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Depuis leur réinvention à Paris et à Athènes à la fin du xixe siècle, les Jeux olympiques semblent refléter la marche du monde. En fait, ils progressent à leur propre rythme, quadriennal, et ils ne ……続きを見る

Sports on Film takes readers behind the scenes of how movies get made and puts them in the stands for some of the key moments in sports in America. Sports on Film documents key events in American sp……続きを見る

Discover the inside story of the 1998 Yankees' unprecedented talent with this gripping account from a reporter who was there for the team's dominating 125 wins. The visiting clubhouse in San Diego w……続きを見る

From the mind of golf's most relentless perfectionist comes a revolutionary approach that transformed an entire sport. Ben Hogan, the man who rebuilt his swing from scratch to become one of history'……続きを見る

**NEW YORK TIMES bestseller Winner of the CASEY Award for Best Baseball Book of the Year National Sports Media Association Sports Book of the Year An NPR "Book of the Day" #1 New York Times bestsell……続きを見る

"If Clubbie isn't the best piece of baseball literature since Ball Four, it's the leader in the clubhouse."ーLos Angeles Daily News "[A] well-written, realistic, and necessary addition to current ba……続きを見る

Embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of mixed martial arts (MMA) and combat sports with "MMA Manuscripts: 30 Must-Reads in the World of MMA and Combat Sports" by James Bren. This compreh……続きを見る

Le "Dictionnaire du sport français, courses, chevaux" du Baron d'Étreillis est une œuvre encyclopédique profonde qui explore l'univers des courses de chevaux, témoignant d'une riche tradition sporti……続きを見る

Biografía deportiva del gran basquetbolista chileno Juan Ostoic, gran conversador nacido en Iquique el año 1931. Estuvo en el Mundial de Argentina cuando Chile obtuvo el tercer lugar y dos veces olí……続きを見る

‘After all this time Frankie Dettori still ranks amongst the all-time greats of the sport’ LESTER PIGGOTT ‘An autobiography as gripping as any Dick Francis thriller’ YORKSHIRE POST ‘Endearingly hone……続きを見る

"One of the best baseballーand managementーbooks out....Deserves a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame."ーForbes Moneyball is a quest for the secret of success in baseball. Following the low-budget O……続きを見る

Dry fly-fishing is an fishing method involving an artificial lure which floats on the surface of the water without getting wet. Originally designed for trout fishing, it is usually considered to be ……続きを見る

While rivalry is embedded in any sporting event or performance, soccer, the world’s most popular mass spectator sport, has been an emblem of such rivalries since its inception as an organized sport.……続きを見る

"Barry Bonds is a Hall of Famer. At some point, the best players of their era have to be enshrined. Period. It’s part of our game’s history." ーTrevor Bauer, 2020 National League Cy Young Award Winn……続きを見る

He is one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court – but from early childhood Andre Agassi hated the game. Coaxed to swing a racket whi……続きを見る

In "An Almanac of Twelve Sports," Rudyard Kipling presents a spirited celebration of athletic pursuits through a series of lyrical poems that intertwine themes of camaraderie, competition, and cultu……続きを見る

In "Base-Ball," John Montgomery Ward provides an insightful examination of America's national pastime, transcending mere statistics and gameplay to explore the cultural and social significance of ba……続きを見る

This book contains a detailed guide to the history, tactics, positions, and the contemporary state of football written by one of its earliest celebrities, John Cameron. Contents include: “Full-Back ……続きを見る

In "A Manual of Pyrotechny; or, A Familiar System of Recreative Fire-works," G. W. Mortimer presents a meticulously crafted exploration of the art and science of fireworks. Engagingly written, the b……続きを見る

In "The Book of Sports," William Martin explores the intersection of recreation, morality, and community life in early America. Written in a lively, accessible style, this work reflects the ethos of……続きを見る

In "Sport in Vancouver and Newfoundland," John Godfrey Sir Rogers meticulously explores the interwoven narratives of sporting culture across two distinct Canadian locales. Written in a descriptive y……続きを見る

In 'The History of Ancient Greek Sports and Athletic Festivals' by Edward Norman Gardiner, readers are immersed in a comprehensive exploration of the role of sports in ancient Greek society. Gardine……続きを見る

In "Sport in Abyssinia; Or, The Mareb and Tackazzee," Dermot Robert Wyndham Bourke, the Earl of Mayo, offers a vivid and captivating exploration of the hunting and sporting culture in late 19th-cent……続きを見る

In "Our Base Ball Club and How It Won the Championship," Noah Brooks takes readers on an enthralling journey through the world of baseball, intricately detailing the experiences and challenges faced……続きを見る

'Sport' and 'religion' are cultural institutions with a global reach. Each is characterised by ritualised performance and by the ecstatic devotion of its followers, whether in the sports arena or th……続きを見る

Charles Kenneth Howard-Bury's 'The First Expedition to Mount Everest' (Illustrated Edition) is a groundbreaking account of the very first expedition to the world's highest peak. Through detailed des……続きを見る

The story of Mickey Mantle's magnificent 1956 season Mickey Mantle was the ideal batter for the atomic age, capable of hitting a baseball harder and farther than any other player in history. He was ……続きを見る

The Mets are a team known for warming hearts one day and breaking them the next. Nothing has ever come easy for the National League's third franchise in New York. Even the miraculous championship ye……続きを見る

**A New York Times Bestseller The inside story of how Pete Rose became one of the greatest and most controversial players in the history of baseball** Pete Rose was a legend on the field. As basebal……続きを見る

This thorough historical study must be of interest to any sport enthusiast as well as to history scholars and professional athletes. The first part of this book is dedicated solely to the history of……続きを見る