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The Inner Game of Tennis

The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance

par W. Timothy Gallwey ...

“A Zen classic” (The Washington Post) about 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 and a foreword by NFL coach Pete Carroll“The Inner Game of Tennis is not just a tennis book . . . because inner voices torture all of us—not just country ... En savoir plus

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“A Zen classic” (The Washington Post) about 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 and a foreword by NFL coach Pete Carroll“The Inner Game of Tennis is not just a tennis book . . . because inner voices torture all of us—not just country
... En savoir plus
Unstoppable

My Life So Far

par Maria Sharapova ...

From the five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova, the candid, captivating story of her rise to tennis stardom.*One of The Boston Globe's Best Books of 2017*In the middle of the night, a father and his daughter step off a Greyhound bus in Florida and head straight to the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy. They ring the bell, though no one is expecting them and they don't speak English. The two ... En savoir plus

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From the five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova, the candid, captivating story of her rise to tennis stardom.*One of The Boston Globe's Best Books of 2017*In the middle of the night, a father and his daughter step off a Greyhound bus in Florida and head straight to the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy. They ring the bell, though no one is expecting them and they don't speak English. The two
... En savoir plus
Open

par Andre Agassi ...

**#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Far more than a superb memoir about the highest levels of professional tennis, Open is the engrossing story of a remarkable life. • "Agassi’s memoir is just as entrancing as his tennis game.” —Time“Honest in a way that such books seldom are.” —The New York Times**Andre Agassi had his life mapped out for him before he left the crib. Groomed to be a tennis champion by his ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

**#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Far more than a superb memoir about the highest levels of professional tennis, Open is the engrossing story of a remarkable life. • "Agassi’s memoir is just as entrancing as his tennis game.” —Time“Honest in a way that such books seldom are.” —The New York Times**Andre Agassi had his life mapped out for him before he left the crib. Groomed to be a tennis champion by his
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Roger Federer

The Definitive Biography

par Chris Bowers ...

Roger Federer is not only one of the greatest tennis players ever to pick up a racket - if not the greatest - but he is one of the global icons of our time. Characterised by a mixture of passion and calmness, a fierce competitor with a regal bearing, he is both an athlete and an ambassador, a street fighter and a statesman.But who is he really? And what are the experiences and influences that have ... En savoir plus

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Roger Federer is not only one of the greatest tennis players ever to pick up a racket - if not the greatest - but he is one of the global icons of our time. Characterised by a mixture of passion and calmness, a fierce competitor with a regal bearing, he is both an athlete and an ambassador, a street fighter and a statesman.But who is he really? And what are the experiences and influences that have
... En savoir plus
Lucky Loser

Adventures in Tennis and Comedy

par Michael Kosta ...

From a host of The Daily Show and stand-up comic, Michael Kosta, comes a wildly funny and insightful comedian memoir about his unlikely journey from professional tennis player (#864 in the world) to professional comedian (there’s no ranking system in comedy but he’s probably . . . top 50?).Before Michael Kosta was performing stand-up comedy specials and hosting The Daily Show, he was a ... En savoir plus

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From a host of The Daily Show and stand-up comic, Michael Kosta, comes a wildly funny and insightful comedian memoir about his unlikely journey from professional tennis player (#864 in the world) to professional comedian (there’s no ranking system in comedy but he’s probably . . . top 50?).Before Michael Kosta was performing stand-up comedy specials and hosting The Daily Show, he was a
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All In

An Autobiography

par Billie Jean King, Johnette Howard, Maryanne Vollers ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • An inspiring and intimate self-portrait of the champion of equality that encompasses her brilliant tennis career, unwavering activism, and an ongoing commitment to fairness and social justice.“A story about the personal strength, immense growth, and undeniable greatness of one woman who fearlessly stood up to a culture trying to break her down.”—Serena Williams**In ... En savoir plus

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**NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • An inspiring and intimate self-portrait of the champion of equality that encompasses her brilliant tennis career, unwavering activism, and an ongoing commitment to fairness and social justice.“A story about the personal strength, immense growth, and undeniable greatness of one woman who fearlessly stood up to a culture trying to break her down.”—Serena Williams**In
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Open

par André Agassi ...

Traduit par Gérard Meudal, Suzy Borello ...

« J'ai sept ans et je parle tout seul parce que je suis effrayé et parce que je suis le seul qui veuille bien m'écouter. Je murmure entre mes dents. “Abandonne, Andre, laisse tomber. Pose ta raquette et va-t'en de ce court, immédiatement.” » Agassi déteste le tennis. Pourtant, vingt ans durant, il s'est battu, il a gagné souvent, échoué parfois. Et l'engouement du public pour l'athlète doit ... En savoir plus

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« J'ai sept ans et je parle tout seul parce que je suis effrayé et parce que je suis le seul qui veuille bien m'écouter. Je murmure entre mes dents. “Abandonne, Andre, laisse tomber. Pose ta raquette et va-t'en de ce court, immédiatement.” » Agassi déteste le tennis. Pourtant, vingt ans durant, il s'est battu, il a gagné souvent, échoué parfois. Et l'engouement du public pour l'athlète doit
... En savoir plus
The Cruelest Game

Chasing Greatness in Professional Tennis

par Matthew Futterman ...

**A riveting exposé of professional tennis by revered journalist Matthew Futterman (of The New York Times and The Athletic), The Cruelest Game offers never-before-reported access to the daily routines, mindsets, and personal trials faced by today’s major stars and tomorrow’s rising newcomers • Best Book of the Summer: Boston Globe, Bloomberg, LitHub, Kirkus“Matt Futterman is one of the clearest ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

**A riveting exposé of professional tennis by revered journalist Matthew Futterman (of The New York Times and The Athletic), The Cruelest Game offers never-before-reported access to the daily routines, mindsets, and personal trials faced by today’s major stars and tomorrow’s rising newcomers • Best Book of the Summer: Boston Globe, Bloomberg, LitHub, Kirkus“Matt Futterman is one of the clearest
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FIFTH YEAR FRIENDSHIPS AT TREBIZON

par Anne Digby ...

Collections series TREBIZON
Rebecca can hardly wait to tell her friends the amazon news. But difficult choices lie ahead. Should she stick to tennis and become a professional, or concentrate on exams and try to get into university later on? And added to this is the worrying mystery of little Naomi Cook in the junior house. However bad it looks for Naomi, Rebecca just can't believe she's a thief.Book 12 in the classic ... En savoir plus

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Rebecca can hardly wait to tell her friends the amazon news. But difficult choices lie ahead. Should she stick to tennis and become a professional, or concentrate on exams and try to get into university later on? And added to this is the worrying mystery of little Naomi Cook in the junior house. However bad it looks for Naomi, Rebecca just can't believe she's a thief.Book 12 in the classic
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Seeing Serena

par Gerald Marzorati ...

A riveting, revealing portrait of tennis champion and global icon Serena Williams that combines biography, cultural criticism, and sports writing to offer “a deep, satisfying meditation” (The New York Times) on the most consequential athlete of her time**.**There has never been an athlete like Serena Williams. She has dominated women’s tennis for two decades, changed the way the game is played, ... En savoir plus

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A riveting, revealing portrait of tennis champion and global icon Serena Williams that combines biography, cultural criticism, and sports writing to offer “a deep, satisfying meditation” (The New York Times) on the most consequential athlete of her time**.**There has never been an athlete like Serena Williams. She has dominated women’s tennis for two decades, changed the way the game is played,
... En savoir plus
Racquet

The Book

Modifié par David Shaftel, Caitlin Thompson ...

The best writing on tennis from the best tennis writers in the business.Racquet was founded in 2016 to be the voice of a new tennis boom. When the popularity of tennis peaked in the late '70s and early '80s, the sport was populated by buccaneering talents with outsize personas, such as Borg, Evert, McEnroe, Navratilova, Gerulaitis, Austin, King, and Connors. The game was played in every park, and ... En savoir plus

$9.59 CAD

The best writing on tennis from the best tennis writers in the business.Racquet was founded in 2016 to be the voice of a new tennis boom. When the popularity of tennis peaked in the late '70s and early '80s, the sport was populated by buccaneering talents with outsize personas, such as Borg, Evert, McEnroe, Navratilova, Gerulaitis, Austin, King, and Connors. The game was played in every park, and
... En savoir plus
Forty Love

the BRAND NEW hilarious, uplifting and relatable mid-life rom-com, perfect for fans of Alexandra Potter and Milly Johnson

par Jane Costello ...

It's never too late for a comeback! Forget what you thought midlife looked like! Forty Love is a delightful, hilarious book about reinvention, resilience, and the radical act of starting over.Forty-something single mum Jules lives next to a tennis club, but has no plans to play after she was put off sport for life as a teenager.That's doubly true when an old crush from her schooldays, Dr Sam ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD

It's never too late for a comeback! Forget what you thought midlife looked like! Forty Love is a delightful, hilarious book about reinvention, resilience, and the radical act of starting over.Forty-something single mum Jules lives next to a tennis club, but has no plans to play after she was put off sport for life as a teenager.That's doubly true when an old crush from her schooldays, Dr Sam
... En savoir plus
Tennis For Dummies

par Patrick McEnroe, Jon Levey ...

Learn the basics of tennis so you can hit the courts, improve your game, and follow the prosThis updated edition of Tennis For Dummies takes you into the world of tennis today. You'll learn the history of the game, the rules, the latest gear, the hottest strategies, and everything else you need to know to get into this popular racquet sport. This easy-to-understand guide shows you what it takes to ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

Learn the basics of tennis so you can hit the courts, improve your game, and follow the prosThis updated edition of Tennis For Dummies takes you into the world of tennis today. You'll learn the history of the game, the rules, the latest gear, the hottest strategies, and everything else you need to know to get into this popular racquet sport. This easy-to-understand guide shows you what it takes to
... En savoir plus
Federer and Me

A Story of Obsession

par William Skidelsky ...

In this wildly entertaining and informative memoir reminiscent of Nick Hornby’s Fever Pitch—but set in the world of tennis—one man recounts his all-consuming obsession with Roger Federer and delves into the fascinating history of professional sports and fandom.For much of the past decade, William Skidelsky has had an obsessive devotion to Roger Federer, whom he considers to be the greatest and ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

In this wildly entertaining and informative memoir reminiscent of Nick Hornby’s Fever Pitch—but set in the world of tennis—one man recounts his all-consuming obsession with Roger Federer and delves into the fascinating history of professional sports and fandom.For much of the past decade, William Skidelsky has had an obsessive devotion to Roger Federer, whom he considers to be the greatest and
... En savoir plus
Mind Gym : An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence

An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence

par Gary Mack, David Casstevens ...

Drawing on his work with some of the top teams in professional sports, noted sport psychology consultant Gary Mack shares with you the same techniques and exercises he uses to help elite athletes build mental "muscle." These 40 accessible lessons and inspirational anecdotes will help you gain the "head edge" over the competition. ... En savoir plus

$19.79 CAD

Drawing on his work with some of the top teams in professional sports, noted sport psychology consultant Gary Mack shares with you the same techniques and exercises he uses to help elite athletes build mental "muscle." These 40 accessible lessons and inspirational anecdotes will help you gain the "head edge" over the competition.
... En savoir plus
Rafa

par Rafael Nadal, John Carlin ...

Tennis star Rafael Nadal reveals the secrets of the sport and the inspiring stories behind his success in this riveting memoir, written with award-winning journalist John Carlin.What makes a champion? What does it take to be the best in the world at your sport? Rafael Nadal has the answers.It begins in Mallorca, where the tight-knit Nadal family has lived for generations. Coached by his uncle Toni ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

Tennis star Rafael Nadal reveals the secrets of the sport and the inspiring stories behind his success in this riveting memoir, written with award-winning journalist John Carlin.What makes a champion? What does it take to be the best in the world at your sport? Rafael Nadal has the answers.It begins in Mallorca, where the tight-knit Nadal family has lived for generations. Coached by his uncle Toni
... En savoir plus
You Cannot Be Serious

par John McEnroe, James Kaplan ...

A no-holds-barred, intimate memoir by John McEnroe—the bad boy of professional tennis.John McEnroe stunned the tennis elite when he came out of nowhere to make the Wimbledon semifinals at the age of eighteen—and just a few years later, he was ranked number one in the world. You Cannot Be Serious is McEnroe at his most personal, an intimate examination of Johnny Mac, the kid from Queens, and his ... En savoir plus

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A no-holds-barred, intimate memoir by John McEnroe—the bad boy of professional tennis.John McEnroe stunned the tennis elite when he came out of nowhere to make the Wimbledon semifinals at the age of eighteen—and just a few years later, he was ranked number one in the world. You Cannot Be Serious is McEnroe at his most personal, an intimate examination of Johnny Mac, the kid from Queens, and his
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Winning Ugly

Mental Warfare in Tennis--Lessons from a Master

par Brad Gilbert, Steve Jamison ...

The tennis classic from Olympic gold medalist and ESPN analyst Brad Gilbert, now featuring a new introduction with tips drawn from the strategies of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Andy Murray, and more, to help you outthink and outplay your toughest opponents.A former Olympic medalist and now one of ESPN’s most respected analysts, Brad Gilbert shares his timeless tricks and tips, ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

The tennis classic from Olympic gold medalist and ESPN analyst Brad Gilbert, now featuring a new introduction with tips drawn from the strategies of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Andy Murray, and more, to help you outthink and outplay your toughest opponents.A former Olympic medalist and now one of ESPN’s most respected analysts, Brad Gilbert shares his timeless tricks and tips,
... En savoir plus
Serve to Win

The 14-Day Gluten-Free Plan for Physical and Mental Excellence

par Novak Djokovic ...

Novak Djokovic reveals the gluten-free diet and fitness plan that transformed his health and pushed him to the pinnacle.In 2011, Novak Djokovic had what sportswriters called the greatest single season ever by a professional tennis player: He won ten titles, three Grand Slams, and forty-three consecutive matches. Remarkably, less than two years earlier, this champion could barely complete a ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

Novak Djokovic reveals the gluten-free diet and fitness plan that transformed his health and pushed him to the pinnacle.In 2011, Novak Djokovic had what sportswriters called the greatest single season ever by a professional tennis player: He won ten titles, three Grand Slams, and forty-three consecutive matches. Remarkably, less than two years earlier, this champion could barely complete a
... En savoir plus
The Master

The Long Run and Beautiful Game of Roger Federer

par Christopher Clarey ...

This New York Times bestselling biography tells the life story of the most iconic men's tennis player of the modern era.There have been other biographies of Roger Federer, but never one with this kind of access to the man himself, his support team, and the most prominent figures in the game, including such rivals as Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Roddick. In The Master, New York Times ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

This New York Times bestselling biography tells the life story of the most iconic men's tennis player of the modern era.There have been other biographies of Roger Federer, but never one with this kind of access to the man himself, his support team, and the most prominent figures in the game, including such rivals as Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Roddick. In The Master, New York Times
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On Tennis

Five Essays

par David Foster Wallace ...

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 p... ... En savoir plus

$6.99 CAD

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 p...
... En savoir plus
A Champion's Mind

Lessons from a Life in Tennis

par Pete Sampras, Peter Bodo ...

Pete Sampras is arguably the greatest tennis player ever, a man whose hard-nosed work ethic led to an unprecedented number one world ranking for 286 weeks, and whose prodigious talent made possible a record-setting fourteen Grand Slam titles. While his more vocal rivals sometimes grabbed the headlines, Pete always preferred to let his racket do the talking.Until now.In A Champion’s Mind, the ... En savoir plus

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Pete Sampras is arguably the greatest tennis player ever, a man whose hard-nosed work ethic led to an unprecedented number one world ranking for 286 weeks, and whose prodigious talent made possible a record-setting fourteen Grand Slam titles. While his more vocal rivals sometimes grabbed the headlines, Pete always preferred to let his racket do the talking.Until now.In A Champion’s Mind, the
... En savoir plus
Levels of the Game

par John McPhee ...

Levels of the Game is John McPhee's astonishing account of a tennis match played by Arthur Ashe against Clark Graebner at Forest Hills in 1968.It begins with the ball rising into the air for the initial serve and ends with the final point. McPhee provides a brilliant, stroke-by-stroke description while examining the backgrounds and attitudes which have molded the players' games."This may be the ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

Levels of the Game is John McPhee's astonishing account of a tennis match played by Arthur Ashe against Clark Graebner at Forest Hills in 1968.It begins with the ball rising into the air for the initial serve and ends with the final point. McPhee provides a brilliant, stroke-by-stroke description while examining the backgrounds and attitudes which have molded the players' games."This may be the
... En savoir plus
L'épopée Federer

par Jiva Bahati ...

Roger Federer est un sportif qu'on ne présente plus. Multiple vainqueur des plus grands tournois de tennis, icône planétaire, objet de toutes les attentions, il est unanimement salué comme une légende à part entière. Mais au fond, qu'est-ce qui a construit sa notoriété ? Pourquoi est-il autant adulé ? Qu' y a-t-il de si remarquable dans la trajectoire qui est la sienne ? Pourquoi même ses ... En savoir plus

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Roger Federer est un sportif qu'on ne présente plus. Multiple vainqueur des plus grands tournois de tennis, icône planétaire, objet de toutes les attentions, il est unanimement salué comme une légende à part entière. Mais au fond, qu'est-ce qui a construit sa notoriété ? Pourquoi est-il autant adulé ? Qu' y a-t-il de si remarquable dans la trajectoire qui est la sienne ? Pourquoi même ses
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