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Publisher
Feiwel & Friends
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
326 pages ; 22 cm
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Every athlete knows what it takes to win. But for teen female players, 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 or just reveling in the love of the game, the stories in Out of Our League address the phenomenal physical and emotional power of teenage athletes as...
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Publisher
Gallery Books
Pub. Date
2023.
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xvii, 253 pages ; 24 cm
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"Sportswriter and columnist Sally Jenkins spent her whole life literally stamping great coaches and athletes down in letters. But somewhere along the line, she realized, they had begun to write her. Their example could shape her into something better if she paid attention. What she learned from great athletes and coaches is that champions are the product of their own work. This book is an effort to catalog the inner qualities that allow ordinary...
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Buckle up and get ready to embark on an adrenaline-fueled journey inside All In Adventure Stories. With heart-racing accounts of his past 25 years of pushing the limits of adventure in his hometown of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the iconic Grand Teton National Park, and across the globe, Tim Walther will leave you spellbound, empowered, and ready to seize life by the horns.
From extreme skiing to high stakes rock climbing to blue water hunting to exploring...
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This handy book for the leisure user is a quick-reference guide to radio procedures (including Urgency, Safety, and Distress messaging); installing and maintaining a VHF radio; the licensing requirements, and GMDSS including Navtex.
It also features useful extras, including prowords and the phonetic alphabet and numerals.
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Life is a performance whether you're on the field, in the courtroom, or running a household. But many of us, when asked to perform, are overcome by fear.
In The Fearless Mind, sports psychologist Dr. Craig Manning teaches you how to beat mediocrity and embrace greatness. Overcome your fears, expel anxiety, build confidence, and become a high-performing individual no matter what your field.
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"Touchdown Under: An American's Guide to Rugby League and the NRL" invites you into the electrifying world of Australian Rugby League. From unraveling the sport's origins to navigating its intricate rules, this book immerses you in the heart-pounding action of the game. Explore team positions, strategic plays, and the NRL season, culminating in the Grand Final. Relive historic moments and equip yourself with matchday essentials, transforming you from...
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Sports vision is an often-overlooked area that can be leveraged for improved performance. Most athletes invest in equipment and training without ever thinking about their vision.
Many scientific studies have highlighted the relationship between vision and on-field performance, and most professional sports teams employ a sports vision specialist to ensure all team members have optimal vision and visual function for success.
This audiobook, written...
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DO YOU KNOW THE STORY OF THE DRIVERS WHO BEGAN TO BUILD THE FERRARI LEGEND IN FORMULA 1? Scuderia Ferrari is undoubtedly one of the most legendary in the history of Formula 1. Perhaps the most prestigious of all. It is the team with the most championships won and the only one that has participated in all editions. But beyond its historical journey and the glory achieved, Ferrari is something more. It is a philosophy. That is why the dream of any racing...
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Get the Summary of Adrian Newey's How to Build a Car in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "How to Build a Car" is an autobiographical account by Adrian Newey, detailing his journey from a childhood filled with creativity and a passion for cars to becoming one of the most successful and innovative Formula One car designers. Newey's narrative begins with his early life, marked by his family's unique dynamics and his...
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This book of non-fishing, recreational powerboats, a step up from the very basic Power Boating for Dummies, offers the avid boater or novice a comprehensive overview of the hobby. Packed inside are how-to articles, builder histories and addresses, and engine option details. This 2002 publication is being offered at a special low price prior to the 2010 release of an updated edition.
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Winterruhe auf dem Campingplatz? Nicht bei den Hirschgrundis: Sofias alter Gartenpavillon wurde nämlich demoliert - und bei den Aufräumarbeiten findet sie ein Skelett! Wer wurde damals im Fundament des Pavillons begraben? Und warum? War es Mord? Und hat Sofias Opa womöglich etwas damit zu tun? Das mag von den Hirschgrundis keiner so recht glauben. Aber bei ihren Nachforschungen gibt es diesmal ein Problem: Kommissar Jan van der Linden! Der sieht...
14) The Twenty
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Marianne Bohr and her husband, about to turn sixty, are restless for adventure. They decide on an extended, desolate trek across the French island of Corsica-the GR20, Europe's toughest long-distance footpath-to challenge what it means to grow old. Part travelogue, part buddy story, part memoir, The Twenty is a journey across a rugged island of stunning beauty little known outside Europe.
From a chubby, non-athletic child, Bohr grew into a fit,...
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In Riding Home Through Asia, Tom dreamed of being an adventurer. But people told him he was crazy, so he decided to prove them wrong by cycling round the world! Books One and Two follow Tom crossing Europe and descending Africa, then pedalling through the Americas to Alaska. In Part Three, the final leg of his journey, he continues to have amazing experiences. He tackles the freezing temperatures of Siberia, rides behind reindeer in Russia, floats...
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The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!
'Super, Super Jack,
Super, Super Jack,
Super, Super Jack,
Super Jacky Grealish!'
Born and bred Brummie, Jack Grealish became captain of his boyhood club Aston Villa at just 23 years old. In this gripping story, discover how Jack battled through many ups and downs, like suffering relegation, and overcame these obstacles at each turn. Through his dribbling prowess and ability to get back up...
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The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!
Hailing from a footballing family, Jude Bellingham started his football career as an under-8 at Birmingham City before going on to make history as the club's youngest ever first-team player when he made his senior debut at the age of 16. His natural talent caught the eye of the scouts at Borussia Dortmund. Joining the German team in 2020, Bellingham became the club's youngest ever goalscorer...
18) Broken Hearts
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Eva
Cole Westbrook was the orchestrator of my most significant firsts – my first kiss, love, heartbreak, and regret. Following a harrowing event that left me broken, I've rebuilt myself, stronger and more resilient.The vulnerable girl who fell for Cole is gone, replaced by someone determined not to let him shatter her world again. Yet, resisting Cole's tempestuous pull proves more challenging than I ever imagined. He's a force of nature, equally...
19) GameDay
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College Football is America's Game. The game has a rich history that is woven together with that of the nation which founded it. From the Civil War to the Steel Towns of the Midwest. From the Dust Bowls of The Great Depression to the battlefields of World War II. From The Civil Rights Movement to Campus Protests. From tragedy to 9/11. Whether you Roll Tide or you OH-IO. Whether you are a Michigan Man or a War Eagle. Whether you do the Gator Chomp...
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ONE OF THE BEST AUDIOBOOKS OF 2019 - The Guardian
Join these two comedy greats and lifelong friends on their journey from recuperation to riverbank in this hilarious and heart-warming audiobook that gives you a front-row seat at an exclusive Bob and Paul production.
Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse have been friends for 30 years, but when life intervened, what was once a joyous and spontaneous friendship dwindled to the odd phone call or occasional...
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