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For soccer fans, the unstoppable Cristiano Ronaldo has become a household name. What goes into the making of such a phenomenal player? What was he like when he was young and still learning? This book takes a close look at one of the greatest soccer players in the world right now. Young readers will love to learn about his jaw-dropping achievements and also learn about what shaped him into a record-breaking athlete. Ronaldo's story will inspire
...2) LeBron James
3) Neymar
Soccer is one of the world's most-followed sports, and with athletes like Neymar da Silva Santos Junior on the field, it's easy to see why. This talented young player is one of the sport's most promising stars, and he's only 25 years old. In this high-interest biography, readers will learn all about the Brazilian soccer star commonly known as Neymar. Readers will be intrigued by his early successes and awards, and cheer on his rise to fame, all
...This narrative sports series introduces readers to five major sport leagues covering important moments, rivalries, and the history of each sport. Each title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.
Coaching Confidential chronicles a year in the life of an NFL head coach. But not just one head coach. A composite portrait is drawn through interviews with at least 20 current and former head coaches (including Super Bowl winners such as Bill Parcells, Tom Coughlin, Jimmy Johnson, Tony Dungy, Sean Payton, Mike Shanahan, Dick Vermeil, Mike Holmgren, Brian Billick,...
Soccer, long the world's most played sport, is now undergoing a phenomenal popularity spurt among youth in North America. This book, the complete amateur soccer handbook for all ages, is indispensable for players, coaches, managers, league officials, referees and parents.
Rules of the game, conditioning methods, basic and advanced skills, positional play, team formations, defensive techniques—and much more—are covered. The Laws of
...Opening with the disastrous fire that destroyed his yacht whilst he was ice-bound in Greenland, the book travels back to his childhood growing up on his family's rubber plantation in Malaysia, moving back to England after his father was shot...
Created in 1982 by...
Our ancestors crossed deserts, mountains, and oceans without even a whisper of what anyone today might consider modern technology. Those feats of endurance now seem impossible in an age where we take comfort for granted. But what if we could regain some...
What does it really mean to be a bike-friendly country? BikeSnobNYC decided to find out for himself. With his toddler son in tow, he heads to London, Amsterdam, Gothenburg, and San Vito dei Normanni in search of the ultimate bike culture.
With humorous anecdotes and his trademark wit and wisdom, BikeSnobNYC...
In the world of modern football, with NFL teams worth more than a billion dollars, no position defines a franchise like the quarterback. The QB is the story of a year in the making of those star players, and...
For over twenty-five years, The Best American Sports Writing has built a solid reputation by showcasing the greatest sports journalism of the previous year, culled from hundreds of national, regional, and specialty print and digital publications. Each year, the series editor and guest editor curate a truly exceptional collection. The...
15) Severe Weather
Severe weather events like hurricanes and tornadoes have increased fourfold in the last two decades, shaking the foundations of our existence. Weather-related tragedies have fascinated humans throughout time. For those who loved The Perfect Storm andKrakatoa, the millions who log onto daily weather forecasting sites and check weather apps, and people who can't get enough front-page headlines of global natural disasters.
Earthquakes,
They were following in the wake of pioneers. In 1896, a pair of Norwegian fisherman crossed the 2,500...
17) Race Cars
18) Running for My Life: One Lost Boy's Journey from the Killing Fields of Sudan to the Olympic Games
Running for My Life is not a story about Africa or track-and-field athletics. It is about outrunning the devil and achieving the impossible; it is about faith, diligence, and the desire to give back. It is the American dream come true and a stark reminder that saving one can help save thousands more.
In this heart-wrenching story, you'll learn about
From Acclaimed sports journalist Gary Myers comes the definitive inside account of the greatest rivalry in NFL history
Tom Brady and Peyton Manning are perhaps the two greatest quarterbacks of all time. They are living legends who have come to embody the quarterback position and shape an entire generation of the NFL. They have also been fierce rivals every step of the way, and their many epic duels...
An “exceptional” account of underdog boxer Tony Galento’s surprising 1939 victory against renowned heavyweight champion Joe Louis (The Boston Globe)
Beetle-browed, nearly bald, a head that rode his collarbones like a bowling ball returning on rails, his waist size more than half his five-foot-eight height, Two Ton Tony Galento resembled “a taxi driving away with its top down.”
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