Wimbledon. The Official History of the Championships
- 480 pages
- 17 hours of reading
Cover the history of the Wimbledon Championships from their start in 1877 to the present day.
John Barrett Books
This American diplomat was a pivotal figure in fostering closer relations among the American republics. As one of the early directors general of the Pan American Union, his influence was profound. He dedicated himself to advancing mutual understanding and cooperation, leaving an indelible mark on inter-American affairs. His work significantly contributed to building stronger and more connected relationships across the American continent.
Packed with stunning and evocative images taken from the All England Club's own archives and items of memorabilia plucked from the Wimbledon Museum this lavish book also includes quotes and stories from some of tennis's greatest names. This new edition features some wonderful behind the scenes images from 2009 including the unveiling of Centre Court's revolutionary new retractable roof and Roger Federer's epic men's singles triumph. Winner of Best Illustrated Book at the British Sports Book Awards 2010
Henrietta has big dreams for a little chicken: learning to sing, to swim, to fly, and, most important of all, to lay golden eggs. Even when her three thousand, three hundred and thirty-three fellow inmates in the old henhouse laugh at her ambitions, Henrietta holds fast, practicing day and night. And while she is honing her talents, she is also getting ready to move on to the bigger, brighter world she can see through the tiny hole in the henhouse wall.