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Gorgeous George Gorgeous George John Capouya This is the first-ever biography of the legendary wrestler Gorgeous George, filled with incredible never-before-told stories. George directly influenced the likes of Muhammad Ali, who took his braggi… OL11755556W
Finding your zone Finding your zone Michael Lardon The first research-based program to offer concise, clear ways to realize your best performance.As a therapist, physician, and mental coach, Dr. Michael Lardon has dedicated his career to helping athl… OL11804077W
Bloody confused! Bloody confused! Chuck Culpepper Chuck Culpepper was a veteran sports journalist edging toward burnout . . . then he went to London and discovered the high-octane, fanatical (and bloody confusing!) world of English soccer.After cove… OL11806719W
Mixed martial arts unleashed Mixed martial arts unleashed Mickey Dimic Today, millions the world over are getting fit and fighting hard with mixed martial arts, a lethal combination of kickboxing, judo, boxing, wrestling, and other disciplines. In Mixed Martial Arts Unl… OL11876918W
Resilience Resilience Alonzo Mourning Resilience. It's not just the title of Alonzo Mourning's stirring memoir; it's the stuff he's made of. Whether petitioning himself into foster care as an eleven-year-old, tirelessly studying his way … OL11977353W
One magical Sunday One magical Sunday Donald T. Phillips,Phil Mickelson,Phil Mickelson For years Phil Mickelson symbolized the classic runnerupin the golf world, always placing near the top ofevery tournament, always near the top of the moneylist, but never reaching the pinnacle of win… OL13741854W
A Race Like No Other A Race Like No Other Liz Robbins When 39,195 competitors thunder over the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to begin the thirty-eighth running of the famed New York City Marathon, they experience one of the most exhilarating moments in sport… OL13746085W
The complete idiot's guide to soccer basics The complete idiot's guide to soccer basics Sam Borden The ultimate resource for getting on the ball.The Complete Idiots Guide® to Soccer Basics explains anything and everything a parent or new coach needs to know to understand the game and make the most… OL13747962W
Triathlon training for dummies Triathlon training for dummies Deirdre Pitney Shaping up for a triathlon is serious business. Triathlon Training For Dummies is packed with insider tips and proven methods for training for a triathlon and pumping yourself into the best possible … OL13750841W
Forty minutes of hell Forty minutes of hell Rus Bradburd An exploration of the racial politics of American sports, from the Jim Crow era to the present day, witnessed through the life of legendary African-American basketball coach and NCAA title winner Nol… OL13844399W
The Crafty Cockney: Eric Bristow The Crafty Cockney: Eric Bristow Eric Bristow The autobiography of the legendary darts player and a British sporting iconERIC BRISTOW MBE is considered to be the greatest darts player of all time and one who pioneered the game's move from the pu… OL14988421W
BoatWorks BoatWorks SAIL Magazine Expert guidance for the hands-on sailor--whether you're varnishing a handrail or replacing bulkheadsWith contributions from leading how-to experts, this wide-ranging collection of projects from BoatW… OL15169699W
Skateboarding Skateboarding Clive Gifford Serious board-talking...From the Push Off, to the Tick Tack Attack, from the Backside Ollie Grab to the Pop Shove It - whether you skateboard already and just want some insider tips, or you are inter… OL15172176W
Can We Have Our Balls Back, Please? Can We Have Our Balls Back, Please? Julian Norridge Long before Drake refused to interrupt his game of bowls when the Armada was sighted, the British have had a passionate relationship with sport. Julian Norridge goes through the stories of fourteen m… OL15172227W
The Plane Truth for Golfers The Plane Truth for Golfers Jim Hardy "Jim Hardy is the most knowledgeable teacher in golf. This extraordinary book will be the most revolutionary instructional book since Ben Hogan's Five Lessons."--Peter Jacobsen, Seven-time PGA Tour e… OL15174214W
Awesome Bill from Dawsonville Awesome Bill from Dawsonville Bill Elliott In this long-awaited autobiography, the legendary Bill Elliott details his childhood in rural North Georgia, building cars from scratch, struggling on the anonymous small-time tracks of the South to … OL15174870W
Munson Munson Marty Appel Our captain and leader has not left us, today, tomorrow, this year, next ... Our endeavors will reflect our love and admiration for him."--Honorary plaque to Munson in Yankee StadiumThurman Munson is… OL15176170W
More Than A Game More Than A Game John Major The former Prime Minister examines the early history of one of the great loves of his life in a book that sheds new light on the summer game’s social origins.All his life John Major has loved cricket… OL15176520W
Bo's Lasting Lessons Bo's Lasting Lessons Bo Schembechler There are very few coaches held higher esteem than Bo Schembechler. As coach of the University of Michigan football team, he won 13 Big Ten titles and finished as the winningest coach in their stori… OL15180002W
Jelleyman's Thrown a Wobbly Jelleyman's Thrown a Wobbly Jeff Stelling The cult SkySports Soccer Saturday anchorman delivers a volley of entertaining and informative anecdotes about life in front of the videprinter. OL15180560W
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