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100 Places You Will Never Visit
by Daniel SmithEver wondered what it takes to get into Fort Knox? Fancied a peek inside the Coca-Cola Safety Deposit Box? Would you dare to visit Three Mile Island? The world is full of secret places that we either don't know about, or couldn't visit even if we wanted to. Now you can glimpse the Tora Bora caves in Afghanistan, visit the Tucson Titan Missile Site, tour the Vatican Archives, or see the Chapel of the Ark. This fascinating guide book takes a look at 100 places around the world that are either so hard to reach, so closely guarded, or so secret that they are virtually impossible to visit any other way.From the Trade Paperback edition.
100 Marathons: Memories and Lessons from Races Run around the World
by Jeffrey Horowitz"I'd always been the kind of person who hated half steps; once I found a passion for something, I wanted to dive into the deep end of it." Jeffrey has run over 150 marathons in six continents, completing more than 3,930 miles. This book tells the story of the one hundred races in his first eighteen years of marathoning: his training, injuries, triumphs, and failures. He admits that runners are a little bit crazy, submitting themselves to intense physical pain and constant self-doubt, but explains the rewards of satisfaction and joy at the end of a long race that are well worth the process. He also includes running tips on everything from strength training to race recovery for those who want to start or are already running.This memoir is not just for runners, but for anyone who appreciates any grueling experience that transforms the body and mind. It captures the sheer joy of physical exertion, the ups and downs of training, and the exhilaration of finishing a marathon so well, everyone will be inspired to lace up their running shoes.
100 Maple Leaf Moments
by Bob DuffIn a century of Toronto Maple Leafs hockey, there’s been greatness, awful times, some anecdotes that will always be remembered, others that can’t be forgotten, and some that defy belief. They’re all worth reading and sharing - and they’re all here.
100 Irish Rugby Greats
by John ScallyBursting with humour and full of amusing anecdotes, 100 Irish Rugby Greats is a unique celebration of the most significant stars of the sport from the 1930s to the present day. A veritable who’s who of Irish rugby, it takes in all of the true greats, including Jack Kyle, Tony O’Reilly, Mike Gibson, Willie John McBride, Moss Keane, Keith Wood, Brian O’Driscoll and Paul O’Connell.Many of the in-depth and revealing profiles are based on interviews with the legends themselves, as well as with those who have lined up against them. The result offers remarkable insights into the myriad controversies, epic matches, thrilling contests and pivotal events on and off the field in which each player has been involved.Written with an insider’s knowledge, 100 Irish Rugby Greats will prove to be a thrilling read for all fans of the sport.
100 HISTORIAS 100 YARDAS: Estados Unidos contado a través de su deporte estrella
by José Antonio Ponseti Iker Sagasti Javier Gómez Luis JonesCien historias imprescindibles sobre fútbol americano. Bienvenidos al espectáculo de la NFL 100 yardas es la medida oficial de un campo de fútbol americano. Un rectángulo de césped dividido en secciones que señalan el camino a la gloria. En 100 yardas caben pasión y emoción, victoria y derrota, épica y tragedia... y 100 historias imprescindibles como las que reúne este libro. La pachanga que descubrió a los Patriots quién era Tom Brady; la rodilla en tierra de Kaepernick, icono político ya universal; el mejor catch de la historia; la eclosión de Patrick Mahomes o personalidades como Whitney Houston, Mohamed Ali y John F. Kennedy se entremezclan en estas páginas con los rocambolescos viajes de Los Cuatro Jinetes a cada Super Bowl. Sin olvidar historias de bandas callejeras, misiones de navy seals, descensos a los infiernos... Un magnífico retrato de Estados Unidos a través de su deporte estrella. Javi Gómez (Madrid, 1978). Periodista y publicista, es un todoterreno de la comunicación que lo mismo habla de deporte que de política, y con experiencia en Francia, España e Italia. Cambió el periodismo por la publicidad y es el chico rebelde de 100yardas. Implacable en sus juicios, pone los motes, gana las apuestas y es el mayor enemigo de los quarterbacks de sistema. Luis Jones (Barcelona, 1967). Leyenda del fútbol americano patrio y cinco veces MVP de la liga con los Boxers de Barcelona, ahora es especialista en comunicación corporativa y, sobre todo, la sonrisa de 100yardas. Caballeroso, cercano y siempre buscando una excusa para comerse un postre, Jones es quien mejor conoce las aficiones de los equipos NFL en España... y las «sensaciones de campo». José Antonio Ponseti (Barcelona, 1965). El hombre que trajo la NFL a España. Ni más ni menos. Periodista deportivo de amplia trayectoria, se enamoró deeste deporte en Estados Unidos, donde años después, se convirtió en una estrella de la radio. Voz del fútbol en España, nada le gusta más que un partido de sus Miami Dolphins. Bueno, sí, cualquier lío de 100 yardas. Lleva más de treinta Super Bowls. Iker Sagasti (San Sebastián, 1981). Lo sabe todo. Y de todos. Periodista de radio, versátil y siempre con una sonrisa, es el chico de los datos y el análisis profundo. Estudia mejor los partidos que Bill Belichick y habla siempre el primero, como los capitanes de equipo. Fue el primer español en comentar un partido en el Game Pass de la NFL.
100 Grey Cups: This Is Our Game
by Stephen Brunt Canadian Football LeagueThis country and its people are made of the same hardy stuff that makes our game and our league. The Grey Cup has helped unite our country for 100 years now. And it has revealed us, built our pride and our sense of Canadianness in annual tributes to effort, sweat and toil. But what does 100 years of history and cultural relevance add up to? When we Canadians look at the Grey Cup, we see far more than a gleaming football trophy; we see a reflection of ourselves. After its first years as an amateur challenge cup, the Grey Cup would go on to be awarded to the best football team in Canada, with Western challengers traveling back east to fall at the hands of the more established Toronto teams. That is, until a group of frustrated Winnipeggers paid an enormous sum during the Depression to buy up star players and bring the cup west for the first time. Following this, the games became about the pride of the country, East versus West, the national identity fought over the gridiron, all chronicled dutifully by bestselling author Stephen Brunt. From the birth of the modern CFL in 1958, through the dynastic Edmonton Eskimos and into the nineties, attempted USA expansion, franchise re-birth in Montreal, 100 Grey Cups has it all: behind-the-scene anecdotes, never-before-seen photographs, and unprecedented access to the CFL archives. It is a must-have for all fans of this national tradition
100 Greatest Cycling Climbs of Italy: A guide to the famous mountains of the Giro d’Italia and beyond
by Simon Warren'The latest book from the inestimable and seemingly irrepressible Simon Warren.'thewashingmachinepostFrom the Gavia Pass to Mount Etna, from The Stelvio to The Zoncalan, these climbs are legends in Italy and the building blocks of the Giro d'Italia. Technology may advance, training and diet may evolve, but these world-famous mountains are a constant. They have witnessed triumph and despair, courage and heartache, they are where champions are made and where dreams are shattered. And yes, the greatest arenas of Italy's greatest race are open 365 days of the year for any of us to ride. So take up the challenge, emulate your heroes and make your mark on the hundred greatest cycling climbs of Italy.
100 Greatest Cycling Climbs of Italy: A guide to the famous mountains of the Giro dItalia and beyond
by Simon WarrenFrom the Gavia Pass to Mount Etna, from The Stelvio to The Zoncalan, these climbs are legends in Italy and the building blocks of the Giro d'Italia. Technology may advance, training and diet may evolve, but these world-famous mountains are a constant. They have witnessed triumph and despair, courage and heartache, they are where champions are made and where dreams are shattered. And yes, the greatest arenas of Italy's greatest race are open 365 days of the year for any of us to ride. So take up the challenge, emulate your heroes and make your mark on the hundred greatest cycling climbs of Italy.
100 GAA Greats: From Christy Ring to Joe Canning
by John ScallyIn 100 GAA Greats, John Scally celebrates the most significant players Gaelic games have brought us in their 125-year history. He selects those footballers, hurlers, managers and camogie players who have lit up Irish sport, becoming national treasures in the process, and highlights their remarkable skills.Amongst those included in this unique who's who of the sport are Christy Ring, Mick O'Connell, Nicky Rackard, Mick Mackey, John Joe O'Reilly, Nicky English, Mickey Harte, Kevin Moran, Enda Colleran, D.J. Carey, Angela Downey, Ger Loughnane, John O'Mahony, Justin McCarthy, Colm O'Rourke, Matt Connor and Liam Griffin.Many of the profiles featured in the book are based on exclusive interviews with the stars themselves, as well as with some of their competitors. The entries offer candid insights into the many pivotal events, major controversies, epic matches and thrilling contests to have occurred during the GAA's existence.Laced with humour and packed with entertaining anecdotes, 100 GAA Greats pulsates with insider's knowledge. It will inform, entertain, enlighten, amuse and spark debate, and is a must for all GAA fans.
100 Funniest Moments in Australian Cricket
by Dan LiebkeFrom Alex Price's on-field karaoke session to Rob Quiney's resurrection of a dead seagull and Shane Watson's formidably funny front pad, these are the moments of physical slapstick and verbal repartee that make Australian cricket unique. Some moments are instant classics while some take decades to pay off and, naturally, some involve players getting hit in the nuts.In 100 Funniest Moments in Australian Cricket, sports journalist, comedy writer and well-known cricket tragic Dan Liebke takes us on a hilarious journey through cricket history, showing us that good cricket is good, but funny cricket is amazing.
100 Days of Adventure: Nature Activities, Creative Projects, and Field Trips for Every Season
by Greta EskridgeTurn off the screen and turn on the creativity as second-generation homeschooling mom Greta Eskridge shares 100 hands-on learning activities for kids that will connect and enrich your family through adventures, small and big.Have a meteor slumber party, attend a symphony concert, take a hike in the rain, preserve colorful fall leaves, and make nettle pesto as children explore a love of nature and venture into the great, wide, real world. From backyard bugs to farmer's market veggies, children will unplug from electronics; explore the world; and learn about nature, art, music, and themselves through STEAM projects and new experiences.100 Days of Adventure will spark curiosity in 6- to 10-year-olds withIndoor and outdoor seasonal activities, projects, experiments, crafts, recipes, and field tripsFree and low-cost activities, with options for different kinds of groups and locationsStep-by-step directions, nature journal prompts, tips, and checklistsBeautiful photos and helpful illustrationsChildren can bond with parents and siblings, learn new skills with individual investigations, or explore with friends in an educational or homeschool group with this full-color activity book. Also included is a note to parents with encouraging start-here guidance on growing a family culture of curiosity and adventure.Whether your family is looking for fun activities for school breaks at home, road trip vacations, or everyday ways to learn together, this collection of interactive educational activities will help your kids get creative, get into nature, and get closer to each other.Don't miss Greta's essential guide for parents on building a connected and loving family through exploration, Adventuring Together: How to Create Connections and Make Lasting Memories with Your Kids.
100 Classic Coastal Walks in Scotland: the essential practical guide to experiencing Scotland's truly dramatic, extensive and ever-varying coastline on foot
by Andrew DempsterIf you are keen to explore the six thousand miles of coastline that Scotland has to offer, then this is the perfect guide for you. Complete with maps and illustrations and covering walks ranging from gentle strolls, family friendly outings and full-scale hikes, this is the perfect handbook for any Scottish adventure!'An invaluable accessory to the boots and the backpack' -- Daily Record'This selection of day trips, including maps and useful information, is a welcome sight' -- Scottish Field'Superb book with some great walks in it - ideal for new and old hikers alike' -- ***** Reader review'Excellent and very informative' -- ***** Reader review'Brilliant - very impressed, nicely laid out and nice maps too' -- ***** Reader review**************************************************************************************Scotland and its islands encompass more than 10,000 miles of breath-taking coastline. The 100 routes outlined by Andrew Dempster in this essential guide take in the quaint fishing ports, long sun-bleached strands and vast golf links of the east coast; the grand Gothic cliffs, natural arches and storm-tossed sea-stacks that comprise much of the fractured edge of the Atlantic; the kaleidoscopic wildflower carpet of the Western Isles machair; the romantic castles and Clearance settlements of Skye; and myriad idyllic secluded beaches and awe-inspiring clifftop vantage points.This unique guide covers the whole spectrum, from short hour-long beach strolls to serious full-day hikes that require mountain gear and total commitment.Compiled in a user-friendly format, containing maps and illustrations throughout, 100 Classic Coastal Walks in Scotland provides a wealth of walking possibilities for anyone with an interest in outdoor pursuits, with many of the walks also suitable for children.Book that staycation now!
100 Best Bikes
by Zahid SardarThese are the best bikes to be found anywhere right now, giving every kind of cyclist an overview of what is out there. Whether a BMXtreme or mountain bike enthusiast, a keen tourer or racer, a city commuter or courier, or simply fascinated with the constantly advancing mechanics and engineering of folding and other innovative bike designs, this book has something for you. The bikes on display come from across Europe, East and South Asia and North America, not to mention examples from the southern hemisphere. The major bike manufacturers like Boardman, Giant and Fuji are of course featured, but also more maverick material from Biomega, Calfee and Daymak. 100 Best Bikes is the essential resource for anyone wanting to know about the best in design and engineering for every kind of bike.
100 Best Bikes
by Zahid SardarThese are the best bikes to be found anywhere right now, giving every kind of cyclist an overview of what is out there. Whether a BMXtreme or mountain bike enthusiast, a keen tourer or racer, a city commuter or courier, or simply fascinated with the constantly advancing mechanics and engineering of folding and other innovative bike designs, this book has something for you. The bikes on display come from across Europe, East and South Asia and North America, not to mention examples from the southern hemisphere. The major bike manufacturers like Boardman, Giant and Fuji are of course featured, but also more maverick material from Biomega, Calfee and Daymak. 100 Best Bikes is the essential resource for anyone wanting to know about the best in design and engineering for every kind of bike.
100 Baseball Legends Who Shaped Sports History (100 Series)
by Russell RobertsLearn all about the amazing lives and careers of 100 of the greatest baseball players of all time with this fact-filled biography collection for kids. Educational and engaging, 100 Baseball Legends Who Shaped Sports History features:Simple, easy-to-read, and freshly updated textIllustrated portraits of each playerFascinating facts and statsA timeline, trivia questions, project ideas and more!From Cy Young to Lou Gherig, Jackie Robinison to Hank Aaron, George Brett to Derek Jeter and many more, readers will be introduced to the lives and feats of the greatest athletes ever to play baseball. Organized chronologically, 100 Baseball Legends Who Shaped Sports History offers a look at the amazing talent and skill of these players and how their accomplishments and careers have influenced the sport from its very beginnings all the way through the present day.
100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports History (100 Series)
by Russell Roberts Timothy JacobsThe collaborative effort of Timothy Jacobs and Russell Roberts, 100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports History is a compilation of one hundred single-page biographies summarizing the lives and achievements of great athletes ranging from Ted Williams, Patty Berg, and Sugar Ray Leonard, to Jackie Robinson, Michael Jordan, and Wayne Gretzky. A black-and-white photograph or a simple sketch of each of the great sports figures accompanies the brief narrative describing their role in the particular sport they embraced. 100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports History is recommended as a quick and easy read for sports trivia buffs, as well as being a great book to introduce young people to the varied and diverse world of sports legends.
100 años de boxeo argentino en 12 combates legendarios
by Diego Morilla Carlos Irusta Ernesto Cherquis BialoUn recorrido por la historia del boxeo argentino a través de una selección de peleas insoslayables y de sus figuras más importantes, de la mano de tres de los periodistas que más saben. El 14 de septiembre de 1923, en el Polo Grounds de Nueva York, Luis Firpo y Jack Dempsey se enfrentaron en un combate para el infarto. Firpo regresaría a la argentina con una derrota con gusto a robo para obtener la primera licencia que tuvo el boxeo profesional en el país. Nacía así, cien años atrás, el boxeo argentino. Son muchos los golpes y las figuras que pasaron desde entonces por los cuadriláteros de acá y del mundo. Las doce peleas que se relatan aquí no son las más feroces ni las más taquilleras. Tampoco acaso las "mejores", sino un puñado de las que jalonaron la historia. Todas encierran momentos memorables que duran apenas unos segundos pero dejaron huellas indelebles en el imaginario colectivo. El Torito Suárez llena un estadio para ganarle a Mocoroa. Desde Japón, Pascual Pérez trae el primer campeonato mundial. La rivalidad entre Prada y Gatica trasciende el cuadrilátero para insertarse en la vida política y social de su época. Locche pinta, en su victoria ante Fujii, nuestra primera obra maestra. Ringo Bonavena y Ali protagonizan un verdadero choque de planetas. Y hay más. El uno-dos de Monzón dominando a los medianos de su era. La épica y sangrienta batalla entre Galíndez y Kates. La mano milagrosa del Roña Castro ante Jackson. La hazaña de la Tigresa Acuña desafiando a Christy Martin sin siquiera tener licencia. Maravilla Martínez imponiéndose con talento y drama ante Chávez Jr. El Chino Maidana desafiando al mejor del mundo y poniendo el coraje y los alfajores argentinos en boca de todo el planeta. Cien años de historias escritas en sangre y sudor. Y el relato en las voces de tres generaciones de periodistas que nos traen cada golpe, cada lágrima y cada grito de agonía y de éxtasis de esta gesta que sigue tallando grandes nombres en el deporte argentino.
10 Things You Might Not Know About Nearly Everything
by Mark Jacob Stephan BenzkoferFor years, the Chicago Tribune's "10 Things You Might Not Know" column has been informing and entertaining readers on a diverse range of fascinating subjects. 10 Things You Might Not Know About Nearly Everything is a collection of the best of these columns, presented in a fun and easy-to-read format. This book gives readers well-researched, obscure facts on universal topics--including arts and culture, food and leisure, history, politics, science and technology, sports, holidays and religion, lifestyle, language, and more.10 Things You Might Not Know About Nearly Everything contains a plethora of surprising trivia and pertinent tidbits on so many different areas that will appeal to everyone from history buffs to sports fans to foodies, with an especially riveting look into Chicago-area history and facts. For example, in Zion, Illinois it was once not only illegal to gamble, curse, and sell alcohol and tobacco, but also to whistle on Sundays, put on plays, eat pork or oysters, spit, or wear tan-colored shoes.Some facts will make readers laugh and some will make jaws drop. This collection is a kaleidoscope of the absurd, the outrageous, and the sometimes-gruesome, making a highly entertaining mix of people, places, and things. 10 Things You Might Not Know About Nearly Everything will leave readers brighter, wittier, and curious to learn more about myriad worlds they never encountered before and will never forget.
10 Little Race Cars (10 Little Vehicles)
by Annie BaileyFans of cars and trucks can count down from ten to one as they follow ten classic race cars zooming around the track. This sturdy board book is perfect for the youngest readers!Ten little race cars ready to compete.Time for some fun—Brummmm! Crowd is on their feet.It's the car race of the century! On each page of this action-packed board book, young readers can count down race cars from ten to one. Along the way, motorsport fans will spot cars inspired by some of the legends of the history of racing, including the Porsche 917, Lancia Stratos, McLaren MP4/4, and Bugatti Type 35. With noisy words on every page, this is the perfect book to read aloud with your little race car fan.Also available:10 Little Tractors10 Little Excavators10 Little Construction Trucks
10 Days of Pleasure (Days of Pleasure Series #1)
by Stephanie M. FreemanSome relationships are made in the storm. Real love survives them. Basketball star Dallas Avery has the world in the palm of his hand and a lifetime of happiness or despair within his grasp. For accomplished businesswoman, Alicia Mitchell, love is a double-edged sword wrought with happiness and pain. Business calls the soulmates to Scotland but a new, more treacherous storm is brewing back home. Can their love weather this latest test, or will a crueler fate prevail?ABOUT THE DAYS OF PLEASURE SERIESEach Pleasures book is a standalone, NO cliffhangersUSA TODAY, and National Bestselling Authors take you on amazing journey with NBA Basketball Star, Dallas Avery, and Alicia Mitchell, a woman who is as mysterious as she is beautiful.Follow this unlikely couple as they travel to exotic places such as Paris, Durabia, Caribbean, Scotland and many others. Each story embroils them in a new set of challenges and adventure as they navigate their way to love.Book 1–10 Days of Pleasure by Stephanie M. FreemanBook 2–20 Days of Pleasure by J. L. CampbellBook 3–30 Days of Pleasure by Sierra KayBook 4–40 Days of Pleasure by Martha Kennerson and Stephanie M. FreemanBook 5–50 Days of Pleasure by Anita L. Roseboro and Michelle D. RayfordBook 6–60 Days of Pleasure by VanessaBook 7–70 Days of Pleasure by Christine PaulsBook 8–80 Days of Pleasure by Aiken PonderBook 9–90 Days of Pleasure by Marie L. McKenzie and Naleighna KaiBook 10—Open Door Marriage by Naleighna Kai
10 Count Trivia
by Dean MillerWill you be counted out? Can you pin down the answer before that fateful 10 count sounds? Or will you be left out? There is only one way to discover just who is the champ, who really knows sports entertainment. Ten little questions to prove if you really know everything about the events and championships that have raised the rafters in arenas across the globe and carved a place in the history of WWE for the Superstars who dared to step into the ring. We dare you to step up. Take the challenge. It might not be a Texas Death match, but you never know.
1,500 Stretches: The Complete Guide to Flexibility and Movement
by Hollis Liebman<p>1,500 Stretches--the follow-up book to the New York Times bestseller 2,100 Asanas-- compiles all stretching poses in one place, organized by body part, with stunning photographs, easy-to-follow steps, and the health benefits of each pose. Does your lower back ache from sitting all day? Can you barely walk after your cycling class? Do you stretch your back and feel only more tension? Stretching is vital for chronic pain, building muscle tone, and full movement. <p>1,500 Stretches has the complete collection of stretches organized by body part--back, calf, hamstrings, chest and many more. They are demonstrated in beautiful full-color photographs. The steps are easy to follow and explain what muscle groups are targeted and its benefits for pain relief and physical appearance. There are additional chapters on yoga and partner stretches and the importance of stretching correctly. <p>1,500 Stretches celebrates the beauty of the body through photography, while providing practical advice to feel and look better.</p>
1, 2, 3, Jump!
by Lisl H. DetlefsenFirst swimming lessons can be exciting and terrifying, but this joyful and imaginative guide from Lisl H. Detlefsen, illustated by Madeline Valentine, shows young readers how to conquer the pool. From what to wear (a bathing suit, of course!) to what to expect (no, your teacher will not be a mermaid), 1, 2, 3, Jump! covers the what-if’s and how-to’s of getting in the pool for the first time. There’s a lot to worry about (can I be sucked in the filter?) and even more to be excited about (when can I wear flippers?), and our narrator has thought of everything. By the time she’s ready, you to will want to jump in!
1, 2, 3, Exercise with Me! Fun Exercises with Elmo (Sesame Street)
by Andrea Posner-SanchezIn this adorable book, Elmo shares lots of fun exercises that young children—and his Sesame Street friends—can do both indoors and outside. The oversized board book, full of bright photos of the characters and colorful illustrations, is great for caregivers and children to read together.Elmo knows how important exercising is for keeping bodies fit and healthy. And he knows it can be fun! Young children will love doing the exercises Elmo does with his Sesame Street friends, including Grover, Rosita, Abby, Bert and Ernie, and Big Bird.Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, aims to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder through its many unique domestic and international initiatives. These projects cover a wide array of topics for families around the world.
1, 2, 3 Cheers for the Toronto Maple Leafs!: An Official Toronto Maple Leafs Book of Numbers
by Matt NapierA companion book to M Is for Maple Leafs, this illustrated counting book will delight both young and old. Officially licenced by The Toronto Maple Leafs and NHL and published in celebration of TML 100th anniversary in 2017.In One Leafs Nation, One Hundred Years, Matt Napier and Melanie Rose take us on a tour of Maple Leafs history though vivid illustration and rhyming verse. For children learning their numbers, it has never been this fun -- whether it's Tim Horton's number SEVEN, Darryl Sittler's TEN points in one game, the Leafs' THIRTEEN Stanley Cups, Rick Vaive's FIFTY-goal year, or celebrating the Leafs' ONE HUNDRED years as a team. This book captures the spirit of "Canada's game." One Leafs Nation, One Hundred Years is destined to become a classic that will be handed down from generation to generation.