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Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"A sapphic rivals to lovers rom com for fans of Ted Lasso and A League of Their Own, where two soccer teammates are at odds before falling in love as their team gears up for the World Cup. Grace Henderson has been a star of the US Women's National Team for ten years, even though she's only 26. But when she's sidelined with an injury, a bold new upstart, Phoebe Matthews, takes her spot. 22-year-old Phoebe is everything Grace isn't-a gregarious jokester...
Publisher
Triumph Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Collects twenty-five selected examples of the best sports writing from 2022.
J.A. Adande, ESPN personality and Director of Sports Journalism at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, has curated an essential anthology showcasing incredible feats and diverse perspectives across the world of sports. Selected from a wide range of newspapers, magazines, and digital publications during the previous year, these stories capture enduring...
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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"The wild and highly anticipated autobiography of Billy Walters—“the greatest and most controversial sports gambler ever” (ESPN)—who shares his extraordinary life story, reveals the secrets to his fiercely protected betting system, and breaks his silence about Phil Mickelson. Anybody can get lucky. Nobody controls the odds like Billy Walters. Widely regarded as “the Michael Jordan of sports betting,” Walters is a living legend in Las...
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Pub. Date
2023.
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Español
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"El fenómeno viral de TikTok que derrite el hielo. Un rivals to lovers que ha conquistado la lista de más vendidos de The New York Times. Las chispas saltan cuando una patinadora artística y el capitán del equipo de hockey se ven obligados a compartir pista y a acercarse mucho más de lo que querrían. Anastasia Allen está decidida a entrar en el equipo olímpico de patinaje artístico de Estados Unidos y, cuando consigue una beca para la Universidad...
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English
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"Ten years ago, Martinus Evans got some stern advice from his doctor: "Lose weight or die." First defensive, but then defiant, Evans vowed that day to run a marathon, though his doctor thought he was crazy. Since then, Evans has run eight marathons and hundreds of other distances in his 300-something body, created his own devoted running community, and has been featured on the cover of Runner's World. This book is a blueprint for those who may not...
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Publisher
Scholastic Canada
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Ciara decides to build an ice rink behind her house so that she and her friends can play hockey whenever they like, but when no one in her family is willing to help, Ciara begins the work by herself.
7) Champions
Publisher
Focus Features
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Formats
Description
A former minor-league basketball coach is ordered by the court to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities. He soon realizes that despite his doubts, together, this team can go further than they ever imagined.
Publisher
Feiwel & Friends
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
A collection of short stories about the trials and triumphs of girls in sports.
"Ambition. Drive. Determination. Talent. Courage. Teamwork. Every athlete knows what it takes to win. But for players who are teen girls, the stakes are so much higher. In this anthology, the voices of these athletes come alive, highlighting the ferocity of those who are often shunted to the side. From navigating rampant misogyny to forging a sisterhood through sweat...
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Publisher
John Murray
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"What can Roger Federer teach us about the secret of longevity? What do the All Blacks have in common with improvised jazz musicians? What can cognitive neuroscientists tell us about what happens to the brains of sportspeople when they perform? And why did Johan Cruyff believe that beauty was more important than winning? Matthew Syed, the 'Sports Journalist of the Year 2016', answers these questions and more in a fascinating, wide-ranging and provocative...
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Publisher
Bloomsbury Business
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Staying the Distance showcases the much-needed leadership lessons that sports can teach us: how to improve, perform, and achieve, in ways that are effective and sustainable"--
"Staying the Distance showcases the much-needed leadership lessons that sport can teach us: how to improve, perform and achieve, in ways that are effective and sustainable. Leadership can be hard. It can certainly be relentless. The pandemic has wreaked havoc on the well-being,...
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Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The story of how a new generation of tech-savvy franchise owners is reshaping every aspect of professional sports. In the last two decades, innovation, data analysis, and technology have driven a tectonic shift in the sports business. Game of Edges is the story of how sports franchises evolved, on and off the field, from raggedly run small businesses into some of the most systematically productive companies around. In today’s game, everyone from...
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Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Whether you want to explore remote beaches and mountain lochs, improve your confidence in open water, refine your swimming technique, or have a race or long-distance swim challenge coming up, How to Wild Swim offers the perfect practical foundation to help you find your perfect adventure and achieve your goal. This body conditioning sport is praised for not only making us stronger and healthier but also happier. Wetsuits are optional; in fact, no...
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Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A captivating chronicle of the pivotal decade in American sports, when the games invaded prime time, and sports moved from the margins to the mainstream of American culture. Every decade brings change, but as Michael MacCambridge chronicles in THE BIG TIME, no decade in American sports history featured such convulsive cultural shifts as the 1970s. So many things happened during the decade-the move of sports into prime-time television, the beginning...
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Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A richly reported and provocative look at the history of women's sports and the controversy surrounding trans athletes by a leading LGBTQ+ sports journalist. For decades women have been playing competitive sports thanks in large part to the protective cover of Title IX. Since passage of that law, the number of women participating in sports and the level of competition in high school, college, and professionally, has risen dramatically. In Fair Play,...
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Publisher
FalconGuides
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Outward Bound Backcountry Cooking is a handy resource on the fundamentals of great trail food, including information about food preparation and storage, cooking tips for different weather, keeping food fresh, and planning and packing meals plus recipes for great outdoor meals. In partnership with outdoor leader Outward Bound, this book combines expert instruction with practical tips to ensure a fun and a satisfying meal for your next outdoor adventure"--
"Outward...
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Publisher
Atria Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Sports is religion. No, really. From pilgrimages and cathedrals, gods and fallen angels, holy wars and holy ghosts, sports has every aspect of an organized faith. In fact, it might be even better: all it takes to believe is to stand and cheer. Nobody knows this better than the preeminent sports documentarian Gotham Chopra, who just so happens to be the son of world-renowned spiritualist Deepak Chopra. While his father taught him to find faith through...
17) Blue Crush
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2003
Language
English
Description
Two young women decide to take up surfing in their time off from their jobs as maids at a Maui resort. When they become very good, they create controversy when they enter an all-male surf contest.
Author
Publisher
Vertebrate Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"More and more people around the world are discovering how great climbing is, both indoors and outdoors. The Climbing Bible by internationally renowned climbers and coaches Martin Mobråten and Stian Christophersen is a comprehensive guide to help you train effectively to become a better climber. The authors have been climbing coaches for a number of years. Based on their own extensive experience and research, this book collates the best European...
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Series
Publisher
Lonely Planet Global Limited
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Explore the world's most thrilling snow adventures with the latest installment in Lonely Planet's Epic series. From skiing British Columbia's Coast Mountains to ice-caving in Iceland and splitboarding the mountains of Hokkaido in Japan, this book contains 50 first-person stories plus a further 150 route ideas.
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The ultimate guide to more than 100 top sports from around the world, from basketball to blade running. Are you a team player? Do you have a steady aim? Maybe you are super fast or strong? Whatever your size or skill, there is a sport out there for you. The Illustrated Sports Encyclopedia is the ultimate illustrated guide to the diverse world of sport, from the best known ball-sports, athletics, and water sports to the most obscure racket sports...
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