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Inside Shelby American: Wrenching and Racing with Carroll Shelby in the 1960s
by John MortonIn the late 1950s, a young John Morton was transfixed with sports car racing. His dreams of competition eventually led him to enroll, in 1962, in the Shelby School of High Performance Driving. In a bold moment after the last class, Morton asked Carroll Shelby if he might come to work for the newly formed Shelby American. The answer was “Yes, here's a broom.” Thus ended Morton's college career and began his long racing career. Over the next three years, Morton would be a firsthand witness to the evolution of one of the most iconic sports car builders and racing teams of the 1960s. Inside Shelby American is his personal account of a company overflowing with talent, from designer Pete Brock to fabricator extraordinare Phil Remington to drivers like Dan Gurney, Ken Miles, Bob Bondurant, and Phil Hill. The cars were equally captivating: AC Cobra, Mustang GT350, Ford GT, Daytona Coupe. In this book, Morton’s story is intertwined with the memories of other Shelby staffers of the period, revealing through historic photography and an untold perspective the rousing story of America’s most legendary racer and car builder.
Inside Sports
by Jay Coakley Peter DonnellyHow do people become involved in sports? What can their experiences teach us?These are two of the many questions asked by this unique collection of personal stories of people involved in sport. Told by researchers who have interviewd participants and observed what happens in the setting where people play sports, the contributions not only show how sport studies contribute to the wider study of society, but also describe the difficulties and challenges faced when doing research of this kind.Inside Sports is divided into four main sections reflecting the social processes and developments over time that make up the experience of sport for most people, however diverse their circumstances may otherwise be:* Early experiences: being introduced to sports* Experience and identity: becoming an athlete* Deep in the experience: doing sports* Transition experiences: facing life beyond the playing field.In its extensive coverage of the sporting experience from within, as well as its discussion of research methods, Inside Sports will be essential reading for all students studying sport in society.
Inside Team Sky
by David WalshThe inside story of Team Sky's challenge for the 2013 Tour de France. After the victory of Bradley Wiggins and Team Sky in the 2012 Tour de France, the pressure was on the team to repeat their success in 2013. When Wiggins had to pull out of the defence of his yellow jersey, attention moved to Chris Froome, who had finished as runner-up the year before. Could he bring about back-to-back victories for the UK and for Team Sky? With team principal Sir Dave Brailsford at the helm, the levels of expectation were high. Nothing less than a win would do. Embedded within the team was top sportswriter David Walsh, who had been covering the sport for four decades. The Sunday Times writer had done more than any other journalist to reveal the lies of Lance Armstrong, he has the reputation for exposing the dark secrets that cycling would want to keep hidden. His inside story, from how Team Sky prepared for the Tour de France through to Froome's emphatic victory, is supported by insights from all the key members of the team, and provides a definitive account of a dramatic race that gripped cycling fans around the world.
Inside the Baseball Hall of Fame
by Brooks Robinson National Baseball Hall of Fame and MuseumFor any baseball fan, a trip to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York, is the thrill of a lifetime--no matter how many times you visit. But whether you go only once in your lifetime or make the pilgrimage annually, you'll never be able to see every treasure in the museum's collections. With Inside the Baseball Hall of Fame, readers can go behind the scenes to see seldom- or never-displayed items from among the 40,000 treasures in Cooperstown, in addition to some of the most important and popular items on exhibit at the museum--all gorgeously photographed in color. Captions written by Hall of Fame experts explain each object's significance and relate unique stories associated with it. Here are just a few highlights from the nearly 200 objects in this beautiful book: * An 1887 ball-strike indicator from the only season when it took five balls to walk and four strikes to strike out * Pitcher Harvey Haddix's glove from the 1959 game when he pitched 12 perfect innings--and lost 1-0 in the 13th * Shoeless Joe Jackson's shoes * The Wonderboy bat and trombone case that Robert Redford used in The Natural * Rube Waddell's glove from his 4-2, 20-inning victory over Cy Young on July 4, 1905 * A promissory note from the sale of Babe Ruth by Boston Red Sox owner Harry Frazee to New York Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert * The bat Joe Carter used to hit his 1993 World Series-ending home run * The oldest known photograph of two baseball teams, the New York Knickerbockers and the Brooklyn Excelsiors, taken on a ball field in 1859 Whether you're a dedicated student of the game's history or a newcomer to our National Pastime, Inside the Baseball Hall of Fame will fascinate you. You'll find a surprising photograph or a story you didn't know, complete with new insight into America's game and culture. Take the trip of a lifetime inside baseball's national museum and discover the game's fabulous history--or reawaken beloved memories.
Inside the Box: How CrossFit ® Shredded the Rules, Stripped Down the Gym, and Rebuilt My Body
by Murphy T. J.In Inside the Box, veteran journalist and marathoner T.J. Murphy goes all in to expose the gritty, high-intensity sport of CrossFit®. Murphy faced a future with a permanent limp from one too many marathons. Desperate to reclaim his fitness and strength, the 47-year-old signed up for his first CrossFit® workout with nothing to lose. Anaerobically blasted by each workout of the day, Murphy discovered a sweat-soaked fitness revolution that’s transforming bodies and lives. CrossFit is the sport of fitness, a radical new approach to exercise that is turning the traditional gym workout upside down. Every day at thousands of CrossFit gyms across America, fitness seekers of all shapes and sizes flex their inner athlete by racing to finish fast-paced workouts. Each workout mixes weight lifting and gymnastics into an explosively effective and addictive new way to lose weight and carve out a new physique. Inside the Box is Murphy’s journey through CrossFit. From staggering newcomer to evangelist, Murphy finds out how it feels, why it’s so popular, whether it can fix his broken body.
Inside the Cage
by Wight Martindale Jr.The most popular outdoor basketball court in New York City is half the regulation size, offers no seating, and has sidelines bounded by a chain-link fence. But the summer league on West 4th Street in Greenwich Village has developed its share of stars and has become known throughout the world for another reason: Here the only thing that matters is the game. Inside the Cage follows the West 4th Street's summer league through a single season, chronicling its legendary history along the way. From 1970s playground legend Fly Williams to NBA veteran Anthony Mason and L.A. Lakers guard Smush Parker, three generations of players have mastered their game at West 4th Street. And the Cage itself -- located in one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in America and frequented by men from the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Harlem -- proves that talent can flourish even in the most unlikely places.
Inside the Helmet
by Michael Strahan Jay GlazerFollowing a magical season that ended in Super Bowl glory, one of the NFL's biggest stars delivers a no-holds-barred, hardhitting hitting account of life in the league. Michael Strahan is one of the NFL's most talented players, and he is also one of the game's most vocal personalities. In Inside the Helmet, Strahan exposes all of the pressure, pain, and glory of life in the NFL, venturing into territory no previous football author has had the nerve to tread. Bringing the reader right into the middle of the action, Strahan recounts exhilarating victories and reveals the hair-raising details of the ruthless grit required for every win. He gives an honest account of the brutality on the field and the myriad injuries from which he continues to suffer. He describes the relationships among teammates (including an account of his well publicized feuding with Tiki Barber), the practical jokes players use to preserve their sanity and the violent blow-ups that occur when the pressure gets too intense, and the challenges of taking orders from head coach Tom Coughlin and his squadron of assistant coaches. Strahan also writes about dealing with the relentless media coverage, rabid and demanding fans, and the struggle to live up to a multimillion-dollar salary. Finally, in two new chapters for the paperback edition, Strahan writes about the ups and downs of a truly sensational 2007 season that saw the Giants overcome the odds to win the Super Bowl. For the millions of rabid NFL fans, Inside the Helmet is an all-access pass into the huddle, the locker room, and the minds of the warriors on the field.
Inside the Lion's Den
by Clixtro Romias Ken Shamrock Richard HannerInside the Lion's Den is the remarkable story of Ken Shamrock's ascent to the pinnacle of reality martial combat. An inspiration to thousands, Shamrock picked himself up from a troubled youth growing up in group homes to become the legendary warrior who dominated no-holds-barred martial arts competition in both America and Asia. Whether you know him as "King of Pancrase" or The Ultimate Fighting Championship's "Superfight Champion," step inside the Lion's Den for a new look at "The World's Most Dangerous Man." Here, the secrets of Shamrock's ultra-efficient submissions fighting system and his champion training regimen are revealed. With more than 150 photographs, Inside the Lion's Den will shock and amaze you."
Inside the Lion's Den
by Ken Shamrock Clixtro Romias Richard HannerInside the Lion's Den is the remarkable story of Ken Shamrock's ascent to the pinnacle of reality martial combat. An inspiration to thousands, Shamrock picked himself up from a troubled youth growing up in group homes to become the legendary warrior who dominated no-holds-barred martial arts competition in both America and Asia. Whether you know him as "King of Pancrase" or The Ultimate Fighting Championship's "Superfight Champion," step inside the Lion's Den for a new look at "The World's Most Dangerous Man." Here, the secrets of Shamrock's ultra-efficient submissions fighting system and his champion training regimen are revealed. With more than 150 photographs, Inside the Lion's Den will shock and amaze you."
Inside the NFL's First Family: My Life of Football, Faith, and Fatherhood
by James Lund Howie Long Bruce MatthewsFrom the man who has played in more NFL games than any non-kicker in the football league’s history comes a memoir about the Matthews family and how eight people over three generations have achieved success in the NFL—more than any other family in sports history.No family has qualified more of its members for the demands and rewards of the National Football League than the Matthews clan—eight and counting over three generations. They include Bruce’s father Clay, an original NFL San Francisco 49er; his brother Clay Jr., a four-time All-Pro for the Cleveland Browns; and nephew Clay III, a Defensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl champion with the Green Bay Packers. Bruce Matthews may be the best of them all, a fourteen-time Pro Bowler with the Houston Oilers and Tennessee Titans, holder of the all-time consecutive starts record for offensive linemen, and inductee in the NFL Hall of Fame. The enduring success of the Matthews family is no accident. Their competitive nature, passion for excellence, never-quit attitude, compassion for the disadvantaged, and love for each other has propelled them to the peak of their abilities and professions. For Bruce, the foundation of it all is his faith in God. Inside the NFL’s First Family shows how the highs and lows of Bruce’s NFL career and expanding responsibilities as a husband and father taught him the lasting significance of his commitment to Christ. This book is a fascinating peek behind the curtain of professional football, featuring the insider stories that every fan craves. It also shows how Bruce and his family successfully dealt with challenges such as depression, cancer, and Down Syndrome. Yet Inside the NFL’s First Family offers readers even more—the principles and beliefs that have enabled the Matthewses to excel in football and in life.
Inside the Peloton: Riding, Winning and Losing the Tour de France
by Graeme FifeRacing cyclists all ride the same frail machine and all are equal before the demands of the road. But what is it that makes a winner? What special attributes do winners need to give them that extra edge? To find out, Fife analyses and illustrates the moral strength, intelligence, racing nous, cunning, tactical acumen and superior mental resilience of the champion racing cyclist. Drawing on exclusive interviews and personal acquaintance with some of the best riders to have raced on the continent, as well as mechanics and team-support crew, Inside the Peloton is a vivid portrait of the complex character of cycle racing. It is an unparalleled, in-depth study of ambition, the rage to win, the capacity to recover from defeat, the harrowing misery of lost morale and the hard initiation faced by every newcomer - however talented - to the unforgiving demands of professional competition. Provocative and rich in insight, this book is a very personal account by Fife. Read it to discover: What made Merckx, apparently invincible, so prey to doubt? --What rendered the massively talented Poulidor so beatable? --Why did Sean Yates, with a cardiovascular and lung capacity equal to that of Merckx, ride so contentedly as a domestique?
The Inside Track: Paddocks, Pit Stops and Tales of My Life in the Fast Lane
by Jake HumphreyJake Humphrey had one of the best jobs in the world: flying around the world presenting Formula 1 to 6 million people is not a bad occupation. And there is plenty that the viewer doesn't get to see, quite a lot of it rather surprising too. Travelling around the globe in the F1 bubble, Jake brings the reader close to the action. With his unique access to the key characters in the sport, he reveals a side of figures such as Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton, Michael Schumacher and Bernie Ecclestone not seen before. From techie heaven driving the Red Bull simulator to witnessing moments of great sporting triumph, Jake brings you behind the scenes in the paddock to behold the changing face of F1 and his life as a TV presenter permanently walking the tightrope of public humiliation.
The Inside Track: Paddocks, Pit Stops and Tales of My Life in the Fast Lane
by Jake HumphreyJake Humphrey has one of the best jobs in the world. Flying around the world presenting Formula 1 to 6 million people is not a bad occupation. And there is plenty that the viewer doesnt get to see, quite a lot of it rather surprising too. Travelling around the globe in the F1 bubble, Jake brings you close to the action. With his unique access to the key characters in the sport he reveals a side of figures such as Jenson and Hamilton, Schumacher and Ecclestone not seen before. From techie heaven driving the Red Bull simulator to witnessing moments of great sporting triumph, Jake brings you behind the scenes in the paddock to behold the changing face of F1 and his life as a TV presenter permanently walking the tightrope of public humiliation.
InSideOut Coaching
by Paula Ehrmann Gregory Jordan Joe EhrmannJoe Ehrmann, the coach profiled in the national bestseller Season of Life, explains how coaches at every level, from Little League to high school to NCAA Division I and even the professional leagues, can use sports to transform lives. Coaches have a tremendous platform, says Joe Ehrmann, a former Syracuse University All-American and NFL star. Perhaps second only to parents, coaches can impact young people as no one else can. But most coaches fail to do the teaching, mentoring, even life-saving intervention that their platform provides. Too many are transactional coaches; they focus solely on winning and meeting their personal needs. They see sports as a simple exchange: the athlete performs to a coach's demands and in return gets something, usually praise or a position in the starting lineup. Some coaches, however, use their platform. They teach the Xs and Os, but also teach the Ys of life. They help young people grow into responsible adults; they leave a lasting legacy. These are the transformational coaches. These coaches change lives, and they also change society by helping to develop healthy men and women. Sports have become a secular religion, according to Ehrmann. Tens of millions of children play sports, and millions of coaches have the potential to influence the lives of these children--and through them to touch their parents' lives as well. Children can be diminished and discouraged by their sports experiences, or they can be strengthened, uplifted, even in some cases redeemed. Sports can be a life-changing experience if coaches understand why they are coaching and redefine their measurement of success. InSideOut Coaching explains how to become a trans-formational coach. Coaches first have to "go inside" and articulate their reasons for coaching. Only those who have taken the InSideOut journey can become transformational. Joe Ehrmann provides examples of coaches in his life who took this journey and taught him how to find something bigger than himself in sports.He describes his own InSideOut experience, starting with the death of his beloved brother, which helped him understand how sports could transcend the play-ing field. He gives coaches the information and the tools they need to become transformational. Joe Ehrmann has taken his message about the extraordinary power of sports all over the country. It has been warmly endorsed by NFL head coaches, athletic directors at major universities, high school head coaches, even business groups and community organizations. Now any parent-coach or school or community coach can read Ehrmann's message and learn how to make sports a life-changing experience.
Insider's Guide to Action Sports
by Matt HigginsThis edition focuses on thrilling sports like BMX, skateboarding, snowboarding, motocross, in-line skating, surfing, and more.
The Insiders' Guide to Becoming a Yacht Stewardess 2nd Edition: Confessions from My Years Afloat with the Rich and Famous
by Julie PerrySince 2006, The Insiders’ Guide to Becoming a Yacht Stewardess has been a must-read guide for hopeful, young travelers and those intrigued by a career path in the super-yacht industry. Hundreds of yacht crew in the industry today used Julie’s book to get started---and succeed---working aboard yachts. Entertaining and educational, this book not only covers who owns luxury yachts, where they travel, and what taking care of their eccentric owners is like, but it describes the awe-inspiring benefits of the job, the skills required, and a clear-cut roadmap for how others can do it, too. If the terrific pay and benefits that come from accompanying celebrities and dignitaries on their private journeys around the world appeals to you, consider Julie Perry your new career coach. Let her guide you to the sea of opportunity that awaits young travelers in one of the world’s most adventurous and mind-boggling industries: LUXURY YACHTING.
The Insider's Guide to Golf Equipment: The Fully Illustrated, Comprehensive Directory of Brand-Name Clubs and Accessories
by Nick MastroniCharts and photographs compare and contrast the quality, characteristics, and suggested retail cost for all equipment so golfers can discover the best combination of performance for their needs and price for their budget. Includes information for women golfers and left-handed golfers.
Insider's Guide To Horseracing
by Theodore A. LandersWith its fast pace, beautiful animals, high stakes, and colorful pageantry, horseracing easily captures the attention of even first-time viewers. "Insider's Guide to Horseracing" is a quick and informative tour of the sport from the moment a foal is tapped for training and what kind of equipment a jockey or horse can legally wear to how wagering works and the different types of races. Written by an experienced horse industry professional and fully illustrated, this guide explains the inside story of horseracing, what to notice about a horse and jockey, how to make sense of racing columns, and ways to make a trip to the track more memorable. Here a reader will not find complex or magic formulas for picking winners or dry statistics; instead the Insider's Guide to Horseracing gives readers exact information from an expert that will make every race, live or televised, even more enjoyable and will allow those who wager to make better informed decisions-which may be the greatest tip of all.
Insight Pitch: My Life as a Major League Closer
by Skip Lockwood Fergie JenkinsYou're straddling the pitcher's mound in Shea Stadium. The game rests in your hands. Your heart is pounding. Big money is at stake. You feel thousands of eyes burning your jersey as they wait for a pitch. You gulp at the air trying to settle your nerves. It's go time. Insight Pitch is a sports story that spills over three decades. Retired Major League Baseball pitcher Skip Lockwood tells anecdotes from throughout his career as a ballplayer, starting with his days as a Little Leaguer through his professional tenure with the Kansas City Athletics, Seattle Pilots, Milwaukee Brewers, California Angels, New York Mets, and Boston Red Sox, before his retirement in 1980. Along the way, he details both the on- and off-the-field shenanigans as well as the enormous psychological process that he underwent each and every time he took the mound. Readers will find some laughs along the way and marvel as they share the locker room with legends like Jesse Owens, Satchel Paige, Catfish Hunter, and Yogi Berra. Humorous but insightful, this book makes the perfect addition to any baseball fan's shelf.
Insightful Player: Football Pros Lead a Bold Movement of Hope (Sports Professor Ser.)
by James Brown Reggie Kelly Roger Staubach Chrissy Carew Jerricho Cotchery Rashied Davis Heath Evans Antonio Garay Jarvis Greene Jason McCourty Montell Owens Tony Richardson Usama YoungWhether you are a parent, coach or teacher looking for a tool that can inspire and motivate, a fan interested in learning how players overcame obstacles to reach the NFL or just someone that enjoys reading poignant, inspiring stories, Insightful Player delivers. Each Insightful Player™ story shows solid evidence of the immense power of the human spirit. We all need to be reminded of this, especially kids and especially now. Insightful Player™ brings to life how players that reached the NFL did so not only on their talent, but often because of the heroic acts they made to overcome life’s obstacles. A player's father was murdered when he was eight; he had to duck for cover in his home because bullets were flying on his street... Another player saw people shot as early as the age of five and often saw dead bodies on his street before his teens...A Hall of Fame player never had a winter coat or winter boots and didn't always have food to eat...A former player was put in classes for the mentally disabled, his father beat the tar out of him, his coaches wouldn't help him get into college because they said he had no talent....All of these players overcame these hardships to achieve a place in the NFL. Each player’s story provides a lesson in perseverance, values, courage and integrity. Insightful Player™ is a playbook for inspiring us all, especially our children. Use it to teach, inspire and learn.
The Insomniacs
by Marit WeisenbergMarit Weisenberg's The Insomniacs is “a deeply beautiful story of yearning, heartache, trauma, and love” (Jennifer Niven, #1 New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places) about two teens who discover the secrets of their neighborhood after everyone else turns out the lights. Ingrid can’t sleep.She can’t remember, either.A competitive diver, seventeen-year-old Ingrid is haunted by what she saw at the pool at a routine meet, before falling off the high dive and waking up concussed. The only thing she remembers about the moment before her dive is locking eyes with Van—her neighbor, former best friend, and forever crush—kissing his girlfriend on the sidelines. But that can’t be all.Then one sleepless night, she sees Van out her window…looking right back at her. They begin not sleeping together by night, still ignoring each other at school by day.Ingrid tells herself this is just temporary, but soon, she and Van are up every night piecing her memory back together. As Van works through his own reasons for not being able to sleep, they’re both pulled into a mystery that threatens to turn their quiet neighborhood into a darker place than they realized.
Inspannings- en sportfysiologie
by Jack H. Wilmore David L. Costill W. Larry KenneyInspanningsfysiologie is dé basis voor het begeleiden van bewegen, bijvoorbeeld voor training, bewegingsonderwijs en oefentherapie. Dit boek is het wereldwijde standaardwerk voor de inspannings- en sportfysiologie. De auteurs van de Amerikaanse uitgave, Larry Kenney, Jack Wilmore en David Costill, zijn absolute topwetenschappers op dit vakgebied. Deze vierde, geheel geactualiseerde, Nederlandse editie van Inspannings- en sportfysiologie biedt toegankelijke, goed leesbare, wetenschappelijk onderbouwde, up-to-date kennis. Dit bijzonder complete boek besteedt veel aandacht aan de basisinspanningsfysiologie: Hoe werkt het menselijke lichaam tijdens inspanning? Daarnaast kijkt het uitgebreid naar de invloed van de omgeving op ons lichaam (hoogte, warmte, kou) en naar de invloed van leeftijd en sekse bij inspanning en sport. Verder wordt ingegaan op trainen voor prestaties, en de invloed daarop van voeding en lichaamssamenstelling. Ook de aanpak en effecten van bewegen gericht op gezondheid komen uitgebreid aan de orde. Deze editie is uitgebreid met nieuwe informatie over uiteenlopende onderwerpen als moleculaire adaptaties, obesitas, diabetes type II, bioinformatica, eiwitsynthese en spierkramp. De uitgave is rijk geïllustreerd en bevat tal van praktische en aansprekende voorbeelden en zelfstudievragen aan het eind van elk hoofdstuk. Online zijn Engelstalige videofragmenten en animaties beschikbaar Gedegen kennis van inspannings- en sportfysiologie is onmisbaar voor (aankomende) bewegingswetenschappers, docenten lichamelijke opvoeding, fysiotherapeuten, coaches, trainers en andere professionals op het gebied van bewegen. Met de kennis van Inspannings- en sportfysiologie, zowel een handboek als een compleet naslagwerk, is het mogelijk uit te groeien tot een professionele begeleider. De vertaler, drs. Gerard van der Poel, is bewegingswetenschapper (VU, 1989) en werkt sinds 1993 als zelfstandig inspanningsfysioloog. Gerard is een zeer ervaren docent, trainer, adviseur en auteur. Hij verzorgt onder meer nascholingen voor fysiotherapeuten en trainers. Gerard van der Poel is (mede)auteur van zes boeken en vele artikelen in vaktijdschriften.
Inspiration and Motivation for Runners
by Ali ClarkeThis colourful little book of uplifting quotes and tailored tips delivers motivational sparks and hearty encouragement for runners. Read it, run with it, use it as a training weight – whatever you do it, the aim is simple: to get you running!
Inspiration and Motivation for Runners
by Ali ClarkeThis colourful little book of uplifting quotes and tailored tips delivers motivational sparks and hearty encouragement for runners. Read it, run with it, use it as a training weight – whatever you do it, the aim is simple: to get you running!
Inspired
by Sir Steve RedgraveInspiration, something much needed in these times, abounds as Sir Steve relates the entertaining tales of his fellow sportsmen and women that spurred on his success.From Jonny Wilkinson’s famous dropkick, Roger Bannister’s 4-minute mile and Brian Clough’s self-belief to tales of lesser known characters from his childhood and personal life, Sir Steve narrates with passion and awe, the motivation gained from his heroes and peers. Overcoming adversity, the importance of teamwork, graft and a little bit of luck all contribute to Sir Steve’s overwhelming triumphs, both in and out of the boat, as he strove to overcome diabetes to win his fifth gold medal in spectacular style. Here he divulges the stories that inspired him, roused him and made his wildest dreams a magnificent reality.