Golf: The Iconic Courses
Golf: The Iconic Courses invites you to explore the world's most spectacular and challenging golf courses, where history, beauty, and sport converge. From the ancient Swilcan Bridge at St Andrews to the dramatic 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass, this book takes you on a breathtaking tour of the places every golfer dreams of playing.Whether it's Augusta's Amen Corner, Pebble Beach's Pacific-kissed cliffs, or the perilous dunes of Carnoustie's Barry Burn, each course is a masterpiece of design and nature. Discover the wild Irish landscapes, the lush jungles of Vietnam, and the rugged cliffs of Mexico's Quivira, where the greens seem to defy gravity.Featuring stunning photography from two of the world's greatest golf photographers--David Cannon and aerial expert Gary Lisbon--Golf: The Iconic Courses captures the beauty, challenge, and spirit of the game like never before. This is more than a book; it's an invitation to walk the fairways of legends.A must-have for golf enthusiasts, this book is a visual celebration of the sport's most revered real estate--destined to inspire every golfer to pack their clubs and tee off on a new adventure.
Above the Rim
Above the Rim: Basketball's Global Journey is a sweeping, in-depth chronicle of how a simple game invented in a Massachusetts gymnasium became one of the most electrifying and unifying sports in the world. From the playgrounds of Manila and the courts of Lagos to the arenas of Madrid and Tokyo, this book traces basketball's rise as a truly global phenomenon.Through richly detailed chapters, it explores the cultural, political, and economic forces that helped spread the game across continents. Readers will discover how players from Africa, Europe, Asia, South America, and Oceania have not only influenced the NBA but transformed it-bringing new styles, philosophies, and voices to the court. The narrative follows the evolution of international leagues, the rise of global scouting and academies, the merging of basketball with music and fashion, and the sport's role in diplomacy, youth empowerment, and social change.Featuring case studies, historical context, and vivid storytelling, Above the Rim offers an inspiring look at how basketball has transcended borders and become a shared global language-one that unites millions and redefines what it means to be part of the game.
Whispers of the Gods
"Anyone who has love for the game of baseball will enjoy this remarkable book." Library Journal, Starred Review. Like the classic The Glory of Their Times, this book is based on 100s of hours of interviews with the likes of Roy Campanella, Ted Williams, Phil Rizzuto, Jim Bouton, Stan Musial, and more baseball greats from the 1940s, '50s, and '60s.
