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Team Spirit: Book 1 (Tilly's Horse, Magic #1)
by Pippa FunnellTilly Redbrow doesn't just love horses - she lives, breathes and dreams them too!Tilly is fourteen now and has had her beautiful grey, Magic Spirit, for over three years and they're inseparable. She's thrilled they've been chosen for the Pony Club Eventing Championship team. Together with Ben, Kya and Anna - they face the challenges of dressage, cross country and show jumping against tough competition. And they learn that good teamwork is not always as easy as it looks.Packed with expert advice from champion rider and Grand Slam winner, Pippa Funnell, on everything you ever wanted to know about horses.
Team Spirits: The Native American Mascots Controversy
by Charles Freuhling Springwood C. KingA growing controversy in recent years has arisen around the use and abuse of Native American team mascots. The Cleveland Indians, Atlanta Braves, Washington Redskins, Kansas City Chiefs, Florida State Seminoles, and so forth--these are just a few of the images and names popularly associated with Native Americans that are still used as mascots by professional sports teams, dozens of universities, and countless high schools. This practice, a troubling legacy of Native-Euro-American relations in the United States, has sparked heated debates and intense protests that continue to escalate. Team Spirits is the first comprehensive look at the Native American mascots controversy. In this work activists and academics explore the origins of Native American mascots, the messages they convey, and the reasons for their persistence into the twenty-first century. The essays examine hotly contested uses of mascots, including the Washington Redskins, the Cleveland Indians, and the University of Illinois's Chief Illiniwek, as well as equally problematic but more complicated examples such as the Florida State Seminoles and the multitude of Native mascots at Marquette University. Also showcased are examples of successful opposition, including an end to Native American mascots at Springfield College and in Los Angeles public schools. C. Richard King is an assistant professor of anthropology at Drake University, and Charles Fruehling Springwood is an assistant professor of anthropology at Illinois Wesleyan University. King and Springwood are coauthors of the forthcoming book Beyond the Cheers: Race As Spectacle in College Sport.
Team Sports Marketing
by Kirk WakelandSome might argue that sports marketing is a mere subfield of marketing, meaning that there are theoretical and practical dimensions that apply only to sports marketing and are only of interest to those involved in sports. In Team Sports Marketing, author Kirk Wakefield dispels this argument by demonstrating that effective sports marketing epitomizes the science and art of marketing across any context. At the core of sports marketing is the creation and enhancement of fan identification, where consumers are not just loyal customers, but have become brand fanatics.Team Sports Marketing shows that while many aspects of sports marketing are thought to be unique to the field, other product and service sectors would do well to learn from teams in the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL that have transformed customers into fans. Moving beyond principles of marketing, Team Sports Marketing is packed with examples of best practices and covering subjects as diverse as sponsorships, season ticket sales, venue management and all topics in between. Team Sports Marketing is a must read text for students and managers in professional and collegiate sports. Support materials for professors and students are available at www.teamsportsmarketing.com.
Team Sports Training: The Complexity Model (Routledge Research in Sports Coaching #10)
by Javier MalloTeam Sports Training: The Complexity Model presents a novel approach to team sports training, examining football (soccer), rugby, field hockey, basketball, handball and futsal through the paradigm of complexity. Under a traditional prism, these sports have been analyzed using a deterministic perspective, where the constituent dimensions of the sportsmen were independently examined and treated in isolation. It was expected that the body worked as a perfect machine and, once all the components were maximized, the sportsmen improved their performance. If the same closed recipe was applied to all the players that formed part of the squad, the global team performance was expected to be enhanced. As much as these reductionistic models seem coherent, when contrasted in practice we see that the reality of team sports is far more different from the closed conditions in which they were idealized. Team sports contain variable, heterogeneous and non-linear constrains which require the development of a different logic to organize their training. During the last years, ecological psychology, the dynamical systems theory or the constraints-led approach have opened interesting fields of research from which many conceptual foundations can be applied to team sports. Based in this contemporary framework, the current book presents the study of the players and the teams as complex systems, using coordination dynamics to explain the emergence of the self-organisation episodes that characterize them. In addition, this thinking line provides the reader with the ability to apply all these innovative concepts to their practical training scenarios. Altogether, it is intended to challenge the reader to re-think their training strategy and to develop an original theory and practice of training specific to team sports.
Team Sports Training: The Complexity Model (Routledge Research in Sports Coaching #10)
by Javier MalloTeam Sports Training: The Complexity Model presents a novel approach to team sports training, examining football (soccer), rugby, field hockey, basketball, handball and futsal through the paradigm of complexity. Under a traditional prism, these sports have been analyzed using a deterministic perspective, where the constituent dimensions of the sportsmen were independently examined and treated in isolation. It was expected that the body worked as a perfect machine and, once all the components were maximized, the sportsmen improved their performance. If the same closed recipe was applied to all the players that formed part of the squad, the global team performance was expected to be enhanced.As much as these reductionistic models seem coherent, when contrasted in practice we see that the reality of team sports is far more different from the closed conditions in which they were idealized. Team sports contain variable, heterogeneous and non-linear constrains which require the development of a different logic to organize their training.During the last years, ecological psychology, the dynamical systems theory or the constraints-led approach have opened interesting fields of research from which many conceptual foundations can be applied to team sports. Based in this contemporary framework, the current book presents the study of the players and the teams as complex systems, using coordination dynamics to explain the emergence of the self-organisation episodes that characterize them. In addition, this thinking line provides the reader with the ability to apply all these innovative concepts to their practical training scenarios. Altogether, it is intended to challenge the reader to re-think their training strategy and to develop an original theory and practice of training specific to team sports.
Team T. Rex: Book 14 (Frankie's Magic Football #14)
by Frank LampardFrankie and his team love playing football. There's always time for a game. And now that they have their magical football they're playing against teams they never imagined!While on holiday at a summer camp, Frankie, Charlie, Louise and Max the dog are transported to a prehistoric land of dinosaurs. Can they reunite a baby pterodactyl with its mum, and avoid being eaten by a hungry T-Rex? The friends will need to use all their football skills to get home in one piece!
Team Talk
by Julian WalkerHave you ever wondered why we talk about a handicap in sport, why boxing is so named, or whether a dumbbell ever rang? It was during the nineteenth century that hitherto local games with relaxed and varying rules were formalized. During this process terminologies developed to refer to these new standardized sports, borrowing, modifying and redefining words from all walks of life in sometimes strange and unexpected ways. Considering such subjects as why sport shares so many words with the fields of hunting and conflict, and how English sports terms have been both adopted from and given to other languages, this book looks at how words have come into the field of sport and how they have developed and changed.
Team Trouble (The Gymnasts #21)
by Elizabeth LevyWhen her prolonged antics at practice suddenly hurt her standing on the gymnastics team, Jodi is determined to prove that she can compete with the best of them, but her sudden resolve could alienate other team members.
Team Up: El Toro & Friends (World of ¡Vamos!)
by Raúl the Third III"Fantastically fun! Kids will drink in every imaginative detail in El Toro’s wild world!" —Jeff Kinney, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid seriesFrom New York Times bestselling, three-time Pura Belpré Award–winning author-illustrator Raúl the Third, Team Up reveals how El Toro and his fellow wrestlers become master luchadores in an action-packed, graphic-novel-style El Toro & Friends paper-over-board reader from the Eisner-nominated World of ¡Vamos!El Toro and friends make a great team! But that wasn't always the case.A long time ago, they went to Ricky Ratón's School of Lucha, learning everything from strength training to patience. When it comes time for one final test, El Toro and friends have to decide whether working alone is the best way to go or if teaming up might make things easier... and more fun!Pairing Spanish phrases with plenty of humor, this early reader graphic novel is essential for those who want an action-packed story and lots of laughs.
Team Work: Book 3 (Tilly's Horse, Magic #3)
by Pippa FunnellTilly Redbrow doesn't just love horses - she lives, breathes and dreams them too!Top eventer, Livvy James, asks Tilly to groom for her at Luhmuhlen where she is competing on her three-star horse, Seasonal Seer. Tilly's thrilled to be at an international event with so many famous horses and riders, but she's sad to be apart from Magic Spirit. Then disaster strikes and Tilly realises just how important team work is at every level, every second of the day!Packed with expert advice from champion rider and GRAND SLAM winner, Pippa Funnell, on everything you ever wanted to know about horses, and perfect for all fans of NATIONAL VELVET and Lauren St John's One Dollar Horse trilogy.
Team Work: Rediscovering the Essence of Basketball
by Mike HuffBasketball was originally designed to be a team game, but today's players are growing up in a culture that focuses on the individual. In Teamwork, Mike Huff calls coaches and athletes to return to basketball's essence, by focusing on The 7 Essentials of Teamwork: communication, leadership, humility, roles, team spirit, a winning attitude, and collective responsibility. The lessons in this book will enable coaches to teach life lessons that help players become winners on and off the court.
Team-Mind und Teamleistung: Teamarbeit zwischen Managementmärchen und Arbeitswirklichkeit
by Joachim Hasebrook Benedikt Hackl Sibyll RoddeWie können Teams den Erfolg von Organisationen steigern?Wann schaffen Mitarbeiter in Teams wirklich mehr als alleine? Entscheiden Teams ausgewogener als Einzelne?Führt eine gute Teamatmosphäre wirklich zu mehr Leistung?Können Roboter und Künstliche Intelligenz zu Teamkollegen werden?Aus der Wissenschaft für die Praxis gibt dieses inhaltlich breit aufgestellte Buch fundierte, richtungsweisende und praxisnahe Antworten auf Fragen zum Thema „Team“. Basierend auf aktuellen Erkenntnissen der Sozial-, Arbeits- und Neuropsychologie zeigen die Autoren an vielen praxisrelevanten Beispielen und anhand von Interviews mit erfahrenen Managern aus Spitzensport, Wirtschaft, Militär und Wissenschaft, wie Teamführung in Organisationen sinnvoll umgesetzt wird und Teams erfolgreich agieren können.Erfahren Sie, wie auch Sie in Ihrer Organisation oder in Ihrem Team die gesamte Teamleistung dauerhaft steigern können.Zielgruppen:Alle, die selbst in Teams arbeiten, z. B. Teamleiter in Dienstleistung, Verwaltung oder IndustrieMitarbeiter in teamorientierten Organisationen Vorstände und AufsichtsräteManager und TeamverantwortlicheAlle, die Voraussetzungen für Teamarbeit verbessern wollen, z. B. Strategie- und ManagementberaterIngenieure für im Team verwendete MaschinenArchitekten von ArbeitsräumenDesigner von ArbeitsumgebungenForscher an Hochschulen und in Unternehmen
Team-Mind und Teamleistung: Teamarbeit zwischen Managementmärchen und Arbeitswirklichkeit
by Joachim Hasebrook Benedikt Hackl Sibyll RoddeWie erfolgreich eine Organisation ist, wird dadurch bestimmt, wie gut die Mitarbeitenden in ihr zusammenarbeiten. Krisenzeiten machen das besonders deutlich und stellen zugleich besondere Anforderungen an die Zusammenarbeit: Krisenstäbe werden gebildet, Teammitglieder arbeiten plötzlich getrennt und virtuell, Unsicherheit durch psychische Belastungen und Cyberattacken wächst. Jenseits von Binsenwahrheiten und simplen Erfolgsrezepten gibt dieses Managementbuch psychologisch und betriebswirtschaftlich fundiert Antworten, wie erfolgreiche Teamarbeit auch in Krisenzeiten funktioniert. Sie erfahren, wie Sie Teamleistungen fördern und was Sie von Hochleistungsteams lernen können. Mit zahlreichen Beispielen aus der Praxis und in Interviews führender Expertinnen und Experten aus Industrie, Wissenschaft, Medizin, Militär und Spitzensport wird leicht verständlich und unterhaltsam erläutert, wie man Trendsetter für bessere Teamleistung wird. Das Buch ist von einem Organisationspsychologen, einem Betriebswirt und einer klinischen Psychologin verfasst und daher interdisziplinär und breit anwendbar angelegt. Es beruht auf über 15 Jahren Praxis- und Forschungserfahrung sowie topaktuellen Erkenntnissen der Sozial-, Arbeits- und Neuropsychologie. Das Buch wendet sich an alle, die in Entscheidungsgremien, Entwicklungs- und Produktionsteams oder in der Teamleitung arbeiten. Es ist auch wertvoll für Teamtrainer, Coaches, Berater sowie Designer und Architekten, die Teamarbeitsplätze entwickeln.
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.
Teammate: My Journey in Baseball and a World Series for the Ages
by Don Yaeger David Ross Theo EpsteinPacked with "compelling inside stories" (Chicago Tribune), <p>Teammate is the inspiring memoir from "Grandpa Rossy," the veteran catcher who became the heart and soul of the 2016 Chicago Cubs championship team. <p>In 2016 the Cubs snapped a 108-year curse, winning the World Series in a history-making, seven-game series against the Cleveland Indians. Of the many storylines to Chicago's fairytale season, one stood out: the late-career renaissance of David Ross, the 39-year-old catcher who had played back-up for 13 of his 15 pro seasons. <p>Beyond Ross's remarkably strong play, he became the ultimate positive force in the Cubs locker room, mentoring and motivating his fellow players, some of them nearly twenty years his junior. Thanks to Cubs Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo, "Grandpa Rossy" became a social media sensation. No one, however, could have predicted that Ross's home run in his final career at bat would help seal the Cubs championship. <P>Now, in Teammate, Ross shares the inspiring story of his life in baseball, framed by the events of that unforgettable November night. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Teammates
by Robert Burleigh Tiki Barber Ronde Barber Barry RootTiki and Ronde are brothers, best friends, and teammates on the Cave Spring Vikings football team. It's the last preseason game against their arch-rival Knights -- and the football is suddenly knocked out of Tiki's grip. What gives, he thinks, I've always carried the ball this way before. Inspired by Coach Mike, who tells Tiki, "You've gotta believe," Tiki begins secret practice sessions with Ronde in the morning on the way to school. Will it make a difference in the next big game against the Knights? Based on the childhoods of NFL superstars Tiki and Ronde Barber, this story of determination and of confidence will inspire all who read it.<P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. To explore further access options with us, please contact us through the Book Quality link on the right sidebar. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these. </i>
Teammates
by Peter GolenbockThis is the moving story of how Jackie Robinson became the first black player on a major league baseball team and how on a fateful day in Cincinnati, Pee Wee Reese took a stand and declared Jackie his teammate.
Tebow Time
by Jesse HinesTim Tebow is a rising star of the New York Jets, a Heisman Trophy winner, and “America’s Most Popular Athlete” (ESPN). His energetic and unorthodox style of play, his penchant for producing dramatic comeback victories, his unapologetic espousal of the Christian faith, and his gracious demeanor make him a fan favorite. Tebow Time: Insights on Winning from Football’s Rising Star presents quotations from Tim Tebow on varied topics and couples them with an “In Context” analysis from the book’s editor. These quotations are culled from numerous interviews, press conferences, and profile pieces from various points in Tebow’s career, and give fans and critics a deeper insight into who he is and what drives him to excel. With an in-depth introductory essay examining Tebow as an individual, a football player, and a cultural phenomenon, this book will delight fans of this rare and humble football icon. Among the topics Tebow discusses are: Anxiety; Being a Role Model; Belief; Biblical Role Models; Compassion; Controlling Emotions; Dealing with Critics; Decision-Making; Enjoying Life; Eye Black Scriptures; Faith; First Impressions; Fitness; God’s Sovereignty; Handling Fame; Hard Work; How to Improve America; Humility; Integrity; Learning from Failure; Living by Faith; Living with Passion; Most Important Thing in Life; Never Giving Up; Nutrition; Orphans; Preaching; Pride; Pushing Yourself to the Limit; Self-Discipline; Sexual Purity; Sharing the Credit; Spreading the Gospel; Staying Grounded; Supporting Teammates; “Tebowing”; Trash Talking; Victory; Visiting Suffering Fans and much more. “The game doesn’t really matter. I mean, I’ll give 100 percent of my heart to win it, but in the end, the thing I most want to do is not win championships or make a lot of money, it’s to invest in people’s lives, to make a difference. ” —Tim Tebow .
Tech Crash! (A Stepping Stone Book)
by Alex SeguraJoin Batman, Superman, and the Justice League as they armor up for a thrilling, hi-tech adventure where Super Heroes and Super-Villains must unite to battle for the ultimate power in the universe. This action-packed and Manga-style chapter book is perfect for young readers and DC fans alike.When a powerful alien entity is hacked by an Earth villain, the universe is in peril. Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman unite with DC's mightiest heroes and villains to confront this threat. Now they must harness alien technology to unleash the full might of their amazing mech suits while also overcoming their mistrust of their archenemies to work together. Brace for a high-stakes, world-spanning adventure where the fate of the whole universe hangs in the balance with Manga-style art.
Technical Foul (Winning Season #2)
by Rich Wallace<p>Jared knows he's the best basketball player in school. He's got the talent, the touch, and the shots. With him at center, the Hudson City Hornets finally have a chance at making the playoffs. <p>But Jared's also got a temper, and when the ref throws him out of the game, he watches his team's chances start to slip away. With some help from his friends, he begins to realize that he's got to be a better teammate in order for the Hornets to be a better team. <p> <p><b>Lexile Level: 680L</b></p>
Techniques of Vigilance
by Kevin ParsonsThis is a definitive work on the principles and methods of effective police self-defense. Designed as a textbook, it details, clearly and concisely, the complete range of self-defense techniques for the law enforcement officer. <P><P>Each chapter begins with an overview of the material to be covered, and topics range from basic philosophy to advanced close-quarter fighting.The text is directed to one purpose: providing a curriculum of self-defense to aid the police officer in actual confrontations. Tactics originating in the martial arts of many countries are brought together, refined, and adapted for the modern law enforcement agent. Physical training, blocking, striking, and throwing techniques are included, and the results of years of study of escape, come along, and handcuffing procedures are outlined. Special emphasis is placed upon use of the three weapons of police self-defense: baton, yawara, and nunchaku. Techniques for dealing with blunt objects, firearms, and edged weapons are discussed. The text ends with a review of the individual officer's role in crowd-control situations.The author brings his expertise as a consultant to law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. The tactics he outlines are designed to provide modern law enforcement agents with the specialized training that their profession demands.
Technology for Physical Education Teacher Education: Student Handbook of Technology Skills Instructions & Assessments
by Joanne M. LeightThis second edition handbook introduces technology skills used by effective Physical Educators in the gymnasium and health classroom, and it can easily be adapted to the needs of other educators. Designed to be used sequentially or as stand-alone lessons, the handbook's units present experiential assignments aimed at increasing user competency with such commonly available technology as Google Applications, Microsoft Office software, Web 2.0 innovations, Social Media and more.
Technology in Physical Activity and Health Promotion (Routledge Research in Physical Activity and Health)
by Zan GaoAs technology becomes an ever more prevalent part of everyday life and population-based physical activity programmes seek new ways to increase lifelong engagement with physical activity, so the two have become increasingly linked. This book offers a thorough, critical examination of emerging technologies in physical activity and health, considering technological interventions within the dominant theoretical frameworks, exploring the challenges of integrating technology into physical activity promotion and offering solutions for its implementation. Technology in Physical Activity and Health Promotion occupies a broadly positive stance toward interactive technology initiatives and, while discussing some negative implications of an increased use of technology, offers practical recommendations for promoting physical activity through a range of media, including: social media mobile apps global positioning and geographic information systems wearables active videogames (exergaming) virtual reality settings. Offering a logical and clear critique of technology in physical activity and health promotion, this book will serve as an essential reference for upper-level undergraduates, postgraduate students and scholars working in public health, physical activity and health and kinesiology, and healthcare professionals.
Ted & Me
by Dan GutmanStosh should have figured that the FBI would find him eventually. Now they've turned up on his doorstep-and they know all about his ability to travel through time using baseball cards. In fact, they want to send him back in time on a mission: to warn President Roosevelt about the attack on Pearl Harbor! But when Stosh finds out that his "ticket" back to 1941 is a Ted Williams card, he starts planning a mission of his own. Williams is one of the greatest hitters of all time-even though he lost almost five years of his career to serve in the Marines. How many more home runs would the Splendid Splinter have hit if he had those years back? What if Stosh can prevent the attack on Pearl Harbor and convince Williams not to serve in the military? Sometimes you can change history. Sometimes history can change you.
Ted DiBiase: The Million Dollar Man (WWE)
by Ted DiBiaseEveryone's got a price. Everyone's got to pay. 'Cause the Million Dollar Man always gets his way. After proving his point, Ted DiBiase would laugh and fan out his large roll of hundreds, worsening the degradation of whoever had been foolish enough to accept his challenge or get in his way. Defeated opponents -- put to sleep with his Million Dollar Dream -- would have the added humiliation of awakening to discover that the Million Dollar Man had been stuffing bills down their throats. Winning match after match, yet no closer to the championship, DiBiase wanted the title, but he couldn't seem to win it. His solution: pay Andre the Giant to win the title, make sure the referee was also "taken care of," and then have Andre hand the championship title over to him. True to his taunt, the Million Dollar Man had gotten his way, and Ted DiBiase became the most hated person in sports entertainment. Making his way to the top of the profession that he had loved since he was a child, Ted DiBiase never did anything by half measures. He couldn't, because the men he respected and worked side by side with expected that "Iron" Mike's kid would give his all. And each day while on the road learning what it was to be a wrestler, Ted remembered how his father had taught him to give his all every time. It was how his father lived -- and how he lost his life, dying during a wrestling match while Ted was still a boy. From the dusty roads of Texas to the bayous of Louisiana, Ted moved from one wrestling promotion to another -- sometimes a babyface, other times a heel. He learned how to tell a story and how to draw the fans in, both inside and outside the ring. In 1987, Vince McMahon had an idea for a new character, the Million Dollar Man, and one person came to mind: Ted DiBiase. For nearly a decade, fans waited to see just how Ted could prove his adage that "Everyone's got a price." When he was sidelined by a neck injury, DiBiase started a second wrestling career, as a manager. He managed some of the biggest stars: Bam Bam Bigelow, King Kong Bundy, and a very green wrestler, the Ringmaster (who would later be known as Stone Cold Steve Austin). Ted DiBiase, the Million Dollar Man, is fondly remembered by wrestling fans for his style and his command of the ring. This is the inside glimpse of three decades inside and outside the squared circle.