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Fired Up For Gold follows Ameia Wilson, a high school junior who
aspires to be a track and field state champion. Born and raised in
Danville, Illinois-a small city that has a heart of gold despite
the ever-growing poverty and criminal activity-she contributes to
the Danville High School Vikings track team, led by her idol B.J.
Luke ("Coach"), former DHS '72 football player and Hall of Fame
coach, and his childhood friend Debi Hosch ("Coach Hosch"), former
DHS '74 cheerleader and teacher. As a returning All-American,
expectations are set high for Ameia as she faces off against
rivals, and attempts to be a good leader for the team. As the
season progresses, she learns important lessons and finds out that
she has more potential than she thought. Most importantly, she must
constantly battle against her greatest challenge yet: herself.
A comprehensive record of British and Irish Football during two
World Wars, giving the date and result of every match played in
each of the English, Scottish and Irish Leagues. All the county and
regional cup competitions are also covered. Friendly matches, which
for some clubs were a main part of their fixture list, are also
given. The many Representative, international and military fixtures
are also listed.
Carlos is a dedicated, talented coach who has pushed me beyond my
limits to improve my times. I didn't participate in sports when I
was in school because I came from a very different education system
where academic achievement was more important than anything else.
By the time I got into triathlon, I was a journalist holding down a
very demanding job. I had little time to train, and often had to
skip key workouts. But Carlos worked with me to maximize my
efforts, allowing me to reach the finish line in a time that I
could be proud of. I'm forever grateful to him for my gains in
fitness, endurance and confidence. More important, I'm grateful to
him for bringing the best out of me, and for his encouragement. He
liked to say, "Don't be afraid." You'll find that attitude
throughout this book.Angela LauSan Diego Union Tribune journalist
This book (hardcover) is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It
contains classical literature works from over two thousand years.
Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore
shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the
cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical
literature. Readers of a TREDITION CLASSICS book support the
mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from
oblivion. With this series, tredition intends to make thousands of
international literature classics available in printed format again
- worldwide.
Called "the greatest angling explorer of his generation"
("Independent on Sunday"), Jeremy Wade takes viewers where no
wildlife program has gone before. Now Wade goes truly beneath the
surface, disclosing full details of how he catches each species and
recounting the off-camera highlights of his extraordinary life.
From his arrest as a suspected spy in Southeast Asia to a plane
crash in the rainforest, every page of the "Wall Street Journal"
bestseller "River Monsters" is packed with adventure. From the
heart of the Congo to the depths of the Amazon, Wade reels in fish
of staggering proportions and terrifying demeanor for an
unforgettable read.
The 50 Greatest Players in Philadelphia Eagles History examines the
careers of the 50 men who made the greatest impact on one of the
NFL's most iconic and successful franchises. The author ranks, from
1 to 50, the top 50 players in team history. Quotes from opposing
players and former teammates are provided along the way, as are
summaries of each player's greatest season, most memorable
performances, and most notable achievements.
First came the Teds, the the Mods, Rockers, Hippies, Skinheads,
Suedeheads and Punks. But by the late Seventies, a new youth
fashion had appeared in Britain. Its adherents were often linked to
violent football gangs, wore designer sportswear and made the
bootboys of previous years look like the dinosaurs they were. They
were known as scallies, Perry Booys, trendies and dressers. But the
name that stuck was Casuals. And this grassroots phenomenon,
largely ignored by the media, was to change the face of both
British fashion and international style. Casuals recounts how the
working-class fascination with sharp dressing and sartorial
one-upmanship crystallized the often bitter rivalries of the
hooligan crews and how their culture spread across the terraces,
clubs and beyond. It is the definitive book for football, music and
fashion obsessives alike.
This book is the weapon for the best offense in the league. You
want to coach, but only know the football of your youth - the Power
I run it up the middle, three yards and a cloud of dust. Now you
finally have the tools to implement a simple, but highly effective,
and young player oriented, Hurry-Up-No-Huddle Spread Offense.
Combining elements of the Wing-T with a shotgun no huddle scheme,
this highly-effective system was developed specifically for the
volunteer coach of a youth football team (ages 8 to 14). The "coach
speak" has been removed and football concepts simplified in this
easy to read book. You'll soon be putting up points and the kids
will be having fun running plays that look similar to what
higher-level football teams execute. Be ready to be an inspiration!
Ismael Ontiveros's story begins with the journey of two immigrant's
from Mexico coming to America to find a place to settle down and
raise a family. It ends with enlightening generations of children
through the time-honored American pastime known as baseball. In
this memoir, Ismael shares the story of the fall and rebirth of the
Flyers' Youth Baseball Program. In The Fighting Flyers, the author
describes his personal quest to share a golden time of his
childhood with a new generation of children. He takes on the task
to bring a small haven to children of this downtrodden community.
Baseball gives the children of this neighborhood an opportunity, a
dream, a chance to become something more than a statistic. More
than just a game, more than just a pastime, baseball brings
children and adults from all walks of life together, all for the
sake and the love of the game.
"Jay's recollection of pool stories exceeds any that I've ever
heard. His exactness in recalling events as they actually happened
is amazing. There are few as qualified to write about pool action
as Jay. He has always been right on the money with everything he
has accomplished and this book isn't any different."
-World 9-Ball Champion Billy Incardona
"I've known Jay since the 60's. Although he loved to compete, he
became more respected as a great game maker and money winner who
helped out many a pool player when down on their luck."
-World All Around Champion Danny Diliberto
"Jay is the 'go to' man in pool. He is a living historian and a
source for all pool info. As an accomplished player himself, he
evolved into every aspect of the sport. He has given sage advice to
up-and-coming players as well as champions. Jay is a valued member
of the pool community who gets a nod and a smile from all who know
him."
-Pat Fleming, ACCU-Stats Video Productions
If you are a serious wannabe first-time golfer ready to get
started, or you're a multi-seasoned Joe (or Jane) Golfer-constantly
trying to figure out why you got addicted to this
challenging-yet-rewarding game in the first place-The Legend of Joe
Golfer book was specifically written with you in mind. Whether
you're an unskilled and unseasoned regular recreational player, or
you've refined your skill level and playing ability after getting
many seasons under your belt, you regular players quickly realize
that you won't demonstrate perfectly crisp ball-striking to
generate accurate and precisely placed shots right off the bat-even
though you might have purchased the best brand-name clubs and
golfing equipment available. As a 'Joe, ' you are no Tiger Woods-or
as a 'Jane, ' you're no Annika Sorenstam. Instead, you continue
spraying your bad shots all over the course-like a groundskeeper
watering the course grounds for the next day's play. Chris Kalwa
has been there, he's done that, and he feels your bad-shot aches
and pains. In The Legend of Joe Golfer, Chris shares his uniquely
crafted golf story-a passionate twelve-year journey of endless
trials and tribulations-to provide all regular players with a
looking-glass through which anyone can relate to and connect with:
from understanding why you are all addicted to this beautiful and
ancient game, to learning how you can best prepare for and enhance
your enjoyment of golf. Chris's four-stage golf journey takes all
Joe Golfers on a wild and crazy ride: from shaping and defining
your own legendary character; learning effective rescue shots;
choosing a better physically fit lifestyle; to reflecting upon your
golfing evolution over time. Ultimately, this story will inspire
and encourage all you Joe and Jane Golfers to carve out your own
legendary Golf Gone Wild stories. Enjoy your journey, golfing
friends Cheers
Bob Hayes grew up in a small Alabama town, the son of a prominent
high school coach. Although he had a few shining moments as a
player, he never really became a starter. Instead, he found his
niche in the preparation and application of player performance
strategy. He was great at bringing out the best in his players.
SIDELINE tells the story of Bob's unexpected early success and
gives the reader a glimpse into the famed young football coach's
unique talents. SIDELINE gets you out on the playing field and puts
you right in the middle of the huddle. Along with these thrills,
Bob's story is full of lessons about sports and life. The finer
points of these lessons, "Gary's Gems," are highlighted within the
stories and listed for you at the end, making this a great book for
coaches and students of any sport at all levels of participation..
Guys, girls, men and women of all ages will enjoy this story. It's
more than just a tale about football; it's also a story of one
young man's journey and the surprising relationships that develop
along the way. This is what makes SIDELINE championship material.
Go ahead, read and discover for yourself GaryLett.
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