Pele (DK Biography)
by James Buckley
from DK CHILDREN
Perfect for book reports or summer reading, the newest titles in DK's acclaimed Biography series celebrates two stars who always hit the mark: Annie Oakley and Pele.
My Life and the Beautiful Game: The Autobiography of Soccer's Greatest Star
by Pele
from Skyhorse Publishing
Young Pele: Soccer's First Star
by Lesa Cline-Ransome
from Schwartz & Wade
HOW DID A POOR BOY named Edson - who kicked rocks down roads and dribbled balls made from rags - go on to become the greatest soccer player of all time? While other kids memorized letters, Edson memorized the scores of soccer matches. And when Edson finally played in a youth soccer tournament in the town of Bauru, Brazil, he focused on only one thing from the moment the whistle blew: the goal.
Here is the story of the boy who overcame tremendous odds to become the world champion soccer star Pelé.
Pele: His Life and Times
by Harry Harris
from Welcome Rain Publishers
Born in Brazil in 1940, Edson Arantes do Nascimento--better known as Pele-- was perhaps the first true superstar athlete, and is still one of the most recognized people in the world.
Pele
by Pele
from Simon & Schuster Ltd
Even people who don't know football know Pele. The best of a generation of Brazilian players universally acknowledged as the most accomplished and attractive group of footballers ever to play the game, he won the World Cup three times and is Brazil's all-time record goalscorer.
But how did this man -- a sportsman, a mere footballer, like many others -- become a global icon? Was it just by being the best at what he did, or do people respond to some other quality?
The world's greatest footballer now gives us the full story of his incredible life and career. Told with his characteristic grace and modesty, but covering all aspects of his playing days and his subsequent careers as politician, international sporting ambassador and cultural icon, PELE: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY is an essential volume for all sports fans, and anyone who admires true rarity of spirit.
Pele will be signing books at the following places:
Thursday, 18th May: 5.45 - 7.30pm
Virgin Megastore Book Signing Event, Piccadilly Circus (London) - 020 7439 2500
Friday, 19th May: 12.30 - 2pm
WH Smiths Bookshop Signing, Trafford Centre (Manchester) - 0161 755 0299
Saturday, 20th May: 11.40 - 1.30pm
Eason's Bookshop signing (Dublin) - +353 (0) 1 873 3811
Sunday, 21st May: 11.50 - 1.30pm
Tesco's Superstore Book Signing (Coventry) - 024 7681 7800
Sunday, 21st May: 5 - 6.30pm
Waterstones, Oxford Street (London) - 02074996100
Monday, 22nd: 12.15 - 2pm
Books Etc Bookshop Signing, Jubilee Place, Canary Wharf (London) - 020 7513 0060
This may be subject to change. Please check with the venue for further information. If you would like a signed copy of the Pele: the Autobiography, you will need to attend one of these events. Pele will unfortunately not be signing any merchandise or memorabilia.
Pele: The King of Soccer (Social Studies Emergent Readers)
by Susan Canizares
from Scholastic
Pele, My Life and the Beautiful Game
by Pele
from Doubleday
This is a book about a man who excelled in a game of soccer. Pele is a athlete best know throughout the world. He is the only three-time world champion in soccer. "I dedicate this book to all the people who have made this great game the Beautiful Game." - Pele
Pele (Penguin Readers, Level 1)
by Rod Smith
from Pearson ESL
Pele. De la favela a la gloria (100 Personajes)
Especialistas y fanáticos consideran a Pele un artista, un director de orquesta, prestidigitador, bailarÃn y poeta de este deporte que constituyó una nueva religión, donde el fue el máximo pontÃfice.
Pele GB (Thistle Book)
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