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by Frank Scalise (Author)Sam the Hockey Player (Peewee #4)Twelve-year-old Sam Parker has dealt with a lot over the past two seasons of hockey -- a concussion, a bully, and a divorce. He has overcome all of those challenges, not to mention keeping his grades up at school. Plus he and his best friend Jill have discovered they have feelings for each other. Things are going well for him.Then, his divorced parents both start dating again, which is weird and makes him a little angry for reasons he ...

Pump It Up Magazine: Get Ready for Summer Fitness with MMA Star Brady

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by Anissa Boudjaoui Sutton (Author), Michael B. Sutton (Author)Get ready for an exciting summer with the June/July 2024 issue of Pump It Up Magazine! This special edition is packed with everything you need to stay energized, stylish, and motivated.Cover Star Alert: Brady "BAM BAM" Hiestand, the rising MMA superstar, graces our cover. Discover his intense training secrets and the mindset that has propelled him to the top of the MMA world.Special Feature: A big shoutout to GrandMixer GMS, the...

Sermons from the Green Leather Chair: Amazing Life Stories, Life Lessons & Wisdom - Hardcover

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by Thomas A. Cook (Author)Traverse the life and times of one Thomas A. Cook. You will be truly rewarded and, at times, amazed at his tomfoolery, shenanigans, and entrepreneurial endeavors. Experience his life triumphs, failures and struggles in overcoming addiction. Hear the wisdom delivered from the green leather chair that created an invisible wall at the cliff edge of disaster and was instrumental in shifting his life direction.Enjoy the pertinent wisdom and life-changing perspective gaine...

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by Ruth E. Wilson (Author)Conquering Clouds is an unputdownable memoir of a remarkable woman. This book has it all - from impoverished childhood death-defying adventure, failed romances and internationald fame as a balloonist. Ruth proves she has conquered more than clouds. Number of Pages: 316 Dimensions: 0.66 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: November 22, 2024

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by Bradley D. Bailey (Author)In a world obsessed with winning at all costs, Bradley D. Bailey offers a refreshing perspective on sports, life, and what truly matters. Winning Is Never Enough challenges the pervasive "win-at-all-costs" mentality, exploring the deeper meanings of victory, defeat, and the human experience in between.Drawing from his extensive background in coaching and a lifetime of sports passion, Bailey weaves together powerful anecdotes, thought-provoking insights, and spirit...

Mastering the Art of Race-Specific Training - Paperback

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by Jesper Bondo Medhus (Author)Unlock Your Peak Race Day Performance in Just 12 Weeks!Are you a road cyclist striving to break through barriers and elevate your race-day results? Whether you're a seasoned rider frustrated with stagnation or a newcomer eager to climb the podium, Mastering the Art of Race-Specific Training is your ultimate guide to achieving success in road cycling competitions.I'm Jesper Bondo Medhus, a medical doctor and cycling coach with 25 years of experience helping rider...

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by Samuel Julius (Author)"Finding the Goalposts" explores how sports clubs in Upington, South Africa, become dynamic spaces where young Black men actively shape and reshape ideals of masculinity. By focusing on the nuances of everyday interactions within these clubs, this study reveals how players negotiate complex expectations around responsibility, ambition, and vulnerability. Challenging simplistic stereotypes of "disciplined" or "bad-boy" athletes, this research highlights the diverse way...

Drawing Complete Question & Answer Handbook - Hardcover

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by Trudy Friend (Author) 'Every one of us knows the moment when the simple act of putting one foot in front of another stops being a method of propulsion and becomes an adventure.' In this hilarious and heart-warming collection of essays, writer and broadcaster Stuart Maconie reflects on a life spent exploring the British countryside on foot. From the splendour of the Pennines and the Lake District to the drama of the Dorset coast; from the canals of the Midlands to wildest Scotland, this boo...

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by Patricia Reilly Giff (Author)The Zigzag Zebras have been challenged by the Timpanzi School Tigers to a race. They'll have to practice hard. Too bad Gina is a better opera singer than a runner. Ramon has them running all over--in the schoolyard, down Stone Street, back into the gym, down the stairs. They have to winAuthor BiographyPATRICIA REILLY GIFF is the author of many beloved books for children, including the Kids of the Polk Street School books. Her novels for older readers include th...

70 Powerful Weight Gaining Meal Recipes to Get Bigger Faster: These Meals Will Increase Your Calorie Intake through Large and Nutritious Meals to Help - Paperback

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by Joe Correa (Author)70 Powerful Weight Gaining Meal Recipes to Get Bigger Faster: These Meals Will Increase Your Calorie Intake through Large and Nutritious Meals to Help You Gain Weight Fast NaturallyBy Joe Correa CSN The largest number of people in the Western world is struggling with obesity which has become the leading cause for lots of different diseases. There are thousands of different diets, supplements, exercise, and programs specialized for this problem. However, there are people ...

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by David A. Kelly (Author), Robert Thibeault (Illustrator)Score big with another action-packed Football Mystery from David A. Kelly, starring Mike and Kate! This time, they're in Boston to tackle an exciting New England Patriots case! When Mike and Kate meet the Patriots' star quarterback in a cranberry bog near the stadium, they have no idea they're about to be pulled into a high-stakes mystery. They're invited to the grand unveiling of his six Super Bowl rings-but disaster strikes when the ...

At a Crossroad: When Faith Conquers all Fears - Paperback

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by Ophelia Robinson (Author)Henry is a thirteen-year-old boy from rural Georgia, and this book chronicles his life during the rebuilding process after the Great Depression. Henry loves God, his family, and baseball. He works on his farm with his family and left school in the fifth grade to help out. He is the oldest of five children. Henry's parents, the Robinsons are both God-fearing people and have instilled faith over fear in their children. Henry has big dreams of playing in the big leagu...

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by Baptiste Paul (Author), Jacqueline Alc?ntara (Illustrator)A Bank Street Best Book of 2023! Take a hike with this father-daughter adventure that's sure to inspire you to get outside. When a young child reminds her dad about the hike they planned, her father is hesitant --To the tippy top? It's a great day to watch futbol (soccer). But as the two climb on, her enthusiasm is contagious. Filled with setbacks, surprises, and stunning views, this warm and humorous story highlights in vivid color...

El Torneo Demoniaco / The Demonic Tournament - Paperback

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by Kings League (Author)Siguen las aventuras m?s locas del f?tbol: El tercer volumen de la ficci?n oficial de la Kings League, el fen?meno deportivo de la ?ltima d?cada ya est? aqu?. Larga vida a la Kings! Un a?o despu?s de la locura que supuso el torneo en la Torre de los Campeones, Erik, Garz?n, Dylan y Mae se han convertido en absolutas leyendas del KLK. Es tan bestia el fen?meno Kings que ha incluso reventado internet a nivel global un par de veces. Cuando est? a punto de empezar la f...

Jim Gilliam: The Forgotten Dodger - Paperback

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by Stephen W. Dittmore (Author), Fred Claire (Introduction by)This first full-length biography of the pioneer covers Jim "Junior" Gilliam's role during important baseball transitions. An established star in the Negro Leagues, Gilliam followed Jackie Robinson in MLB's integration efforts. As both a Brooklyn Dodger and Los Angeles Dodger, Gilliam notched some of the final baseball highlights at Ebbets Field and then served as a face of the new Los Angeles Dodgers.Jim Gilliam faced long odds thr...

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by Christopher Stiffler (Author)Trail Headspace is the answer to the question, "What happens when an economist, accustomed to backing his assertions up with academic research, discovers his best self while hiking a 486-mile trail across the Rockies."The book is a trail memoir geared for those looking to plan a big thru-hike as well as a wellness guide that highlights how trail life might just be the antidote to the burnout, brain frazzling, social media-addicted and argumentative world we fin...

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by Barry Foster (Author)Many people have heard of the famous 12 Hours of Sebring, a once-around-the clock International Motorsports Associationsports car endurance race. Drivers and cars from all over the world compete in different classes, pounding around a long, bumpy airportroad circuit for a half day to see who can outlast the field and the clock.Fewer people know how this race began. How it started on the runways and access roads of a decommissioned World War II bombertraining facility, ...

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by Patricia Reilly Giff (Author)Mitchell really doesn't want to go camping with the other kids at the Zigzag Afternoon Center. Sleeping in the woods with creepy crawly things, coyotes, and bears? Yikes But his best friend Habib is going, and it's Mitchell's birthday that weekend. He's just got to find a way to be brave, and scare the bears away As the fifth book in the Zigzag Kids series--which also includes Number One Kid, Big Whopper, Flying Feet, and Star Time--Bears Beware continues to ...

That Futebol Feeling: Sport and Play in Brazil's Heartland - Paperback

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by David Faflik (Author)Futebol, or soccer for Americans, is the planet's spectator sport of choice. In the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, nestled in the country's southeastern heartland, futebol generates powerful, lifelong emotions. That Futebol Feeling captures the region's enthrallment with "the beautiful game," and shows us how and why play is central to the human condition. David Faflik profiles members of the most celebrated local team, Clube Atl?tico Mineiro (CAM), as well as its pa...

Swing and a Hit: Nine Innings of What Baseball Taught Me - Hardcover

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by Paul O'Neill (Author), Jack Curry (Author)This fun and fiery New York Times bestselling memoir tells the life story of All Star Yankee and five-time World Champion, Paul O'Neill, like you've never seen him before. In Swing and Hit, O'Neill elaborates on his most important hitting principles, lessons, and memories--exploring those elements across ten chapters (to align with the nine innings of a baseball game and one extra inning). Here, O'Neill, with his intense temperament, describes wh...

The Book of Joe: Trying Not to Suck at Baseball and Life - Hardcover

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by Joe Maddon (Author), Tom Verducci (Author)Lessons in baseball enlightenment from three-time MLB Manager of the Year Joe Maddon. No one sees baseball like Joe Maddon. He sees it through his trademark glasses and irrepressible wit. Raised in the "shot and beer" town of Hazleton, PA, and forged by 15 years in the minors, Maddon over 19 seasons in Tampa Bay, Chicago, and Anaheim has become one of the most successful, most colorful, and most quoted managers in Major League Baseball. He is a wo...

Out of the Clouds: The Unlikely Horseman and the Unwanted Colt Who Conquered the Sport of Kings - Hardcover

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by Linda Carroll (Author), David Rosner (Author)In the bestselling tradition ofthe The Eighty-Dollar Champion, the propulsive, inspiring Cinderella story of Stymie, an unwanted Thoroughbred, and Hirsch Jacobs, the once dirt-poor trainer who bought the colt on the cheap and molded him into the most popular horse of his time and the richest racehorse the world had ever seen. In the wake of World War II, as turmoil and chaos were giving way to a spirit of optimism, Americans were looking for i...

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Phoenix: Including Scottsdale, Glendale, and Mesa - Paperback

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by Charles Liu (Author)Get outdoors with this guide to 60 of the best hikes within an hour or so from Phoenix, leading you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, ancient ruins, and petroglyphs.Author BiographyCHARLES LIU immigrated to the United States from China in 1980 and settled in a suburb of Phoenix with his extended family. During his formative years at Arizona State University, Charles grew increasingly fond of the Grand Canyon State's diverse outdoor offerings. Hiking quickly becam...

Exposure: Inside the Olympus Scandal: How I Went from CEO to Whistleblower - Paperback

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by Michael Woodford (Author)When Michael Woodford was made president of Olympus, he became the first Westerner ever to climb to the top of one of Japan's corporate giants. Unfortunately, soon after, his dream job turned into a nightmare. Woodford learned about a series of bizarre mergers and acquisitions deals totaling $1.7 billion--a scandal that threatened to bring down the entire company if exposed. Just weeks later, he was fired in a boardroom coup that shocked Japan and the business worl...

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by Hena Khan (Author)From the critically acclaimed author of Amina's Voice comes the third book in an exciting middle grade series about a scrawny fourth-grader with big dreams of basketball stardom. Zayd has a plan. He's ready to take the reins as team captain of the Gold Team. But when an injury leaves him on the sidelines, his plans get derailed. Can Zayd learn what it means to be a leader if he's not the one calling the shots?Author BiographyHena Khan is a Pakistani American writer. She i...

Cherokee National Forest Hiking Guide - Paperback

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by William H. Skelton (Editor)First published in 1992, Cherokee National Forest Hiking Guide has been a vital companion to thousands who have explored the 650,000-acre Cherokee National Forest. Now in its third edition the guide has been expanded once again to cover numerous additional trails and the almost 20,000 acres of additional congressionally designated Wilderness in the decades since the second edition. Stretching across the Tennessee-North Carolina state line, the Cherokee National ...

Messi vs. Ronaldo: One Rivalry, Two Goats, and the Era That Remade the World's Game - Hardcover

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by Jonathan Clegg (Author), Joshua Robinson (Author)Essential World Cup Reading Featured in The New York Times' 'What to Read During the World Cup'Wall Street Journal reporters Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg offer a deeply reported account of the intertwined sagas and legacies of two of the greatest soccer players of all time--Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo--examining how their rivalry has grown from a personal competition to a multi-billion-dollar industry, paralleling the stunning r...

Memphis Hoops: Race and Basketball in the Bluff City,1968-1997 - Paperback

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by Keith Brian Wood (Author)Memphis Hoops tells the story of basketball in Tennessee's southwestern-most metropolis following the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Keith Brian Wood examines the city through the lens of the Memphis State University basketball team and its star player-turned-coach Larry Finch. Finch, a Memphis native and the first highly recruited black player signed by Memphis State, helped the team make the 1973 NCAA championship game in his senior year. In an era ...

Social Justice and the Modern Athlete: Exploring the Role of Athlete Activism in Social Change - Paperback

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by Mia Long Anderson (Editor), Andrew M. Abernathy (Contribution by), Stephen P. Andon (Contribution by)Social Justice and the Modern Athlete: Exploring the Role of Athlete Activism in Social Change is an edited volume in which editor Mia Long Anderson and various contributors identify and discuss athletes who have been at the forefront of social movements to lead change in distinct areas of society, including politics, gender equity, and mental health. Contributors analyze how this activism ...

Bruce Lee: The Tao of Gung Fu: Commentaries on the Chinese Martial Arts - Paperback

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by Bruce Lee (Author), John Little (Editor), Taky Kimura (Foreword by)In the months leading up to his death, Bruce Lee was working on this definitive study of the Chinese martial arts--collectively known as Kung Fu or Gung Fu. This book has now been edited and is published here for the first time in its entirety. Bruce Lee revolutionized the practice of martial arts and brought them into the modern world--by promoting the idea that students have the right to pick and choose those techniques a...

Aikido Basics: Everything You Need to Get Started in Aikido - From Basic Footwork and Throws to Training - Paperback

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by Phong Thong Dang (Author), Lynn Seiser (Author)Get your aikido training off to a great start--from basic footwork and throws to training and demonstrations. This martial arts guide is a perfect introduction to aikido for beginners. Are you planning to learn Aikido, but don't know where to begin? Are you looking for a teacher? Are you taking a class but confused by the unfamiliar terms used to describe the techniques? This aikido book offers an easy, yet comprehensive introduction to every...

Title IX, Pat Summitt, and Tennessee's Trailblazers: 50 Years, 50 Stories - Paperback

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by Mary Ellen Pethel (Author)In June 1972, President Richard Nixon put pen to paper and signed the Educational Amendments of 1972 into law. The nearly 150-page document makes no mention of "gender," "athletics," "girls," or "women." The closest reference to "sport" is transportation. In fact, the bill did not appear to contain anything earth shattering. But tucked into its final pages, a heading appears, "Title IX--Prohibition of Sex Discrimination." These 37 words would change the world for ...