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In the second Myron Bolitar novel from Edgar Award–winner Harlan Coben, a young woman’s tragic death spirals into a shattering drama of menace, secrets, and rage. Suddenly Myron is in over his head—and playing the most dangerous game of all.
“Engaging . . . hilarious.”—Los Angeles Times Book Review
Once, Valerie Simpson’s tennis career skyrocketed;...
“Engaging . . . hilarious.”—Los Angeles Times Book Review
Once, Valerie Simpson’s tennis career skyrocketed;...
2) Live wire
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When a pregnant tennis star reports that her rock-artist husband has gone missing amid scandalous rumors, Myron Bolitar is forced to confront deep secrets about his client's past while struggling with fatherhood roles in his personal life.
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"The new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Devil Wears Prada and Revenge Wears Prada--a dishy tell-all about a beautiful tennis prodigy who, after changing coaches, suddenly makes headlines on and off the court. Charlotte "Charlie" Silver has always been a good girl. She excelled at tennis early, coached by her father, a former player himself, and soon became one of the top juniors in the world. When she leaves UCLA--and breaks...
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Carolina Soto is undeniably fierce. She is determined to be the best professional tennis player the world has ever seen. And by the time she retires from the game in 1989 at the age of thirty-one, she is just that: the best. She has shattered every record and claimed twenty Grand Slam titles. And, if you ask Carrie, she is entitled to every one of those victories. After all, her dad-a former champion tennis player himself-has trained her for this...
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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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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2018]
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
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Shares the story of the sisters and tennis stars, including their special relationship as sisters and best friends, their constant training as children, and their incredible success in professional tennis.
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Sarah Crichton Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pub. Date
2017.
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292 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
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The five-time Grand Slam winner recounts how her father relocated her at the age of seven from their native Russia to the U.S. to develop her tennis talents before she embarked on a record-setting career.
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Balzar + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2020
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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Althea Gibson was the quickest, tallest, most fearless athlete in 1940s Harlem. She couldn't sit still! When she put her mind to it, the fleet-of-foot girl reigned supreme at every sport--stickball with the boys, basketball with the girls, paddle tennis with anyone who would hit with her. But being the quickest, tallest, most fearless player in Harlem wasn't enough for Althea. She knew she could be a tennis champion. Because of segregation, black...
12) On the line
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Grand Central Pub
Pub. Date
2009
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x, 257 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm.
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As one of the biggest stars in tennis, Williams has captured every major title and earned the #1 world ranking in tennis three times during her illustrious career. In this compelling and poignant memoir, she takes an empowering look at her extraordinary life and what is still to come.
14) Billie Jean King
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
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Billie Jean King grew up surrounded by sports of all kinds. But the first time she played tennis, she knew she would become World No. 1. On and off the court, she strived for equality, blazing a trail for women in sports and showing the world that women's tennis deserved to be taken seriously. Billie Jean continues to teach young players the value of teamwork and the importance of equality in sports. This inspiring story of the tennis legend's life...
15) Unmatched
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30 for 30 volume no. 21
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ESPN Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2010]
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1 DVD (ca. 51 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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No individual sports rivalry can boast the intensity and impact of the one between Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova. Fierce competitors, the two lifted each other to heights that each couldn't have reached without the other. On the court, their battles were fought hard. But even more remarkable is what happened off the court, as they formed a strong and lasting friendship, bonding them to this day. Pull up a chair and join an intimate one-on-one...
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Page Street Kids
Pub. Date
2019.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 31 cm
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"Serena Williams is one of the biggest names in sports, but she grew up the littlest of five girls in her family. While sharing a room and playing tennis with her older sisters, Serena had to figure out how to be her own person - on and off the court. This empowering biography showcases the rise of the youngest Williams sister and how her family played a part in her path to becoming the strong woman and star athlete she is today. Bold, colorful illustrations...
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Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
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112 pages ; 23 cm.
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Barriers have existed to deny people the chance to compete athletically based on their race, ethnic background, or sex. Some athletes, through their courage and class, have broken down the barriers that have afflicted our society, and sometimes affected greater social change. Billie Jean King changed attitudes toward women and sports with one gigantic victory, fought for equal tournament purses for female tennis players, and started a foundation that...
18) Evonne Goolagong
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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"Evonne grew up on a hot, dusty farm in Australia. She was the third of eight children, and descendant of the Wirundjuri people, who have lived on the land for more than 60,000 years. Her talent for tennis was discovered at a local tennis club, and before she knew it, the girl dreaming about the place called "Wimbledon" was playing on center court. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a...
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Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2021.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
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In 1989, two opponents faced off in their first tennis tournament. But they weren't just rivals they were also sisters. Sisters who would go on to break records and become ledgends. SIsters who had each other's backs, no matter what. A stirring picture book biography of Venus and Serena Williams that celebrates their achievements?and their sisterhood.
20) King Richard
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SDS
Pub. Date
[2022]
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1 DVD (145 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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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.
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