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Bounce Back (Zayd Saleem, Chasing the Dream #3)
by Hena KhanFrom the critically acclaimed author of Amina’s Voice comes the third book in an exciting middle grade series about a scrawny fourth-grader with big dreams of basketball stardom.Zayd has a plan. He’s ready to take the reins as team captain of the Gold Team. But when an injury leaves him on the sidelines, his plans get derailed. Can Zayd learn what it means to be a leader if he’s not the one calling the shots?
Bounce: Mozart, Federer, Picasso, Beckham, and the Science of Success
by Matthew Syed“Insightful and entertaining . . . Takes us a step deeper into the world of sports, showing us how much we can learn about our own behavior.” —Dan Ariely, New York Times–bestselling authorWhy have all the sprinters who have run the 100 meters in under ten seconds been black?What’s one thing Mozart, Venus Williams, and Michelangelo have in common?Is it good to praise a child’s intelligence?Why are baseball players so superstitious?Few things in life are more satisfying than beating a rival. We love to win and hate to lose, whether it’s on the playing field or at the ballot box, in the office or in the classroom. In this bold new look at human behavior, award-winning journalist and Olympian Matthew Syed explores the truth about our competitive nature—why we win, why we don’t, and how we really play the game of life. Bounce reveals how competition—the most vivid, primal, and dramatic of human pursuits—provides vital insight into many of the most controversial issues of our time, from biology and economics, to psychology and culture, to genetics and race, to sports and politics.Backed by cutting-edge scientific research and case studies, Syed shatters long-held myths about meritocracy, talent, performance, and the mind. He explains why some people thrive under pressure and others choke, and weighs the value of innate ability against that of practice, hard work, and will. From sex to math, from the motivation of children to the culture of big business, Bounce shows how competition provides a master key with which to unlock the mysteries of the world.“Readers who gobbled up Freakonomics and Predictably Irrational will flock to this one.”—Publishers Weekly
Bouncing Back
by Scott OstlerPerfect for fans of Mike Lupica and Tim Green, Bouncing Back brings readers onto the wheelchair basketball court in a story brimming with heart, humor, and thrilling sports action.Back in his old basketball league, Carlos Cooper owned the court, sprinting and jumping and lighting up the scoreboard as opponents (and teammates) watched in awe. Now thirteen-year-old "Cooper the Hooper" is out of his league, new to life in a wheelchair, and struggling to pull his weight with his wheelchair basketball team, the Rollin' Rats.Just when Carlos starts to get the hang of the game, the city shuts down the Rollin' Rats' gym. Without the gym, the team can't practice, and if they can't practice, they might as well kiss their state tournament dreams goodbye. Carlos will need to fully embrace his new friends, and his new role in the sport he loves, in order to truly become part of the team--and help save their season.
Bound Together by a Baby
by Penny JordanRe-read this classic romance by New York Times bestselling author PennyJordan, originally published as Equal Opportunities in 1989If Kate Oakley hadn't desperately needed a nanny, she'd never have employed thegorgeous Rick Evans to look after a nine-month-old baby, even with his excellentrecommendations! But he's her only opportunity to make a stable home life for her bestfriend's orphaned baby. Desperate to do the best she can for the child, she allows Rick to move into her house.Only to realize, too late, the dangerous temptation that being so closely bound togetherignites!
Bound by My Scandalous Pregnancy: Bound By My Scandalous Pregnancy / Redemption Of The Untamed Italian (The Notorious Greek Billionaires #2)
by Maya BlakeOne night with the Greek. Now I have life-changing news…Two months ago, I, Sadie Preston, stood outside Neo Xenakis’s office ready to beg forgiveness for the biggest mistake of my life. Instead, I found myself begging for more as the impossibly arrogant tycoon set me ablaze with his touch.Now I must tell him I’m pregnant with the child he never thought he’d have! Neo’s scarred by past betrayals and I’ve learned to rely on myself alone. Yet my shocking announcement will bind us together…forever!Escape to Greece and feel the passion with the ultimate alpha heroes in The Notorious Greek Billionaires series:Claiming My Hidden SonBound by My Scandalous PregnancyFrom Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
Boundary Waters Canoe Area: Eastern Region
by Louis Dzierzak Robert BeymerWith thousands of lakes and streams, over 1200 miles of canoe routes, 160 miles of portage trails, and 2000 campsites, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is a true paddler's paradise. Extending nearly 150 miles in northern Minnesota along the Canadian border, the wilderness area encompasses more than 1 million acres. This Eastern Region edition of the classic two-volume guide has been fully updated by area journalist Louis Dzierzak, with full coverage of 50-plus entry points and routes. Trip descriptions include day-by-day paddling distances, portage tips, and difficulty ratings, and identify the appropriate water-resistant, topographic maps W.A. Fisher maps for each trip. Together, these books deliver everything a visitor needs for the experience of a lifetime.
Boundary Waters Canoe Area: Western Region
by Louis Dzierzak Robert BeymerWith thousands of lakes and streams, over 1200 miles of canoe routes, 160 miles of portage trails, and 2000 campsites, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is a true paddler's paradise. Extending nearly 150 miles in northern Minnesota along the Canadian border, the wilderness area encompasses more than 1 million acres. This Western Region edition of the classic two-volume guide has been fully updated by area journalist Louis Dzierzak, with full coverage of 50-plus entry points and routes. Trip descriptions include day-by-day paddling distances, portage tips, and difficulty ratings, and identify the appropriate water-resistant, topographic maps W.A. Fisher maps for each trip. Together, these books deliver everything a visitor needs for the experience of a lifetime.
Boundless (Scholastic Focus)
by Chaunté LoweWorld champion high jumper Chaunté Lowe writes the captivating story of her journey from an impoverished childhood full of big dreams and devastating hurdles, to becoming a bronze medal-winning US Olympian.Everything seemed set against Chaunté Lowe. Growing up with a single mother in Paso Robles, California, where she experienced food insecurity, homelessness, and domestic abuse, Chaunté couldn't imagine a future that offered a different sort of life. But then, one day, she turned on the TV and there was Flo Jo, competing in the Olympics and shattering records in track and field. Almost immediately, Chaunté knew what she wanted to do. She started running.With the help of a small community of friends, family, and coaches, Chaunté worked as hard as she could - both in the classroom and out on the sports field - and through her own fierce determination and grit, she overcame every imaginable obstacle, eventually propelling herself to the place she always dreamed about: the Olympic medal podium.Boundless is a story that will move anyone who's ever had a big dream, ever dared to hope for a better future, and ever believed that nothing was impossible. In her own words, Chaunté presents her remarkable and inspiring story of loss and survival, perseverance and hope.
Boundless: Upgrade Your Brain, Optimize Your Body & Defy Aging (Updated and Revised)
by Ben GreenfieldWhat if peak performance wasn&’t myth but a matter of understanding proven systems and strategies? In an ideal world, you could optimize mind, body, and spirit—and now you can. Biohacker and coach Ben Greenfield reveals how to unlock boundless energy in his popular book Boundless. Since health and performance science evolve rapidly, Ben has applied his industry knowledge, self-experimentation, and extensive research to create this thoroughly revised and updated edition, which covers everything you need to upgrade your daily routine—from sleep and cognition to fat loss, immunity, beauty, fitness, and age reversal.Key Updates Include:• Mitochondrial Optimization: Boost energy by enhancing mitochondrial density and biogenesis, minimizing metabolic dysfunction.• Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Beat stress, sleep soundly, and increase HRV using electricity, light, and sound to tune your nervous system.• Sleep Optimization: Step-by-step methods to reset circadian rhythm, overcome jet lag, and optimize sleep, naps, and meditation for deep recovery.• Healthy Fats: Navigate fats and fatty acids, mitigate seed oil damage, and decode menus and food labels.• EMF Protection: Understand how EMFs affect the brain and the devices that can shield your body, home, and office.• Libido and Sexual Performance: Increase pleasure, decrease time between orgasms, and deepen relationships.• Chronic Infections and Detox: Get insights on stealth co-infections, mold, mycotoxins, Lyme, and CIRS, with safe, effective management protocols.• Top Doctors and Clinics: A curated list of the best doctors and medical teams specializing in precision and functional medicine.• Nootropics and Peptides: New brain-boosting smart drugs and peptides, with instructions for managing TBIs and concussions.• Age-Reversal Tactics: Latest supplements, drugs, and biohacks from Ben's recent longevity experiments.• Sleep Disruptors: Uncover a hidden sleep assassin not mentioned in the first edition and how to address it.• Minimalist Fat-Burning: Use Ben's go-to moves to burn fat without hitting the gym.• Fat-Loss Peptides: Updated insights on peptides like Ozempic and GLP-1 agonists, plus safe, natural approaches to curb cravings.• Longevity Tips: Strategies for extending life, even without the resources of a tech billionaire.• Fitness and Daily Routines: Revised fitness plans and daily habits to boost physical and mental performance.• Biohacked Home: Strategies to optimize invisible variables like air, light, water, and electricity in your home.• Injury Recovery: Tools to heal injuries quickly and reduce chronic pain, so you can enjoy the activities you love.• Gut Health: Fix gut issues with up-to-date tests, supplements, diets, detox protocols, and healing strategies.• Diet Insights: Ben's updated views on keto and carnivore diets, including healthier modifications.• Immune System Support: Recommendations for tackling diseases like cancer and viruses, with Ben's detailed action plans for chronic disease treatments.• Self-Quantification: Latest labs, tests, and reference ranges for analyzing your body, brain, blood, and biomarkers.• Oral Care: Ben's cutting-edge approach to dental health and its impact on overall wellness.• Travel and Busy Days: How Ben stays healthy with minimalist travel and dietary strategies.
Bouton: The Life of a Baseball Original
by Mitchell NathansonFrom the day he first stepped into the Yankee clubhouse, Jim Bouton (1939–2019) was the sports world&’s deceptive revolutionary. Underneath the crew cut and behind the all-American boy-next-door good looks lurked a maverick with a signature style. Whether it was his frank talk about player salaries and mistreatment by management, his passionate advocacy of progressive politics, or his efforts to convince the United States to boycott the 1968 Olympics, Bouton confronted the conservative sports world and compelled it to catch up with a rapidly changing American society. Bouton defied tremendous odds to make the majors, won two games for the Yankees in the 1964 World Series, and staged an improbable comeback with the Braves as a thirty-nine-year-old. But it was his fateful 1969 season with the Seattle Pilots and his resulting insider&’s account, Ball Four, that did nothing less than reintroduce America to its national pastime in a lasting, profound way. In Bouton: The Life of a Baseball Original, Mitchell Nathanson gives readers a look at Bouton&’s remarkable life. He tells the unlikely story of how Bouton&’s Ball Four, perhaps the greatest baseball book of all time, came into being, how it was received, and how it forever changed the way we view not only sports books but professional sports as a whole. Based on wide-ranging interviews Nathanson conducted with Bouton, family, friends, and others, he provides an intimate, inside account of Bouton&’s life. Nathanson provides insight as to why Bouton saw the world the way he did, why he was so different than the thousands of players who came before him, and how, in the cliquey, cold, bottom‑line world of professional baseball, Bouton managed to be both an insider and an outsider all at once.
Bouts of Mania: Ali, Frazier, and Foreman and an America on the Ropes
by Richard HofferBouts of Mania describes the glorious era when Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, and George Foreman fought each other in every possible combination, on nearly every possible continent. In their most memorable bouts from 1971 to 1975, the three men created athletic set pieces that continue to resonate: the Fight of the Century, Down Goes Frazier!, the Rumble in the Jungle, and the Thrilla in Manila. Their fights for the heavyweight belt (when that title still meant something) made for a roiling and convulsive tournament, all the more striking against a backdrop of national dysfunction. In fact, their heroic efforts--global spectacles that offered brief glimpses of clarity and confidence--may have been the only thing that made sense back home during the social and political morass of the 1970s. In Bouts of Mania, Richard Hoffer, a longtime writer for Sports Illustrated, evokes all the hopes and hoopla, the hype and hysteria of boxing’s last and best #147;golden age. ”
Bowden: How Bobby Bowden Forged a Football Dynasty
by Mike FreemanHe is a giant among coaches, a Hall of Famer with a legacy that spans six full decades of coaching, and arguably the greatest Division I college football coach in history. And now Bobby Bowden finally has a biography that befits his stature: Bowden by award-winning journalist and author Mike Freeman. Based on six years of research and interviews with Bowden himself, not to mention the Bowden family, former players, and opposing coaches, Bowden is the complete stunning story of the making of a legend. Despite growing up in the segregated South and witnessing the ugly racism of the time, Bowden still developed into one of the most race-sensitive coaches in college history. When sick as a child, he listened to the radio and gained a taste for war strategy and for Alabama football games on Saturdays. He played football in high school but decided he wanted to be a coach. After years of turning around smaller football programs, and following a tumultuous but successful head coaching tenure at West Virginia University, Bowden accepted the post at Florida State University (FSU), a failing program that was regularly beaten by in-state rival University of Florida. In fact, just the year before Bowden became coach, in 1975, the president of FSU contemplated terminating the program altogether, particularly because the team had won only four games in the past three years. What Bowden accomplished at FSU is nothing short of miraculous: twenty-one bowl wins and two national championships. And he was the only coach to secure a top-five ranking in the Associated Press polls for fourteen straight seasons. A brilliant tactician, he helped usher the pro passing game into college football, after initially doubting it could work on the college level. He has been an unrivaled recruiter, not only coaching his players but also becoming a surrogate father to many of them, all while producing thirty-one consensus All-Americans over the course of his tenure. He spawned one of the greatest rivalries in sports against the University of Miami. He trails only Penn State's Joe Paterno in career victories. Along the way he has had to deal with family tragedies, scandals, and the rise and fall of his three sons' coaching careers. But he has been steadfast, with his good humor intact and with Ann, his wife of sixty years, at his side, raising a family of six children and now twenty-one grandchildren. As he nears the end of his career, though, the critics have their knives out, claiming, among many other things, that he has become a dinosaur who clings to his job so that he can win more games than Paterno. This work examines the total Bowden and is the first of its kind on a one-of-a-kind coach. Poignant, blunt, and eye-opening, Bowden is a towering biography of a man who has left his mark on FSU and the game of college football.
Bower: A Legendary Life
by Dan RobsonJohnny Bower came to be known as one of the greatest Toronto Maple Leafs of all time, but started from humble beginnings. He taught himself how to play hockey on the frozen rivers of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, using a tree branch his father had sharpened into a stick and Eaton’s catalogues as goalie pads. He’d spend hours in the frigid air, learning to catch the puck in mittened hands, never dreaming that he would one day share the same ice as his Saturday-night idols. But share it he did, playing in the minors for more than a decade, before joining the Maple Leafs for the team’s storied three consecutive Stanley Cup victories in the early sixties. He was known as a tough, ageless player who wanted nothing more than to be in the crease night after night. He spent eleven seasons with the Leafs, playing well into his forties. After his retirement, Bower’s legend only grew—he became one of the most beloved Leafs alumni, an icon for his performance on the ice and his generous heart off of it. In Bower, Dan Robson shares the never-before-told stories of Johnny’s life and career, drawing on interviews with those who knew and loved him best.
Bowerman and the Men of Oregon: The Story of Oregon's Legendary Coach and Nike's Cofounder
by Kenny MooreNo man has affected more runners in more ways than Bill Bowerman. During his 24-year tenure as track coach at the University of Oregon, he won four national team titles and his athletes set 13 world and 22 American records. He also ignited the jogging boom, invented the waffle-sole running shoe that helped establish Nike, and coached the US track and field team at the 1972 Munich Olympic GamesWith the full cooperation of the Bowerman family and Nike, plus years of taped interviews with friends, relatives, students, and competitors, two-time Olympic marathoner Kenny Moore--himself one of Bowerman's champion athletes--brilliantly re-creates the legendary track coach's life.
Bowhunter's Guide to Accurate Shooting (The Complete Hunter)
by Lon E. LauberPerfect your bowhunting technique with this comprehensive guide covering equipment, skill-building, and field-tested tips for taking down big game.Most hunters agree that bowhunting is a low-percentage affair. To improve your chances in the field, it’s crucial that you choose the right equipment, set it up properly, and have the necessary skill to use it when the moment of truth comes. In this guide, expert archer and bowhunter Lon E. Lauber gives you the knowledge and techniques you need to drastically improve your accuracy.Whether you’re working with a compound bow, recurve or longbow, Lauber helps you understand your weapon. He then offers in-depth advice on how to practice good shooting form. This is followed by a discussion field skills such as balancing accuracy and speed and maintaining mental focus, and shooting in adverse conditions.
Bowhunters' Digest
by Patrick MeitinTune up your bowhunting skills! New to the bowhunting and archery game? Looking for some shooting tips to improve your extensive bowhunting experience? Bowhunters' Digest, 6th Edition has everything you need to take your skills to the next level. Expert archer, bowhunter and former big-game guide Patrick Meitin shares deer hunting tactics, equipment selection advice, and tuning and accuracy tips that will help you become a better bowhunter--whether it's your first season, or you've enjoyed it for decades. This completely updated guide provides top big-buck strategies for bowhunting white-tailed deer in the varied habitats they roam--classic farmlands, big-woods haunts, the plains and prairies, and suburban areas around the continent. Plus, there are calling and rattling tips, rub and scrape secrets, and strategies for consistent public-land success. Meitin offers comprehensive advice on how to become a better archer by learning how to choose the right equipment, and set up and maintain your bow, arrows, crossbow, bolts and more. His expert guidance shows you what it takes to improve your accuracy through proper shooting form, fundamental aiming techniques, and ultimately how to prepare for high-pressure bowhunting situations. Features:Proven big-buck hunting strategiesReal-world advice on successful public-land bowhuntingDo-it-yourself instructions for setting up and tuning equipmentHow to improve your accuracyEquipment directory with the best new bowhunting gear
Bowhunting For Kids
by Melanie A. HowardYou spot a huge deer coming closer to you. You quietly raise your bow. Do you have what it takes to bring the big animal down? Now is your chance to learn what you need to know about bowhunting history, gear, techniques, safety, and more.
Bowhunting Mega Bucks
by Michael HanbackWhether you bowhunt your bucks in the North, South, Midwest, East or West, this book from today's premier bowhunting experts is sure to help guide you to your next "mega buck. " Incorporating the tips, tactics and advice from 13 members of Mossy Oak's respected pro staff, this book covers everything a modern bowhunter should know and needs to know to kill mega bucks year after year. With guidance from Mossy Oak pros like Mark and Terry Drury, Warren Strickland, David Hale and many others, Bowhunting Mega Bucks covers all the bases when it comes to hunting big bucks with a bow. Don't you think it's time to put that wisdom to work for you? Book jacket.
Bowhunting Tactics That Deliver Trophies: A Guide to Finding and Taking Monster Whitetail Bucks
by Steve Bartylla Todd KuhnSteve Bartylla gets down to the nuts and bolts of what it takes to bowhunt public land whitetails today. Bartylla consistently proves that hard work, an in-depth understanding of whitetail deer and how they use terrain—combined with an ability to read aerial photographs and interpret contour maps to find pockets where mature bucks exist—are the necessary tools for a bowhunter's success. In Bowhunting Tactics That Deliver Trophies, you will find excellent advice on determining what food sources are hot during different times of the year, inside tips on what really happens when hunting with wind in your face, and how to get the most from each and every tree stand. Bartylla also shares savvy advice on hunting from ground blinds, how to maximize your time when hunting public land, and the most effective trailing tools to find your buck. Whether you are just beginning to hunt with a bow or you are a seasoned bowhunter, you will find a tremendous amount of information that you can use each and every deer season.
Bowhunting Tactics That Deliver Trophies: A Guide to Finding and Taking Monster Whitetail Bucks
by Steve BartyllaWhether you're a novice bowhunter or a seasoned veteran, this book will make you a better, more complete hunter. With useful information on how to dress properly, tune and shoot your bow efficiently, find areas that trophy whitetails inhabit, and hunt those areas to maximum effectiveness from the ground or from a tree stand, Bowhunting Tactics That Deliver Trophies is required reading for anyone who wants to get a deer this season.
Bowhunting's Superbucks: How Some of the Biggest Bucks in North America Were Taken
by Kathy EtlingBowhunting's Superbucks is a compilation of thousands of hours afield and a lifetime of experiences from dozens of trophy record holders. These top-rated bowhunters share their tactics and stories of how they arrowed some of North America's top-scoring, giant whitetail bucks. Advice from these seasoned hunters is the best information you can get to help you get a superbuck on your next bowhunting trip.Each hunt is written in the bowhunter's own words, with personal memories of the hunt. Also included in each story are details about what equipment was used (type of bow, arrow, release, and sight), date and time, tactics used, weather conditions, sun and moon phase, type of terrain where the hunt took place, and whether it was on private or public land. Additional information on the hunter includes years of bowhunting experience, number of bow-killed deer, favorite hunting tactics, and more.This is a Bowhunting Preservation Alliance book.
Bowl. Sleep. Repeat.: Inside the World of England's Greatest-Ever Bowler
by Jimmy AndersonEver wondered what it's like playing Test Cricket? What really goes on tour and beyond the boundary rope?Here, for the first time, the world of a pro-cricketer is revealed, and the man pulling back the dressing room curtains is one of England's greatest ever cricketers: James 'Jimmy' Anderson. 565 Test Wickets and counting.Written with Felix White: musician, cricket enthusiast and Anderson's co-host on BBC Five Live's phenomenally popular podcast 'Tailenders', Jimmy invites us all into his world of cricket. Full of test-match sized stories and 20/20 anecdotes, this book contains everything you've dreamed of asking a top cricketer. And Jimmy provides the answers and insights into this world on and off the pitch. We tackle the big questions. And, importantly, the small ones;Do cricketers really watch Countdown instead of the Test whilst waiting to bat? What are those conversations in the slip cordon?And what does he eat as a tailender?
Bowl. Sleep. Repeat.: Inside the World of England's Greatest-Ever Bowler
by Jimmy AndersonEver wondered what it's like playing Test Cricket? What really goes on tour and beyond the boundary rope?Here, for the first time, the world of a pro-cricketer is revealed, and the man pulling back the dressing room curtains is one of England's greatest ever cricketers: James 'Jimmy' Anderson. 565 Test Wickets and counting.Written with Felix White: musician, cricket enthusiast and Anderson's co-host on BBC Five Live's phenomenally popular podcast 'Tailenders', Jimmy invites us all into his world of cricket. Full of test-match sized stories and 20/20 anecdotes, this book contains everything you've dreamed of asking a top cricketer. And Jimmy provides the answers and insights into this world on and off the pitch. We tackle the big questions. And, importantly, the small ones;Do cricketers really watch Countdown instead of the Test whilst waiting to bat? What are those conversations in the slip cordon?And what does he eat as a tailender?
Bowl. Sleep. Repeat.: Inside the World of England's Greatest-Ever Bowler
by Jimmy AndersonTHE #5 TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR BEST AUTOBIOGRAPHY IN THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2020Ever wondered what it's truly like being an England test cricketer? Why not ask England's greatest ever bowler?Jimmy Anderson invites you into his world of cricket and gives you a very personal insight into what it's like playing at the top level. Through stories of his 16-year international career, Jimmy draws back the curtain on test cricket to reveal bizarre superstitions and rituals, strange training camps, the personalities he's encountered, life on tour and what it's like being a bowler in a batsman's world. Bowl. Sleep. Repeat. is a fascinating, entertaining and deeply personal look at the game of cricket and what life's like beyond the boundary rope.