Sports and recreation

  • On the field with… Tom Brady

    Creator

    Christopher, Matt

    Abstract

    Don't miss this action-packed and comprehensive look at the life and achievements of an NFL legend! With more Super Bowl appearances than any other player in NFL history, Tom Brady is a sports icon. From his college days as a backup quarterback at University of Michigan to his record-breaking number of winning seasons with the New England Patriots, this new and comprehensive biography gives fans a firsthand look at the highs and lows of the superstar's life and career, complete with stats and photographs.

    Audience
    Juvenile**
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    Little, Brown and Company

    Non spécifié
  • On the court with… Stephen Curry

    Creator

    Christopher, Matt

    Abstract

    Discover the amazing achievements of fan favorite two-time MVP Stephen Curry in this brand-new, comprehensive biography. Stephen Curry is a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, record-breaker, and Finals champion who electrifies fans with his incredible on-court feats. He's also a dedicated husband, father, and philanthropist who inspires people on and off the court. Learn more about this remarkable athlete in this biography, complete with stats and photographs.

    Audience
    Juvenile**
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

    Non spécifié
  • Serena Williams : Legends in sports

    Creator

    Christopher, Matt

    Abstract

    Discover the amazing achievements of sports legend Serena Williams—on and off the tennis court—in this exciting new biography. Serena Williams has been ranked number one in the world for tennis singles, won twenty-two Grand Slam singles titles, and won four Olympic gold medals. She is a powerful player and a fierce competitor. Learn more about the record-breaking athlete in this comprehensive and action-packed biography, complete with stats and photographs.

    Audience
    Juvenile**
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

    Non spécifié
  • Wolfpack (young readers edition)

    Creator

    Wambach, Abby

    Abstract

    This program is read by Abby Wambach and includes a bonus conversation. In this young listeners adaptation of her #1 New York Times bestselling book, two-time Olympic gold medalist and FIFA World Cup champion Abby Wambach inspires the next generation to find their voice, unite their pack, and change the world. From rising young star to co-captain of the 2015 Women's World Cup Champion team, Abby Wambach's impressive career has shown her what it truly means to be a champion.

    Audience
    Juvenile**
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    Macmillan Young Listeners

    Non spécifié
  • Magdalena : river of dreams: a story of Colombia

    Creator

    Davis, Wade

    Abstract

    A captivating new book from Wade Davis—award-winning, best-selling author and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence for more than a decade—that brings vividly to life the story of the great Río Magdalena, illuminating Colombia's complex past, present, and future Travelers often become enchanted with the first country that captures their hearts and gives them license to be free. For Wade Davis, it was Colombia. Now in a masterly new book, Davis tells of his travels on the mighty Magdalena, the river that made possible the nation.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    Random House Audio

    Non spécifié
  • One life

    Creator

    Rapinoe, Megan

    Abstract

    An instant New York Times bestseller! “Rapinoe's 'signature pose' from the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup is synonymous to the feeling we got when finishing this book: heart full, arms wide and ready to take up space in this world.” —USA Today. Megan Rapinoe, Olympic gold medalist and two-time Women's World Cup champion, reveals for the first time her life both on and off the field. Guided by her personal journey into social justice, brimming with humor, humanity, and joy, she urges all of us to ask ourselves, What will you do with your one life?

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    Penguin Audio

    Non spécifié
  • Rafa

    Creator

    Nadal, Rafael

    Abstract

    What makes a champion? What does it take to be the best in the world at your sport? Rafael Nadal has the answers. In his memoir, written with award-winning journalist John Carlin, he reveals the secrets of his game and shares the inspiring personal story behind his success. It begins in Mallorca, where the tight-knit Nadal family has lived for generations.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    Ashland

    Hachette Books

    Non spécifié
  • Reclaiming Tom Longboat : Indigenous self-determination in Canadian sport

    Creator

    Forsyth, Janice

    Abstract

    Reclaiming Tom Longboat recounts the history of Indigenous sport in Canada through the lens of the prestigious Tom Longboat Awards, shedding light on a significant yet overlooked aspect of Canadian policy and Crown-Indigenous relations.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    Regina, Saskatchewan

    University of Regina Press

    Non spécifié
  • Tales from a fisherman's log

    Creator

    Grey, Zane

    Abstract

    Zane Grey, known mainly for his Western fiction and for his own personal adventures exploring the rugged West, was also a prolific fisherman. He wrote many articles for international sporting magazines highlighting the uniqueness of New Zealand fishing, among other places. This book includes notes Grey made while in the midst of exploring his favorite pastime.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    [Ashland, Oregon]

    Blackstone Publishing

    Non spécifié
  • Epic solitude : a story of survival and a quest for meaning in the far north

    Creator

    Keith, Katherine

    Abstract

    All her life, Katherine Keith has hungered for remote, wild places. Her travels take her across America, but it is in the vast and rugged landscape of Alaska that she finds her true home. Keith experiences tragic loss and must push on, with her infant daughter, alone in the Alaskan backcountry. Long-distance dog sledding opens a door to a new existence. Racing across the state of Alaska offers the best of all worlds by combining raw wilderness with solitude and athleticism.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    [Ashland, Oregon]

    Blackstone Publishing

    Non spécifié