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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. First Printing. AT5 - Book has very light discoloration and shelf wear otherwise very good. This book offers 95 tasty, attractive, and unusual ways to cook this versatile bird for every imaginable occasion: family meals, formal dinners, picnics, light lunches, intimate suppers for two, and so on. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. First Printing.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. On ice and steel, Canada's players have carved out a place among the greatest legends of hockey, pushing the edge and evolving the game into the fast-paced, strategy-laden sport it is today. This engaging book explores the stories behind the spectacular moments of Canada's hockey record breakers: * The Forwards: They Shoot, They Score tells of the great goal scorers in Canadian hockey, both past and present -- Wayne Gretzky, ''Phantom'' Joe Malone, Maurice ''the Rocket'' Richard, Gordie Howe * The Last Line. Defence recounts stories of bold defencemen who are often goal scorers in their own right -- Bobby Orr, Ray Bourque, Paul Coffey * Goaltenders: Behind the Mask details the careers of those quirky individuals who face the force of a frozen rubber disk with lightning reflexes -- Patrick Roy, Terry Sawchuk * Canada's Best on the International Stage narrates many of the momentous occasions where Canadian players have fought for honour in the game and won -- capturing the Summit Series, Olympic Gold * Riots, Plagues and Other Odd Moments in Hockey relates the stories of off-ice events that have affected the game. * Finally, The Score Sheet lists the names and records of the top 10 in all categories of the game. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Hockey is so much a part of Canadian life that the theme song to Hockey Night in Canada has been called our unofficial national anthem. Canada's greatest game offers up plenty of fascinating facts: * The longest NHL game ever played was 176.5 minutes long and went into six overtime periods * Wayne Gretzky is still the only NHL player to break the 200-point mark in a single regular season * One-eyed Frank McGee of the 1905 Ottawa Silver Seven scored 14 goals in one Stanley Cup game * Maurice Richard of the Montreal Canadiens became the only NHL player to be awarded all three stars in one game * With a broken leg, Bob Baun scored a game-winning overtime goal and led the Maple Leafs to their third straight Stanley Cup * Bill Mosienko scored the fastest hat trick ever, scoring three goals in just 21 seconds * At age 52, Gordie Howe ("Mr. Hockey"), was the oldest player to ever lace on his skates for a professional hockey team * Plus even more amazing trivia about the most popular sport on ice. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Very good condition. This is a trade size softcover book. Front cover corners are bumped. Cover edges are lightly rubbed. Crease on back cover near top corner and on last few pages. 191 pages with index.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. lightly used.

Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. Third Printing. A compilation of useful strategies and advice for evaluating, financing, and purchasing a home, condo, or co-op, filled with advice and tips, warnings, what to look for and look out for, common mistakes made, much more. Softcover, 236pp. A nice copy, book shows one corner crease to rear card cover. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

Softcover. Condición: Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. Piece(s) of the spine missing. Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.

Soft cover. Condición: Fine. 1st Edition. Beautiful copy issued in illustrated wraps. 229 pages. Selling quality books for 35 years.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Enthusiasts and uber-fanatics of just about any sport you can think of can be found in California. Read about the interesting, kooky and popular stories that portray the rich sports culture of the Golden State: * The Oakland Raiders is one of only two teams in the NFL to have played in the Super Bowl in four different decades * During the 2007 Summer X Games, skateboarder Jake Brown fell 45 feet before crashing to the ramp; the force of the fall knocked his shoes off, and he was unconscious for eight minutes * The signature patch O'Neill Surf Shop founder Jack O'Neill wears over his left eye was the result of an accident with an overly elastic surf leash prototype invented by his son * And more. this book is packed cover to cover with unforgettable tales of athletic heroics, bitter rivalries, crushing defeats and the strangest sporting moments ever to happen in California. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. With the Sunshine State's legendary coaches, influential athletes and historical sporting achievements, it's no wonder Florida fans are so dedicated. Florida Sports Trivia highlights the interesting, fun and quirky facts that every sports fan should know: * In 1964, in his first world championship fight held in Miami Beach, it took a young Cassius Marcellus Clay less than 20 minutes to prove the oddsmakers wrong and shake up the world * The 1972 Miami Dolphins were the only team in pro football history to have gone undefeated en route to winning the Super Bowl * When University of Florida medical researchers developed a sports drink aimed at improving athletic performance, they named it after the school's football team; Gatorade is now the number one sports energy drink * And more. Both casual and hardcore fans the sunshine state will get a kick out of this wacky and wild ride through Florida sports history. It includes the best and the worst from the world of professional sports, college athlethics and the Olympics from the state of Florida. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Ohio Sports Trivia lets you in on the little secrets every fan should know about the peculiar, unpredictable and sometimes unbelievable stories in Buckeye State sports: * LeBron James went from being Ohio's golden boy to public enemy number one when he signed with thTe Miami Heat in 2010. * Denton "Cy" Young, born in the tiny farming community of Gilmore, became the greatest pitcher of all time. * Columbus native James "Buster" Douglas shocked the world when he K.O.-ed Iron Mike Tyson in 1990 at a bout in Tokyo, Japan. * The Reds' Johnny Vander Meer is the only pitcher in Major League Baseball history to throw back-to-back no-hitters. * George Steinbrenner almost got the Cleveland Pipers into the NBA in the early 1960s, long before he bought the New York Yankees. * Bowling Green State University contributed two players to the "Miracle on Ice" men's hockey team that won the gold medal at the 1980 Winter Olympics. * And so much more. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. New York, arguably one of the sporting world's greatest meccas can boast legendary sports records and larger-than-life athletes.Sure to entertain, New York Sports Trivia tells all about the state's sporting history: * The Giants last-second win over Buffalo in Super Bowl XXV was the most exciting in the team's storied history, that is until 2008, when they bumped off undefeated New England to win Super Bowl XLII * Most Yankees team batting records were set decades ago by Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio and Mantle, but in September 2009, Derek Jeter passed the Iron Horse and became the Bronx Bombers' all-time hits leader * Syracuse University produced four great running backs in the '50s and '60s--Jim Brown, Larry Csonka and Floyd Little made it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and Ernie Davis won the Heisman Trophy * Knicks center Willis Reed's heroic play in Game 7 of the 1970 NBA finals was so dramatic that it overshadowed what was already a career year for him and a record-setting regular season for the team * The glow of winning a gold medal with the USA's 1980 hockey team lasted a lot longer for defenseman Ken Murrow than for his teammates; he joined the New York Islanders, who capped Morrow's rookie season with the first of their four consecutive Stanley Cups. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The Wildcatter attitude and thirst for winning have supplied the world with great players and personalities in nearly every sport. Bringing together stories of athletic heroics, hard-fought rivalries, memorable characters and unforgettable moments, Texas Sports Trivia combines the quirky, the comical and the unusual: * Seven-time winner of the Tour de France, Dallas-born Lance Armstrong once rode up the Champs-Elysees at the finish holding the Lone Star flag high, but nearly crashed when it caught in the chain of his bicycle. * AstroTurf got its name when it was installed in the Houston Astrodome; the real grass died after the roof's skylights were painted over. * Before becoming president of the United States, George W. Bush was the managing partner of the Texas Rangers baseball club. * In 1973, East Texas-born George Foreman took on an undefeated Joe Frazier and knocked him out in the second round to win the World Heavyweight Championship. * The largest 100-mile cycling event in the nation, the Hotter'N Hell Hundred pays homage to our 100-degree temperatures and is contested by almost 15,000 participants in the blowtorch heat every August. * And many more Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. From the track to the slopes and, of course, the ice, Canada has excelled in sport the world over: * Sprinter Donovan Bailey set the world record in the 100-metre sprint of 9.84 seconds at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics * In 2002, Catriona Le May-Doan set the world record of 37.30 seconds in the 500-metre speed skating event at the Salt Lake City Olympics * The most goals scored in one NHL season is 92, a record set by Wayne Gretzky * The first woman to swim across the English Channel was Canadas Cynthia Nichols, who completed the feat in 19 hours and 55 minutes in 1977 * Rowers Kathleen Heddle and Marnie McBean were the first Canadians to win three Summer Olympic gold medals * Equestrian rider Ian Millar holds the Canadian record (nine) for the athlete who has participated in the most Olympic Games * Figure skater Kurt Browning landed the first-ever quad jump in competition; he was also four-time World Champion and four-time Canadian Champion. * Gordie Howe holds the record for the most games played in the NHL, with 1767. * And much more. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Read about the amazing stories behind the first: * Rubber puck * 50 goals in 50 games * Goalie facemask * 92-goal season * Professional hockey league * Female to play in the NHL * All-Black hockey league * Foster Hewitt broadcast * Artificial ice rink * Forward pass * Brother vs brother goaltending dual * Goaltender to score a goal * Hat trick in Stanley Cup finals * Double hat trick * First Black player * First Native player * Slapshot * Defenseman to lead in scoring * Referee * Change on the fly * 10 straight playoff victories * Olympic Gold * Canada Cup *Hockey Dynasty * And many more. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. From home field to home ice, from racetrack to putting green, find out about the weird and interesting side of sports from a state that has always been about more than just winning: * Herman Edwards famous "Miracle in the Meadowlands" touchdown that preserved a six-year winning streak for the Eagles against the Giants was the only fumble recovery he had in a 10-year NFL career. * In 1955, the University of Pittsburgh's Bobby Grier was the first black player to play in the Sugar Bowl; despite receiving a ton of fan mail, the Louisiana legislature later banned blacks from playing in the Sugar Bowl. * Every current major professional sports franchise to call Pennsylvania home--Phillies, Pirates, Eagles, Steelers, Penguins, Flyers, Sixers--has won a world championship. * Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby was the youngest player to win the NHL scoring title in his second season and the youngest player in history to be named captain of his team. * And more. Pennsylvania Sports Trivia is packed with unforgettable tales of athletic heroics, bitter rivalries, crushing defeats and the strangest sporting moments ever to happen in the state. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Bone-smashing action, brutal finishes and fighters that leave it all in the cage. Mixed Martial Arts has exploded onto the scene to become one of the fastest growing sports in the world. MMA was born with one single, bloody question: Which fighting style is the toughest? To reach the top, a fighter must master various fighting techniques--kickboxing, wrestling, jiu-jitsu and more--and blend them together: * Georges St-Pierre steamrolls through his opponents in the UFC, but in school he was mercilessly targeted by bullies, that is, until he learned karate * Most fighters respect their opponents, but they dont have to like them; some of the greatest rivalries of all time feature bad blood (and lots of real blood on the mat, too)--Chuck Lidell vs. Tito Ortiz, Matt Hughes vs. Georges St-Pierre and Ken Shamrock vs. Royce Gracie * Before going on to have one of the greatest careers in MMA history, Randy Couture won a gold medal at the 1991 Pan American Games in wrestling * In the early days of the UFC there were no weight classes; in one match, a karate master was 400 pounds lighter and nine inches shorter than his sumo wrestler opponent, but the karate master still won. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Soft cover. Condición: Fine. SIGNED/INSCRIBED. Signed by Author(s).

Paperback. Condición: Good. First Edition. 8.9 X 6.02 X 0.39 inches; 137 pages; B&W photographs. Markings in the margins of some pages. Previous owner's name on a prelim page. Minor water wrinkles on prelims only. Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. ; Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.

Paperback or Softback. Condición: New. Permit My American Dream: Two Sides to Every Coin. Book.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Bruce Tilbrook hooks you with his unique brand of humor and observations about fly-fishing and reels you in with this collection of entertaining stories about the men of the river: -One fly-tying expert believes tasting his flies helps him understand the feeding behavior of the trout -On a day of excellent casting, no fish were biting, but suddenly a form rose out of the water in front of Bruce; his catch was of the human variety -Bruce once showed his catch to a Fish and Wildlife Officer, not realizing he was one fish over the limit, and he earned himself a ticket you'd think would go to someone hiding a whole trunk full of fish. Humorous Adventures of a Canadian Fisherman. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. First Printing. First printing, softcover, signed by the author, light reading crease to edge of front cover, light bump to bottom rear corner, small scratch to rear cover, slight lean, otherwise a clean, tight, VG+ copy.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Since 1993, Gary Bettman has been the commissioner of the National Hockey League and he has taken the game to new and incredible heights. But despite his many positive accomplishments for the game, when he makes a public appearance, he is mercilessly booed. Heckling and booing this man has almost become a part of the hockey culture. And there's no love lost on the players' side either. After three lockouts in his 20 years behind the desk, he has given them a good reason to despise him and what he represents. This book sets out to discover why Gary Bettman has become the most hated man in hockey. Is that hate justified? Or is he just a scapegoat for fan frustration and player dissatisfaction? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. If you think you have what it takes to answer these and hundreds more questions about the facts, stats, stories and odd tidbits about hockey, then you will enjoy every page of this collection of quizzes: * Which goaltender holds the record for lowest goals-against-average? * Who signed the longest contract in professional hockey history? * Which player won 11 Stanley Cups in his career? * Who is known as "the Hammer"? * Why does Sidney Crosby wear the number 87 on his jersey? * Who was the only player ever to be named all three stars at the end of the game? * Which team has gone the longest without winning a Stanley Cup since the New York Rangers broke their 54-year Cup drought in 1994? * Who holds the record for most goals by a defensemen in one playoff season? * Who is the only retired NHL scoring champ not inducted into the Hall of Fame? * What notable job did Clarence Campbell have before becoming president of the NHL? * Answer these and many more challenging questions in the Hockey Quiz Book! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. This is the definitive reference guide to the year's hockey stats and facts -- everything you'll need to know: * The teams, the players and their stats * League standings, records and statistics * Leading goal scorers, penalty minutes, goalie saves * League leaders in 30 categories * Complete schedule of regular season games by team for 2008-09 * Playoff results and leaders for 2008 * All-time and active stats leaders * Off-season transactions and the 2008 Entry Draft * Stanley Cup champions * Annual NHL award winners * Who's who in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Stories of angling and hunting across Canada from one of our country's most recognized outdoor authors. Each chapter describes a new adventure in a new location, filled with detail that will paint a picture of the time, place and experience. Whether you're a big game, bird game, fly-fishing or spin-fishing enthusiast, Ken Bailey's stories here will bring back remembrances of your own adventures afield. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.