Download or read book Playing to Win written by Ashlie Knapp and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-06-14 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spunky, quick-witted twenty-one year old Callie Thompson is a University of Oklahoma journalism student by day and NBA Oklahoma City Thunder dancer by night. Callie hopes her connections with the franchise might get her foot in the door for a sports broadcasting job when she graduates. She just has one rule: never date the players. Kyle Kelly is the deadly handsome and charmingly Southern Thunder man of the hour. All the twenty-six year old is looking for is an NBA championship to call his own. An unexpected meeting with an opinionated, feisty Callie, however, who is very unimpressed with his celebrity status, sets his sights toward winning two things: her heart AND the championship.

Download or read book Diamond Life written by Sheila Copeland and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When she delves into the glamorous world of the recording business to manage and promote a talented all-girl group, Nina Beaubien Ross discovers the true nature of the music world when drugs, money, corruption, and betrayal enter the picture.

Download or read book It Happens Every Spring written by Ira Berkow and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2017-04-15 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Culled from 50 years' worth of columns from one of the country's most popular sportswriters, It Happens Every Spring stands as a remarkable and evocative anthology that is guaranteed to delight baseball fans of all ages. Former New York Times columnist Ira Berkow captures the spirit of America's pasttime in this collection of opinions, stories, and observations from his long and distinguished career. From memories of Ted Williams and Satchel Paige to reflections on Jackie Robinson, Barry Bonds, and the soul of the beloved game, this work combines Berkow's eye for detail with the comedy and drama revealed by the subjects themselves, bringing to life some of the most famous baseball personalities from the last half century.

Download or read book My Sunshine Away written by M. O. Walsh and published by G.P. Putnam's Sons. This book was released on 2016-04-05 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes "Discussion guide" and "A conversation between Matthew Thomas and M.O. Walsh" (pages 309-322).

Download or read book Second Base Second Chance A Brother s Best Friend Friends to Lovers Second Chance Sports Romance written by Linda Fausnet and published by Linda Fausnet. This book was released on 2023-02-14 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I’ve been in love with my best friend’s twin sister since we were all sixteen years old. After Julia took my virginity in college as a favor to me, I should have asked her to be mine. I lost my nerve, and I will regret that day for the rest of my life. Because it was the same day she met her fiance, Kyle. As the second baseman for the Baltimore Bay Birds, I’m no longer that shy kid from college. I have no problem getting women into my bed, but none of them compared to Julia. It still crushes my heart to pieces every time I see her, but at least it’s only a few times a year. Not a day goes by when I don’t think of her, but I’ve learned to survive. That is, until the day she walked onto the field at the ballpark to surprise me with her exciting news. Guess who’s the new head groundskeeper for Old Bay Stadium? Topics: baseball romance, sports romance, steamy sports romance, good guy romance, contemporary romance, steamy contemporary romance, hot athletes, love stories, steamy romance, romantic novels, no cliffhangers, HEA, romance series, strong heroine, heartwarming romance, feel good romance, swoonworthy, hot romance, modern romance, low angst romance, protective hero, Brother’s best friend, brother’s best friend romance, friends to lovers, best friend’s sister, forced proximity, Fans of these terrific authors also enjoy Linda Fausnet’s books: Corinne Michaels, KB Winters, Klaire Kelly, Kimberly Readnour, Eva Haining, Karla sorenson, Kaylee Ryan Read the entire Boys of Baltimore series: First Pitch Swinging Second Base Second Chance Called Third Strike Batting Fourth

Download or read book Centered written by Anthony Ianni and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "They don't know me. They don't know what I'm capable of." Diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder, a form of autism, as a toddler, Anthony Ianni wasn't expected to succeed in school or participate in sports, but he had other ideas. As a child, Ianni told anybody who would listen, including head coach Tom Izzo, that he would one day play for the Michigan State Spartans. Centered: Autism, Basketball, and One Athlete's Dreams is the firsthand account of a young man's social, academic, and athletic struggles and his determination to reach his goals. In this remarkable memoir, Ianni reflects on his experiences with both basketball and the autism spectrum. Centered, an inspirational sports story in the vein of Rudy, reveals Ianni to be unflinching in his honesty, generous in his gratitude, and gracious in his compassion. Sports fans will root for the underdog. Parents, teachers, and coaches will gain insight into the experience of an autistic child. And everyone will triumph in the achievements of Centered.

Download or read book Zero Chance written by Jason; JM; Anthus Williams and published by Author House. This book was released on 2009-05-12 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When religion and family turn on you, what is left? This is the amazing story of a young man willing to do whatever is necessary to maintain a relationship with his children. After growing up in a polygamist family and life-style, Jason Williams is given zero chance for salvation from the leaders of the FLDS. His wife and children are kidnapped from him and he is instructed to have nothing to do with them. Instead of giving in, read the true story of how Jason took on the FLDS leaders and saved his children.

Download or read book Between the Lines written by Jodi Picoult and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-06-25 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Told in their separate voices, sixteen-year-old Prince Oliver, who wants to break free of his fairy-tale existence, and fifteen-year-old Delilah, a loner obsessed with Prince Oliver and the book in which he exists, work together to seek his freedom.

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Download or read book The Heat Is On written by Todd Outcalt and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The heat is usually on youth leaders every summer. Summer jobs, irregular church schedules, vacations, and the casual nature of the season pose a challenge for summertime youth ministry. The Heat Is On! provides 100 creative, fun, and meaningful ideas for youth. With splash, crash, riot, and quiet, youth leaders can use the cool ideas in dozens of summertime settings and occasions, including: *Cool Worship Sites and Spiritual Adventures *Blazing Ready-to-Go Retreats *Sizzling Summer Games *and many more! Check out the other resources in Abingdon's youth ministry trilogy- Seeing is Believing! 100 Youth Talks for Every Occasion and Holidays, Holy Days, and Other Big Days for Youth: 100 Ideas for Youth Ministry- written by Todd Outcalt.

Download or read book F L Wasselwick s Return of the Golden Turtle written by K.L. Malmquist and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-03-24 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The initial comments are in! From the very first sentence to the very last, this book will spark your imagination, it is impossible to put down. Readers have been commenting, "This story is so clear and well presented, it is like watching a movie. Are you sure this is fiction or did this really happen?" They smile and then a look of concern falls across their face, "What is going to happen with Kate and Bobby? Tell me, you just have to tell me..." I laugh. It is only I, who knows that secret! If you have ever been mesmerized as you gazed across the water, wondering if there is something out there...perhaps another world...perhaps a spiritual world...this one was written for you. Part I of a trilogy, this book is filled with love and adventure. It entertains both men and women, testing what we are taught about the afterlife. The author´s intention is to entice you to fall in love with Kate and Bobby, the two main characters. Just as it happens in true life, their lives are filled with moments of success and tender pleasure, with challenges and failure, with heartache and the ever present, unexpected twist and turn. Indulge...fall in love and then...Part II - The Unraveling: The Story of Kate and Bobby, will be out by Christmas 2010. It is the ultimate compliment when a reader says, "Wow! Where did that story come from?" For the longest time, this book was my cherished treasure and now I want to share it with you. Click the mouse. Entice your imagination with, F. L. Wasselwick´s Return of the Golden Turtle. And then look to the future, you will be captivated by The Unraveling...as poor, sweet, innocent Kate...Oh, I wish I could tell you! 2011...Part III...that´s the big one, the book I always wanted to write, a secret worth waiting for! But first, start at the beginning! Get your copy today. Give one as a gift to someone you love.

Download or read book 212 The Extra Degree written by Sam Parker and published by The Walk The Talk Company. This book was released on 2011-04-15 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 212° the extra degree captures the essence of excellence in an unforgettable way... At 211° water is hot. At 212°, it boils. And with boiling water, comes steam. And with steam, you can power a train. The one extra degree, that one small step, makes the difference. In the original 212° the extra degree softcover, the simple 212° concept is illustrated through a clear introduction and then supported by a series of thoughts, examples, and facts that will help you absorb the 212° mindset. Its purpose is to inspire the extra level of effort that produces exponential results. Let 212° become a part of everyone's vocabulary. This book will encourage anyone who reads it to give that extra degree of effort...the extra degree that will produce extraordinary results.

Download or read book The Baseball Codes written by Jason Turbow and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2011-03-22 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An insider’s look at baseball’s unwritten rules, explained with examples from the game’s most fascinating characters and wildest historical moments. Everyone knows that baseball is a game of intricate regulations, but it turns out to be even more complicated than we realize. All aspects of baseball—hitting, pitching, and baserunning—are affected by the Code, a set of unwritten rules that governs the Major League game. Some of these rules are openly discussed (don’t steal a base with a big lead late in the game), while others are known only to a minority of players (don’t cross between the catcher and the pitcher on the way to the batter’s box). In The Baseball Codes, old-timers and all-time greats share their insights into the game’s most hallowed—and least known—traditions. For the learned and the casual baseball fan alike, the result is illuminating and thoroughly entertaining. At the heart of this book are incredible and often hilarious stories involving national heroes (like Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays) and notorious headhunters (like Bob Gibson and Don Drysdale) in a century-long series of confrontations over respect, honor, and the soul of the game. With The Baseball Codes, we see for the first time the game as it’s actually played, through the eyes of the players on the field. With rollicking stories from the past and new perspectives on baseball’s informal rulebook, The Baseball Codes is a must for every fan.

Download or read book Shards written by Keith B. Darrell and published by Amber Book Company. This book was released on 2023-06-02 with total page 855 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keith B. Darrell traverses multiple genres and dimensions, guiding the reader to a wondrous universe of speculative fiction in which he has loosed the gremlins of his imagination. Leading the reader through realms of fantasy, horror, science fiction, satire, nostalgia, urban fiction, and other genres, he has tapped into the zeitgeist, chronicling the exploits of ordinary people who find themselves in extraordinary situations. His tales hold a funhouse mirror up to society and force us to recognize ourselves in the reflection. Filled with pathos, they cross all genres and are alternately poignant, nostalgic, humorous, cautionary, and even terrifying. Keith B. Darrell’s stories flow effortlessly. Do not be deceived. They are raw. They are politically incorrect. And they will take you from your comfort zone into a modern day Twilight Zone.

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Download or read book Catching 101 written by Xan Barksdale and published by Author House. This book was released on 2011-07-28 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CATCHING-101: The Complete Guide for Baseball Catchers is the most comprehensive book ever written for baseball catchers. It contains tips, drills, and proper mechanics that will help every catcher or coach better understand the most difficult position on the field. This book contains information on EVERY aspect of catching that Coach Barksdale has learned through his years of experience from coaching nationally ranked NCAA teams, and playing at almost every level from Little League to professional baseball. A few of the topics covered in CATCHING-101 are: Receiving Blocking Catching Pop Flies Throwing Fielding Bunts Plays at Home Plate Drills Pitchouts Pass Balls/Wild Pitches Giving Signals And More! If you have been searching for a source with lots of high quality information about catching, this is the book for you! CATCHING-101 was written by Coach Xan Barksdale who is currently an NCAA Division I baseball coach and an ex-professional baseball player. Coach Barksdale played in the Atlanta Braves organization and has been a featured speaker at the prestigious ABCA (American Baseball Coaches Association) national convention.