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The Encyclopedia of Duke Basketball

By: John Roth

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The Encyclopedia of Duke Basketball

By: John Roth

Duke basketball is one of the most celebrated programs in intercollegiate athletics. With fourteen Final Four appearances and three national championships for the men's teams and five Final Four appearances and five ACC championships for the women's teams, the Blue Devils have established a worldwide reputation for excellence and have inspired the fierce devotion of generations of fans. The Encyclopedia of Duke Basketball is the ultimate reference source for true-blue fans, with profiles of great games, classic finishes (both wins and losses), and compelling personalities, including coaches, players, and opponents. While it includes statistical information, the Encyclopedia goes well beyond the numerical record to deliver insights on people and performances and anecdotes that will surprise even the most seasoned Duke supporter. Designed as a source of entertainment as well as insider information, this volume will be a great resource for fans hoping to settle arguments, win bets, relive favorite games, or simply enjoy hours of pleasurable reading.

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Duke University Press

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0822339048

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9780822339045

Cold War on Ice

The NHL versus the Soviet Union in Hockey's Super Series '76

By: John G. Robertson,Carl T. Madden

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Cold War on Ice

The NHL versus the Soviet Union in Hockey's Super Series '76

By: John G. Robertson,Carl T. Madden

Between December 28, 1975, and January 11, 1976, a groundbreaking hockey event took place: Super Series '76. Eight National Hockey League clubs each hosted a single exhibition game against one of two touring teams from the USSR: Central Red Army or Wings of the Soviet. Officially nothing was at stake, but serious hockey fans realized that a Cold War clash of political ideologies was occurring on North American ice surfaces. The top pro teams would finally meet the best "amateurs" from the Soviet Elite League. The reputations of the NHL and Soviet hockey were both on the line. Canadians already knew how strong the Soviets were, based on the eye-opening experiences of both countries' hockey stars in the 1972 and 1974 Summit Series. For many Americans, however, the talents of the exotic, Eastern Bloc visitors provided a stunning revelation. This book outlines the history of the intense Canada-USSR hockey rivalry that preceded Super Series '76 and then focuses on those eight captivating games in New York, Pittsburgh, Montreal, Buffalo, Boston, Chicago, Long Island and Philadelphia. Two of these contests are still widely discussed today for vastly different reasons. One may have been the greatest hockey game ever played.

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McFarland

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1476693870

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9781476693873

Hockey's Wildest Season

The Changing of the Guard in the NHL, 1969-1970

By: John G. Robertson

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Hockey's Wildest Season

The Changing of the Guard in the NHL, 1969-1970

By: John G. Robertson

The 1969-70 season marked a turning point in the history of the National Hockey League. The season began with a near fatality and it culminated on a steamy Sunday afternoon in Boston with one of the NHL's most iconic moments. In the interim, the 12 NHL clubs staged thrilling and memorable playoff races that were not decided until the final regular-season games were played. The three traditional powerhouse teams from the Original Six era faltered while former underdog clubs began to vie for top honors. Along the way, Boston's Bobby Orr made history by becoming the first defenseman to win the NHL scoring title, three aging veterans in Detroit combined to form the most effective forward line in hockey, and a rookie goalie, Tony Esposito, lifted the Chicago Black Hawks from the basement to a divisional championship. Told here are the numerous other wonderful, strange, and captivating incidents that made the fun, fascinating, and free-wheeling 53rd NHL season one for the ages.

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McFarland

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1476641250

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9781476641256

All this is So

By: John F. Roe

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All this is So

By: John F. Roe

Though the world created in this novel is strikingly familiar--children play, couples fall in love--something is slightly different. Orr has lost his memory and an eye. Where he travels, who he meets, and what he discovers in his quest for revenge will change this strange world forever.

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Wakefield Press

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1862545790

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9781862545793

The History of the Indian Mutiny of 1857-58: Vol 3

By: Sir John Kaye,Colonel Malleson

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The History of the Indian Mutiny of 1857-58: Vol 3

By: Sir John Kaye,Colonel Malleson

Volume III of VI Best edition of the standard work (with analytical index in Vol. VI) Contemporary review from the Athenaeum: "It only be remarked that Colonel Malleson wields his pen with so much skill that while giving a realistic account of all important operations, passing over no really noteworthy act of talent or heroism, and acutely criticising everything which demands criticism, he abstains from overlaying his narrative with details which would have increased the bulk of his book beyond all reason. Another characteristic of Colonel Malleson is that he never hesitates to condemn conduct of which he disapproves or to draw attention to errors which he conceives were committed, whatever the rank or position of those who are the objects of his criticism. The result is that many of the actors in the drama will find their laurels somewhat injured, while others, who from official prejudice have not yet received full credit for their exploits, obtain from the author due praise for their services. The rewards given for the Mutiny were liberal, but it is distressing to find that some of them were undeserved, while on the other hand, many able and gallant men have received no recognition at all ... There are many highly-placed officials whose fame is sadly tarnished by the frank, truthful criticisms of the fearless, uncompromising author of the book before us.

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Andrews UK Limited

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1781510075

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9781781510070

Wintrobe's Clinical Hematology

By: Robert J. Means, Jr.,George Rodgers,Bertil Glader,Daniel A. Arber,Frederick R. Appelbaum,Angela Dispenzieri,Todd A. Fehniger,Laura Michaelis,John P. Leonard

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Wintrobe's Clinical Hematology

By: Robert J. Means, Jr.,George Rodgers,Bertil Glader,Daniel A. Arber,Frederick R. Appelbaum,Angela Dispenzieri,Todd A. Fehniger,Laura Michaelis,John P. Leonard

Comprehensive in scope and thoroughly up to date, Wintrobe’s Clinical Hematology, 15th Edition, combines the biology and pathophysiology of hematology as well as the diagnosis and treatment of commonly encountered hematological disorders. Editor-in-chief Dr. Robert T. Means, Jr., along with a team of expert section editors and contributing authors, provide authoritative, in-depth information on the biology and pathophysiology of lymphomas, leukemias, platelet destruction, and other hematological disorders as well as the procedures for diagnosing and treating them. Packed with more than 1,500 tables and figures throughout, this trusted text is an indispensable reference for hematologists, oncologists, residents, nurse practitioners, and pathologists.

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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197518470X

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Abeloff's Clinical Oncology E-Book

By: John E. Niederhuber,James O. Armitage,James H Doroshow,Michael B. Kastan,Joel E. Tepper

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Abeloff's Clinical Oncology E-Book

By: John E. Niederhuber,James O. Armitage,James H Doroshow,Michael B. Kastan,Joel E. Tepper

Easily accessible and clinically focused, Abeloff's Clinical Oncology, 6th Edition, covers recent advances in our understanding of the pathophysiology of cancer, cellular and molecular causes of cancer initiation and progression, new and emerging therapies, current trials, and much more. Masterfully authored by an international team of leading cancer experts, it offers clear, practical coverage of everything from basic science to multidisciplinary collaboration on diagnosis, staging, treatment and follow up. - Includes new chapters on Cancer Metabolism and Clinical Trial Designs in Oncology and a standalone chapter on lifestyles and cancer prevention. - Features extensive updates including the latest clinical practice guidelines, decision-making algorithms, and clinical trial implications, as well as new content on precision medicine, genetics, and PET/CT imaging. - Includes revised diagnostic and treatment protocols for medical management, surgical considerations, and radiation oncology therapies, stressing a multispecialty, integrated approach to care. - Helps you find information quickly with updated indexing related to management recommendations, focused fact summaries, updated key points at the beginning of each chapter ideal for quick reference and board review, and algorithms for patient evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment options. - Offers more patient care coverage in disease chapters, plus new information on cancer as a chronic illness and cancer survivorship. - Discusses today's key topics such as immuno-oncology, functional imaging, precision medicine, the application of genetics in pathologic diagnosis and sub-categorization of tumors as well as the association of chronic infectious diseases such as HIV and cancer. - Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323568157

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9780323568159

Too Many Men on the Ice

The 1978-1979 Boston Bruins and the Most Famous Penalty in Hockey History

By: John G. Robertson

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Too Many Men on the Ice

The 1978-1979 Boston Bruins and the Most Famous Penalty in Hockey History

By: John G. Robertson

Entering the 1978-1979 season, the Boston Bruins had been one of the best teams in the National Hockey League for more than a decade. Yet they could not shake the postseason jinx the Montreal Canadiens held over them--the Habs had ousted them in 13 consecutive playoff series going back to 1940s. The Bruins wanted one more shot at their nemeses, after coming up short in both the 1977 and 1978 Stanley Cup finals. They got their chance in the semifinal round. Led by the colorful but embattled coach Don Cherry, the underdog Bruins played seven heart-stopping games. Victory seemed within their grasp but was snatched away with an untimely penalty in the final minutes of game seven. The author looks back at the season from opening night at Boston Garden to the catastrophic conclusion at the Montreal Forum, with detailed accounts of the semifinal games and a post-mortem of the infamous bench penalty.

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McFarland

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147663288X

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9781476632889

The Neo-Orthodox Theology of W.W. Bryden

By: John A Vissers

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The Neo-Orthodox Theology of W.W. Bryden

By: John A Vissers

Walter W. Bryden was Principal of Knox College, Toronto, after the Second World War, and one of the leading Presbyterian theologians of the period from the 1920s to the 1950s. In The Neo-Orthodox Theology of W.W. Bryden, John Vissers makes an important contribution by analysing Bryden's thought, placing it in the context of contemporary European and American theology. Vissers emphasises in particular Bryden's role in introducing and popularising the ideas of Karl Barth in North America prior to the translation of Barth's Commentary on Romans into English, and his Neo-Orthodox theology owed much to Barthian ideas. In his most important work, The Christian's Knowledge of God, Bryden challenged the modernist emphasis on the rational, arguing for a Christocentric doctrine of Revelation. Vissers brings a wealth of scholarship and research to his subject, revealing Bryden's pivotal role in the development of neo-orthodoxy within the Protestant tradition in North America, a role that previous studies have often failed to explore.

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James Clarke & Company

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0227903323

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9780227903322

Nebraska Moments

By: Donald R. Hickey,Susan A. Wunder,John R. Wunder

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Nebraska Moments

By: Donald R. Hickey,Susan A. Wunder,John R. Wunder

An account of defining Nebraska moments, including: surviving the Oregon and Mormon trails; completing the Union Pacific Railroad; and winning national football championships, Nobel and Pulitzer prices, and presidential nominations.

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U of Nebraska Press

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080321572X

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9780803215726

Boy on Ice: The Life and Death of Derek Boogaard

By: John Branch

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Boy on Ice: The Life and Death of Derek Boogaard

By: John Branch

“Shows us, in tender detail, a life consumed by our unholy appetites.”—Steve Almond, New York Times Book Review The tragic death of hockey star Derek Boogaard at twenty-eight was front-page news across the country in 2011 and helped shatter the silence about violence and concussions in professional sports. Now, in a gripping work of narrative nonfiction, acclaimed reporter John Branch tells the shocking story of Boogaard's life and heartbreaking death. Boy on Ice is the richly told story of a mountain of a man who made it to the absolute pinnacle of his sport. Widely regarded as the toughest man in the NHL, Boogaard was a gentle man off the ice but a merciless fighter on it. With great narrative drive, Branch recounts Boogaard's unlikely journey from lumbering kid playing pond-hockey on the prairies of Saskatchewan, so big his skates would routinely break beneath his feet; to his teenaged junior hockey days, when one brutal outburst of violence brought Boogaard to the attention of professional scouts; to his days and nights as a star enforcer with the Minnesota Wild and the storied New York Rangers, capable of delivering career-ending punches and intimidating entire teams. But, as Branch reveals, behind the scenes Boogaard's injuries and concussions were mounting and his mental state was deteriorating, culminating in his early death from an overdose of alcohol and painkillers. Based on months of investigation and hundreds of interviews with Boogaard's family, friends, teammates, and coaches, Boy on Ice is a brilliant work for fans of Michael Lewis's The Blind Side or Buzz Bissinger's Friday Night Lights. This is a book that raises deep and disturbing questions about the systemic brutality of contact sports—from peewees to professionals—and the damage that reaches far beyond the game.

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W. W. Norton & Company

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0393245969

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9780393245967

Castleford Challenge Cup Campaigns to 2015

By: Dr John Davis

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Castleford Challenge Cup Campaigns to 2015

By: Dr John Davis

The author is one of Castleford's most dedicated supporters. His personal experience following the club stretches back almost fifty years. In addition, he has endeavoured to educate himself about the early years of the team's fortunes, not least the achievements of the 1930s and the doldrums of the 1950s.

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Lulu.com

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1326969013

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9781326969011

The Punch

One Night, Two Lives, and the Fight That Changed Basketball Forever

By: John Feinstein

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The Punch

One Night, Two Lives, and the Fight That Changed Basketball Forever

By: John Feinstein

When an on-court fight broke out between the Houston Rockets and the LA Lakers just before Christmas 1977, Rudy Tomjanovitch raced to break it up. He was met by Kermit Washington's fist. This is the story of how one punch changed two lives, the NBA and how we think about basketball, forever.

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Little, Brown

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0759527385

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9780759527386

The Bruins in 25 Games

Boston's Most Unforgettable Wins and Heartbreaking Losses

By: John G. Robertson,Carl T. Madden

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The Bruins in 25 Games

Boston's Most Unforgettable Wins and Heartbreaking Losses

By: John G. Robertson,Carl T. Madden

Having played more than 7,500 regular-season and playoff games since the franchise's inception in 1924, the Boston Bruins have become an iconic National Hockey League team boasting a sizable fan base well beyond Massachusetts. In a century of spirited play, the Bruins have brought great joy--and great disappointment--to their passionate legions of followers across North America. Twenty-five of these games are presented here, chronologically, in great detail. Most will be known to hardcore followers of the Bruins, others may be on the obscure side. All of them combine to create a tapestry of triumphs, travails, cheers and tears. The book follows the club's fortunes from the early days of Eddie Shore and Tiny Thompson, through the halcyon seasons of the Kraut Line, forward to the dominant renaissance years of the Orr-Esposito 1970s, and into the third decade of the 21st century.

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1476691037

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9781476691039

Parole, Pardon, Pass and Amnesty Documents of the Civil War

An Illustrated History

By: John Martin Davis, Jr.,George B. Tremmel

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Parole, Pardon, Pass and Amnesty Documents of the Civil War

An Illustrated History

By: John Martin Davis, Jr.,George B. Tremmel

This book presents the little-studied story of the history and documents of the pardons, passes, paroles and promises of loyalty used by both North and South. The words of the loyalty oaths required for passes, paroles and pardons grew over time from a few simple lines to several paragraphs. Conditions were added and pre-qualifications modified. This history provides insights into the politics, culture and battlefield realities present during the conduct of the war.

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1476602808

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The Encyclopedia of Duke Basketball

The Encyclopedia of Duke Basketball

Cold War on Ice

Cold War on Ice

Hockey's Wildest Season

Hockey's Wildest Season

All this is So

All this is So

The History of the Indian Mutiny of 1857-58: Vol 3

The History of the Indian Mutiny of 1857-58: Vol 3

Wintrobe's Clinical Hematology

Wintrobe's Clinical Hematology

Abeloff's Clinical Oncology E-Book

Abeloff's Clinical Oncology E-Book

Too Many Men on the Ice

Too Many Men on the Ice

The Neo-Orthodox Theology of W.W. Bryden

The Neo-Orthodox Theology of W.W. Bryden

Nebraska Moments

Nebraska Moments

Boy on Ice: The Life and Death of Derek Boogaard

Boy on Ice: The Life and Death of Derek Boogaard

Castleford Challenge Cup Campaigns to 2015

Castleford Challenge Cup Campaigns to 2015

The Punch

The Punch

The Bruins in 25 Games

The Bruins in 25 Games

Parole, Pardon, Pass and Amnesty Documents of the Civil War

Parole, Pardon, Pass and Amnesty Documents of the Civil War

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