General Sports
SHOWBOAT: THE LIFE OF KOBE BRYANT
Written by Lazenby, Roland
The definitive portrait of Kobe Bryant, from the author of Michael Jordan.
AMERICAN'S GUIDE TO THE 2018 WORLD CUP: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE GREATEST SPECTACLE IN SPORTS
Written by Rea, Stephen
For the Summer 2018 World Cup, the ultimate book for soccer fans around the globe! The world will be riveted by the globe's greatest sporting event in summer of 2018 (more than 27 million Americans watched the final game of the last tournament in Brazil).
HOW TO LOOK COOL WHILST LEARNING POLO: A VERY MODERN APPROACH TO A TRADITIONAL GAME
Written by Thompson, Steve
How To Look Cool Whilst Learning Polo takes a very modern approach to the traditional game of polo. The author, SteveThompson, is a veteran polo instructor and professional player with over twenty years of teaching experience across the globe and this book is a culmination of his teaching and playing experience over two decades in the sport.
WHAT WE THINK ABOUT WHEN WE THINK ABOUT SOCCER
Written by Critchley, Simon
You play soccer. You watch soccer. You live soccer You breathe soccer. But do you think about soccer? Soccer is the world's most popular sport, inspiring the absolute devotion of countless fans around the globe. But what is it about soccer that makes it so compelling to watch, discuss, and think about? Is it what it says about class, race, or gender?
DICK ALLEN, THE LIFE AND TIMES OF A BASEBALL IMMORTAL: AN ILLUSTRATED BIOGRAPHY
Written by Kashatus, William C
Baseball star Richie "Dick" Allen forced Philadelphians to address the racism that existed in their city during the 1960s. While his candid opinions challenged the white baseball establishment, Allen's tape-measure home runs earned the admiration of younger fans and fellow players, both black and white.
BEST AMERICAN SPORTS WRITING 2017
For a quarter century, the annual Best American Sports Writing has showcased the greatest sports journalism of the previous year. This year's guest editor, acclaimed author Howard Bryant, continues the tradition, seeking out writing that best captures the unpredictable journey of sports.
YEAR OF THE PITCHER: BOB GIBSON, DENNY MCLAIN, AND THE END OF BASEBALL'S GOLDEN AGE
Written by Pappu, Sridhar
The Year of the Pitcher is the story of the remarkable 1968 baseball season, which culminated in one of the greatest World Series contests ever, with the Detroit Tigers coming back from a 3-1 deficit to beat the Cardinals in Game Seven of the World Series. In 1968, two remarkable pitchers would dominate the game as well as the broadsheets. One was black, the other white.
FIRST MAJOR: THE INSIDE STORY OF THE 2016 RYDER CUP
Written by Feinstein, John
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Good Walk Spoiled, a dramatic chronicle of the bitterly-fought 2016 Ryder Cup pitting a U.S.
FIRE ON THE TRACK: BETTY ROBINSON AND THE TRIUMPH OF THE EARLY OLYMPIC WOMEN
Written by Montillo, Roseanne
The inspiring and irresistible true story of the women who broke barriers and finish-line ribbons in pursuit of Olympic Gold When Betty Robinson assumed the starting position at the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam, she was participating in what was only her fourth-ever organized track meet. She crossed the finish line as a gold medalist and the fastest woman in the world.
ORVIS GUIDE TO UPLAND HUNTING
Written by Bryant, Reid
An extensively illustrated and definitive resource that explains all there is to know about upland hunting. The Orvis Guide to Upland Hunting provides an in-depth primer for new or aspiring hunters, offering a solid understanding of upland hunting from A to Z.
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