Der Schwimmer - Die Geschichte einer Leidenschaft
Aus dem Buch: "Mit sechs Jahren kam er, wie jeder andere Berliner Junge, in die Volksschule um bis zu seinem vierzehnten Jahre, dem der Einsegnung, in ihr zu bleiben. In diesen Jahren lernte er schreiben, rechnen und lesen und einige allgemeine, elementare Kenntnisse, das hei?t, Franz Felder lernte auch hiervon nur das allernotwendigste. Seine Schrift behielt immer die klobigen Formen der Ungewandtheit, und man sah ihr an, wie m羹hsam es ihm wurde, die Feder zu f羹hren; sein Rechnen ging gerade so weit, um zur Zusammenz瓣hlung seiner kleinen Ausgaben und Einnahmen zu dienen; und sein Lesen-ach, der arme Franz Felder hat in seinem kurzen Leben wenig mehr gelesen, als hier und da den "Lokalanzeiger" und eine Annonce an der Litfa?s瓣ule, denn es ist ihm ewig unverst瓣ndlich geblieben, wozu B羹cher 羹berhaupt anders existierten als um den ?berflu? an Zeit zu beseitigen." John Henry Mackay (1864-1933) war ein deutscher Schriftsteller.
Never Stop Skating
Moving to a new city is hard. Being the new kid is even harder.When eleven-year-old Jay Noble moves to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, he quickly learns that fitting in won't be easy. At his new school, he faces bullies who make every day feel like a challenge-including one teacher who seems determined to make his life miserable.Everything begins to change the day Jay steps onto the ice.As he learns to skate, Jay discovers a surprising gift: he's incredibly fast. With the help of a new friend, determination, and his growing love for hockey, Jay finds the confidence to stand up for himself-on and off the rink.But when Jay earns a spot on the Saskatoon Renegades, the pressure rises. The competition is fierce, the bullies aren't gone, and the road to the Provincial Championship won't be easy.Will Jay's speed, courage, and heart be enough to help his team win-and help him finally feel like he belongs?A fast-paced, uplifting middle grade hockey story about perseverance, friendship, and finding your place-perfect for readers ages 9-12, hockey fans, and kids who love underdog stories.
The Foursome
Golf fiction's finest hustler--The Green's Eddie Caminetti--returns in a laugh-out-loud novel featuring a foursome of upwardly mobile golf fanatics who get their just rewards. Tired of hustling for something as ordinary as money, Eddie Caminetti sets his sights slightly higher than other men's pockets: he goes after their souls. He now presides over Swithen Bairn, an exquisite secret golf course that's a kind of twisted Fantasy Island where the arrogant and pompous find their cherished dreams suddenly transformed into their worst nightmares. When four enviably successful business/golf junkies are lured to Swithen Bairn by an irresistible offer-- "the most memorable golf vacation you ever had or you don't pay" --the old adage that you can learn more about people during one round of golf than you can by living next door to them for six months comes hilariously and powerfully true. Mixing equal parts of suspense, hilarity, and raw human drama, Troon McAllister deftly shows readers what can happen when money, friendship, ambition, and greed converge explosively in a single round of golf.
Quiet, Please
Any intense effort, such as with a bow and arrow, Tai Chi reenactment of nature's movements, or even swinging a golf club, can be a vehicle for bringing a mindfulness of the mental/physical aggregates of our existence into a clearer focus in the service of crossing a great river of life that, as ancients postulated, separated unwholesomeness from wholesomeness where freedom from suffering awaits. Realities of what comprises one's self and the fantasies of others can both be arenas for opening minds to pondering both life's unexplained mysteries and a path bringing life's known building blocks under self-control.Golf happens to be taken as the outward direction of the path, appreciation of gravity, and the centering of oneself as the underfooting of the path and a glimmer of a calm, alert mind as the destination. The present effort, inspired by actual experiences throughout the world, captures tales "outside of the spectator ropes"--some fantasized, some real--that hinted of essential elements of Eastern psychology underlying the aggregates of our existence and self-help aids such as practicing breathing meditation or mindfulness.
The Devil in the Diamond
Two soldiers. One American. One Japanese.One thing in common - baseball!World War II is coming to a violent close.As the Battle of Okinawa rages on, American soldiers seize Shuri Castle and find a single survivor: Yuujin Miyano. The U.S. private put in charge of watching this prisoner is Eugene Durante. Although enemies, the two men find they have a common multi-generational bond: baseball. Their grandfathers bore witness to, and helped shape, the extraordinary birth of the game. When the fighting ends, the two men return to their homes to face a postwar world neither expected. Then both receive unexpected messages that will change their lives forever. Once more, the veterans will face off in a final dramatic clash.Order your copy of THE DEVIL IN THE DIAMOND today!
The Legend Lives On
This is the compelling realistic story about athletics in the small towns in Texas. It tells the story of building a championship tradition from a below average program that attracts five good coaches and their collision with a group of gifted athletes and it is told through the eyes of the citizens of the community in which it all takes place. The characters are as real as those in so many small towns and the interchanging of their attitudes and behaviors are comical at times. It illustrates how often smaller communities are identified by the public school's success in athletics and how much success can bring about new ideas and attract others to want and become a part of their success. It also shows what a challenge people from the outside have in being accepted and being understood, but when they are, all benefit from the experience. The question that is asked in this story is whether the next generation and a new staff can continue the tradition established, now that the "golden boys" have graduated and gone on to college. It is an amazing tribute to those who follow such an era and their struggles.
Closer to the Sun
BILLY INFANTE IS AN ANGRY AND TROUBLED YOUNG MAN WHO SEES LIFE THROUGH A DARK LENS. BORN IN A BLUE-COLLAR NEIGHBORHOOD, HE, AS MANY BEFORE HIM, TURNS TO BOXING AS A WAY OUT. HIS VIEW OF LIFE, COLORED BY THE PHILADELPHIA NEIGHBORHOOD OF PORT RICHMOND, SHAPES HIM JUST AS SURELY AS IF HE WERE ON A POTTERS' WHEEL. THIS IS A STORY ABOUT FAMILY, RACE RELATIONS IN LOVE AND IN SPORT, TRUE FRIENDS AND FALSE FRIENDS, AND OVERCOMING OUR BASEST OF INSTINCTS, OF HAVING THE COURAGE TO DO THE RIGHT THING, AND TO HELL WITH THE CONSEQUENCES. ABOUT A MAN WHO FINDS REDEMPTION, A DIFFERENT PATH, AND THE POWER OF LOVE. YOU KNOW THIS GUY. WE ALL DO.
So, You Thought Golf Was Easy
"So, You Thought Golf Was Easy by David Pendlebury is an appealing story of a young man, striving to achieve his dreams in life. However, unlike some scripted plot, real life tests you through adversities, unfavorable conditions, challenges, and what not; meanwhile, demanding courage, patience, persistence, and determination before allowing you to live your dreams. Similarly, the story shares all it takes to follow one's passion and live a life of one's choice. Exploring through the pages, the readers are like to relate to the emotions of the characters since we share the same one life - the challenges and the achievements."
Rippa!
It's 1989 and a surf-loving Aussie teenager flukes a dream move to an English footballing giant. Problem is, it's never been his dream, and in the brutal big leagues he has a fight on his hands to ensure his laidback life doesn't turn into one giant nightmare.Before Harry Kewell, Mark Viduka and Tim Cahill became household names in English football, and once Craig Johnston retired, there was another Aussie name on every football fan's lips.Rippa - Joey Rippa.This 19-year-old high school drop-out wants to be on the waves or smoking pot and strumming his guitar in his small Western Australian beach town, instead of being on a football pitch. But the round-ball game is where his real talent lies and when he has the match of his life for the State team against a travelling West Ham United side in a glamour friendly, he's offered a pro contract with the English First Division side. With the bill's mounting in his father's bar, his beloved uncle facing homelessness, and his band needing a new recording, he reluctantly signs and heads over to the UK.But the dream move turns sour the moment he lands when he discovers that The Hammers' manager, Bobby Noll, has been sacked and with no one at the club having any idea who this blonde-stubbled Kim Wilde-lookalike is, he's farmed out to Middleby United, a struggling non-league provincial outfit.And in the most landlocked town in Britain, and with its howling wind, never-ending rain and permanent grey skies, he feels a million miles away from his beloved sand and sun lifestyle.Rippa is faced with isolation, loneliness, terrible cuisine and a dressing room and stadium of home fans who think of him, at best, as a novelty, and, at worst, a pathetic joke.Still mourning his beloved English-born football-loving mother (who vanished six years earlier), he finds an unlikely ally in the club's female physio and tries to buckle down and make it in the brutal sink or swim world of English football. And along the way, he makes his family and hometown back in Australia proud, reminds West Ham that he actually exists, and get struggling Middleby back to the big time.
Though I Fall
Born into a lineage of racing legends, Chad Watson was destined to carry on the family's legacy. Fate handed him a cruel blow, however, leaving him with not only a burden that still weighs heavy on his heart but also the physical limitations life has dealt him.Years have passed since tragedy struck those around him, yet the pain of their absence remains for Chad. Haunted by their memories, he struggles to reconcile with this harsh new reality.As darkness surrounds Chad's future, an unexpected opportunity arises-one that could reignite his passion for the sport that once defined his family. Yet, as Chad delves deeper into the world of motorsport, the specter of his past looms ever larger.In THOUGH I FALL, Chad Watson's journey unfolds, navigating the treacherous bends of abandonment, grief, addiction, and the relentless pursuit of greatness. As he battles his inner demons, he discovers that true victory lies not only in conquering the racetrack but also in finding the strength to forge his own path.Join him on this pulse-pounding journey of self-discovery as he confronts his fears and discovers the true meaning of courage, perseverance, and the power of embracing one's own legacy.
Though I Fall
Born into a lineage of racing legends, Chad Watson was destined to carry on the family's legacy. Fate handed him a cruel blow, however, leaving him with not only a burden that still weighs heavy on his heart but also the physical limitations life has dealt him.Years have passed since tragedy struck those around him, yet the pain of their absence remains for Chad. Haunted by their memories, he struggles to reconcile with this harsh new reality.As darkness surrounds Chad's future, an unexpected opportunity arises-one that could reignite his passion for the sport that once defined his family. Yet, as Chad delves deeper into the world of motorsport, the specter of his past looms ever larger.In THOUGH I FALL, Chad Watson's journey unfolds, navigating the treacherous bends of abandonment, grief, addiction, and the relentless pursuit of greatness. As he battles his inner demons, he discovers that true victory lies not only in conquering the racetrack but also in finding the strength to forge his own path.Join him on this pulse-pounding journey of self-discovery as he confronts his fears and discovers the true meaning of courage, perseverance, and the power of embracing one's own legacy.
The Half-Back A Story of School, Football, and Golf
"The Half-Back: A Story of School, Football, and Golf" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a compelling work of fiction that chronicles the coming-of-age journey of a high school student immersed in the worlds of football and golf. Set within the backdrop of a high school environment, the novel delves into the intricacies of adolescence, friendship, and competition. As the protagonist navigates the challenges of balancing athletics with academics, the reader is drawn into a tale of teamwork, rivalry, and character development. Through the lens of sports, Barbour explores themes of camaraderie and leadership, highlighting the importance of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity. Amidst the excitement of football games and golf tournaments, the novel delves into the dynamics of coaching and mentorship, offering valuable lessons in sportsmanship and personal growth. Through the protagonist's journey, readers witness the transformative power of athletics in shaping character and instilling values of discipline and teamwork. "The Half-Back" stands as a timeless tale of athletic prowess and personal triumph, resonating with readers of all ages who have experienced the challenges and triumphs of adolescence and sports participation.
Teammates
The best friendships don't often start with brawls on the baseball field. But when unassuming, under-talented Nick Davis and Ryan Winter each take exception to some hard-nosed baseball, a rivalry born of a mutual understanding of what it means to be a teammate is formed.Nick, aided by his talented best friend Greg Romano, squares off against Ryan, along with his fiery younger brother, Henry. Aside from their on-the-field issues, each of them contends with the harsh realities that go along with being eighteen years old as they vie to become Iowa State Champions.As the boys work, fight, and strive for their first chance at success, their mentor, Sheldon Hill, a former World Series hero, struggles to come to terms with the end of his playing career.Teammates is a novel about baseball, friendship, growing up, and learning what it takes to become a good teammate and a good man.
Unsportsmanlike Conduct
A sexy professional football player. A single mom's quest for her son's biological father. As hidden truths unravel, will she risk not only her custody but also her blossoming romance?Exhausted single mom, Megan Lowell, faces a life-altering choice: should she seek out her adopted son's biological father? The only lead she has is that he's a player for the Springfield Spartans football team. But what if pursuing this path puts her custody at risk? Despite the heart-wrenching possibility, she turns to Danny, her incredibly sexy yet forbidden friend on the team, to discreetly inquire.Danny Parker, All-Star wide receiver and media sensation, is America's heartthrob. He's charming, witty, and dangerously attractive. He's always been clear about his aversion to parenthood; he can't afford distractions from his career. Yet, as he gazes into Megan's eyes, he senses a familiar desperation, reminiscent of his own mother's struggles. He's determined to help her find the missing puzzle piece even if it means confronting his demons and questioning his lifetime anti-fatherhood rhetoric.But when they find her son's father...Danny and Megan have to deal with the sack of a lifetime. Will they recover or will the turnover cost them more than they could have imagined?Hunker down today and read this touching story of sacrifice, unforeseen obstacles, and love.-------Unsportsmanlike Conduct is the third full-length novel in the Springfield Spartans series of steamy interconnected (happy ending) standalones featuring the football players of Springfield, Massachusetts-a single mother, who's-your-daddy, neurospicy heroine, recovering alcoholic hero, professional football romance with plenty of heat and angst.
Eagles Soar
Coach Bart Graham coaches a football team that encounters all sorts of challenges on and off the field. Bart is comfortable with his faith and calls on it to assist him while coaching. The team has some experienced and talented players and some who are new to the game of football. Quarterback Rex Jackson is an exceptional player and effective leader who seems to easily rally the team. When tragedy strikes the team, faith becomes more than just a part of football. It becomes the crucial centerpiece to dealing with grief while enabling the Eagles to Soar. Brian Barham grew up loving the game of football and was coached by his dad as a youth. As an adult, Brian coached each of his three sons as they played youth football. He continued to coach at the middle school, junior varsity, and varsity levels. Through the prayers and example of a friend, Brian came to know Christ as his personal savior during the 9th grade. Faith remains central to his life. Brian served a career as a soldier which included several deployments. After the Army, Brian taught JROTC and relished coaching and working with young people. Brian and his wife, Chris, raised a daughter and three sons who are off leading their own interesting lives. He settled in North Alabama along Weiss Lake. He remains active coaching, attending Men's Bible study, and worshiping at his local church.
On the Ball!
David Vassall's father was an ex-England international centre-forward, so when David starts at Repington, there are high expectations for the school football team. In his trial match, however, despite having some natural talent as a footballer, he "funks" - chickens out of tackles - a big taboo in school culture.Vassall is villified - and falls foul of the bully Birtles. The irrepressible, charismatic McPhail, however, see more to the situation and takes Vassall in hand.Without a decent centre-forward, the house and school team look set to decline. Will the bullies, or Vassall and his few good friends, prevail?Stanley Horler was the father of the football novel, On the Ball! is one of his best.
The Great Game
Did you know the first cup final at England's new national stadium built in the 1920s was between Downside FC and Wildwood Town in front of 100,000 spectators ? No ? Then read on."Sadness hung about him like a foggy halo. It pervaded and permeated the man, seeming to exude from his clothes and mingle with the rain that dripped from the almost unbelievable hat he carried his hand. He had come out of the black night like a visitant from another world.'My name, gentlemen, ' he said in an accent strongly Scottish, 'is McPhee - Angus McPhee.' "So opens the novel. The directors of Downside F.C. - the worst team in the country - are taken aback by this strange character presenting himself for the post of trainer. Having no alternative they give him a try, but the dastardly manager, Horace Ovens, hates him, and bankruptcy threatens the club. But is there more to this eccentric ex-Tommy than meets the eye. He sets out to lick the team into shape and turn its fortunes around.Stanley Horler was the father of the football novel, The Great Game/McPhee is probably his best work.
Eye on the Prize
The story of Mikai, a talented young boxer, and Caitlyn, the beautiful woman he falls in love with. Full of action and passion, the fast-moving plot, with its twists and turns and cast of dramatic characters, all connected in intriguing and unexpected ways, keeps the reader guessing right to the end. The obstacles Mikai faces in the boxing ring mirror the difficulties he (and Caitlyn) have had to overcome in the past, and the continuing struggle that faces them in their desire to have a future together.
The Rival Pitchers; a Story of College Baseball
This exciting novel follows the ups and downs of two college baseball pitchers, as they battle each other on the field and off. With a cast of colorful characters and plenty of on-the-field action, this book is sure to delight sports fans of all ages.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
It's all in the Game
Get ready for a thrilling and heartwarming collection of tennis tales from one of the greatest tennis players who ever lived. William Tilden, also known as Big Bill, shares his memorable moments on and off the court, his strategies and thoughts about the game, and his reflections on his long and successful career. This is a must-read for any tennis fan.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Girl and the Pennant
Brimming with heart and hope, this uplifting novel tells the story of a young woman who overcomes obstacles and discrimination to follow her dream of playing baseball, proving that with passion and perseverance, anything is possible.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Wheelman; Volume 2
This gripping novel from the late 1800s tells the story of a young man caught up in the dangerous and competitive world of professional bicycling. Full of thrills, spills, and unexpected plot twists, this work captures the excitement and energy of a bygone era in American sports history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Racecourse And Battlefield
This is a novel set in the world of horse racing and tells the story of a jockey named Dick Thorley. The story follows Thorley as he tries to find success on the racecourse while dealing with personal and professional challenges. It is a thrilling and engaging read for anyone interested in horse racing or sports fiction.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Plunger
In this gripping tale of horseracing and high stakes gambling, readers follow the fortunes of a young man who becomes embroiled in a dangerous and illicit world. Smart's vivid descriptions of the racing scene and his understanding of human nature make this novel a compelling read.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Fifth Ace
The Fifth Ace is a novel by Douglas Grant set in the world of professional poker. It follows the story of a young player who rises to fame and fortune, but finds that success comes at a price. The novel explores themes of ambition, greed, and the lure of the game.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Amateur Dreams
Jack was a young, inexperienced ex-racehorse when he came to live with Lou. He was her dream horse. But sometimes dreams don't go how you plan them. Some dreams take you for rides that you never could have expected. Does Lou have what it takes to overcome the obstacles thrown her way? Will Jack become the partner she has always imagined? Only time will tell in this enduring tale of horse and rider.
How Mephisto Was Caught
This book is a fictional retelling of the story of Mephisto, a mythical chess automaton that was rumored to be able to play and win against human opponents. The book includes illustrations and an exploration of the legend's origins. It is a unique and entertaining read for chess enthusiasts.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
In Low Water
A classic work of sporting fiction, this book tells the story of a champion jockey who falls from grace and must struggle to rebuild his career and his reputation. With vivid characters, thrilling horse races, and a compelling plot, this book is a must-read for fans of horse racing and adventure fiction.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Deerstalkers
This book is a classic hunting novel that tells the story of a group of friends who travel to the south-western counties of England in search of sport and adventure. The author, Frank Forester, was a pseudonym used by the American writer and sportsman Henry William Herbert. The book is a celebration of the joys of hunting and features detailed descriptions of the natural world and the animals that inhabit it. This book will be of interest to hunters, nature lovers, and anyone who enjoys outdoor pursuits.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Knights. Rugby Ed., by A. Sidgwick
A thrilling tale of rugby and chivalry, The Knights Rugby follows a team of noble young men as they battle their way to victory on and off the field. This classic sports novel is a must-read for any fan of the game or lover of adventure.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Quorndon Hounds, or, A Virginian at Melton Mowbray
Follow the exciting adventures of a Virginian fox hunter at Melton Mowbray in Frank Forester's classic novel. With vivid descriptions of the English countryside and a fascinating look into the world of fox hunting, this book is a must-read for any lover of outdoor sports and adventure.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
First and Ten
What do you do when your first season as head coach has been a disaster? If you are Arne Viimets, a brilliant but controversial iconoclast who likes to discuss football strategy with his dog, you ignore the advice of your alumni, your coaching staff, and, critically, your athletic director. You bench experienced starters in favour of undersized and unproven back-ups. You put together a team which features a rush end who ritually sprinkles antler ash on his head, an offensive tackle who plays the cello, a running back who listens to lectures by Richard Feynman before games, a rugby player from England who views Canadian football and his teammates with contempt, and a preternaturally gifted receiver whose discipline problems threaten to scuttle everything. And you dress Kevin Willister, who has nothing to offer except heart and attitude.It's the second season. First and ten.
First and Ten
What do you do when your first season as head coach has been a disaster? If you are Arne Viimets, a brilliant but controversial iconoclast who likes to discuss football strategy with his dog, you ignore the advice of your alumni, your coaching staff, and, critically, your athletic director. You bench experienced starters in favour of undersized and unproven back-ups. You put together a team which features a rush end who ritually sprinkles antler ash on his head, an offensive tackle who plays the cello, a running back who listens to lectures by Richard Feynman before games, a rugby player from England who views Canadian football and his teammates with contempt, and a preternaturally gifted receiver whose discipline problems threaten to scuttle everything. And you dress Kevin Willister, who has nothing to offer except heart and attitude.It's the second season. First and ten.
Filled Potential
She's my lawyer. I'm on thin ice. Nothing can happen between us.Except...it already did.I moved home looking to rebuild my hockey career and my brother's connections laced up my transfer to the Pittsburgh Fury.How do I decide to celebrate? I hit the club and pick up the first hot woman I can find.She wanted a night of wild passion--no names, just heat.So I roll into my agent meeting on Monday to sign papers with the new lawyers and there she is. Working at my brother's firm.She says she'll get disbarred if we don't keep things professional. But Juniper is my dream woman. Smart, athletic, fierce...I'd spend eternity in the sin bin for her.We just can't get caught.This fling-to-forever hockey romance sparks so hot it will melt the ice.
The Games
Medals can be won, careers can be made, hearts can be lost.From the pomp of Opening Ceremonies to the good-byes of Closing Ceremonies, join three remarkable women during the Winter Olympics. Tessa Rutledge, once an Olympic champion figure skater, returns as a coach, encountering her first love -- and heartbreak -- and testing her ability to forgive. Alpine skier Kyle Armstrong has made a mistake that could cost her Olympic gold and any hope of reconciling with the man she loves. Biathlete Rikki Lodge is just happy to be at the Games, until she meets a hockey player who demands that she puts everything on the line.Let The Games begin!In The Games, longtime sports journalist and best-selling novelist Patricia McLinn takes you inside the Winter Olympics. Patricia's award-winning books have gained fans around the world. Of her recent releases, Booklist said: "beautifully written, richly emotional love stories that are a joy to read." Praise for The Games"The Games accurately portrays the emotional roller coaster an athlete rides . . . The pride, excitement, disappointment, relationships, doubt, relief, joy and all of the pressures . . . all come to a head at the Olympic Games." -- Michael Weiss, U.S. Olympic figure skater "If the aim of The Games is to give readers a vicarious Olympic experience that is lively, entertaining, and emotionally satisfying, it hit its mark dead center." -- Romance Reviews TodayMore sports romance from Patricia McLinnHoopsThe Surprise PrincessRodeo NightsWhere Love Lives
Recruiting Blue Chip Prospects
Recruiting Blue Chip Prospects exposes the high-stakes college recruitment of T.R. Ward, an African-American basketball phenom. The novel spotlights Ward's senior classmate and friend, Patrick Kiernan, himself recruited by a local sports editor to chronicle Ward and the team's season. Realistic relationships run the gamut as conflicts abound, and relationships get tested.The narrative, set in 1991 but framed to provide a final jolt into the present, features memorable characters, including Patrick's girlfriend and mom, his favorite teacher and school dean, and various villains, some with realistic backstories rationalizing unsavory choices.Hogarty, a retired principal, has experienced high-level scholastic athletic successes and concerns. His story, subtly alluding to essential works in American literature, anticipates today's reality in which Blue Chip prospects get recruited with NIL cash payouts, often from prep schools founded to provide lucrative collegiate and professional paths for top athletes.Ultimately, however, the fictional account reveals that youths and adults all get recruited to others' versions of the truth, sometimes unwittingly.
Missed Signals
Big Deal, Small Town... Dale Fox is the long-time football coach at the local junior college. People look up to him. He does commercials for the hometown car dealership in return for the use of a shiny new truck. He's a deacon at church, hosts his own radio show, and has his own table at the local diner. His wife is beautiful, his daughter is successful, his grandson is perfect. That's the life of Coach Dale Fox. Until the wheels fall off. Until his wife dies unexpectedly, and he learns she was living a life he knew nothing about. Until his daughter moves home and tells him she's getting a divorce. Until the new college president starts asking questions about why the team isn't winning like it used to. Suddenly, Coach Fox isn't such a big deal anymore. He's struggling to hold on to the only life he knows. His family is upended, his job is on the line, and his reputation is threatened. That's also the life of Coach Dale Fox
Carved from Sand
A sand sculptor and world-class sailor share a past. Together can they find a way to share a future? Local Gloucester artist Morgan Henry built a career carving sand. Upon the arrival of a magnificent racing yacht off the beach, he alters his latest contest entry to match. Little does he know that his past skippers the boat. Mary Elizabeth sailed away from Gloucester and made her name on the ocean racing circuit. She never once looked back. Yet for reasons beyond her understanding, she returns. On the beach, in a sand sculpture conceived by a boy but carved by a man, she discovers that her past and her future are more connected than she could possibly imagine.
Slo Mo!
Growing up in a bizarre cave-dwelling cult in Colorado, seven-foot, eight-inch Maurice "Slo-Mo" Finsternick knows nothing about the NBA--that is until the day he's discovered and becomes the hottest sports icon in the country. This uproariously funny satire of pro sports is Rick Reilly at his very best. The bestselling author of the classic Missing Links has delivered again with this dead-on tale of "Slo-Mo" Finsternick, a genius player with a patented thirty-foot hook shot. Eventually, though, Slo-Mo begins to move away from his kind, truthful, polite, and self-effacing ways and gradually learns to behave like a famous athlete. Can the big man's innocence survive the charms of the big show?
Team Player
After his parents' marriage and finances collapse, high school junior Kyle Donovan must move in with his no-nonsense grandfather in the city and discover whether football can help him overcome ethnic and socioeconomic obstacles. Kyle Donovan, a seventeen year old star football running back from the privileged suburb of Fairview, Massachusetts, is devastated when his seemingly idyllic world falls apart. The collapse of his father's computer company and the divorce of his parents force Kyle to live with his blue collar curmudgeon of a grandfather in the gritty and ethnically diverse Boston suburb of Crandall. Can his love for football, the loyalty of a new group of multicultural friends, and most importantly, the special bond between grandfather and grandson, help Kyle rise above his circumstances and understand that the ultimate value of a person is not measured by wealth and social status? As a high school teacher and coach for 46 yera, I believe every athilete should read this book. Travers teaches ethics and honor through his main character, Kyle, leaving a lasting impression on today's youth. --Conny Moran, Reviewer. Team Player is a grand prize winner of the "Books Without Publishers" writing contest. Author Jack Travers, a social studies teacher and longtime football coach at Boston College High School, lives in Lynn, Massachusetts along with his wife Janice and their two children, Gina and Joseph. Jack holds a Bachelor of Arts and Master in Arts and Teaching from Boston College and a J.D. from the New England School of Law. As a native of Greater Boston and a twenty eight veteran of the classroom, Jack is thoroughly familiar with the themes that permeate his young adult novel, Team Player.
Losing Faith
Allen Jackson is a superstar basketball player from the north side of St. Louis. As a young boy, his dream was to play in the NBA, take care of his family, and give back to his community. Raised in a single-family home, his mom took him to church every Sunday. This is where Allen learned to have faith and trust in God. After announcing he would be attending George University, Allen made his way to Washington DC to continue his dream. As a freshman, Allen was leading his team in every category and being a leader on and off the court. Midway through the season, Allen was considered to be the number one pick in the NBA draft. He didn't get too excited, but he continued to pray and put his faith and trust in God. Allen's focus was getting to the NCAA tournament and bringing the trophy back to DC.During the NCAA tournament, the team played their best basketball of the season and made their way to the final four. During the semifinal's game, an unexpected incident happens that leaves the team in shock.Will Allen's faith be tested during this time? Will Allen help his team win a NCAA championship? Will Allen's dream of making the NBA come true?
Pacing the Sidelines
Arne Viimets is not a typical coach.Kevin Willister is not a typical player.This is not a typical football story. Arne Viimets has a passion for opera, he owns a dog named Chopin, and he quotes Thoreau at dinner parties.He also happens to have a brilliant football mind.When Arne is hired as head coach of the McGill Redmen, he is certain he can transform a habitually mediocre university football team into national champions.At least, that's what he expects. Instead, his uncompromising attitude and brutal workouts draw flak from players and colleagues alike. Alumni are critical of his personnel decisions. His coaching staff is riddled with personality conflicts. His underperforming team is mired in dissension. And as Arne's personal life becomes strangely entwined with his football one, it begins to look more and more like the game he loves will lead to his undoing.
Bred In The Bush
A thrilling tale of horse racing and romance set against the rugged landscape of the Australian outback. This action-packed novel follows the fortunes of a talented jockey as he strives to win the Melbourne Cup and the heart of the woman he loves.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Pacing the Sidelines
Arne Viimets is not a typical coach.Kevin Willister is not a typical player.This is not a typical football story. Arne Viimets has a passion for opera, he owns a dog named Chopin, and he quotes Thoreau at dinner parties.He also happens to have a brilliant football mind.When Arne is hired as head coach of the McGill Redmen, he is certain he can transform a habitually mediocre university football team into national champions.At least, that's what he expects. Instead, his uncompromising attitude and brutal workouts draw flak from players and colleagues alike. Alumni are critical of his personnel decisions. His coaching staff is riddled with personality conflicts. His underperforming team is mired in dissension. And as Arne's personal life becomes strangely entwined with his football one, it begins to look more and more like the game he loves will lead to his undoing.
