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By Frank Fitzpatrick. 2005
“Fascinating. . . . One of the best books ever written on the rise and fall of a great college…
football coach. ” —Allen Barra, San Francisco Chronicle The Lion in Autumntakes readers inside Penn State’s storied football program as legendary coach Joe Paterno fights to turn his struggling team into a winner once again. In more than a half century at Penn State, Paterno has won more bowl games (21) than any other coach and more games (354) than all but one, en route to two national championships and five perfect seasons. But in the new millennium hard times arrived in Happy Valley. His Nittany Lions had losing seasons in four of five years, dropping sixteen of twenty-three games in 2003 and 2004. There were boos at Beaver Stadium and increasing calls for the aging Paterno to step down. Award-winning sportswriter Frank Fitzpatrick followed JoePa through the 2004 season as the beloved coach struggled to save himself and his storied program. Fitzpatrick trailed Paterno from fund-raisers to the spring practices to the sidelines, detailing how the coach endured another losing season while building a team that would win the Orange Bowl and compete for the national championship in 2005. Interweaving stories from past seasons into the narrative, Fitzpatrick fleshes out the legend of Paterno. BACKCOVER: “Insightful. . . . Fascinating reading. ” —Chicago Tribune “A rather startling success. . . . Significant. . . . literary. . . . [Fitzpatrick] relies on his own tenacity and attention to detail with just the right amount of historical perspective. ” —Pittsburgh Post- Gazette “[Demystifies] the college football coach, moving behind the spectacle of Saturday afternoon to reveal flesh and soul and humanity. ” —Buz Bisinger, The New York Times “You don’t have to be a Penn State fan to appreciate it. ” —ESPN. comBy J. S. Mcintosh. 2011
Weight training is one of the world's most popular sporting activities. It is also a leading cause of sports injuries,…
especially among young people whose bodies are still developing. Learn in detail how to avoid injury when weight training, and what you should do if an injury occurs. Pre-training preparation is vital, and this book discusses everything from selecting the right gym and using equipment properly to mental training and proper warm-up routines. The causes and cures for weight-training injuries are clearly described, with a particular emphasis on developing good technique. Methods of self-treatment for injury are given priority, but the book is also clear about when you should see a doctor. Discover: * How to rehabilitate a shoulder injury. * How simple changes in posture can protect your back. * What type of weight training routine you should follow if you are under eighteen. * The importance of good nutrition. * The dangers of performance-enhancing drugs.By Daniel Grady. 2013
Mario Yepes es un nombre conocido en el fútbol, tanto dentro de Colombia como afuera. El capitán actual de la…
Selección Nacional ha tenido una destacada trayectoria en poderosos equipos latinoamericanos como europeos. Jugó y deslumbró la hinchada del River Plate de Argentina, y escaló hasta ser el jugador mejor pagado de Francia. Es conocido como El Rey por su excepcional habilidad defensiva y dominio del balón en el juego. Tanto carismático como humilde, Yepes ha tenido varias victorias y otras tantas caídas. Ahora juega por Milán, uno de los mejores equipos del mundo.Martial arts students don't just learn how to fight. They also learn lots of other important things--like how to stay…
safe. Martial artists know how to kick, jump, and punch without hurting themselves. They know how to protect their bodies in martial arts class--and out. Discover how martial arts can help you stay safe too!By Kim Etingoff. 2014
Martial arts students don't just learn how to fight. They also learn lots of other important things they use every…
day--like confidence, for example. Confidence--feeling good about what you can do--gives you courage to try new things. It helps you do your best, at school, in sports, and throughout your life. Learning martial arts can help you feel more confident in school, at home, and with friends. Discover how martial arts can give you confidence!By Rodolfo Iguarán Castillo. 2013
Durante más de una década, desde 1990 a 2001, Freddy Rincón fue un sólido jugador de la Selección Nacional de…
Colombia. En 84 partidos con los Cafeteros, incluyendo tres torneos de la Copa del Mundo, el centrocampista marcó 17 goles. Durante su carrera, Rincón también jugó para una variedad de clubes en Colombia, Europa y Brasil. Se retiró en 2004.By Silvia Meave. 2013
Fredy Guarín anotó el mejor gol de la temporada de fútbol europeo 2010-2011. De este modo el mediocampista nacido en…
Puerto Boyacá se confirmó como uno de los grandes ídolos del fútbol en Colombia. Fredy, que fue medallista de oro al lado de sus compañeros de la selección colombiana en los XX Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe en 2006, es hoy una esperanza para la selección nacional de su país en las próximas eliminatorias hacia la Copa Mundial de Fútbol Brasil 2014. Empezó 2012 como jugador del equipo italiano Inter de Milán por un período de seis meses, que podría extenderse en un contrato millonario definitivo. Actualmente Guarín es uno de los jugadores latinoamericanos más cotizados a nivel mundial.By Gustavo Vazquez. 2013
Iván Ramiro Córdoba se elevó desde orígenes humildes. Nacido en una familia pobre, creció jugando al fútbol en las calles…
de Rionegro, Colombia. Después de un par de años con el equipo local de Rionegro, se trasladó al club Atlético Nacional de Medellín. Luego jugó para San Lorenzo, un club basado en Buenos Aires. Su habilidad a desarmar a los ataques de los oponentes más pronto llamó la atención de clubes europeos, y en 1999 fue al Inter de Milán. En una docena de años con el Inter de Milán, Córdoba se ganó una reputación como uno de los mejores defensores del mundo. él ayudó al club a un par de campeonatos de la liga. Para los colombianos, sin embargo, Córdoba siempre será recordado por un gol que marcó el 29 de julio de 2001. Ese gol dio a Colombia el campeonato de la Copa América.By Sara James. 2014
Martial arts students don't just learn how to fight. They also learn lots of other important things they use every…
day--like self-discipline, for example. Self-discipline is what keeps us going, even when it's hard work. Martial artists learn this skill, and it helps them with everything from studying for a test . . . to practicing an instrument . . . to playing sports. Discover how martial arts can help you learn self-discipline too!By Mark Perryman. 2016
A unique 50th anniversary collection of superlative writing and new football thinking. A first-ever oral history of '66 combined with…
match reports provided by writers from each of the countries England played, create a highly original view of the tournament - how the fans watched the games, the stadia, the newspaper and TV reporting are each revisited. The politics, music and fashion of '66 are examined too, exploring the forces of fan resistance in England and Germany that have found common cause in opposition to the corporate take over of the game, as well as the entirely new ranking system that calculates England's fall, and occasional rise, from 1966 to 2016, showing who has overtaken England and why.By Shaina Indovino. 2015
Dwight Howard has already had an amazing career in the NBA, and he's not done yet. Since being drafted in…
2004, Dwight has played in seven NBA All-Star Games, won awards for defense, and even won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Dwight's played for the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, and Houston Rockets, breaking records and winning games with all three teams. Find out how Dwight Howard became the amazing player he is today. Learn why he's one of the best players in the game!By David Fisher, Tom Coughlin, Michael Strahan. 2013
A top NFL coach offers leadership advice that applies from the field to the office. Tom Coughlin led the New…
York Giants to two Super Bowl victories with his unique system of relentless preparation and resilience. He teaches his players that you can never guarantee a win, but you can always earn the right to win--with focus, hard work, and anticipation of obstacles. Now Coughlin shows how his teachings apply beyond the gridiron, illustrating his points with previously untold stories about players like Eli Manning, Doug Flutie, and Michael Strahan. His wisdom can help leaders in any field rev up their own organizations. ing flexibility into your game plan Paying close attention to the details, because every piece of information is an advantage over the competition Establishing trust and open communication with your team Coughlin illustrates his lessons with previously untold stories about prominent players like Eli Manning, Doug Flutie, and Michael Strahan. Earn the Right to Win can help you master a winning combination: preparation, smart decision making, and toughness in the face of adversity. It's a powerful guide for leaders in any kind of organization.By Paco Elzaurdia. 2013
A Cuauhtémoc Blanco simplemente le fascina jugar fútbol y lo demuestra en el campo. Ha sido parte del balón pie…
profesional mexicano desde 1992, y desde entonces, en uno de los jugadores más famosos del mundo. Fue miembro del equipo Club América de México, Valladolid en España, y Los Chicago Fire de los Estados Unidos, sin mencionar la selección de su país. Descubra como Cuau se convirtió en tan impresionante jugador--y hasta donde lo ha llevado su talento. Donde quiera que vaya, da lo mejor de si y se gana la atención y admiración de la fanaticada.By Eduardo Martínez Alaníz. 2013
Muchos están de acuerdo con que Hugo Sánchez es uno de los mejores futbolistas mexicanos en la historia. Fue la…
estrella de la selección nacional y jugó para el Real Madrid, uno de los mejores equipos del mundo. Entérese como Sánchez llegó a la fama en su país... y más allá. Aunque está retirado, éste ícono del balón pie ha hecho la transición de jugador a técnico y hoy por hoy, después de cuarenta años en el deporte, sigue siendo una figura de renombre.By Ed Robinson, Makoto Yamamoto. 2014
Há muitos de nós que sonham em vender todas nossas coisas, deixar o emprego e fugir para o Paraíso. Esta…
é uma história de um casal que fez esse sonho virar realidade. O autor compartilha o que sentiu ao experimentar sua liberdade final, e descreve os passos que tomou para chegar lá. A história inclui contos de suas viagens, comentários sobre o estado da sociedade americana de hoje e um plano financeiro simples que beneficiará qualquer pessoa, independentemente de seus objetivos futuros. Ao longo da narrativa, o leitor é presenteado com golfinhos e peixes-boi, pelicanos e águias-pescadoras, céu azul, água cristalina e praias de areia branca. A música tropical desempenha um papel importante também. Saiba como a música os inspirou a executar este plano. Acompanhe como eles transformam um cotidiano de trabalho entediante em uma rotina de vagabundos despreocupados a bordo de um barco. Este livro fará você repensar a forma como encara a vida e o dinheiro.100 great sports debates for each city-from who was the best coach to what was the best play of all…
time.The perfect gift for sports fans-the series that's sweeping the nation, and is already a hit in Boston, Chicago and New York.The best debates for rabid fansThe Best Sports Arguments gives each city or region all the best arguments of their hometown teams, with expert answers from top sports media figures. In fact, the Best Sports Arguments series is the #1 sports debates series on the market! Why?-Each book features 100 debates, the most of any series!-Each city's book is written by authors well-known in the region, leading to fan recognition and media interest.-They make perfect gifts for sports fans of any age.-And the debates go on!By Joseph Parent. 2013
A simple and concise guide to confidence and skill in putting by a renowned golf instructor and the bestselling author…
of Zen Golf and Zen Putting Dr. Joseph Parent is the highly sought-after PGA TOUR and LPGA instructor who has helped major champions Vijay Singh and Cristie Kerr reach #1 in the World Ranking. In the classic Zen Putting, Parent approached the art of putting in the context of Zen Buddhist philosophy. In How to Make Every Putt, he shifts focus to the immediate physical and mental challenges of golf’s game within the game, providing simple yet powerful techniques that will unlock the secrets to confident, stress-free putting and improve any golfer’s score. Comprised of seven sections on key topicsConfidence, Green Reading, Speed, Stroke, Ideal Putting Routine, Challenging Putts, and Continuous Improvementthis pithy, practical volume combines updated and revised lessons from Zen Putting with a step-by-step method for mastering the ideal putting routine, as well as new tips from the author’s years of extensive work with the pros. Parent offers tried and true advice on how to master the essentials of great putting, including: Feeling the confidence that you can make every putt How to read greens for line and speed The secret to a great putting routine How to get better while you play Featuring links to insightful video clips, along with game-changing drills and exercises that golfers can practice at home or on the putting green, How to Make Every Putt is sure to become a staple in every golfer’s library. .By Ethan Zohn, David Rosenberg. 2011
Following professional soccer player Ethan Zohn on another global adventure, this entertaining and educational handbook explores the cultures and customs…
of Mexico. From a walking tour of Mexico City and visits to the ruins of the country's ancient civilizations to a once-in-a-lifetime butterfly migration sanctuary and colorful Lucha Libre wrestling, this investigation explores the real Mexico, avoiding the commonplace tourist traps and border towns. Activities presented in each chapter include science and math projects based on Mayan cultures, creative writing and art exercises inspired by Mexican folk art and celebrations, and even simple traditional recipes. Staying true to its series, this installation provides the opportunity to research a charitable project in Mexico and make a difference in this wonderful country. Siguiendo el jugador de fútbol profesional Ethan Zohn en otra aventura global, este manual educacional y entretenido explora la cultura y las costumbres de México. Desde un recorrido a pie del Distrito Federal y visitas a las ruinas de las civilizaciones antiguas del país hasta un santuario maravilloso para la migración de las mariposas y la lucha libre animada, esta investigación explora el México real y evita las comunes trampas para turistas y las ciudades fronterizas. Las actividades presentadas en cada capítulo incluyen proyectos de la matemática y la ciencia basados en la cultura maya, ejercicios de escritura creativa y arte inspirados por el arte popular y las celebraciones mexicanas y recetas sencillas tradicionales. Manteniéndose fiel a la serie, este libro provee la oportunidad de investigar un proyecto caritativo en México y hacer una diferencia en este gran país.By Aurelia Jackson. 2015
Four-time NBA All-Star Rajon Rondo is one of the most exciting players in the NBA. Since being drafted in 2006,…
Rajon has gone on to amazing heights playing with the Boston Celtics. In his time in the NBA, Rajon has led the NBA in assists and steals, won awards, and played with some of the NBA's best. Find out more about one of basketball's best players. Learn about Rajon's childhood--and how he went from shooting hoops in high school to sinking baskets for the Celtics. Discover how he became one of the league's best defensive players!By Z. B. Hill. 2015
Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world. Fans everywhere watch both local games and games played…
in the NBA. Millions of people around the globe play pick-up games with friends, while professional basketball players have become celebrities who are recognized everywhere. Fans from Japan to Brazil and Canada to Kenya love players like Jeremy Lin, Shaquille O'Neal, Yao Ming, LeBron James, and many more. The NBA may play in the United States, but basketball is the world's sport, with fans, leagues, and players worldwide. Discover how basketball is seen around the world and find out how the sport became so popular. Learn more about the world's best basketball players. Explore the connections between fans in different places--and find out how basketball brings people together no matter where they live.