Nadia Comaneci is the Romanian child prodigy and global gymnastics star who ultimately fled her homeland and the brutal oppression of a communist regime. At the age of just 14, Nadia became the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10.0 at... Zobraziť viac
Clever and informative, How to Win at Chess teaches you everything you need to know about the game, including all the important moves and strategies to start off strong and keep you thinking several steps ahead... Zobraziť viac
As the number of adaptive sport and recreation programs increases, athletes with disabilities now have more opportunities than ever to participate in sports, recreation, and physical fitness. In response, students pursuing a career in sport management... Zobraziť viac
In 1950, no mountain higher than 8,000 meters had ever been climbed. Maurice Herzog and other members of the French Alpine Club resolved to try. This is the enthralling story of the first conquest of Annapurna and the harrowing descent... Zobraziť viac
The fiercely honest, fearless, darkly funny autobiography of global tennis star Maria Sharapova. In the middle of the night, a father and his daughter step off a Greyhound bus in Florida and head straight to the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy... Zobraziť viac
Yotox is a new and completely natural alternative anti-aging regimen that tightens and tones the face muscles - and combat wrinkles. Illustrated with more than 75 instructive photos throughout, this technique offers an easy, safe, ... Zobraziť viac
An epic adventure that began with one simple question: Why does my foot hurt? ... Zobraziť viac
Both a one-time "near-great junior tennis player" and a lifelong connoisseur of the finer points of the game, David Foster Wallace wrote about tennis with the authority of an insider, the showmanship of a literary pyrotechnician, and ... Zobraziť viac
It's time we all stopped whining and learned a thing or two from The Toughest Cyclists Ever. Including: Stephen Roche, whose cure for exhaustion was to go up a gear and fight harder, all the way to the ambulance. Eddy Merckx, who hurt himself so badly... Zobraziť viac
Even the most minor of injuries can sideline a runner from being active for an extended period of time; some are even determined to run through the pain and risk injuring themselves further. Danny Dreyer's technique, ... Zobraziť viac
Who doesn't remember what it feels like to be a young person on a bike? Cycling offers kids an unrivalled freedom and independence. With global cycling trends on a new, post-pandemic high, ever more young people are experiencing the joys... Zobraziť viac
A Game to Love is the stunning publishing debut of award-winning sports photographer Mike Powell. Featuring 500 highly evocative and original images, A Game to Love portrays and celebrates the spirit and... Zobraziť viac
A century of mystery surrounds Everest's highest point. A mathematician's fresh perspective, analyzing contemporary accounts and artifacts, uncovers new insights into their fateful 1924 climb. Zobraziť viac
Kniha pojednává o populárních dálkových závodech v běhu na lyžích. Autor Hannes Larson je velmi známý běžec na lyžích: dosáhl 22 titulů Worldloppet Master, založil Mezinárodní asociaci lyžařů, kteří se zúčastňují závodů... Zobraziť viac
As a child growing up in Australia, Allan Peiper never knew where home was. In this book he tells of the new world and culture he discovered, as he fought prejudice and deceit... Zobraziť viac
For a quarter century, the annual Best American Sports Writing has showcased the greatest sports journalism of the previous year. This year's guest editor, acclaimed author Howard Bryant, continues the tradition, seeking out writing that ... Zobraziť viac
Offering insight on route planning, training guides, and demystifying the science of the body, On the Run has been composed to educate and inspire runners of all experience levels. More than a health trend, running fosters community... Zobraziť viac
This short book takes us through the sixteen days in August 1936 when the Olympic Games were staged in Berlin. With a chapter dedicated to each day, it describes the events in the German capital through the eyes of a select cast of characters ... Zobraziť viac
David Byrne, the co-founder of the group Talking Heads, has been riding a bicycle as his principal means of transportation since the 1980s. When he tours, Byrne travels with a folding bicycle, bringing it to cities like... Zobraziť viac
