General Sports
AWAY GAME: THE EPIC SEARCH FOR SOCCER'S NEXT SUPERSTARS
Written by Abbot, Sebastian
Over the past decade, an audacious program called Football Dreams has held tryouts for millions of 13-year-old boys across Africa looking for soccer's next superstars.
I'M KEITH HERNANDEZ
Written by Hernandez, Keith
Legendary first baseman Keith Hernandez tells all in this gripping literary memoir and New York Times bestseller. Keith Hernandez revolutionized the role of first baseman. During his illustrious career with the World Series-winning St.
WORDS TO RIDE BY: THOUGHTS ON BICYCLING
Notable luminaries throughout history have been inspired and humbled by the simple joy of riding a bicycle. For centuries, this powerful connection between people and bikes has driven humans forward as inventors, travelers, and thinkers. From Susan B.
GRAPHIC HISTORY OF SPORT: AN ILLUSTRATED CHRONICLE OF THE GREATEST WINS, MISSES, AND MATCHUPS FROM THE GAMES WE LOVE
Written by Janik, Andrew
Every sport has its legends . . . THE RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE THE BATTLE OF THE SEXES THE PINE TAR INCIDENT THE STEEL CURTAIN
ULTIMATE SKI BOOK: LEGENDS, RESORTS, LIFESTYLE, & MORE
Written by Le Breton, Gabriella
Higher, faster, further skiing is more than a hobby, it s a way of life. Originally an adventurous way to move through ice and snow, skiing is now the number one wintertime recreational activity. More popular than ever before, the snow lures thousands of die-hard fans to the airy heights of the world s mountains.
RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE: MUHAMMAD ALI AND GEORGE FOREMAN ON THE GLOBAL STAGE
Written by Erenberg, Lewis A
The 1974 fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, staged in the young nation of Zaire and dubbed the Rumble in the Jungle, was arguably the biggest sporting event of the twentieth century. The bout between an ascendant undefeated champ and an outspoken master trying to reclaim the throne was a true multimedia spectacle.
COMPLETE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF HORSE RACING: THE ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO THE WORLD OF THE THOROUGHBRED
Written by Ennor, George
The sixth edition of the definitive history of horse racing!
LOST BALLPARKS
Written by Kos, Eric J
Lost Ballparks takes the successful format of the Lost series and applies it to the cherished ballparks of the past, from Anaheim and Atlanta to Toronto and Washington.
NINJA: THE (UNOFFICIAL) SECRET MANUAL
Written by Turnbull, Stephen
Ninjas--Japan's famous black-clad spies, saboteurs, and undercover fighters, equipped with superb martial arts skills and an uncanny aptitude for sneakiness--are the stuff of myth and legend. In the present day, movies, comic books, theme parks, and computer games have all been dedicated to the ninja.
PLAY HUNGRY: THE MAKING OF A BASEBALL PLAYER
Written by Rose, Pete
A New York Times Bestseller The inside story of how Pete Rose became one of the greatest and most controversial players in the history of baseball Pete Rose was a legend on the field. As baseball's Hit King, he shattered records that were thought to be unbreakable.