The Sports & Outdoors category has 1,991 audiobooks on Listento.it, with an average listener rating of 4.5★ across 11,712 ratings. The most-rated is Burke's Law.
Sir Charles
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Noted "Most Quotable Player" of 1993 by 72 sportswriters, hailed "impossible to guard or muzzle" by The New York Times, Charles Barkley is known as much for his outrageous observations about life as his talent on the basketball court. In this audio program, the living American sports legend goes one-on-one with himself, commenting on the quips and quotes that have made him a newsmaker. Aside from his wit and wisdom, you'll hear an exclusive (and outrageous) audio interview with sportswriter Rick Reilly - a pro at banter with the superstar. Barkley may be predictable in his high scores on the court, but in person, he's a live wire who can - and does - explode in any direction.
©1994 Charles Barkley Enterprises, Inc., All Rights Reserved (P)16 9; 1994 Time Warner AudioBooks, A Joint Venture of The Atlantic Group and Time Warner Trade Publishing
When Pride Still Mattered
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When Pride Still Mattered is the quintessential story of the American family: how Vince Lombardi, the son of an immigrant Italian butcher, rose to the top, and how his character and will to prevail transformed him, his wife, his children, his players, his sport, and ultimately the entire country. It is also a vibrant football story, abundant with accounts of Lombardi's thrilling life in that world, from his playing days with the Seven Blocks of Granite at Fordham in the 1930s to the glory of coaching the Green Bay Packers in the 1960s. It is also a study of national myths, tracing what Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer David Maraniss calls the fallacy of the innocent past, and an absorbing account of the mythmakers from Grantland Rice to Howard Cosell who shaped Lombardi's image. By the time he died of cancer in 1970, after one season in Washington during which he transformed the Redskins into winners, Lombardi had become a mythic character who transcended sport, and his legend has only grown in the decades since. In When Pride Still Mattered, Maraniss renders Lombardi as flawed and driven yet ultimately misunderstood, a heroic figure who was more complex and authentic than the stereotypical images of him propounded by admirers and critics. Using the same meticulous reporting and sweeping narrative style that he employed in First in His Class, his classic biography of Bill Clinton, Maraniss separates myth from reality and wondrously recaptures Vince Lombardi's life and times.
©1999 by David Maraniss, All Rights Reserved (P)1999 Simon & Schuster, Inc., All Rights Reserved, AUDIOWORKS Is an Imprint of Simon & Schuster Audio Division, Simon & Schuster Inc.
Masters of Modern Soccer
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In Masters of Modern Soccer, Sports Illustrated writer Grant Wahl asks: How do some of the game's smartest figures master the craft of soccer? By profiling players in every key position (American phenomenon Christian Pulisic, Mexican superstar Javier "Chicharito" Hernández, Belgium's Vincent Kompany, Spain's Xabi Alonso, Germany's Manuel Neuer) and management (Belgium coach Roberto Martínez and Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc), Wahl reveals how elite players and coaches strategize on and off the field and execute in high pressure game situations. Masters of Modern Soccer is the definitive thinking fan's guide to modern soccer. For a supporter of any team, from the US national teams to Manchester United, or any competition, from Mexico's Liga MX to the World Cup, this book reveals what players and managers are thinking before, during, and after games and delivers a true behind-the-scenes perspective on the inner workings of the sport's brightest minds. America's premier soccer journalist, Grant Wahl, follows world-class players from across the globe examining how they do their jobs. This access imbues Masters of Modern Soccer with deep insight from the players on how goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards function individually and as a unit to excel and win. Wahl also shadows a manager and director of soccer as they juggle the challenges of coaching, preparation, and the short- and long-term strategies of how to identify and acquire talent and deploy it on the field. A book that will stand the test of time, Masters of Modern Soccer is the most in-depth analysis of the craft of soccer ever written for the American fan. For any fan, player, coach, or sideline enthusiast, this book will change the way they watch the game.
©2018 Grant Wahl (P)2018 Random House Audio
Splash!
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Choose a stroke and get paddling through the human history of swimming! From man's first recorded dip into what's now the driest spot on earth to the splashing, sparkling pool party in your backyard, humans have been getting wet for 10,000 years. And for most of modern history, swimming has caused a ripple that touches us all - the heroes and the ordinary folk; the real and the mythic. Splash! dives into Egypt, winds through ancient Greece and Rome, flows mostly underground through the Dark and Middle Ages (at least in Europe), and then reemerges in the wake of the Renaissance before taking its final lap at today's Olympic games. Along the way, it kicks away the idea that swimming is just about moving through water, about speed or great feats of aquatic endurance, and shows you how much more it can be. Its history offers a multi-tiered tour through religion, fashion, architecture, sanitation and public health, colonialism, segregation and integration, sexism, sexiness, guts, glory, and much, much more. Unique and compelling, Splash! sweeps across the whole of humankind's swimming history - and just like jumping into a pool on a hot summer's day, it has fun along the way.
©2020 Howard Means (P)2020 Hachette Audio
RV Camping Everything I Wish I Knew Earlier
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When we started camping, we knew nothing. As a result, we made a lot of mistakes. Over the past 20 years of trial and error, we have found tricks and tips that make our RV camping vacations much easier and more enjoyable. This book provides tips that are not found in the common RV guide. What you find in this audio will make the difference for those who want a great camping experience. This book is written for both beginners who want to fast forward their practical RV camping knowledge and experts, who are looking for some secret tips and tricks to improve their next trip. This book will share our best and most useful secrets, such as: An easy communication trick when parking the RV, How to prepare an efficient outdoor kitchen that works, The secret knob that controls your fridge temperature, The item saves you 80 percent on your propane costs, How to pack clothes for small spaces, The laundry trick that prevents moldy dirty clothes, How to refill the water tanks without moving your trailer, How to maximize your small space, How to organize your toiletries, How to extend your grey water tanks when dry camping (and a key feature often overlooked), The key items you need to remember to bring. The overlooked item needed for electronics. How to unhitch the trailer when it is stuck on the ball, Plus a bonus of easy camping recipes and meal ideas.... AND MUCH MORE. If you want to improve your next RV camping vacation with family and friends and make RV camping for a weekend or a month look easy, this book is for you. So scroll up and BUY! Let’s get started!
©2019, 2020 Sara Bowton (P)2021 Sara Bowton
Back from the Dead
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This inspiring memoir from sports and cultural icon Bill Walton recounts his devastating injuries and amazing recoveries, set in the context of his UCLA triumphs under John Wooden, his storied NBA career, and his affinity for music and the Grateful Dead. In February 2007, Bill Walton suffered a catastrophic spinal collapse - the culmination of a lifetime of injuries - that left him unable to move. He spent three years on the floor of his house, eating his meals there and crawling to the bathroom, where he could barely hoist himself up onto the toilet. The excruciating pain and slow recovery tested Walton to the fullest. But with extraordinary patience, fortitude, determination, and sacrifice - and pioneering surgery - he recovered and now shares his life story in this remarkable and unique memoir. Walton grew up in San Diego in the 1950s and 1960s and was deeply influenced by the political and cultural upheavals of that period. Although he strongly identified with the cool people, particularly in music and politics, his greatest role model outside his family was super-straight UCLA basketball coach John Wooden, a thoughtful, rigorous mentor who seemed immune to the turmoil of the times. Although there was always tension and conflict between them, the two men would speak nearly every day for 43 years, until Wooden's death at age 99. Despite a lifelong stuttering affliction, Walton chose a career in broadcasting after his playing days ended. He eventually won an Emmy Award and other accolades for broadcasting and was recognized as a leading media pundit. John Wooden once said that no greatness ever came without sacrifice. Nothing better illustrates this saying than the real story of Walton's life. In his own words, Back from the Dead shares this dramatic story, including his basketball and broadcasting careers, his many setbacks and rebounds, and his ultimate triumph as the toughest of champions.
©2016 Bill Walton (P)2016 Simon & Schuster, Inc.
Open Net
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George Plimpton takes to the ice with the Boston Bruins in this memorable portrait of the rough-and-tumble world of professional hockey, recorded and now featuring a foreword by Denis Leary. In Open Net, George Plimpton takes to the ice as goalie for his beloved Boston Bruins. After signing a release holding the Bruins blameless if he should meet with injury or death, he survives a harrowing, seemingly eternal five minutes in an exhibition game against the always-tough Philadelphia Flyers. With reflections on such hockey greats as Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Orr, and Eddie Shore, Open Net is at once a celebration of the thrills and grace of the greatest sport on ice and a probing meditation into the hopes and fears of every man. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.
©2016 George Plimpton (P)2016 Hachette Audio
Tim Richmond
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Tim Richmond was, fellow NASCAR driver Kyle Petty said, "a stranger in time." In one regard, the flashy, flamboyant driver from Ashland, Ohio, was years ahead of the trends in a sport that would soon enjoy explosive growth in popularity. Women who were NASCAR fans loved him - and so did their husbands and boyfriends. Richmond believed he could use his stardom in racing as a springboard to a second career as an actor, and he had the Hollywood good looks to make that a realistic dream. At the same time, Richmond was also a throwback. He pushed his race cars hard, too hard at times, driving every lap like he was hauling moonshine through the mountains of the Carolinas with a revenuer on his rear bumper. Those who saw him drive still compare him to veterans like Curtis Turner and Joe Weatherly, who ran as hard off the track as they did off of it. In the early 1980s, however, Richmond stood out. He was not from the South; he had not grown up slinging a stock car through the dirt on red-clay ovals. He had, in fact, never raced at all until he was 21. And just 10 years later, after making a splash in the Indianapolis 500 as a rookie, he was emerging as one of the brightest stars and greatest talents in NASCAR's Winston Cup Series. Richmond's star was bright, but its light went out too soon. As he neared stock car racing's zenith, Richmond's life took a tragic turn. A man who thrived on the affection he felt from those who enjoyed watching him compete spent his final months almost completely shut off from that world. Tim Richmond: The Fast Life and Remarkable Times of NASCAR's Top Gun tells the memorable story of a born racer and how he raced headlong through life with the throttle wide open and his wheels burning rubber at almost every turn.
©2005, 2012 David Poole (P)2013 Audible, Inc.
The Science of Getting Ripped
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Here's how an overworked computer engineer accidentally discovered the little-known 'secrets' to build muscle and lose fat I'd had enough of my unhealthy lifestyle...I didn't exercise, I had a two hour commute to my hospital IT job in Chicago, I had a wife and two kids. And most of the fitness advice I read was geared towards guys who had the time to work out six days a week. But after a lot of research and trial and error, I finally figured out how to burn fat and build muscle while still maintaining my busy lifestyle. The result is The Science of Getting Ripped. This is the step-by-step manual I created for busy guys that want to burn fat, build muscle, get stronger, and increase their athleticism and power. I share the secrets and tips that regular guys can use to get in incredible shape. This is not a typical "bodybuilding" audiobook because it's geared towards regular guys with busy lives. Here's what you'll discover: How a little known nutrition trick slashes fat! (Once you know this, you won't have trouble burning fat.) The little used strategy that means you get stronger on any lift. (This is a common sense technique I hardly ever see anyone do.) Are you looking to lose belly fat? You're in luck...I'll show you a proven way to target your flabby belly...this is great for beer bellies. How to get a six-pack and an incredible core with these under-utilized ab movements. Imagine increasing strength and muscle growth week after week! The exact time it should take you to lower a rep. The magic timeframe each set should take for optimal growth. Why training for too long is counterproductive and often a barrier to muscle growth! The one thing you must do to stimulate new muscle growth. What the true muscle-building hormone is and how to ignite it every single workout. Why drastic reductions in calories is counterproductive and damages long-term weight loss. How to smash through plateaus and sticking points. (The scientific principle you must incorporate in your workouts to help prevent plateaus.) How to eat your favorite "junk" foods and still lose body fat. Finally discover how to eat your favorite foods like pasta, chocolate cake, hot dogs, pizza, ice cream, cupcakes, French toast, and cinnamon rolls to help you build muscle while still dropping body fat! How the "afterburn effect" helps you burn more calories while working out less. Can't make it to the gym? No problem. Just do this simple "get ripped at home" workout. The mind-blowing testosterone and growth hormone boosting secrets. (These powerful hormones literally burn fat, increase sex drive, and virtually turn back the hands of time causing you to look and feel younger.) The only three supplements you will ever need!
©2017 Raza Imam (P)2017 Raza Imam
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Open [Open] (Spanish Edition)
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«Odio el tenis, lo detesto con una oscura y secreta pasión, y sin embargo sigo jugando porque no tengo alternativa. Y ese abismo, esa contradicción entre lo que quiero hacer y lo que de hecho hago, es la esencia de mi vida.» - Andre Agassi Siendo un bebé, le pusieron una raqueta de juguete en la mano. Desde entonces, Agassi no ha hecho otra cosa que golpear pelotas de tenis. Su padre, obsesionado en convertirlo en un astro del deporte, cosntruyó una máquina (el dragón) que disparaba 2.500 pelotas al día contra el pequeño Andre. Escrita por el premio Pulitzer J. R. Moehringer, Open es la semblanza a corazón abierto de André Agassi, que en estas memorias se muestra tal como es: un hombre que debió enfrentarse a las presiones de su familia, de la fama, pero que siempre conservó el valor de la amistad y un sentido altruista de la vida. En esta cautivadora autobiografía, Agassi revela, con sentido del humor y ternura, una vida definida por la contradicción entre un destino impuesto y el anhelo por complacer a quienes lo han sacrificado todo por él. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish.
©2009 AKA Publishing LLC (P)2020 Antonio Vallardi Editore
The Ageless Warrior
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There was only one man who fought both Rocky Marciano and Muhammad Ali. There was only one man who recorded 141 professional Knock-Outs. There was only one man who trained both a young Ali and heavyweight champion George Forman. There was only one Archie Moore. With a seven-decade boxing career, including 27 years as a prize fighter, Moore's vast career and exploits are finally chronicled in The Ageless Warrior. Author Mike Fitzgerald spent months with Moore before the boxer's death in an effort to capture the full life story of one of the 20th Century's most colorful and accomplished athletes. And what a story it was. Moore's opponent list reads like a "who's who" of boxing; he fought nine world champions and seven Hall-of-Famers.
©2004, 2012 Mike Fitzgerald (P)2012 Audible, Inc.
Shula
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Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1997, Don Shula remains the winningest coach of all time with 347 career victories and the only undefeated season in NFL history. But before he became the architect of the Dolphins dynasty, Shula was a hardworking kid selling fish on the banks of Lake Erie. As acclaimed sports biographer Mark Ribowsky shows, Shula met serious resistance at home when he asked to play high school football, but when his parents finally relented, they discovered that their son had an unmatched mind for the game's strategy and a stomach for its brutality. With rugged determination, the jut-jawed Shula started as a defensive back in the 1950s, later beginning his 32-year coaching career as the then-youngest coach ever with the Baltimore Colts. The Colts had several successful years, but Shula never quite recovered from the historic loss to the upstart New York Jets in Super Bowl III, and when a lucrative job opened in Miami, he took his talents to South Beach, where he led the Dolphins to the first perfect season in NFL history. Tracing Shula's singular rise from his blue-collar origins to his glory days in the Miami heat, Ribowsky reveals a man of grit and charisma who never lost sight of a simple creed: "All I've ever done is roll up my sleeves, figure out what to do, and start doing it."
©2019 Mark Ribowsky (P)2019 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books
How to Run Faster
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Have you ever wanted to boost your running speed? How to Run Faster will reveal proven techniques that will give you the winning advantage. It really doesn't matter whether you're a sprinter or a runner working towards 5K, 10K, half-marathon, or full-marathon distances. How to Run Faster offers you effective and powerful methods that will quickly deliver amazing results. Topics covered in this exclusive book include: Discover how fast is fast enough Why gradients and speed training are essential to your success How to increase your speed and endurance using simple techniques How you can double your running speed within one month of practice Why should you never be out of breath and how to avoid this barrier to your success How to maintain pin-sharp focus while running How to use rest days so that you can run faster When is the best time to eat to maximize your results Which foods should you be eating for increased success Improved performance using footwear secrets And much, much more! Don't worry. None of the lessons in this book require a PhD. These are simple strategies that will get you immediate results. You'll love implementing them and tracking your results. Every day that you are not correctly training for speed, you are missing out on the amazing feeling of accomplishment every time you cross the finishing line. All this can be yours. In short, this book will help you achieve winning performances.
©2012 Julian Bradbrook (P)2016 Julian Bradbrook
RV Living, Vol 2
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Have you already taken the plunge and dove straight into the exciting life of full-time RV travel, but are now looking for more advanced information? One thing that remains true, no matter what lifestyle you choose to live, is that problems will arise over time. Absolutely nothing stays the same, and that has never been truer when talking about the RV lifestyle. RV’s break down, whether because of age, make, or even external reasons. Campgrounds can be poorly managed, or close unexpectedly. In volume 1 of this exciting series, you learned everything you needed to know to get started living the RV lifestyle, now in volume 2, you will learn from the authors expert first-hand knowledge how to master it. Because if there's one thing you can guarantee about life on the road is that problems will arise, but luckily this audiobook can teach you how to handle them. What will you learn in this audiobook?: What to do if your RV breaks down How to handle campground closures How to deal with bad neighbors How to deal with problems on the road And so much more! A lot of the RV lifestyle is about staying calm under pressure and making sure that no matter what happens, you do not panic. After all, the RV lifestyle is one that is supposed to help elevate stress from whatever you were facing before. The techniques and advice in this audiobook use real-life examples to explain what you should do in every situation to make sure you do not lose your mind while living an action-packed life on the road. If you loved the first volume of this series, then you need to get volume 2 so that you too can become an expert on RV living and gain the knowledge you need to face every problem head-on as they happen!
©2020 David Paul Mills (P)2020 David Paul Mills
A Team of Their Own
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The inspiring, unlikely story of the American, Canadian, South Korean, and even North Korean women who joined together to form Korea’s first Olympic ice hockey team. Two weeks before the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics, South Korea’s women’s hockey team was forced into a predicament that no president, ambassador, or general had been able to resolve in the 65 years since the end of the Korean War. Against all odds, the group of young women were able to bring North and South Korea closer than ever before. The team was built for this moment. They had been brought together from across the globe and from a wide variety of backgrounds - concert pianist, actress, high school student, convenience store worker - to make history. Now, the special kinship they had developed would guide them through the biggest challenge of their careers. Suddenly thrust into an international spotlight, they showed the powerful meaning of what a unified Korea could resemble. In A Team of Their Own, Seth Berkman goes behind the scenes to tell the story of these young women as they became a team amid immense political pressure and personal turmoil and ultimately gained worldwide acceptance on a journey that encapsulates the truest meanings of sport and family.
©2019 Seth Berkman (P)2019 Harlequin Enterprises, Limited
Essential Bushcraft
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Some say it's survival of the fittest. What it should be is survival of the prepared, and here's why... Are you tired of living in a world where humans have lost all kinds of consideration to mother nature, having become infinitely indulged in the concepts of profit and greed? Do you find attractive the idea of living on the edge with only the bare minimum, wanting to experience the ultimate satisfaction that comes from being creative and resourceful in the wild? Are you fed up with being surrounded by concrete, buildings, and an ever-growing dependence on technology to manage your life, looking to escape the city and learn the many pieces of forgotten wisdom our great ancestors left behind? If you answered "yes" to any of the above questions, then look no further - bushcraft is precisely what you need. Whether you want to build your own shelter, start your own fire with nothing but a spindle and board, or even set a trap to catch your own food, mastering the art of manufacturing everything you need can take you a long way to surviving on your own. With so much uncertainty surrounding us in the world of today - economic crashes, global warming, and impending health crises - the urge to be prepared for a worst-case scenario is ever-growing. It is no surprise then that as many as 3.7 million Americans consider themselves survivalists, and the numbers are only increasing exponentially worldwide. It may finally be the time for you to go into the wilderness with nothing but your hands, and start exploring all the possibilities that nature has to offer you to become completely independent and stop relying on anything or anyone but yourself to survive and thrive. Don't jump in just yet, though! You'll need proper guidance to help you understand exactly what you need and how you need to do it. You must prepare yourself for any challenge you may face out there to avoid much unnecessary time spent in the dark simply trying to figure things out. In Essential Bushcraft, you will discover: Why bushcraft is the answer you've been searching for to become completely independent and easily survive on your own in the wilderness Exactly how to begin your preparations to survive in nature, even if you've never been outside the city in your life Step-by-step guidance on how to acquire all the essentials with nothing but your wit and your hands What exactly your relationship to nature could be if you take the time to understand its endless secrets and hidden gems Straightforward techniques to build your own tools and finally become the engineer of your own life The empowering skills you will get once you master the knowledge and mysteries of all the wealth of the earth And much more Bushcraft is not just about surviving in nature; it is about adopting a new way of thinking. It means overcoming the needs and desires of a modern man and only relying on the essentials. The practice goes beyond the simplicity of a vacation. It is a real immersion into the untamed wilderness that surrounds us on a different level - nature is not just a safe place to pitch a tent; nature also provides. If others like Dave Canterbury, Les Stroud, and David Arama have been able to unlock the secrets of nature and master the art of survival and real independence, then there's no reason why you can't.
©2020 Elijah Sarge (P)2020 Elijah Sarge
Forward, Upward, Onward
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We all have mountains to conquer and in the process of climbing them, we find that we're really conquering ourselves. By stepping beyond my comfort zone to discover what I was made of, I learned some valuable lessons about habits, discipline, mindfulness, friendship, challenges, attitude, mindset, comfort, mental strength, and my perceived physical limitations. Listening to this audiobook, you’ll learn a lot about them as well! Hiking the 48, 4000-foot peaks of New Hampshire's White Mountains changed my life forever. It taught me more than I could ever imagine, and my quest can teach you a lot too. Have you ever wanted to embark on a life-changing adventure, but felt too scared to do it? I decided to embrace the unknown and took on the enormous challenge, the difficult and rewarding journey, and the exciting venture. I’m forever glad I did. Take a walk with me as I climb mountain by mountain, and experience the lessons and takeaways learned from each peak I summited.
©2017 Matt Landry (P)2020 Matt Landry
Martial Arts: Behind the Myths!
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Unlock the hidden secrets of martial arts and self-defense... Do you know the best martial art for "real" street self-defense? Or how board breaking really works - and how you can do it? Uncover the one self-defense myth that will keep you alive! The truth behind martial arts super humans Which is the original martial art? The truth about your inner badass The surprising reality behind everyone's favorite weapon What meditation can really do for you The secret "trick" to Bruce Lee's One Inch Punch And more! From author Phil Pierce, this guide cracks open the secretive techniques and explores why we are fascinated by the unknown and the mysterious. Whether you train in Karate, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, MMA, Origami, or none of these you will find this eye opening and entertaining. Discover the truth behind the legends!
©2016 Phil Pierce (P)2016 Phil Pierce
Own the Arena
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From the former president and CEO of the United States Tennis Association - the first Black woman and youngest person ever to hold the position - comes a behind-the-scenes look at the leadership skills involved in hosting the US Open, the largest and most lucrative sports event in the world - lessons that can be applied across business and to any life challenge. One of professional tennis’ Grand Slam Tournaments, the US Open has been described as a 14-day Super Bowl. This single tennis championship, held annually in New York City, attracts top professionals from around the globe, generates more money than any other sporting event - or any other sport over an entire season - and attracts more than 700,000 attendees and millions of television viewers. In Own the Arena, Katrina Adams offers a privileged, singular inside look at this sensational global event, while elaborating on what makes tennis the only sport of a lifetime. She opens with the women’s 2018 championship match between Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams that ended in boos. This was Adams’ last year as president, and the whole world was watching. How would she respond? How should the press be handled? What needs to be said to Osaka? Serena? What does this break from decorum mean for the Open and the sport? As Adams shares a wealth of stories from her career and personal life, as well as insights from top tennis professionals, she provides invaluable information on meeting life’s tests both on the tennis court and off. Own the Arena offers fresh perspectives on having presence, being remembered, directing a conversation, and moving boldly in spaces where "you are the only one". It also covers good sportsmanship - treating others with respect and by being inclusive and open to diverse perspectives. Tennis is said to be 90 percent mental; this audiobook shows how to take the elements of mental fortitude and use them to achieve greatness. By embracing and expressing one’s inner grace and humanity, Adams shows, you can own the arena.
©2020 Katrina M. Adams (P)2020 HarperAudio
Lou Gehrig
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"A compelling rumination by a baseball icon and a tragic hero." (Sports Illustrated) The lost memoir from baseball icon Lou Gehrig - a sensational discovery, published for the first time as a book and audiobook. "I guess every youngster who ever tossed a ball or swung a bat has dreams of some day breaking into big league baseball. I know I did...." So begins Lou Gehrig: The Lost Memoir. At the age of 24, Gehrig sat down to write the remarkable story of his life and career. He was one of the most famous athletes in the country, in the midst of a record-breaking season with the legendary 1927 World Series-winning Yankees. In an effort to grow Gehrig’s star, pioneering sports agent Christy Walsh arranged for this tale of baseball greatness to syndicate in several newspapers. Until now, those columns were lost to history. Lou comes alive in his inspiring memoir. It is a heartfelt rags-to-riches tale about a poor kid from New York who became one of the most celebrated ballplayers of all time. Fourteen years after he wrote his account, Lou would tragically die from ALS, a neuromuscular disorder now known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. His poignant autobiography is followed by an insightful biographical essay by Alan D. Gaff, the historian who uncovered this treasure. Here is Lou - Hall of Famer, all-star, and MVP - back at bat.
©2020 Alan Gaff (P)2020 Simon & Schuster Audio