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Round 12
by Diego MoraesRound 12 es la autopsia literaria de una hazaña fenomenal. El 16 de mayo de 1977, en Estados Unidos, Alfredo, un anónimo boxeador de veintidós años oriundo del barrio Villa Española, de Montevideo, hizo realidad su sueño dorado: combatir, por el título mundial de los pesos pesados, contra el legendario Muhammad Alí. Diecisiete años después, el destino lo encuentra caído en desgracia, acusado de un crimen ominoso, preso y a la espera de un juicio en la terrible cárcel madrileña de Carabanchel. ¿Qué oscuros pensamientos atormentan al exboxeador que, enfrentado al espejo del pasado, debe someterse a un veredicto más despiadado que el de la ley: el examen de su propia conciencia? Una ficción histórica o una biografía novelada en la que Diego Moraes, utilizando las armas de la imaginación, aunque apoyado, a la vez, en una rigurosa, paciente y documentada investigación, arroja luz sobre los entretelones de una de las anécdotas más espectaculares de la vida y la trayectoria deportiva de un gran ídolo del boxeo de Uruguay y España. Jesús Quintero, Sylvester Stallone, Oscar Ringo Bonavena, Víctor Galíndez, José Manuel Urtain, Kid Tunero y Don King, entre otros, son también personajes de esta aventura maravillosa, que invita a los lectores a reflexionar sobre la fuerza de voluntad, el coraje, la dignidad, el amor y la esperanza.
E-Sports: The Fastest-Growing Sport in the World / A New Threat (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Carmen Morais Ricardo Santos Red DressNIMAC-sourced textbook
El fútbol (Top Chistes #Volumen 1)
by Gema MoraledaUna tronchante selección de los mejores chistes de fútbol que ha habido y habrá. Si eres de los que quieren fútbol para desayunar, comer y cenar, de los que no pueden dejar de pensar en el fútbol, de los que juegan al fútbol a la hora del recreo, los fines de semana, en la calle, en casa, ¡a todas horas y en todos lados!... Entonces este es tu libro. Porque seguro que sabes que, aparte del fútbol, lo importante en la vida es no tomársela demasiado en serio. ¡Ríete a carcajadas y no te quedes fuera de juego!
Single-Case Research Methods in Sport and Exercise Psychology
by Aidan Moran Marc Jones Paul McCarthy Jamie BarkerWhat is single-case research? How can single-case methods be used within sport and exercise? Single-case research is a powerful method for examining change in outcome variables such as behaviour, performance and psychological constructs, and for assessing the efficacy of interventions. It has innumerable uses within the context of sport and exercise science, such as in the development of more effective performance techniques for athletes and sportspeople and in helping us to better understand exercise behaviours in clinical populations. However, the fundamental principles and techniques of single-case research have not always been clearly understood by students and researchers working in these fields. Single-Case Research Methods in Sport and Exercise Psychology is the first book to fully explain single-case research in the context of sport and exercise. Starting with first principles, the book offers a comprehensive introduction to the single-case research process, from study design to data analysis and presentation. Including case studies and examples from across sport and exercise psychology, the book provides practical guidance for students and researchers and demonstrates the advantages and common pitfalls of single-case research for anybody working in applied or behavioural science in a sport or exercise setting.
The Montreal Canadiens
by Nicolas Moreau Howard Scott Marie-Pier Rivest Audrey Laurin-LamotheOne of the most famous and certainly most successful professional hockey teams of all time, the Montreal Canadiens are practically a national institution in Quebec society. More than any other team, the Habs play an important role in the identity, economy, and culture of their home town and province.The essays in The Montreal Canadiens: Rethinking a Legend offer a panoramic view of this influence. What were the connections between the Maurice Richard Riot of 1955 and Quebec's Quiet Revolution? Can we say that loyalty to the team constitutes a religion for its fans? How is corporatization affecting how Quebecers connect with their beloved team? Featuring a wide range of writing on Le Grand Club and its social significance, the book offers a fresh and fascinating perspective on one of Canada's greatest sports teams.
Marine Knots: How to Tie 40 Essential Knots
by Patrick Moreau Jean-Benoit HeronLearn to master dozens of knots essential for boating and all water activities with this innovative illustrated guide.Packed with helpful step-by-step instructions and beautifully detailed illustrations, Marine Knots includes forty different knots every water sportsperson—including sailors, motor boat enthusiasts, waterskiers, paddle boarders, kayakers, canoers, and more need to practice their craft or hobby safely and confidently. With Marine Knots, you’ll learn how to tie a variety of common knots, including:Stopper KnotsHitch KnotsLashing KnotsEyes or Closed LoopsBend KnotsLongitudinal Tension KnotsWhipping KnotsSymbolic KnotsFor everyone who loves spending time on the water, Marine Knots is a reliable, invaluable guide—and the perfect accessory for popular water activities.
I Am Darn Tough
by Licia MorelliGirls (and boys!) can become stronger and more resilient simply by realizing how strong and resilient they already are, and running provides a pathway to that realization. Programs like Girls on the Run (which serves more than 200,000 girls each year, through 200 councils, across all 50 states) help kids discover their inner reservoirs of fortitude. Such programs address the whole child when she most needs a counterbalance to harmful stereotypes of who she should be and how she should act. In the words of participants, “Girls on the Run made me realize that I am the boss of my brain.” “At Girls on the Run I learned how to be comfortable in my own skin!” Refusing to quit, overcoming weariness, skinned knees, and self-doubt to finish a cross-country run, the resolute narrator of I Am Darn Tough realizes that she is stronger than she thought, inside and out. I Am Darn Tough shapes the Girls on the Run philosophy into a beautifully illustrated narrative to inspire any child, anytime, who wants to run toward greater confidence in themselves.
Alexa Moreno: Singular y extraordinaria
by Alexa MorenoSalta, cae y vuelve a saltar hasta que logres volar Reconocida como la mejor gimnasta en la historia de México, Alexa Moreno ha logrado lo que ninguna atleta en su ramo: una medalla en un Campeonato Mundial de Gimnasia (Doha, Catar, 2018), y ser la mejor rankeada en Juegos Olímpicos (cuarto lugar en la final de salto de caballo en Tokio 2020). Pero detrás de todos los logros y marcas mundiales, existe una chica a quien le apasionan la música, los viajes, la naturaleza; alguien que ama el anime y la cultura japonesa. Una persona con cambios de humor, días buenos y malos, sueños y frustraciones… A lo largo de estas páginas descubrirás, a salto de caballo, a una Alexa que muy pocas personas conocen, que desde pequeña ha aprendido a no rendirse. Una Alexa insólita y singular.
The Rise and Rise of Illegal Ticket Touting: An Ethnography of Deviant Entrepreneurship (Routledge Studies in Organised Crime)
by Alessandro MorettiThis book presents an ethnographic study of contemporary ticket touts in the UK. Despite the recent interest in the topic of black-market ticket sales, media coverage and parliamentary interventions over the last ten years have revealed a widespread lack of knowledge with regards to the phenomenon of touting and the players involved in the practice. The Rise and Rise of Illegal Ticket Touting sheds light on the world of touting and delivers an authentic picture of the individuals involved, of their methods, values, and motivations for performing ticket touting as an organised, entrepreneurial deviant activity. The touts’ attitudes, perceptions, adaptations to – or outright dismissal of – the changing legal landscape are focal points of the study. Of equal importance are the touts’ varied methods of buying and selling tickets, the hierarchical structures and strict ethos of their criminal organisations, and their specific modi operandi for evading detection and arrest both on the streets and online. This book illuminates why historic and renewed attempts to challenge ticket touting have been unsuccessful, focusing on inadequate legislation, a lack of enforcement, and the widespread corruption and exploitable loopholes that exist within the official, primary ticket market. An accessible and compelling read, The Rise and Rise of Illegal Ticket Touting will appeal to students and scholars of criminology, sociology, social policy, policing and all those with an interest in live music and sport and the hidden practices that lurk beneath the surface.
The Cincinnati Bengals Story (NFL Team)
by Allan MoreyFortunately the Bengals' uniforms have evolved. Today they wear bold, black stripes like Bengal tigers. Read about the Cincinnati Bengals' drive and evolution since 1968 in this title for young readers. This title includes: photo labels, scoring terms sidebar, and a team hometown map.
The Green Bay Packers Story (NFL Teams Series)
by Allan MoreyEngaging images accompany information about the Green Bay Packers. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7. Young readers will be thrilled to find out what the Green Bay Packers are all about in this title. This title includes: photo labels, scoring terms sidebar, and a team hometown map.
Hawaii Trails
by Kathy MoreyPele's magical haunt, the big island of Hawai'I encompasses spectacular and diverse landscapes, from shimmering bays to exhilarating 14,000-foot volcanoes. In this thoroughly updated new edition, choose from 58 hikes that explore Mauna Loa, Kilauea, Kaumana Caves, and Mauna Kea State Park, among other fabulous places. Discover black sand beaches, sea turtle coves, lava lanes, and rainforest valleys.
Hot Showers, Soft Beds, and Dayhikes in the Sierra
by Kathy MoreyWith this book in hand, hikers can spend their days wandering in wildflower meadows, hiking to cragged peaks, or swimming in cobalt-blue lakes in the Sierra Nevada, and then settle into a deck chair at sunset to enjoy the alpenglow. Hot Showers, Soft Beds, & Dayhikes in the Sierra describes 112 carefully chosen dayhikes in Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks, John Muir, Ansel Adams, Desolation, and Emigrant wilderness areas, and more. Many hikes have easy-through-strenuous options, and every hike listed is in close proximity to one or more quality accommodations (over 80 cabins, B&Bs, motels, lodges, guest ranches, and resorts are described).
Kauai Trails
by Kathy MoreyFrom enchanted Hanelei Bay to the rainbows of Waimea Canyon, from Wailua Falls to the sculptured NaPali Coast, Kaua'i has an unmatchable landscape and miles of trails for hikers and backpackers. This new edition details 59 hikes: you'll walk along steep cliffs above turquoise water, relax next to immense waterfalls, drink in the sweet scent of Kaua'i hibiscus, and stroll on beaches at sunrise.
Oahu Trails
by Kathy MoreyThis guide to 45 great hikes on Oahu includes 2 new trips in the inland rainforests of Kailua and Waimanalo. Explore the beaches, cliffs, and rainforests, and learn about native plants, Hawaiian history, and local mythology.
Incredible--and True!--Fishing Stories: Hilarious Feats of Bravery, Tales of Disaster and Revenge, Shocking Acts of Fish Aggression, Stories of Impossible Victories and Crushing Defeats
by Shaun MoreyWhat’s almost as good as going fishing? Hearing, telling, and swapping great fish stories. Shaun Morey is a fisherman, a connoisseur of fish stories, and a journalist with a novelist’s eye (and vice versa) in this collection of over 100 incredible (and true!) fishing stories. Here are Remarkable Catches—like the time Billy Sandifer caught a 1,000-pound tiger shark in the surf (he released it after nabbing a souvenir tooth). Grueling Battles—like Bob Ploeger’s record-breaking 37-hour fight with a Pacific salmon. Hilarious Feats of Bravery, like the exploits of Matt Watson, who leapt out of a helicopter to land on the back of a marlin. And, in what can only be considered poetic justice, Shocking Acts of Fish Aggression, like Mitchell Lee Franklin’s visit to the emergency room with a 5-pound catfish attached to his chest via an impaled dorsal fin. Includes illustrations, photos, and links to videos on the author’s website.
Breakaway: Beyond the Goal
by Alex MorganGet inspired to be your best—in sports and in life—with this uplifting memoir from star soccer player and Olympic gold medalist Alex Morgan that includes eight pages of full-color photos!As a talented and successful female athlete, Alex Morgan is a role model to thousands of girls who want to be their best, not just in soccer, but in other sports and in life. The story of her path to success, from playing in the 2011 Women’s World Cup, to winning gold in the 2012 London Olympics, to ranking as one of the National Team’s top scorers, will inspire everyone who reads it.From her beginnings with the American Youth Soccer Organization to her key role in the 2015 Women’s World Cup, Alex shares the details that made her who she is today: a fantastic role model and athlete who proudly rocks a pink headband.
Choosing Sides (The Kicks)
by Alex MorganFrom FIFA World Cup Champion, Olympic gold medalist, and bestselling author Alex Morgan comes the ninth book in an empowering and fun-filled middle grade series that inspired the Amazon original series, The Kicks!After an easy win against the Roses, Devin is reminded of how the Kicks were playing when she first joined and how far they have come since then. Devin runs into Sasha, a summer league teammate of hers, who confides that the Roses’ coach doesn’t seem to care that they’re losing and asks Devin for help. She invites the Roses to a weekend soccer clinic that the Kicks are going to. But when the eighth graders find out that Devin is helping another team in their league, they are not pleased and accuse Devin of helping the competition—especially when the Roses begin to win. Meanwhile, Zoe and Emma haven’t been seeing eye-to-eye, and their friendship seems to be in trouble, putting Devin and Jessi in the middle of their fights. When they begin to disrupt the Kicks’ practices, Devon knows she has to do something. Can Devin prove to her team and her friends that she’s not playing favorites or choosing sides?
Fans in the Stands (The Kicks)
by Alex MorganFrom FIFA World Cup Champion, Olympic gold medalist, and bestselling author Alex Morgan comes the twelfth and final book in an empowering and fun-filled middle grade series about soccer and friendship.There&’s only two games separating the Kicks from the regional championship title. And with the Kentville Kangaroos boys&’ team also on their way to the championship, Devin can&’t contain her excitement for her friends! That is until Steve, Devin&’s crush, admits that he doesn&’t think girl soccer players are as good as the boys. Devin&’s certain that the only want to prove him wrong is to work hard and player harder, like she&’s always done. Instead, the Kicks and the Kangaroos place a bet: Whoever can get the most fans in the stands at their games is clearly the better team. But when their plans to bring in spectators puts both of their championship games in jeopardy, Devin has to make a choice. Is beating the boys worth risking the title the Kicks have played so hard for?
Hat Trick: Saving The Team; Sabotage Season; Win Or Lose; Hat Trick; Shaken Up; Settle The Score (The Kicks)
by Alex MorganThe Kicks are dedicated to soccer and to friendship--but can they balance all their goals? Find out in book four in the fun and empowering New York Times bestselling middle grade series from star soccer player and Olympic gold medalist Alex Morgan.Now that playoffs are over, the Kicks won't be playing together again until the spring. But soccer-crazy Devin can't imagine a life without soccer! She and her friends decide to try out for a travel team in a very competitive local league, but not everyone makes the cut. Meanwhile, Devin's little sister, Maisie, wants to try out for her elementary school's soccer program. But due to budget cuts, the program has been eliminated! The Kicks rally together to help raise money--and volunteer to help with four different projects on the same day! Things get hectic as the girls deal with being on the competitive, tougher team; figuring out how to keep their friendships together as they all go in different directions; and trying to save the elementary school's soccer program. If they can pull off all three, it will be a true hat trick!
Homecoming (The Kicks)
by Alex MorganFrom FIFA World Cup Champion, Olympic gold medalist, and bestselling author Alex Morgan comes the eleventh book in an empowering and fun-filled middle grade series that inspired the streaming original series, The Kicks!Devin is finally on her way to Connecticut to visit her best friend, Kara, and she couldn&’t be more excited! Not only that, but the Kicks have just made it into the playoffs! Except Devin&’s good fortune seems to have run out. First, the airport sends her luggage to Albuquerque. Then, when she finally gets to hang out with Kara, all they do is fight. And what&’s worse, Devin thinks her parents are planning to move them back to Connecticut! Devin&’s not sure what to make of her unfortunate homecoming. Are she and Kara even friends anymore? Is Devin ready to leave all her friends behind again to move back to Connecticut? And can she get her head back in the game in time to win the Kicks&’s first playoff match?
In the Zone (The Kicks)
by Alex MorganFrom FIFA World Cup Champion, Olympic gold medalist, and bestselling author Alex Morgan comes the eighth book in an empowering and fun-filled middle grade series that inspired the Amazon original series, The Kicks!Spring season continues and the Kicks are working their hardest to be champions. But Emma’s confidence takes a dive after tripping and letting a shot go into the goal. Embarrassed by the blunder, she’s not sure if she’s cut out to be a goalie. Devin tries to help Emma, but she’s dealing with uncertainties of her own. The cute new boy at school asks Jessi to go to the movies with him and some other friends, and she accepts, leaving Devin, Steven, and Cody behind. Does Jessi not like Cody anymore and what does this mean for Devin and Steven? With everything so uncertain, will the Kicks be able to stay in the soccer zone?
Sabotage Season: Saving The Team; Sabotage Season; Win Or Lose; Hat Trick; Shaken Up; Settle The Score (The Kicks #2)
by Alex MorganThe Kicks' championship hopes are being sabotaged in the second book in a series that celebrates confidence and teamwork, from star soccer player and Olympic gold medalist Alex Morgan. Things are going wrong left and right for the Kentville girls' soccer team, and Devin's sure the girls from their rival team, the Pinewood Panthers, are behind the many mishaps. Can Devin get to the bottom of the mystery and stop the sabotage before her team's championship hopes disappear for good?
Saving the Team: Saving The Team; Sabotage Season; Win Or Lose; Hat Trick; Shaken Up; Settle The Score (The Kicks)
by Alex MorganFrom star soccer player and Olympic gold medalist Alex Morgan comes the New York Times bestselling first book in an empowering, fun-filled middle grade series about believing in yourself and working as a team.Twelve-year-old Devin loves to play soccer. If she hadn't just left Connecticut to move across the country, she would have been named seventh-grade captain on her school soccer team. But now that Devin is starting seventh grade in Kentville, California, all bets are off. After all, some of the best players on the US national team come from California. She's sure to have stiff competition. Or so she thinks. When Devin shows up for tryouts, she discovers that the Kentville Kangaroos--otherwise known as the Kicks--are an absolute mess. Their coach couldn't care less whether the girls win or lose. And Devin is easily one of the most talented players. The good news is, Devin quickly makes friends with funny, outgoing Jessi; shy but sweet Zoe; and klutzy Emma. Can Devin and her newfound friends pull together and save the team from itself?
Settle the Score: Saving The Team; Sabotage Season; Win Or Lose; Hat Trick; Shaken Up; Settle The Score (The Kicks)
by Alex MorganFrom soccer star, Olympic gold medalist, and bestselling author Alex Morgan comes the sixth book in an empowering and fun-filled middle grade series about believing in yourself and working as a team.Devin is finally catching her stride with the winter soccer league, and as the championships approach, Devin and Jessi's team has a real shot at coming out on top! Only, Zoe's team does too, and suddenly things get awkward between the Kicks. Devin tries to keep her head, but she's torn--she wants her friend to be happy, but she wants to win, too! And Zoe's too busy strategizing with her new teammates to make time for the Kicks. As the finals get closer, tensions rise until even Frida and Emma don't know who to root for. Maybe this time the Kicks can't stand up under the weight of competition.