Travel and holiday Books
Whitecap Books Limited Montana
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£17.95
Fulcrum Inc.,US Road of Her Own: Women's Journeys in the West
Book SynopsisWomen's true stories of discovery, loss, adventure, and more -- all played out in the vast reaches of the American West.
£19.76
Fulcrum Inc.,US Colorado's Indian Peaks, 2nd Ed.: Classic Hikes
Book SynopsisIn this concise and fully updated guidebook, Gerry Roach shares his firsthand knowledge and experience, offering us a chance to explore some of Colorado's finest mountain trails.
£17.95
Chicago Review Press - Fulcrum Snowshoeing Colorado
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£16.10
Fulcrum Inc.,US Live Better South of the Border: A Practical
Book SynopsisHelps readers explore the pros and cons of living and working in Mexico.
£15.15
Chicago Review Press Oddball Minnesota: A Guide to Some Really Strange
Book SynopsisLand of the world’s largest prairie chicken, birthplace of Spam, and home of the world’s oldest rock, this is Minnesota, where summers are short, winters are long, and back-road wonders abound. This entertaining guide wastes no time with descriptions of scenic lakes, pristine bike trails, or quaint cafés. Instead it directs travelers (and residents) to the spot where Tiny Tim strummed his last notes on the ukulele; to the Cold Spring chapel where two grasshoppers bow down to the Virgin Mary; and to the McLeod County Museum, where the mummy on display could be from Peru or outer space. While ordinary tourists are fighting off mosquitoes in the Boundary Waters, oddball travelers can size up the world’s largest ear of corn and admire the fourth Zamboni ever built. And one last thing: there aren’t 10,000 lakes in Minnesota; there are 14,215. For travelers who are in search of the unusual, there is no better reason to park the bike and hiking boots in the garage, fill up the gas tank, and hit the road to Minnesota, where weirdness awaits.Trade Review"Jerome Pohlen keeps finding amusing and offbeat spots all around the country." -- Associated Press, June 1, 2003."Shows a different side of Minnesota." -- NWA World Traveller, June 2003."Some of the stranger and less-probable visitor attractions around the United States." -- Arkansas Democrat, June 2003."Amusing and offbeat." -- The Chippewa Herald."Jerome Pohlen keeps finding amusing and off-beat spots all around the country." -- Red Wing Republican Eagle."Very practical if you're traveling to the North Country, and very funny even if you're not." -- The Orange County Register.Table of ContentsPreface; Introduction: Ride the High Country or "They Went Thataway"; Cowboy Codes: Straight & Pure & All Boy; When We were Young: Nostalgia & the Cowboy Hero; Arms & the Man: The Friendly Gun; Give Me My Boots & Saddles: Camp Cowboy; Tall in the Saddle: Romance on the Range; White Hats & White Heroes: Who Is That Other Guy?; Virgin Land: Landscape, Nature, & Masculinity; Corporate Cowboys & the Shaping of a Nation; Postscript - The Frontiersman (1938); List of Films Mentioned; References; Index.
£14.20
Chicago Review Press The Music Festival Guide: For Music Lovers and
Book SynopsisCovering 600 music festivals worldwide, this guide offers lively descriptions of festivals of all manner, size, and form. A resource for the committed festival attendee, it offers dates, locations, scheduled events, web sites, and lists of recent performers. Accommodation information is also featured alongside price guidelines and camping details. Also a vital handbook for the performer, it provides contact information for booking agents, deadlines for submissions, and, in some cases, practical tips about how to get on the bill. Covering nearly every conceivable genre of music—from alternative rock, world music, avant-garde jazz, and R&B to bluegrass, reggae, medieval, and contemporary classical—this companion is comprehensive, engagingly written, and amazingly informative. The Music Festival Guide is an essential resource for anyone interested in attending or performing at music festivals.Trade Review"Lots of practical information to help plan a trip to more than 600 festivals worldwide." -- Houston Chronicle."A great resource for the music buff who loves to travel." -- Chicago Tribune."A valuable resource in planning trips to music fests in faraway places." -- Hartford Courant."There's helpful travel info here...for all manner of music fests." -- Detroit News."For the fan, this book is a godsend." -- Newsday.Table of ContentsPreface; Introduction: Ride the High Country or "They Went Thataway"; Cowboy Codes: Straight & Pure & All Boy; When We were Young: Nostalgia & the Cowboy Hero; Arms & the Man: The Friendly Gun; Give Me My Boots & Saddles: Camp Cowboy; Tall in the Saddle: Romance on the Range; White Hats & White Heroes: Who Is That Other Guy?; Virgin Land: Landscape, Nature, & Masculinity; Corporate Cowboys & the Shaping of a Nation; Postscript - The Frontiersman (1938); List of Films Mentioned; References; Index.
£16.10
Chicago Review Press Oddball Iowa: A Guide to Some Really Strange
Book SynopsisThis zany travel guide presents a more peculiar state than the Iowa Tourism Office might like out-of-towners to imagine. Leaving out the traditional scenic trips to the Mississippi River bluffs and the Amana Colonies, this guide will take the adventurous traveler to the future birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk, the home of the "Lonely Goat Herder" marionettes from The Sound of Music, and the world's largest Cheeto. To enhance the experience of this unusual side of Iowa, the guide includes facts about numerous events in Iowa's history, such as Ozzy Osbourne's infamous bat-biting incident and Jesse James's first moving-train robbery. Iowa is depicted as the birthplace of the Roto-Rooter, the Delicious apple, the electronic computer, the reinforced concrete bridge, and the Eskimo pie. The accompanying photographs and maps will direct travelers to other fun vacation spots and attractions, including the butter sculptures at the Iowa State Fair, the annual National Skillet Throw, the Hobo Convention and Museum, the Ice Cream Capital of the World, and the National Balloon Museum. Trade Review"Pohlen...wrote them up with humorous glee and gentle jabs not common in travel guidebooks." -- Des Moines Register"Who knew...there were so many odd and unusual places in the Hawkeye State?" -- Chicago Tribune"In addition to off-beat locales worth a visit, the guidebook offers some fun, sometime-obscure facts." -- The Hawk Eye"The state is more than corn, pigs and Amana Colonies...he unearths places worth exploring." -- Chicago Sun-Times"Jerome Pohlen uncovers some really strange stuff from around the state, even right under our mid-Iowa noses." -- Ames Tribune"Full of fun-to-visit sites and fun-to-know things." -- The Daily Nonpareil
£999.99
Chicago Review Press Oddball Texas: A Guide to Some Really Strange
Book SynopsisThis amusing travel guide to the Lone Star State doesn't waste travelers' time telling them where to find antiques in the Hill Country, take breathtaking hikes through Big Bend, or gaze upon the Alamo. Instead, it guides television fans to a modern replica of the Munsters's mansion, leads the nonsqueamish to the world's only Cockroach Hall of Fame, and points the curious towards a small town filled with hippo statues. Among other things, Texas is home to Goliath-sized roadside attractions, and directions are provided on how to reach the World's Largest Six-Shooter, World's Largest Rattlesnake, and World's Largest Wooden Nickel. The accompanying photographs and maps instruct visitors on how to get to these and other extraordinary spots, including the Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, the Celebrity Shoe Musuem, Alley Oop's Fantasyland, and the Birthplace of Fritos. A dose of wacky Texas history is also included with answers to questions such as Did a UFO really crash into a windmill northwest of Fort Worth in 1897? and What does an Abilene Kinko's have to do with the early retirement of Dan Rather?Trade Review"If you hanker for offbeat adventure, this is a guidebook to stick under the front seat of your pickup." -- The Enterprise"Droll descriptions that make even Bonnie and Clyde and Lee Harvey Oswald seem comedic." -- The Chicago Tribune"A great book for browsing . . . great to keep handy on your next trip to or across the Lone Star State." -- All Info AboutTable of ContentsIntroduction; The Panhandle; North Texas; Dallas/Fort Worth Area; West Texas; Central Texas; Austin Area; East Texas; Houston Area; San Antonio Area; South Texas; the JFK Tour; Epilogue; Index by City Name; Index by Site Name.
£17.05
Farcountry Press Great Smoky Mountains Wildlife Portfolio
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£999.99
Farcountry Press Texas Wildflowers Impressions
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£999.99
Farcountry Press Tasting Ohio: Favorite Recipes from the Buckeye State
£26.96
Farcountry Press The Best of the Black Hills
£999.99
Farcountry Press Glacier National Park Adult Coloring Book and
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£14.72
Farcountry Press Tasting Pennsylvania: Favorite Recipes from the
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£28.45
Farcountry Press Bring Jade Home: The True Story of a Dog Lost in
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£14.20
Triumph Books Packers Essential: Everything You Need to Know to
Book SynopsisA one-stop record containing everything Packers fans want to know about their favorite football team, this resource is packed with anecdotes, history, explanations of traditions, statistics, trivia, and photos.
£16.16
Triumph Books Green, Gold, and Proud: The Green Bay Packers:
Book SynopsisWith a blend of portraits, words, and pictures, this book gives Packers fans their due. Green, Gold, and Proud is the ultimate tribute to legions of Packers fans in Wisconsin, across the United States, and around the world. Packed with hundreds of vivid, full-color photos that capture the true Cheesehead experience, Green, Gold, and Proud takes fans from the raucous excitement during a game to the green and gold living rooms and shrines across the country where readers meet a variety of fans, such as Sister Isaac Jogues Rousseau whose devotion to her convent and the Green Bay Packers has never wavered and Christopher Handler, a local painter who takes immense pride in having painted the Lombardi Avenue fence slogans for the past 21 years. Also included is a special DVD that is more than 80 minutes long and features a documentary that chronicles the storied past of Lambeau Field by sharing with fans the stadium's view of history: the games, players, coaches, and moments that have molded the Packers' championship past and path to future glory.
£25.60
Triumph Books Not Till the Fat Lady Sings: Boston: Boston's
Book SynopsisIn a single moment, an entire career reputation can be sealed and a franchise’s history cemented thanks to a last-second, game-winning finish, and this book chronicles 50 of the most memorable finishes in Boston sports. Vibrant four-color photos, statistics, quotes, and stories offer fresh details on some of the most famous events in Boston sports history, including Carlton Fisk’s Fenway Moment, “Havlicek Stole the Ball!,” Doug Flutie’s Hail Mary in Miami, and the Red Sox’s Greatest Comeback Ever. For those sports fans too young to have seen these famous moments or for those who wish to relive them over and over again, this encyclopedia of sporting greatness is a must-have for all passionate Boston fans.
£23.70
Triumph Books Wade's World: The Flash that Ignites the Heat
Book SynopsisThrough the award-winning lens of one of South Florida's most renowned sports photographers and the intimate, behind-the-scenes text of one of Miami's most prolific sportswriters, this account chronicles the season and incredible postseason in which young Dwyane Wade morphed into the greatest NBA talent since Michael Jordan. This full-color, 128-page collectible book delves into Wade's humble beginnings in Chicago and his unlikely climb to superstardom from Marquette University.
£13.25
Avalon Publishing Group No Touch Monkey And Other Travel Lessons Learned
Book SynopsisIn this second edition with an updated foreword, Ayun Halliday offers up the best of her itinerant foibles as examples of how not to travel abroad
£14.45
WW Norton & Co Explorer's Guide Kauai: A Great Destination
Book SynopsisUtilizing this complete guide will feel like you are getting a tour around the island from an old friend! Author Michele Bigley urges travelers to understand the impact of their footprint on this sacred and beautiful land. As with all Explorer's Great Destinations, the author provides unbiased critical opinions and candid reviews about lodging, food, attractions, culture, and recreation. With up-to-date maps and photos throughout, this is an invaluable guide for your next trip.
£13.40
WW Norton & Co Explorer's Guide Nova Scotia & Prince Edward
Book SynopsisIncludes information, activities, and hundreds of lodging, dining, shopping, and recreational recommendations organized by town. English also includes details on border and ferry crossings and general travel logistics.
£14.99
Countryman Press The Modern Preserver
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£21.31
Countryman Press The High Alkaline Smoothie Cleanse Balance Your
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£14.73
Smithsonian Books Wondrous Cold: An Antartic Journey
Book SynopsisFor centuries Antarctica has captured the imagination of explorers, scientists, and armchair travelers. Its starkly beautiful landscape, extraordinary wildlife, and harsh climate only begin to suggest the wonders of the world's least understood continent.Intrigued by a part of the planet vividly described in the journals of explorers Robert Falcon Scott and Ernest Henry Shackleton, award-winning photographer Joan Myers set out to see for herself why people are drawn to such an inhospitable and uncompromising place. Over the course of several trips, Myers traversed the continent by foot, plane, helicopter, snowmobile, and Coast Guard icebreaker. Working in below-freezing temperatures, braving blizzards and wind chills as low as -84°F, she captured entrancing panoramas of Antarctica's beauty and vast scale, teeming penguin rookeries and docile seals, and the ghostly abandoned huts of early explorers. From her temporary base at McMurdo Station, Antarctica's primary research facility, she documented the daily lives of the scientists and support staff who work in this extreme environment.Wondrous Cold features more than 180 of Myers' captivating color and black-and-white photographs. Her engaging journal entries describe the physical challenges of taking photographs in a place where a tripod freezes solid in five minutes as well as the research, rhythms, and rituals of life on the Ice. New York Times writer Sandra Blakeslee contributes sidebars on the science conducted at the world's most remote frontier.
£29.75
NewSouth, Incorporated Amazing Alabama: A Coloring Book Journey Through
Book SynopsisAmazing Alabama: A Coloring Book Journey Through Alabama’s 67 Counties is a delightful, one-of-a-kind coloring book whose publication coincides with two significant bicentennial celebrations: the 2017 anniversary of Alabama becoming a territory and the 2019 anniversary of Alabama becoming a state. It is designed to engage youngsters and adult coloring book enthusiasts in learning about the unique character of our nation’s 22nd state.Every county in Alabama is featured in Amazing Alabama with an appealing line drawing of its iconic and lesser-known sites—historical, geographical, topographical, industrial and commercial, and more. Companion text identifies and provides context for the pictured elements. The book provides a comprehensive educational snapshot of all that is special about the state.Author/illustrator Laura Murray was inspired to create Amazing Alabama, her first coloring book, after moving to Alabama with her husband from Georgia. Together, they made many road trips, which introduced her to the state’s history, its scenic highways and byways, its commercial centers and rustic small towns. Her coloring book showcases some of her favorite discoveries—the historic U.S. Post Office in Etowah County, Hatchet Creek in Coosa County, the pitcher plant bog in Chilton County, and much more.
£12.45
NewSouth, Incorporated Amazing Georgia: A Coloring Book Journey Through
Book SynopsisAmazing Georgia is a fun and creative coloring book journey across the 159 counties that make up this great state. Each of Georgia’s counties is celebrated with images featuring the places, animals, plants, and activities that make that county special. As well as the fun drawings, each page includes a short paragraph about the history of the area and the images that were chosen. From the wild east coast beaches of Camden County and the southern swamps of Ware County, to the rich farm land of the plains; from the picturesque Appalachian mountains in the northern part of the state to the big cities, like Atlanta and Macon, and the historic home of our 39th President in Sumter County—Georgia is as unique as it is historic. Come along with author/illustrator Laura Murray on this journey as she shares her passion for the Peach State. You will get to know Georgia in a whole new way!
£12.69
The New York Review of Books, Inc Roumeli: Travels in Northern Greece
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£16.96
The New York Review of Books, Inc Mani: Travels in the Southern Peloponnese
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£17.95
Soft Skull Press My Brain On Fire: Paris and Other Obsessions
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£14.39
Triumph Books I Remember Bo. . . : Memories of Michigan's
Book SynopsisOffering an exclusive look into the inner workings of the Michigan Wolverines under famed coach Bo Schembechler, this a book takes readers into the huddle and locker room and onto the sidelines of this historic college football program. With unrestricted access into the private world of the players, coaches, and decision makers, I Remember Bo captures the spirit of the beloved Hall of Fame coach, including details on the real reason why he turned down the multimillion dollar offer from Texas A&M and remained at Michigan in 1982, and the origin of his famous battle cry to his team every time it left a hotel for the game: Do I have 11? All I need is 11! Providing a front row seat for the many memories and great stories from the history of Michigan's football program under the consummate coach's coach, this unique book is an ideal keepsake for any Wolverine fan.
£17.95
Triumph Books Green, Gold, and Proud: Green Bay Packers:
Book SynopsisWith a blend of portraits, words, and pictures, this book gives Packers fans their due. Green, Gold, and Proud is the ultimate tribute to legions of Packers fans in Wisconsin, across the United States, and around the world. Packed with hundreds of vivid, full-color photos that capture the true Cheesehead experience, Green, Gold, and Proud takes fans from the raucous excitement during a game to the green and gold living rooms and shrines across the country where readers meet a variety of fans, such as Sister Isaac Jogues Rousseau whose devotion to her convent and the Green Bay Packers has never wavered and Christopher Handler, a local painter who takes immense pride in having painted the Lombardi Avenue fence slogans for the past 21 years. Also included is a special DVD that is more than 80 minutes long and features a documentary that chronicles the storied past of Lambeau Field by sharing with fans the stadium's view of history: the games, players, coaches, and moments that have molded the Packers' championship past and path to future glory.
£14.95
Triumph Books Our Team—Our Dream: A Cubs Fan's Journey into
Book SynopsisA trip into the world of a Cubs fan, this brilliant collection of photos and insightful essays highlights 15 years with the Chicago Cubs, from the winter Cubs Convention to their springs in Mesa and, finally, to the Friendly Confines during the season. This passionate photo documentary is a must-have for any and all Cubs fans who love to reminisce about past seasons while looking forward to the future with unguarded optimism. Our Team—Our Dream puts the Cubbies and the throngs of fans who flock to Wrigleyville on display in one memorable collection.
£23.70
Triumph Books Settling the Score: Talkin' Chicago Sports
Book SynopsisCalm, reasoned, and well-modulated tones are not the order of business in discussing Chicago sports, and when it comes to talking Chicago sports, Mike North is in a class by himself. He led the sports-talk-radio industry out of its formative stages and became the city's most recognized voice. With his in-your-face style, North has all the answers and doesn't shortchange the reader when it comes to opinions. Why do the Bears carry the city? What's the basic difference between Sox and Cubs fans? Will the Bulls ever return to glory? Can the Blackhawks recapture their stature as one of the top teams in the NHL?
£14.20
Triumph Books What It Means to Be a Trojan: Southern Cal's
Book SynopsisTaking a decade-by-decade approach to the University of Southern California football tradition, this collection brings together over 40 stories from the most outstanding voices of the program. The spirit of Trojan football is not captured by just one phrase, one season, or one particular game; instead, the student-athletes and coaches who made the magic happen over the decades blend their experiences to capture the true essence of their beloved school. USC fans will relish the intimate stories told by the figures they have come to cherish.
£23.70
Triumph Books More Than a Coach: What It Means to Play for
Book SynopsisIn this powerful and book, the former players and people who know Jim Tressel well reveal in never-before-told stories how this unique coach's philosophy on football and life impacted their own lives in profound ways. More than 50 individuals provide in-depth interviews, including former Youngstown State athletic director Joe Malmisur, A. J. Hawk, Craig Krenzel, John Cooper, Troy Smith, and Archie Griffin, to name but a few. A dynamic and dramatic book that offers a unique perspective on Tressel the coach, the mentor, and the friend, these stories teach valuable lessons on working hard on and off the field.
£19.76
Triumph Books This Is the Year!: A Century In the Making
Book SynopsisPoised to enter the playoffs and make a run at their first World Series title since 1908, the Chicago Cubs boast one of the best records in baseball. Veterans Carlos Zambrano and Ryan Dempster and midseason acquisition Rich Harden anchor a solid pitching staff. With returning stars Alfonso Soriano, Derrek Lee, and Aramis Ramirez in the heart of the batting order, the Cubs' depth and balance make them one of the favorites to win it all and send their legions of fans to baseball heaven for the first time in a hundred years.
£13.25
Triumph Books From Baltimore to Broadway: Joe, the Jets, and
Book SynopsisWhile Super Bowl III may be known most famously for Broadway Joe's guarantee, this book explores a variety of overlooked storylines, including Matt Snell's then Super Bowl rushing record for the Jets, the opportunistic Jets defense that forced five turnovers from the potent Colts offense, league MVP Earl Morrall turning over quarterback duties to injured legend Johnny Unitas in the third quarter, and the memorable battle between Johnny Unitas and Broadway Joe on one of the biggest stages in league history. This chronicle gives football fans the inside story on the game that Hall of Fame sportscaster Curt Gowdy called the most important in pro football history, and for the first time get perspectives from players on both ends of the epic battle.
£19.76
Triumph Books What It Means to Be a Badger: Barry Alvarez and
Book SynopsisTaking a decade-by-decade approach to the University of Wisconsin football tradition, this collection brings together over 40 stories from the most outstanding voices of the program. The spirit of Badger football is not captured by just one phrase, one season, or one particular game; instead, the student-athletes and coaches who made the magic happen over six decades blend their experiences to capture the true essence of their beloved school. From Pat Richter looking back on a career that included one of history’s greatest Rose Bowls and Al Toon talking about playing for Dave McClain, to Joe Rudolph remembering the rebirth of UW football under Barry Alvarez and Brett Bielema sharing his passion for coaching, Wisconsin fans will relish the intimate stories told by the figures they have come to cherish.
£21.56
Triumph Books You Can't Catch Sunshine
Book SynopsisThe astonishing true story of Jets wide receiver Don Maynard is told in full in this entertaining biography. It tells about the laid-back speedster from a dusty corner of Texas who had a surprising friendship with a brash, young quarterback named Joe Namath, which resulted in the most unlikely upset in football history: Super Bowl III.
£19.76
Triumph Books How Hockey Explains Canada: The Sport That
Book SynopsisThe role of hockey in Canada serves as a national identity, a unifying force in a country of 33 million people. So crazed are Canadians for their national sport that they ranked outrageous hockey commentator and high school drop-out Don Cherry ahead of Alexander Graham Bell on a list of the greatest Canadians in history. Penned by hockey star Paul Henderson-famed scorer of Canada's "Greatest Goal" in the 1972 Summit Series-and featuring a foreword by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, How Hockey Explains Canada explores just how deeply engrained this national pastime is in the Canadian psyche. The intelligent discourse on Canada's national sport goes far beyond the sport's most-loved icons, great plays, and notorious brawls by looking into the history and culture of the game to explain why hockey has had such an enigmatic hold on Canadians. Featuring interviews with more than 35 current and former NHL players, coaches, executives, and commentators, this expansive biography of the sport explores hockey's inextricable connection to everything from the Confederation to the Cold War to international perception of Canada and the country's own cultural divide.
£27.50
Triumph Books Girardi: Passion In Pinstripes
Book SynopsisDrawn from more than 60 interviews and hours of face time, this authorized biography offers an unprecedented inside-the-dugout look at the manager who guided the New York Yankees to their 27th world championship. Beginning with his childhood in the baseball mecca of Chicago, this book traces Joe Girardi’s rise from a catcher at Northwestern University to his time in the minors, his 15 years in the majors, and his successful career as a manager. As much a character portrait of the man as a chronicle of his achievements, this study reveals the amalgam of influences—the relentless work ethic learned from his father combined with the systematic mind of an engineer, the baseball know-how instilled by the likes of Don Zimmer and Joe Torre, and the heart of his tenacious mother—that combined to propel Girardi to his current stature.
£20.66
Triumph Books If These Walls Could Talk: Michigan Football
Book SynopsisJon Falk is a living encyclopedia of Michigan football tradition and history, and these firsthand, inside stories reveal the priceless experiences of the coaches and players who made it happen. He’s not as well known as the Big House itself or even the Little Brown Jug, but among coaches, players, and a good portion of the Michigan football faithful, Jon Falk has forged a colorful legend of his own. While games are won and lost on the field, it’s in the locker room where stories are told, friendships are made, and memories are created during the best four years of any college player’s life.
£13.95
Triumph Books How Hockey Explains Canada: The Sport That
Book SynopsisOffering a groundbreaking and intelligent discourse on Canada's national sport, this collection of more than 35 interviews with current and former NHL players, coaches, executives, and famous commentators explains and expounds on the enigmatic relationship hockey has long maintained with Canadians, and its relationship with national identity and culture. Written by celebrated hockey star Paul Henderson—known widely as the scorer of Canada’s “Greatest Goal” in 1972—with a foreword by current Prime Minister Stephen Harper, each interview and account captures the spirit of hockey and its role as a unifying force across 33 million Canadians, and includes the sport’s most-loved icons, greatest plays, notorious brawls, and the infamous poll of great Canadians in history that placed outrageous commentator Don Cherry ahead of Alexander Graham Bell.
£20.85
Triumph Books Battle of the Bay: Bashing A's, Thrilling Giants,
Book Synopsis1989 was a season of both triumph and tragedy for the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics, still marking baseball’s only cross-Bay series. But 1989 is remembered as much for the devastating earthquake that struck moments before Game 3 of the World Series as it is for the exploits of Mark McGwire, Will Clark, and other stars. In this history, Gary Peterson combines his firsthand observations with meticulous research and new interviews with players, coaches, and broadcasters to offer a fresh perspective of that unforgettable year. From Dave Dravecky’s emotional return to the mound after cancer surgery and his gruesome injury in his next start to highlight-reel performances by Clark, McGwire, Jose Canseco, and Rickey Henderson to Dave Stewart reaching out to rescue workers after the earthquake, Battle of the Bay captures the agony and excitement that surrounded the Bay Area in the summer and fall of 1989.
£14.20
Triumph Books Core Four: The Heart and Soul of the Yankees
Book SynopsisTracing the careers of four instrumental players who turned around the Yankees ball club, this book shares behind-the-scenes stories from their early days together in the minors through the 2013 season, and follows them on their majestic ride to the top of the baseball world. At a time when the New York Yankees were in free fall, having failed to win a World Series in 17 years and had not played in one in 14 years—the Bronx Bombers’ longest drought since before the days of Babe Ruth—along came four young players whose powerful impact returned the franchise to its former glory. They were a diverse group from different parts of the globe: Mariano Rivera, a right-handed pitcher from Panama, who was destined to become the all-time record holder in saves and baseball’s greatest closer; Derek Jeter, a shortstop raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan, who would become the first Yankee to accumulate 3,000 hits; Jorge Posada, an infielder-turned-catcher from Puerto Rico, who would hit more home runs than any Yankees catcher except the legendary Hall of Famer Yogi Berra; and Andy Pettitte, a left-handed pitcher born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who would win more postseason games than any player in baseball history. Together they formed the “Core Four,” and would go on to play as teammates for 13 seasons during which time they would help the Yankees advance to the postseason 12 times, win the American League pennant seven times, and take home five World Series trophies. This book follows these phenoms from the minor leagues to the present, detailing their significant contributions to a winning major league franchise. This 2014 edition updates readers on Jeter’s struggles with injuries and recovery, Rivera’s final season, and Pettitte’s and Jeter’s plans moving forward.
£13.95
Triumph Books Baseball Road Trips: The Midwest and Great Lakes
Book SynopsisThe perfect travel guide for baseball fans who want to see more of the great ballparks in America’s heartland, this handy guide gives you the tips for best lodging, great restaurants, and local attractions for the Major League and minor league cities and towns that dot the Midwest. With details about every ballpark from Major League Baseball to the Frontier League, this travel companion tells you the best places to sit, the best ballpark food to eat, and the best places to go around town when you are not at the ballpark. From taking in a AAA game with the Iowa Cubs in Des Moines and visiting the Field of Dreams to knowing how to best experience Target Field in the Twin Cities, Baseball Road Trips: The Midwest and Great Lakes is all you need to plan a dream baseball road trip.
£14.20
