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The 2009-2010 NCAA college basketball season marks the 100th anniversary of North Carolina basketball. "Light Blue Reign" documents the building of a program that became one of the most formidable college basketball teams in the country.

The ultimate reference for the ultimate sports event, with game summaries, play-by-play accounts, fabulous photographs, post-game analyses, and quotes from players and coaches.

One of the most sought-after golf instructors in America offers a breakthrough approach for golfers of all skill levels. color photo insert; b&w photos throughout.

Golfers love to dream about exotic courses they can play only in their dreams--courses made up of real holes from around the world. Here, in "Golf's Dream 18s, "are fabulous courses made up of great holes, each meant to test particular skills and to give particular pleasures. Among them are Scenic Holes, Historic Holes, Short Holes, Long Holes, Water Holes, Strategic Holes, Bunkerless Holes, and more. At the end there is the Ultimate Course, made up of the best of the best from the other 17.Each course is designed on the same blueprint as regular courses, with the usual mix of par threes, par fours, and par fives--and a variety of challenges. So it's a dream, but a dream based on real golf. Each hole is described with loving care, giving tips on how to play it, where the hidden dangers lie, who designed it, and why it fits into a particular Dream 18. The photographs, carefully selected to show each hole at its best, bring the challenges to life.

A collection of cartoons and illustrations originally published in the Cincinnati enquirer, depicting the early years of the Cincinnati Bengals and their two matches against the San Francisco 49ers at Super Bowls XVI and XXIII.

The definitive biography of basketball genius Julius Dr. J Erving--the icon who transcended his sport and defined an era--"Doc" follows Erving's career from college through his years in the NBA to life after the game.

A fun and memorable read for parents and children alike, The Greatest Moments in Sports serves as the perfect introduction to the world of sports.

Bill Simmons, the from-the-womb hoops addict known to millions as ESPN.com's Sports Guy, offers in a single volume his wildly opinionated and thoroughly entertaining look at the past, present, and future of pro basketball.

Coach Roy Williams, one of the most successful basketball coaches in the nation, tells the story of his life that few people know, from his turbulent family life as a child to the North Carolina Tar Heels' National Championship victory in 2009.

Don't Let the Big One Get Away Feast your eyes on the most authoritative book on fishing today. It's packed with easy-to-find and easier-to-use information on virtually everything you need to know about the fish species of North America from the trout stream to the Gulf Stream; every aspect of fishing equipment, technique, and methodology for freshwater and saltwater anglers alike; and more than 450 exquisite drawings and more than fifty full-color photos.

Horse Lover's Guide to Kentucky takes readers inside the most famous farms of the Bluegrass, visits its historic racetracks, and provides information on a host of equine-related attractions. The guide also recommends unique places to stay and to dine. While horses are the main focus of the book, it is also a roadmap to the state itself-its history, fascinating characters past and present and the most intriguing places it has to offer - both equine and non-equine related. More travel essays than a standard travel guide, the book seeks to bring the places alive with informative, often whimsical narrative about the people, places, and events that have shaped Kentucky.

Written for historians and devotees alike, this volume explores the history of the sport of golf in the United States from the first informal game in 1888 to modern times. Kirsch (history, Manhattan College) moves beyond a simple chronology and explores the social underpinnings of the sport, noting how golf has spread from an upper-class pastime to a mainstream sport enjoyed by millions of Americans. Profiles of famous professionals (Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer) and amateurs (Bob Hope, Dwight Eisenhower and Bing Crosby) are also included. Annotation©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

From Andre Agassi, one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court, a beautiful, haunting autobiography.

A written and pictorial celebration of the history of professional American football, particularly the NFL, from its foundation in 1919 to the modern day, featuring items of facsimile memorabilia from the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

"Survival Guide for Coaching Youth Softball" offers new coaches the tools they need to survive the softball season with 40 simple drills, practice plans, and in-game coaching tips. Shedding the complex approach of most manuals, this book offers inexperienced coaches the most relevant tools for teaching, coaching, and developing softball players.

"Sports Illustrated" writer Ballard deconstructs the game of basketball, providing an incisive look at the mechanics of the game.

A pro-golf legend details how to master every phase of the short game, maintaining that any golfer with average ability can become a deadly short-game player through a blend of science and art.

Filled with interviews from mixed-martial arts (MMA) masters, this tell-all shares the keys behind their training and success. Each chapter begins with a personal introduction before breaking down MMA by technique, exercise regime, diet, and other points of interest. Interviewees include MMA champions Matt Serra, Renzo Gracie, Gokor Chivichyan, Gene LeBell, Renato Magno, Randy Couture, and Gina Carano.

Putting My Way A Lifetime's Worth of Tips From Golf's All-Time Greatest Jack Nicklaus With Ken Bowden

"The Opposite Field" is more than a beautifully-written memoir. It's more than a wonderful baseball story. . . . Katz delivers the human experience in a way that speaks to all of us.--Michael Connelly, "New York Times"-bestselling author of "The Scarecrow."