<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[bl results for ca:79*  -ca:791* -ca:792* AND nw:[0 TO 180]]]></title><description><![CDATA[bl results for ca:79*  -ca:791* -ca:792* AND nw:[0 TO 180]]]></description><link>https://gateway.bibliocommons.com/v2/libraries/dbrl/rss/search?query=ca%3A79%2A%20%20-ca%3A791%2A%20-ca%3A792%2A%20AND%20nw%3A%5B0%20TO%20180%5D&amp;searchType=bl&amp;origin=core-catalog-explore&amp;sort=NEWLY_ACQUIRED&amp;suppress=true&amp;title=Sports&amp;view=grouped</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:48:25 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Cozy Hobbies]]></title><description><![CDATA["Explore 45+ hobbies that range far and wide, from birdwatching and woodworking to video gaming and embroidery"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C944976</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C944976</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rose, Kennedy]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/944976018</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Joyful Activities for Play &amp; Leisure</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781797242200/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Playbook]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL is the toughest league in the world in which to build a winner--and it's not particularly close. Between the hard salary cap, constant rule changes, comprehensive revenue redistribution, and constraining player contracts, the league engineers parity with draconian efficiency. It punishes winners, elevates losers, and goes out of its way to prevent dynasties. By the laws of the NFL, this hard road to the top is a feature, not a bug. And yet, in the face of these intense obstacles, some teams have learned how to thrive, year after year. How does this happen? What separates the champions from the Sunday-afternoon chaff? Talent on the field and on the sidelines helps, but as Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg reveal the modern NFL is not won through Xs and Os alone. Instead there is a new calculus of winning in the world's most lucrative sports league. The teams that triumph exploit a range of loopholes from contract strategy to draft savvy to proprietary metrics, finding ways to extract ruthless efficiencies from a system built to strip away every advantage. Going inside the front offices and locker rooms of the most influential and forward-looking teams in today's NFL--from the Eagles to the Ravens to the Rams--Robinson and Clegg show the franchises that are using the NFL's rigid system to their own advantage, examining how they are drafting creatively, winning differently--and how the rest of league has yet to catch up. The result is a fascinating window into achieving success in the modern NFL and an unparalleled look at how the cunning it takes to win on the field starts in the most surprising of places.]]></description><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C944472</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C944472</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Robinson, Joshua]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/944472018</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>The Hidden Forces Shaping Winners and Losers in the Modern NFL</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780063442641/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hiking Yellowstone National Park]]></title><description><![CDATA["Geysers, paint pots, and glowing blue pools; deep canyons with plunging waterfalls; broad river valleys with seemingly endless views; and tall rugged mountains -- Yellowstone National Park is a hiker's paradise with more than 800 miles of trails. This updated edition of the classic guidebook has everything you need to explore this gorgeous national treasure." -- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C944440</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C944440</guid><category><![CDATA[PAPERBACK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Schneider, Bill]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/944440018</comments><format>PAPERBACK</format><subtitle>A Guide to More Than 100 Great Hikes</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781493079902/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Day in September]]></title><description><![CDATA["On a crisp September afternoon in 1917, as the country waged war and the national pastime faced questions about its purpose, baseball paused to reconsider what it stood for. At Fenway Park, the game's greatest stars-many of them rivals, some near the end of their careers, others just emerging-took the field together in an exhibition played not for standings or championships, but for a colleague who had died, and for a cause larger than the game itself. Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, Tris Speaker, Walter Johnson, Connie Mack, and more. One newspaper called it "the greatest baseball show on earth." What unfolded that day was more than a benefit or a curiosity. It was a moment of recognition among players, fans, and the sport's leaders that baseball could be something more than competition. It could be a shared stage. A public trust. A civic ritual capable of carrying the weight of a nation."-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C942808</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C942808</guid><category><![CDATA[PAPERBACK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Reich, Scott D.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/942808018</comments><format>PAPERBACK</format><subtitle>Baseball, Brotherhood, and the Birth of the All-star Game</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798994195888/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Cruelest Game]]></title><description><![CDATA["A revelatory exposé of professional tennis by revered New York Times and The Athletic tennis writer Matthew Futterman, featuring never-before-reported stories of the struggles and accomplishments of current legends and tomorrow's rising stars. Nadal and Djokovic... Serena, Coco, and Sabalenka... Sinner, Alcaraz, and Shelton... The story of modern tennis burns bright with fame, fortune, and glamour -- with stakes the likes of which the game has never seen before. Players must excel under excruciating pressure while the public spotlight blazes on those who win and shuns those who lose. With the likes of Rafa, Roger, Novak, and Serena walking off the court and into retirement, a new crop of aspiring tennis hopefuls faces a shifting landscape as they begin their quest for the secret codes that will allow them to thrive at the top of a brutal game. Offering unique access to the top stars, The Cruelest Game is a riveting account of the price of the fame and glory." --]]></description><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C944418</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C944418</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Futterman, Matthew]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/944418018</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Chasing Greatness in Professional Tennis</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780385550727/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game Changers]]></title><description><![CDATA["Acclaimed sports journalist Marcus Thompson II presents bold arguments for the handful of elite players who changed the sport and culture of basketball forever"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C945945</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C945945</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thompson, Marcus]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/945945018</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>The Goat Players Who Revolutionized Basketball</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798894140537/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Girls Who Beat the Odds]]></title><description><![CDATA["The untold and unheralded stories of women in sports history, forgotten no longer... So many women in sports history have been overlooked. Their strength and perseverance dismissed or forgotten. Even the most well-known women athletes don't garner the same attention as their men counterparts. Despite this, new generations are engaging with and supporting women athletes, both as individual stars and on teams. Men's sports continues to dominate in terms of media coverage and airtime, but the momentum for women's sports is here, and it's growing. Women today, as skilled as they are in their own right, stand on the shoulders of the giants who built the game, brought the pain, stayed the course, and gave it their all. This collection, from renowned speaker, author, and retired U.S. Army Major General Mari K. Eder highlights all of these women, covering incredible American athletes from the 1900s to the modern era. The Girls Who Beat the Odds is a showcase of just how far women's sports has come in the past hundred years--while honoring those who had the courage and fortitude to come first"--]]></description><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C945947</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C945947</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Eder, Mari K.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/945947018</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Stories of Women Who Changed the Course of Sports History</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781464244308/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parlor Games for Friends and Family]]></title><description><![CDATA["Parlor Games for Friends and Family sets out to revive the tradition of indoor family games: push aside the screens, turn off the TV, and bring some mental stimulation, silliness and laughter, joy and connection back into your living room. This book is bursting with games of logic and memory, wordplay, card games, role-playing, and rough and tumble. Not a single game requires equipment that you won't find in your average home: a pack of cards, a dictionary, dice, paper and pen. There are games that will challenge and stimulate you, and games that will have you in fit; games that can last all night or just a half-hour; games for adults and older children, and games for your four-year-old's birthday party. Parlor Games for Friends and Family, a book for fun-loves aged four to 104, winds back the clock to remind you of games you'd forgotten and then a whole lot more. Whether you dip into it as the urge takes you or read ti from cover to cover, a very good time is guaranteed."--]]></description><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C946004</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C946004</guid><category><![CDATA[PAPERBACK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jones, Myfanwy]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/946004018</comments><format>PAPERBACK</format><subtitle>130 Games of Offline Fun</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781964992327/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Everest Mystery]]></title><description><![CDATA["The unsolved mysteries of George Mallory, Sandy Irvine, and their legendary 1924 Everest expedition. There is no mystery more compelling in the history of mountaineering than the disappearance of George Mallory and Sandy Irvine close to the summit of Mount Everest on June 8, 1924. Over 100 years after they were last seen 'going strong for the top,' the question of exactly what happened to them on that fateful day has not been answered. George Mallory's frozen remains were discovered in 1999. But in September 2024, a climber found an old boot lying out in the open on the Central Rongbuk Glacier on Mount Everest, several miles from where Mallory lay. The boot contained a foot, and a sock bearing a nametape spelled out in red: A.C. IRVINE. Did Mallory and Irvine reach the summit-becoming the first to do so-or did they perish while ascending? What happened to the camera that Irvine may have carried, which would have documented their climb? Written by Julie Summers, Sandy Irvine's great-niece, and Jochen Hemmleb, the world's leading authority on the Mallory and Irvine Everest expedition, The Everest Mystery explores the life of Sandy Irvine, his relationship with George Mallory, and the many theories about what happened to them so close to the summit of Mount Everest. Above all, it restores Sandy Irvine to his place in the great mystery of Everest 1924." --]]></description><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C940505</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C940505</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Summers, Julie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/940505018</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Sandy Irvine, George Mallory, and the Truth Still Buried on Everest</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781250460820/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horses Lee Weatherford. The Old Ways in Modern Days]]></title><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C944224</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C944224</guid><category><![CDATA[PAPERBACK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anderson, Theresa]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/944224018</comments><format>PAPERBACK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798190092172/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[100 Basic Endgames You Must Know]]></title><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C936975</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C936975</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Villa, Jesús de la]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/936975018</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A Starter&apos;s Guide to Chess Endgames</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9789083627922/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mastering your Mental Game]]></title><description><![CDATA["Over the past twenty-five years Julie Elion has been the silent force behind some of the most prominent athletes of our time. Her clients on the PGA Tour, who have included Phil Mickelson, Justin Thomas, Max Homa, and Wyndam Clark, have racked up over $500 million in career earnings and twenty-five major championship wins. Known as "Stealth" for her discreet but potent coaching style, Elion has been honing her unique methods for decades. Now, she's ready to share her winning strategies in this transformative guide that blends mental health coaching and mindfulness to help improve the way you think, perform, and succeed. Elion's approach goes far beyond traditional performance coaching. Her philosophy is holistic. By integrating practical mental health tools focused on behavioral and cognitive cues with a deeper appreciation and understanding of oneself, she helps individuals unlock peak performance. Her clients gain insight into their personal history, character, family, and relationships and then use those insights to become stronger athletes and leaders. Elion has worked one on one to empower business leaders, executives, and teams across various sports including the NBA, NFL, MLB, WNBA, and LPGA. Packed with practical tools, Mastering Your Mental Game will help you overcome mental blocks, build resilience, and reach your highest potential. Whether you're a golfer chasing championships, an athlete pursuing greatness, or a professional striving for career breakthroughs, Elion's insights will give you the edge you need to achieve excellence."--]]></description><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C941029</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C941029</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Elion, Julie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/941029018</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Secrets From My Twenty-five Years on the PGA Tour : A Practical Guide to Improving your Performance in Sports, Work, and Life</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781668202050/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Resilient Climber]]></title><description><![CDATA["This book will focus on how to identify your weakest link with self-assessments and the best supportive exercises to strengthen your climbing without getting hurt"--]]></description><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C942242</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C942242</guid><category><![CDATA[PAPERBACK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Vagy, Jared]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/942242018</comments><format>PAPERBACK</format><subtitle>Strength, Mobility, and Injury Prevention</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781493088447/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mahjong Illustrated]]></title><description><![CDATA["Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding with 125 illustrations and photographs, Mahjong Illustrated will fascinate anyone interested in one of the world's most widely-played games. The clickety-clack of mahjong tiles being mixed by a group of friends is one of the most soothing and distinctive sounds found across East Asia and, increasingly, North America. First developed in southern China in the early 19th century, mahjong - meaning 'sparrow' - is a fun and popular game that tasks you with solving a tile-matching puzzle before you run out of moves. Played by four people using 144 tiles, mahjong is not just a game of luck; it requires strategy, pattern recognition, and an understanding of the other players' tactics. Mahjong Illustrated introduces this highly engaging and competitive game, which helps develop concentration and mental agility while at the same time building relationships and a sense of community. The book is divided into chapters designed for the beginner, offering a brief background history, with introductions to the tiles, rules, playing the game, and popular variants and competitions. Find out how to shuffle and stack tiles to start the game; learn the difference between a kong and a pong and how this can win you points; understand the significance of the honour tiles, including the four winds and the three dragons; and find out what 'winning from the wall' means to complete a 'legal hand'." --]]></description><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C941027</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C941027</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Brant, Joseph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/941027018</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>The Sound of Sparrows</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781838866556/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Great Game]]></title><description><![CDATA["The United States is the only major nation on earth that can't compete against others in its favorite spectator sport -- American football -- because no one else plays it. But as the world's game of football keeps growing in popularity in the United States, the two sporting worlds are converging. In The Great Game, Andřs Martinez looks at how a generation of sporting billionaires, tech and media conglomerates, women players propelled by Title IX, computer game enthusiasts, and immigrants have sought to end America's sports isolationism -- not by continuing to expand the reach of "their" game of football abroad, but also by becoming an unexpected power in the other, international, football. It's a story of America's changing cultural customs and demography, as well as a tale of shifting business philosophies driven by technology. The Great Game is a fascinating examination of the evolving state of US sporting interests, as those with money, power, and celebrity seek to prevail in a global sport, eager to extend their reach, set the rules of play worldwide, and connect Americans to the outside world like never before."]]></description><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C941445</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C941445</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Martinez, Andrés]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/941445018</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A Tale of Two Footballs and America&apos;s Quest to Conquer Global Sport</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798881801823/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Plunge]]></title><description><![CDATA["Born to Run meets Why We Swim and Breath in this globe-spanning narrative about how cold water and swimming can transform-and even extend-your life"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C942347</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C942347</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ballard, Chris]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/942347018</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Maverick Swimmers, An Unlikely Quest, and the Transformative Power of Cold Water</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781668055878/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rewild your Mind]]></title><description><![CDATA[Packed with wilderness skills and traditional crafts - from fixing a hammock in the woods and foraging for hedgerow medicine to finding moments of 'wild' in the everyday - this unique book enables readers to boost their wellbeing through getting outside. It is an invitation to reset, recharge and 'rewild' yourself.]]></description><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C941045</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C941045</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Goldsmith, Nick]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/941045018</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Use Nature as your Guide to A Happier, Healthier Life</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781802793918/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Guide to Urban Fly Fishing]]></title><description><![CDATA["A one-of-a-kind guide that reveals the accessibility, affordability, community, and unique adventures that urban waters offer. While city dwellers often turn to hiking, biking, or simply enjoying a local park as healthy pastimes that don't come with high costs or distant travel, one rewarding pursuit remains largely untapped in urban environments: fly fishing. For over a thousand years, fly fishing has been more than a method of harvesting food; it's a source of immense joy, a pathway to understanding nature intimately, and a tradition that connects us to water and wildlife. But why should this enriching experience be confined to remote waters and rural landscapes? Why can't we cast a line right in the heart of our cities? This book shatters the stigmas and preconceptions-elitism, exclusivity, and notions of purity-that have kept fly fishing from thriving in urban settings, revealing how the sport is truly accessible to all. It introduces angling knowledge within the unique ecosystems that cities offer, ecosystems that have evolved dramatically over the past 150 years. More than just a how-to, The Guide to Urban Fly Fishing provides the tools, resources, and diverse stories to help us discover the vibrant community and joy of urban fly fishing. It's also about joining a broader ecological movement that's redefining how we live, relate, and recreate in our cities. This book answers both the why and how questions of urban fly fishing. Why fish in your city? Because of the accessibility, affordability, community, and unique adventures that urban waters offer. A fishing rod transforms city landscapes into engaging playgrounds, turning anglers from mere observers into active participants. Why fly fishing in particular? This method of fishing is highly versatile and effective for the diverse ecosystems found in urban areas. This book serves as the first comprehensive urban guide for those new to fly fishing in general, as well as for anglers who have yet to explore urban waters. It's filled with practical insights, tips, and uplifting stories from experienced urban anglers from several cities"--]]></description><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C939090</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C939090</guid><category><![CDATA[PAPERBACK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fryt, Marc]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/939090018</comments><format>PAPERBACK</format><subtitle>How to Explore and Enjoy your Local Waters</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781645023173/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hike Strong]]></title><description><![CDATA["Hiking and backpacking are unique "sports" which require a unique blend of strength, conditioning, and athleticism unlike most recreational physical endeavors. People need strength to climb steep ascents, conditioning to endure long mile days, and athleticism to handle their own body on rugged terrain. Now add on the harsh, rugged conditions of the mountains and it can be a recipe for struggle - but it doesn't have to be. Hike Strong: The Complete Guide to Building Trail Strength, Endurance, and Confidence for Hiking and Backpacking will help alleviate the "fitness anxiety" that some can experience when thinking about tackling the mountain they've always wanted to climb. Written by a licensed hiking guide and professional strength and conditioning coach, this book will be a transformative fitness guide designed for outdoor enthusiasts who want to confidently enjoy the trail. This guide will offer a practical, step-by-step approach to preparing readers both physically and mentally so they can arrive at any trailhead fully confident in their abilities. The tools and programming they'll learn will help them feel strong and perform well from trailhead to summit and back again. In Hike Strong, readers will find training programs that combine strength-building, conditioning, balance, and mobility tailored specifically to the demands of hiking and backpacking. They'll also learn the "why" and "how" behind these programs. Conventional wisdom has told people to "just go running" to get in shape for hiking. This guide takes a vastly different approach and instead teaches that strength training is the way to properly prepare oneself for the demands of the backcountry. The author's training modalities have been proven over and over by the successful results his clients have experienced in the mountains following his training program. This book will inspire readers to be excited to embark on new adventures, knowing they have the tools to make every step of the adventure a rewarding one"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C939092</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C939092</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Appleton, James]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/939092018</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>The Complete Guide to Building Mountain Strength, Endurance, and Confidence for Hiking and Backpacking</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781493098507/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hardest, Longest Race]]></title><description><![CDATA["From Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Eric Moskowitz comes the riveting story of the first true coast-to-coast automobile race in U.S. history, a fast-paced tale of the gritty and determined drivers who braved hostile terrain, mechanical failure, and, shockingly, sabotage, to take home the gold. In 1909, America was home to 253 automakers, a landscape of visionaries, schemers, and would-be barons of the new century. But when playboy millionaire M. Robert Guggenheim announced an audacious "Ocean to Ocean" contest from New York City to the Seattle World's Fair, only three companies were brassy enough to show up at the starting line: Acme, Ford, and Shawmut. Oddsmakers favored the Acme and Itala, a pricy import also joining the race, while dismissing the pint-sized Ford - a homely little number called the Model T- and the long-shot Shawmut, struggling to survive after a factory fire. In fact, many didn't believe any of the cars would reach Seattle at all, as they would need to forge a 4,106-mile course of mountain ranges, mud bogs, washed-out wagon bridges, and harrowing canyon trails, long before the era of asphalt highways, seatbelts, and service stations. But Henry Ford was intent on proving that the Model T could go the distance and beat out the muscular luxury cars--and he didn't plan to leave it to chance. Indeed, a little over three weeks after the race began, a Ford crossed the line hours ahead of the Shawmut. Except that victory was a fraud. The Hardest, Longest Race is a colorful tale of ambition and subterfuge, but it is also a love letter to America at the turn of the Twentieth Century. As a seeming people's champion-a car for the masses-traverses the vast nation, Moskowitz brings to vivid life the diverse populace and landscape that it would soon transform"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C938394</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C938394</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Moskowitz, Eric]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/938394018</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Henry Ford and the Cross-country Contest That Changed America</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781250282675/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Shortest History of Soccer]]></title><description><![CDATA["For sports fans and history buffs alike, this accessible guide to the evolution of soccer-from ancient traditions to sold-out stadiums-shows just how much influence on politics, economics, and popular culture one sport can have"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C938424</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C938424</guid><category><![CDATA[PAPERBACK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Bunk, Brian D.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/938424018</comments><format>PAPERBACK</format><subtitle>From Ancient Kicking Games to the World&apos;s Most Popular Sport</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798893031218/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The First All-Star Game]]></title><description><![CDATA["Acclaimed journalist Randall Sullivan tells the story of baseball in America, from its rough-and-tumble origins through the first decades of the twentieth century and into the pivotal summer of 1933-when national crisis and a sport's fight for survival converged in baseball's first All-Star Game. 1933. America was still reeling from the crash. Breadlines stretched around city blocks and shantytowns sprawled in the shadows of skyscrapers. American optimism was fading-and baseball was in trouble, too. Owners slashed budgets, fans stayed home, and even the mighty Babe Ruth seemed to have lost some of his magic. The election of Franklin D. Roosevelt offered hope, but just days before his inauguration, five shots rang out-missing the president-elect, killing the mayor of Chicago, and setting in motion a chain of events that would eventually bring together the world's best ballplayers for the first All-Star Game. It was a newspaperman's idea: The Game of the Century. Put the world's best on one field but let the public decide who belonged there. At a moment when some feared the national pastime would not survive the decade, Chicago would host it as the highlight of the 1933 World's Fair. The city hoped to shed its reputation as a haven for gamblers and gangsters and help restore America's standing on the world stage. But abroad, dark clouds were gathering. Hitler was Germany's new chancellor, and Mussolini had consolidated his power. As visitors strolled the fairgrounds, Italian warplanes flew overhead, and a zeppelin sent by the German delegation circled the city emblazoned with a swastika. The First All-Star Game is the story of a nation and a sport at a crossroads-and a sweeping look back at baseball's early history and the America that shaped it. Deeply researched and filled with remarkable characters-legendary players like Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and Lefty Grove rubbing shoulders with Bonnie and Clyde, Al Capone, and Charles Lindbergh-Randall Sullivan explores the history of an American obsession and captures the moment when both the sport and the nation found renewal in a single spectacle of hope"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C939083</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C939083</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sullivan, Randall]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/939083018</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Babe Ruth, FDR, and America at the Crossroads</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780802167361/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Magical Game]]></title><description><![CDATA["This is the story of baseball's rich magical history and the centuries-old culture of superstition in the sport. It is a love letter to the jinxes, curses, rituals and myths of baseball's past and present - and to the innate mysticism of the game. For more than 150 years, a magical culture has been central to the game of baseball: At the turn of the 20th century, a battle between two lucky mascots defined early World Series matchups. Soon after, two generational curses spawned decades of heartbreaking losses for the Chicago Cubs and the Boston Red Sox. Today, players like Bryce Harper perform at-bat rituals, fans refuse to wash the jerseys of their favorite players, and baseball people everywhere refuse to utter the words "no-hitter" before there's been a hit. In The Magical Game, journalist and converted baseball fan Addy Baird turns her reporter's eye to her favorite sport, investigating the roots of these magical practices and telling the story of baseball's long history of superstition, rituals, curses, jinxes, hoodoos, and hexes. Spanning three centuries of baseball history and three dozen more of magical history, Baird takes readers through fascinating, forgotten tidbits in the sport, untangles the game's legends, and considers baseball's uncertain future. In the face of recent MLB rule changes and the rise of advanced statistics, Baird looks at the many decades of concern about baseball's declining popularity and the evolution of the sport, as well as why and how a culture of magic has remained strong at the core of the game for so many years. Funny, poetic, and deeply researched, The Magical Game will make readers fall in love with baseball all over again"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C935608</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C935608</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Baird, Addy]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/935608018</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>The Spirit and History of Baseball&apos;s Superstitions, Rituals, and Curses</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781250353467/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Checkmate]]></title><description><![CDATA["In September 2022, the unthinkable happened: nineteen-year-old American chess prodigy Hans Niemann defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen in a stunning face-to-face match. Within days, Carlsen accused Niemann of cheating--a bombshell allegation that rocked the chess world. As the scandal spiraled, Chess.com--the dominant force in online chess--launched a high-stakes investigation igniting a global media firestorm. But Checkmate is about more than a cheating scandal. It's the story of a teenager willing to risk everything to rise to the top; a reclusive genius suddenly fighting to protect his legacy; and a centuries-old game transforming into a billion-dollar industry fueled by streaming, sponsorships, and Silicon Valley power players. With exclusive access to the central figures, Ben Mezrich takes readers deep inside the weird, wild, and cutthroat world of competitive chess--where genius meets ambition, and every move could be your last."-- Front jacket flap.]]></description><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C937401</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C937401</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mezrich, Ben]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/937401018</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Genius, Lies, Ambition, and the Biggest Scandal in Chess</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781538773031/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hiking & Backpacking]]></title><description><![CDATA["Hiking is one of the world's most popular outdoor activities, and 'Hiking & Backpacking For Dummies' is the inclusive reference you need to get started exploring the great outdoors on foot. Whether you're day hiking in a local nature reserve or national park, or heading into the wilderness for your first backpacking trip, this book has all the information you'll need to hit the trail with quiet confidence. From tips on trip planning, gear selection, and health and safety to practical advice on how to optimize your time both on trail and in camp, 'Hiking & Backpacking For Dummies' is a fun and approachable book that will prepare you for the challenges and adventure of hiking in the wilderness."--]]></description><link>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C934526</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C934526</guid><category><![CDATA[PAPERBACK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Honan, Cam]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/934526018</comments><format>PAPERBACK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781394350254/MC.GIF&amp;client=573-443-3161&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item></channel></rss>