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The Little Green Book of Tennis Wisdom celebrates the beloved lifelong sport of tennis. From New York to Roland Garros, London, Australia, and everywhere in between, fans from all over the world will enjoy the musings contained within this book. Some of the many past and present stars quoted here include:• Andre Agassi• Arthur Ashe• Billie Jean King• Serena Williams• Rafael Nadal• Roger Federer• Steffi Graf• Pete Sampras• Novak Djokovic• Venus Williams• John McEnroe• And hundreds of others!Whether you’re a seasoned singles or doubles player or someone who stays up late to watch a Grand Slam tournament, you will enjoy the words of wisdom contained in this book.Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team.In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

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The works in Incredible Golf Stories cover the full trajectory of one’s career—from discovering the game as an amateur to making one’s way to (and even winning) a major tournament. Whether a novice or a seasoned player, any golfer will enjoy recalling the high and low points of some of the most well-regarded names in the history of the sport. Found in this collection are timeless tales that enable the reader to:• Journey to the 1965 US Open with Gary Player• Witness the play of Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and other stars with Tripp Bowden at the Masters• Learn the differences between American and English golf with Harry Vardon• Experience golf at an early age with Francis Ouimet• And many more golf adventures!With three dozen photographs and illustrations that beautifully illustrate the anecdotes, Incredible Golf Stories is the perfect gift for the golf aficionado.Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team.In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

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From the early explorers to space travelers and holiday jetsetters, those in transit have acknowledged both the benefits and downsides of life on the go. The Little Blue Book of Travel Wisdom is a collection of these musings on travel, be it for research purposes, business, or vacation, via a plane, a bus, or a train. Just some of the figures cited in the book include:• Robert Frost• Mark Twain• Maya Angelou• Pat Conroy• Rick Steves• Ivanka Trump• John Steinbeck• Angelina Jolie• Oscar Wilde• Michael Crichton• Jerry Seinfeld• Clay Aiken• And so many more!

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Let the writers who love the game best ell you stories of the greats like Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan, Bobby Jones, Gary Player, and Tiger Woods—and more personal stories of the game and its challenges and mysteriesThis book is a comprehensive collection of stories, each of which captures a different facet of the game of golf. Some of the best golfers in the history of the sport as well as those who have established themselves as aficionados through their writing or commentary all offer their stories from both on and off the course. Stories include: The Story of Beginning Golf by W. Proudfoot The Story of the Long Hole by P.G. Wodehouse The Story of Simpson and His Decision to Cake up Golf by A.A. Milne The Story of Ben Hogan and the 1950 U.S. Open by David Barrett The Story of the 1959 British Open by Gary Player The Story Behind Tiger Woods’ Nickname by Matthew Silverman And much more! Together they articulate the passion as well as the frustrations behind one of the world’s most popular sports. The Best Golf Stories Ever Told is a book for golf fans and players alike who share a love for the game.“What other people may find in poetry or art museums, I find in the flight of a good drive.”—Arnold Palmer

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