How You Bear It

Author: Tom Deblass
Publisher: Dartfrog Blue
ISBN: 9781956019353
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 218

Book Description
Jiu-jitsu champion, professional fighter, and world-class coach Tom DeBlass became a hero in the martial arts community for his blue-collar roots and no-excuses approach to life. Today, he heads dozens of academies and has coached elite athletes such as world champion Garry Tonon. He's also the creator of some of the most popular jiu-jitsu instructionals in the world. Follow the story of a runt from New Jersey, told by Tom to his father during the last year of his life. Bullied from a young age, Tom holds nothing back about being raised in a turbulent household where chaos was normal and strong ties to family were constantly tested. As he discovers the self-healing powers of sports and martial arts, Tom becomes a champion fighter as a young man. But his life brings on a new family, more students, and being responsible for more than just himself. Tom is forced to confront the driven competitor within, the one who will always pursue another medal, another victory. In his quest to finally heal from his past and find happiness, Tom learns an important lesson: It's not what your bear, but how you bear it. Included in Tom's story are key moments of his life and career such as: Growing up tough in New Jersey and suffering his first concussion at age five. Learning to love and live with a father of addiction. Rising through the ranks of the most brutal mat space in the world: Team Renzo Gracie. Taking his first MMA fight on a week's notice against an undefeated fighter. Fighting in the infamous proving grounds of the ADCC North American Trials. Triumphing over depression, anger, and even suicidal thoughts. Fighting around the world in the UFC and Bellator MMA. Raising children and maintaining relationships amidst a life of chaos. Above all, Tom learns and shares lessons about triumph and resilience on and off the mats.

Grin and Bear It

Author: Jenni Pulos
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1250028191
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 241

Book Description
Jenni Pulos, from Bravo's Flipping Out and Interior Therapy, pens a charming memoir-advice book on how to survive (and thrive) in any situation Jenni Pulos has specialized in a lifetime of disappointments. She's been publicly humiliated, dumped by her spouse on national television, told she'd never make it in Hollywood, encouraged by her family with inspiring questions like, "when are you getting a real job?" and has not only survived but thrived as a result. Despite her struggles and setbacks, Jenni has gone from a "wannabe" aspiring actress and comedian to becoming one of Bravo's most beloved personalities. With hilarious reality meets insanity anecdotes from her life and career, Jenni writes candidly on how to go from victim to victor . . . most of the time. Her book is more of an advice how-not-to story that includes: Jenni's top ten tested and proven ways to fail forwardHow she turned her negative self-talk into positive self-beliefsHow Jenni handles people who didn't want her to succeedHow she stopped fretting over things she didn't have control overHow she found her self-worth and finally found the love she never thought she'd have Grin and Bear It is the spark we all need to ignite our passion, to get out there and be positive, find the funny in life, to be present, and learn how to be happy no matter what reality throws your way.

Thank You Bear

Author: Greg Foley
Publisher: Picture Puffin
ISBN: 9780143504092
Category : Bears
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
Sometimes, finding a friend who sees things as you do is the greatest gift of all. Part-mystery, part-fable, Thank You Bear is a story of true friendship. This board book is the perfect pre-school gift with adorably simple pictures and easy to read text. Greg Foley takes one of life's most endearing symbols (the teddy bear) and has a look at life through from a very childlike perspective. Penguin have published three books featuring 'Bear'. Both remaining picture book editions will be issued in this charming, child-friendly board book format.

How to Fight a Bear . . . and Win

Author: Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1626864225
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 257

Book Description
A humorous guide to surviving in the wilderness, that also might make you want to avoid the wilderness forever. For more than twenty-five years, Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader has helped you learn amazing things you didn’t know. Now, Uncle John will show you how to do things you didn’t know how to do . . . and probably should never, never, never actually do, unless you’re in a survival situation and really, really, really need to do. It’s How to Fight a Bear . . . and Win. A new approach to survival guides and how-to books, this book provides step-by-step instructions for how to make do in any rugged terrain. But if you’re expecting “how to start a fire,” think again. This isn’t the kind of book that will tell you how to make a fire by rubbing two sticks together—it will tell you how to make a fire using a car battery. It will also tell you: · How to swing from a vine like Tarzan · How to land an airplane in an emergency · How to fight a bear . . . and win · How to perform emergency surgery in the woods · How to identify what insects you can—and cannot—eat And lots, lots more

How Do You Say it Today, Jesse Bear?

Author: Nancy White Carlstrom
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
ISBN: 9780027172768
Category : Bears
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Rhymed text and illustrations describe Jesse Bear's activities from January to December.

Grin and Bear It

Author:
Publisher: Charlesbridge
ISBN: 1607343037
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 51

Book Description
Will stage fright prevent a very funny bear from becoming a stand-up comedian?

Are You Sure, Mother Bear?

Author: Amy Hest
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763672076
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

Book Description
When winter arrives, Little Miss Bear does not want to go to sleep for the season for fear that she will miss everything, but Mother Bear reassures her that everyone will be waiting when Little Miss wakes up in the spring.

Are You Sad, Little Bear?

Author: Rachel Rivett
Publisher: Lion Children's
ISBN: 9780745978932
Category : Bereavement
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Little Bear is sad that Grandmother Bear has walked away for ever, as old bears do.

Grin and Bear It: The Wit & Wisdom of Corduroy

Author: Don Freeman
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0451479963
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

Book Description
Adventurous, imaginative, and always optimistic, Corduroy offers up wit and wisdom that will bring a little bit of sunshine to readers of all ages. Never forget who you are—and never forget who loves you. There's always a good reason to party! There’s no such thing as being too grown-up for a teddy bear. Since Corduroy’s first publication in 1968, this adventuresome stuffed animal has been delighting readers of all ages. Now America’s favorite teddy bear is here to share with you fifty years of his accumulated wit and wisdom, all in one adorable little book. Charming and inspirational, this is the perfect gift for graduation, or any other occasion when you might need a little confidence boost.

How Do You Care for a Very Sick Bear?

Author: Vanessa Bayer
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 125029844X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
From debut children's author Vanessa Bayer and illustrator Rosie Butcher, How Do You Care for a Very Sick Bear? is a sweet picture book with advice for children—and adults—for dealing with a sick friend. You and your friend Bear are an excellent pair. But if your friend gets sick, And can’t do all the things that you two love to do... You may wonder--how do you care for a very sick Bear? When someone dear is dealing with illness, it's difficult to know what to do or say. The actor Vanessa Bayer experienced this firsthand when she was treated for childhood leukemia. In her first children's book, she offers gentle, reassuring advice that people of all ages will appreciate.