The Legends Club

Author : John Feinstein
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02-21
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780804173179

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The Legends Club by John Feinstein Pdf

On March 18, 1980, the Duke basketball program announced the hiring of Mike Krzyzewski, the man who would restore glory to the team. The only problem: no one knew who Krzyzewski was. Nine days later, Jim Valvano was hired by North Carolina State to be their new head coach. The hiring didn't raise as many eyebrows, but the two new coaches had a similar goal: to unseat North Carolina's Dean Smith as the king of college basketball. And just like that, the most sensational competitive decade in history was about to unfold. In the skillful hands of John Feinstein, The Legends Club captures an era in American sport and culture, documenting the inside view of a decade of absolutely incredible competition. Feinstein pulls back the curtain on the recruiting wars, the intensely personal competition that wasn't always friendly, the enormous pressure and national stakes, and the battle for the very soul of college basketball.

Author : Liz Flanagan
Publisher : David Fickling Books
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781788450225

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Dragon Daughter by Liz Flanagan Pdf

On the island of Arcosi, dragons and their riders used to rule the skies. But now they are only legends, found in bedtime stories, on beautiful murals and ancient jewellery. Then servant girl Milla witnesses a murder and finds herself caring for the last four dragon eggs. Forced to keep them secret amidst the growing tensions in the city, she begins to fear that the island's ruler, Duke Olvar, isn't all that he seems. But how can Milla and her friends keep the eggs safe when it means endangering everything she's ever loved? Fiery friendships, forgotten family and the struggle for power collide as Milla's fight to save the dragons leads her to discover her own hidden past.

Author : Amanda Deibert
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2022-02-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781338832662

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He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Legends From Castle Grayskull by Amanda Deibert Pdf

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe are back in this original graphic novel based on the hit Netflix show! The graphic novel will feature exclusive lore straight from the creators of the Netflix animated series, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Get ready for an action-packed adventure!

Author : Al Barkow,David Barrett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Golf
ISBN : 0785328483

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Golf Legends of All Time by Al Barkow,David Barrett Pdf

Author : George Peper
Publisher : Assouline Publishing
Page : 5 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781614286530

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Golf: The Impossible Collection by George Peper Pdf

In this most recent addition to Assouline’s highly covetable and lauded Ultimate Collection, George Peper, former editor in chief of Golf magazine and 2016 PGA Lifetime Achievement Award winner for Journalism, takes readers on an incomparable golf journey as he travels the world detailing the 100 most significant, historically noteworthy, and architecturally paramount courses. Describing intricate holes that have confounded the game’s best, revisiting tournaments that have made and broken champions, and elucidating the unique and truly special characteristics of each course makes Peper the perfect golf partner as he walks readers through the clubhouses, fairways, and bunkers. From greens as old and hallowed as St Andrews to courses celebrating their first anniversary such as Nova Scotia’s Cabot Cliffs, from the island mountain course of China’s Shanqin Bay to the Hamptons’ Maidstone Club, Golf: The Impossible Collection is an unequivocal sensory treat for the golf fanatic, or the perfect feast to feed the wanderlust simmering in all of us.

Author : Gene Simmons
Publisher : powerHouse Books
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781576878866

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27 by Gene Simmons Pdf

The summer of 1969 was a momentous one in modern history. It was a season punctuated with change. Apollo 11 landed on the moon, thousands of young fans flocked to rock 'n' roll festivals like Woodstock and the controversial Altamont Freeway concert, the Manson Family cult were on a high-profile killing spree, and the first uprisings that would become the Stonewall Riots began. It was an electric summer of violent endings, new beginnings, and social unrest. It was also the summer that a myth was born-beginning with the tragic, untimely death of Rolling Stones founder, Brian Jones. The world soon lost two more huge music stars: Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix. Not only did losing these three beacons of music culture seem to signal the end of a musical era, it also felt like a foreboding sign; they had all died at exactly the same age. All three had lost their lives at the pinnacle of their creative output, and all three were exactly 27 years old. People have speculated that there could be a dastardly lineage, from the poisoning of blues pioneer Robert Johnson in 1938, through these icons of the 60s, and more recently to rebel chanteuse Amy Winehouse's death from alcohol poisoning in 2011. Could it be a twisted fate that the world's very best creative souls come to early, often violent, deaths at just 27 years old? Over time, this idea began to be known as, "the 27 club," and it has persisted in the public imagination. In 27: The Legend and Mythology of the 27 Club, rock 'n' roll icon Gene Simmons takes a deep dive into the life stories of these legendary figures, without giving credence to the romanticized idea that being in the "club" is somehow a perverse privilege. Simmons wills us to acknowledge the extraordinary lives, not the sensational deaths, of the musicians and artists who left an indelible mark on the world.

Author : Marie Lu
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-29
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781101545959

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Legend by Marie Lu Pdf

"Legend doesn't merely survive the hype, it deserves it." From the New York Times bestselling author of The Young Elites What was once the western United States is now home to the Republic, a nation perpetually at war with its neighbors. Born into an elite family in one of the Republic's wealthiest districts, fifteen-year-old June is a prodigy being groomed for success in the Republic's highest military circles. Born into the slums, fifteen-year-old Day is the country's most wanted criminal. But his motives may not be as malicious as they seem. From very different worlds, June and Day have no reason to cross paths - until the day June's brother, Metias, is murdered and Day becomes the prime suspect. Caught in the ultimate game of cat and mouse, Day is in a race for his family's survival, while June seeks to avenge Metias's death. But in a shocking turn of events, the two uncover the truth of what has really brought them together, and the sinister lengths their country will go to keep its secrets. Full of nonstop action, suspense, and romance, this novel is sure to move readers as much as it thrills.

Author : Janie Chang
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781443456067

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The Library of Legends by Janie Chang Pdf

From the author of Three Souls and Dragon Springs Road comes a captivating historical novel in which a convoy of student refugees travel across China, fleeing the hostilities of a brutal war with Japan “Myths are the darkest and brightest incarnations of who we are . . .” China, 1937. When Japanese bombs begin falling on the city of Nanking, nineteen-year-old Hu Lian and her classmates at Minghua University are ordered to flee. Lian and a convoy of students, faculty and staff must walk 1,000 miles to the safety of China’s western provinces, a journey marred by the constant threat of aerial attack. And it is not just the refugees who are at risk; Lian and her classmates have been entrusted with a priceless treasure: a 500-year-old collection of myths and folklore known as the Library of Legends. The students’ common duty to safeguard the Library of Legends creates unexpected bonds. Lian becomes friends and forms a cautious romance with the handsome and wealthy Liu Shaoming. But after one classmate is arrested and another one is murdered, Lian realizes she must escape before a family secret puts her in danger too. Accompanied by Shao and his enigmatic maidservant, Sparrow, Lian makes her way to Shanghai in the hopes of reuniting with her mother. During the journey, Lian learns of the connection between her two companions and a tale from the Library of Legends, The Willow Star and the Prince. This revelation comes with profound consequences, for as the ancient books travel across China, they awaken immortals and guardian spirits who embark on an exodus of their own, one that will change the country’s fate forever.

Author : Jean Damien Lesay
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780789331106

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1000 Football Clubs by Jean Damien Lesay Pdf

Revised Edition, Updated 2019 The most in-depth guide to soccer clubs around the world, featuring 1,000 illustrations and more than 1,000 teams from 100 countries. This superbly illustrated volume is the fan’s most comprehensive insight into 1,000 football clubs (a.k.a., soccer teams), both professional and collegiate, from every continent, illustrating each club’s history and what it means to support their team. Included are key details from both men’s and women’s leagues, such as team colors, shirt designs, coats of arms, mottos, club songs, stadium details, legendary players, impactful coaches, the most memorable victories (and defeats)—in short, this is the ultimate trivia guide for any fan passionate about the "Beautiful Game." For the die-hard supporter, a football club goes beyond just rooting for the home team. Each football club is a culture unto itself with fans comprising an extended family of shared memory, glorious victories, and camaraderie. Full of engaging stories behind team traditions and statistics detailing important achievements, players, and events, 1000 Football Clubs is a must-read for any football fan and a most useful survey for anyone who needs to understand the sport considered the world’s favorite and whose popularity continues to grow exponentially in North America.

Author : Lyssa Kay Adams
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781984806109

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The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams Pdf

The first rule of book club: You don't talk about book club. Nashville Legends second baseman Gavin Scott's marriage is in major league trouble. He’s recently discovered a humiliating secret: his wife Thea has always faked the Big O. When he loses his cool at the revelation, it’s the final straw on their already strained relationship. Thea asks for a divorce, and Gavin realizes he’s let his pride and fear get the better of him. Welcome to the Bromance Book Club. Distraught and desperate, Gavin finds help from an unlikely source: a secret romance book club made up of Nashville's top alpha men. With the help of their current read, a steamy Regency titled Courting the Countess, the guys coach Gavin on saving his marriage. But it'll take a lot more than flowery words and grand gestures for this hapless Romeo to find his inner hero and win back the trust of his wife.

Author : Shannon Hale
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780316401234

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Ever After High: The Storybook of Legends by Shannon Hale Pdf

At Ever After High, an enchanting boarding school, the children of fairytale legends prepare themselves to fulfill their destinies as the next generation of Snow Whites, Prince Charmings and Evil Queens...whether they want to or not. Each year on Legacy Day, students sign the Storybook of Legends to seal their scripted fates. For generations, the Village of Book End has whispered that refusing to sign means The End-both for a story and for a life. As the daughter of the Evil Queen, Raven Queen's destiny is to follow in her mother's wicked footsteps, but evil is so not Raven's style. She's starting to wonder, what if she rewrote her own story? The royal Apple White, daughter of the Fairest of Them All, has a happy ever after planned for herself, but it depends upon Raven feeding her a poison apple in their future. What if Raven doesn't sign the Storybook of Legends? It could mean a happily never after for them both.

Author : Jeffrey Gurian,Richie Tienken
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-07-05
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781510710795

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Laughing Legends by Jeffrey Gurian,Richie Tienken Pdf

Once in a lifetime a venue comes along that changes show business dramatically, that fosters growth and camaraderie, experimentation and freedom. The Comic Strip is one of those places, and Laughing Legends is an inside look at how it all happened, straight from the mouths of the stars who built their careers on its stage. Owner Richie Tienken and a wealth of comics open their hearts and souls to share their most intimate memories, the laughs and tears, the good times and the bad, in order to paint an all-encompassing, behind-the-scenes history of this iconic club. Interviews include famous comedians, such as: Jerry Seinfeld Gilbert Gottfried Paul Reiser Lisa Lampanelli George Wallace Billy Crystal Jim Breuer Susie Essman Lewis Black Ray Romano And many more! Relive the excitement as these comics explain how they came to belong to the Comic Strip family, and how they went on to enjoy huge careers, bringing laughter to millions of people all over the world. This book is a must for any comedian or comedy lover's library!

Author : Tom Percival
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-11
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781447292104

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The Spell Thief by Tom Percival Pdf

Jack (of the beanstalk fame) and his magical talking chicken, Betsy, have always been great at making new friends. But when Jack spots Anansi, the new kid in town, talking to a troll in the Deep Dark Woods, everything changes. Everyone knows that trolls mean trouble, and Jack will do anything to prove to the rest of his friends that Anansi is a troll spy. Even if that means using stolen magic! The Spell Thief is the first book in this brilliant new highly-illustrated series by Tom Percival, featuring all the fairy-tale characters you know and love having brand-new adventures!

Author : Heather Fleming
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2010-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0557751225

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The Gargoyle Club (the Gargoyle Legends Series 1) by Heather Fleming Pdf

Garville, Maine is famous for its stone monsters - the gargoyles and grotesques carved on every building that stare down with sightless eyes. Meanwhile a human monster stalks the streets, leaving a trail of bodies and death. Eden Sinclair quickly realizes the murderer is no ordinary killer. Dark supernatural forces are at work and to survive she must turn to five other teenagers who share her unique powers. Andre, Damien, Colette, Sorel, and Monique are descended from the city's founders and inherited the taint of gargoyle blood. With them Eden finds acceptance, friendship, and even more danger. Betrayal and secrets from the past are entwined with every clue. With her friends beside her Eden begins to close in on the killer . . . but the killer's also closing in on her . . .

Author : Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc. Staff,Fodor's
Publisher : Fodor's
Page : 1108 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0676908799

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Golf Digest's Places to Play by Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc. Staff,Fodor's Pdf

Golf Digest's Places to Play is the only guide to the public and resort golf courses of North America and the Islands that you need. Packed with comments and ratings by more than 20,000 avid players, Golf Digest's Places to Play offers complete profiles of 6,000 public and resort courses; addresses, greens fees, pars and yardage; USGA slope and course ratings; caddies, carts, lodging, practice ranges, and course policies, as well as travel tips and candid appraisals by golf experts. Golf Digest's Places to Play makes it easy for you to find what you want, listing courses that offer great value, great service, great pace, and great conditioning, and comes with alphabetical and geographical indexes that make it a cinch to locate courses.