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Biography: sport

Paperback. In this reference, the author applies quantitative criteria to definitively rank the greatest Jewish athletes of modern times from all major sports against one another according to achievement. The information is presented in a light and entertaining way. Num Pages: 200 pages, 100 b&w photographs, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: BGS; GBC; JFSR1; WS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 141 x 14. Weight in Grams: 295.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810847750
ISBN
9780810847750
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 72.50

Hardback. Beyond the statistical record of this truly great baseball player, this book focuses on Mel Ott's personal life, his strong family ties, and the contributions that he made to the game of baseball. This volume is enhanced by intimate contact with the Ott family, particularly his daughters Lyn and Barbara, both of whom contributed to the story. Series: American Sports History Series. Num Pages: 192 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 144 x 17. Weight in Grams: 367.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810845985
ISBN
9780810845985
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 102.48

Hardback. Billy Sunday, American evangelist, was also known well as a former professional baseball player. This work explores Sunday's professional baseball career, not to challenge his reputation, but rather to examine the coming of age of an interesting and important character in American history. Series: American Sports History Series. Num Pages: 208 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGS; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 142 x 16. Weight in Grams: 363.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810837270
ISBN
9780810837270
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 102.45

Hardback. The first biography of one of the most adventurous and influential figures in baseball history. Series: American Sports History Series. Num Pages: 272 pages, 8 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 149 x 24. Weight in Grams: 535.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810834545
ISBN
9780810834545
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 112.25

Hardback. The story of baseball's most violent incident-August 22, 1965-when Giants pitcher Juan Marichal clobbered Dodgers catcher John Roseboro with his bat: the stories of the players, the American cultural backdrop, and the baseball competition and culture that led to the explosive moment, plus the incident's lasting effects. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white plates. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGS; HBTB; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 34.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762787128
ISBN
9780762787128
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 21.59

Paperback. An original American sports story about John B. Kelly, the most famous U.S. oarsman of all time, three-time Olympic gold medalist, rags-to-riches millionaire, and father of actress Grace Kelly and champion oarsman Jack Kelly Jr. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white halftones. BIC Classification: BGS; WSS; WSSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 137 x 23. Weight in Grams: 19.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762779291
ISBN
9780762779291
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 15.18

Paperback. Most previous published works about Ty Cobb, the first player inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, paint him as a much hated athlete and lonely, old man. Ty Cobb: Safe At Home offers a deeper insight into his private life in Augusta, Georgia. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGS; HBTB; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 21.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762744800
ISBN
9780762744800
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 14.51

Paperback / so. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 135 x 17. Weight in Grams: 295.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780062259578
ISBN
9780062259578
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.52

Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 135 x 18. Weight in Grams: 227.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780061691386
ISBN
9780061691386
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.46

Paperback / so. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGS; HBJK; HBLW; JFSL3; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 135 x 20. Weight in Grams: 504.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780061450785
ISBN
9780061450785
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.04

Paperback. This biography chronicles the many achievements of Joe F. Carr, president of the NFL for most of its first two decades. During his tenure, Carr implemented the standard player's contract, wrote the league's first-ever Record and Fact Book, developed the league draft, and-most significantly-established the NFL as a big-city sport. Num Pages: 504 pages, 38 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGS; WSBX; WSJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 147 x 29. Weight in Grams: 753.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
504
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442242845
ISBN
9781442242845
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.04

Hardcover. Presents stories about sports persons: sports stars, less-known athletes and relatively unknown physical education teachers and sports scientists. This work presents essays that deal with problems associated with writing sport biographies - how does an author navigate among myths and truths? Editor(s): Christensen, Mette Krogh. Num Pages: 191 pages, tables. BIC Classification: BGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 163 x 18. Weight in Grams: 478.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Aarhus University Press Denmark
Number of pages
191
Condition
New
SKU
V9788779340848
ISBN
9788779340848
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 37.17

Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 320.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Milo Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781903854907
ISBN
9781903854907
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 17.89

Paperback. Discusses the accomplishments of women in sport whose life stories are important but not necessarily well known. This title includes research and personal interviews that reveal the work of administrators, dedicated coaches, determined reformers, and spirited athletes who excelled in tennis, golf, skating, swimming and diving, soccer, and others. Num Pages: 520 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: BGS; WSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 140 x 31. Weight in Grams: 716.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Fitness Information Technology, Inc, U.S. United States
Number of pages
520
Condition
New
SKU
V9781885693860
ISBN
9781885693860
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 25.36

Paperback. Gareth Bale is one of the most promising young talents in the Premier League, and is regarded as one of Europe's hottest football properties. Num Pages: 288 pages, col. ports. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 19. Weight in Grams: 220.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Blake Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
Updated
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781857826791
ISBN
9781857826791
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.75

Paperback. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; JPVH1; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 525.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Baraka Books Canada
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9781771860406
ISBN
9781771860406
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 29.52

Hardcover. Num Pages: 286 pages, 1. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGS; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 598.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
ECW Press,Canada Canada
Number of pages
286
Condition
New
SKU
V9781770411302
ISBN
9781770411302
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.46

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
ECW Press,Canada Canada
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9781770410534
ISBN
9781770410534
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 18.45

Paperback. Originally published in hardcover in 2008 by Skyhorse Publishing. Num Pages: 288 pages, B&W photos. BIC Classification: BGS; BM; WSXF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 528.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781628736939
ISBN
9781628736939
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 17.15

Paperback. Best known as the Fight Doctor, the author has lived a dreamer's life. Instead of finding success in just one career, he has excelled in numerous fields. He's been a successful pharmacist, doctor, boxing cornerman, television commentator, screenwriter, author, artist, and more. In this book, the life of this Renaissance man is captured. Num Pages: 256 pages, 23 illustrations. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 469.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Sports Publishing LLC United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781613211977
ISBN
9781613211977
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.11

Paperback. Michael Phelps is one of history's greatest Olympic champions and may be the greatest swimmer of all time. In this book, Michael Phelps relives the glory of the 2004 Olympics and his record-breaking eight gold medals in 2008. It chronicles his journey from awkward teen to media-savvy superstar. Num Pages: 304 pages, 19 illustrations. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 385.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Sports Publishing
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9781613210635
ISBN
9781613210635
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.90

Paperback. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 183 x 114 x 11. Weight in Grams: 166.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
PM Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781604865219
ISBN
9781604865219
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.55

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781595555748
ISBN
9781595555748
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.03

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
ECW Press,Canada Canada
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781550229967
ISBN
9781550229967
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 23.86

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