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Beyond The Box Score [MultiFormat]
by Chuck Bednar
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How did the loss of the beloved Browns impact the city of Cleveland? Who is Venuste Niyongabo, and what made was his seemingly insignificant 5000-meters victory in the 1996 Olympics special? Why was the age-discrimination trial of former Notre Dame assistant football coach Joe Moore being called the darkest incident in Fighting Irish history? The answers to poignant questions such as these lie within the pages of BEYOND THE BOX SCORE, a collection of 50 essays investigating sports, their impac... more info>>
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Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World has Never Seen [Secure eReader (recommended)/Adobe EPUB]
by Christopher McDougall
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�Equal parts quest, physiology treatise, and running history.... [McDougall] seeks to learn the secrets of the Tarahumara the old-fashioned way: He tracks them down.... The climactic race reads like a sprint.... It simply makes you want to run.��Outside Magazine �Hugely entertaining.... One of the most joyful and engaging books about running to appear for many years.�-- The Irish Times. �An enthralling story.... McDougall's background as a magazine writer is readily apparent�his... more info>>
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Game On: How the Pressure to Win at All Costs Endangers Youth Sports, and What Parents Can Do About It [Secure eReader (recommended)]
by Tom Farrey
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A first-of-its-kind investigative book on the least examined and most important topic in sports today. Youth sports isn't just orange slices and all-star trophies anymore. It's 14-year-olds who enter high school with a decade of football experience, 9-year-olds competing for national baseball championships, 5-year-old golfers who shoot par, and toddlers made from sperm donated (for a fee) by elite college athletes. It's a year-round "travel team" in every community--and parents who fear that not... more info>>
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Jenkins at the Majors: Sixty Years of the World's Best Golf Writing, from Hogan to Tiger [Secure eReader (recommended)/Adobe EPUB]
by Dan Jenkins
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Six decades of classic stories on the Masters, U.S. Open, British Open, and PGA Championship by the legendary Dan JenkinsDan Jenkins has long been considered one of the premier sportswriters in America. Honored and imitated by generations of his peers, Jenkins's wit, fearlessness, and inimitable style set the tone for Sports Illustrated during his years there and are in full display in classic novels like Semi-Tough and Dead Solid Perfect. But it is his golf journalism--for the Fort Worth Press,... more info>>
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'Have you Seen...?' [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader/Adobe PDF/Adobe EPUB]
by David Thomson
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In 1975, David Thomson published his Biographical Dictionary of Film, and few film books have enjoyed better press or such steady sales. Now, thirty-three years later, we have the companion volume, a second book of more than 1,000 pages in one voice--that of our most provocative contemporary film critic and historian. Juxtaposing the fanciful and the fabulous, the old favorites and the forgotten, this sweeping collection presents the films that Thomson offers in response to the question he gets ... more info>>
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101 Wordplay Puzzles [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader]
by Ariel Tan
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Each puzzle in this book is simply a play on words and represents a word or a phrase. To solve the puzzles, look for possible clues like colour, sound and position of the word(s). But do beware--these highly entertaining puzzles are addictive! Note: This eBook does not keep scores and requires a colour display.
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1941: The Greatest Year In Sports: Two Baseball Legends, Two Boxing Champs, and the Unstoppable Thoroughbred Who Made History in the Shadow of War [Secure eReader (recommended)]
by Mike Vaccaro
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Joe DiMaggio ... Ted Williams ... Joe Louis ... Billy Conn ... Whirlaway. Against the backdrop of a war that threatened to consume the world, these athletes transformed 1941 into one of the most thrilling years in sports history. In the summer of 1941, America paid attention to sports with an intensity that had never been seen before. World War II was raging in Europe and headlines grew worse by the day; even the most optimistic people began to accept the inevitability of the United States being... more info>>
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90% of the Game Is Half Mental: And Other Tales from the Edge of Baseball Fandom [Secure eReader (recommended)/Adobe EPUB]
by Emma Span
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Yogi Berra once said: “If you come to a fork in the road, take it.” But for lifelong baseball aficionado Emma Span, it hasn’t always been that simple. Now, in this winning collection of essays, Span chronicles her love of the sport, from childhood hobby to full-blown obsession, from big break (becoming The Village Voice’s first staff sports reporter in years) to heartbreak (getting a pink slip within a year). She recounts elbowing her way to get a quote from Yankees captain Derek Jeter and waiti... more info>>
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A Baseball Memoir [MultiFormat]
by Chuck Bednar
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Baseball is probably the greatest game ever invented. I love the sport, and if you're reading this, I assume you do as well. There's nothing quite like playing or viewing a game of baseball on a warm summer day. Watching in the stands as a pitcher, like a sniper, tries to nail a slight target with pinpoint accuracy. Looking on at the game of cat and mouse played between a hurler and a baserunner. Hearing just the right tone as the bat meets the ball - that special crack that let's you know whe... more info>> (Published: 2003)
Words: 51638 - Reading Time: 147-206 min.
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A Champion's Mind: Lessons from a Life in Tennis [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader/Adobe PDF/Adobe EPUB]
by Pete Sampras
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Pete Sampras is arguably the greatest tennis player ever, a man whose hard-nosed work ethic led to an unprecedented number one world ranking for 286 consecutive weeks, and whose prodigious talent made possible a record-setting fourteen Grand Slam titles. While his more vocal rivals sometimes grabbed the headlines, Pete always preferred to let his racket do the talking. Until now. In A Champion's Mind, the tennis great who so often exhibited visible discomfort with letting people "inside his head... more info>>
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A Fine Place to Daydream: Racehorses, Romance, and the Irish [Secure eReader (recommended)/Adobe EPUB]
by Bill Barich
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Twenty-five years after Laughing in the Hills, his racetrack classic, Bill Barich gives us another--about how he fell in love and found a new life in Dublin, where he was soon caught up in the Irish obsession with horses and luck. At venues grand and lowly, Ireland's steeplechase season hits its stride in October and reaches a crescendo at England's Cheltenham Festival in March, when the Irish take on the Brits for bragging rights before a crowd of 50,000. To prepare himself for the fierce rival... more info>>
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A Fine Romance: Jewish Songwriters, American Songs [Secure eReader (recommended)/Adobe EPUB]
by David Lehman
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In A Fine Romance, David Lehman looks at the formation of the American songbook--the timeless numbers that became jazz standards, iconic love songs, and sound tracks to famous movies--and explores the extraordinary fact that this songbook was written almost exclusively by Jews. An acclaimed poet, editor, and cultural critic, David Lehman hears America singing--with a Yiddish accent. He guides us through America in the golden age of song, when "Embraceable You," "White Christmas," "Easter Parade,... more info>>
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A Paradigm Shift: Hollywood Goes Digital [Secure Adobe PDF]
by Francis Hamit
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A column which appeared in the April 1994 issue of "Silicon Graphics World" magazine, a report on the 1994 Digital Hollywood Conference, where the integration of traditional film production and computer technology was first discussed, with sidenotes on the computer gaming (electronic entertainment) industry.
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A Speck on the Sea [Secure Adobe PDF]
by William Longyard
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More than Seventy Accounts of Big Adventures in Small Boats. In A Speck on the Sea, William Longyard reaches back through five centuries to gather a collection of sea adventures in which the smallest, unlikeliest craft--and the daring individuals aboard them--completed extraordinary voyages against great odds. From canoes and small sailboats to a pair of strap-to-your-feet pontoons, the watercraft in these true stories make nearly as varied a collection as the mariners who piloted them. The intr... more info>> (Published: 2004)
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A Team to Believe In: Our Journey to the Super Bowl Championship [Secure eReader (recommended)]
by Brian Curtis
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After a tough 2006 season, the New York Giants appeared to be heading for more disappointment–and potential shake-ups–in the coming season. Instead, they fought their way to an unforgettable Super Bowl finish against the previously undefeated New England Patriots. In A Team to Believe In, head coach Tom Coughlin gives the ultimate insider’s account of the Giants’ 2007 campaign and reflects on the resilience and selflessness that allowed the team to succeed. Behind the sag... more info>>
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A Terrible Splendor: Three Extraordinary Men, a World Poised for War, and the Greatest Tennis Match Ever Played [Secure eReader (recommended)/Adobe EPUB]
by Marshall Jon Fisher
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Before Federer versus Nadal, before Borg versus McEnroe, the greatest tennis match ever played pitted the dominant Don Budge against the seductively handsome Baron Gottfried von Cramm. This deciding 1937 Davis Cup match, played on the hallowed grounds of Wimbledon, was a battle of titans: the world's number one tennis player against the number two; America against Germany; democracy against fascism. For five superhuman sets, the duo's brilliant shotmaking kept the Centre Court crowd--and the wor... more info>>
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Aces Up [Secure eReader (recommended)/Adobe EPUB]
by Lauren Barnholdt
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Seventeen-year-old high school senior Shannon Card needs money. And lots of it. She's been admitted to Wellesley, but her dad just lost his job, and somehow she has to come up with a year of tuition herself. But Shannon's dream of making big bucks waitressing at the local casino, the Collosio, disappears faster than a gambler's lucky streak. Her boss is a tyrant, her coworker is nuts, and her chances of balancing a tray full of drinks while wearing high-heeled shoes are slim to none. Worse, time... more info>>
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Act Now!: A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Working Actor [Secure eReader (recommended)]
by Peter Jazwinski
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So, you want to be an actor ... but you have no idea how to get started. In the pages of Act Now!, you'll find a step-by-step process to show you not only how to get started, but also how to become a working actor. It will take time and commitment, but if you follow these steps you will find success. Author and acting teacher Peter Jazwinski explains every aspect of becoming an actor from start to finish. You'll learn about: Improving Your Acting Skills; How Actors Get Cast; Finding Auditions on... more info>>
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Acting -- Make It Your Business: How to Avoid Mistakes and Achieve Success As a Working Actor [Secure eReader (recommended)/Adobe EPUB]
by Paul Russell
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Acting: Make It Your Business, written by an award-winning, veteran casting director, puts the power to land jobs and thrive in any medium - stage, film, TV, or the Internet - directly into the hands of the actor. This blunt, wise, and often hilarious guide overflows with cutting-edge audition, marketing, and networking strategies, combining traditional techniques with those best suited for the digital age. Well-known actors and powerful agents make cameos throughout, offering newcombers and wor... more info>>
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Acting a to Z (Revised Second Edition): The Young Person's Guide to a Stage Or Screen Career [Secure eReader (recommended)]
by Katherine Mayfield
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Lots of kids want to be actors. Thousands of them. Millions of them. The ones who are serious need a copy of Acting A to Z. Industry insider Katherine Mayfield explains exactly what it's like to be an actor, including what kind of training the young person will need, comparisons of the different types of acting, how to find work, how to prepare for an audition, and what to expect during rehearsal. There's also tons of helpful information on unions, casting directors, head shots, resumes, and muc... more info>>
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Acting the Song: Performance Skills for Musical Theater [Secure eReader]
by Tracey Moore
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Acting the Song offers a contemporary, integrated approach to singing in musicals that results in better-trained, smarter performers everyone wants to work with. Directors, teachers of musical theater, and students-including actors, singers, or dancers-will find time-tested advice, exercises, and worksheets for all skill levels. This book guides readers through musical theater elements, classroom workshops, and the world of professional auditions and performances. Chapters cover:--Singing and ac... more info>>
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Actor Training the Laban Way: An Integrated Approach to Voice, Speech, and Movement [Secure eReader (recommended)]
by Barbara Adrian
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Actor Training the Laban Way offers a groundbreaking approach to physical and vocal movement by applying theories of Rudolf Laban, one of the 20th century’s most important movement theorist. This practical exercise book includes explorations and exercises designed to help imagination and expression blossom, with individual, partner, and group exercises related to:· Breath Support · Tone · Range · Articulation and Rhythmic Exploration · Dynamic Alignment &... more info>>
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Advanced Cinematherapy [Secure eReader (recommended)/Adobe EPUB]
by Beverly West
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MOVIES ARE MORE THAN ENTERTAINMENT--THEY'RE A BUBBLE BATH FOR THE SOUL. On the verge of yet another major life change? Recovering from a rough day at the office? Or trying to figure out what makes him tick? Take heart--no matter what your issue, the help you need is no farther away than your VCR. From the dynamic duo who brought you the bestselling Cinematherapy comes Advanced Cinematherapy, a video guide that prescribes the perfect movie to cure whatever ails you. Whether you're in the midst of... more info>>
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Alice Cooper, Golf Monster: A Rock 'n' Roller's 12-step Guide to Becoming a Golf Addict [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader/Adobe PDF/Adobe EPUB]
by Alice Cooper
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The man who invented shock rock tells the amazing and, yeah, shocking story of how he slayed his thirsty demons--with a golf club. It started one day when Cooper was watching a Star Trek rerun between concerts, bored and drunk on a quart-of-whiskey-a-day habit; a friend dragged the rocker out of his room and suggested a round of golf. Cooper has been a self-confessed golf addict ever since. Today he and his band still tour the world, playing some one hundred gigs a year ... and three hundred day... more info>>
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America's Game: The Epic Story of How Pro Football Captured a Nation [Secure eReader (recommended)/Adobe EPUB]
by Michael MacCambridge
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It's difficult to imagine today--when the Super Bowl has virtually become a national holiday and the National Football League is the country's dominant sports entity--but 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 ... more info>>
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