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|  | The Essential Guide to Running the New York City Marathon by Toby Tanser
Description not available.A complete guide to the New York City marathon offers helpful how-to advice on training regimens, how to enter, restaurants and accommodations, volunteering opportunities, where to run in New York, spectator essentials, the course, and more, including professional tips from veteran runners. Original. AUTHOR: Toby Tanser
PUBLISHER: Berkley Publishing Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Sports & Outdoors 
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 | Nascar Rolling Thunder by T. B. Calhoun
Description not available.Fifteen-year-old Kin Travis is spending the summer with his stock-car legend granddad, Hotshoe Hunter, anxious to learn all about racing, until his sister and younger brother arrive with a message from the past--and a plan for the future. Original. AUTHOR: T. B. Calhoun
PUBLISHER: Morrow/Avon
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Sports & Outdoors
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 | Golf Handbook for Women by Vivien Saunders
Description not available.Spiced with anecdotes and exercises, this comprehensive, illustrated handbook teaches women the fundamentals of the golf swing, how to add distance to driving, long iron techniques, and chipping, bunker shots, putting, and more, and features a tour of the world's most interesting courses, profils of famous female golfers, and a wealth of practical advice. Original. 25,000 first printing. AUTHOR: Vivien Saunders
PUBLISHER: Crown Publishing Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Sports & Outdoors
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 | Knots & Splices by Jeff Toghill, Steve Judkins, Tim Davison
Even those who have difficulty tying their shoes will be able to tie Turk's heads when they follow the clear illlustrations and concise instructions given in this new book. Dozens of the most frequently used knots have been selected and explained, including reef knots, sheet bends, figure eights and more. Each knot's strengths and weaknesses are discussed and the reader will gain the important ability to select the right knot for the right situation. AUTHOR: Jeff Toghill, Steve Judkins, Tim Davison
PUBLISHER: Sheridan House, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Sports & Outdoors
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 | Sonny Liston by Nick Tosches
This study of the former heavyweight boxing champion of the world examines the many mysteries surrounding Sonny Liston. What were his connections to organized crime? Why was Liston virtually abandoned by the boxing establishment in favor of the more mediagenic Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay)? Did Liston throw his two fights with Ali? What is the truth surrounding Liston`s death? Tosches is a biographer of great celebrities, and his is a decidedly anti-Ali view. AUTHOR: Nick Tosches
PUBLISHER: Little, Brown & Company
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Sports & Outdoors
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 | The New Guide to Skiing by A. Joseph Heckelman, Martin Heckelman
Fat boys, carving skis, cross skis, extreme shaped skis: that is the new language of alpine skiing. And this best-selling classic has been completely updated to explain what makes the shaped skis so revolutionary--and so exciting, especially for beginners. With over 300 specially commissioned color photographs illustrating step by step how to turn and how to maintain control with a maximum of ease under all conditions, and with its clear, explanatory text, [THE NEW GUIDE TO SKIING] is the book for which a new generation for alpine skiers have been waiting. AUTHOR: A. Joseph Heckelman, Martin Heckelman
PUBLISHER: Norton, W. W. & Company, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Sports & Outdoors
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