wyszukanych pozycji: 772
The Search for Joyful
ISBN: 9780425188330 / Angielski / Miękka / 2003 / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. In this long-awaited sequel to the "unforgettable" (Boston Herald) bestseller Mrs. Mike, Benedict and Nancy Freedman paint a portrait of the World War II era--as seen through the eyes of a young Cree woman on her own for the very first time...
When her dear friend O Be Joyful died in a flu epidemic, Mrs. Mike Flanigan opened her home--and heart--to her orphaned child, Kathy Forquet. Over the years, young Kathy delighted in the Flanigans' love--and suffered the pain of her schoolmates' prejudice. But as the terrors of World War II drew closer to home, Kathy decided to leave... In this long-awaited sequel to the "unforgettable" (Boston Herald) bestseller Mrs. Mike, Benedict and Nancy Freedman paint a portrait of the Wo...
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89,63 zł |
The Pizza Tree
ISBN: 9780578820378 / Angielski / Twarda / 2020 / 24 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. |
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81,44 zł |
The Madness Within Us
ISBN: 9780195307474 / Angielski / Twarda / 2010 / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Schizophrenia is one of the most devastating and mysterious mental illnesses. People with schizophrenia have the unique sensation that their brain is being taken over by external entities and that their heads are filled with voices that are not their own. Although it is increasingly recognized as a biological illness of the brain, it also has profound psychological implications for how we perceive reality. The Madness Within Us: Schizophrenia as a Neuronal Process is an illuminating discussion of these two aspects of the illness. Dr. Robert Freedman, who is both a neuroscientist...
Schizophrenia is one of the most devastating and mysterious mental illnesses. People with schizophrenia have the unique sensation that their brain is ...
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215,11 zł |
Spirit of the Wind: The Story of Alaska's George Attla, Legendary Sled Dog Sprint Champ
ISBN: 9780945397939 / Angielski / Miękka / 2001 / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. In 1958, no one in the Fur Rendezvous World Championship Sled Dog Race knew the Athabascan Indian from Huslia who limped to the starting line in Anchorage. But when he finished with the winning time, George Attla opened a new chapter in the history of sprint mushing. For decades, Attla, the "Huslia Hustler," reined as Alaska's most winning sprint champion, having overcome crippling TB as a child. Special note to readers: This is a new edition, with a new title, new introduction and new epilogue, of a work first published by Stackpole Books. In 1958, no one in the Fur Rendezvous World Championship Sled Dog Race knew the Athabascan Indian from Huslia who limped to the starting line in An... |
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69,06 zł |
The 100 Most Important Sporting Events in American History
ISBN: 9781440835742 / Angielski / Twarda / 2015 / 385 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. In this homage to sports history, author Lew Freedman compiles athletic feats that caught fans off guard, inspired awe, and left viewers on the edge of their seats, all while making an impression on the world at large. Freedman ranks 100 of the greatest moments in sports, reflecting on the dramatic impact of the events as well as their greater influence on American society of the time. The work showcases the social, historical, and cultural background of memorable games, teams, and athletes, highlighting the enduring value and importance of each selection.
An introduction... In this homage to sports history, author Lew Freedman compiles athletic feats that caught fans off guard, inspired awe, and left viewers on the edg... |
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404,78 zł |
Skills from Brazil
ISBN: 9780702315954 / Miękka / 2022 / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. |
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43,12 zł |
Thunder on the Tundra: Football Above the Arctic Circle
ISBN: 9780882407425 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 264 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. The Whalers are the only football team above the Arctic Circle: 330 north to be exact, a place with no grass, no trees, and plenty of permafrost. Of the 44 Eskimo, Tongan, Samoan, Asian-American, African-American and Caucasian teenagers who signed up for this experiment, only four had ever played organized football before. Seasoned journalist Lew Freedman captures this inspiring story.
The Whalers are the only football team above the Arctic Circle: 330 north to be exact, a place with no grass, no trees, and plenty of permafrost. Of t...
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60,91 zł |
Buffalo Bill Cody: The Man Who Shaped the Wild West Legend
ISBN: 9780786499533 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 244 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody rose from humble origins in Iowa to become one of the most famous and most photographed people in the world. Cody's most important legacy may be how he shaped the world's enduring views of the American West. This biography is a fresh look at the life of Buffalo Bill.
William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody rose from humble origins in Iowa to become one of the most famous and most photographed people in the world. Cody's mos...
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205,93 zł |
Becoming Iron Men: The Story of the 1963 Loyola Ramblers
ISBN: 9780896728776 / Angielski / Twarda / 2014 / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. "The greatest untold story in college basketball history"
Loyola University Chicago was ahead of its time when racial matters were forefront in a long overdue revolution in civil rights. The Ramblers of the 1962-1963 NCAA college basketball season were pioneers in race relations in sport, though most of the time they were simply playing the sport they loved. When the NCAA tournament began in March, the Ramblers engaged in a series for the ages, daring to be the first NCAA Division I school to play five black athletes on the court at once and capturing the most prestigious title in... "The greatest untold story in college basketball history"
Loyola University Chicago was ahead of its time when racial matters were forefront in a... |
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122,02 zł |
Jump Shot: Kenny Sailors: Basketball Innovator and Alaskan Outfitter
ISBN: 9780882409931 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 218 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Kenny Sailors was a basketball star, and the inventor of the jump shot. He attended the University of Wyoming and was MVP in 1943 in college AA basketball. After WWII, he spent five years as an early player in the new NBA. As a youngster, Kenny was five-foot-seven but his older brother was six-foot-two so when playing basketball, Kenny had to jump up over his brother to get off a shot. That is how the jump shot was born, and Kenny used it in college and professional basketball. He played in Denver and several other cities whose team names have now changed, but he also played for the Boston...
Kenny Sailors was a basketball star, and the inventor of the jump shot. He attended the University of Wyoming and was MVP in 1943 in college AA basket...
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69,22 zł |
The Original Six: How the Canadiens, Bruins, Rangers, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, and Red Wings Laid the Groundwork for Today's National Hockey League
ISBN: 9781683584711 / Angielski / Miękka / 2023 / 356 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 8-10 dni roboczych. |
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102,02 zł |
Joe Louis: The Life of a Heavyweight
ISBN: 9780786459070 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 252 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Joe Louis held the heavyweight boxing championship longer than any other fighter and defended it a record 25 times. (In the 1930s and 1940s, the owner of the heavyweight title was the most prominent non-team sports competitor.) In addition, Louis helped bridge the gap of understanding between whites and blacks. During World War II he not only raised money for Army and Navy relief and entertained millions of troops as a morale officer, but became a symbol of American hope and strength. This biography of Louis outlines his rise from poverty in Alabama to become the best-known African American...
Joe Louis held the heavyweight boxing championship longer than any other fighter and defended it a record 25 times. (In the 1930s and 1940s, the owner...
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177,12 zł |
Final Whistle (2022 edition)
ISBN: 9780702315947 / Miękka / 2022 / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 8-10 dni roboczych. |
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40,78 zł |
Diamonds in the Rough: Baseball Stories from Alaska
ISBN: 9780945397823 / Angielski / Miękka / 2000 / 252 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. After winning Statehood in 1959, Alaska attracted thousands of collegiate stars who played for colorful teams such as the Fairbanks Goldpanners, Alaska Glacier Pilots, Peninsula Oilers, North Pole Nicks, and Anchorage Bucs. Hundreds went on to major leagues, including Hall of Famer Tom Seaver, home-run king Mark McGwire, and fireball pitcher Randy Johnson. And nowhere else is there an event like the annual Midnight Sun Game. Played in Fairbanks on June 21, the longest day of the year, it starts at 10:30 p.m. and continues until the next day, with no stadium lights.
After winning Statehood in 1959, Alaska attracted thousands of collegiate stars who played for colorful teams such as the Fairbanks Goldpanners, Alask...
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73,13 zł |
White Sox Essential: Everything You Need to Know to Be a Real Fan!
ISBN: 9781572439320 / Angielski / Twarda / 2007 / 194 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. |
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81,28 zł |
The Kick Off (2021 edition)
ISBN: 9780702310263 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 8-10 dni roboczych. The first book to kick off the Jamie Johnson football series - as seen on CBBC! An epic tale of dreaming big and chasing glory. Jamie’s desperate to become Highwood School’s star football player (and in his dreams, Hawkstone United’s, too). But after he wrecks his chances at the trials, the pressure's on to prove himself. Perfect books for every young football/soccer fan Author Dan Freedman has been a writer for the FA, the Premier League and attended two World Cups with the England team. ...
The first book to kick off the Jamie Johnson football series - as seen on CBBC! An epic tale of dreaming big and chasing glory...
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40,78 zł |
Irina's Eye
ISBN: 9781447847212 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 189 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Irina's Eye was chosen as Semi-Finalist in the 2006 William Faulkner Writing Competition for Unpublished Novels-- ""Bohemian border with Bavaria, West Germany, 1948-- He should have known. If only he had trusted his intuition. That was the problem, telling the difference between intuition and fear, and he was not about to give into fear. There was no time; they had to flee and it had to be in that moment or they might never have another opportunity. They ran into the night."" -- Vaclav and Irina, both age fifteen, flee from behind the Iron Curtain. Irina is shot in the back and falls. He goes...
Irina's Eye was chosen as Semi-Finalist in the 2006 William Faulkner Writing Competition for Unpublished Novels-- ""Bohemian border with Bavaria, West...
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48,73 zł |
Father of the Iditarod
ISBN: 9780945397755 / Angielski / Miękka / 1999 / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Back in 1971, Alaska homesteader Joe Redington had a wild idea -- organize a 1,000-mile sled dog race from Anchorage to Nome. Thus was born the legendary Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race RM and an Alaska folk hero.
Back in 1971, Alaska homesteader Joe Redington had a wild idea -- organize a 1,000-mile sled dog race from Anchorage to Nome. Thus was born the legend...
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89,43 zł |
Pelé: A Biography
ISBN: 9781440829802 / Angielski / Twarda / 2014 / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Pele is not simply an extraordinarily talented athlete who achieved incredible success on the soccer field; his performances inspired millions of soccer fans as well as individuals outside the sport around the world. During the peak of his career, Pele was arguably the most famous person in the world--at a time when there was no Internet or social media to help build sweeping international awareness of a pop star. This work is the most up-to-date examination of Pele's life, covering his personal history from childhood, his star-studded career as a multi-time World Cup... Pele is not simply an extraordinarily talented athlete who achieved incredible success on the soccer field; his performances inspired millions of s... |
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188,90 zł |
Connie Mack's First Dynasty: The Philadelphia Athletics, 1910-1914
ISBN: 9780786496273 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. |
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177,12 zł |