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Betting on Horse Racing For Dummies
by Richard EngHow to enjoy a day at the races-and bet to win! The last two years have seen a record number of Americans tune in for climatic Triple Crown races featuring Smarty Jones and Funny Cide; in 2004, television viewership jumped a whopping 61 percent over the record set in 2003, and the Belmont Stakes race itself drew a record crowd of more than 120,000! This easy-to-understand guide shows first-time visitors to the track how to enjoy the sport of horse racing-and make smart bets. It explains what goes on at the track, what to look for in horses and jockeys, how to read a racing form and do simple handicapping, and how to manage betting funds and make wagers that stand a good chance of paying off. Complete with coverage of off-track and online betting, it's just what anyone needs to play the ponies-and win! Richard Eng (Las Vegas, NV) is a racing writer and handicapper for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, a columnist for the Daily Racing Form, and the host of a horseracing radio program in Las Vegas. He was formerly a part of the ABC Sports team that covered the Triple Crown.
Betting on the Rookie
by Stephanie DoyleThey've both got their eye on the prize Sports agent Samantha Baker needs an epic comeback after the disaster that destroyed her career. Just one client, and she'll prove she can do this thing again. And that one client has to be Evan Tanner. A late-blooming rookie with talent for the record books, Evan's got everything it takes. And, sure, Evan can win on the field, but winning over Samantha is a whole other ball game. She's been hurt personally and professionally, so just one lie will strike him out for good. So while Sam's intent on the major league, Evan won't give up on an even bigger prize: the trust of this woman he loves.
Betty Bunny Wants a Goal (Betty Bunny)
by Michael KaplanFor fans of Ladybug Girl and Charlie & Lola, check out the loveable handful nobunny can resist! Betty Bunny puts her own funny preschool spin on soccer (and practice). From the creator of Disney’s T.V. series Dog with a Blog.Soccer is the first sport most kids play, and Betty Bunny is taking the field. She proudly announces that she will score ten goals in her first game. But like most preschoolers, Betty Bunny's ideas are not exactly in line with reality. When she fails to score a single goal, she decides that "soccer is yucky" and stuffs her uniform in the trash. Now it's up to her family to help Betty Bunny see the value of not giving up when things get hard. In a story about hard work and achieving your goals, Betty Bunny learns that with practice, she can do anything. But in Betty Bunny's world, this lesson has surprising results.
Betty Bunny Wants a Goal (Betty Bunny)
by Michael B. Kaplan Stephane JorischSoccer is the first sport most kids play, and Betty Bunny is taking the field. She proudly announces that she will score ten goals in her first game. But like most preschoolers, Betty Bunny's ideas are not exactly in line with reality. When she fails to score a single goal, she decides that "soccer is yucky" and stuffs her uniform in the trash. Now it's up to her family to help Betty Bunny see the value of not giving up when things get hard. In a story about hard work and achieving your goals, Betty Bunny learns that with practice, she can do anything. But in Betty Bunny's world, this lesson has surprising results.
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
by Aron RalstonOne of the most extraordinary survival stories ever told -- Aron Ralston's searing account of his six days trapped in one of the most remote spots in America, and how one inspired act of bravery brought him home. It started out as a simple hike in the Utah canyonlands on a warm Saturday afternoon. For Aron Ralston, a twenty-seven-year-old mountaineer and outdoorsman, a walk into the remote Blue John Canyon was a chance to get a break from a winter of solo climbing Colorado's highest and toughest peaks. He'd earned this weekend vacation, and though he met two charming women along the way, by early afternoon he finally found himself in his element: alone, with just the beauty of the natural world all around him. It was 2:41 P.M. Eight miles from his truck, in a deep and narrow slot canyon, Aron was climbing down off a wedged boulder when the rock suddenly, and terrifyingly, came loose. Before he could get out of the way, the falling stone pinned his right hand and wrist against the canyon wall. And so began six days of hell for Aron Ralston. With scant water and little food, no jacket for the painfully cold nights, and the terrible knowledge that he'd told no one where he was headed, he found himself facing a lingering death -- trapped by an 800-pound boulder 100 feet down in the bottom of a canyon. As he eliminated his escape options one by one through the days, Aron faced the full horror of his predicament: By the time any possible search and rescue effort would begin, he'd most probably have died of dehydration, if a flash flood didn't drown him before that. What does one do in the face of almost certain death? Using the video camera from his pack, Aron began recording his grateful good-byes to his family and friends all over the country, thinking back over a life filled with adventure, and documenting a last will and testament with the hope that someone would find it. (For their part, his family and friends had instigated a major search for Aron, the amazing details of which are also documented here for the first time.) The knowledge of their love kept Aron Ralston alive, until a divine inspiration on Thursday morning solved the riddle of the boulder. Aron then committed the most extreme act imaginable to save himself. Between a Rock and a Hard Place -- a brilliantly written, funny, honest, inspiring, and downright astonishing report from the line where death meets life -- will surely take its place in the annals of classic adventure stories.
Between Boardslides and Burnout: My Notes from the Road
by Tony HawkWith this all-access pass, Tony Hawk shares the joy, the exhaustion, the adrenaline, and the pain of life on the road. Between Boardslides and Burnout puts you right on the edge of the ramp and on the road with him -- from competitions to demos, to store openings, to autograph signings, to movie sets, and back home.Never before has a professional skateboarder offered such a complete look into his life -- and mind.
BETWEEN COMMITMENT AND BETRAYAL: a dark, fake-dating romance from the Tiktok sensation and USA Today bestselling author (The Hardy Billionaires Series)
by Shain RoseOUR MARRIAGE ISN'T REAL. SO WHY DO OUR KISSES FEEL SO GOOD?Declan Hardy, heartthrob and retired billionaire, is my complete opposite.He's commanding: I'm cooperative.He's loud when I stay quiet.All we have in common is that both our names are on my father's will.He'll inherit an empire - and I'll keep the one thing I hold dear.But there's a catch: I have to marry him - or at least, pretend to.One year of fake marriage.One year of living together.But it's not that simple.Especially when I can't tell if his kisses are fake - and if I'm really still pretending when I kiss him back...There's a fine line between commitment and betrayal... and neither of us knows where it falls. Declan and I would never work for real - or would we?A HOT, DARK ROMANCE FROM THE TIKTOK SENSATION - SHAIN ROSE IS YOUR NEW OBSESSION.
Between Heaven and Earth (Seven (the Series) #1)
by Eric WaltersDJ is David McLean's eldest grandson, so it stands to reason that he be the one to scatter his beloved grandfather's ashes. At least that's how DJ sees it. He's always been the best at everything – sports, school, looking after his fatherless family – so climbing Kilimanjaro is just another thing he'll accomplish almost effortlessly. Or so he thinks, until he arrives in Tanzania and everything starts to go wrong. He's detained at immigration, he gets robbed, his climbing group includes an old lady and he gets stuck with the first ever female porter. Forced to go polepole (slowly), DJ finds out the hard way that youth, fitness level and drive have nothing to do with success on the mountain – or in life.
BETWEEN LOVE AND LOATHING: a dark romance from the #1 bestselling author and Tiktok sensation (the Hardy Billionaires series) (The Hardy Billionaires Series)
by Shain RoseFake dating my enemy should be easy ... as long as I don't fall in love with him.Dominic Hardy might have a fancy engineering degree, but he doesn't know a thing about baking. He doesn't even like sugar.So when he inherits my stepfather's resort - with my bakery in the middle of it - neither of us are happy.But then Dominic gives me a proposal I can't refuse. I'll keep my bakery, with one condition:Fake date him for five months.Keep his ex away by pretending we're in love.Stare into his piercing green eyes.Maybe share a kiss.But I loathe him and his filthy mouth.Even when he's using it on me.There's a fine line between love and loathing, and I think I've made the mistake of blurring it.A HOT, DARK ROMANCE FROM THE TIKTOK SENSATION - SHAIN ROSE IS YOUR NEW OBSESSION
BETWEEN NEVER AND FOREVER: a dark romance from the Tiktok sensation and #1 bestselling author (Hardy Billionaires series) (The Hardy Billionaires Series)
by Shain Rose"His voice was deep, full of grit, and it sent shivers down my spine in a way it shouldn't. I forgot how intense the electric shock was between us, how the air shifted, how the world seemed to stop . . ."♥️A HOT, DARK ROMANCE FROM THE TIKTOK SENSATION - SHAIN ROSE IS YOUR NEW OBSESSION♥️My best friend's brother, Dex Hardy, was my downfall - older, forbidden, and completely irresistible.Our relationship was a secret - and he knew it had to stay one.But when Dex betrayed our privacy, I had to leave him - breaking both our hearts.Now, he's back in my life, as the owner of the casino where I work. He's become a cold, ruthless billionaire, and he wants revenge.When he finds out I'm engaged, he offers me a deal.Leave the man I'm with and be with him instead. Or else.Six months of calling Dex my finace... even as he stares at me with hardened eyes.Six months of ignoring his electrifying touches and pretending I don't love him... when I still do.The problem with faking this engagement is I'm starting to believe in forever. And neither of us can afford to.♥️BOOK FOUR COMING SEPTEMBER 2024♥️
Between Sundays
by Karen KingsburyA story of redemption and love where life's real victories are won off the football field.
Between the Bylines: The Life, Love and Loss of Los Angeles's Most Colorful Sports Journalist (Sports Ser.)
by Doug KrikorianA sportswriter&’s deeply personal memoir of the love that turned his life around, and the struggle to overcome his wife&’s tragic death. Doug Krikorian beat deadlines and made headlines for more than four decades as the Los Angeles region&’s most compelling sportswriter. His brash and combative style—featured in the Los Angeles Herald Examiner and Long Beach Press-Telegram and on radio with partner Joe McDonnell—shaped fans&’ perceptions of Wilt Chamberlain, Tommy Lasorda, Muhammad Ali, Georgia Frontiere, and many others. But his hard edge was unexpectedly softened through a chance meeting with a British physical therapist named Gillian—and their subsequent marriage. Sadly, their union would be all too brief, as Gillian fought a heroic battle against an incurable disease, eventually falling into a fatal coma on the same morning that terrorists attacked America in 2001. In this moving memoir, Krikorian reflects on a fight more brutal than those in any boxing ring, and the losses we face more harrowing than those on any basketball court or baseball field—and how, after enduring his grief, he picked up the pieces and decided to do what he&’s always done best: tell the story.
Between the Pipes: A Revealing Look at Hockey's Legendary Goalies
by Roy Macgregor Randi DruzinSome NHL goalies are great and others are intriguing, but a dozen of them are legends because they're both. In Between the Pipes, Randi Druzin profiles these athletes, revealing the traits that make each one unique.Gump Worsley defied the laws of biomechanics by being nimble despite having a cabbage-shaped body. He was also one of the funniest men ever to start in goal. Glenn Hall used to wrestle with a trainer in the dressing room before games and Jacques Plante refused to stay at a particular Toronto hotel. Despite their quirks, these 12 goalies are among the best the game has ever seen. With wit and verve, Druzin paints unforgettable portraits of these masked mavericks.
Bevan vs. Evan
by Zoe EvansIt's tryouts, take two in this new addition to a series full of fun, drama, and lots and lots of CHEER!It's springtime in Port Angeles, and that can only mean one thing: Titan Cheerleading Tryouts, take two! Will Maddy take the plunge again? Or is she just another spring chicken, like the rest of the Titan's rejects from the fall? And if she does try out, will the Grizzlies understand--or hate her for leaving them behind after all they've been through? On top of tryout tension, the annual Sunshine Dance is around the corner, and while Maddy's psyched to design a new dress, she's not sure whose arm she wants to be on....There are about 2.8 million cheerleaders between the ages of 6 and 17!ring it. But, if I'm being perfectly honest, when I picture myself in this totally ADORBS dress? I see Evan standing next to me. Grrrr. Why oh why is life so complicated??
Bevan vs. Evan: (And Other School Rivalries)
by Zoe Evans Brigette BarragerIt's tryouts, take two in this new addition to a series full of fun, drama, and lots and lots of CHEER!It's springtime in Port Angeles, and that can only mean one thing: Titan Cheerleading Tryouts, take two! Will Maddy take the plunge again? Or is she just another spring chicken, like the rest of the Titan's rejects from the fall? And if she does try out, will the Grizzlies understand--or hate her for leaving them behind after all they've been through? On top of tryout tension, the annual Sunshine Dance is around the corner, and while Maddy's psyched to design a new dress, she's not sure whose arm she wants to be on....There are about 2.8 million cheerleaders between the ages of 6 and 17!
Beverly Yacht Club, The (Images of America)
by Judith Westlund RosbeThe Beverly Yacht Club, one of the oldest yacht clubs in America, was founded in 1872 by young men who summered in Beverly. They were upset that the newly formed Eastern Yacht Club in Marblehead refused to recognize yachts under 30 feet in length on the waterline for the races that they held. Thus, Edward and Walter Burgess (the famous yacht designer), at a supper party at their homein Boston on February 24, 1872, formally launched the Beverly Yacht Club. The first regatta was held by the club on June 22, 1872, in which 11 boats, 10 catboats, and a sloop started in three classes. For the first 23 years, the Beverly Yacht Club had no fixed abode; they held races and regattas at ports most convenient to the members. By the mid-1880s, regattas were held in Monument Beach and Marblehead, but as the Buzzards Bay membership increased, the Beverly Yacht Club leased its first clubhouse on Wing's Neck in 1895. In 1913, the club moved to Marion, where it has been located ever since.
Beware and Stogie (Beware the Mare #4)
by Jessie HaasAn untamed horse has run away—can Lily and Beware find him and bring him home? After a storm scatters all the livestock on her grandparents&’ farm, Lily discovers that Gramp&’s wild black Morgan is missing. Stogie&’s a horse with a mind of his own, and when he runs, no one can ever catch him. Stogie may be boss of the other animals on the farm, but he&’s afraid of people. And a frightened horse is a dangerous one. Lily&’s determined to find the black Morgan and bring him home before he ends up getting hurt—or shot. Since no one can catch Stogie, no one can lead him. But Lily brings a rope anyway. As she and Beware set off on their search, she tries to put herself in Stogie&’s shoes to figure out where he would go. Then she gets an idea . . . Can she and Beware find and catch Stogie before it&’s too late?
Beware of the Dog: Rugby's Hard Man Reveals All
by Brian MooreBrian Moore, or 'Pitbull' as he came to be known during nearly a decade at the heart of the England rugby team's pack, established himself as one of the game's original hard men at a time when rugby was still an amateur sport. Since his retirement, he has earned a reputation as an equally uncompromising commentator, never afraid to tell it as he sees it and lash out at the money men and professionals that have made rugby into such a different beast. Yet, for all his bullishness on and off the pitch, there also appears a more unconventional, complicated side to the man. A solicitor by trade, Moore's love of fine wine, career experience as a manicurist and preference for reading Shakespeare in the dressing room before games, mark him out as anything but the stereotypical rugby player and in Beware of the Dog Moore lays open with astounding frankness the shocking events, both personal and professional, that have gone towards shaping him over the years. Presenting an unparalleled insight into the mind of one of British rugby's greatest players and characters, Beware of the Dog is a uniquely engaging and upfront sporting memoir.
Beware the Creeper! (Pictureback(R))
by Christy WebsterDiscover the Creeper mob—and learn to survive it—in this action-packed storybook based on Minecraft, the world's best-selling video game! Press-out Creeper figure included!Minecraft® is the best-selling video game of all time! And now younger fans who are just starting to play the game can learn all about the Creeper mob in this new MOBS OF MINECRAFT storybook that shows when they spawn, how to defeat them, and the helpful items they drop when you do! Featuring game play and crafting hints within an engaging story, this Minecraft storybook is perfect for children ages 4 to 7. A bonus press-out foldable Minecraft Creeper figure adds to the fun!Look for these other great Minecraft® titles:Mobs in the Overworld! (Minecraft) 9780593372708Survival Mode! (Minecraft) 9780593372678 © 2022 Mojang AB. Minecraft, the MINECRAFT logo and the MOJANG STUDIOS logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
Beware the Mare (Beware the Mare #1)
by Jessie HaasNamed to the Sequoyah Award Master List: Experienced rider Lily is ready for a real horse—will Beware the mare bring her good or bad luck? The bright-eyed bay mare in the truck looks very small. Lily&’s grandfather brought her home to their Vermont farm as a present for Lily. She&’s shaggy, her mane is tangled, and she looks as if she hasn&’t been brushed in a long time. To Lily, she&’s beautiful. But Lily has to solve the mystery of her name. Why is she called Beware? And why did Gramp get her so cheap? Is something wrong with her? Lily can&’t imagine what—she&’s already crazy about the little bay. The test will be when Lily takes her out for her first ride. What will happen then? This charming story of a girl and her pony will capture the hearts of horse-crazy young readers everywhere.
Bewegt Altern: Professionelle Strategien für ein gesundes und aktives Älterwerden
by Norbert Bachl Piero Lercher Barbara Schober-HalperDas Buch gibt einen umfassenden Überblick über die biologischen und physiologischen Veränderungen im Alter und zeigt auf, wie Bewegung, Ernährung und andere Lebensstilfaktoren das Älterwerden positiv beeinflussen. Nach einer grundlegenden Darstellung des Alterungsprozesses werden anschaulich und informativ verschiedene Strategien für ein genussvolles und selbstbestimmtes Altern vorgestellt. Der große Praxisteil bietet konkrete Anleitungen, wie ein Trainingsprogramm mit der richtigen Vorbereitung gelingen kann, und zeigt auf, wie ein altersangepasstes Ernährungsmanagement erfolgreich umgesetzt wird. Beispiele für Bewegungs- und Ernährungspläne erleichtern die Umsetzung in der Praxis. Beiträge von prominenten Gastautoren, wie Prof. Dr. Gerti Senger, Dompfarrer Toni Faber, Dr. med. Kurt Leitner, sowie Rezepte zum Nachkochen der bekannten Haubenköchin Johanna Maier, der Hotelchefin Simone Ronacher und der Food-Bloggerin Michaela Lang, runden das Werk gelungen ab. Geschrieben wurde es ursprünglich für Personen aus den Gesundheitsberufen, sei es im Bereich der Gesundheitsvorsorge und Prävention, der Trainingslehre und Fitnessindustrie, der Rehabilitation oder Medizin. Aufgrund der leichten Verständlichkeit und der praxisnahen Umsetzung profitieren aber auch alle Interessierten von der Lektüre, die sich im Alter fit halten möchten.
Bewegung, Training, Leistung und Gesundheit: Handbuch Sport und Sportwissenschaft
by Michael Fröhlich Gerd Schmitz Hermann Schwameder Alfred Effenberg Holger GabrielDieses Handbuch bietet einen kompletten Überblick über die zentralen medizinischen, bewegungs- und trainingswissenschaftlichen Themen im Sport. Es richtet sich an das breite Publikum der Fachleute, Lehrenden und Wissenschaftler*innen in Sport, Sportwissenschaft und den Gesundheitsberufen. Hier können Sie sich kompakt und kompetent über den Stand der Wissenschaft informieren. Das Handbuch ersetzt bisherige Lexika und Handbücher zum Sport. Die Texte sind verständlich formuliert und anschaulich aufbereitet. Die über 50 Kapitel in diesem Band geben Ihnen den aktuellsten wissenschaftlichen Stand über motorische Entwicklung, Bewegungslernen und -steuerung, Biomechanik, Physiologie, Gesundheits- und Leistungsdiagnostik sowie Anpassungen an sportliches Training. Zudem erhalten Sie Hinweise auf die wichtigste nationale und internationale Forschungsliteratur. Die Herausgeber: Arne Güllich ist Professor für Sportwissenschaft und leitet das Fachgebiet Sportwissenschaft an der TU Kaiserslautern. Er forscht in den Bereichen Jugendsport, Talententwicklung, Training und Förderstrukturen. Güllich hat zuvor im Deutschen Olympischen Sportbund als Leiter der Stabsstelle Grundsatzfragen gearbeitet. Praxiserfahrungen hat er als Trainer vom Jugendbereich bis zu den Olympischen Spielen gesammelt. Michael Krüger ist Professor für Sportwissenschaft an der Westfälischen Wilhelms-Universität zu Münster. Seine Forschungsschwerpunkte liegen im Bereich der Sportpädagogik und -geschichte, der wissenschaftstheoretischen Grundlagen der Sportwissenschaft, der olympischen Geschichte und Erziehung sowie von ethischen und pädagogischen Fragen des Sports. Er ist Verfasser und Herausgeber zahlreicher wissenschaftlicher Arbeiten zum Sport sowie mehrerer Lehr- und Handbücher zur Sportwissenschaft und Sportpädagogik.
Bewegung und Sport gegen Burnout, Depressionen und Ängste
by Viola Oertel Silke MaturaDieser Ratgeber soll psychisch erkrankten Menschen helfen, von mehr Bewegung zu profitieren. Durch Burn-out, Depressionen oder Ängste entstehen oft Barrieren, die es für die Betroffenen noch schwerer machen, sich für mehr Aktivität im Alltag zu motivieren. Die erfahrenen Autorinnen erklären zunächst, warum Bewegung gerade für psychisch erkrankte Menschen wichtig ist und geben Beispiele, wie diese trotz aller Barrieren aktiver werden können.
Bewegung und Sport gegen Burnout, Depressionen und Ängste
by Viola Oertel Silke MaturaDieser Ratgeber erklärt, wie körperliche Aktivität die psychische Gesundheit verbessern kann und gibt zahlreiche praktische Tipps für einen aktiveren Alltag. Die meisten Menschen wissen, Sport ist gesund. Trotzdem fällt es oft nicht leicht, den inneren Schweinehund zu überwinden und sich regelmäßig zu bewegen. Durch Burn-Out, Depressionen und Ängste entstehen zusätzliche Barrieren, die es noch schwerer machen, sich für mehr körperliche Aktivität im Alltag zu motivieren. Aus dem Inhalt· Einfach erklärt: Wie psychische Gesundheit und körperliche Aktivität zusammenhängen· Gut informiert: Wie Barrieren entstehen und umgangen werden können· Top motiviert: Wie langfristig mehr Sport und Bewegung in den Alltag kommenLernen Sie von ExpertInnen aus den Bereichen Psychologie, Sporttherapie, Psychiatrie und Psychosomatik, warum sich ein aktiver Alltag lohnt und wie Sie sich nachhaltig motivieren. Entdecken Sie vielfältige Möglichkeiten für mehr körperliche Aktivitäten und erfahren Sie, wie Sie das passende Angebot für sich finden.Plus: Zahlreiche Dokumente zum Download, u.a. zu Zielvisualisierung, Belohnungsplan und eine Liste möglicher Anbieter spezieller Trainingsprogramme für Menschen mit psychischen StörungenNeu in der zweiten Auflage: komplett überarbeitet und aktualisiert
Bewegungsmangel: Dekonditionierung, Krankheit, Schmerzen, Altern
by Wolfgang LaubeBewegungsmangel gilt als wichtiger Risiko- und Realisationsfaktor für die Entwicklung von de facto fast allen chronischen Erkrankungen, wie z.B. Adipositas, Diabetes, Arteriosklerose, Arthrose oder auch neurodegenerativen Veränderungen. Zur Hauptursache - der physischen Inaktivität - kommt häufig noch eine kalorische Über- und Fehlernährung hinzu. Als gemeinsamer Ausgangspunkt für die Entstehung solcher Erkrankungen wird die Dekonditionierung gesehen, die bei längerem Bestehen über Funktionsstörungen zu Änderungen in der Struktur führt. Das Buch geht den Ursachen der Krankheitsentstehung auf den Grund und zeigt auf, welche physiologischen bzw. pathophysiologischen Vorgänge im Organismus ablaufen, wenn er längerfristig aufgrund eines sedentären Lebensstils nicht ausreichend bewegt wird. Es diskutiert dabei die wichtige Rolle der Muskulatur und des sensomotorischen Systems, die mit Querverbindungen zu fast allen Organen vernetzt sind. Neue Erkenntnisse zu den Reaktiven Sauerstoffspezies (ROS) und den Myokinen unterstreichen die Bedeutung einer ausreichenden körperlichen Aktivität zur Erhaltung der Gesundheit. Präventive und therapeutische Konsequenzen werden ständig abgeleitet! Das Buch richtet sich an alle Berufsgruppen, die degenerative Erkrankungen aufgrund mangelnder Bewegung behandeln und mehr über den physiologischen Zusammenhang der Krankheitsentstehung und die aktiven Konsequenzen erfahren möchten.