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Johnny Reb

the uniform of the Confederate Army, 1861-1865
2000
Describes the uniforms worn by members of the Confederate Army during the Civil War.

The history of third parties

2000
Examines the participation of smaller political parties in America's election process from the abolitionist Liberty Party to the campaigns of Reform Party candidates Ross Perot and Jesse Ventura.

The composite guide to strongman competition

2000
Explores the origins of strength sports, looks at some of the events featured in strongman competitions, and discusses the accomplishments of male and female athletes in such contests.

The composite guide to softball

2000
Traces the history of softball, explains how the sport differs from baseball, and highlights notable players and games.

Volleyball

2002
Discusses the history and evolution of the game of volleyball, its recent popularity, and famous personalities in the game's history.

Track and field

2002
Traces the history of track and field, providing information on the sport's rules, key figures, events, and philosophy.

Soccer

2001
Discusses the origins and evolution of the game of soccer, as well as memorable events and key personalities in the game's history.

The wildest ride

a history of NASCAR (or, how a bunch of good ol' boys built a billion-dollar industry out of wrecking cars)
2001
Chronicles the history of NASCAR from its origins in moonshine running to the billion-dollar industry it has become at the beginning of the twenty-first century; and features profiles of some of the superstar drivers who have dominated the sport.

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