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  Arnold Rothstein and the 1919...

  Editors Charles River

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  In the early 20th century, one of the most integral members of the criminal underworld was Arnold Rothstein, the archetype of the old school mobster. He was intelligent, charming, well-spoken, grotesquely wealthy, and a sharp dresser, often pictured with a patterned bowtie and a flat-top fedora snugly fit over his receding hairline. And yet, he was nothing like the stereotypical mobster; Arnold was not a drinker or smoker, and he was not one to be tempted by illicit substances. He was a notorious high roller, with pockets holding wads of $100 bills, but to the casual eye, he was just another dapper, well-mannered gentleman who frequented the tracks and casinos after a long day at the office. 
  Today, Rothstein is remembered for his murky association with the most notorious event in the history of American sports: the fixing of the 1919 World Series by the Chicago White Sox. The White Sox were favored 5:1 to beat the Cincinnati Reds, and for the first time since 1903, the Series would be a best-of-nine format. However, at a time when players were treated as second class, some sought a payday beyond what they made in the leagues, and the White Sox players were some of the most poorly paid in the league. The owner of the team, Charles A. Comiskey, was one of the cheapest owners in the game. 
  Around two weeks before the World Series, Chicago first baseman Chick Gandil met with a gambler in his Boston hotel room. During that meeting, Gandil told Joseph Sullivan that for $100,000, he and other members of the White Sox were willing to take a dive and make sure that the Reds won the World Series. Gandil was able to convince the team’s top two pitchers to go along with the plan, as well as five other players. With that, the plan to throw the World Series was put in motion, and rumors began to spread around the country prior to the start of the series as gamblers wagered large sums of money on the Reds.

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  War Room: The Legacy of Bill...

  Vines Graener

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  Welcome to the audiobook edition of War Room: The Legacy of Bill Belichick and the Art of Building the Perfect Team by the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Michael Holley. Prepare to be immersed behind the scenes of the National Football League, gaining unique access to the strategic brilliance of Bill Belichick and his key former protégés, Thomas Dimitroff and Scott Pioli. 
  This landmark work meticulously uncovers how a foundational idea, conceived by Belichick in 1991, centred on constructing the perfect NFL team, sparked an extraordinary journey. This path is marked by both miraculous finishes and heartbreaking losses, all ultimately striving towards the coveted Super Bowl championships. 
  Through unparalleled access, you will be guided from the high-stakes environment of the draft room, where championship aspirations are truly forged in the spring, not just on autumn Sundays, to the intensity of the locker room and the strategic theatre of the sidelines. Gain profound insights into the methodologies that have established Belichick as the NFL's premier strategist and widely acknowledged best coach. 
  Discover the formative years in Cleveland, where a young and driven Bill Belichick collaborated with a dedicated, low-paid scouting assistant named Scott Pioli and a hardworking groundskeeper and part-time scout, Thomas Dimitroff. Witness their pivotal reunion in New England, where they meticulously refined Belichick's innovative methods for constructing a consistently winning team, ultimately overseeing one of the most dominant franchises in modern NFL history. 
  War Room provides far more than just game summaries; it delivers groundbreaking insights into the intricate art of building a champion. Prepare to understand the detailed processes, the critical personnel decisions made within the "War Room" itself.

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  A Parent's Guide To Raising A...

  Enzo Mucci

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  Created by driver performance coach Enzo Mucci (who has helped drivers create successful careers for the past three decades), you will be walked through the solutions to the most common career and performance based challenges that drivers and their parents face. 
  Never before has such a book been written with brutal honesty about the motorsport industry and with you, as the parent, being the sole focus. 
  Here you will learn:How to choose the right team and career pathHow to help your child become more confident and master their emotionsWhat skills your child must possess if they are to succeedWhether you need management or notHow to deal with lack of finance or an underperforming race teamHow to increase your child's chances of getting spotted by scoutsHow to improve your driver's results and overcome the tough timesEven how to handle friends, girlfriends or boyfriends 
  Climbing the racing ladder is not easy and the industry doesn't offer you the assistance that you need as a parent. This book is here to change that!

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  Voices of Old-Time Boxing Greats...

  Louis Joe, Various Authors

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  Listen to the Voices of Old-Time Boxing Greats, Volume 2. 
  Hear the voices of old-time boxing greats, including Jack Dempsey, Luis Firpo, Al Mayer, Nat Fleisher, Joe Louis, Max Schmeling, Jack Johnson, Jim Jeffries, Tony Galento, Benny Leonard, and Bill Corum.

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  The Adventures of Gorgeous Katy

  Lenna Mastagee

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  A fun, campy set of short stories revolving around Katy Rachford, an Air Force veteran and grad student, who solves mysteries and has a unique side gig. She is a part time pro lady wrestler known as Gorgeous Katy! She has an excellent cast of supporting characters!

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  How We Fish: The Love Life and...

  Paul Whitehouse, Jon Bailey, Bob...

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  Paul Whitehouse and fishing expert John Bailey celebrate the timeless joy of fishing. 
  Paul Whitehouse and John Bailey have been devout fishermen for longer than they care to remember. A hobby, past time or sport – call it what you want – they have felt the pull of the water ever since they were kids and have never missed the chance to set up on the bank and try their luck. 
  In this wonderful book, the two fishermen collaborate to celebrate the rich tapestry that is fishing – from mentors to memories; from philosophy to modern jargon; from watercraft to becoming self-styled ‘Fishing Detectives’. Punctuated by brilliant stories, beautiful illustrations by Carys Reilly-Whitehouse, and recollections from fishing day trips past, How We Fish is the perfect tome for the veteran fisherman or the budding angler – warm, funny and rich in the wonders of the riverbank. 
  Paul Whitehouse's How We Fish is a top-rated non-fiction book that combines elements of autobiography, travel, and comedy. The authors love for nature and their experiences as environmentalists make this book a must-read for anyone interested in fishing or the great outdoors. 
  For fans of John Gierach (All Fishermen Are Liars), Richard Blackburn (Float Fishing), Howell Raines (Fly Fishing Through the Midlife Crisis), Bob Mortimer (Mortimer & Whitehouse), and John Moorwood (The Magic of Fishing). 
  HarperCollins 2023

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