This book began as a series of lengthy and memorable interviews that David Joy had with Fred Trueman in the first half of 2006. They were intended to form the basis of a collection of his humorous tales of life on and off the pitch. Then came Fred's untimely death, and it soon became apparent that many of his sporting colleagues and close friends wished to contribute to a work now clearly destined to form a tribute to a remarkable man.John Morgan, the sports journalist who knew Fred over many ye...
Charles Blair Macdonald may very well be one of the most influential persons in American golf history. In this visually stunning book, author George Bahto presents a compelling look into Macdonald's, Seth Raynor's, and Charles Banks' work and includes an impressive array of rare vintage photographs, detailed course layouts, and sketches of many of their most highly regarded hole designs. In the tradition of recent architectural classics, "The Evangelist of Golf" joins "Discovering Donald Ross: T...
In her first book, Tyson Fury's wife Paris reveals the magical highs and epic lows of life with the Heavyweight Boxing World Champion, as she shares their life story and what keeps them strong through the good times - and the bad.Paris Fury is Tyson's rock, the wife he thanks for all his success. Both from Traveller families, she married him at 19 and is hands-on mother to their six children, as well as at his side through every fight. Always glamorous, strong, grounded, and her own woman. Whe...
In his 15-year career as one of the most popular figures in Welsh rugby, Martyn Williams has played against some of the giants of the sport. Known as 'Nugget' to the fans, Martyn has captained his country on many occasions and was a key player in two Welsh Grand Slam-winning campaigns.In Rugby Rivals he picks his personal top ten players from all the world rugby stars he's ever played against. From Martin Johnson and Shane Williams to Jonah Lomu and Richie McCaw he gives an insight into wha...
Fred Trueman has met almost everyone in the world of cricket, and on this cassette he tells of anecdotes and dialogues between him and other great players like Don Bradman, Mike Atherton, John Major, and Harold Wilson.
On the 19th September 1982 Kerry ran out in Croke Park chasing immortality. Victory over Offaly in the All-Ireland football final would secure them five titles in a row, a record certain never to be matched again. It had taken Offaly six heartbreaking years under manager Eugene McGee to drag themselves up from their lowest ebb, but now they stood on the cusp of a glorious reward. The result was a classic final that changed lives and dramatically altered the course of gaelic football history....
Among rugby enthusiasts, he is still considered as probably the best player ever to come out of Ireland. In the business world, he was the youngest ever chief executive of a state corporation in Ireland, where he successfully launched Kerrygold butter, then rocketed to the top of H J Heinz in Pittsburgh. Now, at 57, Tony O'Reilly has amassed a fortune of $500 million and includes among his controlling interests a substantial chain of Australian newspapers, Waterford Wedgewood, Ireland's second b...
Grace, Gold & Glory
by Gabrielle Douglas and Michelle Burford
The Goal Gourmet: The Peter Kitchen Story
by Neilson N Kaufman and Michael Peter Kitchen
Journey with Olympian Ryan Hall as he reflects on the joys and trials of the running life and, along the way, shows you how his faith has helped him win in his workouts, races, and overall mindset. Ryan Hall is an Olympic athlete and American record holder in the half marathon (59:43). But as a kid, Ryan hated running. He wanted nothing to do with the sport until one day, he felt compelled to run the 15 miles around his neighborhood lake. He was hooked. Starting that day, Ryan felt a God-giv...
