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The Outsider: A Memoir
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Jimmy Connors
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Harper (2013, May 14th).
Pages: 272
The Outsider is a no-holds-barred memoir by the original bad boy of tennis, Jimmy Connors.Connors ignited the tennis boom in the 1970s with his aggressive style of play, turning his matches with John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg, and Ivan Lendl into prizefights. But it was his prolonged dedication to his craft that won him the public’s adoration. He capped off one of the most remarkable runs in tennis history at the age of 39 when he reached the semifinals of the 1991 U.S. Open, competing against players half his age.More than just the story of a tennis champion, The Outsider is the uncensored account of Connors' life, from his complicated relationship with his formidable mother and his storybook romance with tennis legend Chris Evert, to his battles with gambling and fidelity that threatened to derail his career and his long-lasting marriage to Playboy playmate Patti McGuire. more
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Nascar Sprint Cup (Pro Sport Championships)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Jennifer Howse
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Weigl Pub Inc (2012, Aug 1st).
Pages: 32
Gr 4-6-Constructed on such a rigid framework that all volumes have entries on women in their respective sports, even though all but the NASCAR races are men-only, these portraits of championship competitions and games offer fans and non-fans alike generous quantities of background information. This includes not only historical developments and highlights, but also labeled views of playing fields and competition sites, discussions of basic rules of play, official equipment descriptions, sections on "Famous Firsts," galleries of legendary stars, maps, quizzes, and even, on a dedicated website, multimedia material. A mix of labeled images and action photos provides information and visual energy.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. more
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NBA (Pro Sports Championships)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Michael De Medeiros
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Weigl Pub Inc (2012, Aug 1st).
Pages: 32
Gr 4-6-Constructed on such a rigid framework that all volumes have entries on women in their respective sports, even though all but the NASCAR races are men-only, these portraits of championship competitions and games offer fans and non-fans alike generous quantities of background information. This includes not only historical developments and highlights, but also labeled views of playing fields and competition sites, discussions of basic rules of play, official equipment descriptions, sections on "Famous Firsts," galleries of legendary stars, maps, quizzes, and even, on a dedicated website, multimedia material. A mix of labeled images and action photos provides information and visual energy.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. more
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Super Bowl (Pro Sports Championships)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Aneel Brar
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Weigl Pub Inc (2012, Aug 1st).
Pages: 32
Gr 4-6-Constructed on such a rigid framework that all volumes have entries on women in their respective sports, even though all but the NASCAR races are men-only, these portraits of championship competitions and games offer fans and non-fans alike generous quantities of background information. This includes not only historical developments and highlights, but also labeled views of playing fields and competition sites, discussions of basic rules of play, official equipment descriptions, sections on "Famous Firsts," galleries of legendary stars, maps, quizzes, and even, on a dedicated website, multimedia material. A mix of labeled images and action photos provides information and visual energy.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. more
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World Series (Pro Sports Champions)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Alan Cho
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Weigl Pub Inc (2012, Aug 1st).
Pages: 32
Gr 4-6-Constructed on such a rigid framework that all volumes have entries on women in their respective sports, even though all but the NASCAR races are men-only, these portraits of championship competitions and games offer fans and non-fans alike generous quantities of background information. This includes not only historical developments and highlights, but also labeled views of playing fields and competition sites, discussions of basic rules of play, official equipment descriptions, sections on "Famous Firsts," galleries of legendary stars, maps, quizzes, and even, on a dedicated website, multimedia material. A mix of labeled images and action photos provides information and visual energy.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. more
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Prince Fielder (Amazing Athletes)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Jeff Savage
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Lerner Pub Group (2000, Jan 1st).
Pages: 32
Detroit Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder was born to hit home runs. He spent his childhood at the ballpark with his dad, former Major League Baseball star Cecil Fielder. Like his father before him, Prince is one of the most-feared sluggers. In the 2007 season Prince hit 50 home runs, becoming the youngest player to ever reach that mark. In 2012, he became the second player to win the All-Star Home Run Derby twice. But Prince is more than just a big hitter. Learn more about Prince's journey to baseball stardom. more
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Moto X (Cool Sports (Av2))
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Aaron CarrMore Info | Google Books | Check Availability
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Weigl Pub Inc (2012, Aug 1st).
Pages: 24
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Skiing (Cool Sports (Av2))
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Aaron CarrMore Info | Google Books | Check Availability
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Weigl Pub Inc (2012, Aug 1st).
Pages: 24
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Snowboarding (Cool Sports (Av2))
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Aaron CarrMore Info | Google Books | Check Availability
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Weigl Pub Inc (2012, Aug 1st).
Pages: 24
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Surfing (Cool Sports (Av2))
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Aaron CarrMore Info | Google Books | Check Availability
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Weigl Pub Inc (2012, Aug 1st).
Pages: 24
