Boys of Winter: Life and Death in the U.S. Ski Troops During the Second World War

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“An immensely valuable and substantial addition to 10th Mountain literature and to the history of skiing in the United States.” —International Ski History Association
 
The Boys of Winter tells the true story of three young American ski champions and their brutal, heroic, and fateful transformation from athletes to infantrymen with the 10th Mountain Division. Charles J. Sanders’s fast-paced narrative draws on dozens of interviews and extensive research to trace these boys’ lives from childhood to championships and from training at Mount Rainier and in the Colorado Rockies to battles against the Nazis.
 
“The Boys of Winter perfectly captures the spirit of the men who made the division what it was, as well as the spirit of those troopers who survived to help shape the postwar world.” —John Imbrie, 10th Mountain Division historian and coeditor of Good Times and Bad Times
 
“Focusing on the lives, and the deaths, of three young men from vastly different backgrounds, Sanders traces the history of the U.S. Army’s Tenth Mountain Division from its inception, training in Washington and Colorado, first blooding in the Aleutians, and finally, to deployment to Italy in 1945 . . . The Boys of Winter is a sensitive tribute.” —Western Historical Quarterly
 
“Sanders distills the complicated and years-long saga of the creation of America’s ski troops into an intensely personal story . . . [And] doesn’t shy away from a question that haunts the survivors of the division, and the families of those who never returned.” —The Durango Herald

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01DTLXAY4
Publisher ‏ : ‎ University Press of Colorado (May 14, 2018)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 14, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 5.2 MB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 456 pages

A Game of Extremes 25 Exceptional Soccer Stories: What Happens On and Off the Field

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Whether you call it soccer or football, the world’s most popular game has some of the most unbelievable moments in sporting history!

There are more than 3.5 billion soccer fans in the world. Some love to play, some passionately follow their team, and others live for the game. Even non-soccer fans can get caught up in the big games.

But what about the things we don’t hear about? Or worse, what about epic soccer moments that have been forgotten? It’s not all been trophies and celebrations!

Ever since “rugby football” got split into two games and the first Football Association was created, the interest in soccer has grown into a global phenomenon.

Today we are lucky, we can watch the game live almost anywhere, with amazing technology, replays, and shots from all angles.

Imagine having to wait days for the film of a game to be shipped to your country to be able to see it. Imagine the grief the referees got when they missed something that would now be impossible.

The latest World Cup is fresh in our minds. Few know who won the first-ever world cup. Not many know how red and yellow cards came about after one of the most brutal games played.

Soccer fans now have the chance to find out what has made this game so great over the decades.

In this book of extremes, you will discover:

Who needed 12 operations in 10 days after possibly the worst soccer injury in historyHow world wars impacted soccer, from team bans to mini world cups, boycotts, and a series of “friendly” games that ended in chaosWhat it looks like to play a 49-goal shootoutThe player whose transfer fee was 2 tons of pork and beefThe country who brought the Maracana stadium to silence with their second world cup winExactly how far women have come in the world of soccer since their first world cup in 1991The strange event that killed an entire team on the field without injuring a single player from the other teamThe game where passports wouldn’t be returned if players lostWhat happened when fog covered the pitch to the extent that the referees couldn’t see 2 tragedies that took the lives of dozens of fans but led the the “Greatest Story Ever Told” in soccer

And much more.

It’s impossible to name the greatest player or the greatest game ever. There is no way to know at what point soccer become the most popular sport in the world.

Here you have 25 examples from the last century that will help you to understand the legends, the history, the passion, and more importantly, the lessons learned along the way!

If you can’t wait to expand your soccer knowledge, then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now.

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Unbelievable Stories

Jump into the rich history of soccer and discover how packed full it is with heated moments, strange occurrences, and brilliant outcomes. Even armed with the facts, these stories will leave you in disbelief. You’ll never view soccer the same way after reading this book.

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Tragic Events on the Field

As every sports fan knows, things aren’t always bright and cheery on the field – and soccer is no exception. You’ll want to keep turning pages once you dive into stories of chaos, high risk, and mysterious deaths. Stories like these keep the game invigorating beyond the playing field.

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For Truly Passionate Soccer Fans

If you enjoy soccer’s subtle details that others seldom notice or appreciate, this book is for you. It’s for the fans who aren’t afraid to explore the sport’s raw truth and intensity. You’ll learn things about players, teams, and events that will become some of your most cherished parts of the game.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BW3418ND
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (February 26, 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 206 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8378717453
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.1 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.52 x 8.5 inches

California Summits: A Guide to the 50 Best Accessible Peak Experiences in the Golden State

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California Summits guides readers to 50 beautiful, attainable peak hikes. Hikers can summit most in a day, and sometimes in just a few hours, with a minimum of experience and gear. Everyone from families to experienced peak-baggers will find something to love. Hike up scenic Mount Tamalpais overlooking San Francisco Bay, Yosemite National Park’s grand Clouds Rest with its incomparable view of Half Dome, and snowcapped Mount Shasta, the state’s northern jewel, among others. Stunning color photography and detailed hike descriptions provide inspiration and information for hikers of all ages and experience levels.


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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Falcon Guides; First Edition (July 15, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1493048163
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1493048168
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.1 x 0.62 x 9.06 inches

My Life in and out of the Rough: The Truth Behind All That Bull

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Ever since his astonishing victory in the 1991 PGA Championship, John Daly has enthralled fans with his big drives, bigger personality, and “Grip It and Rip It” approach to golf – and to life. Usually seen with a Marlboro Light dangling from his lip, John is the unchained, unpredictable, unapologetic bad boy of professional golf. “The only rules I follow”, JD likes to say, “are the Rules of Golf.”

My Life in and out of the Rough is a thrillingly – and sometimes shockingly – candid memoir of a larger-than-life athlete battling assorted addictions (alcohol, gambling, chocolate, sex), his weight, and, perhaps worst of all, divorce lawyers. (He’s been married four times.)

A two-time major winner before he turned 30, John Daly is one of the most popular athletes in the world. Taking listeners with him off the fairway and into his $1.5-million motor home for a rollicking ride through his life – an ever-churning world of booze, burgers, casinos, country music, and breathtaking moonshots – Daly reveals how a down-home Everyman from Arkansas managed to rise to the peak of the golf world, escape from the depths of abject depression, and, finally, take control of his life.

Well, sort of.

The Hunt for Giant Trout: 25 Best Places in the United States to Catch a Trophy

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The waters in the United States that grow extremely large trout have for many years been closely guarded, and the techniques for catching these large fish were only known by a select group of die hard anglers. This bucket list of top destinations in the US for trophy trout features interviews with expert guides and fly designers, stunning images, and essential where-to and timing information to increase your chances of success. Landon Mayer and others describe in detail how to hunt giants from Alaska to Maine, revealing what makes each fish and fishery unique; including over 30 distinct patterns and recipes for tying them. With essential advice and tips from top anglers such as Dave Whitlock, Pat Dorsey, Blane Chocklette, Tommy Lynch, Nanci Morris Lyon, Arlo Townsend, Chad Johnson, and many more.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Stackpole Books (December 15, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0811737195
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0811737197
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.25 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.98 x 0.45 x 9.99 inches

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