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Longlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2012. On October 14, 1989, driven by one of the most intense and lasting two-man rivalries in any sport, a pair of generational talents at the height of their powers ran a race that redefined human limits. The...
Editeur :
Quercus
Parution :
2011-12-22
ePub
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John Feinstein's illuminating recollections from two decades of interviews with sports legends.John Feinstein's career is a sports fan's dream-a lifetime of encounters with the great figures in sports, not just on the field, but in the locker room and behind the scenes...
Editeur :
Little, Brown and Company
Parution :
2011-12-05
ePub
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10,99€
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A tale of obsession and very big fish from Jeremy Wade, the presenter of ITV's RIVER MONSTERS.Over ten feet long, it weighs in at nearly a quarter of a ton. Covering its back are armoured plates made of bone. Five hundred stiletto-sharp teeth line its long crocodilian...
Editeur :
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
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2011-11-17
ePub
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In the wake of the 1929 stock market crash, an amateur golfer began a decade of unparalleled achievement, seeming a ray of light in an otherwise depressed America. Bobby Jones won the British Amateur Championship, the British Open, the US Open and the US Amateur...
Editeur :
Sphere
Parution :
2011-11-17
ePub
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This fascinating narrative chronicles the birth of the modern game of golf, told through the story of Harry Vardon and Francis Ouimet. These men, in pursuit of their passion for a sport that had captivated them since childhood, lifted themselves out of their lives of...
Editeur :
Sphere
Parution :
2011-11-17
ePub
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The year: 1956. Eddie Lowery, once caddie to Francis Ouimet, now a wealthy car dealer and avid supporter of amateur golf, boasts to fellow millionaire George Coleman that two of his salesmen - US amateur champion Harvie Ward and up-and-coming star Ken Venturi - could...
Editeur :
Sphere
Parution :
2011-11-17
ePub
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'COMPREHENSIVE' The Sunday Times'BEAUTIFULLY DETAILED' The Guardian'UTTERLY COMPELLING' Nottingham Forest News'WONDERFUL' Forbes'INTIMATE' FourFourTwo20th Anniversary Edition - Fully revised and updated.In this authoritative, critical biography, Jonathan Wilson draws an...
Editeur :
Orion
Parution :
2011-11-10
ePub
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Jonny Wilkinson's career has crossed three decades and four World Cups. He has accumulated phenomenal achievements, world points records, an impressive list of broken body parts, and a drop goal that will be remembered for ever. But the peculiar calmness with which he...
Editeur :
Headline
Parution :
2011-11-10
ePub
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In The Limit, Michael Cannell tells the enthralling story of Phil Hill-a lowly California mechanic who would become the first American-born driver to win the Grand Prix-and, on the fiftieth anniversary of his triumph, brings to life a vanished world of glamour, valor,...
Editeur :
Twelve
Parution :
2011-11-07
ePub
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"Most of us can see, but not everyone looks. Most of us can hear, but not everyone listens. This book will help you do both. And, above all, it will tell you how to enjoy." Bill Oddie"He'll tune your ears to winter's lonely voices - robins, wrens, long-tailed tits -...
Editeur :
Short Books
Parution :
2011-11-03
ePub
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Nicknamed 'the Ledge' on account of his legendary status, John Greig has been voted the greatest Ranger of all time by the fans and his statue stands outside Ibrox. His achievements speak for themselves: numerous Scottish Championships and Cups, captain of the...
Editeur :
Headline
Parution :
2011-10-27
ePub
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Seven drinking buddies decide to buy a racehorse and embark on the journey of a lifetime in the book that inspired the film Outside Bet.It's 1985 - Thatcher is in power, Sade is on the radio and the print workers have gone on strike. A motley rabble of seven firm...
Editeur :
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Parution :
2011-10-27
ePub
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David 'The Hayemaker' Haye is the former WBA world heavyweight champion and the former undisputed (WBA, WBC and WBO) world cruiserweight champion. Haye is one of British boxing's most celebrated and successful ring champions of the modern era and has won twenty-three of...
Editeur :
Quercus
Parution :
2011-10-27
ePub
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Rangers have won 53 League Championships, more than any other club in the world. They have won the Scottish League Cup 26 times -- more than any other Scottish club -- and the Scottish Cup 33 times. In 1961Rangers reached the final of the European Cup Winners' Cup,...
Editeur :
Headline
Parution :
2011-10-13
ePub
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Complete with stunning, specially selected photographs, Sir Steve Redgrave recounts his favourite Olympic stories and reveals what it is that makes these moments truly great. All the stars of past and present are here, including Seb Coe, Steve Ovett, Nadia Comenech,...
Editeur :
Headline
Parution :
2011-10-13
ePub
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The easy way to get the ins, outs, and intrigue on this beloved sport The National Basketball Association (NBA), with 30 teams and an average attendance of more than 17,000 spectators per game, is the richest and most popular basketball league — and arguably the most...
Editeur :
For Dummies
Parution :
2011-09-19
PDF, ePub
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In We Are Celtic Supporters Richard Purden examines what created the culture, ideas and beliefs around Celtic football club.In new and exclusive interviews with supporters, he explores the Celtic way of life and the rich traditions that give context to much of the...
Editeur :
Headline
Parution :
2011-09-15
ePub
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What's wrong with Football today? In June 2011, Sepp Blatter was elected - uncontested - as president of Fifa once more. Despite attempts to halt the vote amidst allegations and accusations of corruption, the show went on. As How They Stole The Game, David Yallop's...
Editeur :
Constable
Parution :
2011-09-15
ePub
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It’s time to go for gold in the Office Deskathlon… The Olympics are coming – but how can you get into the spirit of things when you’re stuck in the office? Show off your sporting skills and challenge your colleagues to an Email Relay, a round of Eraser High Bounce and a...
Editeur :
Summersdale
Parution :
2011-09-05
ePub
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The Premiership is not all glamour, particularly not now Stoke City - the ugly ducklings - are involved...In 2008, Stoke City managed to grind their way into the Promised Land of the Premiership. Under the uncompromising guidance of manager Tony Pulis, they were never...
Editeur :
Short Books
Parution :
2011-09-01
ePub
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