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Rolling ... In-Line!
By Larry Dane Brimner. 1994
Cricket's Greatest Rivalry: A History Of The Ashes In 10 Matches
By Simon Hughes. 2013
'Hughes takes us on a breathless tour through cricket history, the great players, personalities, matches and events. He never slackens…
pace or dwells on the dry details of the scoreboard.' - The Times From the William Hill Award-Winning author of A Lot of Hard Yakka comes Cricket's Greatest Rivalry: A History of the Ashes in 10 Matches, a fast-paced, distinctive history of the iconic, 135-year-old cricketing rivalry between England and Australia. The new paperback edition is completely revised and updated to include the tumultuous two series of 2013-2014, which saw more more twists and turns in this enthralling contest. No other sport has a fixture like the Ashes. From the early 1880s the rivalry between these two great sporting nations has captured the public imagination and made sporting legends of its stars. Commentator, analyst and award-winning cricket historian Simon Hughes tells the story of the ten seminal series that have become the stuff of sporting folklore. Cricket's Greatest Rivalry places you right at the heart of the action of each pivotal match, explaining the social context of the time, the atmosphere of the crowd and the background and temperaments of the players that battled in both baggy green and blue caps. Simon starts his story at the very birth of the Ashes and tells the tale of the band of Australians that took on the best gentleman and players in the Empire's HQ and beat them on their home turf. That momentous occasion set the tone for some epic contests including: The thrilling 1902 Test at Old Trafford, which was one by a mere three runs. The incredible innings of Hobbs and Sutcliffe in front of a tense and packed Oval in 1926. The legendary 'bodyline' series of Jardine, Larwood, Bradman et al in 1933. The incredible run chase in 1948 that also saw Bradman's last test. England's reprise in the fifth test of 1953 when Lock, Trueman, Bailey and Hutton steered the hosts to a whirlwind victory. The fearsome pace attack from the likes of Lillie and Thompson that transformed the contest in the first Test of 1974 and shaped the Ashes as a tournament for decades to come. Botham's Ashes in 1981 that restored pride in a sports-mad nation. The match up at old Trafford where the magic of one Shane Warne sent shockwaves through the game. And finally the breaking of the Aussie stranglehold in 2005, when Flintoff, Pietersen and Vaughan did the seemingly impossible and re-established the greatest of rivalries. The book also includes complete statistics and records of all the Ashes fixtures and results and much, much more!Ghost Buck: The Legacy Of One Man's Family And Its Hunting Traditions
By Dean Bennett. 2015
In Ghost Buck, outdoorsman Dean Bennett takes readers along to the place where he feels most connected to nature and…
his family--Camp Sheepskin. Guided by his family's camp register, photos, and letters ranging from the 1800s to the present, Bennett reflects on his annual visits to his Western Maine camp since his boyhood. Through intimate narrative, he recalls hunting triumphs and defeats, including the elusive Ghost Buck that haunts the camp's surrounding forest. This multi-generational tale combines memoir, history, and politics as it illustrates the environmental and cultural changes that have altered hunting and the rural culture of the Maine woods. Ghost Buck is not a book about how to hunt, but rather a story of how a tradition like hunting in Maine can forge unshakeable family bondsA Life Lived Outdoors: Reflections Of A Maine Sportsman
By George Smith. 2014
From laugh-out-loud funny to deeply poignant, A Life Lived Outdoors presents a collection of hand-picked essays by George Smith, one…
of Maine's favorite outdoor writers, exploring the way life should be, could be, and sometimes is in the great state of Maine. After writing more than 850,000 words for his newspaper editorial column, over a 22-year period, George Smith had plenty to offer for this, a collection of his favorite columns. In his first book, George writes about home and camp, family and friends, life in rural Maine, hunting and fishing and other outdoor fun. Readers will also find a few columns that previously appeared in Down East magazine, and some that George wrote especially for this book.Physiology of Sports
By Thomas Reilly, N Secher, C Williams, C Williams. 1988
Pedestrianism: When Watching People Walk Was America's Favorite Spectator Sport
By Matthew Algeo. 1873
Strange as it sounds, during the 1870s and 1880s, America's most popular spectator sport wasn't baseball, football, or horseracing--it was…
competitive walking. Inside sold-out arenas, competitors walked around dirt tracks almost nonstop for six straight days (never on Sunday), risking their health and sanity to see who could walk the farthest--more than 500 miles. These walking matches were as talked about as the weather, the details reported in newspapers and telegraphed to fans from coast to coast. This long-forgotten sport, known as pedestrianism, spawned America's first celebrity athletes and opened doors for immigrants, African Americans, and women. But along with the excitement came the inevitable scandals, charges of doping and insider gambling, and even a riot in 1879. Pedestrianism chronicles competitive walking's peculiar appeal and popularity, its rapid demise, and its enduring influence.Michael Jordan
By Robert Lipsyte. 1994
Michael Jordan was a late bloomer.Cut from the Varsity basketball team in high school when he first tried out, Michael…
nonetheless became the best basketball player that ever lived-Rare Air Jordan.The true story of how Michael Jordan achieved this amazing level of success as a basketball player-and as the high king of commercial endorsements-underscores one of the new roles of athletes in our society today.Here's a fascinating look at both the evolution of basketball and Michael Jordan's stunning climb to the peak of his sport, and his season in minor league baseball.Biomechanical Evaluation of Movement in Sport and Exercise: The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Guide
By Carl Payton, Roger Bartlett. 2008
Published in association with the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, this is the only up-to-date, practical guide to…
using the range of biomechanics movement analysis machines, equipment and software available today. It includes detailed explanations of the key theory underlying biomechanics testing, along with advice concerning choice of equipment and how to use your laboratory equipment most effectively. The book covers the following important topics in detail: motion analysis using video and on-line systems measurement of force and pressure in the laboratory and field measurement of power using isokinetic dynamometry electromyography computational simulation and modelling of human movement research methodologies, data processing and data smoothing. Contributors include world leading researchers and pioneers such as Roger Bartlett, Carl Payton, Vasilios (Bill) Baltzopoulos, Adrian Burden, John H. Challis, and computer modelling maestro Fred Yeadon. Biomechanical Evaluation of Movement in Sport and Exercise is a must-have text for all biomechanics laboratories and students undertaking research.The Box Wine Sailors: Misadventures of a Broke Young Couple at Sea
By Amy Mccullough. 2016
The true story of a young couple who quit their jobs and set sail for a year on the ocean…
with no boating experienceAmy and Jimmie were not sailors and their experience on the seas included reading a few books, watching a couple of instructional videos, and boating once a week each year. They were middle-class land-lubbers, audacious and in love, and all they wanted was to be together and do something extraordinary. The Box Wine Sailors tells the true story of a couple's ramshackle trip down the coast with all the exulting highs and terrifying lows of sailing a small boat on the Pacific. From sailing on Thanksgiving morning under spectacular bright blue Californian skies just off the Channel Islands as dolphins raced alongside their boat to the terrifying experience of rounding Punta Gorda and hanging on to the mast for dear life. It also tells the story of two very normal people doing what most people only dream of and settling the argument that if you want something bad enough you can make it happen.The Shaolin Way: 10 Modern Secrets of Survival from a Shaolin Kung Fu Grandmaster
By Steve Demasco. 2005
DeMasco joins monks at the Shaolin Temple and learns their fighting techniques. In the process, he uncovers an ancient philosophy…
that helps him to learn, grow, and over come his past. In this book, he shares his philosophy and gives ten secrets for survival that will help others to live a more fulfilled life.Outdoor Survival Skills
By Robert Redford, Larry Dean Olsen. 1997
Chronicling the world's most difficult race through the eyes of one who ran it, this vivid and humorous memoir shares…
the adventures of inspiring contestants--including a wheelchair-bound runner and three record-breaking grandmothers--as they trek across the daunting terrain of extinct volcanoes, craggy mountain peaks, and the turbulent Drake passage, all in a quest to complete the Antarctica Marathon. Revealing the runners' struggles against melting glaciers and hostile skuas, the narrative also recounts their unique experiences with curious penguins and whale sightings. Spotlighting the people and the place that make this annual event so remarkable, this account not only reflects why marathons are so successful but also presents a deeply funny meditation on what makes people run.This entertaining collection of top ten lists is the perfect companion for all basketball lovers. With over 125 lists jam-packed…
with info and opinions, fans can discuss and debate the people, games, events, and ephemera that have made the NBA the spectator sport of choice for millions. The expert authors and contributors have reviewed and ranked all aspects of the game-good and bad, past and present-from particular players to memorable moments and beyond. There's a list for each of the NBA's 30 teams, plus original list contributions from more than 50 top NBA personalities. A must for every basketball fan, NBA List Jam! is a slam dunk of a read! Book jacket.Boys Will Be Boys: The Glory Days and Party Nights of the Dallas Cowboys Dynasty
By Jeff Pearlman. 2008
Pearlman chronicles the outrageous antics and dazzling talent of a football team fueled by ego, sex, drugs and unrivaled greatness.…
The Cowboys were the most beloved and despised dynasty in NFL history.Survival Skills of the North American Indians
By Peter Goodchild. 1999
This comprehensive review of Native American life skills covers collecting and preparing plant foods and medicines; hunting animals; creating and…
transporting fire; and crafting tools, shelter, clothing, utensils, and other devices. Step-by-step instructions and 145 detailed diagrams enable the reader to duplicate native methods using materials available in local habitats. A new foreword, introduction, and index complement the practical information offered.The Great Book of San Francisco/Bay Area Sports Lists
By Damon Bruce. 2009
The Bay Area is home to multiple popular franchises in all four major sports-the 49ers and Raiders (NFL), Giants and…
A's (MLB), Kings and Warriors (NBA), and Sharks (NHL). With such diversity in rooting interest, area fans have much to debate all year long, and prominent Bay Area sports-radio host Damon Bruce is just the man to get the debate going with this entertaining book of original sports and entertainment lists. Bruce also enlists the help of such notable local stars to contribute their own lists, including Orlando Cepeda, Brent Jones, Gary Radnich, Drew Remeda, Bob Weir of The Grateful Dead, and more.The Great Book of Boston Sports Lists
By Michael Connelly, Andy Gresh. 2011
There's nothing more important to Bostonians than their sports teams. From the Red Sox and Celtics to the Patriots and…
Bruins to a number of major college programs, millions of fans from all generations discuss, debate, and live-and-die with their hometown squads all year long. In The Great Book of Boston Sports Lists, two high-profile sports-media pros--along with original contributions from over 20 famous sports heroes and fans including Fred Lynn, Dave Goucher, Mike Eruzione, Dan Shaughnessy, Adam Vinatieri, Mayor Ray Flynn, Micky Ward, Zdeno Chara, Bill Rodgers, and more--fan the flames of the ongoing sports debate with informative and entertaining lists that highlight and rank the best, worst, and most remarkable of local sports past and present.Golf List Mania!: The Most Authoritative and Opinionated Rankings of the Best and Worst of the Game
By Ed Sherman Len Shapiro. 2011
From Best Courses to Biggest Chokes, Most Underrated to Worst-Dressed Golfers, Golf List Mania includes 120 lists that will inform…
and entertain. Includes contributions by personalities including Jack Nicklaus, David Feherty, and more, plus a Foreword by Jim Nantz. aWhy you'll enjoy this book: 5. Contributions from famous golf writers. You'll get the perspective from some of the best in the business. 4. Lists from the greats, including golf's Big 3: Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player. It doesn't get much better than that. 3. A walk through golf history from Young and Old Tom Morris to Tiger Woods. You'll learn a thing or two along the way. 2. There are no right answers. The fun part of this book is the debates that they spark. I'm sure there will be lists when you go, That guy is a complete idiot. Isn't that the essence of golf and sports? 1. The next best thing to playing golf is reading about golf. You also make fewer bogeys that way. My good friends, Ed and Len, have compiled more than 100 juicy and interesting lists that are sure to entertain. aI hope you enjoy this unique look at the game we all love. --From the ForewordDonne sulla Via: Abbracciando il Cammino
By Siriana Nasca, Jane V Blanchard. 2018
Descrizione del libro: Cosa ti piace di più quando leggi di avventure: descrizioni del terreno, della cultura, delle sfide, della…
crescita personale, delle interazioni tra altri avventurieri? Donne sulla Via: abbracciando il Cammino combina con successo tutti questi elementi in un racconto sincero e personale del pellegrinaggio lungo il Cammino di Santiago di cinquecentocinquanta chilometri di Jane V. Blanchard, che ha attraversato i Pirenei partendo da St-Jean-Pied-de-Port in Francia fino ad arrivare a Roncisvalle in Spagna, e poi ha continuato verso ovest attraverso la Spagna settentrionale fino a Santiago di Compostela. Per oltre un millennio, i cristiani hanno fatto questo pellegrinaggio alla cattedrale di Santiago, dove sono sepolti i resti dell’apostolo San Giacomo. Oggi, questo viaggio è noto come un itinerario culturale europeo che attira persone da tutto il mondo. Nel 2011, più di 183.000 persone hanno completato il pellegrinaggio; il 44% di questi pellegrini erano donne. Anche se Donne sulla Via parla del viaggio di Jane sul Cammino di Santiago (noto anche come la “Via”) e delle discussioni con le donne incontrate durante il pellegrinaggio, questo non è un libro per “ragazze”. Si tratta di abbracciare il Cammino, i cambiamenti personali, la bellezza e il fascino del più popolare tra tutti i pellegrinaggi a Santiago di Compostela, il Camino Francés. - Scopri perché persone da tutto il mondo percorrono il Cammino. - Impara come prepararti per il Cammino, i riti quotidiani per il percorso a lunga distanza e il cameratismo condiviso tra questi pellegrini moderni. - Visualizza la bellezza del nord della Spagna attraverso le vivide descrizioni di Jane. - Comprendi perché così tante persone abbracciano il Cammino. “Uno sguardo articolato, ben osservato e ponderato per percorrere il Cammino”. ~ Adam Nathan “Mi sentivo come se fossi anch'io una pellegrina mentre visualizzavo iThe Ultimate Book of Boxing Lists
By Teddy Atlas, Bert Randolph Sugar. 2010
What were the ten most fantastic knockouts in boxing history? Which pugilist had the greatest jab of all time? What…
were the sport’s most intense rivalries? Who scored the biggest upsets in the sport’s annals? Which fighters have the best nicknames? These questions and many others are answered in this bold collection of ranked lists from two of boxing’s most popular commentators. Each list has an introductory paragraph followed by a number of ranked entries, with each entry featuring a brief explanation of ranking plus entertaining and enlightening background information. Also included are original lists contributed exclusive to this book by more than 25 top personalities from boxing and beyond, including Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, George Foreman, Oscar De La Hoya, Bernard Hopkins, and more.