Uncover the passionate history of basketball in Lithuania with "A Brief History of Basketball in Lithuania." This book takes you from the sport’s introduction in the early 20th century to its rise as the national sport and a source of great pride for Lithuanians. Learn how basketball has become a big part of Lithuania’s identity, producing world-class players and achieving international success. Read about the key moments and important people who shaped Lithuanian basketball, like the start of the Lithuanian Basketball Federation and the international success of players such as Arvydas Sabonis and Jonas Valančiūnas. Discover stories of legendary teams, historic games, and the unique style of Lithuanian basketball. See how grassroots programs and community efforts help develop young talent and promote inclusivity. With engaging stories and thorough research, "A Brief History of Basketball in Lithuania" shows how basketball has impacted Lithuanian society and culture. Whether you love basketball, study Lithuanian history, or are curious about sports, this book is a compelling and informative read.

Explore the lively history of basketball in Brazil with "A Brief History of Basketball in Brazil." This book takes you from the sport’s early days when it was brought by American missionaries in the 19th century to its place today as one of Brazil’s most popular sports. Learn how basketball grew in Brazil, becoming a major part of the country’s culture and producing famous players who shine on the global stage. Read about the key moments and important people who shaped Brazilian basketball, like the start of the Confederação Brasileira de Basketball (CBB) and the international success of players such as Oscar Schmidt, Hortência Marcari, and Anderson Varejão. Discover stories of legendary teams, historic games, and the unique style of Brazilian basketball. See how grassroots programs and community efforts help develop young talent and promote inclusivity. With interesting stories and thorough research, "A Brief History of Basketball in Brazil" shows how basketball has impacted Brazilian society and culture. Whether you love basketball, study Brazilian history, or are curious about sports, this book is a compelling and informative read.

Discover the rich history of basketball in Greece with "A Brief History of Basketball in Greece." This book takes you on a journey from the sport’s introduction in the early 20th century to its rise as one of Greece’s most beloved sports. Learn how basketball has become a big part of Greek culture, producing world-class players and achieving international acclaim. Read about the key moments and important people who shaped Greek basketball, like the start of the Hellenic Basketball Federation and the international success of players such as Nikos Galis, Panagiotis Giannakis, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Discover stories of legendary teams, historic games, and the unique style of Greek basketball. See how grassroots programs and community efforts help develop young talent and promote inclusivity. With engaging stories and thorough research, "A Brief History of Basketball in Greece" shows how basketball has impacted Greek society and culture. Whether you love basketball, study Greek history, or are curious about sports, this book is a compelling and informative read.

Journey through the unique history of basketball in Japan with "A Brief History of Basketball in Japan." This book takes you from the sport’s introduction in the early 20th century by American educators and missionaries to its status as a popular and growing sport in modern Japan. Discover how basketball has become a big part of Japanese culture, producing talented players and achieving international recognition. Read about the key moments and important people who shaped Japanese basketball, like the start of the Japan Basketball Association (JBA) and the success of players such as Yuta Tabuse, Rui Hachimura, and Yuta Watanabe. Discover stories of historic games, legendary teams, and the unique style of Japanese basketball. See how grassroots programs, school competitions, and community efforts help develop young talent and promote inclusivity. With interesting stories and thorough research, "A Brief History of Basketball in Japan" shows how basketball has impacted Japanese society and culture. Whether you love basketball, study Japanese history, or are curious about sports, this book is a compelling and informative read.

Explore the intriguing history of basketball in Poland with "A Brief History of Basketball in Poland." This book takes you from the sport’s introduction in the early 20th century to its status as a popular and competitive sport in modern Poland. Discover how basketball has become a part of Polish culture, producing talented players and gaining recognition on the international stage. Read about the key moments and important people who shaped Polish basketball, like the start of the Polish Basketball Federation and the success of players such as Marcin Gortat and Maciej Lampe. Discover stories of historic games, legendary teams, and the unique style of Polish basketball. See how grassroots programs, school competitions, and community efforts help develop young talent and promote the sport nationwide. With interesting stories and thorough research, "A Brief History of Basketball in Poland" shows how basketball has impacted Polish society and culture. Whether you love basketball, study Polish history, or are curious about sports, this book is a compelling and informative read.

Dive into the vibrant history of basketball in Puerto Rico with "A Brief History of Basketball in Puerto Rico." This book takes you from the sport’s early introduction by American soldiers in the early 20th century to its place today as a beloved national pastime. Learn how basketball has grown in Puerto Rico, becoming a big part of the island’s culture and producing world-class players. Read about the key moments and important people who shaped Puerto Rican basketball, like the start of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) and the international success of players such as Carlos Arroyo and J.J. Barea. Discover stories of legendary teams, historic games, and the unique style of Puerto Rican basketball. See how grassroots programs and community efforts help develop young talent and promote inclusivity. With interesting stories and thorough research, "A Brief History of Basketball in Puerto Rico" shows how basketball has impacted Puerto Rican society and culture. Whether you love basketball, study Puerto Rican history, or are curious about sports, this book is a compelling and informative read.

A young man's journey through the Philippines' most unlikely obsession: basketball. In Pacific Rims, Rafe Bartholemew, journalist, New Yorker, and veteran baller, ventures through the Philippines to investigate the country's love of basketball. From street corners where diehards fashion hoops out of old car parts to the professional league where politicians exploit team loyalties to win elections, Pacific Rims gets the story-and gets in the game.

Lists records, superlatives, and unusual facts in the areas of fame, business, crime, the natural world, technology, war, the arts, music, fashion, and sports.

Charlie Fritz is a Hollywood talent agent hanging onto his career by a thread. After embarrassing himself at a movie screening, he’s in need of a comeback and a superstar client. Luckily, success comes his way in the form of his presumed-to-be dead father. When Bernie Fritz mysteriously arrives in the middle of Los Angeles by taxi, it’s evident he doesn’t remember anything about his prior life, but the white-robe-wearing man does have a cryptic message from the afterlife to share with anyone who will listen. Is he an angel from above or someone who’s simply lost their memory? When Bernie’s message goes viral and creates a social media sensation, Charlie seizes the opportunity to become his dad’s agent. It’s the perfect opportunity for them to finally connect and find a little meaning in their lives—even if for one of them, life is technically over.