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The 1950s and 60s was a golden age for professional football. It was perhaps the toughest and roughest era for the sport, before rules were created to better protect the players, but it was also a t……続きを見る

First published in 1927, Jack Johnson's autobiography, Jack Johnson: In the Ring and Out, remains the key source for information about his life. As he himself states in it: "I am astounded when I re……続きを見る

The history of China’s National Games reflects both the transformation of elite sport in China and wider Chinese society. This is the first book to describe the origins and development of the Nation……続きを見る

Originally published in 1958, this is the autobiography of renowned U.S. boxing writer and collector, Nat Fleischer. It not only tells the fascinating story of the author himself, but crucially allo……続きを見る

Despite the popularity of sport in contemporary China, the practice of physical education is not indigenous to its culture. Strenuous physical activity was traditionally linked to low class and stat……続きを見る

AT BATーWITH BILL STERN Baseball is a game rooted deep in the heart of America. I've loved it ever since I was a kid old enough to yell: "Take Me Out to the Ball Game!" As long as I can remember, I'……続きを見る

"To millions there has never a fighter like Jack Dempsey, and there never will be again." Originally published in 1960, this is the autobiography from boxing heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey himsel……続きを見る

The 1960s were among the most compelling years in the history of the United States, from the intensifying clamor for civil rights to the tragic incidents of assassination and war. Caught up in this ……続きを見る

Die Eisprinzessin erzählt ihr Leben Eine beispiellose Karriere als Eiskunstläuferin, ein bewegtes Leben im Rampenlicht, umgeben von Berühmtheiten aus Film, Musik und Politik – und als Paar auf dem E……続きを見る

Breve cronistoria di un momento di trapasso dalla fine della società industriale all'inizio del "post". Un momento sportivo, calcistico, che per l'ultima volta riuscì a coinvolgere gli italiani in u……続きを見る

Strongly inviting comparisons with the movie Remember the Titans, this book by veteran sports journalist and author Al Pickett is an inspiring, insider account of the Lubbock Estacado Matadors, who ……続きを見る

The Handbook of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games is an authoritative and comprehensive account of the world’s greatest sporting and cultural event. It tells the complete story of the 201……続きを見る

The bestselling author of Dream Team tells the interconnected stories of the twenty-first-century Golden State Warriors and the early-1970s Los Angeles Lakers, two extraordinary teams playing in ext……続きを見る

A richly illustrated and inspiring book highlighting the achievements and stories of fifty notable women athletes from the 1800s to today, by the New York Times bestselling author of Women in Scienc……続きを見る

Finalist • PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing “An inventive, fast-paced look at what have become our modern shrines in a sports-obsessed society.” ーTom Verducci In this “addictive” (Publish……続きを見る

We all love sports and being a fan is all about passion for the teams we root for, this book looks at the numerous championships that this Boston sports fan has lived and experienced throughout his ……続きを見る

Dramatic accounts of every University of Alabama National Championship football season recounted by noted sports writers, players, and Alabamians. Dating back to 1925, when Wallace Wade coached the ……続きを見る

Korea has become a powerful force in global sport, with South Korea finishing fifth in the medals table at London 2012 and hosting the Winter Olympics in 2018. This book brings together scholars fro……続きを見る

Outspoken, honest, game changingーultimate soccer insider and legendary coach Bruce Arena looks back on an extraordinary career, and forward to what the United States needs to do to compete successf……続きを見る

The second book in a series. Five-hundred-plus College Sports' Traditions from over 350 schools / colleges of all sizes. Traditions are included for every collegiate sport, and both genders. 続きを見る

Shortlisted for Cricket Book of the Year at the British Sports Book Awards Graeme Swann leads us on a compelling adventure through one of world sport's most engrossing rivalries. He knows as much as……続きを見る

“A vivid picture of how what we wear on our feet can tell us what it really means to be an American.”ーVanity Fair “Expansive, thorough, and entertaining . . . a comprehensive look at how much the s……続きを見る

With every touchdown, home run, and three-pointer, star athletes represent an American dream that only an elite group blessed with natural talent can achieve. However, Kimball concentrates on what h……続きを見る

In 1979, a group of women athletes at Michigan State University, their civil rights attorney, the institution’s Title IX coordinator, and a close circle of college students used the law to confront ……続きを見る

Football is an unmistakable part of the culture of Penn State, though the experience of a Nittany Lions home gameーfrom the crowds and tailgates to the spectacle of the game itselfーhas changed sign……続きを見る

More than a century ago, the Philadelphia Athletics enjoyed a glorious five-season run under legendary manager Connie Mack, winning three World Series and four pennants from 1910 through 1914. A's s……続きを見る

Life had not been kind to young Tommy Riggsーand even though he had all the natural playing ability to become a Major Leaguer, his anger at the world kept him from becoming the great player he could……続きを見る

What do you do next if you have walked on the moon? How do you follow the first perfect 10 in Olympic history? How do you move on after surviving a plane crash? Some people will forever be defined b……続きを見る

The inside story of Ferrari’s 1998 Formula 1 season and the team’s battle with McLaren for the World Championship. The Ferrari drivers and key team members reflect on a season of drama, excitement a……続きを見る

This vintage book contains an short story written by Hubert Garle. It is a tale based around historical fox hunting, and was inspired by a silver wine funnel owned by the author that was passed down……続きを見る