The word legend is thrown around all too easily these days, but there can be no doubt that the NBA players featured in this book are the very best to have ever graced a basketball court. They are true legends of the game. Spanning the decades and covering all the league's most iconic eras, this book uncovers the fascinating stories and incredible accomplishments of the greatest basketball players. From the game's first superstars, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, and Jerry West, to the modern-day greats of the late Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Kevin Garnett. There are also in-depth features on Lakers legends Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Shaquille O'Neal, as well as Celtics great Larry Bird, while it also explores 23 reasons why Michael Jordan is the greatest of all time. It's not just about great players, though. Without great coaches there would be no great players, legendary teams, or memorable matchups. That's why this book also runs down the 10 most successful and influential coaches from NBA history, looks back at the 10 greatest championship-winning teams, and relives 10 of the best ever games. It also includes a review of the 50 most iconic NBA players of all time.
An in-depth analysis of the best video game franchises, characters, consoles, and computers of the 1980's. Curating the most important games, including Pac Man, Tetris, Frogger, Outrun, Zelda, Super Mario, and more, as well as the hardware: the NES, C64, Sega Mega System, the Amiga 50, and more.
The Complete Book of Mario, penned by the talented Sona Books, is a captivating read that will surely enthral fans of various genres. Published in the year 2020, this book provides an in-depth journey into the world of Mario, an iconic character that has spanned generations and captured the hearts of millions. The book is a comprehensive guide, filled with intriguing details and fascinating insights that only Sona Books could provide. Published by Danann Media Publishing Limited, this book is a testament to their commitment to delivering quality content. Written in English, The Complete Book of Mario is a must-have for any fan of the franchise or anyone interested in the history of one of the most beloved characters in video game history.
The Complete Beginners Guide to Quilting and Patchwork will show you everything you require to start completing your own patchwork projects, from the basic tools you will need through all the best techniques and block patterns so you can create your very own quilt.
The Greatest Women in History is a celebration of some of the most inspirational women who left their mark on the world we live in.This book reveals the stories, accomplishments and adventures of these brilliant women and the challenges they faced to make a difference.
On Saturday August 15, 1992, a multi-billion dollar behemoth was born, as the inaugural season of the Premier League kicked off, changing the face of English football forever. Now, as well as the best players from the British Isles, English football would be able to attract some of the top talent from around the globe - from Jurgen Klinsmann and Dennis Bergkamp to Luis Suarez and Eric Cantona. In Premier League Legends we celebrate the very best entertainers, goal-getters and deadly destroyers from the past three decades of action. We kick off with a rundown of the top 100 players and some of the most iconic names of the Premier League era, while we also dive into the Four Four Two archives to unearth in-depth features and exclusive interviews with the likes of Juninho, David Ginola and Paolo Di Canio and relive some of the glorious goals, superb skills and show-stopping saves we've been privileged to witness ever since that historic Saturday afternoon in the summer of 1992.
This Illustrated Book provides an insight into the most successful period for one of the most famous football clubs in the world Liverpool FC.
The Complete Beginners Guide To Knitting helps you choose your yarn and needles before getting to grips with casting on, knitting, purling, ribbing and casting off again. Once you've mastered the essentials you'll put your newfound skills into practice with a range of creative project patterns that are perfect for newbie knitters.
The Complete Beginners Guide To Photography explains all the photography concepts beginners need. Once you've mastered these basics, you can then move on to the more advanced skills section featuring practical how-to guides for shooting a range of core subjects. Take your photography to the next level and start learning today!
With their delicate textures and soft colours, there's no doubt about why watercolours are the most popular painting medium. But as any artist will tell you, getting started with painting isn't as simple as buying the right kit - there are techniques to practise, mistakes to make, and skills to perfect. In The Complete Beginner's Guide to Watercolours, we'll delve into everything you need to know to get started with painting in watercolour, from the different types of paint out there and what brushes to add to your arsenal, to how to create unique blending effects and capture accurate texture. As the old adage goes, practice makes perfect - so get painting!
Creating a piece of art is a rewarding, challenging and very personal endeavour - The Compact Guide to improving your Painting & Drawing is here to take you through that journey from start to finish. Whether you are interested in oil painting, watercolours, pencil sketching or pastel work, The Compact Guide to improving your Painting & Drawing has something for you. The book will guide you from your initial sketch to your finished piece and teach you how to develop your skills and produce your best work yet. You'll be able to experiment with an unfamiliar medium thanks to the step-by- step workshops that cover everything from essential pencil shading techniques to getting the most out of plein air painting. In-depth advice from 15 professional artists. 17 Step by Step Workshops.
The guitar is one of the most popular instruments for first-time learners, allowing players the flexibility to play various musical styles. Whether you aspire to play for fun or to live out your ambitions of taking the stage at Wembley, the end goal may seem like a distant dream when you strum your first chord. With what might seem like an endless list of notation marks, scales and chords to grasp, practice and commitment are essential. Luckily, The Compact Beginner's Guide to Guitar is on hand to be your learning companion, guiding you through the basics and helping you lay firm foundations for future development. With the detailed step-by-step tutorials and plenty of practice, it will not be long before you are finger picking, string bending and making compositions worthy of the Glastonbury pyramid stage
Compared with camera phones and compact cameras, modern DSLRs can seem terribly over-complicated to the novice photographer. The truth is, they have to be over-complicated to satisfy the needs of a diverse range of users, despite the fact that most photographers will only use a small percentage of the features on a regular basis. What the beginner photographer really needs, then, is a no-nonsense guide to the most important features on DSLRs written by experts that reveals in plain English exactly what they need to know and nothing more. This is that book. The Compact Beginner's Guide to Photography explains all the photography concepts beginners need, such as how to balance exposures, how to get sharp shots, and how to maximise image quality. Once you've mastered these basics, you can then move on to our more advanced skills section at the end of the book featuring practical how-to guides for shooting a range of core subjects. Take your photography to the next level and start learning today!
World Club Football Records is a net-bulging collection of standout football records, stats and trivia from around the globe. All the contemporary galäcticos of world football are prominently featured.
The knowledge of when to plant and when to reap, the ability to predict the life-giving dance of wind and bee, enabled our forefathers and foremothers to nurture their crops and gardens, feed their kinfolk and create healing remedies for their sick.The knowledge of the green witch..
Celebrated as the greatest soccer player in the history of the game, Lionel Messi's record-breaking career is a story of unprecedented goals and glory. The Inter Miami and Argentina superstar's remarkable achievements have made him one of the world's most famous athletes and a player who is always synonymous with entertainment, style and passion.
A Champions League winner and La Liga champion with Real Madrid, Jude Bellingham is a player with the footballing world at his feet and a growing, global army of admirers. His seemingly effortless style on the pitch belies his inner steel and few players have ever made such an impact on the beautiful game in such a ridiculously short space of time.
Few sports have the rich history of baseball. From spring training to the autumnal World Series, baseball's storied franchises have produced many legendary moments over 150 years of the major leagues. But it's the riveting rivalries between the men on the diamond who are sport's star attraction.
The magic of the oche is legendary and with a global audience of millions darts is a sporting juggernaut which always delivers entertainment and drama. The game exploded in the 1980s thanks to Eric Bristow and with larger-than-life heroes like Phil Taylor, Michael van Gerwen and lately teenage tyro Luke "The Nuke" Littler.
In Create Your Own Crochet Blankets, we take you through everything you need to know to complete your crafty project! Whether you want to crochet a blanket for yourself or as a gift for a loved one, you will find a variety of patterns inside to make lovely, handmade blankets suitable for all ages and occasions.
This is Taylor as the ultimate icon of our times. This perfect fan book delves into her success story, her music and how empowering a role model she has become for millions of fans around the world.
This is the incredible story of Olivia Rodrigo who first rose to prominence starring in the Disney television program High School Musical. Rodrigo released her debut single, " Drivers License", which broke various records and became one of the best-selling songs of 2021, helping her achieve mainstream fame. She followed it up with the singles " Deja Vu" and " Good 4 U", and released her debut studio album, Sour, in 2021. The album earned her critical and commercial success, winning various accolades, including three Grammy Awards. A Disney+ documentary, Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 U, followed in 2022, chronicling her creative process with Sour. In 2023, Rodrigo released her second studio album, Guts, supported by the singles " Vampire", " Bad Idea Right?", and " Get Him Back!" Overall, Rodrigo has achieved three Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles, two Billboard 200 number-one albums, and five multi- platinum certifications by the Recording Industry Association of America. This illustrated biography tells the engaging details of the artist that Billboard named Woman of the Year in 2022. This is Olivia Rodrigo's incredible story through her music...
This is the incredible story of Oasis in a lavishly illustrated hardback edition. With over 70 million albums sold worldwide, a place in the Guinness Book of Records for achieving 22 consecutive Top Ten singles including such classics as ' Wonderwall', ' Champagne Supernova', ' Rock n Roll Star' and ' Don't Look Back in Anger' - plus a bulging treasure chest of over 30 BRIT, MTV, NME and Q Awards - Oasis were one of the greatest, most successful rock n' roll bands ever to come out of the UK. Formed in Manchester in 1991, by the middle of that decade Oasis had become the defining musical act for a generation and the undisputed kings of ' Britpop' - their popularity peaking in August 1996 when they played to 250,000 people over two nights at the legendary Knebworth concerts. Over 20 years on, the warring Gallagher brothers continue to enthral although it's almost a decade since they split. Combining stunning images by top music photographers with a warts-and-all account of what really went on, ' Dont Look Back' pays tribute to the phenomenon that were Oasis.
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