From the national bestselling author of One Night Only come 39 new stories about what a big-league goal can mean to an NHLer Including interviews with Billy Smith, Chris Mason, Damian Rhodes, Christian Thomas, and Slap Shot's Dave...
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Author:Reid, KenSummary: - Author:Agassi, AndreSummary:
Far more than a superb memoir about the highest levels of professional tennis, Open is the engrossing story of a remarkable life.
Andre Agassi had his life mapped out for him before he left the crib. Groomed to be a... - Author:Agassi, AndreSummary:
From Andre Agassi, one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court, a beautiful, haunting autobiography. Agassi’s incredibly rigorous training begins when he is just...
- Author:Hughes, ClaraSummary:
"From one of Canadas most decorated Olympians comes a life-affirming story of one woman's struggle with depression. In a world where winning meant everything, her biggest competitor was herself. In 2006, when Clara Hughes stepped onto...
- Author:Rousey, RondaSummary:
From New York Times bestselling author and trailblazing athlete Ronda Rousey, an unfiltered chronicle of loss, resilience and finding meaning in life's journey. From the moment she burst onto the MMA scene, Ronda Rousey was...
- Author:Boy, Gawani PonySummary:
GaWaNi Pony Boy's unique approach to horses is captured in these five books from BowTie Press. GaWaNi Pony Boy is the founder and president of lyuptala University (lyuptala means "one-with" in Lakota), and online college...
- Author:Kaine, Mark J.Summary:
Do you yearn for an adventure in the great outdoors? Does camping and hiking appeal to you? Do you need some good advice before you start? The lure of fresh air, beautiful scenery and sparsely populated expanses is something that is...
- Author:Wickenheiser, HayleySummary:
NATIONAL BESTSELLERThe greatest women's hockey player of all time, Hayley Wickenheiser shares the lessons that won her four Olympic gold medals, and hard-earned wisdom distilled from moments when she fell short. There is no one in...
- Author:Deford, FrankSummary:
Over Time: My Life as a Sportswriter is as unconventional and wide-ranging as Frank Deford's remarkable career, in which he has chronicled the heroes and the characters of just about every sport in nearly every medium. Deford...
- Author:MacDonald, Cheryl A., Edwards, Jonathon R.J.Summary:
This engaging interdisciplinary collection seeks to shed light on narratives and research that challenge hockey's norms, push its boundaries, and provide new ways of conceptualizing its role in North American culture. The volume's...
- Author:Rondina, CatherineSummary:
P.K. Subban is a remarkable athlete and role model. Initially drafted in 2007 to the Montreal Canadiens, P.K. now plays for the New Jersey Devils. He's set records and won the Norris Trophy, the highest honor in hockey for a defenseman...
- Author:Chan, Arlene, Humphries, SusanSummary:
Paddles Up! provides an in-depth look at dragon boating from its beginnings in ancient China to the modern-day prominence of Canadian teams on the international scene, as told in the words of top coaches of men's and women's teams,...
- Author:McCoy, HeathSummary:
Calgary’s Stampede Wrestling spawned some of the biggest wrestling stars in history, from mat kings of the past like Gene Kiniski and Superstar Billy Graham to modern idols like Bret “Hitman” Hart, the British Bulldogs, and Chris Benoit...
- Author:Myhres, BranttSummary:
#1 BESTSELLER "This book is at times startling, yet very real and down to earth . . . I saw [Brantt] in all phases of his life and his career. I consider him a friend and an ally. Pain Killer sends a strong message....
- Author:Ortiz, DavidSummary:
An entertaining, unfiltered memoir by one of the game's greatest, most clutch sluggers and beloved personalities David "Big Papi" Ortiz is a baseball icon and one of the most popular figures ever to play the game. As a...
- Author:Smart, DavidSummary:
Shortlisted for the 2019 Banff Mountain Book Award for Mountain Literature Shortlisted for the 2019 Boardman Tasker Award An intriguing biography of the renowned Austrian alpinist Paul Preuss, who achieved international recognition both...
- Author:Shipnuck, AlanSummary:
A juicy and freewheeling biography of legendary golf champion Phil Mickelson--who has led a big, controversial life--as reported by longtime Sports Illustrated writer and bestselling author Alan Shipnuck. Phil Mickelson is one of the...
- Author:Bridge, KathrynSummary:
In 1924 Phyllis (Phyl) Munday did what no other woman had done before - reached the summit of Mt. Robson. She climbed close to 100 mountains in her lifetime, many of those first ascents. She honed her outdoor skills as a Girl Guide...
- Author:Bridge, Kathryn AnneSummary:
In 1924, Phyl Munday did what no woman had done before - reached the summit of Mt. Robson, the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies. She climbed nearly 100 mountains; her physical prowess legitimized her in the largely male world of...
- Author:Robinson, Billy, Shannon, JakeSummary:
Behind the scenes with a pro wrestling and MMA legend
In this fascinating autobiography, Billy Robinson recounts his upbringing in post–WWII England amid a family of champion fighters, his worldwide travels as a wrestler...
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