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The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance
The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance
by David Epstein
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In high school, I wondered whether the Jamaican Americans who made our track team so successful might carry some special speed gene from their tiny island. In college, I ran against Kenyans, and wondered whether endurance genes might have traveled with... (read more)

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Wide Open Fairways: A Journey Across the Landscapes of Modern Golf
Wide Open Fairways: A Journey Across the Landscapes of Modern Golf
by Bradley S. Klein
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In golf the playing field is also landscape, where nature and the shaping of it conspire to test athletic prowess. As golf courses move away from the “big business, pristine lawn” approach of recent times, Bradley S. Klein, a leading expert... (read more)

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100 Things 49ers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die (100 Things... Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die)
100 Things 49ers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die (100 Things... Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die)
by Daniel Brown
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Whether a die-hard booster from the days of Joe Montana or a new supporter of Jim Harbaugh, San Francisco 49ers fans will discover the top 100 things to know, and do, in their lifetime through this unique team history book and guide. Inspired by and... (read more)

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Game of My Life: San Francisco 49ers: Memorable Stories of 49ers Football (Game of My Life)
Game of My Life: San Francisco 49ers: Memorable Stories of 49ers Football (Game of My Life)
by Dennis Georgatos
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Some of the games described in this unique book involve championships, while others seem ordinary save for extraordinary personal meaning. In each case, it is the legendary 49ers player who singles out the game, the moment in time that to him is the most... (read more)

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Mediterranean Diet for Dummies
Mediterranean Diet for Dummies
by Rachel Berman
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Learn to:Ward off the risk of cancer, insulin resistance, and diabetesImprove brain functionTransition to this healthy lifestyle Eat healthy and live longer with the highly acclaimed Mediterranean diet Mediterranean Diet For Dummies covers the many... (read more)

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One Punch from the Promised Land: Leon Spinks, Michael Spinks, and the Myth of the Heavyweight Title
One Punch from the Promised Land: Leon Spinks, Michael Spinks, and the Myth of the Heavyweight Title
by John Florio
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It was 1976 when Leon and Michael Spinks first punched their way into Americas living rooms. That year, they became the first brothers to win Olympic gold in the same Games. Shortly thereafter, they became the first brothers to win the heavyweight title:... (read more)

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Go Huskies!: Celebrating the Washington Football Tradition
Go Huskies!: Celebrating the Washington Football Tradition
by Tom Porter
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This comprehensive history of the University of Washington football program focuses on the major eras in Husky football history, featuring the best teams, the greatest games, the biggest comebacks, and the most exciting and unexpected moments such as... (read more)

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Sword Techniques of Musashi and the Other Samurai Masters
Sword Techniques of Musashi and the Other Samurai Masters
by Fumon Tanaka
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In his eye-opening new book, author Fumon Tanaka uses the life and accomplishments of sword master Miyamoto Musashi to look at the history of swords and sword fighting, and to discuss their role in Japanese history and in the development of traditional... (read more)

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San Francisco 49ers: The Complete Illustrated History
San Francisco 49ers: The Complete Illustrated History
by Matt Maiocco
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With five Super Bowl trophies and more than 40 winning seasons, the San Francisco 49ers represent a long tradition of success on the gridiron. From the birth of pro football in California in the 1940s through the dynasty of the 1980s and 1990s and up to... (read more)

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Saturday Millionaires: How Winning Football Builds Winning Colleges
Saturday Millionaires: How Winning Football Builds Winning Colleges
by Kristi Dosh
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  Last year Football Bowl Subdivision college football programs produced over $1 billion in net revenue. Record-breaking television contracts were announced. Despite the enormous revenue, college football is in upheaval. Schools are accused of... (read more)

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The Elite Bicycle: Portraits of Great Marques, Makers and Designers
The Elite Bicycle: Portraits of Great Marques, Makers and Designers
by Gerard Brown
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The Elite Bicycle brings together intimate portraits of the worlds greatest bicycle artisans, examining the philosophies, the meticulous workmanship, and the eccentric personalities behind cyclings most prestigious brands. Their materials and methods... (read more)

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Best of Rivals: Joe Montana, Steve Young, and the Inside Story Behind the NFL's Greatest Quarterback Controversy
Best of Rivals: Joe Montana, Steve Young, and the Inside Story Behind the NFL's Greatest Quarterback Controversy
by Adam Lazarus
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In this revealing, in-depth look at the NFL's greatest quarterback controversy, Adam Lazarus takes readers into the locker room and inside the huddle to deliver the real story behind the rivalry—when Joe Montana and Steve Young battled on and off... (read more)

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Clouds Over the Goalpost: Gambling, Assassination, and the NFL in 1963
Clouds Over the Goalpost: Gambling, Assassination, and the NFL in 1963
by Lew Freedman
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The pro football season of 1963 was dominated by the unexpected. In April, months prior to the beginning of play, it was revealed that two All-Star players, Paul Hornung and Alex Karras, were gambling on the sport and would be suspended from play for at... (read more)

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Peyton Manning: Leader of the Broncos
Peyton Manning: Leader of the Broncos
by Denver Post
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Through the words and images of the Denver Post, this book captures the impact of Peyton Mannings arrival in Denver, from his signing in March and his first game in a Broncos uniform through the teams push to the top of the AFC standings and into the... (read more)

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A Payroll to Meet: A Story of Greed, Corruption, and Football at SMU
A Payroll to Meet: A Story of Greed, Corruption, and Football at SMU
by David Whitford
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Southern Methodist University in Dallas is one of numerous prestigious universities in Texas. The schools football team was the pride of the university and the city. Before the late 1970s, however, the relatively small school had trouble recruiting and... (read more)

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The One-Day Contract: How to Add Value to Every Minute of Your Life
The One-Day Contract: How to Add Value to Every Minute of Your Life
by Rick Pitino
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A life-changing guide to achieving your goals, by the 2013 NCAA champion college basketball coach and #1 New York Times bestselling author.   Rick Pitino is famous as one of the most dynamic and successful basketball coaches of our time, leading the... (read more)

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The Stars Are Back: The St. Louis Cardinals, the Boston Red Sox, and Player Unrest in 1946
The Stars Are Back: The St. Louis Cardinals, the Boston Red Sox, and Player Unrest in 1946
by Jerome M. Mileur
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In 1946, as the aftershocks of World War II still trembled across the globe, America returned to its favorite pastime: baseball. In The Stars Are Back, Jerome M. Mileur offers a fascinating account of this storied season and of the backstage battle that... (read more)

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The Packers Experience: A Year-By-Year Chronicle of the Green Bay Packers
The Packers Experience: A Year-By-Year Chronicle of the Green Bay Packers
by Lew Freedman
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Experience the Packers like never before in this beautifully designed and lavishly illustrated look at more than 90 years of Green Bay football. With season-by-season recaps, player profiles, stats, and glorious images, this unique tribute immerses you... (read more)

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Heaven Is a Playground
Heaven Is a Playground
by Rick Telander
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Heaven Is a Playground was the first book on the uniquely American phenomenon of urban basketball. Rick Telander, a photojournalist and former high school basketball player, spent part of the summer of 1973 and all of the summer of 1974 in Brooklyn... (read more)

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Straight Writes and Jabs: An Inside Look at Another Year in Boxing
Straight Writes and Jabs: An Inside Look at Another Year in Boxing
by Thomas Hauser
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Commenting on Thomas Hauser's annual collections of articles on boxing, Ring Magazine declared, "What makes Hauser's stories so extraordinary is that the man many consider 'The Dean of Boxing Writers' refuses to allow his admiration for the sport to... (read more)

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