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Sarah: How a Hockey Mom Turned Alaska's Political Establishment Upside Down»rank: 14by: Kaylene Johnson
: :ln 2006 an angel-faced but tough 42-year-old former small-town mayor named Sarah Palin became a long-shot candidate for Alaska governor demanding a higher ethical standard in state government. The timing of her reform message and a widening scandal produced a tornado that reshaped the political landscape. Surprising everyone, Palin thumped by wide margins both a sitting governor in the Republican primary election and a former governor in the general ... |
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The Art of Racing in the Rain»rank: 199by: Garth Stein
: : Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver. Through Denny, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition, and he sees that life, like racing, isn't simply about ... |
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What I Talk About When I Talk About Running»rank: 509by: Haruki Murakami
: :ln 1982, having sold his jazz bar to devote himself to writing, Murakami began running to keep fit. A year later, he’d completed a solo course from Athens to Marathon, and now, after dozens of such races, not to mention triathlons and a dozen critically acclaimed books, he reflects upon the influence the sport has had on his life and—even more important—on his writing.Equal parts training log, travelogue, and ... |
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Strength Training Anatomy»rank: 363by: Frederic Delavier
: :Discover for yourself the magic of Strength Training Anatomy, one of the best-selling strength training books ever published! Training Anatomy, with nearly half a million copies already sold, brings anatomy to life with more than 400 full-color illustrations. This detailed artwork showcases the muscles used during each exercise and delineates how these muscles interact with surrounding joints and skeletal structures. Like having an X-ray for each exercise, the information ... |
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Chemistry: The Central Science»rank: 466by: Theodore L. Brown, H. Eugene Lemay, Bruce E. Bursten
: :Discover for yourself the magic of Strength Training Anatomy, one of the best-selling strength training books ever published! Training Anatomy, with nearly half a million copies already sold, brings anatomy to life with more than 400 full-color illustrations. This detailed artwork showcases the muscles used during each exercise and delineates how these muscles interact with surrounding joints and skeletal structures. Like having an X-ray for each exercise, the information ... |
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The Dangerous Book for Boys»rank: 436by: Conn Iggulden, Hal Iggulden
: :Equal parts droll and gorgeous nostalgia book and heartfelt plea for a renewed sense of adventure in the lives of boys and men, Conn and Hal lggulden's The Dangerous Book for Boys became a mammoth bestseller in the United Kingdom in 2006. Adapted, in moderation, for American customs in this edition (cricket is gone, rugby remains; conkers are out, Navajo Code Talkers in), The Dangerous Book is a guide book ... |
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Starting Strength (2nd edition)»rank: 522by: Mark Rippetoe, Lon Kilgore
: :Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training is the new expanded version of the book that has been called 'the best and most useful of fitness books.' lt picks up where Starting Strength: A Simple and Practical Guide for Coaching Beginners leaves off. With all new graphics and more than 750 illustrations, a more detailed analysis of the five most important exercises in the weight room, and a new chapter dealing ... |
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The Match: The Day the Game of Golf Changed Forever»rank: 869by: Mark Frost
: :Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training is the new expanded version of the book that has been called 'the best and most useful of fitness books.' lt picks up where Starting Strength: A Simple and Practical Guide for Coaching Beginners leaves off. With all new graphics and more than 750 illustrations, a more detailed analysis of the five most important exercises in the weight room, and a new chapter dealing ... |
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The Winners Manual: For the Game of Life»rank: 957by: Jim Tressel, Chris Fabry, John Maxwell
: :The Winners Manual: For the Game of Life shares 0hio State football coach Jim Tressel's 'Big Ten' fundamentals for success: Attitude, Discipline, Faith, Handling Adversity & Success, Excellence, Love, Toughness, Responsibility, Team, and Hope. Peppered with personal stories from Tressel's storied coaching career, the book shares the fundamental lessons that he has been imparting to his players for the past 20 years. A perfect blend of football stories, spiritual ... |
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Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog»rank: 1013by: Ted Kerasote
: :Now including a wonderful new photo insert chronicling Merle’s life, this national bestseller explores the relationship between humans and dogs. How would dogs live if they were free? Would they stay with their human friends? Merle and Ted found each other in the Utah desert— Merle was living wild and Ted was looking for a pup to keep him company. As their bond grew, Ted taught Merle how to ... |