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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Sports & outdoor recreation > General
_______________ 'Brilliantly funny' - Abi Elphinstone on You Can't
Take an Elephant on Holiday 'You will laugh out loud' - Guardian on
You Can't Take an Elephant on the Bus _______________ A band of
weird and wonderful creatures try to compete in the most unsuitable
sports in this fifth title in the bestselling You Can't Let an
Elephant... series. Have you ever seen a weightlifting wombat, or a
figure-skating alligator? How about a pole-vaulting hippo, or an
octopus . . . playing table tennis? Get ready for all sorts of
hilarious animal antics in this side-splitting picture book from
the creators of the bestselling You Can't Take an Elephant on the
Bus. From zebras playing cricket to a walrus on a mountain bike,
this book will make you laugh out loud. Jam-packed with silly
animals and all your favourite sports, it's riotous, irresistible
fun! _______________ Don't miss out on the other hilarious books in
this series: You Can't Take an Elephant on the Bus, You Can't Let
an Elephant Drive a Digger, You Can't Call an Elephant in an
Emergency, and You Can't Take an Elephant on Holiday. Collect them
all!
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
'Park' encourages children to investigate a park whatever the
weather - from grass and footpaths to trees and leaves.
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Fishing Queen
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Marci Peschke; Illustrated by Marci Peschke
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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
Test
The legendary, record-breaking Hall of Fame pitcher tells his
inspiring story Mariano Rivera never dreamed of becoming a
professional athlete. He didn't grow up collecting baseball cards,
playing Little League, or cheering on his home team at the World
Series. He had never heard of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio,
or Mickey Mantle. One day, that all changed. From a childhood
playing pickup games in Panama to an epic career with the New York
Yankees, Mariano's rise to greatness has been anything but
ordinary. He's the guy on the mound who doesn't hear the crowd,
just the sound of the ump calling, Strike! The teammate you can
rely on, even when the bases are loaded in the bottom of the ninth.
Whether you know him as Mo or as the Sandman, Mariano is The
Closer, and this is his story. Full of tips for young athletes and
tales from the Yankee clubhouse, The Closer: Young Readers Edition
is an inspiring story of perseverance, sportsmanship, and
dedication that have defined the life of a baseball legend.
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