Livros mais populares no Brasil●Esportes

Obstinado, persistente, perfeccionista e motivador, Bernardinho se tornou o maior técnico de vôlei da história do Brasil – e um dos grandes treinadores do esporte coletivo em todo o mundo. Transformando suor em ouro é a história de Bernardinho contada por ele mesmo, desde os tempos de jogador até a consagração como técnico com o ouro olímpico. Mais do que relatar uma epopeia esportiva emocionante, o livro apresenta facetas desconhecidas do treinador ao mostrar em detalhes como Bernar...

Data de lançamento: 2010-12-15 Gênero:Biografias e memórias R$ 24,90

A autobiografia de um dos maiores tenistas da história — ele foi o mais genial de sua geração, mas, desde sempre, odiou o jogo Andre Agassi não é apenas um dos maiores esportistas da história, mas uma figura icônica do tênis pelo jeito único como jogava e pela personalidade um tanto rebelde sempre em evidência. Por trás dos brincos e do cabelo comprido, se escondia um jovem em busca dos próprios desejos reprimidos por uma infância e adolescência totalmente voltadas para a constru...

Data de lançamento: 2019-08-12 Gênero:Biografias e memórias R$ 49,90

An explosive and shocking biography of Jose Mourinho - revealing the dark side of 'the special one'. When José Mourinho announced his return to English football, it sparked celebrations from fans and press alike. As one of the most charismatic figures in the game, his reappearance could surely only be a good thing… But is there a darker side to the Mourinho? A mischievous, scheming, even tyrannical quality to the man beneath the veneer of charm? As part of El Pais, Diego Torres is one of the ...

Data de lançamento: 2014-04-10 Gênero:Biografias e memórias R$ 52,90

As Lance Armstrong’s precipitous fall from grace continues, New York Times sports reporter Juliet Macur takes the reader behind the scenes to bring you the astonishing twists and turns of an outrage that has rocked the world of cycling. With unprecedented access to the key players in the drama – from Armstrong’s fellow cyclists and top cycling officials to doctors, trainers and wives – ‘Cycle of Lies’ reveals how Armstrong built a fortress of people around him to protect his image an...

Data de lançamento: 2014-03-04 Gênero:Biografias e memórias R$ 42,90

The voice of motor racing and much loved public figure – and the man responsible for introducing millions of viewers to the previously inaccessible world of Formula 1 – tells the story of his incident-packed life, with a brand new chapter on his globetrotting adventures since retirement. Murray Walker is a national treasure. When the man who made famous the catch phrase 'Unless I'm very much mistaken… I AM very much mistaken!!!' announced that he was retiring as ITV's Grand Prix commentato...

Data de lançamento: 2013-03-28 Gênero:Biografias e memórias R$ 42,90

John McEnroe stunned the tennis elite when he came out of nowhere to make the Wimbledon semifinals at the age of eighteen—and just a few years later, he was ranked number one in the world. You Cannot Be Serious is McEnroe at his most personal, a no-holds-barred examination of Johnny Mac, the kid from Queens, and his “wild ride” through the world of professional tennis at a boom time when players were treated like rock stars. Here he candidly explores the roots of his famous on-court explos...

Data de lançamento: 2002-06-10 R$ 52,90

The remarkable true story of one of America’s finest racehorses. When her beloved Meadow Stables is faced with closure following her father’s illness, housewife and mother Penny Chenery agrees to take over. Despite her lack of horse-racing knowledge she calls in assistance from trainer Lucien Laurin and a host of successful jockeys. Pitted against the Phipps’ racing dynasty, Penny takes the decision to breed her mare Somethingroyal to the Phipps’ Bold Ruler, the nation’s favourite stal...

Data de lançamento: 2010-10-25 Gênero:Biografias e memórias R$ 24,90

Pistol is more than the biography of a ballplayer. It's the stuff of classic novels: the story of a boy transformed by his father's dream -- and the cost of that dream. Even as Pete Maravich became Pistol Pete -- a basketball icon for baby boomers -- all the Maraviches paid a price. Now acclaimed author Mark Kriegel has brilliantly captured the saga of an American family: its rise, its apparent ruin, and, finally, its redemption. Almost four decades have passed since Maravich entered the nationa...

Data de lançamento: 2007-02-06 R$ 67,90

Irresistible to the punters, champion jockey Frankie Dettori is a charismatic personality with an easy charm and immaculate dress sense that make him an instant favourite on the track and a household name off it. His autobiography has been fully updated to include Frankie’s record-breaking racing exploits in 2004. In his own words, Frankie Dettori charts his rise from stable lad to champion jockey, revealing the endless hours of hard work, the fun along the way, and his determination to succee...

Data de lançamento: 2009-09-03 Gênero:Biografias e memórias R$ 34,90

A classic of mountaineering literature, The White Spider tells the story of the harrowing first ascent of the Eiger’s North Face, one of the most legendary and terrifying climbs in recorded history. Heinrich Harrer, author of Seven Years in Tibet and one of the twentieth century’s greatest mountaineers, was part of the team that finally conquered the fearsome North Face of the Eiger in 1938. It was a landmark expedition that pitted the explorers against treacherous conditions and the limits ...

Data de lançamento: 2010-06-24 Gênero:Biografias e memórias R$ 39,90

Lewis Hamilton’s explosive arrival on the Formula 1 scene has made front-page headlines. In My Story, for the first time Lewis opens up about his stunning debut season, including the gripping climax to the 2007 F1 World Championship, as well as his dad Anthony, his home life and his early years. The only book with the real story, as told by Lewis. In his first season in F1, Lewis Hamilton has thrilled the world of motor racing. With victories in Canada, America and Hungary and Japan he led the...

Data de lançamento: 2010-01-28 Gênero:Biografias e memórias R$ 39,90

Fully updated to include the extraordinary scenes at London 2012, where Hoy won two more gold medals to bring his total to six and overtake Sir Steve Redgrave, this is the story of Britain's greatest ever Olympian. Chris Hoy has been instrumental in British track cycling's remarkable transformation from also-rans to world superpower. Now, having rewritten the record books as Olympic champion in four different cycling disciplines, and with six gold medals, Hoy has become a household name and esta...

Data de lançamento: 2009-11-12 Gênero:Biografias e memórias R$ 34,90