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Winterdance: The Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod by Gary Paulsen Staff Pick I read Winterdance while camping in the mountains of eastern Oregon when it was cold, very cold (though I was snug and warm in my sleeping bag), but I was glad to not be experiencing the Arctic climes in the book. Gary Paulsen describes cold and snow the... (read more) List Price $15.00 Your price: $5.95 Used - Trade Paper 
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Total Immersion: The Revolutionary Way to Swim Better, Faster, and Easier by Terry Laughlin Publisher Comments "Fishlike" swimming is made easier to learn and more effective than ever with these step-by-step drills and practical suggestions.... (read more) Your price: $16.99 New - Trade Paper
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The Art of Japanese Swordsmanship: A Manual of Eishin-Ryu Iaido by Nicklaus Suino Synopsis The original purpose of iaido was to slay an opponent with one stroke of the sword upon unsheathing; today it is practiced as a martial art, one that improves concentration, develops strength and coordination, and cultivates awareness of an ancient... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $9.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Anabolic Primer: Ergogenic Enhancement for Hardcore Bodybuilders by Gerard Thorne Synopsis Muscle is built with weights, food, rest and sweat. All bodybuilders create their bodies with these four elements ... in the beginning. But there comes a time when the muscle gains slow down. This is when they need to increase their body's anabolic, or... (read more) Your price: $29.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Best American Sports Writing (Best American Sports Writing) by Glenn Stout Publisher Comments Well established as the premier sports anthology, The Best American Sports Writing brings together the year's finest writing on sports. Chosen from more than 350 national, regional and specialty publications, the twenty five pieces here embrace the... (read more) List Price $14.00 Your price: $9.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Bloody Confused!: A Clueless American Sportswriter Seeks Solace in English Soccer by Chuck Culpepper Publisher Comments 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 covering the American sports scene for fifteen years... (read more) List Price $13.95 Your price: $6.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backcountry Ski Book: Traveling & Camping Skills for a Winter Environment (Falcon Guides Backcountry Skiing) by Allen O'bannon Publisher Comments Allen & Mike are back with totally updated information and first-hand advice for all aspects of backcountry skiing and winter camping. Learn how to choose the right equipment, avoid hazards such as avalanches and extreme cold, build snow shelters... (read more) Your price: $12.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Wizard of Waxahachie: Paul Richards and the End of Baseball as We Knew It (Sport in American Life) by Warren Corbett Synopsis One of the most influential--and controversial--figures in baseball of the 1950s, '60s, and '70s, Paul Richards was a player, manager, and general manager, a participant in many of the historic changes that marked the end of baseball as we knew it... (read more) Your price: $24.95 New - Hardcover
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Two Planks and a Passion: The Dramatic History of Skiing by Roland Huntford Synopsis Predating the wheel, the ski has played an important role in our history. This is brilliantly brought to life in this engaging book.... (read more) Your price: $19.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Catch: One Play, Two Dynasties, and the Game That Changed the NFL by Gary Myers Publisher Comments How many great catches have there been in the history of the NFL? Hundreds? Thousands? Mention The Catch,though, and fans will think of only one: Joe Montana to Dwight Clark, the NFC Championship game, the Dallas Cowboys vs. the San Francisco 49ers... (read more) List Price $26.00 Your price: $17.95 Used - Hardcover
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The Book of Surfing: The Killer Guide by Michael Fordham Synopsis Everything you need to know about waves Classic surf trips, from California to Cornwall Iconic surf movies and legendary image-makers Profiles of surfing greats, including Miki Dora, Nat Young, and kelly Slater Practical advice--from becoming a greener... (read more) List Price $19.99 Your price: $15.50 Sale - Trade Paper
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Seabiscuit: An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand Publisher Comments Includes bibliographical references (p. [349]-383) and index.... (read more) List Price $7.99 Your price: $1.00 Used - Mass Market
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Seabiscuit: An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand From Powells.com Occasionally a sporting hero comes along and takes a nation by storm, breaking records and physically achieving the seemingly impossible. Olympic athletes winning gold medals can bring out feverish national pride, a sporting representation of Us... (read more) List Price $15.95 Your price: $1.50 Used - Trade Paper
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No Dribbling the Squid: Octopush, Shin Kicking, Elephant Polo, and Other Oddball Sports by Michael J. Rosen Synopsis In No Dribbling the Squid, armchair athletes--and anyone who enjoys tales of the strange and unusual--get a front-row seat at some of the world's most mind-blowing feats of strength, endurance, and eccentricity. Here are profiles of more than 70 fringe... (read more) Your price: $12.99 New - Trade Paper
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Engineering Play: A Cultural History of Children's Software (John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Reports on Digital Media and Learning) by Mizuko Ito Publisher Comments Today, computers are part of kids' everyday lives, used both for play and for learning. We envy children's natural affinity for computers, the ease with which they click in and out of digital worlds. Thirty years ago, however, the computer belonged... (read more) Your price: $24.95 New - Hardcover
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Survival Guide for Coaching Youth Soccer by Lindsey Blom Publisher Comments You volunteered to coach the soccer team, but are you really ready? How will you teach the fundamental skills, run effective practices, and harness the energy of your young team? Fear not: Survival Guide for Coaching Youth Soccer has the answers. In... (read more) Your price: $15.95 New - Trade Paper
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Rebound!: Basketball, Busing, Larry Bird, and the Rebirth of Boston by Michael P. Connelly Publisher Comments In the mid-1970s, the city of Boston entered a period of upheaval on both its historic cobblestone streets and its legendary parquet basketball court. The Boston Celtics’ long dominance of the NBA came to an abrupt end, and the city's image as a... (read more) Your price: $25.00 New - Hardcover
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Managing Football: An International Perspective by Sean (edt) Hamil Publisher Comments Managing Football is the first book to directly respond to the rapid managerial, commercial and global development of the sport and offers a thorough analysis of how the football industry can meet the challenges that flow from these developments... (read more) Your price: $53.95 New - Trade Paper
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Sports in American Life : History (07 Edition) by Richard O. Davies Publisher Comments This richly documented book traces the evolution of American sports from the colonial period to the present. The narrative is organized around the argument that sports have been a significant social force throughout American history.... (read more) List Price $47.95 Your price: $36.50 Used - Trade Paper
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This is Kendo: The Art of Japanese Fencing by Junzo Sasamori About the Author Amy Sylvester Katoh, a longtime resident of Japan, is well known for her work with textiles, particularly traditional blue and white fabrics, which are featured in her boutique Blue & White in Azabu Juban, Tokyo. She is dedicated to preserving Japan's... (read more) List Price $18.95 Your price: $8.50 Used - Trade Paper
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