Summer of Sports

Get ready for a summer of action! Dive into sports stories, inspiring athletes and unforgettable victories.

Updated January 28, 2025
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Games People Played: A Global History of Sport
Vamplew, Wray.
Paper Book
Now in paperback, this first global history of sports offers all spectators and participants a reason to cheer--and to think.   Games People Played is, surprisingly, the first global history of sports. The book shows how sports have been practiced,...
Little wonder : the fabulous story of Lottie Dod, the worlds first female sports superstar
Abramsky, Sasha
Paper Book
"Eighty-five years before Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs fought the 'battle of the sexes,' a Victorian teenager showed what women could do . . . [Abramsky] celebrates her as a brave and talented and determined original. In sports, the battle of the sexes is far from over, but Dod won more than...
The athlete's guide to recovery : rest, relax, and restore for peak performance
Rountree, Sage
Paper Book
"Perfect for athletes in need of a reminder that being quick with their recovery efforts isn't a quick fix. This impressive book shows how slowing down speeds up results in the gym, on the road, and beyond." - Library Journal, Starred Review An invaluable...
The sports book : the games, the rules, the tactics, the techniques
Summers, David.
Paper Book
Fully updated with the latest statistics and world records, The Sports Book is packed with comprehensive details for more than 200 different sports, from baseball to hockey, jujitsu to cross-country skiing, and water polo to gymnastics. This invaluable reference also includes an extensive...

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