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The Carlos Alcaraz Story

Author : Sally McDean

Publisher : Independently Published

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 48,21 MB

Release : 2024-07-15

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN :

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Dive into the compelling story of Carlos Alcaraz, the young sensation who has taken the tennis world by storm. From his humble beginnings in El Palmar, Murcia, to his rapid ascent through the ranks of professional tennis, this biography chronicles every triumph, challenge, and defining moment of his career. Discover the inner workings of his unique playing style, the relentless training regimens that molded him, and the unwavering support of his family and mentors. Through Grand Slam performances, ATP Tour victories, and his inspiring journey to becoming one of Spain's brightest tennis stars, Carlos Alcaraz's story is a testament to grit, determination, and the pursuit of greatness. Join us on this exhilarating journey through the life and career of Carlos Alcaraz, where passion meets perseverance on the tennis court. Whether you're a tennis enthusiast, a fan of underdog stories, or simply seeking inspiration from a rising star, this biography invites you to witness history in the making. Discover the legacy in the making and be inspired to chase your dreams with unwavering dedication. Carlos Alcaraz's story is more than a biography; it's a testament to the power of belief and the triumph of the human spirit. GET A COPY NOW!!!



Move by Move

Author : Maurice Ashley

Publisher : Chronicle Books

Page : 179 pages

File Size : 35,72 MB

Release : 2024-04-02

Category : Games & Activities

ISBN : 1797226355

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A little book of life advice drawing on the timeless wisdom of chess from Maurice Ashley, the first African American Chess Grandmaster. At age thirty-three, Maurice Ashley became the first African American to attain the rank of International Grand Master of Chess. Since that historic moment, he has brought his love of the game to a wide audience as an educator, innovator, and motivational speaker. In Move by Move, Ashley guides readers through the essential lessons that chess has taught him about life, using both personal examples from his rise from an immigrant kid playing matches in Brooklyn parks to the most rarified levels of competition, as well as insights and anecdotes from fellow notable chess players. In short chapters with practical takeaways, this book reaches from the fundamental to the counterintuitive on subjects ranging from self-knowledge to strategic thinking to the importance of failure. This little book of wisdom is the perfect gift for graduates, chess enthusiasts, and anyone interested in understanding how lessons from the most famous and long-lasting game of strategy can help you reach your personal and professional goals. NOT JUST FOR CHESS PLAYERS: Chess is timeless. This book is perfect for anyone who plays chess, is chess-aspirational, or just has positive associations with the game. For the reader seeking a motivational book with actionable takeaways, Maurice Ashley offers the perfect authoritative yet accessible volume. AUTHORITATIVE, EXPERT AUTHOR: Maurice Ashley made history as the first Black Grandmaster in the annals of the game and translates his love of chess to others as a three-time national championship coach, ESPN commentator, NBC National Chess Championships commentator, iPhone app designer, puzzle inventor, and motivational speaker. GIFTABLE PACKAGE: This small, jacketed hardcover is elegant and classic, like the game itself. An outstanding gift book for graduation, Father's Day, birthday, retirement, and more, Move by Move also makes a great add-on gift to a chess set or a standalone present for beginner chess players and experts alike. Perfect for: Readers of self-help, personal growth, and popular business books Anyone seeking guidance on applying strategic thinking to their daily lives Chess players and fans of the game People who loved The Queen’s Gambit and want to learn more about chess Gift for grads and anyone else who may enjoy or benefit from inspirational books



Rainmaker

Author : Hughes Norton

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 256 pages

File Size : 48,58 MB

Release : 2024-03-26

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 1668045265

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A rollicking tell-all from golf super-agent, Hughes Norton, detailing everything from his life-changing work with Tiger Woods and Greg Norman to his thoughts on golf’s current money-grab era. The ultimate read for fans of Alan Shipnuck, Bob Harig, and Michael Bamberger. When twenty-one-year-old Tiger Woods stunned the world by winning The Masters by a mind-blowing twelve strokes, the first thing he did was embrace the three most important people in his life: his father, his mother, and Hughes Norton. At the peak of his career, agent Norton earned a million-dollar salary, flew to all corners of the world in first class, and enjoyed a lifestyle nearly as lavish as his A-list clients. That dizzying success, however, came at a high price. The seventy-hour work weeks, constant travel, and intense pressure—both from his players and their corporate partners—took Norton away from his family and ultimately led to divorce. At the same time, in an effort to protect his players and his career, he found himself making ethical and moral choices he would later regret. Soon, he realized he had made as many enemies as friends. Now, in Rainmaker, Norton draws back the curtain on his meteoric rise and abrupt fall. With never-before-told stories and exclusive insights, he discusses what it was like being Tiger’s first agent, his time representing the narcissistic Greg Norman, and shining a bright light on his sudden—and controversial—ouster as the head of IMG’s Golf Division—a juggernaut he helped build. This is an engaging and unforgettable memoir that explores golf as never before.



Levels of the Game

Author : John McPhee

Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux

Page : 162 pages

File Size : 15,76 MB

Release : 2011-04-01

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 0374708657

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Levels of the Game is John McPhee's astonishing account of a tennis match played by Arthur Ashe against Clark Graebner at Forest Hills in 1968. It begins with the ball rising into the air for the initial serve and ends with the final point. McPhee provides a brilliant, stroke-by-stroke description while examining the backgrounds and attitudes which have molded the players' games. "This may be the high point of American sports journalism"- Robert Lipsyte, The New York Times



Enduring Vietnam

Author : James Wright

Publisher : Thomas Dunne Books

Page : 464 pages

File Size : 44,73 MB

Release : 2017-04-04

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 1250092485

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Introduction: a generation goes to war -- Memorial days -- Dong Ap Bia: becoming Hamburger Hill -- Passing the torch to a new generation -- Receiving the torch -- Not their father's way of war -- The American war in Vietnam -- Getting out of this place -- Duck and cover -- Enduring Vietnam: a story that has no end



Tennis Maestros

Author : John Bercow

Publisher : Biteback Publishing

Page : 329 pages

File Size : 19,58 MB

Release : 2014-06-02

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1849547653

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ROGER FEDERER. RAFAEL NADAL. NOVAK DJOKOVIC. At the highest echelons of tennis, a few names stand out. Dominating the rankings, these famous big hitters are unarguably among the finest players in the world, with multiple Grand Slams to their credit. But how do today's champions compare with those of earlier eras? From 'Big' Bill Tilden and Pancho Gonzalez to Rod Laver and Pete Sampras, who makes the grade as the greatest male singles player of all time? Better known as the Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow has enjoyed a successful dual career in the tennis world as competitive junior player and qualified coach. Ideally placed to argue the merits of the maestros, in this fascinating guide he sets out to determine just who is the greatest of the greats. It is no easy task. Court surfaces and ball speeds have changed, racket technology has revolutionised the game, and trying to distinguish the best from the rest is as challenging as it is enjoyable. Drawing on published records of past glories, and offering his own analysis and reasoning, Bercow describes the accomplishments of twenty all-time tennis heroes and suggests a hall of fame from the unashamed vantage point of the lifelong enthusiast. Let the debate begin...



Risk Roulette

Author : Graham Ruddick

Publisher : Kogan Page Publishers

Page : 209 pages

File Size : 15,60 MB

Release : 2024-10-03

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1398616060

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Success requires taking a risk, or two. But have you ever bet the house on a seemingly good idea for it to become a bad business decision? Risk isn't just about being risky and having a blasé attitude to responsibility. It's about understanding risk more broadly, from the level of risk involved in a decision and how to reduce it, to the difference between short-term and long-term risk. Based on fifteen years researching and interviewing leaders, including the founders and chief executives of some of the biggest businesses around the world, journalist Graham Ruddick, has found that there's a pivotal trait leaders have when it comes to success: they understand risk. Join icons from the worlds of business, finance, journalism and sports who know how to make risk work for them and push the boundaries so you can elevate your business.



The Master

Author : Christopher Clarey

Publisher : Hachette UK

Page : 466 pages

File Size : 23,88 MB

Release : 2021-08-24

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 1529342082

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'Federer plays tennis like Michelangelo painted: every stroke is perfection, the end result a masterpiece. Christopher Clarey captured just that' Martina Navratilova 'A deep and enlightening view of Roger's life and career that sports fans will be parsing for decades' Jim Courier 'Deeply reported and crisply written' Wall Street Journal THE NEWLY REVISED BIOGRAPHY OF ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST ICONIC ATHLETES Widely regarded as one of the greatest ever sportspeople, Roger Federer made it look astonishingly easy to climb to the top of his sport in an era of brutal competition and deep cynicism. But his path from temperamental, bleach-blond teenager to one of the most elegant of competitors has been an act of will, not destiny. Federer not only had talent. He had grit. Top international sportswriter Christopher Clarey was on court in Paris for Federer's Grand Slam debut and has interviewed him exclusively more than any other writer - with unique access to his inner circle including coaches and key competitors. Now updated after Federer's retirement, The Master is a thrilling portrait of the workings of unfaltering excellence.



Lalo Alcaraz

Author : Héctor D. Fernández L’Hoeste

Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi

Page : 213 pages

File Size : 48,95 MB

Release : 2017-02-27

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 1496811380

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Amid the controversy surrounding immigration and border control, the work of California cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz (b. 1964) has delivered a resolute Latino viewpoint. Of Mexican descent, Alcaraz fights for Latino rights through his creativity, drawing political commentary as well as underlining how Latinos confront discrimination on a daily basis. Through an analysis of Alcaraz's early editorial cartooning and his strips for La Cucaracha, the first nationally syndicated, political Latino daily comic strip, author Héctor D. Fernández L'Hoeste shows the many ways Alcaraz's art attests to the community's struggles. Alcaraz has proven controversial with his satirical, sharp commentary on immigration and other Latino issues. What makes Alcaraz's work so potent? Fernández L'Hoeste marks the artist's insistence on never letting go of what he views as injustice against Latinos, the fastest growing ethnic group in the United States. Indeed, his comics predict a key moment in the future of the United States--that time when a racial plurality will steer the country, rather than a white majority and its monocultural norms. Fernández L'Hoeste's study provides an accessible, comprehensive view into the work of a cartoonist who deserves greater recognition, not just because Alcaraz represents the injustice and inequity prevalent in our society, but because as both a US citizen and a member of the Latino community, his ability to stand in, between, and outside two cultures affords him the clarity and experience necessary to be a powerful voice.



Running to the Edge

Author : Matthew Futterman

Publisher : Anchor

Page : 306 pages

File Size : 45,72 MB

Release : 2020-04-14

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 0525562575

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The story of visionary American running coach Bob Larsen's mismatched team of elite California runners who would win championships and Olympic glory in a decades-long pursuit of "the epic run." In the dusty hills above San Diego, Bob Larsen became America's greatest running coach. Running to the Edge is a riveting account of Larsen's journey, and his quest to discover the unorthodox training secrets that would lead American runners to breakthroughs never imagined. Futterman interweaves the dramatic stories of Larsen's runners with a fascinating discourse on the science behind human running, as well as a personal running narrative that follows Futterman's own checkered love-affair with the sport. The result is a narrative that will speak to every runner, a story of Larsen's triumphs--from high school cross-country meets to the founding of the cult-favorite, 70's running group, the Jamul Toads; from his long tenure as head coach at UCLA to the secret training regimen of world champion athletes like Larsen's protégé, Meb Keflezighi. Running to the Edge is a page-turner . . . a relentless crusade to run faster, farther.