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Meditations on the Trail: A Guidebook for Self-Discovery
by Christopher IvesDiscover how to explore and deepen your connection to nature with a rich array of do-anywhere meditations.Meditations on the Trail offers a rich array of do-anywhere meditations that will help you explore and deepen your connection to nature, and yourself, in new ways, making the most of your time on the trail. This small book—perfect for throwing in a daypack or a back pocket as you head out for the trail—is filled with practices to take you into the heart of the natural world and uncover your most vibrant self. You&’ll return home grateful, more aware of interconnection, and maybe just a little wiser. &“For walkers of all paces and geographies, this lovely book is a helpful guide for savoring moments on the trail, and feeling how deeply related we are to all existence.&”—Stephanie Kaza, author of Conversations with Trees: An Intimate Ecology
Meet Calvin Johnson: Football's Megatron
by Ethan EdwardsNicknamed Megatron, Johnson is a fearsome wide receiver for the Detroit Lions. Chapters describe Johnson's early life, his amazing high-school career, his seasons at Georgia Tech, and his NFL career. Kids will learn about Johnson's speed and record-breaking plays, as well as his life off the field, including his work with a charity foundation that he established. Videos, photographs, and graphic organizers create an enriched experience of the information found in the print version. These supplemental features contain additional high-interest information on Johnson's life and career.
Meet Julie (American Girls #1)
by Megan McdonaldMoving is no fun, even just a few miles away. Julie Albright, a nine-year-old girl growing up in 1974 learns that life can be unfair when she has to move across town and attend a new school - one different than her best friend Ivy. Julie has other dreams too - like playing basketball. She is excited when she learns that her new school has a real basketball team. But soon, Julie finds herself facing a change she never expected.
Meet Me at Number Five
by Lisa HillIt’s a race against time to find happiness in this delightful British novel about starting over . . . Grace Cavendish knows a thing or two about horses–but what she doesn’t know is that her husband, top horse racing trainer Charlie Carrisbrook, is having a literal ‘roll in the hay’ right under her nose. When the painful truth is revealed, Grace has no choice but to move in with her highly-strung grandmother Clara and cousin Hennie, a single mum who has renounced men—at least, that’s what she says . . . Determined to start again, Grace takes a job at the local cafe, Number Five. And whilst serving up coffee and cake is a far cry from the stables, she enjoys it—especially as she gets to work alongside the rather scrumptious Sam Whittaker. But the past is racing to catch up with Grace. Can her life still be a romp to victory or will a devastating secret stop her dead in her tracks?
Meet Me in a Mile
by Elizabeth HribElizabeth Hrib will have readers racing to the finish line when a Manhattan architect&’s attempts to win over her office crush set her on a collision course with a personal trainer who&’s got all the right moves. Lydia McKenzie is not a runner. Not even close. But in her quest to be taken seriously at work—and catch the eye of her office crush—she signs up for the New York City Marathon as part of her architectural firm&’s outreach program. Now she just needs to avoid making a fool of herself. Thankfully, she knows how to outsource. Personal trainer Luke Townsend is definitely a runner, and he&’s exactly what Lydia needs to get in shape: experienced, motivational, funny, kind, well muscled… And when he and Lydia bond over her redesign of the Manhattan Youth Center, a place near and dear to Luke&’s heart, their training time intensifies from hitting the pavement to hitting the sheets. Still counts as a workout, right? Suddenly, everything Lydia thought she wanted feels less clear, but she&’s determined not to let a little unplanned indiscretion derail her goals. There&’s no reason she and Luke can&’t keep training as if they don&’t share mind-blowing chemistry. They&’re professionals. But when her project proposal suddenly hangs in the balance, and her office crush offers some awfully tempting one-on-one help, she&’ll have to decide which direction her heart wants to run. From showing up to glowing up, the characters in Afterglow Books are on the path to leading their best lives and finding sizzling romance along the way. Don&’t miss any of these other fun titles…Fake Flame by Adele BuckThe 7-10 Split by Karmen LeeRomancing Miss Stone by M.C. VaughanNever Date a Roommate by Paula Ottoni
Meet Woof and Quack (Green Light Readers Level 1)
by Jamie Swenson Ryan SiasMeet Woof and Quack, a fun pair of pals who defy dog and duck stereotypes. Woof absolutely does not like to fetch—not a ball, not a banana, not that lovely cake. Good thing Quack likes to fetch! The results are laugh-out-loud comical in the debut of this exuberant beginning reader series that’s perfect for fans of Elephant and Piggie and Ballet Cat. Story unfolds in speech bubbles on colorful pages brimming with easy-to-read banter, fun-to-repeat phrases, and silly sound effects—SWOOSH! WHOOSH! WOBBLE! SPLAT!
Meet Your Bike
by Liz HuyckA bicycle is a fun and efficient way to get from one place to another. But have you ever wondered what parts make up a bike? Some bikes have hand lever brakes while others do not. Riders with more experience usually set their seats a bit higher than those with less experience. Learn more about the functions of a bike's moving parts!
Meet Your Match (Kings of the Ice)
by Kandi SteinerOne Month with Vince Tanev. Twenty-four-seven access on and off the ice.Social media journalist Maven King lands an opportunity of a lifetime when she is assigned to get up close and personal with the Tampa Bay Ospreys' new shiny hockey player. Too bad that Maven has already met Vince at an all-star gala - and they were at each other's throats the entire time. Tampa's hotshot rookie is a rich, cocky playboy - a brand Maven is all too familiar with, and one she's determined to never be around again.But Vince, with his messy brown hair and heated hazel eyes, gets under Maven's skin like no one else, and it isn't long before that paper-thin line between hate and lust blurs. The tension is hot enough to melt Maven's inhibitions - and Vince's touch ignites a desire that's impossible to resist... Maven thought one month with Vince Tanev was a game she could easily win. But she might have just met her match.An utterly addictive, steamy enemies-to-lovers, opposites sides of the track and forced proximity ice hockey romance perfect for fans of Icebreaker, Collide and The Deal. Meet Your Match is book one in the Kings of the Ice series: a series of interconnected standalones following a team of professional hockey players and the women who bring them to their knees. They do not need to be read in order, but you will gain glimpses of future characters/couples in each book.
Meet Your Match (Kings of the Ice)
by Kandi SteinerOne Month with Vince Tanev. Twenty-four-seven access on and off the ice.Social media journalist Maven King lands an opportunity of a lifetime when she is assigned to get up close and personal with the Tampa Bay Ospreys' new shiny hockey player. Too bad that Maven has already met Vince at an all-star gala - and they were at each other's throats the entire time. Tampa's hotshot rookie is a rich, cocky playboy - a brand Maven is all too familiar with, and one she's determined to never be around again.But Vince, with his messy brown hair and heated hazel eyes, gets under Maven's skin like no one else, and it isn't long before that paper-thin line between hate and lust blurs. The tension is hot enough to melt Maven's inhibitions - and Vince's touch ignites a desire that's impossible to resist... Maven thought one month with Vince Tanev was a game she could easily win. But she might have just met her match.An utterly addictive, steamy enemies-to-lovers, opposites sides of the track and forced proximity ice hockey romance perfect for fans of Icebreaker, Collide and The Deal. Meet Your Match is book one in the Kings of the Ice series: a series of interconnected standalones following a team of professional hockey players and the women who bring them to their knees. They do not need to be read in order, but you will gain glimpses of future characters/couples in each book.
Meet a Coach! (In Our Neighborhood)
by Cynthia UnwinJoin Emma and Theo on their adventures as they meet community helpers in their neighborhood! Emma and Theo are joining the local soccer team—and Emma is a little nervous. She’s never played on a team before! Come along as Emma and Theo get a firsthand look at a coach’s job.Join in the excitement as these fun-loving friends continue to meet a variety of new community helpers and learn the ins-and-outs of their very important jobs. Each story is told from the point of view of either Emma or Theo in an engaging narrative that combines fiction and nonfiction text. Beautiful illustrations and real-life photos contribute to the fun. Add in a detailed map, a Q&A with a community helper, as well as tips and tools, and you've got a series of books that kids won't want to put down!
Mega Events in Post-Soviet Eurasia
by Andrey Makarychev Alexandra YatsykThe edited volume explains why sport mega events can be discussed from the viewpoint of politics and power, and what this discussion can add to the existing scholarship on political regimes, international norms, national identities, and cultural narratives. The book collects case studies written by insiders from different countries of post-Soviet Eurasia that have recently hosted-- or intend to host in the future --sporting events of a global scale. Contributing authors discuss cultural, political, and economic strategies of host governments, examining them from the vantage point of an increasing shift of the global sport industry to non-Western countries. Mega-events often draw domestic lines of cultural and social exclusion within host's polities. It is these ruptures and gaps this volume explores, contributing to a better understanding of the intricate interconnections between global institutions and national identities.
Mega-Events and Globalization: Capital and Spectacle in a Changing World Order (Routledge Research in Sport, Culture and Society)
by John Horne Richard GruneauSince the turn of the twenty first century, there has been a trend for urban "mega events" to be awarded to cities and nations in the East and Global South. Such events have been viewed as economic stimulant as well as opportunities to promote national identity, gain greater international recognition and exercise a form of 'soft power.' However, there has also been on-going controversy about the value, impact and legacy of global mega events in these cities and nations. This book provides a critical examination of the ambition for spectacle that has emerged across the East and Global South. The chapters explore the theoretical and conceptual issues associated with mega-events and new forms of globalization, from the critical political economy of mega-events in a changing world order to the contested social and economic legacies of mega-events and the widespread opposition that increasingly accompanies these events. The book also explores questions of urban development and governance, the role of new communications technologies in global economic expansion, the high security State, and the growing global influence of international non-governmental organizations. This book offers a rich collection of original theoretical contributions and global case studies from leading international scholars from the social sciences and humanities. It offers a fresh and unique interdisciplinary perspective that synthesizes cutting edge research on mega-events and urban spectacles while simultaneously contributing to a broader understanding of the dynamics of global capitalism and international political power in the early twenty first century.
Mega-Events and Mega-Ambitions: South Korea’s Rise and the Strategic Use of the Big Four Events (Mega Event Planning)
by Yu-Min Joo Yooil Bae Eva Kassens-NoorThis book provides a holistic analysis of South Korea’s strategic use of mega-events in its modern development. It examines the Summer Olympics (1988), the World Expo (1993), the FIFA World Cup (2002), and the Winter Olympics (2018) over the past 30 years of the country’s rapid growth, and across varying stages of economic and political development. It explains how mega-events helped to secure South Korea’s position on the international stage, boost nationalism, propel economic growth in export-oriented national companies, and build cities that accommodate – as well as represent – South Korea’s progress. It thereby highlights the broader implications for today’s global phenomenon of increasing reliance on mega-events as a catalyst for development, while the criticism that mega-events do more harm than good proliferates. The book is ideal for academics, policymakers, and those with an interest in mega-events and their role in the development of non-western countries.
Megan Rapinoe: World Cup Champion (Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports)
by Matt ChandlerAs a child, Megan Rapinoe watched her brother play soccer. It wasn't long before she was kicking the ball around. Her playing career has gained much success, and the left winger is now known as a leader on and off the field. In 2019, she played for the U.S team that won the World Cup. Discover Rapinoe's journey to becoming a world star in this thrilling biography in the Stars of Sports series.
Mel Martin: The Mystery At The Ball Park
by John R. CooperThe Westwood High baseball team is in its stretch drive for the pennant, but there's trouble at the ball park! Someone wants to buy the park--and it's the only available playing field! Mel must find out who--and why! A rash of robberies in Westwood and a strict but incompetent replacement coach are the only clues that Mel and his friends the Wright twins have to work with. The dramatic discovery they make is a surprise to everyone! Will they solve the mystery in time for the big game?
Melanin Base Camp: Real-Life Adventurers Building a More Inclusive Outdoors
by Danielle WilliamsBeautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, Melanin Base Camp is a celebration of underrepresented BIPOC adventurers that will challenge you to rethink your perceptions of what an outdoorsy individual looks like and inspire you to being your own adventure. Danielle Williams, skydiver and founder of the online community Melanin Base Camp, profiles dozens of adventurers pushing the boundaries of inclusion and equity in the outdoors. These compelling narratives include a mother whose love of hiking led her to found a nonprofit to expose BIPOC children to the wonders of the outdoors and a mountain biker who, despite at first dealing with unwelcome glances and hostility on trails, went on to become a blogger who writes about justice and diversity in natural spaces. Also included is a guide to outdoor allyship that explores sometimes challenging topics to help all of us create a more inclusive community, whether you bike, climb, hike, or paddle. Join us as we work together to increase representation and opportunities for people of color in outdoor adventure sports.
Melting The Ice: Play-By-Play Book 7 (Play-By-Play #7)
by Jaci BurtonMelting The Ice is the seventh sizzling novel in the Play-By-Play series from New York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton. Perfect for fans of Lori Foster, Maya Banks and Jill Shalvis.She wants his body...for professional use only. Budding fashion designer Carolina Preston could use some publicity for her new line and her brother has the perfect model in mind - his best friend, hockey player Drew Hogan - the man who walked out of Carolina's life after one unforgettable night.Drew is all for it. He's looking forward to the exposure. Plus, it would give him a chance to prove to Carolina that he's changed. If only he could thaw the wall of ice between them and convince her to let him in just one more time...Want more sexy sporting romance? Don't miss the rest of this steamy series which began with The Perfect Play. And check out Jaci's gorgeously romantic Hope series beginning with Hope Flames.
Melting the Ice (A Play-by-Play Novel #7)
by Jaci BurtonRomance gets too hot to handle in this Play-by-Play novel from New York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton.Everything&’s coming together for budding fashion designer Carolina Preston. Only months away from having her own line, she could use some publicity. That&’s when her brother suggests his best friend as a model—hockey player Drew Hogan.Carolina and Drew already have a history—a hot one, back in college. Unforgettable for Carolina, but for Drew, just another slap shot. This time, though, it&’s different. His perfect body would be for professional use only. This time, she could use him.Drew is all for it. He&’s looking forward to the exposure. Plus, it would give him a chance to prove to Carolina that he&’s changed. If only he could thaw her emotions, convince her to let down her guard and let him in just one more time...
Memories from the Microphone: A Century of Baseball Broadcasting
by Curt SmithVoices of the GameCurt Smith is “…the voice of authority on baseball broadcasting.” —USA Today#1 New Release in Photography, Baseball Statistics, Photo Essays, and Photojournalism In this second in a series of Baseball Hall of Fame books, celebrate the larger-than-life role played by radio and TV baseball announcers in enhancing the pleasure of our national pastime.Commemorate the 100th anniversary of baseball broadcasting. The first baseball game ever broadcast on radio was on August 5, 1921 by Harold Wampler Arlin, a part-time baseball announcer on Pittsburgh’s KDKA, America’s first commercially licensed radio station. The Pirates defeated the Phillies 8-5.An insider’s view of baseball. Now you can own Memories from the Microphone and experience baseball from author Curt Smith. He has spent much of his life covering baseball radio and TV, and previously authored baseball books including the classic Voices of The Game.Relive baseball’s storied past through the eyes of famed baseball announcers. Organized chronologically, Memories from the Microphone charts the history of baseball broadcasting. Enjoy celebrated stories and personalities that have shaped the game—from Mel Allen to Harry Caray, Vin Scully to Joe Morgan, Ernie Harwell to Red Barber.Also discover:Images from the Baseball Hall of Fame’s matchless archiveAnecdotes and quotes from Curt Smith’s original researchInterviews with broadcast greatsLittle-known stories, such as Ronald Reagan calling games for WHO Des Moines in the 1930sAccounts of diversity in baseball broadcasting, including the TV coverage of Joe Morgan and earlier Hispanic pioneers Buck Canel and Rafael (Felo) RamirezA special section devoted to the Ford C. Frick Award and inductees since its inception in 1978Also take a nostalgic trip down baseball's memory lane with other Baseball Hall of Fame books: Picturing America’s Pastime, So You Think You Know Baseball, and Baseball Memories and Dreams.
Memories of Loss and Dreams of Perfection: Unsuccessful Childhood Grieving and Adult Creativity
by Delmont C Morrison Shirley Linden MorrisonWith "Memories of Loss and Dreams of Perfection", Delmont and Shirley Morrison have made an impressive contribution to psychology and to the appreciation of literature by demonstrating the ways in which a children's imaginative play can help them cope with the tragic early loss of beloved family members and by tracing how such early play processes form the basis for adult creativity. Their book is unique in that it: presents new ideas and expands our understanding of the complex interrelationships among loss, child development and creativity, and presents clinical cases of play therapy and case studies of creative adults to illustrate theory and concepts. The Morrisons incorporate scientific research, clinical case studies, and biographies in a manner that provides a deeper understanding of the fiction of Emily Bronte, J.M. Barrie, Jack Kerouac and Isak Dinesen. Readers will be deeply touched and moved to self-exploration by the humanity and sensitivity of this fine book.
Memories of Low Tide
by Chantal ThomasA memoir of childhood, the mother-daughter bond and the transformative power of swimming, by multi-award-winning French author Chantal ThomasChantal Thomas grew up in a seaside town on the Atlantic coast of France, inheriting from her mother an obsession with the sea, and for swimming. In this tender and eloquent memoir she seeks to understand her quixotic, often inscrutable mother - a woman who was luminous in the water and once dived into the moat of the Palace of Versailles, but became fettered by marriage and domestic life.Thomas combs the beaches of her childhood for memories, recalling the sensory pleasures of the sands, the first sharp touch of cold water, and discovering the multitude of ways in which she is still her mother's daughter.
Memories of Magical Waters
by Paul Quarrington Gord DevalAuthor Gord Deval is the grand "old guy" of sport fishing in Canada. Few anglers can match him when it comes to his familiarity with trout and fly fishing. Internationally known, he holds countless bait and fly casting records. Canadian and North American champion, he has represented Canada 32 times in North American and World competitions. Memories of Magical Waters contains a richness of fishing lore related to Deval’s experiences on numerous streams, rivers and lakes in Ontario and Quebec. Throughout his extensive outdoor reminiscences are many insights into fish habitats, fishing "how tos" and general insider tips on lures and casting techniques. Deval’s fishing adventures of over fifty years take the reader to such exceptional trout waters as the Ganaraska River in Ontario, the Broadback River in Quebec, Lake Simcoe and many almost inaccessible waters within Ontario’s Land O’ Lakes, Haliburton, Muskoka and the Kawarthas, and streams closer to urban centres. His experiences include ice fishing and stream fishing, as well as fishing on open waters. As an angler, he has "wet a line" with a veritable "who’s who" of fishermen past and present.
Memories of Summer: When Baseball Was an Art, and Writing about It a Game
by Roger KahnThe legendary sportswriter&’s memoir of Brooklyn, baseball, and a life in journalism: &“Simply put, this is a marvelous book&” (Kirkus Reviews). In this book, the bestselling author of The Boys of Summer shares stories of his Depression-era Brooklyn childhood, his career during a golden era of sports, and his personal acquaintances with a wide range of great ballplayers. His father had a passion for the Dodgers; his mother&’s passion was for poetry. Young Roger managed to blend both loves in a career that encompassed writing about sports for the New York Herald Tribune, Sports Illustrated, the Saturday Evening Post, Esquire, and Time. Kahn recalls the great personalities—Leo Durocher, Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Jackie Robinson, Red Smith, Dick Young, and many more—and recollects the wittiest lines from forty years in dugouts, press boxes, and newsrooms. &“A master at evoking a sense of the past . . . A pleasing potpourri of autobiography, professional memoir, and anecdotal baseball history . . . Of special note to journalism buffs is Kahn&’s account of his role in the inception of Sports Illustrated.&” —Booklist &“As a kid, I loved sports first and writing second, and loved everything Roger Kahn wrote. As an adult, I love writing first and sports second, and love Roger Kahn even more.&” —David Maraniss, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and author &“Roger Kahn is the best baseball writer in the business.&” —Stephen Jay Gould, New York Review of Books
Memories on the Bounty: A Story of Friendship, Love, and Adventure
by Janet Coulter SanfordFor fans of Tuesdays with Morrie, a memoir of friendship in the face of memory loss, and of preserving one man’s story of an incredible year aboard the replica HMS Bounty. In 1960, Roy Boutilier and twenty-four fellow Nova Scotians set sail for Tahiti aboard the newly built replica sailing ship Bounty. The ship stayed in Tahiti for almost a year while MGM Studios filmed the epic historical drama Mutiny on the Bounty, starring Marlon Brando. Roy’s year on Bounty and his experiences in Tahiti are themselves the stuff of movies. But it took a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease for Roy and his long-time friend, Janet Sanford, to realize that a fascinating story would be lost if someone didn’t capture those memories. And so began a series of Monday-morning meetings as Roy and the author embarked on a race against time. Memories on the Bounty goes far beyond re-telling Roy’s story; it explores the boundaries of memory, the challenges of storytelling, the pain of saying goodbye, and the enduring bonds of friendship. With dozens of never-before-seen photos from Bounty’s maiden voyage and her time in Tahiti, Memories on the Bounty is a touching story of adventure, love, and loss.
Men at Work: Labour, Masculinities, Development
by Cecile JacksonGender analysis of development focuses on gender relations, rather than women and men as separate gender categories, but it has necessarily been women-orientated in its concerns with subordination. This work moves gender analysis towards a fuller understanding of men's diverse gendered identities, and how these are implicated in their everyday working lives in developing country contexts. The questions addressed in the papers range from conceptual and methodological issues of definitions and measurement of men's work, to case studies of working men in specific settings, but all are concerned with the recognition of gendered vulnerabilities of (some) men as men, as well as with a re-thinking of gender relations in the light of consideration of the subjectivities of specific groups of men.