Download or read book The 100 G O A T Sports Nicknames written by Dan Murphy and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive compilation of the superstars, also-ransand wanabees of the sporting world whose nicknamesdefined their personalities and their performances
Download or read book The Hollywood H I P List written by Dan Murphy and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2021-05-13 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you’re a dedicated cinephile or just someone who loves big-screen blockbusters, The Hollywood H.I.P. List will allow you to predict the scenes and the dialogue of every movie you ever watch. That’s because the leading studios just can’t stop relying on such filmmaking clichés as: • The Swiss Family Armani • The Bulletproof Couch • The 2nd Law of Character Dynamics • Cinematic Geology 101 • The Magic of UltraSlime Inside you’ll find the Top 100 lame and ludicrous scenes that’ll make you groan audibly or laugh out loud. They’re the best of the worst, and all here for your enjoyment and enlightenment.
Download or read book Talking to GOATs written by Jim Gray and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER! WITH A FOREWORD BY TOM BRADY “As a sportscaster and sports historian, Jim’s career genuinely stands the test of time. . . . This book is sports history about some of the greats by one of the greats, who was taking it all in on the sidelines, in the stands or the dugout, by the eighteenth green, courtside, or in the broadcast booth.” —Tom Brady, seven-time NFL Super Bowl champion GOAT A riveting, insightful memoir of never-before-told stories from Jim Gray, twelve-time Emmy Award-winner, Hall of Fame sports broadcaster, and renowned interviewer— that explores the author's career and the inside stories and memorable moments of the famous legends he has covered including, Muhammad Ali, Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Mike Tyson. In Talking to GOATs, award-winning broadcaster Jim Gray looks back at his four decades of sports reporting from the unparalleled perspective of one of the world’s most respected and skilled interviewers. A journalist who many iconic athletes have trusted to tell their stories (of both triumph and disgrace), Jim has had unprecedented access to the people, places and extraordinary events in the world of sports. Asking tough but fair questions, he has broken numerous stories, and landed squarely in the middle of others, from the Ben Johnson and Barry Bonds steroid scandals, to Michael Jordan’s surprise retirement, to the off-the-court Kobe/Shaq feud which led to their on-the-court break up, to being part of the live broadcast for twenty-two Super Bowls. He’s climbed into the ring to interview Mike Tyson after he bit off a chunk of Evander Holyfield’s ear, and stood next to Ron Artest when the “Malice at the Palace” melee erupted, and was on site at the bombing of the Atlanta Olympics. Anyone who has watched Jim effortlessly engage his subjects at the precise moment of triumph or tragedy has little idea what it takes to secure the interview, or what actually happens when the camera cuts away. These are real, mesmerizing, and previously untold stories. Talking to GOATs features numerous world-class athletes, including Muhammad Ali, Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Floyd Mayweather, Michael Phelps, Mike Tyson and Tiger Woods, and world leaders George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Mikhail Gorbachev, and many more. On each page, Jim gives the reader a coveted all-access pass as he reviews the best interviews, the best athletes, and the best games in modern sports history. It’s like a personal introduction to the characters and careers of these heroes and villains we’ve known since childhood. He examines how money, celebrity, the media, and power interact, and how sports, more than any other institution, has led to momentous transformations in American society.
Download or read book The Language Of Field Sports written by C. E. Hare and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2021-01-08 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Download or read book Sports Nicknames written by Terry W. Pruyne and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2002 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When did Michael Jordan become Air Jordan? How did Earvin Johnson come to be known as Magic? Why is Juan Rodriguez called Chi Chi? These questions are answered in this reference work featuring about 20,000 nicknames of professional athletes from around the world. Part One is subdivided into sections for each sport; baseball, basketball, football, hockey and miscellaneous sports (mainly individual sports or ones not listed in the four main sections)--under which entries are alphabetized by players' given names. The entries in Part One tell the player's position, team, year of retirement, and--in as many instances as extensive research could afford--how the player got his or her nickname. Part Two offers the opposite access alphabetized by nickname and giving players' names and their sport.
Download or read book The Ultimate Book of Sports Movies written by Ray Didinger and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2009-09-22 with total page 593 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guys love movies. Especially sports movies, where every underdog has his day, every team achieves glory, and every hero gets his moment of redemption. Next to watching Monday Night Football, there's nothing more enjoyable than plopping down on the couch with the remote and a bottle of beer and firing up the special-edition DVD of Rocky, Hoosiers, Caddyshack, or any other fan favorite. Now, two nationally renowned sports media personalities take on the task of ranking the top 100 sports movies of all time, including entertaining and informative lists, special features, and contributions from over 75 top sports figures. From drama to comedy to tragedy to documentary, all the greatest sports films are here, brought to life through detailed summaries, fun facts and trivia, behind-the-scenes revelations, plus images from the greatest moments in sports film history. Original comments from some of the top personalities in sports and entertainment -- including Peyton and Eli Manning, Charles Barkley, Tony Romo, James Gandolfini, Bill Parcells, Dennis Quaid, Arnold Palmer, and many more -- provide further insight and marketing punch.
Download or read book The Great G O A T Debate written by Paul Volponi and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-03-09 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who is the Greatest Of All Time—the G.O.A.T.? This is the question debated constantly between fans for any number of categories. Who is the greatest basketball player of all time? The greatest band? Video game? Sci-fi movie? In The Great G.O.A.T. Debate: The Best of the Best in Everything from Sports to Science, award-winning young adult author Paul Volponi explores the “greatest of all time” in over twenty-five different categories. Volponi asks the G.O.A.T. question of writers, superheroes, musicians, philosophers, architects, athletes, and more. Alongside icons such as martial artist Bruce Lee, basketball star Maya Moore, and rapper Jay-Z, readers will also discover the diverse talents of inventor Leonardo da Vinci, the artistry of jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, and the genius of scientist Marie Curie. Full of facts, trivia, and mini-arguments, The Great G.O.A.T. Debate is sure to expand readers’ horizons and help answer the ultimate question: “Who is the Greatest Of All Time?”
Download or read book Jet written by and published by . This book was released on 2004-09-20 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The weekly source of African American political and entertainment news.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Extreme Sports written by Kelly Boyer Sagert and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2008-12-30 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Students and extreme sport enthusiasts will not only learn about the sports themselves, but also about the techniques, innovations, engineering, and physics behind them. How do ice yachters achieve speeds of up to 150 MPH? What does take to become a pro snowboarder? Other parts of the encyclopedia highlight key areas of study, such as extreme sports and the media, the controversies surrounding, and the impact of extreme sports on our culture. A resource guide of print and electronic sources, competitions, organizations offers students an insider's guide to all things extreme. Inside readers will discover BASE (Building, Antenna tower, Span, Earth) Jumping. What's more dangerous than leaping off of a tall building? Jumping off a structure that's much closer to the ground, and that's exactly what many BASE jumpers regularly do. The risks include malfunctioning parachutes, landing on rocks, into electrical wires and more. Readers will learn about Bhang Gliding, where experienced pilots perform full barrel rolls, inverted maneuvers and other stunt flying moves. It is no longer unusual for an experienced hang glider to travel 200 miles or reach altitudes above 10,000 feet. Coverage also includes information on caving, which involves exploring caves that travel deep into the earth, moutain biking, and many other sports.
Download or read book Jet written by and published by . This book was released on 2004-09-20 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The weekly source of African American political and entertainment news.
Download or read book 100 Things Blackhawks Fans Should Know Do Before They Die written by Tab Bamford and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2016-10-15 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With special stories and experiences from fans and memorable moments about past and present players and coaches, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Blackhawks fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates, player nicknames, and outstanding achievements by singular players. This guide to all things Blackhawks covers the team’s 49-year championship drought, and the transition from Chicago Stadium to the United Center. Now updated through the 2015–2016 season, it also includes the Hawks’ triumphant win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2015 Stanley Cup final.
Download or read book Weird City written by Joshua Long and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2010-05-01 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A native Texan who lived and worked in the Austin area for more than twenty years, Joshua Long is Assistant Professor of Social Sciences at Franklin College Switzerland in Lugano, Switzerland. --Book Jacket.
Download or read book The Language of Sport written by C. E. Hare and published by . This book was released on 1939 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 100 Things to Do in Beaumont Texas Before You Die written by Lauren Monitz and published by Reedy Press LLC. This book was released on 2023-09-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The biggest city between Houston and New Orleans, Beaumont is perfectly primed for adventure along the I-10 corridor. Straddling the line between the Lonestar state and Louisiana, it’s a little bit Texan, a little bit Cajun, and the best of both worlds with Southern charm in spades. With 100 Things to Do in Beaumont, Texas, Before You Die, everything’s bigger and bolder in one of America’s original boomtowns. There’s no better time to embrace Cajun culture with crawfish and Mardi Gras, snap a photo with the world’s largest working fire hydrant (one of the quirkiest roadside attractions in America), and see where the Texas oil industry was changed forever at Spindletop. Kayak the Big Thicket, navigate the swamp on an airboat ride, splash around on the Gulf Coast, and work up an appetite hiking America’s first National Reserve before eating your weight in Texas-sized delicacies like Tex-Mex and barbecue. Hold and feed baby gators at Gator Country or meander the historic downtown, enjoying the city’s burgeoning art scene. Let travel writer Lauren Monitz guide you from the woods to the wetlands, the beaches to the bayous, and everywhere in between. Whether you’re just passing through or exploring your own backyard, you’re sure to find your new favorite attraction, restaurant, and hidden gem in 100 Things to Do in Beaumont, Texas, Before You Die.
Download or read book Hall of Name written by Diane Firstman and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biographical profiles and fun factoids of 100 of the most memorable names in baseball history. The names I'm profiling here are divided into four groups (admittedly a few of these players could qualify for more than one category):?Baseball Poets/Men of (Few Different) Letters: Players with rhyming names and/or alliterative names.?Dirty Names Done Dirt Cheap: Players with scatological or otherwise naughty names.?Sounds Good to Me: Players with mellifluous/melodious names.?No Focus Group Convened: Players whose names don't fall into one of the prior three categories, or ones that might involve us questioning the intentions of the player's parents.Each player profile within has the following:?general demographic information (name they played under, their full name at birth, date of birth/death, years active in the majors, positions played, etc.)?etymology/definition of each part of their given name?baseball biography (generally, how they made it to the majors, what they did while they were there)?best day (a recap of a great day in their major league career)?the wonder of his name (why his name is memorable to me/us)?not to be confused with (names that sound and/or look like the player's name)?fun anagrams (anagrams of their given names, just because I can)?ephemera (factoids, tidbits, trivia about the player, details regarding their parents, their family and their life after baseball)
Download or read book AAUP Bulletin written by American Association of University Professors and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fifteen Years Sport and Life in the Hunting Grounds of Western America and British Columbia written by William Adolph Baillie-Grohman and published by . This book was released on 1900 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
