Sport Books

Bill Ciancio details many of his mountain top experiences during his five decades coaching. He hopes that the details of these experiences help motivate the reader to unlock the fantastic coach hiding inside you.Bill could have titled this book becoming...

This is a story of a noble Coach who dedicated her life in developing under the leadership of many great spiritual leaders, professional Principal, Educators and Coaches to assist her players in becoming healthy, highly education & wealth individual of...

Mom also posed for a famous local artist, Arnold Friberg, in a classicpainting entitled, Alma Baptizes in the Waters of Mormon. She posed for thefigure coming out of the water on the left side of the painting.Not only was Mom a model for fashion and art,...

To Be Still and Know is the third book of the Back Roads and Bridges series by Randy Eason. In these pages, he continues to share his outdoor adventures with family, friends, and God, and the life lessons learned through these experiences, where the...

In a span of 81 days in 1978, Henry Rono broke four world records, committing the most ferocious assault on the track-and-field record books by a middle-distance runner in the history of the sport. This is what Henry Rono is known for. However, it is not...

Robert Lindley “Lin” Murray, a middle-distance runner and tennis player and a Phi Beta Kappa chemical engineer at Stanford University, went east after graduating in 1914 to play tennis. He beat the top intercollegiate players, won several tournaments,...

Biographical sketches of four of the most renowned early British anglers. Originally published in 1901. The illustrated contents include many little known facts and anecdotes on the sport and lives of Izaak Walton - Charles Cotton - Thomas Tod Stoddart...

Amy Leslie's book is a fascinating collection of personal sketches of some of the greatest cricket players of all time. From the early pioneers of the sport to the modern-day superstars, these sketches offer a unique insight into the lives and...

Dieses Buch bietet eine umfassende Darstellung des Lebens und Wirkens des deutschen Turnvaters Friedrich Ludwig Jahn. Die Autoren setzen sich intensiv mit Jahns politischem, pädagogischem und sportlichem Einfluss auseinander und beleuchten seine...

"Richie’s story and book lit a fire within me. His drive, passion, and relentless will to succeed was reminiscent of my time at Notre Dame. At 5’7” and 155 pounds, Richie overcame the obstacles and the naysayers to earn a full SEC...

A compelling account of sport after 70 that gives an inspiring message for athletes of all disciplines. Renaissance Triathlete encapsulates the thrill, excitement and lifestyle delivered through sport at any age.Having competed in triathlons around the...

It has been eight years since Texas Tech University fired Mike Leach, its most successful football coach ever. Double T Double Cross released two years later, exposed the backroom deals behind his dismissal. Now Double Take reveals what has happened to...

Black American cyclist, Major Taylor, winner of the 1899 World Sprint Championship, was the highest paid and most famous athlete in what was then the world's most popular and lucrative sport. Spectators packed stadiums in North America, Europe and...

"Jim Piersall, 22 year old outfielder for the Boston Red Sox, had a mental breakdown in 1952-one so complete that seven months virtually have vanished from his memory. . . . This account of his experience is a frank and fascinating one."-Chicago Sunday...

In 1964, Dan Reilly landed the dream job of every New York Mets fan. Pulled from his humble position in Shea Stadium's ticket office to become the Mets' mascot-and Major League Baseball's first official mascot-Reilly donned the baseball-shaped,...

"A great read, even for those who don't know anything about chess. Anyone can enjoy this deeply personal story about struggling with obsession and trying to find your way."Have you ever felt obsessed?In my early twenties, I felt lost-with school, with...

The highest-paid player in the history of baseball and widely regarded as the greatest in the modern game, the Yankees' Alex Rodriguez ensured his place in the record books in 2007 when, at thirty-two, he became the youngest player to hit five hundred...

""A Testimonial To Charles J. Paine And Edward Burgess From The City Of Boston: For Their Successful Defense Of The America�������s Cup (1887)"" is a book written by Oliver Wendell Holmes. The book is a tribute to Charles J. Paine and Edward Burgess, two...

What Now is written to assist people through times of change. It's particularly relevant in these very trying times of COVID-19. It is not a how-to manual; it's an entertaining and humbling account of how one person discovered the most powerful...

Step into the captivating world of Portland Wrestling and embark on a thrilling journey through the rich history of the Portland Sports Arena, affectionately known as "The House of Action." For decades, the thunderous cheers, electrifying energy, and...

In this heartwarming memoir, former batboy for the Atlanta Braves Bob Wolf shares his memories of working with some of the best players in baseball history. He provides insights into the daily life of a batboy, from the excitement of big games to the...

This charming memoir by fencing master Henry Charles William Angelo offers a unique glimpse into Regency-era London and the world of dueling and swordplay. With anecdotes about famous fencers and aristocratic patrons, it is a must-read for anyone...

In this memoir, Henry Charles William Angelo reflects on his life as a fencing master and a member of the Anglo-Italian aristocracy in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He shares his experiences of training some of the most prominent figures of his...

Discover the incredible story of Peter Gott, a legendary fisherman from Cape Ann, Massachusetts. This gripping biography takes you on a journey through Gott's life, from his humble beginnings as a young sailor to his rise to fame as one of the greatest...

The Red Grange Story is a captivating and deeply personal account of the life and career of football legend Harold "Red" Grange. Written by Grange's University of Illinois coach Robert Zuppke, this book explores Grange's rise to stardom, his impact on...

 At age twenty-eight, when Tom Osborne agreed to join Bob Devaney’s full-time coaching staff at the University of Nebraska, he resolved to be a head coach by the time he reached age thirty-five. Little did he know that this goal would chart...