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Superpower Dogs: Avalanche Rescue Dog
by CosmicJoin Henry, one of the stars of the IMAX film Superpower Dogs, as he emBARKS on a journey to become an avalanche rescue dog in this gripping true story, perfect for fans of Max! In Whistler, British Columbia, dogs can be found riding chairlifts, perched on skiers' shoulders, and even descending from helicopters--all in the race against time to save people caught in the path of an avalanche. Meet Henry, a lovable border collie, and the team of dogs and human partners he works with in the beautiful and sometimes dangerous mountains. Through the action-packed narrative, informative and engaging interstitials, and eight pages of stunning full-color photographs, young readers will experience real-life rescues and gain a new appreciation for the bond between dogs and humans.
Supporter Ownership in English Football: Class, Culture and Politics (Football Research in an Enlarged Europe)
by Chris PorterThis book presents a fresh perspective on football fandom in England, going beyond existing debates surrounding the structural transformations English football has seen in recent decades, to consider the contested cultural ground upon which football fandom exists. Supporter Ownership in English Football connects cultural conflict experienced across society associated with negotiating structural changes such as globalisation, commodification and social exclusion, with supporter ownership in football – which is in itself an expression and reflection of broader social and political shifts in class-consciousness. Discourses of identity, authenticity, loyalty, ownership and above all, the possibilities and limitations for ordinary people to influence change, play a decisive role in how fans come to decide whether they could, or should, have a meaningful say in the future of their club and the game itself. While celebrating the achievements, progress and potential of the supporter ownership movement, the book is also careful to take account of the various setbacks, contradictions and limiting tendencies that continue to shape its developmental trajectory.Porter’s relation of football supporter ownership to the political and social class dynamics of contemporary society will be of interest to scholars of sport studies, sociology, cultural studies and politics, and those interested in social movements, consumerism, identity, authenticity and community.
Survival: From Childhood Sexual Abuse Victim To World Boxing Champion
by Dennis N. Griffin Vinnie CurtoA world champion boxer tells his story of struggle and triumph—from his traumatic childhood to life in the ring and Hollywood celebrity.In 1996, at the age of 41, Vinnie Curto won the World Boxing Federation Super Cruiserweight Title. He was on top of the world, but he&’d gone through hell to get there. Born in East Boston, Vinnie grew up with a violent father who subjected him to years of horrifying sexual abuse. At age 16, Vinnie escaped by lying about his age and joining the Navy. That decision changed his life—and probably saved it. Vinnie&’s success on the Navy boxing team opened the door to a storied career as a professional boxer. He joined the Olympic boxing team, trained with the legendary Angelo Dundee, and rubbed shoulders with mobsters and Hollywood celebrities. With Sylvester Stallone as his manager, Vinnie even started acting in television shows like Miami Vice and Walker, Texas Ranger.
Survival!: A Step-by-Step Guide to Camping and Outdoor Skills (DK Children's For Beginners)
by Colin TowellThe essential guide for intrepid young explorers to the skills and techniques you need for outdoor adventure.Learn the basics--from picking the best tent for your expedition to knowing how to pitch it--with clear, step-by-step illustrations. Find out why not to camp beneath a tree, how to peg out your tent, and when to slacken the guy lines. Once you're safely under canvas, discover how to forage for food, light a fire with flints and tinder, and cook up delicious grub.Find out what to take on your expedition, how to plan your route, and what to include in your essential survival kit. Then have fun learning camp craft and wilderness survival skills. To help you find your way, this book shows you how to use a map and compass, or the sun and stars as a guide. Discover the best way to hike over diverse terrains, including forests, swamps, forests, deserts, and mountains. Learn how to predict the weather by observing cloud formations and wind direction. So start packing your backpack for an outdoor adventure, and don't forget your copy of Survival!
Survival Prepping: A Guide to Hunkering Down, Bugging Out, and Getting Out of Dodge
by Jason Ryder AdamsFood, Water, First Aid, and Self-Defense Tips for Surviving Natural Disasters, Extreme Weather, Pandemics, Biological Threats, Terrorist Attacks, and Riots It could be a fire, flood, hurricane, tornado, or hailstorm. Financial system collapse or bioterrorism. Governmental shutdown or societal breakdown. The world is full of possible threats, and they seem to be coming at us from all sides these days. Jason Ryder Adams covers everything you need to know prepare your home, keep your family safe, and get ready to leave if the worst happens. You’ll learn how to: Prep with children and pets (and do test runs ahead of time)Plan for staying put, sealing yourself in, and leaving depending on the threatChoose and protect a safe location and develop an escape routeDefend your family with self-defense training and firearmsPut together a 72-hour emergency kit, bug-out bag, and first aid kit So don’t panic—prepare! Prepping today is for everyone. Survival Prepping is written for ordinary folks who want to get started on preparing for the worst. Adams shares bug-out plans for every scenario, safety tips, and invaluable checklists for acquiring the right supplies for emergency situations. Survival Prepping will help you ensure your family survives—and hopefully thrives—should a disaster strike.
Survive. Drive. Win.: The Inside Story of Brawn GP and Jenson Button's Incredible F1 Championship Win
by Nick Fry'The story of Brawn GP is legendary... Exciting and magical.' Damon Hill'Nick Fry and Ed Gorman take us behind the mysterious and tightly closed doors of F1 to tell the remarkable story of the 2009 season.' Martin BrundleForeword by Bernie EcclestoneThe full story of F1's incredible 2009 championship battle has never been told. Until now. In this gripping memoir, Nick Fry, the former CEO of Brawn GP, reveals how he found himself in the driving seat for one of the most incredible journeys in the history of motor sport.At the end of 2008, Nick, then head of Honda's F1 team, was told by his Japanese bosses that the motor company was pulling out of F1 in thirty days. This bolt from the blue was a disaster for the team's 700 staff, for Ross Brawn, who Nick had recently recruited as chief engineer, and for the drivers, Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello. But in a few short weeks, Nick and Ross would persuade Honda to sell them the company for £1 (plus all the liabilities).Just thirteen weeks later, the Brawn GP team, led by Nick and Ross, would emerge from these ashes, win the first Grand Prix of the 2009 season, and go on to win the Driver's and the Constructor's Championship, with a borrowed engine, a heavily adapted chassis and, at least initially, no sponsors.In Survive. Drive. Win., Nick gives an up-close-and-personal account of how he and Ross turned disaster into championship glory and laid the foundations for what was to become the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team. Along the way he gives the inside track on the drivers, the rivalries between teams, on negotiating with Bernie Ecclestone, on hiring and working with two global superstars: Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton - and offers a unique and thrilling perspective on an elite global sport.
Surviving the Great Outdoors: Everything You Need to Know Before Heading into the Wild (and How to Get Back in One Piece)
by Brendan Leonard“Leonard’s durable tome (seriously, the cover is rubber) is stuffed with so many tips about surviving in the wild, you’ll be able to leave your smartphone behind.” —Entertainment Weekly, Best New Books This easy introduction to outdoor life will ensure that even a novice won’t get lost in the woods while finding an activity he loves to do in the great outdoors--whether it’s hiking a 14er or camping on ice. With 400 strategies for engaging in the outdoors, and expert tips and tricks, Surviving the Great Outdoors makes Mother Nature easier to understand than ever before. Brendan Leonard, writer, filmmaker, and outdoor adventurer, shows the reader how rewarding it can be to live life away from the computer and get outside. From mountain climbing, to skiing, sledding, and sailing, Leonard shows that you don’t need to be a risk taker to enjoy the outdoors. And if the reader does find himself at the point of man vs. nature, Leonard shares survival skills from how to bandage a wound and read a topographical map, to how to drive on sand and remove a tick from your skin—all organized thematically and written in short takeaway entries with helpful line drawings. Bound in a uniquely rugged (and waterproof!) PVC cover material, Surviving the Great Outdoors is a friendly way into the outdoor lifestyle, whether you're looking to dabble or go all in.
Swimming Communities in Victorian England
by Dave Day Margaret RobertsThis book explores how different constituencies influenced the development of nineteenth-century swimming in England, and highlights the central role played by swimming professors. These professionals were influential in inspiring participation in swimming, particularly among women, well before the amateur community created the Amateur Swimming Association, and this volume outlines some key life-courses to illustrate their working practices. Female exhibitors were important to professors and chapter three discusses these natationists and their impact on women’s swimming. Subsequent chapters address the employment opportunities afforded by new swimming baths and the amateur community that formed clubs and a national organization, which excluded swimming professors, many of whom subsequently worked successfully abroad. Dave Day and Margaret Roberts argue that the critical role played by professors in developing swimming has been forgotten, and suggest that their story is a reminder that individuals were just as important to the foundation of modern sport as the formation of amateur organizations.
Switching Goals: Saving The Team; Sabotage Season; Win Or Lose; Hat Trick; Shaken Up; Settle The Score; Under Pressure; In The Zone; Choosing Sides; Switching Goals; Homecoming; Fans In The Stands (The Kicks)
by Alex MorganFrom FIFA World Cup Champion, Olympic gold medalist, and bestselling author Alex Morgan comes the tenth book in an empowering and fun-filled middle grade series that inspired the streaming original series, The Kicks!After Devin assists on Frida’s first ever goal in a tough game against the Panthers, Frida is convinced Devin is her good luck charm. So, when she lands an audition for a commercial, she begs Devin to come with her. Devin’s not super interested in hair and makeup but as she waits backstage for Frida, an agent spots her and says she’d be perfect to model for an athletic wear photo shoot. Devin’s not so sure. The playoffs are coming and the Kicks need her more than ever. But the money is enough to buy brand-new soccer cleats, or maybe even a ticket back to Connecticut to visit Kara! At first Devin feels like a fish out of water on set, but as soon as the camera starts clicking, she’s a natural. When her modeling and soccer schedules start to conflict, Devin feels like she’s letting her team down in all the chaos. She knows she has to choose between soccer and modeling, but with everyone talking about her playing in college and the rest of the Kicks obsessing over a fortune telling app, it feels like Devin has to choose her whole future right now too. Is soccer the goal Devin really wants to keep going for? Or will she shift her eye to another prize?
Take the Shot
by Susan WhiteBug has a secret. Actually, he has a lot of secrets …NUMBER ONE: he’s formed a basketball team at his new school based on a giant lie.NUMBER TWO: his parents don’t know he’s playing basketball again.NUMBER THREE: his new team-mates have no idea he isn’t allowed to play, and they definitely don’t know why.Bug will do ANYTHING to keep his secrets, keep his new team and keep his life from falling apart. Because no one can know THE BIGGEST SECRET OF ALL … Bug risks his life every time he steps out onto the basketball court.
Taking the Lead (Lorimer Sports Stories)
by Karen Spafford-FitzJonas is captain of his school track team. He runs to win, and his specialty is the 100m sprint. Mistakenly entered in the 400m at a meet, Jonas is angry that he's not guaranteed a win. When his team loses the relay race, Jonas unfairly turns on one of his teammates. Jonas's coach strips him of his captaincy and kicks him off the team. Soon he meets Darren, a vision– and mobility–impaired teen who wants to run a 5k race. Jonas agrees to help Darren train. Through working with Darren, Jonas learns a new appreciation for his sport and what it really means to be a winner. Distributed in the U.S by Lerner Publishing Group.
Tales from the Nashville Predators Locker Room: A Collection of the Greatest Predators Stories Ever Told (Tales from the Team #1)
by Kristopher MartelIn 1998, the Predators joined the NHL as an expansion team, marking the start of what’s been a wild ride ever since! Tales from the Nashville Predators Locker Room covers all the stories, from the adventures around the inaugural season, to Nashville’s storied rivalry against the Detroit Red Wings, road reports from players competing abroad during the 2004 lockout, the heartbreak of the 2010 playoff loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, the jubilation of winning a playoff series in 2011, the Matt Duchene offside goal controversy in 2013 that in turn helped to prompt official reviews, the art of the trade and how General Manager David Poile has helped land some of the biggest superstars on the roster, and of course the 2017 Stanley Cup Finals. In this insider’s account, the Predators’ greatest players and coaches—past and present—come to life. From P.K. Subban and Shea Weber, to Jason Arnott, Pekka Rinne, Filip Forsberg, Mike Fisher, and everyone in between, Fox Sports Tennessee correspondent Kristopher Martel covers it all. The perfect gift for any fan of Nashville hockey!
Talking Baseball
by Christine VenzonAdrian does not like sports—especially baseball! He’s eager to impress his new friends, though, so he goes to a baseball game with them. When they start speaking in baseball lingo, it almost sounds like a secret code! Will they figure out that he isn’t really a fan of the game? Maybe baseball isn’t really as bad as Adrian thinks!
Tanzstunden
by R. CooperZwei Jahre Beziehung mit seinem kontrollsüchtigen Freund haben Chico in ein Wrack verwandelt. Und das noch lange, bevor dieser ihm eröffnet, dass er sich mit einem anderen trifft. Notgedrungen zieht Chico zu seinem Cousin in die Redwoods. In dessen Apartment über der Garage kämpft er sich mühsam durch den Alltag. Um ihn ab und an vor die Tür zu bekommen, drängt sein Cousin ihn dazu, sich als ehrenamtlicher Helfer für die jährliche Aufführung bei dem örtlichen Tanzstudio zu melden. Er rechnet nicht damit, sich in einem Tanzkurs wiederzufinden und sich in den Armen des attraktiven Tanzlehrers wieder lebendig zu fühlen. Rafael, der Sohn des Studiobesitzers, einst ein sehr begabter und bekannter Tänzer, genießt das Unterrichten jetzt in vollen Zügen. Obwohl Chico ihn mag, hat er Angst, erneut zu vertrauen. Aber Rafael ist wild entschlossen und so braucht es nur einen Tanz, um Chico zu zeigen, dass er noch vieles zu lernen hat.
Teaching Physical Education to Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
by Philip Vickerman Anthony MaherTeaching Physical Education to Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provides a thorough overview of the challenges and opportunities for inclusion in PE lessons. Combining a theoretical framework with practical strategies for teachers, the title covers a diverse range of issues which teachers need to address to provide high quality learning experiences for children with SEND. This second edition is grounded in up-to-date research on inclusion and has been fully updated in line with the SEND Code of Practice and Ofsted Inspection Framework. It seeks to demystify the statutory responsibilities placed upon teachers and schools to include children with SEND and offers practical examples of how PE teachers can make use of different strategies to differentiate through their planning and assessment. A new chapter explores the importance of consulting with and empowering children with SEND, and additional focus is given to how teachers can work together with SENCOs and LSAs to develop an inclusive culture in PE lessons. Written in an accessible style with reflective tasks in each chapter, this unique text clearly outlines relevant practice-based evidence to fully include children with SEND in PE lessons. This will be essential reading for teachers and school leaders and will enable PE teachers to plan and deliver inclusive lessons for all children.
The Team Curse (League of the Paranormal)
by Israel KeatsFor as long as Isaac could remember, the Middleton High baseball team hasn't won a single game. So when he tries out as a sophomore and makes the team, he's excited but not surprised. After the first pathetic losses of the season, Isaac starts to get frustrated—why aren't any of his teammates even trying to win? When he confronts them and threatens to quit, they let him in on the secret: the team has been trapped in a curse for generations. Isaac decides to do whatever it takes to put an end to the curse.
A Team of Their Own: How an International Sisterhood Made Olympic History
by Seth BerkmanA December Stephen Curry Book Club PickOne of ESPN’s 25 Can’t Miss Books of 2019“A feel-good story.”—New York Times Book Review“This isn’t simply a sports book. Rather, it’s a book about inspiring and courageous women who just happened to be hockey players.”—Korea TimesThe inspiring, unlikely story of the American, Canadian, South Korean and even North Korean women who joined together to form Korea’s first Olympic ice hockey team.Two weeks before the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics, South Korea’s women’s hockey team was forced into a predicament that no president, ambassador or general had been able to resolve in the sixty-five years since the end of the Korean War. Against all odds, the group of young women were able to bring North and South Korea closer than ever before.The team was built for this moment. They had been brought together from across the globe and from a wide variety of backgrounds—concert pianist, actress, high school student, convenience store worker—to make history. Now the special kinship they had developed would guide them through the biggest challenge of their careers. Suddenly thrust into an international spotlight, they showed the powerful meaning of what a unified Korea could resemble.In A Team of Their Own, Seth Berkman goes behind the scenes to tell the story of these young women as they became a team amid immense political pressure and personal turmoil, and ultimately gained worldwide acceptance on a journey that encapsulates the truest meanings of sport and family.
Team Player (AI High)
by Jeffrey PrattWhen android teens join humans in high school, nothing will ever be the same. After years of hard work, Danny is finally the starting quarterback for the Fitzgerald Flash. But his senior year takes a turn when an android—Alice—joins the football team. With her advanced physical skills and quick mind, Alice soon shows up nearly every player on the team. If the human players can't figure out how to work with Alice, they may lose their chance at the state championship. Can Danny find a way to bring his team together?
Teamgeist: Wie man ein Meisterteam entwickelt
by Jörg Zeyringer Adi HütterAus verschiedenen Persönlichkeiten ein Meisterteam zu formen – das gehört zu den größten Herausforderungen für alle Menschen, die in Teams arbeiten, diese führen oder trainieren und motivieren. Lesen Sie in eindrucksvollem Storytelling, wie dies Teams aus dem Profifußball, der Wirtschaft und dem Gesundheitswesen schaffen. Exklusive Beispiele und wahre Begebenheiten von Adi Hütter und Jörg Zeyringer veranschaulichen Ihnen, welche Methoden und Techniken den Unterschied ausmachen. Begleiten Sie besondere Teams in ihrem Alltag, lesen Sie hochinteressante Exklusivgeschichten und erfahren Sie: was „Team“ tatsächlich bedeutet, weshalb ein gemeinsames, übergeordnetes Ziel im Sinne einer großen Idee für ein Team so wichtig ist, wie das menschliche Betriebssystem funktioniert,wie ein starker Zusammenhalt und eine besondere Mentalität in einem Team entstehen,welche Strategien Meisterteams für ihren Erfolg wählen und was sie tun, wenn es einmal nicht nach Wunsch läuft. Nutzen Sie die besonderen Erkenntnisse, die in diesem Buch spannend und anschaulich dargestellt werden, sowie den großen Teamgeist-Fragebogen.
Ten Innings at Wrigley: The Wildest Ballgame Ever, with Baseball on the Brink
by Kevin CookThe dramatic story of a legendary 1979 slugfest between the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies, full of runs, hits, and subplots, at the tipping point of a new era in baseball historyIt was a Thursday at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, mostly sunny with the wind blowing out. <P><P>Nobody expected an afternoon game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs on May 17, 1979, to be much more than a lazy early-season contest matching two teams heading in opposite directions—the first-place Phillies and the Cubs, those lovable losers—until they combined for thirteen runs in the first inning. “The craziest game ever,” one player called it. “And then the second inning started.” <P><P>Ten Innings at Wrigley is Kevin Cook’s vivid account of a game that could only have happened at this ballpark, in this era, with this colorful cast of heroes and heels: Hall of Famers Mike Schmidt and Bruce Sutter, surly slugger Dave Kingman, hustler Pete Rose, unlucky Bill Buckner, scarred Vietnam vet Garry Maddox, troubled relief pitcher Donnie Moore, clubhouse jester Tug McGraw, and two managers pulling out what was left of their hair. <P><P>It was the highest-scoring ballgame in a century, and much more than that. Bringing to life the run-up and aftermath of a contest The New York Times called “the wildest in modern history,” Cook reveals the human stories behind the game—and how money, muscles and modern statistics were about to change baseball forever.
Los teros: Una historia de sacrificio y orgullo del rugby uruguayo
by José ChansEl proceso de la selección uruguaya de rugby para transformarse en la única selección amateur que clasifica a los mundiales de la disciplina. ¿Es este un libro de rugby? Sí, pero solo en parte. La historia de Los Teros en los últimos años es de transformación. Pasó del caos casi total en los años 2010-2011, a construir una organización que es ejemplo en Uruguay y también en el mundo. Es una historia de innovación. De cómo, con recursos limitados, se puede crear un proyecto de alto rendimiento deportivo que en otros países cuesta diez veces más caro. Es una historia de emprendedurismo, de riesgo. De valentía, porque nada estaba garantizado al inicio del camino, y de hecho eran mucho más los riesgos que los augurios de éxito. Es una historia de conflicto, porque los hubo y muchos. Y los seguirá habiendo. Pero también de grandeza, de dejar peleas atrás y de tirar juntos cuando es necesario. Es una historia de amor. Porque no hay muchas otras formas de describir lo que generaciones enteras de rugbistas han hecho por el honor de defender la camiseta celeste con el Tero en el pecho, en épocas donde no solo no se cobraba un peso, sino que los jugadores debían poner plata de su bolsillo y tiempo, mucho tiempo, a fuerza de postergar su familia, su trabajo y sus proyectos personales. En la voz de los protagonistas y la pluma del periodista Ignacio Chans el lector podrá reconstruir -desde la intimidad del proceso- el camino que recorrieron Los Teros para llegar a tener el respeto de propios y ajenos y enseñar que un "equipo" es bastante más que la suma de las partes.
There's Something About Sweetie
by Sandhya Menon'I'm head-over-heels for this charming, funny, romantic, life-affirming book.' Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens AgendaThe irresistible companion novel to the New York Times bestseller When Dimple Met Rishi, which follows Rishi's brother, Ashish, and a confident, self-proclaimed fat athlete named Sweetie as they both discover what love means to them.Ashish Patel didn't know love could be so...sucky. After being dumped by his ex-girlfriend, his mojo goes AWOL. Even worse, his parents are annoyingly, smugly confident they could find him a better match. So, in a moment of weakness, Ash challenges them to set him up.The Patels insist that Ashish date an Indian-American girl-under contract. Per subclause 1(a), he'll be taking his date on "fun" excursions like visiting the Hindu temple and his eccentric Gita Auntie. Kill him now. How is this ever going to work?Sweetie Nair is many things: a formidable track athlete who can outrun most people in California, a loyal friend, a shower-singing champion. Oh, and she's also fat. To Sweetie's traditional parents, this last detail is the kiss of death.Sweetie loves her parents, but she's so tired of being told she's lacking because she's fat. She decides it's time to kick off the Sassy Sweetie Project, where she'll show the world (and herself) what she's really made of.Ashish and Sweetie both have something to prove. But with each date they realize there's an unexpected magic growing between them. Can they find their true selves without losing each other?'A thoroughly delightful romance featuring a spirited, confident, and lovable heroine and an unexpectedly dashing romantic hero. Add to your must-read shelves!' Melissa de la Cruz
They Bled Blue: Fernandomania, Strike-Season Mayhem, and the Weirdest Championship Baseball Had Ever Seen: The 1981 Los Angeles Dodgers
by Jason TurbowThe wildly entertaining narrative of the outrageous 1981 Dodgers from the award-winning author of Dynastic, Fantastic, Bombastic and The Baseball Codes In the Halberstam tradition of capturing a season through its unforgettable figures, They Bled Blue is a sprawling, mad tale of excess and exuberance, the likes of which could only have occurred in that place, at that time. That it culminated in an unlikely World Series win—during a campaign split by the longest player strike in baseball history—is not even the most interesting thing about this team. The Dodgers were led by the garrulous Tommy Lasorda—part manager, part cheerleader—who unyieldingly proclaimed devotion to the franchise through monologues about bleeding Dodger blue and worshiping the &“Big Dodger in the Sky,&” and whose office hosted a regular stream of Hollywood celebrities. Steve Garvey, the All-American, All-Star first baseman, had anchored the most durable infield in major league history, and, along with Davey Lopes, Bill Russell, and Ron Cey, was glaringly aware that 1981 would represent the end of their run together. The season&’s real story, however, was one that nobody expected at the outset: a chubby lefthander nearly straight out of Mexico, twenty years old with a wild delivery and a screwball as his flippin&’ out pitch. The Dodgers had been trying for decades to find a Hispanic star to activate the local Mexican population; Fernando Valenzuela was the first to succeed, and it didn&’t take long for Fernandomania to sweep far beyond the boundaries of Chavez Ravine.They Bled Blue is the rollicking yarn of the Los Angeles Dodgers&’ crazy 1981 season.
They Don't Teach This
by Eniola Aluko*SHORTLISTED FOR THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS*Eni Aluko: 102 appearances for England women's national football team. First female pundit on Match of the Day. UN Women UK ambassador. Guardian columnist. First class honors law degree. Now an inspirational author.They Don't Teach This steps beyond the realms of memoir to explore themes of dual nationality and identity, race and institutional prejudice, success, failure and faith. It is an inspiring manifesto to change the way readers and the future generation choose to view the challenges that come in their life applying life lessons with raw truths of Eni's own personal experience.'A fascinating examination of her multiple identities - British and Nigerian, a girl in a boy's world, footballer and academic, a kid from an estate with upper-middle-class parents, a God-fearing rebel... Aluko does not hold back - and few people from the football establishment emerge with their reputation intact' Guardian
They Played the Game: Memories from 47 Major Leaguers
by Norman L. MachtNoted baseball historian Norman L. Macht brings together a wide‑ranging collection of baseball voices from the Deadball Era through the 1970s, including nine Hall of Famers, who take the reader onto the field, into the dugouts and clubhouses, and inside the minds of both players and managers. These engaging, wide-ranging oral histories bring surprising revelations—both highlights and lowlights—about their careers, as they revisit their personal mental scrapbooks of the days when they played the game. Not all of baseball’s best stories are told by its biggest stars, especially when the stories are about those stars. Many of the storytellers you’ll meet in They Played the Game are unknown to today’s fans: the Red Sox’s Charlie Wagner talks about what it was like to be Ted Williams’s roommate in Williams’s rookie year; the Dodgers’ John Roseboro recounts his strategy when catching for Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax; former Yankee Mark Koenig recalls batting ahead of Babe Ruth in the lineup, and sometimes staying out too late with him; John Francis Daley talks about batting against Walter Johnson; Carmen Hill describes pitching against Babe Ruth in the 1927 World Series.