Download or read book Gift of Tennis written by Valerie Clarke and published by . This book was released on 2020-11 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gift of Tennis is an easy read, illustrated with whimsical drawings that convey a sense of lightness and fun. The 45 short chapters address various topics in a personal, approachable and insightful way that may help readers to improve on technique, solve tactical issues, or help them to manage the mental gremlins that may loom large during competition. Gift of Tennis also provides practical information about scoring, tiebreaks, line calls, on-court communication, and playing in the outdoor elements. Packed with personal anecdotes, it's written with the adult beginner in mind, though many court thoughts offer nuggets of wisdom to benefit players of all abilities. Many of the court thoughts in Gift of Tennis cover topics that crossover into aspects of everyday life. "Tennis has taught me a great deal about life beyond the tennis court," says Clarke. "Gift of Tennis is my way of sharing these insights with you."

Download or read book On Tennis written by David Foster Wallace and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2014-06-24 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of Infinite Jest and Consider the Lobster: a collection of five brilliant essays on tennis, from the author's own experience as a junior player to his celebrated profile of Roger Federer at the peak of his powers. A "long-time rabid fan of tennis," and a regionally ranked tennis player in his youth, David Foster Wallace wrote about the game like no one else. On Tennis presents David Foster Wallace's five essays on the sport, published between 1990 and 2006, and hailed as some of the greatest and most innovative sports writing of our time. This lively and entertaining collection begins with Wallace's own experience as a prodigious tennis player ("Derivative Sport in Tornado Alley"). He also challenges the sports memoir genre ("How Tracy Austen Broke My Heart"), takes us to the US Open ("Democracy and Commerce at the U.S. Open"), and profiles of two of the world's greatest tennis players ("Tennis Player Michael Joyce's Professional Artistry as a Paradigm of Certain Stuff About Choice, Freedom, Limitation, Joy, Grotesquerie, and Human Completeness" and "Federer Both Flesh and Not"). With infectious enthusiasm and enormous heart, Wallace's writing shows us the beauty, complexity, and brilliance of the game he loved best.

Download or read book It s Not My Fault written by Joshua Shifrin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 999 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In It's Not My Fault, author Joshua Shifrin helps tennis players make sense of their most monumental losses on the court. The next time a player goes down in defeat, he or she can always explain the woeful loss with "My opponent was a pusher . . . I can't play against pushers." Or after a bad shot, tennis gurus might try to get out of dodge by uttering, "There was a leaf on the court and I couldn't concentrate." Shifrin has crafted 150 funny--but all-too-real--excuses for pros and amateurs alike. Examples include: My opponent's grunting is distracting. My strings are too tight. I have tennis elbow. These tennis balls are too slow. Any many more! Whether you want to motivate your friends or family who have just started playing or eradicate embarrassing mistakes in your own game, It's Not My Fault is a must-read. Complete with laugh-out-loud cartoons, this book makes for the perfect gift.

Download or read book US Open written by United States Tennis Association and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2018-08-14 with total page 836 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Timed to coincide with the US Open’s 50th anniversary, this exquisitely produced book celebrates the most electrifying event in tennis. All of the key moments and unforgettable personalities from the competition’s 50-year history are brought to life by vibrant, exclusive photography. This book provides a comprehensive look at the tournament, from the early years of tennis legends such as Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe to iconic players such as Roger Federer and Serena Williams. Original contributions from journalists, players, coaches, and notable fans stand alongside gorgeous photography of the many household names who have made their mark competing on the game’s biggest stage. A perfect gift for any tennis fan, this book is a richly visual tribute to the sport, its fans, and its champions.

Download or read book Tennis Fundamentals written by Carol Matsuzaki and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2004 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the basic skills and techniques of tennis, and includes over sixty activities and drills, as well as instruction in singles and doubles match play.

Download or read book It s a TENNIS Thing You Wouldn t Understand Gift for TENNIS Lover TENNIS Life Is Good Notebook a Beautiful written by Tennis Gift Publishing and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's A TENNIS Thing, You Wouldn't Understand Gift for TENNIS Lover, TENNIS Life is Good Notebook a Beautiful Notebook Birthday Gift is a 120 pages Simple and elegant Notebook on a Matte-finish cover, birthday gifts for women, birthday gifts for men, Perfect Journal for TENNIS Lovers Diary, It's A TENNIS Thing, You Wouldn't Understand, Ideal Gift Idea for friend, sister, brother, gradparents, kids, boys, girls, youth and teens who love TENNIS, Great for taking notes in class, journal writing and essays, Perfect gift for parents, gradparents, kids, boys, girls, youth and teens as a Birthday gift. 120 pages Size 6 x 9 (15.24 x 22.86 cm)- the ideal size for all purposes, fitting perfectly into your bag White-color paper Soft, glossy cover Matte Finish Cover for an elegant look and feel Do You Love TENNIS ? Looking for TENNIS Gifts ? Are you looking for a gift for your friend, parents or relatives ? Then you need to buy this Cute It's A TENNIS Thing, You Wouldn't Understand Gift for TENNIS Lover, TENNIS Life is Good Notebook a Beautiful gift Journal for your brother, sister, Auntie

Download or read book My First Tennis Book written by Union Square & Co and published by Union Square Kids. This book was released on 2016-04-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simple words and phrases, paired with photographs, illustrate beginning tennis concepts.

Download or read book I Love Wine and Tennis NoteBook Book Gift written by Tennis Gift Book Publishing and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-06 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I love wine and tennis NoteBook / Book gift is a 101 pages for people interested in baseball Tennis balls on a Matte-finish cover. Perfect journal & notebook for player and coach gifts for birthday and holidays 101 pages 6"x9" " White-color paper " Matte Finish Cover for an elegant look and feel " It's Tennis day?, the day of Tennis match going to the watch your favorite Tennis Player ?Are you looking for gift for your Tennis Fan friend, or Tennis coach? Are you interested in NoteBook / Book ? Then click on our brand and check ","the hundreds more custom options and top designs for Tennis calendar, Tennis sport and Tennis coach notebook and journal in our shop! Use it on holiday as a holiday diary or as a gratitude diary. No matter if motivation, tokens, appointments or notes with this space-saving notebook no wish remains open. For leisure, hobbies or work, this small but fine notebook is always and everywhere suitable for things, ideas or thoughts that want to be noted, e.g. as a thought support or for organizing tasks. Whether for yourself or as a gift for men and women, partners, friends, mums and dads or work colleagues. Especially suitable for birthdays, for Christmas or just as a nice attention for your loved one.

Download or read book Tennis My Way written by Martina Navratilova and published by Penguin Group. This book was released on 1984 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Just A Girl Who Loves Tennis written by Gift Tennis Player and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-02 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you looking for a gift for someone you love?A beautiful Tennis notebook. Ideal for school, college, work and home for writing, journaling, and note. This is a perfect blank lined note book for any Tennis player, fan and anyone who loves Tennis and also makes a great gift for Christmas, stocking stuffer

Download or read book Just A Girl Who Loves Tennis written by Gift Tennis Lovers and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-02 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you looking for a gift for someone you love?A beautiful Tennis notebook. Ideal for school, college, work and home for writing, journaling, and note. This is a perfect blank lined note book for any Tennis player, fan and anyone who loves Tennis and also makes a great gift for Christmas, stocking stuffer

Download or read book The Master written by Christopher Clarey and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2021-08-24 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Federer plays tennis like Michelangelo painted: every stroke is perfection, the end result a masterpiece. Christopher Clarey captured just that' Martina Navratilova 'A deep and enlightening view of Roger's life and career that sports fans will be parsing for decades' Jim Courier 'Deeply reported and crisply written' Wall Street Journal THE NEWLY REVISED BIOGRAPHY OF ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST ICONIC ATHLETES Widely regarded as one of the greatest ever sportspeople, Roger Federer made it look astonishingly easy to climb to the top of his sport in an era of brutal competition and deep cynicism. But his path from temperamental, bleach-blond teenager to one of the most elegant of competitors has been an act of will, not destiny. Federer not only had talent. He had grit. Top international sportswriter Christopher Clarey was on court in Paris for Federer's Grand Slam debut and has interviewed him exclusively more than any other writer - with unique access to his inner circle including coaches and key competitors. Now updated after Federer's retirement, The Master is a thrilling portrait of the workings of unfaltering excellence.

Download or read book The Impossible Collection of Motorcycles written by Ian Barry and published by Assouline Publishing. This book was released on 2023-08-01 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There’s an undeniable fascination with motorcycles—their speed, design, riders, and coolness factor, are all part of the magnetism. This exquisite deluxe volume, presented on cotton paper in a beautiful black rubber clamshell box with a cutout metal plate, is the newest addition to Assouline’s Impossible Collection series is a compendium of the 100 most exceptional bikes of the twentieth century—from the rare to the renowned—each one is unique. Some of these brilliant pieces of machinery include the stunning and one-of-a-kind BMW R7, the 1948 Vincent Series Rapide that Rollie Free shattered land speed record on, in nothing but a bathing suit, the iconic 1969 Easy Rider bike that Peter Fonda made famous, and the 1973 Harley-Davidson XR750, Evel Knievel’s bike of choice. Motorcycle aficionados, aesthetes, and enthusiasts alike will treasure this collector’s item.

Download or read book The Inner Game of Tennis written by W. Timothy Gallwey and published by Random House Trade Paperbacks. This book was released on 1997-05-27 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The timeless guide to achieving the state of “relaxed concentration” that’s not only the key to peak performance in tennis but the secret to success in life itself—now in a 50th anniversary edition with an updated epilogue, a foreword by Bill Gates, and an updated preface from NFL coach Pete Carroll “Groundbreaking . . . the best guide to getting out of your own way . . . Its profound advice applies to many other parts of life.”—Bill Gates, GatesNotes (“Five of My All-Time Favorite Books”) This phenomenally successful guide to mastering the game from the inside out has become a touchstone for hundreds of thousands of people. Billie Jean King has called the book her tennis bible; Al Gore has used it to focus his campaign staff; and Itzhak Perlman has recommended it to young violinists. Based on W. Timothy Gallwey’s profound realization that the key to success doesn’t lie in holding the racket just right, or positioning the feet perfectly, but rather in keeping the mind uncluttered, this transformative book gives you the tools to unlock the potential that you’ve possessed all along. “The Inner Game” is the one played within the mind of the player, against the hurdles of self-doubt, nervousness, and lapses in concentration. Gallwey shows us how to overcome these obstacles by trusting the intuitive wisdom of our bodies and achieving a state of “relaxed concentration.” With chapters devoted to trusting the self and changing habits, it is no surprise then, that Gallwey’s method has had an impact far beyond the confines of the tennis court. Whether you want to play music, write a novel, get ahead at work, or simply unwind after a stressful day, Gallwey shows you how to tap into your utmost potential. In this fiftieth-anniversary edition, the principles of the Inner Game shine through as more relevant today than ever before. No matter your goals, The Inner Game of Tennis gives you the definitive framework for long-term success.

Download or read book Finishing School written by Cary Tennis and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-01-10 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All too many people start a writing project with grand ambitions but reach a crisis of completion. Finishing School helps writers reignite the passion that started them on the project in the first place and work steadily to get it done. Untold millions of writing projects—begun with hope and a little bit of hubris—lie abandoned in desk drawers, in dated files on computer desktops, and in the far reaches of the mind. Too often, writers get tangled in self-abuse—their self-doubt, shame, yearning for perfection, and even arrogance get in the way. In Finishing School, Cary Tennis and Danelle Morton help writers overcome these emotional blocks and break down daunting projects into manageable pieces. Tennis first convened a Finishing School so that writers could help one another stay on track and complete their work. Since they weren’t actually critiquing one another’s writing, there was no jockeying for the title of best writer or the usual writing group politics; there was only a shared commitment to progress. Without guilt, blame, and outside critique, students were more productive than they imagined possible. Through this program, they were able to complete novels that they’d been struggling with for almost two decades, finish screenplays drafts, and revive interest in long-neglected PhD theses. In this book, the authors share this proven and easily replicable technique, as well as their own writing success stories.

Download or read book Just a Girl Who Loves Tennis written by Gift Tennis lovers and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-03 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you looking for a gift for someone you love?A beautiful Tennis notebook. Ideal for school, college, work and home for writing, journaling, and note. This is a perfect blank lined note book for any Tennis player, fan and anyone who loves Tennis and also makes a great gift for Christmas, stocking stuffer

Download or read book Just a Girl Who Loves Tennis written by Gift Tennis lovers and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-03 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you looking for a gift for someone you love?A beautiful Tennis notebook. Ideal for school, college, work and home for writing, journaling, and note. This is a perfect blank lined note book for any Tennis player, fan and anyone who loves Tennis and also makes a great gift for Christmas, stocking stuffer