Download or read book They Call Me Wheels written by Geoffrey E. Matesky and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-02-17 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the year 2000 I thought I had life pretty much figured out, at least for a guy who had spent the last 16 years paralyzed and permanently confined to a wheelchair. As the survivor of a horrific car accident at age 19, I had rolled through some pretty rough territory, enduring not only hostile physical landscapes, but hostile attitudes of those around me as well. I was tougher than most, or so I thought; but all of that changed the day I became a step parent. It is the year 2000, and I have become the Master of my disabled realm: I can pop up and down steep curbs in my wheelchair and make it look like childs play. I can disassemble and pack my wheelchair into my car in under 30 seconds flat. I can swim 1000 yards non-stop in under thirty minutes using only my arms for propulsion. I can push on these wheels longer and harder than anybody, all day long, for as long as I need to without uttering a single complaint. Yet how in the world am I going to change the diaper of this kicking, screaming two year old that Ive been left alone with for the first time? How on earth am I supposed to chase this tender Kindergartener up the stairs after he has just made off with my $200 pair of Oakley sunglasses? And what will I do the day they figure out that they can take me out of action completely by tipping me over backwards in my wheelchair? They Call Me Wheels is my story, how I fell in love with my future wife Elizabeth and virtually overnight became a wheelchair-bound stepparent to her two young sons, Josh and Ben; embarking upon the most arduous, terrifying, and at the same time the most extraordinary and satisfying adventure Ive had yet to experience. Wheels (the nickname given to me by the cocky, disbelieving cronies of Elizabeths ex husband) chronicles a three year span where I literally roll slap-dash and headlong into the unknown; at times Im frustrated, foiled and ready to throw in the towel, but in the end I am actually beginning to believe that I just might be making a difference in the lives of my newly acquired family - that is, until its my turn to give Josh the dreaded Puberty Talk.

Download or read book The Baxters Take Three written by Karen Kingsbury and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2010-04-06 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the sake of a dream . . . or the love of fame? Chase Ryan and Keith Ellison set out to change the world with their films--and they are finally seeing their dreams come true. The dedicated producers are deep in negotiations with America's top young movie star to play the lead in their next inspirational movie. But life takes a sudden turn for Chase, removing him from Jeremiah Productions permanently. In the process, Keith brings on one of the Baxter family members and the moviemaking continues. At the same time, a crisis hits Keith's daughter, Andi, and Keith feels helpless to respond. Devastated by the consequences of her wrong actions, Andi ventures out on her own and decides on a course of action that could destroy her. Meanwhile, Bailey Flanigan is caught up in her own drama with Cody Coleman. A Campus Crusade retreat gives them time alone along the shores of Lake Monroe and lets them face a possibility they've avoided for years. Will Keith keep the passion he had at the start of his filmmaking--and will there be enough passion left over for his hurting daughter? Or has their quest to change American culture become nothing more than a quest for fame? Part of New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury's beloved Baxter series that begins with Redemption, Remember, Return, and Rejoice, now streaming online Inspirational women's fiction with plenty of heart and a thread of sweet romance

Download or read book Icarus written by and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The African American Baseball Experience in Nebraska written by Angelo J. Louisa and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nebraska is not usually thought of as a focal point in the history of black baseball, yet the state has seen its share of contributions to the African American baseball experience. This book examines nine of the most significant, including the rise and fall of the Lincoln Giants, Satchel Paige's adventures in the Cornhusker State, a visit from Jackie Robinson, and the maturation of Bob Gibson both on and off the field. Also, recollections are featured from individuals who participated in or witnessed the African American baseball experience in the Omaha area.

Download or read book Playing Partners written by George Peper and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2003-05-01 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The editor-in-chief of Golf magazine examines the friendship that took root while he and his son set out to dispel the myth that golf is a good walk spoiled. Teenagers are notorious for differences with their parents, but George Peper has been lucky to share a special friendship with his 18-year-old son, Scott. For the past decade, the two have bonded over a mutual passion for golf, spending hundreds of hours together they would never have enjoyed if not for their love of chasing around a little white ball. Now, Peper examines their relationship, analyzing how their roles have morphed from faultless father and worshipful son to teacher and pupil, dictator and insurgent, and ultimately, target and assassin, as son tries to outscore father over 18 holes. In an endearing portrait, George Peper hits on the universal lessons of life, love, and golf-as he's learned them from his teenage son.

Download or read book I Thought It Was All About the Kids written by Coach Scooter Stevens and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2016-12-31 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his first book, Its All About the Kids, author and youth baseball coach Scooter Stevens presented an entertaining compilation of fictional stories based on actual events detailing humorous, lighthearted, and sometimes unsettling stories about the ever-present dark side of youth baseball. Now comes his second book, I Thought It Was All About the Kids, which contains additional fictional stories based on actual events recalling his and others experiences coaching youth baseball. Although the endearing and loveable stories are still prevalent in his new bookI Thought It Was All About the Kidsparental expectations, competitive pressures, and the ever-present adult manipulation led to an increased number of contentious tales from the dark side as the players grew older in age. Join Coach Scooter Stevens through his journey coaching youth baseball in I Thought It Was All About the Kids!

Download or read book The Above the Line Collection written by Karen Kingsbury and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2015-09-29 with total page 1321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Baxters Take One Could they change the world—before the world changes them? Filmmakers Chase Ryan and Keith Ellison left the mission field of Indonesia for the mission field of Hollywood with a dream bigger than both of them. Now they have done the impossible: raised enough money to produce a feature film with a message that could change the world. The Baxters Take Two The producers are gaining respect and are on the verge of truly changing culture through the power of film—but is the change worth the cost? The Baxters Take Three Chase Ryan and Keith Ellison set out to change the world with their films—and they are finally seeing their dreams come true. The dedicated producers are deep in negotiations with America’s top young movie star to play the lead in their next inspirational movie. But life takes a sudden turn for Chase, removing him from Jeremiah Productions permanently. The Baxters Take Four The new producers find they must truly act as missionaries in order to help save the film, their families, and the young movie star. Breakthroughs take place that the public will never know about, as the possibility of saving the world through film is finally a very real possibility.

Download or read book The Youth s Companion written by Nathaniel Willis and published by . This book was released on 1872 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes music.

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Women and Baseball written by Leslie A. Heaphy and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2016-03-15 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women have been involved in baseball from the game's early days, in a wide range of capacities. This ambitious encyclopedia provides information on women players, managers, teams, leagues, and issues since the mid-19th century. Players are listed by maiden name with married name, when known, in parentheses. Information provided includes birth date, death date, team, dates of play, career statistics and brief biographical notes when available. Related entries are noted for easy cross-reference. Appendices include the rosters of the World War II era All American Girls Professional Baseball League teams; the standings and championships from the AAGPBL; and all women's baseball teams and players identified to date.

Download or read book The Players Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1960 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book World Class written by Grant Wahl and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2024-06-04 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This collection of Grant’s work is a great testament to not only what he did when he was here, but what he’s still doing to impact others.”—LeBron James The definitive collection of beloved late journalist Grant Wahl’s work—a masterclass in the art of sportswriting After Grant Wahl died of an aortic aneurysm at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, collapsing in his press seat during a quarterfinal match, tributes to Wahl poured in from around the globe. Wahl was beloved for good reason—he was kind, generous, and unflinching in the face of injustice. He was also one of the best sports journalists of his generation. Spanning four decades of storytelling, World Class collects for the first time the finest writing of Grant Wahl, from op-eds for his college newspaper to twenty-five years of reporting at Sports Illustrated to his deeply personal work for Fútbol with Grant Wahl on Substack. Wahl was the multi-tool modern sportswriter: clear and direct; able to write long, short, or in between; cosmopolitan; socially aware. Arranged thematically, World Class demonstrates how Wahl’s career aligned with the evolution of sportswriting. Included are explorations of soccer subcultures from Buenos Aires and F.C. Barcelona to the dusty sandlots of Nacogdoches, Texas, as well as accounts of trophy lifts that have a first-draft-of-history definitiveness. Some pieces capture prodigies early in their careers, like LeBron James and Landon Donovan; others lift the voices of the women athletes to whom Wahl paid early attention—stars like Abby Wambach and Megan Rapinoe. The book showcases the daring and important positions Wahl took in Qatar in the weeks before he died, supporting migrant workers and LGBTQ+ people. More than a collection of Grant Wahl's best work, World Class is a portrait of a journalist at the height of his powers, always evolving with the times, revealed by the stories he found and the unflinching way he told them.

Download or read book Read My Lips written by Sally Kellerman and published by Weinstein Books. This book was released on 2013-04-30 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee Sally Kellerman explores her life and career, and also examines how Hollywood itself has changed over the years.

Download or read book They Call Me Goose written by Jack Givens and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2024-03-05 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Jack "Goose" Givens first walked onto the basketball court at Lexington's Douglass Park for the legendary Dirt Bowl league, it was the beginning of one of the most illustrious sports careers in Kentucky history. After being named 1974's Mr. Basketball for the state of Kentucky as a high school senior, Givens signed with the University of Kentucky and went on to amass a string of achievements that place him among the all-time greats in NCAA college basketball—most notably leading UK to the 1978 NCAA Men's National Championship with his 41-point performance against the Duke Blue Devils in that historic game—and being named the Final Four Most Outstanding Player for that year. They Call Me Goose: My Life in Kentucky Basketball and Beyond is an intimate and all-encompassing look at the life and career of the basketball legend, from growing up in a housing project in Lexington, his success with UK men's basketball through his years with NBA's Atlanta Hawks and the Japan Basketball Association, his career as a college and NBA television color analyst, to his recent appointment as a commentator for the UK Sports Network. Givens shares personal and endearing stories from his childhood—how he was initially interested in baseball instead of basketball, the summers spent with his grandmother in Danville, Kentucky, and the teachers and coaches who guided and supported him along his journey. He also speaks candidly about his experiences with poverty, ruinous financial debt, the blowback from sexual assault allegations, and how his faith and his family helped sustain him through hardships and challenges. In collaboration with journalist Doug Brunk, Givens presents fans with the powerful story of a husband, father, mentor, businessman, and ambassador for Kentucky—who also just happens to be an iconic sports legend.

Download or read book The Thrill of the Grass written by W. P. Kinsella and published by Rosetta Books. This book was released on 2017-09-17 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of Shoeless Joe—the basis for the film Field of Dreams—come baseball stories that capture the magic and wonder of the game. No one can write about baseball with the same brilliant combination of mysticism and realism as W. P. Kinsella. Lovers of the game and lovers of fine writing will thrill at the range and depth of the eleven stories that make up this collection. From the magical conspiracy of the title story, to the celestial prediction in “The Last Pennant Before Armageddon,” to the desolation of “The Baseball Spur,” Kinsella explores the world of baseball and makes it, miraculously, a microcosm of the human condition. Praise for W. P. Kinsella’s The Dixon Cornbelt League and Other Baseball Stories “[Kinsella] defines a world in which magic and reality combine to make us laugh and think about the perceptions we take for granted.” —The New York Times “His short stories about baseball are wistful things of beauty which serve to remind us how the game should feel—the innate glory of a diamond etched in the minds of Americans.” —Calgary Sun “[Kinsella] uses baseball . . . As a familiar starting place for exploring, with pinpoint control, the human psyche.” —Booklist “Stories that read like lightning and tantalize the reader with fascinating scenarios.” —Publishers Weekly

Download or read book The Only Way I Know written by Cal Ripken, Jr. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1998-04-01 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There aren't many Americans who didn't feel a lump in their throat watching Cal Ripken, Jr. take a historic jog around the bases on the evening of September 6, 1995—the night he smashed Lou Gehrig's record number of 2,130 consecutively played games. But, as "the hardest working man in baseball" will tell you, he was just doing his job. And now he tells you just how he does it, why he does it, and how it makes him feel. With the candor and grace that have endeared him to fans everywhere, Cal Ripken, Jr. tells the story of his journey to the major leagues: of his early childhood and life with a baseball manager for a father; his stint in the minors, working his way up from the Rookie Leagues to Triple-A; and finally to the permanent call from Baltimore where he began the drive to an All-Star career. Cal talks with warmth of his mentors and teammates, and with honesty of the Orioles' roller-coaster ride from the pennant to a lamentable 0-21 start in the eighties. He reveals his innermost thoughts on the game, and leads us through his strategies at the plate and on the field. Best of all, Cal reveals what makes him tick: his commitment to the game, to his family, to his career, and to the team. In this rich and rewarding memoir, we find out why he's credited with putting the "great" back into America's greatest game: it's the only way he knows.

Download or read book Chicken Soup for the Soul A Tribute to Moms written by Jack Canfield and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-08-28 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chicken Soup for the Soul: A Tribute to Moms will help you show your thankfulness to the many moms in your life, be it your mother, stepmom, mother-in-law, or even your best girlfriend who is a mother. It's your chance to tell them how much they mean to you and how much you care.

Download or read book The Energy Clock written by Molly Fletcher and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A creative solution to productivity that will empower every reader to break free of burnout and learn effective time management and productivity techniques for you and your team! In this transformative business and personal growth book, renowned keynote speaker and author, Molly Fletcher, introduces you to the revolutionary concept of the energy clock. Discover how to align your activities with your natural energy rhythms and harness your energy at its peak to maximize productivity and personal effectiveness. Key Features: The Energy Clock Concept: Understand the three energy zones and learn how to align your energy with the things that matter most to you. Optimize Productivity: Learn how to prioritize and schedule your activities in a way that aligns with your peak energy periods, resulting in increased focus, efficiency, and effectiveness. Enhance Well-being: Learn techniques to recharge and replenish your energy during low energy phases, ensuring sustainable high performance and overall well-being. Personalized Approach: Adapt the strategies to your specific circumstances and goals, enabling you to create a personalized energy management plan that supports your success. Practical Tools and Exercises: Find practical tools, exercises, and techniques throughout the book to help you implement the principles of the energy clock in your daily life. Master your energy, optimize your productivity, and live a balanced life by embracing the power of energy management, and experience the profound impact it can have on every aspect of your life. It's time to align with your natural energy rhythms and unlock your limitless potential.