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Nel 2013 e 2014 il marchio Ferrari è stato riconosciuto come il più influente al mondo. Nel 2015 è stato stimato come il 35° con più valore, ossia quattro miliardi di dollari. Un vero e proprio impero di fatturato e successi, quello Ferrari, nato dal genio di un uomo, Enzo Ferrari, che ha saputo avere una visione e realizzarla. Ma cosa ha fatto sì che Ferrari diventasse la Ferrari? Quali furono le strategie dell'industriale (che preferiva definirsi costruttore) che lo portarono a immaginare, creare e infine guidare un vero e proprio impero?

Only a few years ago, Alex Honnold was little known beyond a small circle of hardcore climbers. Today, at the age of 30, he is probably the most famous adventure athlete in the world. In that short time, he has proven his expertise in many styles of climbing and has shattered speed records, pioneered routes, and won awards within each discipline. More spectacularly still, he has pushed the most extreme and dangerous form of climbing far beyond the limits of what anyone thought was possible.

In 2010 the New York Mets were in trouble. One of baseball's most valuable franchises, they had recently suffered an embarrassing September collapse and two bitter losing seasons. Their GM had made costly mistakes. And their principle owners were embroiled in the largest financial scam in American history. To whom did they turn? Sandy Alderson, a former marine who served in Vietnam and graduated from Harvard Law.

Zum Wunderkind erkoren, zum Tennis getrieben, wurde aus Andre Agassi der rebellische Superstar auf dem Centre Court, eine Pop-Ikone der Achtziger. Kaum stand er ganz oben auf der Weltrangliste, stürzte er ab - und fiel tief. Sein spektakuläres Comeback und seine Liebe zu Steffi Graf machten ihn zu der überragenden Persönlichkeit, die er heute ist. Er fördert die Schulbildung benachteiligter Kinder und kann ihnen das geben, was sein Triumph ihn selbst gekostet hat. Das sensationelle Selbstporträt eines begnadeten Tennisspielers, der über sich selbst hinausgewachsen ist.

When boxing was bold, bright, and glamorous and the fights were the hottest sporting events of the year, Joe Frazier was king as the Heavyweight Champion of the World. From 1970 to 1973 he reigned. With a career record of 32-4-1 with twenty-seven knockouts and an Olympic gold medal, Frazier leaves little question that he was one of the greatest fighters of all time.

Why do England lose? Why does Scotland suck? Why doesn’t America play the sport internationally… and why do the Germans play with such an efficient but robotic style?

Using insights and analogies from economics, statistics, psychology and business to cast a new and entertaining light on how the game works, "Why England Lose" reveals the often surprisingly counterintuitive truths about soccer.

Running for My Life is not a story about Africa or track and field athletics. It is about outrunning the devil and achieving the impossible: faith, diligence, and the desire to give back. It is the American dream come true and a reminder that saving one can help to save thousands more. Lopez Lomong chronicles his inspiring ascent from a barefoot lost boy of the Sudanese Civil War to a Nike sponsored athlete on the US Olympic Team. Though most of us fall somewhere between the catastrophic lows and dizzying highs of Lomong's incredible life, every reader will find in his story the human spark to pursue dreams that might seem unthinkable.

"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.

In the dusty hills above San Diego, Bob Larsen became America's greatest running coach. Starting with a ragtag group of high school cross country and track runners, Larsen set out on a decades-long quest to find the secret of running impossibly fast, for longer distances than anyone thought possible. 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 (elite and recreational) to breakthroughs never imagined.

You may know him as an NFL All-Pro or as an elite magician who made the finals of America’s Got Talent. But Jon Dorenbos says that what he does is not who he is. Who he is is someone forced, at the most tender of ages, to coach himself into turning tragedy to triumph. One morning in August 1992, when Jon was 12 years old and living a seemingly idyllic childhood in suburban Seattle, he woke up for baseball camp. His dad waved good-bye. Later that day, Jon heard the news: His father had murdered his mother in the family’s three-car garage.

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....

When “Renaissance runner” (New York Times) Alexi Pappas - Olympic athlete, actress, filmmaker, and writer - was four years old, her mother died by suicide, drastically altering the course of Pappas’s life and setting her on a search for female role models. When her father signed his bereaved daughter up for sports teams as a way to keep her busy, female athletes became the first women Pappas looked up to, and her Olympic dream was born. At the same time, Pappas had big creative dreams, too: She wanted to make movies, write, and act.

Journey with Olympian Ryan Hall as he reflects on the joys and trials of the running life and, along the way, shows you how his faith has helped him win in his workouts, races, and overall mindset. Ryan Hall is an Olympic athlete and American record holder in the half marathon (59:43). But as a kid, Ryan hated running. He wanted nothing to do with the sport until one day, he felt compelled to run the 15 miles around his neighborhood lake. He was hooked.

A hugely respected and revered figure across the world of rugby, and Irish sport in particular, Murray is leaving no stone unturned as he describes the ups and downs, the mental and physical challenges and the fun he had during a rugby career that will forever be regarded as competitive and captivating.

The unstoppable drive that created golf's greatest legend wasn't born—it was built. Tiger Woods and son Charlie show why some families achieve what others only dream about. Tiger Woods didn’t just play golf—he redefined it, shattering records while carrying the weight of unprecedented expectations. Despite setbacks, scandals, and injuries, he endured and fought his way back.

In Resilience on Four Hooves, Suzanne shares the deeply personal and uplifting story of Marvin’s journey from the trauma of his accident to his remarkable recovery. With the help of the expert team at the John Thomas Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital at Auburn University, Marvin began a long and challenging path back to health. This journey wasn’t easy—setbacks, uncertainty, and difficult decisions marked every step. But through it all, Suzanne’s dedication to Marvin never wavered.

Dive into the awe-inspiring lives of Katie Ledecky and Michael Phelps—two exceptional athletes who have redefined the meaning of greatness in the pool. What does it take to shatter records, claim countless medals, and leave an enduring legacy in a fiercely competitive sport? Through grueling hours of training, unwavering focus, and relentless determination, Ledecky and Phelps have shown the world what it truly takes to reach the pinnacle of success. In this comprehensive guide, you'll uncover the untold stories behind their record-breaking moments.

From Klopp to Slot, from pressing to precision, Liverpool Football Club: Premier League Winning Formula 2024/25 charts the Reds' triumphant return to the top. A NEW ERA BEGINS WITH ARNE SLOT. Slot didn’t try to replace Jurgen Klopp’s legacy. He refined it. His first season brought a transformed team—controlled, tactical, yet fiercely Liverpool at heart. APRIL 27, 2025 – A NIGHT TO REMEMBER.

Viele von uns sind Kinder der Bundesliga. Unsere Erinnerungen an die Fußball Bundesliga reichen von den engen Meisterschaften der Bayern mit Borussia Mönchengladbach in den 70ern dann mit dem HSV und Werder Bremen und den 11er von Kutzop bis in die letzten 15 Jahren mit den engen Titelkämpfen mit dem BvB. Wir hörten die Bundesliga im Freibad oder beim Auto waschen im Radio oder pünktlich um 18.00 Uhr mit Heribert Faßbender, Reinold Beckmann oder Jessy Wellmer. 61 Jahre Fußball Bundesliga, fast 57.000 Tore.

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