Frank Carlson Library

E.C. helps take care of the tennis courts at an old country club. He plays tennis himself in the parks. These are his reflections on his work, his life, and the game of tennis. Also included are his conversations with a wise old tennis player.

Eleven-year-old Andi Carillo quickly becomes the star of her school's new co-ed tennis team, and when her talent attracts sports agents who want her to play professionally, Andi's best friend Jeff Michaels helps her thwart the agents by uncovering their underhanded schemes.

Well-known sports journalist and writer of the #1 tennis blog on the web, TennisWorld, Peter Bodo's newest eBook is devoted to the player who holds six Wimbledon titles and countless others, Olympic gold medalist Roger Federer. With his unique insights into The Mighty Fed's playing style, greatest rivalries, stunning winning streak (and possible decline), and even his fashion choices, Bodo chronicles the golden middle period of Federer's career, 2006-2009....

Why did Roger Federer challenge his coach Peter Lundgren to a wrestling match? And how did Lundgren manage to help transform him from an ill-tempered youth to the consummate professional we have come to know? Mind over Tennis answers this and many other questions. The book thoroughly covers all aspects how to master the mental game of tennis including such topics as:Managing nervousnessReaching the zoneAchieving consistencyEffective training and drillsControlling...

The executive editor of Sports Illustrated offers an in-depth analysis and behind-the-scenes look at the historic 2008 match between tennis titans. In the 2008 Wimbledon men's final, Center Court was a stage set worthy of Shakespearean drama. Five-time champion Roger Federer was on track to take his rightful place as the most dominant player in the history of the game. He just needed to cling to his trajectory. So, in the last few moments of daylight,...

Are you ready to join the Pickleball craze, the wildly addictive racket (or paddle) sport that is taking over the USA and the world? Author Karen Strine, a confessed Pickleball junkie, invites you to explore the history of the sport and its hilarious effects on players' lives. You'll discover how Pickleball was born out of a rainy-day boredom and how it can turn mild-mannered people into fierce competitors, with sometimes comical results. Whether...

All of Canada watched as Bianca Andreescu made history in 2019, beating the legendary Serena Williams in the US Open final to become the first-ever Canadian Grand Slam singles champion! Now one of the highest-ranked players in the world at just 19 years old, Bianca Andreescu has captivated a nation and is sure to inspire a new generation of players. With Bianca Andreescu: She the North, veteran tennis writer Stephanie Myles has crafted the ultimate...

Global Religion brings humor smack back into the center of sport. The sport 'pie,' that goes back way beyond Homer, has many ingredients. Fun, recreation, competition, exercise, teamwork, entertainment - all play various roles in various games. Recently work, money and politics have taken some sports by storm. In They Also Serve... Tennis - A Global Religion, the good laugh and quiet smile of Wild...takes a step further. By bringing "clerical" figures...

An aging male tennis star has one last shot, and two weeks, to win the greatesst tennis tournament and the heart of an upcoming women's tennis star.

One of the world's most well-known and respected athletes, Roger Federer has had a career that ranks among the most celebrated and successful in all of tennis history. This entertaining and illuminating chronicle of Federer's trophy-laden journey is unique for its day-by-day format: every day of the calendar year is presented with a corresponding bit of fact, trivia, or an anniversary, including hallmark victories, statistics, quirky happenings, and...