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The rise of superman  by Steven Kotler

The rise of superman

Steven Kotler

"Right now, more people are risking their lives for their sports then ever before in history. As Thomas Pynchon once put it in Gravity's Rainbow, 'it is not often that Death is told so clearly to f... off'. Over the past three decades, the bounds of the...

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Sticky dogs and stardust  by Scott Oliver

Sticky dogs and stardust

Scott Oliver

"The golden age of this type of story has now passed. The reasons are obvious. Chief among them is the earning power of top players, both from central contracts and on the franchise Twenty20 circuit, as well as the fact that international and franchise...

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Together we roared  by Steve Williams

Together we roared

Steve Williams

"Steve Williams, arguably the greatest caddie in golf history, teams up with renowned golf journalist Evin Priest to give his definitive account of his 12-year partnership with the legendary Tiger Woods, sharing personal, never-before-told moments of their...

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Wimbledon 2024  by Paul Newman

Wimbledon 2024

Paul Newman

"Wimbledon 2024: The Official Story of The Championships is the comprehensive, entertaining and beautifully illustrated re-telling of a spell-binding fortnight of tennis at the All England Club. Since 1984 the official 'annual' has reviewed in detail each...

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Moving the needle  by Dave MacLeod

Moving the needle

Dave MacLeod

"How can an average climber do the hardest route in the world? Dave MacLeod wasn't even the best among his fellow rock climbers in Glasgow, until a sequence of key decisions and influences catalysed his progression from an unremarkable intermediate to one of...

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Youth soccer for parents  by Tom Dunmore

Youth soccer for parents

Tom Dunmore

"Youth Soccer For Parents For Dummies explains how you can prepare your children to play and enjoy the sport of soccer, whether they play recreationally or at the elite youth level. Get up to speed on the basic rules, and learn to keep kids interested and...

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Tennis  by Patrick McEnroe

Tennis

Patrick McEnroe

"Introduces the basics of tennis, including understanding the game, how scoring works, tennis etiquette, and information on famous players and tournaments"--Publisher's description.

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Golf  by Gary McCord

Golf

Gary McCord

"Level up your own golf game, or enjoy the sport as a spectator Golf is a great sport for all types of people. It's a low impact form of exercise, a social activity, and it gets you outdoors. Golf For Dummies teaches you the rules of the game and gives you...

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Two passions  by Kevin Cameron

Two passions

Kevin Cameron

Jan Cameron lived for swimming. An Olympic silver medallist at the 1964 Tokyo Games, she later became one of the most respected swim coaches in Australasia, guiding athletes to success at the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, and beyond. Known as "the Godmother of...

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Inside and out  by Erin Phillips

Inside and out

Erin Phillips

"Inside and Out is the inspiring story of one of Australia's all-time sporting champions: AFLW icon and basketball legend Erin Phillips. In this honest and revealing memoir, Erin candidly looks back at her astonishing playing journey and life so far. As the...

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Play it forward

Play it forward

"The future of women's sports is being built today. This inspiring collection of stories highlights incredible female athletes who have changed the game for the next generation"--Publisher's description.

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Relative to wind  by Phoebe Wang

Relative to wind

Phoebe Wang

"A lingering, long-haul collection of writing about sailing for readers of Julietta Singh and Kyo Maclear. In Relative to Wind, Phoebe Wang delivers a poetic rendering of her decade-long journey of learning to sail and a deep dive into what it means to be a...

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The official history of the FIFA Women's World Cup

The official history of the FIFA Women's World Cup

"The Official History of the FIFA Women's World Cup is the definitive, authorised account of the world's biggest women's football tournament. Fully updated to include Australia & New Zealand 2023 and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, this lavish visual history is...

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Axe in hand  by Nicole Coenen

Axe in hand

Nicole Coenen

"In Axe in Hand, lumberjack (and popular Instagram/TikTok star) Nicole Coenen teaches everything axes, woods, and fire for a new generation of outdoorspeople. A unique, welcoming guide for the ultimate outdoor hobby. Axes, woodchopping, and fire: it can all...

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How to win the Premier League  by Ian Graham

How to win the Premier League

Ian Graham

"Between 2012 and 2023, Ian Graham worked as Liverpool FC's Director of Research. His tenure coincided with the club's greatest period of success since the 1980s, including winning the Premier League in 2020 - Liverpool's first league title after an agonising...

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F1 racing  by Bruce Jones

F1 racing

Bruce Jones

"Explore the global history of Formula One in this definitive illustrated companion. Experience the thrilling history of the most popular and exciting motorsport on the planet in this highly illustrated guide to the world of Formula One. F1 Racing: The...

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Sport psychology  by John L. (Sports psychologist) Perry

Sport psychology

John L. (Sports psychologist) Perry

"Think about your favorite sport. Now ask yourself how much of success in that sport is down to physical skills and how much is down to mental skills? We all know that physical skills are vital for performance and understand about training them. We know that...

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Northbound  by Naomi Arnold

Northbound

Naomi Arnold

"Walking from Bluff to Cape Reinga, award-winning journalist Naomi Arnold goes in search of New Zealand. Walking from Bluff, at the bottom edge of the South Island, to Cape Reinga, at the top of the North Island, award-winning journalist Naomi Arnold goes in...

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Western Springs Speedway  by Richard Haynes

Western Springs Speedway

Richard Haynes

A lavishly illustrated journey through the first 50 years of racing at the iconic Western Springs Speedway. The book chronicles the first motorcycle speedway meeting that took place at Western Springs in December 1929 and the first meeting featuring midget...

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Encyclopedia of modern bodybuilding  by Arnold Schwarzenegger

Encyclopedia of modern bodybuilding

Arnold Schwarzenegger

" Here for the first time in one volume are all the basic and revolutionary concepts on exercise, training principles, contest preparation, diet and nutrition that have evolved into modern bodybuilding from the man who stands at the forefront of the sport. The...

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50 things to do in the snow  by Richard Skrein

50 things to do in the snow

Richard Skrein

"Icy inspiration for playing, exploring and surviving in the snow. Don't be put off by the cold – get out there and be dazzled by the wonder of winter. With fifty projects for having fun and staying safe in the snow, you'll never be short of ideas. Fifty...

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Hunting New Zealand  by Mark Draper

Hunting New Zealand

Mark Draper

Following the sell-out success of the first, second, third, fourth and fifth edition of Hunting New Zealand comes this sixth edition, which is illustrated with 1:50,000 & 1:250,000 topographic maps. It provides information on over 850 hunting spots; the...

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The rise of the ultra runners  by Adharanand Finn

The rise of the ultra runners

Adharanand Finn

"Marathons are no longer enough. Pain is to be relished, not avoided. Hallucinations are normal. Ultra running defies conventional logic. Yet this most brutal and challenging sport is now one of the fastest-growing in the world. Why is this? Is it an antidote...

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Tramping in the South Island. Arthur's Pass to Mt Cook  by Sven Brabyn

Tramping in the South Island. Arthur's Pass to Mt Cook

Sven Brabyn

"Guide to tramping tracks and routes ... detailed route descriptions and gradings"--Back cover.

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Bodybuilding  by Peter J. Fitschen

Bodybuilding

Peter J. Fitschen

"The purpose of this book is to provide a comprehensive overview of the bodybuilding contest preparation process from the start of contest preparation, through show-day, and into the transition to the offseason"--Publisher's description.

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Believe  by Oleksandr Zinchenko

Believe

Oleksandr Zinchenko

"A fan favourite at Arsenal and previously at Manchester City, Oleksandr Zinchenko has been lighting up the Premier League with his fearless performances for many years. But his success has not come without its challenges. Having begun his career as a teenager...

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Sir Lewis  by Michael E. Sawyer

Sir Lewis

Michael E. Sawyer

"A definitive biography of the greatest Formula One driver of all time. At the pinnacle of motorsports, a humble young man from Stevenage, England, has risen to become the greatest Formula One driver of all time. Lewis Hamilton's journey from remote-controlled...

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Who owns football?  by Nick (Soccer writer) Miller

Who owns football?

Nick (Soccer writer) Miller

"The landscape of football club ownership has changed. Long gone are the days when clubs were dominated by local factory proprietors or millionaire boyhood fans. This clear, insightful and thought-provoking guide provides serious football fans with a unique...

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Blood on the tracks  by David Tossell

Blood on the tracks

David Tossell

"Blood on the Tracks tells the thrilling and brutal story of the 1974/75 Ashes series. As the 1975 edition of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack put it, "Never in the ninety-eight years of Test cricket have batsmen been so grievously bruised and battered by...

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Into the planet  by Jill Heinerth

Into the planet

Jill Heinerth

"From one of the world's most renowned cave divers, a firsthand account of exploring the earth's final frontier: the hidden depths of our oceans and the sunken caves inside our planet. More people have died exploring underwater caves than climbing Mount...

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The finest line  by Rusty Long

The finest line

Rusty Long

"Big-wave surfing has long been a part of the sport, but with more watermen pushing the boundaries, this subculture of the surf world is now moving out of the fringes. The current generation of surfers is continually reinventing the limits, making this the...

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Dark side of the wave  by Paul Caffyn

Dark side of the wave

Paul Caffyn

A blend of exciting dramatic moments, folklore of the cray fishermen at work and play, encounters with elephant seals and horrific tide races. It includes stories and photos from paddlers in recent years.

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Life in the pitlane  by Calum Nicholas

Life in the pitlane

Calum Nicholas

"Life in the Pitlane will detail the realities of life off the track; the good and the bad, with a particular spotlight on diversity and inclusion within the sport, and all the entertaining stories and behind the scenes details fans of F1 will be looking for....

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Stugotz's personal record book  by Jon Weiner

Stugotz's personal record book

Jon Weiner

"The 2020 MLB season didn't happen. Bill Belichick is not the greatest NFL coach of all time. Rafael Nadal is not on the Mount Rushmore of men's tennis. For years, popular sports radio personality Stugotz has been telling fans that he keeps a "personal record...

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Billy Stead's rugby world  by Lynn McConnell

Billy Stead's rugby world

Lynn McConnell

"Billy Stead was an All Black captain and the vice-captain of the famous “Originals” on their 1905–06 tour. Stead also played provincially for Southland, and later coached various teams, including Southland and the New Zealand Māori. He is considered one of...

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Maker of Champions  by Sylvia Low Tiffany

Maker of Champions

Sylvia Low Tiffany

"During the golden age of boxing in Fiji one fighter captured the imagination of a country. His name was Sakaraia Ve. This is the story of how legendary trainer John Ramos took Ve from a promising young boxer to the world stage. From humble beginnings, Ramos...

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The believer  by David Coggins

The believer

David Coggins

"The author of the instant fishing classic The Optimist wades into deeper waters and shares new wisdom, humor, and experience in seven extraordinary fly-fishing expeditions that mark one year in his journey through the middle part of life when worldly demands...

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On the Grid  by Luke Smith

On the Grid

Luke Smith

"Luke Smith has spent over ten years reporting on Formula 1 from all over the world. The grid is his playground, the track his literal running track. In On the Grid he takes us behind the scenes of the past, present and future of Formula 1, telling its story...

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Ultimate dive sites  by Todd Thimios

Ultimate dive sites

Todd Thimios

"Ultimate Dive Sites is the perfect companion for your next underwater adventure, featuring 50 of the best dive sites from around the globe for both recreational and professional divers alike.Diving expert, photographer and author Todd Thimios has completed...

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The swim mastery way  by Tracey Baumann

The swim mastery way

Tracey Baumann

"Learn or improve your freestyle swimming techniques with this comprehensive guide designed for swimmers, coaches, marathon swimmers, and competitive athletes"--Publisher's description.

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Basketball beyond paper  by Dean Oliver

Basketball beyond paper

Dean Oliver

"As a follow-up to "Basketball on Paper," "Basketball beyond Paper" recounts the insights gained over Dean Oliver's twenty years of experience of using statistics to understand basketball"--Publisher's description.

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Run Britain  by Nicholas Butter

Run Britain

Nicholas Butter

"In the spring of 2021, as the UK's latest pandemic lockdowns were lifted, Nick Butter set out from the Eden Project to become the fastest person to cover ever mile of Britain's mainland coastline on foot. Battling the most extreme winds Britain had seen in...

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There is no wall  by Allie Bailey

There is no wall

Allie Bailey

"There Is No Wall is ultrarunner Allie Bailey's brutally honest and sometimes shocking account of alcoholism, depression and severe mental breakdowns which almost cost her her life. Told with disarming vulnerability, heartbreaking depth of feeling and dark...

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Smart running  by Jen Benson

Smart running

Jen Benson

"Have you ever wondered about the secret to becoming a better runner? Has your training plateaued and you don't know why? Do you keep getting injured or are you struggling to get back into running after some time out? Have you done a few shorter races but want...

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Legally red  by Maurice Watkins

Legally red

Maurice Watkins

"At Old Trafford, in the corridors of power, Maurice Watkins was the guiding force. As the club solicitor, and later a director, for thirty-six years he was the man to whom Manchester United turned to negotiate the legal minefields. In his autobiography,...

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Transformer  by Neil Atkinson

Transformer

Neil Atkinson

"Jürgen Klopp's announcement in January 2024 that he was to step down as Liverpool manager at the end of the season would see an unprecedented outpouring of grief from his adopted city. The Anfield Wrap has followed Liverpool through nine remarkable years, ten...

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To the limit  by Michael (Marathon runner) Crawley

To the limit

Michael (Marathon runner) Crawley

"So many of us are embracing endurance sports - whether it is running an ultra-marathon, taking on long-distance cycling events or even climbing Mount Everest. But what is it that makes us voluntarily do exhausting things? When we lace up our running shoes or...

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Iron hope  by James Lawrence

Iron hope

James Lawrence

"The ultimate guide to mental toughness by James 'Iron Cowboy' Lawrence-the greatest endurance athlete in human history. Lawrence's accomplishments are nearly impossible to comprehend. In 2015, he set a Guinness World Record record by completing 50...

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Lightning can strike twice  by Tommy Fury

Lightning can strike twice

Tommy Fury

"When Tommy Fury realised as a young boy that he wanted to become a boxer, the odds were stacked against him. His father was sent to prison when Tommy was only nine, casting his family life into chaos. He couldn't afford a bus ticket to the gym to train, so...

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Chaos in the box  by David Squires

Chaos in the box

David Squires

"Football moves so quickly these days that it can be hard to keep track of everything. But fret not, weary traveller: David Squires is here to guide you through the pandemonium. Taking us from 2018 to the 2024 Euro, Squires tackles some of the sport's most...

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Formula One circuits from above  by Bruce Jones

Formula One circuits from above

Bruce Jones

" Explore dozens of F1 race tracks - from legendary circuits to brand-new destinations - in high-definition satellite photography. From the glamour of Monaco and the brand-new Las Vegas strip, to the heritage of Silverstone and Monza, Formula One Circuits from...

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All that matters  by Chris Hoy

All that matters

Chris Hoy

"Sir Chris Hoy knows better than most how life can change in the blink of an eye. In elite sport, the margin between victory and defeat is miniscule, and the pressure is immense. Chris has built a glittering sporting career on understanding these moments: how...

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Leading with the heart  by Mike Krzyzewski

Leading with the heart

Mike Krzyzewski

"In this informative and inspirational book, Coach K explains how he motivates peak performances from his players, relying on lessons he learned as a captain in the U.S.Army and applied over four decades as the head of Duke basketball. Duke University's head...

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Speed

Speed

"It's the sport that has it all: thrills, spills, technical sophistication and daredevil brilliance. From its origins in war-torn Europe to today's global phenomenon, Speed: The History of Formula 1 World Championships charts the past eight decades of F1. With...

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How to read F1  by Jennie Gow

How to read F1

Jennie Gow

"An entertaining A-Z guide to everything you need to know about Formula One by BBC F1 presenter and Drive to Survive expert Jennie Gow"--Publisher's description.

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Above the rim  by Brian Boone

Above the rim

Brian Boone

"Test your sports savvy and emerge a champion with this interactive, brain-busting trivia book written by fans for fans. Above the Rim delivers all the stats, figures, funny stories, and highlights your inner sports nerd craves. Take a shot at Who Said It?,...

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The art of Scottish golf  by Martin Dempster

The art of Scottish golf

Martin Dempster

"The Art of Scottish Golf is the story of why Scotland will always be at the heart of golf conversations around the globe. Scotland is the birthplace and the home of golf, with a rich tradition which is recognised around the world. The Art of Scottish Golf is...

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The good, the bad & the rugby  by Alex Payne

The good, the bad & the rugby

Alex Payne

"James Haskell, Mike Tindall and Alex Payne get together to discuss the highs and lows of their podcast, friendship and rugby. Among the key questions answered: What happened when Mike took their shambles of a podcast inside the walls of Windsor Castle to meet...

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Ginger  by Christopher Tobin

Ginger

Christopher Tobin

"Dave McKenzie did not look like a champion. He was small, red-headed, and bandy-legged. He worked as a printer at the Greymouth Evening Star newspaper and had to fit training around this full-time job. Yet, he had the hard-edged toughness to run thousands of...

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Soccer training  by Joe Luxbacher

Soccer training

Joe Luxbacher

"Soccer Training: 160 Drills to Develop Skills and Tactics for Players Ages 10-18 provides coaches and players with a wide variety of drills designed to improve skill and tactical awareness. Each of the 160drills focuses on a specific skill or set of skills...

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Draft day  by Doug MacLean

Draft day

Doug MacLean

"The NHL draft is a critical time for teams, when the foundation for future championships is laid—or when championship dreams die. Only time will tell if a draft is successful, but a failed draft can severely set teams back for seasons, much to the dread of...

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Bring your A game  by Anthony Sharwood

Bring your A game

Anthony Sharwood

"Sports cliches are like a ticket to the game. They put us in a moulded plastic seat with a beer and hot chips on our lap. They are a sports fan's verbal comfort food. This book celebrates all our favourite cliches and Australian sporting lingo more broadly....

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The fight  by Norman Mailer

The fight

Norman Mailer

"This is the story of the world heavyweight championship fight between George Foreman and Muhammed Ali in 1975. As the weeks to the fight ticked away, Ali's preparation was sluggish and his attitude fatalistic, in contrast to the confident...

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Ben Hogan's five lessons  by Ben Hogan

Ben Hogan's five lessons

Ben Hogan

"With a new introduction by Lee Trevino, this is the first definitive edition of the timeless golf classic that has sold over a million copies--now with never-before-seen photos and memorabilia, hand-selected from the Hogan estate archive, as well as nearly...

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Casting homeward  by Steve Ramirez

Casting homeward

Steve Ramirez

"Writer, naturalist, and educator Steve Ramirez takes the reader on a physical and philosophical journey to some of the most legendary rivers and wild landscapes in America. Imbued with fly fishing throughout, this journey will seek to explore what makes...

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The basketball 100

The basketball 100

"A celebration of basketball by way of the 100 greatest players to ever grace the court in the history of the NBA-from The Athletic's foremost basketball writers and analysts the game has to offer"--Publisher's description.

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