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East Meets East: Inside The 2024 World Chess Championship In Singapore
Urcan, Olimpiu G.
World Scientific
, 2025
; English
; 309 Pages
This book presents a compelling account of the historic FIDE world chess championship match between Ding Liren of China and Gukesh Dommaraju of India, held in Singapore from November 25 to December 13, 2024.
Sponsored by Google, the 14-game match marked several significant milestones: the first All-Asian world chess championship, the first to be hosted in Singapore, and the momentous crowning of the youngest undisputed world chess champion in history.
Through detailed reports, in-depth analyses of each game, and a curated collection of over a hundred quality photographs, the book explores the players' remarkable journeys, offering insights into their distinct playing styles, rigorous preparation, and the psychological challenges they faced both on and off the board.
Set against the dynamic cultural backdrop of Singapore, it also examines the growing prominence of Asia in the world of chess.
Combining strategic depth, expert commentary, and behind-the-scenes perspectives, this work provides an engaging narrative of resilience, rivalry, and excellence, making it an indispensable read for chess enthusiasts and sports aficionados.
Urcan, Olimpiu G.
World Scientific
, 2025
; English
; 309 Pages
This book presents a compelling account of the historic FIDE world chess championship match between Ding Liren of China and Gukesh Dommaraju of India, held in Singapore from November 25 to December 13, 2024.
Sponsored by Google, the 14-game match marked several significant milestones: the first All-Asian world chess championship, the first to be hosted in Singapore, and the momentous crowning of the youngest undisputed world chess champion in history.
Through detailed reports, in-depth analyses of each game, and a curated collection of over a hundred quality photographs, the book explores the players' remarkable journeys, offering insights into their distinct playing styles, rigorous preparation, and the psychological challenges they faced both on and off the board.
Set against the dynamic cultural backdrop of Singapore, it also examines the growing prominence of Asia in the world of chess.
Combining strategic depth, expert commentary, and behind-the-scenes perspectives, this work provides an engaging narrative of resilience, rivalry, and excellence, making it an indispensable read for chess enthusiasts and sports aficionados.
eBook
The last gold : James Wong : an odyssey through sports and cancer
Khoo, Kenneth
World Scientific
, 2024
; English
; 276 Pages
James Wong is arguably Singapore's most successful Track and Field athlete at the SEA Games. In a stunning sporting career spanning 1987 to 2013, he amassed a total of 16 medals (10 of which were gold) at the premier Southeast Asian sporting event.In January 2023, he was diagnosed with Stage 2 Bile Duct Cancer which rocked his world and shook him out of his blissful existence.This book details his battle against cancer, drawing from lessons and strengths gained from his quarter of a century as a competitive athlete to aid him in his struggle.
Khoo, Kenneth
World Scientific
, 2024
; English
; 276 Pages
James Wong is arguably Singapore's most successful Track and Field athlete at the SEA Games. In a stunning sporting career spanning 1987 to 2013, he amassed a total of 16 medals (10 of which were gold) at the premier Southeast Asian sporting event.In January 2023, he was diagnosed with Stage 2 Bile Duct Cancer which rocked his world and shook him out of his blissful existence.This book details his battle against cancer, drawing from lessons and strengths gained from his quarter of a century as a competitive athlete to aid him in his struggle.
eBook
Beyond the break: the surf-inspired success code for business and life
Hall, Christo
Wiley
, 2024
; English
; 218 Pages
What can a big wave teach you about living a big life?
Sharing remarkable experiences from the world of professional surfing, Christo Hall offers a unique perspective on how we operate under pressure. Beyond the Break tells the story of a man finding his path in life — and the surf lessons along the way that shaped his attitude for entrepreneurial success. With this book, you’ll join Christo on globe-trotting adventures and uncover the lessons he learned on the waves (or being pounded by them!). Discover how that wisdom from the waves can help you take your goals to the next level, from finding your purpose to managing anxiety and seizing opportunities outside your comfort zone.
From big waves in Hawaii to swimming with sharks in South Africa, Christo reveals an intimate glimpse inside the mindset and lifestyle of a pro surfer. His journey from sportsman to renowned business mentor interlaces stories of adrenaline-stoked competitions and misadventures in partying with insightful reflections.
From Christo’s stories and practical advice, you’ll discover how to:
• Handle your own inner critic
• Understand your limits and pick your battles
• Overcome failures and move forward to success
• Hone your mindset and boost your focus
• Find your motivation and align your goals with your purpose
With Beyond the Break, you’ll find the inspirational stories and the tips and strategies you need to take your own adventures to next level — in surf, business and life.
Hall, Christo
Wiley
, 2024
; English
; 218 Pages
What can a big wave teach you about living a big life?
Sharing remarkable experiences from the world of professional surfing, Christo Hall offers a unique perspective on how we operate under pressure. Beyond the Break tells the story of a man finding his path in life — and the surf lessons along the way that shaped his attitude for entrepreneurial success. With this book, you’ll join Christo on globe-trotting adventures and uncover the lessons he learned on the waves (or being pounded by them!). Discover how that wisdom from the waves can help you take your goals to the next level, from finding your purpose to managing anxiety and seizing opportunities outside your comfort zone.
From big waves in Hawaii to swimming with sharks in South Africa, Christo reveals an intimate glimpse inside the mindset and lifestyle of a pro surfer. His journey from sportsman to renowned business mentor interlaces stories of adrenaline-stoked competitions and misadventures in partying with insightful reflections.
From Christo’s stories and practical advice, you’ll discover how to:
• Handle your own inner critic
• Understand your limits and pick your battles
• Overcome failures and move forward to success
• Hone your mindset and boost your focus
• Find your motivation and align your goals with your purpose
With Beyond the Break, you’ll find the inspirational stories and the tips and strategies you need to take your own adventures to next level — in surf, business and life.
eBook
羅伊; 鄭先萌; 破風; 凱爾文
釀出版
, 2024
; Traditional Chinese
; 266 Pages
There is no abstract available for this title.
eBook
羅伊; 鄭先萌; 破風; 凱爾文
釀出版
, 2024
; Traditional Chinese
; 266 Pages
There is no abstract available for this title.
eBook
Clyde Walcott : statesman of West Indies cricket
Mason, Peter
Manchester University Press
, 2024
; English
; 209 Pages
An essential biography of a cricketing great, exploring his achievements as a player, manager and political activist.
This ground-breaking biography of Sir Clyde Walcott explores the extraordinary life and achievements of a man who was both an important activist and one of the greatest cricketers of all time.
In the 1950s Walcott was part of the legendary 'three Ws' batting triumvirate with Everton Weekes and Frank Worrell that helped give West Indies cricket a new identity distinct from its colonial past. After test cricket he became a prominent administrator and advocate of Black consciousness, managing the great West Indies teams that dominated the sport in the 1980s. A vocal supporter of using cricket to apply pressure to the South African apartheid regime, in 1992 he became chairman of the International Cricket Council – the first Black man in that influential role.Shining a light on Walcott's largely ignored part in effecting change through the vehicle of cricket, this book also shows how he contributed to dramatic social transformation in Guyana as cricket and social organiser for the country's sugar estates from 1954 to 1970, bringing about improvements in the living conditions and self-esteem of plantation workers while promoting the emergence of several world-class cricketers from a previously neglected corner of the Caribbean.
Mason, Peter
Manchester University Press
, 2024
; English
; 209 Pages
An essential biography of a cricketing great, exploring his achievements as a player, manager and political activist.
This ground-breaking biography of Sir Clyde Walcott explores the extraordinary life and achievements of a man who was both an important activist and one of the greatest cricketers of all time.
In the 1950s Walcott was part of the legendary 'three Ws' batting triumvirate with Everton Weekes and Frank Worrell that helped give West Indies cricket a new identity distinct from its colonial past. After test cricket he became a prominent administrator and advocate of Black consciousness, managing the great West Indies teams that dominated the sport in the 1980s. A vocal supporter of using cricket to apply pressure to the South African apartheid regime, in 1992 he became chairman of the International Cricket Council – the first Black man in that influential role.Shining a light on Walcott's largely ignored part in effecting change through the vehicle of cricket, this book also shows how he contributed to dramatic social transformation in Guyana as cricket and social organiser for the country's sugar estates from 1954 to 1970, bringing about improvements in the living conditions and self-esteem of plantation workers while promoting the emergence of several world-class cricketers from a previously neglected corner of the Caribbean.
eBook
The foxes of Belair : Gallant Fox, Omaha, and the quest for the Triple Crown
Kelly, Jennifer S.
The University Press of Kentucky
, 2023
; English
; 346 Pages
"Calumet, Claiborne, King Ranch-these iconic names are among the owners and breeders revered by Thoroughbred industry professionals and racing fans around the world. As campaigners of many of the 20th century's top racehorses, their prestige has been confirmed by decades of competition in the Triple Crown, the most esteemed series in American Thoroughbred racing. Even with these substantial legacies, their success is measured against the benchmark set by one of racing's earliest dynasties, the historic Belair Stud. The story of this legendary operation began with William Woodward's childhood memories of grand days at the racetrack, inspiring dreams of breeding a champion or two of his own. During a year working for the American Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Woodward frequented English racetracks, rekindling that childhood dream of breeding and owning champion Thoroughbreds. Woodward turned those dreams into reality, building Belair Stud on his family's Maryland estate, launching what would become the preeminent Thoroughbred breeding and racing empire in America and chasing racing's biggest prizes in both the United States and England. The defining moment for Belair came when Woodward bred the imported stallion Sir Gallahad III to his mare Marguerite. Their colt, Gallant Fox, became only the second horse in history to win the Preakness Stakes, the Kentucky Derby, and the Belmont Stakes in the same year. In 1935, the farm cemented the Triple Crown as the gold standard for three-year-olds when Gallant Fox's son, Omaha, duplicated his sire's trio of victories, a sweep that sealed the farm's legacy and carved its name in the annals of racing history. In The Foxes of Belair: Gallant Fox, Omaha, and the Quest for the Triple Crown, Jennifer Kelly examines the racing legacies of Gallant Fox and Omaha and how William Woodward's service to racing during the 20th century forever changed the landscape of the American Thoroughbred industry"
Kelly, Jennifer S.
The University Press of Kentucky
, 2023
; English
; 346 Pages
"Calumet, Claiborne, King Ranch-these iconic names are among the owners and breeders revered by Thoroughbred industry professionals and racing fans around the world. As campaigners of many of the 20th century's top racehorses, their prestige has been confirmed by decades of competition in the Triple Crown, the most esteemed series in American Thoroughbred racing. Even with these substantial legacies, their success is measured against the benchmark set by one of racing's earliest dynasties, the historic Belair Stud. The story of this legendary operation began with William Woodward's childhood memories of grand days at the racetrack, inspiring dreams of breeding a champion or two of his own. During a year working for the American Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Woodward frequented English racetracks, rekindling that childhood dream of breeding and owning champion Thoroughbreds. Woodward turned those dreams into reality, building Belair Stud on his family's Maryland estate, launching what would become the preeminent Thoroughbred breeding and racing empire in America and chasing racing's biggest prizes in both the United States and England. The defining moment for Belair came when Woodward bred the imported stallion Sir Gallahad III to his mare Marguerite. Their colt, Gallant Fox, became only the second horse in history to win the Preakness Stakes, the Kentucky Derby, and the Belmont Stakes in the same year. In 1935, the farm cemented the Triple Crown as the gold standard for three-year-olds when Gallant Fox's son, Omaha, duplicated his sire's trio of victories, a sweep that sealed the farm's legacy and carved its name in the annals of racing history. In The Foxes of Belair: Gallant Fox, Omaha, and the Quest for the Triple Crown, Jennifer Kelly examines the racing legacies of Gallant Fox and Omaha and how William Woodward's service to racing during the 20th century forever changed the landscape of the American Thoroughbred industry"
eBook
Warne in wisden : an anthology
Whitehead, Richard
Bloomsbury Publishing
, 2023
; English
; 289 Pages
Shane Warne, who died in 2022, is universally acknowledged as one of the greatest cricketers of all time – and the greatest spin bowler ever. Warne in Wisden records the highlights of an exceptional career – handpicked from all Wisden publications over more than 30 years and curated for a global audience.
Warne in Wisden features coverage from Warne's first Test against India in 1992 – where he took one wicket – to his retirement from Test cricket in 2007, having taken 708 Test wickets. It includes complete reports and scorecards for key Tests, as well as Wisden's assessment of his impact on the English county game and the Indian Premier League, and his journey from master spinner to global celebrity.
Warne combined a prodigious talent for leg-spin with a turbulent life off the pitch. While Wisden's focus was generally on his cricket, Warne in Wisden also relates the controversies and rows that earned him a occasional mention in the Chronicle section of the book.
Wisden's authoritative and independent voice/writing provides a unique insight into one of the most discussed cricketers in history.
Warne in Wisden includes:
Cricketer of the Year by Vic Marks, 1994
'A Spin-Doctor Writes' by Ashley Mallett, 1997
Five Cricketers of the Century, 2000-13
Leading Cricketer in the World, 2004-2005
'The mighty craftsman' by Mike Atherton 2007
'The Ashes Masters' by David Frith 2009
The ebbs and flows of Warne's 21-year-long career
His obituary and related articles from Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2023
Scorecards of his most significant Test matches
Colour plate section
Whitehead, Richard
Bloomsbury Publishing
, 2023
; English
; 289 Pages
Shane Warne, who died in 2022, is universally acknowledged as one of the greatest cricketers of all time – and the greatest spin bowler ever. Warne in Wisden records the highlights of an exceptional career – handpicked from all Wisden publications over more than 30 years and curated for a global audience.
Warne in Wisden features coverage from Warne's first Test against India in 1992 – where he took one wicket – to his retirement from Test cricket in 2007, having taken 708 Test wickets. It includes complete reports and scorecards for key Tests, as well as Wisden's assessment of his impact on the English county game and the Indian Premier League, and his journey from master spinner to global celebrity.
Warne combined a prodigious talent for leg-spin with a turbulent life off the pitch. While Wisden's focus was generally on his cricket, Warne in Wisden also relates the controversies and rows that earned him a occasional mention in the Chronicle section of the book.
Wisden's authoritative and independent voice/writing provides a unique insight into one of the most discussed cricketers in history.
Warne in Wisden includes:
Cricketer of the Year by Vic Marks, 1994
'A Spin-Doctor Writes' by Ashley Mallett, 1997
Five Cricketers of the Century, 2000-13
Leading Cricketer in the World, 2004-2005
'The mighty craftsman' by Mike Atherton 2007
'The Ashes Masters' by David Frith 2009
The ebbs and flows of Warne's 21-year-long career
His obituary and related articles from Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2023
Scorecards of his most significant Test matches
Colour plate section
eBook
Uncle Choo : Singapore’s greatest football coach
Pereira, Reynold Godwin
World Scientific
, 2023
; English
; 304 Pages
Choo Seng Quee is arguably Singapore's greatest football coach. He brought Singapore football to great heights, especially during the 1970s. This larger-than-life footballing icon had already made a name for himself as a no-nonsense defender during the 1930s helping Singapore win the Malaya Cup on two occasions.
World War II disrupted his promising playing career, and after the war, he switched to coaching. In a coaching career spanning almost 30 years, he had several spells as coach of the Singapore national team (in addition to also coaching the Malaysian and Indonesian teams). Though his coaching methods were 'old school', based on hard work and discipline, success followed him wherever he went.
His brash manner, unfortunately, did not endear well with the powers who ran the Singapore Amateur Football Association (SAFA), a predecessor of the Football Association of Singapore (FAS). This led him being thrown into football wilderness on several occasions. But that did not stop him from progressing in his coaching career. The football administrators from Malaysia and Indonesia took advantage of these moments of 'unemployment' by offering him financially attractive contracts to coach their respective teams, leading to years of success while Choo Seng Quee was at the helm.
This is the incredible story of this legend known to many as simply 'Uncle Choo' who instilled a sense of patriotism in his players. To him, wearing the Singapore jersey was a badge of honour.
Pereira, Reynold Godwin
World Scientific
, 2023
; English
; 304 Pages
Choo Seng Quee is arguably Singapore's greatest football coach. He brought Singapore football to great heights, especially during the 1970s. This larger-than-life footballing icon had already made a name for himself as a no-nonsense defender during the 1930s helping Singapore win the Malaya Cup on two occasions.
World War II disrupted his promising playing career, and after the war, he switched to coaching. In a coaching career spanning almost 30 years, he had several spells as coach of the Singapore national team (in addition to also coaching the Malaysian and Indonesian teams). Though his coaching methods were 'old school', based on hard work and discipline, success followed him wherever he went.
His brash manner, unfortunately, did not endear well with the powers who ran the Singapore Amateur Football Association (SAFA), a predecessor of the Football Association of Singapore (FAS). This led him being thrown into football wilderness on several occasions. But that did not stop him from progressing in his coaching career. The football administrators from Malaysia and Indonesia took advantage of these moments of 'unemployment' by offering him financially attractive contracts to coach their respective teams, leading to years of success while Choo Seng Quee was at the helm.
This is the incredible story of this legend known to many as simply 'Uncle Choo' who instilled a sense of patriotism in his players. To him, wearing the Singapore jersey was a badge of honour.
Audiobook
GO! The Bettenhausen Story: The Race Against a Dream
Hungness, Carl; Wilson, Stark
Spoken Realms
, 2022
; English
If Ford Versus Ferrari kept your attention, Go! The Bettenhausen Story will keep you riveted. What prompts these men to propel themselves at death-defying speeds? Subtitled The Race Against a Dream, this audiobook attempts to answer that question through the eyes of the Bettenhausen family, one of the greatest racing families in the history of the sport of racing. Whether a casual or passionate racing fan, you'll be fascinated at the closeup of the racing industry as this book chronicles its growth from the 1930s to the 1980s through the eyes of patriarch Tony Bettenhausen and his three racing sons as they conduct the "Race Against a Dream."
As the author, Carl Hungness writes, "It's not the win at Indy the racers want, it's the challenge. The way of life. It's the feeling that can't be conveyed until it's experienced. What makes the breed of a man they call a race car driver tick? Some respect them and others pity them. Don't pity them; they've seen the consequences. They all think they'll beat the odds. For some, driving in the race is living and everything else is just waiting. They're more alive inside the car than out of it."
A very small percentage of humans will experience the peril and thrill of the Indy 500, an annual spectacle that fuels the dreams of men and women alike that seek the thunderous adrenaline rush that the race provides. This audiobook dares to drive you close to experiencing "the aura surrounding the fervor for driving a race car." Buckle up, it's quite a ride.
Hungness, Carl; Wilson, Stark
Spoken Realms
, 2022
; English
If Ford Versus Ferrari kept your attention, Go! The Bettenhausen Story will keep you riveted. What prompts these men to propel themselves at death-defying speeds? Subtitled The Race Against a Dream, this audiobook attempts to answer that question through the eyes of the Bettenhausen family, one of the greatest racing families in the history of the sport of racing. Whether a casual or passionate racing fan, you'll be fascinated at the closeup of the racing industry as this book chronicles its growth from the 1930s to the 1980s through the eyes of patriarch Tony Bettenhausen and his three racing sons as they conduct the "Race Against a Dream."
As the author, Carl Hungness writes, "It's not the win at Indy the racers want, it's the challenge. The way of life. It's the feeling that can't be conveyed until it's experienced. What makes the breed of a man they call a race car driver tick? Some respect them and others pity them. Don't pity them; they've seen the consequences. They all think they'll beat the odds. For some, driving in the race is living and everything else is just waiting. They're more alive inside the car than out of it."
A very small percentage of humans will experience the peril and thrill of the Indy 500, an annual spectacle that fuels the dreams of men and women alike that seek the thunderous adrenaline rush that the race provides. This audiobook dares to drive you close to experiencing "the aura surrounding the fervor for driving a race car." Buckle up, it's quite a ride.
Audiobook
Michael Jordan: Life Lessons from His Airness
Lewis, David H.; Valentine, Cary
Valentine Productions LLC
, 2022
; English
Michael Jordan: Life Lessons from His Airness contains the secrets to success from the greatest basketball player of all time.
"Sometimes a winner is just a dreamer who never gave up."
Michael Jordan defied gravity, transcended the world's expectations, and exceeded the limits of age, soaring to fame as the world's greatest basketball player of all time. While his talent was breathtaking to behold—those flying dunks and record-breaking sixty-point games have inspired generations—the unseen forces behind his success are the kind we can all harness for our own. M. J. and his accomplishments were founded on discipline, hard work, and knowing how to channel the deep, competitive drive within. Michael Jordan: Life Lessons from His Airness offers a courtside seat to the wild ride that made Michael Jordan a star and reveals valuable insights for anyone trying to make their own lofty dreams come true.
Lewis, David H.; Valentine, Cary
Valentine Productions LLC
, 2022
; English
Michael Jordan: Life Lessons from His Airness contains the secrets to success from the greatest basketball player of all time.
"Sometimes a winner is just a dreamer who never gave up."
Michael Jordan defied gravity, transcended the world's expectations, and exceeded the limits of age, soaring to fame as the world's greatest basketball player of all time. While his talent was breathtaking to behold—those flying dunks and record-breaking sixty-point games have inspired generations—the unseen forces behind his success are the kind we can all harness for our own. M. J. and his accomplishments were founded on discipline, hard work, and knowing how to channel the deep, competitive drive within. Michael Jordan: Life Lessons from His Airness offers a courtside seat to the wild ride that made Michael Jordan a star and reveals valuable insights for anyone trying to make their own lofty dreams come true.
