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The Tennis Handsome
by Barry HannahSpinning the raucous tale of four restless sons of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Hannah introduces the reader to a pretty-boy international tennis star, his devoted manager, his gay coach, and a shell-shocked but sane Vietnam vet. Their adventures include rape by a walrus, murder by crossbow, and a tennis tournament played at gunpoint. Hannah's inventiveness sparkles and his prose shines.
Tennis in Action
by John CrossinghamThis book covers the history, rules, skills, and scoring of tennis, for children.
Tennis Medicine: A Complete Guide To Evaluation, Treatment, And Rehabilitation
by Giovanni Di Giacomo Todd S. Ellenbecker W. Ben KiblerThis book will serve as a key resource for all clinicians working in orthopedics, sports medicine, and rehabilitation for the sport of tennis. It provides clinically useful information on evaluation and treatment of the tennis player, covering the entire body and both general medical and orthopedic musculoskeletal topics. Individual sections focus on tennis-related injuries to the shoulder, the elbow, wrist, and hand, the lower extremities, and the core/spine, explaining treatment and rehabilitation approaches in detail. Furthermore, sufficient sport science information is presented to provide the clinical reader with extensive knowledge of tennis biomechanics and the physiological aspects of training and rehabilitation. Medical issues in tennis players, such as nutrition and hydration, are also discussed, and a closing section focuses on other key topics, including movement dysfunction, periodization, core training, and strength and conditioning specifics. The expansive list of worldwide contributors and experts coupled with the comprehensive and far-reaching chapter provision make this the highest-level tennis medicine book ever published.
Tennis Science: How Player and Racquet Work Together
by Bruce Elliott Machar Reid Miguel CrespoIf you have watched a Grand Slam tennis tournament in the past decade, you are probably aware that the game is dominated by just a few international powerhouses. At the conclusion of each tournament, it is likely that you will see Serena Williams atop the women's podium and a member of the Big Four--Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray--hoisting the trophy for the men. And while there is not a lot of variety in the outcome of these matches, the game of tennis itself has changed drastically over the decades, as developments in technology and conditioning regimens, among other factors, have altered the style of play. Underpinning many of these developments is science, and this book explains the scientific wonders that take the ball from racquet to racquet and back again. Each chapter explores a different facet of the game--learning, technique, game analysis, the mental edge, physical development, nutrition for performance and recovery, staying healthy, and equipment--and is organized around a series of questions. How do we learn the ins and outs of hitting the ball in and not out? What are the main technological developments and software programs that can be used to assist in performance and notational analysis in tennis? What role does sports psychology play in developing a tennis player? What is the role of fluid replacement for the recreational, junior, and professional player? What rule changes have been made with respect to the racquet, ball, and ball-court interaction to maintain the integrity of the game in the face of technological change? Each question is examined with the aid of explanatory diagrams and illustrations, and the book can be used to search for particular topics, or read straight through for a comprehensive overview of how player and equipment work together. Whether you prefer the grass courts of Wimbledon, the clay courts of the French Open, or the hard courts of the US and Australian Opens, Tennis Science is a must-have for anyone interested in the science behind a winning game.
Tennis Science for Tennis Players
by Howard BrodyHow does your opponent put that tricky spin on the ball? Why are some serves easier to return than others? The mysteries behind the winning strokes, equipment, and surfaces of the game of tennis are accessibly explained by Howard Brody through the laws of physics. And he gives practical pointers to ways players can use this understanding to advantage in the game.Through extensive laboratory testing and computer modeling, Brody has investigated the physics behind the shape of the tennis racket, the string pattern, the bounce of the tennis ball, the ways a particular court surface can determine the speed of the game, and the many other physical factors involved in tennis.
Tennis Shoes
by Noel StreatfeildWill the four Heath children continue their family tradition and become tennis champions? The Heath kids--Nicky, David, and twins Jim and Susan--come from a long line of ace tennis players. Now their dad has decided it's time to teach them everything he knows about the game. The twins are the odds-on favourites to become the next champs. Susan shows a lot of promise, winning in tournaments and getting recognition, but she secretly hates the spotlight. Jim's a good player, but prefers swimming. David, the youngest, loves to sing. Nicky could be a natural, but she's too busy rebelling to take the sport seriously. Who will become champion? And will it change their family forever?
Tennis Shoes (Shoes #1)
by Noel StreatfeildWill the four Heath children continue their family tradition and become tennis champions? The Heath kids—Nicky, David, and twins Jim and Susan—come from a long line of ace tennis players. Now their dad has decided it’s time to teach them everything he knows about the game. The twins are the odds-on favourites to become the next champs. Susan shows a lot of promise, winning in tournaments and getting recognition, but she secretly hates the spotlight. Jim’s a good player, but prefers swimming. David, the youngest, loves to sing. Nicky could be a natural, but she’s too busy rebelling to take the sport seriously. Who will become champion? And will it change their family forever?
Tennis Star
by Raewyn CaisleyTENNIS STAR is the story of twelve-year-old Nathan Taylor, who everybody says looks like his hero Richard Krafter. After unexpected success at the District Final, Nathan begins to take himself a little too seriously. On and off court, Nathan?s attention-seeking and aggressiveness begins to alienate his friends and disappoint his family. Soon he must decide what the most important things are about tennis, and life ? playing to succeed at any price, or playing for the love of the game and the friendship it fosters ? From Raewyn Caisley, the acclaimed and established author of TOP MARKS, IN UNION, HOT SHOT, QUEEN?S CUBBY, FREE STYLE and GREAT LEAD, comes another book in the popular Junior Sports Series.
The Tennis Trap (Camp Sunnyside Friends #12)
by Marilyn KayeMegan is elated when she gets into the Girls' Camp Invitational Tennis Tournament, but her irritable instructor's overly-spirited approach towards the sport turns her off.
Tennis Triumph (Jake Maddox JV Girls)
by Jake MaddoxMira Ravi is the first-seed singles star on Hilltop Middle School's tennis team, but her life off the court is a much harder match to win. Mira juggles tough responsibilities at home, in school, and with her team, but she also has a secret that threatens the balance. Can Mira be honest about her struggles and still play the sport she loves?
Tensión en el club de tenis (¡Arriba la Lectura! Level V #66)
by Diana Noonan Nathalie OrtegaNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> La familia de Jake ha administrado el club de tenis desde siempre. Pero todo comienza a ir mal cuando el Sr. Sewell y su hijo Lucas se mudan a la ciudad. Ahora hay tensión en el club de tenis y en la escuela. Lo único bueno en la vida de Jake en ese momento es un torneo de tenis escolar que lo tiene entusiasmado. Pero Lucas también participa en el torneo y su padre tiene muchos deseos de que gane.
Tenzing and the Sherpas of Everest
by Judy Tenzing Tashi TenzingBiographical account of pioneer Everest climber Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, written by Sherpa's mountaineer grandson Tashi and Tashi's wife Judy. Tells the story of a poor and illiterate man who left his small ancestral village in a remote part of the Himalaya to climb the world's highest mountain. Includes descriptions of Tenzing's family and the Sherpa people.
Termite
by Suzy PepperIt wasn't about war. It wasn't about politics. It was about people helping people, in the most dangerous place on earth. Termite Watkins met his future Olympic boxing team in the middle of a war. Surrounded by American military, his heart immediately went out to the twenty-four Iraqi men who awaited him in the Baghdad soccer stadium. Without headgear, mouthpieces and even shoes they were desperate for this opportunity, this freedom to box. The heart they showed inspired the newly designated coach. Termite's deep faith sustained him through every obstacle, as it had since his teenaged days. Inspirational and exciting, the story of Termite Watkins is one of sheer determination.
Los teros: Una historia de sacrificio y orgullo del rugby uruguayo
by José ChansEl proceso de la selección uruguaya de rugby para transformarse en la única selección amateur que clasifica a los mundiales de la disciplina. ¿Es este un libro de rugby? Sí, pero solo en parte. La historia de Los Teros en los últimos años es de transformación. Pasó del caos casi total en los años 2010-2011, a construir una organización que es ejemplo en Uruguay y también en el mundo. Es una historia de innovación. De cómo, con recursos limitados, se puede crear un proyecto de alto rendimiento deportivo que en otros países cuesta diez veces más caro. Es una historia de emprendedurismo, de riesgo. De valentía, porque nada estaba garantizado al inicio del camino, y de hecho eran mucho más los riesgos que los augurios de éxito. Es una historia de conflicto, porque los hubo y muchos. Y los seguirá habiendo. Pero también de grandeza, de dejar peleas atrás y de tirar juntos cuando es necesario. Es una historia de amor. Porque no hay muchas otras formas de describir lo que generaciones enteras de rugbistas han hecho por el honor de defender la camiseta celeste con el Tero en el pecho, en épocas donde no solo no se cobraba un peso, sino que los jugadores debían poner plata de su bolsillo y tiempo, mucho tiempo, a fuerza de postergar su familia, su trabajo y sus proyectos personales. En la voz de los protagonistas y la pluma del periodista Ignacio Chans el lector podrá reconstruir -desde la intimidad del proceso- el camino que recorrieron Los Teros para llegar a tener el respeto de propios y ajenos y enseñar que un "equipo" es bastante más que la suma de las partes.
Terrace Heroes: The Life and Times of the 1930s Professional Footballer (Sport in the Global Society #No. 47)
by Graham KellyThe 1930s saw the birth of the football idol - prototype for today's powerful media sport stars. The players of the 1930s were the first generation of professionals, yet until recently the life and careers of footballers of this generation has been little studied. In 1930s Britain, football became increasingly commercialized, and the rise and development of both local and national media enabled players to become widely recognized outside of their immediate local context for the first time. Tracing the origins, playing careers and 'afterlives' of several First Division players of the era, Graham Kelly's revealing history explores the reality of living in Britain between the wars and draws interesting comparisons with lives of the modern football hero today.
The Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distances (The Oatmeal #5)
by Matthew InmanThis is not just a book about running. It's a book about cupcakes. It's a book about suffering.It's a book about gluttony, vanity, bliss, electrical storms, ranch dressing, and Godzilla. It's a book about all the terrible and wonderful reasons we wake up each day and propel our bodies through rain, shine, heaven, and hell.From #1 New York Times best-selling author, Matthew Inman, AKA The Oatmeal, comes this hilarious, beautiful, poignant collection of comics and stories about running, eating, and one cartoonist's reasons for jogging across mountains until his toenails fall off.Containing over 70 pages of never-before-seen material, including "A Lazy Cartoonist's Guide to Becoming a Runner" and "The Blerch's Guide to Dieting," this book also comes with Blerch race stickers.
A Terrible Splendor: Three Extraordinary Men, a World Poised for War, and the Greatest Tennis Match Ever Played
by Marshall Jon FisherA book like no other in its weaving of social significance and athletic spectacle, this soul-stirring account is ultimately a tribute to the strength of the human spirit. The deciding 1937 Davis Cup tennis match pitted an American versus a German in a spellbinding battle.
The Terrible, Terrible Yips (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 4)
by Anderson MehtaA SPORTS CURSE Professional athletes blow us away with their amazing skills. They can throw or hit balls faster than a speeding car—and with perfect aim. But some unlucky athletes lose their skills in the blink of an eye. They come down with a case of the terrible yips. NIMAC-sourced textbook
“Terrible Terry” The Brooklyn Terror: The Life And Battles Of Terry McGovern
by Nat FleischerVeteran and expert boxing writer Nat Fleischer recounts the career of Terrible Terry McGovern, who dominated the Bantam and Featherweight classes at the turn of the 20th Century. Still regarded as one of the most destructive and effective Bantamweights of all time, a stocky, fast body puncher who won 45 of his fights via knock-out in an age of iron men.Historian Barry Deskins wrote, “Short blows to the body followed by a viscous straight right is McGovern’s strongest asset, particularly his work to the body.” Old time fight announcer Joe Humphreys said, Sept 1936 Ring Magazine, “McGovern was a lightning fast feinter and a terrible hitter. He was a great body puncher, an art that seems to be lost to the present generation.”“Unconquered and unconquerable Terry McGovern, the Brooklyn whirlwind fighter, stands today without a peer in the pugilistic world”-National Police Gazette after McGovern’s win over Erne.
Terry Fox and Me
by Mary Beth LeatherdaleCelebrating the 40th anniversary of the Terry Fox Marathon of Hope, this picture book biography tells the story of a friendship defined by strength and love.Before Terry Fox become a national hero and icon, he was just a regular kid. But even then, his characteristic strength, determination and loyalty were apparent and were the foundation for his friendship with Doug. The two first met at basketball tryouts in grammar school. Terry was the smallest - and worst - basketball player on the court. But that didn't stop him. With Doug's help, Terry practiced and practiced until he earned a spot on the team. As they grew up, the best friends supported each other, challenged each other, helped each other become better athletes and better people. Doug was by Terry's side every step of the way: when Terry received a diagnosis of cancer in his leg, when he was learning to walk - then run - with a prosthetic leg and while he was training for the race of his life, his Marathon of Hope. Written from Doug's perspective, this story shows that Terry Fox's legacy goes beyond the physical and individual accomplishments of a disabled athlete and honors the true value of friendship.
Terry Funk: More Than Just Hardcore
by Terry Funk Scott E. WilliamsHe's been a fixture in professional wrestling for five decades. He helped introduce a hardcore wrestling style that you see in the WWE and Japan today. He's made his mark in Hollywood. He's Terry Funk, and this is his story. In this captivating look at the life of a living legend, Funk opens up about growing up in a wrestling family, working with various entertainment companies (including the ECW, WWE, and WWF), and so much more.
Los tesoros del Gasómetro
by Pablo CalvoEsta es la historia de una reconquista. Del regreso de San Lorenzo a su tierra prometida, luego de años de vagar por la ciudad más futbolera del mundo. Y es la victoria de un club de barrio contra los gigantes: una dictadura que lo corrió de allí con ordenanzas y presiones, la corrupción de los que vendieron el predio y los intereses de una de las multinacionales más poderosas del mundo, que no se quería correr de allí. Esta la historia del mítico Gasómetro de la Avenida La Plata, construido gracias a una colecta popular en 1916, demolido por las topadoras, y próximamente vuelto a levantar en Boedo. Pablo Calvo se propuso reconstruir el Gasómetro con recuerdos. Y descubrió una lucha de quijotes contra gigantes. Hubo hinchas que escondieron reliquias del estadio cuando llegaron las topadoras, y niños que refugiaron pasto de la cancha en una maceta, para mantenerla con vida. Los jóvenes se sumaron a la resistencia, saltaron el alambrado de clausura y jugaron en la avenida La Plata una vez más. Noches de carnaval con Sandro y Joan Manuel Serrat, el primer gol televisado del fútbol argentino, el eco suspendido de la voz del estadio, el repiqueteo de una pelota de básquet y hasta la derrota de un campeón mundial de ajedrez bajo los tablones figuran entre los relatos salvados aquí del olvido. Los testimonios recogidos reviven la magia que producía la sombra rayada de la tribuna de madera y dan cuenta de un profundo deseo de los hinchas de San Lorenzo por volver a Boedo. Al expresar esa añoranza -y juntar el dinero para desplazar de sus terrenos a una multinacional- los cuervos protagonizan una auténtica epopeya a escala barrial, donde cuatro manzanas son el mundo entero. El autor de Dios es cuervo sacude de nuevo la emoción del sentimiento azulgrana. Y confiado en el poder de este enorme sueño colectivo, cierra los ojos y afirma que el Viejo Gasómetro sigue allí, al alcance de un abrazo.
Tessa and Scott: Our Journey from Childhood Dream to Gold
by Tessa Virtue Scott MoirTessa and Scott share their incredible and inspiring story — now updated and expanded with a new introduction, over 100 dazzling new photographs, and three all-new chapters covering the pair’s stunning performances at the Sochi and PyeongChang Olympic Games and beyond.Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir are the most decorated figure skaters in the history of the sport, and are widely celebrated by peers and fans alike for their superior athleticism, one-of-a-kind partnership, and generosity of spirit. In these pages, they share their incredible story with the world. Tessa and Scott: Our Journey from Childhood Dream to Gold offers an intimate and revealing behind-the-scenes look at the iconic duo. Veteran sports columnist Steve Milton draws from hours of conversations with Tessa and Scott as they take us from their first meeting in 1995 to their impressive debut and rapid rise on the international scene; from the highs and lows of competitive skating to the profound impact of Tessa’s injury and subsequent recovery; and from their unprecedented Olympic achievements in Vancouver in 2010 and Sochi in 2014, through to their exhilarating triumph in Pyeongchang in 2018, when their performance capture hearts the world over and catapulted them into unparalleled international acclaim. Lavishly illustrated with over 100 new photos, this updated and expanded edition is filled with personal stories and recollections from Tessa, Scott, and those close to them — including family members, friends, and coaches past and present. Tessa and Scott is as much a spectacular visual history as it is a celebration of two of the world’s premier athletes.
The Test: My Life, and the Inside Story of the Greatest Ashes Series
by Simon JonesWinner of the Wisden Book of the YearEighteen years, eight series, eight defeats. These are the facts. I look around the room. We’re a young team. Strauss, Flintoff, Vaughan, the new guy, Kevin Pietersen. None of us remember England holding the Ashes. We are a generation that have grown up in Australia’s shadow. In 2005 Simon Jones took part in the greatest Ashes series of all time. As a devastating fast bowler in a brave young England team, Jones went toe to toe with the might of the seemingly unbeatable Australians. Over the course of fifty-four days Simon would experience the greatest highs of his career, and plunge to the lowest depths. The series would change his life for ever. In chapters that alternate between an unforgettable, insider's account of each of the five Tests and the remainder of his life, Simon presents the raw and unvarnished truth behind international sport; the joy and the sacrifice, the physical and mental cost and the unrelenting pressure. Heroes emerge, and cricketing legends are made human.
The Test: A Novel
by Nathan Leamon'Engaging and enjoyable . . . as probing and as penetrative as a Jimmy Anderson opening spell . . . This is no ordinary novel by no ordinary novelist' Sunday Times'A fine addition to the painfully thin oeuvre of modern fictional works about cricket' Mike Atherton, The Times'Outstanding' Mail on Sunday'If all you know is cricket, then cricket will break you . . .'It is the final Test match of The Ashes. A nation expects, and the rest of the cricketing world is watching.Fast-paced, humorous and candid, The Test follows the battles on and off the field as stand-in England captain, James McCall, tries to get his exhausted team across the finish line. Along the way, his story becomes one of fatherhood, friendship and trusting yourself when no one else will.Nathan Leamon's love letter to Test cricket is that rare thing: a novel that captures the feel and flavour of professional sport from the inside - the good, the bad and the simply surreal.Not since J. L. Carr's classic A Season in Sinji has there been a novel that quite captures the spirit of the game.Included in Wisden Cricket Monthly's Finest Cricket Books Ever Written