Sportbiographien

A lightly fictionalised account of the loves and losses of Britain's first World Motor Racing Champion

How did a young boy born into poverty become not only an international soccer star but a celebrity who visited and dined with kings and presidents? Where did the passion that fueled his success originate? This book examines the life of Pele to find the answers.

Wayne Rooney's ascent from promising young striker to leading footballer and wild child off the pitch is considered by veteran football writer Ian MacLeay, culminating with Rooney's triumphant return to Everton, the club where Rooney's career began.

In this book, Martin Gitlin has ranked the 100 greatest American athletes across all sports, from football and baseball to the decathlon and skateboarding. Taken into consideration are the athletes' achievements, mental toughness, versatility, athleticism, and overall impact on their sport.

Sprint Car Hall of Famer Kramer Williamson began his 45-year professional career as a grassroots racer from Pennsylvania and became one of the most successful and beloved professional drivers of all time. Drawing on interviews with those who knew him best, this first ever biography of Williamson covers his life and career.

An explosive biography of controversial Aussie Rules footballer Phil Carman.

This book tells the story of his personal journey as a fighter, teacher and leader. Drawing on these lessons and experiences, Ewan then offers an exciting path into your future.

In the history of baseball, is there any other player who suffered as many setbacks as Roy Sievers and still prevailed to become one of the most feared and respected hitters in baseball? This biography provides an in-depth look into Roy Sievers, the person.

Five letter classifications indicate the volume where particulars can be located, (e.g.: B: Baseball volume, F: Football volume, I: Basketball and other Indoor Sports, O: Outdoor Sports volume, S: Supplement volume).

He never should have made it in the NFL... Growing up, Blake Moore never really dreamed of playing professional football. Sure, he watched the NFL stars on TV on Sundays, and pretended to be one of them in pickup games with his friends. And of course he had a Minnesota Vikings Purple People Eaters poster in his room-didn't everyone? Blake thought of himself as just an ordinary kid with no special athletic skills or size or speed. But to play in the NFL one day? Monday Night Football? The Super Bowl? In front of tens of thousands of fans and a TV audience of millions? Through a Pigskin Prism is the story of how a professional football career became a reality-however unplanned or unexpected. This memoir gives the reader an inside look at one player's unusual path to the NFL, and his experiences playing in the NFL for six seasons-a life viewed through the unique prism of football. Blake Moore is living proof that dreams do come true sometimes-even if you aren't sure it ever was your dream!

Heart Over Height tells the motivational story of how three-time NBA Slam Dunk Champion Nate Robinson combined an unstoppable will with dogged determination to achieve his goals, and how those traits can apply to anyone facing their own seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

This is the story of Charles Joscelyne, a middle-aged, lifelong aquaphobe, who after many failed attempts finally learns how to swim, but what started out as a mere physical challenge soon becomes an obsession as swimming and things aquatic begin to possess Charles' psyche. Not to be undone, Charles channels his new found passion into an exploration of his past. Much more than a how to do book, Crossings: A Swimmer's Memoir is a study of one person's life through what might be called "water's lens." From Key West to the Great Lakes to Thoreau's Walden Pond to the Jersey Shore, Charles swims back into his past to gain a unique perspective on his life as a father, husband, teacher, and coach. Rife with nostalgia, wit, and humor Crossings: A Swimmer's Memoir is a lyrical and worthy addition to not only the swimming literature, but also the personal narrative.