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by Daniel Brown
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2013
Whether a die-hard booster from the days of Joe Montana or a new supporter of Jim Harbaugh, San Francisco 49ers fans will discover the top 100 things to know, and do, in their lifetime through this unique team history book and guide. Inspired by and written for the devout 49ers fan, this lively and...
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: San Francisco 49ers
Heart-Pounding, Jaw-Dropping, and Gut-Wrenching Moments from San Francisco 49ers History
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2009
Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the San Francisco 49ers documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably...
Miracle Men
Hershiser, Gibson, and the Improbable 1988 Dodgers
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2013
The 1988 World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers are best remembered for Kirk Gibson’s dramatic home run, Orel Hershiser’s pitching dominance, and manager Tommy Lasorda’s masterfully corny motivation, but there was much more that made the season memorable, bittersweet, and controversial, and...
Brothers in Arms
Koufax, Kershaw, and the Dodgers' Extraordinary Pitching Tradition
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2018
The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the most storied franchises in all of sports, with enduring legacies both on and off the diamond. Chief among the hallmarks of the organization is an unparalleled pitching dominance; Dodger blue and white brings to mind brilliance on the mound and the Cy Young Awards...
Conquest
Pete Carroll and the Trojans' Climb to the Top of the College Football Mountain
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2005
A look at Pete Carroll and the rebuilding of USC, this investigation revisits the ups and downs and critical moments that have gone into rebuilding the Trojans into one of the best football programs in the country. Readers are given the inside story on the Trojan's downward spiral and long road back...
Go Huskies!
Celebrating the Washington Football Tradition
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2013
This comprehensive history of the University of Washington football program focuses on the major eras in Husky football history, featuring the best teams, the greatest games, the biggest comebacks, and the most exciting and unexpected moments, such as when Washington forged its first national championship...
by Adrian Dater, Adrian Dater, Joe Sakic
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2016
Most Colorado Avalanche fans have attended a game at the Pepsi Center, seen highlights of a young Joe Sakic, and were thrilled by the team's run to the Stanley Cup in its inaugural season in Denver. But only real fans know how many players have had their numbers retired or why the team's name isn't...
by Joyce Huber
Language: English
Release Date: February 5, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 5, 2013
Nestled in the eastern Caribbean, Grenada - the largest of a three-island nation that also includes Carriacou and Petite Martinique - is the most southerly of the Windward Islands and is the gateway to the Grenadines. Renowned for its deep, sheltered harbors, the island has long been a favorite stopover...
What It Means to Be a Cougar
LaVell Edwards, Bronco Mendenhall and BYU's Greatest Players
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2011
This unique, compelling new title assembles the greatest players from one of the most celebrated teams in college football to share their personal memories. Filled with firsthand accounts with dozens of players-from the team's early days through the new millennium. What It Means to be a Cougar: LaVell...
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Oakland Raiders
Heart-Pounding, Jaw-Dropping, and Gut-Wrenching Moments from Oakland Raiders History
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2008
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly includes the best and worst teams and players of all time, the most clutch performances and performers, the biggest choke jobs and chokers, great comebacks and blown leads, plus overrated and underrated players and coaches.
Dynasty
The San Antonio Spurs' Timeless 2014 Championship
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2014
This commemorative book on the 2014 NBA champion San Antonio Spurs provides a visual look at the Spurs’ exciting road to championship glory. Through insightful articles by Jesse Blanchard and nearly 100 full-color images, this celebratory book takes readers from the season's first games in November...
by Gene Aguilera
Language: English
Release Date: April 21, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: April 21, 2014
Welcome to the colorful, flamboyant, and wonderful world of Mexican American boxing in Los Angeles. From the minute they stepped into the ring, Mexican American fighters have electrified fans with their explosiveness and courage. These historical images bring to life a sociological culture consisting...
by Lonely Planet, Sara Benson, Alison Bing
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2015
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher
Whether exploring your own backyard or somewhere new, discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet San Francisco Bay Area & Wine Country Road Trips. Featuring four amazing road trips, plus up-to-date advice on the destinations...
Hiking Hot Springs in the Pacific Northwest
A Guide to the Area’s Best Backcountry Hot Springs
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2014
Descriptions of more than 80 scenic hikes to or starting at more than 140 hot springs in Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia.