.",240,7.99,Icon Books,Messi  2016 Updated Edition,0
Willie Miller & Rob Robertson,18-Oct-11,"Willie Miller is an Aberdeen legend. In a glittering career he won every domestic honour, played in two World Cup Finals for Scotland and led Aberdeen to victory in the 1983 European Cup Winners Cup. He played with and against some of the greatest footballers of all time and now selects his Aberdeen Dream Team of the greatest players ever to pull on the famous red jersey.                                                                                    In Willie Millers Aberdeen Dream Team theres serious competition for every position and Willies choices are sure to spark debate. Willie has also invited some well-known Dons fans  Ally Begg, Chris Cusiter, Richard Gordon, Buff Hardie, Paul Lawrie, James Naughtie and Jack Webster  to contribute their own dream teams to see if they take issue with his own selections.                                                                            Packed full of facts and anecdotes about the clubs greatest heroes, Willie Millers Aberdeen Dream Team is a fascinating and entertaining read for Dons fans of all ages. But will you agree with Willies selections and the reasons he chose them?",256,1.99,Black & White Publishing,Willie Miller's Aberdeen Dream Team,"Willie Thorne, Kevin Brennan",Sep-11,"During snookers heyday in the 1980s, Willie Thorne was one of the games best-known and well-liked players. He won 14 titles, made a record 196 maximum breaks and, at the height of the games popularity, famously appeared in the classic Chas n Dave video Snooker Loopy (Old Willie Thorne, is airs all gawn!).But behind the happy-go-lucky smile lurked a dark secret. Willie was a gambling addict and by the end of his career hed blown 1.5 million to the bookmakers of Britain. As the money from snooker dried up his destructive addiction showed no sign of abating and his life spiralled out of control. Desperation and depression took hold of him, culminating in a suicide attempt when he came close to ending it all.In Taking a Punt on My Life Willie bares his soul, talking openly and frankly about his life  the good times and the bad  his talent, his addiction, the dark days and his suicide bid and his inspirational recovery from the brink.Brutally honest and at times painful to read, the book is by turns harrowing, uplifting and in places hilariously funny as he relives the good times and the great characters of snookers golden era.
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John Hendley,7-Nov-12,"As one of the twelve pioneers of English football in 1888, Wolverhampton Wanderers have experienced all four tiers of the game and the club has written its name in the history books by winning every domestic honour. Wanderers became the first club to be champions of all four divisions and have also won FA Cup and League Cup finals. In the 1950s, floodlit contests against the greatest teams from around the world pulled in huge crowds and brought about the birth of European competition. Wolves' Greatest Games looks back at one hundred of the greatest games, from 1888 right through to the present day.
Key features
- Features one hundred of Wolverhampton Wanderers' most memorable games from across the club's history
- Details the effect of the club's great managers and finest players on those games
- Includes contemporary and historic images from these legendary matches
- The book is fully endorsed by the club
- Written by veteran football writer and Wolves programme editor John Hendley, author of Wolves On This Day and Wolves Miscellany",224,9.99,Pitch Publishing (Brighton) Ltd,Wolves Greatest Games,John Richardson,Sep-15,"The worlds greatest golf advice condensed to fifty practical tips.I wasted a lot of time believing that every secret I came across would transform my game, but its when you can take that tip and test it yourself that you give yourself an exceptional advantage, writes John Richardson.An enthusiastic but average golfer, John was keen to improve his game. So he set himself a challengein one year, he would take thirty-three strokes off his game and play a level par round. Against all the odds, he did it.During that year of living, breathing, and sleeping golf, John delved deeply into how golfers hone their skills and met some of the best coaches and players in the world. He also obsessively tested hundreds of tips to see which ones really worked. In this book, he shares the very best of those tips and how they helped him transform his game.50 Greatest Golf Tips is essential reading for golfers who want to make their dream round a reality and includes brilliant advice on improving your swing, putting and short game, and the all-important mental exercises that can give you the edge.
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Justin Petersen,1-Mar-15,"Follow the action of the beautiful game, bearing witness to the world's most popular sporting event, the World Cup.",0,9.99,Scobre Educational,World Cup,Kevin J. Hayes,,"Cyclotourism has recently risen to prominence with growing national media coverage and thousands of participants taking to Americas roadways on two wheels and under their own pedal power.But the concept is not new. More than a century ago, George B. Thayer took his own first century, or one-hundred-mile bicycle ride. The Two-Wheeled World of George B. Thayer brings to life the experience of late nineteenth-century cycling through the heartfelt story of this important cycling pioneer.In 1886, just two years after his first century, Thayer rode his high wheeler across the United States, traveling from his home in Connecticut to California and back. Thayer took an indirect route without any intent to set speed records, but his trip was full of adventure nonetheless. Thayer loved going downhill, his legs over the handlebars, risking life and limb atop the large wheel on often rough and muddy roads. With aplomb and humor, he dealt with the countless other hazards he encountered, including dogs, mule teams, and wild hogs. Even bad weather and poor sleeping conditions could not keep Thayer down.After his epic tour across the United States, Thayer had the urge to cycle abroad and eventually toured England, Germany, Belgium, and Canada on his bike. His later travels were in part aided by his hometown of Hartford, Connecticut, which was the epicenter of American bicycle manufacturing in the late 1890s. In addition to telling Thayers cycling story, Kevin J. Hayes brings to life the culture of cycling and its rise at the end of the nineteenth century, when bikes became more affordable and the nations riding craze took off.
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Luca Caioli,6-Aug-15,"Lionel Messi is the greatest footballer of our time: a magician with uncanny ability to beat defenders, find space and score goals. At the peak of his powers during Barcelonas 2015 treble win  a decade on from his first Spanish title  the four-time Ballon dOr winner has again eclipsed his rivals and proved emphatically that he has no intention of surrendering his crown just yet.Messi is Luca Caiolis classic portrait of modern footballs star turn, now fully updated to include all the action from 2014/15. Featuring exclusive testimony from those who know him best, including coaches, teammates and even Messi himself, it offers an unrivalled behind-the-scenes look at the life of a football superstar.",240,7.99,Icon Books,Messi  2016 Updated Edition,Luca Caioli,Aug-13,"Lionel Messi is the greatest player of his generation  perhaps of all time. The talisman of a Barcelona team that has dominated Spanish and European football, and the winner of the FIFA Ballon dOr an unprecedented four times in a row, he is fast, elusive and mesmerising.Luca Caioli draws on numerous exclusive testimonies to tell Messis story, including his parents and extended family, his coaches, those who have played alongside him and even Messi himself.Messi is a revealing portrait of footballs most exciting star, updated to include the electrifying 2012/13 season in which the humble young sportsman rewrote the record books to the delight of fans across the globe.",304,6.99,Icon Books,Messi  2014 Updated Edition,0
Luca Caioli,6-Aug-15,"Lionel Messi is the greatest footballer of our time: a magician with uncanny ability to beat defenders, find space and score goals. At the peak of his powers during Barcelonas 2015 treble win  a decade on from his first Spanish title  the four-time Ballon dOr winner has again eclipsed his rivals and proved emphatically that he has no intention of surrendering his crown just yet.Messi is Luca Caiolis classic portrait of modern footballs star turn, now fully updated to include all the action from 2014/15. Featuring exclusive testimony from those who know him best, including coaches, teammates and even Messi himself, it offers an unrivalled behind-the-scenes look at the life of a football superstar.",240,7.99,Icon Books,Messi  2016 Updated Edition,Luca Caioli,Aug-15,"From a young age, Neymar Junior was identified as a future great of world football.Since then there have been both highs and lows, with triumphs at Santos sometimes overshadowed by the controversies and disappointments of his early days at Barcelona and at the Brazil World Cup. But his pivotal role in Baras spectacular 2015 treble has reconfirmed him as one of footballs most devastating attacking forces and he now stands on the brink of greatness.Fully updated and drawing on exclusive interviews with those who have known and worked with him, Neymar paints a compelling picture of the life and career of a global icon.",288,7.99,Icon Books,Neymar  2016 Updated Edition,1
Chris England,1-May-14,"The ultimate guide to the 2014 World Cup, from acclaimed author and football guru Chris England. Whatever your age, whether youre a fanatic or just an innocent bystander, heres how to enjoy the greatest carnival of kick-a-ball on the planet. * In-depth information and analysis on all 32 teams  * Full tournament schedule * How to perform classic football tricks that will amaze your friends and confound your enemies. And get you off the sofa during the 7,830 minutes of World Cup football on TV this summer. * Fascinating facts about Brazil, land of jogo bonito * PLUS recipes, games, wallcharts, quizzes, movies, music, how to pick a 2nd team (just in case England dont go all the way), star-gazing tips, Voodoo-teo and much more... www.howtoenjoytheworldcup.net",240,6.99,Old Street Publishing,How to Enjoy the World Cup,Heidi Thomas,May-14,"At the start of the 1940s, Montanacowgirl Nettie Brady Moser has overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles on the journey toward her dream of being a professional rodeo rider. In the 1920s, she struggled against her family's expectations and social prejudice against rodeo cowgirls. During the Great Depression, falling in love and marrying Jake Moser, then raising their son Neil took priority over rodeos, as did the constant struggle in search of grass for their horses in the drought-stricken dust bowl years. And then when Nettie did resume riding, she was devastated by the death of her friend and mentor, Marie Gibson, in a rodeo accident.In the spring of 1941, Nettie, now 36, has grieved the loss of her friend. To regain her heart and spirit, Nettie is determined to ride again at aCheyenne,Wyoming.To her dismay, the male-dominated Rodeo Association of America (RAA) enforces its rule barring women from riding rough stock and denies her the chance to ride. Her fury at the discrimination cant change things for womenyet.
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Iain Macintosh and Others,10-Aug-12,"A celebration of the cult behind the Football Manager (FM) series of computer games, which have been taking over the lives of football fans for 20 years. Meet the greatest players you never saw. Discover how one game can cause 35 divorces, one honeymoon and a police raid. Go the next level with our guide to Extreme FM.",224,9.99,BackPage Press,Football Manager Stole My Life,"Jordan Hyman, Michael Robinson",Aug-12,"Penn State fans will finally get the chance to walk onto the field with their favorite Nittany Lions in Game of My Life Penn State Nittany Lions. In this newly updated edition, Penn State alum Jordan Hyman asks over twenty of the schools greatest football legends to share their favorite memories and most poignant moments while wearing the white and blue. A must-read for any Nittany Lions fan.",224,24.95,Sports Publishing,Game of My Life Penn Sate Nittany Lions,0
Thomas Dooley & Christian Titz,1-Jan-12,"Victory or defeat is often determined by a successful shot on goal. Goals make soccer interesting, in fact they may be considered the icing on the cake. But to score a goal the player also needs other skills, such as coordination, take-off power/explosiveness, passing, receiving and controlling the ball, dribbling, and good one-on-one playing ability. It is important to remember that the bulk of a player's actions during a game on the field consist of movements. Good conditioning and technique combined with mental toughness are good basic prerequisites for successful goal scoring. This book highlights all of these facets and shows them as tried-and-tested approaches in a number of sample exercises.",184,18.99,Meyer & Meyer Sport,Soccer - Perfect Shooting Techniques,"Thomas Dooley, Christian Titz",Apr-10,"In modern soccer players must be proficient in ball techniques, i.e. they must have the ability to apply techniques and tricks at the highest speed. Understandable language, numerous figures to visualize the exercises as well as a multitude of methodical and didactical tips make this book an essential guide for trainers and players alike.The exercises feature different levels of difficulty. This classification supports the teaching of juggling and dribbling techniques as well as body and ball feints to players of different age groups.This book offers a comprehensive collection of all the important ball and movement techniques and at the same time clearly describes their correct and practical implementation.Biographische InformationenThomas Dooley, former captain of the US national team, is guaranteed to be highly competent in his sport. He has played with teams such as Columbus Crew and the New York Metro Stars. He led the US Team in the 1994 and 1998 World Championship. After his active career as a professional player, he founded a soccer academy in Orange County, CA called OC Kings and started the American Soccer Tennis Organization (ASTO).The soccer teacher Christian Titz is responsible for management and implementation of sport goals at the Dooley Soccer University. He is always setting new heights in training or in games so the children can reach the highest level possible. In his position as a player in clubs he has gained valuable experience and puts this to use as head coach of children's teams in the US and Europe.
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John Horne & Wolfram Manzenreiter,23-Sep-04,"Global popular culture and big business have revolutionised the East in a generation. Football, Sport of the masses and now commercial super power, has travelled with this tide of change in the East in its own right.The development of football as a major participatory sport in Japan, Korea and China makes it an ideal case study for analysis of the complex relationship between sport, culture, society and economy in the East. Football is also a useful entry point for examination of the phenomena of increasing globalisation, and this theme is widely discussed.This broad ranging collection of essays includes:- Social change and national identity- Women's football and gender traditions - Finance and investment in football- The development of professional football- Football and the media- Football Fans, 'hooligans' and soccer supporter culture",288,67.99,Taylor and Francis,Football Goes East,"Richard Elliott, John Harris",Sep-14,"Football is an incredibly powerful case study of globalization and an extremely useful lens through which to study and understand contemporary processes of international migration. This is the first book to focus on the increasingly complex series of migratory processes that contour the contemporary game, drawing on multi-disciplinary approaches from sociology, history, geography and anthropology to explore migration in football in established, emerging and transitional contexts.The book examines shifting migration patterns over time and across space, andanalyses the sociological dynamics that drive and influence those patterns. It presents in-depth case studies of migration in elite mens football, exploring the role of established leagues in Europe and South America as well as important emerging leagues on football's frontier in North America and Asia. The final section of the book analyses the movement of groups who have rarely been the focus of migration research before, including female professional players, elite youth players, amateur players and players families, drawing on important new research in Ghana, England, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.Few other sports have such a global reach and therefore few other sports are such an important location for cross-cultural research and insightacross the social sciences. This book is engaging reading for any student or scholar with an interest in sport, sociology, human geography, migration, international labour flows, globalization, development or post-colonial studies. 
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Lee McCulloch,17-Oct-13,"Rangers captain Lee McCulloch has experienced the ultimate highs and some desperate lows during six incredible years at Ibrox. From the joy of three-in-a-row to the searing pain of administration, the lifelong Gers fan has endured a rollercoaster of emotions few players have ever had to go through. Now Lee lifts the lid on the inside story of his amazing career.  From his early days at Fir Park to the heady heights of the English Premiership with Wigan and his time with Scotland under George Burley and Berti Vogts, Lee reveals what he really thought of his career, his teammates, the managers and chairmen.   Then, after his dream move to Rangers came administration for the club and the long road back from the Third Division. Lee tells the full story of those turbulent times and how his pride at being Rangers captain kept him going through the darkest of days before promotion to League One and the start of a brand new campaign.   Simp-Lee the Best is the candid and explosive story of Lee McCullochs incredible life in football.",288,1.99,Black & White Publishing,Simp-Lee the Best,"Steve House, Reinhold Messner",Oct-13,"What does it take to be one of the world's best high-altitude mountain climbers? A lot of fundraising; traveling in some of the world's most dangerous countries; enduring cold bivouacs, searing lungs, and a cloudy mind when you can least afford one. It means learning the hard lessons the mountains teach.Steve House built his reputation on ascents throughout the Alps, Canada, Alaska, the Karakoram and the Himalaya that have expanded possibilities of style, speed, and difficulty. In 2005 Steve and alpinist Vince Anderson pioneered a direct new route on the Rupal Face of 26,600-foot Nanga Parbat, which had never before been climbed in alpine style. It was the third ascent of the face and the achievement earned Steveand Vince the first Piolet d""or (Golden Ice Axe) awarded to North Americans.Steve is an accomplished and spellbinding storyteller in the tradition of Maurice Herzog and Lionel Terray. Beyond the Mountain is a gripping read destined to be a mountain classic. And it
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Lee McCulloch,17-Oct-13,"Rangers captain Lee McCulloch has experienced the ultimate highs and some desperate lows during six incredible years at Ibrox. From the joy of three-in-a-row to the searing pain of administration, the lifelong Gers fan has endured a rollercoaster of emotions few players have ever had to go through. Now Lee lifts the lid on the inside story of his amazing career.  From his early days at Fir Park to the heady heights of the English Premiership with Wigan and his time with Scotland under George Burley and Berti Vogts, Lee reveals what he really thought of his career, his teammates, the managers and chairmen.   Then, after his dream move to Rangers came administration for the club and the long road back from the Third Division. Lee tells the full story of those turbulent times and how his pride at being Rangers captain kept him going through the darkest of days before promotion to League One and the start of a brand new campaign.   Simp-Lee the Best is the candid and explosive story of Lee McCullochs incredible life in football.",288,1.99,Black & White Publishing,Simp-Lee the Best,Steve Rushin,Oct-13,"An unorthodox history of baseball told through the enthralling stories of the game's objects, equipment, and characters.No sport embraces its wild history quite like baseball, especially in memorabilia and objects. Sure, there are baseball cards and team pennants. But there are also huge balls, giant bats, peanuts, cracker jacks, eyeblack, and more, each with a backstory you have to read to believe. In THE 34-TON BAT, Sports Illustrated writer Steve Rushin tells the real, unvarnished story of baseball through the lens of all the things that make it the game that it is.Rushin weaves these rich stories--from ballpark pipe organs played by malevolent organists to backed up toilets at Ebbets Field--together in their order of importance (from most to least) for an entertaining and compulsive read, glowing with a deep passion for America's Pastime. The perfect holiday gift for casual fans and serious collectors alike, THE 34-TON BAT is a true heavy hitter.
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Lee McCulloch,17-Oct-13,"Rangers captain Lee McCulloch has experienced the ultimate highs and some desperate lows during six incredible years at Ibrox. From the joy of three-in-a-row to the searing pain of administration, the lifelong Gers fan has endured a rollercoaster of emotions few players have ever had to go through. Now Lee lifts the lid on the inside story of his amazing career.  From his early days at Fir Park to the heady heights of the English Premiership with Wigan and his time with Scotland under George Burley and Berti Vogts, Lee reveals what he really thought of his career, his teammates, the managers and chairmen.   Then, after his dream move to Rangers came administration for the club and the long road back from the Third Division. Lee tells the full story of those turbulent times and how his pride at being Rangers captain kept him going through the darkest of days before promotion to League One and the start of a brand new campaign.   Simp-Lee the Best is the candid and explosive story of Lee McCullochs incredible life in football.",288,1.99,Black & White Publishing,Simp-Lee the Best,"Alan Schwarz, Peter Gammons",Oct-13,"Most baseball fans, players and even team executives assume that the National Pastime's infatuation with statistics is simply a byproduct of the information age, a phenomenon that blossomed only after the arrival of Bill James and computers in the 1980s. They couldn't be more wrong.In this unprecedented new book, Alan Schwarz - whom bestselling Moneyball author Michael Lewis calls ""one of today's best baseball journalists"" - provides the first-ever history of baseball statistics, showing how baseball and its numbers have been inseparable ever since the pastime's birth in 1845. He tells the history of this obsession through the lives of the people who felt it most: Henry Chadwick, the 19th-century writer who invented the first box score and harped endlessly about which statistics mattered and which did not; Allan Roth, Branch Rickey's right-hand numbers man with the late-1940s Brooklyn Dodgers; Earnshaw Cook, a scientist and Manhattan Project veteran who retired to pursue inventing the perfect baseball statistic; John Dewan, a former Strat-O-Matic maven who built STATS Inc. into a multimillion-dollar powerhouse for statistics over the Internet; and dozens more.Almost every baseball fan for 150 years has been drawn to the game by its statistics, whether through newspaper box scores, the backs of Topps baseball cards, The Baseball Encyclopedia, or fantasy leagues. Today's most ardent stat scientists, known as ""sabermetricians,"" spend hundreds of hours coming up with new ways to capture the game in numbers, and engage in holy wars over which statistics are best. Some of these men - and women -- are even being hired by major league teams to bring an understanding of statistics to a sport that for so long shunned it.Taken together, Schwarz paints a history not just of baseball statistics, but of the soul of the sport itself. The Numbers Game will be an invaluable part of any fan's library and go down as one of the sport's classic books.
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David Leggat,10-Oct-12,"A remarkable record of fifteen trophies in thirteen seasons at Ibrox, plus two with East Fife, should be enough to give any manager legendary status. Especially when the same man became the first manager in Britain to take his club to a European final. Scot Symon did all that and more  and yet he is now an almost forgotten Rangers manager.   Scot Symon actually took Rangers to two European finals and had he won one, his place in history would have been assured. Instead, he became Ibroxs forgotten man, his contribution woefully neglected. Now, in Great Scot, David Leggat tells the fascinating story of Scot Symon and shows how he helped shape the history of Rangers, managing legendary players such as John Greig, Willie Henderson and the greatest of them all, Jim Baxter  who gave his genius to Symons most outstanding team.   And among the biggest names in Scottish football, past and present, who tell their Symon stories, there is a heartfelt tribute to Scot Symon from the last signing he made for Rangers  Sir Alex Ferguson. With such support, Great Scot sets out to show that James Scotland Symon was one of the most remarkable managers Scotland has ever produced and why he now deserves his rightful, prominent place in the history of Rangers and Scottish football.",256,1.99,Black & White Publishing,Great Scot,"Roger Rubin, David Lennon",Oct-06,"Two top authorities slug it out over the fifty hottest debates in New York sportsNew Yorkers are notoriously opinionated, and nothing spurs their argumentative side quite like sports. David Lennon of Newsday and Roger Rubin of The New York Daily Newstwo New York sportswriters, add gasoline to the fire with The Great New York Sports Debate, a raucous and spirited examination of the fifty most contentious issues in New York athletics. Longtime friends and rivals, Lennon and Rubin engage in heated debate on a wide range of topics, including: Is George Steinbrenner good or evil? Which athlete is the biggest villain in New York? New Yorks greatest quarterback: Namath or Simms? Can a New Yorker like both teams?Touching on every aspect of New York sportsincluding baseball, basketball, boxing, and the New York MarathonThe Great New York Sports Debate is guaranteed to spark lively discussion among sports fans everywhere.
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Karl Fuller,15-Aug-12,"From Rush Green Bowl to Millfield is the story of FC Clactons 2009/10 season as seen through the eyes of FCCs Matchday Programme Editor Karl Fuller. Follow the journey from Paul Hilliers Testimonial match against an Ipswich Town XI in pre-season to promotion as runners-up from the Ridgeons Eastern Counties League First Division to the epic 2-1 victory over Halstead Town in the First Division Knockout Cup Final. A month-by-month account of the season unfolds into one of the best seasons in the history of the Seasiders. Unbeaten at home, most number of league goals scored in a season, highest average attendance in Ridgeons One and there were just two league defeats all season away from the Bowl. Complete with photos and statistics, this publication is a must for all those connected to FC Clacton and for those that love Football at the non-league level of the game.",78,7.99,Andrews UK,From Rush Green Bowl to Millfield,Karl Fuller,Aug-12,"From Rush Green Bowl to Millfield is the story of FC Clactons 2009/10 season as seen through the eyes of FCCs Matchday Programme Editor Karl Fuller.Follow the journey from Paul Hilliers Testimonial match against an Ipswich Town XI in pre-season to promotion as runners-up from the Ridgeons Eastern Counties League First Division to the epic 2-1 victory over Halstead Town in the First Division Knockout Cup Final.A month-by-month account of the season unfolds into one of the best seasons in the history of the Seasiders. Unbeaten at home, most number of league goals scored in a season, highest average attendance in Ridgeons One and there were just two league defeats all season away from the Bowl.Complete with photos and statistics, this publication is a must for all those connected to FC Clacton and for those that love Football at the non-league level of the game.
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Adam Hurrey,1-Sep-15,"A fun, intelligent, and useful guide to understanding the nuanced language of soccerEvery week, year-round, legions of devoted soccer fans across the country rise at the crack of dawn or quietly sneak out of work to watch their favorite teams play across the pondcomplete with a soundtrack of two cheeky Englishmen spouting a stream of trite phrases and curious words that make maddeningly little sense. Theyll chat about flying teacups and cultured left feet, or point out a player whos jinking through the corridor of uncertainty, hoping to bag one with aplomb. Confused? Many Brits are, too.In Football Clichs, London-based soccer writer Adam Hurrey amusingly translates the idioms of the sport, from the quaint to the ridiculous. Here youll find words for parts of the field and parts of the body; for ways to score a goal and ways to run, walk, or fake an injury. Youll learn to read the shifting moods of fans at a soccer match and encounter the games oddly expressive gestures, which include the muted celebration and the beleaguered manager clap. Perfect for the die-hard or fair-weather fan, Football Clichs celebrates the world of soccer in all its glory.",208,9.99,Penguin Publishing Group,Football Clichs,Adam Hurrey,Sep-15,"A fun, intelligent, and useful guide to understanding the nuanced language of soccerEvery week, year-round, legions of devoted soccer fans across the country rise at the crack of dawn or quietly sneak out of work to watch their favorite teams play across the pondcomplete with a soundtrack of two cheeky Englishmen spouting a stream of trite phrases and curious words that make maddeningly little sense. Theyll chat about flying teacups and cultured left feet, or point out a player whos jinking through the corridor of uncertainty, hoping to bag one with aplomb. Confused? Many Brits are, too.In Football Clichs, London-based soccer writer Adam Hurrey amusingly translates the idioms of the sport, from the quaint to the ridiculous. Here youll find words for parts of the field and parts of the body; for ways to score a goal and ways to run, walk, or fake an injury. Youll learn to read the shifting moods of fans at a soccer match and encounter the games oddly expressive gestures, which include the muted celebration and the beleaguered manager clap. Perfect for the die-hard or fair-weather fan, Football Clichs celebrates the world of soccer in all its glory.
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Peter Cormack,10-May-12,"Described by the late, great Bill Shankly as the final piece in the jigsaw of his now famous Liverpool side of the 1970s, Peter Cormack is one of the most successful footballers of his generation, winning both domestic and European honours at club level and playing for his country nine times. Regarded as a legend by fans of both Hibernian and Liverpool, Peters playing career also included spells with Nottingham Forest and Bristol City before he moved into football management.  From the Cowshed to the Kop is a compelling account of a career spanning almost forty years. As soon as he joined Hibernian as a teenager, his quality shone through, and amongst his 99-goal tally was Hibs first in a glamour-friendly against a world-class Real Madrid side, which included Hungarian talisman Ferenc Pusks. He also starred in the famous Napoli game where Hibs beat the Italian giants 50 at Easter Road to overturn a seemingly impossible 41 deficit.   After a two-year spell in the English First Division with Nottingham Forest, Bill Shankly made his move and signed Cormack for Liverpool for a club record equaling fee of 110,000. He soon established himself as a key part of one of the greatest footballing sides of all time and won two League Championships, an FA Cup medal and two UEFA Cup medals before injury forced him out of the team. These were the glory days at the start of Liverpools dominance of domestic and European football, and Peter Cormack played his part in that incredible success story.   Having played with and against some of the greatest names in football, Peter Cormacks remarkable story is told with honesty and humour, and provides a unique and fascinating insight into one of footballs golden eras.",352,3.99,Black & White Publishing,From the Cowshed to the Kop. My Autobiography,Peter Cormack,May-12,"Described by the late, great Bill Shankly as the final piece in the jigsaw of his now famous Liverpool side of the 1970s, Peter Cormack is one of the most successful footballers of his generation, winning both domestic and European honours at club level and playing for his country nine times. Regarded as a legend by fans of both Hibernian and Liverpool, Peters playing career also included spells with Nottingham Forest and Bristol City before he moved into football management. From the Cowshed to the Kop is a compelling account of a career spanning almost forty years. As soon as he joined Hibernian as a teenager, his quality shone through, and amongst his 99-goal tally was Hibs first in a glamour-friendly against a world-class Real Madrid side, which included Hungarian talisman Ferenc Pusks. He also starred in the famous Napoli game where Hibs beat the Italian giants 50 at Easter Road to overturn a seemingly impossible 41 deficit. After a two-year spell in the English First Division with Nottingham Forest, Bill Shankly made his move and signed Cormack for Liverpool for a club record equaling fee of 110,000. He soon established himself as a key part of one of the greatest footballing sides of all time and won two League Championships, an FA Cup medal and two UEFA Cup medals before injury forced him out of the team. These were the glory days at the start of Liverpools dominance of domestic and European football, and Peter Cormack played his part in that incredible success story. Having played with and against some of the greatest names in football, Peter Cormacks remarkable story is told with honesty and humour, and provides a unique and fascinating insight into one of footballs golden eras.
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Sandy Clark,30-Apr-12,"As a high-profile player and manager, Sandy Clark always gave a 100 percent. From his early days with his hometown team Airdrie where he notched more than 100 goals for the club, to his time at Rangers and Hearts and his stint with West Ham, Sandy Clark has seen and done it all.  Now Sandy tells the inside story of his rollercoaster career. As a player, there was cup glory with Rangers, derby triumphs at Hearts, a host of controversial bust-ups with the likes of Ally McCoist and Willie Miller and the agony of being just seven minutes from winning the league title in 1986. And later, there was joy when Wallace Mercer gave him his big break as a manager at Hearts, and heartbreak when Mercer sold the club to Chris Robinson, who promptly sacked him. Then there was early success at St Johnstone, later overshadowed by a drugs scandal that rocked the club and Scottish football.  Now, as a coach and football pundit, he is respected throughout the game, and in From the Heart Sandy Clark lifts the lid on his controversial career and tells the whole remarkable story for the first time.",288,3.99,Black & White Publishing,From the Heart. My Autobiography,Ryan Clark,Apr-12,"How does it feel to play your last college game and land on the cover of Sports Illustrated? What was it like to be a part of the team that won the University of Kentuckys first national championship ever? Readers will find the answer to these questions and so much more in Ryan Clarks newly updated edition of Game of My Life Kentucky Wildcats.   Clark takes readers into the arena and onto the court with this in-depth look at the legends of Kentucky basketball. Stars like Jamal Mashburn, Dan Issel, Kenny Walker, Derek Anderson, Walter McCarty, Richie Farmer, Jack ""Goose"" Givens, Louie Dampier, John Pelphrey, Travis Ford, and Brandon Knight are among the many players who share their stories. Some of the games described involve championships, while others have extraordinary personal meaning. Over thirty players share the moment that defined their college basketball careers. Without a doubt, Game of My Life Kentucky Wildcats captures the passion and spirit of the men who have made this team a legend for the last seventy years.
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Richard Elliott & John Harris,19-Sep-14,"Football is an incredibly powerful case study of globalization and an extremely useful lens through which to study and understand contemporary processes of international migration. This is the first book to focus on the increasingly complex series of migratory processes that contour the contemporary game, drawing on multi-disciplinary approaches from sociology, history, geography and anthropology to explore migration in football in established, emerging and transitional contexts.
The book examines shifting migration patterns over time and across space, andanalyses the sociological dynamics that drive and influence those patterns. It presents in-depth case studies of migration in elite mens football, exploring the role of established leagues in Europe and South America as well as important emerging leagues on football's frontier in North America and Asia. The final section of the book analyses the movement of groups who have rarely been the focus of migration research before, including female professional players, elite youth players, amateur players and players families, drawing on important new research in Ghana, England, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Few other sports have such a global reach and therefore few other sports are such an important location for cross-cultural research and insightacross the social sciences. This book is engaging reading for any student or scholar with an interest in sport, sociology, human geography, migration, international labour flows, globalization, development or post-colonial studies.",238,54.99,Taylor and Francis,Football and Migration,"Gerry Finn, Richard Giulianotti",Jan-13,"These essays provide a critical investigation of football cultures, examining local and national impacts of the game's new millennial order over five continents.",320,64.95,Taylor and Francis,Football Culture,0
"Michael Lewis & United States Soccer Federation, Inc.",13-Jun-12,"Soccer basics in a day? Easy. Do you get a kick out of soccer, but need to brush up your knowledge on the key elements of the game? Look no further!Soccer Rules & Positions In A Day For Dummies quickly brings you up to speed on one of the most popular sports in the world. From essential information on the sport to expert coverage of the game's rules, regulations, and players, this book provides invaluable insight to new and veteran fans alike. The essential information you need to understand and enjoy soccer Expert coverage of the game's rules and regulations Helpful breakdowns of soccer positions and their roles in offense and defense Online component takes readers beyond the book with bonus content and features  Get set to impress your friends with your newfound knowledge in no time!",1,3.99,Wiley,Soccer Rules and Positions In A Day For Dummies,"Michael Patrick Shiels, Michael Kernicki",Apr-05,"Packed with fun drills and exercises Chip, pitch, and putt your way to a better score On average, 50 percent of your golf score is based on shots 50 yards or closer to the green. Packed with tips, techniques, drills, and exercises, this handy guide gives you the know-how you need to improve your short game  pitch and chip shots, bunker play, and putting  and dramatically lower your score. Discover how to:  Improve your chip, pitch, and bunker shots Fine-tune your putting Select the right wedges and putter Apply the techniques of top pros Fix common problems",288,0,Wiley,Golf's Short Game For Dummies,0
Keith Haynes,1-Aug-12,"A sensational account of Swansea City's 2011/12 season in the Premier League covering 12 months in the life of a Welsh football club that in 2002 was just 40 minutes away from extinction and expulson from the football league. Taking up the story where he left off at the end of Walking of Sunshine, Keith Haynes gives a vivid and passionate account of Swansea City's first foray into the Premier League. Playing with the top teams in England was never going to be easy, but under the expert guidance of manager Brendan Rodgers, the boys from the valleys have shown they are more than capable of holding their own.",192,11.99,The History Press,Shine on Swansea City,Keith Haynes,Jan-13,"A sensational account of Swansea City's 2011/12 season in the Premier League covering 12 months in the life of a Welsh football club that in 2002 was just 40 minutes away from extinction and expulson from the football league. Taking up the story where he left off at the end of Walking of Sunshine, Keith Haynes gives a vivid and passionate account of Swansea City's first foray into the Premier League. Playing with the top teams in England was never going to be easy, but under the expert guidance of manager Brendan Rodgers, the boys from the valleys have shown they are more than capable of holding their own.",192,11.99,The History Press,Shine on Swansea City,1
Matt Weiland & Sean Wilsey,17-Mar-09,"The Thinking Fan's Guide to the World Cup features original pieces by thirty-two leading writers and journalists about the thirty-two nations that have qualified for the world's greatest sporting event. In addition to all the essential information any fan needsthe complete 2006 match schedule, results from past tournaments, facts and figures about the nations, players, teams, and refereeshere are essays that shine a whole new light on soccer and the world.Former Foreign Minister of Mexico Jorge G. Castaeda invites George W. Bush to watch a game.Novelist Robert Coover remembers soccer in Spain after the death of General Francisco Franco.Dave Eggers on America, and the gym teachers who kept it free from communism.Time magazine's Tokyo bureau chief Jim Frederick shows how soccer is displacing baseball in Japan.Novelist Aleksandar Hemon proves, once and for all, that sex and soccer do not mix.Novelist John Lanchester describes the indescribable: the beauty of Brazilian soccer.The New Yorker's Cressida Leyshon on Trinidad and Tobago, 750-1 underdogs.Fever Pitch author Nick Hornby on the conflicting call of club and country.Plus an afterword by Franklin Foer on the form of government most likely to win the World Cup.",416,4.99,HarperCollins e-books,The Thinking Fan's Guide to the World Cup,"Matt Weiland, Sean Wilsey",Mar-09,"The Thinking Fan's Guide to the World Cup features original pieces by thirty-two leading writers and journalists about the thirty-two nations that have qualified for the world's greatest sporting event. In addition to all the essential information any fan needsthe complete 2006 match schedule, results from past tournaments, facts and figures about the nations, players, teams, and refereeshere are essays that shine a whole new light on soccer and the world.Former Foreign Minister of Mexico Jorge G. Castaeda invites George W. Bush to watch a game.Novelist Robert Coover remembers soccer in Spain after the death of General Francisco Franco.Dave Eggers on America, and the gym teachers who kept it free from communism.Time magazine's Tokyo bureau chief Jim Frederick shows how soccer is displacing baseball in Japan.Novelist Aleksandar Hemon proves, once and for all, that sex and soccer do not mix.Novelist John Lanchester describes the indescribable: the beauty of Brazilian soccer.The New Yorker's Cressida Leyshon on Trinidad and Tobago, 750-1 underdogs.Fever Pitch author Nick Hornby on the conflicting call of club and country.Plus an afterword by Franklin Foer on the form of government most likely to win the World Cup.
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Brian Mawhinney,23-Apr-13,"This simple Belfast boy was to find himself at the centre of politics during some of the most tumultuous events of recent British history  the peace process in Ireland, Britain in Europe, Thatcher versus Major. This momentous autobiography is full of the acerbic wit and outspoken opinion that characterises Brian Mawhinney  the man and the politician. This long-awaited memoir is a major work of enduring historical significance, packed with untold stories.",384,28.99,Biteback Publishing,Just a Simple Belfast Boy,Brian Mawhinney,Apr-13,"This simple Belfast boy was to find himself at the centre of politics during some of the most tumultuous events of recent British history  the peace process in Ireland, Britain in Europe, Thatcher versus Major. This momentous autobiography is full of the acerbic wit and outspoken opinion that characterises Brian Mawhinney  the man and the politician. This long-awaited memoir is a major work of enduring historical significance, packed with untold stories.",384,28.99,Biteback Publishing,Just a Simple Belfast Boy,1
Luca Caioli,6-Aug-15,"Luis Surez is one of the most brilliant and controversial players in world football.Signed by Barcelona in 2014 despite a lengthy ban for biting an opponent, he quickly became a central figure in their sensational treble-winning campaign, setting the seal on it with the decisive goal in the Champions League final. However, a history of violent on-pitch incidents has left supporters wondering whether the maverick centre forward can ever completely conquer his demons.This updated biography, featuring exclusive interviews with those who have known and worked with him, offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the life and career of one of footballs most enigmatic stars.",240,7.99,Icon Books,Suarez  2016 Updated Edition,Luca Caioli,Aug-15,"Season after season, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to prove that he is one of footballs true greats. A three-time winner of the FIFA Ballon dOr and the man whose astonishing goalscoring feats have fired much of Real Madrids recent success, he is driven by an insatiable desire to succeed and to improve himself year after year.Here Madrid-based journalist Luca Caioli tells the inside story of the global superstar, featuring insights from those who know him best: coaches, teammates, girlfriends and even the man himself.Updated to include all the action from 2014/15  a campaign in which he claimed the European Golden Shoe for a record fourth time  Ronaldo lays bare the career of a modern footballing icon.",240,7.99,Icon Books,Ronaldo  2016 Updated Edition,0
Gavin Buckland,1-Nov-13,"From top scorers to lowest crowds, highesst appearance makers to one-hit wonders, this Ultimate quiz book covers the whole history of the club from its foundation at St Domingo's in 1878 to FA Cup glory and the mighty hair of Maroune Fellaini. Written in thirty, fun rounds, each with eleven questions, this is the ideal companion at home, down the pub or in those long car journeys to away games and is informative for fans of all ages.",144,7.99,The History Press,Never Mind the Toffees,John McBurnie,Nov-13,"This is the ultimate quiz book on Heart of Midlothian FC. Informative and fun, it is the perfect companion for those long car and train journeys, and for socialising before the match. An ideal gift for Hearts fans of all ages, this is your chance to interact with the long and eventful history of the club, from its formation to today's cult heroes. Glory days, on and off the field dramas, club legends - they're all in here. From cryptic to convivial, get your maroon and white thinking caps on - it's quiz time.",144,7.99,The History Press,Never Mind the Jambos,0
Phil Ascough,31-Jan-13,"Hull City. Two fantastic grounds since the war, two amazing seasons in the Premier League, two spells in administration. Too many questions that we can't answer, but quite a few that we can. Hull-based journalist Phil Ascough has trawled through his own memories, picked the brains of fellow followers of the black and amber and shaken up the stories to produce a compilation designed to furrow a few eyebrows and also raise a smile. A true reflection of life with the Barmby Army or a load of Bullards? Only you can be the judge of that!",144,7.99,The History Press,Never Mind the Tigers,Phil Ascough,Jun-15,"The Rugby World Cup: it's the scrum of the earth, the biggest, the best and the most prestigious rugby union tournament in the world. It also throws up some of sport's most enduring and exciting rivalries, as well as the age-old culture clash of northern versus southern hemisphere. Never Mind the Drop Goal is the ultimate collection of Rugby World Cup teasers. Test yourself and your fellow fans individually or as a team, in the pub, in front of the TV, or en route to a match. First question: are you up to the challenge?",128,10.19,The History Press,Never Mind the Drop Goal,0
Morris Keston,1-May-10,"Starring: Bobby Moore, Jimmy Greaves, Geoff Hurst, Terry Venables, Muhammad Ali, Frank Sinatra and many, many more...Superfan is a collection of wonderful anecdotes and stories from one of footballs  and England's  great characters. Morris Keston was once just a regular football fan, but then he started befriending the Spurs players (sometimes by following them out of the ground and sitting next to them on the bus!). By the time the 1966 World Cup came around Bobby Moore and Jimmy Greaves were popping round for tea between training sessions, and when Spurs reached numerous cup finals in the seventies and eighties the players from both teams would flock to his wild after-match party instead of the clubs official dos. Beyond football he became friends with the likes of Frank Sinatra and Muhammad Ali. He regularly travelled to Vegas in Sinatra's private jet and still goes into a cold sweat when recalling the time Stirling Moss gave him a lift and reversed down a narrow street at 90mph. He had a whole chapter devoted to him in Hunter Daviess classic sports tome The Glory Game but now the amazing adventures of Morris Keston at last have a book of their own.",256,5.99,Vision Sports Publishing,Superfan,"Morris Keston, Nick Hawkins",May-10,"Starring: Bobby Moore, Jimmy Greaves, Geoff Hurst, Terry Venables, Muhammad Ali, Frank Sinatra and many, many more...Superfan is a collection of wonderful anecdotes and stories from one of footballs  and England's  great characters. Morris Keston was once just a regular football fan, but then he started befriending the Spurs players (sometimes by following them out of the ground and sitting next to them on the bus!). By the time the 1966 World Cup came around Bobby Moore and Jimmy Greaves were popping round for tea between training sessions, and when Spurs reached numerous cup finals in the seventies and eighties the players from both teams would flock to his wild after-match party instead of the clubs official dos. Beyond football he became friends with the likes of Frank Sinatra and Muhammad Ali. He regularly travelled to Vegas in Sinatra's private jet and still goes into a cold sweat when recalling the time Stirling Moss gave him a lift and reversed down a narrow street at 90mph. He had a whole chapter devoted to him in Hunter Daviess classic sports tome The Glory Game but now the amazing adventures of Morris Keston at last have a book of their own.
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Bernie Smith,1-Sep-07,"George Best was one of the greatest soccer players ever to have walked the Earth. His ability as an all-round player was and remains unsurpassed, and he drew legions of fans to each of his games. Along with being an exceptionally gifted sportsman, George also had a unique gift with people. From club managers to the grounds man at Old Trafford, Bestie had time for them all. Packed with anecdotes and rare photographs, this delightful biography commemorates the life and astounding career of the man who was both hero and friend to so many.",340,7.99,John Blake,George Best,"Bernie Smith, Maureen Hunt",Sep-08,"George Best was one of the greatest soccer players ever to have walked the Earth. His ability as an all-round player was and remains unsurpassed, and he drew legions of fans to each of his games. Along with being an exceptionally gifted sportsman, George also had a unique gift with people. From club managers to the grounds man at Old Trafford, Bestie had time for them all. Packed with anecdotes and rare photographs, this delightful biography commemorates the life and astounding career of the man who was both hero and friend to so many.",340,7.99,John Blake,George Best,1
John McGovern,10-Oct-12,"John McGovern is a winner. In a career spanning 19 years and over 500 league games with Hartlepools United, Derby County, Leeds United and, most famously of all, Nottingham Forest, he won two European Cups, two league titles, two League Cups and one European Super Cup.A tough-tackling midfielder, McGovern was the captain and engine room of Brian Cloughs great Forest side that won the league title in 1978 then the European Cup two years in a row. McGovern was Cloughs on-pitch general, following the great manager from Hartlepools to Derby, Leeds and then Forest.In this, his long-awaited autobiography, McGovern tells the inside story of his life and career, including many poignant recollections of his legendary boss and his assistant Peter Taylor  not least what really happened during those infamous 44 days at Leeds immortalised in The Damned United  as well as numerous nostalgic tales of footballing greats like Dave Mackay, Billy Bremner and Archie Gemmill from a long-gone era of muddy pitches, tough tackles and heaving terraces.Beyond the football, the trophies and the classic Clough tales, McGoverns story is one of incredible determination in the face of adversity. After losing his father at a very young age, he did not kick a football until the age of 13 and made it to the very top level of sport despite suffering from a handicapping muscle problem.Honest and forthright, fiercely proud but incredibly modest, John McGovern is one of the truly great figures in British football and this is his riveting and inspirational story.",272,5.99,Vision Sports Publishing,John McGovern: From Bo'ness to the Bernabeu,John McGovern,Oct-12,"John McGovern is a winner. In a career spanning 19 years and over 500 league games with Hartlepools United, Derby County, Leeds United and, most famously of all, Nottingham Forest, he won two European Cups, two league titles, two League Cups and one European Super Cup.A tough-tackling midfielder, McGovern was the captain and engine room of Brian Cloughs great Forest side that won the league title in 1978 then the European Cup two years in a row. McGovern was Cloughs on-pitch general, following the great manager from Hartlepools to Derby, Leeds and then Forest.In this, his long-awaited autobiography, McGovern tells the inside story of his life and career, including many poignant recollections of his legendary boss and his assistant Peter Taylor  not least what really happened during those infamous 44 days at Leeds immortalised in The Damned United  as well as numerous nostalgic tales of footballing greats like Dave Mackay, Billy Bremner and Archie Gemmill from a long-gone era of muddy pitches, tough tackles and heaving terraces.Beyond the football, the trophies and the classic Clough tales, McGoverns story is one of incredible determination in the face of adversity. After losing his father at a very young age, he did not kick a football until the age of 13 and made it to the very top level of sport despite suffering from a handicapping muscle problem.Honest and forthright, fiercely proud but incredibly modest, John McGovern is one of the truly great figures in British football and this is his riveting and inspirational story. 
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Ian Holloway,20-Aug-13,"Ollie is more than just a football book - this is a story of personal grit and determination. Ian Holloway is one of football's most fascinating characters as well as being a highly respected football coach. He controversially moved from Plymouth Argyle, whilst seventh from top in the Championship and with a real chance of making the play-offs, to relegation-threatened Leicester City, a club in freefall who had already had four managers in the previous 12 months. Why did he really quit Argyle? What exactly happened at Leicester? His tenure at The Walkers Stadium ended after a difficult six month period amid much turmoil and rumour. Now, for the first time, Ollie tells his own side of the most dramatic period of his career and reveals the truth about his departure from Argyle as well as finally responding to numerous outlandish claims aimed at him by people he once trusted. Ollie tells his story from his days as an apprentice at Bristol Rovers through to his playing days at the highest level with QPR and updates his story from the recent events in his personal life through to the most difficult decision in his career. He has had many personal battles to overcome, not least illness and learning that his three daughters were born profoundly deaf, whilst playing and managing. ""Ollie"" is a fantastic read for all football fans. After a year out of football, hes back and enjoying what he does best again as manager of Blackpool. This book will set the record straight  once and for all.",240,4.99,G2 Rights Ltd,Ollie: The Autobiography of Ian Holloway,Lennie Lawrence,Aug-13,"Lennie - The Autobiography of Lennie Lawrence is the story of one of football's most long-serving and well liked characters. In a career spanning over 30 years ""Lennie"" is one of football's elite belonging to a unique group of managers including Sir Alex Ferguson, Brian Clough and most recently Steve Coppell who have managed over a 1000 league matches in their career. Having never played League football he took his first steps in football management with Plymouth Argyle as Caretaker manager moving onto Lincoln City and then taking the pivotal job in his career as Reserve Manager at Charlton Athletic. He was promoted to the No1 job in 1982 and over the next nine years he became the manager of a club who returned to the top flight after an absence of 29 years and with limited resources managed to keep them there for a further 4 years. Charlton almost went out of business in 1984 and ""Lennie"" relives the rollercoaster ride of his time at Charlton looking at both the highs and the lows. He moved onto Middlesbrough and took them up to the Premier League in only his second season but after relegation he left the club after helping to recruit his replacement. With further forays at Grimsby Town, Bradford City and Luton Town he moved to Cardiff City and  took them up to the Championship before he left the club. In recent years he has become recognised as part of one of the few Director of Football/Managerial partnerships that appears to be working at Bristol Rovers. Working with young manager Paul Trollope the pair have steered the club to promotion to the 1st Division and continue to develop their partnership. A fantastic record over his thirty years in management he has seen many other managers and coaches come and go and this book will chart his personal journey in a career full of great highs.
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David Potter,1-Jul-14,"This is the ultimate quiz book on Celtic FC. Informative and fun, this is the perfect companion for those long car journeys to Inverness or Aberdeen or nights down the local. An ideal gift for Hoops fans of all ages, here's the chance to prove how much you really know about our beloved team! Who scored Celtic's first ever goal? Which players were nicknamed 'the brush', 'happy feed' and the 'flying flea'? From formation and early days to favourite managers and cult heroes, get your Celtic thinking caps on - it's quiz time!",128,7.99,The History Press,Never Mind the Hoops,David M. Friedman,Sep-08,"Whether enemy or ally, demon or god, the source of satisfaction or the root of all earthly troubles, the penis has forced humanity to wrestle with its enduring mysteries. Here, in an enlightening and entertaining cultural study, is a book that gives context to the central role of the penis in Western civilization. A man can hold his manhood in his hand, but who is really gripping whom? Is the penis the best in man -- or the beast? How is man supposed to use it? And when does that use become abuse? Of all the bodily organs, only the penis forces man to confront such contradictions: something insistent yet reluctant, a tool that creates but also destroys, a part of the body that often seems apart from the body. This is the conundrum that makes the penis both hero and villain in a drama that shapes every man -- and mankind along with it. In A Mind of Its Own, David M. Friedman shows that the penis is more than a body part. It is an idea, a conceptual but flesh-and-blood measuring stick of man's place in the world. That men have a penis is a scientific fact; how they think about it, feel about it, and use it is not. It is possible to identify the key moments in Western history when a new idea of the penis addressed the larger mystery of man's relationship with it and changed forever the way that organ was conceived of and put to use. A Mind of Its Own brilliantly distills this complex and largely unexamined story. Deified by the pagan cultures of the ancient world and demonized by the early Roman church, the organ was later secularized by pioneering anatomists such as Leonardo da Vinci. After being measured ""scientifically"" in an effort to subjugate some races while elevating others, the organ was psychoanalyzed by Sigmund Freud. As a result, the penis assumed a paradigmatic role in psychology -- whether the patient was equipped with the organ or envied those who were. Now, after being politicized by feminism and exploited in countless ways by pop culture, the penis has been medicalized. As no one has before him, Friedman shows how the arrival of erection industry products such as Viagra is more than a health or business story. It is the latest -- and perhaps final -- chapter in one of the longest sagas in human history: the story of man's relationship with his penis. A Mind of Its Own charts the vicissitudes of that relationship through its often amusing, occasionally alarming, and never boring course. With intellectual rigor and a healthy dose of wry humor, David M. Friedman serves up one of the most thought-provoking, significant, and readable cultural works in years.
less",368,17.99,Free Press,A Mind of Its Own,0
Lennie Lawrence,20-Aug-13,"Lennie - The Autobiography of Lennie Lawrence is the story of one of football's most long-serving and well liked characters. In a career spanning over 30 years ""Lennie"" is one of football's elite belonging to a unique group of managers including Sir Alex Ferguson, Brian Clough and most recently Steve Coppell who have managed over a 1000 league matches in their career. Having never played League football he took his first steps in football management with Plymouth Argyle as Caretaker manager moving onto Lincoln City and then taking the pivotal job in his career as Reserve Manager at Charlton Athletic. He was promoted to the No1 job in 1982 and over the next nine years he became the manager of a club who returned to the top flight after an absence of 29 years and with limited resources managed to keep them there for a further 4 years. Charlton almost went out of business in 1984 and ""Lennie"" relives the rollercoaster ride of his time at Charlton looking at both the highs and the lows. He moved onto Middlesbrough and took them up to the Premier League in only his second season but after relegation he left the club after helping to recruit his replacement. With further forays at Grimsby Town, Bradford City and Luton Town he moved to Cardiff City and  took them up to the Championship before he left the club. In recent years he has become recognised as part of one of the few Director of Football/Managerial partnerships that appears to be working at Bristol Rovers. Working with young manager Paul Trollope the pair have steered the club to promotion to the 1st Division and continue to develop their partnership. A fantastic record over his thirty years in management he has seen many other managers and coaches come and go and this book will chart his personal journey in a career full of great highs.",240,3.99,G2 Rights Ltd,Lennie: The Autobiography of Lennie Lawrence,Martin Bicknell,Aug-13,"Bickers: The Autobiography of Martin Bicknell is the story of former Surrey and England fast bowler Martin Bicknell. Now retired, Martin tells his story in his own words, and this book is full of Martin's opinions on the game itself, his story and the England set-up. Aggressive, upright and with the ability to swing the ball both ways, Martin Bicknell is the most underrated opening bowler in England according to the world's most popular cricket website Cricinfo. He retired in 2006 but is still actively involved in the game both as a teacher and a coach, and this is a book for true cricket fans.",240,2.9,G2 Rights Ltd,Bickers: The Autobiography of Martin Bicknell,0
David Collins & Gareth Bennett,31-Jan-13,"We are guessing that you enjoyed the first book and that you liked the trivial and the terrible. We are also guessing that you have time on your hands, so r rest assured, Never Mind the Bluebirds is back! You can believe the hype  this IS a sequel! Treat yourself to round after round of irresistible teasers. The El Clarkico round! The Cardiff Born & Bred round and old favourites like our Current Affairs round Guess the Connection and the unparalleled: Dad or Chips. Whether you are a grey-haired City diehard who stood for years on the Bob Bank, or a brand new youngster in a red shirt . . . then YOU are our target audience. Stuff this book in your pocket when you jump on the coach to your next an away match. You wont regret it.",144,7.99,The History Press,Never Mind the Bluebirds 2,Phil Ascough,Jan-13,"Hull City. Two fantastic grounds since the war, two amazing seasons in the Premier League, two spells in administration. Too many questions that we can't answer, but quite a few that we can. Hull-based journalist Phil Ascough has trawled through his own memories, picked the brains of fellow followers of the black and amber and shaken up the stories to produce a compilation designed to furrow a few eyebrows and also raise a smile. A true reflection of life with the Barmby Army or a load of Bullards? Only you can be the judge of that!",144,7.99,The History Press,Never Mind the Tigers,0
Christopher Carling and Others,24-Jan-07,"Appealing to a wide audience, this ground-breaking handbook takes an in-depth look at soccer match analysis, highlighting the latest in match analysis research and the innovative technologies now being used by professional soccer clubs around the world. 
Bridging the gap between research, theory and practice, these methods can be used by coaches, sport scientists and fitness coaches to assess and improve:
styles of play, technical ability and physical fitness
objective performance feedback to players
the development ofspecific training routines
use of available notation software, video analysis and manual systems
understanding of current academic research in soccer notational analysis.

This is the firstbook to focusexclusively on football, and is based on the authors' extensive experience in academic and professional match analysis.",184,64.99,Taylor and Francis,Handbook of Soccer Match Analysis,"Christopher J. Hallinan, John E. Hughson",Oct-13,"According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, outdoor soccer was the second most popular organized sport for Australian children after swimming. It far outstripped the popularity of the three other football codes that are played in Australia  rugby league, rugby union and Australian Rules football. Yet the soccer participation phenomenon in Australia is matched neither by the media coverage of the game in these countries, nor by the academic interest in the game. With a few notable exceptions in academic sports history, the game of soccer remains understudied in comparison with the other football codes. And, apart from some interest that is generated by World Cup campaigns, the media coverage of soccer is largely marginalized, and becomes most emphasized when reporting on aspects of hooligan crowd behaviour.This book investigates some of the ways that soccer has been maintained as marginal to Australian identity, and why the sport remains vitally important to some marginalized groups within these communities.This book was previously published as a special issue of Sport in Society.
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Mihir Bose,15-Nov-12,"The fascinating and gripping story of the rise of the English Premier League  and the current crisis it faces. The Premier League is immensely successful, a true worldwide success of the kind not enjoyed by any other English product. Such is the dominance of the Premier League that people have changed their sleeping habits on match days around the world. This fascinating book charts the rise of the Premier League. Few of its founders saw it as a worldwide phenomenon, but the power of TV media, the wider changes in Europe and influx of rich mens money (led by Roman Abramovich) propelled the Premier League into a class of its own.

Yet, the Premier Leagues rise was a spectacular cocktail of events, few of which were properly anticipated let alone planned for. Without any safeguards as to how clubs are governed, or how English football is protected from predators, we are now witnessing a financial crisis of such dimensions that the game may be forced to change in order to survive. Mihir Bose, the UKs leading sports/business journalist, takes us on a mesmerizing journey involving high stakes, multi-billion pound deals, powerful and rich people, and the future of the beautiful game.",272,24.99,Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd,Game Changer,Mihir Bose,Nov-12,"The Premier League is immensely successful, a true worldwide success of the kind not enjoyed by any other English product. Such is the dominance of the Premier League that people have changed their sleeping habits on match days around the world. This fascinating book charts the rise of the Premier League. Few of its founders saw it as a worldwide phenomenon, but the power of TV media, the wider changes in Europe and influx of rich mens money (led by Roman Abramovich) propelled the Premier League into a class of its own. Yet, the Premier Leagues rise was a spectacular cocktail of events, few of which were properly anticipated let alone planned for. Without any safeguards as to how clubs are governed, or how English football is protected from predators, we are now witnessing a financial crisis of such dimensions that the game may be forced to change in order to survive. Mihir Bose, the UKs leading sports/business journalist, takes us on a mesmerizing journey involving high stakes, multi-billion pound deals, powerful and rich people, and the future of the beautiful game.
less",0,24.4,Marshall Cavendish,Game Changer,1
"Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D. & Patricia Lee",10-Sep-13,"James Lazar could kick a soccer ball before he could stand. He scored his first goal before he owned soccer shoes. The older James got, the harder soccer got. James started to worry too much about mistakes, which hurt his game. He did not want to disappoint other people. He started to playing it safe so that he wouldnt let down his coach, parents, or teammates. But in the end James learned a valuable lesson: others still loved him even if he made mistakes or lost the game.
Both parents and young athletes will enjoy the lessons they learn. In The Confident Sports Kids Picture Book Series, young athletes and their parents learn valuable lessons through sports about confidence, focus, letting go of expectations and pressure, and how to be more successful in sports using proven sports psychology strategies.
Dr. Patrick Cohn is a renowned Sports Psychology Expert at Peak Performance Sports in Orlando, Florida. He's the author of The Confident Athlete CD series and co-author of The Confident Sports Kid CD series.",0,4.99,"Peak Performance Sports, LLC","James Lazar, the Soccer Star",James C. Nicholson,,"An Irish immigrant, a collection agent for crime bosses, a professional boxer, and a prodigious gambler, John Morrissey was -- if nothing else -- an unlikely candidate to become one of the most important figures in the history of Thoroughbred racing. As a young man, he worked as a political heavy in New York before going to San Francisco in search of fortune at the height of the Gold Rush. After returning to the east coast, he was hired by Tammany Hall and was soon locked in a deadly rivalry with William Poole, better known as ""Bill the Butcher.""As time went on, Morrissey parlayed his youthful exploits into a remarkably successful career as a businessman and politician. After establishing a gambling house in Saratoga Springs, the hard-nosed entrepreneur organized the first Thoroughbred race meet at what would become Saratoga Race Course in 1863. Morrissey went on to be elected to two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives and two terms in the New York State Senate.In  The Notorious John Morrissey, James C. Nicholson explores the improbable life of the man who brought Thoroughbred racing back to prominence in the United States. Though few of his contemporaries did more to develop the commercialization of sports in America, Morrissey's colorful background has prevented him from getting the attention he deserves. This entertaining and long-overdue biography finally does justice to his astounding rags-to-riches story while exploring an intriguing chapter in the history of horse racing.
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"Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D. & Patricia Lee",10-Sep-13,"James Lazar could kick a soccer ball before he could stand. He scored his first goal before he owned soccer shoes. The older James got, the harder soccer got. James started to worry too much about mistakes, which hurt his game. He did not want to disappoint other people. He started to playing it safe so that he wouldnt let down his coach, parents, or teammates. But in the end James learned a valuable lesson: others still loved him even if he made mistakes or lost the game.
Both parents and young athletes will enjoy the lessons they learn. In The Confident Sports Kids Picture Book Series, young athletes and their parents learn valuable lessons through sports about confidence, focus, letting go of expectations and pressure, and how to be more successful in sports using proven sports psychology strategies.
Dr. Patrick Cohn is a renowned Sports Psychology Expert at Peak Performance Sports in Orlando, Florida. He's the author of The Confident Athlete CD series and co-author of The Confident Sports Kid CD series.",0,4.99,"Peak Performance Sports, LLC","James Lazar, the Soccer Star","Sun-Sentinel, Dave Hyde, Jason Taylor",,"A celebration of five decades of professional football in Miami  The 2015 NFL season marks the Miami Dolphins 50th anniversary and a time for fans to celebrate one of the leagues most storied franchises. The Dolphins at 50 takes fans on a season-by-season tour of the Dolphins history, including re-living the teams perfect 1972 season, a feat that still stands alone in NFL history. This commemorative book also includes a countdown of the most noteworthy player to wear each jersey number, from 99 down. In addition, award-winning sports columnist Dave Hyde ranks the teams top 50 all-time players and former stars give their selections of the best players to ever put on a Dolphins uniform. Fans can enjoy the top 20 plays in team history and laugh once again at the top 50 Dolphins quotes as franchise icons Don Shula, Dan Marino, Larry Csonka, Bob Griese, Jimmy Johnson, Jason Taylor, Ricky Williams, and more are all included. Featuring nearly 100 exclusive archival images from the award-winning Sun Sentinel, this is a must-have book for any Dolphins fan.
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"Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D. & Patricia Lee",10-Sep-13,"James Lazar could kick a soccer ball before he could stand. He scored his first goal before he owned soccer shoes. The older James got, the harder soccer got. James started to worry too much about mistakes, which hurt his game. He did not want to disappoint other people. He started to playing it safe so that he wouldnt let down his coach, parents, or teammates. But in the end James learned a valuable lesson: others still loved him even if he made mistakes or lost the game.
Both parents and young athletes will enjoy the lessons they learn. In The Confident Sports Kids Picture Book Series, young athletes and their parents learn valuable lessons through sports about confidence, focus, letting go of expectations and pressure, and how to be more successful in sports using proven sports psychology strategies.
Dr. Patrick Cohn is a renowned Sports Psychology Expert at Peak Performance Sports in Orlando, Florida. He's the author of The Confident Athlete CD series and co-author of The Confident Sports Kid CD series.",0,4.99,"Peak Performance Sports, LLC","James Lazar, the Soccer Star",Tom Bisio,,,0,0,North Atlantic Books,Beyond the Battleground,0
"Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D. & Patricia Lee",10-Sep-13,"James Lazar could kick a soccer ball before he could stand. He scored his first goal before he owned soccer shoes. The older James got, the harder soccer got. James started to worry too much about mistakes, which hurt his game. He did not want to disappoint other people. He started to playing it safe so that he wouldnt let down his coach, parents, or teammates. But in the end James learned a valuable lesson: others still loved him even if he made mistakes or lost the game.
Both parents and young athletes will enjoy the lessons they learn. In The Confident Sports Kids Picture Book Series, young athletes and their parents learn valuable lessons through sports about confidence, focus, letting go of expectations and pressure, and how to be more successful in sports using proven sports psychology strategies.
Dr. Patrick Cohn is a renowned Sports Psychology Expert at Peak Performance Sports in Orlando, Florida. He's the author of The Confident Athlete CD series and co-author of The Confident Sports Kid CD series.",0,4.99,"Peak Performance Sports, LLC","James Lazar, the Soccer Star","Ben Utecht, Mark Tabb",,A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.,0,0,Howard Books,Counting the Days While My Mind Slips Away,0
"Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D. & Patricia Lee",10-Sep-13,"James Lazar could kick a soccer ball before he could stand. He scored his first goal before he owned soccer shoes. The older James got, the harder soccer got. James started to worry too much about mistakes, which hurt his game. He did not want to disappoint other people. He started to playing it safe so that he wouldnt let down his coach, parents, or teammates. But in the end James learned a valuable lesson: others still loved him even if he made mistakes or lost the game.
Both parents and young athletes will enjoy the lessons they learn. In The Confident Sports Kids Picture Book Series, young athletes and their parents learn valuable lessons through sports about confidence, focus, letting go of expectations and pressure, and how to be more successful in sports using proven sports psychology strategies.
Dr. Patrick Cohn is a renowned Sports Psychology Expert at Peak Performance Sports in Orlando, Florida. He's the author of The Confident Athlete CD series and co-author of The Confident Sports Kid CD series.",0,4.99,"Peak Performance Sports, LLC","James Lazar, the Soccer Star",Seabury Jr Blair,,,0,0,Sasquatch Books,"The Creaky Knees Guide Oregon, 2nd Edition",0
"Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D. & Patricia Lee",10-Sep-13,"James Lazar could kick a soccer ball before he could stand. He scored his first goal before he owned soccer shoes. The older James got, the harder soccer got. James started to worry too much about mistakes, which hurt his game. He did not want to disappoint other people. He started to playing it safe so that he wouldnt let down his coach, parents, or teammates. But in the end James learned a valuable lesson: others still loved him even if he made mistakes or lost the game.
Both parents and young athletes will enjoy the lessons they learn. In The Confident Sports Kids Picture Book Series, young athletes and their parents learn valuable lessons through sports about confidence, focus, letting go of expectations and pressure, and how to be more successful in sports using proven sports psychology strategies.
Dr. Patrick Cohn is a renowned Sports Psychology Expert at Peak Performance Sports in Orlando, Florida. He's the author of The Confident Athlete CD series and co-author of The Confident Sports Kid CD series.",0,4.99,"Peak Performance Sports, LLC","James Lazar, the Soccer Star",Steven Lynch,,"*Updated edition to include the 2013, 2013-14 and 2015 Ashes series*Wisden on the Ashes: The authoritative story of cricket's greatest rivalry is a detailed chronological journey through the history of this famous English-Australian contest. With Test reports, scorecards, ""Great bowlers of the year"" and other fascinating material from the archives, together with new editorial pieces, this is a remarkable record of cricket's most enduring battle.The book begins its journey with England's first tour of Australia in 1876 and the subsequent three series prior to the 1882 tour that led to a mock obituary being placed in the Sporting Times ""In affectionate remembrance of English cricket, which died at The Oval on 29th August, 1882. ... The body will be cremated and the ashes taken to Australia."" Celebrating the players who made their mark on the game and the controversies that shook the sport, the book covers every series since then through to the most recent series. In 2005 England won a highly competitive series that helped raise the popularity of the sport, and each series since then has attracted huge attention.This book will be a welcome addition to all cricket enthusiasts' collections, as well as an ideal gift purchase.This updated edition includes both 2013 series, which saw England retain the Ashes on home soil before Australia won all five tests in the second series later that year, and the summer 2015 series held in England. It also includes a colour photo section celebrating the players, the matches and the key moments from an ongoing rivalry.
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Brian Belton,1-Oct-08,"On April 1, 1972, West Ham United made sports history by becoming the first club from the highest echelon of English football to field three black players in League competition. Clive Charles was born in Canning Town, just a few miles from the Hammers' Upton Park home; Ade Coker came to London from Nigeria; and Clyde Best had made his way to London's Docklands from Bermuda. All went on to great success in the United States. After being named by Pel in the all-time greatest NASL team, Charles managed the leading College side Portland Timbers, guided the American Women to World Cup glory, and achieved historic results in Olympic competition with the U.S. Under-23s. Best grew to be a legend in the NASL, and along with Charles, was one of only four former West Ham players to manage at international level when he took over the Bermudan national side. Coker was another leading light in the modern game and represented the U.S. at international level, overcoming devastating injury. Painstakingly researched, with a foreword and interview with entertainer Kenny Lynch on the nature of support in the 1970s from a black perspective, this book tells the story of three young black men who changed sports history.",240,8.99,John Blake,"East End Heroes, Stateside Kings",Brian Belton,Oct-08,"On April 1, 1972, West Ham United made sports history bybecoming the first club from the highest echelon of English football to field three black players in League competition. Clive Charles was born in Canning Town, just a few miles from the Hammers' Upton Park home; Ade Coker came to London from Nigeria; and Clyde Best had made his way to London's Docklands from Bermuda. All went on to great success in the United States. After being named by Pel in the all-time greatest NASL team, Charles managed the leading College side Portland Timbers, guided the American Women to World Cup glory, and achieved historic results in Olympic competition with the U.S. Under-23s. Best grew to be a legend in the NASL, and along with Charles, was one of only four former West Ham players to manage at international level when he took over the Bermudan national side. Coker was another leading light in the modern game and represented theU.S. at international level, overcoming devastating injury. Painstakingly researched, witha foreword and interview with entertainerKenny Lynch on the nature of support in the 1970s from a black perspective, this book tells the story of three young black men who changed sports history.
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Kev Reynolds,6-Jun-12,"Guidebook of 100 walks based around the excellent network of Alpine huts - from southern France, through Switzerland, Austria and Italy to Slovenia. The huts range from simple unmanned  shelters to mountain inns with hot showers and restaurant. Day- and multi-day walks, and suggestions for hut-to-hut tours.",256,15.99,Cicerone Press,100 Hut Walks In the Alps,Kev Reynolds,Mar-11,"Walks in the South Downs National Park describes 40 circular walking routes for all abilities, from Winchester to Eastbourne. Casual strolls and long-distance walks, in England's newest national park, visiting the iconic Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters, Ditchling Beacon and Cissbury Ring.",224,18.89,Cicerone Press,Walks in the South Downs National Park,0
Andy Groom,27-Jul-15,"Are you an Everton fan? Can you remember back to the teams glory days of the 1980s? Would you like to revisit all of those magical moments from 1983-1985 or find out more about that time? If so, you are certain to enjoy this new book, researched and illustrated by lifelong Everton supporter, Andy Groom. Evertons Magnificent Mid-Eighties takes a nostalgic look back at the period 1983-1985 and is packed with facts and tales about the Everton success story during these years. The book contains 20 player profiles and 18 caricatures drawn by the author as well as information on club history and general trivia about the Blues. All the great names of the day including Howard Kendall, Neville Southall, Kevin Ratcliffe, Kevin Sheedy, Graeme Sharp and Andy Gray to name but a few, are featured in this fascinating, illustrated tribute to Everton. This is a must-have book for anyone interested in learning about Everton FC during the mid-eighties and one that Blues fans of all ages will treasure for years to come.",54,4.99,Andrews UK,Everton's Magnificent Mid-Eighties,Andy Groom,Jul-15,"Are you an Everton fan? Can you remember back to the teams glory days of the 1980s? Would you like to revisit all of those magical moments from 1983-1985 or find out more about that time? If so, you are certain to enjoy this new book, researched and illustrated by lifelong Everton supporter, Andy Groom. Evertons Magnificent Mid-Eighties takes a nostalgic look back at the period 1983-1985 and is packed with facts and tales about the Everton success story during these years. The book contains 20 player profiles and 18 caricatures drawn by the author as well as information on club history and general trivia about the Blues. All the great names of the day including Howard Kendall, Neville Southall, Kevin Ratcliffe, Kevin Sheedy, Graeme Sharp and Andy Gray to name but a few, are featured in this fascinating, illustrated tribute to Everton. This is a must-have book for anyone interested in learning about Everton FC during the mid-eighties and one that Blues fans of all ages will treasure for years to come.
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Cameron M. Smith & John F. Haslett,5-Jun-09,"Your one-stop guide to surviving and enjoying the Great Outdoors Want to know how to stay alive in extreme situations? This practical, accurate guide gives you all the expert, field-tested tools and techniques you need to survive. Whether you find yourself lost in the woods, adrift on a life raft, bitten by a snake, or needing shelter in cold weather, this hands-on resource teaches you how to stay safe (and sane), find rescue, and live to tell the tale! Know the basics of survival  perform life-saving first aid, make fire and shelter, and find water and food  Manage your emotions  cope with panic and anger, get the ""survivor's attitude,"" and foster cooperation and hope with others Increase your chances of rescue  signal for help and navigate using a compass or the sky Practice expert survival methods  tie essential knots, craft your own weapons and tools, and make natural remedies Gain wisdom for water emergencies  stay afloat when your ship or boat sinks, avoid dehydration and starvation, and make it to shore Open the book and find: Common survival scenarios you may encounter  Tried-and-tested advice for individuals or groups The items you need to stay alive Basic orientation skills Ways to keep warm or cool The best methods for building a fire in any environment What you can (and can't) eat and drink in the wild True stories of survival",480,12.99,Wiley,Wilderness Survival For Dummies,John Steinbreder,May-11,"How to stick to the rules -- and avoid the traps of the gameFilled with tips and anecdotes from the pros plus the 34 rulesof golf, this ideal companion to the top-selling Golf ForDummies, 2nd Edition includes:Expert advice on the do's and don'ts of golf etiquette -- fromdress code to betting on the gameAdvice on how to survive a business golf outing -- plus tips onbehavior as both a spectator and a playerThe inside scoop on proper etiquette, from replacing divots tousing your cell phon",192,0,Wiley,Golf Rules and Etiquette For Dummies,0
Cliff Green,14-Dec-11,"On Friday, 1 September 1989 Cliff Green boarded a plane from Heathrow to Nairobi to begin what he imagined to be a two year interlude to his teaching career in the UK. He was 27 and had never lived overseas before. In all respects he was very much a 'homeboy' being immensely attached to the British culture notably pop music, English pubs, Coronation Street and, most significantly, Everton Football Club. In all respects he was the last person on earth that anyone would have expected to live away from the shores of the UK. He even surprised himself with the decision. On 15 March 2011 he returned to England after more than two decades of teaching overseas in a journey that included Kenya, Bermuda and Uganda and a career path that led to his appointment in 2009 as Principal of one of the largest international schools in East Africa. There was also a personal journey of discovery and adventure loaded with humour and surprise and, while the pull of British culture diminished, the passion for Everton just grew and grew, no matter how difficult it may have been to 'get the result'.
Cliff Green was born in Andover, Hampshire on 27 September 1961. He developed a love for football from an early age and became besotted by Everton during the 1970 championship run-in idolising the Holy Trinity of Kendall, Harvey, Ball as well as his favourite centre-forward of all time, Joe Royle. Through the dire eighties of turgid football and an empty trophy cabinet, he clung onto the belief that Everton would once again become great. Determined to be a part of the revival, he left home to study for a degree in mathematical statistics at The University of Liverpool in 1980. After graduating in 1983, he worked as a trainee chartered accountant in Dale Street, Liverpool while watching Everton every week, including their most successful season in their history, and going to Rotterdam to see his team lift their only European trophy in 1985. The following year he left accountancy and studied for a PGCE at Bolton Institute of Higher Education while watching most of Everton's matches during their final championship winning season. After two years teaching at Shrewsbury Sixth Form College, he left England for a teaching career described in this book. On 21st December, 1996 he married a Ugandan lady called Violet. They have three children, Christopher, Vincent and Clair.",50,6.99,JMD Media,Expat Evertonian The diary of a football fan working abroad,Craig Tello,Dec-11,"Its the week of WrestleMania, an eventthats flourished in parallel withShawn Michaelss decorated career, an annual spectacular that The Heartbreak Kid seized time after time as his personal stage of excellence. Such a grand setting could not be more appropriate for WWEs one and only Showstopper to add Mr. Hall of Fame to his myriad monikers.From his debut in 1984 to his final WWE match in 2010, the world has seen Michaels allure audiences and perform like no other entertainer in history. But thats inside the ring. What if you could walk beside the incomparable Heartbreak Kid outside the squared circle, beyond the curtain, and spend four days with the man living a boyhood dream?Diary of a Heartbreak Kid shadows Shawn Michaels for an immensely poignant occasion of reflection, introspection, and celebration as The Heartbreak Kid is inducted into the esteemed WWE Hall of Fame on Saturday, April 2, 2011.In a moment-to-moment narrative, Diary captures the raw emotions and unfiltered candor of The Heartbreak Kid as hes reunited with family, friends, and a veritable whos who of squared circle loreTriple H, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Ric Flair, The Rock, Vince McMahonall of whom have crossed and shaped Michaelss path to the Hall of Fame.With his beautiful wife, two jubilant children, time tested faith, and nearly three decades of four-cornered memories, the retired Michaels steps back into the warmth of the limelight during the weekend of WWEs grandest extravaganza to experience the greatest honor in sports-entertainment. And with Diary of a Heartbreak Kid, youre riding shotgun.
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Chris Cowlin,23-Oct-14,"Are you a Spurs supporter? If so, how much do you know about the long and successful history of this popular football club? Would you like find out more? Following on from 101 Interesting Facts About Spurs, this new book contains even more information all about Tottenham Hotspur FC. Do you know how many of the 22 League matches against Millwall Spurs have won? What position did Tottenham finish in Division Two during 1936 Jack Tresadern's first season in charge at White Hart Lane? Who scored Spurs fastest ever Premier League goal? Find out the answers in Another 101 Interesting Facts About Spurs. Dip inside this book to find out about the players, managers, goalkeepers and goal scorers that have been a part of the Spurs story through the years, together with all the facts and figures on many of the clubs memorable wins, draws and losses. Packed full of fascinating trivia all about your favourite football club, this book is a must-have for Spurs fans of all ages.",25,3.99,Andrews UK,Another 101 Interesting Facts About Spurs,Chris Cowlin,May-14,"Are you a Spurs fan? Have you followed the teams progress throughout the 2013/2014 season or gone to watch them play? If Tottenham Hotspur is your local football club or the team you support, you are certain to enjoy tackling the 100 questions in this new quiz book. Who was Tottenhams top League scorer during the 2013/2014 season? Which Spurs midfielder scored a brace against Southampton at home during March 2014? How much was a match day programme at White Hart Lane during 2013/2014? Check the answers to these questions and more in The 2013/2014 Spurs Quiz Book. If you suffer from withdrawal symptoms at the end of the football season, this is your chance to relive all the highlights of Spurs most recent games. This book contains questions on the players, goalscorers, opponents, home and away matches, memorable wins, draws and losses as well as general Spurs trivia. Dedicated to Spurs 2013/14 season, this quiz book can be enjoyed by the whole family and will appeal to football fans of all ages.
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Chris Cowlin,23-Oct-14,"Are you a Spurs supporter? If so, how much do you know about the long and successful history of this popular football club? Would you like find out more? Following on from 101 Interesting Facts About Spurs, this new book contains even more information all about Tottenham Hotspur FC. Do you know how many of the 22 League matches against Millwall Spurs have won? What position did Tottenham finish in Division Two during 1936 Jack Tresadern's first season in charge at White Hart Lane? Who scored Spurs fastest ever Premier League goal? Find out the answers in Another 101 Interesting Facts About Spurs. Dip inside this book to find out about the players, managers, goalkeepers and goal scorers that have been a part of the Spurs story through the years, together with all the facts and figures on many of the clubs memorable wins, draws and losses. Packed full of fascinating trivia all about your favourite football club, this book is a must-have for Spurs fans of all ages.",25,3.99,Andrews UK,Another 101 Interesting Facts About Spurs,Chris Cowlin,Jan-14,"Are you a life-long Spurs supporter? Is Tottenham Hotspur your local football club? Have you followed the teams progress in the 2012/2013 season or gone to watch them play? If so, you wont want to be without this new quiz book. Relive all the highs and lows of Spurs 2012/2013 season with the 100 challenging questions in this book, covering all aspects of the clubs performance including the players, goalscorers, away action, home games, wins, draws and losses. With a fitting foreword by Spurs TV commentator, Daniel Wynne, this book focuses exclusively on the events of the 2012/2013 season and, as all the questions centre around the clubs recent performance, this book can be enjoyed by Spurs fans of all ages. Forget those before my time excuses and find out how much you really know about your favourite football clubs current form. So, brush up on your knowledge and impress your family and friends with the fascinating facts in The 2012/2013 Spurs Quiz Book. A must-have for all fans of Tottenham Hotspur FC.
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John Mccann,1-Sep-12,"In this excerpt from Stay Alive! Survival Skills You Need, John D. McCann tells you how to signal for help by using devices like mirrors, whistles, lasers and other signals.",24,1.99,F+W Media,Stay Alive - Emergency Signaling for Help eShort,John McCann,Sep-12,"In this excerpt from Stay Alive! Survival Skills You Need, John D. McCann teaches you the basics of compass and map reading. He also describes types of maps and compasses and how they can be used to navigate your way back.",0,1.99,F+W Media,Stay Alive - Find Your Way Back eShort,0
John Mccann,1-Sep-12,"In this excerpt from Stay Alive! Survival Skills You Need, John D. McCann teaches you the basics of compass and map reading. He also describes types of maps and compasses and how they can be used to navigate your way back.",50,1.99,F+W Media,Stay Alive - Find Your Way Back eShort,John McCann,Sep-12,"In this excerpt from Stay Alive! Survival Skills You Need, John D. McCann tells you the best foods to bring into the field. If you have no food, he teaches you techniques to catch and cook food.",0,1.99,F+W Media,Stay Alive - Emergency Food to Sustain Energy eShort,0
John Mccann,1-Sep-12,"In this excerpt from Stay Alive! Survival Skills You Need, John D. McCann teaches you how to select a fire site and how to start and maintain a fire.",54,1.99,F+W Media,Stay Alive - How to Start a Fire without Matches eShort,John McCann,Sep-12,"In this excerpt from Stay Alive! Survival Skills You Need, John D. McCann teaches you the basics of compass and map reading. He also describes types of maps and compasses and how they can be used to navigate your way back.",0,1.99,F+W Media,Stay Alive - Find Your Way Back eShort,0
John Mccann,1-Sep-12,"In this excerpt from Stay Alive! Survival Skills You Need, John D. McCann explains how the body loses heat and how a proper shelter helps prevent that loss.",44,1.99,F+W Media,Stay Alive - Survival Shelter and Protection from the Elements eShort,John McCann,Sep-12,"In this excerpt from Stay Alive! Survival Skills You Need, John D. McCann teaches you the basics of compass and map reading. He also describes types of maps and compasses and how they can be used to navigate your way back.",0,1.99,F+W Media,Stay Alive - Find Your Way Back eShort,0
John Mccann,1-Sep-12,"In this excerpt from Stay Alive! Survival Skills You Need, John D. McCann introduces you to survival kits, survival clothing and basic skills to survive.",8,1.99,F+W Media,Stay Alive - Introduction to Survival Skills eShort,John McCann,Sep-12,"In this excerpt from Stay Alive! Survival Skills You Need, John D. McCann informs you of dangers, hazards and medical issues that you may encounter in a survival situation.",0,1.99,F+W Media,Stay Alive - Wilderness Hazards & Outdoor Safety eShort,0
John Mccann,1-Sep-12,"In this excerpt from Stay Alive! Survival Skills You Need, John D. McCann tells you what types of fears you may feel in a survival situation and how to control those fears.",13,1.99,F+W Media,Stay Alive - The Survivor Mentality eShort,John McCann,Sep-12,"In this excerpt from Stay Alive! Survival Skills You Need, John D. McCann teaches you how to prepare an effective survival kit and addresses the main component groups for a kit.",0,1.99,F+W Media,"Stay Alive - Best Survival Kits, Lists & Ideas eShort",0
John Mccann,1-Sep-12,"In this excerpt from Stay Alive! Survival Skills You Need, John D. McCann tells you what types of fears you may feel in a survival situation and how to control those fears.",13,1.99,F+W Media,Stay Alive - The Survivor Mentality eShort,John McCann,Sep-12,"In this excerpt from Stay Alive! Survival Skills You Need, John D. McCann tells you how to signal for help by using devices like mirrors, whistles, lasers and other signals.",0,1.99,F+W Media,Stay Alive - Emergency Signaling for Help eShort,0
Alex Macdonald and Others,3-Oct-13,"Alex MacDonalds compelling memoirs cover his formative years as a player with St Johnstone, his rise to fame with Rangers, his transfer to Hearts where he became player-manager, and his time in charge at Airdrie. But Doddie is quintessentially a Rangers man, having grown up in Glasgow supporting them and then going on to play a key role in the clubs 1972 Cup Winners Cup triumph. Doddie won 12 medals in a glittering career, including a highly-prized European one during his time with Rangers, yet as he reveals, a chance meeting with Celtic manager Jock Stein might have resulted in him signing for the Old Firms other half. Etched indelibly in his memory, too, is the dejection he suffered when Hearts lost the League Championship and Scottish Cup within the space of a week in the mid-1980s and his subsequent delight at leading Airdrie into Europe. Doddie is a fascinating story, both for his lifelong love affair with football and his more personal story of growing up in Glasgow, his love of animals and his midlife crisis when he put the car in the garage and headed out on the highway on a brand new Harley Davidson. It has been a life full of adventures and characters and the highs and lows of his life and career are entertainingly and engagingly told.",256,1.99,Black & White Publishing,Doddie: My Autobiography. Alex MacDonald,Alex Ferguson,Jun-13,"Alex Ferguson, once king of Scottish football, gave up the easy life in Aberdeen to follow in the famous footsteps of Sir Matt Busby. Others had flickered and then faded in the shadow cast by the legendary Busby but Ferguson couldnt resist the call. Football is a strange obsession. Winning is a drug and when I got the invitation to manage Manchester United I simply could not resist, he says. For nearly six years he has chased the end of the rainbow and spent millions of pounds to bring the coveted championship to Old Trafford for the first time in 25 years. Now he feels it is time to tell the inside story of the best-supported club in Britain and his struggle to fulfil the title dream of thousands of supporters.        

He found the famous club in disarray and he admits he came close to the sack himself. No manager is prepared for the job at Old Trafford. The legend is huge. Its different from any other club with its traditions and expectations. It took me three or four years to understand the particular politics and demands. Only through success can a manager get control of his destiny.

Ferguson fought his battles and won the trophies which slowly but surely see him now established as a manager who has laid the old ghosts to rest and created a new vision. Winning the FA cup in 1990 bought him valuable time, and success in the European Cup-Winners Cup, beating Barcelona in a memorable final in Rotterdam, gave him the right platform for the most convincing championship challenge since the days of Busby.

After seven years at Aberdeen, Ferguson wrote A Light in the North, an account of how he broke the Glasgow stranglehold on Scottish football. Now comes the sequel of how he conquered English football at the helm of their greatest club.
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Michael Pewtherer,16-Apr-10,"An essential guide to everything you need to stay sheltered, fed, healthy, and safe in the backcountryOrganized around the six essentials of survival (shelter,water, food, fire, comfort and health, and navigation),Wilderness Survival Handbook covers 100 skills and techniques, including preserving fire, building pit shelters, toolmaking, stoneboiling cookery, and trapping and hunting animals with handmade tools and weapons. By mastering these skills, you will be able to survive with few tools or provisions in any wilderness setting--forest, plain, desert, ortundra--in nearly any part of the world.",288,14.99,McGraw-Hill Education,Wilderness Survival Handbook : Primitive Skills for Short-Term Survival and Long-Term Comfort,"Mark Elbroch, Michael Pewtherer",May-06,"Do you have what it takes?Youre alone in the wilderness with nothing but a knife and the clothes on your back. Will you survive? Do you have the skills to feed, clothe, and protect yourself? Mark Elbroch, a master tracker, and Mike Pewtherer, a woodland skills educator, put those questions to the test when they embarked on a 46-day, unprovisioned, unequipped journey into the dense wilderness of the northeastern United States.Wilderness Survival is their highly practical and uniquely observant introduction to survival in the deep woods. Mark and Mike tested generally accepted truths, questioned conventional solutions, and distilled the best techniques for making fire, obtaining shelter, finding water, and hunting with primitive weapons. They give you: A life-saving handbook of survival skills that explores man's place in the natural world The secret to surviving in the wilderness as part of naturenot its adversary Explanations of more than 30 wilderness survival skills, including hunting and gathering food, fashioning tools, and preserving and storing food
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Gwen Russell,1-Apr-14,"The accomplishments of England's greatest and best-loved soccer player are traced in this inspiring biography, now revised and updated

Soccer superstar and darling of the paparazzi, David Beckham has reached iconic status across the world for his achievements and exploits both on and off the field. This all-inclusive biography traces his incredible life starting from his early years playing for Manchester United at the age of 17 up to his career with Paris Saint-Germain in 2013his entire salary for which he pledged to a Parisian children's charity. Beckhams successes on the fieldhe is the only player to score a goal in three different World Cupsare only matched by his public accomplishments. Aside from his marriage to Victoria Beckham, he is also known for his support for UNICEF, his work as a goodwill ambassador for the charity, and for founding soccer academies in both Los Angeles and London. Beckham was instrumental in promoting London's 2012 Olympics, and carrying the Torch was a fitting reward. This is the inspiring story of an extremely talented and devoted man's rise to the top and the complete portrait of soccer's golden boy.",214,7.99,John Blake,Beckham: The Future,Gwen Russell,Apr-11,"The accomplishments of England's greatest and best-loved soccer player are traced in this inspiring biographySoccer superstar and darling of the paparazzi, David Beckham has reached iconic status across the world for his achievements and exploits both on and off the field. This all-inclusive biography traces Beckham's incredible life starting from his early years playing for Manchester United at the age of 17 up to his present day success playing for Major League Soccer's Los Angeles Galaxy squad. Beckhams successes on the fieldhe is theonly player to score a goal in three different World Cupsare only matched by his public accomplishments. Aside from his lauded marriage to Victoria Beckham, he is also known for his support for UNICEF, his work as a goodwill ambassador for the charity, and for founding soccer academies in both Los Angeles and London. Although aninjury sadlythwartedhis dream of playing in the 2010 Finals, his status is such that he traveled with the England team to South Africa to act as a mentor.This is the inspiring story of an extremely talented and devoted mans rise to the top and the complete portrait of soccers golden boy.
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Gwen Russell,1-Apr-14,"The accomplishments of England's greatest and best-loved soccer player are traced in this inspiring biography, now revised and updated

Soccer superstar and darling of the paparazzi, David Beckham has reached iconic status across the world for his achievements and exploits both on and off the field. This all-inclusive biography traces his incredible life starting from his early years playing for Manchester United at the age of 17 up to his career with Paris Saint-Germain in 2013his entire salary for which he pledged to a Parisian children's charity. Beckhams successes on the fieldhe is the only player to score a goal in three different World Cupsare only matched by his public accomplishments. Aside from his marriage to Victoria Beckham, he is also known for his support for UNICEF, his work as a goodwill ambassador for the charity, and for founding soccer academies in both Los Angeles and London. Beckham was instrumental in promoting London's 2012 Olympics, and carrying the Torch was a fitting reward. This is the inspiring story of an extremely talented and devoted man's rise to the top and the complete portrait of soccer's golden boy.",214,7.99,John Blake,Beckham: The Future,Gwen Russell,Apr-14,"The accomplishments of England's greatest and best-loved soccer player are traced in this inspiring biography, now revised and updatedSoccer superstar and darling of the paparazzi, David Beckham has reached iconic status across the world for his achievements and exploits both on and off the field. This all-inclusive biography traceshis incredible life starting from his early years playing for Manchester United at the age of 17 up tohis career with Paris Saint-Germain in 2013his entire salary for which he pledgedto a Parisian children's charity. Beckhams successes on the fieldhe is theonly player to score a goal in three different World Cupsare only matched by his public accomplishments. Aside from his marriage to Victoria Beckham, he is also known for his support for UNICEF, his work as a goodwill ambassador for the charity, and for founding soccer academies in both Los Angeles and London. Beckham was instrumental in promoting London's 2012 Olympics, and carrying the Torch was a fitting reward. This is the inspiring story of an extremely talented and devoted man's rise to the top and the complete portrait of soccer's golden boy.
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Blair Braverman,5-Jul-16,Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube by Blair Braverman has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.,0,0,Ecco,Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube,"Ben Utecht, Mark Tabb",,A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.,0,0,Howard Books,Counting the Days While My Mind Slips Away,0
Blair Braverman,5-Jul-16,Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube by Blair Braverman has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.,0,0,Ecco,Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube,"Bradford Angier, Jon Young",,"A comprehensive, practical, and reliable guide to staying alive in the woods and living off the land, by one of the most respected wilderness survivalists. With text by wilderness survivalist, Bradford Angier, the information in How to Eat in the Woods is tried, trusted, and true. One of the most complete books written on the subject, this portable guide includes essential information on how to track, trap, kill, and prepare various types of animals; select bait, land fish, and clean and cook the catch; recognize edible plants, fruits, berries, and nuts; locate bird eggs; catch edible insects; and find potable water. Also included is information on building a fire and preparing food without utensils.",0,0,Hachette Books,How to Eat in the Woods,0
Blair Braverman,5-Jul-16,Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube by Blair Braverman has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.,0,0,Ecco,Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube,"Peter Finney, Peter Finney",,"Five times each week over the past several decades, sports fans in New Orleans began their mornings by reading local sportswriter Peter Finney. Finney's newspaper columns -- entertaining, informative, and inspiring -- connected New Orleans readers to the world of sports, for nearly 70 years. From a career total of 15,000 articles, this book offers a prime selection of the very best of Finney's writing as well as an introduction from Peter Finney, Jr. Beginning his writing career as a college freshman at Loyola University, Finney added his distinctly poetic voice to the sports pages of the States-Item (1945--80) and the Times-Picayune (1980--2013). This impressive time span placed the reporter on the sidelines of the most iconic moments in Louisiana sports history. This collection includes Finney's account of Billy Cannon's 89-yard punt return against Ole Miss in 1959; Tom Dempsey's 1970 NFL-record 63-yard field goal; and the Saints' 31--17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in the 2010 Super Bowl. His interviews and profiles covered nearly every major sports figure of his time: Ted Williams, Jesse Owens, Joe DiMaggio, Muhammad Ali, Joe Namath, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Arnold Palmer, Billy Cannon, Pete Maravich, Lee Trevino, Rusty Staub, Archie, Peyton, and Eli Manning, Eddie Robinson, Doug Williams, Dale Brown, Billy Martin, Brett Favre, Nick Saban, Shaquille O'Neal, Mike Ditka, Sean Payton, Drew Brees, Sugar Ray Leonard, Skip Bertman, Les Miles, and Tom Benson, among many others.The riveting moments and fascinating characters portrayed in this volume will delight both hardcore sports enthusiasts and casual fans, in stories told with Finney's characteristic grace, humility, and wit.
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Hilary Sharp,19-Mar-12,"Superb 145km trek around the iconic Matterhorn, described in this guidebook walking anti-clockwise from Zermatt. Stunning views of the Matterhorn and other spectacular summits. Tour includes two glacier crossings and usually takes eight to ten days. Guide includes suggestions for shorter variants and peak ascents along the way.",176,16.99,Cicerone Press,Tour of the Matterhorn,"Gawani Pony Boy, Gabrielle Boiselle",Mar-12,"GaWaNi Pony Boy's unique approach to horses is captured in these five books from BowTie Press. GaWaNi Pony Boy is the founder and president of lyuptala University (lyuptala means ""one-with"" in Lakota), and online college that allows horse lovers to expand their knowledge of these magnificent animals. He regularly writes for equine publications throughout the United States and Europe.",176,39.95,i5 Publishing,Of Women and Horses,0
Joe Cermele,2-Jul-13,"GEAR UP
How to pick the best lures, baits, flies, and tackle for every situation and every style of water you plan to fish. Customize your rod and reel to suit your every need. Learn how to customize your gear, get the most out of your boat, and more.
HIT THE WATER
From small streams to major rivers, ponds to big lakes, and bays to the open ocean, hundreds of field-tested strategies will help you catch more fish with or without a boat.
FIND THE FISH
Professional fishing guides from across the country tell you how and where to find lunker bass, trophy walleyes, huge trout, and much more right in your home waters.
SET THE HOOK
Whether you're bobber fishing for bluegills with the kids or heading out after the muskie of a lifetime, the techniques and tactics in this book will make your trip a success.",256,13.99,Weldon Owen,The Total Fishing Manual,"Mia Hamm, Aaron Heifetz",Jul-13,"For the more than seven million girlsfrom knobby-kneed tykes to high school and college starswho are tearing across the country chasing a soccer ball and dreams of glory, there is one name that eclipses all others, male or female: Mia Hamm. With her cheetahlike acceleration and lightning-bolt shot, Hamm broke nearly every record in her sport, while galvanizing a whole generation of fans and players.Go for the Goal is not only the inspiring story of how a tiny suburban sprite became a global terror with a ball (and the world) at her feetit's also a step-by-step or dribble-by-dribble guide for any kid with the all-American dream of making the team and becoming a champion.Filled with personal anecdotes and fully illustrated with both action and instructional photographs, Go for the Goal shows readers exactly how to master the silky skills and techniques that made Hamm and her teammates the finest women's soccer team in the world.
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John Branson,7-Feb-12,"Richard L. Proennekea modern-day Henry David Thoreaubuilt a cabin in Twin Lakes, Alaska, during the spring of 1968, sparking thirty years of personal growth in which he spent the majority of his time strengthening his relationship with the wilderness around him. Following in the footsteps of One Mans Wilderness, a classic book compiling some of the mountain mans journals, More Readings from One Mans Wilderness chronicles Proennekes experiences with animals, the elements, park visitors, and observations he made while hiking in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. A master woodcraftsman, a mechanical genius, a tireless hiker with a keen eye, and a journalist, Proennekes life at Twin Lakes has inspired thousands of readers for decades.Editor John Bransona longtime friend of Proennekes and a park historianensures that Proennekes journals from 19741980 are kept entirely intact. His colloquial writing is not changed or altered, but Bransons footnotes make his world more approachable by providing a background for names and places that may have otherwise been unknown. Any reader with a love for conservation and true-life wilderness narratives will undoubtedly admire and relish Proennekes tales of living in the wild.",496,12.99,"Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.",More Readings From One Man's Wilderness,"John Hillman, Kathy Hillman",Nov-04,"Find out what the world of sports can teach us about spiritual principles with this new One Year daily devotional. Each daily reading focuses on a Scripture verse and a devotional illustration from the sports world. Illustrations come from over 40 different sports, including basketball, football, baseball, snowboarding, skateboarding, track, golf, and more. This devotional provides daily insight into Scripture for sports fans ages 12 and up.",416,13.99,"Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.",The One Year Devos for Sports Fans,0
Alastair Buchan,14-Mar-08,"Todays sailors rely on GPS for position finding and passage making. But what happens if your electronic navigation systems fail?This book provides you with simple, practical, get-you-home navigation techniques that could save you in an emergency whilst sailing.These easy techniques require no complicated mathematics. Learn the principles of navigation and you will have confidence in your decision-making when you need it most. You will also learn how to make simple instruments using materials and equipment likely to be found on every boat, and how to use them at sea.With colourful and clear diagrams to aid learning, you will be confident in continuing your passage in a safe and seamanlike manner if the electronics let you down.",200,21.99,Fernhurst Books Limited,"Pencil, Paper & Stars",Alastair Buchan,Mar-08,"Todays sailors rely on GPS for position finding and passage making. But what happens if your electronic navigation systems fail?
This book provides you with simple, practical, get-you-home navigation techniques that could save you in an emergency whilst sailing.
These easy techniques require no complicated mathematics. Learn the principles of navigation and you will have confidence in your decision-making when you need it most. You will also learn how to make simple instruments using materials and equipment likely to be found on every boat, and how to use them at sea.
With colourful and clear diagrams to aid learning, you will be confident in continuing your passage in a safe and seamanlike manner if the electronics let you down.",200,21.23,Fernhurst Books Limited,"Pencil, Paper & Stars",1
Barry Davies,5-Aug-14,"Tracking originated with mans need for food; he needed to understand what he was following and what the rewards would be if he was successful. Little has changed over time about the terms of tracking. We still track game for sport and food, but we have also found other uses for tracking. Border police patrol to stop illegal immigrants from entering their country; the military tracks down wanted terrorists or enemy forces. Tracking has become a military skill.In the SAS Tracking Handbook, former SAS soldier and British Empire Medal (BEM) awardwinner Barry Davies teaches not only how to survive in the outdoors with the skills of tracking, but how to use these skills from a military standpoint.Included in this book are many helpful tips on topics including:The types of dogs used for tracking.Traps for catching wild animals.Modern military tracking.Using your surroundings to your advantage.And much more.The success or failure of the modern tracker is dependent on the personal skills of the individual tracker. Training is vital in learning tracking skills, and continuous exercise the best way to interpret signs. These skills are rarely found, but they remain hidden deep within all of us. So whether youre already a skilled tracker or a novice in the field, the SAS Tracking Handbook will be your guide to mastering this old and respected art.",208,9.99,Skyhorse Publishing,SAS Tracking Handbook,Barry Pickthall,Feb-13,"Most outboard motors will be troublesome at some point in their lives, but armed with the right knowledge a skipper needn't worry.The Reeds Outboard Motor Troubleshooting Handbook is a compact, pocket-sized guide to finding solutions to all of the most common outboard problems, and many of the less common ones too. The perfect format for quick reference on board, this book will help skippers fix troublesome outboards themselves, or enable the skipper to do an emergency patch-up for a more serious problem until they can get back to port.Each topic addresses a particular problem, and gives clear step by step instructions with helpful colour photographs and diagrams showing exactly what to do. Straightforward and accessible, the Reeds Outboard Motor Troubleshooting Handbook should be an essential part of any skipper's DIY toolkit - and perfect for slipping in the pocket.
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J.D. Lenzen,25-Sep-13,"Paracord Fusion Ties - Volume 2 (PFT-V2) is the second installment in the paracord fusion ties book series and another stunning achievement by author J.D. Lenzen. Like Paracord Fusion Ties - Volume 1, PFT-V2 reveals innovative and stylish ways of storing paracord for later use. So once again you'll find crisp, clear, full-color photographs (over 1,000 in all!), coupled with succinctly written, easy to follow step-by-step instructions for bracelets, straps, and key fobs, as well as medallions and other storage ties that will keep your paracord on-hand and ready for deployment. Still PFT-V2 doesn't stop there! It also provides directions for ties and techniques that represent the next level in paracording knowledgethe making of practical paracord objects.
Primarily designed to provide survival and/or tactical advantages, practical paracord objects are in themselves useful. That is, they provide benefits to those who tie them, in real time; as opposed to when theyre unraveled and the cord within them used. Examples of the practical paracord objects in PFT-V2 include: Bush Sandals, Emergency Snow Goggles, No-Slip Machete Grip, Single-Cord Rock Sling, and more; including pouches, baskets, secret compartment fobs, and tactical ties.
Featuring instructions for 36 awe-inspiring paracord designs (35 book ties plus an eBook Bonus Tie!), PFT-V2 is an epic step forward in the craft of fusion knotting and a must have book for anyone serious about learning paracord ties!",176,9.99,4th Level Indie,Paracord Fusion Ties - Volume 2,J. D. Lenzen,Jun-14,"Paracord Project Inspirations (PPI) is another impressive addition to bestselling author J.D. Lenzen's growing catalog of paracording instruction books. Showcasing twenty-five carefully chosen classic and original knots and ties, its focus is stylish and readily reproducible pieces tailored for promotion and sale. Of course, PPI isn't only for those interested in fundraising and profits. Its also a book for anyone seeking to step up their paracording knowledge and enjoy themselves while doing it. Through crisp, clear, full-color photographs, PPI presents detailed instructions for decorative knots, braids, bars, sinnets, falls, a coin wrap, globe knot, and a variety of other never-before presented projects, geared to impress, inform, and inspire. Paracord Project Inspirations, a book that combines knots and ties of the past with knots and ties of the present, so you can launch your paracording skills into the future!
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Richard Louv,22-Apr-08,"The children and nature movement is fueled by this fundamental idea: the child in nature is an endangered species, and the health of children and the health of the Earth are inseparable. Richard Louv, from the new edition In his landmark work Last Child in the Woods, Richard Louv brought together cutting-edge studies that pointed to direct exposure to nature as essential for a childs healthy physical and emotional development. Now this new edition updates the growing body of evidence linking the lack of nature in childrens lives and the rise in obesity, attention disorders, and depression. Louvs message has galvanized an international back-to-nature campaign to Leave No Child Inside. His book will change the way you think about our future and the future of our children. [The] national movement to leave no child inside . . . has been the focus of Capitol Hill hearings, state legislative action, grass-roots projects, a U.S. Forest Service initiative to get more children into the woods and a national effort to promote a green hour in each day. . . . The increased activism has been partly inspired by a best-selling book, Last Child in the Woods, and its author, Richard Louv. The Washington Post Last Child in the Woods, which describes a generation so plugged into electronic diversions that it has lost its connection to the natural world, is helping drive a movement quickly flourishing across the nation. The Nations Health This book is an absolute must-read for parents. The Boston Globe Now includesA Field Guide with 100 Practical Actions We Can Take Discussion Points for Book Groups, Classrooms, and Communities Additional Notes by the Author New and Updated Research from the U.S. and Abroad",416,9.99,Algonquin Books,Last Child in the Woods,Richard Louv,Apr-08,"The children and nature movement is fueled by this fundamental idea: the child in nature is an endangered species, and the health of children and the health of the Earth are inseparable. Richard Louv, from the new edition In his landmark work Last Child in the Woods, Richard Louv brought together cutting-edge studies that pointed to direct exposure to nature as essential for a childs healthy physical and emotional development. Now this new edition updates the growing body of evidence linking the lack of nature in childrens lives and the rise in obesity, attention disorders, and depression. Louvs message has galvanized an international back-to-nature campaign to Leave No Child Inside. His book will change the way you think about our future and the future of our children. [The] national movement to leave no child inside . . . has been the focus of Capitol Hill hearings, state legislative action, grass-roots projects, a U.S. Forest Service initiative to get more children into the woods and a national effort to promote a green hour in each day. . . . The increased activism has been partly inspired by a best-selling book, Last Child in the Woods, and its author, Richard Louv. The Washington Post Last Child in the Woods, which describes a generation so plugged into electronic diversions that it has lost its connection to the natural world, is helping drive a movement quickly flourishing across the nation. The Nations Health This book is an absolute must-read for parents. The Boston Globe Now includesA Field Guide with 100 Practical Actions We Can Take Discussion Points for Book Groups, Classrooms, and Communities Additional Notes by the Author New and Updated Research from the U.S. and Abroad
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Gillian Price,25-Feb-11,"The first English-language walking and trekking guide to the Maritime Alps, on the border of Italy and France. 18 walks and 6 treks including a 5-day traverse of the Parc National du Mercantour and a 7-day traverse of the Parco Naturale delle Alpi Marittime, written by Alpine expert Gillian Price. Great for novice walkers and seasoned trekkers.",224,17.99,Cicerone Press,Walks and Treks in the Maritime Alps,Gillian Price,Feb-10,"The first English-language walking and trekking guide to the Maritime Alps, on the border of Italy and France. 18 walks and 6 treks including a 5-day traverse of the Parc National du Mercantour and a 7-day traverse of the Parco Naturale delle Alpi Marittime, written by Alpine expert Gillian Price. Great for novice walkers and seasoned trekkers.",224,20.42,Cicerone Press,Walks and Treks in the Maritime Alps,1
Gillian Price,25-Feb-11,"The first English-language walking and trekking guide to the Maritime Alps, on the border of Italy and France. 18 walks and 6 treks including a 5-day traverse of the Parc National du Mercantour and a 7-day traverse of the Parco Naturale delle Alpi Marittime, written by Alpine expert Gillian Price. Great for novice walkers and seasoned trekkers.",224,17.99,Cicerone Press,Walks and Treks in the Maritime Alps,Scott W. Wagner,Feb-11,"Your one-stop guide to tactical shotguns: Selection. Modifications. Accessories.
Tactical Shotgun is the essential guide to selecting and using a shotgun for defense. Whether your concern is self-defense, home defense or law enforcement, author Scott Wagner's advice will help you make informed decisions. Here he offers an experienced point of view on many makes and models of tactical shotguns, along with information on ammunition and the many accessories available.



Find out:



What is a ""tactical"" shotgun? 



Pump action, semi-auto or double? 



What's the best choice for home defense? 



Which features are valued by law enforcement?



Wagner also reviews some fun specialty ammo (learn which exotic load promised quite a show, but ultimately fizzled), and performs some very revealing backyard ballistics testing.
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W. S. Kals,1-Jul-10,"Sooner or later any outdoor enthusiast will need more than trail markers for guidance. This best-selling manual - now thoroughly revised and updated - is designed for anyone who wants to chart a course in the wilderness: hiker, backpacker, snowshoer, skier, fisherman, or hunter. Step by step, it teaches the skills that enable you to answer the vital questions: Where am I now? Which way do I head to reach my destination? How far is it? And how long will it take me to get there?Starting with the basics of interpreting maps and orienting by compass, the proceeds clearly through the more advanced mysteries of land navigation: measuring distances and estimating travel times; determining and adjusting for local declination around the globe; using an altimeter to add the dimension of height to one's position; and navigation by means of sun and stars. In updating the late W. S. Kal's text, coauthor Clyde Soles focuses on the latest developments in technology and equipment. Readers learn, for example, that through digital mapping software, one can order the exact area desired, at any scale, and print it on waterproof paper. Soles also surveys the popular handheld GPS units and instructs in their use, and provides an overview of marine navigation for the growing sport of sea kayaking. Visuals include a full-color foldout topographic map for reference and practice, plus dozens of helpful drawings and photographs.Though much has changed, one thing certainly hasn't: The new edition of Land Navigation Handbook retains the solid information, spirit, and lively humor that made it a classic among outdoorspeople everywhere.",248,11.99,Counterpoint,Land Navigation Handbook,W. S. Kals,Jul-10,"Sooner or later any outdoor enthusiast will need more than trail markers for guidance. This best-selling manual - now thoroughly revised and updated - is designed for anyone who wants to chart a course in the wilderness: hiker, backpacker, snowshoer, skier, fisherman, or hunter. Step by step, it teaches the skills that enable you to answer the vital questions: Where am I now? Which way do I head to reach my destination? How far is it? And how long will it take me to get there?Starting with the basics of interpreting maps and orienting by compass, the proceeds clearly through the more advanced mysteries of land navigation: measuring distances and estimating travel times; determining and adjusting for local declination around the globe; using an altimeter to add the dimension of height to one's position; and navigation by means of sun and stars. In updating the late W. S. Kal's text, coauthor Clyde Soles focuses on the latest developments in technology and equipment. Readers learn, for example, that through digital mapping software, one can order the exact area desired, at any scale, and print it on waterproof paper. Soles also surveys the popular handheld GPS units and instructs in their use, and provides an overview of marine navigation for the growing sport of sea kayaking. Visuals include a full-color foldout topographic map for reference and practice, plus dozens of helpful drawings and photographs.Though much has changed, one thing certainly hasn't: The new edition of Land Navigation Handbook retains the solid information, spirit, and lively humor that made it a classic among outdoorspeople everywhere.
less",248,16.95,Counterpoint,Land Navigation Handbook,1
Cliff Jacobson,1-Mar-15,The 30th Anniversary Edition of the classic Expedition Canoeinghas long been considered the premier guide to canoeing and exploring North America's waterways. This thirtieth-anniversary edition expertly details everything you need to know about paddling the continent's wild rivers.,360,28.99,Falcon Guides,Canoeing Wild Rivers,Cliff Jacobson,Mar-15,"The 30th Anniversary Edition of the classic Expedition Canoeinghas long been considered the premier guide to canoeing and exploring North America's waterways. This thirtieth-anniversary edition expertly details everything you need to know about paddling the continent's wild rivers.Outdoors writer and wilderness canoe guide Cliff Jacobson draws on his thirty-plus years of river running to give you sound advice, fresh new ideas, and advanced techniques for canoeing in the wilderness. Completely updated and revised, inside you'll find dozens of full-color photos, how-to illustrations, source charts, canoeing and camping tricks, a chapter full of hard-won advice from more than twenty-five of Jacobson's fellow canoeing experts, and a brand new chapter devoted to paddling desert and swamp rivers.Look inside to find:How to pick a crewRoute and trip planningCanoeing and camping gearNavigating by map, compass, and GPSHow to deal with dangerous bearsCanoe hazards and rescueBarren-land travelPreparation and skills are everything when canoeing wild rivers. Take along this guide on all of your canoeing adventures. 
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John Gierach,11-May-10,"Brilliant, witty, perceptive essays about fly-fishing, the natural world, and life in general by the acknowledged master of fishing writers.Once an angler has become serious about the sport (and serious is the word thats used), hell never again have enough tackle or enough time to use it. And his nonangling friends and family may never again entirely recognize him, either. In other words, he (or she) will have entered Gierach territory. And fishermen who choose to brave the crowds at the big hold, commune with the buddies at the family pool, or even wade into questionable waters in the dark of night are sure to recognize themselves in Even Brook Trout Get the Blues.Whether debating bamboo versus graphite rods, describing the pleasure of fishing in pocket waters or during a spring snow in the mountains, or recounting a trip in pursuit of the fascinatingly ugly longnose gar, Gierach understands that fly-fishing is more than a sport. Its a way of life in which patience is (mostly) rewarded, the rhythms of the natural world are appreciated, and the search for the perfect rod or ideal stream is never ending. It is not a life without risks, for as Gierach warns: This perspective on things can change you irreparably. If it comes to you early enough in life, it can save you from ever becoming what they call normal. Even Brook Trout Get the Blues will convince you that normal is greatly overrated.",224,13.99,Simon & Schuster,Even Brook Trout Get The Blues,"Kirk Deeter, Charlie Meyers",May-10,"Two highly respected outdoor journalists, Kirk Deeter of Field & Stream and Charlie Meyers of the Denver Post, have cracked open their notebooks and shared straight-shot advice on the sport of fly fishing, based on a range of new and old experiencesfrom interviews with the late Lee Wulff to travels with maverick guides in Tierra del Fuego. The mission of The Little Red Book of Fly Fishing is to demystify and un-complicate the tricks and tips that make a great trout fisher. There are no complicated physics lessons here. Rather, conceived in the take dead aim spirit of Harvey Penicks classic instructional on golf, The Little Red Book of Fly Fishing offers a simple, digestible primer on the basic elements of fly fishing: the cast, presentation, reading water, and selecting flies. In the end, this collection of 240 tips is one of the most insightful, plainly spoken, and entertaining works on this sportone that will serve both novices and experts alike in helping them reflect and hone in their approaches to fly fishing.
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Steve Kew,2-Mar-12,"The second of two guidebooks to walking Scotland's Munros, this guidebook details routes to 145 Munros in the Cairngorms, northern Scottish highlands (north of the Great Glen) and Skye. Volume 1 covers Munros in the southern, central and western Highlands.",304,17.99,Cicerone Press,Walking the Munros Vol 2 - Northern Highlands and the Cairngorms,Tracy Reifkind,Mar-12,"Let Your Real Body Break ThroughTracy Reifkind had been overweight her whole life and no amount of working out had helped her lose the weight. She had almost given up on ever getting fit, when she discovered a fitness tool called the kettlebell. Reifkind had no idea that this traditional Russian device, shaped like a cannonball with a handle on it, was about to change her life. Soon she was looking in the mirror and seeing things that she had never seen beforedefined biceps, strong shoulders, and even firm absmuscles she didn't even realize she was toning. In all, Reifkind lost 120 pounds and has kept the weight off for six years. Tracy Reifkind's program comes in three parts:Mind: Before you start the program, you are coached on a winning mind-set that will set you up for the best possible results.Body: As you swing the kettlebell, it creates a force that demands full-body involvement and constantly engages the coreall with very little impact on the joints. There's no safer, or more effective, way to work out the entire body.Food: The Swing! includes a food plan with a focus on great flavor and making sure you never go hungry. It's a weight-loss food plan for people who love to eat.Now Reifkind is bringing this powerful and unique workout and diet programadvanced enough for an elite athlete, but simple enough for a noviceto its widest audience yet. Her program focuses on the simplest of the kettlebell movementsthe swingto create a fast, highly effective workout that makes the body leaner and more muscular at the same time. The Swing! program promises dramatic results in just two half-hour sessions each week. Believe it or not, that's just four hours a month!By following her own custom-built program, Tracy Reifkind let her real body break through. Now you can, too.
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Woody Woodruff,4-Jun-13,"Whether you're a Dutch oven novice or a veteran cooker, this essential reference will tell you all you need to know to cook, fry, or bake.",176,13.99,Falcon Guides,Cooking the Dutch Oven Way,Luke Edwardes-Evans,Jun-13,"The Advanced Cyclist's Training Manual follows on from the successful Cyclist's Training Manual, taking readers to the next level. Whether riding competitively or for pleasure, this book is designed to help people realise their goals and includes information on road racing, time trial, track, cross-country, cyclo-cross and cyclo-sportive.It covers training through the off-season and explains how to peak at the right time. There is step by step guidance on improving technique, endurance and speed, and plenty of advice on important elements like nutrition and avoiding injuries.Illustrated with stunning action photography and full of tips, interviews and training logs from some of the world'sbest pro riders, this insightful guide will help you beat your goals and get more from your cycling.
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Stephen Fox,19-Nov-12,"The eight one- or two-week cycle tours in this guidebook are selected to offer cyclists of all levels a taste of France's diverse landscapes and superb scenery. Covering some of the most picturesque parts of Brittany, Picardy, Alsace, Auvergne/Languedoc, Provence, Dordogne/Lot, the Alps and the Pyrenees.",272,17.99,Cicerone Press,Cycle Touring In France,"Christy Karras, Stephen Zusy",Sep-10,"Forty classic rides through the regions quintessential scenes * With its spectacular and varied scenes, no other region of America can best the Pacific Northwest when it comes to motorcycle touringwhether a Sunday afternoon ride with friends or a multiday adventure. Now, with Motorcycle Touring in the Pacific Northwest, bikers have an unparalleled guide describing forty classic rides across the quintessential landscapes of Oregon, Washington, and Vancouver/British Columbiafrom the rugged Pacific coast to breathtaking islands, from rain forests to deserts, from the Cascades to the Rockies. In friendly prose peppered with anecdotes, sidebars, and interesting asides, Christy Karras and Steve Zusy describe the routesmost representing a days worth of ridingand include a map for each, color photographs, and details aplenty on road conditions and terrain, sites worth stopping for, amenities, and side trips.
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John Biggar,16-Dec-14,"Le premier topo dalpinisme couvrant lensemble de la cordillre des Andes, du Venezuela  la Patagonie et la Terre de Feu Quel amateur de montagne na rv de dcouvrir un jour lAmrique du Sud par ses plus belles montagnes?Destin aux alpinistes et aux randonneurs, la collection  Les Andes, guide dalpinisme  reprend tous les sommets de plus de 6000 mtres daltitude, les 5000 les plus importants et les principales montagnes de Patagonie et de Terre de Feu, sans oublier les principaux sites descalade et de bloc. Au total, plus de 400 sommets dcrits en dtail, avec des milliers dinformations uniques ainsi que de nombreuses cartes et photos. De locan Pacifique aux confins de lAltiplano, des grandes parois aux volcans les plus faciles, de la montagne la plus proche  la cordillre la plus recule, vous trouverez dans ce guide le sommet de vos rves pour prparer et raliser un voyage inoubliable !Dans ce tome, retrouvez toutes les informations concernant la Puna de Atacama. PROPOS DE L'AUTEURInstructeur de montagne professionnel, John Biggar grimpe regulierement dans les Andes depuis une quinzaine dannees. Lorsquil nest pas en Amerique du Sud, il vit a Castle Douglas en Ecosse ou il dirige ANDES, une agence de voyages specialisee en trekking, alpinisme et ski dans les Andes.",83,5.99,Nevicata,"Puna de Atacama : Les Andes, guide d'Alpinisme",John Biggar,Dec-14,"Le premier topo dalpinisme couvrant lensemble de la cordillre des Andes, du Venezuela  la Patagonie et la Terre de Feu Quel amateur de montagne na rv de dcouvrir un jour lAmrique du Sud par ses plus belles montagnes?Destin aux alpinistes et aux randonneurs, la collection  Les Andes, guide dalpinisme  reprend tous les sommets de plus de 6000 mtres daltitude, les 5000 les plus importants et les principales montagnes de Patagonie et de Terre de Feu, sans oublier les principaux sites descalade et de bloc. Au total, plus de 400 sommets dcrits en dtail, avec des milliers dinformations uniques ainsi que de nombreuses cartes et photos. De locan Pacifique aux confins de lAltiplano, des grandes parois aux volcans les plus faciles, de la montagne la plus proche  la cordillre la plus recule, vous trouverez dans ce guide le sommet de vos rves pour prparer et raliser un voyage inoubliable !Dans ce tome, retrouvez toutes les informations concernant la Puna de Atacama. PROPOS DE L'AUTEURInstructeur de montagne professionnel, John Biggar grimpe regulierement dans les Andes depuis une quinzaine dannees. Lorsquil nest pas en Amerique du Sud, il vit a Castle Douglas en Ecosse ou il dirige ANDES, une agence de voyages specialisee en trekking, alpinisme et ski dans les Andes.
less",83,5.99,Primento Digital Publishing,"Puna de Atacama : Les Andes, guide d'Alpinisme",1
Jeff Lewatowski,15-Oct-13,"Written by an expert outfitter with boots in its waters, this piece includes a detailed map with access points along the river, information about gear, seasonal hatches, local lodges, fly shops, restaurants, watering holes, andclosest medical care, along with thesort ofintimate, insiderinformation only someone working on the river can share.",4,4.99,Stonefly Press,Fly Fishing the Big Gunpowder Falls River,"Shawn Perich, Jeff Sonstegard",May-02,"At last, an angler's guide to fishing Lake Superior. Whether you're an old salt or an armchair angler, you'll love this book. Experienced fisherman Shawn Perich offers proven tactics for catching steelhead, lake trout, salmon, and walleye, as well as accurate information for boaters, shore-casters, and stream anglers. The straightforward approach of fishing Lake Superior gives clear advice about when, where, and how to hook the big ones.",176,48,University of Minnesota Press,Fishing Lake Superior,0
Dave Brown,15-Oct-13,"Written by an expert outfitter with boots in its waters, this piece includes a detailed map with access points along the river, information about gear, seasonal hatches, local lodges, fly shops, restaurants, watering holes, andclosest medical care, along with thesort ofintimate, insiderinformation only someone working on the river can share.",4,4.99,Stonefly Press,Fly Fishing the Bow River,Dick Brown,Jun-11,"This new and revised edition of Bonefish Fly Patterns is the most comprehensive collection of bonefish flies ever published, displaying fly designs from such world-class flats anglers and guides as Winston Moore, Jim Orthwein (four-time bonefish world record holder), Steve Huff, Harry Spear, Rick Ruoff, Del Brown, John Goddard, Barry and Cathy Beck, Lou Tabory, Tim Borski, Bob Clouser, Lefty Kreh, Tom McGuane, Yvon Chouinard, Craig Mathews, Vic Gaspeny, Dave Skok, Eric Peterson, Patrick Dorsey, and Aaron Adams, and many, many more.  The book includes 197 full-color photographsone for each featured pattern, some published here for the first time. Each fly profile is listed with its creators authentic recipe and tying tips. Also included are tying sequences for important patterns, a discussion of design trends, a materials glossary, and a list of sources for materials, custom flies, and off-the-shelf patterns. Dick Brown does not forget to describe fly selection for various destinations, habitats, and conditions, and to advise anglers on how to present flies and what prey they portray.
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H.W. Tilman & Jim Perrin,1-Jul-14,"To those who went to the War straight from school and survived it, the problem of what to do afterwards was particularly difficult. For H.W. Tilman, the solution lay in Africa  gold prospecting, mountaineering and a 3,000-mile solo bicycle ride across the continent. Tilman was perhaps the greatest explorer of his time, a famed mountaineer and pioneering sailor who made first ascents throughout the Himalaya, attempted Everest, and sailed into the Arctic Circle. For Tilman, the goal was always to discover new places, to explore rather than conquer. Snow on the Equator chronicles Tilmans early adventures; his transition from East African coffee planter to famed mountaineer. After World War I, he moved to Africa, meeting Eric Shipton and beginning a hugely successful mountaineering partnership. He hunted game, experimented with mining and climbed Mount Kenya, Kilimanjaro and Ruwenzori before embarking on a remarkable bicycle odyssey across Africa  recounted here in splendidly funny style. Tilman became one of the greatest of all travel writers. His writings are the works of a subtle and wry humourist with an ironic, yet cultured and committed world view. He is part of the great British tradition of comic writing  and there is nobody else quite like him.",300,5.99,Vertebrate Publishing,Snow on the Equator,"H.W. Tilman, Sir Chris Bonington",Sep-15,"To those who went to the War straight from school and survived it, the problem of what to do afterwards was peculiarly difficult.' For H.W. 'Bill' Tilman, the solution lay in Africa: in gold prospecting, mountaineering and a 3,000-mile bicycle ride across the continent. Tilman was one of the greatest adventurers of his time, a pioneering climber and sailor who held exploration above all else. He made first ascents throughout the Himalaya, attempted Mount Everest, and sailed into the Arctic Circle. For Tilman, the goal was always to explore, to see new places, to discover rather than conquer. First published in 1937, Snow on the Equator chronicles Tilman's early adventures; his transition from East African coffee planter to famed mountaineer. After World War I, Tilman left for Africa, where he grew coffee, prospected for gold and met Eric Shipton, the two beginning their famed mountaineering partnership, traversing Mount Kenya and climbing Kilimanjaro and Ruwenzori. Tilman eventually left Africa in typically adventurous style via a 3,000-mile solo bicycle ride across the continent-all recounted here in splendidly funny style. Tilman is one of the greatest of all travel writers. His books are well-informed and keenly observed, concerned with places and people as much as summits and achievements. They are full of humour and anecdotes and are frequently hilarious. He is part of the great British tradition of comic writing and there is nobody else quite like him.
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H.W. Tilman & Jim Perrin,1-Jul-14,"To those who went to the War straight from school and survived it, the problem of what to do afterwards was particularly difficult. For H.W. Tilman, the solution lay in Africa  gold prospecting, mountaineering and a 3,000-mile solo bicycle ride across the continent. Tilman was perhaps the greatest explorer of his time, a famed mountaineer and pioneering sailor who made first ascents throughout the Himalaya, attempted Everest, and sailed into the Arctic Circle. For Tilman, the goal was always to discover new places, to explore rather than conquer. Snow on the Equator chronicles Tilmans early adventures; his transition from East African coffee planter to famed mountaineer. After World War I, he moved to Africa, meeting Eric Shipton and beginning a hugely successful mountaineering partnership. He hunted game, experimented with mining and climbed Mount Kenya, Kilimanjaro and Ruwenzori before embarking on a remarkable bicycle odyssey across Africa  recounted here in splendidly funny style. Tilman became one of the greatest of all travel writers. His writings are the works of a subtle and wry humourist with an ironic, yet cultured and committed world view. He is part of the great British tradition of comic writing  and there is nobody else quite like him.",300,5.99,Vertebrate Publishing,Snow on the Equator,Martin Boysen,Jul-14,"The start of a love affair. 'I kicked off my shoes and prepared to climb in stocking feet, aware of an enormous sense of occasion as I laid hands on the rock and stepped up on the first rounded hold. It was not a hard climb but that was unimportant. I felt instinctively at home and at the finish experienced such a surge of happy elation that I knew then I was committed to climbing.' Martin Boysen's passion for crags and mountains springs from his deep love of nature and a strong sense of adventure. From his early days on rock as a Kent schoolboy after the war, he was soon among the most gifted climbers of his or any generation, famed for his silky technique. Boysen made a huge contribution to British rock climbing, especially in North Wales; he discovered Gogarth in the 1960s and climbed some of the best new routes of his era: Nexus on Dinas Mot, The Skull on Cyrn Las and the magisterial Capital Punishment on Ogwen's Suicide Wall. For more than two decades, Boysen was also one of Britain's leading mountaineers. A crucial member of Sir Chris Bonington's team that climbed the South Face of Annapurna in 1970, Boysen was also part of Bonington's second summit team on the South West face of Everest. In 1976 he made the first ascent of Trango Tower with Joe Brown. Along the way, Boysen climbed with some of the most important figures in the history of the sport, not just stars like Bonington and Brown, but those who make climbing so rich and intriguing, like Nea Morin and the brilliant but doomed Gary Hemming. He joined Hamish MacInnes hunting gold in Ecuador, doubled for Clint Eastwood on the North Face of the Eiger and worked on director Fred Zinnemann's last movie. Wry, laconic and self-deprecating, Martin Boysen's Hanging On is an insider's account of British climbing's golden age.
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Creek Stewart & Jacqueline Musser,20-Apr-12,"Be Ready When Disaster StrikesIf an unexpected emergency or disaster hits, are you prepared to leave your home--fast? You will be if you follow the advice in this book.This book shows you how to create a self-contained disaster preparedness kit to help you survive your journey from ground zero to a safer location. Survival expert Creek Stewart details from start to finish everything you need to gather for 72 hours of independent survival--water, food, protection, shelter, survival tools, and so much more.You'll find:A complete Bug Out Bag checklist that tells you exactly what to pack based on your survival skill level Photos and explanations of every item you need in your bag Resource lists to help you find and purchase gear Practice exercises that teach you how to use almost everything in your bag Demonstrations for multi-use items that save pack space and weight Specific gear recommendations for common disasters The book even includes special considerations for bugging out with children, the elderly, the physically disabled, and even pets. A disaster could strike your home at any moment. Are you prepared to face the devastating aftermath? Protect yourself and your family by building a Bug Out Bag today!",208,9.99,F+W Media,Build the Perfect Bug Out Bag,"Javy Lopez, Gary Caruso",Apr-12,"Popular Atlanta Braves catcher Javier Javy Lopez opens up in this autobiography to tell his amazing story, from learning to play baseball on a neighborhood basketball court to his record of 42home runs in a season by a catcher. The product of a lower-middle-class background in Puerto Rico,Javy had to overcome numerous hardshipsnot the least of which was a language barrierto fulfill his destiny as one of the most accomplished catchers of the modern era. He tells of bumps along the way to success, including why he overstated his signing bonus as well as the time in the minors when he cried during an all-night meltdowndue tohis struggles on the field. But he went on to be named MVP of the 1996 National League Championship Series, and played on 12 of the Atlanta Braves unprecedented 14 straight division-winning teams of the 1990s and 2000s. From his relationship with great teammates such as Greg Maddux and John Smoltz, to his failed comeback attempt with the Braves in 2008, this autobiography tells all about the handsome, warm, engaging Lopez and how he became one of baseballs most popular players.
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Creek Stewart,28-Jan-15,"LEARN HOW TO SURVIVE!When it comes to surviving a disaster, having survival skills and know-how is as essential as having the necessary survival gear. Without the right knowledge, survival gear is useless. Build the Perfect Bug Out Survival Skills will teach you the essential wilderness survival skills you need to endure a bug out situation or prolonged off-grid scenario. You will learn how to meet the four core survival needs  shelter, fire, water and food  with a minimum amount of equipment. Detailed photos and step-by-step instructions will help you master each skill.FEATURING:Detailed instructions for survival skills that require little gear  an emphasis on primitive toolsStep-by-step photos that clearly illustrate complex techniques like knot tying, shelter construction, fire building and setting snares and trapsAdvanced knowledge that could save you and your family during a real emergency",224,9.99,F+W Media,Build the Perfect Bug Out Survival Skills,Creek Stewart,May-13,"Put the Odds in Your Favor! Train like a Tribute before you enter the Arena using this wilderness survival guide--you don't have to live in Panem to put these survival skills to use. Experience the adventure of life in District 12 by learning and practicing the survival skills used by Katniss, Peeta, Gale and their friends. Some of the survival skills you'll learn: Building temporary shelters to protect from rain, cold, wind and sun. Finding and purifying water--even when there are no streams or lakes nearby. Building and using fire for cooking, signaling, warmth and making tools. Identifying and cooking wild edible plants. Building Gale's famous twitch-up snares. Peeta's camouflage techniques. Katniss's hunting and stalking skills. Making your own survival bow and arrows and other tools. The materials you need to create a forage bag like Katniss's. Survival first aid. Navigation tips and tricks for travel, rescue and evasion. Detailed photos and step-by-step instructions will help you master each skill. The real-life skills found in The Unofficial Hunger Games Wilderness Survival Guide will help you in any wilderness or disaster survival situation. Start your training today.
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Bob Shannon,15-Oct-13,"Written by an expert outfitter with boots in its waters, this piece includes a detailed map with access points along the river, information about gear, seasonal hatches, local lodges, fly shops, restaurants, watering holes, andclosest medical care, along with thesort ofintimate, insiderinformation only someone working on the river can share.",4,4.99,Stonefly Press,Fly Fishing the Dog River,Bob Gooch,Aug-11,"In this second edition of Bob Goochs Virginia Fishing    Guide, M. W. Smith offers an updated version of a classic work of Virginia outdoor    literature. Providing a new preface and appendices, Smith also recasts the volumes    introduction and site listings to reflect such changes as new ""catch and release only""    designations and stocking schedules (for trout streams). This edition features a fresh design    with new maps and photographs.",256,19.95,University of Virginia Press,Virginia Fishing Guide,0
Mark Horrell,7-Dec-15,"* CURRENTLY LISTED AT HALF PRICE FOR PRE-ORDER *As he teetered on a narrow rock ledge a yak's bellow short of the stratosphere, with a rubber mask strapped to his face, a pair of mittens the size of a sealion's flippers, and a drop of two kilometres below him, it's fair to say Mark Horrell wasn't entirely happy with the situation he found himself in.He had been an ordinary hiker who had only read books about mountaineering. When he signed up for an organised trek in Nepal with a group of elderly ladies, little did he know that ten years later he would be attempting to climb the world's highest mountain.But as he travelled across the Himalayas, Andes, Alps and East Africa, following in the footsteps of the pioneers, he dreamed up a seven-point plan to gain the skills and experience which could turn a wild idea into reality.Funny, incisive and heartfelt, his journey provides a refreshingly honest portrait of the joys and torments of a modern-day Everest climber.Praise for Mark Horrell's other books:""This account, of his successful attempt to climb Everest from the North side, has elevated him and his writing to a whole new level  Every gasp of thin air, every ankle-wrenching pain, is included in Horrells narrative."" - Customer review, The Chomolungma Diaries""Mark is a very engaging writer: honest, humorous, with wonderful descriptions of the environment and captivating tales of the trails."" - Customer review, The Chomolungma Diaries""A compelling read with no smoke and mirrors, just a whole lot of truth, hard work, and humility. Great book!"" - Customer review, The Chomolungma Diaries""Breathtaking, fascinating, insightful and honest. He has a fantastic attitude towards his climbing, the most important point being, its not getting to the top, its living to try it again, and enjoying the amazing privilege of being able to do it in the first place."" - Customer review, Thieves, Liars and Mountaineers""Dry wit and sharp observation made this an excellent read. Lovely descriptions of the mountains. Looking forward to the next one."" - Customer review, Thieves, Liars and Mountaineers""Horrell is a very descriptive, self-deprecating, witty writer  The prose is breezy and light and the story moves along briskly. Highly recommended."" - Customer review, Thieves, Liars and Mountaineers""Marks books are beautifully written, very humorous and you feel like you are there experiencing the mountain."" - Customer review, Denali Nights""As usual Marks writing manages to be both lively and down-to-earth. Strongly recommended!"" - Customer review, Denali Nights",0,0,Mark Horrell,Seven Steps from Snowdon to Everest: A Hill Walker's Journey to the Top of the World,"Tamika Catchings, Ken Petersen, Tony Dungy",,"When all she wanted was to fit in, Tamika Catchings stood out and felt left out, never knowing one day she'd stand out--as a basketball superstar and an inspiration. She faced being set apart by her hearing loss, separated from family, living up to high expectations, and the pain and discouragement of debilitating physical injury. Yet she reached for the stars with hard work, perseverance, and her faith in God. Through the silence, she found the way to shine.Catch a Star tells Tamika's story of overcoming: of leading the Indiana Fever to its first championship, being named one of the WNBA's top fifteen players in history, earning three Olympic gold medals, and founding the Catch the Stars Foundation to help young people achieve their dreams. Her story will inspire readers to face their doubts and fears, encouraging them to reach for their own stars, no matter what challenges come their way.
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Cliff Jacobson & Lon Levin,4-Mar-08,Step-by-step instructions and diagrams for tying the ten most useful knots and hitches.,64,8.99,Falcon Guides,Basic Illustrated Knots for the Outdoors,"Cliff Jacobson, Lon Levin",Sep-15,"Richly illustrated and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, Basic Illustrated books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides. Whether youre planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, the Basic Illustrated series shows you what you need to know.In Basic Illustrated Camping, discover how to build a fire, even in wet weather; select and use your camping gear; cook quick and tasty meals in the outdoors; rig a campsite tent with the four basic knots and hitches; and use a map and compass to master the fundamentals of backcountry navigation.",96,8.99,Falcon Guides,Basic Illustrated Camping,0
Mike Farris,5-Jun-12,"Descriptions and maps to all the major climbing areas in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Two hundred new routes and two new climbing areas have been added for a total of nearly 1,000 routes at 13 areas.",240,29.99,Falcon Guides,Rock Climbing Minnesota and Wisconsin,Wayne van Zwoll,Jun-12,"In this handy reference manual, renowned firearms expert Dr. Wayne van Zwoll covers all aspects of deer rifles and their loads and bullets. From the proper action and caliber, to hunting bucks in big woods or open terrain, Dr. van Zwoll covers it all. Reference charts include detailed information on the various lightweight, long-range, and lever rifles, and the recommended loads for each. Van Zwoll also offers excellent advice and information on choosing and sighting in deer scopes and sights, and shares expert tips on marksmanship.",240,19.95,Skyhorse Publishing,Deer Rifles and Cartridges,0
Richard A. Light,21-Sep-15,"This is not another backpacking gear book. Backpacking the Light Way is for both beginner and advanced backpackers who want to pack more efficiently, carry less weight, still be fully prepared for contingencies, and have more fun in the backcountry. It will benefit instructors and guides by giving them methods to teach their clients, and it will help them refine their risk assessment and trip planning techniques.This book presents field-tested, proven methodologies including gear organization, modular packing systems, and creating gear lists that work. Assessing conventional gear currently owned and understanding the mindsets of both conventional and ultralight backpacking. Navigating the mindset shift required to seriously lighten up and redefining each gear system to meet your needs. Dealing with winter conditions and packing to minimize frustration. Assessing risk, effective trip planning and much more.",248,11.99,Menasha Ridge Press,Backpacking the Light Way,Richard A. Light,Sep-15,"This is not another backpacking gear book. Backpacking the Light Way is for both beginner and advanced backpackers who want to pack more efficiently, carry less weight, still be fully prepared for contingencies, and have more fun in the backcountry. It will benefit instructors and guides by giving them methods to teach their clients, and it will help them refine their risk assessment and trip planning techniques.This book presents field-tested, proven methodologies including gear organization, modular packing systems, and creating gear lists that work. Assessing conventional gear currently owned and understanding the mindsets of both conventional and ultralight backpacking. Navigating the mindset shift required to seriously lighten up and redefining each gear system to meet your needs. Dealing with winter conditions and packing to minimize frustration. Assessing risk, effective trip planning and much more.
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Stewart M. Green,1-Jun-10,This book is the only guide available that covers all the major climbing areas in the state with routes ranging from 5.0 to 5.14.,608,39.99,Falcon Guides,Rock Climbing Colorado,Stewart M. Green,Oct-14,"Its not necessary to travel far from home for a great hike. With these information-packed guides in hand, readers have everything they need for the adventure they seek, from an easy nature walk to a multiday backpacking trip. Each hike includes: location, length, hiking time, level of difficulty, and if dogs can come along. Other features include:  Trail finder chart that categorizes each hike (e.g. for particular attractions such as scenic views and if its suitable for families with kids) Full-color photos throughout Information on the areas history, geology, flora, and fauna Full-color maps of each trail
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Tom Hawthorne,15-Oct-13,"Written by an expert outfitter with boots in its waters, this piece includes a detailed map with access points along the river, information about gear, seasonal hatches, local lodges, fly shops, restaurants, watering holes, andclosest medical care, along with thesort ofintimate, insiderinformation only someone working on the river can share.",4,4.99,Stonefly Press,Fly Fishing the Little Red River,Tom Cross,May-08,"The only guide with fishing information for every public lake and stream in the state, home to more than 800,000 anglers. Brand-new, this book covers the stateregion by regionfrom the steelhead springs in the northeast to the walleye spawning in the western river basins, with a special section on the Ohio River. Each entry describes the water and its game fish population, angling tips, and local regulations as well as advice on boat ramps, parking lots, marinas, lodging, and local attractions for every fishing venue.",384,17.99,Lyons Press,Fishing Ohio,0
Tom Hawthorne,15-Oct-13,"Written by an expert outfitter with boots in its waters, this piece includes a detailed map with access points along the river, information about gear, seasonal hatches, local lodges, fly shops, restaurants, watering holes, andclosest medical care, along with thesort ofintimate, insiderinformation only someone working on the river can share.",4,4.99,Stonefly Press,Fly Fishing the Little Red River,Tom Rosenbauer,Oct-12,"The Orvis Book of Family Friendly Fly FishingLike all sports, the fun of fly-fishing lies in sharing the experience and in spending time with those closest to you. And yet for a father unsure how to connect with his bored, PlayStation-dazed kids, for a beginning fisherman who doesnt want to learn casting techniques by himself, for a mother who would love to show her children the outdoors but isnt quite sure how to begin, it can be a frustrating and intimidating business.From one of the most trusted brands in the industry, and from one of the sports most esteemed authors, The Orvis Guide to Family-Friendly Fly-Fishing by Tom Rosenbauer will take the mystery out of sharing the experience.Rosenbauer provides instructional guidance, discusses the nuts and bolts of casting, fly choice, and technique, and opens the lens to discuss family-friendly destinations, gear, schools, safety, and more.Rosenbauer brings his expertise to bear on perhaps the most essential skill set of allintroducing the people closest to you to your beloved sport.Tom Rosenbauer, host of the Orvis Fly Fishing Podcasts, has been with the Orvis Company over 30 years. Rosenbauer is Fly Rod & Reel magazine's 2011 Angler of the Year and author of The Orvis Fly-Fishing Guide, one of the best-selling fly-fishing books ever.
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Bruce Grubbs,1-Feb-11,"Backpacker's Using a GPS: Digital Trip Planning, Recording, and Sharing is a complete guide to the digital mapping revolution including how to do it and how to join it. Plan your trip, record it with GPS, edit and enhance your maps (photos and videos), and share with the world. Include out-in-the-field instructions for using a GPS; how GPS works; basic field techniques; computer-based mapping with GPS; conventional navigation skills, etc. This handy pocket-sized guide is 96 pages, includes two popouts, and incorporates color photos, charts, and illustrations as needed throughout the interior.",96,11.99,Falcon Guides,Backpacker Magazine's Using a GPS,Clyde Soles,Feb-11,"Backpacker magazines Outdoor Knots brings you essential mind gear from the two most respected and reliable publishers of outdoor-related information. More than 130 color photos accompany step-by- step instructions for tying 30 of the most useful knots for the outdoors, including joining knots, loop knots, and hitches. Also included is information on which knots work best for specific situations. Perfect for pack or pocket, this book breaks down its subject into the essential topics, providing practical and portable information useful in the field. Full-color photos complement concise, clear text, introducing you to the basic and intermediate skills needed to safely and successfully get by in the outdoors.Also available: Backpacker magazinesCampsite CookingOutdoor Survival Predicting WeatherTrailside Navigation
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Mike Adams,15-Oct-13,"Written by an expert outfitter with boots in its waters, this piece includes a detailed map with access points along the river, information about gear, seasonal hatches, local lodges, fly shops, restaurants, watering holes, andclosest medical care, along with thesort ofintimate, insiderinformation only someone working on the river can share.",4,4.99,Stonefly Press,Fly Fishing the South Holston River,Mike Holmes,Feb-09,"Texas offers tremendous angling opportunitiesand its nearly 400-mile coast along the Mediterranean of the Americas offers everything from flounder, speckled trout, redfish, and other species inshore, to kingfish, cobia, and blue-water big game offshore. In this all new addition to The Lyons Presss Regional Fishing Series, Mike Holmes provides information on top fishing locations, as well as advice on tackle, baits and lures, best fishing times, and fishing strategies.",144,15.99,Lyons Press,Fishing the Texas Gulf Coast,0
John Porter & Stephen Venables,1-Sep-14,"The wall was the ambition, the style became the obsession.  In the autumn of 1982, a single stone fell from high on the south face of Annapurna and struck Alex MacIntyre on the head, killing him instantly and robbing the climbing world of one of its greatest talents. Although only twenty-eight years old, Alex was already one of the leading figures of British mountaineerings most successful era. His ascents included hard new routes on Himalayan giants like Dhaulagiri and Changabang and a glittering record of firsts in the Alps and Andes. Yet how Alex climbed was as important as what he climbed. He was a mountaineering prophet, sharing with a handful of contemporaries  including his climbing partner Voytek Kurtyka  the vision of a purer form of alpinism on the worlds highest peaks. One Day As A Tiger, John Porters revelatory and poignant memoir of his friend Alex MacIntyre, shows mountaineering at its extraordinary best and tragic worst  and draws an unforgettable picture of a dazzling, argumentative and exuberant legend.",300,21.99,Vertebrate Publishing,One Day as a Tiger,John Ed Bradley,Feb-09,"""The best sports book of the year."" - Sports Illustrated""John Ed Bradley says that all he ever wanted to do was to leave behind a pretty piece of writing. Here it is-a wonderful blend of honest introspection, passionate reporting, and superb storytelling. One of the best books I have read in years.""- Jeffrey Marx, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Season of LifeInspired by a classic essay about a visit to a dying coach, It Never Rains in Tiger Stadium explores in gorgeous detail the inescapable pull of college football-the cocky smiles behind the face masks, the two-a-day drills, the emotionally charged bus rides to the stadium, the curfew checks, the film-study sessions, the locker room antics, and the yawning void left in ones soul the moment the final whistle sounds. To understand why its so painful to give up the game, you must first understand the intimacy of the huddle. ""It ends for everybody,"" writes John Ed Bradley, ""and then it starts all over again, in ways you never anticipated. Marty Dufresne sits in his wheelchair listening to the Tiger fight song...Ramsey Darder endures prison by playing the games over in his head...Big Ed Stanton never took up the game of golf, and yet he rides the streets of Bayou Vista in a cart nearly identical to Coach Macs, recalling the one time the old man invited him for a ride."" Far more than a memoir, It Never Rains in Tiger Stadium is a brutally honest, profoundly moving look at what it means to surrender something you love.An Amazon Editors Best Book of 2007""John Ed Bradley is a rare gem, a gifted writer trapped in the body of a football player. It Never Rains in Tiger Stadium will send chills down the back of anyone who loves the game and will echo in the minds of former players long after theyve put it down.""- Tim Green, best-selling author and member of the College Football Hall of Fame""A mesmerizing read...achingly sentimental in some parts, brutally truthful in others...""- Chicago Tribune""The best memoir I have ever read on how a particular game, win or lose, can linger with us.""- Josh Levin, Slate""An unsparing and often beautiful chronicle of [Bradleys] attempt to join polite society.""- Play Magazine""A lyrical memoir...about his teammates, his coaches, his parents and the magnetic power of football in Louisiana.""  - National Public Radio""Heart-wrenching, honest, insightful and hard to put down.""  - The Franklin SunFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
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Carlo Forte,28-Apr-14,"Navigation in the Mountains  The Definitive Guide for Hill Walkers, Mountaineers & Leaders is the official navigation book for all Mountain Training schemes. Packed with essential information and techniques, this handbook is split into sections including: all aspects of mountain navigation; the additional techniques required in winter; adaptations in navigation techniques for use overseas; the use of GPS; digital mapping; and the teaching of navigation. This book is the reference tool for all walkers who wish to maintain or improve their navigation techniques as well as containing specific ideas for anyone wanting to help teach and lead others. Its functional design with easy reference colour coded pages, striking illustrations that complement the text and inspiring photographs make this book an indispensable guide. It is the fourth in a series of manuals and has been written and compiled by Carlo Forte, the Chief Instructor at the National Mountain Centre, Plas y Brenin, and it is published by Mountain Training UK.",168,18.99,Vertebrate Publishing,Navigation in the Mountains,Carlo Forte,Apr-14,"Navigation in the Mountains  The Definitive Guide for Hill Walkers, Mountaineers & Leaders is the official navigation book for all Mountain Training schemes. Packed with essential information and techniques, this handbook is split into sections including: all aspects of mountain navigation; the additional techniques required in winter; adaptations in navigation techniques for use overseas; the use of GPS; digital mapping; and the teaching of navigation. This book is the reference tool for all walkers who wish to maintain or improve their navigation techniques as well as containing specific ideas for anyone wanting to help teach and lead others. Its functional design with easy reference colour coded pages, striking illustrations that complement the text and inspiring photographs make this book an indispensable guide. It is the fourth in a series of manuals and has been written and compiled by Carlo Forte, the Chief Instructor at the National Mountain Centre, Plas y Brenin, and it is published by Mountain Training UK.
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Tom Conway,15-Oct-13,"Written by an expert outfitter with boots in its waters, this piece includes a detailed map with access points along the river, information about gear, seasonal hatches, local lodges, fly shops, restaurants, watering holes, andclosest medical care, along with thesort ofintimate, insiderinformation only someone working on the river can share.",4,4.99,Stonefly Press,Fly Fishing the West Branch of the Ausable River,Tom Rosenbauer,Oct-12,"The Orvis Book of Family Friendly Fly FishingLike all sports, the fun of fly-fishing lies in sharing the experience and in spending time with those closest to you. And yet for a father unsure how to connect with his bored, PlayStation-dazed kids, for a beginning fisherman who doesnt want to learn casting techniques by himself, for a mother who would love to show her children the outdoors but isnt quite sure how to begin, it can be a frustrating and intimidating business.From one of the most trusted brands in the industry, and from one of the sports most esteemed authors, The Orvis Guide to Family-Friendly Fly-Fishing by Tom Rosenbauer will take the mystery out of sharing the experience.Rosenbauer provides instructional guidance, discusses the nuts and bolts of casting, fly choice, and technique, and opens the lens to discuss family-friendly destinations, gear, schools, safety, and more.Rosenbauer brings his expertise to bear on perhaps the most essential skill set of allintroducing the people closest to you to your beloved sport.Tom Rosenbauer, host of the Orvis Fly Fishing Podcasts, has been with the Orvis Company over 30 years. Rosenbauer is Fly Rod & Reel magazine's 2011 Angler of the Year and author of The Orvis Fly-Fishing Guide, one of the best-selling fly-fishing books ever.
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Mick Fowler & Chris Bonington,30-May-13,"On Thin Ice is Mick Fowlers second set of climbing memoirs, following Vertical Pleasure. Here, the celebrated mountaineer records his expeditions since 1990. Despite work and family commitments, he has maintained a regular series of big trips to challenging objectives around the world with a sequence of major successes: Taweche (1995, with Pat Littlejohn), Changabang (1997, with Steve Sustad, Andy Cave and Brendan Murphy), Arwa Tower (1999, with Sustad), Mount Kennedy (2000, with Cave), Siguniang (2002, with Paul Ramsden).  Siguniangs hard ice climbing on a fabulous face in deepest China was so admired by the international climbing community that it won the US Golden Piton and the French Piolet dOr, both awards given for the finest alpine achievements in the world during that year.  The author describes his travels in the great traditions, with engaging modesty and wit, but the climbs themselves are frequently so dramatic that the anxiety and tension forces its way to the surface to be matched by a corresponding relief and triumph when success and safe descent is achieved.  Mick Fowler has thus become Britains most successful exponent of high-standard lightweight mountaineering in the greater ranges. At 48 he is already something of an elder statesman of a cadre of international activists. They are steadily ticking off the most challenging lines in the world  a golden age of super-alpinism that is now in full swing.   How this influences activities on the 8000m peaks where the dangers (rarefied air, weather severity and sheer scale) are greater is an open question. History suggests that as major challenges on the lower peaks are steadily mastered the focus will return to technical challenges offered at the higher altitudes. Whether the results will exceed achievements such as the Kurtyka/Schauer (Gasherbrum 4) and the Bohigas/Lucas (Annapurna 1) remains to be seen.  The combination of exotic travel with major climbs provides the ultimate adrenalin-soaked holiday experience that Mick Fowler has mastered to the full. We are transported from the cliffs of Jordan, to remote peaks in deepest Asia, via Taweche and Changabang in the Himalaya, with jaunts to the Andes and Alaska thrown in for good measure. That Fowler has organised this routine for years, while holding down a conventional nine-to-five job with the Inland Revenue, has constantly amazed his peers. In this, his second book, he has also mastered the skills of amusing travel-writing to entertain us as a preliminary to the finale of a titanic struggle on each of his fiendishly demanding climbs.",300,13.99,Vertebrate Publishing,On Thin Ice,"Mick Fowler, Chris Bonington",May-13,"On Thin Ice is Mick Fowler's second set of climbing memoirs, following Vertical Pleasure. Here, the celebrated mountaineer records his expeditions since 1990. Despite work and family commitments, he has maintained a regular series of 'big trips' to challenging objectives around the world with a sequence of major successes: Taweche (1995, with Pat Littlejohn), Changabang (1997, with Steve Sustad, Andy Cave and Brendan Murphy), Arwa Tower (1999, with Sustad), Mount Kennedy (2000, with Cave), Siguniang (2002, with Paul Ramsden). Siguniang's hard ice climbing on a fabulous face in deepest China was so admired by the international climbing community that it won the US 'Golden Piton' and the French 'Piolet d'Or', both awards given for the finest alpine achievements in the world during that year. The author describes his travels in the great traditions, with engaging modesty and wit, but the climbs themselves are frequently so dramatic that the anxiety and tension forces its way to the surface to be matched by a corresponding relief and triumph when success and safe descent is achieved. Mick Fowler has thus become Britain's most successful exponent of high-standard lightweight mountaineering in the greater ranges. At 48 he is already something of an elder statesman of a cadre of international activists. They are steadily ticking off the most challenging lines in the world "" a 'golden age' of super-alpinism that is now in full swing. How this influences activities on the 8000m peaks where the dangers (rarefied air, weather severity and sheer scale) are greater is an open question. History suggests that as major challenges on the lower peaks are steadily mastered the focus will return to technical challenges offered at the higher altitudes. Whether the results will exceed achievements such as the Kurtyka/Schauer (Gasherbrum 4) and the Bohigas/Lucas (Annapurna 1) remains to be seen. The combination of exotic travel with major climbs provides the ultimate adrenalin-soaked holiday experience that Mick Fowler has mastered to the full. We are transported from the cliffs of Jordan, to remote peaks in deepest Asia, via Taweche and Changabang in the Himalaya, with jaunts to the Andes and Alaska thrown in for good measure. That Fowler has organised this routine for years, while holding down a conventional nine-to-five job with the Inland Revenue, has constantly amazed his peers. In this, his second book, he has also mastered the skills of amusing travel-writing to entertain us as a preliminary to the finale of a titanic struggle on each of his fiendishly demanding climbs.
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Eric Shipton and Others,15-Oct-14,"When a man is conscious of the urge to explore, not all the arduous journeyings, the troubles that will beset him and the lack of material gains from his investigations will stop him. Nanda Devi is one of the most inaccessible mountains in the Himalaya. It is surrounded by a huge ring of peaks, among them some of the highest mountains in the Indian Himalaya. For fifty years the finest mountaineers of the early twentieth century had repeatedly tried and failed to reach the foot of the mountain. Then, in 1934, Eric Shipton and H. W. Tilman found a way in. Their 1934 expedition is regarded as the epitome of adventurous mountain exploration. With their three tough and enthusiastic Sherpa companions Angtharkay, Kusang and Pasang, they solved the problem of access to the Nanda Devi Sanctuary. They crossed difficult cols, made first ascents and explored remote, uninhabited valleys, all of which is recounted in Shiptons wonderfully vivid Nanda Devi  a true evocation of Shiptons enduring spirit of adventure and one of the most inspirational travel books ever written.",300,4.99,Vertebrate Publishing,Nanda Devi,"Eric Shipton, Jim Perrin, Stephen Venables, Hugh Ruttledge",Oct-14,"When a man is conscious of the urge to explore, not all the arduous journeyings, the troubles that will beset him and the lack of material gains from his investigations will stop him. Nanda Devi is one of the most inaccessible mountains in the Himalaya. It is surrounded by a huge ring of peaks, among them some of the highest mountains in the Indian Himalaya. For fifty years the finest mountaineers of the early twentieth century had repeatedly tried and failed to reach the foot of the mountain. Then, in 1934, Eric Shipton and H. W. Tilman found a way in. Their 1934 expedition is regarded as the epitome of adventurous mountain exploration. With their three tough and enthusiastic Sherpa companions Angtharkay, Kusang and Pasang, they solved the problem of access to the Nanda Devi Sanctuary. They crossed difficult cols, made first ascents and explored remote, uninhabited valleys, all of which is recounted in Shiptons wonderfully vivid Nanda Devi  a true evocation of Shiptons enduring spirit of adventure and one of the most inspirational travel books ever written. 
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Frank Smythe,25-Aug-15,"In his delightful Valley of Flowers, mountaineer Frank Smythe takes you on a botanical expedition to the Garhwal Himalaya. Alongside the author, scale the steep craggy mountains and bathe in crystal clear pools; breathe in the scented foothills of the Himalaya and their carpets of peonies, roses, rhododendrons and gentian. Experience the keen, biting air of the heights and the soft, scented air of the valleys. Climber and adventurer Smythe journeys through the Himalayas Byundar Pass, climbs the Mana Peak, descends into the Byundar Valley, and comes terrifyingly close to an encounter with The Abominable Snowman. The Valley of Flowers is a pleasurable escape for any climber, walker, mountain lover or gardener, or indeed anyone who needs reminding of the beauty and serenity of the natural world.",123,0.99,Vertebrate Publishing,The Valley of Flowers,Frank Smythe,Aug-15,"In his delightful Valley of Flowers, mountaineer Frank Smythe takes you on a botanical expedition to the Garhwal Himalaya. Alongside the author, scale the steep craggy mountains and bathe in crystal clear pools; breathe in the scented foothills of the Himalaya and their carpets of peonies, roses, rhododendrons and gentian. Experience the keen, biting air of the heights and the soft, scented air of the valleys. Climber and adventurer Smythe journeys through the Himalayas Byundar Pass, climbs the Mana Peak, descends into the Byundar Valley, and comes terrifyingly close to an encounter with The Abominable Snowman. The Valley of Flowers is a pleasurable escape for any climber, walker, mountain lover or gardener, or indeed anyone who needs reminding of the beauty and serenity of the natural world.
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James Carron,11-Jun-13,"A guidebook to 30 walks in the Angus Glens; north of Dundee and south of the Cairngorms. Covering the five Glens of Isla, Prosen, Clova, Lethnot and Esk with routes for competent walkers to explore remote upland areas. These walks will take you to Munro peaks, glacial valleys, craggy corries, forests and lochs, and treat you to fabulous views.",192,18.99,Cicerone Press,Walking in the Angus Glens,Paul Hansford,Jun-13,"Take journey through The Tour de France - from chequered beginnings to glory days of rivalries and derring-do, and on to the brave new post-Armstrong world. Along the way, meet the larger-than-life personalities that have characterised the race throughout its history, along with their greatest and lowest moments. Peopled by cheats and charmers, through mudslides and melees, requiring equal measures of strength and sneakiness, the Tour de France is the greatest show on two wheels - and has been for over a century. Complete with a handy guide to cycling slang so you dont crash-out halfway through your Tour-watching, this is a must-read for any seasoned rouleur or wet-behind-the-ears neo-pro. Covering legendary battles in the mountains to sabotage in the peloton, heart-warming cooperation between rivals to drug-addled accidental deaths, no side of this storied race goes unexplored.Paul Hansford has been a sports journalist for over 20 years. He is a contributor to most of the major sports magazines in Europe and is the former editor and regular contributor to FourFourTwo Magazine, the largest soccer magazine in Australia.
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Peter Boardman & Chris Bonington,1-Oct-13,"Mountain tops have long been seen as sacred places, home to gods and dreams. In one climbing year Peter Boardman visited three very different sacred mountains. He began in the New Year, on the South Face of the Carstensz Pyramid in New Guinea. This sharks fin of steep limestone walls and sweeping glaciers is the highest point between the Andes and the Himalaya, and one of the most inaccessible, rising above thick jungle inhabited by warring Stone Age tribes. During the spring Boardman was on more familiar, if hardly more reassuring, ground, making a four-man, oxygen-free attempt on the worlds third highest peak, Kangchenjunga. Hurricane-force winds beat back their first two bids on the unclimbed North Ridge, but they eventually stood within feet of the summit  leaving the final few yards untrodden in deference to the inhabiting deity. In October, he was back in the Himalaya and climbing the mountain most sacred to the Sherpas: the twin-summited Gauri Sankar. Renowned for its technical difficulty and spectacular profile, it is aptly dubbed the Eiger of the Himalaya and Boardmans first ascent of the South Summit took a committing and gruelling twenty-three days. Three sacred mountains, three very different expeditions, all superbly captured by Boardman in Sacred Summits, his second book, first published shortly after his death in 1982. Combining the excitement of extreme climbing with acute observation of life in the mountains, this is an amusing, dramatic, poignant and thought-provoking book, amply fulfilling the promise of Boardmans first title, The Shining Mountain, for which he won the John Llewelyn Rhys Prize in 1979. Peter Boardman and Joe Tasker died on Everest in 1982, whilst attempting a new and unclimbed line. Both men were superb mountaineers and talented writers. Their literary legacy lives on through the Boardman Tasker Prize for Mountain Literature, established by family and friends in 1983 and presented annually to the author or co-authors of an original work which has made an outstanding contribution to mountain literature.   For more information about the Boardman Tasker Prize, visit: www.boardmantasker.com",300,6.99,Vertebrate Publishing,Sacred Summits,"Peter Boardman, Chris Bonington",Oct-13,"Mountain tops have long been seen as sacred places, home to gods and dreams. In one climbing year Peter Boardman visited three very different sacred mountains. He began in the New Year, on the South Face of the Carstensz Pyramid in New Guinea. This sharks fin of steep limestone walls and sweeping glaciers is the highest point between the Andes and the Himalaya, and one of the most inaccessible, rising above thick jungle inhabited by warring Stone Age tribes. During the spring Boardman was on more familiar, if hardly more reassuring, ground, making a four-man, oxygen-free attempt on the worlds third highest peak, Kangchenjunga. Hurricane-force winds beat back their first two bids on the unclimbed North Ridge, but they eventually stood within feet of the summit  leaving the final few yards untrodden in deference to the inhabiting deity. In October, he was back in the Himalaya and climbing the mountain most sacred to the Sherpas: the twin-summited Gauri Sankar. Renowned for its technical difficulty and spectacular profile, it is aptly dubbed the Eiger of the Himalaya and Boardmans first ascent of the South Summit took a committing and gruelling twenty-three days. Three sacred mountains, three very different expeditions, all superbly captured by Boardman in Sacred Summits, his second book, first published shortly after his death in 1982. Combining the excitement of extreme climbing with acute observation of life in the mountains, this is an amusing, dramatic, poignant and thought-provoking book, amply fulfilling the promise of Boardmans first title, The Shining Mountain, for which he won the John Llewelyn Rhys Prize in 1979. Peter Boardman and Joe Tasker died on Everest in 1982, whilst attempting a new and unclimbed line. Both men were superb mountaineers and talented writers. Their literary legacy lives on through the Boardman Tasker Prize for Mountain Literature, established by family and friends in 1983 and presented annually to the author or co-authors of an original work which has made an outstanding contribution to mountain literature.   For more information about the Boardman Tasker Prize, visit: www.boardmantasker.com 
less",300,7.28,Vertebrate Publishing,Sacred Summits,1
Steph Davis,27-Jun-14,"Steph Davis, une amricaine hors limite, qui aime prendre des risques, se laissant guider par son instinct et agissant en fonction de ce quelle ressent au plus profond delle-mme. Pour ingale quelle soit, sa place dans le monde de lalpinisme a quelque chose de profondment humain. Dans ce livre, elle raconte ses dbuts dans le monde de lescalade et quelques-unes des aventures qui ont forg sa carrire, mais elle parle surtout des choses de la vie pour essayer de comprendre les moteurs qui la poussent  grimper,  sauter du haut des parois ou  voler en wingsuit.  Pour moi lescalade a toujours t plus que le fait de grimper .Largement salu au tats-Unis, cet ouvrage dune totale franchise et dune haute sensibilit se donne  lire comme un essai intime,  la tonalit trs potique. Il rconcilie le got de lextrme avec les valeurs universelles que sont lamour, lamiti, lenrichissement personnel, lintimit. Au-del, il offre une gnreuse leon sur ce quest la force de lesprit.",200,14.99,Montblanc,Le choix du vide,"Steph Davis, Stphanie Bodet, Eric Vola",Jun-14,"Steph Davis, une amricaine hors limite, qui aime prendre des risques, se laissant guider par son instinct et agissant en fonction de ce quelle ressent au plus profond delle-mme. Pour ingale quelle soit, sa place dans le monde de lalpinisme a quelque chose de profondment humain. Dans ce livre, elle raconte ses dbuts dans le monde de lescalade et quelques-unes des aventures qui ont forg sa carrire, mais elle parle surtout des choses de la vie pour essayer de comprendre les moteurs qui la poussent  grimper,  sauter du haut des parois ou  voler en wingsuit.  Pour moi lescalade a toujours t plus que le fait de grimper .Largement salu au tats-Unis, cet ouvrage dune totale franchise et dune haute sensibilit se donne  lire comme un essai intime,  la tonalit trs potique. Il rconcilie le got de lextrme avec les valeurs universelles que sont lamour, lamiti, lenrichissement personnel, lintimit. Au-del, il offre une gnreuse leon sur ce quest la force de lesprit.
less",200,14.99,Primento Digital Publishing,Le choix du vide,1
Hlne Armand,27-Jun-14,"Lors d'un voyage dans l'ouest amricain, Marie va rendre  visite  Jon, son ancien compagnon de montagne et amant. Sur la route, elle croise des personnages de son pass qui lui remmorent ses plus beaux souvenirs d'escalade et l'intensit  de ses aventures humaines. Plus elle approche de sa destination, plus le souvenir de Jon se fait lancinant, voire douloureux. Vritable voyage initiatique, elle fait d'tranges rencontres qui lui ouvrent les portes d'un nouveau monde. En  contradiction avec la dure ralit des parois rocheuses qu'elle a ctoyes sa vie durant, cet univers spirituel du chamanisme ne fait qu'ajouter  son trouble, la retenant dans d'tranges prgrinations qui, insidieusement, la rapprochent petit  petit de l'preuve des retrouvailles. Hlne Armand a recueilli les confidences de Catherine Destivelle pour nous offrir ce road-book dans les dcors majestueux de l'Arizona et de l'Utha. Ce voyage fictionnel aborde avec pudeur la biographie de la clbre grimpeuse et nous fait vivre les plus grands exploits de cette figure illustre de l'alpinisme.",272,13.99,Montblanc,Le diable est un enfant,Hlne Armand,Jun-14,"Lors d'un voyage dans l'ouest amricain, Marie va rendre  visite  Jon, son ancien compagnon de montagne et amant. Sur la route, elle croise des personnages de son pass qui lui remmorent ses plus beaux souvenirs d'escalade et l'intensit  de ses aventures humaines. Plus elle approche de sa destination, plus le souvenir de Jon se fait lancinant, voire douloureux. Vritable voyage initiatique, elle fait d'tranges rencontres qui lui ouvrent les portes d'un nouveau monde. En  contradiction avec la dure ralit des parois rocheuses qu'elle a ctoyes sa vie durant, cet univers spirituel du chamanisme ne fait qu'ajouter  son trouble, la retenant dans d'tranges prgrinations qui, insidieusement, la rapprochent petit  petit de l'preuve des retrouvailles. Hlne Armand a recueilli les confidences de Catherine Destivelle pour nous offrir ce road-book dans les dcors majestueux de l'Arizona et de l'Utha. Ce voyage fictionnel aborde avec pudeur la biographie de la clbre grimpeuse et nous fait vivre les plus grands exploits de cette figure illustre de l'alpinisme.
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Anthony Pioppi,1-May-15,To the Nines will introduce you to a whole new golfing experience by sharing the stories of nineteen nine-hole layouts across the country. This book will send you on a mission to discover the roots of the game and seek out your own unheralded courses. This new edition includes recent renovations and rebunkering of several of these classic nines.,208,9.99,Taylor Trade Publishing,To The Nines,Ben Weinberg,May-15,"Football is the most popular sport in the world. Globalisation and commercialisation of the game, however, have created new conflicts and challenges. This book explores the role of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) within the rising significance of football in Asia, drawing on three key theoretical perspectives: globalisation, neo-institutionalism and governance, as well as comprehensive data from interviews and archive material. It explores the organisational structure of AFC, its decision-making processes, relations with other actors, and policies put forward. To understand the specificities AFC has faced in its 60-year history, the broader historical, political, economic, socio-cultural and geographic contexts of football in Asia are taken into account.",208,54.95,Taylor and Francis,Asia and the Future of Football,0
Anthony Pioppi,1-May-15,To the Nines will introduce you to a whole new golfing experience by sharing the stories of nineteen nine-hole layouts across the country. This book will send you on a mission to discover the roots of the game and seek out your own unheralded courses. This new edition includes recent renovations and rebunkering of several of these classic nines.,208,9.99,Taylor Trade Publishing,To The Nines,"Anthony Pioppi, Brad Faxon",May-15,"To the Nines will introduce you to a whole new golfing experience by sharing the stories of nineteen nine-hole layouts across the country. Fenwick, Katherine Hepburn's playground, dates back to the 1890s. Just before a hurricane destroyed her family home in 1938, Hepburn aced Fenwick's ninth hole and shot even par. Long before Mike Keiser set out to turn a chunk of Oregon coast into one of the world's great golf destinations, he built The Dunes Club, easily the finest nine-hole course of the modern era. To the Nines will send you on a mission to discover the roots of the game, and to seek out your own unique and unheralded courses. This second edition includes recent renovations and rebunkering of several of these classic nines as well as a chapter on a newly built course.
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Jim Hardy,15-Mar-12,"One of the world's most sought-after golf instructors and a PGA  Teacher of the Year makes it easy to be your own coach, customizing  your golf swing for phenomenal accuracy. In his decades as a renowned golf coach and player on the PGA and  Champions tours, Jim Hardy has attracted not only a clientele of  impressive players, but top teachers from around the globe flock to his  clinics as well. At the heart of his approach is a simple philosophy:  There is no universally right or wrong way to swing a golf club. In  fact, Hardy teaches that every person's golf swing is as unique as a  strand of DNA. Of course, this creates a challenge for instructors.  Now, in Solid Contact, Hardy distills his remarkable system for  readers of all skill levels, teaching them how to self-diagnose their  shots and correct their swings and misses on the very next shot.Packed with instructional drawings and anecdotes about lessons that  spurred turnarounds for the best instructors and pro golfers in the  game, Solid Contact addresses the unique aspects of each  golfer's swing. Hardy's plus/ minus system draws on three actions: the  swing, the swing's impact, and ball flight. Working through evidence in  each of these three categories, readers can tailor their actions to  address weak points for dramatically improved effectiveness. Putting  the world's best instructional techniques in the hands of all readers,  Solid Contact delivers lasting results in record time.",176,16.99,Penguin Publishing Group,Solid Contact,Jim Hardy,Mar-12,"One of the world's most sought-after golf instructors and a PGA  Teacher of the Year makes it easy to be your own coach, customizing  your golf swing for phenomenal accuracy. In his decades as a renowned golf coach and player on the PGA and  Champions tours, Jim Hardy has attracted not only a clientele of  impressive players, but top teachers from around the globe flock to his  clinics as well. At the heart of his approach is a simple philosophy:  There is no universally right or wrong way to swing a golf club. In  fact, Hardy teaches that every person's golf swing is as unique as a  strand of DNA. Of course, this creates a challenge for instructors.  Now, in Solid Contact, Hardy distills his remarkable system for  readers of all skill levels, teaching them how to self-diagnose their  shots and correct their swings and misses on the very next shot.Packed with instructional drawings and anecdotes about lessons that  spurred turnarounds for the best instructors and pro golfers in the  game, Solid Contact addresses the unique aspects of each  golfer's swing. Hardy's plus/ minus system draws on three actions: the  swing, the swing's impact, and ball flight. Working through evidence in  each of these three categories, readers can tailor their actions to  address weak points for dramatically improved effectiveness. Putting  the world's best instructional techniques in the hands of all readers,  Solid Contact delivers lasting results in record time.
less",0,16.99,Penguin Publishing Group,Solid Contact,1
Maurice Isserman,21-Apr-16,"This magesterial and thrilling history argues that the story of American mountaineering is the story of America itself.
Mountains have had an outsized impact on American identity: the Rockies and Tetons pulled us westward toward Manifest Destiny; the Catskills and Appalachians stirred the transcendentalists; and Yosemite inspired the early environmental conservationists. Continental Divide tells this gripping history through four centuries of landmark climbs and thrilling first ascents.
With an incredible castincluding Lewis and Clark, Thoreau and Emerson, John Muir and Teddy Roosevelt, Jack Kerouac and Gary Snyder, Tom Hornbein and Willi UnsoeldContinental Divide explores the rivalries that developed between daring, upstart climbers from the West, especially the Sierra Club, and their more traditional, upper-class eastern counterparts. Describing epic campaigns from Mt. Washington to Denali, Maurice Isserman traces the evolving social, cultural, and political roles mountains played in shaping the country, and he describes how American mountaineers forged a brotherhood of the rope, modeled on Americas unique democratic self-image.",0,0,W. W. Norton & Company,Continental Divide: A History of American Mountaineering,Glenn Stout,,"The complete story surrounding the most famous and significant player transaction in professional sportsThe sale of Babe Ruth by the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees in 1919 is one of the pivotal moments in baseball history, changing the fortunes of two of baseball's most storied franchises, and helping to create the legend of the greatest player the game has ever known.More than a simple transaction, the sale resulted in a deal that created the Yankee dynasty, turned Boston into an also-ran, helped save baseball after the Black Sox scandal and led the public to fall in love with Ruth. Award-winning baseball historian Glenn Stout reveals brand-new information about Babe and the unique political situation surrounding his sale, including:-Prohibition and the lifting of Blue Laws in New York affected Yankees owner and beer baron Jacob Ruppert-Previously unexplored documents reveal that the mortgage of Fenway Park did not factor into the Ruth sale-          Ruth's disruptive influence on the Red Sox in 1918 and 1919, including  sabermetrics  showing his negative impact on the team as he went from pitcher to outfielderThe Selling of Babe is the first book to focus on the ramifications of the sale and captures the central moment of Ruth's evolution from player to icon, and will appeal to fans of The Kid and Pinstripe Empire. Babe's sale to New York and the subsequent selling of Ruth to America led baseball from the Deadball Era and sparked a new era in the game, one revolved around the long ball and one man, The Babe.
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John Andrisani,13-May-97,"Tiger Woods' swing mechanics--superefficient and fundamentally sound--enable him to consistently drive the ball well over 300 yards, farther than anyone currently on the Tour. In The Tiger Woods Way, GOLF Magazine's former senior editor of instruction, John Andrisani, shares his analysis of Tiger's flawless swing technique to help golfers of all levels learn how to increase their driving distances and improve their games.Drawing from his independent study and analysis of Tiger's game, John Andrisani offers detailed, easy-to-follow instructions on Tiger Woods' swing in four simple chapters:Getting Ready for ActionExplains Tiger's unique setup position, which borrows key elements from Jack Nicklaus' and Ben Hogan's own techniques.Building PowerShows you how to increase the resistance between your upper and lower body to help you make Tiger's powerful takeaway action your own.Unleashing PowerOutlines Tiger's ideal impact body-and-club position to enable you to hit solid shots consistently.Iron PowerReveals the fundamentals of Tiger's iron swing to allow you to hit the ball stiff to the flag.From the Trade Paperback edition.",160,6.99,Crown/Archetype,The Tiger Woods Way,John Strege,Sep-11,"Record-breaking media sensation Tiger Woods has moved beyond the fairway to take the world by storm. After becoming the first golfer in history to win three straight U.S. Amateur titles, his win at the 1997 Masters Tournament gave him a permanent place in the record book: youngest player to win, lowest score ever, and first African-American player to win. In Tiger, John Strege, golf writer and longtime friend with unparalled access to Woods and his family, takes us behind the scenes of this incredible life--from the time Tiger picked up a golf club at age nine months, to his first hole in one at age six, to his unprecedented domination of junior, amateur, and now high-stakes professional golf.Packed with personal anecdotes from family, friends, teammates, and coaches, as well as what it's like to play on a course with Tiger from golf greats such as Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, Tiger provides a riveting shot-by-shot account of Woods's life up through the 1997 season. It details the unshakable relationship with his parents, the racial issues that have surrounded him, and the string of almost mythical successes that have carried him all the way to Niketown.A role model for young and old alike, Tiger Woods and his story will capture the minds and hearts of sports fans everywhere.From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Stewart M. Green,1-Feb-11,"Best Climbs Denver & Boulder covers Eldorado Canyon, the Flatirons, Boulder Canyon, Golden Cliffs, Castlewood Canyon, the north section of the South Platte, and some toproping routes at Ironclads.",144,17.99,Falcon Guides,Best Climbs Denver and Boulder,Stewart M. Green,Feb-11,"Best Climbs Moab showcases the best climbs in the Moab area, ideal for climbers who want to hit as many select routes as possible in a weekend or short visit. Longtime desert climber Stewart Green leads you to the very best routes found in the desert surrounding Moabfrom multi-pitch traditional-style gear routes on beautiful sandstone towers to stellar, moderate sport climbs at Wall Street. This guide provides visually appealing, to-the-point information for climbers who want to experience the world-class climbing near Moab.",144,17.99,Falcon Guides,Best Climbs Moab,0
Luke Kratz and Others,17-Jun-14,"Lace up your boots and sample more than 100 trails in Idaho's vast undeveloped backcountry and wilderness areas. Discover pink granite peaks of the Sawtooth Range, ""big tree"" country in the Selkirk Mountain rain forest, and Hells Canyon - the deepest gorge in North America. Idaho offers hikers some of the most magnificent and rugged mountain scenery in the Lower 48 as well as peaceful alpine meadows, sparkling lakes, excellent fishing, and the chance to see high-country wildlife. Use this guide for: up-to-date trail information; accurate directions to popular as well as less-traveled trails; difficulty ratings for each hike; detailed trail maps; zero-impact camping trips. Whether you are a day-tripper or long-distance hiker, old hand or novice, you'll find trails suited to every ability and interest throughout Idaho.",488,23.99,Falcon Guides,Hiking Idaho,"Rhonda and George Ostertag, George Ostertag",Apr-13,"Rhonda and George Ostertag, veteran hikers and an outdoor writer/photographer team for the past thirty years, have made the trails of Connecticut and Rhode Island, a habit. Rhonda (a writer) and George (a photographer, born and raised in Connecticut) have collaborated on hundreds of articles for national and regional publications, including Backpacker, Outdoor Photographer, AAA Going Places, Western Outdoors, and WildBird Magazine, and dozens of outdoor guide, travel, and coffee-table photography books, including Hiking New York and Camping Oregon (both FalconGuides). You may learn more about them at www.ostertagphoto.com.",304,18.99,Falcon Guides,Hiking Connecticut and Rhode Island,0
Alex Honnold,9-Nov-15,"The life and death-defying feats of Alex Honnold, a visionary climber of the sort that comes along only once in a generation.Only a few years ago, Alex Honnold was little known beyond a small circle of hardcore climbers. Today, at the age of thirty, he is probably the most famous adventure athlete in the world. In that short time, he has proven his expertise in many styles of climbing and has shattered speed records, pioneered routes, and won awards within each discipline. More spectacularly still, he has pushed the most extreme and dangerous form of climbing far beyond the limits of what anyone thought was possible.Free soloing, Honnolds specialty, is a type of climbing performed without a rope, a partner, or hardwaresuch as pitons, nuts, or camsfor aid or protection. The results of climbing this way are breathtaking, but the stakes are ultimate: if you fall, you die.In Alone on the Wall, Honnold recounts the seven most astonishing climbing achievements so far in his meteoric and still-evolving career. He narrates the drama of each climb, along with reflective passages that illuminate the inner workings of his highly perceptive and discerning mind. We share in the jitters and excitements he feels waking in his van (where he lives full time) before a climb; we see him self-criticize in his climbing journal (a veritable bible for students of the sport); and we learn his secrets to managing fearhis most enviable talent. Veteran climber and award-winning author David Roberts writes part of each chapter in his own voice, and he calls on other climbers and the sports storied past to put Alex's tremendous accomplishments in perspective.Whenever Honnold speaks in public, he is asked the same two questions: ""Aren't you afraid you're going to die?"" and ""Why do you do this?"" Alone on the Wall takes us around the world and through the highs and lows in the life of a climbing superstar to answer those fascinating questions. Honnold's extraordinary life, and his idiosyncratic worldview, have much to teach us about risk, reward, and the ability to maintain a singular focus, even in the face of extreme danger.",0,0,W. W. Norton & Company,Alone on the Wall,Ruby McConnell,,"For women who enjoy hiking, camping, backpacking, and other outdoor recreation or those inspired by Cheryl Strayeds Wild, this is the definitive guide to being a woman in the great outdoors. This friendly handbook covers the matters of most concern to women, from feminine functions in the wilderness to how to deal with condescending men, as well as the basics of wilderness survival tailored to womens unique needs. It includes gear lists in addition to advice for camp setup, fire building, food and water, safety, weather, and navigation.",0,0,Sasquatch Books,A Woman's Guide to the Wild,0
Alex Honnold,9-Nov-15,"The life and death-defying feats of Alex Honnold, a visionary climber of the sort that comes along only once in a generation.Only a few years ago, Alex Honnold was little known beyond a small circle of hardcore climbers. Today, at the age of thirty, he is probably the most famous adventure athlete in the world. In that short time, he has proven his expertise in many styles of climbing and has shattered speed records, pioneered routes, and won awards within each discipline. More spectacularly still, he has pushed the most extreme and dangerous form of climbing far beyond the limits of what anyone thought was possible.Free soloing, Honnolds specialty, is a type of climbing performed without a rope, a partner, or hardwaresuch as pitons, nuts, or camsfor aid or protection. The results of climbing this way are breathtaking, but the stakes are ultimate: if you fall, you die.In Alone on the Wall, Honnold recounts the seven most astonishing climbing achievements so far in his meteoric and still-evolving career. He narrates the drama of each climb, along with reflective passages that illuminate the inner workings of his highly perceptive and discerning mind. We share in the jitters and excitements he feels waking in his van (where he lives full time) before a climb; we see him self-criticize in his climbing journal (a veritable bible for students of the sport); and we learn his secrets to managing fearhis most enviable talent. Veteran climber and award-winning author David Roberts writes part of each chapter in his own voice, and he calls on other climbers and the sports storied past to put Alex's tremendous accomplishments in perspective.Whenever Honnold speaks in public, he is asked the same two questions: ""Aren't you afraid you're going to die?"" and ""Why do you do this?"" Alone on the Wall takes us around the world and through the highs and lows in the life of a climbing superstar to answer those fascinating questions. Honnold's extraordinary life, and his idiosyncratic worldview, have much to teach us about risk, reward, and the ability to maintain a singular focus, even in the face of extreme danger.",0,0,W. W. Norton & Company,Alone on the Wall,Shaun Assael,,A re-examination of the circumstances surrounding former heavyweight champion Sonny Liston's death in Las Vegas in 1970.,0,0,Penguin Publishing Group,Untitled on Sonny Liston,0
Alex Honnold,9-Nov-15,"The life and death-defying feats of Alex Honnold, a visionary climber of the sort that comes along only once in a generation.Only a few years ago, Alex Honnold was little known beyond a small circle of hardcore climbers. Today, at the age of thirty, he is probably the most famous adventure athlete in the world. In that short time, he has proven his expertise in many styles of climbing and has shattered speed records, pioneered routes, and won awards within each discipline. More spectacularly still, he has pushed the most extreme and dangerous form of climbing far beyond the limits of what anyone thought was possible.Free soloing, Honnolds specialty, is a type of climbing performed without a rope, a partner, or hardwaresuch as pitons, nuts, or camsfor aid or protection. The results of climbing this way are breathtaking, but the stakes are ultimate: if you fall, you die.In Alone on the Wall, Honnold recounts the seven most astonishing climbing achievements so far in his meteoric and still-evolving career. He narrates the drama of each climb, along with reflective passages that illuminate the inner workings of his highly perceptive and discerning mind. We share in the jitters and excitements he feels waking in his van (where he lives full time) before a climb; we see him self-criticize in his climbing journal (a veritable bible for students of the sport); and we learn his secrets to managing fearhis most enviable talent. Veteran climber and award-winning author David Roberts writes part of each chapter in his own voice, and he calls on other climbers and the sports storied past to put Alex's tremendous accomplishments in perspective.Whenever Honnold speaks in public, he is asked the same two questions: ""Aren't you afraid you're going to die?"" and ""Why do you do this?"" Alone on the Wall takes us around the world and through the highs and lows in the life of a climbing superstar to answer those fascinating questions. Honnold's extraordinary life, and his idiosyncratic worldview, have much to teach us about risk, reward, and the ability to maintain a singular focus, even in the face of extreme danger.",0,0,W. W. Norton & Company,Alone on the Wall,"Ben Utecht, Mark Tabb",,A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.,0,0,Howard Books,Counting the Days While My Mind Slips Away,0
Alex Honnold,9-Nov-15,"The life and death-defying feats of Alex Honnold, a visionary climber of the sort that comes along only once in a generation.Only a few years ago, Alex Honnold was little known beyond a small circle of hardcore climbers. Today, at the age of thirty, he is probably the most famous adventure athlete in the world. In that short time, he has proven his expertise in many styles of climbing and has shattered speed records, pioneered routes, and won awards within each discipline. More spectacularly still, he has pushed the most extreme and dangerous form of climbing far beyond the limits of what anyone thought was possible.Free soloing, Honnolds specialty, is a type of climbing performed without a rope, a partner, or hardwaresuch as pitons, nuts, or camsfor aid or protection. The results of climbing this way are breathtaking, but the stakes are ultimate: if you fall, you die.In Alone on the Wall, Honnold recounts the seven most astonishing climbing achievements so far in his meteoric and still-evolving career. He narrates the drama of each climb, along with reflective passages that illuminate the inner workings of his highly perceptive and discerning mind. We share in the jitters and excitements he feels waking in his van (where he lives full time) before a climb; we see him self-criticize in his climbing journal (a veritable bible for students of the sport); and we learn his secrets to managing fearhis most enviable talent. Veteran climber and award-winning author David Roberts writes part of each chapter in his own voice, and he calls on other climbers and the sports storied past to put Alex's tremendous accomplishments in perspective.Whenever Honnold speaks in public, he is asked the same two questions: ""Aren't you afraid you're going to die?"" and ""Why do you do this?"" Alone on the Wall takes us around the world and through the highs and lows in the life of a climbing superstar to answer those fascinating questions. Honnold's extraordinary life, and his idiosyncratic worldview, have much to teach us about risk, reward, and the ability to maintain a singular focus, even in the face of extreme danger.",0,0,W. W. Norton & Company,Alone on the Wall,"George Plimpton, Tom Wolfe, Rick Reilly",,"George Plimpton chronicles his month spent on the PGA tour in THE BOGEY MAN, now repackaged and including an introduction by Tom Wolfe and never-before-seen content from the Plimpton Archives.What happens when a weekend athlete--of average skill at best--joins the professional golf circuit? George Plimpton, one of the finest participatory sports journalists, spent a month of self-imposed torture on the tour to find out. Along the way, he meets amateurs, pros, caddies, officials, fans, and hangers-on. In THE BOGEY MAN, we find golf legends, adventurers, stroke-saving theories, superstitions, and other golfing lore, and best of all, Plimpton's thoughts and experiences--frustrating, humbling and, sometimes, thrilling--from the first tee to the last green. This intriguing classic, which remains one of the wittiest books ever written on golf, features Arnold Palmer, Dow Finsterwald, Walter Hagan, and many other golf greats and eccentrics, all doing what they do best.
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Alex Honnold,9-Nov-15,"The life and death-defying feats of Alex Honnold, a visionary climber of the sort that comes along only once in a generation.Only a few years ago, Alex Honnold was little known beyond a small circle of hardcore climbers. Today, at the age of thirty, he is probably the most famous adventure athlete in the world. In that short time, he has proven his expertise in many styles of climbing and has shattered speed records, pioneered routes, and won awards within each discipline. More spectacularly still, he has pushed the most extreme and dangerous form of climbing far beyond the limits of what anyone thought was possible.Free soloing, Honnolds specialty, is a type of climbing performed without a rope, a partner, or hardwaresuch as pitons, nuts, or camsfor aid or protection. The results of climbing this way are breathtaking, but the stakes are ultimate: if you fall, you die.In Alone on the Wall, Honnold recounts the seven most astonishing climbing achievements so far in his meteoric and still-evolving career. He narrates the drama of each climb, along with reflective passages that illuminate the inner workings of his highly perceptive and discerning mind. We share in the jitters and excitements he feels waking in his van (where he lives full time) before a climb; we see him self-criticize in his climbing journal (a veritable bible for students of the sport); and we learn his secrets to managing fearhis most enviable talent. Veteran climber and award-winning author David Roberts writes part of each chapter in his own voice, and he calls on other climbers and the sports storied past to put Alex's tremendous accomplishments in perspective.Whenever Honnold speaks in public, he is asked the same two questions: ""Aren't you afraid you're going to die?"" and ""Why do you do this?"" Alone on the Wall takes us around the world and through the highs and lows in the life of a climbing superstar to answer those fascinating questions. Honnold's extraordinary life, and his idiosyncratic worldview, have much to teach us about risk, reward, and the ability to maintain a singular focus, even in the face of extreme danger.",0,0,W. W. Norton & Company,Alone on the Wall,Seabury Jr Blair,,,0,0,Sasquatch Books,"The Creaky Knees Guide Oregon, 2nd Edition",0
Ken Bowden,1-Apr-08,"Teeing Off gives one of golf's most unique and welltraveled personalities a chance to, well, ""tee off"" on some of the most unforgettable characters and experiences he's had in a lifetime of playing and covering the royal and ancient game. Partly a memoir about a lifetime association with golf's greatest performers and most colorful characters, it is also a collection of fascinating inside reminiscences and anecdotes about the game's elite that will entertain, amuse, enlighten, and perhaps surprise readers. Included are stories about Hagen and Hogan, Nelson and Nicklaus, Palmer and Player, Sarazen and Snead, Watson and Woods, and many others by an author who has known them all, up close and personal.",256,13.99,Triumph Books,Teeing Off,"Ken Bowden, Jack Nicklaus",Apr-08,"Teeing Off gives one of golf's most unique and well-traveled personalities a chance to, well, ""tee off"" on some of the most unforgettable characters and experiences he's had in a lifetime of playing and covering the royal and ancient game. Partly a memoir about a lifetime association with golf's greatest performers and most colorful characters, it is also a collection of fascinating inside reminiscences and anecdotes about the game's elite that will entertain, amuse, enlighten, and perhaps surprise readers. Included are stories about Hagen and Hogan, Nelson and Nicklaus, Palmer and Player, Sarazen and Snead, Watson and Woods, and many others by an author who has known them all, up close and personal.",256,13.99,Triumph Books,Teeing Off,1
Bernadette McDonald,15-Oct-12,"Beginning in 1946, Elizabeth Hawley worked for Fortune magazine as a researcher. Shortly thereafter, she left both her job and the United States itself to travel the world, and thus began her lifelong attraction to the exotic and remote sovereign state of Nepal. In the years that followed, she began reporting on the political and cultural events taking place in her adopted homeland for the likes of Reuters and Time Inc., letting the world in on the strange community of mountaineers, pilgrims and politicians who were descending on Kathmandu, whether in search of adventure, enlightenment or prestige.Despite the fact that Elizabeth Hawley has never climbed a mountain or visited the hallowed grounds of Everest base camp, she has become the most important record keeper and inspirational authority figure regarding the expeditions, stories, feats, scandals and disasters in the Nepal Himalaya. Now 90 years of age, she has commanded the respect of such legendary personalities as Edmund Hillary, Reinhold Messner, Chris Bonington, Toma Humar and Ed Viesturs.With production under way on a film examining her life and legacy, it is likely that Hawley will continue to hold a special place in the hearts and minds of all visitors looking to experience the legend and grandeur of the worlds most celebrated mountain landscape.",256,4.99,Rocky Mountain Books,Keeper of the Mountains,Alan Goldenbach,Oct-12,"""The Team, The Team, The Team"" has for decades been one of the University of Michigans best-known mantras. No one player, not even someone worthy of the Heisman, is considered greater than anyone else. With a history that starts with the likes of Tom Harmon, Desmond Howard, and Charles Woodson, it is no wonder the Wolverines are one of the most legendary forces in college football. But what happens when the uniform comes off and the pads get put away? Now fans of this legendary team will get the chance to catch up with the players they rooted for on the gridiron. University of Michigan: Where Have You Gone? offers a post-college look at over forty of the players who helped build the Wolverine legacy. Some had a singular moment that would forever define their careers. Others played an exceptional game, in many cases against the Wolverines biggest rivals. Still others are remembered for a marvelous season. All of them helped Michigan become, as the words to the schools fight song suggest, ""The leaders and best"" and ""the champions of the West.""
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Jim Curran,11-Apr-13,"K2 is the second highest mountain in the world, at 8611 metres only a couple of hundred metres lower than Everest. It is one of the most unrelenting and testing of the worlds 8000-metre peaks.  Jim Curran came to K2 as a climbing cameraman with an unsuccessful British expedition, but stayed on through the climbing season. This is his account of the dramatic events of that summer, a story of ambitions both achieved and thwarted on a mountain which all high-altitude climbers take the most pride in overcoming. In 1986 K2 took its toll of those ambitions.  Curran vividly describes the moments that contribute to the exhilaration of climbing on the world's most demanding mountain, and he assesses the tragedy of that summer with compassion and impartiality.",320,6.99,Hodder & Stoughton,K2: Triumph And Tragedy,Jim Curran,Apr-13,"K2 is the world's second highest mountain, but its savage reputation is second to none. The loss of Alison Hargreaves and six companions in 1995 was a grim echo of the multiple deaths in 1986 and of earlier disasters which have become part of climbing legend. K2 has always attracted the greatest names in mountaineering. Wiessner, Houston, Bonatti, Diemberger and Bonington are among those whose lives have been permanently scarred by their experiences on it. At the same time some inspiring new routes have been achieved on the world's most difficult 8000-metre peak.  Jim Curran, himself a survivor of 1986, has traced the history of the mountain from the nineteenth-century pioneer explorers down to the present, and sees a repeating pattern of naked ambition, rivalry, misjudgement and recrimination. He has also found selfless heroism and impressive route-making on the mountain that top climbers will always covet as the ultimate prize.
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Jonathan Waterman,8-Dec-09,Jonathan Waterman paints a startlingly intimate portrait of the white leviathan and brings to vivid life men and women whose fates have entwined on its sheer icy peak.,208,15.99,Lyons Press,In the Shadow of Denali,Jonathan Waterman,Dec-09,A classic in the genre of mountain literaturewith a new preface by the auth,208,15.99,Lyons Press,In the Shadow of Denali,1
John Allen & Robert Davidson,12-Dec-12,"For over thirty years John Allen was an active member of the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team and for most of them acted as Team Leader. In Cairngorm John (his call sign when in contact with search and rescue helicopters) he recalls the challenges of mountain rescue and the many changes he has both witnessed and been a party to. His book is filled with exciting accounts of real-life rescues, discussions of mountain rescue topics such as hypothermia, first aid, and the use of helicopters and search and rescue dogs. Peopled with interesting characters his accounts are at all times humane and the book is laced with humour.",320,10.99,Sandstone Press Ltd,Cairngorm John,"John Allen, Robert Davidson",Dec-12,"For over thirty years John Allen was an active member of the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team and for most of them acted as Team Leader. In 'Cairngorm John' (his call sign when in contact with search and rescue helicopters) he recalls the challenges of mountain rescue and the many changes he has both witnessed and been a party to. His book is filled with exciting accounts of real-life rescues, discussions of mountain rescue topics such as hypothermia, first aid, and the use of helicopters and search and rescue dogs. Peopled with interesting characters his accounts are at all times humane and the book is laced with humour.",320,6.99,Sandstone Press Ltd,Cairngorm John,1
John Allen & Robert Davidson,12-Dec-12,"For over thirty years John Allen was an active member of the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team and for most of them acted as Team Leader. In Cairngorm John (his call sign when in contact with search and rescue helicopters) he recalls the challenges of mountain rescue and the many changes he has both witnessed and been a party to. His book is filled with exciting accounts of real-life rescues, discussions of mountain rescue topics such as hypothermia, first aid, and the use of helicopters and search and rescue dogs. Peopled with interesting characters his accounts are at all times humane and the book is laced with humour.",320,10.99,Sandstone Press Ltd,Cairngorm John,Robert Timberg,Sep-07,"From the Naval Academy to the POW camps of Vietnam to Capitol Hill and possibly to the White House -- one of America's most remarkable men  In 1998, at the dedication of the National Prisoner of War Museum in Andersonville, Georgia, former Attorney General Griffin Bell, a Democrat, introduced Senator John McCain, the featured speaker and a Republican, with these words: ""We often hear people now say, where are our heroes, where have all our heroes gone? Well, Senator McCain is an authentic, living American hero.""  So begins Robert Timberg's gripping and penetrating biography of Senator John McCain, the man who may someday be President of the United States. In John McCain: An American Odyssey, Timberg provides a riveting account of McCain's remarkable life -- from his rambunctious childhood and his madcap escapades as a U.S. Naval Academy midshipman to his grim experiences as a combat pilot and POW in Vietnam, where he was held prisoner by the North Vietnamese for five and a half years. Most importantly, the author illuminates Senator McCain's postwar evolution into one of our country's most distinguished political leaders and a formidable presidential candidate. Inspired by the success of The Nightingale's Song (selected by The New York Times as a ""Notable Book of the Year"" in 1995 and by Time as one of that year's five best nonfiction books), John McCain: An American Odyssey probes more deeply into the life of this hugely colorful, straight-talking American original. It is a rich and captivating portrait of one of America's most fascinating and provocative public figures -- a man who has captured the imagination of millions of Americans and who will continue to be a most prominent figure on the American political landscape.
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Charles Houston & Robert Bates,16-Dec-08,The 1953 American expedition to the second highest peak in the world.,336,15.99,Lyons Press,"K2, The Savage Mountain","Mike Stone, Art Regner",Dec-08,"Sports talk in America has evolved from small-time barroom banter into a major media smorgasbord that runs 24/7 on TV and radio. With hundreds of billions of dollars generated annually by pro and college teams in major markets nationwide, sports fans across the country are more dedicated than ever to their teams. And when it comes to sports talkespecially all-sports radioits all about entertainment, information, prognostication, analysis, rankings, and endless discussion. Prominent sports-media figures in each of the three target citiesCleveland, Detroit, and Washington, D.C.engage in this phenomenon with a compilation of sports lists sure to delight as well as stir up debate within these already-buzzing sports communities.  List topics include: What were the most lopsided trades in local sports history? Who were the most overrated athletes to play in our town? What local athlete had the best appearance in TV or film? What was the most heartbreaking loss in local sports history? What was the greatest single play in local sports history? Who are our teams most hated rivals? Plus dozens of guest lists contributed by famous local sports and entertainment celebrities.  Not only does Detroit host major pro sports teamsthe Lions (NFL), the Red Wings (NHL), the Tigers (MLB), and the Pistons (NBA)the area also includes prominent college sports programs such as the University of Michigan. Detroits fans are some of the most educated and fanatical in the country, thanks to the work of long-time commentators Mike Stone and Art Regner.
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Michael Laughlin,14-May-96,"The next time you play golf leave your woods at home, putt with your 2-iron, and you will be on your way to shooting in the 70s.Sounds radical?Well, you're right on par!Golf enthusiast Michael Laughlin, whose day job is in the film business, reveals his proven, but completely radical strategies that average golfers can use to dramatically lower their score.In Radical Golf, Laughlin rethinks how the game of golf is traditionally played and shares his surprising and innovative ideas on how to play better golf.Unlike the usual technique-riddled golf books, Radical Golf offers practical and easy-to-use tips, and is written for the legion of average players who will never have the long, crunching power game of the professional.""Golf is not a linear game,"" insists Laughlin, and ""Scoring is definitely not related to advancing the ball as far as possible on each shot.""In this fun and accessible book, the radical golfer contends, for example, that players should approach the pin much like basketball players maneuver to shoot a basket by striving to shoot from their best, or ""sweet"" spot on the court.Laughlin also suggests that golf should be played as two separate games (of tee-to-green and putts) and that golfers should keep a separate scorecard for their putting game.Equally radical, Radical Golf calls for using a 2-iron for putts rather than the ""dreaded"" putter (the loft of the 2-iron matches the putter, ""Calamity Jane,"" of legendary golfer Bobby Jones).Hole by hole, sensible shot after sensible shot, Radical Golf simulates a round of golf with a pro to show how a radical golfer can stay within strokes of par play.Written in a witty and easy-to-understand style, with entertaining sidebars and line drawings, Radical Golf will revolutionize how golf is played both on and off the course.Most of all, Radical Golf will increase the enjoyment of playing this great and challenging game.Radical Golf is just the book that could become the bible of the weekend golfer.From the Trade Paperback edition.",196,11.99,Crown/Archetype,Radical Golf,Michael Laughlin,May-11,"The next time you play golf leave your woods at home, putt with your 2-iron, and you will be on your way to shooting in the 70s.Sounds radical?Well, you're right on par!Golf enthusiast Michael Laughlin, whose day job is in the film business, reveals his proven, but completely radical strategies that average golfers can use to dramatically lower their score.In Radical Golf, Laughlin rethinks how the game of golf is traditionally played and shares his surprising and innovative ideas on how to play better golf.Unlike the usual technique-riddled golf books, Radical Golf offers practical and easy-to-use tips, and is written for the legion of average players who will never have the long, crunching power game of the professional.""Golf is not a linear game,"" insists Laughlin, and ""Scoring is definitely not related to advancing the ball as far as possible on each shot.""In this fun and accessible book, the radical golfer contends, for example, that players should approach the pin much like basketball players maneuver to shoot a basket by striving to shoot from their best, or ""sweet"" spot on the court.Laughlin also suggests that golf should be played as two separate games (of tee-to-green and putts) and that golfers should keep a separate scorecard for their putting game.Equally radical, Radical Golf calls for using a 2-iron for putts rather than the ""dreaded"" putter (the loft of the 2-iron matches the putter, ""Calamity Jane,"" of legendary golfer Bobby Jones).Hole by hole, sensible shot after sensible shot, Radical Golf simulates a round of golf with a pro to show how a radical golfer can stay within strokes of par play.Written in a witty and easy-to-understand style, with entertaining sidebars and line drawings, Radical Golf will revolutionize how golf is played both on and off the course.Most of all, Radical Golf will increase the enjoyment of playing this great and challenging game.Radical Golf is just the book that could become the bible of the weekend golfer.From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Mike Towle,1-Mar-00,"I Remember Augusta, by Mike Towle, is a look at the Augusta National Golf Club and its Masters Tournament in the words of golfers and golf experts. These leaders offer fresh insights and remembrances in this oral history of the club and the unique tournament that represents golf at its finest.",241,8.99,Turner Publishing Company,I Remember Augusta,"Cal Ripken, Mike Bryan",Apr-98,"There aren?t many Americans who didn?t feel a lump in their throat watching Cal Ripken, Jr. take a historic jog around the bases on the evening of September 6, 1995--the night he smashed Lou Gehrig?s record number of 2,130 consecutively played games. But, as ""the hardest working man in baseball"" will tell you, he was just doing his job. And now he tells you just how he does it, why he does it, and how it makes him feel.With the candor and grace that have endeared him to fans everywhere, Cal Ripken, Jr. tells the story of his journey to the major leagues: of his early childhood and life with a baseball manager for a father; his stint in the minors, working his way up from the Rookie Leagues to Triple-A; and finally to the permanent call from Baltimore where he began the drive to an All-Star career. Cal talks with warmth of his mentors and teammates, and with honesty of the Orioles? roller-coaster ride from the pennant to a lamentable 0-21 start in the eighties. He reveals his innermost thoughts on the game, and leads us through his strategies at the plate and on the field. Best of all, Cal reveals what makes him tick: his commitment to the game, to his family, to his career, and to the team. In this rich and rewarding memoir, we find out why he?s credited with putting the ""great"" back into America?s greatest game: it?s the only way he knows.
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Gary McCord,3-Jul-12,"Improve your golf swing in a day? Easy. Playing golf is funbut there's a reason why it's known as the most maddening (if not wondrous) game of all. The intricacies of perfecting your golf swing can ""tee off"" even the most patient golfer, but that's where this handy little guide comes in.Improving Your Golf Swing In A Day For Dummies is packed with tips on improving grip and posture, the essentials of a good swing, and the mechanics of putting. Plus, you'll get expert advice and tips for correcting problems with your own form and swing. The art of perfecting your golf grip and posture The essentials of refining your swing motion Adjusting your mechanics for various distances and putting Concise coverage of common swing faults and easy fixes Online component takes you beyond the book with bonus content and features  Get set to impress your friends with a perfect swing in no time!",72,3.99,Wiley,Improving Your Golf Swing In A Day For Dummies,"Gary McCord, Uwe Thiemann",Jun-12,"Sehr anspruchsvoll beim Golf sind die langen Schlge - doch wer htte gedacht, dass es das Kurze Spiel ist, das so viel Leid mit sich bringen kann. Und gerade mit den kurzen Schlgen bestreiten Sie knapp 70 Prozent Ihres Golfspiels. Daher ist es besonders wichtig, diese kurzen Schlge - das Putten, Chippen und Pitchen, sowie das Bunkerspiel - zu perfektionieren. Also packen Sie Ihre Schlger ein und los geht's! Von der mentalen Vorbereitung und der richtigen Haltung ber die beste Technik und die Kunst des Zielens bis hin zu todsicheren Befreiungsschlgen aus dem Bunker: Gary McCord zeigt Ihnen, wie Sie Ihre Mitspieler erblassen lassen. Fr unbeschwertes Golfvergngen!",127,6.95,Wiley,"Beim Golf putten, chippen und pitchen fr Dummies",0
John Steinbreder,30-Mar-06,"The golf club may be most commonly regarded as a place where men and women play that royal and ancient game, but truth be told, it also serves as a sort of Petri dish for some of the most outrageous, hysterical, and inane behavior found in modern society. You have hackers and stiffs. Flakes and dilettantes. Corporate big wigs and trust fund babies. They all exist in a kind of upper crust Animal House, where the denizens wear Burberry blazers instead of togas, and guzzle gin-and-tonics rather than beers. But the laughs, and the head shaking, are very much the same.",192,9.99,Taylor Trade Publishing,Club Life,John Steinbreder,Mar-06,"The golf club may be most commonly regarded as a place where men and women play that royal and ancient game, but truth be told, it also serves as a sort of Petri dish for some of the most outrageous, hysterical, and inane behavior found in modern society. You have hackers and stiffs. Flakes and dilettantes. Corporate big wigs and trust fund babies. They all exist in a kind of upper crust Animal House, where the denizens wear Burberry blazers instead of togas, and guzzle gin-and-tonics rather than beers. But the laughs, and the head shaking, are very much the same.",192,9.99,Taylor Trade Publishing,Club Life,1
Rob Mason,7-Nov-14,"The only thing thats little about SAFC is this book! Sunderland prides itself on not just being a big club but one of the biggest. Only five clubs have been champions of England more times than Sunderland who were the first team to be champions three times, the first to score 100 goals in a season, the only top flight team to ever have a 100% home record and the last club in the country to have never played outside the top flight. Sunderlands Stadium of Light was the biggest football ground built in England in the second half of the twentieth century but soon had to be extended. Even when struggling Sunderland can average home gates of over 40,000 and their record attendance is almost 7,000 higher than any other club in the north- east has ever managed. The 1973 FA Cup final against Leeds United and 1998 Play Off final against Charlton Athletic saw Sunderland play in two of the most memorable games seen at Wembley stadium as the highs and lows of one of the games traditional giants captured the imagination of the footballing world. Sunderland is the club of Raich Carter, Jim Montgomery, Charlie Hurley, Brian Clough, Kevin Phillips, Niall Quinn and the Clown Prince of Soccer Len Shackleton. Theyre all featured here along with everything you need to know about the team in the most famous red and white stripes in the country  after all Sunderland have won more major trophies than all the other teams who wear red and white stripes combined. Written by Sunderland AFCs club historian and publications editor Rob Mason, The Little Book of Sunderland AFC is the Bobby Kerr of football books. Kerr was the smallest skipper to lift the FA Cup but big enough to be a winner.",128,1.99,G2 Rights Ltd,Little Book of Sunderland,Jon Stroud,Nov-14,"The Little Book of Cycle Racing tells the story of the world's greaest bike races. From chaotic beginnings at the end of the 19th century to the dominance of Lance Armstrong, the now-disgraced Texan, and the brilliant emergence of British winners, Bradley Wiggins and chris Froome.",128,2.9,G2 Rights Ltd,Little Book of Cycle Racing,0
Infinite Ideas,16-Jan-12,"This handy little guide is written for the amateur golfer who wants to get better. In other words it's written for every amateur golfer in the world. It offers a range of tips and techniques (some common sense, some quirky) but all designed to make you re-evaluate your mental and physical game. There are things you can try out while on the course, on the practice greens or in the privacy of your own home. We can't promise we'll halve your handicap but we can promise you that these tips will help you think about your game in a different way and with practice you will become a better player.",68,3.99,Infinite Ideas,Instant Golf 2,Infinite Ideas,Jan-12,"This handy little guide is packed with tips and techniques for anybody whos been climbing for a short while and wants to improve their technique. Clearly the best place to practise climbing skills is on a climbing wall or (harnessed securely) on a rock face, but we hope these ideas will give you some tips on what kit to invest in, help you improve your technique next time you climb and simply inspire you to go for it. We cant promise that reading these ideas will see you climbing ropeless up mountains in the style of Tom Cruise in MI2 (we certainly wouldnt recommend it) but we do hope you find them entertaining, inspiring and informative. Happy scrambling!",62,2.95,Infinite Ideas,Instant rock climbing,0
Infinite Ideas,16-Jan-12,"This handy little guide is written for the amateur golfer who wants to get better. In other words it's written for every amateur golfer in the world. It offers a range of tips and techniques (some common sense, some quirky) but all designed to make you re-evaluate your mental and physical game. There are things you can try out while on the course, on the practice greens or in the privacy of your own home. We can't promise we'll halve your handicap but we can promise you that these tips will help you think about your game in a different way and with practice you will become a better player.",68,3.99,Infinite Ideas,Instant Golf 2,Infinite Ideas,Jan-12,"This handy little guide is packed with helpful tips for anybody whos keen to take up scuba diving or has just started out. The best way to improve your scuba skills is obviously going to be in the water but we hope the short tips here will help you fine-tune your technique, give you some pointers on what equipment to invest in and make you think a bit about your underwater environment. We also have tips on how to record your dives and ensure all your explorations are safe ones. While we cant promise to turn you from a novice into an expert overnight we hope that these ideas will prove entertaining, inspirational and informative.",0,1.26,Infinite Ideas,Instant scuba diving,0
Scott Gummer,14-May-09,"The remarkable true story of a lone genius whose quest to unlock the science behind the perfect swing changed golf forever   In 1939, Homer Kelley played golf for the first time and scored 116. Frustrated, he did not play again for six months; when he did he carded a 77. Determined to understand why he was able to shave nearly 40 strokes off his score, Kelley spent three decades of trial and error to unlock the answer and to recapture that one wonderful day when golf was easy and enjoyable. In 1969, Kelley self- published his findings in The Golfing Machine: The Computer Age Approach to Golfing Perfection.  The bestselling instruction books of the day required golfers to conform their swings to the author's ideals, but Homer Kelley configured swings to fit every golfer. He found an enthusiastic disciple in a Seattle teaching pro named Ben Doyle, who in turn found an eager student in 13-year-old prodigy Bobby Clampett. Clampett's initial success in amateur golf shined a bright spotlight on Homer Kelley and The Golfing Machine, but when the young star suffered a painfully public collapse and faltered as a pro, critics were quick to blast Kelley and his complex and controversial ideas. With exclusive access to Homer Kelley's archives, author Scott Gummer paints a fascinating picture of the man behind the machine, the ultimate outsider who changed the game once and for all of us.",288,12.99,Penguin Publishing Group,Homer Kelley's Golfing Machine,Scott Gummer,May-09,"The remarkable true story of a lone genius whose quest to unlock the science behind the perfect swing changed golf forever   In 1939, Homer Kelley played golf for the first time and scored 116. Frustrated, he did not play again for six months; when he did he carded a 77. Determined to understand why he was able to shave nearly 40 strokes off his score, Kelley spent three decades of trial and error to unlock the answer and to recapture that one wonderful day when golf was easy and enjoyable. In 1969, Kelley self- published his findings in The Golfing Machine: The Computer Age Approach to Golfing Perfection.  The bestselling instruction books of the day required golfers to conform their swings to the author's ideals, but Homer Kelley configured swings to fit every golfer. He found an enthusiastic disciple in a Seattle teaching pro named Ben Doyle, who in turn found an eager student in 13-year-old prodigy Bobby Clampett. Clampett's initial success in amateur golf shined a bright spotlight on Homer Kelley and The Golfing Machine, but when the young star suffered a painfully public collapse and faltered as a pro, critics were quick to blast Kelley and his complex and controversial ideas. With exclusive access to Homer Kelley's archives, author Scott Gummer paints a fascinating picture of the man behind the machine, the ultimate outsider who changed the game once and for all of us.
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Jon Paschetto,21-Aug-15,"A uniquely original multi-media bedtime story. Illustrated with titles, illustrations, full motion video and sound effects. Follow the golfing adventures of junior golfers Nick and Chris as they play around Chipmunk Run GC. Light-hearted and humorous it will delight and amuse young boys and girls and introduce them to the fun of playing junior golf.",0,3.99,Paul Paschetto,My First Golf Book,"Sally Cook, Ross MacDonald",,"From ace to zinger, How to Speak Golf includes over 125 golf terms paired with charming and clever illustrations that decode the words and phrases that fly around a golf course. Clubhouse Chatter sections are sprinkled throughout where you'll learn about everything from the origins of golf, the worst courses and biggest sand bunkers in the world, to the reason why there are so many bird references in golf terminology, a history of famous holes-in-one, and much, much more! Some of the terms included in the book are:-Army golf: The inconsistent hitting of the ball from one side of the fairway to the other. (Think: Left, right, left.)-Cabbage: The worst of the rough. (Also known as ""Spinach"" or ""Lettuce."" Whatever you call it, this is a salad to be avoided.)-Ham and egg: When two players on a team pair well, with one player excelling whenever the other falters.-Velcro: Greens that are slow, where it seems like the ball sticks to the grass.A perfect blend of funny anecdotes and fascinating bits of history and trivia, this is the perfect gift book to have you talking like a master whether you're a pro, a lifelong fan, or a novice on the greens.
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Jim McLean,27-Oct-03,"Elevate your golf game with the innovative, high-impact drills the pros use, from renowned instructor Jim McLean. To golfers of all proficiency levels, skills and drills go hand in hand. Jim McLean is one of the greatest living teachers of the game and in Golf Digests Ultimate Drill Book he includes 120 precision golf exercises to address a wide array of concerns. From tee shots to the short game, readers can customize practice sessions depending on their unique trouble spots.Revealing his time-tested tactics for overcoming pitfalls, golf guru Jim McLean revolutionizes the learning process with strategies for every aspect of the game. Golfers will learn how to attain a perfect golf posture, add distance to ones drive, shoot well from tough lies, pitch like a pro, troubleshoot putts, maintain mental focus, and much more.",288,16.99,Penguin Publishing Group,Golf Digest's Ultimate Drill Book,"Jim Bettinger, Julie S. Bettinger, Burt Reynolds",Oct-07,"Bobby Bowden is one of college football's greatest coaches, proving that you can win with a conscience while winning with consistency. As the grand patriarch of one of college football's most notable and successful coaching clans, Bowden has excelled as a faith-based leader of family as well as football players. The Book of Bowden is a compilation of Coach Bowden's best and brightest quotes, as well as quotes about him, gathered over the years and categorized into dozens of alphabetized categories.",126,8.99,Taylor Trade Publishing,The Book of Bowden,0
John Updike & Paul Szep,20-Aug-96,"John Updike wrote about the lure of golf for five decades, from the first time he teed off at the age of twenty-five until his final rounds at the age of seventy-six. Golf Dreams collects the most memorable of his golf pieces, high-spirited evidence of his learning, playing, and living for the game. The camaraderie of golf, the perils of its present boom, how to relate to caddies, and how to manage short putts are among the topics he addresses, sometimes in lyrical essays, sometimes in light verse, sometimes in wickedly comic fiction. All thirty pieces have the lilt of a love song, and the crispness of a firm chip stiff to the pin.",208,13.99,Random House Publishing Group,Golf Dreams,John Little,Feb-11,"The first book on golf fitness to provide a complete weight training program specifically targeting the muscles used in the golf swing. For years, strength training was dismissed as an unimportant consideration in improving the golfer's game. But now that more and more professional and amateur golfers have turned to strength training with outstanding results, we know that working out is an absolutely critical factor in boosting golfers' health, fitness, and performance. In The Max Golf Workout, John Little, founder of Max Contraction Training, offers a training schedule specific to the fitness needs of the golfer. Its exercises specially target the muscles used in the golf swing to help increase power, flexibility, and muscle endurance. Complete with 150 color photographs and a special chapter on nutrition, The Max Golf Workout is sure to help golfers get stronger, hit the ball farther, and play longerat their bestwithout fatiguing. 150 color photographs.
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Steve Silverman,11-Aug-15,"Ranking the best coaches in NFL history is no easy task. How do we decide which coach had a bigger on-field impact? Or the best tactical skills, both defensively and offensively? Not to mention measuring the strength of what a coach does behind the scenes, how he motivates his players, or how he keeps them from cracking under the pressure. Is the Hoodie the greatest coach ever, or just lucky to have Tom Brady? What about Bill Parcells, Vince Lombardi, and John Madden? Where do they rank?Such are the questions that pro football writer Steve Silverman addresses in Whos Better, Whos Best in Coaching?. As statistician Elliott Kalb did with baseball, basketball, and golf, and Silverman himself did with football players in Whos Better, Whos Best in Coaching?, Silverman takes the next logical step in this new book. Taking the analytical methods he developed over his years as a senior editor at Pro Football Weekly, he applies them to an evaluation of coaches going back to the earliest days of the NFL. The result is a fascinating ranking of the best of the sideline, from legendary old-timers like Vince Lombardi to present-day blue-collar coaches like Tom Coughlin. Throughout, Silverman discusses the many considerations that must be made when comparing modern coaches with coaches of past eras, or when comparing abrasive and domineering coaches with the more relaxed and Zen-like coaches. Including biographical essays on those top fifty coaches and detailed statistics for their career records in both the playoffs and regular season, Whos Better, Whos Best in Coaching? is a must-have for anyone who considers football more than just a game and who is fascinated by how its coached.",272,11.99,Sports Publishing,"Who's Better, Who's Best in Coaching?",Steve Silverman,Aug-15,"Ranking the best coaches in NFL history is no easy task. How do we decide which coach had a bigger on-field impact? Or the best tactical skills, both defensively and offensively? Not to mention measuring the strength of what a coach does behind the scenes, how he motivates his players, or how he keeps them from cracking under the pressure. Is the Hoodie the greatest coach ever, or just lucky to have Tom Brady? What about Bill Parcells, Vince Lombardi, and John Madden? Where do they rank?Such are the questions that pro football writer Steve Silverman addresses in Whos Better, Whos Best in Coaching?. As statistician Elliott Kalb did with baseball, basketball, and golf, and Silverman himself did with football players in Whos Better, Whos Best in Coaching?, Silverman takes the next logical step in this new book. Taking the analytical methods he developed over his years as a senior editor at Pro Football Weekly, he applies them to an evaluation of coaches going back to the earliest days of the NFL. The result is a fascinating ranking of the best of the sideline, from legendary old-timers like Vince Lombardi to present-day blue-collar coaches like Tom Coughlin. Throughout, Silverman discusses the many considerations that must be made when comparing modern coaches with coaches of past eras, or when comparing abrasive and domineering coaches with the more relaxed and Zen-like coaches. Including biographical essays on those top fifty coaches and detailed statistics for their career records in both the playoffs and regular season, Whos Better, Whos Best in Coaching? is a must-have for anyone who considers football more than just a game and who is fascinated by how its coached.
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Steve Silverman,1-Sep-09,"Who are the best quarterbacks in NFL history? How about running backs? Wide receivers? How can we objectively rate the performance of individual defensive players? And how can we make reasonable judgments about players at different positions and from different eras? Who is the greatest football player of all time? Jerry Rice? Lawrence Taylor? Jim Brown? Such are the questions pondered by pro football writer Steve Silverman late at night (and during the day). As statistician Elliott Kalb did with baseball, basketball, and golf, Silverman now takes the next step with Whos Better, Whos Best in Football?. Taking the analytical methods he developed over his years as a senior editor at Pro Football Weekly, he applies them to an evaluation of players going back to the earliest days of the NFL. The result is a fascinating ranking of the best of the gridiron, from legendary old-timers like Sammy Baugh to present-day superstars like Peyton Manning.  Throughout, Silverman discusses the many considerations that must be made when comparing modern players with players of past eras and players at different positions. Including biographical essays on those top 75 players and detailed statistics for their playing careers, Whos Better, Whos Best in Football? is a must have for anyone who considers football to be more than just a game.",288,9.99,"Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.","Who's Better, Who's Best in Football?",Matthew Silverman,Jun-14,"As the New York Mets celebrate their fiftieth anniversary of National League baseball, this rollicking chronicle recounts a half century of the teams ups and downs. Chapters recount the best and worst teams; the greatest players; the most thrilling wins and most excruciating losses; the most memorable and forgettable teams in franchise history; and even a guide to appreciating the Mets, including tips on spring training as well as the best sports bars to see the Mets on TV without having to fight for the remote. Sidebars relating Mets lore (i.e., Jerry Seinfelds obsession with Keith Hernandez), colorful Mets characters (both players and fans alike), and stats on the best and worst of all things Mets further add to this celebration of the first fifty years of New Yorks most Amazin and frustrating sports franchise.
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Michael Emmerich,1-Oct-13,"Most Michigan State Spartans fans have taken in a game or two at Spartan Stadium or Jack Breslin Student Events Center, have seen highlights of Magic Johnson, and have heard the story of the famous Game of the Century. But only real fans know the history of the Walk, how many Zeke the Wonder Dogs there have been, the origins of Sparty, or all the lyrics to MSU Shadows. 100 Things Michigan State Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource guide for true fans of Michigan State football and mens basketball. Whether a die-hard booster from the days of Jumpin Johnny Green or a new supporter of football coach Mark Dantonio, fans will value these essential pieces of Michigan State football and basketball knowledge and trivia, as well as all the must-do activities, that have been ranked from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist for Spartan supporters to progress on their way to fan superstardom.",352,9.99,Triumph Books,100 Things Michigan State Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die,"Michael Leonetti, Paul Patskou",Oct-14,"Whether youre a die-hard booster from the early days of Dick Irvin or a new supporter of Randy Carlyle, these are the 100 things all Maple Leaf fans need to know and do in their lifetime. Authors Michael Leonetti and Paul Patskou have collected every essential piece of Maple Leafs knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranked them, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom. From trivia on which players made up the ""Kid Line"" or the famous comedian who includes Maple Leafs references in all his movies to knowing the best places to catch a game, 100 Things Maple Leafs Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource guide for true fans of the Leafs.
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Ken Altshuler,29-Oct-11,"Golf Foreplay is the perfect guide for novices who need to know the basic rules, etiquette, and fundamentals of the game. This entertaining book helps get readers up-to-speed on all the fine points that one usually has to learn by trial and error  or (if one is lucky) from a golf buddy willing to share his or her hard-won knowledge. More than the standard ""rules and etiquette"" book, Golf Foreplay also contains in-depth coverage regarding equipment, accessories, courses, tournaments, and golf terms. Listings of the golf courses, players, golf magazines, and golf movies every golfer should know round out the information included in this engaging introduction to the game. With his lively, humorous approach, lawyer, radio personality and avid golfer Ken Altshuler fills readers in on all the basic information that every rookie golfer needs to know: from tee markers, to order of putting, to what not to wear, to how to play fair on the fairway. A comprehensive roundup of golf terms, as well as fun golf trivia makes this title the perfect complement to the golfers shelf of instructional books.",224,9.99,Sellers Publishing,Golf Foreplay,"Marlin M. Mackenzie, Ken Denlinger",Jun-11,"Whether you're a world-class palyer or a weekendenthusiast, improving your golf game begins withyour mind. You may be amazed to discover whathappens when you free yourself from overthinking youshots and let your unconcious mind play thegame.Now acclaimed sports counselor Dr.Marlin Mackenzie provides more than 30situation-specific exercises to help you deepen yourawareness of your emotional and intellectual barriers.You'll learn to capitalize on your inner resourcesto play up to your potential.From the Trade Paperback edition.",224,11.99,Random House Publishing Group,Golf,0
Steve Eubanks,12-Jun-07,"Steve Eubanks lives on a golf course, spends most of his time with a golf club in his hand, and simply cannot pass a course without playing it. In Golf Freek, he chronicles his travels around the globe for the sole purpose of playing as much free golfthe operative word being freein as many interesting places and with as many interesting people as possible. As Steve himself says, This book is not some mystic search to find my soul through a ball-and-stick metaphor. Its about me, the golf freek, sponging free golf. Its a mixture of On the Road (without the booze, hookers, guns, and poverty) and Rick Reillys Whos Your Caddy? (with John Daly keeping his private parts to himself).Along the way he tells some of the  worlds greatest golf storiesfunny, touching, bizarre, and sometimes personalfrom his rounds with Arnold Palmer to his hole in one in the Chinese town where his daughter was born. These tales, taken together, add up to one of the most revealing books aboutFrom the Hardcover edition.",288,11.99,Crown/Archetype,Golf Freek,Steve Eubanks,Aug-11,"Steve Eubanks lives on a golf course, spends most of his time with a golf club in his hand, and simply cannot pass a course without playing it. In Golf Freek, he chronicles his travels around the globe for the sole purpose of playing as much free golfthe operative word being freein as many interesting places and with as many interesting people as possible. As Steve himself says, This book is not some mystic search to find my soul through a ball-and-stick metaphor. Its about me, the golf freek, sponging free golf. Its a mixture of On the Road (without the booze, hookers, guns, and poverty) and Rick Reillys Whos Your Caddy? (with John Daly keeping his private parts to himself).Along the way he tells some of the  worlds greatest golf storiesfunny, touching, bizarre, and sometimes personalfrom his rounds with Arnold Palmer to his hole in one in the Chinese town where his daughter was born. These tales, taken together, add up to one of the most revealing books aboutFrom the Hardcover edition.
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Ed Housewright,1-Sep-15,"Featuring updated information through the 2014 season, including the Cowboys' win in the playoffs over Detroit

Every good Dallas Cowboys fan can tell you about the highlights from the franchise's half century of existenceincluding five Super Bowl victories and 14 players inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But how many know all the stories behind the names, games, and traditions of one of the NFL's most popular teams? 100 Things Cowboys Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die was created for everyone who cheers for pro football in Dallas. Both entertaining and enlightening, this must-have guide ranks and explains the essential information and can't-miss experiences every Cowboys fan needs. This book has it all: the star playersfrom Roger Staubach to Tony Romo; the larger-than-life coaches (Landry, Johnson, Switzer, and more); the biggest games, from the Ice Bowl to the eight Super Bowl appearances; even the landmarks, including the Cotton Bowl and the team's amazing new stadium. This edition has been updated with the 20082014 seasons, including the Cowboys' 124 2014 season.",256,9.99,Triumph Books,100 Things Cowboys Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die,"Ed Housewright, Tony Dorsett",Sep-08,"With traditions, records, and Cowboys lore,this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events,and facts every Dallas fan should know. It contains crucial informationsuch as important dates, player nicknames, memorable moments, and outstanding achievements by singular players. This guide to all things Cowboys covers the 1972 comeback against the San Francisco 49ers, the history of the team's rivalry with the Redskins, and the Ice and Blooper Bowls.",224,11.99,Triumph Books,100 Things Cowboys Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die,1
Matt Fulks,1-Oct-14,"Whether you're a die-hard booster from the days of Hank Stram or a new supporter of Andy Reid, these are the 100 things all Kansas City Chiefs fans needs to know and do in their lifetime. The book contains every essential piece of Chiefs knowledge and triviafrom a guide to the teams training camp facilities, whom the Chiefs nickname was in honor of, or in which year the Chiefs became one of the first teams to use a non-gray facemaskas well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from one to 100. With an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist for readers use to track their progress, 100 Things Chiefs Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resources guide for true diehards.",304,9.99,Triumph Books,100 Things Chiefs Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die,"Matt Fulks, Trent Green, Deron Cherry",Oct-14,"Whether you're a die-hard booster from the days of Hank Stram or a new supporter of Andy Reid, these are the 100 things all Kansas City Chiefs fans needs to know and do in their lifetime. The book contains every essential piece of Chiefs knowledge and triviafrom a guide to the teams training camp facilities, whom the Chiefs nickname was in honor of, or in which year the Chiefs became one of the first teams to use a non-gray facemaskas well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from one to 100. With an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist for readers use to track their progress, 100 Things Chiefs Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resources guide for true diehards.",304,11.99,Triumph Books,100 Things Chiefs Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die,1
Matt Loede,1-Sep-10,"Knowledge and memory are an important part of the fabric of being a fan. So are experiences. 100 Things also includes things fans should actually see and do before they join their heroes at the Pearly Gates. This book contains numerous tips and suggestions for enjoying a team on a different, more involved, level.",272,9.99,Triumph Books,100 Things Steelers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die,"Matt Fulks, Rocky Bleier",Aug-08,"Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Pittsburgh Pirates documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertainingand unsparingfashion, this book sparkles with Pirates highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments includethe impressive run to the Super Bowl in 2006 and the great plays of Ben Roethlisberger, as well as the horrendous years in the 1980s, when the Steelers struggled below .500 three out of four seasons. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
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Craig T. Smith,1-Sep-15,"Perfect for Tennessee fans who think they already know everything

Most Tennessee fans have attended a game at Neyland Stadium, seen highlights of a young Peyton Manning, and remember where they were when the Volunteers won the 1998 Fiesta Bowl. But only real fans have done the Vol Walk or know all the words to the ""Down the Field"" and ""Rocky Top."" 100 Things Tennessee Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die by reveals the most critical moments and important facts about past and present players, coaches, and teams that are part of the storied history that is UT football. Whether you're a die-hard fan from the Phillip Fulmer era or a new supporter of Butch Jones, this book contains everything Volunteers fans should know, see, and do in their lifetime. It offers the chance to be certain you are knowledgeable about the most important facts about the team, the traditions, and what being a Volunteers fan is all about.",304,9.99,Triumph Books,100 Things Tennessee Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die,"Adam C. Earnheardt, Paul Haridakis, Barbara Hugenberg, Roger C. Aden, Greg G. Armfield, David E. Beard, Kelly Berg, Andrew C. Billings, Jeff Boone, Nicholas D. Bowman, Kathy Brady, Phillip J. Chidester, David Fingerhut, John A. Fortunato, William M. Foster, Walter Gantz, Matthew J. Gill, Frederick Grieve, John Harris, Allison Harthcock, John Heppen, Craig Hyatt, Tom E. Isaacson, Ricard W. Jensen, Mark Julien, Jason R. Lanter, Katherine L. Lavelle, Jennifer Marmo, Jessi McCabe, John P. McGuire, Pamela Gayle Nadorff, Julie A. Partridge, Sarah Porri, John S. W. Spinda, Brian S. Titsworth, Amanda J. Visek, James R. Walker, Daniel L. Wann, Lawrence A. Wenner, Ryan K. Zapalac",Nov-11,"Once deemed an unworthy research endeavor, the study of sports fandom has garnered the attention of seasoned scholars from a variety of academic disciplines. Identity and socialization among sports fans are particular burgeoning areas of study among a growing cadre of specialists in the social sciences. Sports Fans, Identity, and Socialization, edited by Adam C. Earnheardt, Paul Haridakis, and Barbara Hugenberg, captures an eclectic collection of new studies from accomplished scholars in the fields such as communication, business, geography, kinesiology, media, and sports management and administration, using a wide range of methodologies including quantitative, qualitative, and critical analyses.In the communication revolution of the twenty-first century, the study of mediated sports is critical. As fans use all media at their disposal to consume sports and carry their sports-viewing experience online, they are seizing the initiative and asserting themselves into the mediated sports-dissemination process. They are occupying traditional roles of consumers/receivers of sports, but also as sharers and sports content creators. Fans are becoming pseudo sports journalists. They are interpreting mediated sports content for other fans. They are making their voice heard by sports organizations and athletes. Mediated sports, in essence, provide a context for studying and understanding where and how the communication revolution of the twenty-first century is being waged.With their collection of studies by scholars from North America and Europe, Earnheardt, Haridakis, and Hugenberg illuminate the symbiotic relationship among and between sports organizations, the media, and their audiences. Sports Fans, Identity, and Socialization spurs both the researcher and the interested fan to consider what the study of sports tells us about ourselves and the society in which we live.
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Mark Beech,18-Sep-12,"When Saturday Mattered Most is the stirring story of the 1958 undefeated Army football team and the controversial coach who inspired Vince LombardiIt was the end of an era, the last season before the surge of professional football began to lure the nation's best young student-athletes away from the military academies. That fall, the Black Knights of Army were the class of the nation. Mark Beech, a second-generation West Pointer, recounts this memorable and never-to-be-repeated season with:- Pete Dawkins, the Heisman Trophy winner who rose to the rank of Brigadier General - The long -Reclusive Bill Carpenter, the fabled ""lonesome end"" who earned the Distinguished Service    Cross    for saving his company in Vietnam- Red Blaik, who led Army back to glory after the cribbing scandal and had the field at Michie Stadium named    in his honorCombining the triumph of The Junction Boys with the heroics of The Long Gray Line, Beech captures a unique period in the history of football, the military, and mid-twentieth-century America.",250,9.99,St. Martin's Press,When Saturday Mattered Most,Mark Hyman,Mar-12,"Building on the eye-opening investigation into the damaging effects of the ultra-competitive culture of youth sports in his previous book, Until It Hurts, Mark Hyman's new book looks at the business of youth sports, how it has changed, and how it is affecting young Americans. Examining the youth sports economy from many sides--the major corporations, small entrepreneurs, coaches, parents, and, of course, kids--Hyman probes the reasons for rapid changes in what gets bought and sold in this lucrative marketplace. Just participating in youth sports can be expensive. Among the costs are league fees, equipment, and perhaps private lessons with a professional coach. With nearly 50 million kids playing organized sports each year, it is easy to see how profitable this market can be. Hyman takes us to tournaments sponsored by Nike, Gatorade, and other big businesses, and he talks to parents who sacrifice their vacations and savings to get their (sometimes reluctant) junior stars to these far-off, expensive venues for a chance to shine. He introduces us to videos purporting to teach six-month-old babies to kick a ball, to professional athletes who will ""coach"" an eight-year-old for a hefty fee, to a town that has literally staked its future on preteen sports. With its extensive interviews and original reporting, The Most Expensive Game in Town explains the causes and effects of the commercialization of youth sports, changes that the author argues are distorting and diminishing family life. He closes with strong examples of individuals and communities bucking this destructive trend.
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J.F.J Cade,4-Dec-15,"Amateur golfers are usually advised to have some lessons from a golf professional before any bad habits have become ingrained. This is good advice but it can be expensive. Amateurs would also like to improve their golf faster by learning from golf books and magazines. However, they soon find that they have to wade through so much palaver and padding to find a few take home points, that it is not an efficient use of their time. In this eBook, the author has done the wading for you and, concisely, presents the residual take home gems for you to use. He also gives clear advice on golf practice, much of which can be done at home.It is all clearly laid out with an hyperlinked Table of Contents for immediate navigation to items of interest.If you are pleased when you break 100 in a round of 18 holes and if you can occasionally break 90, then follow the advice in this little eBook and, if you are of average fitness, you will break 80 in less than six months.",0,0,J.F.J Cade,Golf Instruction Summary,"Joe Borgenicht, R.D. Robinson",,"Getting through a day off the links  Minor obligations like work and family shouldnt stand in the way of your game. Undercover Golf will help you perfect your grip, your stance, your swing, and your puttanytime, anywherewithout anyone catching on, and without clubs, balls or tees.  Youll learn how to:   Check proper hand position in a meeting  Practice weight distribution while drinking at a bar  Turn your center point while sweeping in the kitchen  Practice inside arm/knee pressure while hugging your significant other  Whether you are hiking, shopping, mopping, or dining out, this complete secret swingers training course means time spent off the course doesnt have to be time spent off your game.",0,0,Quirk Books,Undercover Golf,0
John Daly,13-Oct-09,"If you know anything at all about John Dalyand if you don't, what in the hell are you doing with this book in your hands?you know he approaches the game of golf from an, uh, slightly different perspective than your average two-time major winner. How different? Well, for starters, Long John thinks the PGA Tour ought to permit Bermuda shorts, make carts mandatory, let him wear his hair down to his butt if he wants to, and strip-search tournament patrons at the entrance gate to keep cameras and cell phones off the course.In Golf My Own Damn Way, you'll take a virtual ride on Big John's magic bus as he tells you the best way to grip it so you can rip it. Looking for a sure cure to bunkerphobia? It's here. A one-hour golf lesson that's 100 percent guaranteed to make you a better golfer? Ditto. Want to know why you should occasionally leave your big dog in your trunk, how to watch your weight, and what golf and sex have in common? You came to the right book. And while he's busy explaining all these and many other things, Daly also tells you why you should keep your head out of the game, let your belly lead your hands, listen to your right foot, check your ball positionand buy a hybrid (the club, not the car).Following in the spike prints of his 2006 bestselling autobiography, My Life In and Out of the Rough, Golf My Own Damn Way is an off-the-wall and intensely personal yet imminently practical and accessible tip sheet on how to cut ten strokes off your scorenow. Two things are certain: you've never seen a golf instructional book quite like this one, and you'll never need another one. Fairways and greens, Pard!",176,10.99,HarperCollins e-books,Golf My Own Damn Way,"Edgar Prado, John Eisenberg",Apr-08,"A new superstar appeared on the American sports landscape in the spring of 2006: Barbaro, a three-year-old racehorse, won the Kentucky Derby by six and a half lengths, the largest margin of victory in sixty years. Barbaro's impressive performance immediately stirred talk of a possible Triple Crown. But in the opening yards of the Preakness Stakes two weeks later, the horse suffered a catastrophic leg injury that ended his undefeated career and left him fighting for his life. Edgar Prado, a native of Peru and one of the world's top jockeys, rode Barbaro to glory and then stood beside him for months as the horse valiantly struggled to survive and millions of fans held their breath. Having ridden in more than twenty-five thousand races over the previous two decades, Prado thought he had been around too long to fall for any one horse, but Barbarointelligent, charismatic, and resourceful in sickness as well as in healthstole his heart.In My Guy Barbaro, Prado recounts his own story, a tale of grit and dreams that moves from his impoverished childhood in Lima, Peru, to the winner's circles of the greatest racetracks in the world, and memorably chronicles his emotional time with Barbaro before, during, and after the horse's breakdown. Their bond was special and immeasurable. With Prado still reeling from a wrenching personal loss, Barbaro lifted his spirits by giving him the ride of a lifetime in the Derby. When the tables turned and the horse needed support two weeks later, Prado was there, going out of his way to make a succession of visits to the New Bolton Center, the animal hospital in Pennsylvania where Barbaro underwent more than two dozen surgeries and was ultimately put down. Barbaro made worldwide headlines for eight months, and now Prado's poignant, clear-eyed narrative takes us where no reader has gone beforeonto Barbaro's back in the heat of a race and into the intensive care suite where Barbaro's life-and-death drama played itself out. My Guy Barbaro is a heartwarming, unforgettable story of a man and his love for a beautiful animal and an irreplaceable teammate.
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Byron Nelson,8-Mar-06,"Byron Nelson is golf's greatest living legend. He is one of the finest golfers ever to pick up a putter, and the man who had the most magnificent year any golfer ever had1945, when he won an incredible eighteen PGA tournaments, including eleven in a row, and finished second in seven others. How I Played the Game is the beautifully told tale, in his own words, of a man determined to be the best ever.",304,9.99,Taylor Trade Publishing,How I Played the Game,"Byron Nelson, Arnold Palmer",Mar-06,"Byron Nelson was one of golf's greatest legends. He was one of the finest golfers ever to pick up a putter, and the man who had the most magnificent year any golfer has ever had1945, when he won an incredible eighteen PGA tournaments, including eleven in a row, and finished second in seven others.How I Played the Game is the beautifully told tale, in his own words, of a man determined to be the best ever: his hardscrabble rural Texas upbringing and his near-death experience with typhoid fever; his early years as a caddie at Fort Worth's Glen Garden Country Club (where as a 15-year-old he beat another young caddie named Ben Hogan in the Caddie Championship); the lean years as an amateur and as a young pro during the Depression; and the golden years of the 1940s, when he invented the modern golf swing and forged the legend of ""Lord Byron.""Even after his sudden retirement (the real reason for which is finally revealed here) his impact on the game never lessened. Besides his many years as an insightful TV golf commentator, he was mentor to several future golf champions, Ken Venturi and Tom Watson among them. And he continued to play top-caliber golf with the greats of the game, like Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, and Arnold Palmer, and some who were less than greatPresident Eisenhower, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, and a host of others.Laced throughout with scores of priceless stories, anecdotes, opinions, and even golf tips, and with an in-depth, event-by-event recreation of his golden year, 1945, How I Played the Game is golf writing and remembrance of the highest orderirresistible reading for every golfer and fan. 
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Jim Nicol & Barbara Nicol,30-Jun-10,"Golf resorts--it's a specialized niche for a savvy group that knows what it wants. What they want is golf, so the Nicols have devoted pages of attention to yardage and par, green fees, and special course features for hundreds of golf courses from Canada to Costa Rica. But there are other facets to consider as well, because the point here is to take a vacation, a golf vacation, where you get to luxuriate in your scenic vistas, eat your sumptuous meals, and play your 18 holes, too. From Casa De Campo Resort in the Dominican Republic to the Hound Ears Club in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, there are resorts for all sorts, with rustic lodges or posh hotels; full-scale gourmet pampering or low-key environments; all-golf, all-the-time atmospheres; or resorts that offer the works--tennis, fishing, sailing, or skiing--for the spouses who just aren't as intent on golf, perhaps, as you. The important thing is that all types of golf holidays are possible, and the Nicols have done the legwork so all you have to do is browse, choose, and make the reservations.""... the most useful guidebook... a great reference."" -- The Traveling Golfer""If you love golf, Golf Resorts is for you."" -- Relax Magazine"" Make sure you have a copy on hand. This tome is the only pre-trip guide you'll need to research not only golf courses, but nearby lodging, restaurants, and additional recreation - for after-golf or non-golfing spouses. The book covers more than 600 courses. The authors have rated the top 50, breaking those down into 38 large and 12 small resorts."" -- Northwest Airlines WorldTraveler Magazine
""A guide written by golfers for golfers. Hundreds of resorts are described in this book, with details including fees, course profile (par, hazards, yardage), resident pro information, accommodations (with prices), dining options and equipment rentals. All establishments are open to the public."" -- Amazon reviewer",400,9.99,Hunter Publishing,Golf Resorts,Jim Nicol,Jan-10,"Golf resorts--it's a specialized niche for a savvy group that knows what it wants. What they want is golf, so the Nicols have devoted pages of attention to yardage and par, green fees, and special course features for hundreds of golf courses in Hawaii. But there are other facets to consider as well, because the point here is to take a vacation, a golf vacation, where you get to luxuriate in your scenic vistas, eat your sumptuous meals, and play your 18 holes, too. There are resorts for all sorts, with rustic lodges or posh hotels; full-scale gourmet pampering or low-key environments; all-golf, all-the-time atmospheres; or resorts that offer the works--tennis, fishing, sailing, or skiing--for the spouses who just aren't as intent on golf, perhaps, as you. The important thing is that all types of golf holidays are possible, and the Nicols have done the legwork so all you have to do is browse, choose, and make the reservations. ""... the most useful guidebook... a great reference."" -- The Traveling Golfer. ""If you love golf, Golf Resorts is for you."" -- Relax Magazine. ""Make sure you have a copy on hand. This tome is the only pre-trip guide you'll need to research not only golf courses, but nearby lodging, restaurants, and additional recreation - for after-golf or non-golfing spouses."" -- Northwest Airlines WorldTraveler Magazine. ""A guide written by golfers for golfers. Hundreds of resorts are described in this book, with details including fees, course profile (par, hazards, yardage), resident pro information, accommodations (with prices), dining options and equipment rentals. All establishments are open to the public."" -- Amazon reviewer
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Jim Nicol & Barbara Nicol,22-May-10,"Golf resorts--it's a specialized niche for a savvy group that knows what it wants. What they want is golf, so the Nicols have devoted pages of attention to yardage and par, green fees, and special course features for hundreds of golf courses in the Caribbean, from Bermuda and the Bahamas to Jamaica and Puerto Rico. But there are other facets to consider as well, because the point here is to take a vacation, a golf vacation, where you get to luxuriate in your scenic vistas, eat your sumptuous meals, and play your 18 holes, too. There are resorts for all sorts, with rustic lodges or posh hotels; full-scale gourmet pampering or low-key environments; all-golf, all-the-time atmospheres; or resorts that offer the works--tennis, fishing, sailing, or skiing--for the spouses who just aren't as intent on golf, perhaps, as you. The important thing is that all types of golf holidays are possible, and the Nicols have done the legwork so all you have to do is browse, choose, and make the reservations. ""... the most useful guidebook... a great reference."" -- The Traveling Golfer. ""If you love golf, Golf Resorts is for you."" -- Relax Magazine. ""Make sure you have a copy on hand. This tome is the only pre-trip guide you'll need to research not only golf courses, but nearby lodging, restaurants, and additional recreation - for after-golf or non-golfing spouses."" -- Northwest Airlines WorldTraveler Magazine. ""A guide written by golfers for golfers. Hundreds of resorts are described in this book, with details including fees, course profile (par, hazards, yardage), resident pro information, accommodations (with prices), dining options and equipment rentals. All establishments are open to the public."" -- Amazon reviewer",70,8.99,Hunter Publishing,Golf Resorts In the Caribbean,"Barbara Nicol, Jim Nicol",Jan-01,"A guide written by golfers for golfers. Hundreds of resorts are described in this book, with details including fees, course profile (par, hazards, yardage), resident pro information, accommodations (with prices), dining options and equipment rentals. All establishments are open to the public. Regional maps show locations.",557,15,Hunter Publishing,Golf Resorts,0
John Steinbreder,4-May-11,"How to stick to the rules -- and avoid the traps of the game Filled with tips and anecdotes from the pros plus the 34 rules of golf, this ideal companion to the top-selling Golf For Dummies, 2nd Edition includes:  Expert advice on the do's and don'ts of golf etiquette -- from dress code to betting on the game Advice on how to survive a business golf outing -- plus tips on behavior as both a spectator and a player The inside scoop on proper etiquette, from replacing divots to using your cell phone",192,8.99,Wiley,Golf Rules and Etiquette For Dummies,John Steinbreder,May-11,"How to stick to the rules -- and avoid the traps of the gameFilled with tips and anecdotes from the pros plus the 34 rulesof golf, this ideal companion to the top-selling Golf ForDummies, 2nd Edition includes:Expert advice on the do's and don'ts of golf etiquette -- fromdress code to betting on the gameAdvice on how to survive a business golf outing -- plus tips onbehavior as both a spectator and a playerThe inside scoop on proper etiquette, from replacing divots tousing your cell phon",192,0,Wiley,Golf Rules and Etiquette For Dummies,1
Dave Allen,28-Feb-09,"Featuring Tips by Golf Magazine's Top 100 Teachers. Simple to remember lesson that provides an opportunity for ""no practice"" improvement; so readers won't need to spend hours on the range re-grooving their swings to shave strokes off their handicaps. These are truly the tops that readers can use to play better - and lower their score - immediately.",128,9.99,Grand Central Publishing,Better by Saturday (TM) - Iron Play/Long Game,Dave Klein,Oct-08,"On December 28, 1958, the New York Giants played the Baltimore Colts at Yankee Stadium for the NFL Championship, the first ever NFL game to go into sudden death overtime. The game was televised nationally, a rarity in 1958, and featured players and coaches whose names are among the most well-known in the legend and lore of football: Frank Gifford, Alan Ameche, Sam Huff, Andy Robustelli, Tom Landry, Johnny Unitas, Rosie Grier, and Alex Webster. For the first edition of the book Klein formed chapters around interviews with twelve prominent players, five of whom have since died. The 50th anniversary edition contains new interviews with players left out of the first editionFrank Gifford, Art Donovan, and Ray Perkins. As well as a ""where are they now?"" update on all the players mentioned.",288,9.99,Taylor Trade Publishing,The Game of Their Lives,0
Infinite Ideas,16-Jan-12,"This handy little guide gives you everything you need to know about the basics of playing golf. It'll help you improve your game off the tee, on the fairways and on the greens. It's not meant to be a complete coaching course. Rather, it offers a range of tips and techniques for you to try out. For that's the weird thing about the game of golf. There's no right or wrong way to swing or grip your club, no right stance to take or way to position your ball. What works for one player (infuriatingly) probably won't work for another. We can't promise you'll end up a Tiger (actually, you probably don't want to be a Tiger), a Rory or a Phil, but we can promise that you'll think about your game a little differently and as a result improve. Happy swinging!",50,2.99,Infinite Ideas,Instant golf,Infinite Ideas,Dec-11,This little books aim is to help you develop key techniques that will improve your tennis. Think of it as your own pocket tennis coach. It will help you master your existing skills and develop new ones. Following its advice will develop your baseline power game as well as the subtlety of your drop shots. Youll lob with ease and pass when you please. Enjoy!,59,2.95,Infinite Ideas,Instant tennis,0
Greg Midland,26-Sep-09,"Featuring Tips by Golf Magazine's Top 100 Teachers. Simple to remember lesson that provides an opportunity for ""no practice"" improvement; so readers won't need to spend hours on the range re-grooving their swings to shave strokes off their handicaps. These are truly the tops that readers can use to play better - and lower their score - immediately.",144,12.99,Grand Central Publishing,Better by Saturday (TM) - Driving,Greg Midland,Sep-09,"Featuring Tips by Golf Magazine's Top 100 Teachers. Simple to remember lesson that provides an opportunity for ""no practice"" improvement; so readers won't need to spend hours on the range re-grooving their swings to shave strokes off their handicaps. These are truly the tops that readers can use to play better - and lower their score - immediately.",112,12.99,Grand Central Publishing,Better by Saturday (TM) - Driving,1
Steve Richardson,1-Jul-08,"Here is your chance to go inside the huddle, head into the locker room, or grab a seat on the sidelines. This is your exclusive pass to get on the team plane or have breakfast at the team hotel. Go behind the scenes of the Missouri Tigers and peek into the private world of the players, coaches, and decision makers and eavesdrop on their conversations.",272,11.99,Triumph Books,"""Then Pinkel Said to Smith. . .""",Steve Richardson,Jul-08,"Written for every sports fan who follows the Missouri Tigers, this account goes behind the scenes to peek into the private world of the players, coaches, and decision makersall while eavesdropping on their personal conversations.From the locker room to the sidelines and inside the huddle, the book includes stories about Phil Bradley, Dan Devine, Don Faurot, Brad Smith, Roger Wehrli, and Kellen Winslow, among others, allowing readers to relive the highlights and the celebrations.",272,11.99,Triumph Books,"""Then Pinkel Said to Smith. . .""",1
Steve Richardson,1-Jul-08,"Here is your chance to go inside the huddle, head into the locker room, or grab a seat on the sidelines. This is your exclusive pass to get on the team plane or have breakfast at the team hotel. Go behind the scenes of the Missouri Tigers and peek into the private world of the players, coaches, and decision makers and eavesdrop on their conversations.",272,11.99,Triumph Books,"""Then Pinkel Said to Smith. . .""",Steve Stone,Apr-11,"Few men in Chicago sports history have been beloved on both the North and South Sides of such a baseball-crazy town. Steve Stone is a fan favorite. Following his last game as Cubs announcer, long after all the players had left the field, nearly everyone left in the stadium looked up to the broadcast booth and chanted Stoney! Stoney! for several minutes. In Said in Stone, the Cy Young award-winning pitcher and perhaps future Hall of Fame broadcaster offers his unique slant on the game that has been his passion for nearly five decades. He starts by analyzing the game position by position, illustrating his points with personal experiences and players he's played with and covered. What he hasn't seen, his broadcast partner of 15 years, Harry Caray, probably had, and he shares plenty of funny stories about their years together in the booth as well. Finally he takes a serious look at how the game has changed and what the future holds for America's pastime.
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Paul Spencer Sochaczewski,22-Mar-13,"Distant Greens travels to the highest golf course in the world, where breathless Tibetan precepts come face to face with the Indian military. To a golf course in the Amazon jungle, near the source of rubber, which revolutionised the game. To the Middle Kingdom, to examine claims that that it was the Chinese, and not the Scots, who invented golf. And what's happening at the active volcano of the home course of the Sultan of Yogyakarta, where his consort, the Mermaid Queen, ensures the rain never falls when he plays and that lava never damages the course? Distant Greens also travels into the soul of golf, the rituals, the belief that a tetrachaidecohedron dimple pattern can make a difference. Why can throwing junkshop 4-irons provide an insight into the soul? What does a Zen priest in Japan hope to teach his acolyte golfers? Why do people cheat? And why is golf more important, to some folks, than sex? What is the future of golf? Can golf and nature support each other? What can golfers do to ensure that their golf course in environmentally and socially responsible? And what happened when Jesus, Moses and Mohammed played a round?",199,4.99,Editions Didier Millet,Distant Greens,Paul Sochaczewski,Apr-12,"Distant Greens travels to the highest golf course in the world, where breathless Tibetan precepts come face to face with the Indian military. To a golf course in the Amazon jungle, near the source of rubber, which revolutionised the game. To the Middle Kingdom, to examine claims that that it was the Chinese, and not the Scots, who invented golf. And what's happening at the active volcano of the home course of the Sultan of Yogyakarta, where his consort, the Mermaid Queen, ensures the rain never falls when he plays and that lava never damages the course? Distant Greens also travels into the soul of golf, the rituals, the belief that a tetrachaidecohedron dimple pattern can make a difference. Why can throwing junkshop 4-irons provide an insight into the soul? What does a Zen priest in Japan hope to teach his acolyte golfers? Why do people cheat? And why is golf more important, to some folks, than sex? What is the future of golf? Can golf and nature support each other? What can golfers do to ensure that their golf course in environmentally and socially responsible? And what happened when Jesus, Moses and Mohammed played a round?
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Jim Apfelbaum,20-Mar-14,"With sharp wit and humor, veteran golf Journalist and historian Jim Apfelbaum examines the game's oddities, rarities, heroes and duffers.  A hilarious yet insightful look at how the game has bamboozled players for over 400 years...perhaps now more than ever. Among the author's swing thoughts: The story behind Ben Hogan's secret sixth lesson... The 3 putt that Bobby Jones nearly fanned... How Tiger Woods removes the ball from the cup (with 8 action-photo sequence and special commentary so You can do it, too!)... The First Lady who was a golf widow on honeymoon at St Andrews... The contents of Ben Hogan's desk drawers  ...Sarazan hitting from a hot dog stand -- and saving par. Here is writing that's subtle, thoroughly self-effacing and informative. ...a very thoughtful read. -- Bradley Klein, GolfWeek Celebrates the spirit of real golf, found in old letters, at ancient links, on a roof overlooking the Old Course at St. Andrews during the Open Championship.... I laughed out loud, and found myself pining for a time when the world wasn't tuned into every incident all the time. -- Bob Labbance, Author and President of the golf Collector's Society",240,7.99,Tatra Press,Golf Unplugged,"Barbara Puett, Jim Apfelbaum",Sep-15,"Legendary instructor Harvey Penick enchanted students with his homespun approach to golf.  He also mentored a small core of successful teachers who now carry on his simplicity, humor, and rock-solid belief in the fundamentals.  One of his students, Barbara Puett, together with Jim Apfelbaum, has written a book that demystifies golf's complexities from a woman's unique perspective.  A Woman's Own Golf Book acknowledges that millions of women attracted to the game have other demands on their time.  A companion to Puett's sold-out clinics and seminars, the book features beautiful illustrations, and a package that like the memory of her beloved teacher, will stand the test of time.",0,7.99,St. Martin's Press,A Woman's Own Golf Book,0
Pia Nilsson and Others,22-Sep-05,"Two legendary coaches give golfers a powerful new approach to the game... and to life.As coaches to some of golfs top players, Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott have designed and refined a revolutionary way of teaching the game, with phenomenal results. They dont believe in prescribing the same stance, grip, and swing to everyone, followed by hours of purposeless drilling. They dont even believe in beginning with physical technique. Their success has proven to them that a great game begins with a great vision.Unlike any other golf book, Every Shot Must Have a Purpose offers cutting-edge techniques for integrating the physical, technical, mental, emotional, and social parts of a players game. The books revolutionary pre-shot routine will improve your focus, leading to a golf swing that is not only successful but can be repeated under extreme pressure. Emphasizing the individual golfer rather than a rigid set of mechanics, their VISION54 method takes the frustration out of the game. Why 54? Because they believe its possible to shoot a 54 (making a birdie on every hole of a par-72 course) if you have the right mind-set and well-honed intuitive power.An engaging read for the beginner or the seasoned golfer, Every Shot Must Have a Purpose is inspiration for life, not just the links.",224,16.99,Penguin Publishing Group,Every Shot Must Have a Purpose,"Pia Nilsson, Lynn Marriott, Ron Sirak",Sep-05,"Two legendary coaches give golfers a powerful new approach to the game... and to life.As coaches to some of golfs top players, Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott have designed and refined a revolutionary way of teaching the game, with phenomenal results. They dont believe in prescribing the same stance, grip, and swing to everyone, followed by hours of purposeless drilling. They dont even believe in beginning with physical technique. Their success has proven to them that a great game begins with a great vision.Unlike any other golf book, Every Shot Must Have a Purpose offers cutting-edge techniques for integrating the physical, technical, mental, emotional, and social parts of a players game. The books revolutionary pre-shot routine will improve your focus, leading to a golf swing that is not only successful but can be repeated under extreme pressure. Emphasizing the individual golfer rather than a rigid set of mechanics, their VISION54 method takes the frustration out of the game. Why 54? Because they believe its possible to shoot a 54 (making a birdie on every hole of a par-72 course) if you have the right mind-set and well-honed intuitive power.An engaging read for the beginner or the seasoned golfer, Every Shot Must Have a Purpose is inspiration for life, not just the links.
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Justin Doyle,17-Nov-14,"After a fantastic start to his professional golf career with two majors in the bag, child prodigy and golf superstar Rory McIlroy suddenly hit a wall. His successes thinned out and he started to slide down the world rankings. Rory was making more headlines off the course and on the front pages of the tabloids after a legal dispute with his former management team Horizon; the constant press speculation as to whether he would represent Great Britain or Ireland in the Olympics; and his on-off relationship with Caroline Wozniacki, which led to a New Years Eve engagement in Australia and then the sudden shock split as wedding invitations were being prepared. Then, after all the traumas, came a double triumph in the summer in 2014 which Rory personally described as an unbelievable summer and the greatest golf of my life. Two more majors followed in just four weeks - The British Open and the USPGA - which put Rory in putting distance of becoming only the sixth man in history to win Golf s Grand Slam as he looks to add the illusive US Masters to his CV.",144,4.99,G2 Rights Ltd,Rory's Glory,Justin Doyle,Nov-14,"After a fantastic start to his professional golf career with two majors in the bag, child prodigy and golf superstar Rory McIlroy suddenly hit a wall. His successes thinned out and he started to slide down the world rankings. Rory was making more headlines off the course and on the front pages of the tabloids after a legal dispute with his former management team Horizon; the constant press speculation as to whether he would represent Great Britain or Ireland in the Olympics; and his on-off relationship with Caroline Wozniacki, which led to a New Years Eve engagement in Australia and then the sudden shock split as wedding invitations were being prepared. Then, after all the traumas, came a double triumph in the summer in 2014 which Rory personally described as an unbelievable summer and the greatest golf of my life. Two more majors followed in just four weeks - The British Open and the USPGA - which put Rory in putting distance of becoming only the sixth man in history to win Golf s Grand Slam as he looks to add the illusive US Masters to his CV.
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Jon Paschetto,1-Nov-12,"Packed with lessons and fun things to do, Junior Golf In Pictures encourages juniors to learn the game, improve their skills, and enjoy playing with their family and friends.
Hundreds of pictures and clearly written text allows players to learn at their own pace how to: chip, putt, pitch, play iron shots, hit driver and fairway clubs, blast out of bunkers, learn the rules and etiquette of the game and much more.",0,3.99,P Paschetto & Son,Junior Golf In Pictures,"Daniel Taylor, Jonny Owen",,"On January 6, 1975, Nottingham Forest were thirteenth in the old Second Division, four points above the relegation places and straying dangerously close to establishing a permanent place for themselves among football's nowhere men.Within five years Brian Clough had turned an unfashionable and depressed club into the kings of Europe, beating everyone in their way and knocking Liverpool off their perch long before Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United had the same idea.This is the story of the epic five-year journey that saw Forest complete a real football miracle and Clough brilliantly restore his reputation after his infamous 44-day spell at Leeds United. Forest won the First Division championship, two League Cups and back-to-back European Cups and they did it, incredibly, with five of the players Clough inherited at a club that was trying to avoid relegation to the third tier of English football.I Believe In Miracles accompanies the critically-acclaimed documentary and DVD of the same name. Based on exclusive interviews with virtually every member of the Forest team, it covers the greatest period in Clough's extraordinary life and brings together the stories of the unlikely assortment of free transfers, bargain buys, rogues, misfits and exceptionally gifted footballers who came together under the most charismatic manager there has ever been.
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Mike Southern,22-Jul-13,"Its true that players often sacrifice power for accuracy. Its also true that power players are often inaccurate. But it doesnt have to be that way.The series of drills youll learn in HIT IT HARD will take you from the basic swing motions necessary for any fundamentally sound swing to a full-blown, grit-your-teeth, bust-that-ball power swing!In this Quick Guide you'll learn:** How swinging hard affects the mechanics of your swing** How to use connection to keep your hands in front of you** Some simple checkpoints to keep your swing on plane** Why your lower body always starts your downswing and how to move your lower body properly and powerfully** How to start your downswing correctly every time** How to create upper and lower body separation** How to stop excess tension from wrecking your swing** And much, much more!So why settle for a swing thats either powerful or accurate when you can have both? Learn how to swing freely -- no matter how hard you want to swing -- and just HIT IT HARD!",61,4.99,Defiant Publishing LLC,HIT IT HARD: A RuthlessGolf.com Quick Guide,"Mike Bottom, Nathan Jendrick",Apr-11,"Dive in! The water's fine.Packed with clear, professional instructions, helpful tips and advice, and information on indoor and ""open"" (ocean) swimming, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Swimming, has everything a swimmer needs, no matter what skill level, to make the most of their time in the water.? Detailed instructions for the four basic strokes-breast stroke, backstroke, butterfly, and freestyle-as well as the ""fifth stroke"" dolphin kick? Features beautiful underwater and above-water photographs? Information on programs and exercise drills for fitness and competition",304,16.95,DK Publishing,The Complete Idiot's Guide to Swimming,0
Eddie Payton and Others,1-Sep-12,"Widely regarded as one ofthe best football players to ever tie on a pair of cleats, Walter Payton led a fascinating and ultimately tragic life.Told in the voicesof those who knew him best, this biography of the Chicago Bears legendary running back tells the inspiring account of the reward of hard work and is an uplifting testament to the power of the human spirit. It is a story of inspiration, redemption, and the deep passion two brothers felt for the sport of football. More than a decade after the untimely death of Walter Payton, his older brother recalls the moments they shared and the continuing sting of the loss of a legend. This glimpse into Paytons life doesnt sugarcoat the issues or glorify the late superstar, but rather it addresses the subjects of suicide, drug abuse, and infidelity head-on with intimate knowledge of the facts. In this candid take, Walters older brother discloses the true life of man simply known as ""Sweetness.""",256,13.99,Triumph Books,Walter & Me,"Eddie Payton, Paul T. Brown, Craig Wiley",Oct-12,"Widely regarded as one ofthe best football players to ever tie on a pair of cleats, Walter Payton led a fascinating and ultimately tragic life.Told in the voicesof those who knew him best, this biography of the Chicago Bears legendary running back tells the inspiring account of the reward of hard work and is an uplifting testament to the power of the human spirit. It is a story of inspiration, redemption, and the deep passion two brothers felt for the sport of football. More than a decade after the untimely death of Walter Payton, his older brother recalls the moments they shared and the continuing sting of the loss of a legend. This glimpse into Paytons life doesnt sugarcoat the issues or glorify the late superstar, but rather it addresses the subjects of suicide, drug abuse, and infidelity head-on with intimate knowledge of the facts. In this candid take, Walters older brother discloses the true life of man simply known as ""Sweetness.""
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Alice Cooper & Keith Zimmerman,1-Nov-11,"Alice Cooper: Golf Monster is the full account of how Cooper became one of the biggest rock stars on the planet with hits like Schools Out and Elected, nearly lost it all to alcoholism, and then turned things around by finding a healthy obsession (golf) to replace his unhealthy addiction to alcohol.",242,9.99,Aurum Press Ltd,Alice Cooper: Golf Monster,Keith Souter,Nov-11,"Golf is one of the most popular games in the world. That is a strange thing to say, since almost all serious golfers actually have a love-hate relationship with it. A good round can bring great joy and satisfaction, while a bad round can end in depression, a binge in the bar, arguments with one's partner and the need for prompt evasive action by the family cat. Although this book is written in a light-hearted manner, it contains a wealth of information about every aspect of the game of golf. Learn about its long and speckled history and some of the quirky characters who have graced the links. It also has an instructional component. Armed with this you can eliminate some of the shots from your game. Failing that you will find an excellent section on the gentle art of gamesmanship.
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Steve Zipay,1-Sep-09,"Written for every sports fan who follows the New York Giants, this account goes behind the scenes to peek into the private world of the players, coaches, and decision makersall while eavesdropping on their personal conversations.From the locker room to the sidelines and inside the huddle, the book includes commentsthat allow readers to relive the highlights and the celebrations.",256,22.99,Triumph Books,"""Then Bavaro Said to Simms. . .""",Steve Stone,Apr-11,"Few men in Chicago sports history have been beloved on both the North and South Sides of such a baseball-crazy town. Steve Stone is a fan favorite. Following his last game as Cubs announcer, long after all the players had left the field, nearly everyone left in the stadium looked up to the broadcast booth and chanted Stoney! Stoney! for several minutes. In Said in Stone, the Cy Young award-winning pitcher and perhaps future Hall of Fame broadcaster offers his unique slant on the game that has been his passion for nearly five decades. He starts by analyzing the game position by position, illustrating his points with personal experiences and players he's played with and covered. What he hasn't seen, his broadcast partner of 15 years, Harry Caray, probably had, and he shares plenty of funny stories about their years together in the booth as well. Finally he takes a serious look at how the game has changed and what the future holds for America's pastime.
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Michael Bartlett & Tony Roberts,4-Jan-11,"Golfers wanting to know the colourful stories behind names like Alcatraz, Biarritz, Cleopatra, Dell, Eden, Postage Stamp, and Redan can now turn to the only book ever devoted exclusively to the parthree hole. In Golfs Finest Par Threes Tony Roberts and Michael Bartlett have assembled what they call a an exemplary collection of the most spectacular, historic, challenging, and unusual oneshot holes on the planet.
The heart of the book is the authors list of the 100 greatest par threes in the world, chosen from thousands theyve seen during more than 30 years profiling and photographing golf courses. These are designated as gold and silver, and arranged by design and geographical categories such as links, island and peninsula, blind, drop shot, and more. Striking photography and factfilled profiles combine to reveal the distinct character of each hole.
Golfs Finest Par Threes also explains how the greatest course designers  notably, Macdonald, Colt, Tillinghast, MacKenzie, Ross, Thomas, Jones, Fazio, Nicklaus, Dye, and Doak  have created par threes. A closing section offers new perspectives on the oneshot hole: Best Sets and OutoftheBox threes, historic shots on par threes, and more.
Golfs Finest Par Threes is a beautifully packaged tour of golfs great short holes, one guaranteed to inform, entertain, and provoke vigorous debate about what makes a par three superior and memorable.",276,19.99,ECW Press,Golfs Finest Par Threes,"Tony Roberts, Michael Bartlett",Apr-11,"Alcatraz . . . Biarritz . . . Cleopatra . . . Dell . . . Eden . . . Himalayas . . . Postage Stamp . . . Redan. Ask someone to identify these names and they might respond: prison, city in France, Egyptian queen, secluded glen, paradise, mountain, mail fee, fortification. And they would be right. But for golfers, the correct answer is that each belongs on a list of the games best-known par-three holes. All owe their fame to a natural setting and the imaginative genius of gifted course designers who believed that less can really be more. At last count the United States Golf Association library contains 25,000 books, including 1,200 under the heading ""Golf Courses."" Search as one may, there is no volume devoted solely to the par-three hole. This was a curious omission that we decided to rectify. Our goal: Canvass the world for some of the finest, most interesting, dramatic, beautiful, historic, delightful and confounding one-shot holes and assemble them in a collection that showcases their particular virtues and role in golf history. Why else a book on par-three holes? Looked at imaginatively, a par three is ""the whole-in-one."" Most par threes let a golfer see the entire challenge  tee to green  and, with skill and luck, complete the hole in a single shot  the ace. In a distance-obsessed era, the threes remind us that controlled shotmaking is fundamental to the game, and, on many short holes, finesse is all. Augusta National Golf Club #12, Cypress Point Club #15 and Royal Troon Golf Club #8 exemplify this dimension. Maybe too its about respect. Golfs short holes are sometimes overshadowed by the tougher handicap holes that comprise the finishing stretches on a course. But look deeper, and gradually the list of threes that regularly produce high scores grows. They arent pushovers, for sure. And golf history highlights many a par-three seventeenth  the Tournament Players Club at Sawgrass, Pebble Beach Golf Links and Pinehurst Country Club No. 2 Course, for example  that has determined victory or defeat in major competitions. In his ""Thirteen Principles"" of golf course design, Dr. Alister MacKenzie, creator of Augusta National and Cypress Point, stated firmly that there should be ""at least four one-shot holes"" on every course. In his case, he also laid out two in a row (the fifteenth and sixteenth at Cypress Point), or made the eighteenth a three (Pasatiempo Golf Club). As we shall document, course architects know the importance of well-made, strategically placed one-shotters and use them to enhance the quality of a course. We very much subscribe to the thought of Japanese architect Shunsuke Kato who said, ""The importance of the par-three hole is that it truly represents the designers policy as to the character of the golf course. It is a wrong idea that a par-three hole is easy to make because it is just a short yardage. The [good] designer puts his heart into making a par-three hole special among others."" The top courses are distinguished by a strong complement of par threes, each good to great. In many cases, one of the threes becomes the signature hole. To set the stage for our collection, a Prologue presents the origin of three famous one-shot holes. This is followed by a brief essay, titled ""Evolution,"" which highlights the thoughts of leading designers about the par three and provides some historical context on its development. Course ratings and rankings seldom produce complete agreement. Our choices are based on many years of playing, walking and photographing courses worldwide. Buttressing our own judgment are the critical observations and writings of golf course historians and architects, leading golf writers from many eras and local experts who shared their takes on individual holes. For those who need to discriminate, we offer two tiers  ""Gold"" and ""Silver,"" and, for fun, weve created an ""Ultimate 18-Hole Par-Three Course."" Further, we think the arrangement of the top holes around a dominant geographical feature or distinguishing design element is a more interesting way to look at them. In the end, our selection of 100 from the 130,000 or so par threes in the world can only be illustrative of their overall excellence. We hope youll get to play some, or if you have already, to relive your experiences through our words and pictures.  Tony Roberts and Michael Bartlett
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Mike Southern,31-Mar-12,"Do you want to attack the pin and leave yourself shorter putts?Then ""Accurate Iron Play"" is the Quick Guide for you. It focuses on the approach shotwhat makes it different from a drive for distanceand how it enables you to zero in on your target. It looks at the techniques that improve both distance control and accuracy with your irons:** Understand the strategic choices involved in approach shots** ""Hold"" your wrist cock during the downswing** Avoid casting from the top** Make a crisp downward strike on the ball that prevents flipping** Learn to ""dial in"" distances with different irons** Control your trajectory** And more!""Accurate Iron Play"" is noticeably longer than other Quick Guides simply because it covers so much material necessary to good iron play. However, the information is still presented in the most direct, condensed format possible so you don't waste time reading about golf when you can be playing instead. The first third of the guide focuses on the factors that affect your shot choices and the remainder of the book focuses on the techniques for actually making those shots.The techniques for making better approach shots aren't hard to learn, and it doesn't take endless hours on the range to gain an amazing amount of control. All you need is a clear understanding of why the ball behaves as it does and how to choose and use the best iron for the job.All you need is ""Accurate Iron Play.""",45,4.99,Defiant Publishing LLC,Accurate Iron Play: A RuthlessGolf.com Quick Guide,Mike Dyer,Aug-04,Here is everything you need to know about this increasingly popular activity.,160,12.95,Fulcrum Publishing,The Essential Guide to Geocaching,0
"Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D. & Patricia Lee",10-Sep-13,"Jake, a young golfer, grabbed his clubs and headed toward the clubhouse after playing a round with his friend Marty. Jake has trouble bringing his practice game to tournaments. At practice, he performs well, but when he plays in a tournament he can't seem to play the same game. Asked if he was playing in the tournament at Forest Oaks, Jake was uncertain. He felt intimidated by the kids who practice at Forest Oaks because they have the best clothes, clubs, and coaches. After his mom signed up Jake to play in the tournament, he asked to withdraw. He feared once again that he would not score well in the tournament. With the help of his friend, Jake learns that golf is not about winning, but trying to do your best on each shot.",0,4.99,"Peak Performance Sports, LLC.",Back in the Swing of Things,"Tim Shanahan, Chuck Crisafulli",,A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.,0,0,Simon & Schuster,Running with the Champ,0
"Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D. & Patricia Lee",10-Sep-13,"Jake, a young golfer, grabbed his clubs and headed toward the clubhouse after playing a round with his friend Marty. Jake has trouble bringing his practice game to tournaments. At practice, he performs well, but when he plays in a tournament he can't seem to play the same game. Asked if he was playing in the tournament at Forest Oaks, Jake was uncertain. He felt intimidated by the kids who practice at Forest Oaks because they have the best clothes, clubs, and coaches. After his mom signed up Jake to play in the tournament, he asked to withdraw. He feared once again that he would not score well in the tournament. With the help of his friend, Jake learns that golf is not about winning, but trying to do your best on each shot.",0,4.99,"Peak Performance Sports, LLC.",Back in the Swing of Things,Bob Holtzman,,"A Fasten-ating Guide to Knots for Every Adventure! The perfect knot can make any job quicker, easier, and saferwhether you need to build a shelter, tether a horse, rappel down a cliff, or moor a boat. In The Field Guide to Knots, veteran outdoorsman Bob Holtzman helps you:Select and tie the right knot for any taskIdentify and untie existing knotsChoose and maintain your rope, and more!With more than 80 time-tested knots and more than 600 color photos, this Field Guide is indispensible for backpackers, climbers, sailors, anglers, hunters, equestriansand anyone else whos ever needed to change a sail, reposition a climbing rope, or splice a tent pole!",0,0,The Experiment,The Field Guide to Knots,0
"Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D. & Patricia Lee",10-Sep-13,"Jake, a young golfer, grabbed his clubs and headed toward the clubhouse after playing a round with his friend Marty. Jake has trouble bringing his practice game to tournaments. At practice, he performs well, but when he plays in a tournament he can't seem to play the same game. Asked if he was playing in the tournament at Forest Oaks, Jake was uncertain. He felt intimidated by the kids who practice at Forest Oaks because they have the best clothes, clubs, and coaches. After his mom signed up Jake to play in the tournament, he asked to withdraw. He feared once again that he would not score well in the tournament. With the help of his friend, Jake learns that golf is not about winning, but trying to do your best on each shot.",0,4.99,"Peak Performance Sports, LLC.",Back in the Swing of Things,Steven White,,"Throughout the history of rugby union, a select few players have stood out above the rest. Bringing together 50 of the finest, this book reveals the fearless scrum-halves, tricky wingers, explosive centres and powerful props that have lit up the game, celebrating their achievements and controversially ranking them in order of greatness. Is the might of Jonah Lomu preferred to the vision of David Campese? Who was more influential, Jonny or Johnno? Which hemisphere has produced the most superstars? And most importantly, who will be named the greatest player of all time? Passionately argued, provocative, and sure to trigger lively debate, this book is a must-read for rugby fans everywhere.Published in time for the Six Nations 2016 and fully updated following the 2015 Rugby World Cup, hosted in England.
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"Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D. & Patricia Lee",10-Sep-13,"Jake, a young golfer, grabbed his clubs and headed toward the clubhouse after playing a round with his friend Marty. Jake has trouble bringing his practice game to tournaments. At practice, he performs well, but when he plays in a tournament he can't seem to play the same game. Asked if he was playing in the tournament at Forest Oaks, Jake was uncertain. He felt intimidated by the kids who practice at Forest Oaks because they have the best clothes, clubs, and coaches. After his mom signed up Jake to play in the tournament, he asked to withdraw. He feared once again that he would not score well in the tournament. With the help of his friend, Jake learns that golf is not about winning, but trying to do your best on each shot.",0,4.99,"Peak Performance Sports, LLC.",Back in the Swing of Things,Steve Silverman,,"Who are the best centers in NHL history? How about wingers? How can we objectively rate the performances of individual defensive players? And how can we make reasonable judgments about players at different positions? Who is the greatest hockey player of the Expansion Era? Bobby Orr? Wayne Gretzky? Gordie Howe?Such are the questions debated by hockey columnist Steve Silverman in Whos Better, Whos Best in Hockey? In this book, Silverman includes analytics to help evaluate NHL players who have dominated over the last fifty years. The result is a fascinating ranking of the best on the ice, including legendary players like Gordie Howe as well as present-day superstars like Sidney Crosby.Throughout, Silverman discusses the many considerations that must be made when comparing modern players with players of past decades and players at different positions. Including biographical essays on those top fifty players and vital statistics for their playing careers, Whos Better, Whos Best in Hockey? is a must-have for anyone who considers hockey to be more than just a sport.
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Arnold Palmer & Thomas Hauser,13-Mar-12,"In celebration of the 2012 Arnold Palmer Invitational, NBC Publishing and the Golf Channel are pleased to offer this download of Palmers poignant essay, Reflections on the Game.
The essay is featured in the new eBook, Arnold Palmer: A Personal Journey by Thomas Hauser with Arnold Palmera stunning tribute to an American sports hero and the most intimate portrait ever of the man behind the legend.",24,0,NBC Publishing,Reflections On the Game,Ken Palmer,Feb-12,"The New York Giants have long been one of the NFLs most popular and storied franchises. Now fans of this dynamic football powerhouse will relive all the greatest gridiron moments through the eyes of the players themselves in this newly updated edition of Game of My Life New York Giants. Ken Palmer catches up with several of the Giants biggest names as each recalls the glory of wearing red, white, and blue. Superstars like Alex Webster, Eli Manning, Michael Strahan, and more share experiences that span the franchise history. Rare recollections of the 1956 NFL title winners appear along side the legendary players of the 1986 and 1990 Super Bowl-winning teams. The epic journey to Super Bowl XLII is relived along with the new a generation of heroes who took the team all the way to victory in Super Bow XLVI. Without a doubt, this is a must-have for every Giants fan.
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George Fuller,1-Oct-08,"Laugh at the obsessions, frustrations and elations that frequently occur for those daring enough to call themselves golfers with I Golf, Therefore I Am-Nuts! Any golfer will relate to this hilarious book, written to help ease the pain and frustration experienced with this love/hate relationship sport.",248,15.99,Human Kinetics,I Golf Therefore I Am--Nuts!,George Fuller,Jan-09,"Finally, a book that delves into the warped and obsessive mind of todays golfer. Whether your idea of golf is an occasional round with fellow duffers at the local muni or frequent forays to far-flung courses in search of the perfect round, youll identify with this book like no other. Popular golf humorist George Fuller will have you laughing as he makes light of the idiosyncrasies of otherwise sane people who are addicted to this holy, wholly frustrating game.I Golf, Therefore I AmNuts! brings out the humor in situations that all golfers can relate to.If your eyes light up every time you read about a new driver, your TiVo has golf programming that originally aired in 2004, you receive holiday cards from greenskeepers, or your golf wardrobe doubles as business casual, then I Golf, Therefore I AmNuts! is for you.
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Tony Dungy,4-Feb-14,"A marriage gets stronger when you invite God into it.
A companion study to Tony and Lauren Dungys popular book Uncommon Marriage, this 5-week guide for couples or small groups delves into Scripture to explore the blessings and challenges couples face today. Drawing on biblical truths and their own personal experiences, Tony and Lauren share the importance of making time for each other, resolving conflict well, staying strong and committed through difficult times, coping with changes and big decisions, praying together, building a spiritual foundation for your family, and more. The Uncommon Marriage Bible Study will help equip your marriage to survive tough issues and flourish with joy, purpose, and partnershipin other words, to be a marriage that is truly uncommon. The book also includes icebreakers for groups, a leaders guide, and links to free resources for churches.",112,8.99,"Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.",Uncommon Marriage Bible Study,"Tony Dungy, Nathan Whitaker",Mar-11,"The New York Times bestseller is now in softcover with a bonus chapter on how the Dare to Be Uncommon movement is reaching schools, teams, and families across the country and an update on Tonys life since retiring as head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. What does it take to live a life of significance? When Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy took home the trophy in Super Bowl XLI, fans around the world looked to him as the epitome of success. Athletic victory, professional excellence, fame and celebrity, awards and honorshe had it all. But even in that moment, he knew those achievements had little to do with his ultimate significance as a man. Coach Dungy still passionately believes that there is a different path to significancea path characterized by attitudes, ambitions, and allegiances that are all too rare but uncommonly rewarding. In the New York Times best seller Uncommon, Dungy reveals secrets to achieving significance that he has learned from his remarkable parents, his athletic and coaching career, his mentors, and his walk with God.
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Ray Lucas,1-Sep-14,"In Under Pressure, Ray Lucas provides fans with a timely, uncensored look at pro football's play-at-all-costs culture. Overcoming questions about his size and skills as a quarterback, Lucas persevered and went on to play seven seasons in the NFL. His professional football career, however, came to a sudden end at age 30, when a neck injury caused him to collapse on the sideline during training camp. Instructed by NFL doctors that surgery wasn't an option, Lucas turned to painkillers for relief, but as his tolerance for medication escalated and his NFL insurance coverage expired, he began to plan his suicide. Just days before he planned to take his life, Lucas was put in touch with a group of doctors who agreed to perform neck surgery free of charge. In this tell-all, Lucas shares howin a league without guaranteed contracts and careers that average just a few seasons longplayers in the training room are perceived to lack the toughness necessary to succeed on the field. He discusses how this prevailing attitude leads to widespread abuse of painkillers and leaves many former players unable to lead a normal life once their playing career ends while also sharing details on how he overcame his drug addiction and turned his own life around.",304,9.99,Triumph Books,Under Pressure,"Ray Lucas, David Seigerman, Bill Parcells",Sep-14,"In Under Pressure, Ray Lucas provides fans with a timely, uncensored look at pro footballs play-at-all-costs culture. Overcoming questions about his size and skills as a quarterback, Lucas persevered and went on to play seven seasons in the NFL. His professional football career, however, came to a sudden end at age 30, when a neck injury caused him to collapse on the sideline during training camp. Instructed by NFL doctors that surgery wasnt an option, Lucas turned to painkillers for relief, but as his tolerance for medication escalated and his NFL insurance coverage expired, he began to plan his suicide. Just days before he planned to take his life, Lucas was put in touch with a group of doctors who agreed to perform neck surgery free of charge. In this tell-all, Lucas shares howin a league without guaranteed contracts and careers that average just a few seasons longplayers in the training room are perceived to lack the toughness necessary to succeed on the field. He discusses how this prevailing attitude leads to widespread abuse of painkillers and leaves many former players unable to lead a normal life once their playing career ends while also sharing details on how he overcame his drug addiction and turned his own life around.
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Les Padfield,1-Mar-11,"All football clubs have them -- scouts. Men (for they are almost always men) who watch teams to check how they play, who watch players to see how good they are. Even in these high tech days of video analysis and Prozone (a system which tells how far each player has run in a game, how many passes and how successful they were etc.) football clubs could not operate without the human element of scouting. Les Padfield, though, is not your typical scout. Not many are published poets! A Londoner, he was a schoolboy footballer of great promise -- as he writes, Harry Redknapp, the Spurs manager, used to provide the crosses for him to score when they were schoolboys. He chose though to become a teacher of Physical Education, English and other subjects. He became a scout when, having been persuaded to attend a match at Millwall he meets an old friend, John Sainty, the chief scout at Preston North End. Sainty tells Les that the club's manager, David Moyes, is looking for a London-based scout. And even though Les moved on to Bolton Wanderers in the Premier League, the title 'Scouting for Moyes' was too good to resist. Les tells of the frustrations of the job, the perks -- a trip to Nigeria to watch a teenage prodigy who revealed he preferred to study medicine -- and the precarious nature of football life. Gary Megson, Bolton's manager who had also employed Les when he was in charge at West Bromwich Albion and Nottingham Forest, is sacked at the end of 2009. Les also offers the insight of a professional into the world,of football. Surprisingly his views are very often those of an outright fan. His royalties from the book will be donated to Cancer Research.",310,10.99,SportsBooks,Scouting for Moyes,Les Padfield,Mar-11,"All football clubs have them -- scouts. Men (for they are almost always men) who watch teams to check how they play, who watch players to see how good they are. Even in these high tech days of video analysis and Prozone (a system which tells how far each player has run in a game, how many passes and how successful they were etc.) football clubs could not operate without the human element of scouting. Les Padfield, though, is not your typical scout. Not many are published poets! A Londoner, he was a schoolboy footballer of great promise -- as he writes, Harry Redknapp, the Spurs manager, used to provide the crosses for him to score when they were schoolboys. He chose though to become a teacher of Physical Education, English and other subjects. He became a scout when, having been persuaded to attend a match at Millwall he meets an old friend, John Sainty, the chief scout at Preston North End. Sainty tells Les that the club's manager, David Moyes, is looking for a London-based scout. And even though Les moved on to Bolton Wanderers in the Premier League, the title 'Scouting for Moyes' was too good to resist. Les tells of the frustrations of the job, the perks -- a trip to Nigeria to watch a teenage prodigy who revealed he preferred to study medicine -- and the precarious nature of football life. Gary Megson, Bolton's manager who had also employed Les when he was in charge at West Bromwich Albion and Nottingham Forest, is sacked at the end of 2009. Les also offers the insight of a professional into the world,of football. Surprisingly his views are very often those of an outright fan. His royalties from the book will be donated to Cancer Research.
less",310,13.11,SportsBooks,Scouting for Moyes,1
Randy Roberts & Ed Krzemienski,20-Aug-13,"The extraordinary story of how Coach Paul ""Bear"" Bryant and Joe Namath, his star quarterback at the University of Alabama, led the Crimson Tide to victory and transformed football into a truly national pastime.During the bloodiest years of the civil rights movement, Bear Bryant and Joe Namath-two of the most iconic and controversial figures in American sports-changed the game of college football forever. Brilliantly and urgently drawn, this is the gripping account of how these two very different men-Bryant a legendary coach in the South who was facing a pair of ethics scandals that threatened his career, and Namath a cocky Northerner from a steel mill town in Pennsylvania-led the Crimson Tide to a national championship.To Bryant and Namath, the game was everything. But no one could ignore the changes sweeping the nation between 1961 and 1965-from the Freedom Rides to the integration of colleges across the South and the assassination of President Kennedy. Against this explosive backdrop, Bryant and Namath changed the meaning of football. Their final contest together, the 1965 Orange Bowl, was the first football game broadcast nationally, in color, during prime time, signaling a new era for the sport and the nation. Award-winning biographer Randy Roberts and sports historian Ed Krzemienski showcase the moment when two thoroughly American traditions-football and Dixie-collided. A compelling story of race and politics, honor and the will to win, RISING TIDE captures a singular time in America. More than a history of college football, this is the story of the struggle and triumph of a nation in transition and the legacy of two of the greatest heroes the sport has ever seen.",448,9.99,Grand Central Publishing,Rising Tide,"Randy Roberts, Ed Krzemienski",Aug-13,"The extraordinary story of how Coach Paul ""Bear"" Bryant and Joe Namath, his star quarterback at the University of Alabama, led the Crimson Tide to victory and transformed football into a truly national pastime.During the bloodiest years of the civil rights movement, Bear Bryant and Joe Namath-two of the most iconic and controversial figures in American sports-changed the game of college football forever. Brilliantly and urgently drawn, this is the gripping account of how these two very different men-Bryant a legendary coach in the South who was facing a pair of ethics scandals that threatened his career, and Namath a cocky Northerner from a steel mill town in Pennsylvania-led the Crimson Tide to a national championship.To Bryant and Namath, the game was everything. But no one could ignore the changes sweeping the nation between 1961 and 1965-from the Freedom Rides to the integration of colleges across the South and the assassination of President Kennedy. Against this explosive backdrop, Bryant and Namath changed the meaning of football. Their final contest together, the 1965 Orange Bowl, was the first football game broadcast nationally, in color, during prime time, signaling a new era for the sport and the nation. Award-winning biographer Randy Roberts and sports historian Ed Krzemienski showcase the moment when two thoroughly American traditions-football and Dixie-collided. A compelling story of race and politics, honor and the will to win, RISING TIDE captures a singular time in America. More than a history of college football, this is the story of the struggle and triumph of a nation in transition and the legacy of two of the greatest heroes the sport has ever seen.
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Bill Williamson & Eric Thompson,1-Sep-12,"Take a journey from the infant stages of football in Minnesota up through the Vikings four Super Bowl appearances in Bill Williamson and Eric Thompsons Tales from the Minnesota Vikings Sideline. For more than fifty years the Vikings have been established as one of the premier teams in all of sports. Perhaps the most successful team to never win a Super Bowl, the Vikings have nevertheless harbored a rich tradition of winning football. Now fans of this Midwest powerhouse will relive all the history, all the passion, and all the tantalizingly close glory of Vikings football within these pages. Remember the bone-chilling days of old Metropolitan Stadium? Or the no-nonsense, in-your-face coaching style of Bud Grant? From Cris Carter to Fran Tarkenton, Randy Moss, and more, this newly revised edition of Tales from the Minnesota Vikings Sideline has it all!",192,13.99,Sports Publishing,Tales from the Minnesota Vikings Sideline,"Bill Wennington, Kent McDill",Mar-14,"Chicago Bulls fans thought they had it so good. From 1991 through 1993 the Bulls won three consecutive NBA titles behind the talents of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. When Jordan retired in the fall of 1993, those fans thought the good times were over. In the fall of 1995, however, Jordan was ready to make a full return to NBA action, Pippen was still the best number-two man in basketball, and then bad-boy Dennis Rodman was signed to join the franchise that had grown to hate him. Suddenly, the Bulls had the greatest team in NBA history.Tales from the Chicago Bulls Locker Room tells some of the inside stories from that team, the one that won three more NBA titles from 1996 through 1998. Seen from the eyes of three-time NBA champion center Bill Wennington, the Bulls come to life from an insiders point of view. Followed everywhere and talked about endlessly, the 1995-96 Bulls captured a national and international audience and continued to keep all eyes upon them for three seasons. Fans will read about some of the most famous names in basketball history. Jordan, the demanding team leader; Pippen, the true teammate; Rodman, the reckless rebounder; Toni Kukoc, the outsider; Ron Harper, the former star-turned-role player; Luc Longley, the affable Aussie; Steve Kerr, the John Paxson sequel; all playing for Phil Jackson, the Zen master coach. These are stories fans have not heard before, but its not their fault. They just werent there the way Bill Wennington was.
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Sean D. Harvey,23-Jan-12,"One Moment Changes Everything is the tragic true story of the Rogers family, who was blessed with three talented althletes until a single dose of cocaine killed Don Rogers. Don's family went from being an indestructable force to falling into despair. Harvey examines the correlation between drugs, athletes and why these players were losing their careers and lives to cocaine.",999,11.99,Sports Publishing,One Moment Changes Everything: The All-America Tragedy of Don Rogers,Steven Townsend,Jan-12,"If there was ever a sequence of plays that epitomized the steely resolution Paul William Bryant instilled in his football teams, it occurred in the fourth quarter of the 1979 Sugar Bowl in the national championship showdown with No. 1 Penn State. Those plays, forever commemorated in Crimson Tide football lore by timeless photos, paintings and video images, highlighted the Bryant canons of football and life: sacrifice, teamwork, pride, poise, confidence, determination and a sheer will to win. Although a quarter-century has now elapsed since those last two national championship seasons, Alabama fans have hardly relinquished the memories of a glorious past. Tales of the 1978-79 Alabama Football: A Time of Champion is a collection of behind-the-scenes stories and incidents that separated the Crimson Tide from the rest of the college football world during the high-tide times of Coach Bryant and his teams. It's about intimate moments with Coach Bryant with close friends, his staff and his players. It's about the coaches and players, and it's about being No. 1.
less",999,19.95,Sports Publishing,Tales from 1978-79 Alabama Football: A Time of Champions,0
Sean D. Harvey,23-Jan-12,"One Moment Changes Everything is the tragic true story of the Rogers family, who was blessed with three talented althletes until a single dose of cocaine killed Don Rogers. Don's family went from being an indestructable force to falling into despair. Harvey examines the correlation between drugs, athletes and why these players were losing their careers and lives to cocaine.",999,11.99,Sports Publishing,One Moment Changes Everything: The All-America Tragedy of Don Rogers,Dick Denny,Jan-12,"Basketball talent in Indiana is probably no better than that found in any other state, yet the richness of tradition is unequalled anywhere else in the country. Author Dick Denny explores the Indiana basketball culture through this wonderful presentation of interviews and stories with Indianas greatest male high school basketball stars. These legends include Carl Erskine, Monte Towe, and George McGinnis. Each former Indiana basketballer provides warm recounts of his athletic career, his contribution to the history of Indiana basketball, and how his experiences affected him later in life. This book will help you remember your favorite stars from the past, and introduce you to the ones of the present.",999,3.99,Sports Publishing,Glory Days Indiana: Legends of Indiana High School Basketball,0
Steve Raible,5-Dec-12,"From the hilarious to the surreal, from inside the huddle to inside the broadcast booth, twenty-eight-year Seattle Seahawks veteran Steve Raible takes fans to places they never knew existed. In this newly revised edition of Tales from the Seattle Seahawks Sideline, fans are offered an inside look at life in the locker room and on the sidelines of one of the NFLs most beloved franchises. Readers will have the chance to laugh along as Jack Patera trades Andre Hines to the Dolphins after warning Don Shula that a worse offensive lineman never existed, to marvel as Raiders legend John Matuszak becomes Seattles offensive coordinator during the final minutes of the Seahawks blowout win, to come along with Steve Largent as the Hall of Famer obliterates Broncos safety Mike Harden in the ultimate payback, and so much more. Tales from the Seattle Seahawks Sideline brings all the Seahawks greatest players to life from Jim Zorn, Dave Krieg, Kenny Easley, Curt Warner, Brian Bosworth, Cortez Kennedy, Warren Moon, Mike Holmgren, Ricky Watters, Chad Brown, Shaun Alexander, and more. This insiders account also explores the lesser known characters whose stories inspire laughter, tears, and lasting lessons. Tales from the Seattle Seahawks Sideline is all about the people, proving through vivid anecdotes why the Seahawks are one of the most storied franchises in todays NFL.",256,13.99,"Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.",Tales from the Seattle Seahawks Sideline,Steve Bisheff,Jun-12,"Tales from the Angels Dugout is a humorous and fascinating look at the lighter side of forty-one years of frustration, followed by the excitement of 2002. Author Steve Bisheff reminds us of those colorful days with original owner Gene Autry and the struggles under the ownership of Walt Disney Co., as well as the curses, hexes, and tragedies that haunted the Angels for so long. Tales from the Angels Dugout is just what Angels fans have been waiting for!",192,19.95,Sports Publishing,Tales from the Angels Dugout,0
Spike Dykes,1-Oct-13,"Tales from the Texas Tech Red Raiders Sideline will examine the games, stories, and players that have enriched the Red Raiders 79-year history. College football fans will get an inside look, as told by the schools all-time most winningest coach, at one of the nations highest-scoring and most-dangerous dark-horse programs, along with a glance back at the players and coaches who helped build the Red Raiders successful tradition. Texas Tech legends Donny Anderson, who scored a touchdown for the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl II, and E. J. Holub, Texas Techs first consensus Division I-A All-American, will be profiled, along with more recent stars, like the record-setting Kliff Kingsbury and B. J. Symons and All-Americans Tracy Saul, Byron Hanspard, and Zach Thomas.",204,13.99,"Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.",Tales from the Texas Tech Red Raiders Sideline,"Spike Dykes, Dave Boling, Bill Little",Oct-13,"Tales from the Texas Tech Red Raiders Sideline will examine the games, stories, and players that have enriched the Red Raiders 79-year history. College football fans will get an inside look, as told by the schools all-time most winningest coach, at one of the nations highest-scoring and most-dangerous dark-horse programs, along with a glance back at the players and coaches who helped build the Red Raiders successful tradition. Texas Tech legends Donny Anderson, who scored a touchdown for the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl II, and E. J. Holub, Texas Techs first consensus Division I-A All-American, will be profiled, along with more recent stars, like the record-setting Kliff Kingsbury and B. J. Symons and All-Americans Tracy Saul, Byron Hanspard, and Zach Thomas.",204,19.95,Sports Publishing,Tales from the Texas Tech Red Raiders Sideline,1
Jim Walden,1-Oct-13,"During an association with the Washington State football program that started in 1977, Jim Walden established a foundation of competitive expectations that helped spur the success of contemporary Cougar teams. Waldens 1981 Cougars broke a 51-year bowl drought, and with victories in three of his last five Apple Cup games against Washington, Walden finally leveled the field with WSUs cross-state rivals. Waldens teams beat every opponent in the Pac-10 Conference at least once, squaring off against powerhouses USC, UCLA, and Washington despite a deficit in resources that he once described as having to fight battles every Saturday with a really short sword. He kidded and sparred with coaches like Don James, John Robinson, and Terry Donahue, while ticking off a few others with his outspokenness. He offered his opinions so frequently and frankly that his university president had The Walden Release printed and ready as a disclaimer for the press: The opinions of Coach Walden do not necessarily reflect the stance of the WSU administration.In Tales from the Washington State Cougars Sideline, the stories cover players and coaches alike, including Jack The Throwin Samoan Thompson, the colorful Lone Star Dietz, Bill Doba, and many more. Walden reveals the effective strategies and the flubs and tells what really happened on the field and in the locker rooms. He also shares the ways he was able to coax prospects into coming to remote Pullman and what he was really screaming at officials all those times. Walden tells his stories the way he coachedall out and nothing held back, with wit and humor.",224,13.99,"Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.",Tales from the Washington State Cougars Sideline,"Team Sky, Sir Dave Brailsford, Chris Froome",Oct-13,"A glorious, fully illustrated insider account from Team Sky of the greatest summer in British road cycling history, as team-mates Sir Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome go head-to-head in the quest for gloryThe summer of 2013 will be the most significant moment yet in Team Skys short but wildly successful history and a landmark in the story of British cycling. After their glorious success in last years Tour de France, where Sir Bradley Wiggins reigned supreme and the team romped to glory, all eyes are on Team Sky as they vie to cement their position as the greatest force in road cycling.The Team Sky Diary of the Giro and Tour once more brings together first-hand accounts from team members including Wiggins, Froome, as well as the masterful Team Principle, Dave Brailsford, with the sumptuous award-winning photography of Scott Mitchell.As Wiggins and Froome lock horns, and the Team turn their formidable focus to the historic task of dominating both races, this is an essential book for all cycling fans.
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Kerry Winfrey,10-Nov-15,"In this heartwarming debut by HelloGiggles blogger Kerry Winfrey, a young agoraphobe begins a journey of first love that leads her to the true meaning ofhomejust by taking one small step outside of her house.
My name is Mallory Sullivan.
My therapist says I have an anxiety disorder.
My brother says Im an optimistic recluse.
Everybody else says Im a freak.

And they kind of have a point, because I haven't left the house in 67 days and only attend class via the webcam on my laptop. The person I talk to the most other than my mom and brother is the completely obnoxious BeamMeUp, and all we do is argue on New Mexicos premiere alien message board.

But after yesterday, I have something: a chance. If I can win the homecoming crown by convincing resident hot popular guy andFriday Night Lightsspawn Brad Kirkpatrick to go as my date, then maybe #stayathome will never appear next to the name @Mallory_Sullivan ever again.But first, I have to leave my room.",0,0,"The Studio, a Paper Lantern Lit imprint",Love And Other Alien Experiences,William Skidelsky,,"In this wildly entertaining and informative memoir reminiscent of Nick Hornbys Fever Pitchbut for the world of tennisone man recounts his all-consuming obsession with Roger Federer and delves into the fascinating history and evolution of this beloved sport.For much of the past decade, William Skidelsky has had an all-consuming devotion to Roger Federer, whom he considers to be the greatest and most graceful tennis player of all time. In this mesmerizing memoir, Skidelsky ponders what it is about the Swiss star that transfixes him and countless others. Skidelsky dissects the wonders of Federers forehand, reflects on his rivalry with Nadal, revels in his victories, and relives his most crushing defeats. But in charting his obsession, Skidelsky also weaves his own past into a captivating story that explores the evolution of modern tennis, the role of beauty in sports, and the psychology of fandom. Thought-provoking and beautifully written, Federer and Me is a frank, funny, and touching account of one fans life.
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Kerry Winfrey,10-Nov-15,"In this heartwarming debut by HelloGiggles blogger Kerry Winfrey, a young agoraphobe begins a journey of first love that leads her to the true meaning ofhomejust by taking one small step outside of her house.
My name is Mallory Sullivan.
My therapist says I have an anxiety disorder.
My brother says Im an optimistic recluse.
Everybody else says Im a freak.

And they kind of have a point, because I haven't left the house in 67 days and only attend class via the webcam on my laptop. The person I talk to the most other than my mom and brother is the completely obnoxious BeamMeUp, and all we do is argue on New Mexicos premiere alien message board.

But after yesterday, I have something: a chance. If I can win the homecoming crown by convincing resident hot popular guy andFriday Night Lightsspawn Brad Kirkpatrick to go as my date, then maybe #stayathome will never appear next to the name @Mallory_Sullivan ever again.But first, I have to leave my room.",0,0,"The Studio, a Paper Lantern Lit imprint",Love And Other Alien Experiences,Shawn Fury,,"Its hard to believe that there was a time when the jump shot didnt exist in basketball. When the sport was invented in 1891, players would take set shots with both feet firmly planted on the ground. Defenders controlled the sport, the pace was slower, and games would frequently end with scores fit for a football field. It took almost forty years before players began shooting jump shots of any kind and sixty-five years before it became a common sight. When the first jump shooting pioneers left the ground, they rose not only above their defenders, but also above the sports conventions. The jump shot created a soaring offense, infectious excitement, loyal fans, and legends. Basketball would never be the same.Rise and Fire celebrates this crucial shot while tracing the history of how it revolutionized the game, shedding light on all corners of the basketball world, from NBA arenas to the playgrounds of New York City and the barns of Indiana. Award-winning journalist Shawn Fury obsesses over the jump shot, explores its fundamentals, puzzles over its complexities, marvels at its simplicity, and honors those who created some of basketballs greatest moments. Part history, part travelogue, and part memoir, Rise and Fire bounces from the dirt courts of the 1930s to todays NBA courts and state-of-the-art shooting labs, examining everything from how nets and rims affect a shooter to rivalries between shooting coaches to how the three-pointer came to rule the game. Impeccably researched and engaging, the book features interviews and profiles of legendary figures like Jerry West, Bob McAdoo, Ray Allen, and Denise Long---the first woman ever drafted by the NBA, plus dozens more, revealing the evolution of the shot over time.Analyzing the techniques and reliving some of the most unforgettable plays from the greats, Fury creates a technical, personal, historical, and even spiritual examination of the shot. This is not a dry how-to textbook of basketball mechanics; it is a lively tour of basketball history and a love letter to the sport and the shot that changed it forever.
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Eugene Lee,19-Oct-15,"When it comes to professional team sports in America, the NFL is king. And where there are NFL players there are NFL agents. Over the years, sports agents in general have been labeled as eels and vultures for their willingness to resort to slimy, underhanded tactics to recruit clients and make deals. Enter NFL agent Eugene Lee. Eugene is dedicated not only to servicing his clients with the highest degree of diligence and expertise, but to conducting business in a manner that is both ethically and morally beyond reproach.In My Brothers Keeper, Eugene gives us a look at the game we love from a perspective few can offer. Well meet players in various stages of their NFL careerfrom college, to the pros, to life after the game. Eugene will take us into the homes of potential clients, the locker rooms of current clients, and to every nook and cranny an agent must go to keep the hopes and dreams of players alive.But above all, well get insight into why Eugene has chosen to walk a path of righteousness, conducting business with the same integrity and faith by which he lives.Some say hes a true Jerry Maguire, but Eugene Lee is an original, a one-of-a-kind personality whose life is just as exciting as the games played by his clients. So buckle your seat beltsyoure in for a wild and fascinating ride.""Eugene Lee is one of the most honest, open & generous people in this business ... he's everything you'd want in a human, let alone an agent. - Morgan Spurlock",0,0,Vesuvian Books,My Brothers Keeper: Above & Beyond The Dotted Line with the NFLs Most Ethical Agent,Alan Fry,,"Outdoor enthusiasts can easily be caught unaware by accidental injury, equipment failure, climate changes such as rain or snow, and other unexpected situations. In a clear, concise style Alan Fry covers what people need to know before starting out, including:-Choosing the appropriate clothing and footwear--Starting and managing fire-Building emergency shelter-Administering first aid-Obtaining water and food-Signaling for help-Staying calm until help arrivesThis revised edition of Wilderness Survival Handbook reflects the best of both modern information and native lore from Fry's decades of living and travelling in the outdoors.",0,0,St. Martin's Press,The Wilderness Survival Handbook,0
Eugene Lee,19-Oct-15,"When it comes to professional team sports in America, the NFL is king. And where there are NFL players there are NFL agents. Over the years, sports agents in general have been labeled as eels and vultures for their willingness to resort to slimy, underhanded tactics to recruit clients and make deals. Enter NFL agent Eugene Lee. Eugene is dedicated not only to servicing his clients with the highest degree of diligence and expertise, but to conducting business in a manner that is both ethically and morally beyond reproach.In My Brothers Keeper, Eugene gives us a look at the game we love from a perspective few can offer. Well meet players in various stages of their NFL careerfrom college, to the pros, to life after the game. Eugene will take us into the homes of potential clients, the locker rooms of current clients, and to every nook and cranny an agent must go to keep the hopes and dreams of players alive.But above all, well get insight into why Eugene has chosen to walk a path of righteousness, conducting business with the same integrity and faith by which he lives.Some say hes a true Jerry Maguire, but Eugene Lee is an original, a one-of-a-kind personality whose life is just as exciting as the games played by his clients. So buckle your seat beltsyoure in for a wild and fascinating ride.""Eugene Lee is one of the most honest, open & generous people in this business ... he's everything you'd want in a human, let alone an agent. - Morgan Spurlock",0,0,Vesuvian Books,My Brothers Keeper: Above & Beyond The Dotted Line with the NFLs Most Ethical Agent,Phil Bennett,,"The former Wales and Lions rugby captain has travelled the world watching rugby and talking about the game since his retirement in 1978. There is no more authoritative voice in rugby union today and Bennetts book will tackle a host of issues dominating the sport in the modern era.When Prince Charles watched Llanelli play the All Blacks on their last meeting in 1997, he claimed he had the best seat in the house  the one next to Phil Bennett.Such is the esteem in which the ex Wales and Lions captain is held, it's no wonder his frank opinions and hard-hitting appraisal of the sport he lives and breathes continue to have as much impact now as they did when he was the world's premier fly-half in his seventies heyday.In his book Bennett is scathing of the Welsh rugby administrators, poor standards of coaching and the failure to embrace new ideas. On a global level he has strong views on professional rugby and the rise of the European game.This makes a fascinating contrast with Bennett's career as a player in the Seventies  the glory years of Welsh rugby  when the likes of Gareth Edwards, Gerald Davies and JPR Williams would dazzle the public with their breathtaking skills and scintillating tries. Bennett recalls how opportunism on the field was matched by bonhomie and revelry off it in the amateur days when pints took preference over practice.Bennett continues to be heavily involved in rugby through his work for BBC TV. And his influence on the game remains to this day.
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Eugene Lee,19-Oct-15,"When it comes to professional team sports in America, the NFL is king. And where there are NFL players there are NFL agents. Over the years, sports agents in general have been labeled as eels and vultures for their willingness to resort to slimy, underhanded tactics to recruit clients and make deals. Enter NFL agent Eugene Lee. Eugene is dedicated not only to servicing his clients with the highest degree of diligence and expertise, but to conducting business in a manner that is both ethically and morally beyond reproach.In My Brothers Keeper, Eugene gives us a look at the game we love from a perspective few can offer. Well meet players in various stages of their NFL careerfrom college, to the pros, to life after the game. Eugene will take us into the homes of potential clients, the locker rooms of current clients, and to every nook and cranny an agent must go to keep the hopes and dreams of players alive.But above all, well get insight into why Eugene has chosen to walk a path of righteousness, conducting business with the same integrity and faith by which he lives.Some say hes a true Jerry Maguire, but Eugene Lee is an original, a one-of-a-kind personality whose life is just as exciting as the games played by his clients. So buckle your seat beltsyoure in for a wild and fascinating ride.""Eugene Lee is one of the most honest, open & generous people in this business ... he's everything you'd want in a human, let alone an agent. - Morgan Spurlock",0,0,Vesuvian Books,My Brothers Keeper: Above & Beyond The Dotted Line with the NFLs Most Ethical Agent,Rob Sneddon,,,0,0,Down East Books,The Phantom Punch,0
Eugene Lee,19-Oct-15,"When it comes to professional team sports in America, the NFL is king. And where there are NFL players there are NFL agents. Over the years, sports agents in general have been labeled as eels and vultures for their willingness to resort to slimy, underhanded tactics to recruit clients and make deals. Enter NFL agent Eugene Lee. Eugene is dedicated not only to servicing his clients with the highest degree of diligence and expertise, but to conducting business in a manner that is both ethically and morally beyond reproach.In My Brothers Keeper, Eugene gives us a look at the game we love from a perspective few can offer. Well meet players in various stages of their NFL careerfrom college, to the pros, to life after the game. Eugene will take us into the homes of potential clients, the locker rooms of current clients, and to every nook and cranny an agent must go to keep the hopes and dreams of players alive.But above all, well get insight into why Eugene has chosen to walk a path of righteousness, conducting business with the same integrity and faith by which he lives.Some say hes a true Jerry Maguire, but Eugene Lee is an original, a one-of-a-kind personality whose life is just as exciting as the games played by his clients. So buckle your seat beltsyoure in for a wild and fascinating ride.""Eugene Lee is one of the most honest, open & generous people in this business ... he's everything you'd want in a human, let alone an agent. - Morgan Spurlock",0,0,Vesuvian Books,My Brothers Keeper: Above & Beyond The Dotted Line with the NFLs Most Ethical Agent,"Colten Moore, Keith O'Brien",,"Family bonds and brotherly love shine in a poignant and exciting memoir as richly layered and emotionally complex as Into Thin Air and Friday Night Lights when, in the wake of the devastating freestyle snowmobile accident that killed his older brother Caleb at Aspens Winter X Games, Colten Moore returns to win gold.The infamous Moore brothers became legendary for their boundary-exploding athleticism and innovation on the burgeoning freestyle ATV and snowmobile circuits, winning competitions, scoring major endorsement deals, and garnering multitudes of fans. But it all began in the hot flatlands of the Texas panhandle, where the boys courageously and passionately pushed one another to test their limits as their parents marshaled their devout faithand their modest resourcesto support their sons unconditionally. In this vivid and page-turning narrative, Colten Moore offers a profound and deeply moving perspective on his lifeand that of his brotherin a sport that he loves. It is a transcendent story that speaks to the better part of human nature. The Moore brothers remind us that we can dream andthrough dedication and hard worksometimes even achieve the impossible. We can face down our fears and push through pain and loss, and in the end, it is our devotion to those we loveand to what we believe inthat propels us to succeed.
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Eugene Lee,19-Oct-15,"When it comes to professional team sports in America, the NFL is king. And where there are NFL players there are NFL agents. Over the years, sports agents in general have been labeled as eels and vultures for their willingness to resort to slimy, underhanded tactics to recruit clients and make deals. Enter NFL agent Eugene Lee. Eugene is dedicated not only to servicing his clients with the highest degree of diligence and expertise, but to conducting business in a manner that is both ethically and morally beyond reproach.In My Brothers Keeper, Eugene gives us a look at the game we love from a perspective few can offer. Well meet players in various stages of their NFL careerfrom college, to the pros, to life after the game. Eugene will take us into the homes of potential clients, the locker rooms of current clients, and to every nook and cranny an agent must go to keep the hopes and dreams of players alive.But above all, well get insight into why Eugene has chosen to walk a path of righteousness, conducting business with the same integrity and faith by which he lives.Some say hes a true Jerry Maguire, but Eugene Lee is an original, a one-of-a-kind personality whose life is just as exciting as the games played by his clients. So buckle your seat beltsyoure in for a wild and fascinating ride.""Eugene Lee is one of the most honest, open & generous people in this business ... he's everything you'd want in a human, let alone an agent. - Morgan Spurlock",0,0,Vesuvian Books,My Brothers Keeper: Above & Beyond The Dotted Line with the NFLs Most Ethical Agent,"Nathaniel Crosby, John Strege",,,0,0,HarperCollins,18 Holes with Bing,0
Eugene Lee,19-Oct-15,"When it comes to professional team sports in America, the NFL is king. And where there are NFL players there are NFL agents. Over the years, sports agents in general have been labeled as eels and vultures for their willingness to resort to slimy, underhanded tactics to recruit clients and make deals. Enter NFL agent Eugene Lee. Eugene is dedicated not only to servicing his clients with the highest degree of diligence and expertise, but to conducting business in a manner that is both ethically and morally beyond reproach.In My Brothers Keeper, Eugene gives us a look at the game we love from a perspective few can offer. Well meet players in various stages of their NFL careerfrom college, to the pros, to life after the game. Eugene will take us into the homes of potential clients, the locker rooms of current clients, and to every nook and cranny an agent must go to keep the hopes and dreams of players alive.But above all, well get insight into why Eugene has chosen to walk a path of righteousness, conducting business with the same integrity and faith by which he lives.Some say hes a true Jerry Maguire, but Eugene Lee is an original, a one-of-a-kind personality whose life is just as exciting as the games played by his clients. So buckle your seat beltsyoure in for a wild and fascinating ride.""Eugene Lee is one of the most honest, open & generous people in this business ... he's everything you'd want in a human, let alone an agent. - Morgan Spurlock",0,0,Vesuvian Books,My Brothers Keeper: Above & Beyond The Dotted Line with the NFLs Most Ethical Agent,Howard Megdal,,"The St. Louis Cardinals have experienced the kind of success that is  rare in baseball. Regarded by many as the premier organization in Major  League Baseball, they not only win, but do so with an apparently  bottomless pool of talent, one that is mostly homegrown.Despite  years of phenomenal achievements, including going to the World Series in  2004 and again in 2006, the Cardinals reinvented themselves using the  ""Cardinal Way,"" a term that has come to represent many things to fans,  media, and other organizations, from an ironclad code of conduct to the  team's cutting-edge use of statistic and analytics, and a farm system  that has transformed baseball.Baseball journalist Howard Megdal  takes fans behind the scenes and off the field, interviewing dozens of  key players within the Cardinals organization, including owner Bill  DeWitt and the general manager John Mozeliak. Megdal reveals how the  players are assessed and groomed using an unrivaled player development  system that has created a franchise that is the envy of the baseball  world.In the spirit of Moneyball, The Cardinals Way  tells an in-depth, fascinating story about a consistently good  franchise, the business of sports in the twenty-first century and a team  that has learned how to level the playing field, turning in season  after successful season.
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T. J. Troup,16-Sep-09,"This Day in Football contains a full football season of facts, history, and nostalgia. It will tell you the date the passes-attempted record was broken (94 on November 1, 1953) as well as the game in which a defensive tackle lined up as a tight endand made the only touchdown reception of his career (William Perry, Chicago Bears, November 3). You will learn, for example, that October 14, 1951, is notable for being the day Detroit Hall of Famer Jack Christiansen set a new record for most punt returnyards in a game against the Ramsa record broken again later that same day by Emlen Tunnell of the Giants. (What are the odds?)",224,13.99,"Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc.",This Day In Football,"J. Goddard, P. Sloane",Jan-15,"In this comprehensive Handbook, John Goddard and Peter Sloane present a collection of analytical contributions by internationally regarded scholars in the field, which extensively examine the many economic challenges facing the world's most popular team sport.",468,60,Edward Elgar Publishing,Handbook on the Economics of Professional Football,0
Barry Wilner & Ken Rappoport,17-Aug-05,"A rivalry like no other, Army versus Navy receives due recognition in this colorful, thorough history.",240,10.99,Taylor Trade Publishing,Gridiron Glory,"Barry Wilner, Ken Rappoport",Aug-05,"Consistently ranked among the top ten college football rivalries by fans and pundits alike-and often ranked among the top five-the annual Army-Navy game is the one rivalry that, as one commentator has noted, ""stops the most powerful men and women in the world in their tracks for one day a year."" It is also quite possible that it is the only rivalry to raise over $58 million in war bonds (1944 game), have an outcome so contentious that the game had to be suspended for six years by the President (1893), or be played in the Rose Bowl (1983), requiring a military ""airlift"" of nine thousand cadets and midshipmen to California.But Army-Navy is first and foremost about football, and as Barry Wilner and Ken Rappoport relate in this engaging history, it may be college football in its purest form-and not just as a ""training ground for the NFL."" Though struggling for national ranking, the service academies have done surprisingly well over the years given their recruiting handicap, producing five Heisman Trophy winners and a number of national champions. The rivalry's most successful player may have been Roger Staubach, Heisman winner and Hall of Fame quarterback, who led the Dallas Cowboys to two Super Bowls in the 1970s following his four-year mandatory service in the U.S. Navy. The Army-Navy rivalry is also about traditions, and in a concluding chapter on the 2004 game, the authors take us through the pageantry: the march into the stadium by the student bodies of both schools; freshman push-ups after each score; and the final, moving show of sportsmanship following the game as thousands of cadets and midshipmen stand at attention while the alma mater of each school is played by their respective bands. A rivalry like no other, Army versus Navy receives due recognition in this colorful, thorough history.
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Frank Hoffmann and Others,8-Oct-13,"Learn the value of football to American societyNo sport reflects the American value system like football. Visitors to the United States need only watch a game or two to learn all they need to know about the American way of life and the beliefs, attitudes, and concerns of American society. Football and American Identity examines the social conditions and cultural implications found in the football subculture, represented by core values such as competition, conflict, diversity, power, economic success, fair play, liberty, and patriotism. This unique book goes beyond the standard fare on football strategy and history, or the biographies of famous players and coaches, to analyze the reasons why the game is the essence of the American spirit. Author Gerhard Falk, Professor of Sociology at the State University College of New York at Buffalo, examines football as a game, as a business, and as a reflection of the diversity in American life. Football and American Identity also addresses the relationship between football and the media, with much of the games income generated by advertising and endorsements, and examines the presence of crime in football culture. The book discusses the development of the gameand those involved in itat the Pop Warner, college, and professional levels, examining the social origin of players, coaches, cheerleaders, and owners. In addition, Football and American Identity analyzes the games fans and their devotion to their teams, examines why Pennsylvania is considered the mother of American football, and looks at the National Football League and its commissioners. Football and American Identity examines: how individualism and achievement can lead to mythological status  why a persons occupation is the most important indicator of prestige in the United States  what the consequences are of earning more in a year than most Americans make in a lifetime why equality is vital to the ethnic make-up of American football teams  why teamwork is important-in football and in industry how freedom is essential for taking the risks necessary for success  and much more!Football and American Identity is an inside look at football as an American cultural phenomenon. Devoted and casual fans of the game, as well as academics working in sociology, will find this unique book interesting, entertaining, and thought-provoking.",294,64.99,Taylor and Francis,Football and American Identity,"Frank Hoffmann, Gerhard Falk, Martin J Manning",Oct-13,"Learn the value of football to American societyNo sport reflects the American value system like football. Visitors to the United States need only watch a game or two to learn all they need to know about the American way of life and the beliefs, attitudes, and concerns of American society. Football and American Identity examines the social conditions and cultural implications found in the football subculture, represented by core values such as competition, conflict, diversity, power, economic success, fair play, liberty, and patriotism. This unique book goes beyond the standard fare on football strategy and history, or the biographies of famous players and coaches, to analyze the reasons why the game is the essence of the American spirit. Author Gerhard Falk, Professor of Sociology at the State University College of New York at Buffalo, examines football as a game, as a business, and as a reflection of the diversity in American life. Football and American Identity also addresses the relationship between football and the media, with much of the games income generated by advertising and endorsements, and examines the presence of crime in football culture. The book discusses the development of the gameand those involved in itat the Pop Warner, college, and professional levels, examining the social origin of players, coaches, cheerleaders, and owners. In addition, Football and American Identity analyzes the games fans and their devotion to their teams, examines why Pennsylvania is considered the mother of American football, and looks at the National Football League and its commissioners. Football and American Identity examines: how individualism and achievement can lead to mythological status  why a persons occupation is the most important indicator of prestige in the United States  what the consequences are of earning more in a year than most Americans make in a lifetime why equality is vital to the ethnic make-up of American football teams  why teamwork is important-in football and in industry how freedom is essential for taking the risks necessary for success  and much more!Football and American Identity is an inside look at football as an American cultural phenomenon. Devoted and casual fans of the game, as well as academics working in sociology, will find this unique book interesting, entertaining, and thought-provoking.  
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Howie Long & John Czarnecki,13-Jun-12,"Tackle football basics in a day? Easy. If you've ever wanted to know the difference between a touchdown and a touchback, or how a running back's role differs from a linebacker's, this handy guide gets you up-to-speed in no time.Football Rules & Positions In A Day For Dummies gives you a focused guide to the rules, regulations, and player roles of one of the most popular American sports. The essential information you need to understand and enjoy America's greatest game Expert coverage of the game's rules and regulations Helpful breakdowns of football positions and their roles in offense, defense, and special teams Online component takes you beyond the book with bonus content and features  Get set to impress your friends with your newfound knowledge in no time!",1,3.99,Wiley,Football Rules and Positions In A Day For Dummies,John Steinbreder,May-11,"How to stick to the rules -- and avoid the traps of the gameFilled with tips and anecdotes from the pros plus the 34 rulesof golf, this ideal companion to the top-selling Golf ForDummies, 2nd Edition includes:Expert advice on the do's and don'ts of golf etiquette -- fromdress code to betting on the gameAdvice on how to survive a business golf outing -- plus tips onbehavior as both a spectator and a playerThe inside scoop on proper etiquette, from replacing divots tousing your cell phon",192,0,Wiley,Golf Rules and Etiquette For Dummies,0
Howie Long & John Czarnecki,13-Jun-12,"Tackle football basics in a day? Easy. If you've ever wanted to know the difference between a touchdown and a touchback, or how a running back's role differs from a linebacker's, this handy guide gets you up-to-speed in no time.Football Rules & Positions In A Day For Dummies gives you a focused guide to the rules, regulations, and player roles of one of the most popular American sports. The essential information you need to understand and enjoy America's greatest game Expert coverage of the game's rules and regulations Helpful breakdowns of football positions and their roles in offense, defense, and special teams Online component takes you beyond the book with bonus content and features  Get set to impress your friends with your newfound knowledge in no time!",1,3.99,Wiley,Football Rules and Positions In A Day For Dummies,"Howie Long, John Czarnecki",Jun-12,"Tackle football basics in a day? Easy. If you've ever wanted to know the difference between a touchdown and a touchback, or how a running back's role differs from a linebacker's, this handy guide gets you up-to-speed in no time. Football Rules & Positions In A Day For Dummies gives you a focused guide to the rules, regulations, and player roles of one of the most popular American sports.  The essential information you need to understand and enjoy America's greatest game Expert coverage of the game's rules and regulations Helpful breakdowns of football positions and their roles in offense, defense, and special teams Online component takes you beyond the book with bonus content and features  Get set to impress your friends with your newfound knowledge in no time!
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Ray Glier,25-Sep-12,"How the SEC Became Goliath covers the Southeastern Conference and how the league became dominant in college football, winning six straight national championships. Size matters. Thats why the SEC is Goliath, because the Southeastern Conference, top to bottom, has better coaches, better stadiums, better bank accounts, and better weather, but the real difference maker is the bigger and better players. For six straight years the SEC has walked off with the big crystal prize and will not give it back. The talk of big boy football grinds on the Buckeyes, Sooners, Longhorns, and Ducks. All they can come back with is Wait until next year. Then next year comes and the SEC tribe is chanting in the closing minutes of the National Championship Game, SEC, SEC, SEC! The national championship trophy has been in the South for so long it has sunburn. That is why college football is thick with the acrimony: SEC vs. Everyone Else. The dominance of the SEC has a lot more to do with the Souths culture than just the rock-em, sock-em of football played one day a week. The South lost the Civil War, and sociologists will tell you that there is still a regional angst, an us against them mentality, a spirit of those damn Yankees. It is not just about championships. The SEC is about culture and competitiveness. . . . It is about players. *** How the SEC Became Goliath provides an inside look at college footballs most dominant conference. Four different schools in the SEC have won the last six championship titles: Florida vs. Ohio State in 2006 January 8, 2007  The Zook-Meyer Gators embarrass the Big Ten. Florida 41 Ohio State 14 LSU vs. Ohio State in 2007 January 7, 2008  Unbeaten in regulation, the Tigers are good . . . and lucky. LSU 38 Ohio State 24 Florida vs. Oklahoma in 2008 January 8, 2009  One of the best teams in history, these Gators are all Meyers. Florida 24 Oklahoma 14 Alabama vs. Texas in 2009January 7, 2010  The Tide make it four in a row for the SEC.Alabama 37 Texas 21 Auburn vs. Oregon in 2010 January 10, 2011  Cam Newton and Auburn cap a perfect season. Auburn 22 Oregon 19 Alabama vs. LSU in 2011 January 9, 2012  Saban wins his third title and the SEC makes it six in a row. Alabama 21 LSU 0",256,11.99,Howard Books,How the SEC Became Goliath,Ray Glier,Sep-12,"How the SEC Became Goliath covers the Southeastern Conference and how the league became dominant in college football, winning six straight national championships. Size matters. Thats why the SEC is Goliath, because the Southeastern Conference, top to bottom, has better coaches, better stadiums, better bank accounts, and better weather, but the real difference maker is the bigger and better players. For six straight years the SEC has walked off with the big crystal prize and will not give it back. The talk of big boy football grinds on the Buckeyes, Sooners, Longhorns, and Ducks. All they can come back with is Wait until next year. Then next year comes and the SEC tribe is chanting in the closing minutes of the National Championship Game, SEC, SEC, SEC! The national championship trophy has been in the South for so long it has sunburn. That is why college football is thick with the acrimony: SEC vs. Everyone Else. The dominance of the SEC has a lot more to do with the Souths culture than just the rock-em, sock-em of football played one day a week. The South lost the Civil War, and sociologists will tell you that there is still a regional angst, an us against them mentality, a spirit of those damn Yankees. It is not just about championships. The SEC is about culture and competitiveness. . . . It is about players. *** How the SEC Became Goliath provides an inside look at college footballs most dominant conference. Four different schools in the SEC have won the last six championship titles: Florida vs. Ohio State in 2006 January 8, 2007  The Zook-Meyer Gators embarrass the Big Ten. Florida 41 Ohio State 14 LSU vs. Ohio State in 2007 January 7, 2008  Unbeaten in regulation, the Tigers are good . . . and lucky. LSU 38 Ohio State 24 Florida vs. Oklahoma in 2008 January 8, 2009  One of the best teams in history, these Gators are all Meyers. Florida 24 Oklahoma 14 Alabama vs. Texas in 2009January 7, 2010  The Tide make it four in a row for the SEC.Alabama 37 Texas 21 Auburn vs. Oregon in 2010 January 10, 2011  Cam Newton and Auburn cap a perfect season. Auburn 22 Oregon 19 Alabama vs. LSU in 2011 January 9, 2012  Saban wins his third title and the SEC makes it six in a row. Alabama 21 LSU 0
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Sal Paolantonio,1-Sep-15,"ESPN's Sal Paolantonio explores just how crucial football is to understanding the American psyche

Using some of the most prominent voices in pro sports and cultural and media criticism, How Football Explains America is a fascinating, first-of-its-kind journey through the making of America's most complex, intriguing, and popular game. It tackles varying American themesfrom Manifest Destiny to ""fourth and one""as it answers the age-old question Why does America love football so much? An unabashedly celebratory explanation of America's love affair with the game and the men who make it possible, this work sheds light on how the pioneers and cowboys helped create a game that resembled their march across the continent. It explores why rugby and soccer don't excite the American male like football does and how the game's rules are continually changing to enhance the dramatic action and create a better narrative. It also investigates the eternal appeal of the heroic quarterback position, the sport's rich military lineage, and how the burgeoning medium of television identified and exploited the NFL's great characters. It is a must read for anyone interested in more fully understanding not only the game but also the nation in which it thrives. Updated throughout and with a new introduction, this edition brings How Football Explains America to paperback for the first time.",240,9.99,Triumph Books,How Football Explains America,Sal Paolantonio,Sep-08,"Using some of the most prominent voices in pro sports and cultural and media criticism, How Football Explains America is a fascinating, first-of-its-kind journey through the making of America's most complex, intriguing, and popular game. ESPNs Sal Paolantonios explores just how crucial football is to understanding the American psyche. Interspersed with memorable images from the climax of Super Bowl XLII, Paolantonio tackles varying American themes from Manifest Destiny to fourth and one as he goes deep in order to answer the age-old question Why does America love football so much? An unabashedly celebratory explanation of Americas love affair with the game and the men who make it possible, this work sheds light on topics such as how the pioneers and cowboys helped create a game that resembled their march across the continent, why rugby and soccer don't excite the American male like football does. how rule changes are continually made to enhance the dramatic action and create a better narrative, the eternal appeal of the heroic quarterback position, the military lineage from General Douglas MacArthur to the New York Jets head coach Eric Mangini, and how the burgeoning medium of television identified and exploited the NFLs great characters. It is a must read for anyone interested in more fully understanding not only the game but also the nation in which it thrives.
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Frederick C. Klein,1-Sep-09,"Expressing the passion felt for the Bulldogs using all 26 letters of the alphabet accompanied by rhymes, colorful illustrations, and informative text, this tribute to the Georgia football team explores the sports obsession in a fresh and humorous way. Readers will enjoy fun facts and amusing illustrations of some of the most famousand infamouscharacters in Georgia history, including Champ Bailey, Vince Dooley, Garrison Hearst, Knowshon Moreno, David Pollack, Frankie Sinkwich, Fran Tarkenton, and Herschel Walker.",48,16.99,Triumph Books,For the Love of the Bulldogs,"Frederick C. Klein, Mark Anderson",Sep-05,"Expressing the passion felt for golf using all 26 letters of the alphabet accompanied by rhymes, colorful illustrations, and informative text, thistribute to the sport explores immortal icons in a fresh and humorous way. Readers will enjoy fun facts and amusing illustrations of some of the most famous names in golf history, including Jimmy Demaret, Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Vijay Singh, Sam Snead, Lee Trevino, and Tiger Woods.",48,11.99,Triumph Books,For the Love of Golf,0
Frederick Klein,1-Aug-10,"Expressing the passion felt for the Packers using all 26 letters of the alphabet accompanied by rhymes, colorful illustrations, and informative text, this tribute to the Green Bay team explores the sports obsession in a fresh and humorous way. Readers will enjoy fun facts and amusing illustrations of some of the most famousand infamouscharacters in the football team's history, including Donald Driver, Brett Favre, Paul Hornung, Curly Lambeau, Vince Lombardi, Ray Nitschke, Bart Starr, and Reggie White.",44,16.99,Triumph Books,For the Love of the Packers,"Frederick C. Klein, Mark Anderson, Johnny Pesky",Mar-08,"Expressing the passion felt for the Red Sox using all 26 letters of the alphabet accompanied by rhymes, colorful illustrations, and informative text, thistribute to the Boston team explores the sports obsession in a fresh and humorous way. Readers will enjoy fun facts and amusing illustrations of some of the most famousand infamouscharacters in the baseball team's history.",48,11.99,Triumph Books,For the Love of the Red Sox,0
Robert D. Jacobus,18-Nov-15,"On January 20, 1968, the University of Houston Cougars upset the UCLA Bruins, ending a 47-game winning streak. Billed as the Game of the Century, the defeat of the UCLA hoopsters was witnessed by 52,693 fans and a national television audiencethe first-ever regular-season game broadcast nationally. But the game would never have happened if Houston coach Guy Lewis had not recruited two young black men from Louisiana in 1964: Don Chaney and Elvin Hayes. Despite facing hostility both at home and on the road, Chaney and Hayes led the Cougars basketball team to 32 straight victories. Similarly in Cougar football, coach Bill Yeoman recruited Warren McVea in 1964, and by 1967 McVea had helped the Houston gridiron program lead the nation in total offense.Houston Cougars in the 1960s features the first-person accounts of the players, the coaches, and others involved in the integration of collegiate athletics in Houston, telling the gripping story of the visionary coaches, the courageous athletes, and the committed supporters who blazed a trail not only for athletic success but also for racial equality in 1960s Houston.",0,0,Texas A&M University Press,Houston Cougars in the 1960s,James P. Brosnan,,,0,0,HarperCollins,The Long Season,0
Robert D. Jacobus,18-Nov-15,"On January 20, 1968, the University of Houston Cougars upset the UCLA Bruins, ending a 47-game winning streak. Billed as the Game of the Century, the defeat of the UCLA hoopsters was witnessed by 52,693 fans and a national television audiencethe first-ever regular-season game broadcast nationally. But the game would never have happened if Houston coach Guy Lewis had not recruited two young black men from Louisiana in 1964: Don Chaney and Elvin Hayes. Despite facing hostility both at home and on the road, Chaney and Hayes led the Cougars basketball team to 32 straight victories. Similarly in Cougar football, coach Bill Yeoman recruited Warren McVea in 1964, and by 1967 McVea had helped the Houston gridiron program lead the nation in total offense.Houston Cougars in the 1960s features the first-person accounts of the players, the coaches, and others involved in the integration of collegiate athletics in Houston, telling the gripping story of the visionary coaches, the courageous athletes, and the committed supporters who blazed a trail not only for athletic success but also for racial equality in 1960s Houston.",0,0,Texas A&M University Press,Houston Cougars in the 1960s,"Daniel Taylor, Jonny Owen",,"On January 6, 1975, Nottingham Forest were thirteenth in the old Second Division, four points above the relegation places and straying dangerously close to establishing a permanent place for themselves among football's nowhere men.Within five years Brian Clough had turned an unfashionable and depressed club into the kings of Europe, beating everyone in their way and knocking Liverpool off their perch long before Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United had the same idea.This is the story of the epic five-year journey that saw Forest complete a real football miracle and Clough brilliantly restore his reputation after his infamous 44-day spell at Leeds United. Forest won the First Division championship, two League Cups and back-to-back European Cups and they did it, incredibly, with five of the players Clough inherited at a club that was trying to avoid relegation to the third tier of English football.I Believe In Miracles accompanies the critically-acclaimed documentary and DVD of the same name. Based on exclusive interviews with virtually every member of the Forest team, it covers the greatest period in Clough's extraordinary life and brings together the stories of the unlikely assortment of free transfers, bargain buys, rogues, misfits and exceptionally gifted footballers who came together under the most charismatic manager there has ever been.
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H.G. Bissinger,11-Aug-15,"With a new afterword by the authorReturn once again to the timeless account of the Permian Panthers of Odessa--the winningest high-school football team in Texas history. Odessa is not known to be a town big on dreams, but the Panthers help keep the hopes and dreams of this small, dusty town going. Socially and racially divided, its fragile economy follows the treacherous boom-bust path of the oil business. In bad times, the unemployment rate barrels out of control; in good times, its murder rate skyrockets. But every Friday night from September to December, when the Permian High School Panthers play football, this West Texas town becomes a place where dreams can come true. With frankness and compassion, H. G. Bissinger chronicles a season in the life of Odessa and shows how single-minded devotion to the team shapes the community and inspires--and sometimes shatters--the teenagers who wear the Panthers' uniforms. The authors new afterword not only updates the story but also offers a sure-to-be controversial assessment of the state of football today.",432,9.99,Da Capo Press,"Friday Night Lights, 25th Anniversary Edition",H.G. Bissinger,Aug-15,"With a new afterword by the authorReturn once again to the timeless account of the Permian Panthers of Odessa--the winningest high-school football team in Texas history. Odessa is not known to be a town big on dreams, but the Panthers help keep the hopes and dreams of this small, dusty town going. Socially and racially divided, its fragile economy follows the treacherous boom-bust path of the oil business. In bad times, the unemployment rate barrels out of control; in good times, its murder rate skyrockets. But every Friday night from September to December, when the Permian High School Panthers play football, this West Texas town becomes a place where dreams can come true. With frankness and compassion, H. G. Bissinger chronicles a season in the life of Odessa and shows how single-minded devotion to the team shapes the community and inspires--and sometimes shatters--the teenagers who wear the Panthers' uniforms. The authors new afterword not only updates the story but also offers a sure-to-be controversial assessment of the state of football today.",432,15.99,Da Capo Press,"Friday Night Lights, 25th Anniversary Edition",1
Richard Lieberman,1-Aug-05,"It was bad enough when popular offensive line coach Joe Moore sued the University of Notre Dame for age discriminationbut matters got much worse when the lawsuit uncovered disquieting evidence of unethical and inappropriate conduct in a football program widely regarded as a model of probity. This is the dramatic story of that explosive lawsuit, which tarnished Notre Dame's burnished football image: the winner of eleven national titles; the home of legends Knute Rockne, the Gipper and the Four Horsemen; the subject of innumerable books and filmsNotre Dame football has been idealized as everything that is good and right about American sports competition and, indeed, about America itself. This riveting story begins in November 1996, when Bob Davie is hired as head coach to replace the beloved Lou Holtz. In one of his first-and most fateful-executive decisions, Davie fires 64 year old Joe Moore becauseas Davie puts ithe needs someone younger for the job. Attorney Rick Lieberman takes on Joe Moore's case and in this absorbing book he describes the trial and the enormous tensions to which litigants like Joe Moore are subject. This is a David and Goliath story in which the Notre Dame attorneys attempt to destroy Joe Moore's reputation as both a coach and a man. In the process, Davie's own background comes under close scrutiny as a reporter's investigation reveals some damning evidence. And as the trial proceeds, Notre Dame's football program is shown to be rife with legal improprieties and inappropriate behavior involving both coaches and administrators. Anyone interested in sports, in the law, in stories of blatant injusticeand in Notre Damewill find Personal Foul a fascinating, revealing and memorable read.",278,19.99,Chicago Review Press,Personal Foul,Richard Lieberman,Aug-05,"It was bad enough when popular offensive line coach Joe Moore sued the University of Notre Dame for age discriminationbut matters got much worse when the lawsuit uncovered disquieting evidence of unethical and inappropriate conduct in a football program widely regarded as a model of probity. This is the dramatic story of that explosive lawsuit, which tarnished Notre Dame's burnished football image: the winner of eleven national titles; the home of legends Knute Rockne, the Gipper and the Four Horsemen; the subject of innumerable books and filmsNotre Dame football has been idealized as everything that is good and right about American sports competition and, indeed, about America itself. This riveting story begins in November 1996, when Bob Davie is hired as head coach to replace the beloved Lou Holtz. In one of his first-and most fateful-executive decisions, Davie fires 64 year old Joe Moore becauseas Davie puts ithe needs someone younger for the job. Attorney Rick Lieberman takes on Joe Moore's case and in this absorbing book he describes the trial and the enormous tensions to which litigants like Joe Moore are subject. This is a David and Goliath story in which the Notre Dame attorneys attempt to destroy Joe Moore's reputation as both a coach and a man. In the process, Davie's own background comes under close scrutiny as a reporter's investigation reveals some damning evidence. And as the trial proceeds, Notre Dame's football program is shown to be rife with legal improprieties and inappropriate behavior involving both coaches and administrators. Anyone interested in sports, in the law, in stories of blatant injusticeand in Notre Damewill find Personal Foul a fascinating, revealing and memorable read.
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Jerry Murtaugh,1-Oct-15,"Firsthand tales of the most memorable moments in Cornhusker football history

A traditional powerhouse, the Nebraska Cornhuskers are one of the most successful NCAA football teams, with five national championships and the highest winning percentage of any program over the last half century. Authors Jerry Murtaugh, an All-American linebacker at Nebraska in 1970, Jimmy Sheil, George Achola, and Brian Rosenthal, through interviews with current and past players, provide fans with a one-of-a-kind, insider's look into the great moments, the lowlights, and everything in between in Cornhuskers history. Readers will hear from players, coaches, and administrators as they discuss their moments of greatness as well as their defeats, making If These Walls Could Talk: Nebraska Cornhuskers a keepsake no fan will want to miss.",288,9.99,Triumph Books,If These Walls Could Talk: Nebraska Cornhuskers,Jerry Pinto,Oct-08,"Heres a quiz. If you answer all the questions right, you do not need this book.

1.When King Charles II received the city of Bombay as his dowry, he thought it was in

a) PBI - India b) Brazil c) Portugal d) Brighton

2. Every resident of this city speaks only one language. That city is

 a) Patna b) Thiruvananthapuram c) Panjim D) Diu

3. Mamola Bai ruled from this city, for almost fifty years. Of course, she did it in purdah, but she ruled it nevertheless.

a) Patna b) Tangiers c) Lalalajpatnagarameshwar d) Bhopal 

4. With which PBI - Indian city is Marks & Spencer, the famous department store, associated? 

a) Madras b) Kolkata c) Shillong d)Frootinagar 

Answers at the bottom of this page.

Okay, so you need this book.

In this book you will find a lot of info on twelve PBI - Indian cities. There is also some fun stuff like a begum slapping a British officer, a dead body swinging about and telling the future, a man who made art out of stuff people threw away, and a bowl of boiled beans.

And if thats not enough, then theres a whole bunch of writers who have written about their favourite cities. Thank you, and here come the names in alphabetical order: Alexander Frater, Amit Chaudhuri, Amitava Kumar, Anita Nair, Ashok Vajpeyi, C.S. Lakshmi, H. Masud Taj, Kaumudi Marathe, Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih, Nayantara Sahgal, Vinod Mehta, William Dalrymple.

Answers

1 z
2 &
4 *
5 u

Ha. Like were going to give you the answers. If you want to know what they are, you buy a book, read it and find out.

Warning: You will develop itchy feet after reading this book. Do not wash with antiseptic. Just plan your next holiday to one of these cities and explore it with this book in hand.

Age group: 12+
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Jeff Carroll,31-Aug-10,"College football is a sport of rivalriesand no two teams were ever more perfectly matched than the Miami Hurricanes and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. In Perfect Rivals, award-winning sportswriter Jeff Carroll takes us inside the locker rooms and onto the gridiron, as two storied programs with very different cultures battle for national supremacy, school pride, and the soul of the game itself.Beginning with the Hurricanes nationally televised 587 pasting of the Irish at the Orange Bowl in November 1985, the two teams faced each other five times over a six-year span. The last three of those games had national championship implications, as a resurgent Notre Dame sought to reclaim its historic preeminence against a faster, mouthier, more talented Miami squad notorious for trash-talking opponents, stalking out of pregame buffets, and wearing military fatigues on the team plane. The games were marked by heartbreaking finishes, disputed plays, and nasty onfield brawls. Adding fuel to the fire was a controversial slogan created by a Notre Dame student and picked up by the pressCatholics vs. Convictswhich served to heighten the cultural (and, some would say, racial) tension between the opposing schools.Carrolls fast-paced, up-close-and-personal narrative centers on a handful of colorful characters on both sides of the rivalry: the coaches, from dapper Jimmy Johnson to punctilious Lou Holtz, and the players, including Miamis Steve Walsh, a quiet Midwesterner and one-time Holtz recruit who defied the freewheeling Miami stereotype, and devout Baptist Tony Rice, only the second black quarterback in Notre Dame history, who defined the rivalry and decided the contests. Filled with you-are-there depictions of game action and insights drawn from Carrolls unfettered access to many of the major figures involved, Perfect Rivals is a vivid re-creation of one of the most entertaining eras in the history of college football.From the Hardcover edition.",288,12.99,Random House Publishing Group,Perfect Rivals,Jeff Carroll,Aug-10,"College football is a sport of rivalriesand no two teams were ever more perfectly matched than the Miami Hurricanes and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. In Perfect Rivals, award-winning sportswriter Jeff Carroll takes us inside the locker rooms and onto the gridiron, as two storied programs with very different cultures battle for national supremacy, school pride, and the soul of the game itself.Beginning with the Hurricanes nationally televised 587 pasting of the Irish at the Orange Bowl in November 1985, the two teams faced each other five times over a six-year span. The last three of those games had national championship implications, as a resurgent Notre Dame sought to reclaim its historic preeminence against a faster, mouthier, more talented Miami squad notorious for trash-talking opponents, stalking out of pregame buffets, and wearing military fatigues on the team plane. The games were marked by heartbreaking finishes, disputed plays, and nasty onfield brawls. Adding fuel to the fire was a controversial slogan created by a Notre Dame student and picked up by the pressCatholics vs. Convictswhich served to heighten the cultural (and, some would say, racial) tension between the opposing schools.Carrolls fast-paced, up-close-and-personal narrative centers on a handful of colorful characters on both sides of the rivalry: the coaches, from dapper Jimmy Johnson to punctilious Lou Holtz, and the players, including Miamis Steve Walsh, a quiet Midwesterner and one-time Holtz recruit who defied the freewheeling Miami stereotype, and devout Baptist Tony Rice, only the second black quarterback in Notre Dame history, who defined the rivalry and decided the contests. Filled with you-are-there depictions of game action and insights drawn from Carrolls unfettered access to many of the major figures involved, Perfect Rivals is a vivid re-creation of one of the most entertaining eras in the history of college football.From the Hardcover edition.
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Luca Caioli,3-Apr-14,"Lionel Messi, Neymar Jnior and Cristiano Ronaldo have risen from humble beginnings in Argentina, Brazil and Portugal to rank among the most exciting talents football has ever seen.Now Luca Caioli, author of biographies Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar, asks: Who is the greatest of them all? Comparing their contrasting styles, stories, records and awards, he gives you everything you need to decide who comes out on top. With exclusive insights from their friends, families, teammates and managers  including interviews with managers Luiz Felipe Scolari and Vicente del Bosque  Caioli presents a unique insight into what makes a modern player not just successful, but truly great.",176,6.99,Icon Books,"Messi, Neymar, Ronaldo",Luca Caioli,Aug-14,"Neymar is the youngest Brazilian ever to reach 35 international goals and time is on his side as he closes in on Pels long-standing record of 77. The Barcelona wnderkind has already scored more times for Brazil by the age of 22 than Rivaldo or Jairzinho did in their entire careers.Luca Caioli, author of bestselling biographies of Messi and Ronaldo, looks back on Neymars unstoppable rise with exclusive private access to his friends and family, coaches, teammates and adoring fans.Updated to include his headline-grabbing World Cup performances and the fallout from Brazil's spectacular collapse in his injury-enforced absence, Neymar is the inside story of footballs newest star.",240,6.99,Icon Books,Neymar  2015 Updated Edition,0
Luca Caioli,3-Apr-14,"Lionel Messi, Neymar Jnior and Cristiano Ronaldo have risen from humble beginnings in Argentina, Brazil and Portugal to rank among the most exciting talents football has ever seen.Now Luca Caioli, author of biographies Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar, asks: Who is the greatest of them all? Comparing their contrasting styles, stories, records and awards, he gives you everything you need to decide who comes out on top. With exclusive insights from their friends, families, teammates and managers  including interviews with managers Luiz Felipe Scolari and Vicente del Bosque  Caioli presents a unique insight into what makes a modern player not just successful, but truly great.",176,6.99,Icon Books,"Messi, Neymar, Ronaldo",Luca Caioli,Sep-14,"Cristiano Ronaldo is known throughout the world for his devastating ability and his carefully crafted image. A two-time Ballon dOr winner with his own fashion label, he is every inch the modern superstar, but behind the glamour lies one of the most dedicated athletes the sport has ever known.Luca Caioli, author of the bestselling Messi, tells the inside story of the Real Madrid star whose determination has driven him to the very top of his game, featuring insights from those who know him best: coaches, teammates, girlfriends and even the man himself.Updated to include all the action from his hugely successful 2013/14 campaign, Ronaldo offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at one of footballs all-time greats.",336,6.99,Icon Books,Ronaldo  2015 Updated Edition,0
Matt Loede,15-Sep-15,"After enduring decades as one of professional footballs worst teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers began their streak of dominance in the 1970s, recording four world championships in that decade alone.  The Steelers now share the record for most Super Bowl appearances (8) and championships (6).Now supporters of one of the NFLs most storied franchises will go into the locker room and onto the turf with over twenty Steelers legends in Game of My Life Pittsburgh Steelers.  Sportswriter Matt Loede opens the doors to players private remembrances of how it was and how they reacted to the spotlight. Big touchdowns, career-making moments, and championship glory shared all come to the surface for Steelers of the past half-century. Readers will hear tales from Hall of Famers such as Joe Greene, Jack Ham, Mel Blount and fan favorites including Charlie Batch, Tunch Ilkin, and Mike Tomczak. Within these pages, Pittsburgh gridiron greats offer glimpses of the National Football League in the 1960s, the 1970s, and right up through present-day play. More than forty years of Steelers experience is represented in this collection of tales told by the men who played in some of the most memorable games in franchise history.",200,16.99,Sports Publishing,Game of My Life Pittsburgh Steelers,Matt Loede,Sep-15,"After enduring decades as one of professional footballs worst teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers began their streak of dominance in the 1970s, recording four world championships in that decade alone.  The Steelers now share the record for most Super Bowl appearances (8) and championships (6).Now supporters of one of the NFLs most storied franchises will go into the locker room and onto the turf with over twenty Steelers legends in Game of My Life Pittsburgh Steelers.  Sportswriter Matt Loede opens the doors to players private remembrances of how it was and how they reacted to the spotlight. Big touchdowns, career-making moments, and championship glory shared all come to the surface for Steelers of the past half-century. Readers will hear tales from Hall of Famers such as Joe Greene, Jack Ham, Mel Blount and fan favorites including Charlie Batch, Tunch Ilkin, and Mike Tomczak.Within these pages, Pittsburgh gridiron greats offer glimpses of the National Football League in the 1960s, the 1970s, and right up through present-day play. More than forty years of Steelers experience is represented in this collection of tales told by the men who played in some of the most memorable games in franchise history.
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Richard Gordon,19-Oct-15,"*** INTRODUCTORY OFFER PRICE ***The dugout can be a fearsome place. When the action heats up on the pitch, emotions in the dugout boil over. Grown men lose control. The normally sane turn into irrational agitators. And every decision, no matter how minor, is hotly contested.Tales From The Dugout is a fantastically entertaining collection of incidents and memories gathered from managers, players, referees, linesmen and broadcasters, which encapsulates the unique environment of the technical area and reveals how even limited exposure to it can transform people unrecognisably. And when the red mist descends, the consequences can be almost unbelievable  and frequently hilarious.With contributions from a host of those who have been at the sharp end and lived to tell the tale, Tales From The Dugout is a unique insight into life in the technical area. There are tales from Scotland manager Gordon Strachan, Craig Brown, Pat Nevin, Kenny Clark, Pat Bonner, Scott Booth, Terry Butcher, Jimmy Calderwood, Billy Dodds, Jim Duffy, Alex McLeish, Alex Smith, Willie Young and Chick Young  amongst many others. And brilliant stories about legends of the game like Tommy Burns, Walter Smith, Martin ONeill, Ally McCoist, Jim McLean and, of course, Sir Alex Ferguson. And it explains why that small area by the side of the pitch is no place for the faint-hearted.",0,0,Black & White Publishing,Tales from the Dugout,Robert D. Jacobus,,"On January 20, 1968, the University of Houston Cougars upset the UCLA Bruins, ending a 47-game winning streak. Billed as the Game of the Century, the defeat of the UCLA hoopsters was witnessed by 52,693 fans and a national television audiencethe first-ever regular-season game broadcast nationally. But the game would never have happened if Houston coach Guy Lewis had not recruited two young black men from Louisiana in 1964: Don Chaney and Elvin Hayes. Despite facing hostility both at home and on the road, Chaney and Hayes led the Cougars basketball team to 32 straight victories. Similarly in Cougar football, coach Bill Yeoman recruited Warren McVea in 1964, and by 1967 McVea had helped the Houston gridiron program lead the nation in total offense.Houston Cougars in the 1960s features the first-person accounts of the players, the coaches, and others involved in the integration of collegiate athletics in Houston, telling the gripping story of the visionary coaches, the courageous athletes, and the committed supporters who blazed a trail not only for athletic success but also for racial equality in 1960s Houston.
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Richard Gordon,19-Oct-15,"*** INTRODUCTORY OFFER PRICE ***The dugout can be a fearsome place. When the action heats up on the pitch, emotions in the dugout boil over. Grown men lose control. The normally sane turn into irrational agitators. And every decision, no matter how minor, is hotly contested.Tales From The Dugout is a fantastically entertaining collection of incidents and memories gathered from managers, players, referees, linesmen and broadcasters, which encapsulates the unique environment of the technical area and reveals how even limited exposure to it can transform people unrecognisably. And when the red mist descends, the consequences can be almost unbelievable  and frequently hilarious.With contributions from a host of those who have been at the sharp end and lived to tell the tale, Tales From The Dugout is a unique insight into life in the technical area. There are tales from Scotland manager Gordon Strachan, Craig Brown, Pat Nevin, Kenny Clark, Pat Bonner, Scott Booth, Terry Butcher, Jimmy Calderwood, Billy Dodds, Jim Duffy, Alex McLeish, Alex Smith, Willie Young and Chick Young  amongst many others. And brilliant stories about legends of the game like Tommy Burns, Walter Smith, Martin ONeill, Ally McCoist, Jim McLean and, of course, Sir Alex Ferguson. And it explains why that small area by the side of the pitch is no place for the faint-hearted.",0,0,Black & White Publishing,Tales from the Dugout,Beth Shaw,,"Bring the strength and breathing power of yoga to the sports you loveand seriously up your game!Yoga routines designed specifically for swimming, running,  cycling, golf, tennis, baseball, football, volleyball, basketball,  skiing, snowboarding, weightlifting, kickboxing, boxing, CrossFit, and  more!  Your body can either help you achieve your goals or get in the way of you living your best life. By practicing yoga and meditation, you can make your body work with you, not against you.Beth Shaw   Whether youre a professional athlete, a weekend warrior, or a pick-up game enthusiast, yoga can dramatically affect your athletic performance and improve your alignment, balance, core stability, strength, flexibility, agility, endurance, lung capacity, and mobility. In this motivating and practical guide, celebrated fitness expert Beth Shaw provides short, sports-specific yoga routines designed to help counter tight muscles, overuse injuries, and musculature imbalances. By adding a quick yoga routine to any workout, you will increase your overall strength and health, and achieve your personal best.  Inside youll find  fully illustrated, sport-specific yoga routines that engage the core, enhance your play, and reduce the risk of injury   essential warm-up and cool-down movements to complement any athletic endeavor  simple breathing exercises to steady your breath and calm your nerves during competition   meditation techniques to help clear your mind and bring laser focus to your goals  guided imagery and visualization exercises to improve performance   strategies for coaching yourself and others
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Richard Gordon,19-Oct-15,"*** INTRODUCTORY OFFER PRICE ***The dugout can be a fearsome place. When the action heats up on the pitch, emotions in the dugout boil over. Grown men lose control. The normally sane turn into irrational agitators. And every decision, no matter how minor, is hotly contested.Tales From The Dugout is a fantastically entertaining collection of incidents and memories gathered from managers, players, referees, linesmen and broadcasters, which encapsulates the unique environment of the technical area and reveals how even limited exposure to it can transform people unrecognisably. And when the red mist descends, the consequences can be almost unbelievable  and frequently hilarious.With contributions from a host of those who have been at the sharp end and lived to tell the tale, Tales From The Dugout is a unique insight into life in the technical area. There are tales from Scotland manager Gordon Strachan, Craig Brown, Pat Nevin, Kenny Clark, Pat Bonner, Scott Booth, Terry Butcher, Jimmy Calderwood, Billy Dodds, Jim Duffy, Alex McLeish, Alex Smith, Willie Young and Chick Young  amongst many others. And brilliant stories about legends of the game like Tommy Burns, Walter Smith, Martin ONeill, Ally McCoist, Jim McLean and, of course, Sir Alex Ferguson. And it explains why that small area by the side of the pitch is no place for the faint-hearted.",0,0,Black & White Publishing,Tales from the Dugout,Michael Tackett,,"From an award-winning journalist, a realField of Dreamsstory about a legendary coach and theprofessional-caliber baseball program he built in America's heartland, where boys comesummer after summer to be molded intoballplayers  and men Clarinda, Iowa, population 5,000, sits two hours from anything. There, between the corn fields and hog yards, is a ball field with a bronze bust of a man named Merl Eberly, a baseball whisperer who specialized in second chances and lost causes.The statue was a gift from one of Merls original long-shot projects, a skinny kid from the ghetto in Los Angeles who would one day become a beloved Hall-of-Fame shortstop: Ozzie Smith.The Baseball Whisperertraces the remarkable story of Merl Eberly and his Clarinda As baseball team, which he tended over the course of five decades, transforming them from a town team to a collegiate summer league powerhouse. Along with Ozzie Smith, future manager Bud Black, and star player Von Hayes, Merl developed scores of major league players (six of which are currently playing). In the process, Merl taught them to be men, insisting on hard work, integrity, and responsibility.More than a book about ballplayers who landed in the nation's agricultural heartland, The Baseball Whisperer is the story of a coach who puts character and dedication first, and reminds us of the best, purest form of baseball excellence.
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Richard Gordon,19-Oct-15,"*** INTRODUCTORY OFFER PRICE ***The dugout can be a fearsome place. When the action heats up on the pitch, emotions in the dugout boil over. Grown men lose control. The normally sane turn into irrational agitators. And every decision, no matter how minor, is hotly contested.Tales From The Dugout is a fantastically entertaining collection of incidents and memories gathered from managers, players, referees, linesmen and broadcasters, which encapsulates the unique environment of the technical area and reveals how even limited exposure to it can transform people unrecognisably. And when the red mist descends, the consequences can be almost unbelievable  and frequently hilarious.With contributions from a host of those who have been at the sharp end and lived to tell the tale, Tales From The Dugout is a unique insight into life in the technical area. There are tales from Scotland manager Gordon Strachan, Craig Brown, Pat Nevin, Kenny Clark, Pat Bonner, Scott Booth, Terry Butcher, Jimmy Calderwood, Billy Dodds, Jim Duffy, Alex McLeish, Alex Smith, Willie Young and Chick Young  amongst many others. And brilliant stories about legends of the game like Tommy Burns, Walter Smith, Martin ONeill, Ally McCoist, Jim McLean and, of course, Sir Alex Ferguson. And it explains why that small area by the side of the pitch is no place for the faint-hearted.",0,0,Black & White Publishing,Tales from the Dugout,Jason Vuic,,A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.,0,0,Simon & Schuster,The Yucks,0
Richard Gordon,19-Oct-15,"*** INTRODUCTORY OFFER PRICE ***The dugout can be a fearsome place. When the action heats up on the pitch, emotions in the dugout boil over. Grown men lose control. The normally sane turn into irrational agitators. And every decision, no matter how minor, is hotly contested.Tales From The Dugout is a fantastically entertaining collection of incidents and memories gathered from managers, players, referees, linesmen and broadcasters, which encapsulates the unique environment of the technical area and reveals how even limited exposure to it can transform people unrecognisably. And when the red mist descends, the consequences can be almost unbelievable  and frequently hilarious.With contributions from a host of those who have been at the sharp end and lived to tell the tale, Tales From The Dugout is a unique insight into life in the technical area. There are tales from Scotland manager Gordon Strachan, Craig Brown, Pat Nevin, Kenny Clark, Pat Bonner, Scott Booth, Terry Butcher, Jimmy Calderwood, Billy Dodds, Jim Duffy, Alex McLeish, Alex Smith, Willie Young and Chick Young  amongst many others. And brilliant stories about legends of the game like Tommy Burns, Walter Smith, Martin ONeill, Ally McCoist, Jim McLean and, of course, Sir Alex Ferguson. And it explains why that small area by the side of the pitch is no place for the faint-hearted.",0,0,Black & White Publishing,Tales from the Dugout,"Peter Finney, Peter Finney",,"Five times each week over the past several decades, sports fans in New Orleans began their mornings by reading local sportswriter Peter Finney. Finney's newspaper columns -- entertaining, informative, and inspiring -- connected New Orleans readers to the world of sports, for nearly 70 years. From a career total of 15,000 articles, this book offers a prime selection of the very best of Finney's writing as well as an introduction from Peter Finney, Jr. Beginning his writing career as a college freshman at Loyola University, Finney added his distinctly poetic voice to the sports pages of the States-Item (1945--80) and the Times-Picayune (1980--2013). This impressive time span placed the reporter on the sidelines of the most iconic moments in Louisiana sports history. This collection includes Finney's account of Billy Cannon's 89-yard punt return against Ole Miss in 1959; Tom Dempsey's 1970 NFL-record 63-yard field goal; and the Saints' 31--17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in the 2010 Super Bowl. His interviews and profiles covered nearly every major sports figure of his time: Ted Williams, Jesse Owens, Joe DiMaggio, Muhammad Ali, Joe Namath, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Arnold Palmer, Billy Cannon, Pete Maravich, Lee Trevino, Rusty Staub, Archie, Peyton, and Eli Manning, Eddie Robinson, Doug Williams, Dale Brown, Billy Martin, Brett Favre, Nick Saban, Shaquille O'Neal, Mike Ditka, Sean Payton, Drew Brees, Sugar Ray Leonard, Skip Bertman, Les Miles, and Tom Benson, among many others.The riveting moments and fascinating characters portrayed in this volume will delight both hardcore sports enthusiasts and casual fans, in stories told with Finney's characteristic grace, humility, and wit.
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Dale Ratermann & Steve Greenberg,30-Apr-12,You love the Buckeyes. You hate the Wolverines. Check. Now there's a book that will tell you why by taking you inside college football's most celebrated rivalry. I Love Ohio State/I Hate Michigan will show you once and for all why you made the right choice. And why you should love Woody Hayes and hate Bo Schembechler. And which school has the best coeds.,288,9.99,Triumph Books,I Love Ohio State/I Hate Michigan,"Steven Holcomb, Steve Eubanks, Geoff Bodine",Dec-12,"One of the top bobsledders in the world and leader of the four-man American team, Steven Holcomb had finished sixth in the 2006 Olympics and medaled in nearly every competition he entered. He was considered a strong gold contender for the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games. Talented, aggressive, and fearless, he was at the top of his game. But Steven Holcomb had a dangerous secret.Steven Holcomb was going blind.In the prime of his athletic career, he was diagnosed with keratoconusa degenerative disease affecting 1 in 1,000 and leaving 1 in 4 totally blind without a cornea transplant. In the world of competitive sports, it was a dream killer. Not a sport for the timid, bobsledding speeds approach 100 miles per hour through a series of hairpin turns. Serious injurieseven deathscan result. But Holcomb kept his secret from his coach, sled mates, and the public for months and continued to drive the legendary sled The Night Train.When he finally told his coach, Holcomb was led to a revolutionary treatment, later named the Holcomb C3-R. With his sight restored to 20/20, Holcomb became the first American in 50 years to win the International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation World Championship, and the first American bobsledder since 1948 to win the Olympic gold medal.With a foreword by Geoff Bodine, NASCAR champion and founder of the Bo-Dyn Bobsled Project, But Now I See is the intimate portrait of a mans pursuit of a dream, laced with humility and the faith to find a way when all seems hopeless. Its about knowing anything is possible and the gift of a second chance.
less",320,22.95,"BenBella Books, Inc.",But Now I See,0
Craig James,11-Aug-09,"The popular college football analyst weighs in on the craziness of college football and the 2008 seasonIf television's college football analysts had a Hall of Fame, Craig James would definitely be in it. His opinion and insight on ABC and ESPN-not to mention occasional jabs of sharp humor and Texas charm-are as addictive as the games are.Game Day takes a complete inside look at the 2008 college football season-from James's behind-the-scenes Spring Tour when he met with players and coaches from twenty top programs to the bowl season. He makes the book timeless by using the season as a springboard to tell tons of great college football stories from his twenty years spent covering the sport .Captures twenty years of unforgettable college football wit and wisdom from his time as a player at SMU and for the New England Patriots through his time in the boothIncludes details about most of the top twenty programs around the countryCovers the game the way only James can (""No one can capture the essence and spirit of a college football season better than Craig.""-Doug Flutie)No matter what team you support or how well they did in 2008, if you love college football, Game Day is a book you just have to read.",288,16.99,Turner Publishing Company,Game Day,"James Sieckmann, David Denunzio, Greg Rose",Mar-15,"Supported by state-of-the-art motion analysis research, ""short game guru to the pros"" James Sieckmann unveils his ""finesse wedge"" swing -- a proven and pragmatic way to learn, practice, and perform with each wedge in the bag in every situation -- and shows players that upgrading their short game is possible. Since James Sieckmann first revealed his short-game methods two decades ago, he has amassed a cultlike following of more than seventy PGA and LPGA Tour disciples and has been dubbed the short-game guru to the pros (GOLF Magazine). Using his system, several of Sieckmanns students have become some of the best short-game players of the modern era. A two-time winner on the PGA Tour jumped 117 spots in the Sand Save rankings in one season; another client quickly jumped 81 spots in Scrambling percentage.The benefits of a good short game are undisputed. Unfortunately, players at all levels fail to develop effective short-game skills because instructors teach the exact opposite of the correct technique. Sieckmann studied the greatest short-game players in recent memoryincluding Seve Ballesteros, Corey Pavin, and Raymond Floydto develop a proven and pragmatic way to learn, practice, and perform with each wedge in every situation. His unique observations, which were later verified by motion capture technology, work equally well for amateurs and pros.In his long-awaited first book, Sieckmann opens up his vault of secrets for all golfers. After breaking down the basics, he presents a session-by-session training and practice guidethe same one he creates for his tour clientsto help the reader develop and sustain correct habits, avoid common flaws, and master essential skills. Next, Sieckmann explains how to optimize a players wedge swing for every scenario. An easy-to-learn and easy-to-use system, Your Short Game Solution will be the go-to guide anywhere golf is played.
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Richard Scott,31-Jan-12,"How do you argue with perfection? The voters in the coaches and media polls can deliberate who's No. 1, the computers can spit out endless data to add to the arguments and everyone involved can ponder the merits of a playoff system, but some things aren't up for debate, especially the final perfection of Auburn's 2004 season. With a 13-0 record, an SEC championship and a Sugar Bowl victory, the Tigers know, ""We're national champions in our hearts, even if no one else thinks so,"" quarterback Jason Campbell said. ""No one can take that away from us."" Nothing and no one, not the polls nor the computers, can take away what Auburn accomplished in 2004. Tales from the Auburn 2004 Championship Season is an inside look at the extraordinary character and the unique characters behind Auburn's undefeated season. ""There's no doubt in my mind we left a legacy,"" safety Junior Rosegreen said. ""They will never forget us. That's what it's all about.""",999,9.99,Sports Publishing,Tales From The Auburn 2004 Championship Season: An Inside look at a Perfect Season,Steven Townsend,Jan-12,"If there was ever a sequence of plays that epitomized the steely resolution Paul William Bryant instilled in his football teams, it occurred in the fourth quarter of the 1979 Sugar Bowl in the national championship showdown with No. 1 Penn State. Those plays, forever commemorated in Crimson Tide football lore by timeless photos, paintings and video images, highlighted the Bryant canons of football and life: sacrifice, teamwork, pride, poise, confidence, determination and a sheer will to win. Although a quarter-century has now elapsed since those last two national championship seasons, Alabama fans have hardly relinquished the memories of a glorious past. Tales of the 1978-79 Alabama Football: A Time of Champion is a collection of behind-the-scenes stories and incidents that separated the Crimson Tide from the rest of the college football world during the high-tide times of Coach Bryant and his teams. It's about intimate moments with Coach Bryant with close friends, his staff and his players. It's about the coaches and players, and it's about being No. 1.
less",999,19.95,Sports Publishing,Tales from 1978-79 Alabama Football: A Time of Champions,0
Richard Scott,31-Jan-12,"How do you argue with perfection? The voters in the coaches and media polls can deliberate who's No. 1, the computers can spit out endless data to add to the arguments and everyone involved can ponder the merits of a playoff system, but some things aren't up for debate, especially the final perfection of Auburn's 2004 season. With a 13-0 record, an SEC championship and a Sugar Bowl victory, the Tigers know, ""We're national champions in our hearts, even if no one else thinks so,"" quarterback Jason Campbell said. ""No one can take that away from us."" Nothing and no one, not the polls nor the computers, can take away what Auburn accomplished in 2004. Tales from the Auburn 2004 Championship Season is an inside look at the extraordinary character and the unique characters behind Auburn's undefeated season. ""There's no doubt in my mind we left a legacy,"" safety Junior Rosegreen said. ""They will never forget us. That's what it's all about.""",999,9.99,Sports Publishing,Tales From The Auburn 2004 Championship Season: An Inside look at a Perfect Season,Richard Scott,Jan-12,"How do you argue with perfection? The voters in the coaches and media polls can deliberate who's No. 1, the computers can spit out endless data to add to the arguments and everyone involved can ponder the merits of a playoff system, but some things aren't up for debate, especially the final perfection of Auburn's 2004 season. With a 13-0 record, an SEC championship and a Sugar Bowl victory, the Tigers know, ""We're national champions in our hearts, even if no one else thinks so,"" quarterback Jason Campbell said. ""No one can take that away from us."" Nothing and no one, not the polls nor the computers, can take away what Auburn accomplished in 2004. Tales from the Auburn 2004 Championship Season is an inside look at the extraordinary character and the unique characters behind Auburn's undefeated season. ""There's no doubt in my mind we left a legacy,"" safety Junior Rosegreen said. ""They will never forget us. That's what it's all about.""
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Jim Wexell,31-Jan-12,"The ""Immaculate Reception"" may have started it all, but the 1979 Pittsburgh Steelers put the stamp on the modern eras greatest sports dynasty. Its not even a debate. No other National Football League team in the modern sports eraas defined by Nielsonwon so much in so little time. The tag is sure to stay with the Steelers for a long, long time. Fans in Pittsburgh can thank NFL free agency, but only in part. They should really thank the 79 Steelers for winning a fourth title when, really, the team should not have done so. The 1979 Steelers were not supposed to win a championship. The Steel Curtain was in decline, and the Houston Oilers were pounding on the door of the AFC. By the end of the season, of course, the banged-up Oilers were not to be feared, not with the San Diego Chargers gathering steam. In the NFC, the Dallas Cowboys could taste revenge, particularly after Steelers coach Chuck Noll had mocked them unmercifully following the previous years Super Bowl. However, the Steelers persevered. ""We probably won it more on desire, football intellect,"" said Steelers defensive superstar ""Mean"" Joe Greene. Greene admitted that the defense was in decline. He even admitted his great career was in decline, but he never thought the end of the dynasty was near. Star quarterback Terry Bradshaw, on the other hand, with his career just taking off, knew the end was at hand, and after his greatest season, after his second of back-to-back Super Bowl Most Valuable Player awards, Bradshaw hinted at retirement. ""I probably should have,"" he admits 25 years later. The 1979 season had exhausted Bradshaw, a topic he talks about in Tales from Behind the Steel Curtain. Greene also has plenty to say. So do their teammates and their coaches, not to mention the scouts, front office and support personnel, media, and fans. They all have tales to tell about the key season of one of the greatest dynasties the sports world has ever seen.",999,9.99,Sports Publishing,Tales From Behind The Steel Curtain: The Best Stories of the '79 Steelers,"Tom Flores, Matt Fulks, Jim Plunkett",Dec-12,"Its almost impossible to talk about Oakland football without bringing up the name of the consummate Raider, Tom Flores. Legendary for both his skills on the field and his coaching guidance from the sideline, Flores has been an integral part of the Raiders organization since its inception in 1960. Now Flores shares the greatest stories and anecdotes from his time with the team in Tales from the Oakland Raiders Sideline. Flores relives the heart-stopping thrills and adrenaline-surging passion of Super Bowl XV and Super Bowl XVIII, and provides behind-the-scenes humor from greats such as former coach and owner Al Davis and coach Eddie Erdelatz. Flores also shares tales of other Raiders greats such as Billy Cannon, Jim Otto, John Matuszak, Bo Jackson, and more. Without a doubt this is a must-have for any Raiders fan.
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Steven Townsend,31-Jan-12,"If there was ever a sequence of plays that epitomized the steely resolution Paul William Bryant instilled in his football teams, it occurred in the fourth quarter of the 1979 Sugar Bowl in the national championship showdown with No. 1 Penn State. Those plays, forever commemorated in Crimson Tide football lore by timeless photos, paintings and video images, highlighted the Bryant canons of football and life: sacrifice, teamwork, pride, poise, confidence, determination and a sheer will to win. Although a quarter-century has now elapsed since those last two national championship seasons, Alabama fans have hardly relinquished the memories of a glorious past. Tales of the 1978-79 Alabama Football: A Time of Champion is a collection of behind-the-scenes stories and incidents that separated the Crimson Tide from the rest of the college football world during the high-tide times of Coach Bryant and his teams. It's about intimate moments with Coach Bryant with close friends, his staff and his players. It's about the coaches and players, and it's about being No. 1.",999,9.99,Sports Publishing,Tales from 1978-79 Alabama Football: A Time of Champions,Pat Williams,Jan-12,"The Sixers won 65 games and an NBA championship in 1982-83, still one of the finest seasons in NBA history. It was Moses Malone who, in the days before the playoffs, gave the team its battle cry. Asked by coach Billy Cunningham how he thought things would go in the playoffs, Moses said, ""Fo', fo', fo'"" - meaning, in Moses' shorthand, that he expected the Sixers to sweep each of the three series they would need to play in order to win a championship. In Pat Williams' Tales from the 76ers, the former Sixers general manager writes about those Sixers - the transcendent talents (and personalities like Julius Erving, Bobby Jones, Maurice Cheeks, and Andrew Toney) that made them special, the years of heartache that preceded the championship run, and a season that was surprisingly devoid of drama.
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Steven Townsend,31-Jan-12,"If there was ever a sequence of plays that epitomized the steely resolution Paul William Bryant instilled in his football teams, it occurred in the fourth quarter of the 1979 Sugar Bowl in the national championship showdown with No. 1 Penn State. Those plays, forever commemorated in Crimson Tide football lore by timeless photos, paintings and video images, highlighted the Bryant canons of football and life: sacrifice, teamwork, pride, poise, confidence, determination and a sheer will to win. Although a quarter-century has now elapsed since those last two national championship seasons, Alabama fans have hardly relinquished the memories of a glorious past. Tales of the 1978-79 Alabama Football: A Time of Champion is a collection of behind-the-scenes stories and incidents that separated the Crimson Tide from the rest of the college football world during the high-tide times of Coach Bryant and his teams. It's about intimate moments with Coach Bryant with close friends, his staff and his players. It's about the coaches and players, and it's about being No. 1.",999,9.99,Sports Publishing,Tales from 1978-79 Alabama Football: A Time of Champions,Steven Townsend,Jan-12,"If there was ever a sequence of plays that epitomized the steely resolution Paul William Bryant instilled in his football teams, it occurred in the fourth quarter of the 1979 Sugar Bowl in the national championship showdown with No. 1 Penn State. Those plays, forever commemorated in Crimson Tide football lore by timeless photos, paintings and video images, highlighted the Bryant canons of football and life: sacrifice, teamwork, pride, poise, confidence, determination and a sheer will to win. Although a quarter-century has now elapsed since those last two national championship seasons, Alabama fans have hardly relinquished the memories of a glorious past. Tales of the 1978-79 Alabama Football: A Time of Champion is a collection of behind-the-scenes stories and incidents that separated the Crimson Tide from the rest of the college football world during the high-tide times of Coach Bryant and his teams. It's about intimate moments with Coach Bryant with close friends, his staff and his players. It's about the coaches and players, and it's about being No. 1.
less",999,19.95,Sports Publishing,Tales from 1978-79 Alabama Football: A Time of Champions,1
Steven Townsend,31-Jan-12,"If there was ever a sequence of plays that epitomized the steely resolution Paul William Bryant instilled in his football teams, it occurred in the fourth quarter of the 1979 Sugar Bowl in the national championship showdown with No. 1 Penn State. Those plays, forever commemorated in Crimson Tide football lore by timeless photos, paintings and video images, highlighted the Bryant canons of football and life: sacrifice, teamwork, pride, poise, confidence, determination and a sheer will to win. Although a quarter-century has now elapsed since those last two national championship seasons, Alabama fans have hardly relinquished the memories of a glorious past. Tales of the 1978-79 Alabama Football: A Time of Champion is a collection of behind-the-scenes stories and incidents that separated the Crimson Tide from the rest of the college football world during the high-tide times of Coach Bryant and his teams. It's about intimate moments with Coach Bryant with close friends, his staff and his players. It's about the coaches and players, and it's about being No. 1.",999,9.99,Sports Publishing,Tales from 1978-79 Alabama Football: A Time of Champions,Richard Scott,Jan-12,"How do you argue with perfection? The voters in the coaches and media polls can deliberate who's No. 1, the computers can spit out endless data to add to the arguments and everyone involved can ponder the merits of a playoff system, but some things aren't up for debate, especially the final perfection of Auburn's 2004 season. With a 13-0 record, an SEC championship and a Sugar Bowl victory, the Tigers know, ""We're national champions in our hearts, even if no one else thinks so,"" quarterback Jason Campbell said. ""No one can take that away from us."" Nothing and no one, not the polls nor the computers, can take away what Auburn accomplished in 2004. Tales from the Auburn 2004 Championship Season is an inside look at the extraordinary character and the unique characters behind Auburn's undefeated season. ""There's no doubt in my mind we left a legacy,"" safety Junior Rosegreen said. ""They will never forget us. That's what it's all about.""
less",999,19.95,Sports Publishing,Tales From The Auburn 2004 Championship Season: An Inside look at a Perfect Season,0
Ray Lewis,20-Oct-15,"Ray Lewis, legendary Baltimore Ravens linebacker and one of the greatest defensive players of his generation, holds nothing back on the state of football as well as his troubled childhood, his rise to athletic greatness, the storm that threatened to ruin his NFL career, and the devastating injury that nearly cost him a final moment of glory.A lot of folks, they know my game, but they dont know my deal. This book right here, it tells the story of my seventeen-year NFL career. It tells of my two Super Bowls, the mark I was blessed to be able to make on the game, on the city of Baltimore. But it also tells the story of how I grew upabandoned by my no-account father, raised with my siblings by our God-fearing, hardworking single mother. It tells how I sometimes struggled off the field. It tells of the anguish and controversy that found me away from the game.Mostly, it tells how heartbreak can sometimes lift you to greatness and gloryif you find a way to put your focus in faith, and faith in your focus.When I left the game, confetti raining down on me and my teammates after winning the Super Bowl, I made a promise to myself to show how the game is really played at the highest level. Thats what youll find in these pagesa raw, honest look at the business of football and a look behind the scenes at some of the most torturous aspects of the game. The grind of the NFLthats what shines through.My deal? That grind is a given. Every player who wears an NFL uniform has to slog through the same battles just to get to the league. But its how you prepare for those battles that defines youand here I hope to show how an unwavering trust in God and an unbreakable sense of purpose can lift you from tragedy to triumph. From strength to strength, manthats the deal.",0,0,Touchstone,I Feel Like Going On,"Gary Belsky, Neil Fine",,"On the Origins of Sports is an illustrated book built around the original rules of 21 of the worlds most popular sports, from football and soccer to wrestling and mixed martial arts. Never before have the original rules for these sports coexisted in one volume. Brimming with history and miscellany, it is the ultimate sports book for the thinking man. Each sports chapter includes a short history, the sports original rules, and a deeper look into an element of the sport, such as the evolution of the baseball glove; sports with war roots; a compendium of sports balls; and iconic sports trophies. Written by ESPN The Magazines former editor in chief, Gary Belsky, and executive editor, Neil Fine, and filled with period-style line drawings in a handsome package, On the Origins of Sports is a book that sports fans and history buffs alike will want to display on their coffee tables, showcase on their bookshelves, and treasure for generations.
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Ray Lewis,20-Oct-15,"Ray Lewis, legendary Baltimore Ravens linebacker and one of the greatest defensive players of his generation, holds nothing back on the state of football as well as his troubled childhood, his rise to athletic greatness, the storm that threatened to ruin his NFL career, and the devastating injury that nearly cost him a final moment of glory.A lot of folks, they know my game, but they dont know my deal. This book right here, it tells the story of my seventeen-year NFL career. It tells of my two Super Bowls, the mark I was blessed to be able to make on the game, on the city of Baltimore. But it also tells the story of how I grew upabandoned by my no-account father, raised with my siblings by our God-fearing, hardworking single mother. It tells how I sometimes struggled off the field. It tells of the anguish and controversy that found me away from the game.Mostly, it tells how heartbreak can sometimes lift you to greatness and gloryif you find a way to put your focus in faith, and faith in your focus.When I left the game, confetti raining down on me and my teammates after winning the Super Bowl, I made a promise to myself to show how the game is really played at the highest level. Thats what youll find in these pagesa raw, honest look at the business of football and a look behind the scenes at some of the most torturous aspects of the game. The grind of the NFLthats what shines through.My deal? That grind is a given. Every player who wears an NFL uniform has to slog through the same battles just to get to the league. But its how you prepare for those battles that defines youand here I hope to show how an unwavering trust in God and an unbreakable sense of purpose can lift you from tragedy to triumph. From strength to strength, manthats the deal.",0,0,Touchstone,I Feel Like Going On,"Daniel Taylor, Jonny Owen",,"On January 6, 1975, Nottingham Forest were thirteenth in the old Second Division, four points above the relegation places and straying dangerously close to establishing a permanent place for themselves among football's nowhere men.Within five years Brian Clough had turned an unfashionable and depressed club into the kings of Europe, beating everyone in their way and knocking Liverpool off their perch long before Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United had the same idea.This is the story of the epic five-year journey that saw Forest complete a real football miracle and Clough brilliantly restore his reputation after his infamous 44-day spell at Leeds United. Forest won the First Division championship, two League Cups and back-to-back European Cups and they did it, incredibly, with five of the players Clough inherited at a club that was trying to avoid relegation to the third tier of English football.I Believe In Miracles accompanies the critically-acclaimed documentary and DVD of the same name. Based on exclusive interviews with virtually every member of the Forest team, it covers the greatest period in Clough's extraordinary life and brings together the stories of the unlikely assortment of free transfers, bargain buys, rogues, misfits and exceptionally gifted footballers who came together under the most charismatic manager there has ever been.
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Warren Sapp & David Fisher,21-Aug-12,"In his no-holds-barred memoir, Sapp Attack!, Warren Sapp, one of the NFL's most hilarious and candid personalities, reveals a side of football most fans have never before seen.Big Man. Big Talent. Big Star. Big Mouth. Big Heart. Big Personality. Big Smile. Big Headlines. Warren Sapp, one of pro football's most dominating defensive players both on and off the field, has a reputation for being bold, brash, knowledgeable, and outspoken. During his All-American career at the University of Miami, 13 seasons as an NFL star, four years on the NFL Network and one very big season on Dancing with the Stars, Sapp has never held back. Now he brings that same fearless attitude to his memoir, a book that will create controversy and headlines; in other words, pure Warren Sapp.Sapp has won every award possible for a defensive player, but it wasn't just his extraordinarily athletic ability that made him a star; it was also his ability to understand the subtleties of the game. He writes about working his way up from the high school gridiron to one of the top college football programs in the country, to the NFL, and reveals how the system actually works--the behind-the-scenes plays that fans rarely get to see.  He'll discuss what it was like to face some of the greatest players in NFL history, including Hall of Famers Steve Young and Jerry Rice, both of whom he put out of the game, and Bret Favre, whom he sacked eleven times during his career.  In this revealing, hilarious, and must-read book, Sapp offers readers a look inside the life of one of football's biggest stars and shares his often controversial opinions about the state of pro football today and its future.",250,7.99,St. Martin's Press,Sapp Attack,"Warren Sapp, David Fisher",Aug-12,"In his no-holds-barred memoir, Sapp Attack!, Warren Sapp, one of the NFL's most hilarious and candid personalities, reveals a side of football most fans have never before seen.Big Man. Big Talent. Big Star. Big Mouth. Big Heart. Big Personality. Big Smile. Big Headlines. Warren Sapp, one of pro football's most dominating defensive players both on and off the field, has a reputation for being bold, brash, knowledgeable, and outspoken. During his All-American career at the University of Miami, 13 seasons as an NFL star, four years on the NFL Network and one very big season on Dancing with the Stars, Sapp has never held back. Now he brings that same fearless attitude to his memoir, a book that will create controversy and headlines; in other words, pure Warren Sapp.Sapp has won every award possible for a defensive player, but it wasn't just his extraordinarily athletic ability that made him a star; it was also his ability to understand the subtleties of the game. He writes about working his way up from the high school gridiron to one of the top college football programs in the country, to the NFL, and reveals how the system actually worksthe behind-the-scenes plays that fans rarely get to see.  He'll discuss what it was like to face some of the greatest players in NFL history, including Hall of Famers Steve Young and Jerry Rice, both of whom he put out of the game, and Bret Favre, whom he sacked eleven times during his career.  In this revealing, hilarious, and must-read book, Sapp offers readers a look inside the life of one of football's biggest stars and shares his often controversial opinions about the state of pro football today and its future.
less",320,7.99,St. Martin's Press,Sapp Attack,1
Daniel Taylor & Jonny Owen,12-Nov-15,"On January 6, 1975, Nottingham Forest were thirteenth in the old Second Division, four points above the relegation places and straying dangerously close to establishing a permanent place for themselves among football's nowhere men.Within five years Brian Clough had turned an unfashionable and depressed club into the kings of Europe, beating everyone in their way and knocking Liverpool off their perch long before Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United had the same idea.This is the story of the epic five-year journey that saw Forest complete a real football miracle and Clough brilliantly restore his reputation after his infamous 44-day spell at Leeds United. Forest won the First Division championship, two League Cups and back-to-back European Cups and they did it, incredibly, with five of the players Clough inherited at a club that was trying to avoid relegation to the third tier of English football.I Believe In Miracles accompanies the critically-acclaimed documentary and DVD of the same name. Based on exclusive interviews with virtually every member of the Forest team, it covers the greatest period in Clough's extraordinary life and brings together the stories of the unlikely assortment of free transfers, bargain buys, rogues, misfits and exceptionally gifted footballers who came together under the most charismatic manager there has ever been.",0,0,Headline,I Believe In Miracles,Steve Silverman,,"Who are the best centers in NHL history? How about wingers? How can we objectively rate the performances of individual defensive players? And how can we make reasonable judgments about players at different positions? Who is the greatest hockey player of the Expansion Era? Bobby Orr? Wayne Gretzky? Gordie Howe?Such are the questions debated by hockey columnist Steve Silverman in Whos Better, Whos Best in Hockey? In this book, Silverman includes analytics to help evaluate NHL players who have dominated over the last fifty years. The result is a fascinating ranking of the best on the ice, including legendary players like Gordie Howe as well as present-day superstars like Sidney Crosby.Throughout, Silverman discusses the many considerations that must be made when comparing modern players with players of past decades and players at different positions. Including biographical essays on those top fifty players and vital statistics for their playing careers, Whos Better, Whos Best in Hockey? is a must-have for anyone who considers hockey to be more than just a sport.
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George Plimpton and Others,26-Apr-16,"George Plimpton's follow-up to Paper Lion, one of his personal favorites among his classic books--now repackaged and including a foreword from Steve Almond and never-before-seen content from the Plimpton archives.In MAD DUCKS AND BEARS, George Plimpton's engaging companion to Paper Lion, Plimpton focuses on two of the most entertaining and roguish linemen and former teammates--Alex Karras (""Mad Ducks"") and John Gordy (""Bears""), both of whom went on to achieve brilliant post-football success. A more reflective, less madcap book than Plimpton's other work, MAD DUCKS AND BEARS is no less truthful and searching. In this fond exploration of football's values and follies, Plimpton rejoins his two teammates to discuss their careers in this brutal but captivating game. The result is an astute exploration into the fascinating lives and motivations of the players at home, in the locker room, and on the field.",0,0,"Little, Brown and Company",Mad Ducks and Bears,Mark Perryman,,,0,0,Watkins Media,1966 And Not All That,0
George Plimpton and Others,26-Apr-16,"George Plimpton's follow-up to Paper Lion, one of his personal favorites among his classic books--now repackaged and including a foreword from Steve Almond and never-before-seen content from the Plimpton archives.In MAD DUCKS AND BEARS, George Plimpton's engaging companion to Paper Lion, Plimpton focuses on two of the most entertaining and roguish linemen and former teammates--Alex Karras (""Mad Ducks"") and John Gordy (""Bears""), both of whom went on to achieve brilliant post-football success. A more reflective, less madcap book than Plimpton's other work, MAD DUCKS AND BEARS is no less truthful and searching. In this fond exploration of football's values and follies, Plimpton rejoins his two teammates to discuss their careers in this brutal but captivating game. The result is an astute exploration into the fascinating lives and motivations of the players at home, in the locker room, and on the field.",0,0,"Little, Brown and Company",Mad Ducks and Bears,Seabury Jr Blair,,"Timed perfectly with the National Park Service centennial celebration in 2016, this guidebook features the 75 best day hikes in national parks and monuments throughout Washington and Oregon including:  North Cascades National Park San Juan Islands National Monument Olympic National Park Mount Rainier National Park Mount St. Helens National Monument Newberry National Volcanic Monument John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Crater Lake National Park Oregon Caves National Monument Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument  Written in an informative style that will appeal to anyone, regardless of age, each trail description includes elevation gains, including a topographical map; clear, up-to-date driving directions; mileage and estimated hiking time; trail conditions; and more. Creaky Knees hiking guides are perfect for aging baby boomers, seniors, those traveling with small children, and anyone else interested more in a stroll than a climb.
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Donald Driver & Joe Groshek,21-Nov-11,"Super Bowl champion Donald Driver delivers his third book in the Quickie series. In Quickie Goes to the Big Game, Quickie learns that anything worth having is worth working for.",0,9.99,Worzalla,Quickie Goes to the Big Game,Robert D. Jacobus,,"On January 20, 1968, the University of Houston Cougars upset the UCLA Bruins, ending a 47-game winning streak. Billed as the Game of the Century, the defeat of the UCLA hoopsters was witnessed by 52,693 fans and a national television audiencethe first-ever regular-season game broadcast nationally. But the game would never have happened if Houston coach Guy Lewis had not recruited two young black men from Louisiana in 1964: Don Chaney and Elvin Hayes. Despite facing hostility both at home and on the road, Chaney and Hayes led the Cougars basketball team to 32 straight victories. Similarly in Cougar football, coach Bill Yeoman recruited Warren McVea in 1964, and by 1967 McVea had helped the Houston gridiron program lead the nation in total offense.Houston Cougars in the 1960s features the first-person accounts of the players, the coaches, and others involved in the integration of collegiate athletics in Houston, telling the gripping story of the visionary coaches, the courageous athletes, and the committed supporters who blazed a trail not only for athletic success but also for racial equality in 1960s Houston.
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Donald Driver & Joe Groshek,21-Nov-11,"Super Bowl champion Donald Driver delivers his third book in the Quickie series. In Quickie Goes to the Big Game, Quickie learns that anything worth having is worth working for.",0,9.99,Worzalla,Quickie Goes to the Big Game,Josh Chetwynd,,"A gift-worthy playbook of common and unexpected words and phrases that have their roots in sports and games.The language of sports resonates beyond the grass and dirt of the local ball field because it is so evocative. The gridiron as a battlefield, the quarterback as the man in charge--these concepts slip seamlessly into the words of everyone from politicians to businesspeople. There are many metaphors we can quickly identify from the realm of recreation:ballpark figure(baseball),being caught flat footed(boxing) or having theinside track(horse racing) are all examples. But the English language is also peppered with not-so-obvious instances of sports and games influence likestymie(golf) andshoo-in(horse racing). Filled with pithy little entries on each idiom, plus quotes showing how the likes of President Barack Obama, President George W. Bush, and Donald Trump use them in a sentence, this quirky little handbook is sure to be a conversation starter at tailgates, cocktail parties, and in the boardroom.
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Donald Driver & Joe Groshek,21-Nov-11,"Super Bowl champion Donald Driver delivers his third book in the Quickie series. In Quickie Goes to the Big Game, Quickie learns that anything worth having is worth working for.",0,9.99,Worzalla,Quickie Goes to the Big Game,Jason Vuic,,A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.,0,0,Simon & Schuster,The Yucks,0
Donald Driver & Joe Groshek,21-Nov-11,"Super Bowl champion Donald Driver delivers his third book in the Quickie series. In Quickie Goes to the Big Game, Quickie learns that anything worth having is worth working for.",0,9.99,Worzalla,Quickie Goes to the Big Game,"Peter Finney, Peter Finney",,"Five times each week over the past several decades, sports fans in New Orleans began their mornings by reading local sportswriter Peter Finney. Finney's newspaper columns -- entertaining, informative, and inspiring -- connected New Orleans readers to the world of sports, for nearly 70 years. From a career total of 15,000 articles, this book offers a prime selection of the very best of Finney's writing as well as an introduction from Peter Finney, Jr. Beginning his writing career as a college freshman at Loyola University, Finney added his distinctly poetic voice to the sports pages of the States-Item (1945--80) and the Times-Picayune (1980--2013). This impressive time span placed the reporter on the sidelines of the most iconic moments in Louisiana sports history. This collection includes Finney's account of Billy Cannon's 89-yard punt return against Ole Miss in 1959; Tom Dempsey's 1970 NFL-record 63-yard field goal; and the Saints' 31--17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in the 2010 Super Bowl. His interviews and profiles covered nearly every major sports figure of his time: Ted Williams, Jesse Owens, Joe DiMaggio, Muhammad Ali, Joe Namath, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Arnold Palmer, Billy Cannon, Pete Maravich, Lee Trevino, Rusty Staub, Archie, Peyton, and Eli Manning, Eddie Robinson, Doug Williams, Dale Brown, Billy Martin, Brett Favre, Nick Saban, Shaquille O'Neal, Mike Ditka, Sean Payton, Drew Brees, Sugar Ray Leonard, Skip Bertman, Les Miles, and Tom Benson, among many others.The riveting moments and fascinating characters portrayed in this volume will delight both hardcore sports enthusiasts and casual fans, in stories told with Finney's characteristic grace, humility, and wit.
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Steve Rivera,1-Nov-13,"The images are forever etched in the minds of Arizona basketball fans, from Miles Simon falling to the court clutching the basketball as Arizona won its first and only NCAA title in 1997, to Lute Olsons hair being mussed in the process, to Jason Terry sleeping in his uniform for four consecutive games in the middle of all the madness. All are indelible in Wildcats history as Arizona calmly drove the winding and bumpy road to the Final Four and beyond. Before Simon, Terry, and Olson, however, there were the likes of Sean Elliott, Steve Kerr, Fred Enke, and Pop McKaleall pivotal figures in Arizonas hoops history. There were also Fred Snowden, Mo and Stewart Udall, and a host of others who helped bring prominence to a school looking for respect first in the Southwest, and then in the rest of the nation. Arizonas rise has made them one of televisions must-see teams and one of the countrys top winning programs over the past 25 years.In Tales from the Arizona Wildcats Locker Room, author Steve Rivera takes readers back to the time when James Pierce wanted to be more of a movie idol than a coach. They will learn about the troubled times of the 1950s and 60s, when racial tensions were high, and how Arizonas first black player, Hadie Redd, dealt with them. Rivera also details Arizonas participation in the Border Conference, its switch to the Western Athletic Conference, and its current dominance of the Pacific-10 Conference. This book is sure to be a must-have for any true Arizona fan.",216,13.99,Sports Publishing,Tales from the Arizona Wildcats Locker Room,"Steve Raible, Mike Sando",Dec-12,"From the hilarious to the surreal, from inside the huddle to inside the broadcast booth, twenty-eight-year Seattle Seahawks veteran Steve Raible takes fans to places they never knew existed. In this newly revised edition of Tales from the Seattle Seahawks Sideline, fans are offered an inside look at life in the locker room and on the sidelines of one of the NFLs most beloved franchises. Readers will have the chance to laugh along as Jack Patera trades Andre Hines to the Dolphins after warning Don Shula that a worse offensive lineman never existed, to marvel as Raiders legend John Matuszak becomes Seattles offensive coordinator during the final minutes of the Seahawks blowout win, to come along with Steve Largent as the Hall of Famer obliterates Broncos safety Mike Harden in the ultimate payback, and so much more. Tales from the Seattle Seahawks Sideline brings all the Seahawks greatest players to life from Jim Zorn, Dave Krieg, Kenny Easley, Curt Warner, Brian Bosworth, Cortez Kennedy, Warren Moon, Mike Holmgren, Ricky Watters, Chad Brown, Shaun Alexander, and more. This insiders account also explores the lesser known characters whose stories inspire laughter, tears, and lasting lessons. Tales from the Seattle Seahawks Sideline is all about the people, proving through vivid anecdotes why the Seahawks are one of the most storied franchises in todays NFL.
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John Laskowski & Stan Sutton,19-Dec-11,"Tales From the Indiana Hoosier Locker Room covers over a century of Indiana University basketball. Current and former Hoosiers talk of the excitement,  the disappointment, and the celebration that has turned IU basketball into  a statewide religion. The history of the Indiana program is revealed through  the memories of the schools hundreds of lettermen. Without a doubt, this is a  must-read for every March Madness and college basketball fan.",192,13.99,Sports Publishing,Tales from the Indiana Hoosiers Locker Room,Ron Baird,Dec-11,"The single most important factor that determines a fly anglers approach to a stretch of water isnt the time of day, nor is it a hatch of insects or even the character of the water itself. Its the season. From spring and summer through fall and winter, changes in weather dictate changes in strategy. This can be intimidating. If fish were biting here a month ago, why are things so different now? Where to go where they might be better? The seasonal variation of fishing strategy is necessary knowledge for any fly angler, and Fly Fishing the Seasons: Colorado is the first-ever guidebook to address this subject. Focusing on the world-class waters of the Centennial State, and with full-color photos throughout, this book comprises four equal sectionssummer, fall, winter, and springeach with a general locator map and each covering five to ten primary locations. The best waters to fish in this particular month or span of months? What flies and techniques to use? Look no further than Fly Fishing the Seasons: Colorado.
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Steve Almond,26-Aug-14,"A New York Times Best SellerPowerful...an important read."" Publishers WeeklyNew York Times bestselling author Steve Almond takes on Americas biggest sacred cow: footballIn Against Football, Steve Almond details why, after forty years as a fan, he can no longer watch the game he still loves. Using a synthesis of memoir, reportage, and cultural critique, Almond asks a series of provocative questions: Does our addiction to football foster a tolerance for violence, greed, racism, and homophobia? What does it mean that our society has transmuted the intuitive physical joys of childhoodrun, leap, throw, tackleinto a billion-dollar industry? How did a sport that causes brain damage become such an important emblem for our institutions of higher learning?There has never been a book that exposes the dark underside of Americas favorite game with such searing candor.",208,9.99,Melville House,Against Football,Steve Almond,Aug-14,"A New York Times Best SellerPowerful...an important read."" Publishers WeeklyNew York Times bestselling author Steve Almond takes on Americas biggest sacred cow: footballIn Against Football, Steve Almond details why, after forty years as a fan, he can no longer watch the game he still loves. Using a synthesis of memoir, reportage, and cultural critique, Almond asks a series of provocative questions: Does our addiction to football foster a tolerance for violence, greed, racism, and homophobia? What does it mean that our society has transmuted the intuitive physical joys of childhoodrun, leap, throw, tackleinto a billion-dollar industry? How did a sport that causes brain damage become such an important emblem for our institutions of higher learning?There has never been a book that exposes the dark underside of Americas favorite game with such searing candor.
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Dan Wetzel and Others,14-Oct-10,"A team of award-winning sports reporters takes down the Great Satan of college sports: the Bowl Championship Series.   Every college sport picks its champion by a postseason tournament, except for one: Division I-A football. Instead of a tournament, fans are subjected to the Bowl Championship Series, an arcane mix of polling and mathematical rankings that results in just two teams playing for the championship. It is, without a doubt, the most hated institution in all of sports. A recent Sports Illustrated poll found that more than 90 percent of sports fans oppose the BCS, yet this system has remained in place for more than a decade. Built upon top-notch investigative reporting, Death to the BCS at last reveals the truth about this monstrous entity and offers a simple solution for fixing it.  Death to the BCS includes findings from interviews with power players, as well as research into federal tax records, Congressional testimony, and private contracts, revealing:  ?The truth behind the ""Cartel""-the anonymous suits who run the BCS and who profit handsomely by protecting it  ?The flawed math and corruption that determine which teams participate in the national championship  ?How the system hurts competition by perpetuating ""cupcake"" schedules  ?How ""mid-major"" teams are systematically denied a chance to play for the championship  ?How a comprehensive sixteen-team playoff plan can solve the problem while enhancing profitability  The first book to lay out the unseemly inner workings of the BCS in full detail, Death to the BCS is a rousing manifesto for bringing fairness back to one of our most beloved sports.",208,16.99,Penguin Publishing Group,Death to the BCS,"Dan Wetzel, Josh Peter, Jeff Passan",Oct-10,"A team of award-winning sports reporters takes down the Great Satan of college sports: the Bowl Championship Series.   Every college sport picks its champion by a postseason tournament, except for one: Division I-A football. Instead of a tournament, fans are subjected to the Bowl Championship Series, an arcane mix of polling and mathematical rankings that results in just two teams playing for the championship. It is, without a doubt, the most hated institution in all of sports. A recent Sports Illustrated poll found that more than 90 percent of sports fans oppose the BCS, yet this system has remained in place for more than a decade. Built upon top-notch investigative reporting, Death to the BCS at last reveals the truth about this monstrous entity and offers a simple solution for fixing it.  Death to the BCS includes findings from interviews with power players, as well as research into federal tax records, Congressional testimony, and private contracts, revealing:  ?The truth behind the ""Cartel""-the anonymous suits who run the BCS and who profit handsomely by protecting it  ?The flawed math and corruption that determine which teams participate in the national championship  ?How the system hurts competition by perpetuating ""cupcake"" schedules  ?How ""mid-major"" teams are systematically denied a chance to play for the championship  ?How a comprehensive sixteen-team playoff plan can solve the problem while enhancing profitability  The first book to lay out the unseemly inner workings of the BCS in full detail, Death to the BCS is a rousing manifesto for bringing fairness back to one of our most beloved sports.
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Digger Phelps & Tim Bourret,7-Apr-15,"Former ESPN basketball commentator Digger Phelps is regarded as one of the most charismatic and opinionated analysts in the profession. And he was the same personality during his twenty years as the head coach at the University of Notre Dame. In this book, first published in 2004, Phelps teams up with Tim Bourret and recalls the most successful period in Notre Dame basketball history. In his twenty seasons, seventeen of Phelpss teams advanced to postseason play, including fourteen NCAA Tournament teams. In the book, Phelps recalls his initial expression of interest in Notre Dame through a 1965 letter he wrote to football coach Ara Parseghian. It recounts the scenes of his seven wins over number one-ranked teams, including the landmark game in 1974 when the Irish ended UCLAs eighty-eight-game winning streak. Two chapters concentrate on the coachs former Notre Dame players, concluding with the selection of his All-Digger teams. He also recalls the twenty Hall of Fame coaches he competed against, including Bobby Knight, Al McGuire, Ray Meyer, and John Wooden. Tales from the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Locker Room also contains a chapter entitled Domers, which documents Phelpss relationships with Notre Dame coaches, administrators, and student-athletes, including Father Theodore Hesburgh, the man who made Notre Dame what it is today.",224,13.99,Sports Publishing,Tales from the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Locker Room,"Digger Phelps, Tim Bourret",Apr-15,"Former ESPN basketball commentator Digger Phelps is regarded as one of the most charismatic and opinionated analysts in the profession. And he was the same personality during his twenty years as the head coach at the University of Notre Dame. In this book, first published in 2004, Phelps teams up with Tim Bourret and recalls the most successful period in Notre Dame basketball history. In his twenty seasons, seventeen of Phelpss teams advanced to postseason play, including fourteen NCAA Tournament teams. In the book, Phelps recalls his initial expression of interest in Notre Dame through a 1965 letter he wrote to football coach Ara Parseghian. It recounts the scenes of his seven wins over number one-ranked teams, including the landmark game in 1974 when the Irish ended UCLAs eighty-eight-game winning streak. Two chapters concentrate on the coachs former Notre Dame players, concluding with the selection of his All-Digger teams. He also recalls the twenty Hall of Fame coaches he competed against, including Bobby Knight, Al McGuire, Ray Meyer, and John Wooden. Tales from the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Locker Room also contains a chapter entitled Domers, which documents Phelpss relationships with Notre Dame coaches, administrators, and student-athletes, including Father Theodore Hesburgh, the man who made Notre Dame what it is today.
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Dan Wetzel and Others,13-Oct-11,"With all-new reporting, a completely revised and updated second  edition of the bestseller that takes down the Great Satan of college  sports: the Bowl Championship Series (BCS). Every college sport picks its champion by a postseason tournament,  except for one: Divsiion I-A football. Instead of a tournament, fans  are subjected to the Bowl Championship Series, an arcane mix of polling  and mathematical rankings that results in just two teams playing for  the championship. It is, without a doubt, the most hated institution in  all of sports. A recent Sports Illustrated poll found that more  than 90% of sports fans oppose the BCS, yet this system has remained in  place for more than a decade.Building upon top-notch investigative reporting, Wetzel, Peter, and  Passan at last reveal the truth about this monstrous entity and offer a  simple solution for fixing it. Death to the BCS: Totally Revised and  Updated is brought up to date to cover the 2010-2011 season,  listing which teams were screwed by the BCS (such as TCU), how much  money college football left on the table by not having a playoff (based  on 2011 tax filings), and how the calls for the abolition of the BCS  grew even louder this past year. The book also includes findings from  interviews with power players, as well as research into federal tax  records, congressional testimony, and private contracts. The first book  to lay out the unseemly inner workings of the BCS in full detail,  Death to the BCS is a rousing manifesto for bringing fairness  back to one of our most beloved sports.",256,17.99,Penguin Publishing Group,Death to the BCS: Totally Revised and Updated,"Dan Wetzel, Josh Peter, Jeff Passan",Oct-11,"With all-new reporting, a completely revised and updated second  edition of the bestseller that takes down the Great Satan of college  sports: the Bowl Championship Series (BCS). Every college sport picks its champion by a postseason tournament,  except for one: Divsiion I-A football. Instead of a tournament, fans  are subjected to the Bowl Championship Series, an arcane mix of polling  and mathematical rankings that results in just two teams playing for  the championship. It is, without a doubt, the most hated institution in  all of sports. A recent Sports Illustrated poll found that more  than 90% of sports fans oppose the BCS, yet this system has remained in  place for more than a decade.Building upon top-notch investigative reporting, Wetzel, Peter, and  Passan at last reveal the truth about this monstrous entity and offer a  simple solution for fixing it. Death to the BCS: Totally Revised and  Updated is brought up to date to cover the 2010-2011 season,  listing which teams were screwed by the BCS (such as TCU), how much  money college football left on the table by not having a playoff (based  on 2011 tax filings), and how the calls for the abolition of the BCS  grew even louder this past year. The book also includes findings from  interviews with power players, as well as research into federal tax  records, congressional testimony, and private contracts. The first book  to lay out the unseemly inner workings of the BCS in full detail,  Death to the BCS is a rousing manifesto for bringing fairness  back to one of our most beloved sports.
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Michael MacCambridge,26-Oct-04,"Its difficult to imagine todaywhen the Super Bowl has virtually become a national holiday and the National Football League is the countrys dominant sports entitybut pro football was once a ramshackle afterthought on the margins of the American sports landscape. In the span of a single generation in postwar America, the game charted an extraordinary rise in popularity, becoming a smartly managed, keenly marketed sports entertainment colossus whose action is ideally suited to television and whose sensibilities perfectly fit the modern age.Americas Game traces pro footballs grand transformation, from the World War II years, when the NFL was fighting for its very existence, to the turbulent 1980s and 1990s, when labor disputes and off-field scandals shook the game to its core, and up to the sports present-day preeminence.  A thoroughly entertaining account of the entire universe of professional football, from locker room to boardroom, from playing field to press box, this is an essential book for any fan of Americas favorite sport.From the Trade Paperback edition.",608,13.99,Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group,America's Game,Michael Kane,Jun-08,"A year inside the fierce rivalries and big business of competitive videogaming A technology-fueled spin on a classic sports tale, Game Boys profiles ""cyber-athletes"" who compete for dominance in the professional gaming circuit, a world populated with rivalries, big egos, corporate sponsorships, and large cash prizes. Michael Kane's pioneering account of the lifestyle and business of gaming takes readers to the heart of ""e-sports,"" what many consider the successor in sports entertainment to the X-games and competitive poker. Following the top teams-3D and CompLexity, a rivalry as bitter as the Yankees versus the Red Sox-Kane profiles the star players as they cheat, strategize, sign with rival teams, and get berated by sideline-pacing coaches. Are gamers really the athletes of tomorrow? They act like they are. A lively tour of the quirks and dramas of a subculture on the cusp of big things, Game Boys is a tale of sports glory and a glimpse into the lucrative business of gaming.
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Peter May,28-Oct-08,"Im on top of the world! shouted Kevin Garnett after the Boston Celtics demolished the heavily favored Los Angeles Lakers for a league-leading seventeenth NBA championship. Peter May chronicles the amazing run of the team, who went from having the second-worst record in 2007 to leading the pack in 2008.Drawing on interviews with the players, Coach Doc Rivers, and General Manager Danny Ainge, May charts the pivotal moments of the Celtics magical season. From rebuilding the team to capping off their stunning year with another championship, Top of the World brings readers every key moment of the Celtics wild ride.",304,9.99,Da Capo Press,Top of the World,Peter May,Oct-09,"Im on top of the world! shouted Kevin Garnett after the Boston Celtics demolished the heavily favored Los Angeles Lakers for a league-leading seventeenth NBA championship. Peter May chronicles the amazing run of the team, who went from having the second-worst record in 2007 to leading the pack in 2008.Drawing on interviews with the players, Coach Doc Rivers, and General Manager Danny Ainge, May charts the pivotal moments of the Celtics magical season. From rebuilding the team to capping off their stunning year with another championship, Top of the World brings readers every key moment of the Celtics wild ride.",264,25,Da Capo Press,Top of the World,1
Brian Scovell,1-Aug-11,"Bill Nicholson was revered as one of the most honest football managers in the business. Between 1960 and 1964 he turned Tottenham Hotspur into the finest team in Britain. This book, the first biography of Nicholson, commemorates the 50th anniversary of Tottenham's pioneering 1961 Double, which Nicholson followed up in 1963 by becoming the first manager to win a European trophy. By molding great players like Dave Mackay, Danny Blanchflower, John White, Cliff Jones, and Jimmy Greaves into an almost perfectly balanced team, he set new standards of attacking play. Nicholson was born in Scarborough in 1919. At the age of 17 he took the night train alone to London, signed for Spurs, and spent the rest of his life with the club as player, coach, manager, scout, and President. He never had a contract, spurned bonuses, and lived ten minutes' walk from the ground with his remarkable wife, who was known as Darkie, until his death in 2004. He is still revered by Tottenham fans as one of the most important figures in the club's history. This well-researched book offers a new, kinder impression of this much-loved man.",288,9.99,John Blake,Bill Nicholson,Brian Scovell,Sep-11,"Bill Nicholson was revered as one of the most honest football managers in the business. Between 1960 and 1964 he turned Tottenham Hotspur into the finest team in Britain. This book, the first biography of Nicholson, commemorates the 50th anniversary of Tottenham's pioneering 1961 Double, which Nicholson followed up in 1963 by becoming the first manager to win a European trophy. By molding great players like Dave Mackay, Danny Blanchflower, John White, Cliff Jones, and Jimmy Greaves into an almost perfectly balanced team, he set new standards of attacking play. Nicholson was born in Scarborough in 1919. At the age of 17 he took the night train alone to London, signed for Spurs, and spent the rest of his life with the club as player, coach, manager, scout, and President. He never had a contract, spurned bonuses, and lived ten minutes' walk from the ground with his remarkable wife, who was known as Darkie, until his death in 2004. He is still revered by Tottenham fans as one of the most important figures in the club's history. This well-researched book offers a new, kinder impression of this much-loved man.
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Vince Dooley & Tony Barnhart,1-Sep-05,"Vince Dooleythe player, the coach, the administrator, the legendis finally ready to tell his story. Georgia's prodigal son got his start on the rough end of Mobile, Alabama, where he used football as a springboard to an incredible life. After four decades, 201 wins, six SEC championships, and one national title, Dooley is ready to hang up his stirrups. In Vince Dooley: My 40 Years at Georgia, Dooley talks candidly to give the complete inside story of his extraordinary life and career.",224,24.99,Triumph Books,Dooley,"Vince Dooley, Tony Barnhart",Sep-05,"Vince Dooleythe player, the coach, the administrator, the legendis finally ready to tell his story. Georgia's prodigal son got his start on the rough end of Mobile, Alabama, where he used football as a springboard to an incredible life. After four decades, 201 wins, six SEC championships, and one national title, Dooley is ready to hang up his stirrups. In Vince Dooley: My 40 Years at Georgia, Dooley talks candidly to give the complete inside story of his extraordinary life and career.",224,13.99,Triumph Books,Dooley,1
Travis Haney & Larry Hawk Williams,28-Feb-12,"Former Clemson coach Charley Pell once said that the outcome of the Carolina-Clemson rivalry ""decides who walks down the street as state champion and who hides in a closet for a year."" That's the way it goes in the Palmetto State when these two football teams get together. Playing for the first time in 1896 on a soggy day at the state fair in Columbia, the Gamecocks and the Tigers began a tradition that has lasted over a century. Join award-winning sportswriters Travis Haney and Larry Williams as they recount the greatest moments of the longest uninterrupted series in the South, with firsthand accounts from coaches, players and spectators. From passion and pranks to bad blood and outright brawls, this rivalry has it all.",208,9.99,The History Press,Classic Clashes of the Carolina-Clemson Football Rivalry,Terry Wieland,Feb-12,"From David Crockett with ""Old Betsy"" to the mountain men and their Hawkens to the buffalo hunters and their Sharps and Winchester '73s - These are the rifles that fire the imagination of both hunters and historians. Now, Gun Digest presents a unique compilation of articles celebrating these iconic guns. Classic Sporting Rifles, written by a ""who's who"" of gun writers from the twentieth century, includes stories by Col. Townsend Whelen (a.k.a., Mr. Rifleman), Elmer Keith, Jack O'Connor, Warren Page, Jim Carmichel, and more!",208,24.99,F+W Media,Gun Digest Presents Classic Sporting Rifles,0
Ben Weinberg,22-May-15,"Football is the most popular sport in the world. Globalisation and commercialisation of the game, however, have created new conflicts and challenges. This book explores the role of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) within the rising significance of football in Asia, drawing on three key theoretical perspectives: globalisation, neo-institutionalism and governance, as well as comprehensive data from interviews and archive material. It explores the organisational structure of AFC, its decision-making processes, relations with other actors, and policies put forward. To understand the specificities AFC has faced in its 60-year history, the broader historical, political, economic, socio-cultural and geographic contexts of football in Asia are taken into account.",208,54.99,Taylor and Francis,Asia and the Future of Football,Ben Weinberg,May-15,"Football is the most popular sport in the world. Globalisation and commercialisation of the game, however, have created new conflicts and challenges. This book explores the role of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) within the rising significance of football in Asia, drawing on three key theoretical perspectives: globalisation, neo-institutionalism and governance, as well as comprehensive data from interviews and archive material. It explores the organisational structure of AFC, its decision-making processes, relations with other actors, and policies put forward. To understand the specificities AFC has faced in its 60-year history, the broader historical, political, economic, socio-cultural and geographic contexts of football in Asia are taken into account.",208,54.95,Taylor and Francis,Asia and the Future of Football,1
Michael Oriard,1-Nov-09,"Former college and professional football player Oriard explores a wide range of trends that have changed the face of college football and transformed the role of the student-athlete. He gives close attention to decisions by the NCAA in the early 1970s that helped transform student-athletes into athlete-students and turned the college game into a virtual farm league for professional football. The relentless necessity to pursue revenue, he argues, undermines attempts to maintain academic standards, and it fosters a football culture in which athletes are both excessively entitled and exploited./ In this compellingly argued and deeply personal book, respected sports historian Michael Oriard--who was himself a former second-team All-American at Notre Dame--explores a wide range of trends that have changed the face of big-time college football and transformed the role of the student-athlete. Oriard considers such issues as the politicization of football in the 1960s and the implications of the integration of college football. The heart of the book examines a handful of decisions by the NCAA in the early seventies--to make freshmen eligible to play, to lower admission standards, and, most critically, to replace four-year athletic scholarships with one-year renewable scholarships--that helped transform student-athletes into athlete-students and turned the college game into a virtual farm league for professional football. Oriard then traces the subsequent history of the sport as it has tried to grapple with the fundamental contradiction of college football as both extracurricular activity and multi-billion-dollar mass entertainment. The relentless necessity to pursue revenue, Oriard argues, undermines attempts to maintain academic standards, and it fosters a football culture in which athletes are both excessively entitled and exploited.As a former college football player, Oriard brings a unique perspective to his topic, and his sympathies are always with the players and for the game. This original and compelling study will interest everyone concerned about the future of college football.",352,24.99,The University of North Carolina Press,Bowled Over,Michael Oriard,Jan-09,"Former college and professional football player Oriard explores a wide range of trends that have changed the face of college football and transformed the role of the student-athlete. He gives close attention to decisions by the NCAA in the early 1970s that helped transform student-athletes into athlete-students and turned the college game into a virtual farm league for professional football. The relentless necessity to pursue revenue, he argues, undermines attempts to maintain academic standards, and it fosters a football culture in which athletes are both excessively entitled and exploited.",349,24.99,The University of North Carolina Press,Bowled Over,1
Frank Foster,17-Jul-14,"The history of sports and race is messy. In baseball Jackie Robinson is universally touted as the first black major league player, which conveniently forgets Moses Fleetwood Walker and other players of color who appeared on 19th century diamonds.
Football deals with the messiness a different way. The sport employs the term ""modern era"" instead. So Kenny Washington is the first black player of the ""modern era."" James Harris was the first black quarterback to start an NFL game in the ""modern era."" Art Shell was the first black head coach of the ""modern era."" The reason football has to append the qualifier to its historical racial milestones is because there was a man who was doing all those things back when the National Football League began. His name was Fritz Pollard, and this is his story.",0,3.99,BookCaps Study Guides,Breaking the Color Barrier,Bob Bowman,,"Bob Bowman, best known as the coach for the record-breaking run of Michael Phelps, is one of the most successful coaches in Olympic history. He is lauded for his intense personality, incredible dedication to his athletes, and his ability to find talent and work with athletes who have the heart and drive to win. This is his motivational book about winning in all walks of life and what you have to do to get there. He presents ten key concepts that all people should live by. Inside, illuminated by spirited anecdotes, Bowman will explain that taking risks is the key to success, and coach you on how you can make yourself risk-averse. Through The Golden Rules, you will learn to visualize in order to achieve your goals, and that above all else, dedication to your training, your job or whatever area it is you are seeking to triumph in is paramount to succeeding and preparing you for that success.
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Frank Foster,17-Jul-14,"The history of sports and race is messy. In baseball Jackie Robinson is universally touted as the first black major league player, which conveniently forgets Moses Fleetwood Walker and other players of color who appeared on 19th century diamonds.
Football deals with the messiness a different way. The sport employs the term ""modern era"" instead. So Kenny Washington is the first black player of the ""modern era."" James Harris was the first black quarterback to start an NFL game in the ""modern era."" Art Shell was the first black head coach of the ""modern era."" The reason football has to append the qualifier to its historical racial milestones is because there was a man who was doing all those things back when the National Football League began. His name was Fritz Pollard, and this is his story.",0,3.99,BookCaps Study Guides,Breaking the Color Barrier,"George Plimpton, Tom Wolfe, Rick Reilly",,"George Plimpton chronicles his month spent on the PGA tour in THE BOGEY MAN, now repackaged and including an introduction by Tom Wolfe and never-before-seen content from the Plimpton Archives.What happens when a weekend athlete--of average skill at best--joins the professional golf circuit? George Plimpton, one of the finest participatory sports journalists, spent a month of self-imposed torture on the tour to find out. Along the way, he meets amateurs, pros, caddies, officials, fans, and hangers-on. In THE BOGEY MAN, we find golf legends, adventurers, stroke-saving theories, superstitions, and other golfing lore, and best of all, Plimpton's thoughts and experiences--frustrating, humbling and, sometimes, thrilling--from the first tee to the last green. This intriguing classic, which remains one of the wittiest books ever written on golf, features Arnold Palmer, Dow Finsterwald, Walter Hagan, and many other golf greats and eccentrics, all doing what they do best.
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Frank Foster,17-Jul-14,"The history of sports and race is messy. In baseball Jackie Robinson is universally touted as the first black major league player, which conveniently forgets Moses Fleetwood Walker and other players of color who appeared on 19th century diamonds.
Football deals with the messiness a different way. The sport employs the term ""modern era"" instead. So Kenny Washington is the first black player of the ""modern era."" James Harris was the first black quarterback to start an NFL game in the ""modern era."" Art Shell was the first black head coach of the ""modern era."" The reason football has to append the qualifier to its historical racial milestones is because there was a man who was doing all those things back when the National Football League began. His name was Fritz Pollard, and this is his story.",0,3.99,BookCaps Study Guides,Breaking the Color Barrier,Phil Bennett,,"The former Wales and Lions rugby captain has travelled the world watching rugby and talking about the game since his retirement in 1978. There is no more authoritative voice in rugby union today and Bennetts book will tackle a host of issues dominating the sport in the modern era.When Prince Charles watched Llanelli play the All Blacks on their last meeting in 1997, he claimed he had the best seat in the house  the one next to Phil Bennett.Such is the esteem in which the ex Wales and Lions captain is held, it's no wonder his frank opinions and hard-hitting appraisal of the sport he lives and breathes continue to have as much impact now as they did when he was the world's premier fly-half in his seventies heyday.In his book Bennett is scathing of the Welsh rugby administrators, poor standards of coaching and the failure to embrace new ideas. On a global level he has strong views on professional rugby and the rise of the European game.This makes a fascinating contrast with Bennett's career as a player in the Seventies  the glory years of Welsh rugby  when the likes of Gareth Edwards, Gerald Davies and JPR Williams would dazzle the public with their breathtaking skills and scintillating tries. Bennett recalls how opportunism on the field was matched by bonhomie and revelry off it in the amateur days when pints took preference over practice.Bennett continues to be heavily involved in rugby through his work for BBC TV. And his influence on the game remains to this day.
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Tom Flores & Bob O'Connor,13-Jan-06,"This is the ultimate textbook for coaches and serious students of football. John Robinson, former head coach, Los Angeles Rams and University of Southern California From youth leagues to the prostwo of the winningest coaches in football update their top-selling instructional to help you improve your teams' skills Written for coaches and players at all levels, this is a total update of the most complete guide to coaching football. Filled with in-depth advice on howto organize a season of practices, this invaluable resource provides the latest strategies on everything from running, passing, and receiving to scouting, injury prevention, and sportsmanship.",304,14.99,McGraw-Hill Education,Coaching Football,"Tom Flores, Bob O'Connor",Jul-09,"There is something here for anyone who wants to coach or have a better understanding of the game. . . . It fills the gaps in many areas that aficionados may not even think about.--Jon Gruden, Super Bowl winning coach of the Tampa Bay BuccaneersIf you're new to football or share the couch with a die-hard fan, this is the book that tackles your toughest questions about what's happening on the field.Football for the Utterly Confused provides in-depth coverage of the rules, the positions, the scoring, the jargon, and the players on each side of the ball. Don't just walk by while others talk about last night's game. Join the fun with what you learn in this play-by-play guide.Let these Utterly Simple icons guide you! What to Watch ForClues you in to key points in the game and on the fieldFrom the PlaybookDefines all the terms you'll need to know to talk the talkHistorically SpeakingPuts all the details of how the game works in context, with stories of the greatest coaches, players, and games ever played
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Chicago Tribune Staff,28-Aug-12,"The Chicago Bears' 2011 season was over long before Major Wright's awkward landing on team captain Brian Urlacher's left knee, which ultimately required off-season surgery. Urlacher, writhing in pain on the Metrodome turf during the team's final game, was the final blow to the Bears' 2011 season, which had begun with a promising 7-3 record, ended with the insult of an 8-8 record, and serious injuries to the team's three biggest stars: Brian Urlacher, Jay Cutler, and Matt Forte. 2011's disappointing end marked the fourth time in the previous five seasons that the Bears failed to make the playoffs. While the most direct cause of the Bears' late-season slump was quarterback Jay Cutler's freak thumb injury in Week 11, a lack of depth, adaptability, and success in the draft meant the lion's share of the blame fell on general manager Jerry Angelo. He, along with controversial offensive coordinator Mike Martz, were dismissed at season's end and replaced by long-time scouting director Phil Emery and former offensive line coach Mike Tice, respectively. While Bears onlookers expected a big move during free agency, Emery surprised everyone by making one of his first acquisitions the all-pro wide receiver Brandon Marshall. Marshall, who played with Cutler for the Denver Broncos, instantly became the most talented receiver ever to grace a Bears roster. The reunion continued when another former Bronco, Jeremy Bates, was brought in to be the quarterbacks coach, completing the triumvirate that helped Cutler and Marshall put up some of their best statistical seasons in Denver. It seemed like the Bears were finally surrounding Cutler with the level of talent he would need to thrive in the pass-happy NFL.Despite added weapons on the offensive end, many questions persisted as the off-season continued. Would Matt Forte's tense contract negotiations be solved before training camp or would a lengthy, damaging holdout follow? Would unheralded first-round pick Shea McClellin help the Bears defensive line issues or would Emery's gamble echo the many draft busts of his predecessor? Would the offensive line protect Cutler enough for him to take advantage of his new weapons? Would Brian Urlacher return at peak form following his gruesome knee injury and mysterious surgery? Your 2012 Chicago Bears is the complete guide to all of the 2012 Bears storylines and an in-depth wrap-up of all of the team's off-season moves. This book will make sure fans are caught up on anything missed over the summer and get them ready for a Bears season filled with high expectations. Edited by the award-winning journalists of the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Bears' march to Super Bowl XLVII begins here.",250,2.99,Agate Digital,Chicago Bears: The Drive to 2012,Chicago Tribune Staff,Nov-12,"In the face of the dispiriting end to the 2011-12 season, it soon became clear that the Bulls couldn't afford to be major players in the free agent market, let alone be able to keep intact their highly touted bench unit. The dismantling of the ""Bench Mob,"" which had been called the team's second-best asset behind Rose, happened quickly and turned over half the team's roster. While many fans decried this turnover as financial decision-making, as opposed to ""basketball decisions,"" it remains to be seen whether Coach Tom Thibodeau can mold this group into a winning team as they anxiously await Derrick Rose's return.",100,2.99,Agate Publishing,2012-13 Chicago Bulls,0
Art Chansky & Dean Smith,27-Oct-09,"The 09'-10' NCAA college basketball season marks the 100th anniversary of North Carolina basketball. The Tar Heels have earned top-five rankings in preseason polls four of the last five years, twice at #1. But they weren't always seen as a power - house team. Their strength has been decades in the making. Light Blue Reign documents the building of a program, a behindthe- scenes, far-reaching, wide-angle perspective on one of the most formidable college basketball teams in the country. Art Chansky, a sportswriter who has covered basketball on Tobacco Road for more than 30 years, uses first-hand accounts from interviews with people who were present during the fifty-year dynasty to construct an intimate, detailed narrative of what it was like to play and work for the three Hall of Fame coaches who defined this era of success.",250,7.99,St. Martin's Press,Light Blue Reign,"Art Chansky, Dean Smith",Oct-09,"The 09'10' NCAA college basketball season marks the 100th anniversary of North Carolina basketball. The Tar Heels have earned top-five rankings in preseason polls four of the last five years, twice at #1. But they weren't always seen as a power - house team. Their strength has been decades in the making. Light Blue Reign documents the building of a program, a behindthe- scenes, far-reaching, wide-angle perspective on one of the most formidable college basketball teams in the country. Art Chansky, a sportswriter who has covered basketball on Tobacco Road for more than 30 years, uses first-hand accounts from interviews with people who were present during the fifty-year dynasty to construct an intimate, detailed narrative of what it was like to play and work for the three Hall of Fame coaches who defined this era of success.
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Adam Lazarus,28-Aug-12,"A revealing, in-depth look at the classic rivalry between Joe Montana and Steve Young",336,10.99,Da Capo Press,Best of Rivals,"Adam Lucas, Roy Williams",Oct-11,"The Best Game Ever is a revealing look at the University of North Carolina Tar Heels 195657 season, one of the most storied in college basketball history. From the first day of practice, when forward Lennie Rosenbluth predicted a winning season, to the final game, a triple-overtime victory over Wilt Chamberlains legendary Kansas team, the season developed into what many sports historians believe was the start of college basketball hysteria not only on Tobacco Road, but nationwide. The 195657 Tar Heels finished a perfect 32-0. The only previous team in Carolina history to achieve perfection was the 1924 team, years before the NCAA Tournament was created.",256,13.99,Lyons Press,Best Game Ever,0
Satch Sullinger & John Dauphin,28-Oct-13,"Sports is filled with successful coaches, but Satch Sullingers story offers championship-level inspiration to players, parents and coaches who care about values and winning the right way, on and off the court. In an ego-soaked era where highlights and sound bites speak to a me first societal mentality, Sullingers message cuts through the din, to the core of what matters most: mastering the fundamentals of selflessness that allow us to raise our game, lift our teammates and rise to collective glory. Winning With Purpose: Raising Our Game and Lifting Our Teammates, On and Off the Court is a motivational must-read, an absorbing exploration of the power that exists in all of us to eliminate excuses, overcome adversity and achieve success in the name of greater team good. In Winning With Purpose, Satch Sullinger serves notice that character-check crunch time is upon us, that lasting victory in life can happen only when we slam-dunk selfishness and commit ourselves to our teammates. Ultimately, Sullingers message in Winning With Purpose is simple: Get your heart and mind right, and your game will follow. Then, youll be in prime position to rise to your potential and enjoy uncommon team success. Winning With Purpose is a crucial wakeup call to players and parents, as well.",224,9.99,Ascend Books,"Winning With Purpose, Raising Our Game and Lifting Our Teammates, On and Off the Court","John Maxymuk, Tiki Barber",Aug-10,"Explore your favorite team's greatest plays, involving many of the greatest players, in a way no other book ever has. The author provides the fascinating context for each of the plays, the backstory, all the relevant circumstances, and the thoughts of many of those directly involved in the play.",162,24.95,Triumph Books,Game Changers: New York Giants,0
Stewart Cotterill,21-Aug-12,"The ability to mould a group of talented individual athletes into an effective team takes effort and skill. Team Psychology in Sports examines the crucial factors in the development of an effective team, introducing important psychological and organizational concepts and offering evidence-based interventions for enhancing the performance of any sports team.
The book neatly bridges the gap between theory and practice, with real sporting case studies, examples and practical tools included in each chapter. It covers the full range of issues in team sport, including:

planning 

communication

cohesion

motivation

emotions

momentum

leadership

recovery.


No other book offers such an up-to-date, relevant and applied guide to working with sports teams. It is essential reading for all students and practitioners working in sport psychology or sports coaching.",184,52.99,Taylor and Francis,Team Psychology in Sports,Stewart Cotterill,Aug-12,"The ability to mould a group of talented individual athletes into an effective team takes effort and skill. Team Psychology in Sports examines the crucial factors in the development of an effective team, introducing important psychological and organizational concepts and offering evidence-based interventions for enhancing the performance of any sports team.The book neatly bridges the gap between theory and practice, with real sporting case studies, examples and practical tools included in each chapter. It covers the full range of issues in team sport, including:planning communicationcohesionmotivationemotionsmomentumleadershiprecovery.No other book offers such an up-to-date, relevant and applied guide to working with sports teams. It is essential reading for all students and practitioners working in sport psychology or sports coaching.
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Shawn Fury,23-Feb-16,"The jump shot is the most important play in basketball and its inception revolutionized the game, spearheading an increase in scoring and bolstering the sport's popularity. Rise and Fire celebrates this crucial shot while tracing its history and shedding light on all corners of the basketball world, from the biggest NBA arenas to the playgrounds of New York City and the barns of Indiana. Part history, part travelogue, and part memoir, award-winning journalist Shawn Fury praises the jump shot, puzzles over its complexities, and marvels over its simplicity. Impeccably researched and engaging, Fury bounces from the dirt courts of the first shooters of the 1930s to today's NBA courts and state-of-the-art shooting labs, examining everything from how nets and rims affect a shooter to rivalries between shooting coaches to how the three-pointer came to rule the game. The book traces how the jump shot changed basketball history, with interviews and profiles of legendary figures like Jerry West, Rick Mount, Bob McAdoo, Ray Allen, and dozens more, including the first woman ever drafted by the NBA. Fury visits Bobby Plump, the small-town kid who hit the jump shot that inspired the movie Hoosiers; talks with Kenny Sailors, the 93-year-old father of the modern jumper; and pays homage to Denise Long and Jeanette Olson who put on one of the greatest shooting displays ever one night in Iowa in 1968.Analyzing the techniques and re-creating legendary plays from the greats-like Larry Bird, Pistol Pete, and Kobe Bryant-as well as lesser-known talents, Fury creates a technical, personal, historical, and even spiritual examination of the shot. This is not a dry how-to textbook of basketball mechanics-this is a lively tour of basketball history and a love letter to the sport and the shot that changed it forever.",0,0,Flatiron Books,Rise and Fire,Seabury Jr Blair,,"Timed perfectly with the National Park Service centennial celebration in 2016, this guidebook features the 75 best day hikes in national parks and monuments throughout Washington and Oregon including:  North Cascades National Park San Juan Islands National Monument Olympic National Park Mount Rainier National Park Mount St. Helens National Monument Newberry National Volcanic Monument John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Crater Lake National Park Oregon Caves National Monument Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument  Written in an informative style that will appeal to anyone, regardless of age, each trail description includes elevation gains, including a topographical map; clear, up-to-date driving directions; mileage and estimated hiking time; trail conditions; and more. Creaky Knees hiking guides are perfect for aging baby boomers, seniors, those traveling with small children, and anyone else interested more in a stroll than a climb.
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Shawn Fury,23-Feb-16,"The jump shot is the most important play in basketball and its inception revolutionized the game, spearheading an increase in scoring and bolstering the sport's popularity. Rise and Fire celebrates this crucial shot while tracing its history and shedding light on all corners of the basketball world, from the biggest NBA arenas to the playgrounds of New York City and the barns of Indiana. Part history, part travelogue, and part memoir, award-winning journalist Shawn Fury praises the jump shot, puzzles over its complexities, and marvels over its simplicity. Impeccably researched and engaging, Fury bounces from the dirt courts of the first shooters of the 1930s to today's NBA courts and state-of-the-art shooting labs, examining everything from how nets and rims affect a shooter to rivalries between shooting coaches to how the three-pointer came to rule the game. The book traces how the jump shot changed basketball history, with interviews and profiles of legendary figures like Jerry West, Rick Mount, Bob McAdoo, Ray Allen, and dozens more, including the first woman ever drafted by the NBA. Fury visits Bobby Plump, the small-town kid who hit the jump shot that inspired the movie Hoosiers; talks with Kenny Sailors, the 93-year-old father of the modern jumper; and pays homage to Denise Long and Jeanette Olson who put on one of the greatest shooting displays ever one night in Iowa in 1968.Analyzing the techniques and re-creating legendary plays from the greats-like Larry Bird, Pistol Pete, and Kobe Bryant-as well as lesser-known talents, Fury creates a technical, personal, historical, and even spiritual examination of the shot. This is not a dry how-to textbook of basketball mechanics-this is a lively tour of basketball history and a love letter to the sport and the shot that changed it forever.",0,0,Flatiron Books,Rise and Fire,Shawn Fury,,"Its hard to believe that there was a time when the jump shot didnt exist in basketball. When the sport was invented in 1891, players would take set shots with both feet firmly planted on the ground. Defenders controlled the sport, the pace was slower, and games would frequently end with scores fit for a football field. It took almost forty years before players began shooting jump shots of any kind and sixty-five years before it became a common sight. When the first jump shooting pioneers left the ground, they rose not only above their defenders, but also above the sports conventions. The jump shot created a soaring offense, infectious excitement, loyal fans, and legends. Basketball would never be the same.Rise and Fire celebrates this crucial shot while tracing the history of how it revolutionized the game, shedding light on all corners of the basketball world, from NBA arenas to the playgrounds of New York City and the barns of Indiana. Award-winning journalist Shawn Fury obsesses over the jump shot, explores its fundamentals, puzzles over its complexities, marvels at its simplicity, and honors those who created some of basketballs greatest moments. Part history, part travelogue, and part memoir, Rise and Fire bounces from the dirt courts of the 1930s to todays NBA courts and state-of-the-art shooting labs, examining everything from how nets and rims affect a shooter to rivalries between shooting coaches to how the three-pointer came to rule the game. Impeccably researched and engaging, the book features interviews and profiles of legendary figures like Jerry West, Bob McAdoo, Ray Allen, and Denise Long---the first woman ever drafted by the NBA, plus dozens more, revealing the evolution of the shot over time.Analyzing the techniques and reliving some of the most unforgettable plays from the greats, Fury creates a technical, personal, historical, and even spiritual examination of the shot. This is not a dry how-to textbook of basketball mechanics; it is a lively tour of basketball history and a love letter to the sport and the shot that changed it forever.
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Don Casey & Ralph Pim,25-Sep-07,"Don Casey does an extraordinary job illustrating the key concepts of zone defense. The knowledge and insight he shares are sure to help coaches at all levels.--David J. Stern, NBA Commissioner Get into the zone and take control of the game Known as basketball's great equalizer, the zone defense has taken center court, from the pros on down to peewee. Not the old man-to-man defense, this is multiplayer ball, a powerful strategy for overwhelming opponents and trapping them before they reach the hoop. Now, in this one-of-a-kind book, you'll get what it takes to control any zone and lead your team to victory. Don Casey, one of the foremost zone coaches in the world, gives you a hard-driving guide for using zone defenses and attacking them on the offense. Let Coach Casey show you how to: Turn a five-player team into one heavy-duty unit Stop superstars in their tracks and cut them down to size Neutralize any offensive threat Master the zone press, sliding zone, spot zone, and much more Play and attack the match-up zone.",224,12.99,McGraw-Hill Education,Own The Zone,"Don Casey, Ralph Pim",Sep-07,Features actual drills and plays utilized by NBA and top NCAA teamsOfficially endorsed by the NBA Coaches Association,210,17.95,McGraw-Hill Education,Own the Zone,1
Pat Williams,23-Jan-12,"The Sixers won 65 games and an NBA championship in 1982-83, still one of the finest seasons in NBA history. It was Moses Malone who, in the days before the playoffs, gave the team its battle cry. Asked by coach Billy Cunningham how he thought things would go in the playoffs, Moses said, ""Fo', fo', fo'"" - meaning, in Moses' shorthand, that he expected the Sixers to sweep each of the three series they would need to play in order to win a championship. In Pat Williams' Tales from the 76ers, the former Sixers general manager writes about those Sixers - the transcendent talents (and personalities like Julius Erving, Bobby Jones, Maurice Cheeks, and Andrew Toney) that made them special, the years of heartache that preceded the championship run, and a season that was surprisingly devoid of drama.",999,9.99,Sports Publishing,Pat Williams' Tales from the Philadelphia 76ers: 1982-1983 NBA Champions,"Bob Logan, Pete Cava, Billy Williams",Feb-12,"Amazing Stories From the Cubs Dugout is crammed with stories, quotes, and  anecdotes about the greatest Cubs players of past and present. The story of the  Cubs is part legend, part pathos; heroic and, on occasion, hilarious. Enjoy the  heartbreak and joy of unforgettable afternoons at Wrigley Field. Without a doubt  Amazing Stories From the Cubs Dugout is a must for any Chicago Cubs fan.",462,24.95,Sports Publishing,Amazing Tales from the Chicago Cubs Dugout,0
Bijan C. Bayne,19-Mar-15,Marthas Vineyard Basketball: How a Resort League Defied Notions of Race and Class follows the rich history of basketball on the Island and tells the stories of the players and coaches themselves.,240,39.99,Rowman & Littlefield Publishers,Martha's Vineyard Basketball,Bijan C. Bayne,Mar-15,"Year round on Marthas Vineyard Island off Cape Cod, Massachusetts, residents and vacationers have played basketballalmost since the game was invented. The Oak Bluffs summer league on the Island was innovative, ethnically diverse, welcomed female players, and fostered thousands of friendships. President Obama, NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving, and Family Matters sitcom star Jaleel White have all played basketball on Marthas Vineyard, as did future college stars, authors, war heroes, and entrepreneurs. Their stories touch current events from World War I through the Civil Rights Movementand even include the filming of the blockbuster Jaws. Marthas Vineyard Basketball: How a Resort League Defied Notions of Race and Class follows the rich history of basketball on the Island and tells the stories of the players and coaches themselves. During the heyday of Marthas Vineyard basketball in the 1970s and 80s, the courts provided a place for friendships that looked past social class and racea unique situation given that nearby cities such as Boston were sites of violent demonstrations against integration. Original interviews with those who were there not only reveal the racial dynamics on Marthas Vineyard, but also relate amusing anecdotes of encounters with celebrities that include Charles Lindbergh, James Cagney, Frank Sinatra, and future star James Taylor. Marthas Vineyard Basketball reveals little-known aspects of the Island, shares the realities and triumphs of residents and vacationers alike, and demonstrates the unifying power of basketball. New Englanders, basketball fans, and those interested in race and class relations will all find this book a noteworthy account of a singular place.
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Bobby Bowden,24-Aug-10,"Coach Bobby Bowden is an icon of college football who ran his legendary, top-ranking program with a trademark southern charm. With his recent retirement, Bowden is ready to give fans and readers the behind-the-scenes story of his 55-year career and the path that helped him become one of college football's most successful coaches and patriarch of the sport's most famous coaching family.In this book, Bowden will reveal never-before-published details of the moments and events that have defined his life, including:* The tragic death of his grandson and son-in-law in a 2004 automobile accident.* The details of his retirement as FSU's coach at the end of the 2009 season.",288,13.99,Howard Books,Called to Coach,"Bobby Bowden, Mark Schlabach, Tony Dungy, Joe Paterno",Aug-10,"Coach Bobby Bowden is an icon of college football who ran his legendary, top-ranking program with a trademark southern charm. With his recent retirement, Bowden is ready to give fans and readers the behind-the-scenes story of his 55-year career and the path that helped him become one of college football's most successful coaches and patriarch of the sport's most famous coaching family.In this book, Bowden will reveal never-before-published details of the moments and events that have defined his life, including:* The tragic death of his grandson and son-in-law in a 2004 automobile accident.* The details of his retirement as FSU's coach at the end of the 2009 season.",288,11.99,Howard Books,Called to Coach,1
Triumph Books,1-Sep-06,"A time capsule that recounts the greatest moments in Georgia lore and tracks the chronological progression of sports writing styles from the esoteric to the ultra-modern, this account details the popular team that has been to more bowl games than any other. The book chronicles the Georgia Bulldogs from their roots of glory to their modern-day triumphs.",192,19.99,Triumph Books,Echoes of Georgia Football,"Triumph Books, James Street",Sep-06,"With the popularity of Texas football across the country at its height, this account details the roots of the Longhorns glory, their modern-day triumphs, and everything in between for the legions of Texas fans everywhere. The book goes back in time to the early years of Texas football and traces its footsteps to becoming a powerhouse on the college football scene, recounting the greatest moments in the team's lore and covering the intense rivalries with Oklahoma and Texas A&M.",192,11.99,Triumph Books,Echoes of Texas Football,0
Sam Huff,1-Aug-11,"He grew up during the Depression, in a mining camp a few miles outside of Farmington, West Virginia, called Number Nine, and he became one the greatest linebackers in the history of the NFL. He was known as the Man in the Middle, who fought his way to victory on those famed New York giants' teams of the '50s and '60s. From his great rivalries with Jim Brown and Jim Taylor, to his hatred of Coach Allie Sherman, to the inside story of ""the Greatest Game Ever Played""the 1958 championship game between the New York Giants and the Baltimore ColtsHuff speaks his mind in this no-holds-barred account that tells you how it is, and was. When Sam Huff speaks, whether through a microphone or in this revealing new autobiography, people listen.",187,13.99,Triumph Books,Controlled Violence,"Sam Huff, Kristine Setting Clark, Frank Gifford",Aug-11,"He grew up during the Depression, in a mining camp a few miles outside of Farmington, West Virginia, called Number Nine, and he became one the greatest linebackers in the history of the NFL. He was known as the Man in the Middle, who fought his way to victory on those famed New York giants' teams of the '50s and '60s. From his great rivalries with Jim Brown and Jim Taylor, to his hatred of Coach Allie Sherman, to the inside story of ""the Greatest Game Ever Played""the 1958 championship game between the New York Giants and the Baltimore ColtsHuff speaks his mind in this no-holds-barred account that tells you how it is, and was. When Sam Huff speaks, whether through a microphone or in this revealing new autobiography, people listen.",187,13.99,Triumph Books,Controlled Violence,1
Bill Denehy & Peter Golenbock,1-Apr-14,"Bill Denehy was at the top of his game . . . until he threw a pitch that changed the course of his life.A home-run bio about a gifted pitcher whose National League career held promise until a hard slider to Willie Mays injured his shoulder, Rage chronicles Denehy's injury-plagued career in major league baseball and the loss of his vision due to injections used to keep him in the game.Denehy holds nothing back as he shares the rage he felt his whole life, his lost dreams, his descent in addiction, and eventually finding peace when he entered recovery. His experience will resonate with athletes, baseball fans, those who struggle with addiction, and those who know someone who does.Bill ""Baseball Bill"" Denehy is a former major league baseball player for the New York Mets. He later coached the University of Hartford, was a minor league pitching coach for the Boston Red Sox and a radio announcer. He is now in long-term recovery and belongs to the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association.Peter Golenbock is one of the nation's best-known sports authors. He has written eight New York Times bestsellers, including The Bronx Zoo (with Sparky Lyle), Number 1 (with Billy Martin), Balls (with Greg Nettles), Personal Fouls, American Prince (with Tony Curtis), and Presumed Guilty (with Jose Baez).",280,9.99,"Central Recovery Press, LLC",Rage,"Bill Denehy, Peter Golenbock",Apr-14,"Bill Denehy was at the top of his game . . . until he threw a pitch that changed the course of his life.A home-run bio about a gifted pitcher whose National League career held promise until a hard slider to Willie Mays injured his shoulder, Rage chronicles Denehy's injury-plagued career in major league baseball and the loss of his vision due to injections used to keep him in the game.Denehy holds nothing back as he shares the rage he felt his whole life, his lost dreams, his descent in addiction, and eventually finding peace when he entered recovery. His experience will resonate with athletes, baseball fans, those who struggle with addiction, and those who know someone who does.Bill ""Baseball Bill"" Denehy is a former major league baseball player for the New York Mets. He later coached the University of Hartford, was a minor league pitching coach for the Boston Red Sox and a radio announcer. He is now in long-term recovery and belongs to the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association.Peter Golenbock is one of the nation's best-known sports authors. He has written eight New York Times bestsellers, including The Bronx Zoo (with Sparky Lyle), Number 1 (with Billy Martin), Balls (with Greg Nettles), Personal Fouls, American Prince (with Tony Curtis), and Presumed Guilty (with Jose Baez).
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Katrin Barth & Lothar Bsing,1-Feb-09,"Ein Basketballanfnger bist du nun nicht mehr und inzwischen liegen schon eine Menge Trainingsstunden und Turniere hinter dir. Die Grundtechniken des Basketballspiels kennst du jetzt, hast Spa am Zusammenspiel mit deinen Mannschaftskameraden und kennst auch das Gefhl von Erfolg und Niederlagen. Nun willst du unbedingt weitermachen,  mehr lernen und erfolgreicher spielen? Dann ist dieses Buch genau der richtige Trainingsbegleiter fr dich!



Auf den Grundtechniken wird aufgebaut und es gibt viele Hinweise zur richtigen Ausfhrung der Technik, zum Erkennen von  Fehler und fr Zusatzbungen. Hier erfhrst du auch, warum Ausdauer, Kraft, Beweglichkeit und Schnelligkeit so wichtig sind, wie du deine konditionellen Fhigkeiten verbessern und deine Leistungsentwicklung dokumentieren kannst. Sicher interessierst du dich auch dafr, wie du und deine Mannschaft  taktisch klug vorgehen und mit Wettkampfdruck fertig werden knnen. Dazu kommt viel Interessantes rund um den Basketballsport, Tipps fr eine gesunde Ernhrung, zum Training und  zur Spielvorbereitung.  



Wie auch schon in unserem Anfngerbuch ""Ich lerne Basketball"" fhrt der kleine Panther Pit durch die Kapitel. Er hat  zahlreiche Tipps, Mglichkeiten zum Eintragen, Rtsel sowie Spa bereit.",152,15.99,Meyer & Meyer,Ich trainiere Basketball,"Katrin Barth, Evelyn Simon",Nov-13,"Bestimmt hast du schon einige Male Tischtennis gespielt und erlebt, wie viel Spa dir dieses schnelle und interessante Spiel macht. Beim ben wirst du nun immer mehr Mglichkeiten zum Punktgewinn kennenlernen und dich so weiter verbessern. Im Mittelpunkt steht dabei immer der Ball. Lerne zu verstehen, wie sich der kleine Tischtennisball bewegt, wie er sich dreht und was du alles tun kannst, um ihn perfekt zu spielen. Mit hoher Aufmerksamkeit, der richtigen Technik und schneller Bewegung kannst du dann ein spannendes Spiel gestalten.Mit diesem Buch wollen wir dich beim ben und Spielen begleiten. Hier kannst du das, was im Training erlernt wurde, noch einmal in Ruhe nachschauen. Wir geben dir wichtige Hinweise fr deine Fitness, den Umgang mit dem Ball, die Ausfhrung der Grundtechniken, zeigen dir mgliche Fehler und haben Ideen fr bungen und Spiele, die du auch Zuhause ausfhren kannst.Das kleine Tischtennisbllchen Rollo wird dich durch das Buch begleiten. Es ist ja sozusagen der Mittelpunkt im Spiel und wei eine Menge ber Tischtennis. Im Buch erzhlt es dir viel rund um den Tischtennissport, gibt dir Tipps zur Ausrstung, zu den Regeln, wie auch zur gesunden Lebensweise. Auerdem findest du in diesem Buch zahlreiche Mglichkeiten zum Eintragen, Ausfllen, Malen und Rtseln. Viel Spa dabei!
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Katrin Barth & Lothar Bsing,1-Feb-09,"Ein Basketballanfnger bist du nun nicht mehr und inzwischen liegen schon eine Menge Trainingsstunden und Turniere hinter dir. Die Grundtechniken des Basketballspiels kennst du jetzt, hast Spa am Zusammenspiel mit deinen Mannschaftskameraden und kennst auch das Gefhl von Erfolg und Niederlagen. Nun willst du unbedingt weitermachen,  mehr lernen und erfolgreicher spielen? Dann ist dieses Buch genau der richtige Trainingsbegleiter fr dich!



Auf den Grundtechniken wird aufgebaut und es gibt viele Hinweise zur richtigen Ausfhrung der Technik, zum Erkennen von  Fehler und fr Zusatzbungen. Hier erfhrst du auch, warum Ausdauer, Kraft, Beweglichkeit und Schnelligkeit so wichtig sind, wie du deine konditionellen Fhigkeiten verbessern und deine Leistungsentwicklung dokumentieren kannst. Sicher interessierst du dich auch dafr, wie du und deine Mannschaft  taktisch klug vorgehen und mit Wettkampfdruck fertig werden knnen. Dazu kommt viel Interessantes rund um den Basketballsport, Tipps fr eine gesunde Ernhrung, zum Training und  zur Spielvorbereitung.  



Wie auch schon in unserem Anfngerbuch ""Ich lerne Basketball"" fhrt der kleine Panther Pit durch die Kapitel. Er hat  zahlreiche Tipps, Mglichkeiten zum Eintragen, Rtsel sowie Spa bereit.",152,15.99,Meyer & Meyer,Ich trainiere Basketball,"Katrin Barth, Berndt Barth",Nov-09,"Dieses Buch richtet sich in erster Linie direkt an die Kinder. Durch unkomplizierte Texte, anregende Zeichnungen, Rtsel und Aufgaben werden die Grundlagen des Fechtens spielerisch vermittelt sowie die Lust am Sport und am Lernen geweckt. Das kleine ""Floretti"" begleitet durch die erste Stufe der Fechtausbildung, gibt zahlreiche Tipps zum eigenstndigen ben und zur Selbstkontrolle. ""Ich lerne Fechten"" bietet darber hinaus Fechtlehrern eine Flle von Anregungen zur kindgerechten Umsetzung des Fechtunterrichts. Aber auch Eltern finden hier wichtige Informationen zur motivierenden Begleitung der jungen Fechter.",152,11.44,Meyer & Meyer,Ich lerne Fechten,0
Richard Kent,11-Dec-01,Women's college basketball has become the first of the women's team sports to be taken seriously by mainstream sports fan and media. Inside Women's College Basketball follows the exploits of the teams heavil favored to contend for the national championship in 2001-2002. This book will also reveal the new stars and characters to expect in the new season.,300,15.99,Taylor Trade Publishing,Inside Women's College Basketball,Richard Scott,Jan-12,"How do you argue with perfection? The voters in the coaches and media polls can deliberate who's No. 1, the computers can spit out endless data to add to the arguments and everyone involved can ponder the merits of a playoff system, but some things aren't up for debate, especially the final perfection of Auburn's 2004 season. With a 13-0 record, an SEC championship and a Sugar Bowl victory, the Tigers know, ""We're national champions in our hearts, even if no one else thinks so,"" quarterback Jason Campbell said. ""No one can take that away from us."" Nothing and no one, not the polls nor the computers, can take away what Auburn accomplished in 2004. Tales from the Auburn 2004 Championship Season is an inside look at the extraordinary character and the unique characters behind Auburn's undefeated season. ""There's no doubt in my mind we left a legacy,"" safety Junior Rosegreen said. ""They will never forget us. That's what it's all about.""
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Andy Wasif,10-Apr-10,"Each year, millions of these baseball fans engage in verbal (and sometimes physical) tte--ttes with the opposing base, and with only around 200 miles of terra firma dividing the two capitals of the ""Empire"" and the ""Nation,"" this book provides the only well-constructed tutorial on how both tribes can peaceably coexist. Such a guide promises to save the reader from emotional distress, time-consuming arguments, and, most importantly, cleaning bills. (And if all else fails, the book makes a wonderful projectile)",272,9.99,Triumph Books,"Red Sox Fans Are from Mars, Yankees Fans Are from Uranus",Andy Wasif,Mar-09,"A tongue-in-cheek guide to becoming the ultimate Red Sox fan, Red Sox University is designed to educate new fans as well as enlighten those who have been following the team their entire lives. Students will receive a well-rounded education in all aspects of Red Sox fandom including, the 12 different types of Red Sox fans and how to identify each one at the ballpark, which Bill of Rights amendment give fans the right to keep beers in their arms, how to speak like a stat geek and sound knowledgeable, the core beliefs associated with the religion of Soxism, and how to maintain happy relationships (even with Yankees fans). There are also definitions, quizzes, Fenway facts, and key terms that will keep fans on their toes throughout their coursework. While the Red Sox have come a long way over the years from the lowest lows to the highest highs, there is still so much more to learn and Red Sox University is the ultimate guide to the exhilarating, maddening, and wacky world that will take fans to the next level of Sox fandom.
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Andy Wasif,1-Mar-09,"A tongue-in-cheek guide to becoming the ultimate Red Sox fan, Red Sox University is designed to educate new fans as well as enlighten those who have been following the team their entire lives. Students will receive a well-rounded education in all aspects of Red Sox fandom including, the 12 different types of Red Sox fans and how to identify each one at the ballpark, which Bill of Rights amendment give fans the right to keep beers in their arms, how to speak like a stat geek and sound knowledgeable, the core beliefs associated with the religion of Soxism, and how to maintain happy relationships (even with Yankees fans). There are also definitions, quizzes, Fenway facts, and key terms that will keep fans on their toes throughout their coursework. While the Red Sox have come a long way over the years from the lowest lows to the highest highs, there is still so much more to learn and Red Sox University is the ultimate guide to the exhilarating, maddening, and wacky world that will take fans to the next level of Sox fandom.",192,11.99,Triumph Books,Red Sox University,Andy Wasif,Mar-09,"A tongue-in-cheek guide to becoming the ultimate Red Sox fan, Red Sox University is designed to educate new fans as well as enlighten those who have been following the team their entire lives. Students will receive a well-rounded education in all aspects of Red Sox fandom including, the 12 different types of Red Sox fans and how to identify each one at the ballpark, which Bill of Rights amendment give fans the right to keep beers in their arms, how to speak like a stat geek and sound knowledgeable, the core beliefs associated with the religion of Soxism, and how to maintain happy relationships (even with Yankees fans). There are also definitions, quizzes, Fenway facts, and key terms that will keep fans on their toes throughout their coursework. While the Red Sox have come a long way over the years from the lowest lows to the highest highs, there is still so much more to learn and Red Sox University is the ultimate guide to the exhilarating, maddening, and wacky world that will take fans to the next level of Sox fandom.
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Dan Shaughnessy,6-Apr-06,"Reversing the Curse preserves one of the greatest sports stories of our lifetime for all posterity with an absorbing account of the Red Soxs championship season. A more epic sports saga could not have been invented: here we have the curse that began with Babe Ruth; a team of comeback kids determined to prove their mettle; the Yankees-Sox rivalry, one of the greatest in sports history; and, finally, the first World Series victory for the Sox since 1918.Dan Shaughnessy captures the Sox triumph in all its drama and euphoria with penetrating insight, a keen sense of history, and unparalleled insider access. With photographs by the Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Stan Grossfeld, Reversing the Curse is the definitive record of a landmark moment in baseball history.",272,9.99,Houghton Mifflin Harcourt,Reversing the Curse,Dan Shaughnessy,Apr-06,"Reversing the Curse preserves one of the greatest sports stories of our lifetime for all posterity with an absorbing account of the Red Soxs championship season. A more epic sports saga could not have been invented: here we have the curse that began with Babe Ruth; a team of comeback kids determined to prove their mettle; the Yankees-Sox rivalry, one of the greatest in sports history; and, finally, the first World Series victory for the Sox since 1918.Dan Shaughnessy captures the Sox triumph in all its drama and euphoria with penetrating insight, a keen sense of history, and unparalleled insider access. With photographs by the Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Stan Grossfeld, Reversing the Curse is the definitive record of a landmark moment in baseball history.",272,13.95,Houghton Mifflin Harcourt,Reversing the Curse,1
"Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D. & Patricia Lee",10-Sep-13,"After winning the championship game 7-1, Johnny slumped and set down his glove. Although his team won the game, Johnny couldn't celebrate the win with his teammates. Johnny was too busy replaying his one error in the game, a missed grounder, over and over in his mind. It was the play that allowed the Badgers to score their only run. He was the reason his team did not score a shut-out. Johnny was so fixated on that one error that he was unable to enjoy his team winning the championship game. With the help of Johnny's dad, Johnny learned that mistakes are part of sports and how he, in fact, did contribute to the team's success.
Both parents and young athletes will enjoy the important lessons they learn in this new picture book series. In The Confident Sports Kids Picture Book Series, young athletes and their parents learn valuable lessons through sports about confidence, focus, letting go of mistakes and pressure, and how to be more successful in sports using proven sports psychology strategies for kids.
The author, Dr. Patrick Cohn, is a renowned Sports Psychology Expert at Peak Performance Sports in Orlando, Florida. He's the author of The Confident Athlete CD series and co-author of The Confident Sports Kid CD series. Peak Performance Sports is also the owner of Kids' Sports Psychology online mental training program for young athletes.",0,4.99,"Peak Performance Sports, LLC",Johnny and the Missed Grounder,Bob Bowman,,"Bob Bowman, best known as the coach for the record-breaking run of Michael Phelps, is one of the most successful coaches in Olympic history. He is lauded for his intense personality, incredible dedication to his athletes, and his ability to find talent and work with athletes who have the heart and drive to win. This is his motivational book about winning in all walks of life and what you have to do to get there. He presents ten key concepts that all people should live by. Inside, illuminated by spirited anecdotes, Bowman will explain that taking risks is the key to success, and coach you on how you can make yourself risk-averse. Through The Golden Rules, you will learn to visualize in order to achieve your goals, and that above all else, dedication to your training, your job or whatever area it is you are seeking to triumph in is paramount to succeeding and preparing you for that success.
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"Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D. & Patricia Lee",10-Sep-13,"After winning the championship game 7-1, Johnny slumped and set down his glove. Although his team won the game, Johnny couldn't celebrate the win with his teammates. Johnny was too busy replaying his one error in the game, a missed grounder, over and over in his mind. It was the play that allowed the Badgers to score their only run. He was the reason his team did not score a shut-out. Johnny was so fixated on that one error that he was unable to enjoy his team winning the championship game. With the help of Johnny's dad, Johnny learned that mistakes are part of sports and how he, in fact, did contribute to the team's success.
Both parents and young athletes will enjoy the important lessons they learn in this new picture book series. In The Confident Sports Kids Picture Book Series, young athletes and their parents learn valuable lessons through sports about confidence, focus, letting go of mistakes and pressure, and how to be more successful in sports using proven sports psychology strategies for kids.
The author, Dr. Patrick Cohn, is a renowned Sports Psychology Expert at Peak Performance Sports in Orlando, Florida. He's the author of The Confident Athlete CD series and co-author of The Confident Sports Kid CD series. Peak Performance Sports is also the owner of Kids' Sports Psychology online mental training program for young athletes.",0,4.99,"Peak Performance Sports, LLC",Johnny and the Missed Grounder,"Colten Moore, Keith O'Brien",,"Family bonds and brotherly love shine in a poignant and exciting memoir as richly layered and emotionally complex as Into Thin Air and Friday Night Lights when, in the wake of the devastating freestyle snowmobile accident that killed his older brother Caleb at Aspens Winter X Games, Colten Moore returns to win gold.The infamous Moore brothers became legendary for their boundary-exploding athleticism and innovation on the burgeoning freestyle ATV and snowmobile circuits, winning competitions, scoring major endorsement deals, and garnering multitudes of fans. But it all began in the hot flatlands of the Texas panhandle, where the boys courageously and passionately pushed one another to test their limits as their parents marshaled their devout faithand their modest resourcesto support their sons unconditionally. In this vivid and page-turning narrative, Colten Moore offers a profound and deeply moving perspective on his lifeand that of his brotherin a sport that he loves. It is a transcendent story that speaks to the better part of human nature. The Moore brothers remind us that we can dream andthrough dedication and hard worksometimes even achieve the impossible. We can face down our fears and push through pain and loss, and in the end, it is our devotion to those we loveand to what we believe inthat propels us to succeed.
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"Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D. & Patricia Lee",10-Sep-13,"After winning the championship game 7-1, Johnny slumped and set down his glove. Although his team won the game, Johnny couldn't celebrate the win with his teammates. Johnny was too busy replaying his one error in the game, a missed grounder, over and over in his mind. It was the play that allowed the Badgers to score their only run. He was the reason his team did not score a shut-out. Johnny was so fixated on that one error that he was unable to enjoy his team winning the championship game. With the help of Johnny's dad, Johnny learned that mistakes are part of sports and how he, in fact, did contribute to the team's success.
Both parents and young athletes will enjoy the important lessons they learn in this new picture book series. In The Confident Sports Kids Picture Book Series, young athletes and their parents learn valuable lessons through sports about confidence, focus, letting go of mistakes and pressure, and how to be more successful in sports using proven sports psychology strategies for kids.
The author, Dr. Patrick Cohn, is a renowned Sports Psychology Expert at Peak Performance Sports in Orlando, Florida. He's the author of The Confident Athlete CD series and co-author of The Confident Sports Kid CD series. Peak Performance Sports is also the owner of Kids' Sports Psychology online mental training program for young athletes.",0,4.99,"Peak Performance Sports, LLC",Johnny and the Missed Grounder,Robert W. Cohen,,"Perhaps even more than the Boston Red Sox, the New England Patriots are the team of the entire northeast from Rhode Island to Canada. Here, sports historian Robert W. Cohen ranks the 50 best players to ever take the field for the Patriots. Who can forget Wes Welker, Troy Brown, Jim Nance, Ted Bruschi, and Tom Brady. They're all here in this fascinating collection of bios, stats, quotes from opposing players and former teammates, photographs, and recaps of memorable performances and seasons. This book is a must-read not only for Patriots fans, but for all fans of professional football.",0,0,Down East Books,The 50 Greatest Players in New England Patriots Football History,0
"Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D. & Patricia Lee",10-Sep-13,"After winning the championship game 7-1, Johnny slumped and set down his glove. Although his team won the game, Johnny couldn't celebrate the win with his teammates. Johnny was too busy replaying his one error in the game, a missed grounder, over and over in his mind. It was the play that allowed the Badgers to score their only run. He was the reason his team did not score a shut-out. Johnny was so fixated on that one error that he was unable to enjoy his team winning the championship game. With the help of Johnny's dad, Johnny learned that mistakes are part of sports and how he, in fact, did contribute to the team's success.
Both parents and young athletes will enjoy the important lessons they learn in this new picture book series. In The Confident Sports Kids Picture Book Series, young athletes and their parents learn valuable lessons through sports about confidence, focus, letting go of mistakes and pressure, and how to be more successful in sports using proven sports psychology strategies for kids.
The author, Dr. Patrick Cohn, is a renowned Sports Psychology Expert at Peak Performance Sports in Orlando, Florida. He's the author of The Confident Athlete CD series and co-author of The Confident Sports Kid CD series. Peak Performance Sports is also the owner of Kids' Sports Psychology online mental training program for young athletes.",0,4.99,"Peak Performance Sports, LLC",Johnny and the Missed Grounder,Michael Leahy,,,0,0,HarperCollins,The Last Innocents,0
"Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D. & Patricia Lee",10-Sep-13,"After winning the championship game 7-1, Johnny slumped and set down his glove. Although his team won the game, Johnny couldn't celebrate the win with his teammates. Johnny was too busy replaying his one error in the game, a missed grounder, over and over in his mind. It was the play that allowed the Badgers to score their only run. He was the reason his team did not score a shut-out. Johnny was so fixated on that one error that he was unable to enjoy his team winning the championship game. With the help of Johnny's dad, Johnny learned that mistakes are part of sports and how he, in fact, did contribute to the team's success.
Both parents and young athletes will enjoy the important lessons they learn in this new picture book series. In The Confident Sports Kids Picture Book Series, young athletes and their parents learn valuable lessons through sports about confidence, focus, letting go of mistakes and pressure, and how to be more successful in sports using proven sports psychology strategies for kids.
The author, Dr. Patrick Cohn, is a renowned Sports Psychology Expert at Peak Performance Sports in Orlando, Florida. He's the author of The Confident Athlete CD series and co-author of The Confident Sports Kid CD series. Peak Performance Sports is also the owner of Kids' Sports Psychology online mental training program for young athletes.",0,4.99,"Peak Performance Sports, LLC",Johnny and the Missed Grounder,Jeff Passan,,"Yahoos lead baseball columnist offers an in-depth look at the most valuable commodity in sportsthe pitching armand how its vulnerability to injury is hurting players and the game, from Little League to the majors.Every year, Major League Baseball spends more than $1.5 billion on pitchersfive times more than the salary of every NFL quarterback combined. Pitchers are the games lifeblood. Their import is exceeded only by their fragility. One tiny band of tissue in the elbow, the ulnar collateral ligament, is snapping at unprecedented rates, leaving current big league players vulnerable and the coming generation of baseball-playing children dreading the three scariest words in the sport: Tommy John surgery.Jeff Passan traveled the world for three years to explore in-depth the past, present, and future of the arm, and how its evolution left baseball struggling to wrangle its Tommy John surgery epidemic. He examined what compelled the Chicago Cubs to spend $155 million on one arm. He snagged a rare interview with Sandy Koufax, whose career was cut short by injury at thirty, and visited Japan to understand how another baseball-mad country treats its prized arms. And he followed two major league pitchers, Daniel Hudson and Todd Coffey, throughout their returns from Tommy John surgery. He exposes how the baseball establishment long ignored the rise in arm injuries and reveals how misplaced incentives across the sport stifle potential changes.Injuries to the UCL start as early as Little League. Without a drastic cultural shift, baseball will continue to lose hundreds of millions of dollars annually to damaged pitchers, and another generation of children will suffer the same problems that vex current players. Informative and hard-hitting, The Arm is essential reading for everyone who loves the game, wants to keep their children healthy, or relishes a look into how a large, complex institution can fail so spectacularly.
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"Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D. & Patricia Lee",10-Sep-13,"After winning the championship game 7-1, Johnny slumped and set down his glove. Although his team won the game, Johnny couldn't celebrate the win with his teammates. Johnny was too busy replaying his one error in the game, a missed grounder, over and over in his mind. It was the play that allowed the Badgers to score their only run. He was the reason his team did not score a shut-out. Johnny was so fixated on that one error that he was unable to enjoy his team winning the championship game. With the help of Johnny's dad, Johnny learned that mistakes are part of sports and how he, in fact, did contribute to the team's success.
Both parents and young athletes will enjoy the important lessons they learn in this new picture book series. In The Confident Sports Kids Picture Book Series, young athletes and their parents learn valuable lessons through sports about confidence, focus, letting go of mistakes and pressure, and how to be more successful in sports using proven sports psychology strategies for kids.
The author, Dr. Patrick Cohn, is a renowned Sports Psychology Expert at Peak Performance Sports in Orlando, Florida. He's the author of The Confident Athlete CD series and co-author of The Confident Sports Kid CD series. Peak Performance Sports is also the owner of Kids' Sports Psychology online mental training program for young athletes.",0,4.99,"Peak Performance Sports, LLC",Johnny and the Missed Grounder,John Feinstein,,"The riveting inside story of college basketball's fiercest rivalry among three coaching legendsUniversity of North Carolina's Dean Smith, Duke's Mike Krzyzewski, and North Carolina State's Jim Valvanoby the king of college basketball writers, #1 New York Times bestseller John FeinsteinOn March 18, 1980, the immensely powerful Duke basketball program announced the hiring of its new coachthe man who would resurrect the team, restore glory to Duke, and defeat the legendary Dean Smith, who coached down the road at UNC Chapel Hill and had turned UNC into a powerhouse. Duke's new man was Mike Krzyzewski. The only problem was, no one knew who Krzyzewski was, he had a so-so record in his short time as head coach of Army, and worst of all, no one could even pronounce his name. The announcement caused head scratches . . . if not immediate calls for his head . . . and on this note his career at Duke began.  The table was set nine days later, when on March 27, 1980, Jim Valvano was hired by North Carolina State to be their new head coach. The hiring didn't raise as many eyebrows, but with the exuberant Valvano on board, two new coaches were now in place to challenge Dean Smithand the most sensational competitive decade in history was about to unfold.  In the skillful hands of John Feinstein, this extraordinary rivalryand the men behind itcome to life in a unique, intimate way. The Legends Club is a sports book that captures an era in American sport and culture, documenting the inside view of a decade of absolutely incredible competition. Feinstein pulls back the curtain on the recruiting wars, the intensely personal competition that wasn't always friendly, the enormous pressure and national stakes, and the battle for the very soul of college basketball allegiance in a hot-bed area. Getting to the roots of the NCAA goliath that is followed religiously by millions of fans today, Feinstein uses his unprecedented access to all three coaches to paint a portrait only he could conjure. The Legends Club is destined to be one of Feinstein's biggest bestsellers.
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"Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D. & Patricia Lee",10-Sep-13,"After winning the championship game 7-1, Johnny slumped and set down his glove. Although his team won the game, Johnny couldn't celebrate the win with his teammates. Johnny was too busy replaying his one error in the game, a missed grounder, over and over in his mind. It was the play that allowed the Badgers to score their only run. He was the reason his team did not score a shut-out. Johnny was so fixated on that one error that he was unable to enjoy his team winning the championship game. With the help of Johnny's dad, Johnny learned that mistakes are part of sports and how he, in fact, did contribute to the team's success.
Both parents and young athletes will enjoy the important lessons they learn in this new picture book series. In The Confident Sports Kids Picture Book Series, young athletes and their parents learn valuable lessons through sports about confidence, focus, letting go of mistakes and pressure, and how to be more successful in sports using proven sports psychology strategies for kids.
The author, Dr. Patrick Cohn, is a renowned Sports Psychology Expert at Peak Performance Sports in Orlando, Florida. He's the author of The Confident Athlete CD series and co-author of The Confident Sports Kid CD series. Peak Performance Sports is also the owner of Kids' Sports Psychology online mental training program for young athletes.",0,4.99,"Peak Performance Sports, LLC",Johnny and the Missed Grounder,Glenn Stout,,"The complete story surrounding the most famous and significant player transaction in professional sportsThe sale of Babe Ruth by the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees in 1919 is one of the pivotal moments in baseball history, changing the fortunes of two of baseball's most storied franchises, and helping to create the legend of the greatest player the game has ever known.More than a simple transaction, the sale resulted in a deal that created the Yankee dynasty, turned Boston into an also-ran, helped save baseball after the Black Sox scandal and led the public to fall in love with Ruth. Award-winning baseball historian Glenn Stout reveals brand-new information about Babe and the unique political situation surrounding his sale, including:-Prohibition and the lifting of Blue Laws in New York affected Yankees owner and beer baron Jacob Ruppert-Previously unexplored documents reveal that the mortgage of Fenway Park did not factor into the Ruth sale-          Ruth's disruptive influence on the Red Sox in 1918 and 1919, including  sabermetrics  showing his negative impact on the team as he went from pitcher to outfielderThe Selling of Babe is the first book to focus on the ramifications of the sale and captures the central moment of Ruth's evolution from player to icon, and will appeal to fans of The Kid and Pinstripe Empire. Babe's sale to New York and the subsequent selling of Ruth to America led baseball from the Deadball Era and sparked a new era in the game, one revolved around the long ball and one man, The Babe.
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Dirk Hayhurst,26-Feb-13,"A humorous, candid and insightful memoir of Hayhurst's rookie season in the majors.  .  .Grade: Home Run. --Cleveland Plain DealerAfter six years in the minors, pitcher Dirk Hayhurst hopes 2008 is the year he breaks into the big leagues. But every time Dirk looks up, the bases are loaded with challenges--a wedding balancing on a blind hope, a family in chaos, and paychecks that beg Dirk to answer, ""How long can I afford to keep doing this?"" Then it finally happens--Dirk gets called up to the Majors, to play for the San Diego Padres. A dream comes true when he takes the mound against the San Francisco Giants, kicking off forty insane days and nights in the Bigs. Like the classic games of baseball's history, Out of My League entertains from the first pitch to the last out, capturing the gritty realities of playing on the big stage, the comedy and camaraderie in the dugouts and locker rooms, and the hard-fought, personal journeys that drive our love of America's favorite pastime. ""A rare gem of a baseball book.""  --Tom Verducci, Sports Illustrated""A fun read.  .  .This book shows why baseball is so often used as a metaphor for life."" --Keith Olbermann""Entertaining and engaging.  .  .reminiscent of Jim Bouton's Ball Four."" --Booklist""Observant, insightful, human, and hilarious."" --Bob Costas",416,12.99,Kensington,Out of My League,Dirk Hayhurst,Feb-13,"A humorous, candid and insightful memoir of Hayhurst's rookie season in the majors.  .  .Grade: Home Run. --Cleveland Plain DealerAfter six years in the minors, pitcher Dirk Hayhurst hopes 2008 is the year he breaks into the big leagues. But every time Dirk looks up, the bases are loaded with challenges--a wedding balancing on a blind hope, a family in chaos, and paychecks that beg Dirk to answer, ""How long can I afford to keep doing this?"" Then it finally happens--Dirk gets called up to the Majors, to play for the San Diego Padres. A dream comes true when he takes the mound against the San Francisco Giants, kicking off forty insane days and nights in the Bigs. Like the classic games of baseball's history, Out of My League entertains from the first pitch to the last out, capturing the gritty realities of playing on the big stage, the comedy and camaraderie in the dugouts and locker rooms, and the hard-fought, personal journeys that drive our love of America's favorite pastime. ""A rare gem of a baseball book.""  --Tom Verducci, Sports Illustrated""A fun read.  .  .This book shows why baseball is so often used as a metaphor for life."" --Keith Olbermann""Entertaining and engaging.  .  .reminiscent of Jim Bouton's Ball Four."" --Booklist""Observant, insightful, human, and hilarious."" --Bob Costas
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Lang Whitaker,1-Mar-11,"Bobby Cox has now hung up his spikes, leaving behind an unparalleled tenure as one of the most successful managers of all time. Known throughout baseball as a players manager, the legendary skipper has endeared himself to all who love the game. His constancy has been an anomaly in this fickle sports era, and In the Time of Bobby Cox is Lang Whitakers heartfelt exploration of the lessons hes learned sitting at the masters side . . . or, more accurately, sitting on his couch in front of the television. The number of players whove hit the field for Cox is astonishingand this book includes a list. From David Justice to Greg Maddux to Chipper Jones to Jason Heyward, Cox managed every kind of player, and almost always got the most out of each one. He did it with patience, persistence, and faith. He did it by adapting, communicating, and, more often than any other manager, getting himself ejected. Whitaker didnt think much of it at first, but, as the years rolled by, he realized hed learned at least as much from Cox as players such as Andruw Jones had. In the tradition of Frederick Exleys 1968 classic, A Fans Notes, and Nick Hornbys Fever Pitch, sports commentator, editor, columnist, and blogger Lang Whitaker weaves memoir with his obsessive super-fandom, providing the perfect blend of sports, humor, and insight for Braves fans and for everyone who enjoys Americas favorite pastime.",240,11.99,Scribner,In the Time of Bobby Cox,Chris Zane,Mar-11,"When Chris Zane bought his bicycle shop at age 16, his business struggled until he discovered the secret that catapulted his store into one of the largest in the country. His secret? Provide unbelievable, over the top, excessively generous customer service.Chris Zane isnt a management consultant or professor preaching a theory of customer service; hes a hands-on entrepreneur whose customer service approach has yielded enormous success. Zane has become a business celebrity, including being featured in the most recent round of American Express television ads.Featured in the New York Times and in Associated Press articles and bestowed numerous awards for its unique business practices and outstanding customer relations, Zanes Cycles has produced ideas thought by many to be pie-in-the-sky. But these counterintuitive concepts have proven to be hard-headed and effective. For example, Zanes offers a trade-in program for families who can turn in bicycles their kids have outgrown for a 100 percent credit toward new ones. Initially thought impossibly generous, this program has proven to be good business. Experience and a clear understanding of the lifetime value of a customer makes this program, and many others Zanes implements, work.In Reinventing the Wheel, commonly overlooked elements that make a business exceptional are revealed. Zane produces a case study unlike any other?one that shows the importance of investing in customers and employees and how businesses are really selling experiences, not products. His philosophies and tried-and-true methods of guerilla marketing will show entrepreneurs and business owners how to knock out the competition while thriving in any kind of economy and doing good for the community along the way.
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Jim McArdle,1-Mar-09,"Legendary broadcaster Jack Brickhouse once said ""any team can have a bad century."" He was joking, of course, but the Chicago Cubs franchise, whose games he worked for decades, entered 2008 on the brink of making his words come painfully true. A number of expansion teams in the four major sports never have won a World Series, Super Bowl, Stanley Cup, or NBA title in their brief histories. But no team ever has gone 100 years without winning a championship. Following the Cubs' quest to avert that infamous distinction is the backdrop for Living the Dream, which, for author Jim McArdle, it truly was. McArdle, a former Cubs employee as editor of the official team magazine Vine Line, quit his job to devote himself completely to the 2008 Cubs' season. Thanks to clubhouse access generously offered by the team and an apartment located just beyond Wrigley's left-field fence, McArdle was uniquely positioned to compile this fascinating story.",272,11.99,Triumph Books,Living the Dream,"Jim McArdle, Ron Santo, Len Kasper",Mar-09,"Legendary broadcaster Jack Brickhouse once said ""any team can have a bad century."" He was joking, of course, but the Chicago Cubs franchise, whose games he worked for decades, entered 2008 on the brink of making his words come painfully true. A number of expansion teams in the four major sports never have won a World Series, Super Bowl, Stanley Cup, or NBA title in their brief histories. But no team ever has gone 100 years without winning a championship. Following the Cubs' quest to avert that infamous distinction is the backdrop for Living the Dream, which, for author Jim McArdle, it truly was. McArdle, a former Cubs employee as editor of the official team magazine Vine Line, quit his job to devote himself completely to the 2008 Cubs' season. Thanks to clubhouse access generously offered by the team and an apartment located just beyond Wrigley's left-field fence, McArdle was uniquely positioned to compile this fascinating story.
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Richard A. Santillan and Others,9-Dec-13,"Mexican American Baseball in the Central Coast pays tribute to the teams and players who brought joy and honor to their fans and communities in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. Baseball was played before enthusiastic crowds in Piru, Santa Paula, Fillmore, Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Ojai, Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Santa Maria, Guadalupe, Lompoc, and other communities. Players and their families helped create the economic infrastructure and prosperity that are evident today in the Central Coast. For women, softball was a social counterbalance to the strict cultural roles defined by society. Many former players dedicated their lives to the unrelenting struggle for social justice, while others devoted themselves to youth sports. This book remedies the glaring omission of baseball images and stories of Mexican American neighborhoods in the Central Coast of California.",160,9.99,Arcadia Publishing,Mexican American Baseball in the Central Coast,Kenny Salwey,Dec-13,"Join Kenny and the dogs who have been his companions for over fifty years. Readers will delight in dog days along the Mississippi with Rover the mutt, Pepper the rat terrier, and many more. Humorous, warm, and adventure-filled, these stories are a must for dog and outdoor lovers everywhere.",160,15,Fulcrum Publishing,The Dogs and I,0
Larry Canale,24-May-11,"""When it comes to sports memorabilia, Mantle is king. No other sports athlete has been covered more or is more popular than Mantle, bar none. No one comes close.""T.S. O'Connell, editor of Sports Collector's DigestMickey Mantle is one of the most beloved sports figures of all times. Playing brilliantly for the New York Yankees, Mantle won three American League Most Valuable Player Awards and was named to 16 All Star games. He played on 12 pennant winners and seven World Series Championship clubs with the Yankees. He still holds records for most World Series home runs, RBIs, runs, walks, extra-base hits, and total bases, all topped off by his induction in the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.Fifteen years after his death, his memorabilia is still the most sought after of any sports figures past or present. Mickey Mantle: Memories and Memorabilia highlights the life, memories, and memorabilia of one of American sports' all time greatest heroes. With over 600 images of fantastic photography and artwork, no book on the market captures the history, nostalgia, memories, and memorabilia of the man they call ""The Mick.""",224,12.99,F+W Media,Mickey Mantle - Memories and Memorabilia,Larry Canale,May-11,"1440214034 - String Quilt Revival



""When it comes to sports memorabilia, Mantle is king. No other sports athlete has been covered more or is more popular than Mantle, bar none. No one comes close."" 

- T.S. O'Connell, editor of Sports Collector's Digest



Mickey Mantle is one of the most beloved sports figures of all times. Playing brilliantly for the New York Yankees, Mantle won three American League Most Valuable Player Awards and was named to 16 All Star games. He played on 12 pennant winners and seven World Series Championship clubs with the Yankees. He still holds records for most World Series home runs, RBIs, runs, walks, extra-base hits, and total bases, all topped off by his induction in the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974. 



Fifteen years after his death, his memorabilia is still the most sought after of any sports figures past or present. Mickey Mantle: Memories and Memorabilia highlights the life, memories, and memorabilia of one of American sports' all time greatest heroes. With over 600 images of fantastic photography and artwork, no book on the market captures the history, nostalgia, memories, and memorabilia of the man they call ""The Mick.""
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John Underwood,1-Apr-05,"Almost everyone knows the public Ted Williams: the great hitter, the war hero, the avid outdoorsman and the man who seemed to be a lightning rod for controversy his whole life. Fewer know the very private Ted, and fewer still knew him as well as his friend and confidante of over 30 years, John Underwood. From vacations off the Florida Keys, to African Safaris to the beaches of Costa Rica, Underwood and Williams vacationed together and got to know each as close personal friends. Underwood draws on both his private recordings with Williams and his personal experiences to craft a book about what he learned from his friendship. Reminiscent of bestseller Tuesdays With Morrie, It's Only Me allows the private side of Williams to educate and entertain baseball fans more than they ever imagined before.",256,15.99,Triumph Books,It's Only Me,"John C. Unitas Jr., Edward L. Brown, Raymond Berry",Oct-14,"Johnny Unitas is widely considered the finest quarterback ever to play the game. Much has been written about his life, but for the first time, Unitass son, John, writes about his father and reveals information about his family and fathers career that has never before been brought to light. For anyone who holds an interest in either Unitass life or NFL history, John Unitas Jr.s revealing and touching biography honoring the life and times of his father is a must-read. It sheds light on the character and convictions of the man who has lived on in NFL history, both on and off the field, offering clues to what made him the man and the player he was.",368,13.99,Triumph Books,Johnny U and Me,0
Thom Loverro,1-Mar-99,Home of the Game celebrates the unique position Camden Yards holds as a symbol of the modern game and a prototype for new ballparks across the country. It reveals how this revolutionary ballpark has changed the face of baseball as a sport and a business.,288,23.99,Taylor Trade Publishing,Home of the Game,Thom Loverro,Mar-99,Home of the Game celebrates the unique position Camden Yards holds as a symbol of the modern game and a prototype for new ballparks across the country. It reveals how this revolutionary ballpark has changed the face of baseball as a sport and a business.,288,23.99,Taylor Trade Publishing,Home of the Game,1
Stan Fischler,3-Jun-14,"Longtime sportswriter and baseball fan Stan Fischler goes beyond the generic sports tale, recounting the funniest, most incredible stories from throughout the Great American Pastimes long history. Covering teams from across the league, Fischler details the following feats, and 95 more:Joe DiMaggio committed a case of outfield robbery against Hank GreenbergA spectator made a pitching change for the DodgersReggie Jackson earned the nickname Mister OctoberOne-armed Pete Gray plays center field for the St. Louis BrownsDon Larsen pitched a perfect game against the Dodgers in the World SeriesGregg Maddux won the Cy Young Award four times in a rowSo get ready to take the field with some of baseballs greatestand most hilariousplayers and coaches alike!",256,16.99,Sports Publishing,Having a Career Day,Rob Steen,Jun-14,"Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2014Spectator sport is living, breathing, non-stop theatre for all.Focusing on spectator sports and their accompanying issues, tracing their origins, evolution and impact, inside the lines and beyond the boundary, this book offers a thematic history of professional sport and the ingredients that magnetise millions around the globe.It tells the stories that matter: from the gladiators of Rome to the runners of Rift Valley via the innovator-missionaries of Rugby School; from multi-faceted British exports to the Americanisation of professionalism and the Indianisation of cricket. Rob Steen  traces the development of these sports which captivate the turnstile millions and the mouse-clicking masses, addressing their key themes and commonalities, from creation myths to match fixing via race, politics, sexuality and internationalism.Insightful and revelatory, this is an entertaining exploration of spectator sports' intrinsic place in culture and how sport imitates life  and life imitates sport.
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Tom Stanton,13-Oct-09,"Baseball has witnessed more than 125,000 home runs. Many have altered the outcome of games, and some have decided pennants and become legend. But no dinger has had greater impact than Hank Aaron's 715th home run. His historic blast on April 8, 1974, lifted him above Babe Ruth on the all-time list, an achievement that shook not only baseball but our nation itself. Aaron's magnificent feat provoked bigotry and shattered prejudice, inspired a generation, emboldened a flagging civil rights movement, and called forth the demons that haunted Aaron's every step and turned what should have been a joyous pursuit into a hellish nightmare.In this powerful recollection, Tom Stanton penetrates the myth of Aaron's chase and uncovers the compelling story behind the most consequential athletic achievement of the past fifty years. Three decades after Hank Aaron reached the pinnacle of the national pastime, and now as Barry Bonds makes history of his own, Stanton unfolds a tale rich with drama, poignancy, and suspense to bring to life the elusive spirit of an American hero.",288,10.99,HarperCollins e-books,Hank Aaron and the Home Run That Changed America,Tom Stanton,Oct-09,"Baseball has witnessed more than 125,000 home runs. Many have altered the outcome of games, and some have decided pennants and become legend. But no dinger has had greater impact than Hank Aaron's 715th home run. His historic blast on April 8, 1974, lifted him above Babe Ruth on the all-time list, an achievement that shook not only baseball but our nation itself. Aaron's magnificent feat provoked bigotry and shattered prejudice, inspired a generation, emboldened a flagging civil rights movement, and called forth the demons that haunted Aaron's every step and turned what should have been a joyous pursuit into a hellish nightmare.In this powerful recollection, Tom Stanton penetrates the myth of Aaron's chase and uncovers the compelling story behind the most consequential athletic achievement of the past fifty years. Three decades after Hank Aaron reached the pinnacle of the national pastime, and now as Barry Bonds makes history of his own, Stanton unfolds a tale rich with drama, poignancy, and suspense to bring to life the elusive spirit of an American hero.
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New York Post,1-Oct-13,"After 19 seasons in the major leagues, all with a single teama feat few athletes in todays modern sport can matchMariano Rivera closes out his career with the New York Yankees at the conclusion of the 2013 season. New Yorks much-loved closer retires as baseballs all-time leader in saves, ERA, and appearances, and he holds the Yankees single-season saves record as well. Few could have predicted when the Yankees brought Rivera up to the majors in 1995 that he would one day hold the record for most career games pitched with a single team. Rivera did much more than lead by example; he powered his team to five World Series championships: 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2009. Celebrate Mos amazing career with this full-color pictorial keepsake packed with unique images and exemplary writing from New Yorks award-winning newspaper, the New York Post.",128,11.99,Triumph Books,Mariano Rivera,"New York Post, Jorge Posada, Mike Vaccaro",Oct-13,"After 19 seasons in the major leagues, all with a single teama feat few athletes in todays modern sport can matchMariano Rivera closes out his career with the New York Yankees at the conclusion of the 2013 season. New Yorks much-loved closer retires as baseballs all-time leader in saves, ERA, and appearances, and he holds the Yankees single-season saves record as well. Few could have predicted when the Yankees brought Rivera up to the majors in 1995 that he would one day hold the record for most career games pitched with a single team. Rivera did much more than lead by example; he powered his team to five World Series championships: 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2009. Celebrate Mos amazing career with this full-color pictorial keepsake packed with unique images and exemplary writing from New Yorks award-winning newspaper, the New York Post.
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George Plimpton and Others,26-Apr-16,"The inside story of Hank Aaron's chase for the home run record, repackaged and an introduction by Tom Wolfe and with new material from the Plimpton Archives.In ONE FOR THE RECORD, George Plimpton recounts Hank Aaron's thrilling race to become the new home run champion. Amidst media frenzy and death threats, Aaron sought to beat Babe Ruth's record. In 1974, he finally succeeded. A fascinating examination of the psychology of baseball players, ONE FOR THE RECORD gives an absorbing account of the men on the mound who had to face Aaron. But the book's true genius lies in the portrait of Aaron himself, and his discussions on his philosophy on hitting and the game of baseball.",0,0,"Little, Brown and Company",One for the Record,Robert D. Jacobus,,"On January 20, 1968, the University of Houston Cougars upset the UCLA Bruins, ending a 47-game winning streak. Billed as the Game of the Century, the defeat of the UCLA hoopsters was witnessed by 52,693 fans and a national television audiencethe first-ever regular-season game broadcast nationally. But the game would never have happened if Houston coach Guy Lewis had not recruited two young black men from Louisiana in 1964: Don Chaney and Elvin Hayes. Despite facing hostility both at home and on the road, Chaney and Hayes led the Cougars basketball team to 32 straight victories. Similarly in Cougar football, coach Bill Yeoman recruited Warren McVea in 1964, and by 1967 McVea had helped the Houston gridiron program lead the nation in total offense.Houston Cougars in the 1960s features the first-person accounts of the players, the coaches, and others involved in the integration of collegiate athletics in Houston, telling the gripping story of the visionary coaches, the courageous athletes, and the committed supporters who blazed a trail not only for athletic success but also for racial equality in 1960s Houston.
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George Plimpton and Others,26-Apr-16,"The inside story of Hank Aaron's chase for the home run record, repackaged and an introduction by Tom Wolfe and with new material from the Plimpton Archives.In ONE FOR THE RECORD, George Plimpton recounts Hank Aaron's thrilling race to become the new home run champion. Amidst media frenzy and death threats, Aaron sought to beat Babe Ruth's record. In 1974, he finally succeeded. A fascinating examination of the psychology of baseball players, ONE FOR THE RECORD gives an absorbing account of the men on the mound who had to face Aaron. But the book's true genius lies in the portrait of Aaron himself, and his discussions on his philosophy on hitting and the game of baseball.",0,0,"Little, Brown and Company",One for the Record,Marcelo Gleiser,,"Marcelo Gleiser has had a passion for science and fishing since he was a boy growing up on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro. Now a world-famous theoretical physicist with hundreds of scientific articles and several books of popular science to his credit, he felt it was time to connect with nature in less theoretical ways. After seeing a fly-fishing class on the Dartmouth College green, he decided to learn to fly-fish, a hobby, he says, that teaches humility. In The Simple Beauty of the Unexpected, Gleiser travels the world to scientific conferences, fishing wherever he goes. At each stop, he ponders how in the myriad ways physics informs the act of fishing; how, in its turn, fishing serves as a lens into natures inner workings; and how science engages with questions of meaning and spirituality, inspiring a sense of mystery and awe of the not yet known. Personal and engaging, The Simple Beauty of the Unexpected is a scientists tribute to nature, an affirmation of humanitys deep connection with and debt to Earth, and an exploration of the meaning of existence, from atom to trout to cosmos.
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George Plimpton and Others,26-Apr-16,"The inside story of Hank Aaron's chase for the home run record, repackaged and an introduction by Tom Wolfe and with new material from the Plimpton Archives.In ONE FOR THE RECORD, George Plimpton recounts Hank Aaron's thrilling race to become the new home run champion. Amidst media frenzy and death threats, Aaron sought to beat Babe Ruth's record. In 1974, he finally succeeded. A fascinating examination of the psychology of baseball players, ONE FOR THE RECORD gives an absorbing account of the men on the mound who had to face Aaron. But the book's true genius lies in the portrait of Aaron himself, and his discussions on his philosophy on hitting and the game of baseball.",0,0,"Little, Brown and Company",One for the Record,Brandel Chamblee,,"In the first book from popular Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee, the networks resident scholar and critic (The New York Times) explores the common swing positions of the greatest players throughout historyand reveals how those commonalities can help players of every skill level improve our own games.Every golf game begins with the swing, and no two are identical. Years ago, however, Brandel Chamblee, the highly regarded Golf Channel analyst and former PGA Tour professional, noticed that the best players of all time have shared similar positions in each part of the swing, from the grip and setup to the footwork, backswing, and follow-through. Since then, Chamblee, a student of games history, has used scientific precision and thoroughness to make a study of the common swing positions of the greats. Now, in The Anatomy of Greatness, he reveals what he has learned, offers hundreds of photographs as his proof, to show us how we can easily incorporate his findings into our own swings to hit the ball farther, straighter, and more consistently. What does it tell us that the majority of the greatsfrom Jack Nicklaus and Byron Nelson to modern masters like Tiger Woodsemploy a strong grip on the club? How did legends like Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Mickey Wright, and Gary Player unlock hidden power and control by turning in the right knee at address? Why are some modern teachers preaching quiet footwork when forty-eight of the top fifty golfers of all time lifted their left heels on the backswing, allowing them to build power? At the same time that Chamblee is extolling certain swing virtues, he also debunks a number of popularbut misguidedswing philosophies that have been hindering golfers for years. The result is perhaps the best and clearest explanation of how to hit a golf ball ever published. The Anatomy of Greatness is a book that golfers can take to the driving range and use Chamblees clear explanations to build better swingsand get more speed and consistency into their swingsimmediately. It is like having a series of private lessons from the best golfers of all time, and it will help golfers build swings that make the game easier and more fun.
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George Plimpton and Others,26-Apr-16,"The inside story of Hank Aaron's chase for the home run record, repackaged and an introduction by Tom Wolfe and with new material from the Plimpton Archives.In ONE FOR THE RECORD, George Plimpton recounts Hank Aaron's thrilling race to become the new home run champion. Amidst media frenzy and death threats, Aaron sought to beat Babe Ruth's record. In 1974, he finally succeeded. A fascinating examination of the psychology of baseball players, ONE FOR THE RECORD gives an absorbing account of the men on the mound who had to face Aaron. But the book's true genius lies in the portrait of Aaron himself, and his discussions on his philosophy on hitting and the game of baseball.",0,0,"Little, Brown and Company",One for the Record,Michael Tackett,,"From an award-winning journalist, a realField of Dreamsstory about a legendary coach and theprofessional-caliber baseball program he built in America's heartland, where boys comesummer after summer to be molded intoballplayers  and men Clarinda, Iowa, population 5,000, sits two hours from anything. There, between the corn fields and hog yards, is a ball field with a bronze bust of a man named Merl Eberly, a baseball whisperer who specialized in second chances and lost causes.The statue was a gift from one of Merls original long-shot projects, a skinny kid from the ghetto in Los Angeles who would one day become a beloved Hall-of-Fame shortstop: Ozzie Smith.The Baseball Whisperertraces the remarkable story of Merl Eberly and his Clarinda As baseball team, which he tended over the course of five decades, transforming them from a town team to a collegiate summer league powerhouse. Along with Ozzie Smith, future manager Bud Black, and star player Von Hayes, Merl developed scores of major league players (six of which are currently playing). In the process, Merl taught them to be men, insisting on hard work, integrity, and responsibility.More than a book about ballplayers who landed in the nation's agricultural heartland, The Baseball Whisperer is the story of a coach who puts character and dedication first, and reminds us of the best, purest form of baseball excellence.
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George Plimpton and Others,26-Apr-16,"The inside story of Hank Aaron's chase for the home run record, repackaged and an introduction by Tom Wolfe and with new material from the Plimpton Archives.In ONE FOR THE RECORD, George Plimpton recounts Hank Aaron's thrilling race to become the new home run champion. Amidst media frenzy and death threats, Aaron sought to beat Babe Ruth's record. In 1974, he finally succeeded. A fascinating examination of the psychology of baseball players, ONE FOR THE RECORD gives an absorbing account of the men on the mound who had to face Aaron. But the book's true genius lies in the portrait of Aaron himself, and his discussions on his philosophy on hitting and the game of baseball.",0,0,"Little, Brown and Company",One for the Record,Jr. Mullen,,"In California, a team of talented young men begin pursuing the most elusive dream in sports, the Olympic Games. The pressure steadily increases as two best friends (a mentor and his protg) reach the top of the world rankings and unexpectedly find themselves direct competitors. Their teammates include an emerging star methodically plotting to retrace his father's path to Olympic glory, as well as a super-extraordinary athlete desperate to walk away from it all. Led by one of the most passionate coaches in sports, a brilliant and explosive strategist on a personal quest for redemption, this team of dark horses and Olympic favorites works through escalating rivalries, joyous triumphs, and heartbreaking setbacks.Author P. H. Mullen chronicles their journey to the 2000 Olympic Games and presents one of the most powerful and moving sports books ever written. Boldly sweeping in literary power and pace, this startling book will permanently change how you view the Olympic athlete.It is a fascinating world of suspense and emotion where human desire for excellence rules over all, and where there are no second chances for glory. But above all, Gold in the Water is a triumph of the human spirit.
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Erik Sherman,22-Mar-16,"In 1986, the bad guys of baseball won the World Series. Now, Erik Sherman, the New York Times bestselling coauthor of Mookie, profiles key players from that infamous Mets team, revealing never-before-exposed details about their lives after that championship yearas well as a look back at the magical season itself.   Darryl Strawberry, Doc Gooden, Keith Hernandez, Lenny Dykstra, Mookie Wilson, Howard Johnson, Doug Sisk, Rafael Santana, Bobby Ojeda, Wally Backman, Kevin Mitchell, Ed Hearn, Danny Heep, and the late Gary Carter were all known for their heroics on the field. For some of themknown as the Scum Bunchtheir debauchery off the field was even more awe-inspiring. But when that golden season ended, so did their aura of invincibility. Some faced battles with addiction, some were traded, and others struggled just to keep their lives together.   Through interviews with these legendary players, Erik Sherman offers fans a new perspective on a team that will forever be remembered in sports history.INCLUDES PHOTOSFrom the Hardcover edition.",0,0,Penguin Publishing Group,Kings of Queens,William Thomas,,"From acclaimed humorist William Thomas comes the funny yet poignant story of a thoroughbred racehorse that lost 100 races in a row -- but, in everyone's eyes, became the ultimate winner.On April 20, 1991, at Capritaur Farms in Upstate New York, Zippy Chippy strolled into the world. He was born from American horse racing royalty -- Compliance (his father was Kentucky Derby-winner Northern Dancer; his great-grandfather Native Dancer, the Preakness and Belmont Stakes winner) and Listen Lady (great-granddaughter of Native Dancer). Even before his birth, the hopes (not to mention the bill for his planned production) for Zippy Chippy were high. His pedigree was horse racing gold: Northern Dancer, Man o' War, Count Fleet, Bold Ruler, War Admiral, and Buckpasser were all ancestors. His success and glory seemed inevitable. But moments after his birth, Zippy Chippy struggled to his feet, took two steps forward . . . and stopped dead in his tracks. He looked around, took in his surroundings, maybe indulged in a little daydream, then promptly lay down for a nap in the straw. And thus began Zippy Chippy's storied racing career. Vince Lombardi, one of the greatest NFL coaches of all time, famously said, ""Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing."" These words have become the battle cry of athletes, coaches, and teams everywhere, but over the years, sports have taken on a literal interpretation of Lombardi's mantra. Match-fixing, doping, sabotage, cocky and mean sportsmanship, all in the name of winning, have infiltrated and scandalized games, teams, reputations, and newspaper headlines. Yet, since his first moments in the world, Zippy Chippy ignored Lombardi and turned his nose at the concept of winning-at-all-costs. In fact, he decided to not win at all, losing, over the course of his career, 100 consecutive races, at some of the greatest tracks in the country: Belmont Park, Aqueduct, Finger Lakes, and Suffolk Downs among them. And he did so with his owner, Felix Monserrate, by his side -- a man who refused to sell Zippy, or even retire him, simply because he couldn't come in first. Soon, Zippy's cheering squad grew to include people who, enchanted by his story, would travel from all over North America to watch him lose but then happily gallop back to his stable. To them, Zippy Chippy was just like them; someone who wasn't an athlete with a million-dollar contract, or someone with movie star looks -- he was a creature who struggled, who lost, and who failed even the lowest of expectations. But, somehow, he found a way to enjoy himself and eagerly return for the next race. Told with laugh-out-loud wit and a lot of heart, The Legend of Zippy Chippy is the story of the losing-est racehorse in North American history -- a perpetual loser who would become the winning thoroughbred in professional horse racing to steal peoples' hearts.From the Hardcover edition.
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Lew Freedman,1-Apr-13,"In this compilation of stories from members of the Cincinnati Reds, baseballs first professional team, Lew Freedman takes readers through decades of Reds baseball. In these firsthand accounts, players detail the most memorable games of their Reds careers.From the Cincinnati Reds inception, the team has been creating lasting memories for its devoted fans. Since the days of the Red Stockings, Cincinnati has featured Hall of Famers, such as Tony Prez and Frank Robinson, both of whom are included in this book. Most recently, Barry Larkin, a member of the 1990 championship team, was inducted as part of the Class of 2012, and Freedman highlights Larkins memories of his Hall of Fame induction.From Joe Morgan and the Big Red Machine days of the 1970s, to Tom Brownings heroics in the late 80s, and Joey Votto and Bronson Arroyos recent brilliance, readers can relive many of the most exciting games in Reds history with some of the Reds most beloved players. This is a must-have for any fans of the Cincinnati ball club, past and present.",272,16.99,"Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.",Game of My Life Cincinnati Reds,Lew Freedman,Nov-12,"Since their founding in 1919, the Chicago Bears have carried the hearts and souls of football fans throughout the country. Now supporters of one of the NFLs most storied franchises will go into the locker room and onto the turf with over twenty Bears legends in Game of My Life Chicago Bears. In this newly revised edition, sportswriter Lew Freedman opens the doors to players private remembrances of how it was and how they reacted to the spotlight. Big touchdowns, career-making moments, and championship glory shared all come to the surface for Bears of the past half-century. Readers will hear tales from Hall of Famers such as Dick Butkus, Gale Sayers, Mike Singletary, Stan Jones, and so many more. Within these pages, Chicago gridiron greats offer glimpses of the National Football League in the 1950s, the 1960s, and right up through present-day play. More than sixty years of Bears experience is represented in this collection of tales told by the men who lived through some of the most memorable moments in franchise history.
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Joe Castiglione & Douglas B. Lyons,5-Apr-12,"Behind the scenes play-by-play from the revered radio announcer
Joe Castiglione is oneof a fewselect announcers whose voice harkens fans back to the home field of their favorite team. After 30 years,his commentary has become as much a part of Boston Red Sox lore as the Green Monster, the Pesky Pole, and Yawkey Way. In this chronicle, the beloved broadcaster offers his insider account of one of the most dominant baseball teams of the past decadefrom the heartbreaking 1986 World Series and the turbulent 1990s to the magical 2004 American League Central Series and World Series, the 2007 championship season, and the state of the team today. Castiglione takes fans behind the microphone and into the champagne soaked clubhouse, hotels, and back rooms where even media had no access, and recounts such tales of his tenure as his friendship with Pedro Martinez and what it was like to ride in the Duck Tour boats during Bostons victory parades.",288,11.99,Triumph Books,Can You Believe It?,"Joe Castiglione, Douglas  B. Lyons",Apr-12,"Joe Castiglione is oneof a fewselect announcers whose voice harkens fans back to the home field of their favorite team. After 30 years,his commentary has become as much a part of Boston Red Sox lore as the Green Monster, the Pesky Pole, and Yawkey Way. In this chronicle, the beloved broadcaster offers his insider account of one of the most dominant baseball teams of the past decadefrom the heartbreaking 1986 World Series and the turbulent 1990s to the magical 2004 American League Central Series and World Series, the 2007 championship season, and the state of the team today. Castiglione takes fans behind the microphone and into the champagne soaked clubhouse, hotels, and back rooms where even media had no access, and recounts such tales of his tenure as his friendship with Pedro Martinez and what it was like to ride in the Duck Tour boats during Bostons victory parades.
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Rob Neyer,1-Jul-01,"Feeding the Green Monster is an invaluable and unique addition to baseball writing from one of its best informed columnists.In the spring of 2000, baseball fanatic and ESPN.com columnist Rob Neyer set out to live every baseball fan's dream. He would spend the next six months attending every one of the Boston Red Sox's home games. His journal of the season that followed, ""Feeding the Green Monster,"" is a candid look at baseball as it's played today. While there are the ups (when the Red Sox led their division) and the downs (when the Red Sox eventually",0,9.99,Grand Central Publishing,Feeding the Green Monster,Jr. Mullen,,"In California, a team of talented young men begin pursuing the most elusive dream in sports, the Olympic Games. The pressure steadily increases as two best friends (a mentor and his protg) reach the top of the world rankings and unexpectedly find themselves direct competitors. Their teammates include an emerging star methodically plotting to retrace his father's path to Olympic glory, as well as a super-extraordinary athlete desperate to walk away from it all. Led by one of the most passionate coaches in sports, a brilliant and explosive strategist on a personal quest for redemption, this team of dark horses and Olympic favorites works through escalating rivalries, joyous triumphs, and heartbreaking setbacks.Author P. H. Mullen chronicles their journey to the 2000 Olympic Games and presents one of the most powerful and moving sports books ever written. Boldly sweeping in literary power and pace, this startling book will permanently change how you view the Olympic athlete.It is a fascinating world of suspense and emotion where human desire for excellence rules over all, and where there are no second chances for glory. But above all, Gold in the Water is a triumph of the human spirit.
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Ross Adell & Ken Samelson,22-Nov-03,"Born out of expansion in 1962, the New York Mets have more than filled the void left by the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants.Amazing Mets Trivia: From Stengal to Piazza tests the memories of Mets fans of all ages with hundreds of questions and facts about Mets players, coaches, managers, and others.",232,9.99,Taylor Trade Publishing,Amazing Mets Trivia,Ken McMillan,Mar-12,"When it comes to baseball glory, no other team comes close to the New York  Yankees, winners of forty American League pennants and twenty-seven World  Series championships. Amazing Tales from the Yankee Dugout is a compilation  of the funniest, strangest, and most unique stories, anecdotes, and tall tales  that have been attributed to baseballs legendary New York Yankees through  the years. Fans will gain new insights about the famed Bronx Bombers that  theyve never read before.",432,24.95,Sports Publishing,Amazing Tales from the New York Yankees Dugout,0
Johnny Pesky & Maureen Mullen,1-Jan-08,"This unique reference provides insider observations of the entire 2007 Championship season from Mr. Red Sox himself, Johnny Pesky. Starting with the unparalleled press conference introducing new Japanese pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka on December 14, 2006, and culminating with the final out of the World Series on October 28, 2007, with the Red Sox winning their second Championship in three years, this is the ultimate keepsake for any Red Sox fan. In Diary of a Red Sox Season, fans have the opportunity to take a seat in the dugout beside Pesky and listen to his unique perspective on players, fans, media, and the high and low points of an unforgettable season. Its a book every Red Sox fan will cherish for years to come.",192,11.99,Triumph Books,Diary of a Red Sox Season,David Rieff,Jan-08,"Both a memoir and an investigation, Swimming in a Sea of Death is David Rieff's loving tribute to his mother, the writer Susan Sontag, and her final battle with cancer. Rieff's brave, passionate, and unsparing witness of the last nine months of her life, from her initial diagnosis to her death, is both an intensely personal portrait of the relationship between a mother and a son, and a reflection on what it is like to try to help someone gravely ill in her fight to go on living and, when the time comes, to die with dignity.   Rieff offers no easy answers. Instead, his intensely personal book is a meditation on what it means to confront death in our culture. In his most profound work, this brilliant writer confronts the blunt feelings of the survivor -- the guilt, the self-questioning, the sense of not having done enough.   And he tries to understand what it means to desire so desperately, as his mother did to the end of her life, to try almost anything in order to go on living.   Drawing on his mother's heroic struggle, paying tribute to her doctors' ingenuity and faithfulness, and determined to tell what happened to them all, Swimming in a Sea of Death subtly draws wider lessons that will be of value to others when they find themselves in the same situation.
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James Buckley,30-Apr-13,"That ball is outta here--out of the ballpark that is.  Baseball parks are as American as apple pie and Americas Classic Ballparks commemorates six ballparks guaranteed to spark nostalgia for the old ball game. Americas Classic Ballparks is a wealth of information on these beloved national landmarks.  Reliving everything from opening day at Fenway Park to the top ten moments in Yankee stadium, ballpark enthusiasts will revel in stadium trivia and cherish the historic photographs found throughout these pages.  Authored by prolific sportswriter James Buckley Jr., Americas Classic Ballparks is the perfect addition to any sports library.",176,22.99,Thunder Bay Press,America's Classic Ballparks,James Buckley,Sep-13,"That ball is outta here--out of the ballpark that is.  Baseball parks are as American as apple pie and Americas Classic Ballparks commemorates six ballparks guaranteed to spark nostalgia for the old ball game. Americas Classic Ballparks is a wealth of information on these beloved national landmarks.  Reliving everything from opening day at Fenway Park to the top ten moments in Yankee stadium, ballpark enthusiasts will revel in stadium trivia and cherish the historic photographs found throughout these pages. Authored by prolific sportswriter James Buckley Jr., Americas Classic Ballparks is the perfect addition to any sports library.",176,19.95,Thunder Bay Press,America's Classic Ballparks,1
Greg Rhodes,3-Apr-07,"As part of every Reds game broadcast on the Reds Radio Network, Greg Rhodes, noted baseball historian and director of the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, presents a brief, colorful account of a memorable moment in the history of America's longest-running baseball team. These pieces have become a favorite feature for Reds fans, who love to celebrate the Big Red Machines long and storied history and traditions. This collection brings together every single one of Rhodes' pieces in a single book for both Reds fans and baseball aficionados. Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame Highlights chronicles more than 130 years of history and five world series championships and includes over 300 short accounts of the teams greatest, saddest, wildest, and weirdest players and moments. Packed with over 100 photos furnished by the Reds and their museum, the book pays tribute to a teamthat remainsone of America's favorites.",256,15.99,Clerisy Press,Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame Highlights,"Greg Oliver, Steven Johnson",May-05,"When you put four pro wrestlers in a ring, you double the athleticism, mischief, and entertainment. That's the equation behind The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Tag Teams, the first comprehensive and historical look at wrestling's tag team phenomenon.It contains hundreds of extensive interviews with well-known wrestlers, promoters, and managers  a who's who of wrestling since the 1950s to reveal tales of pain, measly payoffs, and a trade that was practised as much for love as money.Find fascinating profiles chock full of little known info about top tag teams, as well as humorous anecdotes. With detailed insider information, the authors explain how tag team matches actually work  and why, sometimes, they do not. Casual fans will be anxious to see how their favourites stack up on the list of the top teams of all time. With its impressive collection of rare, historic photos, this book will stand out as a reference source and talking point for years to come.
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Jonah Keri & Baseball Prospectus,27-Feb-07,"In the numbers-obsessed sport of baseball, statistics don't merely record what players, managers, and owners have done. Properly understood, they can tell us how the teams we root for could employ better strategies, put more effective players on the field, and win more games. The revolution in baseball statistics that began in the 1970s is a controversial subject that professionals and fans alike argue over without end. Despite this fundamental change in the way we watch and understand the sport, no one has written the book that reveals, across every area of strategy and management, how the best practitioners of statistical analysis in baseball-people like Bill James, Billy Beane, and Theo Epstein-think about numbers and the game. Baseball Between the Numbers is that book. In separate chapters covering every aspect of the game, from hitting, pitching, and fielding to roster construction and the scouting and drafting of players, the experts at Baseball Prospectus examine the subtle, hidden aspects of the game, bring them out into the open, and show us how our favorite teams could win more games. This is a book that every fan, every follower of sports radio, every fantasy player, every coach, and every player, at every level, can learn from and enjoy.",0,14.99,Basic Books,Baseball Between the Numbers,Beth Shaw,,"Bring the strength and breathing power of yoga to the sports you loveand seriously up your game!Yoga routines designed specifically for swimming, running,  cycling, golf, tennis, baseball, football, volleyball, basketball,  skiing, snowboarding, weightlifting, kickboxing, boxing, CrossFit, and  more!  Your body can either help you achieve your goals or get in the way of you living your best life. By practicing yoga and meditation, you can make your body work with you, not against you.Beth Shaw   Whether youre a professional athlete, a weekend warrior, or a pick-up game enthusiast, yoga can dramatically affect your athletic performance and improve your alignment, balance, core stability, strength, flexibility, agility, endurance, lung capacity, and mobility. In this motivating and practical guide, celebrated fitness expert Beth Shaw provides short, sports-specific yoga routines designed to help counter tight muscles, overuse injuries, and musculature imbalances. By adding a quick yoga routine to any workout, you will increase your overall strength and health, and achieve your personal best.  Inside youll find  fully illustrated, sport-specific yoga routines that engage the core, enhance your play, and reduce the risk of injury   essential warm-up and cool-down movements to complement any athletic endeavor  simple breathing exercises to steady your breath and calm your nerves during competition   meditation techniques to help clear your mind and bring laser focus to your goals  guided imagery and visualization exercises to improve performance   strategies for coaching yourself and others
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Jonah Keri & Baseball Prospectus,27-Feb-07,"In the numbers-obsessed sport of baseball, statistics don't merely record what players, managers, and owners have done. Properly understood, they can tell us how the teams we root for could employ better strategies, put more effective players on the field, and win more games. The revolution in baseball statistics that began in the 1970s is a controversial subject that professionals and fans alike argue over without end. Despite this fundamental change in the way we watch and understand the sport, no one has written the book that reveals, across every area of strategy and management, how the best practitioners of statistical analysis in baseball-people like Bill James, Billy Beane, and Theo Epstein-think about numbers and the game. Baseball Between the Numbers is that book. In separate chapters covering every aspect of the game, from hitting, pitching, and fielding to roster construction and the scouting and drafting of players, the experts at Baseball Prospectus examine the subtle, hidden aspects of the game, bring them out into the open, and show us how our favorite teams could win more games. This is a book that every fan, every follower of sports radio, every fantasy player, every coach, and every player, at every level, can learn from and enjoy.",0,14.99,Basic Books,Baseball Between the Numbers,Danny Peary,,"Jackie Robinson was a Hall-of-Fame second baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers. He was most famous for breaking the baseball color line with the Dodgers on April 15, 1947, though he was also known for his strong character and political activism that contributed to the Civil Rights Movement. Every year on April 15, all players in the MLB recognize Jackie Robinson Day by wearing Jackie's number, 42. He was an inspiration to players, fans and underdogs around the world. With Baseball Immortal: Jackie Robinson, Danny Peary takes you on an incredible, unique journey to a time of great progress in America and some really good baseball. Get a first-hand, 360-degree look at one of America's greatest and most important athletes through his words and the words of those around him - from his outspoken wife, Rachel Robinson, his childhood influencers, fans, other baseball greats and more. This book is perfect for baseball fans and historians across the country, especially since the book will publish in time for Father's Day gifts. Baseball fans will get an advantage reading about Robinson's life just in time to celebrate major anniversaries of the great player. In 2016 and 2017, the MLB will commemorate the 70th anniversaries of Robinson's first debuts in the minor leagues and in the major leagues with the Dodgers, along with other anniversaries like the 35th anniversary of his induction into the Hall of Fame.
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Jonah Keri & Baseball Prospectus,27-Feb-07,"In the numbers-obsessed sport of baseball, statistics don't merely record what players, managers, and owners have done. Properly understood, they can tell us how the teams we root for could employ better strategies, put more effective players on the field, and win more games. The revolution in baseball statistics that began in the 1970s is a controversial subject that professionals and fans alike argue over without end. Despite this fundamental change in the way we watch and understand the sport, no one has written the book that reveals, across every area of strategy and management, how the best practitioners of statistical analysis in baseball-people like Bill James, Billy Beane, and Theo Epstein-think about numbers and the game. Baseball Between the Numbers is that book. In separate chapters covering every aspect of the game, from hitting, pitching, and fielding to roster construction and the scouting and drafting of players, the experts at Baseball Prospectus examine the subtle, hidden aspects of the game, bring them out into the open, and show us how our favorite teams could win more games. This is a book that every fan, every follower of sports radio, every fantasy player, every coach, and every player, at every level, can learn from and enjoy.",0,14.99,Basic Books,Baseball Between the Numbers,John Feinstein,,"The riveting inside story of college basketball's fiercest rivalry among three coaching legendsUniversity of North Carolina's Dean Smith, Duke's Mike Krzyzewski, and North Carolina State's Jim Valvanoby the king of college basketball writers, #1 New York Times bestseller John FeinsteinOn March 18, 1980, the immensely powerful Duke basketball program announced the hiring of its new coachthe man who would resurrect the team, restore glory to Duke, and defeat the legendary Dean Smith, who coached down the road at UNC Chapel Hill and had turned UNC into a powerhouse. Duke's new man was Mike Krzyzewski. The only problem was, no one knew who Krzyzewski was, he had a so-so record in his short time as head coach of Army, and worst of all, no one could even pronounce his name. The announcement caused head scratches . . . if not immediate calls for his head . . . and on this note his career at Duke began.  The table was set nine days later, when on March 27, 1980, Jim Valvano was hired by North Carolina State to be their new head coach. The hiring didn't raise as many eyebrows, but with the exuberant Valvano on board, two new coaches were now in place to challenge Dean Smithand the most sensational competitive decade in history was about to unfold.  In the skillful hands of John Feinstein, this extraordinary rivalryand the men behind itcome to life in a unique, intimate way. The Legends Club is a sports book that captures an era in American sport and culture, documenting the inside view of a decade of absolutely incredible competition. Feinstein pulls back the curtain on the recruiting wars, the intensely personal competition that wasn't always friendly, the enormous pressure and national stakes, and the battle for the very soul of college basketball allegiance in a hot-bed area. Getting to the roots of the NCAA goliath that is followed religiously by millions of fans today, Feinstein uses his unprecedented access to all three coaches to paint a portrait only he could conjure. The Legends Club is destined to be one of Feinstein's biggest bestsellers.
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Frederick C. Klein,1-May-08,"Expressing the passion felt for the Cubs using all 26 letters of the alphabet accompanied by rhymes, colorful illustrations, and informative text, this tribute to the Chicago team explores the sports obsession in a fresh and humorous way. Readers will enjoy fun facts and amusing illustrations of some of the most famous characters in the baseball team's long history, including Ernie Banks and Sammy Sosa.",48,11.99,Triumph Books,For the Love of the Cubs,"Frederick C. Klein, Mark Anderson, Johnny Pesky",Mar-08,"Expressing the passion felt for the Red Sox using all 26 letters of the alphabet accompanied by rhymes, colorful illustrations, and informative text, thistribute to the Boston team explores the sports obsession in a fresh and humorous way. Readers will enjoy fun facts and amusing illustrations of some of the most famousand infamouscharacters in the baseball team's history.",48,11.99,Triumph Books,For the Love of the Red Sox,0
Frederick C. Klein,1-Mar-09,"Expressing the passion felt for the Mets using all 26 letters of the alphabet accompanied by rhymes, colorful illustrations, and informative text, this tribute to the New York team explores the sports obsession in a fresh and humorous way. Readers will enjoy fun facts and amusing illustrations of some of the most famous characters in the baseball team's history, including Carlos Beltran, Yogi Berra, Sid Fernandez, Keith Hernandez, Al Leiter, Lindsey Nelson, Mike Piazza, Jose Reyes, Johan Santana, Darryl Strawberry, and Bobby Valentine.",48,16.99,Triumph Books,For the Love of the Mets,"Frederick C. Klein, Mark Anderson, Ozzie Smith",Aug-07,"Expressing the passion felt for the Cardinals using all 26 letters of the alphabet accompanied by rhymes, colorful illustrations, and informative text, thistribute to the St. Louis baseball team explores the sports obsession in a fresh and humorous way. Readers will enjoy fun facts and amusing illustrations of some of the most famousand infamouscharacters inSt. Louishistory, including Grover Cleveland Alexander, Lou Brock,Dizzy Dean, Bob Gibson, Rogers Hornsby, Stan Musial, Ozzie Smith, and Cy Young.",48,11.99,Triumph Books,For the Love of the Cardinals,0
Frederick C. Klein,1-Mar-09,"Expressing the passion felt for the Mets using all 26 letters of the alphabet accompanied by rhymes, colorful illustrations, and informative text, this tribute to the New York team explores the sports obsession in a fresh and humorous way. Readers will enjoy fun facts and amusing illustrations of some of the most famous characters in the baseball team's history, including Carlos Beltran, Yogi Berra, Sid Fernandez, Keith Hernandez, Al Leiter, Lindsey Nelson, Mike Piazza, Jose Reyes, Johan Santana, Darryl Strawberry, and Bobby Valentine.",48,16.99,Triumph Books,For the Love of the Mets,"Frederick C. Klein, Mark Anderson, Rusty Staub",Mar-09,"Expressing the passion felt for the Mets using all 26 letters of the alphabet accompanied by rhymes, colorful illustrations, and informative text, thistribute to the New York team explores the sports obsession in a fresh and humorous way. Readers will enjoy fun facts and amusing illustrations of some of the most famous characters in the baseball team's history, including Carlos Beltran, Yogi Berra, Sid Fernandez, Keith Hernandez, Al Leiter, Lindsey Nelson, Mike Piazza, Jose Reyes, Johan Santana, Darryl Strawberry, and Bobby Valentine.",48,11.99,Triumph Books,For the Love of the Mets,1
Frederick C. Klein,1-Mar-08,"Expressing the passion felt for the Red Sox using all 26 letters of the alphabet accompanied by rhymes, colorful illustrations, and informative text, this tribute to the Boston team explores the sports obsession in a fresh and humorous way. Readers will enjoy fun facts and amusing illustrations of some of the most famousand infamouscharacters in the baseball team's history.",48,11.99,Triumph Books,For the Love of the Red Sox,Billy C. Wirtz,Sep-12,"Neither an expos of the dark underbelly of wrestling nor a justification of its existence, Red Headed Geek is a loving, firsthand look inside the regional wrestling circuits of yesteryear by a former manager whos been tossed from the ring, bashed with a folding chair, and had painfully honest conversations with the wrestlers themselves. Billy C. Wirtz gives a distinct view of the strange world of wrestling, offering a look into the actual workings of the business and the underlying reasons for its popularity, as well as an explanation for its status as an often maligned and misunderstood subculture and its vital role in American working-class entertainment. He recounts his painful on-the-job trainingexplaining certain practices and dispelling some commonly held myths and beliefsand discusses his personal and professional relationships with wrestlers such as the Fabulous Moolah, Diamond Lil, Sir Oliver Humperdink, and dozens of others, from the legendary to the never-heard-ofs. The book also contains a glossary of wrestling slang for those who arent as familiar with the sport. For the die-hard fan or the total nonbeliever, this book presents one mans honest perspective and observations on a fascinating subculture.
less",225,9.99,Holy Macro! Books,Red Headed Geek,0
Frederick C. Klein,1-May-09,"Expressing the passion felt for the Tigers using all 26 letters of the alphabet accompanied by rhymes, colorful illustrations, and informative text, this tribute to the Detroit team explores the sports obsession in a fresh and humorous way. Readers will enjoy fun facts and amusing illustrations of some of the most famousand infamouscharacters in the baseball team's history, including George Anderson, Ty Cobb, Bill Freehan, ""Hammerin' Hank"" Greenberg, Ernie Harwell, Harry Heilmann, Al Kaline, Mickey Lolich, Magglio Ordonez, and George Quellich.",48,16.99,Triumph Books,For the Love of the Tigers,"Frederick C. Klein, Mark Anderson",Jul-12,"Expressing the passion felt for the Bulldogs using all 26 letters of the alphabet accompanied by rhymes, colorful illustrations, and informative text, thistribute to the Georgia football team explores the sports obsession in a fresh and humorous way. Readers will enjoy fun facts and amusing illustrations of some of the most famousand infamouscharacters in Georgia history, including Champ Bailey, Vince Dooley, Garrison Hearst, Knowshon Moreno, David Pollack, Frankie Sinkwich, Fran Tarkenton, and Herschel Walker.",48,11.99,Triumph Books,For the Love of the Bulldogs,0
John Sexton and Others,7-Mar-13,"The president of New York University offers a love letter to Americas most beloved sport and a tribute to its underlying spirituality.For more than a decade, John Sexton has taught a wildly popular New York University course about two seemingly very different things: religion and baseball. Yet Sexton argues that one is actually a pathway to the other.Baseball as a Road to God is about touching that something that lies beyond logical understanding. Sexton illuminates the surprisingly large number of mutual concepts shared between baseball and religion: faith, doubt, conversion, miracles, and even sacredness among many others.Structured like a game and filled with riveting accounts of baseballs most historic moments, Baseball as Road to God will enthrall baseball fans whatever their religious beliefs may be. In thought-provoking, beautifully rendered prose, Sexton elegantly demonstrates that baseball is more than a game, or even a national pastime: It can be a road to enlightenment.",256,9.99,Penguin Publishing Group,Baseball as a Road to God,"Al Goldis, John Wolff",Jun-09,"The purpose of this book is twofold:  one, to give ballplayers an inside look at just what scouts are really looking for in their search for professional ballplayers; and two, to help them market and sell themselves so that scouts will know they exist and see them put their best skills on display.  This book has been written with the intent of helping ballplayers keep their dreams of playing pro ball alive and flourishing.  All any ballplayer wants is a shot at playing pro ball, and by reading this book, they will be that much closer to having their dreams come true.",144,12.95,Skyhorse Publishing,How to Make Pro Baseball Scouts Notice You,0
Bob Keisser,5-Aug-13,"More than two hundred Major League Baseball players have hailed from Long Beach and its suburbs. This hotbed of horsehide heroics includes Hall of Famers Bob Lemon, Duke Snider and Tony Gwynn, as well as longtime stars Ron Fairly, Bob Bailey, Bobby Grich, Chase Utley and Jered Weaver. Negro League and Pacific Coast League clubs enjoyed Long Beach connections. Many players whose cleats tore up legendary Rec Park and Blair Field are enshrined in the citys baseball/softball hall of fame. The winning tradition continues as Long Beach States Dirtbags sent more players to the bigs in 2010 and 2011 than any other college. Join baseball historian Bob Keisser as he recounts Long Beachs greatest baseball stars, teams and stories.",224,9.99,The History Press,Baseball in Long Beach,Rod Heikell,Aug-13,"This comprehensive guide to the world of chartering, compiledby Rod Heikell, shares thebreadth of his knowledge and experience, recommending types of charter,best types of boat, as well as essential information about the world'scruising areas. Taking a practical approach, he explains everything prospectivecharterers need to know before setting sail: visas required,healthcare, money, and what to expect from foreign harbours andanchorages. At the heart of the book is a country by country round-upof charter areas around the world with pros and cons, best times to go,wind and sea conditions, harbours and anchorages, eating out, safety,documentation requirements and getting there. Each area is illustrated with a map andcolour photos.This unique guide is a must-have reference for charterers the worldover, and a mouth-watering appetiser for those dreaming about wherethey would like to sail in the future.
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George Beim & Julia Ruth Stevens,1-Apr-98,"A stunning collection of private and rarely published photographs of Babe Ruth complied by George Beim with Julia Ruth Stevens, the Babe's daughter.",192,28.99,Taylor Trade Publishing,Babe Ruth,"George Beim, Julia Ruth Stevens",Apr-98,"is a family photo album filled with over 200 new, never-before-published images of Ruth. Each photo is accompanied by a caption by Julia Ruth Stevens in which she identifies and reflects on the event.",192,28.99,Taylor Trade Publishing,Babe Ruth,1
Charlie Poekel,19-Oct-11,"On the eve of game four of the 1926 World Series, Ruth heard that a young New Jersey boy, Johnny Sylvester, was laid up with a deadly illness. Ruth autographed a ball for Johnny, inscribing it, I'll knock a homer for you in Wednesday's game - Babe Ruth. The rest was history. Ruth delivered on his promise, and Johnny made a miraculous recovery.",160,9.99,The History Press,Babe & The Kid,Sara Wyche,Oct-11,"A unique guide to understanding the horse s back: how it works, what can go wrong and why, how to recognize problems and how to prevent them - an essential handbook for all owners and riders.  Topics covered include: the basic anatomy of the horse's back; sources and causes of problems; recognizing pain in the horse; professional diagnoses and therapies; orthodox and complementary treatments; rehabilitation and recovery; remedial exercise and training; shoeing; saddle fitting and finally back-friendly riding and management.",160,18.94,Crowood,Understanding The Horse's Back,0
Bill Littlefield & Richard Johnson,9-Sep-03,"Long before there was the Super Bowl, the NBA Championship, the Final Four, or the World Cup, there was the World Series. In the beginning, men in derbies sat in the outfield and marveled at Mathewson and McGraw. Today, fans congregate in sports bars, staring at screens big enough to see which players have shaved that day. For a century, the World Series has captured the nations imagination. The drama has included Willie Mayss catch, of course, and Reggie Jacksons home runs, and the gratifying day when Walter Johnson finally won. But the plot lines have also featured the audacious fixing of the 1919 Series and the unlikely heroics of various journeymen never much heard of before the span of a few brilliant autumn days, and never much heard of since. There has been one perfect game. There have been any number of perfectly inexplicable managerial decisions, not all of them made by managers of the Red Sox. There has been drama, comedy, and pathos.Fall Classics is a collection of the best writing about the World Series in its first hundred years. Certainly it is a kind of history of the event. It is also a catalog of the work of some of the most accomplished and entertaining writers of the past century, since the World Series has drawn to itself not only our best sports scribblers, but many writers who wouldnt have dreamed of writing about the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Final Four, or even the Super Bowl. Here youll find Jimmy Breslin telling Damon Runyons fantastic story of how he got the scoop on where Grover Cleveland Alexander spent the first innings of a seventh game he eventually won. (Hint: It wasnt the bullpen.) Satchel Paige recalls his experience of finally getting to pitch in the Series in 1948. Red Smith writes about Willie Mayss last hurrah with the Mets in 1973 against the As. And Peter Gammons and Roger Angell give their takes on the two most famous game sixes of all, Gammons on 1975 and Angell on 1986. The games and the memories go on. For every fan whose heart yearns for a bleacher seat, a ballpark frank, and a slice of October Americana, Fall Classics is a treasure.From the Hardcover edition.",320,11.99,Crown/Archetype,Fall Classics,"Bill Littlefield, Richard Johnson",Dec-07,"Long before there was the Super Bowl, the NBA Championship, the Final Four, or the World Cup, there was the World Series. In the beginning, men in derbies sat in the outfield and marveled at Mathewson and McGraw. Today, fans congregate in sports bars, staring at screens big enough to see which players have shaved that day. For a century, the World Series has captured the nations imagination. The drama has included Willie Mayss catch, of course, and Reggie Jacksons home runs, and the gratifying day when Walter Johnson finally won. But the plot lines have also featured the audacious fixing of the 1919 Series and the unlikely heroics of various journeymen never much heard of before the span of a few brilliant autumn days, and never much heard of since. There has been one perfect game. There have been any number of perfectly inexplicable managerial decisions, not all of them made by managers of the Red Sox. There has been drama, comedy, and pathos.Fall Classics is a collection of the best writing about the World Series in its first hundred years. Certainly it is a kind of history of the event. It is also a catalog of the work of some of the most accomplished and entertaining writers of the past century, since the World Series has drawn to itself not only our best sports scribblers, but many writers who wouldnt have dreamed of writing about the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Final Four, or even the Super Bowl. Here youll find Jimmy Breslin telling Damon Runyons fantastic story of how he got the scoop on where Grover Cleveland Alexander spent the first innings of a seventh game he eventually won. (Hint: It wasnt the bullpen.) Satchel Paige recalls his experience of finally getting to pitch in the Series in 1948. Red Smith writes about Willie Mayss last hurrah with the Mets in 1973 against the As. And Peter Gammons and Roger Angell give their takes on the two most famous game sixes of all, Gammons on 1975 and Angell on 1986. The games and the memories go on. For every fan whose heart yearns for a bleacher seat, a ballpark frank, and a slice of October Americana, Fall Classics is a treasure.From the Hardcover edition.
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Michael J. Schell,3-Dec-13,"Tony Gwynn is the greatest hitter in the history of baseball. That's the conclusion of this engaging and provocative analysis of baseball's all-time best hitters. Michael Schell challenges the traditional list of all-time hitters, which places Ty Cobb first, Gwynn 16th, and includes just 8 players whose prime came after 1960. Schell argues that the raw batting averages used as the list's basis should be adjusted to take into account that hitters played in different eras, with different rules, and in different ballparks. He makes those adjustments and produces a new list of the best 100 hitters that will spark debate among baseball fans and statisticians everywhere.Schell combines the two qualifications essential for a book like this. He is a professional statistician--applying his skills to cancer research--and he has an encyclopedic knowledge of baseball. He has wondered how to rank hitters since he was a boy growing up as a passionate Cincinnati Reds fan. Over the years, he has analyzed the most important factors, including the relative difficulty of hitting in different ballparks, the length of hitters' careers, the talent pool that players are drawn from, and changes in the game that raised or lowered major-league batting averages (the introduction of the designated hitter and changes in the height and location of the pitcher's mound, for example). Schell's study finally levels the playing field, giving new credit to hitters who played in adverse conditions and downgrading others who faced fewer obstacles. His final ranking of players differs dramatically from the traditional list. Gwynn, for example, bumps Cobb to 2nd place, Rod Carew rises from 28th to 3rd, Babe Ruth drops from 9th to 16th, and Willie Mays comes from off the list to rank 13th. Schell's list also gives relatively more credit to modern players, containing 39 whose best days were after 1960.Using a fun, conversational style, the book presents a feast of stories and statistics about players, ballparks, and teams--all arranged so that calculations can be skipped by general readers but consulted by statisticians eager to follow Schell's methods or introduce their students to such basic concepts as mean, histogram, standard deviation, p-value, and regression. Baseball's All-Time Best Hitters will shake up how baseball fans view the greatest heroes of America's national pastime.",408,20.99,Princeton University Press,Baseball's All-Time Best Hitters,Michael J. Schell,Dec-13,"Tony Gwynn is the greatest hitter in the history of baseball. That's the conclusion of this engaging and provocative analysis of baseball's all-time best hitters. Michael Schell challenges the traditional list of all-time hitters, which places Ty Cobb first, Gwynn 16th, and includes just 8 players whose prime came after 1960. Schell argues that the raw batting averages used as the list's basis should be adjusted to take into account that hitters played in different eras, with different rules, and in different ballparks. He makes those adjustments and produces a new list of the best 100 hitters that will spark debate among baseball fans and statisticians everywhere. Schell combines the two qualifications essential for a book like this. He is a professional statistician--applying his skills to cancer research--and he has an encyclopedic knowledge of baseball. He has wondered how to rank hitters since he was a boy growing up as a passionate Cincinnati Reds fan. Over the years, he has analyzed the most important factors, including the relative difficulty of hitting in different ballparks, the length of hitters' careers, the talent pool that players are drawn from, and changes in the game that raised or lowered major-league batting averages (the introduction of the designated hitter and changes in the height and location of the pitcher's mound, for example). Schell's study finally levels the playing field, giving new credit to hitters who played in adverse conditions and downgrading others who faced fewer obstacles. His final ranking of players differs dramatically from the traditional list. Gwynn, for example, bumps Cobb to 2nd place, Rod Carew rises from 28th to 3rd, Babe Ruth drops from 9th to 16th, and Willie Mays comes from off the list to rank 13th. Schell's list also gives relatively more credit to modern players, containing 39 whose best days were after 1960. Using a fun, conversational style, the book presents a feast of stories and statistics about players, ballparks, and teams--all arranged so that calculations can be skipped by general readers but consulted by statisticians eager to follow Schell's methods or introduce their students to such basic concepts as mean, histogram, standard deviation, p-value, and regression. Baseball's All-Time Best Hitters will shake up how baseball fans view the greatest heroes of America's national pastime.
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Mark J. Schmetzer,1-Apr-11,"The Big Red Machine dominated major league baseball in the 1970s, but the Cincinnati franchise began its climb to that pinnacle in 1961, when an unlikely collection of cast-offs and wannabes stunned the baseball world by winning the National League pennant. Led by revered manager Fred Hutchinson, the team featured rising stars like Frank Robinson, Jim OToole, and Vada Pinson, fading stars like Gus Bell and Wally Post, and a few castoffs who suddenly came into their own, like Gene Freese and 20-game-winner Joey Jay.In time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their pennant-winning season, the amazing story of the Ragamuffin Reds is told from start to finish in Before the Machine.  Written by long-time Reds Report editor Mark J. Schmetzer and featuring dozens of photos by award-winning photographer Jerry Klumpe of the Cincinnati Post & Times Star, this book surely will be a winner with every fan in Reds country and coincides with an anniversary exhibit at the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum. Through interviews and research, Before the Machine captures the excitement of a pennant race for a team that had suffered losing seasons in 14 of the past 16 years. Schmetzer also beautifully evokes the time and placea muggy Midwestern summer during which, as the new song of the season boasts, the whole towns batty for that team in Cincinnati. Led by regional talk-show star Ruth Lyons (the Midwests Oprah) fans rallied around the Reds as never before. The year didnt begin well for the team. Budding superstar Frank Robinson was arrested right before spring training for carrying a concealed weapon, and long-time owner Powel Crosley Jr., died suddenly just days before the start of the season. Few expertsor fansgave the Reds much of a chance at first place anyway. With powerhouse teams in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Milwaukee, the National League pennant was unlikely to fly over Cincinnatis Crosley Field. But manager Hutchinson somehow galvanized his motley crew and led them to victory after victory. Joey Jay, who had languished with the Braves, mowed down hitters while his rotation mates OToole and knuckleballer Bob Purkey did the same. The team also  featured a dynamic duo in the bullpen in Bill Henry and Jim Brosnan, whose book about the season, Pennant Race, became a national bestseller the following year. As the rest of the league kept waiting for the Reds to fade, Hutchs boys kept winningand finally grabbed the pennant.Though they couldnt continue their magic in the World Series against the Yankees, the previously moribund Reds franchise did continue to their success throughout the decade, winning 98 games in 1962 and falling just short of another pennant in 1964. They established a recipe for success that would lead, a few years later, to the emergence of the Big Red Machine.",256,10.99,Clerisy Press,Before the Machine,"Mark J. Schmetzer, Greg Rhodes",Apr-11,"The Big Red Machine dominated major league baseball in the 1970s, but the Cincinnati franchise began its climb to that pinnacle in 1961, when an unlikely collection of cast-offs and wannabes stunned the baseball world by winning the National League pennant. Led by revered manager Fred Hutchinson, the team featured rising stars like Frank Robinson, Jim OToole, and Vada Pinson, fading stars like Gus Bell and Wally Post, and a few castoffs who suddenly came into their own, like Gene Freese and 20-game-winner Joey Jay.In time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their pennant-winning season, the amazing story of the Ragamuffin Reds is told from start to finish in Before the Machine.  Written by long-time Reds Report editor Mark J. Schmetzer and featuring dozens of photos by award-winning photographer Jerry Klumpe of the Cincinnati Post & Times Star, this book surely will be a winner with every fan in Reds country and coincides with an anniversary exhibit at the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum.Through interviews and research, Before the Machine captures the excitement of a pennant race for a team that had suffered losing seasons in 14 of the past 16 years. Schmetzer also beautifully evokes the time and placea muggy Midwestern summer during which, as the new song of the season boasts, the whole towns batty for that team in Cincinnati. Led by regional talk-show star Ruth Lyons (the Midwests Oprah) fans rallied around the Reds as never before.The year didnt begin well for the team. Budding superstar Frank Robinson was arrested right before spring training for carrying a concealed weapon, and long-time owner Powel Crosley Jr., died suddenly just days before the start of the season. Few expertsor fansgave the Reds much of a chance at first place anyway. With powerhouse teams in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Milwaukee, the National League pennant was unlikely to fly over Cincinnatis Crosley Field.But manager Hutchinson somehow galvanized his motley crew and led them to victory after victory. Joey Jay, who had languished with the Braves, mowed down hitters while his rotation mates OToole and knuckleballer Bob Purkey did the same. The team also  featured a dynamic duo in the bullpen in Bill Henry and Jim Brosnan, whose book about the season, Pennant Race, became a national bestseller the following year. As the rest of the league kept waiting for the Reds to fade, Hutchs boys kept winningand finally grabbed the pennant.Though they couldnt continue their magic in the World Series against the Yankees, the previously moribund Reds franchise did continue to their success throughout the decade, winning 98 games in 1962 and falling just short of another pennant in 1964. They established a recipe for success that would lead, a few years later, to the emergence of the Big Red Machine.
less",256,14.95,Clerisy Press,Before the Machine,1
Christopher Mehfoud,10-Feb-14,"The following includes more intricate details that encompassed the planning phases and the trip in its entirety. It is set up to be a blueprint to planning a baseball road trip. Based on the website, www.30StadiumUStour.com, and my trip to all 30 baseball stadiums in the summer of 2012, this appendix will serve as a mere guide to understanding how we organized the trip of a life time.",0,0,Christopher Mehfoud,Blueprint to a Baseball Road Trip,Michael Tackett,,"From an award-winning journalist, a realField of Dreamsstory about a legendary coach and theprofessional-caliber baseball program he built in America's heartland, where boys comesummer after summer to be molded intoballplayers  and men Clarinda, Iowa, population 5,000, sits two hours from anything. There, between the corn fields and hog yards, is a ball field with a bronze bust of a man named Merl Eberly, a baseball whisperer who specialized in second chances and lost causes.The statue was a gift from one of Merls original long-shot projects, a skinny kid from the ghetto in Los Angeles who would one day become a beloved Hall-of-Fame shortstop: Ozzie Smith.The Baseball Whisperertraces the remarkable story of Merl Eberly and his Clarinda As baseball team, which he tended over the course of five decades, transforming them from a town team to a collegiate summer league powerhouse. Along with Ozzie Smith, future manager Bud Black, and star player Von Hayes, Merl developed scores of major league players (six of which are currently playing). In the process, Merl taught them to be men, insisting on hard work, integrity, and responsibility.More than a book about ballplayers who landed in the nation's agricultural heartland, The Baseball Whisperer is the story of a coach who puts character and dedication first, and reminds us of the best, purest form of baseball excellence.
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J.D. Bolick,28-Mar-14,"Baseball America is an excellent survey of young baseball players striving to make the major leagues, but it is designed for general baseball fans. J.D. Bolick takes scouting impressions, video, stats and clear concise writing to give every fantasy baseball owner a exacting and useful Guide to the players they need to know for their drafts this year.",0,0.99,Booknoise.com,Bolick's Guide to Fantasy Baseball Prospects,Bob Holtzman,,"A Fasten-ating Guide to Knots for Every Adventure! The perfect knot can make any job quicker, easier, and saferwhether you need to build a shelter, tether a horse, rappel down a cliff, or moor a boat. In The Field Guide to Knots, veteran outdoorsman Bob Holtzman helps you:Select and tie the right knot for any taskIdentify and untie existing knotsChoose and maintain your rope, and more!With more than 80 time-tested knots and more than 600 color photos, this Field Guide is indispensible for backpackers, climbers, sailors, anglers, hunters, equestriansand anyone else whos ever needed to change a sail, reposition a climbing rope, or splice a tent pole!",0,0,The Experiment,The Field Guide to Knots,0
Ron Martriano,1-Sep-09,"This book hits a grand slam right out of the park! No diehard devotee of the diamond will be able to resist this completely out-of-the ordinary look at the sport. It's rich in anecdotes about team superstitions (from the black cat that haunted the Cubs to the ""Curse of the Bambino""), the antics of the superstars, and other stuff that comes out of left field. Think today's umpires have a temper? Wait till you read about the 19th century New Jersey ump who pulled out a gun and shoved it in the face of a player who came at him with a bat. Or about the time three Brooklyn Dodger runners found themselves at third basetogether.",192,8.99,Charlesbridge,Book of Baseball Stuff,Ron Martirano,Jul-11,"Touchdown! These tales from the gridiron will set fans abuzz. Fun, filled with intriguing lore from football history, and engagingly written, they're almost as exciting as the Super Bowl itself. Find out all about the pranksters and one-of-a-kind characters of the game, including Clinton Portis, who liked to wear costumes to his team's weekly press conferences (including a mad scientist wig). Speaking of costumes, hazing the rookies is an integral part of the sport. Just ask Lavelle Hawkins and Cary Williams. They were tied to a goalpost and doused with water, mustard, and ketchup. You'll read about the strange injuries, including Turk Edwards' career-ending injury during the coin toss. You'll cringe reading about how San Francisco 49er Ronnie Lott gave 110%--and his pinky--all for the love of the sport. And you'll bust out laughing when you find out why coach Don Shula once took a shower with an alligator.
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Bill Nowlin,14-Dec-12,"The follow-up to Boston Red Sox IQ: The Ultimate Test of True Fandom (Volume I), noted Red Sox author Bill Nowlin challenges readers with more than 200 brand new trivia questions. Think you know Red Sox trivia? Better think againCurse in the Rearview Mirror will challenge and entertain even the most hardcore Red Sox fans with trivia and stories from every era of franchise history.",74,3.99,Black Mesa Publishing,Boston Red Sox IQ: The Ultimate Test of True Fandom (Volume II),"Spike Dykes, Dave Boling, Bill Little",Oct-13,"Tales from the Texas Tech Red Raiders Sideline will examine the games, stories, and players that have enriched the Red Raiders 79-year history. College football fans will get an inside look, as told by the schools all-time most winningest coach, at one of the nations highest-scoring and most-dangerous dark-horse programs, along with a glance back at the players and coaches who helped build the Red Raiders successful tradition. Texas Tech legends Donny Anderson, who scored a touchdown for the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl II, and E. J. Holub, Texas Techs first consensus Division I-A All-American, will be profiled, along with more recent stars, like the record-setting Kliff Kingsbury and B. J. Symons and All-Americans Tracy Saul, Byron Hanspard, and Zach Thomas.",204,19.95,Sports Publishing,Tales from the Texas Tech Red Raiders Sideline,0
Doug Wilson,4-Mar-14,"Finalist for the 2014 Casey Award!Selected by the National Baseball Hall of Fame for the 2014 author's seriesBrooks Robinson is one of baseball's most transcendent and revered players. He won a record sixteen straight Gold Gloves at third base, led one of the best teams of the era, and is often cited as the greatest fielder in baseball history. Credited with almost single-handedly winning the 1970 World Series, this MVP was immortalized in a Normal Rockwell painting. A wholesome player and role model, Brooks honored the game of baseball not only with his play but with his class and character off the field.Author of The Bird: The Life and Legacy of Mark Fidrych, Doug Wilson returns to baseball's Golden Age to detail the birth of a new franchise through the man who came to symbolize it as one of baseball's most beloved players. Through numerous interviews with people from every part of the legendary player's life, Wilson reveals never-before-reported information to illuminate Brooks's remarkable skill and warm personality.Brooks takes readers back to an era when players fought for low-paying yearly contracts, spanning the turbulent 60s and 70s and into the dawning of the free agent era. He was elected to the MLB All-Century Team and as president of the MLB Players Alumni, Brooks continues to influence today's baseball players.In the current climate of astronomic salaries, steroids, off-field troubles, and heroes who let down their fans, Brooks reminds baseball fans of the honor and glory at the heart of America's favorite pastime.",250,9.99,St. Martin's Press,Brooks: The Biography of Brooks Robinson,Doug Wilson,Mar-14,"Finalist for the 2014 Casey Award!Selected by the National Baseball Hall of Fame for the 2014 author's seriesBrooks Robinson is one of baseball's most transcendent and revered players. He won a record sixteen straight Gold Gloves at third base, led one of the best teams of the era, and is often cited as the greatest fielder in baseball history. Credited with almost single-handedly winning the 1970 World Series, this MVP was immortalized in a Normal Rockwell painting. A wholesome player and role model, Brooks honored the game of baseball not only with his play but with his class and character off the field.Author of The Bird: The Life and Legacy of Mark Fidrych, Doug Wilson returns to baseball's Golden Age to detail the birth of a new franchise through the man who came to symbolize it as one of baseball's most beloved players. Through numerous interviews with people from every part of the legendary player's life, Wilson reveals never-before-reported information to illuminate Brooks's remarkable skill and warm personality.Brooks takes readers back to an era when players fought for low-paying yearly contracts, spanning the turbulent 60s and 70s and into the dawning of the free agent era. He was elected to the MLB All-Century Team and as president of the MLB Players Alumni, Brooks continues to influence today's baseball players.In the current climate of astronomic salaries, steroids, off-field troubles, and heroes who let down their fans, Brooks reminds baseball fans of the honor and glory at the heart of America's favorite pastime.
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