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21) Skeleton Key
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Reluctant teenage-spy Alex Rider, on a routine mission at the Wimbledon tennis championships, gets caught up in Chinese gangs, illegal nuclear weapons, and the suspect plans of his Russian host, General Sarov.
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32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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English
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"An inspiring picture book sports biography about two of the greatest female tennis players of all-time, outsiders who just happen to be sisters. Everyone knows the names Venus & Serena Williams. They've become synonymous with championships, hard work, and with shaking up the tennis world. This picture book, by an award-winning sports journalist who knows the Williams family personally, details the sisters' journey from a barely-there tennis court...
23) Rafa
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x, 250 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 25 cm
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English
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With candor, heart, and intelligence, Rafael Nadal takes readers on his life's dramatic and triumphant journey, never losing sight along the way of the prize he values above all others: the unity and love of his family. In this memoir, written with award-winning journalist John Carlin, Nadal, one of the greatest players in the history of tennis, reveals the secrets of his game and shares the inspiring personal story behind his success. From the Mediterranean...
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238 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm
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Español
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3 de junio de 1986. Manacor, Espana. Arranca uno de los viajes mas apasionantes en la historia de deporte. Rafael, inocente y credulo hasta la risa, se convertira apenas alcanzada la mayoria de edad en Nadal, campeon de ciencia ficcion. Su ambicion, su talento y una mentalidad de hierro le han llevado a territorios inexplorados en tres siglos de tenis. Uno a uno fue mordiendo trofeos del Grand Slam y convirtiendo la tierra batida de Roland Garros...
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421 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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Roger Federer has often made it look astonishingly easy through the decades, but his path from temperamental, bleach-blond teenager with dubious style sense to one of the greatest, most self-possessed and elegant of competitors has been a long-running act of will, not destiny. He not only had a great gift-- he had grit. Clarey, with access to the man himself, his support team, and the most prominent figures in the game-- included his rivals-- focuses...
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xv, 447 pages, 16 unnumbered of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm
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English
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"A captivating book that brilliantly reveals an American sports legend long overlooked. Sally Jacobs tells the riveting story of Althea Gibson, my personal hero, who overcame daunting odds - on the tennis court and off - to stand at the world pinnacle of her sport and became an inspiration to many." - Billie Jean King In 1950, three years after Jackie Robinson first walked onto the diamond at Ebbets Field, the all-white, upper-crust US Lawn Tennis...
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"A novel that looks at marriage, sibling rivalry, and the lies we tell others and ourselves"--
Stan and Joy Delaney are killers on the tennis court, and off it their chemistry is palpable. But after fifty years of marriage, they've finally sold their famed tennis academy and are ready to start what should be the golden years of their lives. The four Delaney children -- Amy, Logan, Troy, and Brooke -- were tennis stars in their own right. None of...
30) Sudden death
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A 1599 Roman tennis match between the Italian painter Caravaggio and the Spanish poet Quevedo represents the way the world changed in their times, in a novel that goes from the execution of Anne Boleyn to Mexico after the conquest.
31) Wimbledon
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1 videodisc (98 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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An aging male tennis star has one last shot, and two weeks, to win the greatest tennis tournament and the heart of an upcoming women's tennis star.
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Pickleball is a fast-paced, enjoyable game that's also growing popular around the world due to its ease of learning and accessibility to people of all ages.
This book covers everything from equipment to tournament strategy in easy-to-understand language that will assist both rookie and experienced players. Pickleball Book For Beginners not only explains how individuals should prepare for the game, but it also demonstrates basic and sophisticated...
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Sportswriter Judd Mackie has earned fame with his scathing columns. Women's tennis pro Stevie Corbett is a favorite target of his sarcastic prose. In his view, she's too focused on being a cute, crowd-pleaser to be taken seriously as an athlete on the court. What Stevie's nemesis doesn't know is that she's suffering a medical condition that's all too serious and potentially ruinous to her career. When Judd uncovers the sensational story, he recognizes...
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Learning to play tennis has never been easier than with this book. Including helpful interpretations in addition to the official rules and regulations, this is the singular resource to everything tennis. The book then takes the reader through the sport and discusses the hardware of the game - racquets, balls, nets and court surfaces. With detailed sections, this guide will prove an invaluable resource to players, officials, coaches, parents, and fans....
35) But seriously
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277 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
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English
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The controversial tennis star and analyst presents a follow-up to "You Cannot Be Serious" that shares additional insights into his life and career while chronicling the past decade of Tour of Champions competitions and special events.
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viii, 484 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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"A deeply reported, revealing biography of tennis phenomenon and activist Naomi Osaka, telling the untold story behind her Grand Slam-winning career, her headline-making advocacy for racial justice and mental health, and the challenges of a life in the international spotlight"--
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Cam Jansen adventure volume 23
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56 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
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English
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Cam Jansen, with Eric at her side, helps solve the mystery of what happened to Mr. Day's tennis trophy.
39) King Richard
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1 videodisc (145 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Tells the story of Richard Williams, father of legendary tennis players Venus and Serena Williams, whose dedication and perseverance helped his daughters achieve their tremendous success.
40) Venus and Serena
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1 videodisc (approximately 100 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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An unfiltered look into the remarkable lives of the greatest sister-act professional tennis has ever seen. With unprecedented access, the film tells the inspiring story of how these two women, against all odds, but with the help of visionary parents, made it to the top.
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