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Running with Sherman: The Donkey with the Heart of a Hero
Christopher McDougall · Knopf
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover
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A heartwarming story about training a rescue donkey to run one of the most challenging races in America.
When Chris McDougall agreed to take in a donkey from an animal hoarder, he thought it would be no harder than the rest of the adjustments he and his family had made after moving... |
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Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story
Chris Nashawaty · Flatiron Books
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
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"More fun to read than the movie was to watch ... a scene-stealing book."
-- The Washington Post An Entertainment Weekly "Must List" selection Caddyshack is one of the most beloved comedies of all time, a classic snobs vs. slobs... |
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The Games: A Global History of the Olympics
David Goldblatt · W.W. Norton & Company
Pages: 516
Format: Print book
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The definitive sports and social history of the modern Olympic Games -- by one of the most celebrated sportswriters of our time. Renowned sportswriter David Goldblatt has been hailed by the Wall Street Journal for writing "with the expansive eye of a social and cultural critic"... |
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The Anatomy of Greatness: Lessons from the Best Golf Swings in History
Brandel Chamblee · Simon & Schuster
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover
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In the first book from popular Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee, the network's "resident scholar and critic" (The New York Times) explores the common swing positions of the greatest players throughout history - and reveals how those commonalities can help players of every... |
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Swimming in the Sink: An Episode of the Heart
Lynne Cox · Alfred A. Knopf
Pages: 240
Format: Print book
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From inspired and inspiring open-water swimmer and supreme athlete, able to endure cold water temperatures that would kill others, author of Swimming to Antarctica ("Riveting" - Sports Illustrated) and Grayson ("Moving, mystical" - People)... |
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Speed Kings: The 1932 Winter Olympics and the Fastest Men in the World
Andy Bull · AVERY, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pages: 290
Format: Print book
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A story of risk, adventure, and daring as four Americans race to win the gold medal in the most dangerous competition in Olympic history. In the 1930s, as the world hurtled toward war, speed was all the rage. Bobsledding, the fastest and most thrilling way to travel on land, had become... |
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KD: Kevin Durant's Relentless Pursuit to Be the Greatest
Marcus Thompson · Atria Books
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
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Golden State Warriors insider and bestselling author Marcus Thompson delivers the definitive biography of one of the most extraordinary basketball players in NBA history - Kevin Durant.
The NBA has never seen a player quite like Kevin Durant. Larry Bird wasn't as quick, Magic Johnson... |
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Qb : an autobiography
Steve Young · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pages: 400
Format: Print book
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In the most candid and compelling sports memoir since Andre Agassi's riveting bestseller Open, former San Francisco 49er, Super Bowl champion, NFL MVP, and Hall of Famer Steve Young gives readers an unprecedented and stunning inside look at what it takes to become a super-elite professional... |
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The Legends: Ohio State Buckeyes, the Men, the Deeds, the Consequences
Mark Rea · Orange Frazer Pr; First Edition edition
Format: Book
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In order for a football program to be legendary it requires that its players be legendary as well. In The Legends, Mark Rea writes about 50 of the most epic Ohio State football players and coaches and what made them so special. Their stats, football prowess, and most memorable moments are highlighted... |
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Smokin' Joe: The Life of Joe Frazier
Mark Kram Jr. · Ecco
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover
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A gripping, all-access biography of Joe Frazier, whose rivalry with Muhammad Ali riveted boxing fans and whose legacy as a figure in American sports and society endures History will remember the rivalry of Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali as one for the ages, a trilogy of extraordinary... |
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The Miracle of Richfield: The Story of the 1975-76 Cleveland Cavaliers
Roger Gordon · Kent State University
Pages: 208
Format: Print book
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Foreword by Nate ThurmondThree years before Brian Sipe began his magic with the Cleveland Browns, Bill Fitch and his band of Cavaliers brought a buzz to Northeast Ohio basketball that fans had never seen before. Despite a rough start to their 1975-76 season, the Cavaliers rode the shoulders... |
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Hiking Ohio
Gary Williams · Human Kinetics; 1 edition
Format: Book
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Hiking Ohio is your complete guide to 83 of the most scenic day hikes in the Buckeye State. From the shores of Lake Erie to the Ohio River, this handy guide will lead you to the best trails. In this one-of-a-kind resource, you’ll find the following features: • Detailed descriptions,... |
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They Called Me God: The Best Umpire Who Ever Lived
Doug Harvey · Gallery Books
Pages: 274
Format: Hardcover
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In the pageantry of baseball, one select group is virtually unknown in the outside world, derided by fans, faced with split-second choices that spell victory or defeat. These men are up-close observers of the action, privy to inside jokes, blood feuds, benches-clearing brawls, and managers'... |
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