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Ultimate Glory: Frisbee, Obsession, and My Wild Youth

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Report copyright infringementby David Gessner (Author)A story of obsession, glory, and the wild early days of Ultimate Frisbee. David Gessner devoted his twenties to a cultish sport called Ultimate Frisbee. Like his teammates and rivals, he trained for countless hours, sacrificing his body and potential career for a chance at fleeting glory without fortune or fame. His only goal: to win Nationals and go down in Ultimate history as one of the greatest athletes no one has ever heard of. With h...

On Her Game: Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women's Sports

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Report copyright infringementby Christine Brennan (Author)A news-making and electrifying portrait of sports phenomenon Caitlin Clark, whose dramatic ascendance in college basketball and now in the WNBA has captured the attention of media and fans unlike any other female team-sport athlete in history--by award-winning USA TODAY columnist and television commentator Christine Brennan. America has never seen an athlete quite like Caitlin Clark. Attracting record-shattering attendance and TV rati...

The Way Around: A Field Guide to Going Nowhere

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Report copyright infringementby Nicholas Triolo (Author)"The Way Around is the kind of book my soul perpetually yearns for. It reshaped how I see the world."--Robert Moor, author of On Trails: An ExplorationGrowing up in northern California, in a family of high-achieving athletes, Nicholas Triolo was imbued with a particularly acute form of our intensely goal-oriented culture. "Do the reps," he internalized. "Commit to the work. Grind for your dreams." Shortly after graduating from college, h...

Warrior in the Ring: The Life of Marvin Camel

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Report copyright infringementby Brian D'Ambrosio (Author)In the Golden Age of boxing, Marvin Camel-a mixed blood from the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana-defied all obstacles of race, poverty, and geographical isolation to become the first Native American to win a world boxing title. Complex and wildly charismatic, Camel combined tremendous physical talent with staggering self-discipline-forged by the sting of his father's belt-to claw his way to the top, twice winning world titles in ...

Whining for Posterity: Lessons in Life, Sports, and Other Things Worth Complaining About

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Report copyright infringementby John Huang (Author)Step into the clever and whimsical world of Huang's Whinings, where Dr. John Huang takes readers on a delightful journey through his most popular blog posts. With sharp insight and a healthy dose of wit, this special collection offers a captivating mix of sports commentary, life lessons, and heartfelt musings.From courtside takes on Kentucky Basketball to reflections on faith, family, and fandom, Dr. Huang's unique perspective will have you ...

The Pettis Norman Story: A Journey Through the Cotton Fields, to the Super Bowl, and into Servant Leadership

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Report copyright infringementby Pettis Burch Norman (Author)Imagine sitting down with an old-school Dallas Cowboy and hearing tales about the early days - the plays, the teammates, Coach Landry, the Ice Bowl, Super Bowl V, and much more. Then imagine if other players weighed in and gave you an insider view from the field. THIS is precisely what you can expect in Pettis Norman's autobiography, filled with stories that capture the blood, sweat, and tears that built a legacy on and off the field...

Fourth and One: Living and Learning the True Meaning of Success

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Report copyright infringementby Joe Gibbs (Author), Jerry B. Jenkins (Author)With his Washington Redskins' crushing 37-24 victory over the Buffalo Bills in the 1992 Super Bowl, Joe Gibbs became one of the winningest coaches in Super Bowl history. In Fourth and One you will find out the secrets to Gibbs' success and what makes him tick! Number of Pages: 320 Dimensions: 0.8 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: July 19, 1992

Roller Girl: (Newbery Honor Award Winner) - Paperback

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by Victoria Jamieson (Author)The Newbery Honor Award Winner and New York Times bestseller Roller Girl is a heartwarming graphic novel about friendship and surviving junior high through the power of roller derby--perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier's Smile! For most of her twelve years, Astrid has done everything with her best friend Nicole. But after Astrid falls in love with roller derby and signs up for derby camp, Nicole decides to go to dance camp instead. And so begins the most difficu...

Stealing Home: A Father, a Son, and the Road to the Perfect Game

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Report copyright infringementby Ron Seybold (Author)"Tenderly poignant, wise and affecting. A beautifully stirring reflection on the joys and challenges of fatherhood." KirkusIn an epic road trip with his Little League son, a divorced dad's eight-ballpark journey tries to rescue his fatherhood--and learn how his dad's suicide might not doom him to repeat a father's mistakes.The rarest outcome in sports is baseball's perfect game. One team does everything right, forcing the other to accomplish...

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Frizell (Author), Igum D'Jorge (Artist)FAME: Shohei Ohtani is a 22-page biography comic that delves into the extraordinary life of one of baseball's most unique and dominant athletes. From his early days in Japan to his groundbreaking career in both the Nippon Professional Baseball League and Major League Baseball, Ohtani's journey is as captivating as his talent. Witness his rise to fame, his record-breaking achievements, and the challenges he faced on...

Big Loosh: The Unruly Life of Umpire Ron Luciano

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Report copyright infringementby Jim Leeke (Author)Ron Luciano was a college football star, baseball umpire, TV broadcaster, and best-selling author. He barged through the world with an outsized personality, entertaining many, offending a few, and hiding behind a cheerful and outrageous persona until life somehow proved unbearable. Everyone knew him, but nobody really did. Once an All-American tackle at Syracuse University, Luciano turned to umpiring after an injury derailed his professional ...

Don't Cry in America: A Memoir of Unexpected Journeys, Family Love, and the Sport of Wrestling

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Report copyright infringementby Antonio Russo (Author), Tonya Russo Hamilton (Author)A powerful story of resilience, hope, and the bonds that unite us.Could you imagine being sent alone on an ocean liner at just ten years old for an eight-day journey at sea, with only the hope of seeing your family again one day? That's precisely what young Antonio Russo faces when he is placed on a ship in the Bay of Naples and sent from a small town in Italy into the abyss toward America, with nothing but t...

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by John Reynolds Gardiner (Author), Greg Hargreaves (Illustrator)John Reynolds Gardiner's classic action-packed adventure story about a thrilling dogsled race has captivated readers for more than thirty years. Based on a Rocky Mountain legend, Stone Fox tells the story of Little Willy, who lives with his grandfather in Wyoming. When Grandfather falls ill, he is no longer able to work the farm, which is in danger of foreclosure. Little Willy is determined to win the National Dogsled Race--the ...

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Report copyright infringementby Garcha Col Kuldeep Singh (Author), Geetika Saigal (Author)Foreword by: Her Highness Rajmata Padmini Devi of JaipurFelicitation by: His Highness Gaj Singh II, Maharaja of JodhpurEndorsed by: Naveen Jindal Chairman - Jindal Steel and Power & 3-time MPAjay Piramal Chairman - Piramal GroupHari S. Bhartia Founder & Co-Chairman - Jubilant Bhartia GroupLt. Gen. Arvind Sharma Army Commander - Indian ArmyRupi Brar Arjuna AwardeeABOUT THE BOOKThis is my story-a ...

Adventures Outside the Urban Jungle: Life Experiences Few Could Imagine

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Report copyright infringementby Jorge Pinero (Author)Jorge's writing and adventure style are as bold as he was during his time as an Airborne Ranger in the US Army - bold, fearless, and full of passion. - Maj. Gen. Walter A. Abate US Airborne Ranger 2023Dr. Jorge Pinero was born in Cuba in 1956, and he and his family escaped Cuba in 1963, coming to the United States. He studied Dentistry and has travelled the world doing work with dentistry and public speaking. His passion for adventure in Bi...

Rogue of the Lua: Llife Experienced Few Could Imagine

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Report copyright infringementby Jorge Pinero (Author)Words that come to mind when thinking of Jorge Pinero include Vivacious and Vivere, one who lives life to the fullest. Whether its almost being mauled by a charging lion or enjoying a great African sunset, he does it all ... - Gunter Bierbaumer, Professional Hunter, AfricaThis book is a snapshot of life in villages of the Luangwa Valley of Zambia and shows what residents deal with in human/wildlife interaction on a daily basis. The western ...

Miracle Ball: My Hunt for the Shot Heard 'Round the World

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Report copyright infringementby Brian Biegel (Author), Pete Fornatale (Author)"Nothing short of mind-blowing . . . Just amazing stuff"--Newsday "A fast-paced, fascinating tale that combines shoe leather, high-tech forensics and some healthy dollops of luck....Biegel makes a compelling case that he's solved the mystery...his book is a home run." - Associated Press October 3, 1951. Giants third baseman Bobby Thomson hit the most dramatic home run in the history of baseball. The moment occurred...

Heroes, Villains and Velodromes: Chris Hoy and Britain's Track Cycling Revolution

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Moore (Author)Fully updated to include the extraordinary scenes at London 2012, where Hoy won two more gold medals to bring his total to six and overtake Sir Steve Redgrave, this is the story of Britain's greatest ever Olympian. Chris Hoy has been instrumental in British track cycling's remarkable transformation from also-rans to world superpower. Now, having rewritten the record books as Olympic champion in four different cycling disciplines, and with ...

It's Only Drowning: A True Story of Learning to Surf and the Search for Common Ground

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Report copyright infringementby David Litt (Author)* A GOODREADS MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF SUMMER 2025 * A TOWN & COUNTRY BEST BOOK OF SUMMER 2025 * A former Obama speechwriter moves to the Jersey Shore and learns to surf with the help of his brother-in-law: a tattooed, truck-driving Joe Rogan superfan. David, the Yale-educated writer with a fear of sharks, and Matt, the daredevil electrician with a shed full of surfboards, had never been close. But as America's crises piled up and David ...

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Report copyright infringementby Glyn Vincent (Author)In early Spring of 2022, the author boarded a 52-foot sailboat to cross the Atlantic with a close friend and a captain and sailor he did not know. From the start of the 2,600-mile trip, from St. Martin in the Caribbean to the Azores off Portugal, things went awry--with the captain, the boat, the weather and, most precipitously, the author's state of mind. As a recreational sailor with no experience of being out of sight of land, the author'...

Racing's Return from the Brink: The Incredible Comeback of Old Rosebud and American Horse Racing

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Report copyright infringementby James C. Nicholson (Author) Number of Pages: 192 Dimensions: 0.8 x 9.2 x 5.9 IN Publication Date: June 24, 2025

The ABCs of Track & Field: A Fast Start For Future Runners Jumpers & Throwers

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Report copyright infringementby Joe Battaglia (Author)Embark on a delightful and educational journey through the alphabet and the rich history of track & field. This 'first alphabet book' is an ideal read for preschoolers and early readers, while the captivating illustrations will keep even the youngest of fans engaged. Whether it's learning about the many talents of Babe Didrickson-Zaharias or the unrivaled speed of Usain Bolt, The ABCs of Track & Field offers a unique and fun way to...

There Is No Place Like Dome: A Fan Host's Unofficial View from the Top of the Trop to the Stands with the Fans

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Report copyright infringementby Bruce Reynolds (Author)From beers to tears, a unique look at major league baseball games through the eyes of an usher at his beloved stadium. Follow Bruce, a 16-year veteran Tropicana Field Fan Host, as he leads you to your seat and navigates the world of the stands and the fans. A humorous and heartwarming insight into baseball, the stadium, the games, and the fans. From their cheers to crying in their beers, you will discover that there really is No Place Lik...

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Joseph Scianna (Author) Number of Pages: 286 Dimensions: 0.81 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: May 31, 2025

They Said It Couldn't Be Done: The '69 Mets, New York City, and the Most Astounding Season in Baseball History

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Report copyright infringementby Wayne Coffey (Author)"One of sports' most storied championship teams gets its proper due" (Tom Verducci) in this definitive history of the 1969 Miracle Mets from the New York Times bestselling author of The Boys of Winter. "If you want to know what it was like to live and witness a baseball miracle in tumultuous times, this book is for you."--Ron Darling, former New York Mets All-Star and bestselling author of Game 7, 1986 The story of the 1969 New York Mets' s...

La Psychologie du Sport et la Performance en Afrique

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Report copyright infringementby Cheikh Sarr (Author)L'ouvrage La Psychologie du sport et performance en Afrique aborde une question cruciale: gagner ou perdre dépend-il des capacités d'un marabout ? Cette question est particulièrement délicate car elle plonge dans l'intégration de la psychologie du sport, une discipline scientifique, dans un environnement sportif africain déjà ancré dans des pratiques mystiques. De nombreux athlètes perçoivent comme réel l'impact de ces pratiques sur la perfo...

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Report copyright infringementby Anim S. Swart (Author), Benjamin Mor (Editor), Daniella Marx (Editor)THE BRUTAL HEAT OF THE DESERT IN NAMIBIA. High altitudes, canyons, and rivers in Chile. Unforgiving terrain and temperamental weather in remote Mongolia. The cold of Antarctica. A duckboard course through twenty-four hours of daylight in Lapland. Every year, the 4 Desert Grand Slam and the 4 Desert Grand Slam Plus pits athletes against 250 kilometers each race of treacherous terrain in ultrama...

Beyond The Fairway: Timeless Images From Golf Photographer Paul Lester

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Report copyright infringementby Paul Lester (Author), Robert Cisco (Editor), Pat Anderson (Contribution by)"Beyond the Fairway, Timeless Images From the Lens of Golf Legendary Photographer" by Paul Lester, is a celebration of Paul's gifted ability and fifty years in the industry. Catching just the right picture at the right moment in time. Foreword by Jim Nantz and Introduction by Barbara Nicklaus. Fifteen memorable themed chapters and pictures. He has captured priceless photography images of...

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Report copyright infringementby Marc S. Throop (Author)A biography that describes how life can be both great and life changing. Going through times that cause stress and harm, something needs to be used to try and help maneuver through those times. This book will both tell you that these moments will both occur and also understand that they are able to be dealt with. Through life experiences, Marc takes you to the mountain tops, to the valleys, and back up again. Faith and family as two keys ...

Trees of Wisconsin Field Guide - Paperback

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by Stan Tekiela (Author)Learn to identify Wisconsin trees with this handy field guide, organized by leaf type and attachment. With this famous field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make tree identification simple, informative, and productive. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of trees that don't grow in Wisconsin. Learn about 101 species found in the state, organized by leaf type and attachment. Just look at a tree's leaves, then go to the cor...

Blood & Hate: The Untold Story of Marvelous Marvin Hagler's Battle for Glory

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Report copyright infringementby Dave Wedge (Author)"Blood& Hate reads like a thriller: a raw, unflinching saga of survival, betrayal, and the kind of obsession that turns underdogs into kings. Wedgedelivers Hagler's story like a haymaker to the jaw-brutal, brilliant, andimpossible to forget."--Ben Mezrich, New York Times bestsellingauthor of The Accidental Billionaires, Bringing Down theHouse and Dumb Money. Mostknow Marvelous Marvin Hagler from his epic battles against Thomas Hearnsand J...

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