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Days of grace: a memoir
Par Arthur Ashe. 1993
A reserved man despite his fame, late tennis champion Arthur Ashe described the difficulty of being forced to go public…
with the announcement that he had contracted AIDS from a blood transfusion four years earlier. Even after two heart surgeries, brain surgery, and the AIDS diagnosis, Ashe considered himself a "fortunate, blessed man." He discusses these blessings-- his family, career, and beliefs. BestsellerBlazing bladers: the wild and exciting world of in-line skating
Par Bill Gutman. 1992
In-line skating began in the 1980s. In-line skates consist of a single line of three to five wheels in the…
center of a boot. According to the author, in-line skating, or blading, is a versatile sport that can be adapted for roller-hockey, racing, and simulated skiing. Provides tips on getting started, safety information, and techniques. For junior and senior high readersEach article in this anthology is by a professional writer, although not all are sports writers. For instance, humorist Dave…
Barry analyzes pro basketball with his barroom companions, while poet Sydney Lea relates happy hours spent hunting grouse. The emphasis is on star players, such as Roger Maris and Brett Hull, even though some stories depict activities such as bird-watching or attending a rodeo. Strong language and violenceThe compleat angler
Par Izaak Walton. 1988
First published in 1653, this famous discourse on the fine points of fishing is also an essay on the virtues…
of rural solitude and contemplation. In the dialog between Piscator (fisherman) and Venator (hunter), praise is given to companionship, song, and other simple pleasures of lifePassing shots: Pam Shriver on tour
Par Pam Shriver. 1987
In this light, readable book, one of the top ten women's tennis players presents a diary of the year 1985…
filled with candid comments about the game, her fellow players, and a crisis in her own careerThe Kansas City Monarchs: champions of Black baseball
Par Janet Bruce. 1985
The development of "the great American pastime" as it related to the African-American population, and one team's place in that…
history. Young black men dreamed of playing for the Kansas City Monarchs or one of the other fifteen black teams in the "majors." From the Civil War until Branch Rickey signed Jackie Robinson in 1945, baseball was a segregated sport, and the Monarchs were the premier black teamChristmas at the chateau (Chateau #2)
Par Annabel French. 2023
Buy this gorgeous, feel good and heartwarming romance for a slice of escapism to the Swiss alps! Christmas magic at…
the turn of a page... 'Transports you right to the heart of the most magical Christmas – a snow covered chalet, a lovely community and a gorgeous tummy flip worthy man.' Real Reader Review, Life has gone a little bit downhill for Naomi Winters... Ever since her ex-husband Ollie filed for a divorce last Christmas, Naomi is a self-confessed scrooge. She hates her job, has exactly zero hobbies, and on top of that she's all alone this holiday season. Spurred on by her best-friend Mia – who has invited her to spend Christmas at her snow-kissed Chateau in the Swiss Alps – she decides it's time for change. But, when she arrives, she's shocked to see Mia's big brother Gabriel. It's been fifteen years since they last saw eachother, forcing her to face memories she'd rather forget. As Naomi grapples with getting her life back on track, she throws herself into various festive activities, and she can't seem to escape Gabriel this time... Will he manage to thaw her icy heart, or is she on a downward slope to disappointment? Escape to the Swiss Alps with this festive, feel-good novel! Full of warmth and romance, it's perfect for fans of Lucy Coleman, Karen Swan and Katie Fforde. Readers love Christmas at the Chateau: 'So cute that I cried along with Naomi! A lovely winter read.' Real Reader Review, 'The star of the book was the scenery – the soft powdery snow, the crisp pine trees, the fairy lights twinkling, the smell of the hot chocolate. I loved this book! It was gorgeous, festive and romantic.' Real Reader Review, 'An absolutely delightful novel, wonderful characters, glorious Swiss setting and all the trimmings of a white Christmas.' Real Reader Review, 'This is such a lovely book, exactly the kind I need at Christmas!' Real Reader Review, 'The perfect book to get lost in for a few hours and to get you feeling Christmassy! ??' Real Reader Review, 'Perfect read for curling up on the sofa with a blanket and a decadent hot chocolate. This is definitely a winner.' Real Reader Review, 'A beautifully written heartwarming romance that transports you right to the heart of the most magical Christmas – a snow covered chalet, a lovely community and a gorgeous tummy flip worthy man.' Real Reader Review, 'A perfect piece of romantic, cosy Christmas escapism' Real Reader Review, 'As comforting as a roaring fire on a freezing cold day – not one to be missed.' Real Reader Review, 'With a picturesque setting and the promise of a potential romance rekindling, this is a gorgeous second-chance love story.' Real Reader ReviewThe Baseball Hall of Fame fiftieth anniversary book
Par Gerald Astor. 1988
Covers the game from its invention to the expansion era of the 1960s, presenting a concise history of the game…
of professional baseball. Also included are essays on nine great baseball players by some of the sport's top writersJoe Louis: 50 years an American hero
Par Joe Barrow. 1988
This biography of heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis, written by his son, is filled with the recollections of those who…
knew the fighter best--family members, childhood friends, ex-wives, trainers, opponents, and sportswriters. Louis won the adulation of fellow blacks and earned the respect of many whites during an era when racism was a part of American lifeThe fit swimmer: 120 workouts & training tips
Par Marianne Brems. 1984
Offers a plan for workouts that will give swimmers a change from their normal routine, make them faster swimmers, and…
challenge them to work harder. Each workout describes the stroke to be used, the distance to be covered, and the time in which it should be accomplishedThe first book of baseball
Par Martin Appel. 1988
A concise, factual account of baseball presented with wit and humor. The book is filled with the history, records, rules,…
and some of the highlights of this American pastime. For grades 5-8 and older readersThe dangerous summer
Par Ernest Hemingway. 1985
Chronicles the main events of the 1959 bullfighting season in Spain and the rivalry between two brothers-in-law, each at the…
peak of his career. The novelist befriended the younger man, Antonio Ordonez, and this account favors him over Luis Miguel Dominguin, who was trying to reestablish his supremacy after a period of retirementThis collection of baseball literature includes a wide assortment of selections from authors, journalists, and athletes. Writers include Russell Baker,…
Zane Grey, Pat Jordan, Garrison Keillor, John Lardner, Ted Williams, and William ShakespeareINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In "one of the most important athlete memoirs of its generation" (Kate Fagan, #1 New…
York Times bestselling author), Olympian Kara Goucher reveals her experience of living through and speaking out about one of the biggest scandals in running. Kara Goucher grew up with Olympic dreams. She excelled at running from a young age and was offered a Nike sponsorship deal when she graduated from college. Then in 2004, she was invited to join a secretive, lavishly funded new team, dubbed the Nike Oregon Project. Coached by distance running legend Alberto Salazar, it seemed like the opportunity of a lifetime. Kara was soon winning a World Championship medal, going to the Olympics, and standing on the podium at the New York and Boston marathons, just like her coach had done. But behind the scenes, Salazar was hiding dark secrets. He pushed the limits of anti-doping rules and created what Kara experienced as a culture of abuse, the extent of which she reveals in her book for the first time. Meanwhile, Nike stood by Alberto for years and proved itself capable of shockingly misogynistic corporate practices. The Longest Race is an unforgettable story that is "as interesting as it is important" (Molly Huddle, two-time Olympian) and also a crucial call to action. Kara became a crusader for female athletes and a key witness helping to get Salazar banned from coaching at the Olympic level. The Longest Race will leave you "motivated, empowered, and ready to take on the world" (Allyson Felix, Olympic gold medalist) as it reveals how Kara broke through the fear of losing everything, bucked powerful forces to take control of her life and career, and reclaimed her love of runningUndisputed: A Champion's Life
Par Donovan Bailey. 2023
A memoir of Olympic glory, the value of mentorship and the courage to champion your own excellence, from the long-reigning…
world's fastest man, Canadian sprinting legend Donovan Bailey.From the lush fields of his boyhood in Jamaica, to the basketball courts of Oakville, where he came of age in one of Canada’s most thriving cultural mosaics, to his sprint toward double Olympic gold for Canada in Atlanta in 1996, Donovan Bailey got a long way on natural talent. But he also learned that in the bureaucratic world of Canadian sports, an athlete who didn't come up in the system needed to take charge of his fate if he was going to become the world’s best. As he ascended from outsider to dominant athlete, others didn’t always understand the rigour at work behind Bailey’s confident demeanour. He’d learned from watching Muhammad Ali that a champion needed to act like a champion. But media grew fixated on the sprinter’s immodesty, the likes of which they never saw from Canadian athletes, especially track athletes in the wake of the Ben Johnson doping scandal at Seoul in 1988. Bailey was having none of it, and when he called out Canada's subtle racism and contradicted the prevailing idea most Canadians had of their country, he left in his wake a media uproar and cracked wide open the nation’s moral complacency. In addition to his unforgettable 100-metre and 4x100 relay gold-medal sprints in Atlanta, Bailey's track career was a litany of records and rare accomplishments, including his audacious 1997 race in Toronto's SkyDome against American 200-metre Olympic champion Michael Johnson to determine who was really the world’s fastest man. There was no disputing the result. Bailey had been coached in success before he was seriously coached in athletics. Following the lead of his father, a machinist-turned-real estate investor, Bailey became a millionaire by the age of 21, an experience he continues to draw on as an entrepreneur and philanthropist. Frank about his dominance on the track and unapologetic for expecting as much of those around him as he expects of himself, Undisputed is an athlete's story that refuses to settle for second best.Who is megan rapinoe? (Who Was?)
Par Stefanie Loh. 2023
Learn about the bold and courageous life of soccer champion and activist Megan Rapinoe in the new Who HQ Now…
format of #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series. On July 7, 2019, Megan Rapinoe ran out onto the field to play in her third Women's World Cup final. Determined to succeed after having to sit out of the semifinals due to an injury, Megan scored the first goal of the match. Thanks to this goal, Team USA won the Women's World Cup and Megan added yet another victory to her impressive record. In her career, Megan has won Olympic gold medals, several World Cup trophies, ESPY Awards, and more. Not only is Megan a fierce competitor on the field, she's also a brave activist who stands up for the rights of LGBTQIA+ individuals like herself. Learn about Megan Rapinoe's incredible soccer career and inspiring life as an activist in this book for young readers!Le traîneau de la liberté: l'aventure extraordinaire d'une femme dans le Grand Nord
Par Marcelle Fressineau. 2004
L'auteure raconte comment, à 41 ans, elle a quitté son confort européen pour aller vivre sa passion des chiens de…
traîneaux au Québec. De Tania, la chienne berger allemand qui veille sur elle dès sa naissance, à Cheyenne, la leader de sa meute de 60 chiens, ce sont les aventures et mésaventures d'une femme déterminée, qu'aucune épreuve ne décourage dans la poursuite de ses objectifs.Plus fort qu'un roc
Par Aron Ralston. 2005
En 2003, l'auteur, alpiniste expérimenté du Colorado, est victime d'un accident lors d'une randonnée effectuée seul dans l'Utah. Dans un…
canyon, un rocher a écrasé l'un de ses avant-bras. Il raconte les cinq jours à attendre en vain les secours, sa lutte contre la déshydratation et l'hypothermie, ses hallucinations et enfin sa décision de s'amputer.Y en aura pas d'facile: dix clichés du sport et leurs racines philosophiques (Présent)
Par Jean-François Doré. 2003
Pour plusieurs, associer sport et philosophie, c’est tenter de résoudre la quadrature du cercle, comme si le sport et l’intellect…
étaient par essence contradictoires. Pourtant, dans l’ordre des pratiques culturelles universelles, le sport est l’activité qui rallie le plus grand nombre de participants. Des millions de gens pratiquent quotidiennement un sport, alors que des milliards de spectateurs assistent aux grands-messes que sont les Jeux olympiques ou la Coupe du monde de soccer. À l’instar de Claude Ruel, célèbre instructeur chef du club de hockey Le Canadien, sachant « qu’il n’y en aurait pas de facile », Jean-François Doré brise cette antinomie en explorant les racines philosophiques de dix clichés du sport. Pour réussir ce tour de force, il s’inspire des grands penseurs d’hier et d’aujourd’hui : de Platon et Aristote jusqu’à Jean-Paul Sartre et Albert Camus, en passant par Montaigne, Spinoza, Rousseau, Hume, Kant, Marx ...Il était une fois les Expos: 2, Les années 1985-2004
Par Jacques Doucet. 2011
" Ce second tome couvre la période allant de 1985 à 2004 et ne se limite pas aux exploits des…
Expos sur le terrain (match parfait de Dennis Martinez, saison crève-cœur de 1994, émergences de Pedro Martinez et de Vladimir Guerrero), mais approfondit aussi les événements qui ont provoqué la mise en tutelle des Expos par les ligues majeures puis finalement leur départ, tout en apportant des éléments d'information inédits. " -- 4e de couv