Tennis (Oltre 50.000 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The real England, the real John Betjeman.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The Williams sisters have been close since growing up together on the tough streets of southern California. But when Venus and Serena face each other on the tennis court, they each play to win. With their amazing talent and star power both on and off the court, the Williams sisters are among the biggest celebrities in the sports world. Theyre also two of the best tennis players to ever set foot on a court. Learn more about Venus and Serenas incredible journey to the top of the tennis world.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Bell, Fred (illustratore).

Hardback. Condizione: Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Steven White (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Good. **The recipient of a prestigious Mom's Choice Award** With a little world geography and a whole lot of tennis mixed together, kids and parents alike will fall in love with tennis for the first time, or all over again. A fantasy-adventure picture book that both boys and girls will want to read time after time, while they learn about tennis and its truly international appeal. Readers of all ages will be delighted by this brightly illustrated, rhyming story of magical tennis racquets escorting twins across the globe to glamorous tennis ports of call--New York, London, Paris, and Melbourne. Written by a former tennis professional, Marissa Irvin Gould, has played the sport at the highest level-- winning matches at all four Grand Slam events. She is also a mother of three young children and an elementary school teacher with a passion for learning. Don't be surprised if after reading this book, kids are clamoring for a new racquet, and a chance to get outside and play tennis for themselves. Brayer, Mark (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Book 4- The Magic Mirror: Henry the Sports Bug gets super special training from Tito the Magic Turtle on how to properly use the unique powers of the Magic Mirror. But when the Magic Mirror comes to life, it may have ideas of its own. When Henry gazes into the mirror, its magic reveals anyone who is in need of help. And incredibly, it allows Henry to transport into the reflection itself to help. But Henry must also protect the Magic Mirror from anyone who may want to misuse its amazing powers. …

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Neuro Priming For Peak Performance is a guidebook that provides a fresh, unique pathway to improving tennis skills through customized mental recordings to review and rehearse solutions for competitive performance. Neuro priming identifies the causes of an athlete's anxiety and pin-points specific match situations and pre-sets their solutions. The visualization process is an essential off-court form of personalized training. Performing at peak performance level requires the athlete to be confident and able to adapt when things go astray. In competitive matches, the athlete who has their pre-set contingency plans has superior confidence in their problem-solving ability. Neuro priming is one of an athlete's greatest allies when it comes to grooving motor programs, strategic plans and defenses against performance anxieties.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Smith, Craig (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The only time in the history of Wimbledon that the men's singles final was not played is told in detail by the crowned champion in this illuminating tennis biography. Sidney Wood won the 1931 Wimbledon title by default over Frank Shields--his school buddy, doubles partner, roommate, and Davis Cup teammate--in one of the most curious episodes in sports history. Wood tells the tale of how Shields was ordered by the U.S. Tennis Association not to compete in the championship match so that he could rest his injured knee in preparation for an upcoming Davis Cup match. Three years later the story continues when he and Shields played a match at the Queen's Club for the Wimbledon trophy. Also included are a compilation of short stories that deliver fascinating anecdotes of the 1930s and a signature document of the play and styles of 20th-century tennis legends.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Illustrated. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Baddeley, Elizabeth (illustratore).

Hardback. Condizione: Good. A fun and inspiring picture book biography of tennis legend and women's rights activist Billie Jean King. From award-winning author Mara Rockliff and New York Times-bestselling illustrator Elizabeth Baddeley comes this extraordinary picture book about one little girl who loved sports and grew up to be one of the greatest and best-known tennis players of all time. Anything Billie Jean did, she did it ALL THE WAY. When she ran, she ran fast. When she played, she played hard. As a top women's tennis player, Billie Jean fought for fairness in women's sports, and when she faced off against Bobby Riggs in the Battle of the Sexes, the most famous tennis match in history, she showed the world that men and women--and boys and girls--are equal on and off the court. Baddeley, Elizabeth (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The only book of its kind, Tennis and the Meaning of Life is a resplendent collection of the best fiction (and poetry!) written about this extraordinary sport/obsession. The stories are hilarious and sad, whimsical and philosophical, lyrical and profane - and thoroughly saturated with the art of the game. Fathers play against sons. Business partners attempt mutual destruction by tennis. An amateur challenges the local pro. Humbert Humbert rhapsodizes about Lolita's heartbreakingly beautiful game. Tennis is played by telegraph. Tennis saves a life or two. The metaphysics of tennis balls is debated. Lovers cavort in a commingling of tennis and desire.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The only book of its kind, Tennis and the Meaning of Life is a resplendent collection of the best fiction (and poetry!) written about this extraordinary sport/obsession. The stories are hilarious and sad, whimsical and philosophical, lyrical and profane - and thoroughly saturated with the art of the game. Fathers play against sons. Business partners attempt mutual destruction by tennis. An amateur challenges the local pro. Humbert Humbert rhapsodizes about Lolita's heartbreakingly beautiful game. Tennis is played by telegraph. Tennis saves a life or two. The metaphysics of tennis balls is debated. Lovers cavort in a commingling of tennis and desire.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. The only book of its kind, Tennis and the Meaning of Life is a resplendent collection of the best fiction (and poetry!) written about this extraordinary sport/obsession. The stories are hilarious and sad, whimsical and philosophical, lyrical and profane - and thoroughly saturated with the art of the game. Fathers play against sons. Business partners attempt mutual destruction by tennis. An amateur challenges the local pro. Humbert Humbert rhapsodizes about Lolita's heartbreakingly beautiful game. Tennis is played by telegraph. Tennis saves a life or two. The metaphysics of tennis balls is debated. Lovers cavort in a commingling of tennis and desire.…

paperback. Condizione: As New.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good.

paperback. Condizione: As New.

paperback. Condizione: Very Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. An unforgettable, illuminating story of how men live and how they survive, from Abraham Verghese, the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of Cutting for Stone and The Covenant of Water, an Oprah's Book Club Pick. "Heartbreaking. . . . Indelible and haunting, [The Tennis Partner] is an elegy to friendship found, and an ode to a good friend lost."--The Boston Globe When Abraham Verghese, a physician whose marriage is unraveling, relocates to El Paso, Texas, he hopes to make a fresh start as a staff member at the county hospital. There he meets David Smith, a medical student on the difficult path of addiction and recovery, and the two men begin a tennis ritual that allows them to shed their inhibitions and find security in the sport they love and with each other. This story of an unlikely male friendship between doctor and intern grows increasingly rich and complex, more intimate than two men usually allow. Just when it seems nothing can go wrong, the dark beast from David's past emerges once again--and almost everything Verghese has come to trust and believe in is threatened as David spirals out of control. A Physician's Journey: When his own life is unraveling, a physician finds an unexpected and powerful connection with a medical student haunted by his past. The Dark Side of Medicine: A raw and honest look at the immense pressure on young doctors and the devastating impact of drug addiction within the medical community. A Bond Forged on the Court: More than just a game, a tennis ritual becomes the fragile ground where two men can be vulnerable, until the stakes become higher than winning or losing. Literary Nonfiction: From the bestselling author of Cutting for Stone, a beautifully written, heartbreaking memoir about connection, loss, and the ties that bind us.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. An unforgettable, illuminating story of how men live and how they survive, from Abraham Verghese, the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of Cutting for Stone and The Covenant of Water, an Oprah's Book Club Pick. "Heartbreaking. . . . Indelible and haunting, [The Tennis Partner] is an elegy to friendship found, and an ode to a good friend lost."--The Boston Globe When Abraham Verghese, a physician whose marriage is unraveling, relocates to El Paso, Texas, he hopes to make a fresh start as a staff member at the county hospital. There he meets David Smith, a medical student on the difficult path of addiction and recovery, and the two men begin a tennis ritual that allows them to shed their inhibitions and find security in the sport they love and with each other. This story of an unlikely male friendship between doctor and intern grows increasingly rich and complex, more intimate than two men usually allow. Just when it seems nothing can go wrong, the dark beast from David's past emerges once again--and almost everything Verghese has come to trust and believe in is threatened as David spirals out of control. A Physician's Journey: When his own life is unraveling, a physician finds an unexpected and powerful connection with a medical student haunted by his past. The Dark Side of Medicine: A raw and honest look at the immense pressure on young doctors and the devastating impact of drug addiction within the medical community. A Bond Forged on the Court: More than just a game, a tennis ritual becomes the fragile ground where two men can be vulnerable, until the stakes become higher than winning or losing. Literary Nonfiction: From the bestselling author of Cutting for Stone, a beautifully written, heartbreaking memoir about connection, loss, and the ties that bind us.…

Condizione: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Jean Anderson (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Jean Anderson (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Jean Anderson (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. Jean Anderson (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. Jean Anderson (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. Jean Anderson (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. This bestselling DIY handbook now features new and expanded projects, enabling ordinary folks to construct 16 awesome ballistic devices in their garage or basement workshops using inexpensive household or hardware store materials and this step-by-step guide. Clear instructions, diagrams, and photographs show how to build projects ranging from the simple match-powered rocket to the more complex tabletop catapult and the offbeat Cincinnati fire kite. The classic potato cannon has a new evil twin--the piezo-electric spud gun--and the electromagnetic pipe gun has joined the company of such favorites as the tennis ball mortar. With a strong emphasis on safety, the book also gives tips on troubleshooting, explains the physics behind the projects, and profiles scientists and extraordinary experimenters such as Alfred Nobel, Robert Goddard, and Isaac Newton. This book will be indispensable for the legions of backyard toy-rocket launchers and fireworks fanatics who wish every day was the fourth of July.…