An intimate look and "e;a detailed account"e; (Booklist) of the career of Baltimore Colts' running back Tom Matte and his celebrated stint as an emergency quarterback.
The #1 International bestseller'A portrait of a man who, partly through design, partly through bloody-mindedness, always seemed destined for greatness ObserverShipnuck produces a rich, nuanced picture Wall Street JournalThe definitive biography of Rory McIlroy, the most important, popular and confounding player of the post-Tiger era.
A new biography revealing the remarkable story of Jackie Robinson as a civil rights crusaderJackie Robinson is one of the most enduring icons of the great American pastime-the man who broke baseball's color line in the twentieth century, opening the door for his fellow professionals and allowing rising generations to dream of fame and glory on the diamond.
A new biography revealing the remarkable story of Jackie Robinson as a civil rights crusaderJackie Robinson is one of the most enduring icons of the great American pastime-the man who broke baseball's color line in the twentieth century, opening the door for his fellow professionals and allowing rising generations to dream of fame and glory on the diamond.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2025'Fascinating - a great read' - Miriam O'Callaghan'Brilliant, absolutely terrific' - Matt CooperWith a foreword by Richie SadlierFrom the heartbreak of losing his mother to breast cancer at just 12 years old, to battling mental health struggles throughout his teens, Andrew Porter's journey is one of extraordinary resilience.
A celebration of feminine beauty, athleticism, wisdom, and skillWomen Who Dare profiles twenty of America's most inspiring women climbers ranging from legends like Lynn Hill to the rising stars of today, with stunning color photography by veteran adventure photographer Chris Noble.
Gender and Food: A Critical Look at the Food System synthesizes existing theoretical and empirical research on food, gender, and intersectionality to offer students and scholars a framework from which to understand how gender is central to the production, distribution, and consumption of food.
Founded in 1920, the National Football League chose famed athlete Jim Thorpe as its first president, a position he held briefly until a successor was elected.
Intrigue, high-stakes machinations and adrenaline-fuelled track action Growing Wings is the never-before-told inside story of how the grid s most fascinating, swagger-rich and win-at-all-costs team competed their way to total domination and disrupted Formula One s world order.
A compelling resource for sports enthusiasts, this book places the life and athletic accomplishments of Jesse Owens within the context of race and American history in the early 20th century.
"e;A meticulous story and concluding time line of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, Smith's efforts deserve praise for breadth, details, and seriousness of tone.
Most baseball fans know of the amazing accomplishments Hall of Fame members achieved on the field, from Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hit streak to Cy Young's 511 career wins.
Geek Heroines not only tells the stories of fictional and real women, but also explores how they represent changes in societal views of women, including women of color and the LGBTQ community.
In this biography, chronological chapters follow Zora Neale Hurston's family, upbringing, education, influences, and major works, placing these experiences within the context of American history.
Ben Hogan''s former ball shagger recounts firsthand stories of the golf legend—andreveals, for the first time, Hogan''s Swing Secret, a source of mystery to golfers for more than fifty years.
THE PHENOMENAL MEMOIR OF A NATIONAL TREASUREAfter Kellie Harrington won gold at the Tokyo Olympics, the Irish public recognized her as not merely a sporting hero, but a deeply inspirational human being.
With My Life on the Run, Bart Yasso--an icon of one of the most enduringly popular recreational sports in the United States--offers a touching and humorous memoir about the rewards and challenges of running.
Most baseball fans know of the amazing accomplishments Hall of Fame members achieved on the field, from Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hit streak to Cy Young's 511 career wins.
Gender and Food: A Critical Look at the Food System synthesizes existing theoretical and empirical research on food, gender, and intersectionality to offer students and scholars a framework from which to understand how gender is central to the production, distribution, and consumption of food.
A compelling resource for sports enthusiasts, this book places the life and athletic accomplishments of Jesse Owens within the context of race and American history in the early 20th century.
"e;A meticulous story and concluding time line of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, Smith's efforts deserve praise for breadth, details, and seriousness of tone.
In this biography, chronological chapters follow Zora Neale Hurston's family, upbringing, education, influences, and major works, placing these experiences within the context of American history.
