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Total Pages : 70 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (327 download)
Download or read book Unifruitco written by and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Marshall Jon Fisher
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 030739395X
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (73 download)
Download or read book A Terrible Splendor written by Marshall Jon Fisher and published by Crown. This book was released on 2010-04-20 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before Federer versus Nadal, before Borg versus McEnroe, the greatest tennis match ever played pitted the dominant Don Budge against the seductively handsome Baron Gottfried von Cramm. This deciding 1937 Davis Cup match, played on the hallowed grounds of Wimbledon, was a battle of titans: the world's number one tennis player against the number two; America against Germany; democracy against fascism. For five superhuman sets, the duo’s brilliant shotmaking kept the Centre Court crowd–and the world–spellbound. But the match’s significance extended well beyond the immaculate grass courts of Wimbledon. Against the backdrop of the Great Depression and the brink of World War II, one man played for the pride of his country while the other played for his life. Budge, the humble hard-working American who would soon become the first man to win all four Grand Slam titles in the same year, vied to keep the Davis Cup out of the hands of the Nazi regime. On the other side of the net, the immensely popular and elegant von Cramm fought Budge point for point knowing that a loss might precipitate his descent into the living hell being constructed behind barbed wire back home. Born into an aristocratic family, von Cramm was admired for his devastating good looks as well as his unparalleled sportsmanship. But he harbored a dark secret, one that put him under increasing Gestapo surveillance. And his situation was made even more perilous by his refusal to join the Nazi Party or defend Hitler. Desperately relying on his athletic achievements and the global spotlight to keep him out of the Gestapo’s clutches, his strategy was to keep traveling and keep winning. A Davis Cup victory would make him the toast of Germany. A loss might be catastrophic. Watching the mesmerizingly intense match from the stands was von Cramm’s mentor and all-time tennis superstar Bill Tilden–a consummate showman whose double life would run in ironic counterpoint to that of his German pupil. Set at a time when sports and politics were inextricably linked, A Terrible Splendor gives readers a courtside seat on that fateful day, moving gracefully between the tennis match for the ages and the dramatic events leading Germany, Britain, and America into global war. A book like no other in its weaving of social significance and athletic spectacle, this soul-stirring account is ultimately a tribute to the strength of the human spirit.
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Total Pages : 374 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book Pan written by and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Ray Hamilton
Publisher : Summersdale
ISBN 13 : 178372952X
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (837 download)
Download or read book Knowledge written by Ray Hamilton and published by Summersdale. This book was released on 2016-10-13 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This outrageously informative book is packed full of fascinating nuggets of history, science, literature, technology, sports, geography, culture and miscellanea from every corner of the world – enough mind-blowing trivia to ensure you’re never short of a jaw-dropping conversation starter (or stopper) again.
Author : Elizabeth Wilson
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022637131X
Total Pages : 359 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (263 download)
Download or read book Love Game written by Elizabeth Wilson and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2016-05-06 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A journey through the history, culture, and mystique of tennis from “an original and provocative mind” (The Wall Street Journal). If you’ve watched Rafael Nadal spin a forehand at 4000 rpm, Maria Sharapova arabesque out of a serve, Serena Williams utterly destroy a short ball, or Roger Federer touch a volley into an impossibly angled winner, you know how exciting tennis can be. This book reveals the long history and unique culture behind the sport. With a penchant for tennis’s inherent drama, historian Elizabeth Wilson finds its core: a psychological face-off between flamboyant personalities navigating the ebbs and flows of fortune in the confines of a 78 x 36–foot box—whether of clay, grass, or DecoTurf. Walking the finely kempt lawns of Victorian England, she shows how tennis’s early role as a social pastime that included both men and women—and thus, lots of sexual tension—set it apart from most other sports and their dominant masculine appeal. Even today, when power and endurance are more important than ever, tennis still demands that the body behave gracefully and with finesse. In this way, Wilson shows, tennis has retained the vibrant spectacle of human drama and beauty that have always made it special, not just to sports fans but to popular culture. Telling the stories of all the greats, from the Renshaw brothers to Novak Djokovic, and of all the advances, from wooden racquets to network television schedules, Wilson offers a tennis book like no other, keeping the court square in our sights as history is illuminated around it. “A sporting history unlike any I’ve read—one that, in its sophistication and thoughtfulness, shows up the hollowness of most other accounts.” —Observer
Author : Marsha Hankins
Publisher : Balboa Press
ISBN 13 : 1504344758
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (43 download)
Download or read book Ascension written by Marsha Hankins and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2016-01-03 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wonder where humanity is headed? Discover how chaos is moving us closer Oneness. Transform your fears into hope, your judgments into joy. In this age of enlightenment, people are searching for a deeper understanding of universal truth and a way to reconcile the spiritual nature of humanity. For more than eighteen years, Marsha has helped students from around the world find the wisdom and the power to walk the path of mastery. Ascension: The End of Duality takes a non-dogmatic approach to our journey back into Oneness. Marsha shares insights and perspectives gained from her personal experiences in seeking spiritual mastery and from those of her students, who have grown exponentially through her programs. She explains who we are and why we are here in an easy to understand style that will leave you with a sense of hope and optimism. You will discover: - How false perceptions of duality block your path to Oneness - How your spiritual suitcase affects your life and how to use it for healing - How to step out of the illusion to find your power - How to overcome judgments, especially of yourself - 10 steps to knowing your full light and experiencing yourself as Source Ascension is both a process and a destination. To get where you want to go, you need to know where you are going and how to get there. If you want to experience your spiritual mastery and know Oneness with all that is, this book will answer your questions and help you find your next steps. To learn from Marsha is to learn from the heart. Buy Ascension: The End of Duality today, and remember who you are.
Author : Virginia Bell Dabney
Publisher : University of Virginia Press
ISBN 13 : 9780813918471
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (184 download)
Download or read book Once There Was a Farm written by Virginia Bell Dabney and published by University of Virginia Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A memoir of life on a backwoods Virginia farm in the first half of the 20th century. Virginia Bell Dabney recalls the hardships of the Depression, the fire that destroyed her home and how her mother struggled to make a life for her family, but also finds much to rejoice in her country childhood.
Author : Jacqueline Brown
Publisher : Fodors Travel Publications
ISBN 13 : 1400016630
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 ( download)
Download or read book London written by Jacqueline Brown and published by Fodors Travel Publications. This book was released on 2006-06-06 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing helpful guides to traveling with children, these easy-to-use travel handbooks offer a wide variety of fun-filled, educational, hassle-free activities available in cities around the world, covering everything from family days to puppet theaters and museums, along with planning tips, addresses, admission prices, age appropriateness, and nearby restaurant recommendations.
Author : Ben Rothenberg
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0593472446
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (934 download)
Download or read book Naomi Osaka written by Ben Rothenberg and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2024-01-09 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A deeply reported, revealing biography of tennis phenomenon and activist Naomi Osaka, telling the untold story behind her Grand Slam-winning career, her headline-making advocacy for racial justice and mental health, and the challenges of a life in the international spotlight. Naomi Osaka is everywhere, but how did she get there? Most tennis fans were introduced to Naomi Osaka as they watched her win the 2018 US Open final in an unforgettably controversial and dramatic victory over her idol, Serena Williams. Since then, Osaka has galvanized the tennis world--and gained attention across the culture--not only by winning three more Grand Slams, but by finding her voice. Her extraordinary talent and unique blend of power and vulnerability have propelled her to the top of her sport and onto the front page of newspapers and magazines worldwide. She became the highest-paid female athlete in history and one of the most discussed, at the cultural crossroads on myriad social issues. But until now, the story of the Haitian Japanese American Osaka family’s journey across the world to follow their tennis dreams—and how their youngest daughter found her power off the court—has remained little known. It is a story unlike any other, and Ben Rothenberg’s biography not only shows where Osaka came from but also where she's going as she returns to competitive tennis after a year on maternity leave. Through a riveting exploration of the ways Osaka has changed the game on and off the court, Rothenberg details the incredible impact Osaka has had in the arenas of sports, media, business, social justice, and mental health.
Author : Svein S. Andersen
Publisher : Copenhagen Business School Press DK
ISBN 13 : 9788763002455
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (24 download)
Download or read book Nordic Elite Sport written by Svein S. Andersen and published by Copenhagen Business School Press DK. This book was released on 2012 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an insightful overview over similarities and differences in the structures an methods applied in Nordic elite sport. It represents a milestone in understanding how these countries have dealt with the challenges of modern elite sport within a historical context. Despite initial similarities with respect to the structure and role of the sports movement, there are significant differences between the countries. The book represents a substantial contribution to the understanding of how the elite sports systems have developed within the broader sports movements, and how they are positioned to deal with today's challenges under the watchful eye of the broader society.
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Total Pages : 780 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)
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Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
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Author : Nancy Griffith
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1614231540
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (142 download)
Download or read book Clinton written by Nancy Griffith and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2010-05-06 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinton as we know it today is the result of the dreams and hard work of generations of its residents. Starting with early settlers such as the Adairs, the Youngs and the Copelands, the community was spurred on by the dreams of William Plumer Jacobs and the entrepreneurial spirit of Mercer Silas Bailey and his descendants. The town has been through many changes, starting out as a rural crossroads and eventually developing into both a cultural and industrial center. Clinton continues to change, but the devotion and energy of its citizens ensure that it will remain a vital city for generations to come. Join local resident Nancy Griffith as she follows Clinton's ever-changing story and honors those who nurtured it.
Author : Mary E. Gellie
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Total Pages : 328 pages
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Download or read book Raffans Folk written by Mary E. Gellie and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Robert Weintraub
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1524745375
Total Pages : 513 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (247 download)
Download or read book The Divine Miss Marble written by Robert Weintraub and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “In Robert Weintraub’s exhaustive biography, The Divine Miss Marble, he transports the reader into Marble’s vibrant world. It’s a dreamy, indomitable life worth reading about as today’s tennis tries to return to form.”—The Washington Post “An intriguing book about a fascinating woman . . . Highly recommended.”—Library Journal (starred review) “Delightful and engrossing, this is a must for tennis fans.”—Publishers Weekly The story of 1930s tennis icon Alice Marble, and her life of sports, celebrity, and incredible mystery Who was Alice Marble? In her public life, she was the biggest tennis star of the pre-war era, a household name like Joe DiMaggio and Joe Louis. She was famous for overcoming serious illness to win the biggest tournaments, including Wimbledon. She was also a fashion designer and trendsetter, a contributor to a pioneering new comic called Wonder Woman—and friend to the biggest names in Hollywood and society, like Carole Lombard and Clark Gable, William Randolph Hearst and Marion Davies, and members of families named Bloomingdale, Loew, and du Pont. She helped integrate tennis with her support of Althea Gibson, and even coached two young women who became stars in their own right: Billie Jean King and Sally Ride. Yet her private life provoked constant speculation while she was alive, and her own memoirs added layers of legend upon stories. According to Alice, she married a man who was killed in the skies over Europe during World War II. But who was the man she loved, and had he even existed? She was widely known for her patriotism during World War II. Had she really nearly given her life for her country as a spy, shot during a wild car chase fleeing foreign espionage agents? In The Divine Miss Marble, bestselling author Robert Weintraub traveled the country to uncover her fascinating story. And the more he learned about her, the more her mysteries and contradictions deepened. Alice was a powerful woman who knew her worth, demanding equal pay to men decades earlier than other female athletes; yet she was held in sway by a domineering, highly successful coach with whom she had a volatile relationship. She was renowned for her California style, and had a brilliant mind and the guts to overcome a lifetime of physical trauma. For the first time here, we come closer than ever before to the truths of this unforgettable life, and somehow it’s a story even more extraordinary than everything we already know about the divine Alice Marble.
Author : Tin Campanella
Publisher : Kings Road Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1782197699
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (821 download)
Download or read book Laura Robson - The Biography written by Tin Campanella and published by Kings Road Publishing. This book was released on 2014-05-08 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2008, 14-year-old Laura Robson shocked the world by giving Britain its first Wimbledon winner in 14 years. From seemingly out of nowhere, the previously unknown teen stormed through the famous tournament to win the girls' singles title, instantly making her the talk of the tennis cognoscenti. With her powerful serve and winning smile she quickly captured the nation's hearts, giving the country a much-needed heroine in a year that had thus far been filled with sporting disappointments. 'We love you, Laura!' read the national newspaper headlines, beginning a fascination with the shy teenager that continues to this day. But with Laura's newfound fame came the weight of responsibility - could she continue her winning streak and place Britain firmly back on top of the game we love so much? For the first time, author Tina Campanella gives you the full story behind Britain's best-loved tennis starlet: her ups and downs, trials and tribulations, and the gritty determination that has seen her become one of the top female tennis players in the world.
Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Rough Guides UK
ISBN 13 : 0241215315
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (412 download)
Download or read book The Northeast (Rough Guides Snapshot England) written by Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2015-04-06 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide Snapshot to England: The Northeast is the ultimate travel guide to this captivating region of England. It leads you through the area with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the major sights and attractions. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, pubs, and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend, or longer. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Endland, with all the practical information you need for traveling in and around the northwest, including transportation, food, drink, costs, health, events, and outdoor activities. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to England.
