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You are about to embark on a dangerous adventure. With this game in
a book, use the pop-out Survival Spinner to learn your fate as you
face peril after peril in a wild, rugged landscape. You become lost
in the mountains after an emergency landing. Among the snowy peaks,
you are at risk from dangers including falling victim to
hypothermia, being buried by an avalanche or stumbling into a deep
crevasse. In your backpack, you have a sleeping bag, a thermal
roll-mat, a bottle of water, a bag of nuts, waterproof matches, a
pair of binoculars, a camera, a first aid kit and an old survival
journal belonging to your grandfather. As you confront each
life-threatening challenge in this adventure-filled game book,
place the Survival Spinner found inside the cover of the book on
one of the circles on your current page, and spin. The place where
the spinner points when it stops tells you if you have survived,
are still living but injured or that you have perished, with a
corresponding page number to turn to for each fate. Throughout, you
will learn about real-life survival techniques, including how to:
Make a snow shelter Build a fire Survive a bear attack Treat a
wound Use the sun and moon to navigate Cross a frozen lake
Harrowing tales of real-life wilderness survivors provide glimmers
of hope as you deal with the consequences of your choices. One bad
decision could lead to disaster... Frozen Mountain is the debut
book in the exhilarating Spin to Survive series. Discover real-life
survival tips and stories as you navigate your own perilous journey
through the wilderness guided by your decisions and the removable
Survival Spinner. Have you got what it takes to survive?
You re walking near a row of trees when you suddenly see a flash of
color rise out of the brush. It s a ring-necked pheasant You raise
your gun to aim. Do you have what it takes to bag the bird? Now is
your chance to learn about pheasant hunting history, gear,
techniques, safety, and more."
Jimmy Lee was the best shooter from 15-feet I have ever seen. If
he got his shot, he made it. Early, middle, or late in games it did
not matter when. Jimmy had great fundamentals, he worked hard and
he shot the ball with great confidence. He was so consistent; if he
missed a shot you thought it was an accident. His thoughts and
techniques can help anyone improve their free throw shooting Jim
Boeheim Head Coach at Syracuse University, Naismith Basketball Hall
of Fame, Class of 2005; 2008 Olympic Gold Medal, Team USA, 2010
World Championship Gold Medal, Team USA; 2010 Division I Coach of
the Year
Jim Lee and I were contemporaries at Syracuse. He played in the
games I talked about them. I remember him as a clutch shooter (in
the 1975 NCAA Tournament, his 18-footer with 3 seconds left upset
North Carolina, and paved the way for Syracuse s first trip to the
Final Four). Since Jimmy was pretty close to automatic from the
foul line, just about every player, at every level, can benefit
from his advice and proven approach. Bob Costas NBC Sports
This is a rare book, because Jim is able to weave together
invaluable skills instruction with a very personal and informative
story about his relationships with teammates, coaches, and most
importantly his family. Jim s father, as both a veteran and a
person with disabilities, clearly served as an exemplar for Jim
with regard to how he approached basketball and how he approached
life. This is clearly illustrated by the fact that Jim has
committed to leverage the proceeds from sales of this book to
improve the lives of this generation of veterans with disabilities.
On so many levels, Jim s book is powerfully positioned to impart
lessons about basketball and life that are meaningful and timeless.
Mike Haynie, PhD Executive Director, Institute for Veterans and
Military Families, Syracuse University; Barnes Professor of
Entrepreneurship, Whitman School of Management, Syracuse
University
Fifteen Feet For Free is an easy read for all ages. It can be
very helpful for kids just beginning their basketball days, and I
can see a great benefit for more experienced players. The
fundamental instructions in this book can easily improve a player s
free throw percentage. Morgan Wootten 1,274 wins as Head Basketball
Coach at DeMatha HS; Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Class of
2000; National Coach of the 20th Century; Four-time recipient of
National Coach of the Year; 10-time recipient of Coach of the Year
in the Washington D.C. Area
The fundamentals of great free throw shooting are in complete
alignment with the values of practice, repetition, goal sitting,
and mental calm that successful business people employ. Jim gets
this and writes about it in an amazingly real and compelling way.
Mike Perlis President and CEO, Forbes Media
This book is essential for everyone...not just boyscouts or boys
even, it is full of practical advice on just about everything...
The original Boy Scout Handbook standardized American scouting
and emphasized the virtues and qualifications for scouting,
delineating what the American Boy Scouts declared was needed to be
a "well-developed, well-informed boy." The book includes
information on the organization of scouting, signs and signaling,
camping, scouting games, and a description of several scouting
honors. Scouts past and present will be fascinated to see how
scouting has changed in the ensuing years, and how it has stayed
the same.
Blast a mammoth home run, dive headfirst into second base, or hurl
a 100 mph fastball. Capture the action and excitement on the
baseball field by drawing yourself into the scene Produced in
partnership with Sports Illustrated Kids."
Fierce debate has long loomed over Title IX, the landmark
legislation prohibiting sex discrimination in schools, whether in
academics or athletics. Since its inception, Title IX has inspired
both backlash and backlash-against-backlash commentary. Supporters
contend that the legislation is a long overdue measure in securing
equal opportunities for girls and women in America's school and
university athletics. Opponents argue that Title IX is nothing more
than a government-enforced quota system that is damaging men's
sports programs. Caught in the middle are the schools that struggle
to develop equitable sports programs for male and female athletes.
From the hard fought passing of Title IX in 1972 to the most recent
debates surrounding compliance, this encyclopedia explores the
significant individuals, schools, events, key concepts,
controversies, and legal cases revolving around Title IX and its
application in collegiate athletics. This encyclopedia, the first
of its kind, offers a comprehensive guide to various aspects and
wide ranging issues associated with Title IX and sports. With more
than 150 in-depth entries, this inclusive and authoritative
reference will appeal to students, scholars, and general readers
interested in both the historic framework and contemporary
implications of Title IX and academic athletics. Sample entries
include: A League of Their Own Association for Intercollegiate
Athletics for Women v. NCAA (1984) Bonnie Blair Molly "Machine Gun"
Bolin California NOW v. Board of Trustees of California State
Universities (1993) Commission on Equal Opportunity in Athletics
Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act Patsy Mink Ms. Foundation
National Women's Football League NationalWrestling Coaches
Assocation Pederson v. Louisiana State University (2000) Three Part
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