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Now eighty-two years old, Cledwyn E Lewis looks back on his life experiences and influences. Cledwyn has worked in the British Army as a doctor and surgeon then in Alberta, Canada, he worked in general practice and Emergency Medicine with some surgery and had the role as Medical Director of Regional EMS.

From the frozen wilds of Alaska's treacherous trails and the rugged majesty of Colorado's peaks to the unyielding currents of Puget Sound and Canada's Inside Passage, The Unforgiving Hours offers us an intimate window into the toughest contests in sports. Whether it's a blistering race across...

Zokology isn't just a book about golf. It's about learning to think when the way you've always thought is no longer working. And for Dick Zokol, that meant learning how to navigate the noise in his head and figuring out how to survive on the PGA Tour.

For over four decades, brothers Chet and Tom Ballard lived the dream every fan secretly wants to be part of the game. From teenage ushers to trusted insiders at Soldier Field, they weren’t just watching the Chicago Bears—they were woven into the fabric of its Sundays.

The inside story of young Tiger Woods’ training for greatness, developing the unique traits that would not only help him achieve the pinnacle of success but also ingrain the personal flaws that brought him crashing down. Eldrick “Tiger” Woods was transcendent, ultimately eclipsing...

Michael Schumacher was de eerste zevenvoudig wereldkampioen Formule 1 en is nog altijd houder van een aantal imposante records in de autosport. Dit boek vertelt het leven van een Formule 1-legende, vanaf zijn eerste meters in een kart tot zijn beginjaren als autocoureur en zijn negentien succesvolle én minder gelukkige jaren in de F1. Hij was van 1991 tot en met 2006 en van 2010 tot en met 2012 actief in de F1. Met zijn professionele aanpak, ijzeren trainingsdiscipline en totale toewijding heeft hij een nieuwe standaard gezet voor coureurs.

José Luis Sánchez ha vivido en primera persona toda la etapa del entrenador italiano en el Santiago Bernabéu. Conoce muy bien los secretos de su gestión al frente de las diferentes plantillas que ha dirigido y las claves que le han permitido ganar Champions con Cristiano Ronaldo, Bale y Benzema, y también con Vinicius, Rodrygo o Bellingham. En estas páginas el autor recoge confesiones y testimonios inéditos de su entorno más cercano y desvela los entresijos de un personaje que ya es leyenda del club.

Jesse Owens remains one of the most inspiring figures in modern history—a man whose brilliance on the track became a symbol of hope, defiance, and human dignity in an era overshadowed by racism and rising extremism. Born into poverty in the Jim Crow South and shaped by the Great Migration to the industrial North, Owens rose from humble beginnings to become a global icon whose achievements transcended sport. His life is a story not only of speed and talent, but of perseverance, integrity, and the quiet strength required to challenge prejudice on the world’s biggest stage.

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Håndbold blev opfundet i Danmark, men alligevel skulle der gå 110 år, før det danske herrelandshold ved EM i Norge i 2008 vandt en international titel. Siden er det bare gået opad og opad, og efter fire verdensmesterskaber på stribe kan herreholdet i dag uden at rødme kalde sig for klodens bedste. Denne bog går hele vejen tilbage til de første kast og klirrende ruder i Ordrup Latin- og Realskole i 1898, beskriver udviklingen fra pløjemarker til indendørshaller og fokuserer derefter på det uventede VM-sølv i 1967, euforien ved VM i Danmark i 1978 og Bolsjedrengenes optur i 1980'erne.

De Rouen aux podiums de la Formule 1, Pierre Gasly s'est imposé comme l'un des visages les plus inspirants du sport automobile français. À vingt-quatre ans, Pierre Gasly entre dans la légende de la F1 en remportant sa première victoire avec AlphaTauri. Dans ce livre, le journaliste spécialiste de la F1, Emmanuel Touzot retrace l'incroyable parcours d'un pilote qui n'a jamais cessé d'y croire — de ses débuts en karting jusqu'à ses exploits au plus haut niveau. Une histoire de persévérance, de rêves et de vitesse.

Hailed by Leo Durocher as “The most significant Chicago Cubs catcher since Gabby Hartnett” and known as “The Rebel” by legions of fans, Randy Hundley was one of the premier catchers in the major leagues of the '60s and '70s. He holds the MLB record for the most games caught-160-in a single season in 1968. After an incredible career that includes a Gold Glove and All-Star status, Hundley invented the Fantasy Camp concept.

Leigh Steinberg built an empire representing the world’s greatest athletes, negotiating record-breaking deals and living at the pinnacle of success. But when personal and financial struggles brought his world crashing down, he faced the toughest challenge of all: rebuilding himself from the ground up. In The Comeback, Steinberg shares the hard-won lessons that helped him reclaim his purpose and create a life of meaning and impact.

Merili Freear had no idea how much she needed that first run during the Covid-19 lockdown. With each footstep, she uncovered the transformative magic in the simple act of running. Whether you’re aiming for marathons, ultras, or you stick to 5ks, join Merili in this honest and encouraging memoir as she shares the highs, the lows, and the incredible joy that comes from deciding to just run.

In The Golden Mulligan and the Stroke That Changed the Game, Cella Renee invites listeners into her journey of resilience, faith, and purpose. From navigating young motherhood to surviving and recovering from a life-changing stroke, she reflects on how setbacks can be transformed into stepping stones. Blending the wisdom of golf with the realities of life, Cella shares stories of family, community, faith, and personal growth that highlight the freedom found in showing up authentically.

Eben Etzebeth is die Springbokrugbyspeler wat al die meeste toetswedstryde in Suid-Afrikaanse rugbygeskiedenis gespeel het. Met hom in die span was die Bokke vir twee agtereenvolgende Wêreldbekers onoorwinlik. In hierdie eerlike vertelling deel Eben sy aangrypende reis van ‘n Afrikaanse laaitie van Goodwood tot wêreldkampioen.

Touch All the Lines offers an intimate look into the life of former BYU Men's Basketball Coach, Steve Cleveland. Far more than a mere sports biography, this book chronicles Cleveland's journey as a coach, a father, and a man of faith. Through a series of personal anecdotes and reflections, listeners are invited to consider the principles that guided him on and off the court. The title, taken from a powerful lesson learned during a challenging time at Fresno State, serves as a metaphor for the pillars of a strong character.

Iffe – Intet er umuligt er historien om Gabriel "Iffe" Lundberg, den første dansker nogensinde til at spille i verdens bedste basketball-liga NBA.

Brendan Cullen manages Kars Station, a 10,000-head sheep property 65 kilometres outside Broken Hill, New South Wales. In 2022, despite his nearest beach being more than 600 kilometres away, he swam the English Channel. Taking up swimming was part of Brendan's recovery from severe depression, an illness that had seen him cope in highly unhealthy ways–drinking, overwork, being emotionally absent–for years. But then he found the strength to walk through the doors of Broken Hill Hospital and ask for help.

Meet 10 icons of sport – from track to tennis, football to Formula 1 – whose stories inspire across time and borders. These short, vivid biographies offer quick insights, big ideas, and timeless inspiration. From Michael Jordan to Dirk Nowitzki, Bjorn Borg to John McEnroe, Ayrton Senna to Niki Lauda, these life stories are smart, engaging, and easy to follow – history has never sounded this good.

‘I watched the mirror for a last view, for now, of the frozen mountains of Glen Coe. As the road bent and the outline of Buachaille Etive Mor slid into sight, I did what I always did, and always would. I felt for that flutter of awe and that indefinable, unmistakable quickening of the pulse...

Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of "Bumble", the legendary SkySports cricket commentator who's one ball short of an over and delivers madcap moments galore in this ebullient, endearing and hilarious new book. David "Bumble" Lloyd is a legend in our living rooms, a genuine "good bloke"...

Frankie Dettori is a unique character in modern-day Britain: a millionaire champion jockey irresistible to the punters; a charismatic personality with an easy charm and immaculate dress sense that make him an instant favourite on TV chat shows; and a celebrity with a fascinating life story...

The hottest sprinter in the world - Telegraph Mark Cavendish is the first British cyclist to win the Tour de France's green jersey, the first to wear the iconic rainbow jersey in almost 50 years and our only ever rider to capture the Giro d'Italia points title. He is the most prolific sprinter...

He is one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court – but from early childhood Andre Agassi hated the game. Coaxed to swing a racket while still in the crib, forced to hit hundreds of balls a day while still in grade school, Agassi...

What makes for a surfing life? With a blaze of groundbreaking performances and a swag of titles claimed from all over the world to his name, Australian world champion surfer Nat Young might know. His seventieth birthday inspired some reflection on exactly that, and on the waves and characters...

Considerado como el mejor jugador del mundo y como uno de los mejores de toda la historia del fútbol, Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini, conocido como Leo o Lio Messi, nació en 1987, en la ciudad de Rosario, Argentina. Desde que llegó al Fútbol Club Barcelona, con trece años, Leo demostró ser un jugador único. Poseedor de una técnica exquisita, una velocidad demoledora y una inventiva fascinante, desde sus inicios, Messi nunca paró de maravillar al mundo entero con su zurda mágica.

There is nothing quite like the runner's high you experience after pulling on your running shoes, getting outside and finding your stride; and with Jenni Falconer's advice and encouragement in your back pocket you will be ready to hit your favourite route with even more bounce in your step. Packed with research and stories from real runners, Runner's High covers everything you need to build your running routine, overcome setbacks, discover the joy of running slowly and experience the power of finding your own running community.

There Is No Wall is ultrarunner Allie Bailey's brutally honest and sometimes shocking account of alcoholism, depression and severe mental breakdowns which almost cost her her life. Told with disarming vulnerability, heartbreaking depth of feeling and dark humour, this isn't a story about how running saved her–she was already running and at the height of her struggles sometimes even winning 100-mile-plus races.

Eddie Reese: Coaching Swimming, Teaching Life weaves Coach Reese’s personal and career development with his methodology in developing swimmers that won 39 Olympic Gold Medals and 15 NCAA Team Titles. The book details training, leadership, and how to teach life lessons to bring the most out of each individual through the process of development in their sport.

Every summer in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Nick Baumgartner went to work pouring concrete, taking on the harsh physical conditions of the construction trade to support his professional snowboarding dreams come winter. To limit travel time while he trained for the Olympics an hour and a half away from home, he lived out of a crusty, old construction van, parked anywhere he could find a spot. And in 2022, after seventeen years of failure—all the crashes, injuries, and personal setbacks—he won Olympic gold at forty years old, becoming the oldest Olympic snowboard medalist in history.

El pugilato precisa de algo más que un buen uppercut, necesita algo que brille. Un nombre sugerente, por ejemplo. Por su cabeza rapada algunos la llaman Black Kojac, pero como no tiene padrinos, Marian no va a aceptar que nadie elija su nombre. Tampoco quiere, como hicieron otras antes y también después que ella, un mote que se refiera a su padre. No quiere ser sobre el ring La hija del Minero, ni La hija del Predicador. Ella anhela un bautizo de hombre: Harry Greb "Molino de Viento Humano", Gene "Perro Rabioso" Hatcher, Jack Dempsey "El Matón de Manassa".

Ayrton Senna, Rennsportler und Formel-1-Idol: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten!

Автобиография. Тсс… факты и истории, которых нигде нет. Эта книга для будущих чемпионок, для тех, кто уверенно идет к своей мечте и когда-нибудь обязательно окажется на пьедестале Олимпийских Игр. А я поделюсь своим опытом, расскажу о трудностях и превратностях спортивного пути художественной гимнастки и дам советы, как пройти этот путь и не сломаться, вновь взлететь после падения и как не потерять веру в себя и свою уникальность.

Isaac Murphy, born enslaved in 1861, still reigns as one of the greatest jockeys in American history. Black jockeys like Murphy were at the top of the most popular sport in America at the end of the nineteenth century. They were internationally famous, the first African American superstar athletes—and with wins in three Kentucky Derbies and countless other prestigious races, Murphy was the greatest of them all.

He started out as a bat boy. Then a newspaper correspondent. A press agent. A traveling secretary. A general manager. A vice president. A president. And then part-owner of the Cincinnati Reds, Houston Colt 45s, Cleveland Indians, and New York Yankees. Twice Gabe Paul was named Major League Executive of the Year by The Sporting News, only the fifth baseball executive to win the award more than once.

Smart Money is the story of how a scientist with an inquiring mind was set loose in a backwater of professional football, and how he turned a modest, little-known team into a competitor in one of the world's most-watched sports leagues.

Sein Coming-out 2014 als homosexueller Profifußballer war ein Meilenstein für den Kampf gegen Schwulenfeindlichkeit im Fußball und in der Gesellschaft. Seine Fußballerkarriere war eine Reise voller Erfolge und Abenteuer. Den Mut, mit dem sich Thomas Hitzlsperger am 8. Januar 2014 als erster deutscher Fußballprofi öffentlich zu seiner Homosexualität bekannt hat, hat er in seinem Leben immer wieder gezeigt: Schon als 18-Jähriger wechselte er als Jugendspieler von Bayern München in die englische Premier League zu Aston Villa.

Pelé, der erste Fußball-Superstar der Geschichte: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten!

Diego Maradona, argentinischer Fußball-Held: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten!

For fans of Cheryl Strayed’s Wild and Helen Macdonald’s H Is for Hawk, a lyrical memoir and “engaging, endearing, deeply felt” (David Coggins) ode to the art of fly fishing and how it can shape a life—by renowned female angler and conservationist Marina Gibson. As her twenty-first...

NAMED A BEST BOOK BY BOOK RIOT, AND MORE! The incredible story of an all-deaf high school football team’s triumphant climb from underdog to undefeated, their inspirational brotherhood, a fascinating portrait of deafness in America, and the indefatigable head coach who spearheaded the team...