by Gerald J. Prokopowicz (1998)
Events, lifestyles, social history and key figures unique to each featured era are covered with extraordinary perception and thoroughness. Each volume begins with a chronology of world events to provide a context for the American experience. Explore American life during the era from eleven separate perspectives: world events; the arts; business and the economy; communications; education; government and politics; law and justice; lifestyles, social trends and fashion; religion; science and medicine; sports and recreation. Each chapter includes articles covering headlines and headline makers, awards, achievements and other enlightening and entertaining facts reported in an engaging style.
David Potter
Presents the role of sport in the classical world from both the competitors' and the spectators' perspectives. Discusses how sport became a social force through its roles in religion, politics, and culture. Includes descriptions of conditioning, training, and competitions.
Tammy Gagne
"Wherever Hope Solo goes, drama seems to follow her. From the story about her father kidnapping Hope and her brother when they were kids to her performance on the reality show Dancing with the Stars, journalists are never at a loss for something to say about this professional soccer player. And she is never without a response. Always willing to say what's on her mind, Hope is the first to speak up for herself in any situation. And she doesn't care whether others agree with her. She knows that her honesty and openness have helped her become the person she is today--one of the best goalies in the sport of soccer"--Back cover.
Anne T. McKenna
Describes the history, equipment, and safety measures of extreme wakeboarding, a relatively new sport, developed from surfing, in which a wakeboard is ridden while being towed by a power boat.
Glen Macnow
A team history of the City of Brotherly Love's sports franchise whose star players and coaches include Julius Erving, Wilt Chamberlain, Alex Hannum, Moses Malone, and Charles Barkley.