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The best of Zane Grey, outdoorsman: hunting and fishing tales (Classics of American Sport)
By Zane Grey, George Reiger. 1972
Twenty short stories about outdoor sports adventures by western writer Zane Grey (1872-1939). Contains "Colorado Trails" and "Roping Lions in…
the Grand Canyon." Includes 1992 foreword by George Reiger. Reiger credits Grey's experiences as an avid conservationist and explorer for inspiring his stories. 1972Football's best short stories
By Paul D. Staudohar. 1998
Twenty-one stories and one classic poem, published between 1909 and 1997, by renowned authors. Includes John Updike's "In Football Season,"…
which evokes the wonderment of youth at Friday night high school games; an excerpt from Howard Nemerov's The Homecoming Game; and pieces by Ellery Queen, Damon Runyon, T. Coraghessan Boyle, and others. 1998The camp robber and other stories
By Zane Grey. 1979
Collection of six western short stories. In the title story, a new ranch hand, Wingfield, is accused when the payroll…
is missing. Wingfield follows tracks to a remote cabin to find not only the stolen money but also a missing piece of his lifeReturn to Travers Corners: Stories (Lyons Press Ser.)
By Scott Waldie. 2002
Travers Corners is a fly-fishing paradise. It's a town of stories of love interests and fishing dories -- of famous…
fishermen full of hot air and simple ones filled with awe -- written with a wit that puts it all in perspectiveFather Bear comes home (I Can Read Level 1 Ser.)
By Else Holmelund Minarik. 1959
Four episodes about Little Bear in which he waits impatiently for his father to come home from a day of…
fishing, has the hiccups, meets a mermaid, and plays with Owl. Beginning chapter book. For grades K-3. 1959Uncommon Champions: Fifteen Athletes Who Battled Back
By Marty Kaminsky. 2000
These fifteen motivating stories prove that integrity and honor are not entirely missing from the playing fields. Readers will share…
the excitement as blind mountain climber Erik Weihenmayer scales the heights of Mount McKinley; as sprinter Gail Devers returns from a life-threatening illness to defend her Olympic title . . . and more. Despite facing incredible adversity, each of these stars found the heart and stamina to persevere.Amazing Careers: Inspirational Stories
By Charles Margerison. 2010
How did Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein and Coco Chanel choose their careers? Discover how these and other high achievers became…
successful in Amazing Careers. In life, the work we do often determines our status in society as much as the money we earn. Some people choose their job because of strong convictions while others are motivated by salary. This book provides a unique insight into lives of people who had exciting and interesting careers and can help provide inspiration to you in your own. Each amazing career is explored through BioViews® which are short biographical stories, similar to interviews. These unique stories provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.La patria transpirada: Historias de la Argentina en los Mundiales desde 1930
By Juan Sasturain. 2018
Un recorrido por los Mundiales que jugó la Argentina -o mejor, por los Mundiales que jugamos-, desde 1930 hasta hoy.…
En la cancha la camiseta se debe honrar, defender y, sobre todo, transpirar. El sudor es a la camiseta, en el fútbol, lo que la sangre a la bandera en la guerra. De la camiseta transpirada a la bandera ensangrentada hay un paso, sin duda excesivo. Se dice "dar la vida" en el esfuerzo; sudar sangre, exactamente. Los simbólicos colores se exaltan con la humedad. Además, siempre quedan las lágrimas de reserva: una catarata de efusiones que prometió, enumeró Churchill durante un Mundial que no era ningún juego. Parece que éste tampoco lo será. Es increíble las cosas que ponemos en el juego de la pelota. En este libro se pasa revista a los Mundiales que jugó Argentina o -mejor- a los Mundiales que jugamos, por radio, por la tele, en vivo o de memoria, de oídas o por rebote familiar. La versión no puede ser sino personal, sentimental en el mejor de los sentidos: qué me pasó a mí -de pibe, de adolescente, de muchacho, y ahora ya veterano- cuando esos campeonatos del mundo nos pasaban a todos por arriba y por adentro. Los datos precisos respecto de planteles, resultados, jugadores, fechas y partidos quedan a un lado, fuera del relato, no tienen que ver sino como paisaje, escenografía. No conozco felicidad más desgraciada. Pero sabemos que vale la pena. Juan SasturainMillion Dollar Baby: Stories from the Corner
By F. X. Toole. 1999
"In this remarkable collection . . . the spirit of Hemingway lives on." --The Wall Street Journal F. X. Toole…
knew boxing. Between bouts, he wrote, and two years before his death he published this collection of stories, giving readers an unprecedented look at the gritty life around the ring. He tells of a cutman with a sweet tooth, young fighters with dreams of celebrity, and a talented boxer who goes to Atlantic City for his biggest bout, only to be humiliated by the prejudices of a callous promoter. In "Million $$$ Baby," the inspiration for the Oscar-winning Clint Eastwood film, an aged trainer takes on a female fighter, guiding her through disappointment, pain, and tragedy. And in "Rope Burns," Toole realizes his epic vision, showing that even the purest fighter can succumb to the pressures of the world outside the sport. Throughout these stories, boxing's violence is redeemed by the respect these men and women share, as they strap on gloves and prepare their bodies for the ultimate test. This ebook features an illustrated biography of F. X. Toole including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author's estate.Buying a Fishing Rod for My Grandfather: Stories
By Mabel Lee, Xingjian Gao. 2004
Written between 1983 and 1990, these translated stories take as their themes the fragility of love and life, and the…
haunting power of memory. In "The Temple" the narrator's acute and mysterious anxiety overshadows the "delirious happiness" of an outing with his new wife on their honeymoon. In "The Cramp" a man narrowly escapes drowning in the sea, only to find that no one even noticed his absence. In "The Accident" a bus hits a cyclist and, as in stop-action film, the chaotic aftermath gives way to a calm, ordinary street comer with no trace of the previous drama. In the title story the narrator attempts to "unburden myself of homesickness" only to find himself lost in a labyrinth of childhood memories. Everywhere in this collection are powerful psychological portraits of characters whose unarticulated hopes and fears betray the never-ending presence of the past in their present lives."--BOOK JACKET. Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights ReservedCrunch & Des: Classic Stories of Saltwater Fishing (Lyons Press Ser.)
By Philip Wylie, Karen Wylie Pryor. 2014
Philip Wylie's enthralling tales of saltwater fishing have been entertaining readers of the Saturday Evening Post since 1939. Captain Crunch…
Adams, skipper of the charter boat Poseidon , and his friend and partner Des Smith adventure high and low in the waters of Florida, coming face to face with big fish and bigger personalities along the way. Featuring 22 of Wylie's best Crunch and Des stories, this is a delightful compendium of every thrill fishing has to offer. These beloved adventures include: "Widow Voyage" "Light Tackle" "Fifty-four, Forty and Fight" "The Way of All Fish" "The Affair of the Ardent Amazon" "Smuggler's Cove" And more favorite classics!With each Crunch and Des story selected by the author's daughter, these tales begin a journey of saltwater nostalgia, marine adventure, and warmhearted personalities that will last far beyond the last page.Un poco de pasión y otros cuentos de fútbol (Flash Relatos #Volumen)
By Ana Maria Moix. 2012
Reunimos por primera vez tres cuentos de Ana María Moix dedicados a una de sus pasiones: el fútbol. ¿Qué pasa…
si un día, de repente, sucede que dejas de sentir los colores de tu equipo? ¿Es posible mantener el control sobre tus emociones mientras sigues un partido decisivo para los tuyos? ¿Existe alguna actividad más apropiada que el fútbol para socializar a un hijo? Ana María Moix reúne por primera vez en esta colección tres tentativas de explicar una pasión tan irracional como el fútbol. O la literatura.The North Pole Picnic: Playdate Adventures
By Emma Beswetherick. 2020
Join Katy, Cassie and Zia on an Arctic adventure! Winter has arrived, and the girls decide to warm up with…
a picnic in the North Pole. But to their surprise the animals give them a frosty reception. Before they can enjoy snowflake-shaped sandwiches, shimmering doughnuts and mountains of ice cream, they must first win the trust of the Arctic Queen and discover why the North Pole is melting.The North Pole Picnic: Playdate Adventures
By Emma Beswetherick. 2020
Join Katy, Cassie and Zia on an Arctic adventure! Winter has arrived, and the girls decide to warm up with…
a picnic in the North Pole. But to their surprise the animals give them a frosty reception. Before they can enjoy snowflake-shaped sandwiches, shimmering doughnuts and mountains of ice cream, they must first win the trust of the Arctic Queen and discover why the North Pole is melting.Open Secrets: The Extraordinary Battle for the 2009 Open
By Robert Winder. 2011
The Open Championship has been a high point of the British sporting calendar for 150 years, but few have been…
so memorable as in 2009. After four heady days on the fabled Turnberry links (one day it went see, the next it went saw) Tom Watson, an all-tim e great but nearly 60 and with an artificial hip, faced an eight-foot putt to become not just the oldest but also the most successful (along with Harry Vardon) player in Open history. The golfing world held its breath. History hung on the roll of a small white ball. As drama it verged upon the magical. Surely he couldn't prevail; surely he couldn't falter. But this was only one of hundreds of such moments. Robert Winder followed them all, from the start of the qualifying process to the dramatic last gasp. Here he traces the thrills and spills of a resonant sporting drama, listens to the players and administrators, and describes the many ways in which the Open truly is open: the world, to the elements, and to the neverending outrages of fortune.The Simples Love a Picnic
By J. C. Phillipps. 2014
The Simple family's plans for a picnic in the park prove disastrously complex. From the artist and author J. C.…
Phillipps comes this hilarious little picture book with a big heart to remind us that picnics are just a little about food and a lot about family.Hot Rod Hamster and the Awesome ATV Adventure! (Scholastic Reader, Level 2)
By Cynthia Lord, Derek Anderson. 2015
A new fun-filled Hot Rod Hamster reader from the dynamic duo of Newbery Honor author Cynthia Lord and NEW YORK…
TIMES bestselling illustrator Derek Anderson! Hot Rod Hamster is looking for adventure! Hamster and his friends go looking for an awesome adventure at Al's ATV Park. But Hamster needs YOUR help to make it the perfect ride, full of bumps, jumps, and down-and-dirty fun! After roaring up hills, rolling over rocks, and splashing through mud puddles, the group halts at the sound of one word: "Help!" A family out for a picnic has gotten their ATV stuck in the mud! So Hamster and his friends stage a down-and-dirty rescue, proving that great adventure--and great new friends--come in all sizes! Newbery Honor-winning author Cynthia Lord and New York Times bestselling illustrator Derek Anderson's beloved characters return. With the same bouncing rhythms, fun choices, and daredevil antics that make the acclaimed picture books sparkle, these Level 2 readers will be a sturdy stepping-stone for Hot Rod Hamster fans and series newcomers alike as they move on to independent reading.Hot Rod Hamster and the Wacky Whatever Race! (Scholastic Reader, Level 2)
By Cynthia Lord. 2014
A new early reader series from dynamic duo, Newbery Honor author Cynthia Lord and NEW YORK TIMES bestselling illustrator Derek…
Anderson, featuring Hot Rod Hamster!Hot Rod Hamster LOVES to drive superfast. And today he's building a box car from scratch to race downhill in the Wacky Whatever Race. He needs to pick out a box, wheels, and a paint color for his car. Can you help him?With the same bouncing rhythms, fun choice rhymes, and daredevil antics that made the picture books so popular, this original Level 2 reader will be a sturdy stepping-stone for Hot Rod Hamster fans as well as series newcomers as they move on to independent reading. The years Ms. Lord spent as a first-grade teacher have given her the perfect sense for what language and storylines work best for emerging readers. This new adventure skillfully emphasizes word families and rhyming structures with pedal-to-the-metal flare! Little boys and girls will race to collect this latest story from their favorite furry friend.Hop into the early-reading driver's seat and join Hot Rod Hamster and his buddies for a fun-filled race day with a thrilling surprise at the finish line!SPINNING Chapter Sampler
By Tillie Walden. 2017
Download a FREE sampler of SPINNING by Tillie Walden!It was the same every morning. Wake up, grab the ice skates,…
and head to the rink while the world was still dark.Weekends were spent in glitter and tights at competitions. Perform. Smile. And do it again.She was good. She won. And she hated it.Poignant and captivating, Ignatz Award winner Tillie Walden’s powerful graphic memoir captures what it’s like to come of age, come out, and come to terms with leaving behind everything you used to know.Open Secrets: The Extraordinary Battle for the 2009 Open
By Robert Winder. 2010
The Open Championship has been a high point of the British sporting calendar for 150 years, but few have been…
so memorable as in 2009. After four heady days on the fabled Turnberry links (one day it went see, the next it went saw) Tom Watson, an all-time great but nearly 60 and with an artificial hip, faced an eight-foot putt to become not just the oldest but also the most successful (along with Harry Vardon) player in Open history. The golfing world held its breath. History hung on the roll of a small white ball. As drama it verged upon the magical. Surely he couldn't prevail; surely he couldn't falter. But this was only one of hundreds of such moments. Robert Winder followed them all, from the start of the qualifying process to the dramatic last gasp. Here he traces the thrills and spills of a resonant sporting drama, listens to the players and administrators, and describes the many ways in which the Open truly is open: the world, to the elements, and to the neverending outrages of fortune.