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The stellar play and fascinating backstories of exiled Cuban sluggers and hurlers in Major League Baseball (MLB) has become one of the biggest headlines in America's national pastime. On-field explo……続きを見る

The true life story of one of early twentieth century's baseball legendsーa Most Valuable Player and Hall of Famer who was as difficult as he was talented. A relentless competitor, Rogers Hornsbyーa……続きを見る

This book rethinks the discussion of sport as a cinematic subject. Arguing for the vitality of the sports film as distinctively ‘modern’ genre, the book looks at its innovative potential to capture ……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

Step into the brutal and unforgiving world of bare-knuckle boxing, where only the toughest survive. Meet Bobby Gunn, a fighter forged in the fire of adversity, who rose from the depths of poverty an……続きを見る

"THE BEST IN HOCKEY: A Compilation of Narratives from the Top Players in the NHL" Step onto the ice with the greatest hockey players of our time as they share their most intimate stories, struggles,……続きを見る

This book comprehensively evaluates the role of the International Working Group on Women and Sport (IWG) – the world’s largest network dedicated to advancing gender equity and equality in sport, phy……続きを見る

Duncan Park: Stories of a Classic American Ballpark recounts the history of one of our oldest wooden grandstand stadiums. Built in 1926, Duncan Park stadium has been home to a semipro Negro Leagues ……続きを見る

Victory Field, built in 1996 as home to the Indianapolis Indians, is considered by many today as the best minor league ballpark in the nation. But baseball has deeper roots in the Circle City, as fa……続きを見る

Since 1950, Omaha's Rosenblatt Stadium (formerly Municipal Stadium) has hosted the nation's top college baseball programs in the College World Series. Baseball fans from every corner of the country ……続きを見る

The Bronx�s Yankee Stadium was designed to be the grandest, most impressive and intimidating sports arena ever. Over the years, the stadium�s mystique and grandeur have been exponentially enhanced b……続きを見る

Mexican American Baseball in the San Fernando Valley explores the teams and players that dotted the valley landscape throughout the 20th century. In a time and place where Mexican Americans were clo……続きを見る

Images of Baseball: Mexican American Baseball in Orange County celebrates the once-vibrant culture of baseball and softball teams from Placentia, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Westminster, San Juan Capistrano……続きを見る

This book is intended for baseball catchers and coaches. Though many aspects of baseball catching can also be adopted in softball, many of the techniques discussed in this book can, and probably wil……続きを見る

A collection of previously unheard-of, incredible tales from the Indiana University Athletics program. For over 125 years, Hoosier athletes and coaches have grabbed headlines with their accomplishme……続きを見る

A history of the American horse that won Britain’s greatest race and changed the Thoroughbred racing world. A quarter of a million people braved miserable conditions at Epsom Downs on June 2, 1954, ……続きを見る

“The Big Apple’s greatest squad . . . Selecting either a Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Giants, New York Yankees or New York Mets player for each position.” ーLong Island Herald Baseball may be the grea……続きを見る

The 1994 Major League Baseball season promised to be memorable. Long-standing batting and pitching standards were threatened, including the revered single-season home run record. The Montreal Expos ……続きを見る

In a mere twelve months, between May 2020 and May 2021, horse racing's most recognizable faceーHall of Fame trainer Bob Baffertーhad five horses that failed postrace drug tests. Among those was the ……続きを見る

Bruce Lee (1940-1973) was a Chinese American martial artist, actor, philosopher, filmmaker, and founder of the martial art Jeet Kune Do. He is widely considered to be one of the most influential mar……続きを見る

Karate is a martial art that developed in the Ryukyu Islands, in modern-day Okinawa, Japan. The three main styles of karate take their names from the village where they are practiced. NAHA-TE, SHURI……続きを見る

This book will teach you to play chess in two hours. Studied more carefully it can make you an average player. Both the authors have world-wide reputations as a chess player, writers and teachers. M……続きを見る

Rich in anecdotes and humor, Bill Werber's Memories of a Ballplayer is a clear-eyed memoir of the world of big-league baseball in the 1930s. Originally published by SABR in hardcover in 2000 and in ……続きを見る

HANDLING AND NURSING THE GAME COCK. A COMPREHENSIVE EXPLANATION AND INSTRUCTION ON THE MOST EFFECTIVE MEANS IN HANDLING AND NURSING GAME COCKS IN BATTLE. VARIOUS INJURIES DESCRIBED AND NURSING EXPLA……続きを見る

Stories of sportsmen past come to life in History Afield, an account of the many and varied sporting pursuits that are part of the Wisconsin tradition. Author and outdoorsman Robert Willging shares ……続きを見る

A Library Journal **Best Arts & Humanities Book 2022 The extraordinary true story of the U.S. sled hockey team that overcame physical adversity and internal strife to win Paralympic gold.** When for……続きを見る

Lefty and Tim is the dual biography of Hall of Fame pitcher Steve “Lefty” Carlton and catcher Tim McCarver, detailing their relationship from 1965, when they played with the St. Louis Cardinals, thr……続きを見る

“I Go A-Fishing” is a vintage book written by W. C. Prime on the subject of angling. Presented as a short story, it offers the reader a tale of various fishing outings, authentically conveying the t……続きを見る

During 75 seasons of baseball (1946-2020), 71 teams in 21 minor leagues represented 35 Canadian cities, playing either under the aegis of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues (c……続きを見る

ESPN and the Changing Sports Media Landscape considers the ways the network is reinventing itself as it enters its fifth decade. In their previous book, The ESPN Effect (2015), the editors made the ……続きを見る