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  The Story of Boston Celtics -...

  John White

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  Let Red Auerbach and John Feinstein take you on a thrilling journey through the storied history of the Boston Celtics in 'Into The Green: The Story of Boston Celtics.'  
  From the Celtics' founding in 1946 by Walter Brown to their emergence as basketball titans with 17 NBA championships, this book unveils the timeless tales and unforgettable moments that have etched the team into the annals of sports legend. 
  Explore the origins of the Celtics' iconic nickname and mascot, symbols of their enduring connection to Boston's Irish heritage and basketball heritage. Embark on a rollercoaster ride of triumphs, setbacks, and the unwavering spirit that defines the Celtics' essence. 
  With a million stories to share, Red Auerbach's legacy intertwines with John Feinstein's expert storytelling to create an immersive narrative that will captivate fans and newcomers alike. 
  Get ready to experience the magic of the Boston Celtics like never before in this exhilarating and enlightening read.

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  Grinders - Baseball's Intrepid...

  Mike Capps, Chuck Hartenstein

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  Baseball is a game of stars, but this is not their story. These are the stories of players who battled their way to a chance in the big leagues and hung on as long as they could — Deacon Jones, Brian Mazone, and Lorenzo Bundy. They are tales of a love of the game, passed from father to son. Without the Grinders, without their grit, determination, and persistence, there would be no stars. The Grinders fill every roster at every level, plugging away year after year. 
  In Grinders: Baseball’s Intrepid Infantry, Capps and Chuck Hartenstein chronicle the game’s foot soldiers. These are the unheralded players who took the hard knocks road, spending their careers bouncing between the Show and obscurity, never quite achieving their dreams, all for a chance to play the game they love. 
  The rank-and-file players we call Grinders, make up the biggest percentage of major-league team rosters. Yet unless you're an addicted fan, you might not know much about your team's No. 5 starter, backup catcher, fourth or fifth outfielder or backup infielders—the Grinders on the team. You might not appreciate the struggles they've had simply making it to the big leagues. Now you will. Grinders: Baseball’s Intrepid Infantry chronicles their stories. 
   

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  The Last Is Now the First

  Donnell Rawls

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  ‘The Last Is Now the First’ is the inspiring true story of Donnell Rawls, a young man from Fayetteville, North Carolina, who rose from modest beginnings to make history as a wrestling champion at every level. His journey is one of faith, perseverance, and unshakable determination in the face of personal tragedy and constant doubt. From his earliest days, Donnell was told he was too small to succeed in sports. Wrestling changed that. On the mat, he discovered a place where discipline and heart mattered more than size. Guided by family, mentors, and an unyielding belief in God, he transformed losses into lessons and setbacks into motivation. His achievements include becoming the first state champion at E.E. Smith High School, winning a national title at Winston-Salem State, and making history again as Appalachian State’s first NCAA Division I All-American. Yet his story goes beyond victories. It is about the strength of family, the power of friendship, and the lessons learned from both heartbreak and success. Through hard work, resilience, and faith, Donnell proved that being overlooked does not determine one’s future. ‘The Last Is Now the First’ is more than a sports memoir. It is a powerful reflection of character, courage, and the belief that no matter how you start, you can finish as a champion.

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  The Manchester City A- Z - The...

  Rob Mason

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  This is Manchester City's golden age.
  City have a long history of success from being FA Cup winners: In 1904, through the stars of the thirties who won league and cup, the Revie Plan cup winners of the fifties and into the halcyon era when Colin Bell, Francis Lee and Mike Summerbee brought five different trophies to the club in the space of five years beginning in the late sixties. But in the last decade City have emerged as the dominant force of the era.
  In 2023 Manchester City achieved the phenomenal success of winning the FIFA Club World Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, the UEFA Champions League, the FA Cup and the Premier League, taking the Premier League for the third season in a row and incredibly a fifth Premier League title in the last six years.
  Silverware only tells some of the story. Under Pep Guardiola Manchester City have produced a way of playing that is the envy of the footballing globe. Pace and fluidity of movement characterise City's style and this guide to the Best of Manchester City gives you an at a glance A to Z guide to the story of the most glamorous club of the twenties

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  Races Games and Olympic Dreams -...

  Tom Hammond, Mark Story, Bob Costas

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  In sports, not all the long shots who succeed are athletes. In 1984, Tom Hammond, a forty-year-old sportscaster who had primarily worked in Kentucky and the Southeast, got an unlikely opportunity to appear on the NBC Sports telecast of the inaugural Breeders' Cup. Assigned to report from the stall area on what was supposed to be a single broadcast, Hammond performed so well that an NBC executive offered him a chance to call NFL games on the spot. That broadcast launched Hammond's thirty-four-year career with NBC Sports and his rise to the top levels of American television sportscasting. Along with cowriter Mark Story, Hammond pulls back the curtain to reveal how a Kentucky native who started out reading horse racing results on Lexington radio went on to broadcast from thirteen Olympic Games. 
   
   
   
  While covering Thoroughbred racing for NBC, Hammond broadcast sixteen Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes races and eleven runnings of the Belmont Stakes, including American Pharoah's historic 2015 Triple Crown victory. Hammond offers glimpses into his time as the play-by-play voice for Notre Dame football, calling NBA and NFL games, and his long-running stint announcing Southeastern Conference men's basketball for the league's syndicated TV package. Races, Games, and Olympic Dreams is an intimate and gripping look at Hammond's experiences.

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  Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants

  Bradford Angier

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  Revised and updated: The classic illustrated reference for today’s foragers.   With essential information on each plant’s characteristics, distribution, and edibility, as well as updated taxonomy and eighteen new species, this is the second edition of Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants—the practical handbook for finding, preparing, and eating plants growing in the wild.   This guide to North American wild edibles has been a nature classic for over thirty years. Now David K. Foster revises Bradford Angier’s invaluable foraging reference. Scientific information for a general audience and full-color illustrations combine with intriguing accounts of the plants’ uses, making this a practical and informative resource for modern-day foragers.

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