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The cost of these dreams : sports stories and other serious business
by Wright Thompson
Whether it be Michael Jordan or Tiger Woods or Pat Riley or Urban Meyer, Wright Thompson strips the away the self-serving myths and fantasies to reveal his characters in full. Ludicrously entertaining and often powerfully moving, The Cost of These Dreams is an ode to the reporter's art, and a celebration of true greatness and the high price that it exacts.
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K: A History of Baseball in Ten Pitches
by Tyler Kepner
A lively history exploring the origins and evolution of baseball's ten major pitch types. New York Times national baseball writer Tyler Kepner argues that "pitches are the DNA of baseball [and that] the pitcher controls everything." this book features more than 300 interviews with coaches and players (including 22 Hall of Famers); a gripping discussion of science's role in pitching.
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LeBron, Inc. : the making of a billion-dollar athlete
by Brian Windhorst
The best-selling author of Return of the King traces the story of LeBron James' professional journey to becoming a billion-dollar global brand and businessman who has influenced how professional athletes understand their value.
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Chicago food crawls : touring the neighborhoods one bite & libation at a time
by Soo Park
In Globe's newest approach to food by city, Chicago Food Crawls will take the reader on a fun, tasty culinary tour. Discover the hidden gems and long-standing institutions of Chicago neighborhoods. Experience more than 13 crawls, each featuring 3-8 establishments, centered on a neighborhood or theme.
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The truth about men : what men and women need to know
by DeVon Franklin
The award-winning Hollywood producer and best-selling co-author of The Wait uses the metaphor of a dog in need of training to explore the daily challenges behind why men are unfaithful or make destructive choices.
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Restaurant Favorites : Classic and Crave-Worthy Recipes Low in Sugar, Fat, and Calories
by Marlene Koch
Who doesn't love the creamy, cheesy, gooey, sweet, and fried foods that restaurants dish up? Now you can enjoy them all guilt-free! In Eat What You Love: Restaurant Favorites "magician in the kitchen" Marlene Koch works her magic yet again. Imagine creamy Alfredo pasta, cheesy queso dip, and fried chicken 'n waffles, along with Asian and Steakhouse favorites, Starbucks-style drinks, and more -- with ALL the crave-worthy taste -- and a fraction of sky-high sugar, fat, calories, carbs and sodium.
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Cryptocurrency Investing for Dummies
by Kiana Danial
Cryptocurrency Investing For Dummies offers trusted guidance on how to make money trading and investing in the top 200 digital currencies, no matter what the market sentiment. You'll find out how to navigate the new digital finance landscape and choose the right cryptocurrency for different situations with the help of real-world examples that show you how to maximize your cryptocurrency wallet.
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Serving the servant : remembering Kurt Cobain
by Danny Goldberg
Published to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Cobain's death, a biographical portrait by Nirvana's music manager shares unique insights into such subjects as the meteoric success of Nevermind, Cobain's marriage to Courtney Love and his industry-changing suicide.
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The feminism book
by Hannah McCann
Combines authoritative text with bold graphics and quotes from leading contributors in an introduction to more than 85 of the most important ideas, movements and events that have defined feminism and feminist thought throughout history.
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