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"[The] . . . modern NBA history as documented by basketball's most iconic and innovative magazine covers. Every magazine cover is the result of a series of intentional decisions. 'Cover Story' shares the behind-the-scenes stories of these deliberate choices, which led to the most iconic basketball-related magazine covers during a period from 1984 to 2003"--Provided by publisher.

"Genius? Tyrant? Power broker? 'Enzo Ferrari' is the . . . fully detailed biography of one of the most powerful men of the twentieth century. Brock Yates penetrated Ferrari's inner circle and reveals everything, from his early days in the town of Modena to his bizarre relationship with his illegitimate son; from his fanatic passion for speed to his brilliant marketing of the famous Ferrari image; from his manipulative but enormously effective management tactics to his own frustrated dreams"--Provided by publisher.

Teaches readers about the history of softball, its top teams and players, and the skills young players may need to compete.

Teaches readers about the history of lacrosse, its top teams and players, and the skills young players may need to compete.

"This is the story of the pioneers who shaped so much of the modern infrastructure for women's basketball, whose histories intersect and wind their way through the state of Minnesota. It is the story of forcing open doors--to ensure teams even existed, to allow those teams to play in conditions resembling those men could take for granted, to ensure that the color of your skin or who you love would not be a barrier to building a life centered around basketball. To end the double-standard that treats every undeniable success by women as a one-off, but every setback as a referendum"--Provided by publisher.

"Today, Indigenous Americans serve in the armed forces at a greater percentage than any other ethnicity. The contributions and heroism of Indigenous military personnel have aided the United States in every major conflict for the last two hundred years. Readers are invited to celebrate the excellence and achievements of Indigenous American service members throughout history and today"--Provided by publisher.

"The story of the world's most famous diamonds--stolen from South Asia during colonization and now among the crown jewels in London--is a call to action for readers to decolonize and hold their heads high"--OCLC.

An exploration of the effects of territorial expansion on the Native American people and discusses causes of fights, treaties, betrayals, and more.

Looks at the evolution of baseball, including new rules, equipment, and technology.

The long-running Mario Kart series gives players the chance to zoom across some of Nintendo's most imaginative settings in high-speed races. This book's tips and strategies will have players speeding past the competition in no time. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.