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<div><p><strong>An&nbsp;unforgettable story of insight, inspiration, and faith</strong><br /><br />Growing up in a small town in the Panama Canal Zone, Rod Carew and his friends spent the long, temperate days hitting bottle caps with broomsticks, outfitted with mitts molded from paper bags, cardboard, and string. Each broomstick bat was customized by its owner; Carew&rsquo;s, slathered in black paint with yellow trim, bore in orange the number 42&mdash;that of his idol, Jackie Robinson. It was in this fashion, years before he would move to New York City in search of a better life, Carew honed the skills that would one day turn him into a perennial All-Star.&nbsp;</p><p>For 19 seasons, Carew was a maestro in the batter&rsquo;s box. Uncoiling from his crouched stance, he seemed to guide the ball wherever he wanted on the way to a whopping seven batting titles and a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame.&nbsp;</p><p>If only everything in life had been as easy as he made hitting look.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>In <em>One Tough Out: Fighting Off Life&rsquo;s Curveballs</em>, Carew reflects on the highlights, anecdotes, and friendships from his outstanding career, describing the abuse, poverty, and racism he overcame to even reach the majors.</strong> In conversational, confessional prose, he takes readers through the challenges he&rsquo;s conquered in the second half of his life, from burying his youngest daughter to surviving several near-fatal bouts with heart disease.<br /><br />He also details the remarkable reason he&rsquo;s alive today: the heart transplant he received from Konrad Reuland, a 29-year-old NFL player he&rsquo;d met years before. Carew explains how that astonishing connection was revealed and the unique bond he and his wife, Rhonda, have since forged with his donor&rsquo;s family. As Robinson once said, &ldquo;A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.&rdquo; As Carew recounts his story, Robinson&rsquo;s words take on an even greater resonance.&nbsp;</p></div>

<div><strong>An unforgettable look at a lifetime of Twins baseball packed with Bremer&#39;s self-deprecating humor and passion for the game<br />​</strong><br />Dick Bremer&#39;s distinctive baritone has served as the soundtrack of Minnesota Twins baseball for over three decades. Millions of fans have enjoyed his observations, insight, and magical storytelling on television broadcasts. Now, in this striking memoir, the Minnesota native and lifelong Twins fan takes fans behind the mic, into the clubhouse, and beyond as only he can.<br /><br />Told through 108 unique anecdotes&mdash;one for each stitch in a baseball&mdash;Bremer weaves the tale of a lifetime, from childhood memories of the ballfield in smalltown Dumont, Minnesota, to his early radio days as &ldquo;The Duke in the Dark,&rdquo; to champagne-soaked clubhouses in 1987 and 1991, and his encounters with Twins legends ranging from Calvin Griffith and Harmon Killebrew, to Kirby Puckett and Kent Hrbek, to Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau.<br /><br />This honest and engaging autobiography gives fans a rare seat alongside Bremer and his broadcast partners, including Killebrew, Bert Blyleven, Jack Morris, Jim Kaat, Tom Kelly, and other Twins legends.</div>

<b>Relive the greatest moments in Minnesota Twins history!</b> This captivating journey through the Twins&#39; past celebrates the team&#39;s iconic players and unforgettable events.<i>The Big 50: Minnesota Twins</i> chronicles the team&#39;s remarkable story, from Harmon Killebrew&#39;s legendary power and Kirby Puckett&#39;s heroics to the 1991 World Series and the rise of Joe Mauer. Relive the excitement of each era and gain new insights into the figures who shaped the franchise. This is a must-read for every Twins fan, offering a blend of nostalgia and expert analysis.<ul> <li>Discover the stories behind the Twins&#39; most memorable games and seasons.</li> <li>Learn about the personalities and contributions of the team&#39;s greatest players.</li> <li>Gain a deeper appreciation for the Twins&#39; place in baseball history.</li></ul>For Minnesota Twins fans of all ages, this is your ticket to celebrating the team&#39;s rich legacy. Buy now and rediscover the magic!

When Hall of Famer Harmon "Killer" Killebrew died in May 2011, the baseball world lost one of its best hitters and one of the finest ambassadors the game has ever known. Killebrew was second only to Babe Ruth in home runs by an American League slugger, and finished his career with 573 home runs and in 11th place for all-time Major League Baseball history. This book takes a look at the 22-year career of a perennial Most Valuable Player candidate and baseball powerhouse, reviewing his life in and out of baseball and peeling back the mystery surrounding this intensely private athlete. This biography is a look not only at Killebrew's long career as a player, but his life as an announcer and businessman after his retirement from baseball.

This special commemorative book celebrates the career of Minnesota&#39;s young baseball star through entertaining stories&#8212;direct from the <I>Star Tribune</I> sports pages&#8212;and stunning color photography. Twins fans love Joe Mauer&#8212;and with good reason: he has already won three AL batting titles, two Gold Gloves, and the 2009 MVP Award, and he&#39;s proud to call St. Paul his hometown. This book is a must-have keepsake that every Mauer fan is sure to treasure.

<DIV>Imagining a year in which the Minnesota Twins never lose a single game, this idealistic resource identifies the most memorable victory in the team's history on every single day of the baseball calendar season, from late March to late October. Ranging from games with incredible historical significance and individual achievement to those with high drama and high stakes, the book envisions the impossible: a blemish-free Twins season. Evocative photos, original quotes, thorough research, and engaging prose and analysis add another dimension.</DIV>