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  Gods at Play - An Eyewitness...

  Tom Callahan

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  A beautifully observed narrative of American sport: character, grit, tragedy, unremarked heroism, and, always, the illuminating story behind the story.As a columnist for Time magazine, among many other publications, Tom Callahan witnessed an extraordinary number of defining moments in American sport across four decades. He takes us from Roberto Clemente clinching his 3,000th, and final, regular-season hit in Pittsburgh; to ringside for the Muhammad Ali–George Foreman fight in Zaire; and to Arthur Ashe announcing, at a news conference, that he'd tested positive for HIV. There are also little-known private moments: Joe Morgan whispering thank you to a virtually blind Jackie Robinson on the field at the 1972 World Series, or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar saying he was more interested in being a good man than in being the greatest basketball player.Brimming with colorful vignettes and enlivened by Callahan's eye for detail, Gods at Play offers surprising portraits of the most celebrated names in sports. Roger Rosenblatt calls Callahan "the most complete sportswriter in America. He knows the most and writes the best."

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  Is the Baw Burst? - A Long...

  Iain Hyslop

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  In May 2009, the SFA commissioned a review of Scottish football. In December 2010, the second and final part of the review, penned by former first minister Henry McLeish, was unveiled. Iain Hyslop read this review, and felt that it omitted several key points, so he embarked on journey which would take him to 44 football matches, from Peterhead to Berwick and Dingwall to Dumfries, across a single season. His travels have led to the production of this book — the unofficial review of Scottish Football. He covers everything from the weather to the pies, giving comments, criticism and suggestions for improvement as the voice from the terraces. The focus here is on the fans' experience of a football match. Hyslop takes a step back from the political and financial issues which engulf Scottish Football to present his vision of the beautiful game as it should be. REVIEW: In the book, Iain looks at the histroy of Scottish football, falling attendances, crumbling stadiums, the pies, the fans and the changes that need to be made. SUNDAY MAIL Has Iain Hyslop got some news for you: Scottish football is not as broken as many people think it is. It is, though, in need of some urgent love, care and attention. SCOTSMAN BACK COVER: 1 football fan 1 football season 42 football grounds Written by a football fan, for football fans, this is the unofficial review of the state of Scottish football. Spotting sizable gaps in the review by former First Minister Henry McLeish, Iain Hyslop provides a detailed look at the beautiful game in Scotland. Every Scottish league ground is visited in a 44 game tour that samples the football, the stadiums, the finances and the pies! Each chapter covers a game from the 2011 season and portrays the experience in a friendly, casual style that resonates with supporters from all over the country. Does Scottish football have a future or is the baw burst?

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  The Black Widow - A Memoir

  Jeanette Lee, Dana Benbow

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  A candid and moving autobiography by the 'Black Widow' of billiardsJeanette Lee was 18 years old when she walked into a New York City pool hall and became enamored by theelegant geometry of the game. Before long, she was an unmistakable figure on the international competitioncircuit, dressed head-to-toe in black, stalking the billiards table and gazing down her cue as if tracking her prey.In this new memoir, the woman nicknamed 'The Black Widow' opens up about her legendary career and therich, unpredictable life she's woven around it. Lee details her upbringing in a Korean-American household inthe Bronx, her single-minded drive to reach the pinnacle of her sport, and her unlikely entry into the realm ofmainstream celebrity in an era where female athletes rarely got their share of the limelight.Lee also reflects on her lifelong struggle with scoliosis, which necessitated over twenty operations during herplaying career; her public battle with Stage 4 ovarian cancer; the communities that gave her strength throughout.Written with warmth and candor, this the definitive story of a true icon.

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  Youth Soccer Dribbling Skills...

  Chest Dugger

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  Are you looking to take your game to the next level?It could be that you just need that little bit extra skill on the field to get you past the defender, and this book has enough information to take you and your team to the next level..It is probably truer today than ever that the game is made for dribblers. Firstly, we play on pitches that are so much better than they used to be. 4G technology means we have AstroTurf like the best laid grass, while outdoor grass pitch technology means drainage is maximized and wear minimized.On top of those physical conditions lending themselves to a dribbling game, defensive tactics are improved to such an extent that even weaker teams can compete with much stronger ones and hold the hope of keeping their more talented opponents from scoring. At all levels players are fitter, and coaches are better. Teams, even youth ones, are more organized.In order to break down a tough opposition, the need for individual brilliance grows. The superb shot, the defense splitting pass, the brilliantly worked set piece. And, of course, the individual skills of the dribbler.Here's What's Included In this Book:When to Dribble and When to Pass... and 5 Drills to Practice this SkillThe Best Dribbles to Create Space for YourselfThe Best Players and Situations on the Field to Dribble17 Individual Soccer Dribbling Skills and the corresponding drills to take your game to the next levelHow to Dribble for Tactical AdvantageThe top skills used by Ronaldo, Zidane and Messi.... and Soccer Drills to Master them..Even if you're a player who believes in the one-touch pass and shot instead of dribbling, you'll gain a lot from this book....Scroll up and Click Add to Cart Now

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  Walking

  Tommy Torquil

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  Walking: The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Walking Routine for Beginners, Discover All the Information You Need to Know to Start Walking For Fitness and Greater Overall HealthWalking is truly one of the most underrated forms of exercise. When the topic of exercise comes up, you seldom hear of walking being considered as an acceptable form of exercise when in fact, there are many benefits you can get from walking. You'll be surprised to know that every step you make while walking actually uses up to 200 muscles in your body. Some exercise regimens require you to consult your doctor first, especially if you have a medical condition. But you can start a simple walking regimen anytime without any problems.This audiobook will teach you about the many reasons why walking is good for you. You will discover how walking is an excellent way to stay fit and healthy. You will learn all the things you will need to start your walking for fitness journey. This audiobook will teach you about the following topics:- The Benefits of Walking- Walking While Pregnant- Getting the Right Shoes- Other Necessary Equipment- Tracking Your Progress- Power Walking- Getting StartedWalking is a great form of exercise that can also be a great bonding activity with someone or your family. If you're not yet convinced that walking is right for you, you can just do a trial basis and work a short distance which you can gradually increase each day until you feel more comfortable doing it. If you want to learn more how walking can be a great way to stay fit and healthy, scroll up and click "add to cart" now.

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  Vindicated - Big Names Big Liars...

  Jose Canseco

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  In 2005, Jose Canseco blew the lid off Major League Baseball's steroid scandal -- and no one believed him. His New York Times bestselling memoir Juiced met a firestorm of criticism and outrage from the media, coaches, clubs, and players, many of whom Canseco had personally introduced to steroids -- with a needle in the ass. Baseball's former golden boy, Rookie of the Year, onetime Most Valuable Player, and owner of two World Series rings was called a liar.  Now, steroids are back in the headlines. Record-breaking athletes are falling from grace, and the infamous Mitchell Report confirmed the names of major leaguers who have indeed used steroids while others remain under investigation. The answer is clear: Jose Canseco told the truth. And why wouldn't he? He started it all.  Finally, in Vindicated, Canseco picks up where Juiced left off, revealing details even more shocking than in his controversial first book. He spills never-before-implicated names -- arguably the biggest in the game of baseball -- and explores the mystery of one celebrated player about whom key information was suddenly excised from Juiced at the last minute. He talks candidly about what the Mitchell Report did -- and didn't -- get right, why steroid use became so rampant, and how his life has changed since he tore the lid off Pandora's box.  Lest there be any doubt about theveracity of his claims, Canseco subjected himself to three lie detector tests, one of which was conducted by a former FBI special agent and top polygraph examiner who investigated the Unabomber, Whitewater, the Oklahoma City bombing, and the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center.  Transcripts of those taped interviews are also included in this straight-talking examination of the current state of baseball.  This time, he's not just out to clear his name. He's out to clean up the game.

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