The Croxley Master; a Great Tale of the Prize Ring
A thrilling tale of boxing and redemption from legendary author Arthur Conan Doyle.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.
Also Ran
Step into the exhilarating world of horse racing with this thrilling novel about a determined jockey and his trusted steed. Filled with heart-pounding action and suspense, this book is sure to captivate readers who love equestrian sports and exciting storytelling.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.
Second String
Four friends, four coaches, a football team, and a vendetta.An afternoon ride solidified the alliance among the four captains of the Last Creek Lobos, who called themselves the Four Horsemen, and started the football season of a lifetime.Jackson McCullen, Bobby Surges, Nick Hartford, and Joe Blackfeather looked forward to their senior season playing side by side as first-string players, but Coach Burton had other plans for Jackson, who would always be second string in Burton's mind. But who, or what, really determined who was first string or second string? The roster, the coach, or the player?No one understood Burton's prejudice against Jackson...not Coach Morrison, his friend and colleague; not Tricia, his daughter who had a crush on Jackson; and especially not Jackson himself.Week after week, tension and frustration built; stakes became higher; and the question of "why" remained unanswered.Follow the Lobos throughout their season and find out who really was second string.
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 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.
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.
A Rank Outsider
In this riveting tale of horse racing and high society, Nathaniel Gould tells the story of James Rank, an outsider from the wrong side of town who makes a name for himself in the competitive world of horse breeding and racing. But as tragedy strikes and secrets are revealed, James must fight to maintain his place in a world that seems determined to keep him out.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.
Jockey Jack
This thrilling novel tells the story of Jack, a young jockey who dreams of winning the big race and making a name for himself in the world of horse racing. With vivid descriptions of the thrill of the race and the challenges of life in the stable, this book is sure to captivate readers 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.
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 Roar Of The Ring
This book is a gripping tale of boxing, love, and betrayal. The author tells the story of a young fighter who must overcome obstacles both inside and outside the ring. It is a classic tale of redemption and perseverance that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.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.
Hearts And The Diamond
A gripping tale of love and deception set in the world of professional baseball, Hearts and the Diamond is a must-read for fans of romance and sports.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.
Shroud of Sorrow
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 Wrestler
The Wrestler-Nicolaus Martin has always loved wrestling. Everyone called him Nicky. As a child, he and his brothers would wrestle around as they watched the WWF, WCW and NWA. No matter how poor their lives were wrestling would make it all better, even if it was for an hour. Nicky and his family were very poor. Every winter there was at least a month with no electricity at their home. The Wrestler-Nicky was bullied starting at the age of thirteen. The more he got picked on the tougher he got. Nicky and his buddies had such an imagination. They made up their own wrestling in a little town in Illinois. They made their championship belts out of cardboard and aluminum foil. By age seventeen, his toughness got him noticed by a small wrestling organization. Before he knew it, he was wrestling in Japan for $50 a night. Now this was not entertainment. This stuff was real. The Wrestler-Nicky broke his nose several times and was on the injured list more than not. He got to the place, that he would not let on that he was in pain.
The Angry Fighter’s Story
Bullied at a young age, David develops a hot temper and needs an outlet to challenge his aggression into. When he learns about his Uncle's past, David decides to follow in his footsteps and become a champion fighter, but it won't be an easy journey. Can David live out his dream?
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!
On Their Manor
Set at an elite liberal arts college in a Western Massachusetts university town, picaresque On Their Manor depicts the experiences throughout a mid-Aughts fall semester of Mick McNulty, an assertive working-class Londoner of Irish parentage, member of the soccer team. McNulty challenges breezy, underachieving teammates to whom soccer is, above all, a feature of suburban life, of hipster correctitude.Prominent in the novel is the development of the friendship between McNulty and his roommate and teammate, Brendan Kelleher, a refined, mildly depressive New Englander who obsesses over the ironies of the new multiculturalism and the Irish-American experience.Bold, often comical, far from another sanguine tribute to "The Beautiful Game," On Their Manor addresses the conflict surrounding soccer and the sport's role in the American culture war. Accounts of McNulty's interactions with teammates, opponents, officials, and observers, introduce readers to a concept of leadership born of uncompromising London swagger and Irish intensity.
Year of the Puffin
The Puffins are not your typical college football team. Playing for the University of Iceland, they represent a tiny country where dreams and illusions run wild. Their head coach is a woman, their athletic director is an unqualified misfit, one of their star players grew up in a cult, and another is living a double life. As the Puffins ascend through the ranks of American college football, sights set on winning a championship, an array of colliding secrets and internal divisions threatens to tear them apart. Entangled in their own ambitions and prejudices, the characters discover that the real drama occurs off the field, in the hidden rooms of Reykjavik, a city that has all of the attractions of an international capital, only on a diminutive scale. Set against a backdrop of mountains, corrugated iron, and gale-force winds, Year of the Puffin captures the passions and obsessions of both sports and life-the saga of American football in the land of fire and ice.
Legacy Drive
As the son of an Australian motorsport legend, Bill Watson - a husband, father, American race car driver and business owner - is a man who values family and commitment. His dreams and aspirations take a dark turn, however, which forces Bill and those he loves to face a multitude of unforeseen challenges. Now living in the shadow of his father's legacy, Bill must choose between the safe path - a life of ease and comfort - and a path which seemingly defies all logic and reason. In order to succeed, Bill must overcome both himself and his circumstances...all while racing at nearly 200 miles per hour. Rise to glory or fall to nothing.
The Art of Winning in Sports
The Art of Winning in Sports" is a comprehensive guide for athletes wishing to take up a sport and excel at it. It covers different aspects of training, right from choosing a sport you are passionate about to various techniques being used in todays highly competitive environment. Topics such as visualization techniques, setting realistic goals, mental toughness, managing stress, benefits of positive thinking, and eating a balanced diet, have been extensively covered to give the reader in-depth knowledge on the subject. This book is a must-read for athletes wishing to improve their sporting skills and make an impact in the sport they have chosen.
Bladejob
How far would you go to reset the course of your life?After spending the last twenty-five years in prison, former professional wrestler "Bad Guy" Brian Hearns is willing to do anything for a second chance. Then he learns the truth about the dark circumstances that landed him behind bars, and an old acquaintance gives him the means to go back in time and set things right.But can she be trusted? And is resetting the last quarter century really as simple as cutting open his skin and contacting the same demonic agents who ruined his life to begin with?Bladejob is a novella of extreme horror and not intended for sensitive readers.
Playoff Fever
Jackson Richard McCullen accepts the head coaching job at Scrub Oak High School, which has only won one football game in the last three seasons. Conrad Williamson, Jr., the superintendent, wants to run the football program instead of letting Jackson do his job and is determined to get rid of him after only one year. Conrad wanted to play college ball, but he would not play any position but running back, which is the same position he insists he wants his son, Trey, to continue to play at Scrub Oak. Trey wants to play defense, and Jackson gives him the chance against Conrad's wishes.With no money, no equipment, one assistant coach who is retiring, and one assistant coach who has never played a game, Jackson is determined to build a team his way. He gives every player a chance to play and recruits basketball players, soccer players, Hispanics, and African Americans to change the dynamics on the field. Jackson coaches football as he played in high school...with heart and soul and integrity. He doesn't see color, economic background, or history when he fields a team. He makes the players believe in themselves and find the extra "stuff" that makes the difference between a regular team and a winning team.Jackson reunites with his high school sweetheart, Tricia Burton, who happens to work for the law firm Conrad hires to try to get rid of Jackson.Jackson played both defense and offense in high school, and his coach always thought of him as Second String, so Jackson knows how fighting criticism and diversity every week can hurt a team. He is determined to never make his players feel that way as he guides them through the season one game at a time.Is it illogical to take a 1 and 9 team, tweak the players, find the best in each one, and coach them into the playoffs?Probably. But the Ocelots deserve more; the town craves more; and the people hope for more. Will Williamson defeat Jackson, or will Jackson turn the hopes of the Scrub Oak Ocelots into a craving for Playoff Fever?
Fighting Jacob
Jacob Walters is everyone's favorite wingman. He's handsome, smart, has a to-die-for laugh, and supports his friends with an unimaginable amount of strength-strength he'll need by the truckload to break through Lola's protective shield.She's been burned in the past, so the last thing she wants is the attention of a man who's infamous for flash-in-the-pan relationships.Lola McIntosh won't win a popularity contest anytime soon. She's beautiful, brash, and has no qualms telling people how it is-especially the clingy neurotic men who can't take the hint that she isn't a "dating" type of girl.Thank God no amount of attitude will stop her from discovering how much in common two clashing personalities can have when they fight against the odds.Fighting Jacob is a heartfelt new adult read that proves the strongest relationships are forged from their differences not their similarities. It has steamy moments and a hidden message about the fighter in all of us. Scroll up to one-click this witty, strangers-to-lovers romance! This book has no cliffhangers and can be read as a standalone, but spoilers will occur for Saving Noah.
Sweeper
The cocky footballer next door has some serious game...luckily, Daphney Clarke knows how to play. Zander Williams is the hot new American determined to take European football by storm. His head is so big, it barely fits under his backwards hat. And when he's recruited to one of the biggest up and coming clubs in London, he's certain to make his name known. Managing the building where they live is only one of Daphney's many jobs. It's why she has zero patience for the obnoxious American on the other side of the wall who makes the most ungodly noises and likes to answer his door in nothing but a pink tea towel. Tensions build and after one steamy hallway kiss, neighbor wars quickly shifts into neighbors-with-benefits and that's a battle they both intend to win. But Daphney doesn't know the real reason Zander is in London and now she's stuck in the middle of a game she didn't even know she was playing. Sweeper is a 120,000 word full length sports romance that is set in the Harris Brothers world but can be read as a standalone.
The Football Hero
In 1967, in the small, wind-swept town of Penny out in West Texas, Bobby Hargrove's high school football career ended before it ever got off the ground. One year later, determined to try again, only one obstacle stands in his way-Head Coach Jack Stoner. Inspired by his best friend, Dilly, and a most unexpected admirer named Meg, Bobby anxiously awaits the chance to prove himself and guide the Pirates to victory. "Grab yourself a big ol' glass of sweet tea and sit back for an afternoon of enjoyable readin'. This book has it all: Hard-nosed football, heartfelt romance and enough laughs to fill a No. 2 washtub. If I had my druthers though, it'd be called, The Football Hero and His Best Bud Dilly. But that's just me." -Dilly Binzwanger, Age 70
Dave and Vee Basketball Bobcats Forever - Book 1
The Salceda family is from the Rio Grande Valley. The Salinas family is from Southwest Texas. They are migrant workers. The low-income families travel up to the Texas Panhandle searching for work in the hot farm fields.Dave Salceda meets Vee Salinas while chopping weeds in a field just outside of Dimmitt, Texas. These two boys have a passion for basketball and after the summer are excited to get back to their teams in the South.Legendary Coach Kenneth Clyde has lost all of his talented seniors after a Bobcat-state-championship run. He will need to rebuild. His assistant coach has quit on him and he can't hire anyone to join him - he's lost for options.Alicia Collins is struggling with her dysfunctional family and is in danger. When she meets Dave Salceda it doesn't start out well, however, Dave decides he wants to help her.Life throws unexpected situations to the two families from the South. Not by choice, the two freshman boys end up remaining in Dimmitt - they enroll at Dimmitt High School.Will the kids from the South help the Dimmitt Bobcats? Entering a new school, there are all sorts of fears facing a different culture mixed with some kids that have a problem with the new transfers.
Runaway Alex (Alex & Alexander
If you could escape the life your parents chose for you, would you do it?Horse racing isn't for nice girls like Alex. She's been told again and again: stick to horse shows, stick to riding lessons, stick to the relative safety of the suburban equestrian center where she has been a working student since grade school.But Alex can't shake the conviction that the Thoroughbred life is her destiny.When her unstable trainer cuts her off from horses, Alex finally has to obey her instinct to run away from the safe version of life. She heads to Ocala, where horse racing is king, with no plan and no leads on jobs. When she meets handsome, successful racehorse trainer Alexander White, she feels an instant connection with him. Could this be her dream come true?Falling for Alexander and learning to stay on young racehorses all at once: that's risky business. But it's a risk Alex is willing to take - until a storm of emotion threatens to founder her new life. Nothing at Alexander's gorgeous Thoroughbred farm is as simple as it seems, and she's not the only one lining up for Alexander's affection - or his horses.How many times will Alex obey her urge to run away when things get too real? And what happens to her dreams if she can't stay the course?Gallop headlong into a world of beauty, love, and risk with this stunning women's fiction novel!
Dennis Loves Tennis
Dennis loves tennis. This book is an inspiring story about the value of hard work, determination, and perseverance. Dennis loves tennis, can tennis love him too?
Stone
Freedom in the Cage-Stone Joshua Michael Stone, the owner, operator of Phoenix Risen Gym, has helped more than a few miscreants in his day. He has always lived his life keeping most people at arm's length. Except, for the hodgepodge family he brought together at Phoenix Risen. Growing up, he didn't have a superb role model for what a family should be like, so he built his own. But what happens when the past comes knocking? Will he find what he always wanted on the other side of the door or just more trouble?
Steel
In the fight game, it is win or lose, but when there're lives on the line.Which side of the law will you end up on? For ex-con Bishop Steel, it was easy to get caught up in gang life. But when offered a second chance to get his act together, will his past come back to burn all the bridges he's built?Or will he be a Phoenix rising from the ashes, completely reborn? For Bronx, protecting his family is what he lives for, what he will fight for. But will he get more than he bargained for?
Brick
Freedom in the Cage-Brick When you were once on top of the world, but one act knocked you down.Do you bother to pick yourself up to fight for what once was yours? In the boxing world, all it takes is a hit, and your life can change. It takes a bigger man to pick up the pieces of a life nearly shattered. Can Brick mend what seems to be a troubled marriage? Shae, his wife, has stayed by his side, but will she give in to the advances of another up-and-coming boxer?
The BORO's 37mins
SCRIPT OF ACCLAIMED BORO PLAY IS PUBLISHED. Middlesbrough playwright Alan Spence is now publishing the script and handbook for his acclaimed play, 'The BORO's 37mins' which celebrates the Boro's survival after coming close to the brink of disaster in 1986. The play, which features video clips from the time, covers the club, the community and the personal lives of the Boro fans as the fortunes of the football club mirror those of the wider Teesside area at a time of widespread unemployment and social problems. Originally performed at the 2010 Middlesbrough Literary Festival and again at Teesside University in 2011, the play invoked an emotional response from audiences and fans. Former Boro player Colin Cooper said at the performance, "That era was a special time and it's been great revisiting it. I thoroughly enjoyed it." The new book, due to be released by Sixth Element Publishing, includes background to the area and the club, the full script of the play itself, production notes and educational resources for Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. Rob Nichols, editor of the Boro fanzine Fly Me To The Moon, said, "Exciting news. The original play leading to its cliff hanger 37 mins deadline, with all the passion, history, tradition, could make a fabulous 'must have' book." Lesley Firman added, "A thoroughly enjoyable book, both educational and fun. It is a complete package for anyone to put on the play and the 'additional' material provides a 'feel' of the play. It's a brilliant piece of work." Aimed at fans and families as well as schools and community theatre groups, Alan is looking forward to working with a new generation of Boro fans and inspiring them to know more about the heritage of the club and our area."It's been an amazing project to work on," he said. "The Middlesbrough 86 Project Partnership brought the play to life some years ago, and now the release of the play as a published script can bring those all important events to a new audience."The BORO's 37mins: what you get.32 scenes / 27 characters / 15 Pop classics / 9 Football Chants / 6 goals / 2 Halves / Just one team: The BORO!! "In short, I loved it. It really took me back home and brought back so many memories, some happy and some sad. I think you've captured perfectly what was going on back then and how Thatcher brought the area and its people to its knees. Watching the industrial heart being ripped away from a hard working community was heart-breaking as was the knowledge that we could no longer rely on getting a job locally when we finished school. I think you've got the Teesside, sarcastic humour perfectly. Cutting, dry, amusing and quick! Local people will love your play as they'll know all the places you mention eg - Binns, The Madison, Marton Country Club etc (I was half expecting you to mention The Dragonara Hotel - now that's showing my age!)". Francesca.
Flint
This is a Revised....2nd editionInterior has been changed. Cover & size has been slighly modified. Freedom in the Cage-Flint After experiencing a tragic loss, tech billionaire Flint Marshall was hurtling head-long down a path to self-destruction. One night during an altercation he was saved by the owner of a nearby gym. Stone challenges him to put his grief to more positive uses and join their group of elite MMA fighters. Jade had treated Flint the night he was beaten down, the ex-solider, turned trainer was tough as nails, but even she could be affected by the pain she saw reflected in Flint's eyes. When Flint joins the team and starts training for an upcoming fight, she cannot avoid the feelings he stirs inside of her. When a client throws a curveball and disrupts the normal easy-going vibe of the gym and puts people at risk. Will Jade and Flint find their way on the path of romance, or shake hands and come out swinging?
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.
Warrior Winning Plan
Step-By-Step Athletic Success! Problem: Dedicated athletes and coaches lack an innovative, step-by-step system for success. Solution: The Warrior Winning Plan is easy-to-read philosophy, principles, strategy and skills for insightful improvement, consistent high-level performance, intense competitiveness and fun. Four comprehensive steps train, equip, and prepare you to do what winning requires. The plan offers a unique, winning mental approach for executing your giftedness under pressure. Special features include motivational-tips, leadership, and character that promote team-building. Innovative, attacking systems for basketball, volleyball, and tennis are explained in clear details. Warrior-max Swing is a baseball/softball hitting system that 'connects' approach to success. 27 Reasons to Believe in the Fastball builds a solid foundation for successful pitching strategy. Basketball BEEFF Sharpshooter simplifies/unifies body positions for free throws and BIG shots. The Warrior Winning Plan is faith-based athletic philosophy inspired with relevant Bible verses.
Ralphie and the Bills
Join young Ralphie as he shows you around the best fan base in the world! Bills mafia mount up!
Jack's Mettle
I never met Jack. I had heard the stories a thousand times and even held his medal in my own little hands. In my family, Jack Cooper was a legend, a mythical figure of epic proportions, who quietly led Barnsley to the 1912 FA Cup Championship.Born John Holloway, he was also the same scrapper who took on Millwall supporters, single-handedly battling the crowd who threw rubbish at him from the stands.That was Jack - a conundrum - both tough and tenacious while being a thoughtful, caring man who knew the importance of friends and family.Jack Cooper was a guiding ghost who haunted my life from early in my childhood. A phantom who helped this kid from Nottingham muddle through the muck and mire of having to grow up English in Canada, before emigrating to the United States.There were tears, anger, and laughter at almost every stage of my upbringing, yet the spectre of Jack Cooper and his championship medals loomed large in the background.Football (aka soccer), hockey, and other sports became metaphors for the daily battles against aggressive bullies, unaware teachers, and my undiagnosed dyslexia. Those games and that competition lit a fire under my competitive spirit and Jack's ghost was always there, fanning the flames.However, this is less of a story about my life, but a story of how the legacy and legend of those that have gone before us can make a lasting, positive impact on our lives.Through Jack's great deeds, and the stories that surround him, I have been blessed with all the love and support I ever needed to carry on.This story is for everyone who has ever failed, fallen, or felt they didn't have the strength to get up again. This is the story of my family through the generations, illustrating how our lives are all interconnected and intertwined in layers upon layers over time. For, in the end, we all impact each other in so many different ways without ever really knowing.Ultimately, this is a tale about you, and me, and what we all can learn from Jack Cooper's indomitable spirit.This is the story of Jack's Mettle.
Moving in Stereo
Wimbledon 1996, and tennis journeyman Richard Blanco is enjoying a late career run of success. He reaches the quarter finals, and, partially due to the possibility that he might beat his nemesis Boris Becker, his agent scores him a million-dollar endorsement deal. Unknown to anyone but his complicated psychologist, Blanco is hearing voices--again. Soon, his long-dead friend Luke Scream, former front man for a punk band, will start injecting insanity into Blanco's father-ravaged psyche. Over this chemically infused summer Blanco plays some mature tennis, yet makes dangerous choices, like getting tied to a hotel bed, and becoming the plaything of a shrewd, unstable businesswoman, whose presence he hides from his down-to-earth stripper girlfriend. Moving In Stereo hopscotches the circuit--London, Los Angeles, New York--but when Blanco returns to his home academy in Florida, he faces a penis-shrinking threat from a charismatic rookie, destined to steal his mojo, and spiraling his impulsiveness to new levels of absurdity. Fans of J. P. Dunleavy and David Foster Wallace will love this book and demand more from Tom Trondson. Tom Trondson uses his considerable first-hand knowledge of professional tennis-its history, psychology, mores, and endorsement deals-for this seriocomic bildungsroman. His protagonist, Richard Blanco, is an erratic also-ran of the pro circuit: capable of winning on Centre Court but more likely to flame out spectacularly. Trondson has given us a persuasive, compelling bad boy: a caddish libertine and a haunted searcher who might be careening towards some sort of enlightenment. A crosscourt winner. -Dylan Hicks, author of Amateurs and Boarded Windows
Jarrod Black Chasing Pack
Aussie footballer Jarrod Black's life in the English Football League is going well after his exciting adventures in Newcastle, but there's no time to get complacent. The opportunity to play Harlowe Croft in the long-running action movie series has arisen and with it the chance to relocate to Australia. At the same time, our man finds out that dangerous criminals are on the loose and looking for him. Jarrod sets off, ready to balance football and a new adventure, not knowing the danger - or the excitement - that might be waiting around the corner.
Send in the Clown
A groundbreaking look at golf legend Moe Norman, in a way never told before. Yes, Moe Norman did spend nights sleeping in sand traps or in his car, hitting golf balls off of coke bottles, and had an outward appearance that would make you stop in your tracks. But to those in the know, that wasn't what set him apart. No, it was his golf swing. The best ball-striker in the history of the sport they say. Too bad that during his day, it was everything else about him that people judged him on instead... SAMPLE REVIEWS: "I knew Moe well and had the pleasure of spending time with Moe in both Florida (Royal Oak) and Alberta (Belvedere Golf Club). SEND IN THE CLOWN is an incredible portrayal and the facts are extremely accurate. I could feel Moe's cadence and personality throughout the book. Fantastic job Andrew Stelmack. Moe would have loved it!!! "Garry Meyer, PGA of Canada, Class A Life Member, past PGA National Board Member "An enjoyable and captivating read. Finished the book quickly. Couldn't put it down. Well done." The Golf Podcast Live "Andrew Stelmack brings Moe Norman to life in a unique, stylized way. One of the best golf books of 2022." Alan Shipnuk, American Sportswriter and co-owner of Fire Pit Collective, previous senior writer at Sports Illustrated. "A bold undertaking to present Moe Norman's life in this way rather than a non-fiction biography. Works well at drawing the character of Moe Norman." Golf Monthly "A touching, poignant, fictionally based story based on the legendary and enigmatic Canadian golfer Moe Norman. Moe's story is well documented in biographies written by both Lorne Rubenstein and Tim O'Connor. But what Andrew Stelmack succeeds in doing in this book is to bring Moe Norman to life on the page enabling the reader to really feel the pain, sadness, struggles and rejection he faced throughout his life trying to fit the status quo (especially in the golf world at that time). Kudos to Andrew Stelmack for retelling Moe's story as we can all benefit from the message that being different can be a blessing, a gift, not a detriment." J. Lyons"Eleven stars out of ten! The inspirational book of the year! Right from the first pages I was gripped." J. England, Producer, Screenwriter, Editor Being born with a special gift is often something to be celebrated. But sometimes, unless you are willing to play by everyone else's rules and change the essence of who you are, the door to share your "special something" is more often than not slammed shut in your face, rather than held wide open for you to walk through. There is a price to pay. Moe was one of those kinds of people. And he paid the price. His love and passion for the game never wavered and one of the greatest players in the game was relegated to being a side-show note in history because of it. Until now. Come along for a wild ride of ups and downs, challenges and obstacles, victories and defeats, and learn about a man whose name should have been on your lips long ago, whether you are a golf fan or not. A book that will resonate strongly with anyone who has had to hide a part of their truth in the search for acceptance.
Too Many Men on the Ice
This coming-of-age story follows two fanatical Boston Bruins fans, Steve and Dan, across Canada to Alaska, chasing 1979 Stanley Cup dreams. Throughout their journey, these young men learn a lot about Canadian hospitality and the beautiful country that created the greatest game of all time: hockey. "A great story with a very easy reading style" Terry O'Reilly # 24
Cowboy
D.M. Davis' COWBOY is an angsty, heart twisting, second chance, contemporary sports romance and Book Four in the Black Ops MMA series. I was young and na簿ve when I met my other half.I was a good guy, full of hopes and dreams.Falling head over heels for my Songbird.She stole my breath.Rocked my world. Then she trampled my heart the day she disappeared, ghosted me.Her absence haunted me, tainted my future, destroyed my dreams, left me fighting for steady ground. Years later, she shows up where I least expect, belonging to those who can make or break my MMA career, or worse, get me disowned from my family by choice.She acts like I don't exist, like she doesn't know me, like she doesn't remember the love we shared.I'm good with that.I have every intention of leaving her in my past where she belongs.And yet... I can't stop the wanting, the craving, the claiming. Nothing could have prepared me for the truth of why she left, what happened afterwards, or the shattering journey that brought her back to me. Some secrets are worse than the perceived truth. The Black Ops MMA books are integrated standalones with subplots that carry through from book 1 to book 4. For maximum enjoyment, I suggest the Black Ops MMA Series be read in order to fully experience the world and the characters who inhabit it, beginning with NO MERCY. Intended for mature audiences. Some scenes may contain triggers. Content warning: sexual assault, stalking Black Ops MMA Series: NO MERCY ROWDY CAPTAIN COWBOY
Space Jelly
Space Jelly is a clever tale about the love for the game basketball that takes place in a fantasy, dreamworld setting. Read how the Mice single-handedly restores the love of basketball in a dueling match against a crew of make-believe characters.The last time we saw the Mice, they were on a journey to a climactic championship game. Space Jelly is a new journey for Mice fans to enjoy. Follow the epic basketball team on their latest adventure.
Ski Bum
A flunking Midwestern college student drops out and moves west to live the ski bum life. In the Colorado mountains he finds a group of like-minded, and sometimes degenerate, friends who show him that a ski town is the ideal place for young people to raise a middle finger to societal norms and do as they please. It's a spontaneous party life of hot tub poaching, illicit sledding, and living scrappy and poor in a place where rich people vacation. It's a life he quickly comes to love, but as winter turns to spring, the path forward isn't clear. A classic coming-of-age story, Colin Clancy's debut novel is a profoundly charming depiction of skiing, mountain culture, and the beauty of human connection with the natural world. Find more at colinclancy.net.
The Gaffer
It's January 1989. Neighbours rules the screens, Madchester bosses the airwaves, Lineker, Barnes, Gazza and Co are lording it on the football field, and there's a fresh wave of optimism breezing through the nation. Not everyone's happy though.Thomas Bamford, known disparagingly to all as Tam Bam, is an angry man. He may have pride in his hometown on the Isle of Guff - situated 30 miles off Cornwall - but he hates everyone on it. And the feeling's mutual as he's spent most of his 47 years gorging on pasties and Lucozade (he's a good twelve stone overweight) while cursing and whinging about his never-ending ailments.The only thing Tam lives for is Guff Rovers, his local fourth division football team. Though you'd be hard-pushed to call him a fan. Despite never missing a game, his brutal and unrepentant abuse from the sidelines makes him a menace to the struggling side and a nightmare to anyone sitting near him. And don't get him started on Cockney manager Gary Pullman and silver-spooned owner Gus Pinkle as he really, really hates them. Tam's miserable existence flips when he discovers his AWOL father struck it rich in the Middle East before kicking the bucket and has left him 瞿5million. After trying to buy Manchester United (he claims to be a childhood penpal of Alex Ferguson), Tam settles for a majority share in Guff Rovers, installing himself as the gaffer.Tam, though, is dangerously out of his depth, sacking the entire team and buying in a hodgepodge of journeymen including a cleaner, a kebab van owner, a caber toss champion, and half of Swindon Town's reserves. The club quickly spirals out of control teetering towards their first relegation into non-league football in their 99-year history and financial ruin as Tam Bam learns there's more to football management - and life itself - than he ever realised.
