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There's always this year :
Abdurraqib, Hanif,
Paper Book
LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD * #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER * A "powerful" (The Guardian) reflection on basketball, life, and home--from the author of the National Book Award finalist A Little Devil in America "Mesmerizing . . . not only the most...
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Just add water :
Ledecky, Katie,
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A New York Times bestselling memoir from Olympic gold medalist, world champion, and the most decorated US female Olympian in history: Katie Ledecky. Katie Ledecky has won more individual Olympic races than any female swimmer in history. She is a four-time Olympian, a nine...
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Charlie Hustle :
O'Brien, Keith,
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER . A captivating chronicle of the incredible story of one of America's most iconic, charismatic, and still polarizing figures-baseball immortal Pete Rose-and an exquisite cultural history of baseball and America in the second half of the twentieth century ....
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The Yankee way :
Martino, Andy,
Paper Book
With rare access to the inner sanctum of the New York Yankees, SNY analyst Andy Martino weaves two years of exclusive interviews with general manager Brian Cashman into a revelatory account of never-before-told stories about Derek Jeter, Aaron Judge, Alex Rodriguez, the complex front office, team...
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The New York game :
Baker, Kevin,
Paper Book
The New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice * A hugely entertaining history of baseball and New York City, bursting with larger-than-life figures and fascinating stories from the game's beginnings to the end of World War II. "You're going to beg for extra innings....
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Coming Home
Griner, Brittney/ Burford, Michelle (CON)
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A TIME MUST-READ BOOK OF THE YEAR * From the nine-time women's basketball icon and two-time Olympic gold medalist--a raw, revelatory account of her unfathomable detainment in Russia and her journey home. "Compelling . . . An intimate,...
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Tiger, Tiger :
Patterson, James/ De Jonge, Peter
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Instant New York Times Bestseller! "Patterson's account is compelling" (Daily Mail). The only major author to have nine holes-in-one gets inside the mystery of Tiger Woods in a biography that reads like an unputdownable...
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The other Olympians :
Waters, Michael,
Paper Book
Named one of the Best Books of 2024 by The New Yorker "Michael Waters performs an Olympian act of storytelling, using the stories of these extraordinary athletes to explore in brilliant detail the struggle for understanding and equality." --Jonathan Eig, author of...
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Swimming Pretty :
Valosik, Vicki
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"If you're not strong enough to swim fast, you're probably not strong enough to swim 'pretty,'" said a young Esther Williams to impresario Billy Rose. Since the nineteenth century, tensions between beauty and strength, aesthetics and athleticism have both impeded and propelled the careers of...
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Our fight /
Rousey, Ronda
Paper Book
A USA TODAY BESTSELLER! From New York Times bestselling author and trailblazing athlete Ronda Rousey, an unfiltered chronicle of loss, resilience and finding meaning in life's journey. From the moment she...
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The believer :
Coggins, David,
Paper Book
The author of the instant fishing classic The Optimist shares new wisdom, humor, and experience in seven extraordinary fly-fishing expeditions--"an engaging personal journey about finding what you need to find and keeping it in your heart" (Kirkus Reviews). In...
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Everest, Inc. :
Cockrell, Will
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Featuring original interviews with Everest mountain guides and climbers, this is "a fast-moving, nuanced account of the peak's transformation from the ultimate mountaineering challenge into a booming business opportunity" (Joshua Hammer, New York Times bestselling author). ...
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Hot Dog Money :
Lawson, Guy
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The New York Times bestselling author of War Dogs exposes the inside story of disgraced fraudster turned undercover FBI informant Marty Blazer and the greatest scandal in the history of the NCAA. When the federal government catches hotshot financial adviser Louis...
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Baseball heaven :
Golenbock, Peter,
Paper Book
"With its personal feel and near-mystical quality, this highly recommended work will mesmerize baseball lovers and casual fans." Library Journal, Starred Review A behind-the-scenes look at baseball history, as told through timeless interviews with major...
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Hoop atlas :
Goldsberry, Kirk Patrick,
Paper Book
"When discussing greatness, we have too often distilled it down to how many rings someone has won, neglecting to celebrate the incredible influence that players have had on the evolution of basketball. Kirk's book beautifully explains this other side of greatness--how one player's skill and style...
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Tough broad :
Paul, Caroline.
Paper Book
From the New York Times-bestselling author of The Gutsy Girl, a funny, inspiring, deeply researched exploration into the science and psychology of the outdoors and our place in it as we age. Caroline Paul has always filled her life with adventure: From mountain...
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The complete book of pickleball :
Brungardt, Kurt,
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A holistic workout program that shares ways to improve the fitness benefits of this wildly popular sport while remaining injury-free. Build Your Best Pickleball Body and Play Fast, Strong, and Injury-Free Easy to learn and fun to play, pickleball is also a...
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To the gorge :
Halnon, Emily,
Paper Book
**A USA TODAY bestseller** A riveting narrative of love and loss, grief and joy, as one woman embarks on a quest for a record on the Pacific Crest Trail. When Emily Halnon lost her beloved mother to a rare uterine cancer at just sixty-six years old, she...
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Elevate and dominate :
Sanders, Deion,
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Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders is one of the greatest motivators and inspirational leaders of all time--on the field, in business, with family, and in his community. Now, he delivers the ultimate playbook of inspiring personal stories, winning strategies, and the motivation required to help us...
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A life impossible :
Gleason, Steve,
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From NFL player Steve Gleason, a powerful, inspiring memoir of love, heartbreak, resilience, family, and remarkable triumph in the face of ALS "Gleason is a symbol of resilience, hope and optimism." -The New York Times . "Steve Gleason has changed the world." -Roger Goodell,...
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