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  Penn State Football - The...

  Ken Rappoport, Barry Wilner

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  From an AP sports writer and author, a history of Pennsylvania State University’s Nittany Lions, with personal stories from coaches and players. 
   
  In Tales from Penn State Football, Ken Rappoport puts you on the fifty-yard line and sometimes gets you a seat on the bench or a stall in the locker room. From the first team in the 1880s to the celebrated Joe Paterno teams of the 20th century, Penn State’s most entertaining—and legendary—football stories are chronicled here. And there is plenty to tell, considering the history of the Penn State football program. Penn State football started in 1881. These early pioneers could hardly envision the future popularity of the game, where crowds of more than 100,000 would fill Beaver Stadium to see Paterno’s nationally ranked powers play in the second-largest football stadium in America. In between, there have been plenty of colorful stories and characters at Penn State to fill a book. There was a coach who held up a Rose Bowl game over a violent argument and another who credited a mule for his success. Also, a player who impersonated the legendary Jim Thorpe and another nicknamed “Riverboat Richie” for his gambling instincts on the football field. For many of the stories in this book, Rappoport went right to the source. In an earlier interview at the Nittany Lion Inn, Joe Paterno talked about his famous “Grand Experiment.” At about the same time, Rip Engle discussed his most treasured moments at Penn State. Football aficionados will relish every tale. The perfect gift for college football buffs and Penn State fans.

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  Beijing In 72 Hours - Maximize...

  Grizzly Publishing

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  Beijing in 72 Hours is designed for travelers to get the best knowledge on the capital of China.Beijing is one of the largest cities in the world and it is impossible to see everything in 72 hours. Where do you go first? What do you want to see and do the most? Walk along the Great Wall of China, explore the Forbidden City, wander through the hutongs, or take a boat trip on Lake Kunming at the Summer Palace? With so much to see and do, what do you do?This book is designed to help you with your dilemma. It first takes you through the process of understanding and applying for the invaluable 72-hour visa-free transit policy and the rules surrounding it.Learn more about the top attractions in the city, from the glorious Forbidden City, the iconic Tienanmen Square or the graceful Summer Palace where the Qing Emperors would spend the summer months to escape the oppressive heat, the Temple of Heaven, the various shopping districts, and many more!Some of the things you will learn:How to apply for the 72-hour visa-free transit policy for Beijing, which is different from other Chinese cities!Learn more about the attractions and sites in Beijing, including their history, architecture, and what makes them so specialUnderstand the local cuisine and the various snacks, beverages, and dishes that makes dining so uniqueDiscover the best places to shop, with sections on the main shopping districtsDiscover several itineraries you can follow which offers the best attractions to explore in different areas of Beijing

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  The Potomac River - A History &...

  Garrett Peck

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  The story of the Potomac is the story of America—take a historic hike with this fascinating guide.   The great Potomac River begins in the Alleghenies and flows 383 miles through some of America's most historic lands before emptying into the Chesapeake Bay. The course of the river drove the development of the region and the path of a young republic. Maryland's first Catholic settlers came to its banks in 1634 and George Washington helped settle the new capital on its shores. During the Civil War the river divided North and South, and it witnessed John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry and the bloody Battle of Antietam.    In this book, Garrett Peck leads readers on a journey down the Potomac, from its first fount at Fairfax Stone in West Virginia to its mouth at Point Lookout in Maryland. Combining history with recreation, Peck has written an indispensible guide to the nation's river.

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  Seagulls in My Soup

  Tristan Jones

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  Join Tristan Jones as he tells tales of the humorous and fascinating adventures that his Saga of a Wayward Sailor began. Discover more anecdotes and unexpected adventures aboard a converted lifeboat ketch cruising the coasts of the Balearic region with Tristan, his one-eyed, three-legged dog, Nelson and the prim Bishop's sister, Sissie St. John. It's a prolific prose journey of surprising arrivals, machine gun-thwarting and ship-saving escapades of a wayward sailor and his motley crew.

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  Learn Polish: A Comprehensive...

  Simple Language Learning

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  If you're looking to learn Polish fast without having to go through boring textbooks, then pay attention... 
  Three manuscripts in one audiobook:Polish: Learn Polish for Beginners: A Simple Guide that Will Help You on Your Language Learning JourneyPolish Short Stories: 11 Simple Stories for Beginners Who Want to Learn Polish in Less Time While Also Having FunPolish Phrase Book: Over 1000 Essential Polish Phrases That Will Be Helpful During Your Trip to Poland 
  Are you sick and tired of not being able to learn Polish fast? 
  Have you tried endless other ways of learning Polish but nothing seems to stick? 
  Do you finally want to say goodbye to your tendency to 'forget most of what you've studied' and discover something which works for you? 
  If so, then you’ve come to the right place. 
  You see, Polish is easier than it seems. 
  Not only will this audiobook give you the basic grammar rules, but also many fun exercises for you to practice. 
  If you’ve never studied Polish before or if you’ve studied it but you need to go back to the basics to get better, this audiobook will provide you with everything you need, especially if you are planning on traveling to Poland! 
  In part 1 of this audiobook, you will learn about:The Very BasicsNumbersDeconstructing PolishGreetingsAnd much, much more! 
  In part 2, you will get simple and engaging short stories that will ignite your imagination so you can learn Polish in a fun way that will make memorization much easier. 
  Some of the topics covered in part 3 of this audiobook include:Greetings and Basic Everyday ExpressionsTransportationAccommodationAnd much, much more! 
  So if you want to learn the Polish language fast, then scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

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  The United States of Adventure -...

  Anna McNuff

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  Disillusioned with corporate London life and with no previous experience as a long-distance cyclist, Anna decides to clamber atop a beautiful pink bicycle (named Boudica) and set out on an 11,000-mile journey on her own, through each and every state of the USA. Dodging floods, blizzards and electrical storms, she pedals side by side with mustangs of the Wild West, through towering redwood forests, past the snow-capped peaks of the Rocky Mountains and on to the volcanos of Hawaii. 
  Along the way, she meets record-breaking grandmas, sings with Al Green at a gospel service and does her best to avoid becoming a grizzly bear's dinner. 
  The United States of Adventure is a down-to-earth, heartfelt and hilarious account of an adventure through a country well-known, but far less well-understood. It is a stunning tale of self-discovery told through the eyes of a woman who couldn’t help but wonder if there was more to life, and more to America too.

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