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A refreshing and thought-provoking look at athletes whose legacies have been reduced to one defining moment of defeat—those on the flip side of an epic triumph—and what their experiences can teach us about competition, life, and the human spirit. Every sports fan recalls with amazing...

In this love letter to his father, former professional golfer Nathaniel Crosby shares memories of Bing Crosby on the golf course, and the lessons he taught him about the game and about life. With a Foreword by Jack Nicklaus. “Bing Crosby was a great ambassador for our game, as well as a great...

Surprising, entertaining, and always imparting an important life lesson, It’s How You Play the Game features anecdotes and vignettes that are sure to benefit any reader. As Brian Kilmeade writes, ""Regardless of who you are, what sport you chose, or how much success you achieved, playing the...

This is a story about young men who learned to play baseball during the 1930s and 1940s, and then went on to play for one of the most exciting major-league ball clubs ever fielded, the team that broke the color barrier with Jackie Robinson. It is a story by and about a sportswriter who grew up near Ebbets Field, and who had the good fortune in the 1950s to cover the Dodgers for the Herald Tribune. This is the story about what happened to the team when their glory days were behind them.

An illuminating perspective on the life of an athlete and the pursuit of excellence outside the spotlight. Georgia Cloepfil played professional soccer for six years, on six teams, in six countries. In those years, the sport became more than a game—it was an immersive yet transient way of life...

All of us have seen fish. Fishing looks easy, to the outside observer. But any serious fisherman knows that there is an art to fishing. You have to know when to go, what kind of lure to use, and what to do while you wait for them to bite your hook. Anyone who fishes uses special methods for success. Passionate anglers are constantly seeking to add new tips to their toolbox. In this audiobook, you'll find suggestions that will make you a better fisherman and allow you to catch the fish of your dreams. This audiobook describes what the fishing tips and tricks is all about.

Partir sur Compostelle pour trouver les réponses à toutes ses questions. Seule, huit kilos sur le dos, et l'espoir d'en ressortir grandie. Partez sur ses traces, et découvrez le chemin historique de Bayonne à Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle qui s'achèvera au km 0 à Fisterra, dans ce carnet de voyage fait de rencontres atypiques, de questionnements philosophiques et de souvenirs impérissables.

Join Joel Spring for one brief season in the life of an avid outdoorsman. Stories of dogs and deer, friendship and adventure, heartache and triumph are set against a backdrop of the vivid colors of autumn. From the first few wisps of cool north wind in September, through the frigid mountain cold of a late December morning, the author treats you like a welcomed friend.

The ethos of East Texas is especially embodied in the story of Jeff Traylor, former head coach of the Gilmer Buckeyes, and his long-time coaching staff. A native son, Traylor and his band of brothers transformed the Buckeyes into champions, and in doing so help tell the story of the entire region's obsession with high school football, and undeniable influence on all levels of the sport. This is the story of the coach, the team, and the region.

In the four biggest American sports leagues, 124 franchises vie for the crown of greatest of all. Only one can sit atop the throne. Now for the first time ever, Got Your Legends ranks all of the franchises and explains which teams are legendary, or unique, or exciting, or tragic . . . or laughable.

A “wonderful story of passion, commitment, resilience, and determination,” (Paul Gasol, former NBA All-Star) about one man’s quest to become the first person to play each of America’s 100 greatest golf courses in a single year, an odyssey that brings him face to face with the gulf...

Unlock an all-access look inside the thrilling world of Formula One. Formula One is one of the most intense, complex and secretive sports on the planet. Recent documentaries such as Netflix’s Drive to Survive series have given a glimpse of life inside the paddock, but there are so many more...

Even in their worst of seasons, the Philadelphia Eagles maintained their tradition of toughness, thanks to great players - from legends like Chuck Bednarik and Steve Van Buren to modern-day heroes. In Tales from the Philadelphia Eagles Sideline, veteran football writer Gordon Forbes profiles the individuals who have thrilled Philadelphia fans since the team’s inception in 1933 through Andy Reid’s last championship contenders during his 14 years as head coach.

What started with a bunch of gangly teens playing ball on a plowed wheat field has become one of the most exciting powerhouses in college football history. Fans of this raucous and indomitable team get to relive all the great moments with this revised edition of Tales from the Virginia Tech Sideline. Virginia Tech alum and former editor of the Hokie Huddler Chris Colston shares the school’s greatest football stories and anecdotes. From the days of Miles Stadium to Beamerball, fans will recapture all the excitement of the most well known games.

When runners aren't running, they are talking about running, planning their next run, shopping for running. This book contains stories from runners, telling their stories to other runners about. running - how it has changed their lives, their bodies, and their spirits. Runners will love these inspirational stories of fellow runners challenging themselves, recovering from injuries, and staying motivated.

This collection of 20 essays and articles on mountaineering and adventure by David Roberts, selected from the published works of two decades, showcases one of the most highly regarded writers in the field. The articles are composed of three types: Adventures (Roberts' own climbs and outings), Profiles (other adventurers), and Reflections (meditative essays about the meaning of the whole business). Roberts ranges the globe (Africa, Alaska, New Guinea) and introduces unique personalities (Reinhold Messner, John Roskelly, Don Sheldon).

Dan Jenkins virtually invented the golf novel with Dead Solid Perfect, his rollicking account of the life and times of touring pro Kenny Lee Puckett. For the first time ever, Dan Jenkins’ best Golf Digest pieces have been collected together with over 20 all-new essays for the next generation of golfers. Often biting, usually cranky, always hilarious and surprising, this is Dan Jenkins at his best.

La F1 est devenue une compétition acharnée où seules les meilleures écuries peuvent prétendre à la victoire. Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1, vainqueur de 7 championnats du monde des Pilotes et de 8 championnats du monde Constructeurs consécutifs, doit affronter une nouvelle réalité : elle n'est plus indétrônable. Entièrement immergé dans l'équipe pendant les saisons 2023 et 2024, l'auteur suit Lewis Hamilton, George Russell et le directeur de l'écurie Toto Wolff, sur et en dehors de la piste, alors qu'ils mettent tout en œuvre pour revenir dans la course aux titres.

« Nous avons créé plus de dramaturgie que dans tous les opéras italiens réunis et agacé beaucoup de monde. Mais seulement les bonnes personnes. J'espère que vous apprécierez cette balade avec moi. » Gunther Steiner Dans son nouveau livre, Gunther Steiner nous entraîne dans un voyage effréné à travers ses dix années passées au sein de l'équipe Haas. Fondateur et directeur de l'équipe de F1, il nous raconte les prémices de sa création. De l'idée première aux défis de son financement et de sa construction, Gunther livre la véritable histoire des origines de Haas.

'There's no other place I'd rather have begun, no other place I ever wanted to reach. This is my story.' The first autobiography from legendary Welsh rugby player George North. George North is a true legend of Welsh rugby, an integral part of the national team for fourteen years. Recently...