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Author: Elena Yates EuloTheir Greatest Victory
Author: David L. PorterPublisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786473053
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
This book profiles 24 athletes who overcame seemingly insurmountable medical odds to attain athletic success. Each profile describes the athlete's problem, the medical issues he or she faced, how success was achieved despite the setback, and the personal qualities that helped the athlete to prevail. Part I features 15 athletes who dealt with diseases and physical disabilities, including Babe Didrikson Zaharias (cancer), Ron Santo (diabetes), Gail Devers (Graves' disease), Alonzo Mourning (kidney disease), Wilma Rudolph (polio), Scott Hamilton (a pancreatic disorder in childhood) and Jimmy Abbott (born with one hand). Part II highlights nine athletes who dealt with near-fatal or life-changing accidents and injuries, including Bill Toomey, Three-Finger Brown, Greg LeMond, Lou Brissie and Tommy John.
Author: Benchwarmers
Author: John FeinsteinPublisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN: 0374312044
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
The path to victory starts on the sidelines, in this fast-paced new middle grade series from #1 New York Times bestselling sportwriting powerhouse John Feinstein. Twelve-year-old Jeff Michaels, son of a Philadelphia TV sports reporter, is just learning to play soccer on the new sixth-grade team at his middle school. Andrea Carillo has fought her way onto the squad, but the coach doesn’t think girls should play with boys, so she’s riding the bench with Jeff—even though she’s one of the best players. With Jeff’s help, the Philly media gets ahold of the story, and suddenly Andi is all over the news as she shows her worth on the soccer field. But amid bullies, threats, and a media firestorm, will Andi’s skills and Jeff’s perseverance be enough to save the season? From sportswriter John Feinstein comes this action-packed novel about two kids who may be "benchwarmers," but prove themselves naturals when it comes to teamwork, friendship, and finding a path to victory.
Port Moresby Mixed Doubles
Author: Michael ChallingerPublisher: University of Papua New Guinea Press
ISBN: 9789980945525
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Much has changed in Papua New Guinea in the years following Independence, but much as remained the same. White expatriates still form a rich, privileged but impermanent minority. Few of them have a long-term commitment to the country. The local inhabitants are often relegated to roles as domestic servants, subordinates at work, or as partners in brief sexual flings. Among the expatriates themselves, relations are complicated by boredom, jealousy and self-importance. These highly readable stories range from the tragic to the ribald. They reflect expatriate life in urban PNG and illustrate some of its major preoccupations: insecurity, money, drink, sex. Originally published in 1992, this edition includes a new preface by the author.
Mixed Doubles
Author: Jill MansellPublisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 149263252X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
From New York Times and #1 international bestselling queen of chick-lit Jill Mansell comes a humorous novel about three women determined to make this year different than the last. New Year's resolutions never go according to plan... As the 90s draw to a close, Liza wants to get married, Dulcie wants a divorce, and Pru wants things in her relationship to stay exactly the same. Those are the New Year's resolutions these three best friends have vowed to keep this year. But if you want to change your mind about your resolutions—and who doesn't?—you probably shouldn't have told your closest pals. Regardless of good intentions, every effort to help each other only gets things more mixed up. Fortunately for all concerned, Fate has got a few tricks of her own in store... Readers of Sophie Kinsella and Elin Hilderbrand will love escaping into this perfect vacation read which proves that, even with the best-laid plans, you never know what a year might hold for you. Also by Jill Mansell: It Started With a Secret This Could Change Everything Miranda's Big Mistake Maybe This Time
Sports Competitions for Adults Over 40
Author: Thomas A. JonesPublisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786453664
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
A healthy lifestyle is a popular way to deal with aging, but the serious fun and games don't have to end once middle age sets in. This guidebook is aimed at men and women over 40 (or 50, or 60, or 70) who seek the challenge of athletic competition. The book focuses on those sports requiring significant physical exertion and includes team sports such as soccer, softball and basketball and individual sports such as skiing, tennis and swimming. Chapters on each sport identify the national sponsoring organization and regional affiliates, describe the types of competition available, and give a breakdown of the competitors by age and gender. A "How to Get Started" section describes basic skills needed for each sport, equipment required to compete, opportunities for coaching, and suggested books and videos for beginners. The book also features a list of the 2007 or 2008 national champions in each sport.
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