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Tennis Through the Eyes of an “Old Pro”

Author : Bob Kurlander
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1483654788
Total Pages : 49 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (836 download)

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Download or read book Tennis Through the Eyes of an “Old Pro” written by Bob Kurlander and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-06-18 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TURNING TENNIS PRO: I was a very young Tennis Pro in the late 1940s with jobs at the Mountain Ridge Country Club, NJ and the Mayfair Inn, Stanford, FL. I was not satisfied with my income. I was offered a lucrative job with the Gilman Paper Company, New York City, NY that required my moving to Montgomery, AL to promote and sell a packaging machine that filled chemicals into multi-wall kraft bags, manufactured by Gilman. I had a lot of success with this marketing venture and was moved back to the New York office. A career with Gilman looked good with an excellent pension for my old age. BUT, my love for TENNIS changed everything! My brother, Jack convinced Playboy Hotels International that his Great Gorge Ski Area was a great place to build a hotel that they were planning. He suggested I renew my Tennis Life by accepting the Director of Tennis with Playboy. My Tennis Career was back on track - which my book deals with.

All In

Author : Billie Jean King
Publisher : Knopf
ISBN 13 : 1101947349
Total Pages : 443 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book All In written by Billie Jean King and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2021-08-17 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • An inspiring and intimate self-portrait of the champion of equality that encompasses her brilliant tennis career, unwavering activism, and an ongoing commitment to fairness and social justice. “A story about the personal strength, immense growth, and undeniable greatness of one woman who fearlessly stood up to a culture trying to break her down.”—Serena Williams In this spirited account, Billie Jean King details her life's journey to find her true self. She recounts her groundbreaking tennis career—six years as the top-ranked woman in the world, twenty Wimbledon championships, thirty-nine grand-slam titles, and her watershed defeat of Bobby Riggs in the famous "Battle of the Sexes." She poignantly recalls the cultural backdrop of those years and the profound impact on her worldview from the women's movement, the assassinations and anti-war protests of the 1960s, the civil rights movement, and, eventually, the LGBTQ+ rights movement. She describes the myriad challenges she's hurdled—entrenched sexism, an eating disorder, near financial peril after being outed—on her path to publicly and unequivocally acknowledging her sexual identity at the age of fifty-one. She talks about how her life today remains one of indefatigable service. She offers insights and advice on leadership, business, activism, sports, politics, marriage equality, parenting, sexuality, and love. And she shows how living honestly and openly has had a transformative effect on her relationships and happiness. Hers is the story of a pathbreaking feminist, a world-class athlete, and an indomitable spirit whose impact has transcended even her spectacular achievements in sports.

Break Point

Author : Vince Spadea
Publisher : ECW Press
ISBN 13 : 1554902703
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (549 download)

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Download or read book Break Point written by Vince Spadea and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spadea gives a riveting and often hilarious account of the ultra-competitive world of pro tennis. Along the way, he analyses Agassi, Roddick, Federer, Navratilova, Sharapova et al in more colourful and personal terms than you've ever seen before!

Late to the Ball

Author : Gerald Marzorati
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 147673741X
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (767 download)

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Download or read book Late to the Ball written by Gerald Marzorati and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-05-02 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An award-winning author shares the inspiring and entertaining account of his pursuit to become a nationally competitive tennis player--at the age of sixty. Being a man or a woman in your early sixties is different than it was a generation or two ago, at least for the more fortunate of us. We aren't old.

A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again

Author : David Foster Wallace
Publisher : Back Bay Books
ISBN 13 : 0316090522
Total Pages : 546 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again written by David Foster Wallace and published by Back Bay Books. This book was released on 2009-11-23 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These widely acclaimed essays from the author of Infinite Jest -- on television, tennis, cruise ships, and more -- established David Foster Wallace as one of the preeminent essayists of his generation. In this exuberantly praised book -- a collection of seven pieces on subjects ranging from television to tennis, from the Illinois State Fair to the films of David Lynch, from postmodern literary theory to the supposed fun of traveling aboard a Caribbean luxury cruiseliner -- David Foster Wallace brings to nonfiction the same curiosity, hilarity, and exhilarating verbal facility that has delighted readers of his fiction, including the bestselling Infinite Jest.

Elite Tennis

Author : Svetoslav S Elenkov
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781543080018
Total Pages : 114 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Elite Tennis written by Svetoslav S Elenkov and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-05-16 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you seek to achieve the very best in the sport of tennis you'll find in Elite Tennis the most important lessons, tips, and perspective that a player will need on that journey. Based on years of experience as a player, and later a teacher of the game, Svetoslav Elenkov answers the question all competitors ask at some point: How do I become a Great tennis player? In this book he'll go over, in depth, his Principles: Starting young Learning the learning process---technique, awareness, control Communication between you and your body Fitness & diet The periodization of Peak performance Discipline and consistency in making time. And to break it down into further detail, Slav gives first-hand, professional advice on: How much, where and what you should practice Specialized areas like strategy for singles & doubles Tournament preparation and environmental awareness Monetary costs throughout The passion to endure And personal anecdotes: 'Lessons from the Tour'.

The Inner Game of Tennis

Author : W. Timothy Gallwey
Publisher : Random House Trade Paperbacks
ISBN 13 : 0679778314
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (797 download)

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Download or read book The Inner Game of Tennis written by W. Timothy Gallwey and published by Random House Trade Paperbacks. This book was released on 1997-05-27 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The timeless guide to achieving the state of “relaxed concentration” that’s not only the key to peak performance in tennis but the secret to success in life itself—part of the bestselling Inner Game series, with more than one million copies sold! “Groundbreaking . . . the best guide to getting out of your own way . . . Its profound advice applies to many other parts of life.”—Bill Gates, GatesNotes (“Five of My All-Time Favorite Books”) This phenomenally successful guide to mastering the game from the inside out has become a touchstone for hundreds of thousands of people. Billie Jean King has called the book her tennis bible; Al Gore has used it to focus his campaign staff; and Itzhak Perlman has recommended it to young violinists. Based on W. Timothy Gallwey’s profound realization that the key to success doesn’t lie in holding the racket just right, or positioning the feet perfectly, but rather in keeping the mind uncluttered, this transformative book gives you the tools to unlock the potential that you’ve possessed all along. “The Inner Game” is the one played within the mind of the player, against the hurdles of self-doubt, nervousness, and lapses in concentration. Gallwey shows us how to overcome these obstacles by trusting the intuitive wisdom of our bodies and achieving a state of “relaxed concentration.” With chapters devoted to trusting the self and changing habits, it is no surprise then, that Gallwey’s method has had an impact far beyond the confines of the tennis court. Whether you want to play music, write a novel, get ahead at work, or simply unwind after a stressful day, Gallwey shows you how to tap into your utmost potential. No matter your goals, The Inner Game of Tennis gives you the definitive framework for long-term success.

A Handful of Summers

Author : Gordon Forbes
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0143527908
Total Pages : 358 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (435 download)

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Download or read book A Handful of Summers written by Gordon Forbes and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2012-09-24 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cult classic, from an era populated by the most colourful tennis players of all time, A Handful of Summers is an uninhibited account of adventures on the tennis circuits of the world. More about the hilarious escapades of players than the game itself, the book begins with a short series of vignettes from Forbes' childhood on a Cape farm, then takes the reader on a tennis tour - into locker rooms and restaurants, narrow streets and small hotels, and onwards to the lawns of Wimbledon and the caramel coloured clays of Roland Garros.

Winning Ugly

Author : Brad Gilbert
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1476715092
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (767 download)

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Download or read book Winning Ugly written by Brad Gilbert and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-05-28 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tennis classic from Olympic gold medalist and ESPN analyst Brad Gilbert, now featuring a new introduction with tips drawn from the strategies of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Andy Murray, and more, to help you outthink and outplay your toughest opponents. A former Olympic medalist and now one of ESPN’s most respected analysts, Brad Gilbert shares his timeless tricks and tips, including “some real gems” (Tennis magazine) to help both recreational and professional players improve their game. In the new introduction to this third edition, Gilbert uses his inside access to analyze current stars such as Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal, showing readers how to beat better players without playing better tennis. Written with clarity and wit, this classic combat manual for the tennis court has become the bible of tennis instruction books for countless players worldwide.

International Book of Tennis Drills

Author : Professional Tennis Registry
Publisher : Triumph Books
ISBN 13 : 1623685109
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (236 download)

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Download or read book International Book of Tennis Drills written by Professional Tennis Registry and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2013-04 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filled with time-tested drills designed to improve every aspect of one's game, this updated edition is the ideal resource for any tennis player who wants to gain an edge on their competition. With more than 100 practice drills for both group and independent practice, readers will learn how to improve their serving, returning, groundstrokes, lobs, drop shots, approach shots, overheads, volleys, and much more. The singular, authoritative source for skill-enhancing drills, this guide is equally useful for beginning or advanced players of all ages.

The Sequel

Author : Sr. Monsanto
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1438914032
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book The Sequel written by Sr. Monsanto and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2008-12 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his English grandmother's apartment in Berlin's "Old West" the writer heard Neville Chamberlain's voice coming through the radio, telling the world," Peace in Our Time." Walking with his cousin York along the fashionable "Tauentzienstrasse" the morning after "Crystal Night," York kept him from picking up some jewelry intending to put it back in a store's broken display: "Don't you see the 'SA' men? You don't want to mess with those guys." At the railroad station of the Olympic village of Garmisch-Partenkirchen he was part of a contingent welcoming Rudolf Hess, not long before Hitler's deputy flew to Scotland. During the writer's stay in a boarding school, the "Gauleiter" came to "visit." An upperclassman had pasted a Hitler stamp on the wall, his idea for the recommended Hitler portrait. He and his aunt Lindy were in a review theater on Berlin's "Kurfuerstendamm," when a news bulletin came through that an attempt had been made on the "Fuehrer's" life. But to the author and his friends Lunceford and Basie records were more important, and so was their poker club. Most wars cannot be comprehended in isolation. The Second World War is a prime example.The author goes back to the First World War and its origins. His father, whose diplomatic career began in 1914 in Japan and America, provided essential information, particularly about Americas entry into the war.The first war cast a very dark shadow across the entire twentieth century and, it is beginning to look like it, the time beyond. Among its immediate consequences was the emergence of extremist parties, leading in Germany to the Hitler government and the critical "Empowerment Law." Even so, there were several opportunities of avoiding the worst, and when the second war did brake out, it was as if it had been preordained.

Tennis Hobo

Author : John K Gruberg
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780997657807
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (578 download)

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Download or read book Tennis Hobo written by John K Gruberg and published by . This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your favorite tennis book may have to step aside for this semi-autobiographical novel. A tennis coach and a writer, John Gruberg has been mentioned on the Tonight Show and in Playboy Magazine. "There are tears in my eyes as I finish this book. Wow, I am really stunned!" ... Roger Kahn, USPTA"What a great, entertaining and FUN read! John Gruberg has nailed this one. Don't miss it!" ... Dick Gould, Director of Tennis, Stanford University "I can relate to this book. Great tale!" ... Peter Smith, Men's Tennis Coach, USC"At last, a great tennis novel!" ... Gary Glassman, Tennis Coach, Stony Brook University"A tennis story that begs to be told." ... Sean Sloane, Past Director of Education, USTA"Tennis Hobo is, perhaps, the best on its subject." ... Alan Hager, Chair Emeritus, Department of English, University of Illinois"Gruberg's Tennis Hobo brings to mind A Handful of Summers by Gordon Forbes." ... Andrew Weldon, Former Conductor, Burlington Northern Railroad. . . . . . . The golden years of Borg, Connors, McEnroe / Evert, Navratilova, King, haunt the background as two California pros investigate off-the-beaten-path money tournaments, hobo trains, and life in the not-so-fast lane; while simultaneously negotiating the joys and sorrows of teaching the game. Tennis Hobo is not about the glamor of the big time, but rather it is the untold story of someone who makes all that possible -- the teaching pro. It is about Stretch and his friend, Hammer; and it is about an inner city kid who becomes their protégé. It is also about disillusionment and life, and a longing for the old days. But there are plenty of laughs, too. John Gruberg delivers the real thing -- club players, public-parkers, hungry young pros, and anxious tennis parents. Fascinating instruction bits and witty insights to the game are a bonus.

Sporting Gentlemen

Author : E. Digby Baltzell
Publisher : Transaction Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1412851807
Total Pages : 468 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (128 download)

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Download or read book Sporting Gentlemen written by E. Digby Baltzell and published by Transaction Publishers. This book was released on 2013 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published: New York: Free Press, 1995.

New York Magazine

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book New York Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1986-07-21 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.

New York Magazine

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book New York Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1986-08-18 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.

Routledge Handbook of Tennis

Author : Robert J. Lake
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1315533553
Total Pages : 478 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (155 download)

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Download or read book Routledge Handbook of Tennis written by Robert J. Lake and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-02-05 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tennis is one of the world’s most popular sports, as levels of participation and spectatorship demonstrate. Moreover, tennis has always been one of the world’s most significant sports, expressing crucial fractures of social class, gender, sexuality, race and ethnicity - both on and off court. This is the first book to undertake a survey of the historical and socio-cultural sweep of tennis, exploring key themes from governance, development and social inclusion to national identity and the role of the media. It is presented in three parts: historical developments; culture and representations; and politics and social issues, and features contributions by leading tennis scholars from North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. The most authoritative book published to date on the history, culture and politics of tennis, this is an essential reference for any course or program examining the history, sociology, politics or culture of sport.

What Don't Kill Me Just Makes Me Strong

Author : Stewart Francke
Publisher : Untreed Reads
ISBN 13 : 1611875803
Total Pages : 83 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (118 download)

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Download or read book What Don't Kill Me Just Makes Me Strong written by Stewart Francke and published by Untreed Reads. This book was released on 2013-07-09 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Detroit music legend and founder of the Stewart Francke Leukemia Foundation shares his inspiring story of illness, faith, and the drive to survive. In this candid survival memoir, Stewart Francke recounts his remarkable journey with leukemia through a bone marrow transplant, complications, and eventual recovery. Understanding that his survival makes him part of the “lucky unlucky,” the young father and renowned musician finds the silver lining—and then some—in his struggle. Francke’s story from initial biopsy to full recovery is often harrowing. Yet it is in the darkest moments that he learns important lessons about survival. Coming to understand that faith is a choice, he also realizes that only death is irrevocable. All else either makes us stronger or becomes part of the gift of life. Beginning each chapter with a brief but powerful lesson in living, Francke’s singular story of illness, faith, and family is also a universal guide for facing adversity.