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Dinner with DiMaggio: Memories of An American Hero
Rock G Positano - Simon & Schuster
Format: Print book
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The real Joe DiMaggio, remembered by the man who knew him best in the last decade of his life - candid and little-known stories about icons from Ted Williams, Lou Gehrig, and his Yankees teammates on the field to Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, and other great celebrities off the field.Dr.... |
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Lonely Planet Fiji
Lonely Planet. - Lonely Planet Pubns
Format: Print book
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#1 best-selling guide to Fiji* Lonely Planet Fiji is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Say bula to the locals at a dance ceremony; trek to hidden waterfalls on 'Garden Island' Taveuni or ride a bamboo... |
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The Kevin Show: An Olympic Athlete's Battle with Mental Illness
Mary Pilon - Bloomsbury USA
Format: Hardcover
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Monopolists, the incredible story of Olympic sailor Kevin Hall, and the psychiatric syndrome that makes him believe he stars in a television show of his life.Meet Kevin Hall, brother, son, husband, father, and Olympic and America's... |
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Lonely Planet Nicaragua
Lonely Planet. - Lonely Planet Pubns
Format: Print book
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#1 best-selling guide to Nicaragua * Lonely Planet Nicaragua is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Kayak through Central America's largest mangrove forest, experience life on a coffee farm, or chill out on idyllic... |
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Be a Player: A Breakthrough Approach to Playing Better on the Golf Course
Pia Nilsson - Tantor Audio
Format: Audiobook
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Golf is a beloved yet technical game, so a sound swing and precise technique are essential. Most golfers who want to improve their skills go to the range and work painstakingly on their swings, not realizing its often their performance state on the course that needs work, not their technique.... |
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Gehrig and the Babe: The Friendship and the Feud
Tony Castro - Triumph Books
Format: Hardcover
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The legendary achievements of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig are undeniable hallmarks of baseball history. Much has been written about the two men as teammates, but Ruth and Gehrig's relationship away from the field is rarely, if ever, explored. In Gehrig and the Babe, Tony Castro portrays... |
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The 1997 Masters: My Story
Tiger Woods - Grand Central Publishing
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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What Made Maddy Run: The Secret Struggles and Tragic Death of an All-American Teen
KATE FAGAN - Little, Brown and Company
Format: Hardcover
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From noted on-air commentator and sports journalist Kate Fagan, the heartbreaking and vital story of college athlete Maddy Holleran, whose death by suicide rocked the University of Pennsylvania campus and whose life reveals with haunting detail and uncommon understanding the struggle of young... |
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Out of the Rough
Steve Williams - Penguin Books Canada, 2016.
Format: Print book
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With 150 wins to his name, Steve Williams is one of the most successful caddies of the modern era. From his modest start in freelancing his way around the world's golf courses, he became a man in demand, working with some of the golfing world's best. Greg Norman, Raymond Floyd, Terry Gale,... |
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How Cycling Can Save the World
Peter Walker - TarcherPerigee
Format: Paperback
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Peter Walker - reporter at the Guardian and curator of its popular bike blog - shows how the future of humanity depends on the bicycle. Car culture has ensnared much of the world - and it's no wonder. Convenience and comfort (as well as some clever lobbying) have made the car the transportation... |
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Arnie: The Life of Arnold Palmer
TOM CALLAHAN - HARPERCOLLINS
Format: Print book
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In this definitive biography, veteran sportswriter Tom Callahan shines a spotlight on one of the greatest golfers ever to play the game, Arnold Palmer.The winner of more than ninety championships, including four Masters Tournaments, Arnold Palmer was a legend in twentieth century sports:... |
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A Season in the Sun: The Rise of Mickey Mantle
Randy Roberts - Basic Books
Format: Hardcover
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The story of Mickey Mantle's magnificent 1956 seasonMickey Mantle was the ideal batter for the atomic age, capable of hitting a baseball harder and farther than any other player in history. He was also the perfect idol for postwar America, a wholesome hero from the heartland.In A Season... |
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Sting Like a Bee: Muhammad Ali vs. the United States of America, 1966-1971
LEIGH MONTVILLE - Doubleday
Format: Hardcover
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An insightful portrait of Muhammed Ali from the New York Times bestselling author of At the Altar of Speed and The Big Bam. It centers on the cultural and political implications of Ali's refusal of service in the military - and the key moments in a life that was as high... |
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I'm Keith Hernandez
Keith Hernandez - Little Brown and Company
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A memoir from beloved and outspoken first baseman and broadcaster Keith Hernandez Keith Hernandez revolutionized how first base was played, partied hard, and played harder than anyone as a champion New York Met in the '80s, and even had a star turn appearing as himself on an episode of Seinfeld.... |
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Gator: My Life in Pinstripes
RON GUIDRY - Crown Archetype
Format: Hardcover
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Legendary New York Yankees pitcher Ron Guidry recounts his years playing for one of the most storied and celebrated teams in sports history--the world champion New York Yankees during their heyday in the Bronx Zoo years, with manic manager Billy Martin, headline loving owner George Steinbrenner,... |
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Every Body Yoga: Let Go of Fear. Get On the Mat. Love Your Body.
Jessamyn Stanley - Workman Publishing Company
Format: Paperback
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From the unforgettable teacher Jessamyn Stanley comes Every Body Yoga, a book that breaks all the stereotypes. It's a book of inspiration for beginners of all shapes and sizes: If Jessamyn could transcend these emotional and physical barriers, so can we. It's a book for readers already... |
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A Speck in the Sea: A Story of Survival and Rescue
John Aldridge - Weinstein Publishing
Format: Print book
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In the dead of night on July 24, 2013, John Aldridge was thrown of the back of the Anna Mary while his fishing partner, Anthony Sosinski, slept below. As desperate hours ticked by, Sosinski, the families, the local fishing community, and the U.S. Coast Guard in three states mobilized in an unprecedented... |
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Won for the Ages: How the Chicago Cubs Became the 2016 World Series Champions
Triumph Books. - Triumph Books
Format: Print book
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It has been called the last great American sports story, a quest that has spanned more than a century and captivated millions of fans. In 2016, the Chicago Cubs were at last baseball's champions, breaking the Curse of the Billy Goat and shedding the label of "lovable losers"... |
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The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit
Michael Finkel - Knopf
Format: Hardcover
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Many people dream of escaping modern life, but most will never act on it. This is the remarkable true story of a man who lived alone in the woods of Maine for 27 years, making this dream a reality; not out of anger at the world, but simply because he preferred to live on his own.A New York... |
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The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Tennis
JOHN PARSONS - Carlton Books
Format: Paperback
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This book sets the standard for tennis publications - and will be invaluable to fans everywhere. Written by an acknowledged authority, and featuring stunning photography throughout, The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Tennis is the definitive, single-volume, illustrated guide to the game. It covers... |
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Casey Stengel: Baseball's Greatest Character
Marty Appel - Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Format: Print book
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The definitive biography of one of baseball's most enduring and influential characters, from New York Times bestselling author and baseball writer Marty Appel. As a player, Charles Dillon "Casey" Stengel's contemporaries included Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, and Christy Mathewson... |
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Win at Losing: How Our Biggest Setbacks Can Lead to Our Greatest Gains
Sam Weinman - TarcherPerigee
Format: Hardcover
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An engaging, inspiring exploration of the surprising value of setbacks - and how we can use them to succeed As an award-winning sports journalist, Sam Weinman has long studied the ripple effects of losing. But as a father of two competitive boys, he struggled to convince them that failing... |
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Unstoppable: My Life So Far
Maria/ Cohen Rich Sharapova - Sarah Crichton Books
Format: Hardcover
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From five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova, the candid, captivating story of her rise to tennis stardomIn the middle of the night, a father and his daughter step off a Greyhound bus in Florida and head straight to the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy. They ring the bell, though no one is expecting... |
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Best Bike Rides Long Island: The Greatest Recreational Rides in the Area
David Streever - Falcon Guides
Format: Paperback
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Best Bike Rides Long Island describes 40 of the greatest recreational rides in the Long Island area. Road rides, rail rides, bike paths, and single-track mountain bike rides all get included. Most rides are in the 5- to 35- mile range, allowing for great afternoon outings and family adventures... |
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The TB12 Method: How to Achieve a Lifetime of Sustained Peak Performance
Tom Brady - Simon & Schuster
Format: Hardcover
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The first book by New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady - the five-time Super Bowl champion who is still reaching unimaginable heights of excellence at thirty-nine years old - a gorgeously illustrated and deeply practical "athlete's bible" that reveals Brady's revolutionary... |
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World Soccer Records 2017
Keir Radnedge - Carlton Books
Format: Hardcover
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An updated edition of the global bestseller! Already the world's most popular sport, soccer's profile has never been higher - and the eighth edition of this popular book is a must-have for every fan. Fully revised, with exciting new features and photography, World Soccer Records... |
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Papi: My Story
David Ortiz - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Format: Hardcover
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An entertaining, unfiltered memoir by one of the game's greatest, most clutch sluggers and beloved personalities David "Big Papi" Ortiz is a baseball icon and one of the most popular figures ever to play the game. As a key part of the Boston Red Sox for 14 years, David has helped... |
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