In the twelve years following 9/11, American Airlines lost billions of dollars and endured years of crisis and turmoil. Financial upheaval, the crash of Flight 587, grueling confrontations with labor, a rival’s push to acquire the company, and a challenging fight with the government tested the mettle and fortitude of its top executives.Against all odds, American found a way to save what was once the world’s largest airline from certain ruin. Told through the eyes of American’s chie...

"Compelling, interesting and important" true stories of hard work, perseverance and success from some of the greatest football players in NFL history (Peter King, Sports Illustrated).To play in the National Football League, you have to have something special. A special drive, a special heart—and a special desire to win. And in this inspiring collection of true life stories from legendary players such as Roger Staubach, Jericho Cotchery, Rashied Davis and m...

Tutti i quarterback dei Dallas Cowboys hanno prima o poi fatto i conti con il ricordo di Roger Staubach, con la sua capacità di impersonare il punto di riferimento della squadra, con la sua precisione, con la capacità di sovvertire partite oramai date per perse (cosa che gli ha fatto guadagnare il soprannome di Captain Comeback, capitan rimonta), con la sua elusività e la capacità di usare il proprio corpo come fosse quello di qualcun altro, tanto da collezionare venti commozioni cerebrali...

A tight, dramatic NFL playoff game is exciting on its own, but two of the most dramatic in the same afternoon might result in the most compelling day in football history. This book is the first to capture the excitement and tension of December 23, 1972, when Pittsburgh played Oakland and Dallas met San Francisco in a pair of first-round playoff games that captivated millions. One game saw Dallas rally from three scores down in the fourth quarter, while the other featured the most famous en...

From a sports journalist, the biography of the legendary head coach of the Dallas Cowboys from 1966 to 1985.Just the mention of his name brings smiles to the faces of sports fans everywhere. Landry: The Legend and the Legacy is a tribute to the man behind the hat, the look, and the game. In rich texture, sports writer Bob St. John tells the story of one of America's most loved heroes—Tom Landry—who was, for twenty-nine years, the Dallas Cowboys' only head ...

The humble man from Throckmorton, Texas, often called "the greatest defensive tackle in NFL history," shares his life's journey for the first time in A Cowboy's Life. Bob Lilly recounts his beginnings in Texas, being the first player ever drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 1961, his induction into the Ring of Honor and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, as well as his passion for photography.

Dallas Cowboys: The Complete Illustrated History presents all the legendary games, players, and teams in the history of this iconic franchise, exploring both on-the-field moments and off-the-field exploits of “America’s Team.” One of the most successful programs in pro sports history, the Cowboys have appeared in more Super Bowls than any other NFL franchise and boast a roster of players that reads like an all-time, all-star team—all highlighted here with lavish illustrations, pla...