Titres dans Sports

"Jeder braucht Träume, die größer sind als man selbst." - Zeina Nassar wollte schon als Dreizehnjährige unbedingt boxen. Doch lange durfte die Deutsche Meisterin nicht an Wettkämpfen teilnehmen, weil Zeina ihr Kopftuch auch im Ring nicht ablegen will. 2019 wurden die internationalen Wettkampfregeln auf ihren Druck hin endlich geändert. Wohin der unbändige Willen einer Frau sie führen kann, von Kämpfen, Rückschlägen und davon, das Ziel nie aus den Augen zu verlieren, erzählt Zeina erstmals in diesem kraftvollen und inspirierenden Buch.

"Gripping . . . the narrative is smooth and immediate, almost effortless in its detail, if occasionally breathless, like a good fast run . . ." --The New York Times Book Review Visionary American running coach Bob Larsen assembled a mismatched team of elite California runners . . . the start of...

Discover the secrets for super endurance -- from one of the fittest men on the planet! Dean Karnazes has run 350 continuous miles through three sleepless nights, ordered pizza during long runs, and inspired fans the world over with his adventures. So what does a guy like this do when he wants to...

Anyone doubting that Diego Maradona was more than just a football player had only to witness the outpourings after his death on 25th November 2020. During his tempestuous life and career, he played for top clubs in South America and Europe, notably Napoli, where he became an adored hero and adopted son, and grew to be a legend in his homeland of Argentina after leading them to victory in the 1986 World Cup.

“Jon Dorenbos is a magical person. Life Is Magic shows how we can all choose happiness in the face of overwhelming odds.” —Ellen DeGeneres An extraordinary and empowering story of resilience, forgiveness, and living a life of purpose in the face of unfathomable obstacles. You may know him...

The hilarious trials and tribulations of stand-up comedian Paul Tonkinson as he attempts to beat the much lauded three-hour mark at the London Marathon. With a supporting cast of fellow comedians, this is a warmly written and wonderfully honest adventure-through-sport that will both entertain and inspire. Along the way, we are introduced to the characters helping Paul with his quest. Celebrity names such as Bryony Gordon, Russell Howard, Roisin Conaty and Vassos Alexander pop up with wit and wisdom....

Journey with Olympian and American half marathon record holder Ryan Hall as he reflects on the joys and trials of running and, along the way, shows you how he found God in every step. Ryan Hall is an Olympic athlete and American record holder in the half marathon, but as a kid, Ryan hated...

Touch All the Lines offers an intimate look into the life of former BYU Men's Basketball Coach, Steve Cleveland. Far more than a mere sports biography, this book chronicles Cleveland's journey as a coach, a father, and a man of faith. Through a series of personal anecdotes and reflections, listeners are invited to consider the principles that guided him on and off the court. The title, taken from a powerful lesson learned during a challenging time at Fresno State, serves as a metaphor for the pillars of a strong character.

Brendan Cullen manages Kars Station, a 10,000-head sheep property 65 kilometres outside Broken Hill, New South Wales. In 2022, despite his nearest beach being more than 600 kilometres away, he swam the English Channel. Taking up swimming was part of Brendan's recovery from severe depression, an illness that had seen him cope in highly unhealthy ways–drinking, overwork, being emotionally absent–for years. But then he found the strength to walk through the doors of Broken Hill Hospital and ask for help.

Meet 10 icons of sport – from track to tennis, football to Formula 1 – whose stories inspire across time and borders. These short, vivid biographies offer quick insights, big ideas, and timeless inspiration. From Michael Jordan to Dirk Nowitzki, Bjorn Borg to John McEnroe, Ayrton Senna to Niki Lauda, these life stories are smart, engaging, and easy to follow – history has never sounded this good.

LeBron James has been a polarizing yet beloved figure for sports fans around the world, possibly nowhere more so than in northeast Ohio, where he grew up. He began his basketball career hailed as “the chosen one,” a beacon of hope for a Cleveland team that had never won an NBA championship. He was then denounced for “the Decision” to leave and pursue his trophy dreams with the Miami Heat. The prodigal son subsequently returned to the Cavaliers, fulfilling “the Promise” to bring ultimate victory to Cleveland in 2016.

From hall-of-fame NBA legend James Worthy, a searing, intimate memoir that tells the story of a man at home on the court but unsure of his place in the world, who played alongside all-time greats like Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan, but privately struggled with self-worth and mental health...

Gloriously available again, forty years after it was first published—now with a new introduction by Brad Faxon, a new afterword by the author, and a batch of newly discovered time-capsule photos—The Green Road Home is the classic account of a young caddie on the PGA Tour, and the book that...

Just Your Average Ultra Runner celebrates the spirit of endurance through the voices of everyday athletes who go the distance — literally. In this collection of candid interviews, author Jason Ward sits down with ordinary runners who have accomplished extraordinary things on the trails and roads of ultra-distance running. From first-time finishers to seasoned 100-mile veterans, each chapter captures the mindset, struggles, and triumphs that define the ultra community. Their stories are proof that you don’t need to be elite to push your limits — just determined enough to take the next step.

Brought to you by Penguin. Guy’s been pushing himself to the outer limits, as usual. There's no medals, no big ceremony at the end of it all. He's just driven by putting himself through the misery. And coming out smiling. The TV job took him to Columbia, where he was waterboarded, shot and...

Pippo Inzaghi è stato l'idolo di milioni di tifosi, ha segnato tantissimo e vinto tutto. Poi si è seduto in panchina perché senza pallone non ci sa stare. Si è innamorato e con la sua Angela ha scoperto la gioia immensa di essere genitore. Adesso che il cerchio si è chiuso, Pippo ha deciso di aprire il suo cuore e di raccontarsi senza pudore e senza sconti, con gli occhi dell'uomo che a cinquant'anni può guardarsi indietro e tracciare un primo bilancio. Facendolo, si scopre sereno, realizzato, felice, ma non dimentica i momenti bui attraverso i quali è dovuto passare per ritrovare la luce.

Embark on a journey of adrenaline-fueled excitement as you dive into this audiobook and experience the raw emotions of flying a fighter jet, jumping out of an airplane, soaring through the sky on a hang-glider, and navigating treacherous waters on a sailboat. Through the eyes of an ordinary man, you'll feel the rush of danger and the exhilaration of pushing beyond your limits.

Jerry Bird became the 20th century's most widely recognized skydiver during the evolution of sport skydiving in America. This book is a compilation of writings by many who knew and flew with Bird, and by Jerry himself—a skydiving life-and-times of Jerry Bird from 1963 into the 21st century. At the heart of the book are inclusions of Jerry’s own oral storytelling transcribed in his inimitable voice.

Brady: An American Story and the Price of Greatness by Lars Anderson is a forthcoming title from Celadon Books...

Dan Jackson will tell the story of Newcastle United's origins in a distinctive time and place, and locate the enduring support for the club within the wider context of North East culture and history, exploring themes of solidarity, hard work, and hedonism. He will also explore how football in...