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In 1930, at the age of twenty-seven, Liesl Herbst was the Austrian National Tennis Champion, a celebrity in Vienna. Liesl, her husband David and their daughter Dorli came to Britain after escaping the Nazis. In London, though initially stripped of their Austrian passports and rendered stateless aliens, both Liesl and her daughter Dorli competed at Wimbledon. They remain the only mother and daughter ever to have played doubles together at Wimbledon.

In this biography designed for children, your child will learn all about their football hero in a way that's enjoyable and easy to understand. We dive deep into the player's upbringing with the situations and circumstances that made them the player they are today. The highs, the lows, and everything in between. If your child loves football, we can assure you that they’ll love the My Football Hero Series. From the feedback we’ve received, we recommend that the ideal age group for these books are between eight and 13 years of age.

Let Red Auerbach and John Feinstein take you on a thrilling journey through the storied history of the Boston Celtics in 'Into The Green: The Story of Boston Celtics.' From the Celtics' founding in 1946 by Walter Brown to their emergence as basketball titans with 17 NBA championships, this book unveils the timeless tales and unforgettable moments that have etched the team into the annals of sports legend.

Wisconsin native Phil Hanrahan moved from Los Angeles to Green Bay to chronicle the Packers 2008 football campaign, the first season in 17 years without quarterback Brett Favre. He is there as new starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers begins what one football writer called "the toughest job in professional sports".

Before the "Bronx Zoo" of George Steinbrenner and Billy Martin, there were the Oakland Athletics of the early 1970s, one of the most successful, most colorful - and most chaotic - baseball teams of all time. They were all of those things because of Charlie Finley. Not only the A's owner, he was also the general manager, personally assembling his team, deciding his players' salaries, and making player moves during theseason - a level of involvement no other owner, not even Steinbrenner, engaged in.

The victory and legend of the Super Bowl XLV-winning Green Bay Packers continues in Chuck Carlson’s Tales from the Green Bay Packers Sideline. In this behind-the-scenes look at the NFL’s second oldest franchise, Carlson captures the determination, aggression, and vision that have constantly spurred the Packers to greatness. Through interviews and extensive research, Carlson brings to life stories from Packers legends such as Curly Lambeau, Vince Lombardi, Bart Starr, Ray Nitschke, Brett Favre, and the stars of today’s Packers like Aaron Rodgers and Clay Matthews, Jr.

Following, rooting, dedicating oneself to the Packers is unlike any other endeavor, either within sports or in life. They are a team that has never had an owner and operates in a tiny market competing against teams from the biggest markets in the world. For those of us born at a time when our formative years saw the end of a dynasty and ushered in over two decades of agonizing mediocrity, we are among the most devoted of all Packer fans.

Tales from the Village Green: Collected Tales, Volume 1 brings together the first five of Michael White's well-loved cricket stories, stories of friendship, heroism, and fierce battles on the cricket pitch.

In this biography designed for children, your child will learn all about their hero in a way that's enjoyable and easy to understand. We wanted to make football books for kids that they would really enjoy.

Crossing Borders is an introspective view on pursuing a basketball career overseas. Reflecting on the challenges of an international career can ultimately prove to be an opportunity of a lifetime. The seasons of a professional athlete can be both challenging and rewarding simultaneously, especially when taking your talents abroad. Therefore, within new worlds come new trials.

Zara Rose was the luckiest girl in the world! Landing the job working for Valcoast United Football Club was a dream come true. Jake Maddox had it all: star striker for Valcoast United, any girl he wanted, plenty of money, and natural good looks. He was not happy....The entire city is counting on their team to stay in the premier league, and the stakes were high...high enough to kill. As the last game of the season kicked off, win or lose, someone wouldn’t survive the game!

Are you interested in improving your paintball game? Are you looking for the best paintball guns, paintball gear and how to make your paintball equipment last longer? Are you looking for cheap paintball supplies? Or are you looking to GET PAID to play paintball? This book has the answers to all those questions. This book covers the basics of paintball, paintball rules, various paintball gun reviews, paintball gear, paintball tournaments, and paintball parks.

In "The Green Arch," mountaineer and author John Long offers vivid descriptions of ascending the west face of Tahquitz Rock—a granite, 8,846-foot-tall rock formation located on the high western slope of the San Jacinto mountain range in Southern California—as a teenager with his childhood climbing friends.

Whether you are a Packers fanatic hungry for more information about the team, an NFL superfan craving knowledge about one of the most storied teams in the league, or just someone who enjoys learning new, interesting facts to learn new things, this book is for you.

Fairways, Greens, Lost Balls & Bad Lies is an amusing, entertaining story about real golfers just like you and your golf comrades. You will hear about adventures of friends who share the thrill and torture of playing the game we love. Most importantly, you will laugh. Funny things happen on every golf course, and you will undoubtedly connect with the characters you will meet in this book. Golf stories are remembered long after golf scores are forgotten. Listening to this book will lift your spirit, and you may stumble upon a tip or two that will improve your handicap.

You're about to discover the incredibly inspirational story of football superstar Aaron Rodgers. If you're reading this, then you must be a Aaron Rodgers fan, like so many others. As a fan, you must wonder how this man is so talented and want to know more about him. Aaron Rodgers is considered as one of the greatest football players in the world, and it's been an honor to be able to watch him play throughout his career.

In Draymond Green: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Best All-Around Forwards, you will learn the inspirational story of one of basketball's premier forwards, Draymond Green. Since entering the league as the 35th pick of the 2012 NBA Draft, Draymond Green has crafted his way as one of the best in the game on both ends of the floor. With a high degree of skill on both the offensive and defensive ends of the floor, Draymond played a key role in the Warriors' 2015 championship run.

Explore the greatness of three of the most dominant basketball players of our time with this thrilling book! Discover the journeys of LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Giannis Antetokounmpo, from their humble beginnings to their rise to superstardom.

In this biography designed for children, your child will learn all about their hero in a way that's enjoyable and easy to understand. We understand not all kids enjoy books; that’s because they’re often made to read books they have no interest in. We wanted to make football books for kids that they would really enjoy. We dive deep into the player's upbringing with the situations and circumstances that made them the player they are today. The highs, the lows, and everything in between. This book needs no introduction, ladies and gentlemen...Lionel Messi!

Harry Kane is now regarded as one of the top attackers in the world. The English marksman isn’t just a poacher; he’s also developed a creative side to his game over the years, frequently presenting opportunities for his teammates. Kane has proven his worth in the Premier League by winning several golden boots and breaking numerous records. Harry Kane took the long road, and he has been beaten, shaped, and remodeled into the world-class striker he is today, leading the English national team to one of their best World Cup campaigns in a long time.