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Pelé: King of Soccer / El rey del fútbol (Into Reading, Read Aloud Module 10 #2)
by Monica Brown Fernando Gayesky Rudy GutiérrezNIMAC-sourced textbook <P><P>Monica Brown and Rudy Gutierrez team up to deliver what Kirkus called, in a starred review, an “inspiring blend of art and story,” about the most famous soccer star in the world, Pelé. This bilingual picture book will inspire, teach, and amaze readers as they learn about the man who revolutionized the sport of soccer. <P><P>Do you know how a poor boy from Brazil who loved fútbol more than anything else became the biggest soccer star the world has ever known? This is the true story of Pelé, King of Soccer, the first man in the history of the sport to score a thousand goals and become a living legend. Rudy Gutierrez’s dynamic illustrations make award-winning author Monica Brown’s story of this remarkable sports hero come alive! <P><P>Lexile Measure: 730
Pelé: My Story
by Pelé"For an American soccer kid growing up in the ‘80s, Pelé transcended the game. From the moment I first saw him standing next to Sylvester Stallone and Michael Caine in Victory, there was only one star for me on that screen. Pelé's exciting memoir revives all the groundbreaking moments of the best there ever was." —Alexi Lalas, journalist, retired professional US soccer player The man. The legend. The autobiography. Even people who don’t know soccer know Pelé, the universally acknowledged best player of all time. Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, “Pelé” was the youngest player to score a goal in and win the World Cup at age seventeen, the only player to win the World Cup three times, and the all-time goal scorer for Brazil. His international career helped introduce soccer to Americans, and he popularized describing the sport as “the beautiful game.” But how did this man become a global icon? In Pelé: My Story, Pelé shares in his own words the story of his incredible life and career. Told with his characteristic charm and humility, and covering all aspects of his playing days and his subsequent careers as politician, international sporting ambassador, and cultural icon, this book is the essential volume for all sports fans, and anyone who admires true rarity of spirit.
Pelé: The King of Soccer
by Eddy SimonEdson Arantes do Nascimento, known to his schoolmates as Pelé, grew up in poverty in the Sao Paulo region of Brazil. He was too poor to afford a real soccer ball, so he played with a ball of newspaper tied together with string. Yet he dominated the youth leagues and signed his first professional soccer contract at the age of fifteen. Within two years he was celebrated internationally, when he led Brazil to victory at the world cup. Known by his fans as "O Rei" (The King), Pelé is widely regarded as the greatest soccer player of all time. But he's more than just an athlete: he also traveled the world as goodwill ambassador for UNICEF. Pelé is the living symbol of a sport he dubbed "the beautiful game"—a game that brings people together regardless of race or nationality.In the graphic novel Pele: The King of Soccer, Eddy Simon and Vincent Brascaglia beautifully depict Pele's rise from the slums of Brazil to the national stage.
Penalty Points (Pine Hollow #7)
by Bonnie BryantWhen Stevie&’s parents go out of town for the weekend, best friends Stevie, Carole, and Lisa decide to throw a party—to disastrous resultsBetween the pressures of senior year and caring for a pregnant thoroughbred mare, Lisa has a lot going on. Then there&’s Skye Ransom, the hot Hollywood actor in California. Lisa&’s boyfriend, Alex—Stevie&’s twin brother—doesn&’t have a clue about Skye, and Lisa would rather not tell him. Carole can&’t think about anything but the upcoming horse show. Stevie, a junior at Fenton Hall, a private school, is busy running Scott Forester&’s campaign for student body president. And her parents are away for the weekend, which means everyone&’s excited for some serious partying.But on the big night, things start going wrong. Then someone finds the beer Stevie&’s older brother Chad and his bad-boy friend left in the basement. Tensions were already running high, and now friendships are on the line.
Penalty Shot
by Matthew F ChristopherJeff, already worried about losing his place on the hockey team because of low grades, suddenly finds himself the victim of sabotage in the form of forged papers.
Peninsula Trails
by Sue Latourrette Jean Rusmore Betsy Crowder Frances SpangleChoose from more than 150 trips on over 500 miles of trails with this comprehensive guide to every park and preserve on the San Francisco Peninsula. From Fort Funston and San Bruno Mountain south to Saratoga Gap, and from the Bay west to the Pacific Ocean, the peninsula offers something for everyone. This edition includes 18 new trips covering newly acquired public lands. Also includes maps and a trips-by-theme appendix.
Penn State Football: The Complete Illustrated History
by Ken Rappoport Barry WilnerFrom an AP sports writer and author, a history of Pennsylvania State University’s Nittany Lions, with personal stories from coaches and players.In Tales from Penn State Football, Ken Rappoport puts you on the fifty-yard line and sometimes gets you a seat on the bench or a stall in the locker room. From the first team in the 1880s to the celebrated Joe Paterno teams of the 20th century, Penn State’s most entertaining—and legendary—football stories are chronicled here. And there is plenty to tell, considering the history of the Penn State football program. Penn State football started in 1881. These early pioneers could hardly envision the future popularity of the game, where crowds of more than 100,000 would fill Beaver Stadium to see Paterno’s nationally ranked powers play in the second-largest football stadium in America. In between, there have been plenty of colorful stories and characters at Penn State to fill a book. There was a coach who held up a Rose Bowl game over a violent argument and another who credited a mule for his success. Also, a player who impersonated the legendary Jim Thorpe and another nicknamed “Riverboat Richie” for his gambling instincts on the football field. For many of the stories in this book, Rappoport went right to the source. In an earlier interview at the Nittany Lion Inn, Joe Paterno talked about his famous “Grand Experiment.” At about the same time, Rip Engle discussed his most treasured moments at Penn State. Football aficionados will relish every tale. The perfect gift for college football buffs and Penn State fans.
Penn State University (Postcard History)
by Roger L. Willams Thomas E. Range IIPenn State University was founded in 1855. Then known as the Farmers' High School of Pennsylvania, the 400-acre campus had only one main building. With almost 100,000 current students (including students at the Commonwealth Campuses) and having the largest dues-paying alumni association in the world, Penn State continues to be a world leader in education. Since its founding, picture postcards have been published to showcase the buildings and highlight the student activities while documenting the school's narrative.
Pennant Race: The Classic Game by Game Account of a Championship Season, 1961
by Jim Brosnan“Brosnan obviously knows his baseball, writes about it wittily, informally and with irony. He is a cynical, tough professional athlete and his book makes wonderful reading.”—New YorkerFrom the author of The Long Season—considered by many to be the greatest baseball book of all time—comes another classic sports memoir by legendary pitcher Jim Brosnan, which chronicles how his team, the Cincinnati Reds, went on to win the 1961 National League pennant.In Pennant Race, Brosnan—with his trademark wise-guy wit and plain-spoken practicality—once again offers a refreshingly candid alternative to hackneyed baseball mythologizing. Day by day, game by game, Brosnan reveals the real lives of professional ballplayers: their exhilaration and frustration, hope and despair, chronic worry over job security, playful camaraderie, world-weary cynicism, and boyish—if cautious—optimism. Although the Reds would ultimately lose the World Series to the Yankees, for Brosnan and his teammates, this was a winning season. Pennant Race vividly captures a remarkable year in the life of a ball club and the golden age of one of Major League Baseball’s most memorable eras.
Penthouse and Pavement: How to Survive in Football Without Sucking Up to the Old Firm
by Bill LeckiePenthouse and Pavement is not a book for glory-hunters. It is a book about pain. It's about the anguish of watching your team lose 9-2 in the very first game you ever saw, about the horrible inevitability of defeat that so many feel so often. It's about despair, dismay and black, frightening, deathly gloom.But it's also about hope. About dreams. And about dreams which sometimes, just sometimes, come true. Like the once-in-a-lifetime ecstasy of winning the Cup or a league. And as anyone who's had that moment-of-a-lifetime knows, the joy is even greater because you've known the pain. For Bill Leckie, who has followed St Mirren since 1964, it all became worthwhile when they won the Scottish Cup in 1987. This book is about these clubs and the people who love them. It's about the kind of fan who doesn't go to games expecting to win . . . or, worse, demanding it. This book is about being willing to accept a lifetime of frustration in return for one day of utter wonderment.
People Fishing: A Century of Photographs
by Barbara LevineAlthough people have fished for food since the dawn of time, fishing today is one of the most popular pastimes in the world—an estimated 220 million people worldwide are recreational anglers, according to the World Bank. While many enjoy the Zen of waiting patiently for a strike in the great outdoors, for others, at least judging from this quirky collection of fishermen and women fishing is clearly a time of great fun, even hilarity. In this follow-up to her delightful People Knitting, photo archivist and collector Barbara Levine, along with Paige Ramey, netted these curious, humorous, and sometimes outrageous photos of Edwardian dowagers, tiny babies, sunburned sportsmen, and bathing beauties preparing tackle boxes, casting their lures, and displaying the catch of the day. A tribute to this perennial outdoor pastime, this is the perfect book for the fisher in your life.
Pep Guardiola. La metamorfosi
by Marti PerarnauLa descripció i anàlisi dels ambiciosos objectius tàctics, estratègics i competitius que en Pep Guardiola ha plantejat a Manchester, després del seu pas pel futbol alemany i la influència que aquest ha exercit en la seva filosofia. Aquest llibre retrata la metamorfosi que ha viscut a Alemanya el nou entrenador del Manchester City. El futbol alemany ha provocat importants canvis en Pep Guardiola, que ha captat nous conceptes i idees i els ha incorporat al seu model de joc; model que conserva els fonaments essencials, però amb variants i modificacions fruit del canvis que Alemanya ha provocat en Guardiola. les adversitats superades, les noves idees que enriqueixen el seu model de joc i el gran desafiament que afronta amb el Manchester City. Martí Perarnau ha conviscut tres anys amb Guardiola i el seu cos tècnic a Munich i narra amb detall la substància d'aquesta transformació. Pep és avui dia millor entrenador perquè el seu catàleg tàctic és més variat,menys dogmàtic i més eclèctic fins al punt d'haver introduït canvis fonamentals en la forma de treballar i en la seva metodologia. La crítica ha dit...«No és un llibre de culte a Guardiola sinó un llibre culte sobre Guardiola.»Isaac Lluch, Diari Ara «És un llibre de cultura, talent i hàbits.»Mònica Terribas, El matí de Catalunya Ràdio «Un treball molt exhaustiu de tot el que envolta la feina de Guardiola.»Roger Saperas, Tu diràs, RAC 1«El llibre teixeix un intens diàleg amb entrenadors, jugadors, esportistes i personalitats que han tingut -o tenen- una enorme influència en la manerad'entendre el futbol, la competició i -al mateix nivell que les altres- la vida.»Esteve Plantada, Nació Digital «Es una autèntica meravella. Gaudireu cada pàgina de les 462.»Vicente Ortega, Radio Marca «És un llibre sobre futbol que, tot i així, no parla de futbol sinó d'art,de vivències, de perseguir la bellesa -la de l'esport- que està molt per sobre de les misèries oficials, antigues i ràncies.»Josep Maria Fonalleras, El Periódico «Ambmicroscòpica minuciositat, el periodista Martí Perarnau ha publicat Pep Guardiola. La Metamorfosi, un llibre que eleva el treball d'entrenador a categoria de substància científica. L'interès del relat radica en la diversitat d'anàlisi i la crònica d'un mètode evolutiu.»Sergi Pàmies, La Vanguardia «Un llibre imprescindible per a entendre el mètode de treball d'aquest entrenador.»Luis F. Rojo, Marca «Una obra espectacular. Hauria de ser de lectura obligatòria a les escoles d'entrenadors. Tanmateix és un llibre més que recomanable per qualsevol aficionat al futbol que estigui interessat en aprofundir una mica més en conceptes que són fonamentals per entendre el joc.»Lluís Lainz
Pep Guardiola: Another Way of Winning: The Biography
by Guillem Balague'A must-read for anyone who's doubted Pep's influence, from handing the power to Barça's homegrown crop to never betraying his childhood romanticism of the game Four Four Two'Balague's insightful biography presents Guardiola as a relentless perfectionist - a man obsessed with the minutiae of football, often unable to switch off' SPORTThis fully updated edition of the international bestseller includes Manchester City's incredible 2017-18 league triumphPep Guardiola is the most successful and sought-after football coach in the world. After being appointed first-team manager in 2008, he transformed Barcelona into arguably the greatest club side of all time, winning thirteen trophies in four years, and he won the Double twice in his three years in charge of Bayern Munich. He then faced his biggest challenge yet when he joined Manchester City in 2016: to turn them into a team that consistently wins in the most difficult of leagues and a regular challenger in the Champions League. But in only his second year at the club, he had turned a good side into memorable one, leading them to the Premier League title in record-breaking style . . . and doing it the Guardiola way.Guillem Balagué has followed Pep's career from the outset and has had direct access to the man and his inner circle for this updated edition. This then is the definitive portrait of Pep Guardiola and his relentless pursuit of footballing perfection.
Pep Guardiola: Another Way of Winning: The Biography
by Guillem BalagueThis fully updated edition of the international bestseller includes Manchester City's incredible 2017-18 league triumphPep Guardiola is the most successful and sought-after football coach in the world. After being appointed first-team manager in 2008, he transformed Barcelona into arguably the greatest club side of all time, winning thirteen trophies in four years, and he won the Double twice in his three years in charge of Bayern Munich. He then faced his biggest challenge yet when he joined Manchester City in 2016: to turn them into a team that consistently wins in the most difficult of leagues and a regular challenger in the Champions League. But in only his second year at the club, he had turned a good side into memorable one, leading them to the Premier League title in record-breaking style . . . and doing it the Guardiola way.Guillem Balagué has followed Pep's career from the outset and has had direct access to the man and his inner circle for this updated edition. This then is the definitive portrait of Pep Guardiola and his relentless pursuit of footballing perfection.
Peppa Pig: Peppa Goes Ice Skating (Peppa Pig Ser.)
by Vanessa MoodyPeppa learns to ice skate in this sweet storybook! Based on the hit TV show.Peppa and her family are going ice skating together! All of Peppa's friends are there, and she is super excited. The only problem is... Peppa does not know how to ice skate! Will Peppa be able to find her stride and join the fun? Come along with Peppa and friends as they glide the day away!
Peppa Plays Soccer (Peppa Pig Ser.)
by ScholasticPeppa and her friends play a lively game of soccer--but will both teams play fair?Peppa, George, and their friends get together to play a game of soccer: the boys against the girls! But what happens when the two teams can't agree on what's fair?
Peppa juega al fútbol (Peppa Pig. Primeras lecturas)
by Varios AutoresAprendemos a leer con las aventuras de Peppa Pig, la cerdita más traviesa y preguntona y su familia. Descubre lo que pasó en esta ocasión, cuando Peppa y sus amigos decidieron jugar un partido de fútbol. ¡Goool!Hoy, Peppa y George juegan al fútbol con sus amigos. ¿Qué equipo ganará: el de los chicos o el de las chicas? Lee está divertida historia y descúbrelo. Los libros de la colección «Primeras lecturas» de Peppa Pig están pensados para niños que empiezan a leer. Sus textos contienen vocabulario sencillo, los interiores son muy visuales y, además, relatan las divertidas aventuras del personaje favorito de los niños. Todo ello logrará motivar y entretener a los pequeños lectores, así como estimular su imaginación.
Pepper Ann: Too Cool to Be Twelve
by Nancy KrulikA favorite Saturday morning cartoon--now in Disney's Chapters. After Pepper Ann suddenly becomes a soccer phenom, all the glory goes to her head, and she is no longer a team player. Can her friends make Pepper Ann see the error of her ways?
Pequeñas grandes historias del basquetbol uruguayo
by Jorge SeñoransMás de treinta historias de jugadores, entrenadores o personajes del presente y el pasado de uno de los deportes más populares del Uruguay. En este libro el lector podrá encontrar desde las historias más emocionantes, hilarantes y de sacrificio que rodean este juego en nuestro país. Un jugador manco que fue campeón federal y enmudeció una cancha en Brasil; sobornos y jugadores suspendidos por ser acusados de profesionales; el increíble espíritu de solidaridad de la selección uruguaya que no fue al Mundial de 1950 por un conflicto de la prensa; las historias más insólitas del único uruguayo en llegar a la NBA que fue al cumpleaños de LeBron James; la negativa de Panchi Barrera a jugar en la NBA; el estadounidense que reveló que haber venido a Uruguay le salvó la vida y otro que iba a entrenar con una cuchilla en el bolso; el extraño partido donde los jugadores se metían dobles en contra para forzar un alargue; las memorables anécdotas de los Juegos Olímpicos desde los interminables viajes a Helsinky y Melbourne a la gran selección de Los Ángeles 1984: estas son solo algunas de las historias que picarán por estas páginas junto a los nombres de Ebers Mera, el maestro Rubén Bulla, Eduardo Gordon, el contador Damiani, Alfredo Venditto, los Moglia, Sánchez Padilla, Víctor Hugo Berardi, Adesio Lombardo, Fefo Ruiz, Tato López, entre muchos otros jugadores de hoy, de ayer y de siempre. Poco se ha publicado en Uruguay sobre el básquetbol, uno de los deportes más populares del país. Este trabajo del periodista Jorge Señorans se centra en las personas que practicaron y practican este juego. Narra vivencias y pequeñas historias que hacen del básquetbol un deporte dominado por la pasión dentro y fuera de la cancha. Desde los tiempos del amateurismo, cuando perder ese espíritu era motivo de retarse a duelo, hasta la profesionalización actual, donde miles de jugadores han pasado por las canchas más pintorescas de los barrios montevideanos. Pequeñas grandes historias del básquetbol uruguayo reúne relatos tan insólitos como reales de quienes hicieron y hacen gigante al básquetbol nacional.
Perca Peso em 25 Dias: Como Queimar Gordura e Comer Saudável, Dieta Low-Carb, Detox (Homens)
by James AbbottPerca Peso em 25 Dias: Como Queimar Gordura e Comer Saudável, Dieta Low-Carb, Detox - Guia para Homens
Perceived Exertion Laboratory Manual
by Michael Gallagher Jr. Luke Haile Robert J. Robertson This manual provides laboratory-based learning experiences in perceptually and psychosocially linked exercise assessment, prescription, and programming. The primary pedagogic outcome is the ability to use applied theory and practice in perceptual and psychosocial exercise assessment and program design to promote the adoption and maintenance of a physically active lifestyle, enhancing overall health fitness. Perceptual and psychosocial variables are presented in individual, stand-alone laboratory modules that can supplement existing curricula such as exercise and sport psychology, exercise physiology, exercise testing and prescription, and exercise training and conditioning. In addition, the complete modular set has a conceptual flow that allows its presentation as an entire, laboratory-based course. The laboratory modules are divided into three primary units: assessment (theoretical constructs, scales and procedures, tests), prescription (self-regulation, performance), and program evaluation. The manual uses a unique format in which case studies are embedded in the conceptual flow of each lab module facilitating translation of laboratory results to real-world application. The manual concludes with a discussion of perceptually and psychosocially linked exercise prescription and programming applications in public health, such as program monitoring and adherence.
Perceptions of East Asian and Asian North American Athletics (East Asian Popular Culture)
by Cynthia Wang Steve Bien-AiméThis book highlights inconsistencies within the field of sports scholarship and provides an opportunity to open up and extend conversations about the intersection of sports media and race — particularly surrounding athletes of East Asian descent. Despite the growing influence of East Asian and Asian American/Canadian athletes, they are still underrepresented in Western media and in scholarship. This anthology adds much-needed literature to sports, popular culture, East Asian, and Asian American studies. The prominence of sports in global popular culture makes the intersections explored in this collection a crucial addition to existing conversations about both sports and East Asian/Asian American/Canadian studies.
Percutaneous and Minimally Invasive Foot Surgery
by Cyrille Cazeau Yves StiglitzThis book on percutaneous and minimally invasive foot surgery comprehensively covers one of the most innovative topics in orthopedic surgery, discussing decision-making based on foot biomechanics and presenting step-by-step descriptions of each surgical procedure. The chapters are divided into four sections, the first of which lays the groundwork for further reading by providing a comprehensive overview of the biomechanical approach. The second part then guides readers through making appropriate choices in order to ensure stable corrections and allow immediate full weight-bearing and fast rehabilitation without compromising patient outcomes. In the third part, leading surgeons in the field describe each procedure step-by-step with the help of operative pictures, while the last part addresses technical postoperative issues, such as postoperative dressing and cast management, as well as complications and how to reduce them. All chapters are richly illustrated and clearly highlight the key points for successful surgery and minimized risks. Unique in its focus on percutaneous and minimally invasive foot surgery, this book offers an invaluable resource for postgraduate students, residents, orthopedists wanting to specialize in foot surgery, as well as practicing orthopedic surgeons and podiatrists.
Perder Peso Em Uma Semana
by PEDRO HUGO GARCÍA PELÁEZ Sara Maria Silva Oliveira- Com os exercícios neste livro pode emagrecer desde o primeiro dia. - 5 quilos por semana sem esforço. - Nas primeiras sessões irá desaparecer a gordura da barriga, algo incómodo já que é como levar uma mochila na barriga. - O corpo está desenhado para se mover de forma harmónica e se o mover dessa maneira irá conseguir um corpo perfeito. - Com as calculadores online que lhe permitem calcular a frequência natural de oscilação das diferentes partes do seu corpo, introduzindo as variáveis do seu próprio corpo, como massa, longitude, etc e que lhe dão a frequência de forma automática. - Diferentes exercícios como nadar ou pedalar. - Ao nadar o nosso corpo pode-se assemelhar a uma tábua, e há que movê-lo de determinada forma na água, para que entre em ressonância com o nosso próprio impulso. - Ao pedalar numa bicicleta estátiva, as nossas pernas são pêndulos físicos que há que mover em harmonia com o seu próprio peso, longitude e raio. - Os nossos braços podem ser usados como molas de constante elástica muito grande, quase indeformáveis para fortalecer a parte superior do nosso corpo. Extrato do capítulo 2: A perda de peso começa-se a sentir desde o primeiro dia e não é necessário demasiado esforço, entre cinco a dez minutos por dia é suficiente. Antes de avançar quero dizer que caso se sinta mal com algum dos exercícios descritos neste livro, pare de o fazer e consulte um médico, eu só trato de pôr ao serviço do exercício físico as ferramentas físicas que conhecemos. Faz uns dois anos que tive esta ideia, como se caísse do céu, e é que o corpo humano se pode assemelhar a uma tábua, o exemplo é um pouco macabro, mas quando uma pessoa se mete num caixão vemos que também não sobra muito espaço. Um caixão tem uma frequência natural de flutuação como é o caso de um barco que só depende dos seus lados. Os gregos já sabiam que quando mergulhamos um corpo este experimenta uma forç
Perdere peso in una settimana
by Daniela Giovannetti PEDRO HUGO GARCÍA PELÁEZIo ho un modo di dire: "Tutto quello che non si può misurare non serve a molto". Quello che spiegherò in questo libro non è una scoperta scientifica, ma semplicemente un'applicazione della meccanica classica ai movimenti delle braccia, delle gambe, ecc... La meccanica classica è la meccanica di Newton ed è la meccanica dei corpi grandi, non entreremo nel merito di considerazioni relativiste o di meccanica quantistica di nessun tipo. Fondamentalmente darò gli strumenti necessari per sfruttare il tempo nel quale bisogna muovere le varie parti del corpo per entrare in risonanza con la frequenza naturale delle parti stesse. Se non capite il fenomeno della risonanza, dovrete credere a ciò che sto per raccontare, ma proverò a fornire alcuni esempi in modo da capire meglio questo fenomeno. Tecnicamente si entra in risonanza con un oscillatore fisico, come un'altalena o le braccia, quando c'è un'altra forza che spinge con frequenza praticamente identica alla frequenza naurale dell'oscillante fisico, e ne deriva che l'ampiezza tende a infinito quando entrambe le frequenze sono praticamente identiche. Per esempio, quando una persona spinge un bambino sull'altalena (tralasciamo l'attrito delle catene dell'altalena) e questa forza ha la stessa frequenza di quella naturale dell'altalena, che si può considerare come un pendolo, arriva un momento in cui la forza cinetica si impone e infine il bambino vola via, con l'ampiezza del movimento dell'altalena che si ingigantisce enormemente (speriamo che nessuno lo sperimenti). Alcune precauzioni derivano da questo e si usano anche nell'esercito: quando un battaglione passa su un ponte, lo si fa rallentare visto che la forza che produce il movimento all'unisono della truppa entra in risonanza con la struttura del ponte e questo potrebbe crollare; prendiamo anche l'esempio del soprano che emette una nota continuata con la stessa frequen