anecdotes

Sandra Day O'Connor tells a number of personal and historical stories from the Supreme Court.

"Experience all 135 NASA space shuttle missions ever flown through the words of the astronauts themselves in this spectacularly illustrated volume"--.

"Fifty-seven incredible stories from hockey's biggest names, greatest characters and unsung heroes Essential reading for every fan, Beauties is a collection of the best stories that players tell each other. Grab a seat with TSN's James Duthie as hockey's finest relive highs, lows and hilarious moments on and off the ice from superstars, journeymen, coaches, referees, broadcasters, agents, and hockey moms and dads. In Beauties, you'll find out: - How Sidney Crosby's most unusual nickname came to be - How Steve Stamkos's dad accidentally stole Steve Yzerman's car - How Paul "Biznasty" Bissonette almost had the Arizona Coyotes kicked out of a Winnipeg hotel on game day - How Wayne Gretzky's greatest one-liner may have turned around the Stanley Cup Final in 1985 - About the night that Hayley Wickenheiser went blind - Why the St. Louis Blues credit Laila Anderson, a brave young girl, for their Stanley Cup win - What Bobby Orr said the first time he saw Connor McDavid play at a rink in Toronto and more!"--Provided by publisher.

Orange is a state of mind for fans of Syracuse University basketball. Think Orange and images of greatness appear, from Vic Hanson in the Roaring ?20s through Carmelo Anthony in the 21st century. Think Orange and the sounds of glory are heard, from old Archbold Gym to the gleaming Carrier Dome. Think Orange and the memories of 1,607 victories are stirred, from SU?s first win in 1901 over Cornell to its 2003 triumph over Kansas that brought home the national championship. Many of the stories that have contributed to the phenomenon known as Orangemen basketball now come to life in Bud Poliquin?s updated edition of Tales from the Syracuse Orange's Locker Room. Dave Bing, Jim Boeheim, Jim Brown (yes, he played hoops, too), Bouie and Louie, Leo Rautins, Pearl Washington, and Derrick Coleman?all of them and numerous other SU legends join Hanson and Anthony in the pages of this anecdotal anthology of Syracuse University basketball, certain to complete the bookshelf of any Orange fan. This book looks at the team?s infamous 27-game losing streak in the early 1960s; Roy?s Runts; the Pearl?s stunning half-court buzzer-beater that knocked off Boston College in 1984; the fabulous Final Four runs of 1975, 1996, 2003, 2013, and 2016; and Anthony?s freshman brilliance that delivered the school?s first-ever NCAA tournament title in 2006.

"Actor, comedian, and woodworker Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation character Ron Swanson) runs Offerman Workshop in East L.A., which produces fine handcrafted furniture as well as fun stuff like mustache combs. In this book, Offerman shares his woodworking wisdom, a behind-the-scenes look at the woodshop, instructions for making some of their most popular projects, ... color photos, and a dose of 'woodworking mirth'--"From Entertainment Weekly.

Contains stories about the Pittsburgh Steelers, including such players as Merril Hoge, Tunch Ilkin, and Jack Ham.

"Wrestler and wrestling coach Dan Gable tells ... stories of his childhood in Waterloo, Iowa; overcoming the murder of his sister as a teenager; his sports career from swimming as a young boy, to his earliest wrestling matches, through the 1972 Olympics; coaching at the University of Iowa from the Banachs to the Brands; life-changing friendships he made along the way; and tales of his family life off the mat"--Publisher.

The author shares his experiences with hockey and the friends he made along the way, from the Stanley Cup playoffs, to the pitcher's mound at Rogers Centre, with his teammates and other players, and more.

"Sports Illustrated" senior writer Chris Ballard draws on his experiences interviewing and spending time with professional basketball players to explore the training, mental and physical demand, skills, and other aspects of the game.

A real professional football player, calling himself Johnny Anonymous, lays it all out on the line, telling everything he hates about the NFL--like how players harm their bodies just to make weight, class and racial divides, what amounts to psychological warfare between players and coachers, and the reality of memory loss in players after every single game.