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Bernard Azulay
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2012]
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The 2003-04 football season was a landmark in the Gunners' already illustrious history. Consolation for the Arsenal's costly Cup exits could come in the form of an achievement the like of which might never again be repeated. as they remained undefeated in the Premiership right to the end of a... more
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John Williams
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2011]
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In researching the first book to cover the complete history of Liverpool FC using a linear narrative, the author was given access to the club's original minute books John Williams explores the origins and divisive politics of soccer in the city of Liverpool and profiles the key men behind the... more
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Theo Walcott
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2011]
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The amazing story, in his own words, of the meteoric rise to fame of one of England's most exciting young footballers. When the name of Theo Walcott was included in the England squad for the 2006 World Cup, shock waves ran through the football world. But no one was more... more
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Graeme Fife
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2011]
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In this updated edition of the highly acclaimed Tour de France, Graeme Fife sets the 2011 race in the context of the event's remarkable history, stretching back to July 1903. Combining meticulous research with a pacy narrative style, he penetrates the mystique of the race and paints a colourful picture... more
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Graham Mc Coll
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2010]
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It is biggest sporting event in the world, watched by billions, in a game played on every scrap of land on the planet. It is every boy's dream to win it. Yet just seven countries, from only two continents, ever have. Why? And, most importantly, how? "How to Win the... more
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Anthony Clavane
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2010]
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Subtitled, }Leeds United, The Team That Disappeared{. Looks at the spectacular rise and fall of the team, which has become a modern parable for greed and a cautionary tale for the over-ambitious. There used to be a sign hanging outside Leeds Station which bore the legend: 'Leeds, the Promised Land... more
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Jon Krakauer
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2011]
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When Jon Krakauer reached the summit of Mt. Everest in the early afternoon of May 10, 1996, he hadn't slept in fifty-seven hours and was reeling from the brain-altering effects of oxygen depletion. As he turned to begin his long, dangerous descent from 29,028 feet, twenty other climbers were still... more
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Lance Armstrong ,
Sally Jenkins
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2010]
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The four-time Tour de France winner and number 1 "New York Times bestselling author returns with an inspirational account of his recent personal and professional victories--and some failures--and an intimate glimpse into how almost dying taught him to really live. Since the release of his megabestseller, "It's Not About the... more
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Christopher Mc Dougall ,
Fred Sanders
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2010]
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BRAND NEW At the heart of Born to Run lies a mysterious tribe of Mexican Indians, the Tarahumara, who live quietly in canyons and are reputed to be the best distance runners in the world; in 1993, one of them, aged 57, came first in a prestigious 100-mile race wear... more
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Matthew Syed
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2010]
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The }Times{ columnist and British Olympian looks at what sport tells us about life and success, asking big questions about talent, training, motivation and drugs. Essential reading following an astounding summer of sport; if you’ve ever wondered what makes a champion, Bounce has the answer. This edition does not include... more
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E Hemingway
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2002]
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Hemingway's Classic Portrait Of The Pageantry Of Bullfighting. Still considered one of the best books ever written about bullfighting, "Death in the Afternoon" reflects Hemingway's belief that bullfighting was more than mere sport. Here he describes and explains the technical aspects of this dangerous ritual, and "the emotional and spiritual... more
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Luca Caioli
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2012]
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From the author of the bestselling Messi and Ronaldo, a revealing and very readable biography of the Manchester City manager. When Roberto Mancini was appointed to Manchester City in late 2009, he came from his native Italy with an almost peerless cup-winning pedigree at both Lazio and Inter Milan. In... more
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Ed Cobham
[Ebook, Adobe pdf 2004]
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Adobe PDF eBook Rights: Copying not allowed. Printing not allowed. Lending not allowed. Reading aloud not allowed. Never expires. Like children playing in the mud, we all like a bit of filth! A collection of new and the classic lairy laughs. Table of Contents: DIRTY CONTENTS DIRTY 5 DIRTIER 50... more
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Jeremy Evans
[Ebook, Adobe pdf 2008]
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A basic guide to the sport of sailing, introducing many kinds of boats and discussing what to do when a boat capsizes and other safety tips. "For anyone considering setting sail, "Eyewitness Companions" offer an essential reference library, perfect for novices or anyone who just wants to know more about... more
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Duncan Hamilton
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Combining reportage, anecdote, biography, history and personal recollection, A Last English Summer is an honest and passionate reflection on cricket's past, present and future. In 2009 the county system looked directionless and obsolete; more than ever the players blessed with central contracts seemed apart from, rather than a part of,... more
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Adam Gilchrist
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2008]
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A legend in the cricket world, True Colours was a huge bestseller in Australia at Christmas. Gilchrist is known to every cricket fan, as a record breaking wicket keeper he is considered to be one of the best wicket-keeper-batsmen in the history of the game - he still plays a... more
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Maurice Herzog
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2011]
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Annapurna was the first 8000-meter mountain to be climbed. But Maurice Herzog's team paid a terrible price for their great feat. The story of their descent from the summit is one of the great narratives in all mountaineering literature. This is the most widely-read and influential mountaineering book ever published.... more
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Oscar Pistorius
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2009]
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Originally published: as Dream runner. Milan: Rizzoli, 2008. Blade Runner is the inspirational memoir of Oscar Pistorius. Discover his incredible, emotional journey from disabled toddler to international sports phenomenon. At eleven months old, Oscar Pistorius had both his legs amputated below the knee. His mother wrote a letter to be... more
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Charles Jennings
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2010]
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Formula One has been endangering the lives of its drivers, thrilling its fans since its inaugural season of 1950. Charles Jennings tells the fast and dangerous story of motor sport's premier competition. He explores the lost world of the 1950s racetrack, the irresistible rise of British constructors in the 1960s,... more
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Christopher Sandford
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2009]
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Subtitled, }The Cricketer, The Celebrity, The Politician{. Paperback edition of the biography of the cricketing legend. Sandford has also written books on Geoff Boycott, John Major and Mick Jagger. The definitive biography of Imran Khan, the former Pakistan cricket captain and all-rounder--the Oxbridge graduate and vociferous campaigner; the devout Muslim... more
