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Barry Bonds - A Biography (Hardcover, New): John Bloom Barry Bonds - A Biography (Hardcover, New)
John Bloom
R1,221 Discovery Miles 12 210 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Barry Bonds has emerged, statistically, as the most feared hitter since Babe Ruth. Bonds, winner of a record six MVP awards, holds the single-season record for home-runs, slugging percentage, on-base percentage, and walks, and is the only player ever to have hit 500 home-runs and stolen 500 bases. His statistical performance is beyond reproach, but his public image remains controversial, and recent allegations of steroid use have cast a shadow over his unprecedented accomplishments. This timely book strips away the hype and takes an objective look and Bonds' life and career.

It has been said that hitting a baseball is the hardest thing to do in professional sports. "Baseball's All-Time Greatest Hitters" presents biographies on Greenwood's selection for the 12 best hitters in Major League history, written by some of today's best baseball authors. These books present straightforward stories in accessible language for the high school researcher and the general reader alike. Each volume includes a timeline, bibliography, and index. In addition, each volume includes a Making of a Legend chapter that analyses the evolution of the player's fame and (in some cases) infamy.

African American Pioneers of Baseball - A Biographical Encyclopedia (Hardcover): Lew Freedman African American Pioneers of Baseball - A Biographical Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
Lew Freedman
R2,720 Discovery Miles 27 200 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

When Jackie Robinson became the first African American player in major league baseball in 1947, elbowing aside the league's policies of segregation that had been inviolate for 60 years, he became a symbol of opportunity and acceptance for African American players everywhere. Robinson withstood discrimination to establish himself as a Hall of Fame player, and to lead future generations of black players into the previously all-white world of Major League Baseball. Written for students and general readers alike, this biographical encyclopedia chronicles the history of African American baseball through the life stories of the game's greatest players, the legends who played a significant role in the integration of the major league. From Negro League stars Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson, to color line shatterer Jackie Robinson, and those who followed them in the limelight, such as Hank Aaron and Willie Mays, readers will learn how the inclusion of African American players in Major League Baseball improved the sport and race relations in the United States during this critical period in history. Comprehensive biographical entries also include: BLBuck O'Neil Judy Johnson BLBuck Leonard BLCool Papa Bell BLRoy Campanella BLLarry Doby BLMonte Irvin BLWillie McCovey BLErnie Banks BLElston Howard BLMinnie Minoso BLFrank Robinson BLBob Gibson BLCurt Flood Providing detailed accounts of each player's amazing professional achievements, this insightful reference describes how the spectacular talents of African American players elevated Major League Baseball forever. Features include a timeline of important events, numerous photographs, and a bibliography of print and electronic sources for further reading.

The Ogre - Biography of a mountain and the dramatic story of the first ascent (Paperback): Doug Scott The Ogre - Biography of a mountain and the dramatic story of the first ascent (Paperback)
Doug Scott 1
R528 R407 Discovery Miles 4 070 Save R121 (23%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

'One of the greatest mountaineering survival stories never told.' - The Sunday Times Some mountains are high; some mountains are hard. Few are both. On the afternoon of 13 July 1977, having become the first climbers to reach the summit of the Ogre, Doug Scott and Chris Bonington began their long descent. In the minutes that followed, any feeling of success from their achievement would be overwhelmed by the start of a desperate fight for survival. And things would only get worse. Rising to over 7,000 metres in the centre of the Karakoram, the Ogre - Baintha Brakk - is notorious in mountaineering circles as one of the most difficult mountains to climb. First summited by Scott and Bonington in 1977 - on expedition with Paul 'Tut' Braithwaite, Nick Estcourt, Clive Rowland and Mo Anthoine - it waited almost twenty-four years for a second ascent, and a further eleven years for a third. The Ogre, by legendary mountaineer Doug Scott, is a two-part biography of this enigmatic peak: in the first part, Scott has painstakingly researched the geography and history of the mountain; part two is the long overdue and very personal account of his and Bonington's first ascent and their dramatic week-long descent on which Scott suffered two broken legs and Bonington smashed ribs. Using newly discovered diaries, letters and audio tapes, it tells of the heroic and selfless roles played by Clive Rowland and Mo Anthoine. When the desperate climbers finally made it back to base camp, they were to find it abandoned - and themselves still a long way from safety. The Ogre is undoubtedly one of the greatest adventure stories of all time.

In Cold Water (Hardcover): Mike Humphreys In Cold Water (Hardcover)
Mike Humphreys
R869 Discovery Miles 8 690 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In Cold Water immerses the reader in the challenges, sights, sounds, triumphs and disappointments of swimming the English Channel--and one man's fixation on the feat. First conquered in 1875 by Matthew Webb, the choppy, 22-mile Channel presents one of the supreme endurance challenges in all of sports. With nothing but a basic swimsuit, pair of goggles, a swim cap, and a goal, swimmers leave Dover Harbor in England and battle their way through frigid waters, mercurial weather, jellyfish, and unrelenting ship traffic. They swim through sunrises and sunsets powered by sheer will and specially formulated energy feeds. And if physical and mental conditions go their way, they walk out of the water in France. Mike Humphreys has swum the swim several times--and though he's yet to achieve his goal, he's amassed a fascinating book full of personal experiences, history, stories of other Channel swimmers, and lore surrounding the sport. For sports active adherents, armchair swimmers and athletes of every stripe, or even just those fascinated by the challenge of English Channel swimming, In Cold Water makes fascinating and inspiring reading.

We Made 'em Look Good (Hardcover): Art Crews, Judy Burleigh-Crews We Made 'em Look Good (Hardcover)
Art Crews, Judy Burleigh-Crews
R740 Discovery Miles 7 400 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
If My Name Was Phil Jackson... Would You Read This? - The Anonymous Adventures of an Anonymous Coach (Hardcover): Rick Turner If My Name Was Phil Jackson... Would You Read This? - The Anonymous Adventures of an Anonymous Coach (Hardcover)
Rick Turner; Foreword by George Karl
R710 Discovery Miles 7 100 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

What do you want to be when you grow up? "You can be anything you want to be" "Do something that you love" "Don't take no for an answer" "Find your passion and pursue it" "You have to be happy in what you do..". These are examples of some of the advice we received growing up, while contemplating our life's pursuits. This book explores one man's journey; as he literally took that advice to heart, left a promising career in radio & television, and with no safety net, made a giant leap of faith to become a professional basketball coach. As this coaching neophyte attempts to navigate the scurrilous underbelly of professional basketball, he encounters a number of fascinating characters along the way. Some of whom shape his journey and others who impede it. He becomes a fly on the wall to the swirling world around him and reports his voyage as it takes him from the comfortable suburbs of the Pacific Northwest, across the US and back; from the shanty's of Kingston, Jamaica all the way to the heaving streets of Central China. Is Rick Turner just a gullible and naive fool, trying to fight against the well established cliche of: it's not what you know but who you know? Or is he a romantic dreamer who, by his pursuit, can possibly inspire others that may be hesitant to chase their own passion and realize that the journey can often be more important then the destination?

More Than Rivals - A Championship Game and a Friendship That Moved a Town Beyond Black and White (Paperback): Ken Abraham More Than Rivals - A Championship Game and a Friendship That Moved a Town Beyond Black and White (Paperback)
Ken Abraham
R550 Discovery Miles 5 500 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Rob Shirley Founder of Mastercraft Boats (Hardcover): Jon Broderick Rob Shirley Founder of Mastercraft Boats (Hardcover)
Jon Broderick
R1,038 Discovery Miles 10 380 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Running Against the Grain - The Story of Philadelphia Eagle and Movie Star Timmy Brown (Hardcover): Roy Weaver, David Sullivan,... Running Against the Grain - The Story of Philadelphia Eagle and Movie Star Timmy Brown (Hardcover)
Roy Weaver, David Sullivan, Shawn Sriver
R838 Discovery Miles 8 380 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Tiger Woods (Paperback): Jeff Benedict, Armen Keteyian Tiger Woods (Paperback)
Jeff Benedict, Armen Keteyian 1
R549 R514 Discovery Miles 5 140 Save R35 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Road to Glory 8: Cheslin Kolbe (Paperback): Jeremy Daniel Road to Glory 8: Cheslin Kolbe (Paperback)
Jeremy Daniel
R120 R108 Discovery Miles 1 080 Save R12 (10%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Cheslin roared with happiness as the final whistle blew in Yokohama. They were champions! Later, as his captain lifted the 2019 Rugby World Cup trophy into the air, he felt prouder than he'd ever been before - of himself, his team and his country.

Cheslin Kolbe tells the story of a kid from Kraaifontein, Cape Town, whose talent took him to international sports stardom, first to Toulouse, France, and eventually to the call-up that would change his life forever: to play for the Springbok 2019 World Cup squad. It's the heartwarming story of a small player with a big heart whose signature sidestep helped the Springboks win the World Cup trophy for South Africa.

Cheslin Kolbe is part of the "Road to Glory" series, which covers some of South Africa's sporting legends as they set out on their journeys to becoming national and international stars.

Pride Of The Lion - Introducing the New Boxing Hero from Mexico - Alfredo Gomez (Hardcover): Joe McLaughlin Pride Of The Lion - Introducing the New Boxing Hero from Mexico - Alfredo Gomez (Hardcover)
Joe McLaughlin
R674 Discovery Miles 6 740 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
My RAD Career (Hardcover): Bill Allen My RAD Career (Hardcover)
Bill Allen
R597 Discovery Miles 5 970 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
In the Ring With Jack Johnson - Part II - The Reign (Hardcover): Adam J. Pollack In the Ring With Jack Johnson - Part II - The Reign (Hardcover)
Adam J. Pollack
R1,186 Discovery Miles 11 860 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
A Perfect Fit (Paperback, Original): Luther Wright, Karen Hunter A Perfect Fit (Paperback, Original)
Luther Wright, Karen Hunter
R364 R338 Discovery Miles 3 380 Save R26 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

FORMER NBA STAR LUTHER WRIGHT SHARES HIS HARROWING AND UPLIFTING JOURNEY OF FINDING GOD--AND HIMSELF--WHEN HE HAD NOTHING LEFT TO LOSE.
Luther Wright had the life hoop dreams are made of. A first-round NBA draft pick for the Utah Jazz, he was a rookie on a team with basketball legends Karl Malone and John Stockton. He had money, women, cars, and a luxurious bachelor pad overlooking Salt Lake City. But within a year, ravaged by drugs and unable to cope with life as an NBA star, he was homeless, broke and addicted to crack cocaine.
Wright never wanted to play basketball, yet standing more than seven feet tall even as a boy, he thought he had no choice. In this heartrending memoir, he writes candidly about the self-destructive spiral he found himself on after neglecting his passions to pursue the dreams of others. After years of living on the streets, he finally found a gift greater than anything his millions could have bought him--God. Today, Wright offers a simple message: believe in yourself, follow your dreams, and only then will you find your "Perfect Fit."

Obsessed - The Autobiography (Hardcover): Johnny Sexton Obsessed - The Autobiography (Hardcover)
Johnny Sexton
R665 R574 Discovery Miles 5 740 Save R91 (14%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

No Irish rugby player has ever achieved more, or been a source of more inspiration to teammates and fans alike, than Johnny Sexton. All of this would have seemed highly unlikely as late as May 2009, when – approaching his 24th birthday – he was nowhere near first choice at Leinster, and still uncapped by Ireland.

In his hotly anticipated autobiography, Johnny will tell the story of his life, and explore the sources of his unmatched will to win. The Sexton era – marked by four European Cups, four Six Nations championships (including two Grand Slams), unprecedented victories in the Southern Hemisphere, two stints for Ireland at number 1 in the world, and the World Player of the Year award – was above all the time when Leinster and Ireland went from being underachievers to being overachievers.

Always outspoken on and off the field, Sexton will offer an honest look at his childhood, his sometimes unpromising-seeming early experiences in club and professional rugby, his relationships with key teammates and coaches (including Brian O'Driscoll, Paul O'Connell, Joe Schmidt and Andy Farrell), and his ideas about the game.

Shift Work (Paperback): Tie Domi Shift Work (Paperback)
Tie Domi; As told to Jim Lang
R421 R393 Discovery Miles 3 930 Save R28 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
1973-74 - Reliving the NC State Wolfpack's Title Run (Hardcover): Jim Pomeranz 1973-74 - Reliving the NC State Wolfpack's Title Run (Hardcover)
Jim Pomeranz
R1,009 Discovery Miles 10 090 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Gabby Hartnett - The Life and Times of the Cubs' Greatest Catcher (Paperback): William F McNeil Gabby Hartnett - The Life and Times of the Cubs' Greatest Catcher (Paperback)
William F McNeil
R985 R815 Discovery Miles 8 150 Save R170 (17%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Gabby Harnett is believed by many to be the greatest catcher of all time. This work chronicles Hartnett's life from his early years in Millville, Massachusetts, through his twenty-year career with the Chicago Cubs as player and manager, his time in various capacities in the minor leagues and with the New York Giants and Kansas City Athletics, to his post-major league career as a businessman in Chicago. His childhood, early baseball experiences with the local team and with a nearby prep school, and his first professional baseball season with the Worcester Boosters of the Eastern League are covered in detail. Hartnett's major league career as the catcher for the Cubs is well-documented, including his near career-ending arm injury in 1929, the 1932 World Series that featured Babe Ruth's legendary ""called shot,"" and Hartnett's famous ""homer in the gloamin"" against the Pittsburgh Pirates that propelled Chicago to the 1938 National League pennant. The author also compares Hartnett's statistics to those of his famous contemporaries, Mickey Cochrane and Bill Dickey, on a year-by-year basis.

Unlocking the Cage - Exploring the Motivations of MMA Fighters (Hardcover): Mark Tullius Unlocking the Cage - Exploring the Motivations of MMA Fighters (Hardcover)
Mark Tullius; Edited by Michael Tullius
R845 R745 Discovery Miles 7 450 Save R100 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Leadership - Lessons From My Life in Rugby (Paperback): Eddie Jones Leadership - Lessons From My Life in Rugby (Paperback)
Eddie Jones
R299 R271 Discovery Miles 2 710 Save R28 (9%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Praise for Eddie Jones 'A genuine super-coach' - The Sunday Times 'His gifts of leadership and organisation are remarkable' - The Daily Mail Eddie Jones is one of the most successful sports coaches of all time. From coaching three different nations to Rugby World Cup finals and enjoying a winning record with England of nearly 80 per cent, he knows what's needed to lead and manage high performance teams. For the first time, Eddie reveals what it takes to operate in high pressure environments, the successes and setbacks, and how these lessons can be applied to every walk of life, from coaching a children's sports team to leading a multinational organization to simply doing your job better. Forthright and unflinchingly honest, Eddie Jones reveals what he has learnt from Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger and Pep Guardiola, as well as from the founder of Uniqlo and Ron Adams of the NBA. Drawing on stories from nearly thirty years of coaching, Eddie explains how you need humour, humility and relentless curiosity to lead an eclectic mix of superstars - from Maro Itoje to James Haskell, George Smith to Kyle Sinckler - and create teams that are relentlessly hungry to win. Leadership is the ultimate rugby book about what it takes to be the best. Written with Donald McRae, two-time winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award, Leadership is the book for anyone who wants to learn how to build and lead a team to success.

Capital Kings - The 25 Greatest High School Players from Washington, D.C., and their Stories (Hardcover): Josh Barr Capital Kings - The 25 Greatest High School Players from Washington, D.C., and their Stories (Hardcover)
Josh Barr
R742 Discovery Miles 7 420 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Scabs Heal All Wounds - True Story of a Replacement Player (Hardcover): Edward Porcelli Scabs Heal All Wounds - True Story of a Replacement Player (Hardcover)
Edward Porcelli
R649 Discovery Miles 6 490 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Wisdom of a Coach - Health, Wealth, Education, Athletics, a Game Plan for Life (Hardcover): Barry Goldsmith The Wisdom of a Coach - Health, Wealth, Education, Athletics, a Game Plan for Life (Hardcover)
Barry Goldsmith
R1,488 Discovery Miles 14 880 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Billy Conn - The Pittsburgh Kid (Hardcover): Paul F. Kennedy Billy Conn - The Pittsburgh Kid (Hardcover)
Paul F. Kennedy
R736 Discovery Miles 7 360 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

There has never been a fighter like Billy Conn. Handsome as a movie star and tough as a junkyard dog, Conn threw combinations with the beauty and speed of later masters Sugar Ray Robinson and Muhammad Ali. The kid from the East Liberty section of Pittsburgh began boxing professionally at age 16, as his manager Johnny Ray fed him older, more experienced pros in a "baptism of fire." Conn developed quickly. At age 19 and 20 he defeated most of the world's best middleweights, a division rich with talent. Still growing, by age 21 he won the world light-heavyweight title. After dominating that division, he sought greater challenge in the heavyweight division. He beat three of the best heavyweights, one by knockout and two by easy decision. Only one challenge remained - the great heavyweight champion Joe Louis. Their first fight remains one of boxing's all-time classics, ranked by some as the greatest fight ever. Conn's story transcends boxing. He pursued and eloped with the love of his life, the beautiful Mary Louise Smith, despite her father's vehement and public opposition. Conn and his father-in-law tangled in a chaotic brawl at a lavish christening party at the Smith home. Billy starred in a Hollywood movie, The Pittsburgh Kid, and developed friendships with big stars like Bob Hope, Robert Taylor, and Frank Sinatra. Through all the glamour Billy remained the unpretentious "kid" from gritty Pittsburgh, the city he loved. He became an icon of that city, of the downtrodden Depression-era working class, and of the American Irish. Conn's place in boxing and American folk history has been neglected and forgotten in recent decades. His story of a poor kid with talent and spirit who went for it all is one worth reading.

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