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In his late 30s, celebrated essayist, journalist, and author Bill McKibben - never much of an athlete - decided the time had come for him to really test his body. Cross-country skiing his challenge of choice, he lived the fantasy of many amateur athletes and trained - with the help of a coach/guru - nearly full-time, putting in hours and miles typical of an Olympic hopeful. For one vigorous year, which would culminate in a series of grueling, long-distance races, McKibben experienced his body's rhythms and possibilities as never before.

An inside look at the Seattle Seahawks—newly updated! From the hilarious to the surreal, from inside the huddle to inside the broadcast booth, twenty-eight-year Seattle Seahawks veteran Steve Raible takes fans to places they never knew existed. In this newly revised edition of Tales from the Seattle Seahawks Sideline, fans are offered an inside look at life in the locker room and on the sidelines of one of the NFL’s most beloved franchises.

A moving collection of fishing stories by one of America’s legendary outdoor writers. Throughout his career, Harry Middleton contributed hundreds of stories, essays, and book reviews to some of the most respected periodicals, including the New York Times, Sports Illustrated, Gray’s Sporting Journal, Field & Stream, Country Journal, Smithsonian, and Sierra, among others.

Writing with the same mastery that has won him praise for his fiction, Richards takes us - even those unfamiliar with days spent in chilly waters - on an unforgettable journey to the famed Miramichi River. Casting new light on the mysterious and elegant world of fly fishing, it teems with lore and wisdom, humor, and most of all, passion.

Sept dixièmes de seconde. En Formule 1, c'est parfois tout ce qui sépare la victoire de l'échec. Comment McLaren, écurie mythique en perte de vitesse, est-elle redevenue en quelques saisons l'un des modèles de performance les plus respectés du paddock, jusqu'à décrocher les titres constructeurs 2024 et 2025 ? Avec un accès inédit aux coulisses de l'équipe, Pour sept dixièmes de seconde raconte la métamorphose d'une organisation confrontée aux doutes, aux tensions internes et à une concurrence féroce.

A brilliant and entertaining deconstruction of the most popular sport in the world, just in time for the 2026 World Cup in North America, from the bestselling author of How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius In How to Watch Soccer Like a Genius, Nick Greene calls on a turf manager, an expert on...

The Super Bowl champion wide receiver for the New England Patriots shares his inspiring story of an underdog kid who became one of the most reliable and inspiring players in the NFL. When the Patriots were down 28-3 in Super Bowl LI, there was at least one player who refused to believe they...

In this collection of original stories, highly acclaimed novelist and outdoor writer William Tapply shares his finest stories of bird hunting in the Northeast country. Every season for over 30 years, Tapply has hunted the fields and backcountry of New England. Tapply’s warmth and knack for evoking the subtle, telling details of the places and hunts that he loves will stir a new appreciation and excitement in every listener. With his dog Burt, Tapply takes the listener out to his best spots.

Follow the trails of hunters - the original storytellers - as they interpret signs, examine tracks, and chase and catch their prey (or fail to). Listeners can curl up with the best authentic hunting fiction and non-fiction, bringing the great Mount Kenya and the prairies of the American Bison into your living room. From Theodore Roosevelt and Gene Hill to Rick Bass and Charles Dickens, remember classic hunting tales and discover new stories of hunters’ luck, camaraderie, and use of smarts on the trail.

50 runners, from the world's elite to passionate amateurs, share the races they'll never forget. Every runner that enters a race has a unique reason for competing: racing for the challenge, for the achievement, for the health benefits, or for more personal reasons. But whether they are twenty-mile-a-day elite marathoners or twenty-mile-a-week recreational runners, each of them can invariably point to a singular performance as "the best race I ever ran."

Dans ce livre, l'auteur nous offre encore une autre facette de ce sport et de la réalité de ses coulisses. Pour la première fois en F1, une écurie a autorisé son directeur d'équipe à raconter l'histoire d'une saison. Au travers de la saison de 2022, montez dans les montagnes russes palpitantes de la vie au cœur de la catégorie reine des courses automobiles.

Brought to you by Penguin. How did Tiger Woods become the greatest of all time? And how did he fall so spectacularly? Before the age of twenty-five, Tiger Woods had risen to phenomenon status: twice named Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated, champion of more than thirty professional...

From the frozen wilds of Alaska's treacherous trails and the rugged majesty of Colorado's peaks to the unyielding currents of Puget Sound and Canada's Inside Passage, The Unforgiving Hours offers us an intimate window into the toughest contests in sports. Whether it's a blistering race across...

«En sentido literal, Villoro es un periodista y profesor de li­teratura mexicano. Pero cuando escribe de futbol esos títu­los son insuficientes. Al abordar "el juego hermoso", el autor es un poeta y un crítico, un filósofo y un historiador, un ob­servador atento y un fan entregado»...

A más de diez años de su primera publicación, esta edición definitiva de Balón dividido se mantiene como un cruce perfecto entre literatura y deporte: «Villoro se ha ganado el brazalete de capitán», Los Angeles Review of Books. Como ningún otro deporte, el futbol representa una peculiar...

Allen Iverson n'a jamais ressemblé à personne. Trop petit pour régner sur les parquets ? Il a dynamité la NBA avec sa vitesse et sa créativité. Dans Incompris, Iverson raconte son histoire sans détour : une enfance marquée par la pauvreté et la violence, une ascension fulgurante vers les sommets, ses erreurs, ses combats et ses triomphes. Plus qu'un joueur, il est devenu une icône culturelle, à la hauteur d'un Michael Jordan dans une autre époque, symbole d'une génération qui s'est reconnue en lui.

Subcampeón es una autobiografía desternillante y cruda, entre la comedia y la angustia. Se lee como un tobogán: rápido, divertido y con un poco de miedo. Con diecinueve años, Zuhaitz Gurrutxaga cumplió el sueño de su vida: debutar con la Real Sociedad en Primera División. La perla de la cantera guipuzcoana cautivó a los aficionados y a la prensa, pero empezó a sentir cada vez más presión: "Tenía mucho miedo a fallar en el campo. Llegué a odiar el fútbol por todo lo que me hacía sufrir". Una noche de verano se le voló la cabeza y creyó que se había vuelto loco para siempre.

2019. O mesmo ano que entraria para a história do Flamengo como um dos mais gloriosos—o time principal foi campeão do Campeonato Carioca, do Brasileirão e da Taça Libertadores da América—foi também o mais triste de todos. Em 8 de fevereiro, uma tragédia sem precedentes no Ninho do Urubu, o centro de treinamento do clube, fez toda a nação amanhecer de luto. Vinte e quatro atletas da base que se reapresentaram ao clube após o fim das férias foram surpreendidos por um grande incêndio enquanto dormiam.

Wisdom River: Meditations on Fly Fishing and Life Midstream is a collection of stories, poetry, photos, art, recipes, and jokes that celebrate the wonders of fly fishing and the wisdom that can be gained from spending time on the river. Contributors from Montana, Alberta, and Nova Scotia each bring a unique perspective and voice as they share adventures and memories from times they have spent riverside and midstream.

A tale about an ocean sailing trip, the goings on at land at sea by a sailor and adventurer.