Publication date: 2002-01-05
List Price: $14.95
Price: $56.63
Review Dick Tiger: The Life & Times of Africa's Most Accomplished World Boxing Champion / Sungai Books:Dick Tiger: The Life and Times of Africa's Most Accomplished World Boxing Champion is the first full length book on the Nigerian born, three-time world boxing champion, Richard Ihetu, aka Dick Tiger, following nearly three decades after his death in December 1971. The concise biography places Dick Tiger's still unparalleled international success as a professional African boxer in historical perspective, side by side with his selfless and courageous partisan role in the Nigerian-Biafran Civil War, for which he virtually sacrificed all that he had struggled for and earned. Chronicled herein, for the first time ever in a book dedicated solely to the subject's life and times, are the fascinating facts regarding his humble origins and social background in pre-colonial Nigeria, his rise, following professional sojourns in England and America, to world prominence and acclaim in boxing, his eventual fall from grace due to his principled stand on the war and finally, the circumstances surrounding his untimely death at age 41. Details, statistics and a fight-by-fight professional record of the subject, painstakingly assembled by the author over a five-year research period are presented in meticulous, but straightforward and easy to read fashion. This book enriches the presently limited biographical literature on modern African sporting legends and heroes. Thus it will make delightful reading for everyone with an interest or desire to learn more about the positive images of the continent.
Publication date: 2000-01-03
Price: $51.16
Review Tiz All Accordin': The Life of Peter Cranmer / Brewin Books:Peter Cranmer was well known as a Midland sportsman before and after World War II, being Captain of Warwickshire County Cricket Club and a prominent playing member of Moseley Rugby Union Football Club. David Goodyear's biography charts his sporting progress and successes.
Publication date: 1999-12
Price: $14.95
Review Henry Boucha: Star of the North / Snowshoe Press:
Creator: Horace A. Laffaye
Publication date: 2007-08-23
Dewey code: 796.353092
List Price: $55.00
Price: $54.90
Review Profiles in Polo: The Players Who Changed the Game / McFarland:This book profiles over 30 of the most influential polo players from history. The players covered were selected for inclusion based on their overall impact on the game rather than their prowess on the field, although many covered are considered all-time greats. With contributions from many of the world's leading polo journalists, each chapter covers an individual player, and players include early pioneers, those who played during the "golden era" (the years between World War I and World War II), superstars, game-changers, and great contemporaries. Includes numerous photographs and a foreword by H. R. H. The Prince of Wales.
Publication date: 2003-02
Price: $15.95
Review Bruce Lee, Fighting Talk / Bentwyck Henry Publishers Ltd:The author, Elvis Costello's bassist and a martial arts student, uses interviews to break through the myth and discover the man who struggled to reconcile Hollywood's preoccupations with his Zen monastery discipline. IP.
Publication date: 1990-08
Review Greg Lemond: Incredible Comeback / Hutchinson:
Publication date: 2003-04-20
Review Nine Boats - Nine Lives / United Writers Publications:
Publication date: 1999-11
Dewey code: 629
List Price: $39.95
Price: $116.51
Review Racers the Legends of Formula One 1948-1968 / Autosport International:
Dewey code: 796
Price: $14.95
Review Footprints in the Olympics: An Autobiography / Ye Galleon Pr:
Edition: Revised
Publication date: 2002-10
Dewey code: 796
List Price: $15.00
Price: $68.79
Review Rocky Marciano / Robson Books:Rocky Marciano (1923-1969) was the only heavyweight champion ever to complete a professional career without a loss. Rocky's record was 49-0, with 43 KOs. He was the greatest slugger in boxing history and knocked out 88 percent of his opponents. Born Rocco Marchegiano, he grew up during America's Great Depression and by 1947 he was the darling of the New York fight crowd. Later that year he turned professional and he became the heavyweight champion of the world when he defeated Jersey Joe Walcott on September 23, 1952. He defended his title six times and retired undefeated in 1956.
Authors
- Philip Porter
- Stirling Moss
Publication date: 2007-08-31
List Price: $56.02
Price: $51.20
Review Stirling Moss Scrapbook 1929 - 1954 / Porter Press International:
Authors
- Raymond Obstfeld
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Publication date: 2008-02-01
Dewey code: 796
List Price: $69.25
Price: $50.55
Review On the Shoulders of Giants: My Journey Through the Harlem Renaissance / Brilliance Audio Lib Ed:From 1920 to 1940, the Harlem Renaissance produced a bright beacon of light that paved the way for African-Americans all over the country. The unapologetic writings of W. E. B. Du Bois and Marcus Garvey, the fervent fiction and poetry of Zora Neale Hurston and Langston Hughes, the groundbreaking art of Aaron Douglas and William H. Johnson, and the triumphant music of Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong gave voice and expression to the thoughts and emotions that Jim Crow segregation laws had long sought to stifle. In On the Shoulders of Giants, indomitable basketball star and bestselling author and historian Kareem Abdul-Jabbar invites the listener on an extraordinarily personal journey back to his birthplace, through one of the greatest political, cultural, literary, and artistic movements in our history, revealing the tremendous impact the Harlem Renaissance had on both American culture and his own life. Beginning with the rise of the Harlem Rens as pioneers of professional basketball, Kareem traces the many streams of historical influence that converged to create the man he is today - the NBA's all-time leading scorer and a veritable African-American icon. Travel deep into the soul of the Renaissance - to the night clubs, restaurants, basketball games, and fabulous parties that have made footprints in Harlem's history. Meet the athletes, jazz musicians, comedians, actors, politicians, entrepreneurs, and writers who not only inspired Kareem's rise to greatness but an entire nation's. [+]Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was born in the midst of a cultural reawakening, carried on the shoulders of athletes trying to prove there was a lot more at stake than a ball game, men and women who made music that could break your heart, and writers and intellectuals who gave voice to not just the ideals of a movement but the raw emotions. Kareem tells what it took to get these revolutionaries to Harlem and how they changed the world. A world that is still riding on the shoulders of giants.
Publication date: 2000-11-13
Review Posh & Becks: A Marriage / HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd:Young, good-looking, famous and rich, there is no better-known celebrity couple than Posh and Becks. In this biography, Andrew Morton reveals the truth behind the headlines. He examines Victoria's relationship with the other Spice Girls and David's relationship with Manchester United.
Publication date: 2006-01
Price: $51.42
Review Roy: Going for Broke / Hardie Grant Books:This title presents untold stories from one of the most exciting cricketers in the game today. It is packed with jaw-dropping facts, amusing anecdotes and tall tales. Born in Birmingham, Andrew Symonds could have played cricket for England, but he only ever had one dream - to wear the green and yellow of Australia at the wicket. "Roy" is the story of one of the most exciting players in the game today - in his own words. This unique volume reveals never-before-told stories of his upbringing, his passion for the game, and what motivates him, as well as bursting at the seam with amazing facts and figures, and amusing anecdotes and tall tails - from both on and off the field. With its enjoyable stories, engaging manner, and stunning photographs, this is a must-have for all cricket fans.
Publication date: 2001-09-03
Dewey code: 796
Price: $14.95
Review Andy Russell: A Steeler Odyssey / Sports Publishing LLC:Andy Russell, two-time Super Bowl champion and seven-time Pro Bowler with the great Pittsburgh Steelers' teams of the '70s, writes about his career and his teammates on those great teams. Russell writes, "The stories about my teammates are not a recounting of their many records, awards, and other sporting achievements, but instead recollections of some of my personal interactions with them. " Lynn Swann, Mel Blount, Terry Bradshaw, Joe Greene, Chuck Noll, Jack Ham, Rocky Bleier, Jack Lambert, Franco Harris, and others are included.
Publication date: 1988-05-26
Review The New Grove Twentieth-century American Masters (New Grove Composer Biography) / Grove Publications:
Publication date: 2001-03
Dewey code: 796.332092
Price: $22.20
Review Brian Piccolo: A Short Season / Rebound by Sagebrush:Chicago Bear running back Brian Piccolo died of cancer at age 26, leaving behind a young wife, three daughters, a host of friends - and a legend. More than 100,000 copies of this classic sports biography have been sold in cloth and mass-market editions. Now available for the first time as a trade paperback. Special 25th anniversary introduction by Jeannie Morris.
Authors
- Phillip McCallen
- Phil Woods
Review Supermac / Aureus Publishing:
Publication date: 2004-01
Dewey code: 941
Price: $35.00
Review The Moran Brothers / Arcadia Publishing (SC):The compelling biography of the colourful speedway brothers. Born and raised in California, Shawn and Kelly spent the majority of their highly successful speedway careers riding in the United Kingdom. Shawn rode for Hull, Sheffield (where he spent a total of ten years in two spells) and Belle Vue (five years). Kelly rode for Hull, Birmingham, Eastbourne, Sheffield, Belle Vue and Swindon. Wherever they went, they were two of the most colourful characters in speedway during the 1980s. They have won the World Team Cup twice and were prominent in the World Championship event for many years (including a runner-up placing). This book is an essential purchase for anyone with an interest in speedway.
Creator: Alex Ferguson
Publication date: 1998-09-24
Review Jock Stein / Mainstream Publishing:During his long reign at Celtic, Jock Stein was a legendary figure in the world of soccer. He led a youthful Celtic side to a memorable European Cup triumph in Lisbon in 1967, and was in charge of the home-grown Celtic teams which won 9 Scottish league championships in a row as well as numerous domestic trophies. Tom Campbell and David Potter have produced an affectionate and in-depth portrait of Stein, but are not afraid to delve below the surface of the legend to examine the manager's mistakes and failings as well as his triumphs and strengths. Calling upon such expert witnesses as Bobby Murdoch, Ronnie Simpson and Charlie Gallagher, and on a host of other important figures in the game, this book presents a detailed and fully-rounded picture of a man who, at the height of his powers at Celtic Park, revolutionized the game of football in Scotland.
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Dick Tiger: The Life & Times of Africa's Most Accomplished World Boxing Champion, Tiz All Accordin': The Life of Peter Cranmer, Henry Boucha: Star of the North, Profiles in Polo: The Players Who Changed the Game, Bruce Lee, Fighting Talk, Greg Lemond: Incredible Comeback, Nine Boats - Nine Lives, Racers the Legends of Formula One 1948-1968, Footprints in the Olympics: An Autobiography, Rocky Marciano, Stirling Moss Scrapbook 1929 - 1954, On the Shoulders of Giants: My Journey Through the Harlem Renaissance, Posh & Becks: A Marriage, Roy: Going for Broke, Andy Russell: A Steeler Odyssey, The New Grove Twentieth-century American Masters (New Grove Composer Biography), Brian Piccolo: A Short Season, Supermac, The Moran Brothers, Jock SteinTop headlines: U.S. intel office adds warming to warnings: A major U.S. intelligence report coming out Thursday is adding climate change to the "traditional" mix of factors expected to destabilize the world into the near future. ›21:33 19 Nov, Wed Man in eagle deaths grateful for pardon: Twelve years after pleading guilty to federal charges in the deaths of three bald eagles, Leslie Owen Collier learned his name was cleared: He was pardoned by President George W. 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