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Scottish Sporting Legends

Author : Robert Philip
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1780571666
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Scottish Sporting Legends written by Robert Philip and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scotland may not have won a World Cup (yet!), but many of the country’s sportsmen and women are revered as global legends, including Olympic and US Open champion Andy Murray and winner of six Olympic gold medals, Sir Chris Hoy. In football, the likes of Denis Law, ‘Slim’ Jim Baxter and Jimmy ‘Jinky’ Johnstone would not have looked out of place in the canary yellow of Brazil, while managers Sir Matt Busby, Bill Shankly and Jock Stein have become part of football folklore, as has Sir Alex Ferguson in more recent times. Amazingly, Scots have reached the top in just about every major sport: Jim Clark and Sir Jackie Stewart in Formula One; Andy Murray in tennis; Ken Buchanan and Benny Lynch in the boxing ring; Chris Hoy in cycling; sprinters Allan Wells and Eric Liddell on the Olympic track; and, as befits a nation renowned as ‘the home of golf’, Sandy Lyle was recognised as the greatest player on the planet upon winning the Masters in 1988. Scottish sport is the richest of tapestries and in Scottish Sporting Legends the cream of the crop are entertainingly profiled in a revealing collection of pen portraits of stars past and present.

The Scotsman Heroes of the Era

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 23 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (962 download)

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Download or read book The Scotsman Heroes of the Era written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Bio-Sporting Legends

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Publisher : Sura Books
ISBN 13 : 9788174786449
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book Bio-Sporting Legends written by and published by Sura Books. This book was released on with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Scotland's Sporting Heroes

Author : Robert Jeffrey
Publisher : Canongate Books
ISBN 13 : 9780862417321
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (173 download)

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Download or read book Scotland's Sporting Heroes written by Robert Jeffrey and published by Canongate Books. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout the 20th century, Scotland has produced some of the greatest performers in the history of British sport, whether it be in football, golf, rugby, swimming, boxing, athletics or motor racing. This photographic collection, selected from the Glasgow Herald archives, contains pictures of the most talented and important sportswomen and sportsmen to have represented Scotland.

Sporting Scots

Author : John K. V. Eunson
Publisher : Black & White Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1845024257
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (45 download)

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Download or read book Sporting Scots written by John K. V. Eunson and published by Black & White Publishing. This book was released on 2012-04-18 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1860 the first ever golf 'major' was held in Prestwick - a man from East Lothian won. In 1871 the first ever rugby international in the world took place in Edinburgh - Scotland won. In 1872 the first ever association football international in the world was hosted in Glasgow - it was a draw. All three of these momentous events in the history of sport - even if they did not seem that way at the time - were held in Scotland, and for the next century and more Scottish sporting men and women were pioneers in the growth of sport around the world. "Sporting Scots" tells the incredible stories of the Scots who brought sport to the globe and transformed the histories of golf, football, rugby, athletics, ice hockey, cricket, swimming, baseball, cycling, motor racing and many other sports in the process. It is also the modern history of the Scots abroad as they left the Auld Country far behind them for fame or fortune or for simple economic necessity and left a lasting sporting legacy around the globe.

The Lore of Scotland

Author : Sophia Kingshill
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 140906171X
Total Pages : 596 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book The Lore of Scotland written by Sophia Kingshill and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012-08-30 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scotland's rich past and varied landscape have inspired an extraordinary array of legends and beliefs, and in The Lore of Scotland Jennifer Westwood and Sophia Kingshill bring together many of the finest and most intriguing: stories of heroes and bloody feuds, tales of giants, fairies, and witches, and accounts of local customs and traditions. Their range extends right across the country, from the Borders with their haunting ballads, via Glasgow, site of St Mungo's miracles, to the fateful battlefield of Culloden, and finally to the Shetlands, home of the seal-people. More than simply retelling these stories, The Lore of Scotland explores their origins, showing how and when they arose and investigating what basis - if any - they have in historical fact. In the process, it uncovers the events that inspired Shakespeare's Macbeth, probes the claim that Mary King's Close is the most haunted street in Edinburgh, and examines the surprising truth behind the fame of the MacCrimmons, Skye's unsurpassed bagpipers. Moreover, it reveals how generations of Picts, Vikings, Celtic saints and Presbyterian reformers shaped the myriad tales that still circulate, and, from across the country, it gathers together legends of such renowned figures as Sir William Wallace, St Columba, and the great warrior Fingal. The result is a thrilling journey through Scotland's legendary past and an endlessly fascinating account of the traditions and beliefs that play such an important role in its heritage.

Short Sketches of the Wild Sports and Natural History of the Highlands

Author : Charles St. John
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book Short Sketches of the Wild Sports and Natural History of the Highlands written by Charles St. John and published by . This book was released on 1846 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Dougie Donnelly

Author : Dougie Donnelly
Publisher : McNidder & Grace
ISBN 13 : 0857162675
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (571 download)

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Download or read book Dougie Donnelly written by Dougie Donnelly and published by McNidder & Grace. This book was released on 2024-09-12 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the autobiography of Dougie Donnelly, one of Scotland's most successful and best loved broadcasters, who has spent over 32 years with the BBC as a presenter on Grandstand and Sportscene. As well as commentating on Great Britain winning the gold medal at curling at the Winter Olympics Donnelly has also presented football World Cups and European Championships, Europe winning Ryder and Solheim Cups and many golf championships. He was there broadcasting when Scotland won two rugby Grand Slams and medals in Olympic and Commonwealth Games, and when Stephen Hendry was the greatest snooker player in the world. Oh, and he interviewed an American President on stage at the Royal Albert Hall! Donnelly's additional skills as a chat show host were recognised when he fronted a series Friday Night with Dougie Donnelly and a television special with Billy Connolly, Connolly with Donnelly both for the BBC. Dougie is still travelling the world doing what he does best – commentating on sport! His latest travels include commentating on international golf, a sport he loves to play - although admits he's a better commentator than player! As a student, Dougie was Social Secretary at Strathclyde University when he booked Billy Connolly a gig! They remain good friends. As a young DJ Dougie first found his voice, that Glasgow one, before sending a demo tape to Radio Clyde. From 1979 to 1992 he presented Radio Clyde's Mid-Morning Show, before leaving to present on TV. Dougie soon established himself as a sports presenter and his skills as a chat show host were also recognised when he fronted a series Friday Night with Dougie Donnelly and a television special with Billy Connolly, Connolly with Donnelly both for the BBC.

Be a Winner

Author : Kenny Kemp
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1845969499
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (459 download)

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Download or read book Be a Winner written by Kenny Kemp and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scotland needs more winners - all kinds of winners - in sport and in life. And with the Olympics heading to London and the Commonwealth Games coming to Glasgow, we now have the major catalysts to inspire us to be winners. But as a nation we need to overcome our natural reserve and tendency to underperform when it really matters. We need to find new levels of self-belief and optimism. We need more winning role models: more Chris Hoys, Alex Fergusons, Andy Murrays and Liz McColgans. Packed with significant insights from Scotland's leading sportsmen and women, past and present, Be a Winner takes the reader on a personal journey to help them become a genuine success. It encourages them to set their own sporting goals and identify their own personal bests, and, most importantly, gives guidance about how to reach them, through the example of great Scottish winners. It also highlights the steps that an individual can take to develop a winning mentality. From motivation to dedication, competitiveness to teamwork, this book covers all the bases. Be a Winner tells it straight when it comes to sport and how to succeed in it, through the advice of the Scottish men and women who have reached the very pinnacle of their various fields. This book will enable a proud Scot to become a 'super Scot'.

How to Brand Nations, Cities and Destinations

Author : T. Moilanen
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 0230584594
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book How to Brand Nations, Cities and Destinations written by T. Moilanen and published by Springer. This book was released on 2008-12-14 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Usually, a country brand is not focused, resulting in unsuccessful place branding. It is possible to successfully raise your national identity to the level of an attractive brand. Building a country brand is an investment, with strong positive returns. This book will guide you along the path to building a successful brand.

Legends Of The Game 100 Famous Sports Stars

Author : Savita Pandit
Publisher : True Sign Publishing House
ISBN 13 : 9359889962
Total Pages : 301 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (598 download)

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Download or read book Legends Of The Game 100 Famous Sports Stars written by Savita Pandit and published by True Sign Publishing House. This book was released on with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Legends Of The Game: 100 Famous Sports Stars" is an exhilarating tribute to the greatest athletes across various sports disciplines. From the fields of basketball to soccer, tennis to swimming, this comprehensive book celebrates the iconic figures whose extraordinary talent and dedication have left an indelible mark on the world of sports. Through vivid storytelling and captivating imagery, readers are immersed in the exhilarating journeys of these legendary individuals, from their humble beginnings to their crowning achievements on the global stage. Whether it's the unparalleled dominance of Michael Jordan on the basketball court, the grace and precision of Serena Williams on the tennis court, or the sheer athleticism of Usain Bolt on the track, each athlete's story is a testament to the power of perseverance, passion, and sheer determination. "Legends Of The Game" is a definitive homage to sporting greatness and an inspiration for athletes and fans alike.

New York Times Book of Sports Legends

Author : Joseph Vecchione
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0671760394
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (717 download)

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Download or read book New York Times Book of Sports Legends written by Joseph Vecchione and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1992-06-15 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here are 50 of America's greatest sports figures, vividly captured in incisive biographical essays, on-the-scene coverage of their triumphs and defeats, and evocative reminiscences--by the New York Times reporters who covered them. 50 black-and-white photos.

The Herald Diary: Owling with Laughter

Author : Ken Smith
Publisher : Black & White Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1785303309
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (853 download)

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Download or read book The Herald Diary: Owling with Laughter written by Ken Smith and published by Black & White Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2020-10-29 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You can have a lot of laughs in ten years, which is why we have collected the very best of the amusing stories encountered by the readers of The Herald Diary column over the past decade. There was even a Scottish Labour Prime Minister all those years ago, Celtic fans could only dream that their team would begin its quest for 10 titles in a row, and the word Covid was simply a typing error for David or cove. So as everyone could really do with a smile just now, we have combed well over two thousand Diary columns to bring the best of what made Scots laugh over the last ten years, whether it is the sharpest humour from pubs, the daft things children say or the humour from all sides of Scottish courts, the very best are here.

The Herald Diary 2011

Author : Ken Smith
Publisher : Black & White Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1845027981
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (45 download)

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Download or read book The Herald Diary 2011 written by Ken Smith and published by Black & White Publishing. This book was released on 2011-10-13 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If every Glaswegian thinks they are a comedian, then the "Herald" newspaper's daily "Diary" column is their jokebook. When true life cartwheels over into humour, or a joke is cracked in a Scottish office, bar or playground, it usually ends up in the "Diary". The year 2011 has brought us royal weddings, Scottish elections, tumbling house prices, headline-grabbing football matches, and dire weather. Yet Scots smiled through the lot, and told the "Diary" about it. We have now carefully gone over the hundreds of "Diary" stories from the past 12 months to bring you the very best. In this volume, we gather the very best tales from the column, proving that ordinary Scots are still the natural comedians of the world.

Touching the Heights

Author : Archie Macpherson
Publisher : Luath Press Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1804250546
Total Pages : 265 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (42 download)

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Download or read book Touching the Heights written by Archie Macpherson and published by Luath Press Ltd. This book was released on 2022-10-26 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They all excited and inspired me by how they fought their corners [...] So I want to place them all round a fantasy dinner-table, not just to dine, but to relive how I saw them in action and how much they had in common. Who would be on your dream dinner party guest list? Over his 50 years in broadcasting, Archie Macpherson has seen many sports personalities come and go; in Touching the Heights he collects the 13 who have inspired him most around his fantasy dinner table. Some are well-known, others less so, but all shaped both their sport and those, like Macpherson, who watched their careers unfold. Tommy Docherty · Jackie Paterson · Jim Baxter Eric Brown · Jimmy Johnstone · Sandra Whittaker Dr Richard Budgett · Ally MacLeod · Jock Stein · Sir Alex Ferguson · Bill McLaren · Jim MacLean · Graeme Souness From football to golf, boxing to athletics, Touching the Heights celebrates the breadth of Scottish sporting achievement. Whether telling the tale of a boy who acquired new shoes by stealing them from the local baths, or that of a distinguished medical scientist at the centre of sporting transgender debates, one thing unites them all: Without them life would have been much poorer.

The Herald Diary 2019

Author : Ken Smith
Publisher : Black & White Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1785302973
Total Pages : 173 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (853 download)

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Download or read book The Herald Diary 2019 written by Ken Smith and published by Black & White Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2019-10-31 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are folk desperate for these days? A laugh, we reckon. And fortunately the readers of The Herald newspaper agree, as over the past year they have sent the newspaper's Diary column their funniest moments, whether it's about the daft things that happen in their office, the outrageous comments they are told in the pub, or just the eyebrow-raising observations they overhear on the train into town. They even have the occasional smile over politics, would you believe.And the very best of them are gathered in this handy volume. So if you want to know why Scotsmen still cannot understand their partners, the funniest claims made on the golf course, and the outrageous shenanigans of police officers, apprentices, shop-workers and school teachers, then look no further.

Into the Suffersphere

Author : Jon Malnick
Publisher : The Crowood Press
ISBN 13 : 0719820529
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (198 download)

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Download or read book Into the Suffersphere written by Jon Malnick and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2016-08-31 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to the website of The Velominati, the self-professed Keepers of the Cog, the optimal number of bikes owned is n + 1, where n is the number of bikes owned. But there's also an important corollary, s-1, where s is the number of bikes that will cause your wife or partner to leave you.' Into the Suffersphere: Cycling and the Art of Pain is a brilliantly witty account of one former racer's exploration of whether cycling is the one sport that pushes its participants to the very limits of human endurance, and delves painfully into the role that physical and mental suffering can play in this elite endurance sport. Drawing together sporting history and pro-cycling interviews, and investigating current medical, business and psychological theories, this is the story of the extraordinary lengths to which minds and bodies can be pushed. Peppered with recollections from the author's own racing experiences and offering a fascinating insight into the unique allure of pain in a sporting context, Into the Suffersphere explores a side of cycling that you would never have dreamed of - not even in your worst nightmare. An essential read for all MAMILs (middle-aged men in Lycra) and fans of sports writing and smart thinking.