Individual Sports category: 1455 books
by Randy Baer and R.D. Reynolds
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2003
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2003
WrestleCrap: The Very Worst of Professional Wrestling examines some of the ridiculously horrible characters and storylines that pro wrestling promoters have subjected their fans to over the past twenty years. Why would any sane person think that having two grown men fight over a turkey was actually...
Is Wrestling Fixed? I Didn’t Know It Was Broken
From Photo Shoots and Sensational Stories to the WWE Network — Bill Apter’s Incredible Pro Wrestling Journey
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2015
Complete with exclusive photographs and sensational backstage stories, Is Wrestling Fixed? is the much anticipated memoir from the biggest legend in wrestling fandom himself, Bill Apter
As a kid growing up in New York in the late ’50s, Bill Apter fell in love with professional wrestling,...
by Brian Fritz and Christopher Murray
Language: English
Release Date: June 19, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: June 19, 2006
As wrestling dominated the pop culture airwaves in the late 90s, wrestlers like The Rock and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin became international cultural icons. But, by the turn of the millennium, wrestling began its downward descent. In early 2001, both WCW and ECW closed its doors and were...
Bowling Across America
50 States in Rented Shoes
Language: English
Release Date: October 28, 2008
Inspired by his father's unexpected passing, Mike Walsh, a 27 year-old Chicago advertising executive, quits his job to embark on a one-of-a-kind quest. The destination: bowling alleys in each of the 50 states. Though dubbed "career suicide" by colleagues, the endeavor soon touches a nerve...
Mad Dogs, Midgets and Screw Jobs
The Untold Story of how Montreal Shaped the World of Wrestling
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2013
A fascinating history of one of the hottest wrestling territories of all time
Montreal was the proving ground for some of the biggest names in wrestling, including Andre the Giant, Abdullah the Butcher, and the infamous Mad Dog Vachon; it was the site of the first midget battle ever; and made...
by Donald J. Trump
Language: English
Release Date: May 3, 2005
Language: English
Release Date: May 3, 2005
The host and coproducer of the megahit reality show The Apprentice presents a unique collection of golf advice. From Palmer and Player, Mickelson and Vijay to Pat Boone, Stone Phillips, and even Yogi Berra, these players, teachers, businesspeople, and celebrities will help you play better and score...
by Evan Goodfellow
Language: English
Release Date: October 28, 2005
Language: English
Release Date: October 28, 2005
With sequential photos and step-by-step instructions, this guide to a performance cornerstone—the flip trick—benefits skateboarders of all skill levels. Often combined with curb tricks and applied to such obstacles as handrails and ramps, flip tricks are commonly used as the final touch on a more...
by Kate Witherspoon
Language: English
Release Date: December 27, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: December 27, 2012
Razor scooters have become popular with riders of all ages. This guide offers many different tricks that you can learn for your razor scooter. Some are basic, while others are more complex and dangerous. Some tricks are very close to skateboard tricks, both in name and execution. This is because...
Capitol Revolution
The Rise of the McMahon Wrestling Empire
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2015
The definitive take on the McMahon family’s journey to wrestling domination
For decades, the northeastern part of the United States, better known to insiders as the territory of the Capitol Wrestling Corporation, was considered the heart of the professional wrestling world. Capitol territory...
by Doug Werner
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 1995
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 1995
A fast and fun guide to learning one of America's leading recreational pursuits. From choosing the right ball to the art of making strikes. Endorsed by Remo Picchietti, Bowling Hall of Famer.
Gorgeous George
The Outrageous Bad-Boy Wrestler Who Created American Pop Culture
Language: English
Release Date: October 6, 2009
This is the first-ever biography of the legendary wrestler Gorgeous George, filled with incredible never-before-told stories. George directly influenced the likes of Muhammad Ali, who took his bragging and boasting from George; James Brown, who began to wear sequined capes onstage after seeing George...
by Paul White
Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2012
Are you a fan of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)? Do you watch in awe as the giant competitors throw themselves and each other around the ring? Are you familiar with the terminology of WWE? Would you like to know more about the professional wrestlers who provide such thrilling entertainment? If you...
by Larry Zbyszko
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2008
Wrestling's self-proclaimed "Living Legend" may never wear a championship belt again, but he's definitely not down for the count. Adventures in Larryland! is the entertaining, often hilarious story of Larry Zbyszko's remarkable ascent to wrestling notoriety. Voted "Rookie of the Year"...
T'ai Chi
The "Supreme Ultimate" Exercise for Health, Sport, and Self-Defense
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2011
Master the Chinese martial art of T'ai Chi with this accessible, illustrated guide.
T'ai-chi (Tai Chi) is an effortless and rhythmical art that stresses slow breathing, balanced and relaxed postures, and absolute calmness of mind. It requires no special equipment or place to practice and takes...