Download or read book How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius written by Nick Greene and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brilliant, entertaining deconstruction of basketball, drawing on the expertise of board-game creators, magicians, therapists, and more Basketball is the second-most popular sport in the world—an insanely complicated game built on a combination of athleticism, craftiness, rules, intangibles, and superstardom. However, while it’s enjoyable to watch, the real reason it works is because it’s a game of culture, art, and all the things that make us human. How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius deconstructs the sport from top to bottom and then puts it back together again, detailing its intricacies through reporting and dozens of interviews with experts. These experts, however, are a diverse group: wine critics weighing in on LeBron’s ability to delegate on the fly, magicians analyzing Chris Paul’s mystifying dribbling techniques, cartographers breaking down Steph Curry’s deadeye three-point shooting. Every chapter treats basketball to a multi-disciplined study that adventures far beyond the lines of the court, examining key elements of the sport from some surprising and revealing angles. There’s a reason it has conquered the world, and every game is a chance to learn about pop culture, fashion, history, science, art, and anything else that bounces our way.
Download or read book Basketball For Dummies written by Richard Phelps and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-19 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The easy way to get the ins, outs, and intrigue on this beloved sport The National Basketball Association (NBA), with 30 teams and an average attendance of more than 17,000 spectators per game, is the richest and most popular basketball league — and arguably the most viewed American sport — in the world. This new edition of Basketball For Dummies not only covers the rules and regulations of the NBA, but offers coverage on the WNBA, NCAA, and international basketball leagues. Basketball For Dummies is a valuable resource to the many fans of this beloved sport, covering everything from players and personalities in the game to rules, regulations, and equipment. Completely updated with information and intrigue that's occurred in the sport since publication of the previous edition, Basketball For Dummies gets you up to speed on everything from NCAA Tournament brackets to college players en route to the NBA. Coverage of the rules and regulations of the NBA Interesting topics like LeBron the Phenom, ESPN'S influence on the NBA, and the UCONN women's basketball dynasty Digger's take on John Wooden Whether you're a basketball player or a courtside spectator, Basketball For Dummies is a slam-dunk of information and intrigue for anyone who loves the sport.
Download or read book Basketball Or Ballet Composition Notebook written by Basketball Love and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-02 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Composition Notebook Wide Ruled/Lined 7.5"x9.25" - 60 Sheets/120 Pages Sturdy softcover one subject notebook for the avid basketball fan Perfect composition book or school exercise book for boys and girls in elementary, middle or high school Check out all of our creative designs for your back to school shopping this year. Search 'Sardonyx Notebooks' on Amazon to see them all.
Download or read book Sport and Performance in the Twenty First Century written by Kelsey Blair and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-12-30 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Analyzing sport through the lens of performance and theorizing performance through the lens of sport, Sport and Performance in the Twenty-First Century offers a field intervention, a series of in-depth performance analyses, and an investigation of the intersection between sport performances and public life in the historical present in the global north. The objectives of this book are three-fold. First, the book advocates for the study of sport in the fields of Theatre and Performance Studies and, through in-depth performance analyses, demonstrates how the critical language and methods of performance studies help illuminate the manifold impacts of the practices, activities, and events of sport. Second, the book introduces new critical language that was originally developed in conjunction with sport but is also designed for cross-genre performance analysis. In introducing novel terminology, the book aims to simultaneously facilitate analysis of sport performances and to demonstrate how the study of sport can contribute to the fields of Theatre and Performance Studies. Finally, the book investigates the epistemological, affective, and socio-political effects of sport performances in order to illuminate how sport performances influence, and are influenced by, their historical conditions. This study will be of great interest to students and scholars in Theatre and Performance Studies, Physical Culture Studies, and Socio-Cultural Sports Studies.
Download or read book Katarina Ballerina written by Tiler Peck and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With determination and help from her new friends, a ten-year-old New York City girl overcomes obstacles while pursuing her dream of becoming a prima ballerina.
Download or read book Basketball Ballet written by Suzette D. Harrison and published by California Love Book 2. This book was released on 2020-06-02 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yazmeen Williams is a busy woman. The former professional dancer is a Church Administrative Assistant by day and the mother of three-year old twin boys, always. What she isn't, is interested in love thanks to a monster of an ex-husband who's a danger to the well-being of her children. When retired NBA player Tavares Alvarez enters her life looking "utterly orgasmic," that disinterest is severely challenged as is her hold on celibacy. But he'll need to gain her trust, or her phone number first. With Yazmeen, neither will come easily. Tavares has had zero relationships, but more than his share of women. Now that he's born-again, he's no longer focused on the opposite sex. His attention is devoted to his five-year old daughter and being a venture capitalist. Meeting Yazmeen proves a delicious disruption. The attraction is instant, but clearly she's disinterested. Tavares will need to work to secure her affection despite the drama caused by his unhinged "Baby Mama." Dive into this faith-filled, but sexy romance that will leave you rooting for Yazmeen and Tavares, laughing at their antics, and gasping at the actions of their questionably sane exes.
Download or read book T is for Tutu A Ballet Alphabet written by Sonia Rodriguez and published by Weigl Publishers. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AV2 Fiction Readalong by Weigl brings you timeless tales of mystery, suspense, adventure, and the lessons learned while growing up. These celebrated children’s stories are sure to entertain and educate while captivating even the most reluctant readers. Log on to www.av2books.com, and enter the unique book code found on page 2 of this book to unlock an extra dimension to these beloved tales. Hear the story come to life as you read along in your own book.
Download or read book The Michigan Alumnus written by and published by UM Libraries. This book was released on 1978 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In volumes1-8: the final number consists of the Commencement annual.
Download or read book Delphie and the Masked Ball Magic Ballerina Book 3 written by Darcey Bussell and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2012-09-21 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prima Ballerina Darcey Bussell takes you on a captivating journey to a faraway land of ballet and magic, the wonderful world of Enchantia! The third of sparkly new series for all young girls who dream of being a ballerina, or simply love to dance!
Download or read book Baller Ina written by Liz Casal and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2023-08-01 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Swish! Sure to be a slam-dunk at storytime, this rhyming picture book introduces readers to Ina, a graceful ballerina...who also loves to get competitive on the basketball court! Doesn’t matter what you call her. Ballerina, basketballer. On the court or at the barre, Ina is a superstar! Ina loves to dance ballet: tendu, passé, and grand jeté. But there’s more she can do in her pink tutu! Cheer from the sidelines as Ina--with her signature ballet moves--helps lead her basketball team to victory in this picture book that celebrates the marvelously multifaceted nature of kids.
Download or read book Validation of a Conceptual Model Characterizing Gender Based Stereotypes in Ballet and Basketball written by Linda Susan DeWaard and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ballet written by Bill Rosson and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-14 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compelling insight into the world of ballet for the most ardent sports fan. For those that prefer a cold beer from a plastic cup during intermission to champagne from a ballet slipper-Ballet: A Man's Game is geared to the "average Joe," who either has limited exposure to ballet dance or misconceptions about this physically demanding performance art. It will help men appreciate the finer points of ballet, which makes the viewing experience so much more enjoyable, much the way that football is more interesting when you learn how to anticipate a trap or a blast run from an "I" formation. Ballet: A Man's Game uses sports analogies to connect with the ardent sports fan. It recognizes that male dancers need the leg strength of a soccer player, the balance of a hockey player, the grace of an equestrian, the core strength of a gymnast, and the mind of a mathematician. The player only needs to have the ball cross the line to get into the win column, but the dancer has to win within the framework of a technique. A nose tackle playing with a pulled hamstring and bruised rib can grunt to deflect pain, but the dancer has no choice but to grin and bear it.
Download or read book Blue Boy written by Rakesh Satyal and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2009-04-28 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Atwelve-year-old Indian American boy believes he is the reincarnation of Krishna and plans to unveil his true identity at the school talent show. Meet Kiran Sharma: lover of music, dance, and all things sensual; son of immigrants, social outcast, spiritual seeker. A boy who doesn’t quite understand his lot—until he realizes he’s a god . . . As an only son, Kiran has obligations—to excel in his studies, to honor the deities, to find a nice Indian girl, and, above all, to make his mother and father proud—standard stuff for a boy of his background. If only Kiran had anything in common with the other Indian kids besides the color of his skin. They reject him at every turn, and his cretinous public schoolmates are no better. Cincinnati in the early 1990s isn’t exactly a hotbed of cultural diversity, and Kiran’s not-so-well-kept secrets don’t endear him to any group. Playing with dolls, choosing ballet over basketball, taking the annual talent show way too seriously…the very things that make Kiran who he is also make him the star of his own personal freak show . . . Surrounded by examples of upstanding Indian Americans—in his own home, in his temple, at the weekly parties given by his parents’ friends—Kiran nevertheless finds it impossible to get the knack of “normalcy.” And then one fateful day, a revelation: perhaps his desires aren’t too earthly, but too divine. Perhaps the solution to the mystery of his existence has been before him since birth. For Kiran Sharma, a long, strange trip is about to begin—a journey so sublime, so ridiculous, so painfully beautiful, that it can only lead to the truth . . . Praise for Blue Boy “Compassionate, moving, funny, and wise, Blue Boy is one of the best debut novels I have read in years.” &mda
Download or read book Little Stars Ballet written by Taylor Farley and published by Crabtree Seedlings. This book was released on 2021 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you think you might like ballet, this book covers the basics on clothing, rules, and skills for beginner ballet stars.
Download or read book The Ballerina of Basketball Caitlin Clark s Inspiring Story written by Evelyn M Shelly and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-06-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE BALLERINA OF BASKETBALL - CAITLIN CLARK'S INSPIRING STORY This exciting book tells the story of how a girl from Iowa became one of the most talked-about players in women's college basketball. With her amazing long-range shots and graceful moves, Caitlin has been nicknamed "The Ballerina of Basketball." Follow Caitlin's journey from practicing in her driveway to breaking records for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Learn about her dedication, hard work, and the challenges she overcame. Discover how she inspires both boys and girls to chase their dreams, whether in sports or any other passion. Packed with thrilling game moments, fun facts, and valuable lessons about teamwork and perseverance, this book will motivate young readers to believe in themselves and aim high. Caitlin's story shows that with determination and practice, you can turn your skills into something extraordinary! Perfect for children aged 8-12 who enjoy sports, biographies, and tales of determination and success.
Download or read book Turning Pointe written by Chloe Angyal and published by Bold Type Books. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reckoning with one of our most beloved art forms, whose past and present are shaped by gender, racial, and class inequities—and a look inside the fight for its future Every day, in dance studios all across America, legions of little children line up at the barre to take ballet class. This time in the studio shapes their lives, instilling lessons about gender, power, bodies, and their place in the world both in and outside of dance. In Turning Pointe, journalist Chloe Angyal captures the intense love for ballet that so many dancers feel, while also grappling with its devastating shortcomings: the power imbalance of an art form performed mostly by women, but dominated by men; the impossible standards of beauty and thinness; and the racism that keeps so many people of color out of ballet. As the rigid traditions of ballet grow increasingly out of step with the modern world, a new generation of dancers is confronting these issues head on, in the studio and on stage. For ballet to survive the twenty-first century and forge a path into a more socially just future, this reckoning is essential.
Download or read book Butler s Big Dance written by Susan S. Neville and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2010-11-22 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The electrifying story of the undefeated Butler Bulldogs as their run for the NCAA National Championships became a national phenomenon.
