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Monthly Display & Events September 2014
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Job & Career Accelerator
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WBPL's Writers Club A place where you can put your thoughts on paper! Enhance your writing skills, participate in free-writing exercises and get feedback on written work. Registration is underway!
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Tuesday, September 9, 2:00 PM
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Let's Talk About Books! The West Babylon Literary Club will meet to discuss THE GOOD AMERICAN by Alex George. Registration is underway.
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Thursday, September 25, 1:30 PM
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Tiki : my life in the game and beyond
by Tiki Barber
Traces the personal story of the record-making New York Giants athlete, from his childhood at the side of his fellow football-playing identical twin and his efforts to overcome personal obstacles and injuries to the controversies that marred the 2006 season and his surprise early retirement. 100,000 first printing.
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The system : the glory and scandal of big-time college football
by Jeff Benedict
A revelatory account based on the authors' unprecedented access to the NCAA's highest-level programs throughout the 2012 season describes its high-powered system of billion-dollar television deals, high-priced coaches, football "hostessing," castoff athlete-students and paid test takers.
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Never Give Up : My Stroke, My Recovery, and My Return to the NFL
by Tedy Bruschi
The New England Patriots linebacker describes how in 2005 he suffered a stroke, the physical and emotional challenges of dealing with a life-threatening event, his rehabilitation, and his decision to return to the team just eight months after his stroke. Reprint.
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The GM : the inside story of a dream job and the nightmares that go with it
by Tom Callahan
Journeys behind the scenes of the NFL to furnish a close-up look at the role of the general manager in a sports franchise, following deal maker Ernie Accorsi as he confronts the reality of picking NFL talent for a team while pursuing such players as John Elway, Bernie Kosar, and Eli Manning, as well as the consequences of choosing the wrong players. 75,000 first printing.
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Johnny U : the life and times of John Unitas
by Tom Callahan
Drawing on numerous interviews with colleagues, competitors, and others, a portrait of the legendary quarterback follows the extraordinary career of the late Johnny Unitas, recalling his seventeen-year career with the Baltimore Colts, his seminal leadership skills, and the athletic talents that made him the dominant football player of his generation. 50,000 first printing.
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New York Jets : the complete illustrated history
by Mark Cannizzaro
"From Joe Namath's Super Bowl guarantee in 1969 to Mark Gastineau's legendary "Sack Dances" in the 1980s to coach Rex Ryan's own Super Bowl prediction in 2010, the New York Jets have been grabbing headlines and thrilling fans for more than five decades. In New York Jets: The Complete Illustrated History, author Mark Cannizzaro explores these and countless other memorable moments, characters, and behind-the-scenes exploits of "Gang Green." From the team's origins as the New York Titans of the AFL in 1960,the Jets have followed a rollercoaster ride from postseason heroes to bottom dwellers, but through it all the fans have come out to support such legendary players as Don Maynard, Namath, Wesley Walker, Joe Klecko, Marty Lyons, Mickey Shuler, Curtis Martin, and stars of today Mark Sanchez and Darrelle Revis, among others. Complete with hundreds of photos and detailed stats, this book is a glorious celebration of the J-E-T-S, Jets, Jets, Jets!"
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Out of the blue
by Victor Cruz
The popular wide receiver for the 2012 Super Bowl-winning New York Giants shares the inspiring story of his rise from an undrafted free agent to a record-setting athlete, describing his youth in Paterson, New Jersey and the values he embraces about hard work, family life and believing in oneself.
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Survival guide for coaching youth football
by Jim Dougherty
Each year over 2 million U.S. kids under the age of 12 hit the gridiron and thousands of first-time coaches take on the daunting task of teaching them how to play the game. For that football coach wondering what he got himself into, Survival Guide for Coaching Youth Football is the answer. The book lays out a cohesive strategy for teaching the basics of football using a lighthearted, humorous tone to describe a complex game. Original.
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Quiet strength : a memoir
by Tony Dungy
A biography of the coach of the Indianapolis Colts and the first African American football coach to lead his team to a Superbowl victory concentrates on his religious life as well as his career in football
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Football physics : the science of the game
by Timothy J. Gay
The scientific principles underlying the dynamics of football, including blocking and tackling, kicking, and passing is made comprehensible and fun in a study that highlights legendary moments and feats in the game such as Franco Harris's Immaculate Reception. 20,000 first printing.
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The genius : how Bill Walsh reinvented football and created an NFL dynasty
by David Harris
Offers a portrait of football coach Bill Walsh who transformed the San Francisco 49ers, the NFL's worst team in 1979, into a football powerhouse through a combination of organization innovation, player management, and determination, in a study of success and the price it exacts. 50,000 first printing.
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Wins, losses, and lessons : an autobiography
by Lou Holtz
One of the nation's most successful football coaches and author of Winning Every Day shares the story of his own life, from his childhood and the forces that shaped him, to his military service and his career at Notre Dame and South Carolina. Simultaneous.
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The game of their lives : the 1958 NFL championship
by Dave Klein
An account of the history-making 1958 championship game between the New York Giants and the Baltimore Colts is told from the vantage points of twelve key contributors, including Frank Gifford, Alan Ameche, and Sam Huff. Reprint.
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Namath
by Joe Willie Namath
Complemented by more than two hundred photographs, many never before published, a candid memoir by the colorful football legend recounts his professional career on the field, his provocative exploits and playboy lifestyle off the field, and his accomplishments on the path to NFL stardom. 150,000 first printing.
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NFL draft : 2014 preview
by Nolan Nawrocki
A comprehensive guide to the 2014 NFL draft breaks down players by position and covers each potential draft pick's history, strengths, weaknesses, and future outlook
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Sack exchange : the definitive oral history of the 1980s New York Jets
by Greg Prato
A book that draws on interviews with key participants examines the New York Jets football team during the 1980s, a frustrating time when, despite a stellar defense and several offensive weapons, poor management and bad beats often prevailed and led to disappointments among fans. Original.
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The last cowboy : a life of Tom Landry
by Mark Ribowsky
A biography of the legendary professional football coach, known for his trademark fedora hat, who spent almost 30 years taking his Texas team from punchline to NFL glory, ultimately delivering 20 consecutive winning seasons. 35,000 first printing.
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Go long! : my journey beyond the game and the fame
by Jerry Rice
The legendary football star draws on the highlights, triumphs, and disasters of his long and illustrious career to reveal how ambition, work ethic, and humility have played a key role in his success both on and off the playing field. 75,000 first printing.
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Inside the helmet : life as a Sunday afternoon warrior
by Michael Strahan
An unstinting report on life in the NFL by one of its most outspoken athletes reveals the players he believes to have employed less-than-admirable tactics, the drug therapies used to help injured players to return to games, the pressures of multi-million-dollar contracts, and more.
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Through my eyes
by Tim Tebow
One of the best quarterbacks in the history of college football, the author combines his football story with his faith, revealing a man who uses his celebrity to help others in this country and around the world and who always reminds people of the role that God has played in his journey. 200,000 first printing.
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Football life
Documents the life and career of NFL coach Bill Belichick
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Football life
Looks into the life and career of former NFL tight end and head coach Mike Ditka
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Football life
Profiles two Dallas Cowboys coaches, Tom Landry and Jimmy Johnson
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Tim Tebow
Evolution of quarterback Tim Tebow's football career from college superstar to NFL rookie
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