Redzel King of the Everest

Author: Timothy Cheng
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781922722751
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 294

Book Description
Commencing life as an orphan foal, champion racehorse Redzel would go on to win The TAB Everest - the world's richest horse race on turf - in its inaugural year and come back to successfully defend the title in 2018. Purchased for $120,000 at the 2014 Gold Coast Magic Millions sale & then syndicated by Triple Crown Syndications to 17 lucky shareholders, over the next 5 racing seasons Redzel would win 15 of his 39 starts (including 2 Group Ones), be placed in 13 other starts and earn $16,444,444 in gross prizemoney. Known for his high cruising speed combined with his tenacity and raw fighting spirit, Redzel is best remembered as one of Australia's most loved and favourite racehorses. Redzel: King of The Everest retells the amazing racing career from the notes and journal of part owner Tim Cheng.

LeBron James

Author: John Emerson
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781530302574
Category : Basketball players
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Crowds of eager Cleveland fans waited patiently for the King to step on stage. Almost overnight, the atmosphere of Cleveland had completely changed. What was once a desolate and desperate town had now received a blessing, and once again the city of Cleveland had reason to celebrate. New life was being breathed into the city, and just like those awaiting a long lost soldier returning from battle, crowds of proud, excited fans were waiting to celebrate a triumphant return. LeBron had gone from the hometown hero, destined to save Cleveland from their miserable championship drought, to being one of the most hated players throughout the NBA. Cavalier fans bowed down graciously. Cleveland was now under new rule - their King had officially returned. This book is about the interesting and inspiring life of LeBron - The king of the Court.

Everest

Author: Thomas F. Hornbein
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description

East of Everest

Author: Bob Langley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780722154007
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description

The Cinematic Art of World of Warcraft

Author: . Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher: Insight Editions
ISBN: 9781608872084
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Containing more than 150 drawings, concept art pieces, and final renders, as well as secrets of game mythology and development stories, this mesmerizing book reveals how Blizzard Entertainment’s acclaimed series gets made. In addition to a behind-the-scenes technical look at the game cinematics and developmental art, Fans learn how Blizzard updated Arthas the Death Knight to be even more evil than in Warcraft III and how a new central character, Sindragosa the Frost Wyrm, was developed. Other features explore technical dimensions and Blizzard’s influence on the game world and beyond. Each Book Comes with: Two 8” x 10” original art cards in vellum sleeve and a 12-page illustrated storybook on the creation of the frost wyrm Sindragosa, that make this a must-have for any WoW fan.

The Boss

Author: Glen Boss
Publisher: Macmillan Publishers Aus.
ISBN: 1741980402
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 292

Book Description
In 2005, jockey Glen Boss achieved a racing record - three back-to-back Melbourne Cup triumphs on the legendary mare Makybe Diva. Yet less than four years earlier, this country boy from Beaudesert, Queensland, had suffered a catastrophic fall while racing in Macau, breaking his neck in two places and coming within a hair's-breadth of life in a wheelchair. Whilst the fractures in his spine repaired themselves, the lessons Boss drew from the accident turned him into a calmer, more accepting man than the feisty perfectionist he'd been before. This attitude made him an even better rider, and in the three seasons from 2004 to 2006 he had more Group One wins than any other jockey. The Boss is Glen's story. It's an extraordinary insight into the life and world of a top jockey - the adrenaline rush of speed, the awesome power of a thoroughbred, the incredible high of winning, and the very real dangers of the racetrack. Written with rare honesty and self-knowledge, it will appeal to every racing fan.

The Modern Melbourne Cup

Author: Danny Power
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780987500267
Category : Horse racing
Languages : en
Pages : 205

Book Description
The Melbourne Cup is 152 years old, but the changes in the race over the past 20 years have been the most significant in its history. No longer is it the race that stops a nation - now it s the race that captivates the world. This book covers Irishman Dermot Weld s ground-breaking win with Vintage Crop; the change in philosophy of the champion local trainers Bart Cummings and Lee Freedman; the French connection; Luca Cumani s lament; the Sheikh s quest; the growing influence of the Europeans; the demise of the Kiwis, and the amazing story of Dunaden. It is an in-depth study of the effects of the global interest in Australia s greatest race, featuring narratives from the key players.

The Girl Upstairs

Author: Georgina Lees
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008485410
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 298

Book Description
*Don’t miss The Lost Wife – the brand new jaw-dropping thriller from Georgina Lees* ‘Compelling, heartbreaking and beautifully written. This superb thriller will stay in my mind for a very long time’ B P Walter, Sunday Times-bestselling author of The Dinner Guest

A Long Way from Wyandra

Author: Peter Moody
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781760528805
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 400

Book Description
The forthright, fascinating memoir of Peter Moody, trainer of Black Caviar and one of Australia's most high-profile and best-liked racing identities.

Sport of Queens

Author: Shane McNally
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781925556193
Category : Horse breeders
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
Gender equality in sport is a hot issue of our time, with the women's league in AFL being pushed this year and the prominence of issues surrounding gender equality in sport maintaining a bright spotlight in the media. Sport of Queens reveals the history of women in Australian horse racing from Wilhelmina 'Bill' Smith who secretly rode as a man at race meetings across North Queensland in the 1940's and 50's to the exploits and struggles of jockeys such as Linda Jones, Pam O'Neil and Beverley Buckingham in the 70's and 80's and the successes of women such as Clare Lindop, Gai Waterhouse, and Michelle Payne in more recent times. As well as an historic analysis, Sport of Queens contains eleven chapters each dedicated to a female racing legend in which she discusses the successes and challenges of her career and the issues she believes the racing industry currently faces. Jockeys, trainers, breeders, judges, syndicators, promoters, race-callers and photographers are all included. From a history of exclusion and a struggle for recognition to a slow acceptance in a male-dominated industry, the race for women to be taken seriously may have turned for home but there's a long straight ahead. Also included is a section titled 'He Said, She Said' with quotes from men and woman that show the entrenched prejudices that still exist in racing alongside the progress being made. Through extensive research, interviews and with his own long history as a racing reporter to draw on, Shane McNally presents an in-depth look at what goes on behind the scenes in the industry in Australia compared to the rest of the world.