Baseball's Greatest Series details what many believe to be the most exciting postseason series in baseball history: the 1995 Division Series between the New York Yankees and the Seattle Mariners.This division series was not simply about two teams playing five postseason games. It was about Ken Griff..
An evocative history of America's national pastime explores the ways in which baseball both influenced, and in turn was influenced by, politics, race relations, literature, morality, and more. TV tie-in. Read by Ken Burns. Simultaneous. Author: Burns, Kenneth Publisher: Random House Audio Binding: c..
An information-packed tool for the novice or handy reference for the veteran. Distills years of knowledge into an affordable and portable book. With this handy book you'll discover how to plan a trip with the right level of challenge, select the appropriate gear and provisions for your trip, get you..
What can the film Hoosiers teach us about the meaning of life How can ancient Eastern wisdom traditions, such as Taoism and Zen Buddhism, improve our jump-shots What can the "Zen Master" (Phil Jackson) and the "Big Aristotle" (Shaquille O'Neal) teach us about sustained excellence and success Is w..
By using Basketball Fun & Games: 50 Skill-Building Activities for Children, you can- make learning basketball a positive experience for children,- choose from 50 activities and games to build skills and tactical understanding and work toward the national standards,- take the “kill” out of “drill” to..
Situated in Colorado's spectacular Roaring Fork Valley, Aspen offers high-country charm, superb downhill skiing, and some of the greatest hiking trails in North America. These day hikes, a sampler of Aspen's outdoor wonders, explore the world-famous Maroon Bells, the Grottos of White River National ..
Fully updated and revised, this edition includes trail descriptions and maps of the author's favorite short hikes in the two parks. All hikes included in this little book, with one exception, do not have steep hills, are on well-defined, easy-to-follow trails, and take hikers into some of the most s..
With hikes in Glacier and Waterton varying from half-hour strolls to full-day adventures, this guidebook is for everyone, including families. Author: Molvar, Erik Publisher: FalconGuides Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 076273633X ISBN-13: 9780762736331..
Best Easy Day Hikes Hawaii; Maui includes concise descriptions of the best easy day hikes on the island, with detailed maps of each route. The 20 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please. Author: Swedo, Suzanne Publisher: Falcon Guides Binding: Paperback Lang..
Now there's a book that provides the best of the best: the top twenty trails for a short walk, a longer hike or an all-day adventure. Best Easy Day Hikes: Syracuse chooses the trails that lead to the most panoramic views, and that wind through the prettiest woods and meadows and into the most intere..
Featuring 30 of the best hikes in the greater Austin-San Antonio area, this exciting new guidebook points locals and visitors alike to trailheads within an hour's drive of Austin-San Antonio. Author: Stelter, Keith Publisher: FalconGuides Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0762746025 ISBN..
Featuring 30 of the best hikes in the greater Chicago area, this exciting new guidebook points locals and visitors alike to trailheads within an hour's drive of the city. Author: Morgan, Adam Publisher: Falcon Guides Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0762761202 ISBN-13: 9780762761203..
Best Rail Trails Pacific Northwest is the complete guide to walking, jogging, biking, and cross-country skiing more than sixty of the best rail trails in one of the most beautiful and geographically varied reaches of America. Author: Bartley, Natalie Publisher: FalconGuides Binding: Paperback Langua..
This full-color book reveals the techniques and tricks gleaned from John Sherman's 30-year career as one of America's most respected and notorious bouldering gurus. Author: Sherman, John Publisher: Falcon Guides Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0762770317 ISBN-13: 9780762770311..
In Better Golf the Sam Snead Way: The Lessons I've Learned, the inimitable pro interweaves engaging anecdotes of golf's winningest players with time-tested advice on grip, putting, stance, trouble shots, and getting around the greens. 67 photos. Four 2-pp color inserts. Author: Wade, Don Publisher: ..
Part memoir of a West Indian boyhood, part celebration of the game of cricket, this self-portrait of a life spent playing, watching and writing about the game, tells us of its psychology and aesthetics, players the author knew, and the issues of class, race and politics surrounding it. Author: James..
In C. L. R. James's classic Beyond a Boundary, the sport is cricket and the scene is the colonial West Indies. Always eloquent and provocative, James--the "black Plato," (as coined by the London Times)--shows us how, in the rituals of performance and conflict on the field, we are watching not just p..
Nothing in the annals of sports has aroused more passion than the heavyweight fights in New York in 1936 and 1938 between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling - bouts that symbolized the hopes, hatreds, and fears of a world moving toward total war. Acclaimed journalist David Margolick takes us into the caree..
From mascots to half-time shows to media coverage, Beyond the Cheers critically and honestly assesses the role of race in big time college sports. Author: King, C. Richard Publisher: State University of New York Press Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0791450066 ISBN-13: 9780791450062..
An essential resource encompasses every aspect of bicycling, from purchasing the right bike to maintaining it, and includes information on accessories, riding tips and techniques, easy-to-follow instructions for optimal performance, and much more. Original. Author: St. John, Allen Publisher: IDG Boo..
Big Fish and Blue Water: Gamefishing in the Pacific Author: GOADBY, Peter Publisher: Angus & Robertson Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0207156700 ISBN-13: 9780207156700..
The author, a Hungarian big game hunter, recounts his experiences hunting lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, leopards, hippos, giraffes and zebras Author: Kittenberger, Kalman Publisher: St. Martin's Press Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0312032943 ISBN-13: 9780312032944..
Discusses reasons for the huge increase in home runs during the 1920s, and looks at the accomplishments of Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, George Sisler, Lou Gehrig and Rogers Hornsby Author: Curran, William Publisher: William Morrow & Co Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0688064698 ISBN-13: 9780688..
Traces the history of bicycling, looks at various types of bikes, clothing and equipment, and discusses racing, touring, maintenance, and safety Author: Bill Walton Publisher: Bantam Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0553340751 ISBN-13: 9780553340754..
Introduces useful bass fishing techniques, discusses fly casting, reels, lines, and flies, and describes different kinds of bass and their habitat Author: Waterman, Charles F. Publisher: Stackpole Books Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0811716309 ISBN-13: 9780811716307..