Mary Tiegreen Volgorde van de boeken

A tribute to Wimbledon's iconic players, matches, and traditions, presented in a format similar to The Masters: 101 Reasons to Love Golf's Greatest Tournament.

Long shots and closers. Secretariat, War Admiral, Citation, and Seattle Slew. The astonishing ride of Mine That Bird. The lovable spirit of Smarty Jones. Trainers and owners. A sea of spectacular hats. A classic mint julep in a silver cup. The break from the gate. Photo finishes. Holding the winning ticket. These are only a few of the things that make the Kentucky Derby the most exciting two minutes in sports.The Kentucky Derby offers a compendium of the legendary horses and rich history, the personalities, and the real-life experience of Derby Day from the backstretch to the winner’s circle. With colorful anecdotes and striking photography, Sheri Seggerman and Mary Tiegreen have captured the rivalries, fanfare, and unpredictability that give the Run for the Roses its allure. The third title in a series that celebrates the nation’s most iconic sporting events, The Kentucky Derby captures the pageantry and the passion of this great American race.

Jeder kennt die großen Entdecker Christoph Kolumbus, James Cook oder Roald Amundsen. Was aber ist mit Frauen wie Freya Stark und Diane Fossey, die die Welt in all ihren Facetten erforschten und dabei ebenso spektakuläre Abenteuer erlebten? Ob Polarforscherin, Flugpionierin oder Schriftstellerin - in diesem Buch finden sich ihre Geschichten, die das Fernweh wecken und spannender sind als jeder Abenteuerroman.