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Relentless Spirit: The Unconventional Raising of a Champion
Missy Franklin · Dutton
Pages: 320
Format: Print book |
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What does it take to become a champion? Gold medalist Missy Franklin, along with her parents, D.A. and Dick, tell the inspirational and heartwarming story of how Missy became both a legendary athlete and a happy and confident woman, something they accomplished by doing things their own way and making... |
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Friday, Saturday, Sunday in Texas: A Year in the Life of Lone Star Football, from High School to College to the Cowboys
Nicholas Eatman · Dey St.
Pages: 348
Format: Print book |
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A veteran Texas sports writer offers a lively, up-close look at football in Texas - the fullest portrait ever conceived - viewed through the interwoven stories of three teams, Plano Senior High School, Baylor University, and the Dallas Cowboys, during one season.In Texas, Friday, Saturday,... |
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Hustle, Loyalty & Respect: The World of John Cena
Steve Pantaleo · Dk Publishing
Pages: 208
Format: Print book |
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See John Cena like you've never seen him before!For over a dozen years, John Cena has been the undeniable cornerstone of WWE. Revered by millions of "Cenation" members worldwide, John Cena is known for his tireless work ethic and countless accolades both in and out of the WWE ring.... |
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The 1997 Masters: My Story
Tiger Woods · Grand Central Publishing
Pages: 256
Format: Print book |
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To mark the twentieth anniversary of his historic win at the 1997 Masters, Tiger Woods will for the first time reflect on the record-setting win both on and off the course. In 1997, Tiger Woods was already among the most-watched and closely examined athletes in history. But it wasn't until... |
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Living Out Loud: Sports, Cancer, and the Things Worth Fighting For
Craig Sager Sr. · Flatiron Books
Pages: 256
Format: Print book |
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"Time is something that cannot be bought, it cannot be wagered with God and it is not in endless supply. Time is simply how you live your life." -- Craig SagerThanks to an eccentric wardrobe filled with brightly-colored suits and a love of sports that knows no bounds, Craig Sager... |
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Ted Williams, My Father: A Memoir
Claudia Williams · Ecco; Complete Numbers Starting with 1, 1st Ed edition
Format: Hardcover |
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In this poignant memoir, Claudia Williams, the last surviving child of legendary Boston Red Sox great and Hall of Famer Ted Williams, tells her father’s story, including never-before-told anecdotes about his life on and off the field that reveal the flesh and blood man behind “The... |
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Casey Stengel: Baseball's Greatest Character
Marty Appel · Doubleday
Pages: 416
Format: Print book |
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Munson and Pinstripe Empire, Casey Stengel is the definitive biography of baseball's greatest character.There was nobody like Casey before him, and no one like him since. For more than fifty years, Casey Stengel lived baseball, first as a player... |
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No Money, No Beer, No Pennants: The Cleveland Indians and Baseball in the Great Depression
Scott Longert · Ohio University Press
Pages: 272
Format: Print book |
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The Cleveland Indians of 1928 were a far cry from the championship team of 1920. They had begun the decade as the best team in all of baseball, but over the following eight years, their owner died, the great Tris Speaker retired in the face of a looming scandal, and the franchise was in terrible... |
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Adventure Carolinas: Your Go-To Guide for Multi-Sport Outdoor Recreation
Joe Miller · The University of North Carolina Press
Pages: 160
Format: Book |
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Have you ever wanted to take up a new outdoor sport but thought, "Not me" or "Where do I begin"? In this unique take-it-with-you guide, outdoors and fitness writer Joe Miller introduces you to sixteen adventure sports in the Carolinas, from water to land and through... |
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Vintage Camper Trailers
Paul Lacitinola · Gibbs Smith
Pages: 200
Format: Print book |
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Vintage camper trailers are a unique symbol of midcentury America that resonates with many people. This book introduces many of those people, along with the trailers they've lovingly maintained or restored. It includes hundreds of photographs of everything from fancy and comfortable... |
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Shackleton's Heroes: The Epic Story of the Men Who Kept the Endurance Expedition Alive
Wilson Mcorist · W W Norton
Pages: 384
Format: Print book |
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The Unbelievable Story of Six Men Who Trekked Across the Great Ice Barrier in Support of Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic ExpeditionOne hundred years ago, Sir Ernest Shackleton embarked on the legendary 1914-1917 Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, defying the odds and accomplishing one of history's... |
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The Amazing Baseball Adventure: Ballpark Wonders from the Bushes to the Show
Josh Pahigian · Lyons Press
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback |
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A visually stunning road trip through pro baseball's wacky, wondrous, and revered ballpark attractionsExploding scoreboards, treetop seats, and neon skylines are just three of the more than 100 ballpark design features, field eccentricities, historic displays, traditions, concession... |
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The Hero's Body: A Memoir
William Giraldi · Liveright Publishing Corp
Pages: 288
Format: Print book |
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A memoir of motorcycles and muscles, of obsession and grief, and of a young man who learned how to stay alive through literature. At just forty-seven years old, William Giraldi's father was killed in a horrific motorcycle crash while racing on a country road. This tragedy, which forever... |
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Shut Up and Run: How to Get Up, Lace Up, and Sweat with Swagger
Robin Arzon · Harper Design
Pages: 192
Format: Print book |
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An ultra marathoner and running coach captures the energy and joy of running in this illustrated, full-color motivational interactive fitness guide and journal that will inspire every type of runner - from beginner to experienced marathoner - to shut up and run.Running isn't just an activity,... |
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