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Champion Of The World By Jackie Stewart & Matra-Elf First Edition, Hard Cover, Published By Automobile Year 1970 Cover Boards Blue With White Writing To The Front & To The Spine, Rubbing To Spine Ends. Binding Tight & Strong. Light Browning Of Pages. Dust Jacket Complete, Rubbing To Edges, Has Not Been Price Clipped. Postage Within South Africa Will Be R50.00 Overseas Buyers Can Contact Us For A Postal Quote.

Theodore 'Tiger' Flowers rose above the racist bigotry of the Deep South to become the first African-American middleweight champion of the world. To do it, this Christian family man beat a boxing legend, Harry Greb, in the first of the great sporting cathedrals, Madison Square Garden. It was a victory that stunned the sporting world and made him a household name. Yet within a year he had lost his championship on a decision some said was influenced by Al Capone - and within another year was dead, following a seemingly innocuous operation, in the clinic of a controversial surgeon, to remove lumps and scars above his eyes. Was his death, at the age of 34, an accident, a result of negligence, or something more sinister? And what was behind his white manager's attempt to throw Tiger's widow into an asylum and their daughter into an orphanage? Flowers' inspiring, harrowing story, set against an horrific backdrop of lynchings and routine prejudice, is largely forgotten now but he paved the way for black sporting heroes like Joe Louis, Jesse Owens and Jackie Robinson. Format:Hardback

Theodore 'Tiger' Flowers rose above the racist bigotry of the Deep South to become the first African-American middleweight champion of the world. To do it, this Christian family man beat a boxing legend, Harry Greb, in the first of the great sporting cathedrals, Madison Square Garden. It was a victory that stunned the sporting world and made him a household name. Yet within a year he had lost his championship on a decision some said was influenced by Al Capone - and within another year was dead, following a seemingly innocuous operation, in the clinic of a controversial surgeon, to remove lumps and scars above his eyes. Was his death, at the age of 34, an accident, a result of negligence, or something more sinister? And what was behind his white manager's attempt to throw Tiger's widow into an asylum and their daughter into an orphanage? Flowers' inspiring, harrowing story, set against an horrific backdrop of lynchings and routine prejudice, is largely forgotten now but he paved the way for black sporting heroes like Joe Louis, Jesse Owens and Jackie Robinson. Format:Hardback Pages:0

1994. First Edition.This Large Format book tells the story of a Formula One season through the eyes of Damon. It is a unique first-hand insight into the life of a Grand Prix driver, both on the track and off. Much more than an account of Damon Hill's 1994 season this book is an in depth study of the Formula One driver's world in which Damon recalls the days when his father double world champion Graham made motor sport an integral part of family life. It is lavishly illustrated by Jon Nicholson with many beautiful coloured photographs. 280pp. Very Good Condition. No Dust Jacket   Author(s) Damon Hill Publisher Pan Macmillan Date of Publication 02/12/1994 Language(s) English Format Hardback ISBN-10 0333623088 ISBN-13 9780333623084 Genre Autobiography: Sport

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days The Topper is a brilliant boat - just under 50,000 have been sold and thousands of people learn the basic skills in Toppers every year. This is the only book which shows you how to rig, sail and race - right up to World Champion standard. It's packed full of advice, go-fast tips, photo sequences and diagrams. Take this book in one hand, the tiller in the other and get set to win! The RYA Topper UK Squad Head Coach for 14 years and a former Topper Ntional & European Champion tell you all about the boat - from its origins, how to rig and race it and finish with a series of master classes for future success. Features Summary The Topper is a brilliant boat - just under 50,000 have been sold and thousands of people learn the basic skills in Toppers every year. This is the only book which shows you how to rig... Author Dave Cockerill (Author), John Caig (Author) Publisher Fernhurst Books Limited Release date 20140926 Pages 128 ISBN 1-909911-14-3 ISBN 13 978-1-909911-14-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days This book covers the birth of a new super hero in the form of Miranda Knight. ' WHOOSH'. Miranda Don't Open Your Eyes is volume one and is extremely funny. The antics of a cheeky youngster growing up in a warm and loving atmosphere with an occasional tug of the heartstrings. Our hero hates all forms of bullying or any mistreatment of 'those less fortunate.' The story highlights the adventures of 12 year old Miranda. She has an IQ of 143 and is a Martial Arts Junior National Champion. As her mother and father tackle their parental duties and responsibilities amidst an atmosphere of fun and laughter, we share the young formative years of a highly intelligent child who quickly displays a deep concern for people less fortunate than herself. Whilst 'learning as much as they are teaching', Miranda's parents never avoid an issue whenever she asks a serious question. She displays a deep concern over poverty and hardship in the third world. At the age of twelve she openly declares that when she is grown up she will try to help those in need of love and support..Miranda comes into possession of a magical book which transports her back to late Victorian times. The year is 1896, times are hard and Miranda witnesses abject poverty and aspects of cruelty. She encounters a gang of ragamuffins led by a large girl bully named Florence. In a manner most pleasing, Miranda subdues an attack on her person and immediately lectures her assailant. However, when attacked by Florence's older brother, she displays her amazing skills and wins the respect of the whole gang. Later in the story, the bully girl approaches Miranda and asks for her forgiveness and friendship. Tears flow as Miranda comforts the girl and explains to her the way forward. Having witnessed unbelievable brutality and starvation exacted on an eleven year old waif named Elizabeth, Miranda sees no alternative to bringing her home to the year 2015. much to the amazement of her parents! Miranda is often cheeky but never disrespectful. Throughout the many comical encounters in this book, Miranda emphasis's the importance of working hard at school, getting on with ones parents and never getting involved with bullies.This is a book for all ages to read and enjoy. I sincerely believe that WHOOSH is a book that all parents would want their children to read. Features Summary. Twelve yrs old,with an IQ of 143 and three Martial Arts awards.Miranda is cheeky but not disrespectful.She has an answer to everything. Finding herself magically transported back to 1896... Author David J Colane Publisher Penskills Publishing Release date 20150924 Pages 192 ISBN 0-9933295-0-0 ISBN 13 978-0-9933295-0-0