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The Ultraman Triathlon, one of the most remarkable endurance races in the world, is a three-day, 320-mile race that circumnavigates the Big Island of Hawaii. With only 40 competitors allowed in each year, this invitation-only event hosts some of the most superlative athletes on the planet. The Race Within discusses the 30-year history of the sport and race director Jane Bockus, former Pan Am flight attendant who has never done a triathlon, yet has dedicated herself to keeping the event true to its founding spirit for decades. This book follows Jane, her assistants, and a small cast of athletes through an entire year—from the end of the 2012 Ultraman to the 2013 event—and shows how they faced new challenges to the growth and well-being of the event, and were forced to question if old traditions could survive in a world of constantly-evolving sports entertainment. Granted full access to the race and the athletes, author Jim Gourley presents a look at this unique event and examines what it means to truly love sports.

<div>Dig all the diamonds you want, build the biggest castle, or even kill the Ender Dragon, but everyone knows there’s one thing that makes a true <em>Minecraft </em>master: the ability to build with Redstone. Redstone is the most complex and least understood part of the <em>Minecraft </em>world, and using it well is the most respected and sought-after skill in the game. Few players learn everything they need to know to use Redstone effectively solely through gameplay. Enter <em>Minecraft: The Ultimate Guide to Redstone</em>, an easy-to-understand guide to mastering this mysterious ore. Readers will find a step-by-step tutorial from the most general, basic concepts of Redstone, such as how to use the right tools to mine the greatest amount of it, all the way through to actual project completion on the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. This manual includes a comprehensive breakdown of each and every Redstone-related item and how it works, as well as a guide to wiring and engineering that’s so precise, those who use it will have a basic working knowledge of actual, real-life electrical wiring. Also included are samples from the best Redstone engineers and a gallery of creations to inspire you in your Redstone builds.</div>

<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>This wedding-planning resource is filled with gorgeous images to inspire brides by showcasing the cutting-edge vendors and naturally beautiful locales of the South. Key Carolina-based vendors—such as photographer Corbin Gurkin, planners Ivy Robinson and Gathering Floral + Event Design, and wedding and style mogul Ceci Johnson—are highlighted, allowing brides-to-be to delight over everything from invitation designs to tablescapes, all set to the backdrop of lush and romantic southern venues. A unique resource that offers more than just the standard checklists and planning tips, no bride planning a wedding in the South will want to be without this reference, which is beautiful enough to leave out even after the ceremony.

<div>After 20 major league seasons—all with the New York Yankees—Derek Jeter is hanging up his spikes at the conclusion of the 2014 campaign. The Yankees&#39; captain since 2003, the shortstop is considered the greatest Yankee of his generation. Jeter&#39;s Yankees teams won five World Series, including three in a row in 1998, 1999, and 2000. The all-time postseason leader in hits, doubles, and triples, Jeter earned the nickname &quot;Captain Clutch&quot; for his game-changing performances during the Yankees&#39; championship era. Through stories and powerful images from the pages of the <em>New York Times</em>, <em>Derek Jeter: Excellence and Elegance</em> celebrates the career of this New York icon from Jeter&#39;s debut in 1995 through his final game in 2014. This full-color pictorial keepsake also features an introduction by Tyler Kepner, the <em>Times’</em> award-winning baseball reporter.</div>

This book reveals the most critical moments and important facts about past and present players, coaches, and teams that are part of the storied history that is 76ers basketball. Scattered throughout the pages are superstars, records, and Sixers lore to test any fan’s knowledge, from the franchise’s beginnings as the Syracuse Nationals before moving to Philadelphia in 1963 to the NBA Champion Sixers teams: 1966–1967 led by Wilt Chamberlain and 1982–1983 led by Julius Erving and Moses Malone. It also includes profiles of unforgettable personalities such as Billy Cunningham, Allen Iverson, and Maurice Cheeks. Whether for a die-hard fan from the early days of Chamberlain and Dr. J or a new supporter of Jrue Holiday, this book contains everything 76ers fans should know, see, and do in their lifetime.

<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>Whether you’re a die-hard booster from the Lute Olson era or a new supporter of Sean Miller, this is the ultimate resource guide for true fans of the Arizona Wildcats. Authors Steve Rivera and Anthony Gimino have collected every essential piece of Wildcats knowledge and trivia—from how many players the Wildcats have had selected in the NBA draft, the program’s longest-tenured coach, and the former players who have had their numbers retired—and pair it with must-do activities, and rank them all, from one to 100. Providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist for diehard fans, these are the 100 things all Wildcat supporters need to know and do in their lifetime. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>

<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>Most New York Rangers fans have taken in a game or two at <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Madison</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Square</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Garden</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>, have seen highlights of a young Mike Richter, and know how the Broadway Blueshirts got their nickname. But only real fans know about the Curse of 1940, can name the players in “The Bread Line,” or remember “The Save.” <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">100 Things <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">New York</st1:place></st1:State> Rangers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die </I>is the ultimate resource guide for true fans of New York Rangers hockey. Whether you’re a die-hard booster from the days of Emile Francis or a new supporter of head coach Alain Vigneault, these are the 100 things every fan needs to know and do in their lifetime. Authors Adam Raider and Russ Cohen have collected every essential piece of Rangers knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranked them all, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist for any Rangers fan.

<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>From being inducted to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2013, to serving in an executive role on the Detroit Red Wings, and signing on to become an NHL analyst for Fox Sports 1, Chris Chelios has proven himself to be a man of many talents and here he tells his story. Drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in 1981, Chelios enjoyed a long career in the NHL, playing for 26 seasons for the Canadiens as well as the Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings, two diehard hockey markets in which he has become a beloved figure. From the 1992 Stanley Cup final to the 2006 Winter Olympics team, Chelios shares his achievements on the ice while providing new information on his life off it to readers, making this autobiography a must-have not only for Chelios fans, but anyone who loves the game of hockey.

<P style=&#34;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt&#34; class=MsoNormal>More than just an overview of highlights of a young Steve Yzerman or a remembrance of the team&#8217;s epic battles with the Colorado Avalanche in the 1990s, this complete guide to the Detroit Red Wings is a collection of every essential piece of Red Wings knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist. From knowing why throwing an octopus onto the ice is a good thing, naming every player who has seen his number retired, or knowing the best place to grab a bite in Detroit before the game, <I>100 Things Red Wings Fans Should Know &amp; Do Before They Die</I> is the ultimate resource for true fans of the Detroit Red Wings.

<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>Most Clemson fans have attended a game at Memorial Stadium, seen highlights of a young Terry Kinard, and remember where they were when the Tigers won the 1981 national championship. But only real fans know who gave Frank Howard “Howard's Rock,” can name the “Father of Clemson Football,” or know all the words to the “Tiger Rag.” <I>100 Things Clemson Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die</I> by Lou Sahadi reveals the most critical moments and important facts about past and present players, coaches, and teams that are part of the storied history that is Clemson football. Whether you're a die-hard fan from the <?xml:namespace prefix = u1 /><u1:PersonName u2:st="on">Dann</u1:PersonName>y Ford era or a new supporter of Dabo Swinney, this book contains everything Tigers fans should know, see, and do in their lifetime. If you bleed orange then this book is for you. It offers the chance to be certain you are knowledgeable about the most important facts about the team, the traditions, and what being a Tigers fan is all about.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>

With pep talks, records, and Sooners lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Oklahoma fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates, player nicknames, memorable moments, and outstanding achievements by singular players. This guide to all things Oklahoma covers each position's best players in Sooners history, the "game of the century," and Sooner Schooner's first appearance.

<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>Most Syracuse fans and alumni have seen a game at Carrier Dome, have seen highlights of a young Dwight Freeney and Carmelo Anthony, and know the story of the 2003 NCAA National Champion men#&8217;s basketball team. But only real fans know the history of Archbold Stadium, the words to #&8220;Down the Field,#&8221; or what Otto the Orange#&8217;s name could have been originally. <I>100 Things Syracuse Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die</I> is the ultimate resource guide for true fans of the Syracuse Orange and, whether you#&8217;re a die-hard booster from the days of Jim Brown or a current student at the university, these are the 100 things all fans needs to know and do in their lifetime. Author Scott Pitoniak has collected every essential piece of Orange knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom.

A giant tsunami hit the staid Ann Arbor campus of the University of Michigan in 1969 when it was announced that Glenn Edward “Bo” Schembechler was to be the new head football coach, replacing the beloved Bump Elliott. Efforts to pronounce the last name correctly came in response to thousands of questioners asking “Bo who?” but it didn’t take long before his name and the Wolverines’ resurrected football fortunes were the talk not only of the town, but of the hundreds of thousands of Michigan alumni across the country and around the world. <EM>Bo’s Warriors</EM> is the story of that man and the moribund football program he revived. Bo won a school record 194 games while losing only 48 and never had a losing season. His Michigan teams won or shared the Big Ten title 13 times and made 10 Rose Bowl appearances. In 1968 under Elliott, archrival Ohio State had pounded the Wolverines 50-14, and to add insult to injury, Buckeye coach Woody Hayes went for a two point conversion late in the game rather than kicking the extra point. When asked why he went for two, Hayes is said to have replied, “because I couldn’t go for three.” The next year, Bo’s first as coach, the defending national champion Buckeyes were 17 point favorites, but the 7-2 Wolverines dominated Ohio State and beat them 24-12. In a single afternoon, Schembechler had resurrected Michigan’s proud football tradition and returned the program to the country’s elite. <EM>Bo’s Warriors</EM> is the story of Bo’s first year as coach, seen through the eyes of several players and one assistant coach, and making the excitement of that historic season come alive.

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