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Taking us back to the early nineteenth century, when baseball was played in the meadows and streets of Rochester, New York, Silver Seasons and a New Frontier retraces the careers of the players and ……続きを見る

Gems traces the experience of the Italian immigrant and illustrates the ways in which sports helped Italian-Americans adapt to a new culture, assert pride in an ethnic identity, and even achieve soc……続きを見る

**"All the best players began with futsal!" - Pelé "If it wasn't for futsal, I wouldn't be the player I am today." -- Cristiano Ronaldo** The untold story of soccer's little brother futsal, the gras……続きを見る

The town of Foley, Alabama was founded by John Burton Foley, a very successful businessman from Chicago, and was settled by individuals and families from all over our great nation. This community gr……続きを見る

This is the first book to explore women’s judo in all aspects, from the history and governance of the sport to cutting-edge sport science perspectives. The book examines the story of judo for women ……続きを見る

"Distinguished Lincoln scholar, Jason Silverman, himself an accomplished football player in his day, has done it again. Finding yet another hitherto neglected topic in the great pantheon of Lincoln ……続きを見る

This fascinating book investigates the sporting traditions, successes, systems, "terrains" and contemporary issues that underpin sport in New Zealand, also known by its Māori name of Aotearoa. The b……続きを見る

Celebrating 150 years of The Open. A book as iconic as its subject – capturing and celebrating 150 years of golfing history and stories. From caddies to greenkeepers; clubhouses to breath-taking cou……続きを見る

The beauty of football is that every fan has a story to tell. A story of glory, a story of pain. A story of frustration or a story of fun. Come and join me on a trip down memory lane of life support……続きを見る

Over more than two thousand years, literally many millions of coins and metal artifacts have been lost, mislaid, or buried on land and in water. Armed with a metal detector you can find your share a……続きを見る

Genuine karate is an Okinawan martial art for self-defense; its principle of “never changing kata” is critical to its effectiveness “The changes made to karate in mainland Japan and in America have ……続きを見る

Contributions by Lisa Doris Alexander, Matthew H. Barton, Andrew C. Billings, Carlton Brick, Ted M. Butryn, Brian Carroll, Arthur T. Challis, Roxane Coche, Curtis M. Harris, Jay Johnson, Melvin Lewi……続きを見る

**Shortlisted for the Cricket Writers Club 'Book of the Year' 2022 and the Sunday Times Sports Book Awards 'Cricket Book of the Year' 2023 In telling the story of cricket from the bottom up, Differe……続きを見る

America grew rapidly after World War II, and the national pastime followed suit. Baseball dramatically changed from a 19th century pastoral relic to a continental modern sport. Six Major League club……続きを見る

The Yankees and New York baseball entered a golden age between 1949 and 1964, a period during which the city was represented in all but one World Series. While the Yankees dominated, however, the ye……続きを見る

The first Australian cricket tour to India possesses an inherent intrigue that, for inexplicable reasons, has fallen into obscurity. Megan Ponsford rectifies this through her investigation of the un……続きを見る

Bokstactiek is het gevechtsdenken van de bokser, zijn vermogen om de gevechtssituatie in de ring snel en accuraat waar te nemen, de juiste beslissingen te nemen en deze vakkundig uit te voeren. Het ……続きを見る

Jackie Robinson believed in a God who sides with the oppressed and who calls us to see one another as sisters and brothers. This faith was a powerful but quiet engine that drove and sustained him as……続きを見る

Following numerous courses in scuba diving, Gary Knapp embarked on a twelve-year filming adventure inspired by his promise to God to share with mankind the majestic life He created both under and ab……続きを見る

The History of NFL Football for Kids Basic Knowledge of NFL Football History With Some Fun Facts and Records By William Lawson Get Excited about the Colorful History of America's most Popular Sport,……続きを見る

Baseball has produced some notably strange plays--like Randy Johnson's fastball dismantling a bird--yet there have been many that defy belief. Beginning with Todd Frazier tricking umpires into calli……続きを見る

In the wake of the 1919 White Sox scandal and the suspension for life of eight players, baseball saw a precipitous decline in popularity, especially among America's youth. To combat this, a group of……続きを見る

En 1990, Christopher Brownlow, un milliardaire venant de l'Ontario, acheta les Expos de Montréal. En 1994, la grève des joueurs mit fin à une saison de rêve de l'équipe. L'Ontarien ordonna à la dire……続きを見る

A collection of iconic, unbelievable, and intimate stories from baseball history that celebrate the enduring impact of the national pastime. Baseballーrooted as it is in tradition and nostalgiaーlen……続きを見る

Tracing Canadian men’s soccer’s emergence from global obscurity to international powerhouse, featuring insight from star players like Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David and manager John Herdman. The……続きを見る

Extrait : "Il est bien entendu, pour les étymologistes érudits et pour les revendicateurs professionnels de la propriété nationale, que le football n'est pas autre chose que le follis des Romains, e……続きを見る

Torneos, equipos ganadores, sedes, goleadores y el baile de las cifras económicas en este libro sobre el Mundial de Fútbol. 続きを見る

Con pasión y un inmenso interés por divulgar los verdaderos inicios del béisbol en la Isla, el autor de este libro, mediante profunda investigación, reseña anécdotas, documentos y jugadores, que cor……続きを見る

Sport is an integral part of British culture and an important aspect of modern life. Although its importance has been recognised by academic historians, sport has yet to be fully appreciated in the ……続きを見る

"Anyone who has love for the game of baseball will enjoy this remarkable book." Library Journal**, Starred Review** In Whispers of the Gods**, bestselling author Peter Golenbock brings to life baseb……続きを見る