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On Sunday mornings Jim White has the following choice: visit the supermarket, buy trellising at B'n'Q, or stand on the sidelines of a muddy municipal football pitch, his trouser cuffs wetter than a weekend in Llandudno, shoulder-to-shoulder with a motley crew of mums,...
Editeur :
Sphere
Parution :
2010-10-07
ePub
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Baseball has a rich history-and a treasure trove of books, magazines, and newspaper accounts celebrating (or lamenting) what went down on the diamond. And some of the most amazing games happened when fall arrived and the boys of summer played for the championship....
Editeur :
Union Square & Co.
Parution :
2010-10-05
ePub
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The story of a lifetime at the very centre of international cricket, from the most respected TV commentator in the game.Few people understand cricket as well as Richie Benaud. For sixty years, as player and commentator, he has set the standards for others to follow and...
Editeur :
Hodder & Stoughton
Parution :
2010-09-30
ePub
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Simon Barnes brings together his 50 sporting heroes of the last 50 years and looks at what it is that elevates them to a state of grace and greatness.
Editeur :
Short Books
Parution :
2010-09-30
ePub
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From executive mentoring to life coaching, more and more people are turning to and/or training as coaches.Confident Coaching covers the principles, theories and practices of this crucial skill. It covers the fundamentals for those looking for an introduction to the...
Editeur :
Teach Yourself
Parution :
2010-09-24
ePub
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It started in Baden-Baden and ended up in tears. England’s 2010 World Cup odyssey had its roots in the off-the-field circus in a German spa town during the 2006 tournament. Reacting to public and media disdain for the antics of superstar players and their
Editeur :
Hodder & Stoughton
Parution :
2010-09-16
ePub
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The perfect gift for every football fanWhen was the first World Cup held? Which football team has the smallest ground? And what exactly is the Cruyff turn? Find the answer to all these and more insideThe Football Pocket Bible, a compendium of football trivia and titbits...
Editeur :
Crimson
Parution :
2010-09-01
ePub
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A book about golf that will appeal to both players and non players, by Scottish poet and novelist.Surely golf is a game for posh people, country clubs and networking businessmen, for unfortunate sweaters, politics and trousers? Andrew Greig grew up on the East coast of...
Editeur :
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Parution :
2010-08-26
ePub
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THE ABSURD ASCENT OFTHE MOST IMPORTANT MAN IN FOOTBALL.THE MANAGER. 'Rich in detail and colour . . . a great read' Observer This book traces the remarkable journey of the football gaffer, from his humble beginnings as club secretary, to his modern incarnation - the man...
Editeur :
Sphere
Parution :
2010-08-05
ePub
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Created especially for Australian customer! This book puts more fish on your line! Want to dangle a line anywhere in Australia or New Zealand? On the way to becoming a successful angler, discover how to choose your tackle confidently, master rigs and knots, read your...
Editeur :
For Dummies
Parution :
2010-08-03
PDF, ePub
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Written by one of the leading international authorities on the sociology of race and sport, this is the first book to address sport's role in 'the making of race', the place of sport within black diasporic struggles for freedom and equality, and the contested location...
Editeur :
SAGE Publications Ltd
Parution :
2010-08-01
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Slipless in Settle is a sentimental journey around club cricket in the north of England, a world far removed from the clichéd lengthening-shadows-on-the-village-green image of the summer game. This is hardcore cricket played in former pit villages and mill towns. Winner...
Editeur :
Abacus
Parution :
2010-07-08
ePub
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One of Australia's best loved writers, William McInnes makes us laugh, cry and grab life with both hands.Chris Andersen loves cricket. He may not be a legend like Bradman or Boonie, but in the Yarraville West Fourths, Chris Andersen is king. He is the captain, the...
Editeur :
Hachette Australia
Parution :
2010-07-01
ePub
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The Open Championship has been a high point of the British sporting calendar for 150 years, but few have been so memorable as in 2009. After four heady days on the fabled Turnberry links (one day it went see, the next it went saw) Tom Watson, an all-tim e great but...
Editeur :
Little, Brown Book Group
Parution :
2010-07-01
ePub
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Rocco Mediate sent shockwaves through the sports world when he forced Tiger Woods into a sudden death playoff in the 2008 US Open Championship. Having fought his way back from major back surgery and a subsequent downward spiral in form,Rocco Mediate had now matched the...
Editeur :
Sphere
Parution :
2010-07-01
ePub
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After winning six of the twelve majors played from 2000 to 2002, Tiger Woods was struggling with his golf swing in 2003, leaving him out of the running at the US open and the PGA. As a consequence, 2003 saw four first-time major champions: Ben Curtis, Mike Weir, Jim...
Editeur :
Sphere
Parution :
2010-06-17
ePub
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The fast and easy way to perfect your bowling game Bowling is an inexpensive date, an affordable night out for the whole family, and a fun hangout activity for kids of all ages. Bowling For Dummies reveals the tips, tricks, and rules of play for this iconic American...
Editeur :
For Dummies
Parution :
2010-06-10
ePub
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An entertaining and unfiltered look at professional tennis as only Patrick McEnroe can offer. Patrick McEnroe has been in the world of professional tennis in one way or another for most of his life. As a player, coach, and ESPN commentator, he's seen it all. The...
Editeur :
Grand Central Publishing
Parution :
2010-06-08
ePub
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"Mike Keiser followed his instincts to build courses that speak to golf as a rugged adventure. Steve Goodwin's spirited book will speak to the golfing soul in you." —Lorne Rubenstein, columnist for The Globe and Mail (Canada) and author of A Season...
Editeur :
Algonquin Books
Parution :
2010-06-01
ePub
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Alex Wolff canvasses the globe and travels to 16 different countries (and 10 states in the U.S.) to find out exactly why basketball has become a worldwide phenomenon. Whether it's in a pick-up game on the Royal court in Bhutan, in the heart of a former female college...
Editeur :
Grand Central Publishing
Parution :
2010-05-30
ePub
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