Karen Chilton
"Work hard, and don't look for excuses," C. Vivian Stringer's parents told her, "and you can achieve anything." But her faith and perseverance would be tested many times. A gifted athlete, she had to fight for a place on an all-white ... [... more]
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Matthew Modine
Gene was a lonely, introverted intellectual. Phineas was a handsome, taunting, daredevil athlete. What happened between them at school one summer during the early years of World War II is the subject of A ... [... more]
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Jean Driscoll
World class athlete Jean Driscoll is considered the top female wheelchair marathoner in the world and was ranked #25 female athlete of the century by Sports Illustrated for Women, earning the title of "Best ... [... more]
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Robert Haas
Robert Haas, M.S., is a renowned health expert who has counseled such world-champion athletes and celebrities as Martina Navratilova, Ivan Lendl, George Foreman, Cher, Carly Simon, and Mike Nichols. Haas was the ... [... more]
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James E. Loehr
renowned motivational coach of world-class athletes turns his attention to those in the corporate world. In Stress for Success, business people get a practical, performance-based program to strengthen their physical, ... [... more]
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Chuck Montgomery
"I was born to be a point guard, but not a very good one. . . .There was a time in my life when I walked through the world known to myself and others as an athlete. It was part of my own definition... click for more> ... [... more]
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Jim Wharton
JIM WHARTON, an exercise physiologist known as "the Mechanic" for his ability to fine-tune athletes, and his son, PHIL WHARTON, a sports therapist and competitive long-distance runner, are president and vice ... [... more]
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The Siberian Husky: Able Athlete, Able Friend
The Best Husky Book I purchased a siberian husky 1 year ago and wanted to learn as much as I could about the breed. This book says it all. I have bought several other books, and basically they stink. This book is well written, has beautiful pictures and ... [... more]
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Jocks: True Stories of America's Gay Male Athletes
Very Entertaining... This is a pretty good book. I'm not gay and I learned a lot about what gay athletes have to go through. I personnally know Dan and he came to my house and autographed it for me. It is very entertaining and you learn about gay people' ... [... more]
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Draw 50 Athletes: The Step-by-Step Way to Draw Wrestlers ...
Lots of fun for athletic artists I liked drawing hockey, basketball, football, karate and fencing the best. It was easy when you followed the diagrams. Now I can draw them better without the book too. I liked learning how to draw all the sports, but I ... [... more]
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The Perfect Mile: Three Athletes, One Goal and Less Than ...
A very enjoyable work "The Perfect Mile" is a fascinating book. It combines character studies of three milers competing to break the four-minute barrier with an enjoyable historical account. It is a well-written and compelling work.
The perfect ... [... more]
CDN$30.10
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Maximum Performance: Sports Medicine for Endurance Athletes
Maximum Performance by Michael Ross Maximum performance by Michael Ross is one of the best books on the topic of sports medicine for endurance athletes, especially cyclists. What makes the book an invaluable resource for athletes is its foundation in ... [... more]
CDN$29.74
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