Greetings from Amazon.com Delivers Sports and Outdoors Editor, Sunny Delaney FEATURED IN THIS E-MAIL: * What We're Reading: "Every Pitcher Tells a Story," "The Ryder Cup," "And the Crowd Goes Wild" * Amazon.com Presents the Best of the Century * A River Runs Through It: An interview with Richard Bangs * Bestsellers: Hut, hut, hike! * New in Paperback: Training tips WHAT WE'RE READING ****************** "Every Pitcher Tells a Story" by Seth Swirsky http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/081293055X/entertainmentsit In this follow-up to his immensely popular "Baseball Letters," Seth Swirsky's "Every Pitcher Tells a Story" collects his surprisingly candid correspondence with professional hurlers like Tom Seaver, Steve Carlton, and Roger Clemens. "The Ryder Cup: The Definitive History of Playing Golf for Pride and Country" by Colin M. Jarman http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0809225883/entertainmentsit The amazing comeback, (over)exuberant celebration, and brightly patterned shirts aside, the 1999 Ryder Cup was witness to some awesome golfing. Forget about the "Trauma in Valderrama"--1999 was the Miracle in Massachusetts. Can't get enough? "The Ryder Cup: The Definitive History of Playing Golf for Pride and Country" will give you the tourney's background. "And the Crowd Goes Wild" by Joe Garner; narrated by Bob Costas http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1570714606/entertainmentsit What baseball fan doesn't get goosebumps when hearing "The Giants take the pennant! The Giants take the pennant!" From an admittedly scratchy recording of Babe Ruth's memorable World Series home run in 1932 to the dramatic penalty shootout win in the 1999 Women's World Cup, "And the Crowd Goes Wild" captures history's greatest sports calls. AMAZON.COM PRESENTS THE BEST OF THE CENTURY ******************************************* As the century comes to a close, Amazon.com takes a look at the landmarks in books, music, and video of the past 100 years. Selected by our editors, our lists take you decade by decade from the turn of the century all the way to the end of the millennium. But don't just take our word for it; cast your vote for the best book, video, and CD in our best-of-the-millennium poll for your chance to win our customers' 300 favorite music, book, and video titles. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=entertainmentsit&path=subst/features/c/century/books-best-of-century.html A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT: AN INTERVIEW WITH RICHARD BANGS ******************************************************** Veteran river runner, author, adventure-travel innovator, and Microsoft exec Richard Bangs has incredible stories to tell. What's it like to be chased by 15-foot crocodiles? To flip a raft on an unexplored tributary in tons of icy water? His book about rafting Africa's Tekeze River, "The Lost River" is packed with page-turning tales. In an exclusive interview with Amazon.com's Kimberly Brown, Bangs talks about his lifelong pursuit of "aqua incognita." http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=entertainmentsit&path=ts/feature/5100 BESTSELLERS: HUT, HUT, HIKE! **************************** Are you ready for some football? Though this NFL season is shaping up to be an odd one (the Broncos and the Falcons 0-and-4? The Seahawks at the top of the AFC West? The Lions going 2-and-0 without Barry Sanders?), readers are enjoying these gridiron greats. "When Pride Still Mattered" by David Maraniss http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0684844184/entertainmentsit Vince Lombardi is the quintessential football coach, against whom all others are judged. Most fail to measure up. In "When Pride Still Mattered," David Maraniss provides a clear view of the man behind the myth. "The Junction Boys: How Ten Days in Hell with Bear Bryant Forged a Championship Team" by Jim Dent http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0312192932/entertainmentsit After 10 days of hell in September 1954, 34 exhausted but hopeful football players remained standing on the playing fields of Junction, Texas. "The Junction Boys" is the story of coach Bear Bryant's legendary Texas A&M team and the training camp that led to an undefeated season. "ESPN SportsCentury" edited by Michael MacCambridge http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0786864710/entertainmentsit Okay, so it's not just about football--but ESPN's "SportsCentury" provides sports fans everything they need to rejoice in a century of athletes and their storied sporting moments: marquee sports writers penning essays on each decade's defining athlete and an all-star collection of photos and short articles. NEW IN PAPERBACK: TRAINING TIPS ******************************* Advice to bring you to the top of your sport. "Soccer: How to Play the Game" edited by Bobby Howe and Dan Herbst http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0789303388/entertainmentsit Soccer continues to grow in popularity, with another huge surge thanks to the U.S. women's team winning the World Cup. But players can only be as good as their coaches, and coaches are always looking for help. Published under the auspices of U.S. Soccer, the detailed information in "Soccer: How to Play the Game" will inspire both coaches and players. "Never Out of the Hole" by T.J. Tomasi, Mike Adams, and Michael Corcoran http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0805059385/entertainmentsit Inspired by the U.S. victory in the Ryder Cup--but unsure about all the complicated match-play rules? What is a "Nassau?" What is a "breakfast ball?" And what does it mean to adopt "Desert Rules?" "Never Out of the Hole" will help you talk the talk--and give you tips on how to play to win. "Skiing for Dummies" by Allen St. John http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0764551612/entertainmentsit As the days grow shorter in the Northern Hemisphere, many a young man's (and young woman's) fancy turns to snow. We know you're not really a dummy, but if you're just starting out, "Skiing for Dummies" is an excellent resource for all things alpine--from buying your gear to negotiating the airport on a ski vacation, from mountain safety to off-season fitness training. ****** Give the Perfect Gift -- Get the Perfect Gift Does Aunt Ida send polka CDs when you'd prefer pop? Create an Amazon.com Wish List and save everyone the agony of the unwanted gift. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=entertainmentsit&path=subst/wishlist/wishlist-portal.html Clueless as to what to get your Kentucky cousin for Christmas? Send him an e-card and tell him to set up an Amazon.com Wish List so you can easily find and send him his heart's desire. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=entertainmentsit&path=tg/cards/browse-cards/-/228225/1 ****** You'll find more great books, articles, excerpts, and interviews in Amazon.com's Sports & Outdoors section at http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=entertainmentsit&path=ts/browse-books/26
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